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2018 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Selene Rilatos Photos by Andy Taylor Past and present Siletz Royalty (l to r): Chelo Garcia, Healyah Butler, Jennifer Easter, Hope Kibby, Laura Schroeder (Klamath Royalty), Leslie Lundy, Illeana Blacketer, Felisha Howell and Halli Lane-Skauge Grand Marshal Rebecca Dobkins, professor of anthropology at Willamette Univer- sity and a curator at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem, Ore. Chinook Winds Casino Resort float STAHS honors Siletz culture at pow-wow parade The Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society was delighted to participate in the 2018 Nesika Illahee Parade. Dedicated to supporting and promoting the practice, conserva- tion and restoration of the Siletz Tribal culture with the overlying goal of building a Tribal Cultural Center, the society chose to feature a miniature sweat lodge created by Rusty Butler as the theme of its float. Many thanks go to those who created this year’s float, including, Gloria Ingle; Shawna Smith Rilatos-Gray and her husband, David, who also provided the truck; Glendora Osborn and Cynthia Farlow for the finishing touches; Robert and Elaine Smith for providing the trailer; Shawna for lending the bear hide; and Angela Ramirez and Shawna for donating the candy. A huge vote of thanks and gratitude is extended to the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for its continued support of STAHS’ efforts to plan and create a Cultural Center with a museum component that will be constructed on Government Hill adjacent to the Tribal Community Center. Courtesy photo by Teresa Simmons Left to right: Cintah Butler, Emaay Real, Cynthia Farlow, Shawna Smith Rilatos- Gray and Neva Hamel September 2018 • Siletz News • 9
