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 Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Delores Pigsley, Salem, OR Tribal Chairman Vol. 43, No. 11 November 2015 Brenda Bremner, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief

Siletz Tribe invites community to attend 38th annual Restoration Pow-Wow The public is invited to join the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians on Nov. 14 as it holds its annual Restora- tion Pow-Wow at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Ore. This free event begins with a grand entry at 6 p.m. American Indian vendors with jewelry, beadwork and other items for sale will be available throughout the day. This is the 38th year the Siletz Tribe has celebrated the signing of Public Law 95-195, which re-established government- to-government relations between the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the federal government. The Siletz Tribe was terminated from federal recognition in August 1954. In the late 1960s, it became apparent that the only way to preserve and revitalize Siletz Tribal sovereignty, community and culture was for the Siletz Tribe to regain its status as a Tribe recognized by the United States. In November 1977, after years of intense lobbying, Congress and Presi- File photos dent Jimmy Carter approved Public Law 95-195, which reinstated recognition of the Above: Felisha Howell (blue/white headband), Samantha Chisholm Hatfield, Mona Siletz as a federal Indian Tribe. The Siletz Hudson, Donna Woods and Kaye Stainbrook during Grand Entry Tribe was the second in the nation – and Left: Trudance Butler-Hill the first in Oregon – to achieve restoration. Dedicated to improving the quality of for Tribal members, including 28 units 2008; and opening the Siletz Rec Center life of its more than 5,000 members, the at Neachesna Village in Lincoln City; in 2009. Tribe puts strong emphasis on the educa- 19 apartments in Siletz that opened in Through its economic development tion, health and social well-being of all 2010; and 12 homes in the Tillamook division, the Siletz Tribal Business Cor- its members. subdivision in Siletz that have opened poration, the Tribe purchased the Lincoln Significant Tribal accomplishments since 2013; completing the Siletz Dance Shores office complex in Lincoln City in since Restoration include opening the House in 1996; opening the Tenas Illahee 2001 and opened the Siletz Gas & Mini- original health clinic in 1991 and a new Child Care Center in 2003; opening the Mart in Siletz in 2004, the Logan Road much larger clinic in 2010; building more Tillicum Fitness Center and a new USDA See Restoration on page 4 than 150 homes and multiple dwellings food distribution warehouse in Siletz in

Interior Department proposes pathway to re-establish government-to- government relationship with Native Hawaiian community WASHINGTON – The U.S. Depart- U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. “We’ve listened to the feedback we As part of that reconciliation process, ment of the Interior recently announced “Today’s proposal is testament to the received during the public meetings and in 2000 the Department of the Interior and a proposal to create an administrative Obama administration’s strong support in writing and worked to improve the pro- the Department of Justice jointly issued a procedure and criteria that the secretary for our nation’s Native peoples’ right to posal to reflect those comments,” added report identifying as its lead recommenda- of the interior would apply if the Native self-determination.” Jewell. “We appreciate the many voices tion the need to foster self-determination Hawaiian community forms a unified The proposal, which takes the form on this topic and look forward to hearing for Native Hawaiians under federal law. government that then seeks a formal of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the public on this proposal.” This proposal is available for review government-to-government relationship (NPRM), builds on more than 150 federal If a government-to-government rela- at doi.gov/ohr, and public comments on with the United States. statutes that Congress has enacted over the tionship is re-established, it can provide it will be accepted for the next 90 days. Under the new proposal announced last century to recognize and implement the community with greater flexibility to Sept. 29, the Native Hawaiian commu- the special political and trust relationship preserve its distinct culture and traditions The public is encouraged to read the nity – not the federal government – would between the United States and the Native and special status under federal law that proposal and provide comments in writing decide whether to reorganize a Native Hawaiian community. enables the community to exercise powers by email to [email protected], at regula- Hawaiian government, what form that The NPRM comes on the heels of a of self-government over many issues that tions.gov (docket no. DOI-2015-0005) or government would take and whether it robust and transparent public comment directly impact community members. by U.S. mail/hand delivery to the Office of would seek a government-to-government period as part of an Advance Notice of The Native Hawaiian community the Secretary, Department of the Interior, relationship with the United States. Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) process has not had a formal government since Room 7228, 1849 C St. NW, Washington, “The United States has a long- that began last year and included public the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii DC 20240. standing policy of supporting self- meetings. More than 5,000 members of in 1893. In 1993, Congress enacted the The public is also encouraged to par- governance for Native peoples, yet the the public submitted written responses Apology Resolution, which offered an ticipate in teleconferences on the proposed benefits of the government-to-government to the ANPRM and they overwhelm- apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf rule, a schedule of which is available at relationship have long been denied to ingly favored creating a pathway for of the United States for its role in the doi.gov/sites/doi.opengov.ibmcloud.com/ Native Hawaiians, one of our nation’s re-establishing a formal government-to- overthrow and committed the federal files/uploads/Public%20Meetings%20 largest indigenous communities,” said government relationship. government to a process of reconciliation. and%20Consultation%20Schedule.pdf. Chairman’s Report

Drug remediation and prevention Our ICW Department provided some Congressman Kurt Schrader I attended a training session on drug statistical information that tells a sad story The Tribe hosted a fund raiser for remediation and prevention in Albuquer- of the effect that drugs and violence have Fifth District Congressman Kurt Schrader que in September. The purpose of the on our children. at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. training was to make Tribes aware of the There are 37 active families repre- Schrader has supported Tribal legisla- huge impact drugs have on Tribal com- senting 65 children receiving services tion throughout his term. He has promoted a munities and discussion was held on how as a result of drugs and violence. Cases healthy environment and many other issues to mitigate those impacts. included three of physical abuse, six for the state of Oregon as well as the nation. In our community and within the of domestic violence, 15 neglect, two Tribe, several issues of violence and abandonment, 24 alcohol and drug, two Maori visitors from New Zealand drug-related events are reported to the incarceration and seven abuse. The Maori visited Siletz and were police. Sometimes it appears that noth- The cost of care for the children and hosted by Bud Lane. A welcome lunch ing happens as a result of those reports; adults receiving services is astronomical. was held; dances and songs were part of many times arrests are made and in family The program constantly seeks foster care the welcome. The Maori have visited in situations, children are removed from the homes for the children who are removed the past and are most gracious visitors. home. When that occurs, individuals and and several Tribal members have opened families have to assess their actions and their homes for these children. From Siletz, they traveled to Salem determine whether that lifestyle is worth The challenge of keeping our fami- and were hosted by Willamette University. Delores Pigsley the cost. lies safe in all our communities includes They then traveled to Warm Springs, where Our Tribal Indian Child Welfare forming safe houses, reporting all criminal they received a great welcome by the Tribe Department and the state Children’s Ser- activity and learning what kind of activities followed by a dinner in their honor. Siletz Tribal Restoration vices Division are very much involved to watch for. In Tribal communities, hous- They attended the Northwest Native in working through the social issues, ing inspections are crucial in outside com- American Basketweavers Association Hope to see everyone at this year’s addressing health issues and planning for munities as well as Tribal in documenting and shared their weaving skills with all Restoration Day events on Nov. 14 (see the children’s future. activities and reporting to law enforcement. in attendance. information on pages 1 and 15). Governor announces new loan program for small businesses in Oregon SALEM, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown jobs here,” said Brown. “By connecting companies, such as Face Rock Creamery percentage of net sales, combined with recently announced a new pilot program small companies with the resources they in Bandon. traditional monthly payments. to help small Oregon companies finance need to thrive, Oregon is seeding job How the loans work: The Small Business Oregon will begin accepting their growth. growth while supporting businesses that Business Expansion Program provides applications Dec. 1. Small and young companies often might otherwise not have access to these an alternative to conventional debt and To learn how to apply and for details struggle to find conventional financing. kinds of tools.” equity financing by allowing businesses about the program, visit oregon4biz. to make periodic revenue payments as a com/Revenue. The Small Business Expansion Program The Small Business Expansion is a $5 million fund that will provide an Program will be managed by Business alternative for small businesses, especially Oregon, the state’s economic develop- those in underserved or disconnected ment agency. It will be funded by the For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us. communities. Oregon Business Development Fund, “Businesses that start and expand in a long-standing program that provides Oregon provide about 70 percent of new direct loans to fuel growth at small Oregon Elders Council Meeting Nov. 15 • 1-4 p.m. • Chinook Winds Golf Resort Siletz News is free to enrolled Siletz Tribal members. For all others, a $12 Siletz Elder potlucks are held monthly at 6 p.m. on the Monday annual subscription fee applies. Please make checks payable to CTSI and mail before the regularly scheduled Elders meeting. Please bring a to Siletz News. potluck dish you would like to share. For more information, contact the Elders Program at Name: ______800-922-1399, ext. 1261, or 541-444-8261.

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Phone:______Nuu-wee-ya’ (our words) Change of address: Tribal members – contact the Enrollment Depart- Introduction to the Athabaskan language ment at 541-444-8258; 800-922-1399, ext. 1258; or [email protected]. All Open to Tribal members of all ages others – call the newspaper office. Siletz Portland Tribal Community Center Portland Area Office Nov. 2 – 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16 – 6-8 p.m. Deadline for the December Dec. 7 – 6-8 p.m. Dec. 14 – 6-8 p.m. Send information to: issue is Nov. 10. Eugene Salem Submission of articles and Eugene Area Office Salem Area Office photos is encouraged. Siletz News Nov. 3 – 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17 – 6-8 p.m. Please see the Passages P.O. Box 549 Dec. 8 – 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15 – 6-8 p.m. Policy on page 20 when sub- Siletz, OR 97380-0549 mitting items for Passages. Classes begin with basic instruction and progress over the year. They also 541-444-8291 or are a refresher course for more-advanced students. Come and join other members 800-922-1399, ext. 1291 of your community and Tribe in learning to speak one of our ancient languages. We also have equipment in the Cultural Department available for use in Fax: 541-444-2307 grinding and drilling shell or pine nuts or other applications. If you need to use the equipment, call the number below to set up an appointment. Email: [email protected] Member of the Native American For more information, contact Bud Lane at the Siletz Cultural Department Journalists Association at 541-444-8320 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1320; or email [email protected].

