NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2018)

The Voice of

September 2018

CLUSI

Issue 9

Volume 19

www.ctclusi.org

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

Tribe Hosts Land Bill Ceremony in Celebration of Over 14,000 Acres Returned

Tribal Chairman Ingersoll addresses attendees during the Land Bill Ceremony held on August 4, 2018 at Baldich/ Gregory Point

Photograph by Morgan Gaines

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

On Saturday, August 4, 2018, The Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) held a

historical Land Bill Ceremony at Gregory Point, Coos Bay, Oregon

in recognition of the Western Oregon Fairness Act having been

signed into Public Law on January 8, 2018.

The Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act cedes 14,742 acres

to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians, and 17,519 acres of federal land to the Cow Creek Band

of Umpqua Indians. The bill also amends the Coquille Indian

Tribe’s Restoration Act to require the Interior Department to

manage their forest lands in the same manner as other Tribal

forests.

Chief Warren Brainard shared in his opening remarks that “This

day has been long in coming. For these many years after the

Federal restoration of the Tribe, we have sought a land base that

would provide for the economic, social and economic revitalization

of our community.”

Tribal Chairman Mark Ingersoll welcomed Tribal membership

and a number of honored guests. “I would like to recognize and

thank those from our delegation: Senator Wyden, Senator Merkley

and Congressman DeFazio who championed our cause for many

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Salmon Ceremony

Canoe Journey

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Save the Date:

Restoration Day

October 17, 2018

Restoration Celebration

October 20, 2018

Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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Tribal Council Business

As Reported at the August 12, 2018 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Chief Warren Brainard:

July 8 Tribal Council Meeting in Eugene

July 12 Culture Committee Meeting;

Executive Work Session

July 13-15 Off - Site Workshop

July 16-17 FERC Meeting

July 19 Special Council Meeting; South

Slough Meeting

July 20 Meeting with State of Oregon;

CRPA Meeting

July 25 Tribal Council Business Meeting;

Gaming Facility Operations Review Board

(GFORB)

July 26 CEO Interviews, Three Rivers

Casino

Aug 1-2 CEO Interviews, Three Rivers

Casino; Jerry West Meeting

Aug 3 Meeting with Gordon Kinney;

Worked on Salmon Ceremony

Aug 4 Tribal Council Breakfast; Land Bill

Ceremony; Meeting with Senator Udall;

Bonfire at Tribal Hall

Aug 5 Salmon Ceremony

Aug 8 LANE Act Meeting

Aug 9 Culture Committee Meeting

Debbie Bossley:

July 8 Tribal Council Meeting in Eugene

July 8-9 Elders Honor Days

July 12 Executive Work Session

July 13 Lunch with Culture Camp Kids

July 13-15 Off - Site Workshop

July 17 FERC Meeting

July 19 Special Council Meeting

July 20 Meeting with State of Oregon

July 25 Tribal Council Business Meeting;

Gaming Facility Operations Review Board

(GFORB)

July 26 Visit to Administration Office

July 30 Visit to Administration Office

Aug 2 PRAISE Lunch at Tribal

Government

Aug 3 Meeting with Gordon Kinney;

Special Tribal Council Meeting

Aug 4 Tribal Council Breakfast; Land Bill

Ceremony

Aug 5 Salmon Ceremony

Aug 7-9 Elders Trip

Aug 10 Staff Appreciation BBQ- Tribal

Government

Aug 11 Family Service Tie Dye Event

Doc Slyter:

July 8 Tribal Council Meeting in Eugene

July 12 Culture Committee Meeting;

Executive Work Session

July 13-15 Off - Site Workshop

July 17 FERC Meeting

July 19 Special Council Meeting;

July 20 Meeting with State of Oregon

July 23-24 Lamprey Catch, Tag and

Release at Lakeside

July 25 Tribal Council Business Meeting;

Gaming Facility Operations Review Board

(GFORB)

July 26 Paperwork at Administration

July 30 Housing Committee Meeting

Aug 7 Paperwork at Administration

Aug 9 Culture Committee Meeting

Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:

July 8 Tribal Council Meeting in Eugene

July 12 Executive Work Session

July 13-15 Off - Site Workshop

July 19 Special Council Meeting

July 20 Meeting with State of Oregon

July 25 Tribal Council Business Meeting;

Gaming Facility Operations Review Board

(GFORB)

July 30 Housing Committee Meeting

Aug 2 PRAISE Lunch at Tribal

Government; Jerry West Meeting

Aug 3 Meeting with Gordon Kinney;

Special Tribal Council Meeting

Aug 4 Tribal Council Breakfast; Land Bill

Ceremony; Bonfire at Tribal Hall

Aug 5 Salmon Ceremony

Aug 8 SB-13 Advisory Board Meeting;

Education Committee Meeting

Aug 10 Staff Appreciation BBQ- Tribal

Government; SB-13 Advisory Board

Meeting

Aug 11 Family Services Tie Dye Event

Resolution Summaries

printed on page 5

Posted September 1, 2018

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP

The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be

approved. 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.

Mason Alexander Garcia

Parent: Antonio Garcia

Lineal Descendant: Terri Jordan

Tribe: Coos

Castiel Jimi-Monroe Knowlton

Parent: Peter Knowlton

Lineal Descendant: Madeline Knowlton

Tribe: Coos

William Joseph Motes

Parent: Andrea Motes

Lineal Descendant: Eliese Swigert

Tribe: Coos

Michael Joseph Wong

Parent: Stanley Joseph Wong

Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney

Tribe: Coos

Michele Suzanne Wong

Parent: Stanley Joseph Wong

Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney

Tribe: Coos

Brandon Michael Wong

Parent: Michael Joseph Wong

Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney

Tribe: Coos

Sydnie Malia Kimura

Parent: Michele Suzanne Wong

Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney

Tribe: Coos

Kyle Joseph Wong

Parent: Michael Joseph Wong

Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney

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).

Josh Davies:

July 8 Tribal Council Meeting in Eugene

July 12 Executive Work Session; Tall

Ships Ceremony

July 13 Lunch with Culture Camp Kids

July 13-15 Off - Site Workshop

July 19 Special Council Meeting

July 20 Meeting with State of Oregon

July 25 Tribal Council Business Meeting;

Gaming Facility Operations Review Board

(GFORB)

July 31 Visited Administration Office

Aug 3 Meeting with Gordon Kinney;

Special Tribal Council Meeting

Aug 4 Tribal Council Breakfast; Land Bill

Ceremony; Meeting with Senator Udall

Aug 5 Salmon Ceremony

Aug 8 SB-13 Advisory Board Meeting;

Education Committee Meeting

Aug 10 Staff Appreciation BBQ- Tribal

Government; SB-13 Advisory Board

Meeting

Aug 11 Potlach at Camp Taneah

Doug Barrett :

July 8 Tribal Council Meeting in Eugene

July 8-9 Elders Honor Days

July 12 Executive Work Session; Tall

Ships Ceremony

July 9-13 Culture Camp

July 13-15 Off - Site Workshop

July 19 Special Council Meeting

July 20- Aug 1 Canoe Journey

Aug 3 Meeting with Gordon Kinney;

