Chairman’s Report
Legislation
STBC
Pow-Wow
On July 14, the U.S. Senate passed by
unanimous consent Senate Bill S817 that
recognizes the boundaries of the Tribe’s
1855 treaty. When the bill becomes law,
this will allow any fee-to-trust applica-
tions submitted by the Tribe to be con-
sidered under the same rules as other
reservation Tribes.
The next action must be taken by the
U.S. House of Representatives to do the
same. Since Congress is not now in ses-
sion, we expect the House to take action
when legislators return after Labor Day.
The bill has passed the House in the
past, so there shouldn’t be anything to hold
up the process.
The Tribal Council, in its capacity as
the Siletz Tribal Business Corp (STBC)
board, will interview prospective appli-
cants to fill the executive director position
that has been vacant for several months.
It has been a long slow process as we
attempt to get the very best person to fill
the vacancy.
I am pleased to announce that former
Gov. Ted Kulongoski will be the grand
marshal for our pow-wow parade this year.
He served as Oregon’s 36th governor from
2003 to 2011.
Culture Camp
I was unable to attend Culture Camp
this year, but it’s reported to have been very
successful. Each year we have a record
turnout. Thank you to all the staff who
are instructors for all the projects and the
organization.
Kulongoski had a distinguished
political career and actively worked on
Oregon Tribes’ behalf in that capacity.
We look forward to hosting him as our
grand marshal.
This year’s pow-wow is just around
the corner. I hope you plan to attend and
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone.
Delores Pigsley
Elders Council Meeting
Aug. 20 • 1-4 p.m. • Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Siletz Elder potlucks are held monthly at 6 p.m. on the Monday before the regularly
scheduled Elders meeting. Please bring a potluck dish you would like to share.
For more information, contact the Elders Program at 800-922-1399,
ext. 1261, or 541-444-8261.
Need Rental Housing?
The Siletz Tribal Housing Department encourages you to apply for the
Low-Income Rental Program waiting list in Siletz (1-4 bedrooms) and
Lincoln City (2-3 bedrooms – Neachesna Village).
Applications can be obtained at any Tribal area office (Eugene, Salem, Portland,
Siletz) or online from the Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us; follow links – Tribal
Services-Housing-Low Rent Apartments & Home Ownership.
For any questions, call 800-922-1399, ext. 1322, or 541-444-8322
Fax: 541-444- 8313
Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12
annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail
to Siletz News.
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Photo by Diane Rodriquez
Zay Zay Garcia pours eggs onto a griddle to make the start of a breakfast bowl
under the guidance of Kathy Kentta-Robinson, Healthy Traditions project
coordinator, on June 30. Ingredients that participants could add to their bowl
included avocado, black beans, fresh cilantro and salsa.
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Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Depart-
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others – call the newspaper office.
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Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Aug. 8 – 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 12 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Aug. 15 – 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 19 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Aug. 9 – 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 13 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
Aug. 16 – 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 20 – 6-8 p.m.
Classes begin with basic instruction and progress over the year. They also
are a refresher course for more-advanced students. Come and join other members
of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages.
We also have equipment in the Cultural Department available for use in
grinding and drilling shell or pine nuts or other applications. If you need to use
the equipment, call the number below to set up an appointment.
For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Cultural Department
at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us.
