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Huu-cha, Tribal Family. Welcome to the Siletz Cultural Center: A Place for the People The center will be a place to preserve, promote and practice our cultural heritage and religious beliefs as Siletz Indians. Our true and whole story will be told to enlighten Indians and non-Indians to the past, present and future of the Siletz. The center is intended to draw us together and inspire Siletz people to participate in cultural activities. It will provide a home for our growing collec- tions, where the artifacts and materials will receive proper storage and care. The center will reflect our journey through time and celebrate the spirit of our people, who have endured. It will allow us to recognize the differences between our 27 bands and celebrate our confederation. People of all ages will be able to learn about our culture through visiting the gal- lery, taking lessons, and hands-on classes in making objects. It will be a place to learn about not only our ancient and most A STATE OF THE ART FACILITY Main Exhibit A ‘LIVING’ PLACE recent past, but also about contemporary issues and skill development. The center will accommodate the evolving techniques of state-of-the-art restoration and preservation for the dis- plays, handling, storage and protection of artifacts. Integration of current technology also will allow multimedia presentations within the center. Community meetings were held in each area office to obtain input from Siletz A PLACE TO EXPRESS OURSELVES We have continued to work toward that vision and have incorporated it into the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society Mission Statement, which states: The mission of the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heri- tage Society is to support and promote the practice, conservation and restoration of the Tribal cultures of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. To help accomplish the task set before us, you are invited to join in rediscovering huu-cha (a good way of life) through either making monetary contributions or donat- ing sacred or historical Siletz Tribal items. Your donations can be sent to STAHS, P.O. Box 8, Siletz, OR 97380; or contact Gloria Ingle, chairman, at jessiemarie1944@ yahoo.com. Open Office Area Plankhouse Tribal members. The meetings were held in May and June 2006. These meetings were interactive workshops to determine the community’s vision for the new cul- tural center. While the discussions varied in each community, general themes and impressions surfaced at each meeting. For more information about STAHS, visit huu-cha.org; phone 541-351-8663; like it on Facebook at facebook.com/huu- cha.org; or follow it on Twitter @huu-cha. RETAIL ENTRY PORCH PLANKHOUSE LAUNDRY JANITOR RESEARCH It’s up to you – It’s a contest! ENTRY STORAGE COMMUNITY CENTER 13R @ 7", 16T @ 11" UP DOWN UP UP DOW N 8R @ 6 3/8 ", 10T @ 11" COMMUNITY CENTER 8R @ 6 3/8 ", 10T @ 11" 10R @ 6 3/ 4", 9T @ 11" 10R @ 6 3/ 4", 9T @ 11" 16R @ 7", 16T @ 11" ELEV. OPEN OFFICE GALLERY PROCESSING MECHANICAL ARCHIVES BREAK ROOM The Siletz Tribal Arts and Heri- tage Society is sponsoring a contest to name the new cultural center. COURTYARD OFFICE MECH. EXHIBIT ISOLATION ROOM CONFERENCE EXHIBIT PREP CHANGING EXHIBIT TERRACE DRIVEWAY RECEIVING Basement Floor Plan Collections/Exhibit Prep Support/Circulation Basement 7,828 728 8,556 Main Floor Plan Exhibits Plankhouse Retail Support/Circulation Main Floor 5,430 1,051 629 2,510 9,620 Upper Floor Plan Office Areas Support/Circulation Upper Floor 2,562 965 3,527 The contest is open to all Tribal members and the suggested name should be in the Dee-ni or Chinook Wawa language. The name should reflect the center’s purpose and be easy to pronounce and remember. Submissions can be emailed to jessiemarie1944@yahoo.com or sent by mail to STAHS, P.O. Box 8, Siletz, OR 97380. The contest will close on Nov. 15, 2017, at 5 p.m. Be sure to include your name and a phone number or address where you can be contacted. The Siletz Tribal Council will make the final determination on any selection. North Elevation A P LAC E FOR T HE P EOP LE Prepared by: Akana August 2017 The person who submits the winning name will have his/her name and achievement on the STAHS information cards that are distributed at many fundraising and cultural gatherings. The author of the win- ning selection also will receive a $100 gift card. Good luck! October 2017 • Siletz News • 11
