Siletz News Presorted Confederated Tribes of First-Class Siletz Indians Mail SILETZ NEWS P.O. Box 549 U.S. Postage Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Paid - Permit No. 178 Delores Pigsley, Salem, OR Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal Chairman Vol. 49, No. 4 April 2021 Mike Kennedy, Interim General Manager and Editor-in-Chief

‘Moccasin Telegraph’ finds new life as source of vaccine information for Tribes Once leery of federal health initiatives, erated Tribes of Siletz Indians – are on a Dee Pigsley, chairwoman of the Con- “We’ve vaccinated the clinic staff, our Native Americans embrace COVID-19 mean streak. federated Tribes of Siletz Indians, says she essential staff, elders. So we’re working vaccines as way to protect communi- According to Cherity Bloom-Miller, was concerned the initial vaccine rollout down that priority list.” ties and families the Tribe’s clinical services director, CTSI was moving too slowly. But by late Janu- The CTSI is now looking to inoculate By Brian Bull, Underscore.news; origi- has vaccinated roughly one-quarter of the ary, they had enough Moderna vaccine casino workers over the next three weeks. nally posted March 10, 2021 5,547 enrolled members, and about one- allocated from the state for 300 people. The Chinook Winds Casino Resort has While the U.S. as a whole is just find- third of those who live in Oregon. As of “So we’ve been setting up appoint- just reopened, boding well for one of the ing its stride administering the COVID- Friday, the Tribal government had given ments for tribal members,” Pigsley con- Tribe’s biggest sources of revenue. 19 vaccine to its citizens, many Native the Moderna vaccine to 3,000 people 18 tinues, noting that the Tribe was due to American Tribes – including the Confed- and over, members and otherwise. get another 100 doses the following week. See Vaccine on page 11 Madam Secretary Deb Haaland is confirmed as the coun- Tribe helps provide much-needed housing in Lincoln City try’s Secretary of the Interior, blazing a trail as the first Native American to ever lead a Cabinet agency By Aliyah Chavez, Indian Country Today; originally posted March 15, 2021 A fierce Indigenous woman is now the caretaker of the nation’s public lands and waters for the first time in U.S. history. Deb Haaland was confirmed as the nation’s 54th Secretary of the Interior in a 51-40 vote Monday, making her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency. Republican Sens. Susan Collins, Lindsey Graham, Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan broke from party lines to vote to confirm Haaland, a notable choice given other Republican senators publicly saying she was not the right candidate. It is not known when Haaland will be sworn into office. But when she is, Haaland will become the highest ranked Indigenous person in an executive office across the country. Above: Reggie Butler Sr. cuts the rib- Photo above by Diane Rodriquez; photo below by Andy Taylor Incoming Interior Secretary Haaland bon at new workforce housing units. stands eighth in line to the presidency. She Tribal staff and council members is also only the third woman to serve in attending incuded (l to r) Brett Lane, the position – a low number in stark com- Isaac DeAnda Jr., Sami Jo Difuntorum, parison to the 50 men who have served Lillie Butler, Lisa Norton, Loraine – an accomplishment fitting for March’s Butler, Angela Ramirez, Delores National Women’s History Month. Pigsley, Selene Rilatos, Darlene and Haaland is a citizen of Laguna Pueblo Bill Stotts of Stotts Construction and has ties to Jemez Pueblo through her Company, Rob Smith and Tracy Bailey. grandfather, which she frequently cites. Right: Sixteen manufactured housing She spent her career in New Mexico as a units are ready for occupancy in early former small business owner, organizer March for victims of the Echo Moun- and Tribal administrator before running tain Complex fire. This property is for Congress. near the Logan Road RV Park and was In November, Haaland was re-elected leased by the Siletz Tribe to FEMA, for a second term in Congress represent- st the first FEMA housing to be located ing New Mexico’s 1 Congressional Dis- on Tribal land. trict in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 2018, she made history as one of the first two Native women elected to Congress. Now Haaland will be at the helm The American Rescue Plan and Native Communities of the Interior, a sprawling government From the Democratic National Commit- lenges associated with the pandemic. And These investments build on actions agency in charge of 70,000 employees, tee; dnc.org the loss of Native elders threatens the sacred President Biden has taken in his first one-fifth of the nation’s land and key Native Americans face persistent and preservation of language, tradition and cul- weeks in office to rebuild the nation-to- offices in natural resources. The agency systemic inequities and COVID-19 has ture. Tribal governments and Native com- nation relationship, including signing a also oversees national parks and wildlife exacted an especially high toll in Indian munities urgently need additional support Presidential Memorandum that directs refuges, and works with endangered spe- Country. People living on reservations are and assistance from the federal government. the whole of federal government to rein- vigorate formal consultation with Tribal cies conservation. four times more likely to have COVID-19 The American Rescue Plan will change nations, expanding access to the Strategic A key role of the Interior’s duty is and American Indians and Alaska Natives the course of the pandemic in Indian Coun- National Stockpile for Native communi- to respectfully manage the government’s are nearly twice as likely to die from try, deliver immediate relief for hard-hit ties and expanding FEMA assistance for federal trust responsibilities promised to COVID-19 than white Americans. Native American families and Tribal busi- Native American families and small nesses, and build a bridge toward economic See Haaland on page 8 businesses also face severe economic chal- recovery and resilience for Tribal Nations. See Rescue on page 18 Chairman’s Report

American Rescue Plan Housing Getting businesses in place has been By the time you read this, President The 10 new workforce housing units a long slow process. Since obtaining Joe Biden will have signed the American in Lincoln City were completed last the property from the Bureau of Indian Rescue Plan that will assist all Americans month. Council and staff had a ribbon- Affairs, the Tribe had to go to Congress to get official action changing the title on during these trying times. Our Oregon cutting event. They are beautiful and are the land to the Siletz and Grand Ronde congressmen have worked hard on our designated as low-income and affordable- Tribes. We will have a lease in place for a (Tribe’s) behalf to assure that we are income homes (see photo on page 1). gas station-mini-mart soon and hopefully designated funds for the interruption of Our Tribal Housing staff did a great job other businesses will follow. our governments and lives because of the planning and delivering. Across Chemawa Road, the Keizer shutdowns the COVID virus has caused. Through our Tribal partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Station property has been very success- The legislation contains resources to (FEMA), we used available space on Logan ful. Our property is much smaller and help address the health and resource prob- Road in Lincoln City to enable FEMA to we’re hoping with the success of these two lems created by the COVID-19 pandemic. place 16 emergency homes on this site. businesses, others will follow. A total of $350 billion is designated for The trailers are fully equipped for Tribal, state and local governments, of this occupancy by victims of the wildfires that Memorial Day amount $20 billion is set aside for Tribal we experienced last fall. The homes are If we continue on a downward trend governments. temporary and will be in use until perma- with the COVID virus, we will have a Delores Pigsley Another $11 billion will provide addi- nent homes are found for the unfortunate Memorial Day Ceremony this year. The tional funding for the Bureau of Indian folks who lost their homes. event will be outside with all protocols U.S. Department of the Interior in place to stay safe and we will have a Affairs, Indian Health Service and various The homes come fully furnished with Former Congresswoman Deb Haaland all utilities and furniture, even blankets for speaker to enjoy. other agencies that serve Tribal govern- from New Mexico was confirmed as the the beds. According to FEMA officials, it Every year the cemetery is decorated ments. It’s not clear how the money will first American Indian Secretary of the be distributed to Tribes at this time. will take 18-24 months to help locate per- so beautifully by lots of people and I would manent homes. All of the infrastructure like to see us pay tribute to those folks Interior. She received a lot of Tribal sup- who are no longer with us. Food will not port, we are extremely happy she has been Elections was completed by FEMA. When the homes are vacated, the Tribe be provided but we will have a short cer- selected and confirmed by U.S. Senate (see Tribal elections were held success- will then own the homes. FEMA will be in emony with our veterans at the memorial. article on page 1). fully. Our Election Board is composed of charge of assigning and managing them. staff volunteers (but because no one else Our Siletz Tribal Business Corporation volunteers, they are assigned this duty). staff assisted with this project that was Elders Council Meeting The Tribal Council will review the Elec- completed unusually fast. The City of Lin- tion Ordinance to make necessary changes The Elders Council will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on Saturday, April 10, coln City also assisted in passing a change 2021, at 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the virtual meeting from to the ordinance so there is a clear process to the city ordinance to allow this event. your phone, computer or smart phone, please contact Brian Crump in the Elders to respond to questions and issues that Program at 541-444-8233 by Wednesday, April 7, 2021. arise during the election. Chemawa Station LLC Thank you to the staff who have Our first business, Chick-fil-A, is in worked so diligently to assure we have the process of building on the Chemawa fair elections. Station property in Keizer.

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2 • Siletz News • April 2021 Temporary Tribal Student Assistance Program The Siletz Tribal Housing Depart- — The student’s share of the rent is To obtain an application, please Alternative Health ment’s Temporary Tribal Student 30% of their adjusted annual income. stop by the STHD office at 555 Tolowa Care Benefit Changes Assistance Program (TTSAP) will Important Note: The student might be Court, Siletz OR, 97380 or call 800- Effective April 1, 2021, Tribal accept applications for the 2021-2022 required to remit a portion of the rent. 922-1399, ext. 1315, or 541-444-8315. Council approved an increase to the academic year beginning May 1, 2021. For example, if a student is working alternate health care benefit from the wages will affect the student’s Applications can also be down- $50 per visit to $75 per visit. Program Information share of the rent. loaded from the Tribal website at — TTSAP assists Tribal students who ctsi.nsn.us. — Assistance is not transferable. Available services include three will be attending a college, uni- visits quarterly for either: massage, versity, vocational or trade school. Cecelia De Anda chiropractor or acupuncture. — TTSAP is a time-limited program. The Siletz Tribal Housing Department [email protected] Funding is for one academic year. will accept applications from May 1-31, Eligibility: Enrolled Tribal Rental Assistance Program Coordina- — TTSAP assists students with rent 2021. If applications are received after members or room and board in a dormitory. May 31, they will not be accepted by STHD. tor/Resident Services Advocate

Exciting news from the Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society CTSI Jobs – Employment By Teresa Simmons, STAHS Vice Chair through video-compiled interviews. Although the journey has been long, information at ctsi.nsn.us Recently the Siletz Tribal Arts & The first exhibit will cover Termination exciting things are happening and the Note: “Open Until Filled” vacancies Heritage Society received a grant from the in 1954 and Restoration in 1977 and story of the Siletz Tribe will be told in a may close at any time. The Tribe’s Indian Oregon Cultural Trust to develop a virtual the effect on Tribal members’ lives as personal way, by Tribal people. Preference policy will apply. Tribal reality exhibit. remembered by those who were there. government will not discriminate in The mission of STAHS is to “support VR exhibits can be formatted in sev- This VR capture will include per- selection because of race, creed, age, and promote the practice, conservation eral ways and used in multiple settings. sonal stories of elders and will provide a sex, color, national origin, physical and restoration of the Tribal cultures of They can be easily transported, used as treasure for the future. There may come a handicap, marital status, politics, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.” a travelling exhibit or as an exhibit in the time when Tribal members will be asked membership or non-membership in During the pandemic, STAHS has contin- museum. They can be both a teaching and to participate in one or more of the virtual an employee orgnization. ued with regular monthly meetings via a public relations tool. reality sections. CTSI constantly is looking Zoom, plus several subcommittee sessions STAHS board members Gloria STAHS’ main focus remains raising for temporary employees to cover Ingle, Teresa Simmons, Angela Ramirez, funds to build a museum, “A Place for on various projects. vacancy, vacations, maternity leave Celesta Lee and Shantel Hostler, assisted The People.” The fundamental knowledge With the help of Capital Campaign and extended sick leave. If you are looking for temporary work that can by Josh Eddings, Peter Hatch and Loraine that the society wishes to focus on is the Director Stephen Reichard, STAHS has last from 2-12 weeks, please submit Butler, determined that the most press- history of the Siletz People, which has sought out grant opportunities and the an application for the temp pool. ing issue is to capture personal stories many components. efforts are paying off!

Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Recruitment for Advisory Board 2021 Board of Directors Vacancies Applications are being accepted from Siletz Tribal members interested in Résumés are being accepted for the Tenas Illahee Childcare Center Board of serving on the Advisory Board of the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund Directors. Currently, there are two vacant board positions. (STCCF). This is a three-year term from July 2021 through June 2024. Applica- tions (see below) must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2021. If interested, please submit your résumé to Siletz Tribal Council, c/o Execu- The STCCF Advisory Board is composed of seven members: one Siletz Tribal tive Secretary, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Council representative, three at-large Siletz Tribal members and three non-Tribal Vacancies are open until filled. positions. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity but are reimbursed for travel mileage and per diem for attendance at advisory board meetings and charitable award distribution receptions. The Advisory Board meets quarterly to review applications from charitable USDA distribution dates, recipe for April nonprofits, community service organizations, schools and local government Siletz Cheeseburger Macaroni programs. The board makes award recommendations to Tribal Council for final Monday April 5 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1 pound hamburger* review and approval. Tuesday April 6 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1 onion* To learn more about the Tribal charitable fund, contact Denise Garrett, board 1 can diced tomatoes* secretary, at [email protected] or visit ctsi.nsn.us/Charitable-Contribution-Fund. Wednesday April 7 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Small can tomato sauce* Thursday April 8 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1 tablespoon butter or margarine* Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund Friday April 9 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2 pounds cheese* Tribal Member Application 2021 1 bag elbow macaroni* ½ teaspoon mesquite seasoning Salem Salt and pepper Name: Roll No.: Monday April 19 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Flour (enough to make a rue)* Tuesday April 20 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. 1½ cups milk* Address: Wednesday April 21 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Brown hamburger and onion in skillet City/State/ZIP: Thursday April 22 By appt only with the salt, pepper and mesquite. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Let this simmer. Phone: (Day) (Evening) LIKE us on Facebook at Siletz Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse. Email: Tribal FDPIR. We would like to see more people sharing their Melt butter in saucepan over medium recipes on our FB page. heat and add enough flour to make a good Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2021. paste. Add the milk and whisk until hot. Joyce Retherford, FDP Director Add ¾ of the shredded cheese and whisk RETURN TO: CTSI STCCF 541-444-8393; [email protected] until smooth. Add all ingredients, includ- P.O. Box 549 ing the meat sauce, to a baking dish and Siletz, OR 97380-0549 Sammy Hall, Warehouseman/Clerk top with the remaining cheese. Attention: Denise Garrett 541-444-8279; [email protected] Bake at 400 ˚F for about 10 minutes Fax: 541-444-2307 ( Email: [email protected] or until brown on top. FAX: 541-444-8306 or 503-391-4296 *Indicates food available in food package

April 2021 • Siletz News • 3 Jurado graduates from Home Visiting Congratulations to Kim Jurado for graduating from Siletz Home Visiting! Kim entered the program in November 2017 prior to the birth of her son, Saul Jr, and continued until he turned 3 this February. Kim’s loving concern and attentiveness for her children was apparent as she fully engaged in the program, participating in the lessons and eager for any information that helped her be the best mother she could be. Kim, Saul and their children, Eva and Saul Jr., often attended Home Visiting fam- ily events, sharing in the activities and community connection. While in the program, Kim completed her BS in interdisciplinary studies, purchased a new home with Saul, and she and Saul got married. Kim says she “liked the lessons and adult conversation; the lessons were very informative and all good. Our family, as a whole, appreciated our home visitor Lori and the program over the last three years.” When asked if she would recommend the program to other Siletz families, she replied “Yes, I would!” Congratulations, Kim! For information about Home Visiting, contact Jessica Hibler at [email protected]. us, 541-484-4234 (Eugene Area Office) or 541-337-2285 (cell).

Need Rental Housing? The Siletz Tribal Housing Department encourages you to apply for the Low-Income Rental Program waiting list in Siletz (1-4 bedrooms) and Lincoln City (2-3 bedrooms – Neachesna Village). Applications can be obtained at any Tribal area office (Eugene, Salem, Portland, Siletz) or online from the Tribal website – ctsi.nsn.us; follow links – Tribal Services-Housing-Low Rent Apartments & Home Ownership. Questions? Call 800-922-1399, ext. 1322, or 541-444-8322; fax: 541-444- 8313 Courtesy photo Saul, Kim, Eva and Saul Jr. Jurado Why do I reach for that specific food? Is it a craving or am I truly hungry? By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RDN, LD, Head tired? Or are you genuinely hungry? You • What are the rewards or benefits? this function. When we do not feel safe, Start Consulting Nutritionist may also consider, are you actually thirsty? • What might I lose if I continue this balanced or centered, our vagus nerve If you realize you are trying change behavior? becomes less active. How has our relationship with food or shift your mood, there could be other • Do I have blocks or negative associa- When we eat more sweets or foods changed during the COVID-19 pandemic non-food choices you might want to con- tions with healthy foods? that we may be sensitive to or intolerant this past year with stress, various forms of sider to find balance. If you are trying to • Do specific foods, such as gluten or of, such as gluten or dairy, our messages to quarantine and grief? In my role as con- calm yourself or relax, you might want dairy, cause problems or symptoms the brain turn toward survival and digestion sultant nutritionist to Siletz Tribal Head to pet your dog, listen to calming music, for me (or my child)? slows, leading to other possible problems. Start, I offer information for families. sit in nature or if the time is right, take a • Am I eating because I‘m bored? We can support or stimulate healthy Today’s nutrition topic asks us to look at soothing bath. • Is snacking associated with a specific vagal function with mindfulness, com- why we reach for specific foods. If you are actually attempting to boost activity, such as TV? passion, finding our calm center, giving • If I eat food that I’m sensitive or aller- gratitude or feeling grateful for finding Earlier in the year we looked at an your mood or energy level, you might gic to, how do I feel and how does that the tools to feel better and improve our exercise examining how we feel when we consider moving to energetic music or a change my health and function? relationship with food. eat certain types of foods (specifically brisk walk outside in the sunshine. The around composition of protein, carbohy- point is that if you are reaching for food • Is that a choice I want to make if I Some of the benefits include stronger drate and fat). Those of you who did the to change your mood and not because don’t feel well? immunity and digestion – including our kitchen science may have learned that you are hungry, a non-food activity makes • Even though I might like the way it flow of digestive juices (stomach acid, some foods keep you full longer than sense, especially if the food you might tastes, do I feel poorly afterwards? pancreatic output) and muscle contrac- others and some cause changes in mood. have reached for is not a nutritious or truly • Does my discomfort last longer than tions (peristalsis) for bowel movements to Sometimes there is a high followed by a balancing choice. the pleasurable time of eating it? support less inflammation and fermenta- crash. With that awareness, let’s go a little For most of us, when we do not feel tion (or gas) in the gut. Oddly, this further deeper and look at what is behind our balanced, safe or centered, we are more In time, when those associations are supports our mood in the full cycle where habits to consider the role of cravings in vulnerable to sweets. When we eat sweets clear, the question can be reframed from multiple systems work together to restore our health. frequently to influence our moods, our “I can’t eat that” to “I don’t want to eat and balance. When I reach for a food, am I experi- nutrition often suffers. In the long run, that because I want to feel good.” When In summary, awareness of what our encing a craving or is it true hunger? How our moods can also suffer because they adults demonstrate these healthy choices body is asking for is at the core. By being would I know? are linked. and explain why we make them, we help willing to listen and reflect on questions children see the relationship between what to help us identify what we truly need, Usually a craving feels urgent and Let’s face it. Many children (and they eat and how they feel. In so doing, we our subtle shifts can support our health perhaps includes the thought, “I gotta have adults) experience chronic illness. Fre- empower our children to take responsibil- in profound ways. this now.” Often, it is related to wanting quently, some of our food habits and ity for their choices. to change how we feel. Our heads tend to choices play a role in the development of Epidemic health issues are our wake- The advanced benefit of taking per- drive this behavior and if we were able to illness. Conversely, our food choices can up call, requiring personal responsibility. sonal responsibility for our food choices go into slow motion, we might notice that support our health in powerful ways. As parents and community members, we feel it in our heads more than in other with knowledge of our hidden motives is when we step into this role and model parts of our bodies. True hunger tends to So let’s consider a writing exercise to that our behaviors and choices play a role these behaviors, we support our children be less specific and it tends to come on get clear about the risks and benefits of in our vagal tone function. and strengthen our entire community more gradually. our specific snack choices. The purpose The vagus nerve, also called the wan- (which, of course, ripples out to changing To explore this, when you think of is to support self-discovery of possible dering nerve, is the two-way communica- our world at this critical time). reaching for a snack between meals, hidden motives and mysteries that are tion pathway between our brain and gut consider setting the timer for 15 minutes. “behind the scenes” in our food selections. (as well as many other body functions). Siletz Tribal Head Start offers nutri- During that time, allow yourself to notice This awareness can then be included in Scientists and heath professionals are tional support at no cost to Head Start if there is a location in your body that is conversations with children to assist in actively exploring this emerging field. families. This usually occurs over the trying to tell you what to do. their own discovery using targeted and Expect more information in the future. telephone. If you have nutrition concerns Is this an attempt to self-soothe or age-appropriate questions. For now, I’ll share that low vagal about your Head Start child or want to change your mood? Are you trying to The following questions are for the adult tone is an epidemic and it is behind many discuss family nutrition concerns, please calm yourself or to relax? Are you try- or older youth to consider directly before health problems. The stress we place on contact your teacher or the director and ing to boost your energy because you are guiding discussion with a young child: our gut (digestive system) can decrease ask to speak to the nutritionist.

