Chairman’s Report
Editor’s note: The Chairman’s Report will resume in a future issue of Siletz News.
American Indian College Fund announces new 2019 blanket
DENVER – The American Indian
College Fund; Pendleton Woolen Mills,
the acclaimed lifestyle brand headquar-
tered in Portland, Ore.; and Nike N7
introduced a new shared-values blanket,
7 Generations, during Native American
Heritage month in November.
Pendleton will contribute a portion of
the sale proceeds to the American Indian
College Fund, which helps Native people
access higher education. Currently only
14% of American Indians and Alaska
Natives have a college degree, less than
half that of other groups.
The blanket, part of the Nike N7 line,
was designed by Tracie Jackson (Diné),
a fourth-generation artist from Star
Mountain in Navajo Country, Ariz., and
illustrates the past, present and future of
the Navajo Nation. The College Fund is
pleased to share the 7 Generations design
with Nike N7 as an expression of mutual
respect for American Indians.
The 7 Generations blanket design
includes a central N7 motif, which rep-
resents the impact of each person (the
diamond) on the three preceding genera-
tions before them and the three after them
(represented by arrows). A storm pattern
with zigzags of lightning honors heritage.
Squared corners echo the Four Sacred
Mountains, surrounded by a dazzler
design. Steps show the path to overcom-
ing life’s challenges. Jackson chose colors
inspired by traditional dyes, which also
reflect the southwestern landscape.
7 Generations is available at Pend-
leton retail stores and on its website at
pendleton-usa.com. Retail cost is $319.
“The College Fund enjoys a wonder-
ful spirit of collaboration with Pendleton
and Nike. We are honored to recognize
our shared community and commitment
to indigenous people,” said Cheryl Crazy
Bull, College Fund president and CEO.
“Pendleton support of the College Fund,
through the 7 Generations blanket, is
welcomed and appreciated. Proceeds from
the sale of the College Fund blanket col-
lection will provide scholarships for many
students. We appreciate that support.”
About Nike N7 Fund
Nike is committed to getting youth
in American Indian and indigenous com-
munities in North America moving so
they can lead healthier, happier and more
successful lives.
Through Nike’s N7 Fund, we support
organizations that provide sport and physi-
cal activity programming to youth in these
communities. The N7 Fund helps them
reach their greatest potential through play
and sport, and creates more equal playing
fields for all. Since 2009, the N7 Fund has
awarded more than $7.5 million in grants
to 259 communities and organizations.
Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12
annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail
to Siletz News.
Name: _______________________________________________________
About Pendleton
Setting the standard for classic Amer-
ican style, Pendleton is a lifestyle brand
recognized as a symbol of American
heritage, authenticity and craftsmanship.
With six generations of family owner-
ship since 1863, the company recently
celebrated 156 years of weaving fabrics
in the Pacific Northwest.
Known for fabric innovation, Pendle-
ton owns and operates two of America’s
remaining woolen mills, constantly
updating them with state-of-the-art looms
and eco-friendly technology. Inspired by
its heritage, the company designs and
produces apparel for men and women,
blankets, home décor and gifts.
Pendleton is available through select
retailers in the U.S., Canada, Europe,
Japan, Korea and Australia; Pendleton
stores; company catalogs; and direct-to-
consumer channels, including the Pendle-
ton website, pendleton-usa.com.
About American Indian College Fund
Founded in 1989, the College Fund
has been the nation’s largest charity sup-
porting Native higher education for 30
years. The College Fund believes “Edu-
cation is the answer” and provided $7.72
million in scholarships to 3,900 American
Indian students in 2018-19, with nearly
137,000 scholarships and community
Courtesy photo
7 Generations blanket designed by
Tracie Jackson (Diné)
support totaling over $208 million since
its inception.
The College Fund also supports a
variety of academic and support programs
at the nation’s 35 accredited Tribal colleges
and universities, which are located on or
near Indian reservations, ensuring students
have the tools to graduate and succeed in
their careers. It is one of the nation’s top
100 charities named to the Better Business
Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance.
For more information about the
American Indian College Fund, please
visit collegefund.org.
Elders Council Meeting
Dec. 14 • 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.
Address: _____________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Department
at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or enrollment@ctsi.nsn.us. All oth-
ers – call the newspaper office.
Deadline for the January issue
is Dec. 10.
Send information to:
Submission of articles and
photos is encouraged.
Siletz News
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380-0549
Please see the Passages
Policy on page 20 when submit-
ting items for Passages.
541-444-8291 or
800-922-1399, ext. 1291
Fax: 541-444-2307
Email: pias@ctsi.nsn.us
2
•
Siletz News
•
Member of the Native American
Journalists Association
December 2019
Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words)
Introduction to the Athabaskan language
Open to Tribal members of all ages
Siletz
Siletz Tribal Community Center
Dec. 2 – 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 6 – 6-8 p.m.
Portland
Portland Area Office
Dec. 9 – 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 13 – 6-8 p.m.
Eugene
Eugene Area Office
Dec. 3 – 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 7 – 6-8 p.m.
Salem
Salem Area Office
Dec. 10 – 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 14 – 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.