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Underscore.news: Deadline to spend COVID-19 funds has Oregon Tribes on edge Relief money provided by the CARES In response to the COVID-19 pan- “Hopefully the date is going to be “Conservative” is a reoccurring word Act must be spent by Dec. 30. With demic, the U.S. Department of the Trea- extended,” says Stephanie Watkins, acting for Oregon’s Tribes, as officials describe Congress fighting over additional sury has allocated $200 million in direct CEO and director of human services for how they’ve approached a pandemic that stimulus, Oregon Tribal governments payments to Oregon Tribal governments the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower has killed more than 286,000 Americans, are left wondering how they’ll this year. That money came with condi- Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. The small including more than 1,000 in the state. Many Tribal offices have limited services, provide services next year. tions, one of the most pressing being that Tribe received $11 million from the fed- it must be spent by year’s end. and casinos – a primary economic genera- eral CARES Act of 2020 this year. By Brian Bull, Underscore.news; origi- tor and employer – were shut down at the With just weeks left before the Dec. nally published Dec. 9, 2020 “We’re conservative in our spending onset of the pandemic. 30 deadline, Tribes are facing a dilemma. The $2.2 trillion CARES Act that While many people are waiting anx- Should they hold onto their COVID-19 right now too, just because we don’t know passed in March has funded testing and iously for 2020 – a year rife with disasters relief money to fund services after the new what the future’s going to hold,” Watkins distance-learning programs that help limit and vitriol – to finally end, Oregon’s Tribal year and hope Congress grants an exten- said. “We’re definitely conservative in our the transmission of COVID-19. It’s also governments are anxious about what will sion? Or should they spend the money reopening protocols and procedures, and happen to COVID-19 relief funds when now, as the law requires, and risk not being we’ll maintain that until it’s determined 2021 arrives. able to fund services in 2021? that our communities are safe.” See COVID on page 8 History again! Haaland tapped to lead Interior Department in Biden’s Cabinet N.M. Democrat poised to become Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and honoring the government’s federal Haaland’s nomination has been first American Indian to lead was offered the job but turned it down, trust responsibilities. The agency manages backed by many Indigenous leaders, advo- a Cabinet agency after being according to The Hill. America’s vast public lands and coastal cates and allies for weeks. nominated by Joe Biden The Interior Department, which waters while overseeing prominent depart- employs 70,000 people, is tasked with ments such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs By Aliyah Chavez, Indian Country Today; See Haaland on page 9 originally published Dec. 17, 2020 protecting the nation’s natural resources and the Bureau of Indian Education. President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Rep. Deb Haaland to lead the U.S. Interior Department, according to the Washington Community Meeting Schedule Post. If confirmed by the Senate, the New The Community Meetings held annually by the Tribal Planning Department Mexico Democrat would make history are scheduled for: as the first American Indian to serve as a Cabinet secretary. Jan. 13, 2021 – Eugene Jan. 21, 2021 – Siletz Haaland, who is from the Pueblos of Feb. 11, 2021 – Salem Laguna and Jemez, became one of the first Feb. 25, 2021 – Portland two Native women elected to Congress in 2018. The Community Meetings this year will be via ZOOM and each will still focus She was selected for the Interior post on the scheduled area noted. Information to connect with each Zoom meeting over former Deputy Interior Secretary and the meeting agenda will be posted online and also available at your area office. Michael Connor, Taos Pueblo, and two U.S. senators from New Mexico: Tom Udall, Courtesy photo by Aliyah Chavez, ICT Planning will present the outcome of the Tribal survey. who is retiring, and Martin Heinrich. Gov. Rep. Deb Haaland 2019 Indian gaming revenue of $34.6B sets industry record, shows 2.5% increase WASHINGTON – Chairman E. vital component to many Tribal econo- Isom-Clause added that, “While the industry, as well as how it continues to Sequoyah Simermeyer and Vice Chair mies across the country,” said Simermeyer. we welcome this positive report from adapt to changing circumstances. Despite Kathryn Isom-Clause of the National The reporting period for FY19 ended FY2019, we know that the current reality these current hardships, Indian gaming, Indian Gaming Commission announced before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the is dramatically different. Future reports the fiscal year 2019 (FY19) gross gam- temporary closure of every Tribal gam- will reflect the effects of the pandemic on See Gaming on page 9 ing revenue (GGR) for the Indian gaming ing operation. Although the full effect of industry on Dec. 8. the pandemic is yet to be realized, many Revenue for FY19 totaled $34.6 bil- Indian gaming operations remain closed lion, an increase of 2.5% over 2018. In the or operate at reduced capacity. GGR Trending 32 years since the federal Indian Gaming Some Indian gaming operations Regulatory Act was enacted, 2019 marked have been closed since March 2020. The the Indian gaming industry’s highest rev- pandemic’s impact on the Indian gaming enue report. industry will be reflected in the fiscal year 2020 GGR report. +2.5% During FY19, nearly every NIGC “It is important to recognize the region experienced growth. The Okla- pandemic’s impact on Tribes,” said Simer- homa City region saw the largest increase meyer. “Tribes’ dedication to a safe and of 7.7%. sustainable Indian gaming industry is “Healthy Tribal economies are impor- demonstrated in the preventative mea- tant to promoting the Tribal self-suffi- sures Tribes continue to take during the ciency envisioned in the Indian Gaming challenging economic times brought on Regulatory Act. The growth reflected in by the pandemic. This same dedication the 2019 gaming revenue demonstrates has fostered a successful and responsibly the strength of Tribal economies in recent regulated Indian gaming industry over years. The Indian gaming industry is a several decades.”
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As the New Year arrives, we will look The good news is that the Tribe has The Tribal Council and staff have back on the difficult year we all have expe- received its first shipment of the COVID- worked very hard to address the needs of rienced and are still experiencing today. 19 vaccines. Our clinic staff will be the the membership. Many of our staff have We will sadly miss all the Tribal members first to receive the vaccinations; our Tribal worked long hours in their regular jobs we have lost but remember all the fun and elders will be the next group. We are lucky and other job assignments. I am grateful memorable times of the past. to have received the vaccine along with the to them for their commitment. Many of you have been shut in trying State of Oregon. The order and way the The Tribal Council continues to hold to stay safe from the COVID-19 virus; it vaccine will be given will be determined all council and workshop meetings virtu- does make the days seem very long. Hope- by the Siletz Clinic. ally. I expect this will continue into the fully we will be able to enjoy each other’s As of this writing there is legislation New Year. company once again in the coming year pending that will assist with the increased with pow-wows, Run to the Rogue and costs experienced by everyone as we try May you all have a Happy and safe other Tribal events and gatherings. to get through the pandemic. New Year! Harjo receives appointment to third term as U.S. poet laureate Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden grams/poetry-and-literature/poet-laureate/ and pandemic,” Harjo said. “I welcome has announced the appointment of U.S. poet-laureate-projects/living-nations- the opportunity of a third term to acti- Delores Pigsley Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to a third term, living-words/. vate my project and visit communities to making Harjo the second laureate to This digital project features an inter- share Native poetry. The story of America receive this extension since terms for the active ArcGIS Story Map, developed begins with Native presence, thoughts and position were established in 1943. with the library’s Geography and Map words. Poetry is made of word threads that a virtual series developed with The Wash- Harjo’s third term, to begin in Septem- Division, which maps 47 contemporary weave and connect us.” ington Post. ber 2021, will offer her the opportunity Native American poets across the country During her laureateship, which began About Joy Harjo to complete projects and programs with – including Harjo, Louise Erdrich, Natalie in June 2019, Harjo opened her term as Joy Harjo was born in Tulsa, Okla., timelines that continue to be affected by Diaz, Ray Young Bear, Craig Santos Perez, the nation’s first American Indian poet on May 9, 1951, and is the author of nine the COVID-19 pandemic, including her Sherwin Bitsui and Layli Long Soldier. laureate with a poetry reading and con- books of poetry, including her most recent signature project that was launched in The map connects to a new online audio cert in the library’s Coolidge Auditorium collection, An American Sunrise, as well November in celebration of Native Ameri- collection developed by Harjo and housed accompanied by a three-piece band. Her as Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings; can Heritage Month. in the library’s American Folklife Center, first-term closing event was canceled after The Woman Who Fell From the Sky, which “Throughout the pandemic, Joy Harjo which features the participating poets read- the pandemic forced the closure of the received the Oklahoma Book Arts Award; has shown how poetry can help steady us ing and discussing an original poem. Each library’s public buildings, and she started and In Mad Love and War, which received and nurture us. I am thankful she is will- chose their poems based on the theme of her second term in September 2020. an American Book Award and the Delmore ing to continue this work on behalf of the place and displacement, and with four Harjo has adapted to the virtual world Schwartz Memorial Award. country,” said Hayden. “A third term will focal points in mind: visibility, persistence, by participating in programs such as the Harjo has also written a memoir, give Joy the opportunity to develop and resistance and acknowledgment. 2020 Library of Congress National Book Crazy Brave, which won the 2013 PEN extend her signature project.” “This has been a challenging year Festival – in a video recorded especially Center USA literary prize for creative For her third term, Harjo will focus for the country, for our earth. Poetry for the event and by appearing in the fes- nonfiction, as well as a children’s book, on her signature project, Living Nations, has provided doorways for joy, grief and tival’s accompanying broadcast special on The Good Luck Cat, and a young adult Living Words, available at loc.gov/pro- understanding in the midst of turmoil PBS – as well as in The Poetry of Home, book, For a Girl Becoming.
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2 • Siletz News • January 2021 2021 Virtual Tribal Council Candidates Fair The Tribal Election Board will host the 2021 Tribal Council Candidates Fair for the candidates to be read by the moderator, please email the Election Board by virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s our objective to protect the the end of business on Jan. 6, 2021. Questions received after this date will not be health and safety of the Tribal membership and candidates while also encouraging considered or asked of the candidates. A recording of the fair will be available on participation in the election process. the CTSI Tribal Member section of the website on Jan. 10 – Feb. 6, 2021.