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Hunting and Fishing Photo Contest Winners! Thank you to the Natural Resources Committee members for selecting the winning photos for the competition. William Lane Chair, Dennis Tufts Vice-Chair, Oscar Hatfield, Thomas Siniscal, Max Hoover, Frank Logan, Robert Kentta Tribal Council Representative

Kailea Taylor $100 Cabelas Gift Card

Kailea went on her first hunting trip in Eastern OR in September with her dad, Livingston Taylor. Liv has been working with her to pass on the tradition of hunting and being able to pull back on a bow. She was able to make Brandon Larrabee $100 Cabelas Gift Card the kill on her own and provide food for our family. Liv has 4 daughters and she is the first to hunt with him. We Brandon Fishing at Euchre Falls. 2020 are so proud and she is so proud when we sit down for dinner that she has provided for our family.

Healthy Traditions Community Garden

 Grow fresh vegetables to add to your diet

 Enjoy the pleasure of growing foods and learning new gardening skills

Please call to register for your garden spot! Most of our gardeners are returning this year, we have limited spaces available. 541-444-9627

April 2021 • Siletz News • 5 Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Look for these opportunities for healing and showing your support for those who have experienced sexual violence. A campaign that began after a ruling by the Join the CARE Program in making and carrying Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction tobacco ties through the month of April in was overturned because the justices felt that support of healing for those who have been since the victim was wearing tight jeans she Tobacco affected by sexual violence. Email or call the must have helped the person who raped her Denim CARE Program to get your tobacco tie materi- remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. Ties als. Join us at the end of the month for a virtual The following day, the women in the Italian Day Letting Go Ceremony. Parliament came to work wearing jeans in Email: [email protected] solidarity with the victim. You can join us in Phone: 5414449638 solidarity on April 28 by wearing jeans.

Show your community that you support survivors of sexual violence by wearing teal Join the CARE Program for a virtual Talking every Tuesday in April. You can practice giving Circle on April 14 at 5:30pm. We will come consent by sending a selfie of you in teal to the together to create a virtual safe space to Teal CARE Program and also get entered in a process, share our thoughts and offer support Talking drawing at the end of the month! to others in our community. Contact the CARE Tuesdays Program for meeting information. Send your selfies to Kira Woosley at: Circle [email protected] OR 5412707168 Email: [email protected]

Decorate something in teal. It could be your Join the CARE Program for a virtual Letting Go home, yard, desk, door, car, anything you like Ceremony on April 28 at 5:30pm. We will Letting Decorate in teal. Most creative decorating will win a come together virtually to let go of things we for prize. Submit a photo of your teal creation by have been holding on to and create space for Go SAAM April 30 for your chance to win. healing and growth to take place. Ceremony

All photos and submissions can be sent to Kira Woosley via email: [email protected] - remember to look for more event info on the Siletz Health Clinic Facebook page

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6 • Siletz News • April 2021 April 2021 • Siletz News • 7 Michael William Spencer – 1988-2021 Jean (Downey) Garrett – 1935-2021 Heaven has gained another angel. With faith in God’s love and grace, the Michael William Spencer died as a result children of Jean Arlene (Downey) Garrett of car accident on Jan. 20, 2021. He was announce her peaceful passing, age 85, on a member of the Confederated Tribes of Jan. 30, 2021, at her home in Logsden, Ore. Siletz Indians. He was also a member of Mom suffered a heart attack in April 2020 the Newport Lighthouse Vineyard Church and in the weeks between Christmas Eve in Newport, Ore. and her death, she had steadily withdrawn Michael was born Sept. 11, 1988, to from this world and turned toward the next. Virginia Martin and Jack Spencer. The Jean was born in Siletz, Ore., on couple split and Virginia married Richard June 27, 1935, to Mae (Adams) and Roy Slonecker. Although Richard did not adopt Downey. She was the middle daughter of the children, he became dad to all of them. 13 children and was raised on the small Michael met the love of his life, family farm on Logsden Road. DeMirra Schroeder, when she wrecked her She married her sweetheart, Homer bicycle at his gas station. Three days later Courtesy photo Garrett, on May 14, 1954, at the Assem- Michael stated, “I’m gonna marry that Michael William Spencer bly of God Church in Newport, Ore., and girl, Mama.” They were married May 11, celebrated 59 years of marriage before he 2011, in Newport. They were then blessed wife. Family always came first in his life and passed in 2013. with a daughter on Oct. 6, 2014. his heart. Michael loved hiking, singing, Mom was an exceptional cook, care- Courtesy photo Michael was a source of sunshine to drawing, writing poetry and cutting wood. giver and homemaker. She worked hard Homer and Jean Garrett everyone he met. He never knew a stranger. Michael is survived by his wife Dem- to keep a beautiful home and yard, and He always gave people the benefit of the irra Spencer and his daughter Rozalynn equally hard for lucky employers. Early doubt. His favorite sayings were “living Spencer; father Jack Spencer; parents part-time and seasonal jobs included laun- Amy Garrett of Logsden; grandchildren the dream” and “another day in paradise.” Virginia and Richard Slonecker; brother dress, motel room cleaner, crab shaker at Keith Garrett, Kymber Walker and husband Michael worked briefly at Toledo Richard Eley (Jennie); sisters Jackilynn Newport Shrimp Company, assistant cook Sage, Brandon Larrabee, Jason Lewis and Food Fair but returned to work at Carv- Grant (Josh) and Jami Pierce; tons of at Newport junior and senior high schools, wife Caitlin, Maranda Garrett, Matt Gar- ers Towne Pump in Toledo, Ore. He was nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- and later full-time cafeteria assistant cook rett, Luke Garrett, Sam Anderson, Grant a people-person who was loved by all he nephews and a great-great-nephew too. at Pacific Communities Hospital. Wilson, Mack Wilson and partner Shannon came in contact with. He made people Michael is preceded in death by his Mom retired several times but couldn’t Jackson, and 12 great-grandchildren. She laugh, lifting their spirits even when he great-grandparents, Katherine Klamath stay retired. She earned the nickname is also survived by sisters Blanch Downey was down. Michael brought window wash- and Sam Klamath; grandparents Marie “Mean Jean” while working security, first Tyler and Charlotte Noble of Siletz, and ing back to service stations. Klamath, Gene Spratt and Harold Spen- at “The Tent” for Chinook Winds Casino brother Thomas Downey of Newport. A Tribal drum send-off ceremony and cer; uncles Walter Klamath and Virgil Resort and then in the Siletz community She was preceded in death by her a candlelight vigil were held Jan. 22. Both Spratt; aunt Arliss Chatterson; and great- for the Siletz Tribe. husband Homer Gean (HG) Garrett; were beautiful services. nephew Aaron Glickert. Once truly retired, Jean stayed busy parents Mae and Roy Downey; sisters There was never a dull moment with Services were held Feb. 6 at Newport quilting, crocheting, gardening and feed- JoAnn Miller, Ila Hoiness, Deanna Howell Michael around. Michael spent his time Vineyard Church. Bateman Funeral Home ing the backyard birds. She would drop and Martha McMahon; brothers Mel- playing and dancing with Rozalynn and his handled the arrangements. everything to babysit the grandchildren. vin Downey, Roy Downey Jr. and Peter Mom’s experience in food service was Downey; and half-siblings Genevieve Haaland, continued from page 1 a valued talent in retirement. She was an (Mickey) Gavin and Kenneth Blacketer. Elder WEX worker, then volunteered with We are forever grateful for the love and Courtesy photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool via AP Meals on Wheels at the Siletz Tribal Com- prayers of family, friends and community Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., testifies munity Center and helped prepare meals during the past year and for the kindness before a Senate Committee on Energy for many family and community funerals. and support of Nurse Laura of Samaritan and Natural Resources hearing on her Jean was an enrolled member of the Evergreen Hospice. nomination to be Secretary of the Interior Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Mom hoped to see the groundbreaking on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 24. grateful for the health care, housing and for a Siletz Tribal museum in her lifetime. employment programs. She always wanted A hard-working group of Tribal and com- to give back and served many years on the munity members are actively fundraising Enrollment and Health committees and for the museum. Jean’s children would Haaland’s path to the Interior Depart- Siletz Tribal Elders Council. be honored to have memorial donations ment has included wide support from Mom embraced 12-step recovery for directed to the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heri- Indigenous leaders, advocates and allies. the last 27 years of her life. She participated tage Society, P.O. Box 8, Siletz, OR 97380. For months, hundreds of Tribal lead- in adoption of the mission and vision for ers have submitted letters of support for the Tribe’s TLC program and volunteered And just at the moment when someone her confirmation. Some of the nation’s with other women in recovery to establish at my side says: “There, she is gone!” most prominent Native organizations a safe, drug-free transitional home in Siletz. There are other eyes watching her com- came together in a way they never had Jean is survived by her son Randolph ing and other voices ready to take up the before to support Haaland. Garrett and wife Rachelle of Lincoln City, glad shout: “Here she comes!” Organizations like the National Con- Ore., and daughters Denise Garrett and Henry Van Dyke, 1852-1933 Tribal nations. She will also lead the most gress of American Indians, IllumiNatives, important government agencies affecting NDN Collective and others created online Indian Country, such as the Bureau of Indian campaigns, social media tool kits and Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education. “tweet-storms.” All eyes are on Haaland at the helm, Frequently celebrities, including who has frequently vowed Tribal consul- Mark Ruffalo, lent their star power and tation, inclusivity and collaboration in social media platform to support Haaland. her work. “If an Indigenous woman from President Joe Biden, who ran on humble beginnings can be confirmed as a presidential platform with goals to Secretary of the Interior, our country and “restore the soul of America” and to its promise still holds true for everyone,” “build back better” has already confirmed Haaland said in her opening statement a diverse and record-breaking Cabinet. of her hearing before the Senate energy Some notable confirmations include committee last month. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, the Haaland was born to a Marine veteran first woman to lead the department; Sec- father and a Navy veteran mother. She has retary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the first described herself as a single mother who Black person to lead the Pentagon; and sometimes had to rely on food stamps Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and is still paying off student loans after the first openly gay Cabinet member. college and law school.

