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Editor’s note: The Chairman’s Report will resume in a future issue of Siletz News. Members, continued from page 1 CTSI Childcare Assistance Program The CTSI Childcare Assistance Program provides assistance with childcare expenses to families liv- ing within the Tribe’s 11-county service area. To qualify for assistance, parents and children must meet certain eligibility requirements. Parents must be employed or attending school or a job training program. Children must be under age 13 and be either an enrolled member of CTSI, eligible to enroll, or the dependent or descendent of an enrolled Siletz Tribal member. Applications to apply for the CTSI Childcare Assistance Program are posted on the Tribal website and available at Tribal area offices. To download the application online, or view the guidelines visit the website at https://ctsi.nsn.us/childcare-assistance/. If you need more information or to request that an application be sent to you, please contact DeAnn Brown, Head Start director, at 541-444-2450 or deannb@ctsi.nsn.us. Proposed Siletz broadband ordinance review open now The proposed ordinance is posted for Tribal Member review on the Tribal website. Comments are to be sent, in writing, prior to the close of business on March 31, 2025, to: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indi- ans, C/O Tribal Council Office, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380 or email generalcouncil@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 others – call the newspaper office. Send Siletz News information to: Email: PIAS@ctsi.nsn.us Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 For questions, call 541-444-8293 2 • Siletz News • March 2025 Deadline for the April issue is March 10. Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Please see the Passages Policy on page 20 when submit- ting items for Passages. laws, and policies. We remain steadfast in advocat- ing for our Tribe, our treaty rights, and our sovereignty. We will continue providing updates as new information and strategies emerge. Critical and immediate impacting actions will be updated on our Member Only website. Tribal members can play a role in advocacy efforts during these chal- lenging times. Here are some ways you can contribute to protecting our sovereignty, treaty rights, and federal funding: 1. Stay Informed & Engage Follow updates newsletters, social media, and community meetings. Fact check information before shar- ing to ensure accurate information is being shared. Learn about key issues affecting our Tribe, including federal policies, funding challenges, and sovereignty rights. 2. Contact Elected Officials Reach out to your U.S. Senators and Representatives to express your support for continued federal funding and the protection of tribal sover- eignty across the U.S. Attend town halls, hearings, and meetings where tribal concerns can be voiced. Every voice matters! Whether through advocacy, community involvement, or spreading aware- ness, your efforts help strengthen our Tribe’s position and future. Elders Council Meeting The Elders Council will host an in-person/Zoom hybrid meeting on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Aces Sports Bar & Grill in Lincoln City, Ore. If you have any questions, please contact the Elders Program at 541-444-8212.