2 • Siletz News • November 2015 Meet Alayna Farris and Whitney Gravelle – Siletz grant recipients from NARF From the Native American Rights Fund Whitney worked on a variety of impor- Each summer, Native American tant and pertinent issues. One example Rights Fund (NARF) hosts the summer of their tremendous work product is their clerkship program, a 10- to 12-week pro- combined efforts to revise and update A gram for second-year law students. Compilation of Federal and State Educa- NARF’s projects are extremely chal- tion Laws regarding Native Language in lenging because NARF practices before Curriculum and Certification of Teachers federal, state and Tribal forums, and in Native Languages. because most of its cases - whether at the This NARF publication was last administrative, trial or appellate level - are updated in 2003 and acts as a valuable, complex and involve novel legal issues. general resource for Tribal, state and This summer, the law clerk pro- federal officials, schools and other inter- gram was supported by a grant from the ested persons. Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians through the Siletz Tribal Charitable Con- NARF thanks the Confederated tribution Fund. Tribes of Siletz Indians and the Siletz This summer NARF had five law Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund for clerks – one in the Alaska office, one in the its grant to further the NARF law clerk D.C. office and three in the Boulder office. program, which allows NARF to men- Law clerks Alayna Farris (Cherokee tor Native law students like Alayna and Nation) and Whitney Gravelle (Anishi- Whitney and allows the students to make naabe from the Bay Mills Indian Com- an impact on Indian law and Native people munity) were chosen to be the recipients of during their term at NARF. the Siletz grant due to their tireless work The Siletz Grant also allows NARF ethic and their voluminous work product. to continue our mission to develop Indian During their summer clerkship in law and educate the public about Indian Courtesy photo from NARF NARF’s Boulder office, Alayna and rights, laws and issues. Alayna Farris, Whitney Gravelle and John Echohawk, executive director of NARF November USDA distribution dates Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Siletz Best Ever Apple Cake Attention Siletz Tribal Artists Royalty Crown Proposals Monday Nov. 2 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ¾ cup chopped pecans The 2016 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow The 2016 Pow-Wow Committee is Tuesday Nov. 3 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 3 cups all-purpose flour Committee is once again having a logo now accepting proposals for 2016-2017 Wednesday Nov. 4 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2 cups sugar contest for the upcoming pow-wow in royalty crowns. Proposals are being Thursday Nov. 5 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon August 2016. accepted for Miss Siletz, Junior Miss Friday Nov. 6 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. All Siletz Tribal artists are encour- Siletz and Little Miss Siletz. 4 large baking apples (peeled, cored, sliced) aged to submit a pow-wow-themed logo. Proposals for a crown are required 1 tablespoon baking powder The winning logo artist will receive a to include art design, size of the crown Salem 1 teaspoon salt cash prize of $250 and a professional and a bid for the crown or crowns of your Monday Nov. 16 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. 4 large eggs banner with your logo. interest. Proposals can be submitted for Tuesday Nov. 17 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ½ cup vegetable oil The winning artist will have his/ individual crowns, two crowns or you Wednesday Nov. 18 HOLIDAY her logo highlighted on Nesika Illahee can submit a bid for all three crowns. Thursday Nov. 19 1 – 6:30 p.m. ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted) Pow-Wow flyers and merchandise. Crown proposals must be turned Friday Nov. 20 9 – 11 a.m. ¼ cup orange juice Please submit your artwork to the in to the committee no later than 2 teaspoons vanilla extract cultural education director’s office at Feb. 29, 2016. Please note the Wednesday holiday. the Siletz Tribal Community Center or Proposals can be sent to Siletz Pow- We will take that Wednesday off for the 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray a 10-inch mail it to Confederated Tribes of Siletz Wow Committee, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Tribal Restoration holiday and return on removable bottom tube pan with non- Indians, Attn: Pow-Wow Logo Contest, OR 97380-0549. Thursday for distribution. stick spray. Sprinkle pecans evenly on P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. If you have any questions, contact This really is the best ever cake. I hope bottom of pan. All entries must be received no Buddy Lane at 800-922-1399 ext. 1230, you can try it. 2. In a large bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of later than Feb. 29, 2016 or 541-444-8230. the flour, ¼ cup of the sugar and cinna- mon. Add apples and toss to combine. Bear claws and teeth 3. In another large bowl, mix remaining flour, remaining sugar, baking powder For more information about the Siletz Tribal language program, available and salt. Add eggs, oil, butter, orange Periodically the Tribal Natural please visit siletzlanguage.org. juice and vanilla extract. Beat until Resources Department has the oppor- batter is smooth. tunity to obtain bear parts, including paws and snouts, from the Oregon 4. Pour half of the batter (about 2 cups) into prepared pan. Top with half of the Department of Fish and Wildlife for CTSI Jobs Siletz Tribal member use in making apple mixture. Spoon remaining bat- regalia and ceremonial items. ter over apples and top with remaining Tribal employment information is available at ctsi.nsn.us. Some of the work to remove the apples, placing them ¼ inch in from claws and teeth already has been done the tube and the border of the cake. Note: “Open Until Filled” vacan- Opening Date: Oct. 2, 2015 by volunteers, but some work still 5. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cies may close at any time. The Tribe’s Closing Date: Nov. 13, 2015 needs to be done to obtain useable toothpick inserted in the center comes Indian Preference policy will apply. Job Title: Tribal Custodian parts for necklaces, etc. out clean. Let cake cool in pan on wire Tribal government will not discrimi- Salary/Wage: $14.17/hr If you are interested in obtaining rack for 30 minutes. Run a paring nate in selection because of race, creed, Tribal Level: 15 some of these parts, contact the Natural knife around the sides and center of age, sex, color, national origin, physi- Location: Siletz, Oregon Resources Department to be put on a cake and turn cake out onto wire rack. cal handicap, marital status, politics, Classification: Full time, non-exempt list (Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or Invert cake onto another rack to cool, membership or non-membership in an Job Posting Number: 201558 800-922-1399, ext. 1232. apple side up. employee organization. Parts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis as they Joyce Retherford, FDP Director CTSI constantly is looking for temporary employees to cover vacancy, become available. Parts can only be 541-444-8393 vacations, maternity leave and extended sick leave. If you are looking for temporary used by Siletz Tribal members and work that can last from 2-12 weeks, please submit an application for the temp pool. cannot be sold. Lisa Paul, FDP Clerk/Warehouseman 541-444-8279

November 2015 • Siletz Ne ws • 3 Graduates!

Robert Clayton Linn-Benton CC Congratulations to Robert Clayton for receiving an associate of applied science degree in heavy equipment/diesel tech- nology. He graduated from Linn-Benton Community College with honors, holding a 4.0 GPA.

Congratulations! Courtesy photo Forty-seven Siletz Tribal Elders took a trip to Blake Island Tillicum Village near Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 26.

Restoration, continued from page 1 Babies! The Siletz Community Health Clinic property is 100 percent RV Park in Lincoln City in 2004 and the tobacco-free. Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort in Salem in 2006. The Tribe purchased the Imprints Augustus The policy prohibits all tobacco printing business in Lincoln City in 2008. Knutson use by everyone – no smoking in Tribal offices in Portland, Salem and your car, in the parking lot or on Eugene now are housed in Tribally owned Gordon Knutson clinic property. buildings. The Eugene office moved to its Welcome, babies! Augus- We appreciate your understand- current location in 2005, the Salem office tus Grice Knutson (left), ing and willingness to help keep our did the same in 2006 and the Portland 4 pounds, 7 ounces; and clinic tobacco-free and clean. office moved to its current location in 2008. Gordon Jacob Knutson The Tribe also played a lead role in (right), 5 pounds, 8 ounces; opening Siletz Valley School in 2003 born on Aug. 17, 2015, to and Siletz Valley Early College Academy Samantha Knutson. in 2006. General Council The Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Meeting Society (STAHS) was formed in 2013 as a nonprofit to enhance the Tribe’s ability to Nov. 7, 2015 develop the Siletz Tribal Cultural Center. STAHS also helps the Tribe with acquiring Funded Orthodontic Treatment Screening 1 p.m. object and archival collections. The 2016 Funded Orthodontic tion and the oral hygiene of the patient, Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln Treatment Program is fast approaching! to name a few. Siletz Tribal Community Center Siletz, Oregon City opened in May 1995. In June 2004, If you are interested in applying, please The non-biased selection process the Siletz Tribe purchased the former contact the dental department at the is performed under the guidance of an Call to Order Shilo Inn adjacent to the casino and Siletz Community Health Clinic to be orthodontic specialist and applicants Invocation opened Chinook Winds Casino Resort. placed on a list starting January 2016. are chosen through a committee. We Flag Salute Chinook Winds Golf Resort opened in The screening dates have not yet want the best results possible for the Roll Call April 2005 when the Tribe purchased the been set, but likely will be sometime patient and thus place emphasis on Approval of Agenda former Lakeside Golf and Fitness Center in late spring 2016. these items in order to achieve this. Approval of Minutes in Lincoln City. The program and This program is open to all The combination of Tribal employ- amount of accepted ages who are Siletz Programs ees and those at Chinook Winds Casino applicants will Tribal members Health – Alternative Health Program Resort has made the Siletz Tribe the larg- depend on funding for only. All applicants Siletz Tribal Youth Council est employer in Lincoln County. that year. will be notified by The Siletz Tribe has honored its tra- Applicants are mail if they have Tribal Members’ Concerns dition of sharing within the community selected by case been chosen. by distributing more than $12 million severity and are Please contact Tribal Council Candidates through the Siletz Tribal Charitable Con- chosen based on the Siletz Dental Declarations tribution Fund and other Tribal resources. motivation by the Clinic at 541-444- Chairman’s Report Chinook Winds has donated more than patient and parent, 9681 or 800-648- $2.8 million in cash and fundraising reliable transporta- 0449 if you have any Announcements items since 1995. It also provides in-kind questions. donations of convention space for various Adjourn fundraisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for events.

