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.
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Call 800-648-0449; enter 1624
as soon as the clinic’s message
begins – you’ll be transferred to
the refill line.
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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.
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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.
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Siletz News
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Policy on page 20 when sub-
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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
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.
