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Siletz Tribe’s Opportunity to Empower our Indigenous Students

The accomplishment of higher education is a significant milestone toward career opportunity and growth, and one which uplifts our entire community. Among the contributions and initiatives of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians are strides toward increasing opportunity and mitigating challenges Indigenous peoples have faced and, in many cases, continue to face in access to education.

To reduce financial barriers associated with higher education and empower tribal members work toward higher academic achievement, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians offers several scholarship programs for Siletz tribal members pursuing higher education. The tribe’s four scholarship programs cater to tribal members pursuing higher education, including undergraduate, graduate, vocational and technical training education.

The tribe-based scholarships are exclusive to Siletz tribal members and cover educational expenses beyond tuition, such as books, fees and supplies. To date, over the last 10 years, the Siletz tribe has awarded 100 students with scholarship funding toward their higher-education journey. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is proud to invest in and empower tribal youth to further their academic achievements and to jumpstart their professional career. Our investment in tribal youth education not only provides advanced career opportunities to tribal members in our community but helps shape the leaders of tomorrow.

To learn more on how The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians contributes to youth and higher education our community or to learn more about other tribal scholarship opportunities, please visit https://ctsi.nsn.us/scholarships/

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The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is a confederation of all the Tribes of western Oregon. In the 1800s Siletz ancestors were removed from their homelands and moved to the Siletz Reservation on the coast. Its Tribal headquarters is located in Siletz, Oregon and the Tribe has operated government offices in Salem, Portland, Eugene, Lincoln City and Siletz for over 40 years.


AN INVESTMENT IN SALEM'S FUTURE

HELP BRING THE SILETZ CASINO PROJECT TO SALEM

From the locals who will work at the property, to the local businesses who benefit from having more visitors in town, an endeavor like this is an investment in Salem's future. This project is a unique opportunity to add thousands of living wage jobs, spur economic growth, bring world-class entertainment, uplift Tribal communities and capitalize on significant infrastructure modernizations.

In addition, the project includes a unique revenue-sharing proposal. The Siletz Tribe plans to share a percentage of the net revenue with eligible participating Oregon tribes, many of whom are located in rural areas. The State of Oregon and local governments like the City of Salem will also receive a percentage of the net revenue, which will be reinvested into community improvements and programs. Please, listen to our community and say yes to this investment in Salem’s future.