Special Tribal Council Meeting

Aug 4 Tribal Council Breakfast; Land Bill

Ceremony; Bonfire at Tribal Hall

Aug 5 Salmon Ceremony

Aug 9 Culture Committee Meeting

Aug 11 Siletz Pow Wow

Mark Ingersoll:

July 8 Tribal Council Meeting in Eugene

July 8-9 Elders Honor Days

July 12 Executive Work Session

July 13-15 Off - Site Workshop

July 17 Visited Administration Office;

CRPA Meeting

July 19 Special Council Meeting;

July 20 Meeting with State of Oregon

July 25 Tribal Council Business Meeting;

Gaming Facility Operations Review Board

(GFORB)

Aug 3 Meeting with Gordon Kinney;

Special Tribal Council Meeting

Aug 4 Tribal Council Breakfast; Land Bill

Ceremony; Bonfire at Tribal Hall

Aug 5 Salmon Ceremony

Aug 8 Visited Golf Course

Aug 10 Visited Casino

Aug 11 Family Services Tie Dye Event

Budget Hearing

September 9, 2018

Community Center 9:00 a.m.

Council Meeting

September 9, 2018

Community Center 10:00 a.m.

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Information

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

ATTENTION VETERANS

AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal

of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan

Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org

for new requirements needed to be honored.

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in

being on a committee, please contact Jeannie

McNeil, 541-888-7506. 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.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Springfield 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., 1245 Fulton Ave.,

Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506

or Fax: 541-888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Full video available at www.ctclusi.org

If you would like to receive typed copies or

an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting

minutes send a written request, including

your current address to Jeannie McNeil,

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Tribal Council

Upcoming Events

September 3rd – Labor Day, Offices Closed

September 6th – Elders Luncheon,

Florence Outreach Office, 11:30 a.m.

September 6th – Family Game Night,

Tribal Hall, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

September 9th – Regular Council Meeting,

Community Center 10:00 a.m.

September 10th – Ladies Self Care

Charcoal Facial, Coos Bay 5:30 p.m.

September 15th & 16th – Weaving Workshop,

Tribal Hall, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

September 17th – Ladies Self Care

Charcoal Facial, Eugene 5:30 p.m.

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September 29 – Berry Picking Day, Tribal Hall,

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

October 4th – Elders Luncheon,

Community Center, 11:30 a.m.

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October 5 – Deadline to Nominate Peacegivers

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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

Warren Brainard, Chief

Tribal Chief

October 6th– Prevention Pumpkin Patch,

541-297-1655 (cell)

Mahaffy Ranch, Coos Bay

wbrainard@ctclusi.org

October 14th – Regular Council Meeting,

Florence location TBD, 10:00 a.m.

Doc Slyter

October 14th – General Council Meeting,

Position #1 Council

Florence location TBD, 1:00 p.m.

541-808-7625 (cell)

October 17th – Restoration Day,

dslyter@ctclusi.org

All Tribal Offices will be Closed

October 20th – Restoration Celebration,

Three Rivers Casino Events Center Debbie Bossley

Position #2 Council

October 23rd – Peacegiving Training and Dinner,

541-294-3972 (cell)

5:30 p.m. (Contact Tribal Court)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

October 27th & 28th – Weaving Materials Bear Grass and Spruce Root Gathering

Mark Ingersoll,

October 27th– Prevention Pumpkin Patch,

Chairman

Lone Pine Farms, Eugene

November 17 – Fall Harvest/ Drum Making

December 8th – Tribal Christmas Party

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Join a Committee

Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,

Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters

of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit

your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All

letters of interest are kept on file for one year.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Alexis Barry

Chief Executive Officer

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

abarry@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

Vicki Faciane - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

vfaciane@ctclusi.org

Department of Human

Resources

Stephanie Watkins - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726

Fax: 888-723-3270

swatkins@ctclusihr.org

Tribal Housing Department

Linda Malcomb - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1310

Fax 541-888-2853

lmalcomb@ctclusi.org

Purchased/Referred Care

(FKA Contract Health

Services)

Sharon Arnold - PRC Specialist

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

sarnold@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities

Iliana Montiel

Assistant Director of Health

Services

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Fax 541-888-5388

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Karen Porter, Education Dept

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-9577

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

education@ctclusi.org

Tribal Court

J.D. Williams

Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Family Services

Earl Boots, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1311

Toll Free 1-800-618-6827

Fax 541-888-1837

eboots@ctclusi.org

Cultural Department

Jesse Beers - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1319

Fax 541-888-2853

jbeers@ctclusi.org

Tribal Dental Clinic

Dr. Sarah Rodgers

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200

Eugene, OR 97404

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

Tribal Gaming Commission

Brad Kneaper

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com

Tribal Police

Brad Kneaper

Chief Law Enforcement Officer

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com

Department of Natural

Resources

Margaret Corvi

Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1304

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

mcorvi@ctclusi.org

Position #3 Council

541-290-4610 (cell)

mingersoll@ctclusi.org

Josh Davies

Position #4 Council

541-294-4105

josh.davies@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler,

Vice Chair

Position #5 Council

541-808-4828 (cell)

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Doug Barrett

Position #6 Council

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

September 9, 2018

Community Center

338 Wallace Street,

Coos Bay, OR 97420

10:00 a.m.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Administrator 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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Land Bill Ceremony continued from cover story...

years…I would also like to thank other state and federal

partners who helped us along the way. The Bureau of

Land Management and Indian Affairs who worked with

us on the selection, mapping of the land, the many other

administrative details that have led us to this day. Thank

you also to our State and Local Representatives who

are here today. We have appreciated your support over

the years.”

Bodie Shaw, Deputy Regional Director of the Bureau of

Indian Affairs, Jamie Connell, Oregon and Washington

State Director of the Bureau of Land Management,

and Amy Amrhein, Field Representative on behalf

of Senator Merkley, all spoke during the ceremony

and shared similar sentiments of congratulations and

encouragement for the Tribe moving forward.

“Maintaining these strong political relationships has

been incredibly important…so many thanks to our

CLUSI Tribal leaders once again, past and present

that stayed the course over almost a lifetime to witness

this special occasion” BIA Deputy Regional Director

Shaw contributed. “Now we, the BIA, assume the

responsibility to work together to maintain these trust

lands for generations to come in support of the CLUSI

Treaty Rights”.

On behalf of U.S. Senator, Jeffrey A. Merkley, Field

Representative Amy Amrhein read a statement that

said, “The 14,742 acres of land was chosen for its

cultural significance to your tribes. Your perseverance

and partnership have made the passage of the Western

Oregon Tribal Fairness Act and this joyous day possible.

As a U.S. Senator for Oregon, I have been honored to

work alongside all of you in our beautiful state. I cherish

the meetings and opportunities for dialogue with each

of you and with your tribal leaders and elders, and look

forward to continuing to work together. Best wishes on

this day of celebration!”