8 • Siletz News • April 2021 Public Notice Publicly Posted from 3/23/2021 to 4/12/2021 Tribal Council Actions Affecting the Tribal Membership Roll Posting #312

Per the Enrollment Ordinance §2.302 or rejecting an enrollment application Name Change Blood Quantum Correction: (c)(2), the Enrollment Committee, with shall commence 10 days after notice of Enrollment Committee Recommendation Rachel Carson the assistance of the Enrollment staff, such action pursuant to this section was to Tribal Council: Approval Enrollment Committee Recommendation shall post notice of final enrollment received. to Tribal Council: Approval actions taken by the Tribal Council under Tribal Council Decision: Approval Tribal Council Decision: Approval this ordinance in the same manner it posts Siletz Tribal Court Rules and Resolution #: 2021-083 notices of proposed actions. Procedures Ordinance §3.009(a) 1. Kristina Marie Argueta 2576 Resolution #: 2021-086 On 3/19/2021, the Siletz Tribal Time for Filing 2. Nakoa Grace Arnold 4355 1. Curtis Matthew Viles 1231 Council by Tribal Resolution made the 3. Dakota Cameron Morgan following 38 actions affecting the Tribal Civil actions to review Tribal Coun- cil action or other Tribal action shall be Bell-Towne 4271 membership roll. Contact the Enroll- 4. Terrance Denali Morgan Blood Quantum Correction: ment Department for a copy of the Tribal presented to the court clerk in writing Coquelle Thompson Jr. not more than 60 days after an action of Bell-Towne 4942 Resolution. 5. Kylie Shannon Elliott 3640 Enrollment Committee Recommendation This notice has been published on the the Tribal Council or Tribal officials as specified in the Tribal code, is alleged to 6. Kathleen Lynn House 2930 to Tribal Council: Approval Tribal website under the Enrollment Post- 7. Kassandra Little Pearl Navarro 2652 ings in the Tribal Member area. have violated the plaintiff’s right or rights Tribal Council Decision: Approval or not more than 60 days after the alleged 8. Heather Shy Rice 1216 Resolution #: 2021-087 harm first manifested itself if such harm 9. Athena Rose Robertson 3889 Enrollment Ordinance §2.304 (e)(6) was not apparent on the date of the Tribal 10. Cora Eileen Rodriguez 1163 1. Kenneth Coqulle Thompson 3159 When the Tribal Council approves an Council’s or other official’s action. 11. Raylynn Kay Louise Rogers 4590 application for enrollment, the applicant 12. Brittani Nycole Rushing 3768 Blood Quantum Correction: shall be notified by certified mail, shall be 13. Mayela Talasa Wible 2259 Removal from Roll – Deceased Marilyn Belgard posted as required by Section 2.302(c) and the Enrollment Committee and Enroll- Enrollment Committee Recommendation Blood Quantum Correction: Enrollment Committee Recommendation ment staff shall enter the name of the to Tribal Council: Approval Robert Service to Tribal Council: Approval applicant on the official Tribal member- Tribal Council Decision: Approval Enrollment Committee Recommendation Tribal Council Decision: Approval ship roll. Resolution #: 2021-082 to Tribal Council: Approval If the Tribal Council decides to reject Resolution #: 2021-088 an application for enrollment, the appli- 1. Fearn Henry Blacketer Sr. 0084 Tribal Council Decision: Approval 1. Donna Doreen Chacon 1115 cant shall be so notified by certified mail 2. Larry Andrew Bostwick Sr. 0103 Resolution #: 2021-084 2. Sara Elizabeth Chacon 4769 3. Sally Ann Brock 6102 and advised of his or her right to appeal in 1. Curtis Mathew Viles 1231 accordance with §2.315 of this ordinance 4. Solinna Monique Butler 2379 Application for Enrollment or to request reconsideration of the deci- 5. Lavina Lou Carey 0550 Blood Quantum Correction: sion in accordance with §2.314 of this 6. Bernardino Jose Garcia Jr. 2220 Enrollment Committee Recommendation Eva Moody ordinance. Such Tribal Council decisions 7. Alice Louisa Keene 0464 to Tribal Council: Approval shall be enacted in the form of resolution. 8. Sherelle Leigh Martin 2513 Enrollment Committee Recommendation Tribal Council Decision: Approval If the Tribal Council rejects the rec- 9. Phillip Walter Rilatos Sr. 0784 to Tribal Council: Approval Resolution #: 2021-089 ommendation of the Enrollment Commit- 10. Tori Lynn Scott 1200 Tribal Council Decision: Approval tee either as to approval or rejection for 11. Yvonne Joyce Scott 0878 1. Leo Axl Christensen 6491 Resolution #: 2021-085 enrollment, Enrollment staff shall post 12. Ralph David Steele Jr. 1382 2. Maverick James Keppinger 6492 the council’s action in a manner consistent 13. Keyontae Lamar Taylor 4849 1. Malena Gene Keppinger 6127 3. Jett James Ransier 6493 with §2.302(c) and in the Tribal newspa- 14. Donna Mae Woods 1041 2. Adalena Ann Moody 2427 4. Tahlea Nawassa Turner 6494 per, so as to notify the Tribal membership of the council’s action, and shall notify the applicant and any interested parties by certified mail of the council’s action. For more information about the Siletz Tribe, visit ctsi.nsn.us. Any appeal period for Tribal members who do not receive notice directly by mail of Tribal Council action approving

How can I reduce my “carbon footprint”? Siletz Tribal Student Incentives Program From climatekids.nasa.gov/how-to-help/ an on/off switch. Then you can shut off all If you have completed any of these Master’s Degree $300 Your carbon footprint is the amount the power without unplugging each gadget. milestones, please send a copy of your Doctorate Degree Pendleton of carbon dioxide released into the air There are even power strips that glow certificate or diploma to your area blanket plus $300 because of your own energy needs. You to show you how much power is going education specialist. The Siletz Tribal need transportation, electricity, food, through them and power strips you can Student Incentive Program rewards stu- clothing and other goods. Your choices control from your computer or iPhone. dent achievements as follows: Tribal Education Specialists can make a difference. Turn up the thermostat on the air con- Portland Area Office: Katy Holland, Swap old incandescent light bulbs ditioning when it’s hot. Use fans if you’re Head Start/Preschool $10 503-238-1512, 12790 SE Stark St., for the new compact fluorescent lights still hot. They use much less power. Suite 102, Portland, OR 97233 (CFLs). They use only 25% as much Turn down the thermostat on the Kindergarten $10 electricity to give the same light. They last heating when it’s cold. Sweaters, blankets Elementary School $20 Salem Area Office: Sonya Moody- 10 times longer. and socks are good for you and better for Jurado, 503-390-9494, 3160 Blos- Turn off lights, TVs and computers the planet. Middle School $50 som Drive NE, Suite 105, Salem, when you do not need them. Walk or ride your bike instead of tak- High School or GED $100 OR 97305 Unplug! Any electronic gadget you ing a car. Even a two-mile car trip puts Adult Vocational Training Eugene Area Office: Nicholas Viles, can turn on with a remote (TV, DVD player, two pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere! One-year program $100 541-484-4234, 2468 W 11th Ave., Nintendo, Xbox) uses power even when it is If you must ride, carpool. Eugene, OR 97402 “off.” Appliances with a digital clock (like Stay out of the drive thru! When you Two-year program $200 a coffee maker) or a power adapter (like a go to a fast-food place, ask your driver Higher Education Siletz Area Office: Alissa Lane, 541- laptop computer) also suck power like a to park the car and let you walk inside, Bachelor’s Degree Pendleton 444-8373, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, sneaky vampire. Plug these kinds of things rather than sitting in a line of cars with blanket plus $75 OR 97380 into a surge protector or power strip that has the engine running and polluting.

April 2021 • Siletz News • 9 Coronavirus Information and Resources Siletz Community Health Clinic COVID-19 – Vaccine Information Purchased/Referred Care – Newly Available Service 16- and 17-year-olds able to receive COVID-19 vaccine PRC funding for specialty surgery at Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinic Tribal Council has approved funding for medically necessary surgeries that are not • In Siletz on April 16, 2021, by appointment currently approved services. To qualify, you must be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member • Available to Tribal members and household members ages 16-17 AND PRC-eligible. Eligible surgeries: • To schedule an appointment: ∗ Text 541-270-5603 with your: • Excess eyelid skin removal • Breast reduction • Excess abdominal skin removal Š First and last name and date of birth Š Texting option is only for scheduling 16- and 17-year-olds (at this time) PRC will process requests through Gatekeepers; funding is limited and will be ∗ Or call first-come, first-served. The established medically necessary criteria are consistent Š 541-444-9636 (specify age and Pfizer vaccine) with CMS and insurance guidelines. Requests deemed as cosmetic will not qualify.

Covid-19 vaccines available for all – age 18 and older – Tribal members, Tribal households/family members/friends, patients, community members Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic(s) • In Siletz every Friday by appointment (Tribal members and family are priority) ∗ To schedule, call: 541-444-9636

Johnson & Johnson vaccine – 1 shot only The clinic is requesting a supply of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine – 1 shot only. Please watch the Tribal website and the clinic’s Facebook page for the latest updates. We hope it will be available soon but do not have a date yet.

Traveling to Siletz for vaccine Resources available to enrolled Tribal members The following resources are available: • Lodging for out-of-state OR southern/central/eastern Oregon travelers – at time of scheduling your vaccine, let the scheduler know you’re traveling a long distance. • Gas cards – limited supply available at COVID clinics

Be safe. Stay home. Stay well.

Vaccine Pfizer Moderna Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Novavax developer: COVID-19 Vaccine Review Who can 16 years and older 18 years and older 18 years and older 18 years and older 18 years and Prepared by the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) receive this older Updated 3/1/2021 vaccine? What about The vaccine has not The vaccine has not The vaccine has not The vaccine has not Not yet pregnant and yet been studied in yet been studied in yet been studied in yet been studied in available breastfeeding pregnant or lactating pregnant or lactating pregnant or lactating pregnant or Vaccine Pfizer Moderna Johnson & AstraZeneca Novavax women? women. Pregnant women. Pregnant women. Pregnant lactating women. developer: Johnson women are allowed women are allowed women are allowed Pregnant women to get the vaccine, to get the vaccine, to get the vaccine, are allowed to get How it works Messenger RNA Messenger RNA Inactivated Adeno- Inactivated Protein-based but should first but should first but should first the vaccine, but virus base (Non- Adeno-virus base (recombinant consult with their consult with their consult with their should first consult replicating vector (Non-replicating nanoparticle tech) doctor. mRNA doctor. mRNA doctor. with their doctor. vaccine) vector vaccine) vaccines are not vaccines are not The vaccine is not thought to be a risk thought to be a risk considered to be a Date approved/ December 11, December 18, February 27, 2021 Has not Has not to the breastfeeding to the breastfeeding risk to the 2020 2020 submitted submitted Expected infant infant breastfeeding infant approval application for application for EUA in U.S. yet, EUA in U.S. yet. Who should Caution and Caution and Contraindicated in The vaccine should Not yet but possibly in Currently in phase not get this consultation should consultation should people with prior not be given to available April 3 clinical trials vaccine? be taken with be taken with reactions to vaccine those who have had persons who have a persons who have a ingredients a previous severe Efficacy in All five vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and Novavax) history of serious history of serious allergic reaction to a preventing have demonstrated efficacy in preventing severe COVID-19 disease, allergic reactions. allergic reactions. previous dose of the COVID-19 related hospitalizations and deaths. Out of 75,000 people who have received these Contraindicated in Contraindicated in same COVID-19 hospitalization people with prior people with prior vaccine or an and death vaccines as part of research studies, no one, has died from COVID-19. reactions to vaccine reactions to vaccine ingredient in the ingredients ingredients COVID-19 vaccine What percentage 95% efficacy to 94.1% efficacy to 66-72% efficacy to 70.4% efficacy to 89.3% efficacy of people did it prevent prevent prevent prevent to prevent Any significant During December During December 21, One case of hives and Four total serious Not yet protect from symptomatic symptomatic symptomatic symptomatic symptomatic side effects? 14–23, 2020, there 2020–January 10, swelling of the lips, adverse events, available getting infected COVID-19 infection COVID-19 COVID-19 infection COVID-19 infection COVID-19 were 21 cases of 2021, there were 10 one case of severe including one case in clinical after 2 doses infection after 2 after 1 dose; after 2 doses infection after 2 anaphylaxis after the cases of anaphylaxis pain in the injected of transverse doses; 86.4% for 85% efficacy in doses in UK, studies? first dose. 4 cases of after the first dose. 3 arm, and one case of myelitis those ≥65 preventing severe 85.6% for B.117 Bell’s palsy in clinical cases of Bell’s palsy generalized disease strain trial vaccine group in clinical trial weakness, fever, and vaccine group headache How many shots Two doses, 3 Two doses, 4 One dose Two doses, 4 weeks Two doses, 3 do you need? weeks (or 21 days) weeks (or 28 days) (or 28 days) apart weeks (or 21 What about Ok for people whose Ok for people whose Ok for people whose Not yet available Not yet apart apart days) apart people with immune function is immune function is immune function is available lowered lowered by HIV, lowered by HIV, lowered by HIV, What are the Fatigue, headache, Fever, muscle Fatigue, headache, Injection site pain, Fatigue, immune immunosuppressing immunosuppressing immunosuppressing potential side chills, muscle aches, headaches muscle aches, fever, muscle aches, headache, function and drugs, or drugs, or drugs, or autoimmune disease. autoimmune disease. autoimmune disease. effects? aches, especially lasting a few days. nausea and headache muscle aches autoimmune after the second Effects worse after injection site pain and injection People with these People with these People with these dose second dose site pain diseases? conditions may still conditions may still conditions may still get the vaccine if get the vaccine if get the vaccine if -112°F to -76°F (may be (may Storage -13°F to 5°F 36° to 46°F 36°F to 46°F 36°F to 46°F they have no other they have no other they have no other (before mixing, (vaccine vials may stored at 36° to be stored at 36°F to (ready to use) vaccine may be contraindications. contraindications. contraindications. be stored at 36°F 46°F for at least 3 46°F for at least 6 There is limited There is limited There is limited stored at 36°F to to 40°F for 1 months) months) 46°F for up to 120 safety data in this safety data in this safety data in this month or 30 days) hours or 5 days) group group group

