NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2025)

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The Voice of

June 2025

CLUSI

Issue 6

Volume 26

www.ctclusi.org

NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS

Circles of Healing Program Hosts MMIP Awareness Gathering

on Coos Bay Boardwalk

Photographs courtesy of Wild At Heart Photography

Circles of Healing hosted an event to MMIP movement has not only gained

raise awareness for Murdered and Missing momentum—it has begun to change lives,

Indigenous people on May 10th from 11 policy, and perceptions.

Our entire community has felt the impact

a.m. to 2 p.m. For decades, Indigenous

communities across North America have of MMIP. This event brought awareness

and renewed a sense

sounded the alarm about

of hope that we can

a heartbreaking and

“Our

entire

community

largely overlooked crisis:

stand together to make

has

felt

the

impact

a difference.

Annual

the

disproportionately

events

the

National

high

number

of MMIP. This event

Day of Awareness for

Indigenous

people—

brought awareness

MMIP on May 5 have

particularly

women,

and

renewed

sense

drawn

thousands

girls, and Two-Spirit

hope

that

can

stand

participants, with red

individuals—who

missing or are murdered,

handprints,

marches,

together to make a

and digital campaigns

often without resolution

difference.”

symbolizing the silenced

media

attention.

voices that can no longer

This ongoing injustice

is known as the Missing and Murdered be ignored.

Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis.

Staff presented red dresses and ties,

Today, thanks to relentless grassroots along with posters of the listed Missing

activism, growing public awareness, Indigenous persons in Oregon. The

and

government

collaboration,

the Circles of Healing team was also able to

provide burgers, hot dogs, and cupcakes

to all those that attended. Members of

the community were able to learn about

Missing Indigenous people in Oregon,

data around those that are missing, and

statistics on the rates of indigenous people

who are affected by this epidemic.

The Circles of Healing Team and Social

Services staff would like to thank everyone

that was able to attend, with special thanks

to Wild At Heart Photography for taking

photographs of the event for us, and

the CTCLUSI Maintenance Department

for providing the display and cooking

equipment.

If you or a loved one are experiencing

or have experienced Human Trafficking,

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or

Stalking, please reach out to the Circles of

Healing team.

We are here to help.

To reach a confidential Advocate, call

541-294-8624 or 541-808-8152.

SALMON CEREMONY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025

LOCAL FAMILY CANOE JOURNEY

PADDLE QUUIICH IKT’AT’UU!

Paddle our ancestral waters of the Umpqua River

AUGUST 4 - 7, 2025

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Eugene, OR

Permit #481

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June 2025

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from April 13, 2025 - May 10, 2025

Chief Doug Barrett

04/13 Tribal Council Meeting in Eugene

04/14 Mini Canoe and STEAM program planning meeting

04/15 Offshore Wind Roundtable, Senator Merkley’s Meet

and Greet

04/16 Sea Otter Engagement Meeting, MHA/LADPC

Monthly Meeting

04/17 Leaders Circle

04/18 Bi-Weekly Consultation Task Force Meeting

04/21 Culture Committee Special Meeting at Coos Art

Museum

04/24 Meeting Request: Council and CFO, Cultural Items

Task Force Meeting

04/26 Canoe Pull on the Umpqua (iktatu)

04/29 NARA NW Board Meeting, Mini Canoe Planning

Meeting

04/30 BFORB – Tribal Council Business Meeting

05/01 Canoe Journey Planning Meeting

05/05 Finance Dinner at Bon Fire

05/06 Summer Solstice Planning Meeting, Local Canoe

Journey Planning Meeting

05/07 STEP Meeting at the Elks Club

05/08 Leaders Circle

05/09 TRC Foundation Decision Meeting

05/10 Tribal Council Meeting

Total Hours: 153

Brad Kneaper, Chairman

04/13 Regular Tribal Council Meeting, General Council

Meeting: No Quorum, A Discussion was held

04/17 Special Council Meeting; Resolution for

Interconnection with Pacific Power for the

Administration Solar Power Project, now completed,

Leader’s Circle: Radar Hill Generator Discussion;

Clausen Oyster Company Discussions; 25-year

anniversary of PRAISE celebration discussion;

Letter Of Support Discussion - ORKA/NOAA Kelp

Forest Restoration

04/19 Informal meeting with Tribal Attorneys, GFORB

Member in person in Spokane. (No travel or per-diem

claimed)

04/24 Meet with CFO

04/30 Tribal Council Business Meeting (ZOOM due to

COVID)

05/08 Leader’s Circle: Dick Clarkson South Port proposal for

Lot 6, North Spit; DNRC - Intro to Oregon New

Environmental Restoration Program; COO and Tribal

Forester - Forest Update; Formation of LLC;

Discussion on possibility of acquiring addition Forest

Lands

Total Hours: 98

Teresa Spangler: Vice-Chair

04/13 Regular Council meeting

04/15 Senator Merkley’s Meet and Greet with Val Hoyle,

Town Hall in Coos Bay with Jeff Merkley and Val Hoyle

04/17 Special Meeting, Leaders Circle

04/24 Special Meeting

04/30 Business Council Meeting

05/06 Benefits Board Meeting

05/08 Leaders circle

05/09 Foundation Decision Meeting

Total Hours: 72.5

Julie Siestreem

04/13 Tribal Council General Council Regular Monthly

Meeting Coos Bay Oregon

04/15 Offshore Wind Roadmap Roundtable, NASEM Tribal

Liaison Organizational Meeting, Education Committee

Meeting

04/17 NASEM Tribal Liaison Organizational Meeting, Tribal

Council Special Meeting Pacific Power Interconnection

and Net Metering Service Agreement, Tribal Council

Leaders Circle

04/24 Tribal Council Meeting Request from CFO

04/30 Tribal Council GFORB Regular Monthly Meeting

Florence TRC, Tribal Council Business Regular

Monthly Meeting Florence TRC

05/04 Coos Bay Casino 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

05/06 4j Natives Program IPC Emergency Meeting

05/07 Education Committee Meeting to Establish Scoring

Rubric

05/08 Elders Luncheon Coos Bay Community Center, Tribal

Council Leaders Circle

05/10 Tribal Council General Council Regular Monthly

Meeting Eugene Oregon

Total Hours: 100

Debbie Bossley

04/13 Council & General Council Mtg

04/17 Special Mtg & Leaders Circle

04/30 GRORB and Business Mtg

05/04 Three Rivers Casino Resort Coos Bay 10th Anniversary

Total Hours: 48

Iliana Montiel

04/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

04/17 Special TC Meeting / Leaders Circle

04/24 Special TC Meeting

04/30 GFORB Special Meeting

05/04 Coos Bay TRC 10th Anniversary

05/08 Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 25

Hidden Image Search: Can You Find Me?

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image of a

CAMAS FLOWER exactly like the one pictured at right.

It could be any size and on any page, but will look exactly like the one

shown here.

If you find it, email mgaines@ctclusi.org to have your name entered into a

prize drawing. In your email you must include your name, age, address

(for mailing purposes) and contact phone number.