Date: Jan. 9, 2021 Voter registration Time: 9 a.m. – Noon If you are not registered to vote in Siletz Tribal elections or need to update your signature card, please contact the Election Board as soon as possible by emailing Location: Zoom [email protected] or by calling 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256. Question Deadline: Jan. 6, 2021 Election deadlines The Candidates Fair will be held on the Zoom platform. For access to the meet- 9 a.m. – Noon Jan. 9, 2021 Candidates Fair – Zoom (email for link and ing link and access code, email [email protected]. Please include your name access code) and roll number in the email. The meeting link and access code will be distributed 4 p.m. Jan. 29, 2021 Deadline to request a mail-in ballot on Jan. 8, 2021, by 5 p.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 6, 2021 In-person voting – Tribal election, Tribal Election rules approved the Siletz Tribal Council (2020-345) state that the Community Center, Siletz Election Board will not accept live questions from attendees. If you have questions 4 p.m. Feb. 6, 2021 Deadline for returning absentee ballots
Elders Council Meeting The Elders Council will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Saturday, Jan. 16, 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 Dec. 9, 2020.
USDA distribution dates, recipe for January Siletz 3. Chop the cherries and add to the Monday Jan. 4 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. peanuts. Tuesday Jan. 5 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over Wednesday Jan. 6 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Thursday Jan. 7 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring to a boil, cook and stir 3-4 Friday Jan. 8 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over crackers. Salem 5. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate Tuesday Jan. 19 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. chips. Allow chips to soften for a few Wednesday Jan. 20 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. minutes, then spread over the top. Thursday Jan. 21 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sprinkle the peanut and cherry mix- Friday Jan. 22 By appt only ture on the top. Cool slightly. 6. Refrigerate uncovered 1 hour or until Cracker Candy with Toasted Peanuts set. Break into pieces. Store in an and Dried Cherries airtight container. 35 crackers* ** Food available in food package 1 cup peanuts* 1 cup dried cherries, chopped* LIKE us on Facebook at Siletz 1 cup butter* Tribal FDPIR. We would like to 1 cup packed brown sugar see more people sharing their 2 cups chocolate chips recipes on our FB page.
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For more information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us. Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Attention Siletz Tribal Artists Royalty Crown Proposals The Pow-Wow Committee is once again having a logo contest for the upcoming The Pow-Wow Committee is now accepting proposals for 2021-2022 royalty pow-wow in August 2021. All Siletz Tribal artists are encouraged to submit a pow- crowns. Proposals are being accepted for Miss Siletz, Junior Miss Siletz and Little wow-themed logo. Miss Siletz. The winning logo artist will receive a cash prize of $300 and a professional banner Proposals for a crown are required to include art design, size of the crown and a with your logo. The winning artist will have their logo highlighted on Nesika Illahee bid for the crown or crowns of your interest. Proposals can be submitted for individual crowns, two crowns or you can submit a bid for all three crowns. Pow-Wow flyers and merchandise. Crown proposals must be turned in to the committee no later than March 1, 2021. Please submit your artwork to the cultural education director’s office at the Tribal Proposals can be sent to Siletz Pow-Wow Committee, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR Community Center or mail it to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Attn: Pow-Wow 97380-0549. Logo Contest, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. If you have any questions, contact Buddy Lane at 800-922-1399, ext. 1230, or All entries must be received no later than March 1, 2021. 541-444-8230.
January 2021 • Siletz News • 3 DePoe, Google help provide online CTSI Jobs access to homes in Washington town Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us. Suzanne DePoe, Tribal member and a test engineer for Google Inc. who is on Note: “Open Until Filled” vacan- CTSI constantly is looking for the Google American Indian Network cies may close at any time. The Tribe’s temporary employees to cover vacancy, Leadership Council, provided a grant to Indian Prefeence policy will apply. Tribal vacations, maternity leave and extended government will not discriminate in the Goldendale School District for Viasat. sick leave. If you are looking for tem- com Satellite Service, which gives WiFi selection because of race, creed, age, porary work that can last from 2-12 and Internet access to each home. sex, color, national origin, physical weeks, please submit an application This community is located on the handicap, marital status, politics, for the temp pool. Tribal lands of the Yakama Nation just membership or non-membership in an north of Goldendale, Wash. All 19 employee orgnization. homes are connected and are now using the much-needed access to online video conferencing for distance learning. In addition to the grant to provide Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Internet access, Google Inc provided a Board of Directors Vacancies second grant to the Goldendale School Résumés are being accepted for the Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of District to assist its food program. Directors. Currently, there are two vacant board positions. Great thanks go out to the Goldendale If interested, please submit your résumé to Siletz Tribal Council, c/o Executive Courtesy photo School District for accepting these grants Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Vacancies are open until filled. Suzanne DePoe for its students and community.
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Can nutrition really help my mood? Home science experiment might tell you By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD, Head from happy to grumpy or did it stay about Food allergies and intolerances also try, eggs, beef, lamb, pork, venison, Start Consulting Nutritionist the same? play a role affecting mood, not usually in buffalo, dairy, nuts and legumes) Compare your experience with others a positive way. Often times we crave the 2. Fats (omega-3 fats, coconut oil, olive In my role as consultant nutritionist to in your family, perhaps during family din- very foods that are bad for us. oil); I would add sunflower and avo- Siletz Tribal Head Start, I offer informa- ner. Finding the ideal food combinations This is clearly seen in autism. Fre- cado oils. tion for families. Today’s topic addresses may help with focus and family harmony quently, the only foods consumed are the 3. Vegetables (colorful, energizing and natural ways to support or calm our ner- when facing remote schooling. If you dare, very foods that do not support recovery. calming – 4-5 cups per day!) vous systems, and therefore our moods. try the home experiment described below. Gluten and casein are often problems 4. Good quality carbs (fruits, vegetables, for autistic children (and for non-autistic legumes and grains) In these stressful times, resilience Home science experiment folks as well). and having tools to feel calm is critical. (With parental supervision and approval) Gluten is found in wheat, rye and Other tips Nutrition can support our ability to handle 1. Choose a menu (samples below) and barley grains and the foods made with 1. Eat regularly. stress and avoid depression. Likewise, them. Casein is a protein in milk and eat breakfast. List what you ate and 2. Eat enough but not too much. poor food choices can increase anxiety and dairy products. how much. 3. Eat according to your genetic heritage depression. Of course, other interventions Most of us know that turkey can make 2. On a sheet of paper or in a notebook, (culturally appropriate, preventative may also be necessary when anxiety and us feel tired due to its high proportion of record the time and describe how regarding family tendencies). depression are high. you feel. tryptophan. This amino acid, as well as other 4. Eat organic and range-fed whenever First of all, the balance of our food 3. One hour later, describe your mood amino acids, and essential fatty acids can possible. combinations can influence our mood and attention or anything else you make a difference in some of the most com- dramatically. noticed during the hour. mon mood imbalances, such as depression, 5. Eat nutrient-dense foods (in the con- Do you find that you feel sluggish 4. Repeat step 3 each hour until lunchtime. anxiety, lack of focus, chronic stress, etc. text of how nature provided them). after some meals and alert after oth- 5. Just before eating lunch, record the Protein foods supply amino acids to 6. Eat whole foods (rather than pro- ers? The protein, fat and carbohydrate time and how you feel plus what you support growth and repair, and the materi- cessed and packaged). composition of your meals affects your crave for lunch. If you need or eat a als to help regulate mood. Fish oils are an 7. Avoid foods you may be sensitive to alertness and calmness. Furthermore, it snack before lunch, record it as well. important source of essential fatty acids (or make you feel poorly after eating can stabilize your moods or cause swings If you drink beverages make sure to that can stabilize mood when consumed them, while remembering that reac- based on how well carbohydrates and include that information – especially at adequate levels. tions can be delayed). sugar are managed. if caffeinated. Sometimes amino acids and essen- 8. Be aware of food cravings/addictions Understanding how to enhance 6. The next morning, try another menu tial fatty acids are taken in the form of (because these might be problem mood and performance based on food and repeat all above steps. supplements. Tryptophan and GABA can foods). choices can be powerful. Usually meals 7. At the end of your three-day experi- be calming amino acids. Fish oil contains 9. Pay attention to blood sugar swings with protein and non-starchy vegetables ence, think about which menu felt best Omega-3 essential fatty acids. (and limit or avoid sugar). support alertness. Meals high in starch for you. Was school easier with one Oats are a calming food and an herbal 10. Enjoy calming foods and herbs when tend to slow us down. Keep in mind that menu? Compare your experience with medicine. Not only are oats consumed as needed, such as oats, chamomile or starch and sugar are both carbohydrates, other family members. food, but when the grain is at the milky lavender. but sugar is not a true supportive friend stage it can be tinctured and used as a 11. Include cultured foods/probiotics. for the nervous system and a stable mood. Sample menus (suggestions only) medicine to support the nervous system. 12. Ask for help – especially if you won- A fun activity for exploration with A. Sweet foods that are low in protein and Many additional herbs support and der whether supplements or addi- your children is to play with breakfast fiber, such as pancakes with syrup and nourish the nervous system. Commonly tional intervention is needed. composition to see how your mood, func- orange juice, or cold cereal with milk used herbs include chamomile (tea) and tion and stability change. Write down what and orange juice lavender (can also be made into tea and Siletz Tribal Head Start offers nutri- you ate and then over the next 4-5 hours, B. Eggs with cheese and/or breakfast added to foods). tional support at no cost to Head Start record how you feel and function. meat and a small glass of milk families. This usually occurs over the For example, how long did you stay C. Your choice – it might be oatmeal Mood supporting guidelines telephone. If you have nutrition concerns full or how quickly did you get hungry (instant, rolled or steel cut) with top- The four top good-mood foods (from about your Head Start child or want to again? How alert was your attention or pings, such as dried fruit, walnuts and The Mood Cure by Julia Ross): discuss family nutrition concerns, please focus? How did you feel and how was cinnamon. Small glass of milk. Do contact your teacher or the director and your mood? Did your mood shift quickly you need brown sugar? 1. Protein (amino acids from fish, poul- ask to speak to the nutritionist.
4 • Siletz News • January 2021 Photo Entries Accepted Through February 1st
Photo Practice Your Traditions! Contest
Hunting and Fishing Photo Competition Healthy Traditions is dedicated to promoting traditional foods culture and is inviting tribal families to submit photos that we can use to promote hunting and fishing. Photos can be submitted from any year, including historical photos. Photo submissions must include: · Name · Mailing Address · Phone number · Names of people in photo · Optional: Description of photo, location of where and when photo was taken
First Place prize will include a $100 gift card to Cabela’s. The Natural Resources Committee will assist with judging photos. By submitting a photo to the competition, you are giving permission for Healthy Traditions to use the photo for promotion purposes. Send submissions to [email protected] by February 1st, 2021.
Thank you for passing on our food traditions to the next generation!
Healthy Traditions outdoor activities and gardening space would not be successful without the many other CTSI programs that allow some of their staff to assist with the coordination, and the physical work of maintaining land, and resources.