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua,

and Siuslaw Indians is extremely grateful to members

of Tribal Council, both current and past, as well as to

the countless Tribal Government staff, and community

partners, Senators, and Representatives who have

aided in seeing this bill pass through the Senate. Due

to the hard work, dedication, and determination of so

many, the Tribe will benefit for future generations to

come. A thank you to all who have helped us achieve

this goal of once again becoming stewards of our home

lands, and building a sustainable future for the next

seven generations.

Chief Brainard holds a photograph gifted by The Bureau of Land Management

Chairman Mark Ingersoll, Field Representative Amy Amrhein, and Council Member

Josh Davies

Hiis Haiyach (With a Good Heart)

Pictured above: Tribal members and guests celebrate

the return of over 14,000 acres of traditional territorial

lands to Tribal ownership

Pictured at far left: Deputy Regional Director of The

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bodie Shaw with Chief

Warren Brainard

Pictured left: Vice-Chair Teresa Spangler with

Representative Caddy McKeown during the Land Bill

Ceremony

All photographs by Morgan Gaines, Communicaitons

Specialist and Lower Umpqua Tribal member

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Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.:18-036

Date of Passage: May 14, 2018

Subject (title):Three Rivers Casino Contract #82556

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:18-046

Date of Passage: May 30, 2018

Subject (title):First Amendment to the Gaming Equipment Master Agreement

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 4-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:18-037

Date of Passage: May 20, 2018

Subject (title):NCAI Membership Delegate and Alternate(s) Amendments for

Membership Year 2017-2018; due to Tribal Council Election

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the selection of Tribal Council

members Mark Ingersoll as delegate and Debbie Bossley as alternate for

NCAI. Vote 5-0-2

RESOLUTION NO.:18-047

Date of Passage: May 30, 2018

Subject (title):First Amendment to the Gaming Participation and Lease

Agreement

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 4-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:18-038

Date of Passage: May 20, 2018

Subject (title):ATNI Membership Delegate and Alternate(s) Appointments for

Membership Year 2017-2018; due to Tribal Council Election held in April 2018

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the selection of Tribal Council

members Teresa Spangler as delegate and Josh Davies and Doug Barrett as

alternate(s) for ATNI. Vote 5-0-2

RESOLUTION NO.:18-039

Date of Passage: May 20, 2018

Subject (title):Shopping Center Lease Between CTCLUSI and River Road

Plaza LLC

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this lease for the Eugene

Springfield location for the outreach office. Vote 6-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.:18-040

Date of Passage: May 20, 2018

Subject (title):Contract for Presenting Officer Services for Healing to

Wellness Court

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to contract

with Melissa Cribbins for Tribal Presenting Officer

Services for the Healing to Wellness Court

program. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:18-041

Date of Passage: May 20, 2018

Subject (title):Contract for Trial Advocate Services for

Healing to Wellness Court

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to contract

with Steve Bauder for Tribal Advocate Services for the

Healing to Wellness Court program.

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:18-042

Date of Passage: May 20, 2018

Subject (title):Professional Services Agreement

(Three Rivers Casino)

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

agreement. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:18-043

Date of Passage: May 14, 2018

Subject (title):Crow/Clay & Associates Inc

Architecture and Planning AIA Agreement and Tribal

Council Approval Thereof

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

agreement with a limited waiver of sovereign immunity

for certain services including implementation

of a buried sheet pile wall on the bay side of the

property currently known as ‘The Hollering Place” .

Vote 5-1-1

RESOLUTION NO.:18-044

Date of Passage: May 30, 2018

Subject (title):Committing Tribal Management of Coal

Bank Slough Property to Natural Conditions

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves an

agreement to receive this donated property in order to

protect the conservation and educational values

of the property. Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:18-045

Date of Passage: May 30, 2018

Subject (title):Professional Services Agreement

between CTCLUSI and PHC

Explanation: Tribal Council approves to enter into an

agreement with Pequot Heath Care ( PHC) whereby

PHC will provide mail –order pharmacy services

to the Tribe. VOTE 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:18-048

Date of Passage: May 30, 2018

Subject (title):Gaming Equipment Order

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 4-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:18-049

Date of Passage: May 30, 2018

Subject (title):Gaming Equipment Order

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:18-050

Date of Passage: May 30, 2018

Subject (title):Gaming Equipment Order

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 4-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:18-051

Date of Passage: May 30, 2018

Subject (title):Gaming Equipment Order

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 4-0-1

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Tribal Government

1245 Fulton Avenue - Coos Bay, OR 97420

Telephone: (541) 888-7305

The Planning Department

needs your help!

CTCLUSI’s Planning Department needs your help in compiling a list of potential

road names that can be used for either existing roads or roads associated with

the recent land conveyance. The Planning Department is primarily interested

in names of significant Tribal families, Tribal icons or traditional native terms

fitting for the area. Please submit your input via email ntsuruta@ctclusi.org or

call (541) 888-7546. We are excited to hear your input!

We encourage your

feedback to the

project!

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This Month...be on the Lookout for Bull Kelp

Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist

Plant description: Bull kelp is in the family, Laminariaceae, the brown

algal seaweed family. These annuals can grow up to 118 ft long and

are composed of a holdfast, stipe (stalk) and a pneumatocyst from

which numerous blades emerge. Also known as bullwhip kelp for their

bullwhip like appearance, this edible seaweed is commonly found

growing on rocks within the low intertidal and subtidal zones, preferring

high current areas, and form thick kelp forests upon which sea otters

heavily depend.

Food: Bull kelp stipes or stalks can be cut up and pickled just like

cucumbers. The best time to harvest bull kelp for pickles is late summer,

just before they began to die back.

Other: Kelp stalks were made into fishing line but more so by other

tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Also, the bulbous end of the stipe makes

a great storage compartment or rattle.

Hanis: qálaqas, qalqas

Miluk: qaloqas

Siuslaw: páhu

Scientific Name: Nereocystis luetkeana

Pictured top right: Processing Bull

Kelp (cleaning and prepping for

pickling). Photograph courtesy of Zane

Lund

Pictured above: Cutting Bull Kelp

Rings for pickling

Pictured at right: Bull Kelp pickles

Pictured far right: John Schaefer

gathering Kelp

Photographs courtesy of Adrienne Kirk

Berry Picking Day September 29th

Contributed by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant

It’s time to pick some huckleberries! You may have already been

enjoying some tasty berries that the outdoors has to offer, but I am

asking that we come together and gather from our berry bushes at

Tribal Hall. I’d like to revitalize our berry picking crews and get this

event back on our calendars, annually.

What we’d like to accomplish in 3 parts: gather enough berries for

those who come pick to take some home if desired and clean and

freeze the rest; process the frozen berries into some tasty traditional

treats at Harvest Party in November; and then serve them up at Winter

Solstice on December 21st at Tribal Hall.

Youth, adults and elderly are encouraged to come pick berries for

winter! Tribal Hall September 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Baskets,

containers and Lunch Provided.