For more information please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/ Updated 3/1/2021 Summary is continued on the other side

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Vaccine Voices: Oregon’s Teacher of the Year Nicole R. Butler-Hooton From the Oregon Health Authority Nicole R. Butler-Hooton, Oregon’s 2021 Teacher of the Year, is a second-grade teacher at Irving Elementary (Bethel School District, Eugene). Butler-Hooten’s story on Oregon’s Teacher of the Year webpage says that her “teaching style goes beyond instruction and serves to build lasting relationships with students and families.” As a teacher and a Siletz and Apache Tribal member, Butler-Hooton felt it was important to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She shared:

I got vaccinated against COVID-19 because I want to feel safe to be around my family members and friends. I want to feel safe returning to the classroom and teach- ing. The evidence has shown that it can help bring an end to the pandemic. In addition, Indigenous communities have been disproportionately affected by coronavirus and I know I am more likely to have a negative outcome than many of my colleagues if I get sick. I believe the vaccine is safe. The first vaccine I experienced a sore arm, lethargy and a mild headache. I was back to normal within a few days. The second vaccine caused me to experience severe flu-like symptoms for two days following. I had a high fever, chills, headache, body aches and nausea.

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The Oregon Health Authority says determine for themselves which groups that as of March 9, 14,077 people identify- will be prioritized outside what the state ing as American Indian or Alaska Native government decides. Mercier says that have been vaccinated against COVID-19, after Tribes have vaccinated the major- 2% of the 750,486 people vaccinated so ity of their immediate members, they’ve far. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, opened up clinics to other Native Ameri- 1.8% of Oregon’s 4 million residents iden- cans willing to travel. The Coquille Indian tify as American Indian or Alaska Native. Tribe, Confederated Tribes of Grand A long history of mistreatment by the Ronde and Cowlitz Indian Tribe have done U.S. government, from chronic underfund- just that in recent weeks. The Coquille ing of the Indian Health Service to Native are also vaccinating relatives who share women being sterilized without their a home with an inoculated Indigenous knowledge or consent, have understand- person, such as spouses. ably made Tribal communities wary. Yet an Urban Indian Health Institute survey In cities, a different story shows 75% of American Indians and This might help in an area where Ore- Alaska Natives expressed a desire to get gon has been less successful: getting vac- the COVID-19 vaccine (but with nearly cines to Native people who live in urban 40% reporting having trouble getting to areas. This includes urban Tribal members their clinics for the shot). like 54-year-old Vikki Mata. Even before Photo by Alex Milan Tracy for Underscore.news Tribal governments in Oregon have the heavy winter storms canceled many Clinical Services Director Cherity Bloom-Miller provides information to Troy had success getting vaccines into arms vaccine clinics and testing stations around Kessinger before she gives him his COVID-19 booster vaccine at a temporary site through social media apps including Portland, Mata, a member of the Tlingit organized by the Siletz Community Health Clinic for Tribal members and their Facebook and Nextdoor and through com- people, was struggling to find information families in Salem. munity word-of-mouth (which elders half- about the shots. jokingly call the moccasin telegraph, more “I’ve been doing a lot of research on used to inform friends about pow-wows its casino revenues and grant money in a Yet another Tribe getting recognition what options are available to American than about vaccine clinics, until recently.) number of ventures well beyond its tradi- is the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indians and Alaska Natives living in the “In Oregon and the broader Northwest, tional territory. Indian Reservation. Matt Johnson, interim greater metropolitan area,” Mata said. But it’s been very good for Tribes,” says Bryan In January, the Coquille began operat- deputy executive director for the Tribe, says she was unable to find clinics in Portland. Mercier, Northwest regional director of ing an outpatient health clinic in Eugene, that as of early March, he believes 694 the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He says In contrast, she was hearing about more than a hundred miles to the north. out of 3,100 Tribal members have been Tribes have strong social networks and vaccines available at Tribal health cen- With a $900,000 Indian Community needled in the arm. have also leveraged existing resources ters in other parts of the state. Eventually, Development Block grant from HUD, a “We have also vaccinated 443 non- such as Indian Health Service clinics to through social media apps including basement space has been transformed CTUIR member Indians through Yellow- promote positive messaging about the Facebook and Nextdoor, and by asking into a facility that serves an area where hawk (Tribal Health Center),” he adds. In COVID-19 vaccines. around, she learned that the Confederated an estimated 6,000 Native Americans live. addition, the Tribe offered a mass vaccina- “So what I’ve seen regionally, not just Tribes of Grand Ronde were holding vac- Kelle Little, health and human ser- tion clinic for non-Indians living on the in Oregon, are Tribes surpassing their cination clinics across the state, including vices administrator for the Coquille, says reservation, which resulted in 840 people state colleagues because of those infra- in Eugene and in Salem at the Chemawa the Tribe has expanded its reach to clinics getting their first of two shots. structures and networks,” Mercier says. Indian Health Center. in Roseburg, Medford and the Portland “When all is said and done, after He recounted an example he shared at “I learned about other clinics because area. As of March 5, she estimates they’ve this last group from the mass vaccination a recent Portland Indian Leaders Round- a friend saw my post on Facebook and vaccinated more than 1,500 people, which receives their booster shot in a couple table meeting in early February. messaged me,” adds Mata. “He is also exceeds Tribal enrollment. This includes of weeks, the Tribe will have fully vac- “The Confederated Tribes of Umatilla American Indian. He’d driven out to Pend- Coquille Tribal members and employees, cinated over 2,100 individuals who are Reservation in Mission had done some- leton to get his. One of his motivations was other Native Americans who’ve traveled to either Tribal members, CTUIR non-Indian thing like 700 shots in arms. And the that he’d lost his mother to COVID-19.” the Coquille’s clinics and relatives who live staff, non-CTUIR member Indians or non- neighboring county had only done less Mata says she’s still not yet vaccinated, with inoculated members such as spouses. Indian residents of the reservation and than ten at that time.” but after recuperating from shoulder sur- Little says the Coquille had vac- surrounding community,” Johnson says. The vaccines are provided to Tribes gery, she’s hoping to get a shot this month. cinated approximately 80% of its Tribal Fueling a lot of this is a need to through either the State of Oregon or the One of the star players in Oregon’s elders and spouses 55 years of age or older restore community and a sense of nor- federal Indian Health Service. Once the vaccine drive is the Coquille Indian Tribe. who live in their primary service area and vaccines are allocated, Tribal officials can Based in Coos Bay, the Tribe has invested 50% of those living in Oregon. See Vaccine on page 12

April 2021 • Siletz News 1 • 1 Mary Jean (Speakman) Downey King – 1931-2021 Mary Jean, or Jean as she was called, married in Washington and Redmond, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, was born Oct. 30, 1931, during the Great Ore. She lived at the coast with her daugh- Orebon Law Center can help Depression and passed away Feb. 27, ter, Kathy, and son-in-law, Stan, for several with public benefits 2021, during a world pandemic. She was years until moving to assisted living in 89 years old. Sublimity, Ore., and then to memory care Legal Aid Services of Oregon Jean spent the last year at Willamette in Corvallis, Ore. and the Oregon Law Center, civil Springs Memory Care where the staff Jean leaves behind a large family legal service providers for low- treated her with dignity and love while of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and income Oregonians, operate a public she suffered with Alzheimer’s. For most friends who will miss her presence in benefits hotline where low-income of this time the family was unable to visit their lives. Oregonians can talk to lawyers and because of the pandemic and the risk to A Celebration of Life will be held paralegals to get advice on public the residents there. The staff made sure to May 8, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the VFW Cem- benefits, including unemployment post lots of fun pictures on their Facebook etery in Logsden, where Jean will be page, which helped to lessen the loss of buried near her late husband, Roy, and benefits: such precious time just a little. son, Patrick Downey. 800-520-5292 Jean attended Siletz High School Anyone is welcome to attend the Cel- Oregonlawhelp.org. while living in Logsden, Ore., with ebration of Life (COVID rules, whatever her parents and was the salutatorian of they may be at that time, will be followed). her class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Mary Speakman; Courtesy photo brothers, Sam and Jim; and sisters, Joy and Eva. Mary Jean (Speakman) Downey King Jean raised a big family and was preceded in death by her daughter, Rose- anything she planted. She was praised by marie, and son, Patrick, which was a deep her neighbors for the beautiful flower beds heartache for her. She found solace in that always adorned any home she lived in. family gatherings with her other children, She loved the colors purple and pink, and Michael, Rebecca, Penny, Scott (Ginger), hummingbirds. Brenda and Kathleen (Stan). She was a banker and spent many She loved to bake sweets, which were years in the laboratory at a cannery. She a delight not only to her children, but also worked in crops when her children were to her former husband of many years, Roy growing and even rode Patrick on the han- Adams Downey Jr., and the neighborhood dle bars while Mike rode his own bike to children who sensed it was doughnut get to the fields during the summer while making day. Becky watched the younger children. She She loved to crochet and made beauti- was not afraid of hard work. ful blankets for family. Flowers were her Jean was married to Jerry King until passion and she had a gift for growing 2012 and they made their home while

