Need Rental Housing?
The Siletz Tribal Housing Department encourages you to apply for the
Low-Income Rental Program waiting list in Siletz (1-4 bedrooms) and
Lincoln City (2-3 bedrooms – Neachesna Village).
Applications can be obtained at any Tribal area office (Eugene, Salem, Portland,
Siletz) or online from the Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us; follow links – Tribal
Services-Housing-Low Rent Apartments & Home Ownership.
For any questions, call 800-922-1399, ext. 1322, or 541-444-8322
Fax: 541-444- 8313
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Izaiah Fisher
Fisher named co-president of national
committee after serving as regional rep
Grand Ronde resident Izaiah Fisher has been named the male co-president of the
United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Executive Committee.
Fisher, 19, is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. He previously
served on the Grand Ronde Tribal Youth Council and the Siletz Tribal Youth Council.
His work with UNITY began in 2019 when he was named the northwest regional
representative.
Fisher is a descendent of the Selsic, Tom and Riggs families. He graduated from
Siletz Valley Early College Academy in 2020.
UNITY’s mission is “to foster the spiritual, mental, physical and social development
of American Indian and Alaska Native youth, and to help build a strong, unified and
self-reliant Native America through greater youth involvement.” For more information
about UNITY and how to get involved, visit unityinc.org.
For more information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us.
Newland, continued from page 1
Harris administration has made clear its priorities to respect Tribal sovereignty and
self-governance, fulfill federal trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal nations, and
make regular, meaningful and robust consultation with Tribal nations cornerstones of
federal Indian policy. I am committed to engaging with Tribes every step of the way
and ensuring they have the support and resources they need to fully thrive.”
Before serving as Tribal president of the Bay Mills Indian Community, Newland
served as chief judge of the Bay Mills Tribal Court. From 2009 to 2012, he served as a
counselor and policy advisor to the assistant secretary of the interior for Indian affairs.
Bryan is a graduate of Michigan State University and the Michigan State Univer-
sity College of Law. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and kayaking the shores of Lake
Superior and is a nature photography enthusiast.
About DOI
The Department of the Interior (DOI) conserves and manages the nation’s natural
resources and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people,
provides scientific and other information about natural resources and natural hazards
to address societal challenges and create opportunities for the American people, and
honors the nation’s trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians,
Alaska Natives and affiliated island communities to help them prosper.
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October 2021
This fundraiser replaces the Elders raffles that usually
take place at the Nesika Illahee and Restoration pow-wows.
Neither event took place in 2020 and both have been can-
celed in 2021. Help this group continue to buy flowers and
gift cards for elders who fall ill by purchasing a steel blue
T-shirt or sweatshirt.