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
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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
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