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477 Self-Sufficiency: Employment/training and cash assistance services The 477 Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) offers a wide variety of employ- ment/training and cash assistance ser- vices for Siletz Tribal members and members of other federally recognized Tribes. The services we provide are for those who reside within the Tribe’s 11-county service area. For Siletz Tribal members, we offer Temporary Assistance for Needy Fami- lies (TANF) and General Assistance for Single Adults (GASA) cash grants for those who are low-income. We also offer Non-Needy Care Taker Relative (NNCR) cash assistance for those who care for grandchildren and are over-income. Are you facing an eviction or utility shut-off? The program offers Emergency Assistance that remains open all year. The program seeks to prevent eviction or utility shut-off, but cannot be used for deposits or move-in costs. Temporary Tribal Student Assistance Program The Siletz Tribal Housing Depart- ment’s Temporary Tribal Student Assis- tance Program (TTSAP) will accept applications for the 2018-2019 academic year beginning April 1, 2018. Program Information TTSAP assists Tribal students who will attend a college, university, vocational or trade school. TTSAP is a time-limited program. Funding is for one academic year. TTSAP assists students with rent or room and board in a dormitory. We provide employment/training and education services for members of any federally recognized Tribe. We currently have funding and open slots for Work Experience (WEX), On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Classroom Training (CRT). The program can assist with basic education assistance, one term of higher education or vocational training services. Funds can be utilized for tuition, fees and/ or provide a stipend. USDA distribution dates for March Siletz The student’s share of the rent is 30 percent of their adjusted annual income. Important note: The student might be required to remit a portion of the rent. For example, if a student is working, the wages will affect the student’s share of the rent. Assistance is not transferable. Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday March 1 March 2 March 5 March 6 March 7 Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Salem STHD will accept applications beginning April 1, 2018. To obtain an application, please stop by the STHD’s office at 555 Tolowa Court, Siletz OR, 97380 or call 800-922- 1399, ext. 1322, or 541-444-8322. Appli- cations also can be downloaded from the Siletz Tribe’s website at ctsi.nsn.us. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday March 19 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. March 20 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. March 21 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. March 22 9 – 11 a.m. I haven’t made this recipe in years, but you might want to try it. Deadline approaching for 2018 summer internship program The deadline to apply for the Tribe’s 2018 College Students Summer Intern- ship Program has been moved up to March 16, 2018. Selecting students earlier will allow more time to develop relevant work site placements so students can start intern- ships in late June or early July. To be eligible you must be at least a half-time student attending a two-year or four-year college and in good academic standing. Applications will be mailed to known students, but if you do not receive an appli- cation, please contact Assistant General Manager Bonnie Petersen or the educa- tion specialists at any Tribal area office to request an application. This program helps Tribal students locate internship placements to gain work experience in their field of study. Ten slots are available for 2018. Students can work up to 360 hours at Tribal minimum wage and can be placed within or outside of the Tribe. Placements can begin in June, but must be completed by Sept. 28, 2018. Students selected for the program must complete an orientation, criminal history background check and drug screening (Note: The Tribe does not rec- ognize Oregon laws allowing the use of medical or recreational marijuana.) Culture Craft Nights Ch’ee-ta’ yee-li’ (Feather tying) March 5 • 5-7 p.m. Siletz Tribal Community Center March 12 • 5-7 p.m. Portland Area Office March 6 • 5-7 p.m. Eugene Area Office March 13 • 5-7 p.m. Salem Area Office Siletz Tribal members of all ages welcome. Come and learn how to tie feathers for regalia and other uses. Young people under age 10 need an adult to accompany and assist them. The Siletz Culture Department will provide material and instructors. If you have your own feathers/project, please bring them. Contact: Bud Lane, budl@ctsi.nsn. us; 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320. Sponsored by the Education and Culture Departments Have you recently gained full-time permanent employment? The program can assist you, if hired within seven business days, with the tools and clothing needed for your new job. Other eligibility criteria apply. Are you employed and at risk of losing your employment? Contact us to see if you qualify for Diverted Services. To apply, contact one of our Tribal service specialists located in each Tribal area office. Students should send a completed application and an unofficial copy of transcripts to: By mail: CTSI Attn: College Internship Program PO Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 By fax: 541-444-2307 By email: collegeinterns@ctsi.nsn.us Deadline for applications to be received at the Siletz central administration building is 4:30 p.m. on March 16, 2018. 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 cans corn kernels (or 8 cooked ears of corn), rinsed and drained* 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, minced 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated* ½ cup cream cheese, room temperature ¼ cup sour cream ¼ teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sauté corn kernels until lightly browned. In a large bowl, combine corn, bacon and jalapenos, and then stir in cheese, cream cheese and sour cream. Season with chili powder and salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled. *Indicates product available in food package LIKE us on Facebook at Siletz Tribal FDPIR. We would like to see more people sharing their recipes on our FB. Joyce Retherford, FDP Director 541-444-8393 Lisa Paul, FDP Clerk/Warehouseman 541-444-8279 Culture Craft Night Maple Bark Class (ch’ee-shi ch’ee-lan-tr’e’ ‘vm-nvlh-ts’it) April 2 • 5-7 p.m. Siletz Tribal Community Center April 3 • 5-7 p.m. Eugene Area Office April 16 • 5-7 p.m. Portland Area Office April 17 • 5-7 p.m. Salem Area Office Siletz Tribal members and their families are invited to come learn about gathering maple bark and making tra- ditional maple bark capes and dresses. All ages welcome. Young people under age 10 need an adult to accom- pany and assist them. The Siletz Culture Department will provide some material and instructors. Contact: Bud Lane, budl@ctsi.nsn. us; 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320 Sponsored by the Siletz Education and Culture Departments March 2018 • Siletz News • 3