Vaccine, continued from page 11 malcy. When Dee Pigsley’s sister, Donna fewer than a thousand members, if the of doses. Starting March 7, seniors aged like, ‘Oh, I’ll just quarantine here.’ You still Woods, died before Thanksgiving last critical culture bearers are not there to 65 and older were eligible for vaccination. need to use the bathroom or take a shower, year, it wasn’t from COVID-19; a brain carry that culture forward, that so much Edmo does appreciate some of the where everybody uses the same place.” aneurysm claimed Pigsley’s elder sister. could be lost,” he says. partnerships she says have helped con- CRITFC applied for grants through But the novel coronavirus still cast its “So I think that is driving a lot of the nect Native communities to vaccines. She the Oregon Community Foundation, and omnipresent shadow over Woods’ funeral Tribes to make sure they’re protecting each says the Native Wellness Institute, Native with One Community Health based in as mourners paid respects. other, not just through vaccinations but American Youth and Family Center and The Dalles and Hood River area, received “We belong to the Catholic Church through all the things we do to minimize others have internally prioritized urban a specialized medical van for testing and in Keizer,” explains Pigsley. “At the time the spread of COVID in communities.” Natives, which included a direct phone vaccination for the Native people living it was 50 people inside the church, 50 in call she received informing her of open- in the basin area. The concern about protecting elders a different part of the church. And our ings at a Portland-area vaccine clinic (a has prompted criticism of the State of “It’s a lot of effort to get if you’re 200- family, when we have a service, it’s usually number of Portland-area organizations Oregon’s prioritization. Earlier this year, 300 miles from your reservation,” says a couple hundred people. were asked to comment for this article, Gov. Kate Brown’s prioritization put FiveCrows. He says their first venture was “And you have to tell people they can’t but either declined or did not respond). teachers ahead of elders, which for tra- in January at the Celilo Village site. In less come, because that’s the way it is,” sighs ditionally multigenerational households, than a day, all 100 doses were accounted Pigsley. “It’s been difficult.” Far from any services posed a risk. for, something he attributes to a “brute Perhaps those having the hardest time force” outreach campaign with partner “From everything I understand about Responsibility to vaccinate accessing the vaccines are those living The Next Door. how COVID works and spreads, there’s Dr. Thomas Weiser, medical epide- beyond the reservation and the city. In the “They went from site to site, just no way I’d send my kids back to school miologist for the Portland Area Indian Columbia River Basin are traditional vil- knocked on doors or campers and told without my parents being (vaccinated) Health Service, said the federal govern- lage sites that members of the Yakama, them, ‘If you’re in these age groups, you’re first,” says Se-ah-dom Edmo, executive ment has a duty, based on treaties signed Umatilla, Warm Springs, Nez Perce and eligible. Can we sign you up?’” FiveCrows director of MRG Foundation. She says with Native American Tribes, to ensure other Tribes have shared for generations, said. “It took a lot of effort to get the suc- without a vaccine for youngsters cur- rapid vaccinations. IHS has been work- largely for fishing. The lack of modern cess that they did.” rently, sending her children to interact with ing on COVID-19 response with 23 of 43 infrastructure limits communication and He says there are already two other their classmates could mean bringing the Pacific Northwest Tribes across Oregon, pandemic protocols considerably, as the mobile clinics planned for the village sites coronavirus back home with disastrous Washington and Idaho since the pandemic federal government has yet to rebuild fully and he credits the higher interest among consequences. hit a year ago. the original sites flooded by dam develop- Native Americans in getting the needle in “It’s really that federal trust responsi- “It’s putting our elders at risk if we’re ment back in the 1950s. the arm for that success. bility that we have to make sure that Tribes sending our children out willfully to be “The only running water are in the “You also wonder how much of that are provided with the resources that they engaged with people outside of their bathroom facilities, those with bathroom is from the cultural memory of how dif- need to care for their people, and that’s bubble. For Native and Tribal communi- facilities,” says Jeremy FiveCrows of the ferent pandemics swept through the Tribal what we do,” Weiser says. ties, it just didn’t make sense.” Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Com- populations and decimated us,” FiveCrows Another urgency has been protecting Brown’s office did not respond to a mission. “Others are just pit toilets. People said. “So how much of that played into elders. request for comment. The prioritization just pull in trailers, tents, tipis, vans, RVs. trying to fight that, knowing we probably “We’ve been really worried, especially was announced in January, once state offi- It’s such an easy situation for COVID to have grandparents or parents that may have with really small Tribes that maybe have cials learned there was no federal reserve spread, because it’s not like people can be died from other pandemics?”

12 • Siletz News • April 2021 Tori Lynn Scott – 1971-2021 Tori Lynn Scott was born April 2, 1971, in Klamath Falls, Ore. She began her journey home Feb. 7, 2021. Tori was a member of the Confeder- ated Tribes of Siletz Indians and a descen- dant of the Klamath Tribes. She grew up on her family’s ranch at the end of nine- mile road and loved the spring and pine trees that surrounded her home. Tori had many nicknames, including Birdies and Goof. She was an awesome basketball player and loved the game. She graduated from Chiloquin High School and attended Blue Mountain Community College to play basketball. Courtesy photo She loved to spend time with her Tori Lynn Scott kids and made the most amazing cinna- mon rolls, sugar cookies, wiener wraps beth and Edward Case; her grandparents, and frybread. William and Wynona Rentz and Edward Tori is survived by her children, Haley, and Cassie Case; and her great aunty, Wesley, Tohtehl and Nekichwey; and her Lavina Smith. husband, Wesley Scott. She also leaves Tori took in many and had an amazing behind all her cousins and her aunties, extended family of sisters, brothers and Cassie, Jackie, Delores and Jesse. She kids, and loved them all. will be greatly missed by her sister and Tori was laid to rest Feb. 13, 2021, at best friend, Leah Parazoo, and her sister, David Hill Cemetery in Chiloquin, Ore. Her Lori Mitchell, and her granddaughter, family plans to hold a service this summer. Winterbelle. She is home now with her son, She is preceded in death by her son, G-Dubs, and her family will continue to Garrick Case-Scott; her parents, Eliza- carry on her memory. Be safe. Stay home if you can. Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us. Wear a mask and social distance out in public. Exercise a little patience. Most Often Requested Numbers Remember – we’re all in this together. Conf.ederated Tribes of Siletz Indians – Siletz Community Health Clinic – 800-922-1399 800-648-0449 Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494 Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599 Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512 Chinook Winds Casino Resort – Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234 888-244-6665 How to access language materials online Purchased Referred Care (PRC) – Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823 Virtual speaking groups and beginning community classes have begun 800-628-5720 Tribal Veterans Rep – 541-444-8330 or Bureau of Indian Affairs – 800-323-8517 again. Contact Nick Viles ([email protected]) for login information. 541-270-0569 Website – www.ctsi.nsn.us Ch’ee-la xwii-t’i the word’s pronunciation. Volume 2 con- (Greetings everyone) tains animals, birds, colors, fish, greet- To assist Tribal members during ings and goodbyes, insects, and trees and brush. Volume 3 contains lessons General Council Virtual Meeting this time of social distancing and the on sentence structure and word order. interruption of our normal schedules, Saturday, May 1, 2021 • 1 p.m. • Siletz, Oregon Each lesson has a complete prac- this tutorial on how to access language tical alphabet sound chart. All three Call to Order materials and recordings from the volumes have a word document and Invocation Tribal website has been developed. I audio recording for each lesson. Tests Flag Salute hope you and your families are safe Roll Call are available if you want to use them. and healthy during this time. Hopefully To access the Siletz Talking Dic- Approval of Agenda many folks can access these materials Approval of Minutes tionary, click on Siletz Language web- from the safety of their homes. site. Drop down three lines and click Special Presentation Go to www.ctsi.nsn.us. Enter in on www.siletzlanguage.org, go to the Tribal Council Members Committee Reports your roll number and last four digits Talking Dictionary tab and click on of your Social security number to log it. The Siletz Talking Dictionary Page *Tribal Members’ Concerns on to the Tribal member access area. will appear. Chairman’s Report Click on “Our Heritage.” On the drop Just below the words “Search for” Announcements down, click on “Language.” is an empty white box. Type in the Lots of written and recorded mate- word you are searching for and click Adjourn rials are available in this section. The on the “search” button. The word and Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to continue to keep the membership Nuu-wee-ya’ (Our Words) Language the Athabaskan equivalent will appear safe/healthy, the May 1, 2021. General Council Meeting will be on the Zoom platform. Dictionary is on this page. You can just below the search box. To hear the For access to the meeting link and access code, please email generalcouncil@ click on the selection A to Z to look word being spoken, simply click on the ctsi.nsn.us. Please include your name and roll number in the email. The meeting up written English language words and red ear icon on the left side of the page. link and access code will be distributed to your email address on April 30, 2021, their Athabaskan equivalent. You may have to wait a few seconds by 4:30 p.m. Also on this page are Siletz Dee-ni for the page and sound to load, depend- *If you would like to discuss Tribal members’ concerns, please indicate so in Volumes 1, 2 & 3. Just click on “Study ing on your connectivity. Some of the your email. The Tribal chairman will call upon Tribal members in the order the Materials” and scroll down. Volume 1 words also have pictures. requests are received. contains lessons on body parts, count- Also on the www.siletzlanguage. The deadline to request the meeting link and to discuss Tribal members’ con- ing, relatives, foods and table talk. org website are 14 Language learning cerns is April 28, 2021. If you sign up to discuss your concerns, your name with In these lessons, the written word on videos and many other culture-related Zoom will need to match the name with which you register. the screen is accompanied by audio of videos, materials and curriculum.

April 2021 • Siletz News 3 • 1 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  Steps to get Life Alert: cally necessary) gram details. The letter also provides • 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 Crookes 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.) • The CHA will assist you in applying • formerly Contract Health Services resources first. This will allow you to Portland – Andrew Johanson at 503- for Life Alert at no cost through com- 238-1512 (CHS). go to a provider who does not accept Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid or your  How do I get benefits? private insurance. Do you need help with OHP? • Call PRC at 800-628-5720 or “Hi, I can help Life Alert with OHP.” 541-444-9648 to speak with a PRC You don’t have to leave your home representative.  Please contact your local community to apply! Applications can now be done online or over the phone.

Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs The Health Care Marketplace is Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s open now through May 15, 2021. Transitional Living Center Siletz: 800-600-5599 or Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free Shop for health plans at https://or.checkbookhealth.org/ 541-444-8286 Help Line – 877-233-4287 Eugene: 541-484-4234 541-444-9611 or call direct at 855-268-9767. Salem: 503-390-9494 For information on Alcoholics Portland: 503-238-1512 Anonymous: aa-oregon.org

For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.