Thank you to the CTSI Public Works, Natural Resources, Diabetes/Fitness, Community Health, and Behavioral Health programs!
Have a blessed and safe Winter Solstice!
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January 2021 • Siletz News • 5 Siletz Harm Reduction Needle Exchange Program
Naloxone/Narcan Distribution We are seeing a spike in OVERDOSES in Lincoln County. If you know someone who uses opioids please ask for Narcan. It is FREE and can save a life. Please never use alone. Questions about Harm Reduction or our services, contact: Chris Oleman: 541-272-2721 Sissy Rilatos: 541-270-9643
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Happy New Year As we start off the New Year (2021), several people will make a resolution. Whether it’s exercising, eating healthier, take a vacation, go back to school, quit smoking, etc. Many of these resolutions will require a change in lifestyle, for example; eating more fruits and vegetables, work- ing on portion control during meals, start going to the fitness center or incorporating more physical activities into your routine. If you are looking at quitting smoking, here are a few tips to help with your success: 1. Make a list of reasons on why you want to “quit smoking”. 2. Choose a method whether it be “cold turkey”, “tapering”, using a app or a texting program, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT’s). There are sever- al methods, if you need assistance or have a question, contact the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator at 541-444-9682. 3. Set a quit date. Pick a day that works for you, not a day that will be too stressful. Write it down and commit to it. 4. Let your family and friends know that you are quitting and ask them to support you on your new journey. Let them know that you may need to con- tact them when your going through a rough time. 5. Reward yourself. Use the money that you will save on cigarettes and treat your self to the new you. You can buy yourself something small and fre- quent, or save up and get something nice. You deserve it. Cancers associated with commercial tobacco use for January Cervical Cancer: Cervical cancer occurs when the cells of the cervix grow abnormally and invade other tissues and organs of the body. When it is invasive, this cancer affects the deeper tissues of the cervix and may have spread to other parts of the body (metastasis), most notably the lungs, liver, bladder, vagina, and rectum. There are two main types of cervical cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Each one is distinguished by the appearance of cells un- der a microscope. Squamous cell carcinomas begin in the thin, flat cells that line the bottom of the cervix. This type of cervical cancer accounts for 80 to 90 percent of cervical cancers. Adenocarcinomas develop in the glandular cells that line the upper portion of the cervix. These cancers make up 10 to 20 percent of cervical can- cers. Commercial Tobacco Quitline 1 800 QUIT NOW AI/AN Line now available (option 7) 1 800 7848 663
6 • Siletz News • January 2021 .
What is stalking? What is Human Trafficking?
• The definition of stalking includes that a reasonable per- • There are different forms of human trafficking including son would feel fear. It is important to note that fear is forced labor, domestic servitude and sexual exploitation or often masked by other emotions: anger, frustration, hope- sex trafficking. lessness or despair. • Sex trafficking occurs when someone uses force, fraud or • Stalkers use a variety of tactics including unwanted con- coercion to cause another person to engage in sexual acts tact including phone calls, texts and social media, unwant- in exchange for any item of value such as money, drugs, ed gifts, showing up and approaching family or friends, shelter, food or clothing. monitoring whereabouts, and threatening. Where do traffickers find victims? What is the difference between stalking and harassment? • Traffickers can find victims in many places that seem safe. • Stalking and harassment are similar and can overlap. The Social networking, home neighborhoods, clubs/bars, inter- element of fear is what separates the two. net/social media, and schools are all popular places and ways to find potential victims. • Harassment is typically irritating and bothersome howev- er, victims of harassment are not typically afraid of the Victims are often lured through promises of: perpetrator. • Protection • Adventure • Opportunity • Stalking can start as harassment and escalate into behav- iors which cause the victim to live in fear. • Love • Home • Money
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January 2021 • Siletz News • 7 Virtual Home Visiting available during COVID-19 pandemic Have you been thinking about utiliz- than 1 year of age, continuing until the Bottom line – we want to help pro- 2020-2021 ing the Home Visiting Program but have child is 3 years old. Our Family Spirit vide parenting and life skills for you to Hunting * Fishing * Gathering concerns about someone coming to your curriculum, developed by the Johns Hop- have a successful and positive parenting home due to COVID? No worries! We can kins Center for American Indian Health, experience. REPORTING INCENTIVES do virtual visits. is evidence-based and culturally sensitive For more information, contact Jes- to Native families. sica Hibler, 477-SSP coordinator 1/home During this COVID season we are CTSI Tribal members: not meeting in the home or office. We can Some of the goals are to increase visitor covering Eugene and surrounding Please report all harvests with your tribal meet by phone, FaceTime, Google Duo parenting knowledge and skills; promote areas, at 541-484-4234 (Eugene Area license for deer, elk, salmon, and shellfish to or the like. When weather permits we can optimal physical, cognitive and social/ Office) or 541-337-2285 (cell); Lori the Natural Resources Dept. Once reported, emotional development for children birth Christy, home visitor covering Salem, the name on the tribal tag/permit will be in- meet outside if you prefer, following all Cabela’s gift cards: to 3 years; prepare children for early Portland and surrounding areas, at 503- cluded in a drawing after the season closes for the safety protocols of wearing masks and school success; link families to commu- 390-9494 (Salem Area Office) or 541- one of the following staying six feet apart. HUNTING INCENTIVES nity services to address specific needs; 272-2241 (cell); or Danelle Smith, home So who is Home Visiting for? and promote parents’ and children’s life visitor covering Siletz and the Costal (3 Drawn) We serve Siletz Tribal families who skills and behavioral outcomes across Range, at 541-444-9603 (office) or 541- $100 ~ $75 ~ $50 are expecting a baby or have a baby less the life span. 270-8941 (cell). FISHING INCENTIVE $50 (1 Drawn) COVID, continued from page 1 SHELLFISH INCENTIVE provided a financial boost to members “We are a sovereign government Since then, the U.S. Department of reeling from the economic downturn within the U.S., but we do have a treaty Health and Human Services has allocated $50 (1 Drawn) brought on by the pandemic. relationship that binds us to the federal more than 500,000 units of an upgraded government and creates a special rela- testing system – the Abbott Binax NOW Report all harvests to: “It feels like we’re back to where tionship there,” said Matt Johnson, com- COVID-19 AG card – to Indian Health Ser- we were in March,” -- Chris Mercier, munications director for the Confederated vice clinics nationwide, including the CTSI. Mike Kennedy, 541Ǧ444Ǧ8232 vice chair, Confederated Tribes of Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. But direct relief remains an important [email protected] ǦORǦ Grand Ronde The Tribe has received nearly $26 million part of Tribal governments’ playbook in Denise Garrett, 541Ǧ444Ǧ8227 this year to help purchase personal pro- combating COVID-19. Siletz officials [email protected] YOU! But Tribal governments will lose tective equipment and provide financial say they’ve received about $39 million unspent CARES Act funds when the assistance to its members. in federal money per the CARES Act of year ends, and the pandemic hasn’t “gone “I don’t know what could happen if 2020. They’ve used much of that to help basic living costs becoming more expen- away” as President Trump has repeatedly some other major waves or spike impacted Tribal members with rent and mortgage sive. And then there’s that spending issue insisted since COVID-19 reached the U.S.’s the national economy. Obviously that’s assistance and utilities since the pandemic before New Year’s. shores. While Oregon Tribes have largely going to have an effect on us as well,” came to the Pacific Northwest. It’s also avoided the calamitous outbreaks that Johnson said. “But I think we’ve prepared being spent on personal protective equip- “I think we’re in the same boat as every other Indigenous nations have suffered, ourselves as best we can at this point and are ment for health care workers. other Tribe, every other jurisdiction across case numbers are hitting record highs just trying to continue to emphasize vigi- “We were very adamant in that we the state,” Norton said. “We have a limited across the country. lance and good health and safety practices.” wanted to try and provide whatever ser- number of things we can spend it on, “It feels like we’re back to where we vices we could so we wouldn’t overwhelm but everybody’s competing for the same were in March,” says Chris Mercier, vice “The need isn’t going to stop our local county health care partners,” said resources. Whether it’s PPE or laptops or chair of the Grand Ronde Tribal Coun- after Dec. 30.” -- Lisa Norton, Cherity Bloom-Miller, the clinical services computer desks, anything we’re attempt- cil. They received roughly $45 million temporary project manager for the director for the CTSI. Six months into the ing to get there’s jurisdictions that are also in CARES Act money for emergency Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians pandemic, the clinic began offering the attempting to get.” response to the pandemic. “We don’t really majority of its services again. “You have Norton said vendors and contractors know what’s going on. State and federal A spokeswoman for U.S. Senator Jeff to find ways to do this safely and I think can’t guarantee projects would be done by governments are preoccupied with other Merkley says he’s pressing Senate leader- we’ve done a really good job of that.” Dec. 30. She’s unsure if they’ll have req- things. Especially at the federal level. We ship to include a deadline extension in a Some Tribes say they expect to use uisitioned acrylic sheet barriers and addi- just concluded the presidential election, spending bill, “since there’s no indica- their CARES funding by year’s end. Mer- tional face masks delivered by year’s end. so it’s just hard to say.” tion that (Senate Majority Leader Mitch) cier of the Confederated Tribes of Grand “The need isn’t going to stop after Dec. Ronde says their $45 million has provided The release of a vaccine expected McConnell will allow a coronavirus relief 30,” she said. “Numbers are skyrocketing. members with financial assistance, rang- sometime next year will create a new set bill to come to the floor that could include Our hope is that Congress will extend the ing from rental assistance to providing of challenges as governments find ways that fix.” deadline for the money to be used or they $500 for parents wanting to purchase new to store and distribute it. Lisa Norton, a And a spokesman for U.S. Senator Ron could do another round of spending.” laptops for their kids. But that leaves the temporary project manager for the Con- Wyden said the Oregon Democrat is spon- Tribal government with new challenges. About the author: Brian Bull has been federated Tribes of Siletz Indians, said she soring legislation to extend the spending “Teachers are way, way underpaid, espe- involved in journalism for 25 years and can see Tribal members needing support deadline and thinks Tribes should get cially those who have to deal with younger has filed for National Public Radio, the for another 3-6 months. additional aid. people,” Mercier says, adding that he’s been BBC and other broadcast outlets. A proud “So between the ongoing need for the Federal assistance has also flowed having a tough time keeping his stepkids citizen of the Nez Perce Tribe, Bull men- health and safety of our Tribal members, to into nonprofits serving Native Americans focused and engaged with virtual learning. tors up-and- coming journalists of color be able to even access the items necessary in Oregon, and Tribal governments have “That’s becoming an additional source through NPR’s Next Generation Radio to make that happen, are all things that benefitted from equipment donations. of stress to some of the families in our Project. When not covering news in the keep us up at night,” Norton said. The Northwest Portland Area Indian community. I don’t know if I’d call it cabin Pacific Northwest, he’s either spending Tribal governments generally lack a Health Board received a $316,646 grant fever or what, but just this sense of sitting time with his family or looking for hidden tax base and rely on enterprises such as that they’ve used to help 35 Tribal clinics around waiting for the world to return to patches of huckleberries. casinos to generate revenue. Precautionary across Oregon, Washington and Idaho. normal and not knowing when that’s going Underscore is a nonprofit collabora- measures, including business shutdowns The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to be, I think that’s its own form of stress.” tive reporting team in Portland focused and closing reservations to visitors, have was one of the earliest Tribes to receive Uncertainty also sits heavy on Nor- on investigative reporting and Indian caused budget shortfalls. The U.S. govern- one of 250 so-called “Abbott Machines” ton, the project manager for the Confed- Country coverage. We are supported by ment, meanwhile, has treaty obligations back in May. Its technical name is the erated Tribes of Siletz Indians. A survey foundations, corporate sponsors and to ensure Tribal governments can provide Abbott ID NOW, which allows on-site conducted in July showed Tribal members donor contributions. Follow Underscore resources and essential services. testing that gives results in 15 minutes. are contending with job loss and with on Facebook and Twitter.