In your email you must also let us know what page and where on the

page you spotted the CAMAS FLOWER hiding!

Must email by JUNE 15th to be included in the raffle drawing.

April Hidden Canoe Paddle

Winners will be notified by phone or email and their name will appear in

an upcoming edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes will vary and are Adult Winner: Sadie Boccard

Youth Winner: Olivia Wisdom

provided by different CTCLUSI Government departments.

www.ctclusi.org

June 2025

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in being

on a committee, please contact Lorin Krossman at

541-435-7178 or enrollment@ctclusi.org

We are currently keeping a list of those interested

so that when a committee vacancy occurs we

can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us

whether there is a vacancy or not.

Information

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Lorin

Krossman at 541-435-7178 or at email lkrossman@

ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from

the rear view mirror and are good for access to some

Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition

to your family. Changes should be submitted

to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.

ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment

Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Phone: 541-435-7178 or Fax: 541-888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www.

ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member

of CTCLUSI and would like to receive

typed copies of the Tribal Council Meeting

minutes please submit a written request

to Jeannie Miller at 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos

Bay OR 97420 or lkrossman@ctclusi.org

Please include the meeting date requested,

your name, current address, and Tribal Roll

number for verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

lwander@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

Davon Smith, Chief

Operating Officer

of Health Operations

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

dsmith@ctclusi.org

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tyler Slyter,

Chief Operation Officer

tslyter@ctclusi.org

Community Health

Diann Weaver, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7502

dweaver@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Eugene Outreach Office

149 149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Dept. of Human Resources

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Three Rivers Pharmacy

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 435-7234

Fax: (541) 435-7233

Three Rivers Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell, Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship

Manager

Phone 541-997-6685

jbeers@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Social Services

Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7537

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

Elders Committee

1. Martin Harris

2. VACANT

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins

5. Kerry Brainard

6. Sarah Marcial

7. Roseanna Perry

1. Arleen Perkins

2. Stephanie Watkins

3. Warren T. Brainard

4. Eddie Helms

5. Laura Fortin

6. Stan McNutt

7. Teresa Spangler

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. VACANT

3. Alyssa Lydick

4. Nicole Romine

5. Mike Brainard

6. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

Chief Doug Barrett

Education Committee

1. VACANT

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Nicole Romine

4. Ashley Russell

5. Mike Brainard

Enrollment Committee

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. Kerry Brainard

2. Dan Krossman

3. Enna Helms

4. Tyler Slyter

5. Melinda Sprague

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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I

look forward to hearing from you!

-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. Nicole Mendoza

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Ashley Vandevort

4. Jade Fong

5. Jamie Biesanz

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. Jade Fong

2. Mike Brainard

3. Tes Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. Kimmy Bixby

7. Ashley Russell

Education Department

Jemiah Wassman, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1314

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jwassman@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities

Barbara Black

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

Tribal Gaming Commission

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Police

Brian Dubray, Police Chief

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tribal Court

Karen Costello, Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Are you a Tribal member

who would like to learn more

about a Tribal Committee, or

are interested in being on a

committee? Reach out to a

Committee Chair person or

a Tribal Government Staff

member.

Committee Chairs are

noted at left with current

sitting members of the

committee at the time of

publication of this paper.

For questions, please

contact Lorin Krossman,

541-435-7178

enrollment@ctclusi.org

The Tribe maintains a list

of those interested so that

when a committee vacancy

occurs we can fill it as soon

as possible, so please

is a vacancy or not. Letters

of interest remain on file

for one full year. Members

can serve on up to three

committees simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar

of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal

website at https://ctclusi.org/events/

Tribal Council

Doug Barrett, Chief

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

VACANT

Position #1 Council

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler, Vice

Chair

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

June 8, 2025

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Please login to the citizen portal of www.

ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for

the zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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June 2025

Posted June 1, 2025

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP

Below is a list of proposed Enrollment. Besides publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information

will be posted in the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for

twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above.

Mexeye Malcolm Vandevort

Parent: Ashley Vandevort

Lineal Descendant: Roy Robert Brainard

Tribe: Coos

Silas Jacob Woehlert

Parent: Colt Gilbert

Lineal Descendant: Mary Ellen Tronson

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Bodhi Banks Keller

Parent: Dylan Keller

Lineal Descendant: Tennapah Jane Talbot

Tribe: Coos

Klayven Steel Campbell

Parent: Alexandra Campbell

Lineal Descendant: Louise Jordan Kerns

Tribe: Coos

Oliver Allen Prescott Sheffrey

Parent: Elizabeth Sheffrey

Lineal Descendant: Emil Maxamillion Brainard

Tribe: Coos

Natalie Elise Minden

Parent: Jessica Minden

Lineal Descendant: Bernice Gardner

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Douglas Mark Fung

Parent: Henry Fung JR

Lineal Descendant: Mabel Bennet Barney

Tribe: Coos

Rowan Maddox Miller

Parent: Tiffany Miller

Lineal Descendant: Etta Carlson

Tribe: Coos

Joseph Brian Chandler

Parent: Carina Chandler

Lineal Descendant: Frances Lowery Billings

Tribe: Coos

Grayson Jordan Isenhart

Parent: Shyanne Gilbert

Lineal Descendant: Mary Ellen Tronson

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Jack Carter Parrett

Parent: Joshua Parrett

Lineal Descendant: Jane J Jordan

Tribe: Coos

Solomon Luke Alexander Sheffrey

Parent: Elizabeth Sheffrey

Lineal Descendant: Emil Maxamillion Brainard

Tribe: Coos

Daria Iris Faye Smith

Parent: Dylan Smith

Lineal Descendant: Etta Carlson

Tribe: Coos

Zalilah Azaria Garcia

Parent: Trinity Garcia

Lineal Descendant: Florence Garcia

Tribe: Coos

In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the recommendation of the Committee

approving an application and must file a written, signed protest with the Committee stating their reasons for believing that an

Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The protest must be filed with the Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of

the proposed enrollment is posted as described in CLUSITC 7-1-36(i).

Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay

Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Media Contact:

Rich Colton, Director of Marketing

rcolton@threeriverscasino.com

COOS BAY, Ore. – Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay is proud

to celebrate a major milestone, 10 years of providing top-notch

gaming, exceptional dining, and a welcoming atmosphere on the

Oregon Coast.

Since opening its doors in 2015, Three Rivers Coos Bay has grown

into a local destination, offering more than 250 games, exciting

promotions, and a friendly, vibrant gaming environment. With a

focus on guest experience and continuous innovation, the casino

remains committed to delivering fun and value with every visit.

“Our Three Rivers Coos Bay location has always been about more

than just games,” said Chuck Baker, General Manager of Three

Rivers Casino. “It’s about community. It’s about creating a space

where people feel welcomed, supported, and entertained. Over

the past decade, we’ve weathered challenges and celebrated

successes together, and we’re just getting started.”

