# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2025) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A1be52cd5431c5bf5 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of March 2025 CLUSI Issue 3 Volume 26 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS hoohoolii camp March 24 - 28, 2025 CTCLUSI Program Service Guide Coming Soon! CAMP HOOHOOLII 5 M H 24 - 28 C R A , 20 2 SPRING BREAK 2025 Scan QR Code to fill out your application online Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Spring Break Camp 2025 is an in-person, overnight camp for any Tribal Youth, CTCLUSI Youth, and Staff Youth 8-18 years old. Program Service Guide This year, camp is being held from March 24th (Drop off day) through March 28th (Pick up Day). 2025 Camp Cleawox, Florence, Oregon. Deadline to sign up for camp is March 14th! The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Tribal Government has put together an annual Program Service Guide. The goal of this guide is to help Tribal Citizens and community members learn of the various services and programs provided by each Tribal Government Department. Each department was tasked with providing a list of their direct service programs, eligibility requirements, and information on how to request services. The information collected has been compiled into a single booklet that we hope to update and release yearly. Be on the lookout for your 2025 Program Service Guide coming directly to your mailbox this March! Upcoming Events - Save the Dates: A version of the guide will also be made available on www.ctclusi.org More Information about these events and more can be found in this publication of The Voice of CLUSI I Can Bead That! March 5th - Tribal Hall First Canoe Pull of 2025 Saturday, March 8th - Munsel Lake Equinox Overnight March 20th & 21st -Looking for Tribal ArtisansRoots and Visions Exhibit - Coos Art’s Museum Tribal Artist Submission Application Required Turn to page 8 to learn more 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 2 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2025 Tribal Council Business Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from January 12, 2025 - February 9, 2025 Chief Doug Barrett 01/12 Tribal Council Meeting 01/12-01/16 Ocean Alliance Summit in Quinalt Beach Resort 01/15 MHA/LADPC Monthly meeting 01/17 Spring Break Camp Planning meeting 01/21 ATNI Offshore Wind Taskforce Meeting 01/22 Data Canoe Program Planning Meeting 01/23 Leaders Circle 01/26-01/30 ATNI 2025 Winter Convention 01/27 Oregon Kelp Alliance Meeting 01/28 NARA NW Board Meeting, Monitoring and Modeling the Interaction between eelgrass and Water Quality 01/29 GFORB and Tribal Council Business Meeting 01/30 Cultural Items Task Force Kickoff Meeting 01/31 Spring Break Planning Meeting, Special Meeting 02/06 Leaders Circle 02/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting Total Hours: 122 Brad Kneaper, Chairman ** Due to a family emergency, I was out off and on for the period of January 22 through January 28, and covered by the Vice Chair 01/12 Regular Tribal Council Meeting 01/13 Governor Kotek Reception Following Joint Session at Governor’s Mansion 01/14 Trip to Medford (Oregon) to Coquille Medford Casino 01/24 Munsel Creek Floodplain Updates – FEMA and Lane County 01/29 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB), Tribal Council Business Meeting 01/31 Special Council Meeting 02/06 Leader’s Circle: Offshore Wind Research Project; Portland State University President and Staff regarding MOU develop; Casino Projects; Culture Coalition discussion; NCAI Representation Total Hours: 138 Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair 01/12 Regular Council meeting 01/13 Governor Kotek reception at Mahonia Hall in Salem 01/14 Trip to Medford 01/23 Special meeting, Meeting with Legal, Leaders Circle 01/29 Business Council 01/31 Special Meeting Total Hours: 68.5 Julie Siestreem 01/12 Tribal Council, General Council Regular Monthly meeting 01/14 DELC HV Committee meeting Rebecca Brown 01/16 DELC Outdoor Nature Based Child Care Rulemaking Advisory Committee RAC Carol Petersen 01/21 Education Committee meeting Jemiah Wassman 01/23 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 01/24 DELC Outdoor Nature Based Child Care Rulemaking Advisory Committee RAC Carol Petersen 01/25 Eddie Helms 85th Birthday Ceremony Community Center Coos Bay 01/28 Education Department Early Learning Task Force Jemiah Wassman 01/29 GFORB monthly meeting Three Rivers Casino Florence, Tribal Council/General Council monthly Business meeting Three Rivers Casino Florence 01/31 DELC Outdoor Nature Based Child Care Rulemaking Advisory