Photograph by Morgan Gaines

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Weaving Workshop Updates

Dear Tribal Community,

Please join us in our September weaving workshops

at Tribal Hall in Coos Bay. We will be meeting from 10

AM-4 PM on the 15th and 16th. These workshops are

open to all tribal members and their families. Weavers

at any stage of development are welcome. Please bring

any weaving projects you are currently working on or a

plan for something new you would like to begin. If you

need weaving materials, I will provide them.

Also, for your fall calendar, we have a gathering and

weaving workshop the 27th and 28th in October. For that

one we are going to gather Bear Grass and Spruce

Root from our ancestral gardens around Gregory Point.

These events are pot-luck but we will have a Salmon

from the tribe to base our meal around.

If you plan on coming to the workshops, please

RSVP

to

me

at

sarasiestreem@hotmail.

com by September 10th so I can accommodate your

material needs.

Looking forward to weaving with you soon!

Luuii,

Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos)

Photographs courtesy of Sara Siestreem

Upcoming Weaving Workshops

September 15th and 16th

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Tribal Hall

October 27th and 28th

Bear Grass and Spruce Root

gathering around Gregory Point

RSVP to Sara Siestreem by September 10th

sarasiestreem@hotmail.com

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September 2018

Salmon Ceremony 2018

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Tribal members gathered together once again on

Sunday, August 5, 2018 for Salmon Ceremony. While

Salmon Ceremony now takes place annually on the

first Sunday of August, it is important to remember the

reasons we gather together; to honor and respect the

Salmon People in ceremony and through celebration.

Traditionally we came together as a people on the

first catch to thank and honor the Salmon People. It is Members of the Canoe Family share about Canoe Journey 2018 during Salmon Ceremony

Photographs by Morgan Gaines

important that we not forget this and that we continue

to thank them hiis haiyach (with a good heart).

The day began of course with the efforts of so many

Tribal members and Government Staff helping set

up and organize for the day’s proceedings. Tribal

members, families, and guests were driven from the

parking area at Coos Head out to Baldich where they

signed in and received a t-shirt and canned smoked

salmon gift. While visiting with cousins and friends

alike, people snacked on delicious fry bread prepared

on the spot.

Chief Warren Brainard welcomed everyone and

presented two of our Tribal Veterans, former Petty

Officer Third Class Damage Control Man in the

United States Coast Guard, Timothy K. Gaines,

and Command Sergeant Major of the Willamette

Leadership Academy and former United States

Marine Corpsman, James W. Brainard III, with honors

and a Pendleton blanket. Chief then introduced the

other members of Council that were in attendance.

Each member of Council addressed Tribal members,

remarking on the joyous occasion and how wonderful

it was to have so many Tribal members gathered

together at Baldich. Few spoke to the fact that our

annual Salmon Ceremony is held at Baldich, which

has always been a significant place for the Tribe.

Once a village site for our Miluk ancestors, Baldich

is rich in history. And almost all Council commented

on the momentous occasion of the previous days

celebration of our Land Bill being signed into law,

seeing the return of over 14,000 acres of traditional

territorial lands back into the stewardship of the Tribe.

After an invocation by Chief Warren Brainard,

everyone feasted on a bountiful meal, in addition to

the Salmon that had been cooked over a fire using

cedar posts and skewers to hold the fillets over the

flames. The Salmon is treated with care and the

upmost respect while being prepared, cooked, and

served to feed our people.

Everyone was then asked to join hands and dance

a friendship dance. It was truly wonderful to have so

many Tribal members circle together, join hands, and

dance during Salmon Ceremony.

After singing and dancing together Tribal members

made their way to the cliffs where Chief Warren

Brainard, Chariman Ingersoll, Cultural Stewardship

Manager Jesse Beers, and Water Protection

Specialist Ashley Russell climbed down to a flat

below. In song and prayer the Salmon People were

honored and thanked for the gift of sustenance that

we received and were asked to return to us again for

the generations to come.

Thank you goes out to all those who contributed

to Salmon Ceremony this year, the years preceding,

and the years to come. Thank you to everyone who

was able to come and join us in song and dance. To

those unable to be present we thank you for being

there in spirit and we hope to see you next year.

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September 2018

Power Paddle to Puyallap 2018 Tribal Canoe Journey

Contributed by Devynne Krossman,

HOC and Prevention Assistant

Like our ancestors before

us, CTCLUSI tribal families

embarked on a journey this last

July via historic highways. Every

year, Tribes from all over the

Pacific Northwest Coast travel

via water from as far North as

Alaska in their traditional vehicles

(canoes) to gather together and

share food, songs, and culture.

The extent of the journey differs

with every Tribe and depends on

the distance that particular Tribe

is from the Host Tribe. A host tribe

is the tribe that will be providing a

place for you to rest at the end of

the journey or “landing”. The Host

Tribe is usually very generous

and will shelter, feed, and share

with you their hospitality and their

rich heritage. In exchange, most Tribes will

share their culture, songs, and dances they

have brought with them from their home

lands.

Canoe Journey began in 1989 when

the Suquamish Tribe paddled to Seattle,

WA to reclaim their Aboriginal waterways,

setting into motion the Centennial Accord,

which recognized indigenous sovereignty.

Since 1989, Canoe Journey has grown

to be one of the largest cultural, drug and

alcohol free events held on the west coast.

The significance of this event being drug

and alcohol free is very important because

we are incorporating and learning how

to implement the 10 Canoe Rules to our

everyday life.

Quotes from participants:

“It is such a rewarding and gratifying

experience to practice the art of Potlach and

be enriched by so many diverse cultures.

I particularly enjoy hearing and watching

Tribes share their songs and dances every

night. It is such a spiritual and empowering

experience that you can’t get anywhere

else.” ~Ashley Russell, Miluk Coos

“Canoe Journey means reclaiming my

heritage. For the first 18 years of my life,

I was unaware of my Native American

heritage. Journey allowed me to imitate our

ancestor’s experience. Pulling for half of the

day with the scorching sun beating against

my skin was exhausting, but the songs of

our ancestors physically and emotionally

empowered me to keep pulling. After

conversing with many wonderful people

from different lands who treated me like

family, I am figuring out what it truly means

to be Native American.”

– Jade Fong, Miluk Coos

“There is nothing like canoeing out in the

open waters with a dug-out Cedar Canoe.

When I’m pulling I feel like the Ancestors

are pulling with me and I’m pulling for them

and those that have yet to come. Canoe

Journey means an opportunity and the

honor to be able to represent the strength

of our small Sovereign Nation. It is also an

opportunity to learn as much as possible

about the waters and water navigation. It

means to represent my Family, my Tribe,

and my Nation in a good way.”