A community favorite is Café 1297, consistently ranked among the

top ten local dining spots. Guests can enjoy delicious, comforting

meals while taking in the excitement of the gaming floor just steps

away.

“On the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Three Rivers Casino

Coos Bay, I reflect on how far we have come,” said Brad Kneaper,

Tribal Chair of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqu and

Siuslaw Indians. “Three Rivers Coos Bay has performed very well

for the Tribe and has become a place that many people enjoy for

meals and for recreational gaming. The Casino helps the Tribal

Government provide essential services to the Tribal Membership

and helps us steward our Trust and Traditional Homelands to protect

the Cultural and Natural Resources found on the lands and Hearts

of the Tribe.”

Behind the scenes, the casino’s success is driven by a passionate

team that prides itself on delivering exceptional service. “The past

decade has tested our collective strength, especially during times

like the pandemic and economic shifts,” added Baker. “But thanks

to the creativity, dedication, and resilience of our team members

and the ongoing support of our guests, we’ve come out stronger

than ever.”

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June 2025

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-057

Date of Passage:

March 26, 2025

Subject (title): Pharmacy Consultant Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

agreement for the Three Rivers Pharmacy.

Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-058

Date of Passage:

March 26, 2025

Subject (title): Memorandum of Understanding

Between the Tribe and Coos County Community

Corrections

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

agreement with Tribal Court and Coos County

Community Corrections to address access

the needs of the Tribal members through the

Tribal Courts Restorative Justice Programs.

Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-059

ate of Passage:

March 26, 2025

Subject (title): Genealogy Research Service

Contract

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

contract to provide support to the Enrollment

Department for genealogy research. Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-060

Date of Passage:

March 26, 2025

Subject (title): Culture Committee Appointment

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

appointment of Patty Phillips and Earla Kirk.

Vote 5-0-0.

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-061

Date of Passage:

March 26, 2025

Subject (title): Housing Committee Appointment

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

appointment of Melinda Sprague. Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-062

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Amendment to Resolution 25-031

Additional Funding from Oregon Behavioral

Health Deflection Program

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

additional funding identified for Behavioral

Health programing. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-063

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Establish of CLUSITC Chapter 4-9

Guardianship – Minors for Second Reading and

Final Approval

Explanation: Tribal Council reviewed and

approved this new Code for final approval. 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-068

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Professional Service Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

agreement for services related to the Health

Department for Good Health and Wellness in

Indian Country Project. Vote 4-1-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-064

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Enrollment of New Members

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

enrollment Max C. Snead, Marley J. Snead,

Madelyn K. Karnes and Lainey R. Walton as

members of the Tribe after no protest received

from the membership. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-069

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Enrollment Gender Change

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this request

of a Tribal Member per CLUSITC 7-1-143 for final

action. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-065

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Enrollment Name Change and

Corrections to the Roll

Explanation: Tribal Council approves official

names changes of tribal membership. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-066

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Active to Historic

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the action

to remove the following names for the active

roll and place them on the historic roll of Tribal

members in the Tribal Hall: Harold E. Wondsel,

George L Gardner, Kenneth J Osheroff and

Aubrey Skinner. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-067

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): First Amendment to Contract for

Tribal Defense Advocate Services

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this First

Amendment requested by Tribal Court.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-070

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Election Board Member

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

appointment and reaffirmation of the follow

members to the Election Board: Jade Fong,

Michael Brainard, Tes Gagner, Mark Petrie, Kathy

Perkins, Ashely Russell and Kimmy Bixby.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-071

Date of Passage:

April 13, 2025

Subject (title): Appointments and Reaffirmation

of Three Rivers Foundation Board of Trustees

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

appointment and reaffirmation of the following

members to the Three Rivers Foundation Board:

Doug Barrett, Teresa Spangler, Debbie Bossley,

Cindy Castro, Ryan Ceniga, Pat Farr, Sammie

Arzie and Lori Gates . Vote 5-0-1

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or have minimal

details due to confidentiality.

Hanis Coos Tribal Citizen Sara Siestreem Awarded

Hallie Ford Fellowship in the Visual Arts

The Ford Family Foundation supports Oregon visual artists who educators; her training began in

have demonstrated sophisticated practice and significant potential the home. Her lifelong mentor is

with annual fellowships. The Hallie Ford Fellowships are the flagship Lillian Pitt (Wasco, Warm Springs,

of the Visual Arts Program. They recognize that the work of the Yakama) and her weaving teachers

Fellows furthers the conversation of contemporary art in the 21st are Greg Archuleta (Grand Ronde)

and Greg A. Robinson (Chinook

century.

Siestreem is a multidisciplinary artist from the Umpqua River Valley Nation).

Siestreem graduated Phi Kappa

on the South Coast of Oregon, working in painting, photography,

Phi with a BS from Portland

printmaking, weaving, and largescale installation. She combines the “I believe art saves State University. She earned an

ceremonial traditions of her ancestors

lives and the canon MFA with distinction from Pratt

Art Institute. She created a selfwith

contemporary

modes

and

authored

the

sustaining weaving program for

materials at the intersection of social

the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and

and ecological justice, education, oppressed,”

and Indigenous feminism. Siestreem

- Sara Siestreem, Siuslaw Indians.

“She

exceptionally

was recently awarded the University

Hanis Coos

professional,

and

has

of Oregon’s CFAR Fellowship, and a

successfully navigated the

Forge Project Fellowship. Her work is in

Sara Siestreem.

collections including the Forge Project,

complex gallery and museum

Photo by Sam Gehrke.

Mahicannituck (Hudson River) Valley, NY; Berkeley Art Museum and landscape for twenty years,”

Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA; Missoula Art Museum, Missoula said Reuben Roqueñi, Executive

MT; Museum of Fine Art, Boston, MA, and the Portland Art Museum, Director of Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA), “In her

Portland, OR. Her artwork was recently included in the landmark own right, she is an activist, carving out space for Native artists in a

2023 book An Indigenous Present, conceived and edited by Jeffrey field that has historically not offered proper recognition.”

Gibson (Mississippi Choctaw/Cherokee). She has an upcoming

exhibition at Elizabeth Leach Gallery in September 2025.

Read more about the Ford Family Foundation and Hallie Ford Fellows online

at https://www.tfff.org/visual-arts/

Siestreem comes from a family of professional artists and

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June 2025

2025

STUDENT RECOGNITION EVENT

Honoring the Journey,

Celebrating the Future

Date: July 12, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: CTCLUSI Community Center

Please join us as we celebrate our Tribal graduates.

This annual event honors the academic achievements,

cultural growth, and leadership of CTCLUSI youth and

students.

Food & Refreshments: Catered by Wildflour Café

If you have questions please contact Morgan Cloud at

mcloud@ctclusi.org or scan the QR codes:

Deadline: June 15, 2025

Scholarships:

INFO

CLUS

RSVP

I CAN BEAD THAT!

Questions?