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8 • Siletz News • January 2021 Arts Revitalization of Toledo to involve local, Tribal artists to celebrate town TOLEDO, Ore. – The Arts Revitaliza- to support long-term economic recovery installed in empty storefronts to showcase the City of Toledo’s Facebook page for tion of Toledo (ART) is a project launched for the city and our residents. local artists and their work. The goal is more information. by the city and supported by local busi- We have gathered a group of com- to draw more people to Main Street and A lot of great people, businesses and nesses, nonprofits, the county and other mitted citizens who have formed provide a marketing opportunity for organization are already on board for the stakeholders who are dedicated to revi- the Arts Revitalization of Toledo local artists. ART project, including the Port of Toledo, talizing downtown to serve the needs of Committee. Why art? Because If you are a local artist Timbers Restaurant & Lounge, Crow’s current residents and breathe new life into we believe we can use art to and/or a Siletz Tribal mem- Nest Gallery, Lincoln County School Dis- Toledo’s Main Street. celebrate our history and ber, we encourage you to trict, Oregon Arts Commission, Lincoln our culture, and use it as a apply! There is no cost to There is so much to already love and County Economic Development Alliance, way to draw more people participate and 100% Yaquina Pacific Railroad Museum, Oregon celebrate about Toledo, such as the annual to Main Street. We will of sales will go directly Port of Toledo boat show, Yaquina Bay, our Coast Visitors Association, Michael Gib- also have a very strong to the artist. In addition bons Signature Gallery and more. artist community, annual art walk, Georgia focus on economic activi- to displaying your art- Pacific and the jobs it brings to our com- ties – such as marketing and work, we will create indi- Will you join us? Together we can munity, the farmers market, the railroad improved signage. vidual webpages with your build a thriving future for Toledo! museum, our holiday events and more. One of the committee’s first bio and contact information. If you are interested in joining the This project will tap into our local cul- projects will be the launch of “Phan- We will announce a call for artists ART Committee or have any questions, tural, environmental and historical assets tom Galleries. These are galleries will be in mid-January. Please pay attention to contact [email protected].
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Haaland, continued from page 1 More than 130 Tribal leaders col- retary, including in an October interview an organization providing services for Interior’s broad authority includes laborated to write letters to Biden and with Indian Country Today. adults with developmental disabilities. managing federal relations with Tribes, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, citing “I think it’s nice that people are think- Biden, who has pledged to pick a administering tens of millions of acres of Haaland’s bipartisan leadership. Native ing about me. And of course, if I ever had diverse leadership team, said at a Native land and mineral rights held in trust for organizations including NDN Collective an opportunity to step up and do good candidate forum in January that he would American Indians and Alaska Natives, and IllumiNative created online cam- work for this district, for the state of New nominate and appoint people who “look running national parks and making deci- paigns, and celebrities like Mark Ruffalo Mexico, for our country, I would always be like the country they serve, including sions affecting millions of miles of U.S. have offered support via social media. proud to do that,” Haaland said. Native Americans.” lands and waterways, wildlife, endangered Many of Haaland’s colleagues in In her first term in Congress, Haaland The pick breaks a 245-year record of species, and oil and gas mining. Congress have also rallied behind her. has held leadership positions on a num- non-Native officials, mostly male, serv- Biden has promised the nation’s In mid-November, more than 50 House ber of committees, currently serving as ing as the very top federal official over broadest effort yet to curb the oil, gas and Democrats penned a letter to the Biden vice chair of the Committee on Natural Indian affairs in a federal government that coal emissions that are causing the rapid transition team backing her for the post. Resources and chair of the Subcommit- worked to dispossess them of their land deterioration of the climate, and Interior On Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy tee on National Parks, Forests and Public and, until recently, assimilate them into would play an important part in that. Pelosi added her support. Lands. She also sits on the Subcommittee White culture. Aliyah Chavez, Kewa Pueblo, is a “Congresswoman Haaland knows the for Indigenous Peoples, the House Armed It could also further deplete, at least reporter-producer at Indian Country Today. territory and if she is the president-elect’s Services Committee, the Subcommittee temporarily, the narrow majority Demo- choice for an Interior secretary, then he on Readiness and the Subcommittee on crats maintain in the House. Biden has Follow her on Twitter: @aliyahjchavez will have made an excellent choice,” Pelosi Military Personnel. already selected several lawmakers from or email her at achavez@indiancountry- said in a statement. She previously worked as head of the chamber, including Louisiana Rep. today.com. Haaland has been cited saying she New Mexico’s Democratic Party, as Tribal Cedric Richmond and Ohio Rep. Marcia The Associated Press contributed to would accept a nomination as Interior sec- administrator and as an administrator for Fudge, to serve in his administration. this report.
Gaming, continued from page 1 FY18-FY19 Gaming Revenues by Region like the Tribal nations it benefits, has proved its resiliency over the years.” The FY19 GGR figure is calculated National Indian Gaming Commission from 522 independently audited financial Tribal Gaming Revenues (in thousands) by Region statements submitted to the NIGC by Fiscal Year 2019 and 2018 245 federally recognized Tribes across 29 states. An operation’s GGR is the Fiscal Year 2019 Fiscal Year 2018 Increase (decrease) total amount of money wagered less any Number of Gaming Number of Gaming Number of Gaming Revenue Submissions Revenues Submissions Revenues Submissions Revenues Percentage amounts paid out as prizes and before Portland 57 $3,811,461 55 $3,662,891 2 $148,569 4.1% deducting operating expenses.1 Sacramento 76 $9,680,300 73 $9,279,366 3 $400,934 4.3% For additional information regarding Phoenix 57 $3,275,522 59 $3,141,434 (2) $134,088 4.3% FY19 GGR, including information by St. Paul 100 $4,922,394 95 $4,795,897 5 $126,497 2.6% Rapid City 42 $376,487 36 $368,601 6 $7,886 2.1% region and facility size, as well as infor- Tulsa 75 $2,468,144 73 $2,466,359 2 $1,785 0.1% mation regarding the pandemic’s effect on OK City 73 $2,669,839 72 $2,479,814 1 $190,025 7.7% the Tribal gaming industry, visit the NIGC Washington DC 42 $7,374,396 38 $7,525,208 4 ($150,812) (2.0%) website at nigc.gov. Totals 522 $34,578,542 501 $33,719,569 21 $858,973 2.5% Source: Compiled from gaming operation audited financial statements received by the NIGC through November 19, 2020. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Portland Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. created the National Indian Gaming Com- Sacramento California, and Northern Nevada. mission to support Tribal self-sufficiency Phoenix Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Southern Nevada. and the integrity of Indian gaming. St. Paul Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Rapid City North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. NIGC oversees the efficient regula- Tulsa Kansas, and Eastern Oklahoma. tion of 527 gaming establishments oper- OK City Western Oklahoma and Texas. ated by 247 Tribes across 29 states. Washington DC Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and New York. 2 125 U.S.C. § 2717(a)(6)
January 2021 • Siletz News • 9 Coronavirus Information and Resources Good news ahead, but challenges remain as vaccines start to reach more areas From the North Portland Area Indian COVID-19 disease, it is not yet known if 1. Wear masks. Non-ventilated, multi- box or purse; discuss safe gatherings with Health Board they prevent asymptomatic infection that layer cloth masks not only help prevent family and friends before events; and take There is good news about COVID-19 could be transmitted to others. Until the you from exhaling infectious particles a moment before gatherings to consider vaccines, but we need to be vigilant for a majority of the population is vaccinated, it but from inhaling them, too. Wear location, time and distance. while longer. is essential to wear a mask around people masks whenever you are around people You have probably seen or heard you don’t live with. you don’t live with, inside or outside. • Location. Is the activity indoors or the good news about the results of the Our collective commitment to fight- 2. Stay at least six feet apart. When we outdoors? Outdoor is better than COVID-19 vaccine trials. Two vaccines ing COVID-19 is more important now breathe, talk, cough or sing, we exhale indoor. COVID-19 stays in the air lon- have reported almost 95% effectiveness than ever before. microscopic droplets. Larger droplets ger when indoors and can be spread by in preventing infection with COVID-19. fall out of the air at about six feet, but ventilation systems. Crowded indoor And more vaccines are on the way. smaller droplets, sometimes called locations are especially high-risk. Having been approved by the Food Remaining vigilant aerosols, can travel past six feet and • Time. How long will you be doing the and Drug Administration, the first of these The next 6-9 months are critical remain in the air for several hours. activity? Shorter activities are safer. vaccines is already being distributed and There is light at the end of the tunnel, 3. Avoid large indoor gatherings. These Being in “close contact,” or within Tribes have started to receive their ship- but even with vaccines coming, remaining types of gatherings are a prime place six feet of an infected individual for ments. Health care workers and people vigilant while we wait for them to be widely to spread COVID-19. Inside it is 15 minutes over 24 hours, increases in long-term care facilities are expected distributed is essential. This will help protect difficult to stay six feet apart, poor your risk of becoming infected to receive the first doses. In the next 6-9 thousands of people. Together, we can pro- indoor air circulation can cause a • Distance. Can you stay at least six months, the rest of the U.S. population tect our Tribes, communities and families. concentration of aerosol particles feet apart from others? Most germs should be able to be vaccinated. In the last few weeks, the most fre- and surfaces have more opportunity cannot travel more than six feet from quently reported places of exposure to to become contaminated because of person-to-person in the air. Covid-19 continues to surge COVID-19 are households, community the concentration of people. • Thinking and planning for location, 4. Wash your hands. New studies have time and distance in your activities With this great news about the vac- or social activities, and workplaces. It is shown that the coronavirus can remain will help you and others stay safe, but cine, it is tempting to let our guard down difficult to think that people you work and infectious on human skin for up to it does not replace wearing a mask or about COVID-19. But we must stay interact with might be infectious, but treat- nine hours. Washing your hands fre- staying home altogether! resolved and continue to take steps to ing everyone you encounter outside your quently can help prevent spread. prevent its spread. The virus is surging household as if they might have COVID- all across the U.S. Hospitals are becoming 19 is the safest thing to do. With vaccines now in sight, Planning ahead over-crowded. Tribal communities, where the light is on at the end of the medical care and resources can be limited, Everyday actions As you go about your day or life, plan tunnel. We still must stay cautious are some of the hardest hit. Below are the four most important ahead to be safe. Have extra face coverings though, until our communities can Even being vaccinated does not mean actions you can continue to take to stay and hand sanitizer in your backpack, glove be protected by it. we can stop being cautious. First, it takes safe. Together they provide a layered several weeks for vaccines to be protec- approach to limiting risk to yourself and tive. Second, while it is known that the others, each action building on the next to vaccines are effective at preventing serious add more protection.