4 • Siletz News • November 2015 All-state senior receiver makes Taft a formidable foe By Jim Fossum, sportslincolncounty.com; “The first time he helped me put on posted Oct. 8, 2015 the pads and snap the helmet on I just Majalise Tolan flashes back to early knew it was for me,” he said. September last fall and the unsightly trash Fisher doesn’t stop there. He credits that cluttered the school parking lot. It was his older brothers for his success. not exactly the way Taft High’s principal “They taught me how to compete and wanted to greet students and their parents give it everything I have,” he said. “And on the first day of school. they work just as hard in life as they did “I asked Rylan if he would help pick in sports.” it up and he did it right away,” she said. “At Meanwhile, his father’s professional the end of the day, I decided to announce background has influenced his youngest son Rylan Fisher as ‘Tiger of the Day.’ We have enough to spur a keen interest in technology. had one every day since.” “I want to be a student-athlete at a Forever entrenched as an answer to a university that will help prepare me for Tigers trivia question, 17-year-old senior life ahead,” Fisher said. “After that, I’m Rylan Fisher is not only a part of tradition not sure where life will take me.” at Taft, but promises to leave a lasting “Rylan is a unique kid,” Taft baseball imprint in more ways than one upon his coach Dustin Hankins said. “He has a graduation this spring. heavy family influence. He is a fast and “Rylan is a great student, athlete and smart player. He’s battled injuries most person,” Tolan said. “He is kind, respectful of his career, but he never seems to give and what we want to see in all of our Tigers.” up or quit.” “And I really like helping out younger Santiam Christian is likely to get an kids,” Rylan said, “whether it’s being a eyeful of Fisher – but not an armful – at referee or umpire, a tutor or just hanging 7 p.m. Thursday at Voris Field, where the out and trying to be a positive influence.” returning first-team all-state receiver and Courtesy photo It’s a message he hopes to spread. the rest of the upstart Tigers will take on First-team all-state receiver Rylan Fisher has earned the respect of his teammates “I would like to encourage all the the third-ranked Eagles for first place in and classmates. “I want to be a student-athlete at a university that will help prepare young kids to get out there and enjoy the Class 3A West Valley League. me for life ahead. After that, I’m not sure where life will take me.” - Taft senior star sports, all of them,” he said. “Don’t worry “He’s not only a great kid, but he receiver Rylan Fisher about your athletic ability. Get out there catches the ball well, is always where he and have fun with your friends. Youth needs to be and is willing to do whatever last season while helping lead the Tigers Fisher keeps in contact with the sports are about teamwork, working it takes to help the team win,” Taft football to the state playoffs. schools to share his progress and “team together and most of all, having fun.” coach James Mick said. “He goes 100 “That led the state in all classifica- stats.” He said he hopes to develop a short Having grown up together, Fisher has percent whenever he’s on the field, so he’s tions, so I’m very proud of that team list after the season and make a decision special ties to former Taft quarterback pretty invaluable. He just makes us better.” accomplishment,” he said. “But the only sometime after signing day in February Pete Lahti, the Class 3A Offensive Player With unique skills, Fisher is counted statistic I am focused on is helping my about where his family can find him. of the Year last season and now playing on to handle the ball from the slot because team win and getting into the state play- football at Lewis & Clark College in of his quickness, soft hands and intellect offs. League wins are the only stat we are A Siletz Tribal member, Fisher has Portland. The Lahti-Fisher tandem was on where to be and how to get there – focused on. It’s all about the team.” three brothers, Kollbei and Keaton, both the most feared in small-school Oregon with or without a caravan of defenders For another few weeks, anyway. After 19 and Taft High graduates, and Trenton, football last fall and statistically among in pursuit. that, it will be off to playing on Saturdays. 13. He also has a younger sister, Lakaya, 9. the most threatening in all of the state. “It puts me in a very challenging “I’m very fortunate to be recruited by Fisher’s mother, Becky, works at a Lahti said Fisher could turn a 10-yard position and it gives me a lot of options to some great collegiate football programs,” local bookstore and has been a fixture for catch into a 70-yard touchdown with his make plays for my team,” he said. he said, having made visits to several years among the legion of volunteers who athleticism, sacrifice his body for the “He keeps the offense going in times schools, both in Oregon and out of state, assist local youth in North County. Fisher’s good of another couple of yards and a we really need it. He’s there when we need and attended a few college camps, includ- father, Randy, is director of technology at first down for a back, or share his intu- him,” Mick said. ing the NW Elite Camp, where more than Chinook Winds Casino Resort. ition and knowledge with teammates and Unassuming, Fisher has gained 590 25 colleges were represented. classmates so that they, too, could excel in yards in receiving through five games “Coach Mick has really got me in Rylan, who was born in Lincoln City, sports and life, in general. this season, but considers his stats to be contact with a number of great programs excels not only in football, but basketball “Student-athletes can learn a lot from team stats. With just under 2,000 (1,918) across the country,” he said. “With his and baseball. His favorite sport, without him,” Lahti, the school’s Class of 2015 yards and 20 TDs in 15 varsity games help and a recruiting service we use, there hesitation, is football. The math and sci- valedictorian, said. “The way he carries throughout his career, he is the target are about 50 colleges that are recruiting ence enthusiast started in the sport by himself and takes care of business in the of great recruiting interest after gaining me and following my progress, so that’s watching his older brother, Keaton, play classroom, on the field and in the com- 1,246 yards and scoring 16 touchdowns very humbling.” when he was younger. munity is truly something special.”

Art of Excellence 2015 contest invites student Tribal RV parks have space available for you submissions on variety of topics Logan Road RV Park, Lincoln City, Ore. – loganroadrvpark.com or 877-LOGANRV Hee Hee Illahee RV Resort, Salem, Ore. – heeheeillahee.com or 877-564-7295 The Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Arts Commission call all student artists to participate in the Art of Excellence 2015 contest. Students can enter one artwork that is designed around a theme. Themes include natural landscapes, symbols, history, students in action and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) topics. All two-dimensional media, including Oregon state test guide available for parents paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and mixed media artworks, will be allowed. From Education Update, Oregon Department of Education, October 2015 All contest information can be found at sites.google.com/a/oregonlearning. Districts across Oregon will release reports with test results that explain their org/art-of-excellence/. Online submissions are due Nov. 30 and winners will be child’s progress in math and English based on the Oregon Smarter Balanced announced by Jan. 31, 2016. assessments taken earlier this year. A statewide panel of experts including OAC and ODE staff members, profes- Complementary to these reports, parents now have access to the GreatKids sional artists and teachers will judge submissions based on originality, technical Oregon State Test Guide for Parents to inform how they can use these test results skill and personal vision. to collaborate with teachers and help their children learn. Winning selections will become the property of ODE and be displayed at the The online tool is free and available in English and Spanish. Capitol as well as other locations around Salem. Classrooms of winning students The guide content was informed by best practices in parenting for education will receive supplies to pursue creativity and expression. success and has been carefully vetted by education experts. For questions, contact [email protected]. To use and/or share the guide, visit oregontestguide.org.