Tribal Government

Education Scholarship

Carolyn Slyter Memorial

Chief Doc Slyter

Scholarship

Contact

Morgan Cloud, Higher

Education Specialist

541-888-1319

mcloud@ctclusi.org

APPLY ONLINE www.ctclusi.org/education/

Come participate in our potlatch culture and learn how to make

a hairpipe bone necklace.

*All necklaces made will be added to a cache of gifts that our

tribal government can gift.

Wed

June 11

Eugene Outreach

10:00 am - 2 pm

open to Tribal Members/households

and CTCLUSI Government Staff

*Lunch Provided

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5 Da

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sche

date

For more details and updates about these events, please

contact Alycia Cossey

acossey@ctclusi.org

541-294-1237

Child Care Development Fund –

Public Input Invited

June 6-7

Maple Bark, Hazel sticks, Mugwort, Nettle

etc.

Gathering trips are subject to change

based on the location and season. For the most upto-date information on gathering trips, please RSVP

by emailing or calling us. We’ll add your name to a

direct outreach call, as well we will send a reminder

text message with confirmed details of each

gathering trip 3 days in advance.

Snacks and lunch will be provided.

RSVP for detailed information

Contact: Alycia Cossey

acossey@ctclusi.org or Call: (541) 294-1237

CTCLUSI Education Department is you—whether you’re a parent, guardian,

inviting public input on our Child Care caregiver, or provider—your feedback

Development Fund, CCDF, which helps us strengthen the support we offer. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of

outlines our childcare services for How to Participate:

childcare services for our member community.

eligible members within our 5-county • View the Draft Plan: CTCLUSI Website,

Join us for an online information Session Hearing

Citizen Portal

service area.

on June 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. pst

This plan focuses on ensuring childcare • Submit Comments By: June 20, 2025

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87137246624

remains responsive to the needs of • Provide Feedback:

Meeting ID: 871 3724 6624

tribal families. We want to hear from education@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

June 2025

Intermediate pull

TRIBAL

HALL

JUNE

18-22

2 0 2 5

MMER

S O L S T I C E

G I V I N G

CANOE PULL

*please bring a water bottle*

S U N

Hiking

Weswəs

Making

Shinny

Sweats

Potlach/

Gifting

Food

Songs &

Dances

Cooking

Community

Rest

*Camping available around

Tribal Hall & the Plankhouse*

Please

RSVP B

Jun

For more Details Contact

g̣edleniiye tɬə qwəle’es daiqwaxam

(sunset bay)

Shinny

Picnic Lunch

Meet at Tribal Hall at 11:00 am.

We will be making a

sack lunch to take with us out to Sunset.

T H E

Canoeing

Talking

Sticks

Sunset Bay State Park

12 pm - 4 pm

T O

Weaving

Plankhouse

June 19th

This pull is part of the Summer Solstice

Activities.

T H A N K S

Alycia Cossey

acossey@ctclusi.org | 541-294-1237

F L I P

T O

S E E

S C H E D U L E

OPEN TO TRIBAL MEMBERS

AND FAMILIES

P BY

RSV 25

6/1

For more Details: Contact Alycia

Cossey

acossey@ctclusi.org

541-294-1237

kids

fresh air

camp

Day Camp Theme: Water is Life

Tribal and staff youth ages 5–17

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, M–F

Culture + Water = Fun Memories

JULY 14-25

COOS BAY, OR

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT :

ANGELA HENRY - CAMP DIRECTOR

AHENRY CTCLIORG

Need A Ride?

If you are in the five county service area and

need public transportation assistance, please call

Kathy Perkins at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550 or email

kperkins@ctclusi.org

If you are in Coos County, CCAT services are

FREE for all CTCLUSI Tribal Members. This

includes all of the public services, other than their

demand response/ Dial-a-Ride.

*Show your Tribal ID to the driver*

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Back-to-School Clothing

Support Coming Soon!

Be on the lookout for our

Back-to-School Clothing Form

—available soon on the

website!

All K–12 CTCLUSI youth and

youth of CTCLUSI households

are eligible to receive jackets,

shoes, hats, gloves, and

special language patches to

adorn their new gear for the

upcoming 2025 school year.

Order forms will be open

from June 1st – 14th, 2025

www.ctclusi.org

For questions, contact Amanda Craig at acraig@ctclusi.org or 541-513-8799.

NAMING

CEREMONY

’

haich ikt’ at’ uu

(( f o r m e r l y n a m e d Wa i t e R a n c h))

aturday - uly 26, 22

zens

Sacred Ceremony with Tribal Citi

10am

am-11

-11am

Ceremony continues with project and

community partners

11am

am-12pm

6920

6920 HWY 126,

126,

lorence

reon

Please RSVP

541-435-7155

June 2025

A New

Chapter Begins:

Our Free Little

Library is Here!

Contributed by Brandy Lauby, Education Specialist II

We’re excited to announce the arrival of

our very own Free Little Library, a small but

mighty addition to our community that’s all

about sharing the joy of reading.

Located at Qaxas near the mail boxes, the

Free Little Library is a take-a-book, leavea-book spot where neighbors can connect

through stories. Whether you’re in the mood

for a gripping mystery, a classic novel, or a

colorful children’s book, there’s something for

everyone—and it’s all free!

This project was made possible by a grant

from Free Little Library, and we hope it

becomes a place where curiosity is sparked,

imaginations are nurtured, and community

bonds grow stronger.

How it works:

• Take a book: Find something you’d like to

read and take it home.

• Leave a book: Have a book you loved? Leave

it for someone else to enjoy.

• Keep it going: Feel free to return the book or

pass it along to a friend!

Let’s turn the page together and keep this little

library full of big adventures. Stop by, explore,

and help us spread the love of reading—one

book at a time.

Happy reading!

www.ctclusi.org

June 2025

Daughters of the American Revolution Visit

lagauwiiyat’as

Gallery to View Coos Dress Exhibit

Contributed by Alycia Cossey, Cultural Stewardship Associate

In a moment of meaningful cultural exchange, members of Jessica Olson, Enna Helms, and Ayuthea LaPier contributed

the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) visited the their skill, knowledge, and connection to ancestry in creating

lag auwiiyat’as

gallery, housed within the Confederated Tribes the piece—each stitch and adornment holding stories passed

of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI), to through generations.

For many, seeing the historic and modern

witness an exhibit centered around a piece

dresses side by side sparked reflection,

of living history: the traditional Coos dress “... each stitch and

conversation, and deep emotion. It reminded

commonly known as “Lottie’s dress.” This dress

adornment

holding

us that tradition is not a thing of the past,

was returned to the Tribe by DAR in 2021 and

is currently standing beside a lovingly created stories passed through but something we carry, renew, and pass on.