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10 • Siletz News • January 2021 Coronavirus Info and Resources Oregon Health Authority: We hear you. What exactly does ‘outdoors’ mean? It’s a question we get a lot. “What is considered outdoors?” That’s because spend- ing time with people outdoors is a lower risk activity than spending time with people indoors, so many businesses have moved into the fresh air. Some businesses, like restaurants and bars, have put up temporary structures as weather protection. Some of these structures allow for airflow and are safer alterna- tives than being inside, but some don’t allow enough airflow and can be as dangerous as sharing indoor air. In order to limit the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to understand what “out- door” means when used in OHA (Oregon Health Authority) guidance. Outdoor means any open-air space with at least 75% of the square footage of its sides open for airflow. Outdoor spaces may have a temporary or fixed cover, like an awning or roof. A fully enclosed tent or structure does not allow enough airflow to protect against virus transmission. Here are some examples of structures that would be considered outdoors:
Be safe. Stay home if you can. Wear a mask and social distance out in public. Exercise a little patience. Remember – we’re all in this together.
January 2021 • Siletz News • 11 New York Times: Archaeologists could help bring otters back from the dead The sea mammals vanished from modern sea otters,” said Courtney Hof- Oregon’s coast long ago, but a man, a molecular anthropologist who technique from human archaeology extracted ancient DNA from the teeth at offers a clue to restoring them the University of Oklahoma. By Joshua Sokol, The New York Times; To complement that finding, the team originally published Dec. 3, 2020 also reached out to the Smithsonian in From 1969 to 1971, the United States Washington, D.C., for a few rare sea otter was testing nuclear weapons beneath one specimens from the waning days of the of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, worryingly fur trade when otters became increasingly close to some of the world’s few surviving scarce. sea otters. The subterranean explosions Barred from any analysis that would prompted conservation managers to carry destroy the samples, the researchers out a daring plan. settled on giving those preserved otters First, they netted some Alaskan sea Courtesy photo by Raul Touzon/National Geographic Image Collection, via Getty Images the equivalent of a dentist visit. They otters. Then they set 59 free off the coast Sea otters in waters near Sitka, Alaska. Scientists divide sea otters into northern and scraped calculus off the teeth, then care- of Washington State and 93 more near southern subspecies, each adapted to its own habitat. fully extracted the small percentage of Oregon. This was part rescue mission, otter DNA in that calculus. part homecoming. Before fur traders Combined with previous studies, hunted them to the brink of extinction, sea genomic sequences from both time peri- otters used to bob and roll up and down ods show that both northern and southern North America’s Pacific Coast, gobbling sea otter populations once called Oregon’s down sea urchins and helping to maintain coastline home. Perhaps the region was waving towers of kelp. once a genetic way station, allowing inter- In Washington, the transplants took. breeding up and down the Pacific Coast, But within a few years the Oregon otters says Dr. Larson, who did not participate vanished. in the current work. And that implies that “The biggest question is: What hap- Alaskan otters can be used for reintroduc- pened to Oregon?” said Shawn Larson, tion programs. a conservation biologist at the Seattle Ms. Wellman says she plans to share Aquarium, because the answer could her data with the Elakha Alliance, a non- inform transplantation efforts. profit organization supported by the Con- One hypothesis holds that the otters federated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the simply swam off, heading back north. Coquille Indian Tribe. The group’s goal But another explanation, advanced in is to bring back Oregon’s otters – and the 2008, suggests that the cold water-adapted towering kelp forests they tend – for good. Alaskans died out because they were too different from Oregon’s original pre-fur This past February, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funded a feasibility study trade otters. Courtesy photo by Courtney Hofman Scientists divide sea otters into north- by the Elakha Alliance, the first in a long ern and southern subspecies, each adapted Scientists scraped calculus off the teeth from otters that lived during the days of the series of evaluations and steps that could to its own habitat. If the state’s ancient fur trade, to compare DNA. ultimately bring back Oregon’s sea otters. otter inhabitants were more closely related Dr. Larson, who is helping write that to the southern subspecies, maybe sea “Our recommendations are that actu- in northern Oregon associated with the assessment, says she plans to incorporate otter reintroduction efforts along that ally Alaskan or other northern popula- Clatsop and Tillamook groups. Their goal the new analysis of Oregon’s past otter stretch of coast should instead work with tions would be appropriate,” said Hannah was to extract genetic sequences from the diversity. Perhaps reintroductions can animals from Californian populations. Wellman, a graduate student in anthro- specimens. bring in both Californian sea otters to the A technique borrowed from the sci- pology at the University of Oregon who These otters were hunted or traded state’s southern shores and Alaskan otters ence of human archaeology may answer led the study. The research compiled the well over a thousand years ago, long farther north. this conservation question. New research most comprehensive genetic data set yet before European contact and the maritime “Then as the populations grow, they’ll published Wednesday in Proceedings of Oregon’s original sea otters. fur trade, and the results of the analysis merge and now we’ll have a connected of the Royal Society B suggests that the To understand which otters had show it. group that is basically continuous from northern subspecies had long settled once lived there, the team turned to otter “We have a lot more genetic diversity southern Oregon all the way up to Rus- along the Oregon coast. teeth found in two archaeological sites in these two adjacent sites than we do in sia,” she said. “Which would be awesome.”
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12 • Siletz News • January 2021 NAYA receives $5 million grant to help end homelessness, one of 42 nationwide Day 1 Families Fund grants $105.9 This one-time grant, awarded to Counties; Congreso de Latinos Unidos; moving’ as we tackle the incredibly million to 42 nonprofits helping organizations doing meaningful work to Coalition on Homelessness and Housing complex work of reducing homelessness families gain housing support, stability connect families with shelter and sup- in Ohio; Denver Indian Family Resource in the Native community,” Lumley stated. PORTLAND, Ore. – The Native port, will allow NAYA to strengthen its Center; East Los Angeles Women’s Center; “For years, NAYA has endeavored to create American Youth and Family Center ability to divert families from entering East Oakland Community Project; Facing innovative solutions to address homeless- (NAYA) based in Portland announced Dec. shelter or becoming unsheltered, to pro- Forward to End Homelessness; Families ness, knowing previous approaches were 9 it has been selected to receive a $5 mil- vide culturally resonant wraparound case Together; Family Life Center; Friendship not working for our families. This recog- lion grant from the Day 1 Families Fund. management and to re-house families Place; HELP of Southern Nevada; The nition from the Day 1 Families Fund will experiencing homelessness. Homeless Families Foundation; Home- keep this work moving forward.” Launched in 2018 by Amazon founder NAYA is one of 42 nonprofits across less Outreach Program Integrated Care and CEO Jeff Bezos, the Day 1 Families the U.S. to receive the third annual Day System; HOPE Atlanta; House of Ruth; About the Bezos Day One Fund Fund issues annual leadership awards to 1 Families Fund grants. The fund issued Housing Matters; Housing Up; Kahumana; The vision statement comes from organizations and civic groups doing com- $105.9 million in grants this year. MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action the inspiring Mary’s Place in Seattle: No passionate, needle-moving work to provide To select these organizations, the Partnership, Inc.; Metro Denver Homeless child sleeps outside. For more informa- shelter and hunger support to address the fund worked with an advisory board Initiative; MUST Ministries; The National tion, visit BezosDayOneFund.org/Day- immediate needs of young families. of homelessness advocates and leaders Center for Children and Families; Native 1FamiliesFund. “NAYA is beyond grateful for this sup- whose expertise spans housing justice, American Youth and Family Center; North port from the Day 1 Families Fund to help racial equity, direct services, homelessness Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness; homeless families,” said Paul Lumley, NAYA policy, equity for American Indian com- One80 Place; Poverello House; Rainbow About NAYA executive director. “This year, COVID and munities and anti-poverty work. Services; Refugee Women’s Alliance; Safe The Native American Youth and Fam- economic uncertainty have deepened the This year’s grant recipients from Haven Family Shelter; Samaritan House; ily Center provides culturally specific pro- housing crisis, particularly in communities around the country include Anchorage Solid Ground; St. Vincent de Paul CARES; grams and services that guide our people of color. In Portland, data shows that rates Coalition to End Homelessness; The Su Casa – Ending Domestic Violence; The in the direction of personal success and of homelessness among Native American Cathedral Center, Inc.; Catholic Charities Salvation Army Austin Area Command; balance through cultural empowerment. families are shockingly, disproportionately of Acadiana; Coalition for Homelessness Time for Change Foundation; United Our mission is to enhance the diverse higher than all other groups. For so many Intervention & Prevention; Coalition for American Indian Involvement, Inc.; and strengths of our youth and families in reasons, this grant could not have come at a the Homeless of Central Florida; Com- WestCare California. partnership with the community through better moment. The need for these families munity Action Council for Lexington- “We are honored that the Day 1 Fami- cultural identity and education. is significant and urgent.” Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas lies Fund recognizes NAYA as ‘needle- For more details, visit nayapdx.org.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians – Purchased Referred Care (PRC) – Chemawa Health Clinic – Most Often Requested 800-922-1399 800-628-5720 800-452-7823 Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494 Siletz Clinic – 800-648-0449 Bureau of Indian Affairs – Numbers Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512 Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599 800-323-8517 Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234 Chinook Winds – 888-244-6665 Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us