BIA picks Bremner for Warm Springs Agency superintendent position From Bodie Shaw, Northwest Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs; originally posted March 5, 2021 Good afternoon, While I am introducing new folks today, I am taking the liberty to introduce the newest member of our team, Warm Springs Agency Superintendent Brenda Bremner. Brenda started this week here at the agency, allowing me to transition out of the act- ing superintendent role. No one is happier than I about her arrival! Please allow me introduce Ms. Brenda Bremner! Brenda is an enrolled member of the Siletz Tribe and has most recently been the general manager (GM), Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, a position she held for over 20 years. In that role she led and managed Tribal government operations by directing man- agement teams and oversight of operations that included budgets and service provision for the Tribe. More specifically, she was responsible for programmatic oversight of Administration, Maintenance, Education, Culture, Social Services, ICWA, Planning, Natural Resources, Housing, Community Health Clinic and three satellite Tribal offices. Also in her role as GM, Brenda managed programs serving the Native American population in the 11-county service area targeting the Siletz Tribal members, which includes over 5,000 in number. She coordinated implementation of self-governance compacts, 638 contracts, grants and special projects to increase and expand programs for enhanced services provided to Tribal populations. Of note, Ms. Bremner has taught physical education and health to grades 9-12 and was also a volunteer coach in the community for youth basketball for over 15 years. Brenda has also volunteered for many civic and community activities, including event coordination, grant writing and fundraising for charitable groups. Brenda has been a foster parent for over 30 years, has eight children ages 27 to 4 and a partner of 30 years. Brenda received her bachelor of science in physical education from the College of Great Falls – Great Falls, Mont. Her ties to Montana are very strong as her father, Cecil, was an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation and also a contracting officer in the then Portland Area Office. Please help me in welcoming our newest member to the superintendent ranks, Ms. Brenda Bremner! Brenda’s email is [email protected]. Welcome, Brenda!

14 • Siletz News • April 2021 Scholarships Important information for college-bound • Fastweb (scholarship search engine) • Tribal College and University Scholarships Tribal seniors • Big Future (scholarship search engine) Deadline: Ongoing • Pacific Northwest Scholarship • American Indian Service Scholarships April • Send thank you notes to people who Guide (scholarship search engine) Deadline: Ongoing have helped you. • OregonStudentAid.gov • American Indian s Science and Engi- • Make final decision about which col- neering Society (AISES) Scholarships lege or university you will attend. • NAJA-Facebook Journalism Project Deadline: Ongoing • If you decide to decline enrollment to a Scholarship • American Institute of CPAs college or university to which you have Deadline: April 30, 2021 Deadline: Varies been accepted, send notice indicating this to the college’s admissions office. • Cobell Scholarship • American Meteorological Society Deadline: April 2021 Minority Scholarships May Deadline: Ongoing • Full Circle Scholarship • This is the deadline for final decisions Deadline: May 31, 2021 • Army Emergency Relief Scholarships for universities. Deadline: Ongoing • Send letter of intent to registrar. • Assoc. on American Indian Affairs • Line up a summer job. • Catching the Dream Scholarships Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarships • Attend your Senior Awards Night. Deadline: Ongoing Deadline: May 31, 2021 • Review any award letters and be sure • College Board Scholarship you understand the terms and condi- • Accenture American Indian Scholarships Deadline: Ongoing tions that accompany each type of aid. Deadline: May 2021 • If necessary, arrange for housing and • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation a meal plan (at school). • Wells Fargo Undergraduate Scholarships Scholarships • Send thank you notes to any person/ Deadline: May 2021 Deadline: Varies committee from which you received • AIS Scholarship • National Action Council for Minori- a scholarship. Deadline: Varies ties in Engineering Deadline: Varies • Open Education Database Graduate Visit OregonStudentAid.gov to check out more than and Ph.D. Scholarships • NOAA Scholarships 500 grant and scholarship opportunities. Deadline: Varies Deadline: Ongoing

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Fellowships Internships

• Native American Journalism • NOAA Internships Fellowship Deadline: Ongoing Deadline: April 30, 2021 • Code Switch Internship • Doris O’Donnell Innovations in Inves- Deadline: Various tigative Journalism Fellowship • HP 3D Printing Engineering Intern Deadline: June 30, 2021 Deadline: Open until filled • American Indian Graduate Center • Wisdom of the Elders Agricultural Deadline: Ongoing Incubator Internship • NOAA Fellowships Deadline: Various Deadline: Ongoing • Saturday Academy Internships • NBC News Summer Fellows Program Deadline: Multiple Deadline: Ongoing • EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program • Master of Forest Resources Fellowships Deadline: Open until filled Deadline: Multiple • National Science Foundation Research • NW Native American Research Centers Experiences for Undergraduates for Health Research Support Fellowship Deadline: Multiple Deadline: Rolling • Indian Land Tenure Foundation All Students and Families Welcome • Northwestern University’s Center Deadline: Multiple for Native American and Indigenous Research Undergraduate Fellowships • Environmental Protection Agency Deadline: Rolling Deadline: Multiple

April 2021 • Siletz News • 15 Tribal Council Timesheets for February 2021

Frank Aspria – 2/1/21-2/28/21 Delores Pigsley – 2/1/21-2/28/21 TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl .25 .25 2/7 Swearing-in 2 2 .5 2/1-2 Indirect Cost Proposal wkshp, 4 4 2/9-10 Packets Special TC, mail, agenda items 2.5 2/11 STBC mtg 3 3 2/3-5 Mail, prep for council 3.5 2/12 Special TC – gaming 2.5 2.5 3 2/6 Special TC, General Council, mail 2 2 2/17 Packets 2 2 3 2/7-8 Special TC, mail, agenda items 3.25 3.25 2/19 Regular TC .5 .5 2 2/9 OTGA, mail, prep for council .25 .25 2/24 Ribbon cutting – housing 1.25 1.25 1 2.5 2/10-11 STBC mtg, mail, agenda items, prep for council 2.5 2.5 3 2/12-15 Special TC – gaming, mail, Lillie Butler – 2/1/21-2/28/21 prep for council TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl 2 2 .25 2/16 Comm on Indian Services mtg, 8.5 8.5 2/1-5 Budget, packets mail, prep for council 1.5 1.5 2/6 Housing, Health, General Council 2.5 2.5 2/17-18 Enrollment wkshp, conf call – consent decree, mail, prep for cncl .25 2/7 Council 3.5 3.5 2/19 Regular TC 3.5 3.5 4 2/8-10 Packets 1.75 1.75 .25 2/20-23 Mail 3.5 2/11 STBC mtg/packet 1 1 2.5 2/24 Ribbon cutting – housing, mail 3.75 2/12 Special TC – gaming 4.25 4.25 2/25-28 Governor’s conf call, mail, 5.5 5.5 2/15-17 Packets agenda items 1.75 1.75 2/18 Enrollment wkshp, packets 3.25 3 2/19 Regular TC 5.5 5.25 2 2/22-24 NCAI, ribbon cutting – housing, Selene Rilatos – 2/1/21-2/28/21 packets TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl 4.25 4.25 2/25-26 NCAI 1.5 1.5 1 2/1 Health Comm, email 1.25 1.25 2/2 Wkshp, TC mtg, email, COVID Loraine Y. Butler – 2/1/21-2/28/21 2.5 2.5 2/4-5 NPAIHB mtg, email, packets 1.75 1.75 1 2/6 TC mtg, General Council, email TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl .75 .75 1 2/7 TC mtg, email 3 3 2/1-4 TC wkshp, Indirect mtg, packets 2.5 2.5 2/9-10 Packets, email, COVID, mail 2 2 2/6 Health, Housing, General Council ,75 .75 2.5 2/11 STBC mtg, email, mail, packets .25 .25 2/7 Swearing-in 4.5 2/12 Special TC – gaming, email 2 2 2 2/8-10 Packets 4 4 2/13-17 Packets, email, COVID 2 2 2.25 2/11 CPT, STBC mtg, Salem .75 .75 2/18 Wkshp, email community mtg 3.5 3.5 2/19 Regular TC, email 3 2/12 Special TC, gaming 2 2 2/22-23 Email, mail, COVID 2.75 2.75 2 2/15-17 Packets 1 1 2 2/24 Ribbon cutting – housing, email 1.75 1.75 2/18 Enrollment wkshp, packets 2.75 2.75 2/25-26 Portland community mtg, 3 3 2/19 Regular TC email, packets 2 2 2/23 NCAI .5 .5 2 2/24 Ribbon cutting – housing 2021 Standing Committee Vacancies Reggie Butler Sr. – 2/1/21-2/28/21 Culture and Housing Positions Are Open Until Filled TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl 8.75 8.75 2/1-5 Council, packets Any Tribal member interested in consideration to serve on a committee is encouraged to fill out this form and return to the council office. 1.75 1.75 2/6 Health, Housing, General Council 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- Sharon Edenfield – 2/1/21-2/28/21 0549; fax: 541-444-8325. TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl Name: ______Roll No: ______1.75 1.75 2/6 Health, Housing, General Council Address: ______.25 .25 2/7 Special TC City: ______State: ______ZIP: ______Alfred Lane III – 2/1/21-2/28/21 Telephone: Day ( ) ______Evening ( ) ______TC Ind Gmg STBC ED Tvl .5 .5 2/2 IDCP wkshp, Special TC If you only want to be considered for one committee, please indicate by 1.5 1.5 2/3 State/Tribal safety cluster inserting the number 1 next to the committee of interest. If you have interest in more than one committee, please indicate by numbering your preference 1 (first 1.75 1.75 2/6 Health, Housing, General Council choice) and 2 (second choice). .25 .25 2/10 Packets 3.25 2/12 Special TC – gaming ____ Housing Committee (1 vacancy) 1 .75 2/16 NILI task force mtg ____ Cultural Heritage Committee (2 vacancies) .5 .5 2/17 STRCP, packets 1.5 1.25 2/18 Enrollment wkshp, consent If you have any questions, please call Tami Miner, executive secretary to Tribal decree, packets Council, at 800-922-1399, ext. 1203, or 541-444-8203. 3 3.25 2/19 Regular TC

