Chairman’s Report
Editor’s note: The Chairman’s Report will resume in a future issue of Siletz News.
Toledo PD receives Tribal charitable grant for vests to help protect officers
Since May 25, 2018, there have been
a staggering 43 school shootings in the
United States. That averages to more than
one school shooting every week. School
shootings happen in various demographic
regions. As a society, it is a sobering fact
with the realization that it could happen
in our schools someday.
The Toledo Police Department con-
tinues to prepare for this situation through
training and prevention with the optimism
it may never happen to a school in our area,
but with a realistic perception of the need
for being ready and equipped in the wake
of such an unfortunate event.
The Toledo Police Department trains
with local area police agencies on how to
respond to active shooters. This ensures
a collective interagency response model
is developed before an incident happens.
The Toledo Police Department also
participates in training exercises with
Toledo Fire and Rescue to develop a quick
response element in order to treat victims
of an active shooter while simultaneously
working to stop the threat.
The Toledo Police Department is
also a part of the Lincoln County Student
Threat Assessment Team, which helps
prevent active shooter situations by assist-
ing the Lincoln County School District in
assessing potential threats.
The Toledo Police Department was
graciously awarded a grant for $4,199.93
to purchase seven Active Shooter Kit Vests.
The vests contain added armor that pro-
tects the officer from high velocity rounds
during high risk situations where the use
of high caliber weapons is probable.
On behalf of the Toledo Police and
Public Safety, we would like to thank the
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution
Fund for its generous donation.
A big “thank you” from Siletz Royalty
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
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 Execu-
tive Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549.
The 2018/2019 Siletz Tribal Royalty would like to give a big thank you to the
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for supporting us to go to the 2019
Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow in New
Mexico. Without you and the ample
amount of community members who
bought raffle tickets, bought Indian tacos
or pozole, or just donated an item to our
raffles or feeds – thank you all from the
bottom of our hearts.
Gathering of Nations was amazing
with all the different style dances, Miss
Indian World Pageant and meeting people
from around the U.S. and Canada.
We are truly blessed by you all.
Respectfully,
Miss Siletz – Savanna Rilatos
Junior Miss Siletz – Jocelyn Hernandez
Little Miss Siletz – Sahaylee Mason
Vacancies are open until filled.
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Elders Council Meeting
July 20 • 1-4 p.m. • Chinook Winds Casino Resort
For more information, contact the Elders Program at 800-922-1399,
ext. 1261, or 541-444-8261.
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
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.
Deadline for the August
issue is July 10.
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Open to Tribal members of all ages
July classes will be held at Culture Camp.
No classes will be held in August.
Siletz
Tribal Community Center
Sept. 3 – 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 7 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Sept. 16 – 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 14 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Sept. 4 – 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 8 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
Sept. 17 – 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 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 email budl@ctsi.nsn.us.