Continued learning is tradition
By Carol Craig, Yakama Nation Review
TOPPENISH, Wash. – Former Heri-
tage University founding director for the
Center for Native Health and Culture, Dr.
Michelle M. Jacob has moved on to the
University of Oregon.
Jacob said she is excited to begin
recruiting Tribal students interested in the
education field.
“Education is tradition too and we
need more Tribal teachers in the class-
rooms,” she said.
She is the project director for the
Sapsik’wala, a Tribal teacher’s education
project where their knowledge, skills and
cultural sensitivity will provide much-
needed improvements in all grades for
Tribal students.
The UO College of Education in part-
nership with Oregon’s nine federally rec-
ognized Tribes created the comprehensive
model for the recruitment, support, pre-ser-
vice training, and in-service mentorship of
Tribal teachers serving Tribal communities.
“The [UO] College of Education
prepares teachers to meet lifelong learning
and developmental needs of Tribal chil-
dren and adults,” she said during a short
visit back to Heritage on Aug. 16. “We
want to see our Tribal teachers succeed.”
The Sapsaik’wala project has sup-
ported Tribal graduate students in teacher
preparation programs since 2002, accord-
ing to Jacob.
The projects advisory council of rep-
resentatives from a Tribal consortium and
the university oversee the project activities.
UO offers in-state tuition to Siletz Tribal
students regardless of state of residency
The University of Oregon contin-
ues to offer in-state tuition benefits to
enrolled Siletz Tribal members regard-
less of their current state of residency.
The Residency by Aboriginal Right
Program was first offered in 2001 to 44
Tribes that have aboriginal territories
within the state of Oregon that pre-date
1850. Out-of-state students will pay
in-state tuition, a $20,000 savings each
academic year.
For more information about UO,
visit uoregon.edu.
The project for Oregon communi-
ties will share problems that may arise
at work, learn from one another where
student teachers will also find support
and opportunities for their career growth.
“That would be the student’s evolution
from pre-service teacher to becoming a new
teacher then a teacher leader,” Jacob said.
Teacher program qualifications
include having a bachelor’s degree before
choosing their program of study and main-
taining an undergraduate grade point aver-
age of at least 3.0 or graduate potential.
Applicants must meet federal stipulations.
The application deadline for the UO
Teacher Education Project is Jan. 9, 2017.
The Special Education and Early
Intervention Programs (SPED) application
deadline is Feb. 15, 2017.
Jacob served as associate professor
of ethnic studies at the University of San
Diego prior to Heritage. She continues
her scholarly and activist work that seeks
to understand and work toward a holistic
sense of health and well-being within
indigenous communities.
Dr. Jacob’s book, Yakama Rising:
Indigenous Cultural Revitalization, Activ-
ism, and Healing, was released by the
University of Arizona Press in September
2013 as part of the First Peoples: New
Directions in Indigenous Studies Series.
On the Net:
UO Teacher Education Project – education.
uoregon,edu/program/uo-teach-k-12-teacher-
licensure-and-master-scurriculum-and-teaching
Special Education and Early Intervention
Program – education.uoregon.edu/sapsikwala
Reminder
The Siletz Clinic would like to remind parents and guardians that if you send
your child to an appointment with someone other than yourself or other legal
guardian, you will need to sign a Release of Information.
This gives permission for another person to bring your child to appointments
and for your child’s provider to discuss the child’s care with them.
If you have any questions, please call 541-444-1030 or 800-648-0449.
Thank you!
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Tribal Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
Naytlh - ‘a “We Carry the Children”
How has the Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program helped you and your family
since participating?
“The home visiting program has helped prepare us for our new addition by letting us know what is to be
expected before and after the baby comes and how to best deal with certain situations that come up.”
– Andrea & Robert, 4 months in the program
“I’ve learned all the things I thought I should know that I did not know already with the help and support of
the program. Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program helped me become a better mom.”
– Shyann, 1 year in the program
“I feel like Siletz Tribal home visits have helped me be more on track when it comes to my child’s development.
Home visits have also helped me keep a better schedule, helping my whole family.”
– Jennifer, 1 year and 9 months in the program
“Getting the help when you’re a new parent is life-saving, to know you are doing it right and if not, finding out
the right way.”
–Samantha, 1 year in the program
“The program has helped me to realize there are a lot of different ways to parent and there is always help if you
are willing to look for it. The Siletz Home Visiting Program has helped make my life a little simpler just
knowing I have resources to help me be the best mom I can be.”
– Chandra, 1 year and 10 months in the program
“The Siletz Home Visiting Program has helped me with my child’s growth, my motivation with being a parent
and I’ve also established a friendship.”
– Britnee, 1 year and 8 months in the program
“Home Visiting Program helped us better understand the developmental milestones that our child is at and
also the reassurance that each child is unique and not to be worried. The program has been helpful,
especially with different resources also.”
– Ale & Seth, 1 year and 1 month in the program
“As a first-time mom, Siletz Home Visiting Program has been a good addition to my support system, not
only emotionally, but also mentally.”
-Janet, 1 year and 1 month in the program
Siletz Tribal Youth Council Meeting
Date:
Time:
Location:
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 14-16 – Siletz Tribal Youth Conference
TBA
B’nai B’rith Camp – Lincoln City, Ore.
Lunch/dinner will be provided.
Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend with youth.
Transportation:
Youth carpool from the area offices. Contact us as soon as possible if you would
like to join.
Area Office Contact Numbers:
Portland: Katy Holland, 503-238-1512
Salem: Sonya Moody-Jurado, 503-390-9494
Eugene: Nora Williams-Wood, 541-484-4234
Siletz: Sharla Robinson, 541-270-3212
2016 Siletz Tribal Youth Council Calendar
Meeting Date
Saturday, Dec. 3
Location
TBA
Activity Description
Meeting and fun activity TBD
Youth Council Objective:
If you are interested in or have any questions about our Siletz Tribal Home Visiting Program,
please call Jessica Phillips, Program Coordinator, at 541-484- 4234.
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The objectives of this group shall be to provide a collective voice and represent
the Tribal youth in all matters that concern them; to serve as a means of mobilizing
and coordinating the actions of youth, other community members and organizations
toward positive goals; to promote the development of future Tribal leaders; to help solve
problems facing Tribal youth; to coordinate school and community service projects
and provide opportunities for the youth to interact for fun and fellowship.