The gathering offered a time of warmth and

representation of the dress—a reflection of both generations.”

connection—two groups coming together,

remembrance and revitalization.

listening, learning, and honoring the journey

This visit opened a space for shared learning

of a dress that holds more than fabric; it holds

rooted in respect. CTCLUSI staff and one of the

six artisans who worked on the dress, Enna Helms welcomed identity, sovereignty, and survival.

the DAR members and spoke to the deep cultural and ancestral

In this space, where old and new meet, we were reminded

significance of the Coos dress. The exhibit, with the original that honoring our ancestors through stories, regalia, and shared

regalia placed beside its contemporary counterpart, speaks to experience keeps our cultures alive. It strengthens our roots and

the strength, adaptability, and unbroken presence of the Coos invites others to walk with care, humility, and respect beside us

on the long road of remembrance and understanding.

and greater CTCLUSI peoples.

This dress will be house in the lag auwiiyat’as

gallery and open

CTCLUSI staff and cultural leaders guided visitors through

the exhibit, sharing teachings about the regalia’s known history, to tribal member viewing upon request. There will also be an

the making, the traditional materials once used, and the hands open gallery day to view the dresses during Salmon Ceremony

and hearts that brought the new representation dress to life. weekend in August before the dress representation is transferred

Tribal artisans Brenda Brainard, Roseana Perry, Crystal Bishop, to the Newell House in the care of DAR.

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) pictured

above with Enna Helms, youth and Alycia Cossey of the Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians.

Pictured right: Lottie’s historic dress layed down in the center case of

the gallery with replica on display in the rotating corner case.

Enna Helms pictured above, shown working on the

dress fringe.

Ayuthea LaPier working on the Lottie

replica dress

Jessica Olson working on recreating the beaded eagle.

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June 2025

Invasive Species Removal from Tribal Hall Property

Contributed by Nicole Romine, Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program Specialist II

On Saturday, April 12th, 2025 Tribal

families and CTCLUSI Employees worked

to clear invasive species like scotch

broom, English Ivy, Himalayan blackberry,

cotoneaster, and more from the Tribal Hall

Property. The attendees included Tribal

Members, Tribal Spouses, and staff from the

Forestry, Culture and Natural Resources,

and Maintenance Departments! A special

thank you to Maintenance Lead staff, Ty

Walton and family, for assisting with the

heavy duty work truck and wench to pull out

several huge scotch broom stumps!

The Tobacco Prevention Program also

cleared space in the belex tlxanii, Butterfly

Garden, for our Traditional Tobacco, dahai

(miluk), daha (hanis), and chiyuusan

(s.q), also known as Columbian Tobacco

or Nicotiana quadrivalvis var. multivalvis,

where toward the end of the day Traditional

Tobacco was planted in a garden box! A

Tribal Youth participant was excited to help

and asked many wonderful questions about

the tobacco and pointed out a rainbow as

we watered the garden. I would like to thank

all staff who hosted the event and provided

lunch, and thank you to everyone who

participated in helping remove the invasive

Housing

Self Sufficiency

Program

The CTCLUSI Housing Department

is pleased to announce the new Self

Sufficiency Program is up and running. This

new service is available to Tribal Members

who are actively participating in at least one

of our current Housing programs.

Through this program, our Housing Self

Sufficiency Coordinator, Jennifer Emerson,

will collaborate with Tribal Households

to develop a plan to identify opportunities

which may promote financial stability. To

assist in identifying potential barriers or

challenges that may be preventing Tribal

Members from achieving their goals, an

assessment will be conducted.

Once an assessment is completed,

services offered could include; budgeting,

resume review/creation, interview skills

and more. Additionally, referrals to other

services such as; childcare, mental health,

or recovery will be made based on the needs

of the individual and/or family. In the coming

months, we will also be offering workshops

to our Tribal Members on a variety of topics

related to achieving financial independence.

If you have any questions about the Self

Sufficiency Program or would like to discuss

completing an assessment, please contact:

Jennifer Emerson

Housing Self Sufficiency Coordinator

Jennifer.emerson@ctclusi.org

541-294-8548

species to make space for our cultural

significant native plants to thrive. We are

looking forward to the next property cleanup day and please look out for upcoming

activities and events on our social media

accounts, the Voice of CLUSI, the CTCLUSI

tribal website, and please watch for auto

dialer or texts in the future!

LOCAL FAMILY CANOE JOURNEY

PADDLE QUUIICH IKT’AT’UU!

Paddle our ancestral waters of the Umpqua River

August 4 - 7, 2025

Scheduled to directly follow the

annual Sacred Salmon Ceremony

on Sunday, August 3rd

Check future

editions of

The Voice of

CLUSI for more

details.

information

coming soon!

Contact Jesse Beers for more information: jbeers@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

June 2025

Second Annual Language Revitalization Camp: “Language Strong”

Contributed by Angela Henry, Camp Director

After the success of last year’s Language Camp, we

are excited to invite Tribal Members back for our Second

Annual Language Revitalization Camp, taking place July

21–25, 2025.

Words carry strength. This year’s theme, “Language

Strong,” honors the strength and healing within

reclaiming our ancestral languages. They connect us to

our ancestors, our lands, our waters, and one another. By

speaking our languages, we speak our strength.

We’ve seen real growth in our language program over

the past year, including the expansion of our classes

and hiring Language Nest Facilitators. These dedicated

facilitators now lead weekly programming each Saturday

for our youngest tribal members—ages 0 to 5—planting

seeds of language early. Language revitalization can

begin at any age.

This family-friendly day camp is open to Tribal families,

CTCLUSI staff, language students, and their households.

No matter where you are on your language journey, this

camp is for Everyone. Please join us for a great week

with friends and family—our ancestors are watching us

learn alongside one another.

Held in Coos Bay at Tribal Hall and the Community Center,

we will be providing overnight accommodations available at

nearby Sunset Bay Campground. This camp features engaging

activities, storytelling, songs, tasty meals, and much more! We’ll

learn and grow stronger—together.

Registration Deadline: July 7, 2025

Early registration by June 15 is strongly encouraged to secure a

camping spot.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate your

identity through language.

All photo’s below are from Language Revitalization Camp 2024

Join us for Language Strong,

July 21-25, 2025 - A family

day camp celebrating the

power of reclaiming our

ancestral language as a path

to healing, strength, and unity.

Open to: CTCLUSI families,

government staff, language

learners, and their households

Camping available for out of

town attendees.

Please register before

July 15, 2025 here:

When we speak our Language,

we speak our Strength.

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June 2025

quuiich Youth Thorin Gaines Granted

Extraordinary Achievement Recognition Fund

From Marching on Main Street, Mickey Mouse, Lightsabers, and

Rollercoasters, Thorin Gaines had the opportunity to play and

perform with his Grants Pass High School Band at Disneyland!

The band earned this opportunity through competition during the

fall season, and they placed 1st overall at Northwest Association

of Performing Arts (NWAPA) championships at Autzen Stadium

in Eugene against other high school bands from the region.

Through many, many hours of practice after school, on the

weekends, and multiple performances and competitions, Thorin

showed dedication to the Band earning him this trip to perform

with the Band at Disneyland.

Thorin got to utilize funding from the Tribe to help accomplish the

travel portion of this trip through the Extraordinary Achievement

Recognition Fund.

The Band performed “A Friend Like Me” from the movie

Aladdin, and got to experience workshops with Disneyland music

showcase and performers.

