Category: Interview with a Siletz Elder

By Teresa Simmons, Vice Chair, Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society It would be impossible to adequately convey the full story of Edmond Ben’s life in the space available. To say he’s an institution would be an understatement. What I can do is give you a brief outline and a small glimpse of Ed Ben’s… Continue reading The Elder Experience – An Interview with Tribal Elder Ed Ben

By Teresa Simmons, Vice Chair, Siletz Tribal Arts & Heritage Society We think we know our Elders, but do we? I had the opportunity to sit and visit with Jane (Service) John in February.  You know when you take the time to listen, really listen, you learn things.  A lot of living goes into 80… Continue reading The Elder Experience – An interview with Siletz Tribal Elder Jane John

Submitted to the Siletz News for the May 2022 issue by Teresa Simmons, Vice Chair, Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society In 1996, Skakol: The Decline of the Siletz Lamprey Eel Population During the 20th Century, an eel study about the decline of the eel on the Siletz River, was published. It consists of 19… Continue reading It’s All About Eels…