November 2015 • Siletz Ne ws • 5 You have many ways to support strong bones with exercise, variety of food By Nancy Ludwig, MS, RD, LD, Siletz Phosphorous is important for optimal acid, which interfere with the calcium Potassium decreases the loss of cal- Tribal Head Start Nutritionist bone health. Usually, a one-to-one ratio bioavailability. cium from the body and increases the rate with calcium is recommended. High levels, Fruits and vegetables have been of bone building. This segment focuses on some of the more than twice that of calcium, should be sited in the American Journal of Clini- many ways we can support strong bones. avoided and can cause secondary hyperpara- cal Nutrition showing that higher intake References It isn’t as simple as calcium intake. thyroidism, which can increase bone loss. throughout the teen years improves bone Understanding Nutrition, 11th Edition, Trace minerals: Fluoride is a mineral density in adulthood. Ellie Whitney and Sharon Rady Rolfes Physical activity and body weight: surrounded with controversy about whether An array of nutrients found in fruits, Vitamin D the Sunshine Hormone, Physical activity may be the single- it should be added to the water supply. vegetables and other plant foods have been Sponsored by the Oregon Psychiatric most important factor supporting bone Fluoride does, however, play a role in shown to promote bone health. Association, Oct. 27, 2007 growth. Muscle strength and bone strength strengthening bones and teeth. Women who Citrus fruits, tomatoes and peppers Nutrition for Women, Elizabeth go together. live in areas where water is fluoridated tend as well as other fruits and vegetables Somer, MA, RD Weight-bearing exercise is critical to to have lower incidence of osteoporosis. provide vitamin C, which is essential Nutrition Guide for Clinicians, supporting bone density. Heavier body Zinc intake is directly related to bone for making collagen, the connective tis- First Edition, Physicians Committee for weights also support bone density. This density. As zinc intake increases (up to sue that minerals cling to when bone is Responsible Medicine; pcrm.org/health/ is one place where being small is a risk. recommended levels) bone losses decrease formed. Oranges, bananas, potatoes and prevmed/building_bones.html Sedentary lifestyle and low body mass in women of all ages. other fruits, vegetables and beans are rich index (BMI) are risk factors. Manganese deficiency increases sources of potassium. Calcium content of foods Adequate calcium during the grow- calcium loss from bone, increasing risk (mg per 100 grams/3.5 ounces) ing years is essential to achieving strong for fractures. Silicon is involved in the Thomas M. Wnorowski, Ph.D., CNCC, Dolmas/Green Wraps bones. The Dietary Reference Intake formation of bones and collagen. Millville, N.J. (DRI) Committee recommends 700 mg Vanadium is necessary for growth 1-2 bunches collard greens Human breast milk 33 of calcium/day for children age 1-3, 1,000 and bone development. Boron strengthens 1 cup brown rice, cooked Almonds 234 mg of calcium/day for children age 4-8, bones (in animals). 1 cup lentils, cooked 1,300 mg of calcium/day for everyone age Dairy foods are rich in calcium. ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) Amaranth 267 9-18, 1,000 mg up to age 50 and 1,200 mg There is a debate, however, about whether ¼ cup sunflower seeds, roasted, salted Apricots, dried 67 for age 50 and older. long-term consumption of dairy products ¼ cup red onion, diced Artichokes 51 Needs are set at 1,300 mg for preg- helps bones. In North America, dairy ¼ cup yellow bell peppers, diced Beans, pint, black 135 nancy and lactation. Some authorities sug- products are often consumed with high- ¼ cup red bell peppers, diced Beet greens, cooked 99 gest 1,500 mg for postmenopausal women salt, meat-based diets. Excess salt and 3 tablespoons raisins Black-eyed peas 55 who are not receiving estrogen. They also excess animal protein are associated with 2 tablespoons olive oil Bran 70 warn that intakes exceeding 2,500 mg/day increased urinary loss of calcium. 2 tablespoons vinegar (balsamic, cider Broccoli, raw 48 could cause health problems. Beans and greens are important or combination) Brussels sprouts 36 Unfortunately, few girls and few adult plant sources of calcium. Broccoli, ¼ teaspoon salt Buckwheat 114 women meet the recommended intakes Brussels sprouts, collards, kale, mustard ¼ teaspoon dill Cabbage, raw 49 from food. greens, turnip greens and others are loaded Carrot, raw 37 Vitamin D is needed to maintain with highly absorbable calcium and a host Greens: Wash individual leaves. Cashews 38 calcium metabolism and optimal bone of other important nutrients. Place whole into 2-4 inches of water to Cauliflower, ckd 42 health. In the Pacific Northwest, most While these foods have a smaller steam collard greens until soft for rolling. Chard, swiss 88 people are low in Vitamin D. Experts are amount of calcium per serving compared Drain water (save for soup). Remove the Chickpeas 150 rethinking the recommendations. to dairy products, they have more calcium firm part of the stalk for ease of rolling. Collards, raw 250 It is also called the sunshine vitamin per calorie and the calcium they contain Filling: Combine ingredients, sea- Cress, raw 81 because it is synthesized on exposed skin. is well-absorbed. According to PCRM son to taste, use up to ¼ cup per roll Dandelion greens 187 Sunscreen interferes with this conversion. (Physician’s Committee for Responsible for cold appetizers or ½ cup per roll Endive 81 Vitamin D essentially does not occur Medicine), one cup of cooked kale has for larger dinner portions Escarole 81 in many natural foodstuffs. It is found in the same amount of absorbable calcium Wrap: Roll greens tightly (think of Figs, dried 126 “fortified” foods. (100 mg) as one cup of cow’s milk with swaddling a baby). They can be eaten Filberts 209 Vitamin K does more than blood clot- less than half of the calories. cold or warm, and freeze well for later. Kale, raw leaves 249 ting. It appears to decrease bone turnover Beans are a good source of calcium Kale, cooked 187 and protects against hip fractures. It is too. Choose from baked beans, chickpeas, Be creative; choose from the fol- Leeks 52 thought to stimulate bone formation. A tofu (calcium set) or other bean products. lowing groups – grains, proteins, and Lettuce, it. Grn 35 diverse group of vitamin K-dependent pro- Calcium-fortified foods include veggies (equal parts). Include herbs Lettuce, dark grn 68 teins are essential in calcium metabolism, calcium-fortified orange and apple juices and seasonings. See ideas below: Molasses, dark 684 tissue mineralization and bone maintenance. as well as soy and rice milks. The dairy Mustard greens, raw 183 Bacteria in the digestive tract also replacements should be shaken to assure Grains – brown rice (many types), Mustard greens, ckd 138 manufacture vitamin K. Therefore, it is that the calcium isn’t left behind at the barley, millet, quinoa, etc Okra 92 also important to have a healthy gut flora. bottom of the carton. Proteins – lentils (brown or Olives 61 Dark leafy greens like kale and spin- Vitamin D-fortified foods are impor- French), ground beef/chicken/turkey/ Orange, fla. 43 ach are abundant sources of Vitamin K, tant because vitamin D is not found in wild game, feta/cheddar/cottage cheese, Parsley 203 which is thought to stimulate bone forma- most foods unless they are fortified. Dairy pine nuts, sunflower seeds or other nuts Peanuts, roasted 74 tion. Beans, soy products and some other milk is fortified, as are some of the other Veggies – bell peppers, onions, fruits and vegetables also contain readily calcium-fortified beverages listed above. garlic, celery, fennel root, eggplant, Peas, boiled 56 available vitamin K. Remember, vitamin D is actually a squash, tomatoes, etc. Pistachios 131 Magnesium, like calcium, is an hormone produced by sunlight on the Herbs – fresh parsley (excellent in Potato chips 40 important bone mineral. Approximately skin. It is difficult to get adequate sun liberal amounts), cilantro, dill, basil, Raisins 62 60 percent of the body’s magnesium is in exposure near the 45th parallel and supple- fennel leaves, oregano, thyme, sage, Rhubarb, ckd 78 the bones. People who eat magnesium- mentation may be advised. rosemary, etc. Sauerkraut 36 rich foods and supplements show less Unfortified food sources of vitamin Seasonings – balance savory Sesame seeds 1,160 bone loss and greater bone density. D vary in the amount provided. Naturally with tart (and notice sweet). For Soybeans 60 In addition, magnesium and calcium occurring sources include veal, beef, egg savory or salty, consider soy sauce or Spinach, raw 93 are interrelated. Increasing calcium without yolks, liver, fatty fish (herring, salmon, salt. For tartness, try apple cider vin- Squash, butternut 40 also increasing magnesium can decrease sardines) and their oils. egar, balsamic vinegar or lemon. For Sugar, brown 85 magnesium levels in bone and other tissues. Dark leafy greens, almonds, ses- contrasting sweetness, try raisins or Sunflower seeds 120 Beans and greens – legumes and ame seeds, dark molasses and canned sweetened cranberries. For richness, Sweet potatoes 40 green leafy vegetables also are excellent fish (containing soft edible bones) are add equal parts of oil to vinegar. It is Tofu 128 sources of magnesium. among the less commonly known foods OK to use a prepared salad dressing Turnips, ckd 35 Magnesium is an important bone min- that are rich in calcium. to make it easier. Don’t forget the hot Turnip greens, raw 246 eral. Studies have shown higher magnesium All dark leafy greens contain calcium. pepper sauce if you like it! Turnip greens, boiled 184 intake to be associated with stronger bones. Spinach and chard also contain oxalic Water cress 151

6 • Siletz News • November 2015 November 2015 • Siletz Ne ws • 7 100 photos that can help prevent sickness, save lives as world warms up A series of 100 photos may reduce The issue may be increasing in surface water or who consume fish and Although many different types of the risk of American Indians and Alaska importance as scientists indicate warming shellfish could find it particularly helpful. algae are responsible for harmful algae Natives being exposed to or consum- global temperatures can exacerbate the “In the U.S., Native American and blooms, cyanobacteria, which produce ing water or food containing harmful growth of harmful algal blooms. Alaska Native communities, especially natural cyanotoxins, pose the greatest cyanobacteria. “We are likely to see more cyano- those reliant on subsistence fishing or problem and are the focus of this guide. The colorful images are part of a new who have frequent contact with surface The guide includes photos of what bacterial blooms in the future as waters field and laboratory guide developed by the water, have an increased risk of exposure cyanobacteria blooms look like in a water- continue to warm,” said Barry Rosen, a U.S. Geological Survey to help American to cyanotoxins,” said Monique Fordham, body as well as photos of cyanobacteria USGS biologist and author of the guide. Indian and Alaska Native communities the USGS national Tribal liaison. “This taken through the microscope, which is “Cyanobacteria proliferate in warm water develop an awareness of what harmful algal guide will give them a new resource to needed to determine the type of bloom temperatures, generally about 25 degrees blooms look like in the field and be able to use to monitor the waters they rely on and that is present. Celsius (77 F) and are more tolerant of distinguish them from non-toxic blooms. protect their people.” The publication, Field and Labora- these warmer conditions than their com- Harmful algal blooms that are domi- Algae serve as the base of the food tory Guide to Freshwater Cyanobacteria petitors, such as green algae. We expect nated by certain cyanobacteria are known web in aquatic habitats. When algae cause Harmful Algal Blooms for Native Ameri- to produce a variety of toxins that can numerous other physiological adaptations a “problem,” typically a surface scum or can and Alaska Native Communities, by negatively affect fish, wildlife and people. will give cyanobacteria an advantage as accumulation on or near a shoreline, it is Barry H. Rosen and Ann St. Amand, is Exposure to these toxins can cause a global climate changes occur.” given the name “algae bloom” and many available at pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/ range of effects from simple skin rashes While communities worldwide might times is called a harmful algae bloom. ofr20151164. to liver and nerve damage and even death, find the field and laboratory guide of use, An algae bloom forms under the USGS provides science for a chang- although rarely in people. those with people in direct contact with correct environmental conditions, includ- ing world. Visit USGS.gov, and follow us ing nutrient abundance, stability of the on Twitter @USGS and our other social water column, ample light and optimal media channels. Subscribe to our news 2016 Tribal Council Application temperatures. releases via email, RSS or Twitter. Application for names to be placed on the 2016 ballot for candidates in the Siletz Tribal Council election When you call the Siletz Clinic ... When you call the Siletz Community Health Clinic at 541-444-1030 or Name: ______Roll#: ______800-648-0449, you can choose from the following: Mailing Address: ______• Schedule or confirm a dental • Pharmacy staff, press 5 appointment, press 1 • Contract Health Services, press 6 City: ______State: ______ZIP: ______• Schedule or confirm an optometry • Behavioral Health, press 7 appointment, press 2 Telephone: ______• Address, phone and fax, press 8 • Schedule or confirm a medical Email Address: ______appointment, press 3 • Listen to options again, press 9 • Pharmacy refill line, press 4 • All other options, dial 0 I understand I must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and 18 years of age or older. This application must be filed with the Election Board by 4 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2015. I also understand that if for any reason I decide to withdraw my application for Siletz Tribal Council, I must withdraw in writing by Dec. 28, 2015 (12 p.m.). Otherwise, my name will appear in the voter’s pamphlet and on the ballot. CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES Signature: ______Date: ______Preventing Denials Mail your application to: CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. 1. When using CHS, you must have every appointment pre-authorized by obtaining an authorization number within 24 hours of services rendered. Voter’s Pamphlet and Statement If you would like your candidate’s statement and photo to appear in the Voter’s Pamphlet, please submit your statement and recent 3x5 photograph of yourself 2. If you’re going to a specialist appointment (not your primary care along with your application. Deadline for statements and photos is Dec 18, 2015, physician), it must be approved through Gatekeeping. This means your at 4 p.m. doctor must fax referrals and chart notes by Tuesday of each week for Candidate statements must be no longer than 750 words and must not be consideration on Wednesday morning. If approved through Gatekeeping, derogatory or contain personal attacks on any one individual. Statements and you must then obtain an authorization number from your CHS worker photos will appear in the voter’s pamphlet. Photos will be included on the ballot. within 24 hours of appointment. Mail your statement and photo to CTSI Election Board, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. 3. When going to the ER or urgent care, you must notify CHS within 72 hours The candidate is responsible to ensure receipt of application and statement of the visit. The ER and urgent care must be a last resort – if the service is by the deadline. Letters will be sent to all candidates after review and certification deemed inappropriate, CHS will not cover the service. You must utilize by the Election Board. your primary care doctor when possible. Candidates can call 800-922-1399, ext. 1256, or 541-444-8256; or email [email protected] to confirm receipt of application and candidate’s statement. 4. CHS requires you to apply for alternate resources. This means you are Election Deadlines required to apply for the Oregon Health Plan if you do not have other 4 p.m. Dec. 18, 2015 Deadline to file orf candidacy insurance, such as Moda, Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Medicare. If you are 4 p.m. Dec. 18, 2015 Deadline to submit a photo and/or candi- over-income for alternate resources, you can provide that proof to CHS date’s statement for inclusion in the Tribal and they can issue a waiver for that year. Voter’s Pamphlet 2 p.m. Dec. 28, 2015 Certified Candidate’s List posted CHS Phone Numbers Week of: Jan. 4-6, 2016 Absentee ballots mailed out/Voter’s Pamphlet 9 a.m. – Noon TBA Candidates Fair – Chinook Winds Toll-free – 800-628-5720 4 p.m. Jan. 25, 2016 Deadline to request a mail-in ballot Local – 541-444-1236 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 6, 2016 In-person voting – Tribal Elections, Tribal Community Center, Siletz Fax – 541-444-9645 4 p.m. Feb. 6, 2016 Deadline for returning absentee ballots