The

performance

Disneyland,

and

the

NWAPA competition, can be

found on YouTube for your

viewing pleasure. The band

also got two days to roam the

park freely, a privilege earned

through all the work they put in

throughout the year.

It is amazing, he plays his

Aunt Morgan’s old trombone

and it still sounds great! We

can’t wait to see him continue

to compete and march with his

band in the future!

Grants Pass High School Marching Band

Perform “A Friend Like Me” in Downtown

Disney

Scan QR Code to watch

GPHS Championship

Performance at Autzen Stadium

Grants Pass High School Marching Band

Students Have Fun Day in Disneyland

Scan QR Code to watch

GPHS Disneyland Performance

Elders &

the Littles

ipads are

available

LANGUAGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELDERS

Support our littles’ language learning. All levels welcome.

Join the weekly Elders online language support gatherings.

Language Nest Program 0-5 y/o +

Saturdays 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

miluk

hanis

sha’yuushtɬ�a

uɬ quuiich

CONTACT: Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or language@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

June 2025

Elders Corner

Call for Cultural

Knowledge Holders and

Artisans to Lead Activities

with Youth this Summer

Save The Date

The Confederated Tribes of the Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Cultural Knowledge Holders and Artisans are invited

to lead an evening activity with youth during the annual

Seeds of Success Community Fellows field school

to be held June 22 – July 3, 2025, near Deadwood.

There will be about 8 teenagers participating in the

program. OSU is again offering stipends and mileage

reimbursement for participating and supporting the

youth. Note that the terrain at the outdoor camp site

is uneven and may present some mobility issues that

staff should know about.

Please contact Angela Henry, ahenry@ctclusi.org, for

more information.

Wish to invite you to the

26th Annual Oregon Tribal

Elders Honor Day

To be held September 12 & 13, 2025

at the Three Rivers Casino & Resort

(Florence, Oregon)

Supplemental Security Income

Program for Elders 65+

Enrolled CTCLUSI citizens who turn 65 years of age,

can begin to receive an Elders Pension through the

Supplemental Security Income Program.

An application form is required. The form can be

found on the Tribal Government website or using this

web address https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/

Elder-Supplemental-Security-Income

Need assistance filling out your application or have

questions about the program? Contact the Enrollment

Department today at 541-435-7178.

Elders Receive Emergency

Preparedness Items

(Registration forms and Agenda will be coming soon)

ALL GUEST MUST BE OVER 55 YEARS OLD WITH EXCEPTION OF

LEGAL SPOUSES, CAREGIVERS AND STAFF

Elders Potluck Luncheon

Hosted by Tribal Elder Eddie Helms

First Wednesday of the month at Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Ave., Coos Bay,

Bring a dish to share - 12 (noon) - 2 p.m.

Tribal Council member Julie Siestreem shared the

photographs at right, taken at the May 7th Elders

Potluck at Tribal Hall.

Tribal Elders gather the first Wednesday of every month

and bring homemade dishes to share. They celebrate one another

and enjoy the company and camaraderie.

In May, the Elders Program and staff, Barbara Black and Doug

Morrison joined them to hand out Emergency Preparedness

buckets for each Elder in attendance. Elders jackets were also

given out to those who had requested them.

Julie shared that the food buckets (2 each per Elder) are an

amazing source of support should they every be needed. She

also shared that the Elders jackets have multiple pockets and

hoods, which are especially great for walking in our sometimes

windy and rainy coastal weather.

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June 2025

book

basket

axuu(m) axuu(h) q’auq’aunii(sq)

early literacy initiative

Please sign up now with the QR code!

to recieve free developmentally appropriate learning

boxes delivered to families with children from birth to

five years old who are a CTCLUSI enrolled tribal

member (or part of a tribal household.)

This program also includes screening services (ASQ-3

and ASQ:SE-2) and supports families through in-home

(including vitrual) and library-based sessions.

Contact: Jen Barrett-Neet at

jbarrett-neet@ctclusi.org

Virtual Language Classes

10 Week sessions Spring 2025

April 1st through June 6th

Tuesdays, 4:00pm-6:00pm: miluk

Don’t Miss Out

Update Your Contact

Information

Wednesdays, 4:00pm-6:00pm: hanis

Fridays, 4:00pm-6:00pm:

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

Please sign up with Enna Helms at

language@ctclusi.org, or by phone at (541) 297-7538

Language Classes

LITTLES

PROGRAM

dai chil sla, shin dai sla,

niishachii chmanii.

Starting April 5th 2025

0-5 YR. OLDS

If you are interested in

joining class and would

like more details please

contact Enna Helms at

language@ctclusi.org or

at (541) 297-7538

Zoom Class Link

Language Resources

can be found on the

Google classroom

miluk class

hanis class

sha’yuushtɬ’a

uɬ quuiich class

Saturdays from

9:00am-10:00am

on Zoom

Contact: Enna Helms at language@ctclusi.org

Is your contact information up-to-date?

Please

contact

the

Enrollment

Department today with your current

contact information.

It is important that your information is

current and accurate so that you do not

miss out on updates regarding Tribal

benefits, programs, invitations to events,

and Tribal Election Ballots.

Forms are also available online to

update your contact information, request

new Tribal ID cards, change of name

requests and more.

Visit https://ctclusi.org/enrollment/

to fill out these forms online. Contact

Enrollment by calling 541-435-7178 or

email enrollment@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

June 2025

Ride the current

Stay Connected

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EVENTS FLOW YOUR WAY

Get updates on camps

and kits before they

surface!

Citizen Portal Login - www.ctclusi.org

Do you need assistance with registering or re-gaining access to

the Citizen Portal of the Tribal Government website?

I’m here to help! Contact me directly with any Tribal website

access issues that you have.

The Citizen Portal contains the links to the monthly Tribal

Council meeting Zoom links, culturally significant information

and more!

Also be sure to check out the online Events Calendar for

upcoming activities!

Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist:

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

OSU Extension Service | New Beginnings for Tribal Students

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

Environmental Leadership for Youth

INDIGENOUS YOUTH CAMP

AUGUST 10 - 15, 2025

at Oregon State University

in partnership with Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and

Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI)

Inviting Native American youth entering 9th - 12th grade in Oregon.

Natural sciences

Steps to college access and financial aid

Stay in the dorms

Environmental careers

Field trips:

Canoe paddle

Challenge course

Hatfield Marine Science Center

And more

$500 completion award

CONTACTS:

More Info and registation at:

OSU Camp Coordinator Bessie Joyce

541-743-6106 bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

Photo by Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving

Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the

address listed below.

Peacegiving Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316

EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org

Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving

Are you in trouble with the law?

Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?

Are you ready to make a change?

What does true Wellness look like for you?

A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.

Open Campus Assistant Director Jennifer Boyle

541-420-8222 jennifer.boyle@oregonstate.edu

Make the choice for a better life.

