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
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