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Student Laptop Program The Central Administration office is accepting applications for the Student Laptop Program. This program is specifically for Higher Education and AVT students who meet the following eligibility requirements and have not previously received a student laptop. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Must be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member Must provide a copy of current-term class schedule of six credit hours or more Must provide an unofficial transcript/grade report of successful completion of two consecutive quarters/semesters (six credit hours or more) of Higher Education/AVT Program with a minimum 2.0 GPA Proof of residence is required. Applications are available on the Tribe’s website or by contacting April Middaugh or Shantel Hostler at 800-922-1399 or direct at 541-444-8201 and 541-444-8200. Census, continued from page 1 Person 1 is credited as the head of household and is important in the calculation of grants and other funding for our programs for transportation, wel- fare and education, so it is vital that our members be fully counted as Siletz and American Indians. Don’t forget – jobs as Census Bureau workers are available! Apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs or call 855-JOB- 2020. Childcare Assistance Program expands services The CTSI Childcare Assistance Program has expanded the definition of an “Indian child” for the FY 2020 application. We can now serve children who are under age 13 and live in the 11-county service area who are the descendent or dependent of an enrolled Siletz Tribal member. Parents must be working or enrolled in college or job training in order to be eligible for this program. If you are interested in applying for the Childcare Assistance Program, call DeAnn Brown at 541-444-2450. CTSI Jobs Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us. Note: “Open Until Filled” vacan- cies may close at any time. The Tribe’s Indian Prefeence policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee orgnization. CTSI constantly is looking for temporary employees to cover vacancy, vacations, maternity leave and extended sick leave. If you are looking for tem- porary work that can last from 2-12 weeks, please submit an application for the temp pool. Most Often Requested Numbers Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians – 800-922-1399 Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494 Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512 Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234 Purchased Referred Care (PRC) – 800-628-5720 Siletz Community Health Clinic – 800-648-0449 Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599 Chinook Winds Casino Resort – 888-244-6665 Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823 Bureau of Indian Affairs – 800-323-8517 Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us Culture Craft Nights Feather Tying Ch’ee-ta’ yee-li’ Culture Craft Night Nee-Dash ‘vm-nitlh-ts’it (Feather Dance we are learning) Come and learn to dance our traditional dances. The Feather Dance is handed down to us from our ancestors. Come and learn about our ancient dances and protocols. Tribal members and their families welcome. Siletz Portland Tribal Community Center Jan. 6 • 5-7 p.m. Portland Area Office Jan. 13 • 5-7 p.m. Eugene Salem Eugene Area Office Jan. 7 • 5-7 p.m. Salem Area Office Jan. 14 • 5-7 p.m. Siletz Tribal members of all ages are welcome. Young people under age 10 need an adult to accompany and assist them. Siletz Portland Tribal Community Center Dec. 2 • 5-7 p.m. Portland Area Office Dec. 9 • 5-7 p.m. Come and learn how to tie feathers for regalia and other uses. The Siletz Culture Department will provide material and instructors. If you have your own feathers/project, please bring them. Eugene Salem Contact: Bud Lane, budl@ctsi.nsn.us; 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320 Eugene Area Office Dec. 3 • 5-7 p.m. Salem Area Office Dec. 10 • 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by the Education and Culture Departments December 2019 • Siletz News • 3