CTCLUSI Education Director Jemiah Wassman

541-888-1318 jwassman@ctlusi.org

https://beav.es/NUc

Confidential

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

OSU Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities and materials. This publication will be made available in an

accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact Bessie Joyce at bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

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June 2025

The CTCLUSI Forestry Department Continues Forward in

Forest Management Program Planning and Implementation

Contributed by Tyler Slyter,Proud CTCLUSI Tribal Member, Chief Operating Officer of Indirect Services

The last 8 months has been an exciting

time for the CTCLUSI Forestry Department.

After 7 years of hard work and planning,

the Stewardship of the lands is beginning.

These lands were returned to our Tribe

through the Western Oregon Tribal

Fairness Act (WOTFA) in 2018. CTCLUSI

received nearly 15,000 acres in total. Most

of that land is in 3 large sections; identified

as Lake Tract, Smith Tract and Tioga Tract.

In September of 2024, the CTCLUSI

Forest Management Plan (FMP) was

approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

This was a major accomplishment, and one

that a lot of people contributed to for many

years. The FMP is a complete guideline to

CTCLUSI’s plan for stewarding the lands

in perpetuity. The document allows us

to set polices and rules that support the

Cultural goals of our Tribe. In addition,

the document holds us accountable, with

extensive checks and balances.

The Team took 5 minutes to celebrate,

and moved onto the next critical task.

The Indian Asset Trust Management

Plan (ITAMP) is new program from the

Department of Interior that allows Tribes to

self-govern all forest operations. It supports

our status as Sovereign. It removes the

requirements to seek permission from

federal agencies like BIA, Forest Service,

and Oregon Fish and Wildlife. Additionally,

it allows the Tribe to document our own

Environment Impact evaluations, which

would typically fall under the Federal

NEPA program.

In addition to reinforcing our Sovereign

rights, the ITAMP also removes the

lengthy approval time that we experience

when working with the Government. Tasks

that would typically take 6-7 months can

be accomplished in a portion of that time. I

am extremely proud to say that the ITAMP

was signed by the Department of Interior

in January!! There are only 3 Tribes in

the United States with ITAMP status. The

other two are Cow Creek and Coquille.

Both have very organized and efficient

Forest Management Programs.

Stewardship of the lands started with Precommercial Thinning (PCT). This activity

clears the space between younger trees,

so that they can fully grow, without being

restricted by other vegetation. 500 acres

of the Lake Tract have been completed.

With the PCT, the road ways are cleared

to help access our lands, and the thinning

allows more opportunity to walk into the

forests.

Work is almost complete for our first two

Timber Harvests. The locations have been

identified, and boundaries are already

flagged/marked. One is on Lake Tract,

and one is on

Tioga. Both will be

approximately 3040 acres in size.

The Forestry and

DNRC team are

in the process of

ensuring protection of streams, animals

and cultural plants. Additionally, we have

minimum retention rates as outlined in our

FMP, so some trees are left for Habitat

management.

Additional efforts are being focused on

Salvaging storm damaged areas, and also

improving access to our ponds for fire

fighting Helicopters.

As we all have seen on the news, there

is continually mass destruction of Forest

Lands through wildfires. Stewardship

through Timber Harvest is critical to

preventing wildfires on our lands, so they

will be there for all future generations to

enjoy.

Thank you to everyone who has helped

us get to this point. A special shout out

to our current Forestry Team of Ryan

Bronson, Amy Kronsberg and Kyle Terry.

Also, Colin Beck was instrumental in this

process and spent many years preparing

the necessary documents. Additionally, the

Forestry Program would not be possible

without the help of George Smith. George

is a consultant who has been working with

CTCLUSI for many years, and has provided

priceless assistance and guidance.

One of the Ponds considered for Helicopter access, to assist with fighting

Forest Fires

Picture below taken on the Tioga Tract

Pictured above and below:

Lake Tract areas after Pre Commercial Thinning activity

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June 2025

CTCLUSI Community Health Welcomes

Community Health Nurse to the Team

Contributed by Diann Weaver, Director of Community Health

I am pleased to announce that we have

hired Kerry Joyce as our Community Health

Nurse. Kerry will be working out of the Coos

Bay Government Offices. As you can see from

the bio Kerry provided, she brings a wealth of

knowledge and experience in community and

public health. We look forward to working with

her. Welcome to the team, Kerry!

“I am very excited to join the Health Services

Division of the Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians. My

philosophy of health and wellness is a holistic

model which I believe, along with physical

health, includes: community, place, spirituality

and joy. I moved to the area about ten years

ago from Seattle WA, via San Juan Islands,

Scandinavia and Eastern WA. In my spare time

I enjoy knitting, sewing and cooking yummy

food with my husband and teenager. I also love

to adventure to the local beaches or woods

with my two Australian Shephard fur kids.

I have been a nurse for over 20 years with

a focus on population health. Before attending

nursing school, I was a pediatric medical

assistant for several years. In 2006 I completed

my Masters of Science in Nursing Degree in

Community and Public Health Nursing at

Pacific Lutheran University. I have worked in

Public Health, Maternity Support Services,

Community Health Clinics and Tribal Health

Settings. More recently I was the Director of

the Bay Area Hospital Home Health Agency

until its closure in 2023. I am also an educator

and have taught nursing and allied health at

several community colleges in Washington and

Oregon. I look forward to meeting everyone

and working together to serve our community.”

- Kerry Joyce, RN, MSN

June is Posttraumatic

Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Awareness Month

Contributed by the CTCLUSI Community Health Department

Is It PTSD?

When you have PTSD, it’s hard to feel safe. The traumatic

event – natural disaster, combat, sexual assault, accident - can

take hold, and you find you can’t stop thinking about it. Maybe

you have nightmares and trouble sleeping. Maybe you feel on

edge and unsettled or don’t find pleasure in things you used

to enjoy. Maybe you feel it’s just easier to be alone. Feelings

like these are common after going through a trauma. For most

people, they pass in a few weeks or months, but for others, they

are long-lasting.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health

problem. PTSD can only develop after you go through or see a

life-threatening event. PTSD symptoms fall into four categories:

reliving or re-experiencing the event, avoiding things or places

that remind you of the event, negative changes in beliefs and

feelings, and hyperarousal or being on guard. For someone to

be diagnosed with PTSD, they need to have symptoms in all

four categories.

PTSD symptoms can happen at any age, and they come and

go. Only a mental health care provider can diagnose you with

PTSD. And, knowing if you have PTSD is the first step to getting

effective treatment. So, it is important to talk with a doctor if you

think you have symptoms. There are effective treatments even

if you have been living with symptoms for years.

Keep in mind that you’re not alone. And, some treatments will

help you feel better and take back control of your life. Be the

advocate – take that first step for yourself. Learn more about

PTSD symptoms at the National Center for PTSD.