8 • Siletz News • November 2015 Report urges more Tribal control over food systems to improve health By Mallory Black, Native Health News subsequent federal government food pro- Alliance grams, according to the report. SAN DIEGO – The way food is pro- Improving the food system must also duced, accessed and funded on Tribal lands factor the loss of culture and poverty, as must be overhauled to combat the obesity well as sedentary lifestyles. and diabetes epidemics plaguing American One solution is for American Indians Indians, according to a recent report. to grow food on Tribal lands and sell it to Feeding Ourselves, a report com- the federal government as part of federal missioned by the American Heart Asso- feeding programs, said Janie Hipp, an ciation, analyzed American Indian and author of the report and director of the Alaska Native food systems and resulting Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initia- health disparities and found that American tive at the University of Arkansas School Indians are twice as likely as the rest of of Law in Fayetteville. the U.S. population to develop a nutrition- “We could use those lands to combat related health problem. hunger, keep food local and alleviate More than 80 percent of American hunger for Tribal members regionally,” Indian adults are overweight or obese, Hipp said. “When you start to think of according to the Indian Health Clinic the potential of that, it gets very exciting.” Reporting System. Four-year-old Ameri- The report also calls for more Tribal can Indian children have twice the obesity control over the American Indian food of their white counterparts, according to system, incentives for buying healthy a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study. foods and programs funded by the federal The report found that most Tribal lands government and foundations to educate are in food deserts, areas that lack access to and enable American Indians to make healthy food. It detailed the historical and improvements. economic factors that have broken down Public health experts say a lack of the American Indian food system. data has prevented effective solutions. “American Indians and Alaska Natives Unless something changes, Native since time immemorial have relied on our people will be continually left out of the traditional foods, or First Foods, to sustain conversations and strategies to address these us,” said Brian Cladoosby, president of the issues, said Michael Roberts, president of National Congress of American Indians the First Nations Development Institute. in Washington, D.C. “The ability of Indian Country to feed itself with healthy, local This story is part of an occasional and traditional foods is not only a critical series about the health impact of access to part of a strong Tribal community, it’s vital healthy foods and safe places to be active. to Tribal sovereignty.” Mallory Black’s reporting was undertaken American Indians in the United States for Voices for Healthy Kids, a joint initia- Courtesy photo have never fully recovered from being tive of the American Heart Association Feeding Ourselves, a report commissioned by the American Heart Association, separated from Native food sources and and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. looks at health disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

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

CEDARR Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore FIREWOOD Mission Statement We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers to treatment and support those who choose abstinance. AREA

Nov. 4 • Noon Siletz Community Health Clinic OPEN 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz Permits required Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s Transitional Logsden Road (next to USDA)

Siletz: 800-600-5599 or Salem: 503-390-9494 541-444-8286 Portland: 503-238-1512 Open to all Tribal members Eugene: 541-484-4234 Obtain permits from Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free For information on Alcoholics Natural Resources Department Help Line – 877-233-4287 Anonymous: aa-oregon.org

November 2015 • Siletz Ne ws • 9 Following a welcome by members of the Siletz Tribe, Joe Harawira leads a greeting from the Maori group.

Photos by Diane Rodriquez Above: Matekino Lawless takes a look Maori Weavers visit Siletz at the Siletz Tribal history book. Sept. 27, 2015 Below: Tina Wirihana, John Turi and Siletz Tribal Community Center Maile Andrade hold up the mugs they received as gifts from the Siletz Tribe.

Above: Meleta Bennet, Matekino Lawless, Glenda Hapi and Tina Wirihana with their gifts of Siletz Tribal history books and mugs. Below: Jim Schuster and Cathy Schuster weave a wall hanging that includes a representation of Mt. Rainier in Washington. Below left: Teresa Carpenter (left) and Mitzi Brown talk with Cathy Schuster.

10 • Siletz News • November 2015 Albina Morilova demonstrates a dance of the Itelman people for Tribal members Tre Jackson, Elaine Jackson-Butler and Lexi Jackson; Morilova’s interpreter; and another visitor.

Courtesy photos by Kathy Kentta-Robinson Albina Morilova, member of the Itelman people of the Albina Morilova examines traditional Siletz feather dance regalia. Kamchatka Peninsula Russia, visits Siletz Oct. 10, 2015 Siletz Tribal Community Center and Cultural Center Phase 1 building

Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association 21st Annual Gathering of Basketweavers Oct. 2-4, 2015 Warm Springs, Oregon

Courtesy photos by Kathy Kentta-Robinson Right: Robert Kentta and Tina Wirihana Below right: Matekino Lawless, Tina Wirihana and Wilson Wewa Below: Edna Pahewa, Bud Lane and Marcia Omura

November 2015 • Siletz Ne ws • 11 It takes a village By Josie Johnson mation and high school transcripts; visit It was the total opposite. This was It takes a village to prepare for col- campuses if possible; research available because none of my parents went to college lege because it is quite a process. There housing alternatives; and document all and it was never a conversation at home. I is research to be done, phone calls to be necessary deadlines for different schools am a first generation college student and made, applications to be filled out, essays and applications. the idea of higher education growing up to be written and so much more. The second is to start the process early. was foreign to me. I really had no interest There is no hiding the fact that the Getting good grades in high school, as in pursuing college until about halfway “to-do” list while preparing for college is repetitive as it may sound, is a tremendous through my senior year of high school. about as long as a family of five’s grocery factor in applying for grants and scholar- I had very little knowledge on the sub- list near the end of the month. There are ships. The higher a student’s cumulative ject and an even smaller amount of time two things, however, that I have learned GPA, the more free money he/she will to figure it out. As a result, the last half from experiences that can help students qualify for. Hence, this is a responsibility of my senior year was a lot more stressful work their way through this list. students and families should take seriously and chaotic than it would have been had The first is make a college preparation when thinking about paying for college. I been more prepared from the start of list. Sit down with an academic advisor A low GPA is not the end of the con- high school. or school counselor and make this list to versation by any means, but it certainly My hope is that families and commu- help organize and visualize the require- does eliminate some opportunities. nity members work together on creating ments needed to start college and to For example, when I applied to the a plan for our students’ higher education ensure that no important tasks or docu- University of Oregon, I received a schol- because it does take a village and what mentations are forgotten. arship called Pathway Oregon, a program happens in high school does matter. This list will include things like that covers the balance of tuition if grants Courtesy photo researching different colleges; filling out and scholarships don’t cover all of it. At Josie Johnson is a descendent of the Josie Johnson college and scholarship applications as the time, the GPA requirement was 3.4 Umatilla, Cayuse, Walla Walla and Nez well as the infamous Free Application for and I had a 3.43. Perce Tribes. She was born and raised in the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); writing a I feel that it is important to add that Pendleton and Pilot Rock area and gradu- human services. Upon admission to UO, college essay that can be edited and used I was not at all prepared for college nor ated from Pilot Rock High School in 2013. she received a Pathway Oregon scholar- for multiple applications; getting needed did I have the mindset of going to college She currently is a junior at the Uni- ship that covers her tuition with federal, information such as tax and parental infor- early on in my high school career. versity of Oregon majoring in family and state and university grants.

