Chairman’s Report
WWII trip to Washington, D.C.
Bud Lane and I accompanied our two
WWII veterans, Ed Ben and Alfred Lane
Jr., to Washington, D.C., to attend the
kick-off of the National Native American
Veterans Memorial that will be built on the
National Mall (see page 1). Our veterans
were well-received by many acknowledg-
ing their service, taking pictures and ask-
ing for autographs.
Tribal Veterans Representative Tony
Molina also attended. They toured the
monuments on the mall and had a special
tour of the U.S. Capitol.
Restoration
We celebrated 41 years of Tribal
Restoration at Chinook Winds Casino in
November. Gov. Kate Brown was our guest
speaker for the event.
Throughout her career, the governor
has worked with Tribes both inside of gov-
ernment and outside. She understands our
history, Tribal sovereignty and the issues
facing Tribes in Oregon.
We are so proud that she is a friend
of the Tribe and that she was able to join
us on this special day. She spoke of Tribal
accomplishments and Tribal initiatives.
NAYA – Portland
Working with Paul Lumley, executive
director of the Native American Youth
Center (NAYA), the Native American
Rehabilitation Association, the city of
Portland and other programs, our Housing
Director Sami Jo Difuntorum successfully
negotiated an extraordinary agreement to
build homes in Portland, Ore., that will
greatly benefit Tribal members and mem-
bers of other Tribes (see page 1).
Chemawa totems
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The Tribe collaborated with the
Lummi Tribe in Washington to bring a
totem to the Chemawa Cemetery to honor
those students and employees who are
buried at the cemetery. Jewel James and
Fred Lane from the Lummi Tribe took
on the task of crafting the totem, which
turned out to be two totems and a bench
that would be erected at the cemetery (see
left photo).
The plan was to dedicate the totems
and place them in the cemetery when the
school celebrated its Veteran’s Day Pow-
Wow. We learned, however, that the Bureau
of Indian Affairs must approve the process
because of the status of the land.
We now plan to have a dedication when
Chemawa celebrates the school’s birthday
in February 2019. We greatly thank the
Lummi folks, Fred Lane and Jewel James,
and Jewel’s family for making the journey
and carving the beautiful totems.
LCIS – Karen Quigley resignation
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December 2018
Karen Quigley, the executive director
for the Legislative Commission on Indian
Delores Pigsley
Services (LCIS), announced her retire-
ment effective Dec. 1, 2018.
We are sad to see Karen leave as she
has been a strong presence for Tribes at
the state Capitol. We wish her well in her
retirement.
U.S. Attorney Consultation
The Tribe spent a few hours in consul-
tation with U.S. Attorneys Billy Williams
and Tim Simmons. Subjects included can-
nabis production and rules, etc.; Oregon’s
sanctuary status; Tribal rights and sover-
eignty; the Violence Against Women Act;
and law enforcement.
TICC 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.
Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Dec. 3 – 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 7 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Dec. 10 – 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 14 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Dec. 4 – 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 8 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
Dec. 11 – 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 15 – 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.