Kerry Joyce, RN, MSN

Tribal Court

Welcomes Tribal Court

Administrator and

Outreach Coordinator

Contributed by CTCLUSI Tribal Court and Peacegiving Court

Tiffany Rose is joining the Tribal Court as Tribal Court

Administrator and Outreach Coordinator. She has a B.A. in

Sociology from University of California, Davis, and has a

J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. She comes

to the Tribe from the City of Coos Bay where she worked as

a Codes/Planning Specialist for a little over two years. Prior

to working for the City, she was in Texas for ten years. She

has worked for the El Dorado County Superior Court in South

Lake Tahoe and the Administrative Office of the Courts for the

Nevada Supreme Court. She has two shiht-zus, Giles and

Anya. In her free time, she enjoys reading and going to the

beach.

Scan the QR Code to

open the National

Center for PTSD

websie to learn more.

Source: https://www.va.gov/jackson-health-care/stories/ptsd-awarenessmonth/ and https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

Tiffany Rose, CTCLUSI Tribal Court

Administrator & Outreach Coordinator

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2025

It’s Official, We’re Married!

On Sunday, May 4, 2025,

Morgan Gaines married Robert Gaines (Peninger)

in a private ceremony at the

Owen Rose Garden in Eugene, Oregon.

They will host a reception gathering for a group of

friends and family in early June.

Why RSVP for Tribal

Events?

Tribal Department staff who plan events and

activities for the benefit of Tribal Member need

membership to “please reply” when asked to

RSVP when wanting to attend Tribal events.

This ensures the right amount of supplies and

food and beverages

to meet the needs of

those in attendance.

Thank you in advance

for making future

events as successful

possible

always calling to

RSVP when asked.

RSVP for events

by calling

1-541-435-7155

Invitation for Vendors or Artisans to Submit Products or Services

Dear Vendor or Artisan,

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

(CTCLUSI) is seeking qualified vendors to provide products or

services in support of our CTCLUSI projects or programs. The

purpose of this invitation is to create a preferred vendor list. We

invite you to submit proposals detailing how your products or

services meet our various program requirements.

Scope of Work:

Please provide a detailed description of the products or services

you provide, include any specific features, requirements, or

technical specifications.

Submission Requirements:

Interested vendors must submit the following:

1. A detailed proposal of products or services including pricing,

timelines, and deliverables.

2. A company or individual profile with relevant experience and

references.

3. Any credentials, warranties, or compliance documentation, if

applicable.

4. Terms and conditions for the proposed product or service.

Deadline for Submission:

Proposals are accepted throughout the year for qualified vendor’s

products or services. Vendor or Artisan must have submitted

proposals prior to the selection of the product or service posted,

to be considered. The proposal will be considered for all requests

after it’s submission.

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Quality and compliance with our requirements.

• Cost-effectiveness.

• Vendor qualifications and experience.

• Delivery timelines.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your proposals via mail or email to:

Norbert A. Johnson, MBA, MHEd, RRT

Procurement Manager

1245 Fulton Ave

Coos Bay, Or 97420

njohnson@ctclusi.org

June 2025

Upcoming

Events

www.ctclusi.org

Upcoming Events

June 2025

RSVP for events by calling

SUNDAY

1-541-435-7155

TUESDAY

8 SUNDAY

9 MONDAY

June 2025

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

10TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

12THURSDAY

13 FRIDAY

14SATURDAY

4 Elders Potluck@noon 5

miluk language class

17 pm - 6:00 pm

4:00

hanis language class

18 pm - 6:00 pm

4:00

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Little Program

Language Nest Zoom - 9am

14 Clothing Deadline

20Summer Solstice

Little Program

28 Nest 9am-10am

Language

Little Program

21 Language Nest 9am

Regular Council

22 10:00am

Meeting

9 Session Hearing

23(see info page 6)

I Can Bead That

Eugene

25 10am

Tribal Scholarships

Deadline

SATURDAY

Back to School

Clothing Program

Application

Opens

Zoom 2 p.m. pst

FRIDAY

Siuslaw River Estuary

Restoration Sites Visit

10am-2pm

Florence

CCDF Public Info

THURSDAY

Seeds of Success

Field School,

Deadwood, OR

Maple Bark Gathering/Processing

sha’yuustl’a tl’ai (Siuslaw Lands)

Back to School

Canoe Pull Sunset Bay

Activities

See Flyer for Activities

Page 7

28Little Program

5 Little Program

Summer Solstice Day

Language Nest

Zoom - 9am-10am

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

2Seeds of Success

Field School,

Deadwood, OR

Language Nest

Zoom - 9am-10am

July 2025

SUNDAY

MONDAY

July 2025

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Independance Day

Tribal Offices Closed

Elders Potluck@noon

6 SUNDAY

7 MONDAY

8 TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

11 FRIDAY

Language Camp

Registration

Deadline

Student Recognition

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Community

Center

Regular Council

Meeting

10:00 am

9 Fresh Air Camp

Naming Ceremony

haich ikt’at’uu (Waite

19 10 a.m.

Ranch)

Business Council

Meeting

6:00 p.m.

Fresh Air Camp

Language Revitalization Camp

SATURDAY

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Family Fun Day

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CTCLUSI Community Center

Carnival Theme

BBQ, Booths, Games and

more!

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2025

EUGENE OUTREACH OFFICE OPENS DOORS IN NEW

LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN EUGENE

The New location of the Tribes’ Eugene

Outreach Office is:

149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

The new location is conveniently located within walking distance

of the Eugene Public Library and Public Transit Bus Terminal.

Our phone number remains the same: 541-744-1334.

The Tribes’ Planning Department, with the direction from Tribal

Council, found an office sufficient for the Tribes to purchase in

order to alleviate the long-time expenses of leasing and provide

more space for programs and services in the Eugene Area.

Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Department of

Human Resources

Current Openings as of 05/12/25

There is ample parking located in the back of the building with

ADA access.

This new two-story building will be able to continue to serve the

Tribal membership without interruption from dedicated staff for

Administrative Support, Elders Program and Services, Health

Services, Education, and Social Services.

This location will also allow for future expansion of outreach support

from the Department of Culture and Natural Resources, Planning

Department, Housing Department, and the Health Department.

Eugene staff continue to work through the transistion; please be

patient with staff has they settle into their new work environment.

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Behavioral Health Assistant – Three Rivers Health

We hope to see you soon and look forward to serving you at this

Center – Coos Bay

•

Charge Capture Specialist – Three Rivers Health

Center – Coos Bay

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Dental Therapist – Coos Bay

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Diabetes Educator – Eugene

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Laboratory Technician I. – Coos Bay

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Licensed Practical Nurse – Three Rivers Health

Center – Coos Bay

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Medical Assistant: Primary Care – Three Rivers

Health Center – Coos Bay

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Medical Director – Three Rivers Health Center –

Coos Bay

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Nurse Practitioner – Three Rivers Health Center –

Coos Bay

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Ocean Fishing Deckhand: On-Call – Coos Bay

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Public Health Nurse - Eugene

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Special Events – On Call – Varies on Assignment

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Surveillance Agent I. – Florence

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Surveillance Agent II. – Florence

Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full

job descriptions and benefits available.

You may also apply for any position online. http://ctclusi.

org/jobs

Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org

new location.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.