Scholarships

Steven R. Nelson Native Educator DAR American Indian Scholarship Morris K. Udall Foundation American Indian Services Scholarship Deadline: Feb. 15, 2016 Scholarship Scholarships Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015 This scholarship is awarded to help Deadline: March 4, 2016 Deadline: Ongoing The Steven R. Nelson Native Educator American Indian students of any age, any The Udall Foundation awards scholar- Applicants must be enrolled in a uni- Scholarship Program seeks to increase the Tribe and in any state striving to get an ships up to $5,000 to American Indian and versity, college, junior college or technical education at the undergraduate or graduate number of Alaska Native, American Indian, Alaska Native college sophomores and school either full-time or part-time. The levels. All awards are based on financial Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander stu- juniors for leadership, public service and amount of the scholarship varies. dents who pursue graduate degrees that need and academic achievement. commitment to issues related to American will qualify them for careers in education This is a one-time $4,000 award. Indian nations or to the environment. Legal Assistant/Paralegal policy, leadership, technical assistance or Scholarship research in the Northwest region. Frances Crawford Marvin Catching the Dream Scholarship The Association for Legal Profession- The Education Northwest board cre- American Indian Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2016 als (NALS) of Oregon Scholarship Fund, ated the Steven R. Nelson Native Educator Deadline: Feb. 15, 2015 Scholarship Program in honor of a retired Throughout the United States, Native Inc. offers scholarships to students who leader at the organization whose 40-year This scholarship is awarded once communities suffer from a lack of quali- will be or are attending a college with a career was dedicated to working with a year to one student. The amount of fied professionals – teachers, engineers, legal assistant/paralegal program. scholarship is based on total return of doctors, communication specialists, Tribes, communities, schools and districts Student smust be taking classes to to improve Native and rural students’ aca- the endowment and can vary year to year. business managers, social workers and achieve a legal assistant or paralegal demic and life success. technicians. Well-paying jobs exist in American Indian Education Indian communities, but few Indians are degree. Applications can be submitted via Foundation: Paul Francis prepared to fill them. Scholarships will be awarded at the educationnorthwest.recruiterbox.com/job Memorial Scholarship s/661c28a6838e475cb807a743bb72d613. Catching the Dream seeks to address NALS of Oregon Annual Meeting in Deadline: March 1, 2016 this deficiency. Our high-priority areas April 2016. Visit nalsor.org/ for more Gates Millennium Scholars Applicants must be American Indian of study are math, engineering, science, information. or Alaska Native descent (student or one Deadline: Jan. 13, 2016 business, education and computers. parent must be enrolled and have documen- These fields of study are critical to the The Gates Millennium Scholars tation) and attending an accredited two- or (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from four-year college/university or technical/ future of Indian people and the nation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, vocational school as a full-time student. American Indians are underrepresented in Remember! these fields. was established in 1999 to provide out- Scholarships are available for under- standing American Indian/Alaska Native, graduate studies only – online colleges American Indian College Fund FAFSA (Free African American, Asian Pacific Islander are not applicable. Scholarship can only Scholarships Application for American and Hispanic American stu- be used for tuition and books dents with an opportunity to complete an Deadline: May 31, 2016 Federal Student Aid) undergraduate college education in any applications will be International Order of the King’s The American Indian College Fund discipline area of interest. Daughters and Sons North Indian provides scholarship support to each due by Jan. 31, 2016. Scholarship Program Gates Millennium Scholars are pro- Tribal college and university and admin- vided with personal and professional Deadline: March 1, 2016 isters several scholarship programs for Visit fafsa.ed.gov for development through leadership pro- Scholarships are given for techni- American Indian and Alaska Native more information. grams, along with academic support cal, vocational or college studies but not undergraduate and graduates students throughout their college career. granted for studies beyond a bachelor’s attending Tribal colleges and state and Applications can be found at gmsp.org. degree. Scholarships are $650. private universities.

12 • Siletz News • November 2015 Important information for the college-bound Tribal senior Graduate Students November • Students who plan to apply for Tribal • Make final decision about which col- • Take SAT tests. assistance for college must apply for lege or university you will attend. In the 2015-16 academic year, 10 • Set up scholarship search profiles on FAFSA no later than Jan. 31 at fafsa. • If you decide to decline enrollment graduate students will be funded at websites. ed.gov. to a college or university to which $1,000 each to help with expenses. • Check your school counseling office you have been accepted, send notice If you are in graduate school or plan or ASPIRE center for scholarship February indicating this to the college’s admis- to attend this coming year: sions office. information. • First semester grades and mid-year • Proofread and have someone else • Fill out and send in the reg- reports are sent to some colleges. May proofread all documents completed • Check your school counseling office ular Tribal higher education up to this point (scholarship essays, or ASPIRE center for scholarship • This is the deadline for final decisions application. résumé, etc.). for universities. information. • Send proof of the American • Complete scholarships. • Send letter of intent to registrar. December • Line up a summer job. Indian Graduation Center • Check with colleges applied to for application. • If you haven’t already done so, take verification they have received all nec- • Attend your Senior Awards Night. • Review any award letters and be sure this last SAT test for seniors. essary documents. Continue to moni- • Include a one-page paper on you understand the terms and condi- • Get FAFSA forms, available for fed- tor status of submitted applications. your graduate degree program tions that accompany each type of aid. eral and state financial aid. • Check to see if your mid-year tran- and your plans after completion. • If necessary, arrange for housing and • Apply for FAFSA pin number – stu- scripts have been sent to the schools a meal plan (at school). dent/parents must apply separately. to which you have applied. Applications are due Nov. 20, • Send thank you notes to any person/ • Mail or submit all revised, complete • Wrap up any scholarship application, 2015. college applications before the holi- committee from which you received essays and activities chart (for OSAC). a scholarship. Awards will be made during day break. Early bird deadline is in February for winter term or another term for 2016 • Start scholarship essays. OSAC. at the student’s request. • Start OSAC (Oregon Student Assis- March June tance Commission). Send applications to Education • Check for three Tribal scholarships • Tribal higher education and adult vocational training applications are Department, CTSI, P.O. Box 549, January at ctsi.nsn.us. • Complete scholarships. due June 30! Siletz, OR 97380-0549. • FAFSA forms can be submitted Jan. 1! • Start working on Tribal higher educa- • Attend graduation – congratulations! If you have questions, please call Do not delay – do this ASAP. tion or adult vocational training grant • Make arrangements for your final 541- 444-8290 or 800-922-1399, • Complete scholarships that are due. grades to be sent to colleges and application. This can be found on the ext. 1290. • Check for Student Aid Report (SAR universities. Tribe’s website and is due June 30. on the FAFSA website several days • Good luck! • Review the Student Aid Report after filing out the FAFSA). (SAR). • Request that mid-year transcripts be sent to the colleges to which you • You should start receiving admission Information for Tribal veterans have applied. responses. Vet rep asks Tribal veterans to call in: All Siletz Tribal veterans are asked • Request transcripts needed for OSAC to call Tony Molina, Honor Guard director and Tribal veterans representative, to scholarship application. April verify their DD214s and enrollment numbers so he can process their names to be • Send thank you notes to people who • Send thank you notes to people who placed on the Veterans Memorial on Government Hill. have helped you. have helped you. Siletz veterans office open daily: Tony Molina is available for all Siletz Tribal veterans. He is in the Tribal administration building in Siletz on Monday- Friday to help you get information for your VA benefits. Additionally, he needs your help to update our veterans’ roster, especially for those currently serving. See Other Opportunities below for contact information. From our veterans representative, Tony Molina: All of our veterans and fami- lies can call me 24/7 at home at 541-444-2828 or on my cell at 541-272-2818. This Postdoctoral Research Fellowship It is open to undergraduate and gradu- will help since I’m only in the office part-time. My office number is 541-444-8330 in Ethnic American Literatures ate students, including those who have or 800-922-1399, ext. 1330. I thank all of our veterans for their service to our nation. and Cultural Productions completed their undergraduate degree but Deadline: Nov. 30, 2015 have not yet enrolled in a graduate program. The University of Oregon’s Eng- NAPLP is made possible by a gener- lish Department, in collaboration with ous grant from the AT&T Foundation. UO offers in-state tuition benefits to Siletz Tribal the Ethnic Studies Department, invites NAPLP scholarships are awarded to students regardless of state of residency applications for a 2016-18 postdoctoral students based on academic ability, leader- research fellowship in ethnic American ship potential and an interest in politics. The University of Oregon contin- UO offers bachelor’s and graduate literatures and cultural productions. Students from all Tribes and from every ues to offer in-state tuition benefits to degrees through 272 academic pro- Applicants should have a demon- part of the U.S. are welcome to apply. enrolled members of the Siletz Tribe grams. As a member of the Association strated pedagogical and scholarly invest- regardless of their current state of of American Universities, it is one of ment in the study of race and ethnicity and There is no application fee for those residency. only 36 public universities committed should hold a Ph.D. in English, folklore, applying for the NAPLP scholarship. The Residency by Aboriginal Right to scientific exploration and interdisci- media studies, American studies, ethnic Program was first offered in 2001 to 44 plinary research. studies or a related field by June 1, 2016. Holland & Knight Charitable Tribes that have aboriginal territories One hundred sixty-two American Direct questions to David J. Vázquez, Foundation, Inc. – Young Native within the state of Oregon that pre-date Indians from across the nation are associate professor and head of English, Writers Essay Contest 1850. Out-of-state students will pay enrolled at UO, including 27 from at [email protected]. Deadline: April 15, 2016 in-state tuition, a $20,000 savings each Oregon Tribes. Students are asked to write about one academic year. The Many Nations Longhouse Native American Political or more of the cultural images, symbols “All high school graduates should go opened in 2005 and is home for the Leadership Program or art forms that have been historically to college. It’s not a choice. It’s a require- Native American Student Association, Summer 2016 Semester developed by their community (American ment. Our ancestors sacrificed and sur- the Native American Law Students Priority Deadline – Feb. 15, 2016 Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian) vived so that we would have the choices Association and the American Indian Final Deadline – March 1, 2016 to communicate a particular message or we have today,” said Jason Younker, UO Science and Engineering Society. value or serve a specific purpose. assistant vice president, advisor to The UO Mother’s Day Pow-Wow The Native American Political Leader- the president for government-to- is one of the largest Tribal celebrations ship Program (NAPLP) is a full scholarship Essays should be 1,200 words or less. government relations and a member of in Oregon. for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Awards include a $2,500 college scholar- the Coquille Indian Tribe. “We should For more information about UO, Native Hawaiian students who want to take ship and participation in Washington, honor their sacrifices.” visit uoregon.edu. part in Semester in Washington Politics. 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November 2015 • Siletz Ne ws • 13 Siuslaw National Forest begins fall prescribed burns to help restore land CORVALLIS, Ore. – Cooler, damp “Prescribed fires can serve a restor- potentially seeing or encountering smoke Facebook page and the SiuslawNF Twit- weather is allowing firefighters on the ative function or contribute to land resil- adjacent to burning areas. ter handle. Siuslaw National Forest to begin burning iency by removing unnatural accumulation If citizens are unsure whether smoke The Siuslaw National Forest man- debris and piles of limbs that have accu- ages more than 630,000 acres of temper- of materials that can fuel catastrophic fires or a fire is from a prescribed burn, they mulated throughout the year from timber ate rainforests along the Oregon Coast under less than favorable conditions,” said can contact their local fire department sales and land management activities. Range, from Tillamook to the end of the Dan Eddy, deputy fire management officer or the Coastal Valley Interagency Com- Fall also is the time when the agency Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area for the Siuslaw National Forest. munication Center at 541-750-7024 for burns tracts of land that benefit from peri- in Coos Bay. more information. odic fire activity, such as on the Oregon While firefighters attempt to time Additional information is available Dunes where fire temporarily reduces prescribed burning with weather condi- When feasible, the timing and loca- online at fs.usda.gov/siuslaw, twitter.com/ invasive European beach grass and pro- tions that minimize smoke effects in com- tion of prescribed burns will be posted SiuslawNF and facebook.com/Discover- motes better sand movement. munities, citizens still should be aware of on the Discover Siuslaw National Forest DiscoverSiuslawNF.

