Editor’s note: The Chairman’s Report will resume in a future issue of Siletz News. STAHS keeps moving ahead with museum The last 18 months have been difficult to say the very least for everyone every- where. There’s been nothing easy about it. Even so, during this time the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heri- tage Society has continued to push toward the ultimate goal of build- ing A Place for the People, a museum that will be located on Government Hill in Siletz, Ore. Gloria Ingle, Teresa Simmons, Angela Ramirez and Shantel Hostler Peacock, members of the STAHS unpaid volunteer board, are proud of the progress that has been made despite the many challenges. As with all things, money is needed to achieve this goal. We have experienced continued success in fundraising efforts in the form of grants thanks to the efficiency and tenacity of STAHS Capital Campaign Coordinator Stephen Reichard and the support of the Siletz Tribal Council. The Tribe is in need of certified homes to care for Tribal children in need of emergency, short term And long term placements. This year, $1,569,000 has either been received or committed toward the museum with another $1.25 million in grant pro- posals submitted for approval. It’s been a long, hard struggle to grow the funds needed to build the museum. There is much further yet to go, but we are confident that one day, together as one, we will be able to celebrate the opening of A Place for the People, a learning center for generations to come. To see how you can help please call today. Siletz Tribal Indian Child Welfare Department 541-444-8272 Tribal revolving credit program lowers interest rates The Siletz Tribe Revolving Credit Program provides consumer, home improvement and small business loans to qualified Tribal members. Recently, STRCP lowered its interest rates to help make loans more affordable and help improve credit scores. With three loan tiers available, borrowing money is easier than you may think. For more information on our loan program, contact Tracy Garrison at Tgarrison@ stbcorp.net or 541-351-9152. For information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us. 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. Deadline for the November issue is Oct. 8. 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 October 2021 Elders Council Meeting The Elders Council will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, 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 Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021.