2021 Standing Committee applications due by Feb. 10, 2021 CTSI Tribal Youth Any Tribal member interested in consideration for serving on a committee for a two-year term is encouraged to fill out this form and return it to the council Online Academic Support office prior to Feb. 10, 2021. Please mail or fax your application to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Attn: Executive Secretary to Tribal Council, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380- 0549; fax: 541-444-8325. Weekly Student On-Demand Meet Ups Tutoring Name: ______Roll No: ______
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____ Education Committee (3) ____ Housing Committee (3) PLEASE NOTE: ____ Natural Resources Committee (3) ____ Pow-Wow Committee (4) On-line tutoring access is ____ Health Committee (3) ____ Budget Committee (1) funded with US CARES Act ____ Cultural Heritage Committee (3) ____ Enrollment Committee (3) Funds: Families MUST register by December 1, 2020 Committee appointments will be made at the Regular Tribal Council meeting To get started with either program contact your local education specialist: in February 2021. If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, executive Siletz and Out of Area-Alissa [email protected]; PDX- Katy [email protected]; secretary to Tribal Council, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203. Salem and Out of Area-Sonya [email protected]; Eugene-Nick [email protected]
January 2021 • Siletz News • 13 SERVICES AVAILABLE Mental Health Services & Life Alert
Mental Health Services • Prior to making an appointment with health advocate (CHA) if you think munity options. If you do not qualify a provider – confirm the provider will you or another Tribal elder could for Life Alert at no cost, the Siletz What services are available? accept PRC as payment. benefit from Life Alert. Community Health Clinic will cover • Counseling Services – individual or • Benefits are limited, first-come, first- • Eligibility Criteria: the cost. family served. • Enrolled Tribal member eli- gible for PRC You can reach the community health • Psychiatry Services What you need to know: • Work with CHA to determine advocates at: • Psychology Services • After calling PRC for benefits, the need/apply for local services • Siletz – Amy Garrett or Hannah y Up to 8-visits annually (more if medi- patient will receive a letter with pro- Glaser at 541-444-1030 gram details. The letter also provides Steps to get Life Alert: cally necessary) • Salem – Cecilia Tolentino at 503- information that the patient can give • Contact your local CHA – 390-9494 to their provider for payment process- • The CHA will determine if you meet Who’s eligible? ing information. the criteria for Life Alert (examples: • Eugene – Adrienne Crooks at 541- • Siletz Tribal members eligible for 484-4234 Purchased/Referred Care (PRC), • You will not be required to use other live alone, health condition, etc.) • formerly Contract Health Services resources first. This will allow you to The CHA will assist you in applying • Portland – Andrew Johanson at 503- for Life Alert at no cost through com- (CHS) go to a provider who does not accept 238-1512 Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid or your private insurance. How do I get benefits? • Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or 541- 444-9648 to speak with Rhonda Life Alert 2020 Out-of-Area Benefits Attridge, PRC Tech I. Please contact your local community The Tribal Council has approved Out-of-Area Benefits for 2020. These benefits are for Tribal members who live outside the 11-county service area. To qualify, Tribal members must be registered for health care with the Siletz Community Health Clinic AND reside outside of the Tribe’s 11-county service area. These funds are intended for Tribal members who are not eligible for Purchased Referred Care. Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s All benefits are dependent on available funding.
Annually Biannually
Transitional Living Center $2,000 Total in Medical + $450 in total Vision Care for Adults*
Siletz: 800-600-5599 or Mental Health + Dental + Hearing *Available Annually for Elders, Plus $500 Pharmacy Card Benefit Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Children, Students or Diabetics 541-444-8286 Help Line – 877-233-4287 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Call PRC – 800-628-5720 Prior authorization by PRC is required and benefits must be used within 90 days. Any funds not Salem: 503-390-9494 For information on Alcoholics used within 90 days, or claims not received, will be returned to the pool for redistribution. An individual Anonymous: aa-oregon.org can access benefits up to $2,000 annually by calling on the authorization date. For example, an individual Portland: 503-238-1512 can call Jan. 2 for medical of $500 and then call again Oct. 7 for dental of $1,500 for a total of $2,000. All benefits are subject to funding availability. When calling for pre-authorization, PRC will authorize for household members only. Voice messages do not hold funds, the individual must speak to PRC staff and obtain an out-of-area (OOA) number to secure funds. Siletz Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program (STVRP) IAIA approved to offer MFA degrees in studio arts
STVRP is here to assist members of ANY federally recognized Tribe to overcome barriers to employment. We work with In late October, the Higher Learning Commission, the Institute of American individuals who have disabilities and are living within the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 11 county service area. Indian Art’s accrediting organization, approved the school’s application to launch an MFA Program in Studio Arts. The change is effective immediately and students will Examples of Services: be able to apply for the degree program soon. Guidance and Counseling Studio arts has been the primary focus of IAIA’s academic programs for more than Referral to Services Employment Services 50 years. Since IAIA opened its doors as a high school with a fine arts focus, students Resume Writing engage with nearly every artistic medium – painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, Interviewing Techniques printmaking, design and photography. Job Coaching In 1975, IAIA became a two-year college offering associate degrees in studio Culturally Relevant Individualized Services Evaluations and Assessments arts, creative writing, and museum studies. In August 2000, IAIA expanded its aca- Training Placement Opportunities demic programs to include baccalaureate degrees. Almost from the start, potential Adaptive Equipment students inquired when IAIA would offer an MFA program. Now the school can
For more information about the STVRP, please inquire at 1-800-922-1399. Services are provided in ALL area offices, fulfill those requests. however, to inquire about services, ask to be transferred to the office nearest you listed below. The IAIA MFA in Studio Arts Program will be a Low-Residency Program with two intensive residency periods per year (summer and winter) on the IAIA campus EUGENE AREA OFFICE SALEM AREA OFFICE SILETZ ADMIN. OFFICE in Santa Fe, N.M. At the end of each nine-day, on-campus residency, students will be 2468 West 11th 3160 Blossom Dr NE, Ste 105 201 SE Swan Ave paired with a master artist mentor with whom they will work one-on-one, virtually, Eugene, OR 97402 Salem, OR 97305 Siletz, OR 97380 during the following 16-week semester. The mentorships are complemented by a series of online art history courses as well EUGENE – JERAMIECurrently MARTIN open, Program Director as the intensive residencies offering artist lectures, professional workshops, exhibition and SALEM - TONI LEIJA, Counselor/Job Developer peer critique of work, and an opportunity to engage with a diverse community of artists. SILETZ – RACHELLE ENDRES, Counselor/Job Developer IAIA’s Graduate Studio Arts Department is committed to graduating successful artists whose contributions will be recognized nationally and internationally within • Spiritual • Intellectual / a global art context. Students can graduate with a master of fine arts (MFA) in studio Mind arts with the following areas of emphasis – integrated practice, studio arts 2D practice Siletz Tribal and studio arts 3D practice. Offering undergraduate degrees in Studio Arts, Creative Writing, Cinematic Arts and Technology, Indigenous Liberal Studies, Museum Studies and Performing Arts – an MFA in Creative Writing – along with certificates in Business and Entrepreneurship, Voc. Rehab. Museum Studies and Native American Art History – IAIA is the only college in the • Emotional • Physical nation dedicated to the study of contemporary Native arts. The school serves approximately 500 full time equivalent (FTE) Native and non-
Native college students from across the globe.
14 • Siletz News • January 2021 Scholarships Graduates!