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians – Contract Health Services (CHS) – Chinook Winds Casino Resort – 800-922-1399 800-628-5720 888-244-6665 Most Often Requested Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494 Siletz Community Health Clinic – Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823 800-648-0449 Numbers Salem Finance Office – 888-870-9051 Bureau of Indian Affairs – 800-323-8517 Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512 Siletz Behavioral Health – Website – ctsi.nsn.us Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234 800-600-5599

SBA grants support American Indian, Native Hawaiian small businesses WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small with issues relating to American Indian Hi’ilei Aloha LLC; Honolulu, Hawaii: The Native American Development Business Administration (SBA) recently small businesses and have demonstrated Hi’ilei Aloha LLC is a nonprofit sub- Corporation (NADC); North Billings, announced the awardees of $700,000 in that they have the capacity to provide entity of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Mont.: NADC will provide pre- and grant funding for projects promoting the a variety of management and technical It provides capacity building services, post-technical assistance to Native-owned development, success and long-term sur- assistance services to microenterprise including training and technical assis- small businesses in preparation for suc- vival of American Indian firms eligible for small businesses. tance, to Native Hawaiian businesses and cess in government contracting through assistance under the SBA’s 7(j) Manage- nonprofit organizations. the SBA’s 8(a) procurement program and The funds will not be used by the SBA funding will be used to hold other federal and state programs. ment and Technical Assistance Program. awardees themselves as a source of fund- Funding is provided by SBA’s Office entrepreneurship classes for Native busi- NADC also will promote business ing to grow or otherwise expand their nesses and provide assistance with brand- of Native American Affairs. individual enterprises. relationships with private sector companies The SBA’s 7(j) Program helps provide ing, marketing and website design. through matchmaking activities associated specialized management and technical The awardees include: with NADC conferences and workshops to assistance to underserved markets and The Cherokee Nation; Tahlequah, enhance their ability to attract more com- small business owners who are socially Oregon Native American Busi- Okla.: The Cherokee Nation Small mercial contracting opportunities. ness and Entrepreneurial Network Business Assistance Center will use and economically disadvantaged. It Strategic training will be provided emphasizes entrepreneurial education, (ONABEN); Portland, Ore., and Tulsa, the Native American Microenterprise Okla.: ONABEN’s Bridge to Success Business Services award to expand its throughout the pre- and post- nine-year counseling and training resources to help 8(a) program participation utilizing these firms succeed in federal, state and – Peer Mentoring & Entrepreneurial existing training programs with the fol- Exchange Program will focus on building lowing: executive coaching for businesses NADC distance learning technology, such local government markets for goods and as webinars and curriculum developed and services, and also as subcontractors to American Indian microenterprise capac- in sales, marketing and product manage- ity in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. ment; financial management coaching to provided through NADC satellite centers government prime contractors. and Tribal colleges. Functional areas of assistance fre- Targeted Native entrepreneurs will enhance financial systems and identify quently include, but are not limited to, work together to grow in business, explore necessary controls to reduce tax burdens; Collaborations with other NADC strategic and operational planning and the importance of social entrepreneurship human resource coaching to best man- programs, such as the Procurement Tech- management; marketing, business devel- to build a stronger Native economy and age staff productivity and reduce liability nical Assistance Center, Community opment, and identification and capture of overcome the challenges of small busi- exposure; contract coaching to learn the Development Financial Institution and opportunities; accounting, bookkeeping ness through peer coaching/mentoring ins and outs of government contracting; Department of Transportation, will be and financial analysis; contract manage- and entrepreneurial exchanges. legal coaching to answer questions about essential to support the success of the ment and compliance; information tech- product development; and patents. Native businesses. nology and systems development; and Indian Dispute Resolution Ser- The award also will be used to train Central Plains Foundation Inc. industry-specific requirements. vices Inc. (IDRS Inc.); Plymouth, Calif.: and license SBAC staff in the Growth- The SBA issued $100,000 grants IDRS Inc. will use grant funds from the wheel program. This program provides (GROW Nebraska); Holbrook, Neb.: to provide funding opportunities for SBA’s Native American Microenterprise a 360-degree perspective on a business, GROW Nebraska will work with part- American Indian microenterprise busi- Business Services program to provide resulting in a holistic coaching plan while ners Lakota Hope and the University of ness services. The grants will help these training and technical assistance to highlighting areas of focus needed to Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) Extension to service providers make unique manage- Tribal members in California, Nevada maximize stabilization and growth. capitalize on the talents and interests of ment and technical assistance programs and Oregon. entrepreneurs on the Pine Ridge Indian available to American Indian small busi- Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Reservation and in the Whiteclay, Neb., Training workshops will include busi- area to create a group of entrepreneurs nesses that are eligible for services under ness plan development, accounting and Inc. (REI Oklahoma); Durant, Okla.: the 7(j) program. Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc., who work together and support each other Quickbooks training, financial planning, as they build scalable small businesses The SBA grant program announce- negotiation and computer literacy. through the Microenterprise Business pro- ment sought innovative proposals to gram, will provide technical assistance to that will generate a livable income for provide specialized training, executive IDRS also has special initiatives to 7(j) firms to create, develop and expand their the business owner and his/her family, education and tools to promote busi- provide technical assistance to Native small businesses with customized on-site create jobs and have a positive impact on ness development of American Indian artists to help them better market their and off-site trainings and webinar sessions. reservation residents. small businesses. This funding will help artwork and provide art as a sustainable REI Oklahoma will work with Ameri- With this grant, GROW Nebraska, address some of the challenges American business model; assist Tribes in setting up can Indian Tribes to deliver a 14-course Lakota Hope and UNL Extension will Indian firms and other 7(j)-eligible firms self-help groups for entrepreneurs; and pro- training module to Tribal members and create an innovative, entrepreneur-focused face, including teaming with other busi- vide distance-learning models for Native businesses. The courses will include how program that builds and supports a pow- nesses; mastering the process of federal entrepreneurs who cannot attend training. to start a business, understanding taxes, erful business strategy for each program contracting; and reversing declines and IDRS will also use SBA funds to marketing, human resources, government participant. re-energizing small businesses. strengthen Native entrepreneur data col- contracting, financial management and The selected awardees have demon- lection and reach new Tribes and Tribal other topics made readily available to To learn more about the SBA’s Office of strated substantive experience dealing entrepreneurs. clients throughout the state of Oklahoma. Native American Affairs, visit sba.gov/naa.

14 • Siletz News • November 2015 Smithsonian Online Virtual Archives allows search of vast collections Users can discover the unique log books, rare printed materials, sound shared artistic, cultural, folk, natural, documents are created using Archivist’s resources of the Smithsonian Online Vir- recordings, videos and much more. technological and scientific heritage, as Toolkit and indexed using Apache Solr. The tual Archives (SOVA), an online interface Collection descriptions can be down- well as the history of the institution itself. application development used responsive that provides access to archival collection loaded as either EAD or PDF documents. SOVA also allows users to easily design to ensure that desktop and all mobile descriptions in EAD (encoded archival browse related museum objects and tablets and devices are well-supported. The Smithsonian Institution has vast library resources with simple links to the This is just a beginning for the Smith- description) format and associated digital archival collections that measure circa Smithsonian’s Collections Search Center, sonian in providing access to its archival online content, including letters, manu- 137,000 cubic feet, making its collective as well as to archival collection descrip- collections. It will continue to add new scripts, diaries and journals, ledgers and holdings one of the largest repositories tions from other institutions across the functionality, new collections and more stock books, photographs, scrapbooks, of primary sources in the United States. world in OCLC Research’s ArchiveGrid. digitized objects in the near future. sketchbooks and drawings, technical Held in 14 individual repositories, the The technical platform is based on For more information, visit SOVA. drawings and blueprints, field notebooks, collections tell the story of our nation’s open source technology. Most of the EAD si.edu. DOE reports on School Environment Listening Tour for Indian students The U.S. Department of Education Alaska Native Education (WHIAIANE). sessions included Native youth, educators, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne recently released the School Environ- “We need to ensure that every student has parents and community advocates. Duncan recently announced the award of ment Listening Sessions Final Report on a supportive and a safe environment.” The information from these sessions more than $5.3 million in grants under the first Tribal listening tour to hear from WHIAIANE held nine school envi- will guide WHIAIANE’s future work and the new Native Youth Community Projects schools and communities on ways to better ronment listening sessions in seven states goals – to address the unique and culturally program to help Native American youth meet the unique educational and cultur- from New York to California to Alaska last related academic needs of American Indian become college- and career-ready. Since ally related academic needs of American year, drawing more than 1,000 attendees. and Alaska Native students and to ensure his first trip to Indian Country in 2009, Indian students. The report summarizes information that they receive an excellent education. Duncan has engaged directly with Tribal officials on a range of educational issues The report was announced at the from the participants on many issues, such In his visit to Standing Rock Indian th concerning Native youth. 46 annual National Indian Education as potentially harmful Native imagery and Reservation in North Dakota, President Association Convention in Portland, Ore., symbolism, bullying, student mental health, Obama affirmed the administration’s The president’s FY 2016 budget pro- in October. instructional content and Native languages. commitment to strengthen American posal calls for increased investments across “If we are going to live up to our Each section of the report includes a Indian communities through education Indian Country, including a total request promise as a nation where every child brief description of a common theme found and economic development. of $20.8 billion for a range of federal pro- across listening sessions followed by sup- grams that serve Tribes – a $1.5 billion truly has fair shot at success, we have to Following the visit, President Obama do more to improve opportunities and edu- porting data and testimonies from youths, increase over the 2015-enacted level. parents, teachers and others affected by launched the Gen-I Initiative to focus on cational outcomes for Native youth. The improving the lives of Native youth by The budget proposal includes $53 listening tour revealed too many stories these issues. The report also includes rec- million for fiscal year 2016 – a $50 mil- ommendations from the participants. removing the barriers that stand between of school environments that rather than Native youth and their opportunity to lion increase from this year’s budget – to WHIAIANE and the Department’s building on the strengths of Native youth, succeed. Through new investments and significantly expand the Native Youth Office for Civil Rights collaborated with are stifling their potential,” said William increased engagement, this initiative takes Community Projects program. Tribal leaders and communities on the lis- Mendoza, executive director of the White a comprehensive, culturally appropri- The report is available at sites.ed.gov/ House Initiative on American Indian and tening sessions. Participants in the listening ate approach to ensure all young Native whianiane/files/2015/10/school-environ- people can reach their full potential. ment-listening-sessions-final-report.pdf.

