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Chairman’s Report Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow The pow-wow and parade were out- standing this year. The feedback received has been overwhelming. Our royalty has done a great job rep- resenting the Tribe over the past year and they are to be commended for carrying out their responsibilities as ambassadors for the Tribe. It was enjoyable hosting former Gov. Ted Kulongoski and his wife, Mary Oberst. They sent a nice thank you note saying how much they enjoyed their time in Siletz. Oregon Coast Economic Summit in North Bend. Sen. Arnie Roblan organized the event and the Coquille Tribe was the host. the Siletz Tribal Business Corporation. A final decision will be made in the near future. Many issues were presented, from natural resources to water along with the coastal economy. Sen. Ron Wyden was the keynote speaker; the audience included many of our elected officials. The summit was very well-attended. The Lincoln City Council hosted a joint meeting with the Tribal Council in Lincoln City. Agenda items included economic development, housing, taxes and our Memorandum of Understanding. The city council and the Tribe have formed a great relationship. Tribal Council activities The council hosted the Oregon Tribes at a meeting just prior to the pow-wow. Agenda items included the Oregon Youth Authority, mascot legislation, Chemawa Indian School, the Portland racetrack and other concerns of all the Tribes. The council has had an extremely busy month. Many of us attended the The council has interviewed prospec- tive applicants for executive director of CTSI Jobs - Information is available at ctsi.nsn.us. Note: “Open Until Filled” vacancies may close at any time. The Tribe’s Indian Preference policy will apply. Tribal gov- ernment will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, mari- tal status, politics, membership or non- membership in an employee organization. CTSI constantly is looking for temporary employees to cover vacancy, vacations, maternity leave and extended sick leave. If you are looking for tem- porary work that can last from 2-12 weeks, please submit an application for the temp pool. August was also a difficult month as my sister, Rose Bremner, passed away. She will be remembered for her work on committees, her friendship in the com- munity, sewing regalia, beading and many other activities she undertook in her life. We miss her. Delores Pigsley How to use mail order pharmacy at Siletz Clinic To use the mail order pharmacy at the Siletz Community Health Clinic to order your refills after hours and on weekends: Please call the Siletz Clinic 7-10 days before you need your refills. This allows us time to contact your provider, if necessary, and for mailing. • Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624 as soon as the clinic’s message begins – you’ll be transferred to the refill line. • Or call the refill line direct – 541- 444-9624. September USDA distribution dates Elders Council Meeting Sept. 17 • 1-4 p.m. • Chinook Winds Golf 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. Siletz Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. HOLIDAY 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Salem 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. Name: _______________________________________________________ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sept. 19 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 9 – 11 a.m. We received our first shipment of real eggs at the Siletz warehouse for distribu- tion. What a great thing for our clients, the food package is just getting better. We also received whole wheat tortillas, blue cornmeal and shredded wheat cereal for the food package. Be sure to LIKE us on Face- book at SILETZ TRIBAL FDPIR. I post recipes, distribution dates, pic- tures and food safety tips. Joyce Retherford, FDP Director 541-444-8393 Lisa Paul, FDP Clerk/Warehouseman 541-444-8279 Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________ Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Depart- ment at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or covas@ctsi.nsn.us. All others – call the newspaper office. Deadline for the October issue is Sept. 8. Send information to: Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Please see the Passages Policy on page 20 when sub- mitting items for Passages. 541-444-8291 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1291 Fax: 541-444-2307 Email: pias@ctsi.nsn.us 2 • Siletz News • Member of the Native American Journalists Association September 2016 Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) Introduction to the Athabaskan language Open to Tribal members of all ages Siletz Siletz Tribal Community Center Sept. 12 – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3 – 6-8 p.m. Portland Portland Area Office Sept. 19 – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 10 – 6-8 p.m. Eugene Eugene Area Office Sept. 13 – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 4 – 6-8 p.m. Salem Salem Area Office Sept. 20 – 6-8 p.m. Oct. 11 – 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.