- Jesse Beers, Siuslaw

“Canoe Journey helped me see differently

“My first Canoe Journey changed my with a fresh set of eyes. It’s something you

life to a way of life for me now. Returning have to be ready to experience”

– Eagle Roy, Hanis Coos

every year to the Journey fills me up and

re-energizes me till the next year. It is so

“What Canoe Journey means to me is

important to stay Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco

an

experience like no other, to meet new

free to participate on the Canoe Journey. It

people

and to gain new knowledge. How

was a way of life for our ancestors and now

Canoe

journey

is a life changing experience

is a way of life for me. It is like a reunion

with family and friends from past journeys. is to find tribal traditions and learn new tribal

A rebirth of friendships and new beginning traditions you may have not have noticed.”

every New Journey. I hope it will become - Gregory Sparhawk, Hanis Coos

a way of life for our Tribal people and

“This year was my first Canoe Journey

Families.”

and it was an amazing experience. Going on

– Doug Barrett, Siuslaw Canoe Journey meant a lot to me because

“Canoe Journey to me has always been

“Canoe Journey was a unique opportunity I was once part of this after school program

an opportunity to work for as hard as I can

called Indian Ed. I was in Indian Ed since I

for as long as I can to represent my tribal that you can’t find anywhere else! I have so was in kindergarten, but sadly it ended my

heritages in a good way. I promote building many new experiences that were exciting, 8th grade year and ever since I have felt like

and strengthening our canoe family every inspiring, and overall it changed my something great in my life was missing. All

chance we get. Looking forward to the pulls perspective on some things. For the first of the people at Indian Ed were my family

we’ll have out in the open ocean!” ~Mark time I visited and stayed on a reservation, and closest friends. I was heartbroken

I rode a ferry boat, and took a toll bridge

Petrie, Hanis Coos

all are things I had never done before the day we had to leave each other, but

“Canoe journey feels almost like a and I got the chance on Canoe Journey. the day I heard about Canoe Journey I

grounding for me, back to the landscape. The most impactful experience I had on thought it would be a great chance for me

To some people it would be gardening, but Canoe Journey had to do with the other to connect with new people and maybe be

for me it’s always been pulling in the water. native we met along the way. I met and part of a new family, and I did. I now have

It’s a meditation; a tether to the water and seen tribes who started and traveled down a Canoe Family who is loving, caring, and

the past. The best part is what we get to from Canada. Seen beautiful hand painted supportive. Having a family like this was

travel with our neighboring relatives and canoes of all different styles and each with one of the most life changing experiences

share cultures. As the years go by, it seems its own traditions and protocols. Pulled in for me because after having them in my life

to me that journey isn’t always a new path, our own canoe with a member of the Maori I finally felt whole again.”

-Caelia Robertson, Miluk Coos

we are just picking up where our ancestors who traveled from New Zealand. Listening

left off and there’s something special in to him speak about his homeland and

his own canoe that had to have three or

that.”

-James Barton, Miluk Coos four skippers. There were long nights and

early mornings we were tired, sun burnt,

Next year’s Canoe Journey is still being

sweaty, hungry, thirsty, and ready to go

planned

and will either be to Lummi Island in

home by the end but we had fun. It is a

Washington

or Alcatraz Island in California.

unique opportunity and I am glad I got to

Stay tuned!

experience it firsthand.”

-Nicole Romine, Miluk Coos

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Power Paddle to Puyallap 2018 Tribal Canoe Journey

To view more photographs and video clips from Canoe Journey 2018 go to the homepage of

the Tribes website www.ctclusi.org

Photographs courtesy of the CTCLUSI Canoe Family

You can still watch the Canoe Family Protocol by visiting http://paddletopuyallup.org/

protocol.php and click on the 08/01/18 Protocol Day.

Our Canoe Family starts at the 1:17:49 mark

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September 2018

CTCLUSI Elders Klamath Jet Boats Trip

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

On Tuesday, August 7th a group of Tribal Elders loaded up on

the bus and the Eugene van and got on the road to Klamath,

California. Once they arrived at the Yurok Tribes Redwood Hotel

and Casino they checked into their rooms and had a moment to

explore or rest before meeting up for dinner.

There were so many new faces that the evening started with

a round of introductions just to get to better know one another.

Two of our Elders traveled a very long distance to be able to

join us. Richard Ellefsen traveled from Indian Wells in southern

California and Madeline Knowlton traveled the furthest, having

flown in from Alaska.

A delicious meal of lasagna, chicken penne, roasted veggies,

salad, and break sticks was served for dinner. After getting their

fill, the Elders enjoyed some games set up by Dee Dee Plaep,

the Health Programs Assistant. Lots of laughter was shared

during a silly game of charades, including Scott’s interesting

rendition of riding a bike and Brad’s attempt at “painting”! A

couple more fun activities were capped off with a few great

games of bingo. Passerby’s in the lobby even got in on the fun

by shouting BINGO as they walked by, causing some confusion

as everyone looked for the winner then realized what had

happened. Good fun for everyone.

On Wednesday morning, the Elders loaded back up in the bus

to travel to the Klamath River Jet Boats. We were surprised and

thrilled to learn that two Yurok Tribal Elders Walter and Lavina

were joining us and giving us a cultural tour of the Klamath

River. After watching sea lions play and swim alongside the

boats, and passing by the Yurok Sweat Lodge and dance pits,

Lavina shared the Yuroks creation story that takes place at the

mouth of the river. What an incredible experience.

As we traveled by jet boat back up the river, we saw lots of

fishing boats, and even got to watch someone catch and net

a salmon. A number of birds were also seen along the river

including beautiful bald eagles, osprey, blue heron, and ducks.

Once back at the hotel, the Elders enjoyed a great pasta

salad and wraps lunch on the back patio area in the sunshine.

Afterwards we walked down to the Yurok visitor center where

a few of the Yurok Elders gave a presentation on their culture

including basketry, traditional tattooing, the importance of

education to Tribal Youth and a number of other culturally

significant to things to their over 6000 members.

The Yurok Elders joined us back at the hotel for dinner. During

the tri-tip dinner and berry cobbler dessert, our Elders visited

with the Yurok Elders, sharing stories and having a great time

before some of them sneaked off to enjoy the casino before it

closed for the night.

Thursday morning the Elders traveled a few minutes up the

highway and were welcomed by Paul Bunyan and Babe the

Blue Ox at the Trees of Mystery. A few of us walked the hiking

trails and encountered a number of fascinating features of the

beautiful redwoods, including the cathedral trees, the lightning

tree, and the brotherhood tree. Once we arrived at the Gondolas,

we traveled amongst the tree tops to the top of the ridge and

took in the great view (even if it was still a little foggy).

Iliana and Dee Dee sprinted off early to surprise the Elders

with a picnic lunch at the park in Crescent City. We enjoyed our

last lunch on our trip before headed back to Coos Bay, Florence,

and Eugene. Can’t wait to see you all again soon!

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Elders Corner

The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the

Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Andrew Brainard of the Family Services Department with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The

Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a

few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders!

Contributed by Andrew Brainard, Family Services Peer Support Specialist

Butch Swigert

Debbie Bossley

Debbie Bossley

Favorite quote and/

or sayings or phrases

you are known for:

“Whatever…”

Hanis Coos

Hanis Coos

Husband Bob Married 49

years.

Kids: Mindy married to Keith

Andresen, Rusty married to

Kysha Bossley.