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TC Ind Gmg STBC Tvl TC Ind Gmg STBC Tvl 14 14 5 9/1-9 Packets 6 2 9/10 Special TC – gaming 2 2 6.5 2.5 2 9/10-11 Special TC – gaming, STBC mtg 1 .75 .75 9/14 Health Comm & packet, other packets 5 5 .75 9/18 Regular TC 13.25 13.25 18 9/13-16 ATNI 2.5 2.5 9/17 Packets Alfred Lane III – 9/1/15-9/30/15 4.75 4.75 1 9/18 Regular TC, STBC mtg 5 5 9/21-22 Packets TC Ind Gmg STBC Tvl 5 5 13 9/23-24 Education cluster, packets 2 2 9/4-9 Sign CW checks, packets 5 9/25 Packets 6 2 9/10 Special TC – gaming .25 .25 2 9/27 CW Veterans Memorial 3 2 9/14 Schrader fundraiser 7 7 9/28-30 Packets .5 .5 1 2 9/17 Sign CW checks, packets 5 5 9/18 Regular TC Loraine. Y Butler – 9/1/15-9/30/15 Delores Pigsley – 9/1/15-9/30/15 TC Ind Gmg STBC Tvl .5 .5 3 9/1-2 Sign checks, packets TC Ind Gmg STBC Tvl 2 2 1 9/3 Culture Comm, packets 2 2 9/1 Tour OR State Hospital, packets 1 9/7 Packets 1.25 1.25 .5 2.5 9/2 Restoration Comm, mail 1.5 1.5 1.5 9/8 CPT, packets 1.5 1.5 9/3 Mail, agenda items, articles 4 2.5 9/9 GM report, STBC 3 3 2.5 9/4 Advisory Council at UO, mail 6 1.5 2 9/10 Special TC – gaming, STBC mtg 1 1 .5 9/5-7 Mail 2 2 9/11 Run to the Rogue 1.5 1.5 2.5 9/8 Self-gov negotiations, mail 7.25 7.25 21 9/13-16 ATNI 1 1 9/9 Mail, agenda items 1 1 9/17 Packets 6.5 1.5 2.5 9/10 Special TC – gaming, STBC mtg, mail 5 5 9/18 Regular TC 1 1 .5 1.5 9/11 Mail, agenda items, travel 1.25 1.25 3 9/28-30 Sign checks, packets .25 .25 13 9/12-13 Run to the Rogue 4.25 2.5 9/14 Schrader fundraiser Reggie Butler Sr. – 9/1/15-9/30/15 4 4 9/15-17 Mail, prep for council 4.5 4.5 3 9/18 Regular TC, mail TC Ind Gmg STBC Tvl 2.5 9/19 LCity 50th anniversary parade, mail 13.7 13.7 9/1-9 Sign checks, packets 1.25 1.25 1 9/20 Chamber of Commerce lunch, mail 2 2 6.5 2.5 2 9/10-11 Special TC – gaming, STBC mtg 7 7 16.5 9/21-24 Drug Remediation & Prevention & packets, other packets trng, mail 14 14 18 9/13-16 ATNI 2 2 2.5 9/25 Celebration of Honor, signing, mail 1.5 1.5 9/17 Packets 1 1 9/26 Mail 4.75 4.75 1 9/18 Regular TC, STBC mtg 1.75 1.75 4 9/27 Welcome Maori to Siletz, mail 4.5 4.5 9/21-22 Sign checks, packets 1.5 1.5 9/28 Welcome Maori at Willamette 4.5 4.5 12 9/23-24 Education cluster, packets Univ. museum 2 2 9/25 Packets 2.5 2.5 9/29-30 Mail, agenda items .25 .25 2 9/27 CW Veterans Memorial 6 6 9/28-30 Packets Tribal Council Email Addresses Sharon Edenfield – 9/1/15-9/30/15 • Tribal Chairman: Delores Pigsley [email protected] • Vice Chairman: Alfred “Bud” Lane III [email protected] TC Ind Gmg STBC Tvl • Treasurer: Robert Kentta [email protected] • Secretary: Sharon Edenfield [email protected] 3 3 9/4-8 Packets • Lillie Butler [email protected] 6 2 9/10 Special TC – gaming • Loraine Butler [email protected] 2 2 9 9/11-13 Run to the Rogue • Reggie Butler Sr. [email protected] 2 2 9/14 Schrader fundraiser • Dave Hatch [email protected] 5 5 9/18 Regular TC • Gloria Ingle [email protected] 2.5 2 9/19 Lincoln City parade Timberland Access David Hatch – 9/1/15-9/30/15 In accordance with the Siletz Tribal Timberlands Access Policy, access to Tribal TC Ind Gmg STBC Tvl timberlands that are located behind closed gates is by permit only. This pertains 2 2 5 9/5 STAHS to the Tribe’s Bulls Bag, Reed Creek, Arnold Creek and Tahkenitch properties. 3 4 9/10 Special TC – gaming Tribal members can obtain a free permit at the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department office in Siletz. The permit includes a map of the property and a 4 4 9/14 Schrader fundraiser, packets listing of the rules governing use of the property. 2.5 2.5 9/16 PNW Climate Change Network, packets Tribal members also will receive a key to the lock on the gate after providing a $20 refundable key deposit. The deposit will be returned to the Tribal member 3.5 3.5 5 9/18 Regular TC upon return of the key to the Natural Resources Department. 1 1 2 9/28 Maori event in Salem A link to the full text of the Siletz Tribal Timberlands Access Policy can be found on the Tribe’s website (ctsi.nsn.us) under the Natural Resources section. Free child ID kits from Oregon State Police – 503-934-0188, Questions regarding the policy should be directed to Natural Resources 800-282-7155 or [email protected] Manager Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1232.

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CWCR_Siletz_News_Rez_Kitchen_Half-Page_11-2015.indd 1 10/22/15 11:15 AM Berryhill to be honored for media excellence at Vision Maker Film Festival Peggy Berryhill (Muscogee), the from KQED-FM public broadcasting in comedian Charlie Hill and an ensemble has conducted with Native stations all founder of the Native Media Resource San Francisco. of actors. Club Red, a co-production of over the country. Center (NMRC), will be awarded the Known for her vision as a media the Native American Public Broadcast- “I have been privileged to have spent ing Consortium, has been described as Frank Blythe Award for Media Excel- architect, Berryhill designs media and time with so many of our Native people lence at the Vision Maker Film Festival “Monty Python with moccasins.” technology opportunities and solutions at their homes and studios, sharing their on March 10-13, 2016, in Lincoln, Neb. by collaborating with numerous public She also has worked with Tantoo stories and traditions, and have been Founded in 1996, the NMRC pro- broadcasting and community organiza- Cardinal and Buffy Sainte Marie. humbled by their wisdom and triumphs,” duces content about American Indians tions and institutions, such as the Smith- According to Berryhill, of the work said Berryhill. “I am honored to receive and promotes racial understanding and sonian American History and the National she has done over the years, the accom- the Frank Blythe Award and want people cross-cultural harmony. Museum of the American Indian. plishment that makes her most proud is to know that I’ve still got a lot of work to Berryhill has been instrumental in Never one to sit still, in 2010 the the many visits and training sessions she do. Mvto, Mvskoke proud.” organizing Native radio stations and NMRC built KGUA 88.3 FM, located independent producers throughout her on the northern California coast in Gua- 42-year career, which began at KPFA in lala. Berryhill’s daily interview program, Siletz News Letters Policy Berkeley, where she produced Living on Peggy’s Place, is the signature program Siletz News, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is Indian Time, a weekly one-hour program of the station, where she has conducted published once a month. Our editorial policy encourages input from readers about focused on the Native community both more than 600 interviews in a style that stories printed in Siletz News and other tribal issues. locally and nationally. has been compared to that of Studs Terkel. All letters must include the author’s signature, address, and phone number in Since then, she has been a program order to be considered for publication. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any Media expertise and commitment to letter for clarity and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of director at KUNM-FM, KPFA-FM and community earned Berryhill the 2011 KALW-FM, and is the only Native person a letter that may contain profane language, libelous statements, personal attacks, Bader Award from the National Federa- to have worked as a full-time producer at or unsubstantiated statements. tion of Community Broadcasters for her National Public Radio in the Specialized Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published letters lifetime of commitment to Native radio, Audience Programs Department from do not necessarily reflect the opinions ofSiletz News, Tribal employees, or Tribal community radio and the inclusion of the 1978-79. Council. voices of women and indigenous com- Please type or write legibly. Letters longer than 450 words may be edited for Berryhill has won numerous awards munities in broadcasting. length as approved by Tribal Council Resolution #96-142. for her documentary work, including the In 2014, she was inducted into the Mus- Unity Award, the Cindy and those from cogee Nation Hall of Fame for her work. the New York Festival, the Corporation Please note: The general manager Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Bremner for Public Broadcasting and the Native Berryhill’s groundbreaking produc- of the Siletz Tribe is the editor-in-chief Editor: Diane Rodriquez American Journalists Association. In tions include Club Red, a four-part comedy of Siletz News. 2005, she received the Local Heroes award series that showcased the work of Oneida

November 2015 • Siletz Ne ws • 19 Courtesy photo by Cathern Tufts Tribal Chairman Delores Pigsley presents a $15,000 check to Chief RC Mock of the For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us. Siletz Valley Fire District on Oct. 16. This money will be added to the district’s general fund to help maintain equipment and provide benefits to fire district volunteers.

Celebration of Honor Sept. 23-27, 2015 Lincoln City, Oregon

Courtesy photos by Teresa Simmons Above: Siletz Honor Guard members Tony Molina, Kevin Goodell, Terry McCord and Terry Mooney; Felisha Howell, Junior Miss Siletz; Ed Ben, carrying the eagle staff; and Roger Robertson, emcee, are part of the rededication ceremony for the Desert Storm Memorial at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Right: Herman Hudson and Donna Woods stand in the Field of Honor that includes 1,000 flags. Below: Flags whip in the wind at the Field of Honor.

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