• Fastweb (scholarship search engine) • Wells Fargo Undergraduate Scholarships Deadline: May 2021 • Big Future (scholarship search engine) • AIS Scholarship • Pacific Northwest Scholarship Deadline: Varies Guide (scholarship search engine) • Open Education Database Graduate • OregonStudentAid.gov and Ph.D. Scholarships Deadline: Varies • DAR American Indian Scholarship • Tribal College & University Deadline: Jan. 31, 2021 Scholarships • Frances Crawford Marvin American • Deadline: Ongoing Indian Scholarship • American Indian Service Scholarships Deadline: Jan. 31, 2021 Deadline: Ongoing • USDA/1890 National Scholars Program • American Indian s Science and Engi- Deadline: Jan. 31, 2021 neering Society (AISES) Scholarships Athena Shepherd • USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program Deadline: Ongoing Portland State University José Miguel Paez Deadline: Jan. 31, 2021 • American Institute of CPAs Athena graduated with a Bachelor of California State Univ., Northridge • NYU Journalism-NAJA Scholarship Deadline: Varies Arts degree in psychology and received a I completed the Doctoral Program in Deadline: Feb. 20, 2021 Pendleton blanket from the Tribe. • American Meteorological Society Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) at Cali- She has been accepted into PSU’s • ACS Scholars Program Minority Scholarships fornia State University, Northridge this Deadline: March 1, 2021 Deadline: Ongoing Masters of Architecture Program. August. I want to express my appreciation • ALA Scholarship Program • Army Emergency Relief Scholarships to everyone at Siletz for the support you Deadline: March 1, 2021 Deadline: Ongoing gave me during the process. • American Indian Education Fund • Catching the Dream Scholarships Graduate/Undergraduate Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing Important information Deadline: April 4, 2021 • College Board Scholarship For more information about the • Cobell Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing for college-bound Siletz Tribal language program, Deadline: April 2021 • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Tribal seniors please visit siletzlanguage.org. • Full Circle Scholarship Scholarships Deadline: May 31, 2021 • Deadline: Varies December • Assoc. on American Indian Affairs • National Action Council for Minori- • If you haven’t already done so, take Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarships ties in Engineering this last SAT test for seniors. Deadline: May 31, 2021 Deadline: Varies • Get FAFSA forms, available for fed- • Accenture American Indian Scholarships • NOAA Scholarships eral and state financial aid. Deadline: May 2021 Deadline: Ongoing • Apply for FAFSA pin number – stu- dent/parents must apply separately. • Mail or submit all revised, complete college applications before the holi- Fellowships Internships day break. • Start scholarship essays. • National Urban Fellows’ Social • Nike N7 Internship Impact Leadership Development Deadline: Jan. 30, 2021 • Start OSAC (Oregon Student Assis- Fellowship tance Commission). Deadline: Jan. 30, 2021 • NOAA Internships January Deadline: Ongoing • E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship • FAFSA forms can be submitted Jan. 1! Deadline: March 1, 2021 • Code Switch Internship Do not delay – do this ASAP. Deadline: Various • Complete scholarships that are due. • Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship • Check for Student Aid Report (SAR Deadline: March 1, 2021 • HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern on the FAFSA website several days Deadline: Open until filled • Booker T. Washington Fellowship after filing out the FAFSA). Deadline: March 1, 2021 • Wisdom of the Elders Agricultural • Request mid-year transcripts be sent • Doris O’Donnell Innovations in Inves- Incubator Internship to colleges to which you have applied. tigative Journalism Fellowship Deadline: Various • Request transcripts needed for OSAC Deadline: June 30, 2021 scholarship application. • Saturday Academy Internships • Send thank you notes to people who • American Indian Graduate Center Deadline: Multiple have helped you. Deadline: Ongoing • EPA Environmental Research and • Students who plan to apply for Tribal • NOAA Fellowships Business Support Program assistance for college must apply for Deadline: Ongoing Deadline: Multiple FAFSA by Jan. 31 at fafsa.ed.gov. • NBC News Summer Fellows Program Deadline: Ongoing • National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates • Master of Forest Resources Fellowships Other Opportunities Deadline: Multiple Deadline: Open until filled • NAYA Ninth Grade Counts • National Youth Leadership Forum • NW Native American Research Centers • Indian Land Tenure Foundation Deadline: Rolling STEM Program Nomination Form for Health Research Support Fellowship Deadline: Multiple • Dept. of Energy Scholars Program Deadline: Various Deadline: Rolling • Environmental Protection Agency Deadline: Ongoing • The Student Conservation Association • Northwestern University’s Center Deadline: Multiple for Native American and Indigenous • National Park Service Tribal Stewards • Northwest Youth Corps • American Fisheries Society Research Undergraduate Fellowships Inclusion Program • Saturday Academy - FREE Classes Deadline: Rolling Deadlines: Multiple Deadline: Ongoing for Native American Students • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research • Oregon Museum of Science & • Center for Native American Youth at Center Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Industry (OMSI) the Aspen Institute – Generation Indig- • ON TRACK OHSU! Deadline: Multiple Deadline: Multiple enous Network Youth Ambassador • The SMART Competition
January 2021 • Siletz News • 15 Tribal Council Timesheets for November 2020
Lillie Butler – 11/1/20-11/30/20 Delores Pigsley – 11/1/20-11/30/20 TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl 1.5 1.5 3 11/2-3 Packets 1.75 1.75 .25 11/1-2 Mail 2 2 4 11/4-6 CW budget, packets 1 1 4 11/3 General Council recording, mail .75 .75 11/7 Health 1 1 1.5 11/4-5 Casino budget, mail 10.25 10.25 11/9-12 NCAI, packets 1 1 11/6 Audit & Investment, mail 1 .75 2 11/13 Council, STBC mtg/packet 2 2 11/7-8 Special TC, mail, agenda items 7 7 11/16-19 Packets 3 3.25 2.75 11/9-11 NCAI, OTGA, mail 3 3 11/20 Regular TC 1 1 11/12 Mail, prep for council 5.5 5.5 11/23-30 Packets 2.25 2.25 1 11/13 Wkshp, STBC mtg, mail 4.5 4.5 11/14-19 Mail, agenda items, news article Loraine Y. Butler – 11/1/20-11/30/20 3.25 3.25 11/20 Regular TC, mail 3.25 3.25 11/21-23 Mail, agenda items, prep for mtgs TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl 1 1 11/24 Mtg w/ Lincoln Co. jail, mail 6 11/2-3 Packets 1.5 1.5 11/25 Self-gov negotiations, mail 1.5 11/4 Budget mtg 2.75 2.75 11/26-30 Mail, agenda items, prep for 1.5 1.5 11/7 Health mtg summit 1 1 4 11/9-11 Packets .75 .75 11/12 CPT Selene Rilatos – 11/1/20-11/30/20 1 .75 1.75 11/13 HR wkshp, STBC mtg .5 .5 1 11/18-19 Packets TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl 3 3 11/20 Regular TC 1.75 1.75 11/1-3 Email, packets, Tribal member concerns (TMC) .75 .50 1.5 1 11/4 Wkshp, COVID Reggie Butler Sr. – 11/1/20-11/30/20 3.75 3.75 11/5-6 Packets, email, TMC, COVID TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl 2 2 1 11/7 Special TC, email 4 4 11/2-3 Packets 5 5 11/8-12 Email, packets, TMC 3.5 3.5 4.5 11/4-6 CW budget, packets 1.75 1.75 1 11/13 Wkshp .75 .75 11/7 Health 8.25 8.25 11/14-19 Packets, email, COVID, TMC, mail 10 10 11/9-12 NCAI, packets 3.5 3.5 11/20 Regular TC, email 1 1 3 11/13 Council, STBC mtg/packet 1.75 1.75 11/21-22 Email, mail 3.75 3.75 11/18-19 Packets 2 2 11/23 Interviews, email, mail 3 3 11/20 Regular TC 3.25 3.25 11/24-30 COVID, email, mail 8.75 8.75 11/23-30 Packets
Sharon Edenfield – 11/1/20-11/30/20 For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us. TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl 1 11/1 Packets 1.5 1.5 1.5 11/4-5 Budget wkshp, packets 1.25 1.25 11/7 Health/Housing 1.5 1.5 11/11 Minutes, packets .75 .75 11/13 HR wkshp 1 1 11/17 STRCP
Alfred Lane III – 11/1/20-11/30/20 TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl .5 .5 1 11/3 NILI taskforce, packets 1.5 11/4 CW budget wkshp 1 1 11/5-6 Audit/Investment Comm, packets 1.25 1.25 11/7 Health/Housing mtg .75 .75 11/12 HR wkshp 1.5 11/13 STBC .5 .5 11/19 Packets 3 3 11/20 Regular TC .5 .5 11/23 Consent Decree .5 .5 11/24 Meet w/ LCSO
Tribal Council Email Addresses • Tribal Chairman: Delores Pigsley [email protected] • Lillie Butler [email protected] • Vice Chairman: Alfred “Bud” Lane III [email protected] • Reggie Butler Sr. [email protected] • Loraine Butler [email protected] • Treasurer: Robert Kentta [email protected] • Angela Ramirez [email protected] • Secretary: Sharon Edenfield [email protected] • Selene Rilatos [email protected]
16 • Siletz News • January 2021 The Chinook Winds team wishes you and your family a safe and prosperous New Year. Stay healthy!
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January 2021 • Siletz News • 17 NCAI commends decision by MLB’s Cleveland franchise to change its ‘Indians’ name WASHINGTON – The National and how sports mascots like the ‘Indians’ to teach all who will listen the fact that engaging with the team’s leadership dur- Congress of American Indians (NCAI) prevent our fellow Americans from under- Native people are still here, that we ing its comprehensive listening and learn- commends today’s (Dec. 14, 2020) standing and valuing who Native people belong to sovereign Tribal nations and ing process over the past several months, announcement by the Major League Base- are today, what makes us unique and that a racially just society must center and it is committed to partnering with the ball (MLB) franchise in Cleveland to retire the many contributions we make to this and celebrate Native people, welcome our team moving forward to share knowledge its “Indians” name and mascot, which the country,” said NCAI President Fawn Sharp. perspectives and value the rich cultural and information with its fan base, the team has used for more than a century. “The genuine commitment the team has diversity we bring to America’s table,” Cleveland community, and schools across Cleveland arrived at this landmark made to listen to and learn from Indian said Dr. Aaron Payment, NCAI first vice the country about Tribal nations, the mas- decision following an extensive, multi- Country over the past several months is president. “It also presents an opportunity cot issue and the thoughtful process the faceted process to engage with and learn to be applauded and the process the team to honor the toil and sacrifice of those team devised to address it. from Tribal nations, leaders, scholars, used should serve as a blueprint for sports who have fought for so long to enable us NCAI is the oldest, largest and most local and national Native organizations, teams and schools across the nation as this to reach this moment, individuals such as representative national organization serv- and Native people from all walks of life movement for racial justice and inclusion Clyde Warrior, Suzan Harjo, Lynda Clause, ing American Indian and Alaska Native about how the team’s name impacts them. Tribal nations and their citizens, and has continues to grow.” Faye Brings Them, Ray Halbritter and “Today’s announcement represents been leading Indian Country’s movement Amanda Blackhorse.” a monumental step forward in Indian “This decision and the team’s ensu- to eradicate offensive Native “themed” Country’s decades-long effort to educate ing transition to a new name offer us an NCAI joined other national and local mascots from sports and popular culture America about what respect for Tribal unprecedented teaching moment, as our Native organizations and leaders, local for more than 50 years. nations, cultures and communities entails, work is far from done. We must continue civic leaders and academic experts in For more information, visit ncai.org. Baseball’s Cleveland Indians announce decision to change current team name CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indi- the current team name and determining individuals and groups who shared a and input, which I found enlightening and ans today (Dec. 14, 2020) announced our a new, non-Native American based name variety of views and opinions on the issue. insightful. When a sports team is aligned decision to begin the process of changing for the franchise. We are deeply grateful for the interest with its community, it unlocks the ability from our team name “Indians.” In our statement in June 2020, we and engagement from Native Ameri- to unite people from different backgrounds Since July, we have conducted an acknowledged the importance of taking can communities, civic leaders, leading and bring people together in support of extensive process to learn how our team a leadership role in diversity, equity and researchers, fans, corporate partners, their home team. While Indians will always name affected different constituencies and inclusion efforts across the community players and internal teammates devoted to be a part of our history, it is time to move whether it aligned with our organizational and enhancing our support for under- these formal and informal conversations. forward and work to unify our stakeholders values. As a result of that process, we have served and under-represented groups. As After reflecting upon those discussions, we and fans through a new name.” decided to move forward with changing part of that commitment, we heard from believe our organization is at its best when The team’s decision to change the cur- we can unify our community and bring rent name is phase one of a multi-phase people together – and we believe a new process. Future decisions, including new Chinook Winds Casino Resort name will allow us to do this more fully. name identification and brand develop- The Cleveland Indigenous Coalition ment, are complex and will take time. and the National Congress of American While we work to identify a new and Follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook or visit our website Indians (NCAI) were both active contribu- enduring franchise name, we will continue at chinookwindscasino.com. tors to our listening and learning process. using the Indians name. The Cleveland Indigenous Coalition The decision to move forward with a For more information about events in North Lincoln County, visit provided the following statement about name change is just one of several efforts lcchamber.com, oregoncoast.org or lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. today’s announcement: the organization is making to continue “For six decades our community to unify our region. Through Cleveland has fought tirelessly to be recognized as Indians Charities and partnerships with diverse and vibrant, instead of portrayed in local civic organizations and institutions, inaccurate and harmful ways. By agreeing we will enhance our continuing support Calling all Tribal member business owners to change the team name away from Indig- of underserved groups and work to create enous themes, the Cleveland baseball team a stronger, more equitable community. If you would like to be on the Chinook Winds Casino Resort is helping to create a place where Native Currently, we are working with the preferred Tribal members business list Attn: Purchasing Dept. American children and their families feel Cleveland Indigenous Coalition along 1777 NW 44th St. with Chinook Winds, please fax, mail, valued and fully seen. During this period with other organizations to help support Lincoln City, OR 97367 of transition, we look forward to continued and raise awareness about the Native email or drop off your business card, Phone: 541-996-5853 collaborative efforts with the team to move American community and other under- brochures, or business information to: Fax: 541-996-3847 in a direction of healing and to create a represented populations. [email protected] better future for all generations to come.” To learn more about Native American Team Owner and Chairman Paul imagery and representation, and for more Dolan said, “Hearing firsthand the sto- information on this announcement, visit ries and experiences of Native American MLB.com/CLETeamName. people, we gained a deep understanding About the Cleveland Indigenous
of how Tribal communities feel about the Coalition: The Cleveland Indigenous team name and the detrimental effects it Coalition consists of four Northeast has on them. We also spoke to local civic Ohio Native American organizations: leaders who represent diverse popula- The American Indian Movement of Ohio, tions in our city and who highlighted the The Committee of 500 Years of Dignity & If you want to be part of a great team and looking for a new career opportunity, negative impact our team name has had Resistance, the Lake Erie Native Ameri- Please call Human Resources at (541) 996-5800 or (541) 996-5806. on our broader population and on under- can Council and the Lake Erie Profes- represented groups across our community. sional Chapter of the American Indian www.chinookwindscasino.com/careers I am truly grateful for their engagement Science and Engineering Society. Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm Donate to STAHS through Amazon Smile Here’s how you can donate to the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore., offers 24-hour Las Vegas- (STAHS) painlessly and effortlessly. It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4. style gaming, an 18-hole golf course, headline entertainment from some of music’s Thank you for supporting STAHS! most legendary stars, three full-service restaurants, a secure child care facility and 1. Go to Amazon.com. arcade, and a 243-room ocean-view hotel. 2. In the Department drop down box, type Amazon Smile. For more information, visit chinookwindscasino.com, or call 888-CHINOOK 3. See Amazon Smile – You shop. Amazon Gives. (244-6665) or 541-996-5825. 4. Follow the easy directions.