2 Grandkids: Bryson and Ryan

Son of Eliese and Richard

Swigert

Married to Kathy Swigert.

Kids: Joseph Swigert and

Andrea Motes.

Grandson: William Motes

Proudest accomplishment/

moments:

-Being married to Bob for 49

years

-Being elected to Tribal

Council

-Working for the tribes for 17

years

Top 3 bucket list items:

-Travel to Alaska (Only state I

haven’t been to).

-Go to Baseball games at

Yankee stadium, Wrigley field

and Fenway Park.

-Travel to New Zealand and

Australia

Top bucket list items:

Going back to Maui Hawaii for

a month.

Butch Swigert

3 favorite hobbies:

-Traveling

-Golf

-Hunting

Favorite hobbies:

Wednesday morning coffee

with the ladies

Going for short drives.

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Florence Outreach Office

(Blue Room Conference Area)

THURSDAY, October 4, 2018

at 11:30 A.M.

CTCLUSI TRIBAL COMMUNITY CENTER

3757 Hwy 101

Florence, OR 97439

Lunch 11:30am

R.S.V.P. by Friday, September 28, 2018

541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155

LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.

Please RSVP By Monday September 3, 2018

541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

1:00—2:00

2019 Elders Survey Collaboration

After lunch, please join us with your suggestions & ideas for

the 2019 Elders Activity Survey. If you are unable to attend,

please send your ideas & suggestions to Iliana Montiel @

541-888-7533 or email imontiel@ctclusi.org by October 25th.

Hosted by Doug Morrison with

The Health Services Division

Elders Activity Program

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Hosted by Iliana Montiel with

Health Services Division

Elders Activity Program

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CTCLUSI Dental Word Search

Contributed by Naomi Petrie, Dental Health Aide Therapist

September 2018

Stress

Contributed by Sonja McCarty, Healing of the Canoe Facilitator

Everyone experiences stress at some time or another.

Stress is a feeling that comes from a physiological

reaction your body has to certain events. Even though

stress can be a positive thing - like motivating us

to make positive changes in our lives or giving us

that “extra push” for an exam, sometimes we have

too much stress and begin to feel that our lives are

out of balance. Too much stress may have negative

consequences for your health - both physical and

mental.

Managing stress

It may not be possible to get rid of the stress

altogether in your life, however managing your stress

is possible. Below are some ideas for managing

stress:

•

•

Word Search Answer on Page 19

WORD LIST:

Gingivitis

Recession

Periodontitis

Calculus

•

•

Plaque

DEFINITIONS:

Gingivitis: A reversible inflammation of the gums characterized by

bleeding. This condition can lead to periodontitis.

•

•

Periodontitis: A Serious infection of the gums that damages soft

tissues and destroys the bone that supports teeth. This condition, if

left untreated, can lead to loose teeth and the loss of teeth.

Plaque: A mix of bacteria and food that can create an acidic

environment that promotes the demineralization of teeth. This can

cause dental decay (cavities)and gum disease.

•

Recession: A condition where the gums recede to expose the root

surface of teeth. To reduce or prevent this condition, use a softbristled toothbrush and brush in gentle circles along the gumline.

Calculus: Mineralized plaque that is also known as tartar. This

can cause gum disease and the loosening of teeth, and recession.

The average time for calculus to form is 12 days, if plaque is left

undisturbed on the teeth.

•

Tackling the problem. The problem may not

go away on its own. In fact, if you ignore the

problem, it could just get worse. Once you know

what the problem is, there are a number of ways

you can de-stress.

Go for a walk or run. Exercising can be a good

way to relieve stress.

Hang out with friends. This can be a great way

to keep your mind off of things for a while. By

talking with friends, you could realize that similar

things that stress you out, also stress your

friends out.

Take some deep breaths. Deep breathing can

help to relax the body and calm you down.

Set realistic goals. Setting realistic goals and

managing your time and expectations may help

to reduce or manage stress.

Have multiple paths to achieve your goals.

There is never one path to achieving your goals.

It is important not to put all your eggs in one

basket. Everything might not always play out

how you thought it would, but you might end up

happy with the results.

Try to avoid harmful behaviors. It may be

tempting to use smoking, alcohol and caffeine

as a means of managing your stress. Try to

avoid using these substances as a coping

mechanism because in the long run they

may make you more stressed out and can be

harmful to the body.

Watch what you’re thinking. Is your cup half

full or half empty? A healthy dose of optimism

can help you make the best out of stressful

circumstances.

Call the CTCLUSI Dental Office

to schedule your appointment today

If you’re looking for help or just more information, contact:

Dental Office Hours:

Doug Barrett, CADC-1,CPS, Prevention Activities Coordinator;

541-297-2130 dbarrett@ctclusi.org

541-888-6433

September, Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m.)

Sonja McCarty, Healing of the Canoe Facilitator; 541-808-8175

October, Tuesday -Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. )

Acknowledgement: This fact sheet was originally developed by youth and

staff at ReachOut.com, a website that helps teens get through tough times.

smccarty@ctclusi.org

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Tribe Welcomes New

HOC Program Assistant

FOR AMERICAN INDIAN AND

ALASKA NATIVE YOUTH,

Contributed by Family Services

Leslie Ryan is our new Healing of the Canoe Program

Assistant. She holds a Master’s in Education degree

from Prescott College (Prescott, AZ) and a Bachelor’s in

Anthropology/Archaeology degree from Northern Arizona

University (Flagstaff, AZ). She worked as an archaeologist on

the Navajo Reservation in the 1990s, and most recently worked

in the Shasta Lake, California school district doing cultural

and academic outreach for several Native American tribes.

She has experience

working with at-risk

youth and in alternative

education. She worked

as a substitute teacher

in Washington State for

several years before

moving to Gold Beach,

Oregon to work as an

alternative

education

teacher. She recently

moved back to Coos

Bay after a six year

hiatus in Texas and

Redding,

California.

Her son, his fiancé,

and granddaughter live

here also. She looks

forward to meeting tribal

members and becoming

an active member of the

Leslie Ryan

community.

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THE NEWS COULD BE BETTER.

• On average, Native teens first use alcohol at the age of 14.

• AI/AN teens use marijuana and prescription drugs at twice the rate of the

national average.

• Many AI/AN youth believe that their parents do not strongly disapprove of

them drinking alcohol or smoking pot.

BUT THERE’S A LOT TO CELEBRATE!

RECENT RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT:

• Just talking with your teen about drug and alcohol use – early and often – can

give them greater self-control and the confidence to say “no” when pressured.

• More than 75% of AI/AN youths surveyed had not used drugs or alcohol in the

past month.

CAMPAIGN PARTNERS

NORTHWEST PORTLAND

AREA INDIAN

HEALTH BOARD

2121 SW Broadway

Suite 300

Portland, OR 97201

Phone:

503.228.4185

Email:

npaihb@npaihb.org

Web:

www.npaihb.org

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

801 Thompson Avenue

Suite 300

Rockville, MD 20852

Phone:

301.443.2038

Web:

www.ihs.gov

• AI/ANs 12 and older were the least likely group of any race/ethnicity to

currently use alcohol.

