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The Siletz CARE Program would like to thank everyone who participated in the Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities in October. The CARE team asked CTSI staff and community members to wear purple on Tuesdays and hosted weekly ribbon skirt making activities. We also had two strong Siletz women graciously agree to share their powerful stories of resiliency and healing with us at the Dance House. We finished the month of October with a healing sweat for those affected by trauma. If you are interested in getting involved with our next healing event, we will be hosting a “letting go” ceremony on December 12 at the Dance House from 5pm-7pm. It will be a great opportunity to let go of anything you may be holding on to from 2018 and start 2019 off in a good way. We will be making prayer ties and writing letters which can be burned or kept as you choose. We would like to give a special thanks to Tina Retasket and Kathy Kentta for teaching us all how to sew, and Ron Butler Jr. for helping us with ceremony. You can reach us at: Office: 541-444-9680 CARE Program services are strictly 24 Hour Hope Line: CONFIDENTIAL 541-994-5959 World AIDS Day It’s Flu Season - Protect Yourself! December 1st is World AIDS Day, an op- portunity to work together to stop new HIV infections, support those affected by HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to HIV related diseases. HIV Prevention Tips: Get tested and know your partner’s HIV status! Use condoms - you can get FREE con- doms at the Siletz Community Health Clinic. Limit the number of sexual partners you have. December 2018 • Siletz News • 7
