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Editor’s note: The Chairman’s Report will resume in a future issue of Siletz News . Celebration at Table Rocks On behalf of the Tribal Council, we want to extend our gratitude and appreciation to all of our team mem- bers that hosted the celebration at Table Rocks on May 31, 2025. It was a time to celebrate, share stories and reflect with family and friends as we bring this historically significant land back in to tribal stewardship. The celebration was well attended with guest speakers, a shared meal and dancing. This year’s celebration took the place of the annual Run to the Rogue, but it will return next year. National Congress of American Indians Executive Assistant to Tribal Council, Celesta Lee and I attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) mid-year conference June 9-11. The conference provided updates on federal policy actions that are affecting all tribes. Members of NCAI discussed impacts to education and head start funding, natural resources, DOJ – violence against women funding, broadband and many other issues. The Siletz administration and program managers are monitoring policy and funding changes closely, providing our feedback and describ- ing impacts to local, state and federal policy makers every chance we can. This will be a priority for the Admin- istration and we will share impacts to the membership as things develop. Graduations Congratulations to all the 2025 graduates! This is a significant mile- stone as you transition into adulthood and whether that be employment, higher education, trade schools or other venture – we wish you well in all your endeavors. Be sure to check out the student incentive program to see if you qual- ify for an incentive or tribal blanket. The application can be found on the website under the education tab or by contacting an education depart- ment staff. We hope to see you all this month at the annual Culture Camp July 8-10, on Government Hill. Elders Council Meeting The Elders Council will host an in-person/Zoom hybrid meeting on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Ace’s in Lincoln City, Ore. If you have any questions, please contact the Elders Program at 541-444-8212. Contact methods for the Public Information team: Email: PIAS@ctsi.nsn.us Siletz News P.O. Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380-0549 For questions, call 541-444-8293 2 • Siletz News • July 2025 Deadline for the August issue is July 10. Submission of articles and photos is encouraged. Please see the Passages Policy on page 15 when submit- ting items for Passages.
