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Chairman’s Report COVID-19 The battle continues across the nation and in Oregon where the disease is increasing in record. Our Tribe has been lucky; we’ve practiced the governor’s protocols for keeping the disease at bay. The Tribe is committed to staying strong during this time and until Dec. 31, 2020, or whatever time it takes to improve the numbers or have a vaccine available. Thank you to everyone who wears masks, practices social distancing and has not had large gatherings. Chinook Winds Casino Resort contin- ues to operate in a very safe manner that protects employees and guests. Wildfires The fires had an extraordinary effect on our state, county, cities and our Tribe. State Rep. David Gomberg reported that in Oregon, nine lives were lost, more than 2,159 people are in shelters, 6,395 people have registered for assistance, $14.5 million has been approved, more than 1 million acres have burned and 3,124 residences have burned down. Forty-one Tribal members were evacu- ated because of the fires, 13 homes were lost, no lives were lost (thank goodness) and many are still in shelters. Chinook Winds employees whose homes were destroyed are currently sheltering at the casino hotel. Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) is committed to working with all those affected and has held sessions to determine the type of assistance needed. ATNI The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians held a virtual fall meeting this past month. Tribal leaders and government officials made presentations on the pan- demic, wildfires, climate change, health, taxation and other important subjects. ATNI issues will be part of the agenda presented at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) convention in Portland, Ore., this month. NCAI will also be a virtual convention. Services Elections Program services continue to be pro- vided by our employees whether working from home or working staggered office hours. Services are provided by appointment. Hopefully you have all received your ballots for the General Election and exer- cised your right to vote in this important election. November is also the beginning of our Tribal elections as declarations of candidates begin with our General Coun- cil meeting this month. Budgets The Budget Committee began the process of working on the 2021 budgets this past month. The Tribal Council will have a budget workshop to finalize priori- ties in the coming weeks. Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of Directors Vacancies Tribal Restoration Our Tribal Restoration Celebration and Pow-Wow have been canceled because Delores Pigsley of the virus but we should all reflect on Restoration – what it means to the Tribe and the people who worked so hard to make it happen, and be thankful for them and for what we have today. Stay healthy and safe! Elders Council Meetings Résumés are being accepted for the Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of Directors. Currently, there are two vacant board positions. The Elders Council will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the virtual meeting from your phone, computer or smart phone, please contact Brian Crump in the Elders Program at 541-444-8233 by Nov. 11, 2020. If interested, please submit your résumé to Siletz Tribal Council, c/o Execu- tive Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. The Elders Council will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the virtual meeting from your phone, computer or smart phone, please contact Brian Crump in the Elders Program at 541-444-8233 by Dec. 9, 2020. Vacancies are open until filled. 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: _______________________________________________________ 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. Sapsik'ʷała Teacher Education Program: Recruitment and Informational Sessions Sapsik'ʷała is recruiting applicants for the 2021-22 cohort! We are offering Zoom informational sessions for interested parties. Please join us for any of our three opportunites to learn more about our program! Tuesday, October 20th 5:30-6:30 https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/93377936198 Tuesday, November 17th 5:30-6:30 https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/99866891283 Deadline for the December issue is Nov. 10. Send information to: Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Siletz News P.O. 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