SO WHAT’S THE MESSAGE?

• Talk to your child about alcohol and drugs. If possible, start the conversation

before they’re in school – but it’s never too late.

• Make it clear that you strongly disapprove of underage smoking, drinking,

or using any other drugs. Never let someone drive who has been drinking

or using drugs.

• Set a good example. Live a drug and alcohol-free life.

• For additional help, go to www.weRnative.org

STRENGTHEN YOUR CHILD.

STRENGTHEN YOUR NATION.

KEEP YOUR CHILD DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE.

#WeNeedYouHere

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Lifeline is a national suicide prevention hotline that you can call any time, day or night. A real

person will help you through a crisis, give you information, and tell you about resources in your area. Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) is

free and everything you talk to a crisis worker about is just between the two of you.

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Fun at Family Tie-Dye Day

Contributed by Meagan Davenport, Family Services Program Assistant

On Saturday August 11, Tribal Families gathered at the

Community Center to Tie-Dye t-shirts! It was such a beautiful

day, no wind and no clouds! Earl Boots manned the charcoal

BBQ and grilled Nathan’s Hot Dogs. We listened to music,

cracked jokes and learned how to tie the t-shirts in different

ways to get different designs! Our next family event will be

September 6, 2018. We will be BBQ-ing and hosting a Family

Game Night! Take a night off from cooking, and bring your family

out to show off your best board game moves!

From the

Education Department

JOIN US

FOR FAMILY

GAME NIGHT

September 6, 2018 from 5:30-7:30pm

Tribal Hall

338 Wallace St. Coos Bay OR

Dinner provided

RSVP by Tuesday, September 4, 2018

541-435-7155 or 1-888-365-7155

Hosted by Meagan Davenport

CTCLUSI Family Services Department

The Amanda Trail and the story of Amanda have

recently been featured in a few online news outlets.

Go to the Tribal website

https://ctclusi.org/publicnotices

to access links to these stories.

The Tribe is hard at work re-structuring

the Education Department, to respond to

the changing need of our Tribal Community.

During this time, we will continue accepting

and processing Higher Education Stipend

Applications.

We are also currently in the process of

redesigning the CTCLUSI Education Webpage,

with resources meant especially for parents of

tribal youth, incoming college students, and

returning college students.

Be on the lookout for more information in

the coming weeks. Please call the Education

Department at (541) 888-1315, or email

Education@ctclusi.org if you have any

questions or concerns you would like to present

to us. We appreciate your patience during this

time of change.

September 2018

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TIME TO NOMINATE ADDITIONAL PEACEGIVERS

Contributed by Diane Whitson, Tribal Court Administrator - Peacegiving Court Outreach Coordinator

The Tribe requests your input on some very important decisions

facing your Tribal Courts. CTCLUSI also now has a functioning

Wellness Court and once again, the Court is requesting your

assistance.

The Peacegiving Court operates to assist participants to resolve

issues and disputes in their lives. It is necessary to have a vibrant

Peacegiving Court and Peacegivers of all ages and backgrounds

to assist with that process.

Because of the expansion and enhancement of Tribal Court, the

Court needs to recruit and train interested persons to assist with

your Peacegiving and Wellness Courts. The Court is asking you to

help with this most important step. Please review the requirements

below and then decide on up to five individuals who you believe

would make good Peacegivers

Please respond by October 5, 2018 to be entered in a drawing

for a Gift Card!

The formal requirements are few.

SAVE THE DATE

 A proposed peacegiver must be either a Tribal member

or a spouse of a member of the Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.

 Must be able to pass a criminal background check

required by Federal law for individuals working with

Indian children.

 Must be a person who you would trust to help with a

serious business matter or a matter involving a person in

trouble.

You can submit your responses by email at tribalct@ctclusi.

org , by filling out the form online at the CTCLUSI website, or by

calling (541) 888-1306. The Court will contact the individuals to

determine their interest and availability in serving. Those selected

will receive training from the Court. Peacegivers will serve as

unpaid volunteers.

*

PEACEGIVING

TRAINING AND DINNER

October 23, 2018 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Ciccerelli’s Restaurant

North Bend, OR

RSVP to tribalct@ctclusi.org

PEACEGIVING COURT NOMINATION FORM

PROGRAM AND RESOURCE SURVEY

Name of person completing survey: _________________________________________

Tribal roll number: CTCLUSI ____________

I nominate the following Tribal members or Tribal spouses for Peacegivers:

_______________________________________________________________________.

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.

Make the choice for a better life.

Please list your nominees name next to their skill.

Confidential

Culture and history of the tribes:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

Traditional skills; ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Mentoring: e.g., someone who can spend time just being with and listening to people:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Community Service supervisors: include ideas for types of community services and

anyone who could organize or supervise a project: _______________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Wish List: What kind of programs would you like to see Peacegivers use for healing:

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Please Return to: Tina Edwards, Peacegiving Court Support

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Dispute resolution the traditional way.

Accountability. Restoration.

For more information on Peacegiving Court and how your case can be transferred,

contact Tribal Court. (541) 888-1306

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Family

Choosing Your Partner Wisely

Helps Ensure a Secure Future

Choosing a spouse or

intimate partner can have

everlasting effects on the

health and wellbeing of an

individual and their family.

Adverse childhood

experiences, such as

domestic violence, can

affect a family over the

course of generations.

Ladies Self-Care

focus

Need a pick me up?

One way to protect your

family and ensure its

future is choosing and

modeling healthy

relationships and

behavior. Children learn

first, and most

importantly, from their

parents.

Jump start your wellness routine

with a charcoal facial!

Coos Bay:

Monday, September 10, 2018, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Eugene:

Monday, September 17, 2018, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Caring for yourself in a balanced manner

helps you replenish and be well every day.

This event is open to all women to join.

For more information, please call (541) 888-1309.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Safer Communities Through Stronger Partnerships, 20 March 2017, Dr. Barbara Paterson.

Would you like more information?

Please contact the Circles of Healing Program at (541) 435-7207 if

you’d like to learn more about healthy relationships or gender

equality. Staff can meet with you privately to discuss any concerns

you may have and will protect your confidentiality.

Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program

UPDATE YOUR

CONTACT

INFORMATION !

Tribal Council has approved a gift in the form

of a check to be sent to every Enrolled Tribal

Member this year.

Gifts will be mailed December 2018 to the

last address we have on file. If we do not have

a valid address, no check will be issued. If a

check is sent to an invalid address due to lack

of update, it can take up to a month to re-issue.

All Tribal information updates must go

through the Enrollment office with a completed

Change of Address Form. You can find this

form on the Tribes website www.ctclusi.org

under Enrollment, or one can be obtained at

any Tribal Government Office in Coos Bay,

Florence & Eugene. You may also update

your address by contacting Jeannie McNeil,

Enrollment Coordinator at 541-888-7506; or

by email jmcneil@ctclusi.org. Please provide a

contact phone number so your information can

be verified over the phone.

