Chairman’s Report
Pow-Wow
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow was
one of the biggest and best. It was a great
turnout of dancers, drums, friends, family,
Tribes, community and other guests.
The Tribe was blessed to have Profes-
sor Rebecca Dobkins from Willamette
University to serve as our grand marshal.
Rebecca has worked with Oregon Tribes
on various projects, has organized the
Tribe’s visits with the Maori of New
Zealand, worked with Tribes to display
artwork and regalia in the museum at WU,
established a tutoring program for Che-
mawa Indian School students through WU
and has many other accomplishments.
Tribes are so blessed to have her
assistance.
and growth in the past year; they repre-
sented our Tribe very well.
Congratulations to the new Royalty
(see page 10). They were all beautiful and
gracious and will be great representatives.
Oregon Coastal Caucus
Economic Summit (OCCES)
The Tribe hosted the summit this year.
Sen. Arnie Roblan successfully planned
a great summit.
Each year the summit has been held
in different locations, we were happy to be
the host this year.
Oregon’s congressional representa-
tives were invited as speakers as well as
Tribes and state and local government
officials. Agenda items included climate
change, education, transportation and all
issues that affect us on the Oregon Coast.
Royalty
Our pow-wow Royalty made us all
proud at the pageant held the evening
before the pow-wow began. The outgoing
young ladies showed tremendous pride
Planning for Restoration
Planning for this year’s Restoration
Celebration has already begun. If needed,
please make your room reservations early
as rooms go fast and Tribal members do
get a discount at Chinook Winds.
Chinook Winds parking structure
The Tribal Council has been getting
monthly updates on the status of our
parking structure under construction on
the east side of the casino. It will be fully
functional by the end of September.
The future plan is to extend a covered
walkway between the hotel and the casino.
The parking garage will also free up the
parking area in front of the casino for
future development.
Fires in Oregon
Oregon has had a tough fire sea-
son this year and it’s not over yet. It is
unknown as I write this report if the Run
to the Rogue will be held (see page 1).
Weekly updates on the fires show they
are still burning around Oak Flats and
the Illinois River.
3. See Amazon Smile – You shop. Amazon Gives.
Tribal members receive a 15%
discount on spaces at Logan Road
RV Park located in Lincoln City, Ore.
Call 877-LOGANRV or visit logan-
roadrvpark.com for more information.*
Tribal members receive a 15%
discount on spaces at Hee Hee Illahee
RV Resort located in Salem, Ore. Call
877-564-7295 or visit heeheeillahee.
com for more information.*
4. Follow the easy directions.
*Subject to availability
Donate to STAHS through Amazon Smile
Here’s how you can donate to the Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society
(STAHS) painlessly and effortlessly. It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4.
Thank you for supporting STAHS!
1. Go to Amazon.com.
2. In the Department drop down box, type Amazon Smile.
Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12
annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail
to Siletz News.
Name: _______________________________________________________
Delores Pigsley
Tenas Illahee
Childcare Center
Board of Directors
Vacancies
Résumés are being accepted for
the Tenas Illahee Childcare Center
Board of Directors. Currently, there
are two vacant board positions.
If interested, please submit your
résumé to Siletz Tribal Council, c/o
Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 549,
Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
Vacancies are open until filled.
Elders Council Meeting
Sept. 22 • 1-4 p.m.
Chinook Winds Golf Resort
For more information, contact the Elders Program at 800-922-1399,
ext. 1261, or 541-444-8261.
Address: _____________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Depart-
ment at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or enrollment@ctsi.nsn.us.
All others – call the newspaper office.
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Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Sept. 4 – 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 8 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Sept. 11 – 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 15 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Sept. 5 – 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 9 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
Sept. 12 – 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 16 – 6-8 p.m.
Classes begin with basic instruction and progress over the year. They also
are a refresher course for more-advanced students. Come and join other members
of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages.
We also have equipment in the Cultural Department available for use in
grinding and drilling shell or pine nuts or other applications. If you need to use
the equipment, call the number below to set up an appointment.
For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Cultural Department
at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us.