Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Enterprises hosted a Seekseequa District community meeting Thursday evening at the Seekseequa Fire Hall, bringing together tribal members for a meal and a look at the enterprise arm's financial outlook.
Tribal enterprise representatives presented revenue projections to attendees following a 6:00 p.m. dinner. The Seekseequa District meeting is part of ongoing outreach by CTWS Enterprises to keep members across the reservation's districts informed about economic development and tribal business performance.
Community Health Programs Growing
Separately, the September Native Aspirations Community Prevention Meeting highlighted expanding wellness efforts in Warm Springs. The Native Aspirations group — which typically meets the first Monday of each month at the old school cafeteria — brought together local programs from across Central Oregon to share updates on prevention and health work in the community.
Warm Springs Health and Fitness reported progress on several fronts, including expanded activity offerings, broader nutrition outreach, and the development of a new personal training program. Community members interested in participating can connect with Health and Fitness staff at the Warm Springs Community Center.
Vital Statistics: Check Reissues Underway
The Warm Springs Vital Statistics Department is working through a backlog of reissued tribal member checks, having submitted 60 check reissue packets to Accounts Payable following address verification. Checks are being mailed weekly.
Because digital payments are not currently available through the department, tribal members who bank locally have an alternative: those with accounts at Mid Oregon Credit Union, U.S. Bank, or Columbia Bank can drop off a signed direct-deposit form at the Vital Statistics office, and staff will handle the deposit in person.
Members with questions about their reissued checks can contact Vital Statistics by email at vitalstats@wstribes.org.
About Warm Springs Enterprises
CTWS Enterprises oversees commercial operations on the Warm Springs Reservation, including Kah-Nee-Ta and related hospitality, retail, and natural resource-based businesses. The Seekseequa District is one of three geographic districts on the 640,000-acre reservation, stretching along the Deschutes River corridor south of the main agency campus.