Come join us for Fantasy Football Games!

We will be hosting in both Eugene and North Bend.

See the schedule below, and contact Andrew Brainard Peer Support Specialist at

541-888-7533 for more information or to RSVP.

There will be 5 Winners!

4 Division Champs- a $50 gift card each

The Over-all Champ Will Win a 55 inch

Big Screen T.V.!

Location

Event Date

Time

Game

North Bend Lanes

Friday August 24th

5:00pm

Fantasy Football Draft Day & Preseason Game Detroit Lions @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eugene Tribal Outreach Office

Thursday August 30th

5:00pm

Fantasy Football Draft Day & Preseason Game Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions

Eugene Tribal Outreach Office

Monday September 24th

5:00pm

Monday Night Football Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

North Bend Lanes

Thursday September 27th

5:00pm

Thursday Night Football Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams

Eugene Tribal Outreach Office

Monday October 1st

5:00pm

Monday Night Football Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos

North Bend Lanes

Thursday October 4th

5:00pm

Thursday Night Football New England Patriots @ Indianapolis Colts

Thursday Night Football Oakland Raiders @ San Francisco 49ers

North Bend Lanes

Thursday November 1st

5:00pm

Eugene Tribal Outreach Office

Monday November 5th

5:00pm

Monday Night Football Tennessee Titans @ Dallas Cowboys

Eugene Tribal Outreach Office

Monday December 10th

5:00pm

Monday Nigh Football Minnesota Vikings @ Seattle Seahawks

North Bend Lanes

Thursday December 13th

5:00pm

Thursday Night Football Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs

Participants must be 18 years of age or older or be

accompanied by their parent to each scheduled

football game. This is open to all tribal members

and spouses. Food and drinks will be provided.

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Hosted By Andrew Brainard and Leslie Lintner

Family Services Department

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Upcoming Art Exhibit to Feature Coos County Area Transit New

Schedule

Tribal Member Sara Siestreem

We are pleased to announce, Sara Siestreem (Hanis

Coos) is having a solo painting exhibition at Augen Gallery

in Portland, Oregon this month.

black huckleberry

September 6 – 29

CCAT has eliminated all deviated stops to better serve the community.

No more calling for stops!

The new schedule will increase hours of service and include the Coos

Bay Tribal Government Office as a regular stop.

If you need a bus pass, please call Kathy Perkins, Transportation

Coordinator at 541-888-9577 ext 7550

See the loop schedule online at http://coostransit.org/

Opening Reception: First Thursday, September 6,

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

AUGEN GALLERY (Desoto Building)

716 NW Davis Portland, OR 97209

Open Tuesday–Saturday 11:00–5:30 and by appointment

(503) 546-5056

palace

happy town color theory: the grand prismatic geyser

Dental Word Search Answer

the place of beginning

http://www.augengallery.com/artists/siestreem.html

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Resume’ Recipe:

Writing For Success

Contributed by Mike Smith, Tribal Benefits Specialist - Contact me at

541.902.3819 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org

Whether it’s your first job or the next step in your career path,

a polished and professional resume’ is a fantastic way to

demonstrate your skills and abilities to a potential employer. A

lot of people think they know what makes a top-quality resume’,

however, it isn’t something that can simply be thrown together

without some thought. Like any good recipe, a resume needs

the right ingredients in the right measurements to successful. If

you don’t, at best your resume’ will turn out tasteless and boring;

at worst, it can end up downright inedible. Here are some tips

to keep employers coming back to your resume’ for another bite.

Resumes’ allow you to decide which facts to present to a

prospective employer. You should target your resume’ for each

position for which you are applying. Also, you should be sure

to emphasize the skills you have that are the same as the skills

required to do the work. The style and information will vary

depending on you and your particular situation. Keep in mind

there is no absolute right way to do a resume’, however, most

employers agree the resume’:

•

Should give a single goal or objective;

•

Should be no more than a page in length (except in

specific circumstances);

•

Should list your education, work experience, and skills;

•

Should be tailored to one specific job or employer;

•

Should not be handwritten

As you can see, employers want to find more about you in order

to make the best hiring decision they can about your potential as

an employee. Here are some suggestions to help you best tell

your story:

 Be brief. One page of well-organized information will

make a positive impression instead of two or more pages

of erratic or unnecessary details.

Save the Dates:

Restoration Celebration October 20, 2018

at Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center

Fall Harvest/Drum Making November 17, 2018

Community Center and Tribal Hall

Tribal Christmas Party December 8, 2018

at Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center

Department of Human Resources

Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities

Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence

Chief Executive Officer

Bartender Lead ~ Bartender

Cocktail Beverage Server

Food Server ~ Busperson ~ Buffet Cashier ~ Host

Line Cook ~ Pantry Cook

Buffet Station Attendant

Night Cook/Cleaner ~ Dish Machine Operator

Table Games Dealer Dual Rate Supervisor

Table Games Dealer ~ Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant

Table Games Dealer in Training

Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk

Guest Room/Laundry Attendant

Special Events Team Member ~ Security Officer 1

Player Services Representative

Golf Course Shop Clerk

Blue Earth

Telecommunications/Network Technician

Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay

Bartender/Server ~ Environmental Services Tech

Dish Machine Operator/Prep Cook

Player Services Team Member

Tribal Government Offices

Dental Hygienist and Assistant, Coos Bay

Case Manager/ICWA, Coos Bay

Forest Lands Manager, Coos Bay

Tutor, Springfield

http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/

Go to Job Opportunities on the website for full

job posting and to Apply Online

Updated Daily

Or call Recruitment at 541-902-3821

COOS BAY

877-374-8377 | THREERIVERSCASINO.COM

 Avoid repetition. It is critical to have your resume’

highlight the areas of your experience and training that

match the requirements of the job for which you are

applying. Eliminate unnecessary information and make

sure statements are easily understood.

 Use action words. Avoid personal pronouns (I, Me,

My) – instead use action words to describe your skills.

For example, instead of writing “I was responsible for

assisting customers with registration activities” you can

say “Assisted customers with registration activities”.

 Be specific. For example, instead of writing “I was

responsible for operating and maintaining equipment”

you can say “Maintained and operated: forklift, pallet jack,

crane and hand tools.”

 Stay positive. Avoid discussing negative details – focus

on positive accomplishments.

 Have an eye for detail. Use adequate white space,

keeping margins and spacing between sections. Strive

for a clean, uncluttered appearance. Use underlining,

CAPITAL LETTERS, italics, BOLD TEXT, and proper

spacing to emphasize areas.

 Keep it professional. Avoid adding personal information

such as age, weight, height, marital status, religion, race

or citizenship. These have no bearing on your ability to

do the work.

 Have it proofread. Don’t assume spell check is good

enough. Carefully read every word in your resume’. If

you write “form” instead of “from”, your spell check will

be unable to detect your mistake. Also, have at least two

other people review your resume’ for you. They will catch

errors you may have missed.

THREE RIVERS CASINO | 1297 OCEAN BLVD, COOS BAY | 1-877-374-8377

Fun

starts here