Sharing traditions: Siletz Tribe connects generations with culture camp

A group of youngsters led by summer youth workers play “Simon Says” Tuesday afternoon during the first day of the Siletz Tribe’s 18th annual Culture Camp. The camp features instruction in traditional tribal cultural activities designed to connect elders with youth and pass along tribal heritage in its most fundamental forms. (Photo by Terry Dillman)

Preserving their heritage is vital to members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. While the tribe operates a modern casino and encourages members to become computer literate and stay “connected” in this technological age, tribal leaders say they “place high value and take pride in” the ways they have been preserving their heritage.

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