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Tribal governments. The bill is one of the à $10 million for potable water • $850 million for Bureau of Indian • $100 million for the Housing Improve- most progressive pieces of legislation in delivery (BIE) education programs, BIE K-12 ment Program history, with more than two-thirds of its tax • Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems schools and dormitories, and Tribal • $20 million for potable water delivery cuts and direct payments going to families à $20 million set-aside for Papa Ola colleges and universities • $7.5 million for administrative costs making less than $90,000 per year. Lokahi and the Native Hawaiian • $190 million for Department of Edu- and oversight The $31.2 billion investment in Native Health Care Systems within the cation grants to Tribal education agen- communities includes: Community Health Centers fund- cies, and Native Hawaiian and Alaska $600 million for Native communities’ ing at the Health Resources and Native education organizations critical economic and infrastructure $20 billion for Tribal governments Services Administration • $142+ million for Tribal colleges and investments To combat COVID-19 and stabilize universities through the Higher Edu- • $500 million for Tribal governments Tribal community safety net programs $1.248 billion for HUD Tribal & cation Emergency Relief Fund to support capital investments in through Treasury’s State/Local “Corona- Native Hawaiian housing programs • $89+ million for Native-serving Native businesses within Treasury’s virus Relief Fund” • $498 million Tribal set-aside within institutions of higher education, State Small Business Credit Initiative Treasury’s Homeowners Assistance including Alaska Native- and Native • $100 million for critical infrastructure + $6 billion for Native health systems Program for Tribes and Native hous- Hawaiian-serving institutions through projects in Native communities the Higher Education Emergency • Indian Health Service ing programs Relief Fund $20 million to mitigate the impact of à $2.34 billion for COVID-19 vac- • $450 million for the Indian Housing cines, testing, tracing, mitigation COVID-19 on Native languages Block Grant $1+ billion for Native families and workforce expenses • $20 million for a new emergency • $280 million for the Indian Commu- + à $2 billion for lost third-party • $1 billion for Tribal child care pro- Native language preservation and nity Development Block Grant medical billing reimbursements grams and supports maintenance grant program through à $600 million for health facili- • $15 million for technical assistance, • $75 million for Tribal TANF grantees the Administration for Native Ameri- ties construction and sanitation administrative costs and oversight to provide assistance to families in cans to mitigate impacts of COVID- programs • $5 million for the Native Hawaiian need through the Pandemic Emer- 19 on Native language communities à $500 million for clinical health ser- Housing Block Grant gency Assistance Fund vices and Purchased/Referred Care $19 million for Native communities’ à $420 million for mental and $1.1+ billion for Native education $900 million for Bureau of Indian efforts to combat domestic violence behavioral health programs, including Bureau of Indian Affairs programs • $18 million for Tribal awardees à $140 million for improving health Education schools, Tribal education • $772.5 million for Tribal govern- through the Family Violence Preven- IT and telehealth access agencies, Tribal colleges and ment services (i.e., general welfare tion & Services Act à $84 million for Urban Indian universities, and Native Hawaiian and assistance, assistance to Tribal gov- • $1 million for “Stronghearts” Native health programs Alaska Native education programs ernments, public safety, child welfare) Domestic Violence Hotline

Chinook Winds Casino Resort Use Amazon Smile to donate to STAHS Here’s how you can donate to the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society (STAHS) painlessly and effortlessly. It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook or visit our website 1--Go to Amazon.com. 2--In the Department drop down box, type Amazon Smile. at chinookwindscasino.com. 3--See Amazon Smile – You shop. Amazon Gives. 4--Follow the easy directions. For more information about events in North Lincoln County, visit lcchamber.com, oregoncoast.org or lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. OHA announces ‘PartnerSHIP’ members for Healthier Together Oregon PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health • Kimberly Lane, Confederated Tribes Calling all Tribal member business owners Authority is announcing members of the of Siletz Indians If you would like to be on the Chinook Winds Casino Resort next PartnerSHIP: the decision-making • Maria Morales Donahue, Euvalcree body overseeing the 2020-2024 State • Lauren Gottfredson, United Way of preferred Tribal members business list Attn: Purchasing Dept. 1777 NW 44th St. Health Improvement Plan known as the Columbia-Willamette with Chinook Winds, please fax, mail, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Healthier Together Oregon. • Monica Yellow Owl, Klamath Tribal email or drop off your business card, Phone: 541-996-5853 The PartnerSHIP includes representa- Health Center brochures, or business information to: Fax: 541-996-3847 tives from priority populations and Tribes, • Rachel Schutz, Boys and Girls Clubs [email protected] as well as agencies and organizations of Portland that will implement the plan, including • Stan Baker, Crossroads Christian coordinated care organizations (CCOs), Fellowship local public health authorities, hospitals, • Susan Blane, PeaceHealth regional health equity coalitions and • Timur Holove, Slavic Community community-based organizations. Center of NW The PartnerSHIP roster is as follows: • Toc Soneoulay-Gillespie, Health Share of Oregon • Alisha Overstreet, Oregon Family • Veronica Leonard, Latino Network Advisory Council • Kirt Toombs, Association of Oregon If you want to be part of a great team and looking for a new career opportunity, • Amy Thuren, Health Care Coalition Centers for Independent Living of Southern Oregon Please call Human Resources at (541) 996-5800 or (541) 996-5806. • Connie Dillinger, AllCare Commu- As OHA moves toward community- www.chinookwindscasino.com/careers nity Advisory Council centered decision-making and power- • Dalia Baadarani, Lutheran Commu- sharing, the PartnerSHIP will oversee Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm nity Services implementation of the plan. The Partner- • Esther Kim, Oregon Health Equity SHIP is charged with making modifica- Alliance tions to the plan, allocating resources Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore., offers 24-hour Las Vegas- • Ian Winbrock, Whiteaker Community and driving collective work toward health style gaming, an 18-hole golf course, headline entertainment from some of music’s Council equity. most legendary stars, three full-service restaurants, a secure child care facility and • Jennifer Little, Klamath County Pub- The first meeting will be scheduled arcade, and a 243-room ocean-view hotel. lic Health soon and additional details will be posted For more information, visit chinookwindscasino.com, or call 888-CHINOOK • Jenny Pool Radway, Consejo Hispano at oregon.gov/oha/PH/About/Pages/ship- (244-6665) or 541-996-5825. • Jess Gasper, Oregon Marshallese process.aspx. For more information, email Community Association [email protected].

18 • Siletz News • April 2021 Dear Tribal members: TAPP program honors student attendance with hand drums Congratulations to Frank Aspria, By Fish Martinez, TAPP Family Advocate hide hand drum. The junior high youth Sharon Edenfield and Angela Ramirez on The TAPP program at Siletz Valley attendance incentive award is a 12-inch being elected to Tribal Council. buffalo-hide hand drum. The senior high Charter School is a collaborative effort Thank you, Reggie Butler Sr., for between the Siletz Tribe, Lincoln County school youth attendance incentive award your years of service and dedication to School District and the school. Embrac- is a 15-inch buffalo-hide hand drum. our Tribe. ing Native culture and finding ways to SVCS principal Sam Tupou selects A huge thank you to the 312 Tribal connect it to the student’s educational the winners for each quarter. First quarter members who voted for me and to those values is the challenge. Hand Drum Attendance Incentive Awards who reached out to me after the election Bo Johnson is the school district’s go to: with words of encouragement. Indian Education specialist and he shared Now, let’s rise together, lift each other up his thoughts of the hand drum: “As an • Hoxie Yontockett – Elementary and support our Tribal Council and Tribe. educator, I can see firsthand how tough • Aurora Carmona – Junior High I have the best job that I love and that it has been this year to keep focused • Rip Kimbell – Senior High is the opportunity to work for the Tribal and motivated in our school and work Council. It truly is an honor. I’ve learned places. As a singer and cultural learner Second quarter Hand Drum Atten- from different Tribal Council members and practitioner, not being able to have dance Incentive Awards go to: over the past 15 years and I will continue our gatherings that we host and travel to to do so. has been tough. But I’m still able to use Courtesy photos • Deh Nah Hee Gonzalez – Elementary Kindly, the drum and teachings in my home with Hoxie Yontockett Celesta Lee people and future gatherings in mind. The • Dean Smith – Junior High drum will take you a long way in the right • Colton Garrett – Senior High direction if you let it. Everything has to start somewhere and an opportunity to The TAPP program has also purchased learn more and use the drum can open kits to make three-strand hair pipe bone CTSITribal Youth up a whole new experience for youth. necklaces as incentive awards for atten- The drum can pull people away from bad dance. If anyone in the community would things and bring balance to others. So for like to donate their time to help make a Online Academic Support a youth that could mean a healthy outlet necklace from one of the kits, please feel to move towards or a good starting point free to contact me at 541-444-1100, ext. to move away from and grow.” 121, or [email protected]. This year, I am making hand drums out of all buffalo hide and lacing. Each quarter I review our Native students’ attendance. If they met or exceeded the attendance goal for a quarter, they are entered into a drawing. The K-5th grade youth attendance incentive award is a 10-inch buffalo-

To sign up contact your local education specialist: Siletz and Out of Area-Alissa [email protected]; PDX- Katy [email protected]; Salem and Eugene-Sonya [email protected]

“With Dean having his own drum, it can PLEASE NOTE: open the door if he decides he would On-line tutoring access is funded with US CARES Act Funds: Students MUST like to learn how to drum. It provides register by October 31, 2021. Tutoring hours areavailable on a opportunity for drummers in the com- first-come-first-serve basis as resources are available munity to step in with their teachings and create mentorship.” Theresa Smith, Deh Nah Hee Gonzalez Dean’s mother. Siletz News Letters Policy Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about stories printed in Siletz News and other Tribal issues. All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal attacks or unsubstantiated statements. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions ofSiletz News, Tribal employees, or Tribal Council. Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for I think culture is important because I think that if we learn how to dance and learn length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142. our language, the new generation would teach it to their kids and grandkids. I also think culture is important because we were taught to respect our elders and our family. It also helps me as a Native student teaching non-Native students (to be) aware of Please note: The general manager Editor-in-Chief: Mike Kennedy our culture. I’m grateful I won this drum because it helped me understand that if I put of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief Editor: Diane Rodriquez my mind to something, I can be successful. of Siletz News. Assistant: Andy Taylor Aurora Carmona, 8th grade (pictured above with Fish Martinez)

April 2021 • Siletz News • 19 TOTO REGISTERREGISTER EMAILEMAIL CTSI Youth [email protected]@CTSI.NSN.US Cultural OROR USEUSE QRQR CODE:CODE: Sharing Night Storytelling Art Poetry Music Modern 4/15, 5/20, 6/17 Traditional Nuu-Wee-ya' 6-8pm Phoenix turns 1 on April 4 Happy Birthday to my beautiful baby boy, Phoenix! Thank you for the best year of my life with the first year of yours! I’m beyond blessed to be the mama of such a smart, healthy and happy baby. All our love, Mama, Papa and your whole family

Free child ID kits from the Happy 1st Birthday, Phoenix! It’s hard Oregon State Police to believe it’s already been a year! You’re 503-934-0188 or 800-282-7155 such a blessing to everyone’s lives. We love you so much! [email protected] Love, the Navarros, Auntie Savanna, Grandpa Phil and Grandma Sherry ♥

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CTSI ELDERS INTEREST QUESTIONNAIR

To Form a Virtual CTSI History Book Club

To learn, preserve and pass on our Tribal history, the Siletz Tribal Elders are exploring hosting a regular Book Club meeting to read and discuss “The People are Dancing Again.” We invite interested people to respond to this notice and answer the following questions: 1.Your name and the best way to contact you. 2.What days/times would you be able to attend? 3.How often would you like to meet? Monthly? Weekly? Other? 4.Suggestions of other books to read.

Please respond to: Brian Crump Phone: 541-444-8233 Elders Council Coordinator Email: [email protected]

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