18 • Siletz News • January 2021 To the editor: NMAI receives nearly $5.7 million gift We would like to give a special thank you for the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contri- bution Fund donation. We were awarded $2,000 toward new flooring and carpet for to launch Native Knowledge 360° our classroom. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has received a $5.67 We appreciate our Parent Committee, led by Jimmy Williams, for requesting these million gift from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a federally recognized funds for our classroom. Tribe in Northern California. This gift is the largest to date dedicated to supporting We look forward to when our students can return to enjoy the new classroom the museum’s national education initiative, Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°). environment. These funds will allow the museum to underwrite, pilot and launch the first national, state and local model, which will produce content that can be easily integrated With gratitude, into education curricula throughout the nation. The model also includes professional Teacher Robin development for educators. Teacher Lori “It cannot be overstated: Native history is American history,” said Kevin Gover, director of the National Museum of the American Indian. “Native people need to be To the editor: involved in the telling of the American story. Native Knowledge 360° is our museum’s way of ensuring that Indigenous people are in that conversation. This generous gift Good day to you and your family, I wish you all good health and a Happy New Year. from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria makes it possible for the museum to work I’m once again asking for your vote as the election date comes closer. with Native scholars and knowledge-keepers to include Native narratives in educational Please take time to fill out your ballot and make a difference with your vote. I do materials at the national, state and local levels.” know from previous times I have run for Tribal Council only a fraction of eligible vot- “Understanding more about America’s collective roots will help us succeed in ers send in their ballots. And large numbers of eligible voters do not cast a vote at all. the future,” said Greg Sarris, chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. I please ask for you to vote and help any other family member or Tribal member “We’re excited to make this important gift to the National Museum of the American you can to cast their vote too. Send a message that Tribal members care about Tribal Indian to provide much-needed access to historically accurate Native history for gen- government and affairs conducted by elected council members. erations to come. It’s time to look at our past, present and future in the United States with transparency and truth.” I have a daughter who suffered discrimination with her 18-year-old per capita payment being taxed by the kiddie tax of 37% and she lost thousands of dollars. Now About Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria I know that nothing was/or has been done to compensate these young Tribal members for their loss. The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are descendants of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo Tribes. The Miwok of west Marin County have, through the years, been And rather than bring a class action lawsuit with other Tribes or even just our Tribe referred to as Marshall Indians, Marin Miwok, Tomales, Tomales Bay and Hookooeko. against the IRS and the U.S. government, it has been just swept under the carpet as if The Bodega Miwok (aka, Olamentko) traditionally lived in the area of Bodega it didn’t happen. My daughter with many more young Tribal members questioned why Bay. The neighboring Southern Pomo Sebastopol group lived just north and east of this was happening to them when their sister or brother a couple years older didn’t the Miwok. The town of Sebastopol is located about one mile midway between the have this happen to them. north boundary of Miwok territory and the southern edge of Southern Pomo territory. I truly believe this is a violation of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Con- In 2000, President Bill Clinton signed into law legislation restoring federal rec- stitution and these young Tribal members should be compensated. ognition to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The legislation also provided Now currently the payment policy has changed to where there are limits on how for the restoration of land. much an 18-year-old Tribal member can get of their per capita payment without being taxed by this unfair kiddie tax. If elected, I would support all young Tribal members About NK360° should be compensated and repaid, and we should never sit idle and let something like Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°) is a set of teaching resources that provides this affect any Tribal member again. Every Tribal member should be treated equal, period. educators and students with new perspectives on American Indian history and cultures. Thank you for your time and please vote for Frank Aspria Sr. Most Americans have only been exposed to part of the story, as told from a Frank Aspria Sr. single perspective through the lenses of popular media and textbooks. NK360° offers educational materials and teacher trainings that incorporate Native narratives, more comprehensive histories and accurate information to enlighten and inform teaching and learning about Native America. It challenges common assumptions about Native peoples – their cultures, their roles in United States and world history, and their contributions to the arts, sciences and literature. The initiative provides a view that includes not only the past but also the richness and vibrancy of Native peoples and cultures today. Principal funding for the Native Knowledge 360° education initiative is provided by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Lead funding is provided by Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Cherokee Nation and Elizabeth Hunter Solomon. Major funding is provided by the Booth Ferris Foundation, Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation, National Museum of the American Indian’s National Council, Bonnie and Jere Broh-Kahn and Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation. Additional funding provided by Rodney Coenen, The Nathan Cummings Foundation, William Lomax, TEW Founda- tion, the Secretary of the Smithsonian and the Smithsonian Seattle Regional Council.
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January 2021 • Siletz News • 19 Happy Belated Birthday to the two Ed Bens – Ed senior, 93 years young, and Ed Jr., not so young. The Ben/Tomlinson families
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American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills name Deshawna Anderson’s The Courage to Bloom as 2020 Tribal College Blanket Contest winner DENVER – The American Indian feel good because I put good thoughts into College Fund and Pendleton Woolen it,” Anderson said. Mills, the international lifestyle brand A visual learner, Anderson became headquartered in Portland, Ore., have interested in art as an education tool selected Deshawna Anderson’s The Cour- to communicate her perspectives and age to Bloom as its 2020 Tribal College experiences to others. She said, “My art Blanket Contest winner. is influenced by the Apache and Crow Anderson is an enrolled member of cultural landscapes, from the Crazy the Crow Nation, an American Indian Col- Mountain Range in the Northern Rock- lege Fund scholar and a student attending ies of Montana to the Salt River Canyon.” Little Big Horn College, a Tribal college She also draws inspiration from historic in Crow Agency, Mont. She is studying and contemporary Apache beadwork, business administration. quillwork and burden baskets (conically Pendleton creates wool blankets in part- shaped and fringed baskets that tradition- nership with College Fund for its American ally were used by women to carry everyday Courtesy photos Indian College Fund collection. In addition, items like food and firewood). Pendleton has provided nearly $1.65 million Anderson’s career goal is to work in Deshawna Anderson (above) and The in higher education support for American the arrow shapes symbolize finding a good marketing and to design a clothing line of Courage to Bloom blanket (left) Indian and Alaska Native students. path in life, while acknowledging that every T-shirts, sweats and more, and her experience The College Fund and Pendleton path holds pitfalls and opportunities. To with the blanket design will help her as she at pendleton-usa.com/blankets/featured- launched the Tribal College Blanket honor the loss of missing and murdered embarks upon her career. “I would like to blankets/american-indian-college-fund/. Design Contest to further elevate the indigenous Native people, she included an thank everyone for giving me this opportu- This contest is open to all American voices, work and representation of Tribal hourglass shape at the base of the largest nity and for your hard work. A shout-out to Indian TCU students. Applications are college and university (TCU) students blossom to symbolize life’s spiritual journey Pendleton and the American Indian College now being accepted for the 2021 contest. while providing additional scholarship through the most difficult circumstances. Fund and everyone who has helped me here Submission guidelines and applications are opportunities. Anderson’s design is the “It’s sad that it has to be something at Little Big Horn College,” she said. available at collegefund.org/pendletoncon- first winner of the annual competition. like this, but I hope that whoever is able to The Courage to Bloom was chosen test. Any Native TCU student can submit The Courage to Bloom design is laden put on the design or wear it is able to get from 48 entries in the inaugural blanket up to two designs. Formal artistic study and with traditional meaning. Anderson said comfort from it … I hope it makes them design contest. You can pre-order one textile design experience are not required.
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