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:
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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
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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.
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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.
