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
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