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Happy Birthday, Toni! Love, Robert JULY 21 * SEPT 15 Saturdays, 8:00am - 2:00pm Near USDA on Logsden Rd, Siletz Student Laptop Program The Central Administration office is accepting applications for the Student Laptop Program beginning Aug. 1, 2018. Early applications are not accepted. This program is specifically for higher education and AVT students who meet the following eligibility requirements and have not previously received a student laptop: • • • Join us to split, load & deliver Firewood to Tribal Elders Snacks, water, and PIZZA lunch provided. Bring your own RAIN or SHINE gloves. Bring axes and chainsaws if you have them. Wood splitters and tools will be provided on site. Must be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member Must provide copy of current term class schedule of six credit hours or more Must provide an unofficial transcript/grade report of successful completion of two consecutive quarters/semesters (six credit hours or more) of Higher Education/AVT Program with a minimum 2.0 GPA Proof of residence is required • Applications are available on the Tribe’s website or by contacting April Middaugh or Shantel Hostler at 800-922-1399 or direct at 541-444-8201 and 541-444-8200. The Desktop Program remains suspended for this calendar year. DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF CAT TUFTS Tribal Elders who need firewood delivered must call the Elders Program to be added to the list, Cecelia (541) 444-8212, Raina (541) 444-8261 Help Elders stay warm this Winter! Passages Policy Submissions to Passages are limited to two 25-word items per person, plus one photo if desired. All birthday, anniversary and holiday wishes will appear in the Passages section. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any submission for clarity and length. Not all submissions are guaranteed publication upon submission. Please type or write legibly and submit via e-mail when possible. Woodcut dates are hosted by the Natural Resources Committee. For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us. CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS Harm Reduction Outreach workers will be in the community working with individuals most at risk for HIV infection. Testing. 6 out of 10 Oregonians do not know their HIV status. Prevention. There are effective prevention methods like condoms, refraining from needle sharing, and medication. Regional HIV Early Intervention & Outreach Program Annual Nesika Illahee Pow - Wow August 10 ~12 , 2018 THURSDAY AUG. 9 Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds Government Hill, Siletz, Oregon 6:00 PM: Royalty Pageant FRIDAY AUG. 10 Noon~5:00 PM: Memorial / Giveaways 6:00 PM: Presentation of Crown 7:00 PM: Grand Entry Referral to treatment. Those who test positive for HIV will be referred to providers to receive Community Awareness SATURDAY AUG. 11 There are many preventative tools you can use to protect yourself. Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians are partnering to provide testing, prevention, education and outreach services to individuals in the region at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. 10:00 AM: Parade Use barrier methods like condoms when engaging in sexual activity. If you're at a high risk for HIV infection, there is medication that can help reduce your risk. Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis, PrEP, can be prescribed by a medical provider. Don't engage in needle sharing. (Dance Competition Points Awarded for Parade Participation) Categories & Payouts: Adult / Golden Age ~ $600-500-400-300-200 Teen ~ $300-250-200-150-100 Youth ~ $150-100-75-50-25 (Teen & Youth Preliminaries Occur Friday Night) Provider Collaboration We will work with healthcare providers to improve availability of HIV and other STI testing. 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Grand Entry SUNDAY AUG. 12 NOON: Grand Entry & Salmon Dinner Specials: Team Dance, Round Bustle, Women’s Basketcap We will educate providers to increase their knowledge of emerging preventative methods. All Dancers & Drummers Welcome We will help to connect at risk individuals to the healthcare system. For more information on Oregon's statewide initiative to end HIV infection, visit www.endhivoregon.org. 20 • Siletz News • July 2018 Alcohol & Drug-Free Event ~ All are Welcome to Attend! Vendor registration is required. Camping fee: $25 + $5 per pet. Campground open Thursday at 7:00 am. No Campfires. For more information, contact Buddy Lane: 800-922-1399, ext-1230.