Committee RAC Carol Petersen, Tribal Council Special Meeting 02/05 Elders Potluck Tribal Hall 02/06 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 02/07 DELC Outdoor Nature Based Child Care Rulemaking Advisory Committee RAC Carol Petersen 02/09 Tribal Council, General Council Regular Monthly meeting Total Hours: 130 Debbie Bossley 01/23 Leaders Circle & Special Meeting 01/29 Business Meeting 01/31 Special Meeting 02/06 Leaders Circle 02/09 Circle Meeting Total Hours: 40 Iliana Montiel 01/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 01/13 – 01/16 NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting – Portland 01/18 CTCLUSI Holiday staff party 01/23 Leaders Circle 01/29 GFORB / Tribal Council Business Meeting 02/06 Leaders Circle Total Hours: 45 Enna Helms Report unavailable at time of printing of this publication Upcoming Regular Tribal Council Meeting Dates: March 9, 2025 - Coos Bay April 13, 2025 - Coos Bay May 10, 2025 - Eugene (TBD) Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. pst Zoom link provided on the Citizen Portal of www.ctclusi.org Solar Panel Installation in Tribal Government Parking Lot Tribal Council Member Julie Siestreem shared these photographs of the installation of solar panels currently happening at the main CTCLUSI Tribal Government parking lot in Coos Bay, Oregon. www.ctclusi.org March 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 Jeannie Miller, 541-888-7506 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 Jeannie Miller at 541-888-7506 or at email jmiller@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. 3 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: 541-888-7506 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 jmiller@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 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 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 541-888-7526 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. VACANT 7. Brad Kneaper 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. Michelle Brix 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. VACANT 2. Dan Krossman 3. Enna Helms 4. Tyler Slyter 5. Holiday Maine THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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. Nicole Romine 2. Mike Brainard 3. Tes Gagner 4. Mark Petrie 5. Kathy Perkins 6. VACANT 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 Jeannie Miller, 541888-7506 or 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 contact us whether there 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 Enna Helms Position #1 Council 541-297-7538 (cell) enna.helms@ctclusi.org 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 March 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. Coos Bay Community Center 338 Wallace Ave. 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 4 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2025 Resolution Summaries RESOLUTION NO.: 25-001 Date of Passage: January 12, 2025 Subject (title): 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Health Authority Explanation: Tribal Council approves this agreement to provide funding to the Tribe for the operation of community mental health, addiction treatment, recovery, prevention and problem gaming programs. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-002 Date of Passage: January 12, 2025 Subject (title): Application to NOAA for FY20 Marine Debris interceptions Technologies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Application Resources Explanation: Tribal Council approves the submission of this grant funding for the Department of Natural Resources and Culture. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-003 Date of Passage: January 12, 2025 Subject (title): CTCLUSI Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund Plan (STIF) Explanation: Tribal Council approves this funding plan. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-004 Date of Passage: January 12, 2025 Subject (title): Enrollment – New Members Explanation: Tribal Council approves the follow: Asteraea Ember Bolling, Liliana Zoelle Hemandez-Carnation, Lucky W. Lydick, Sunny Lee Romine, Elise Wanda Stuck, Creighton Mark Fung, Liam Joseph Lawrence to be enrolled members of the Tribe. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-005 Date of Passage: January 12, 2025 Subject (title): Enrollment Name Changes and Corrections to the Roll Explanation: Tribal Council approves one name change of an enrolled member. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-006 Date of Passage: January 12, 2025 Subject (title): Enrollment Active to Historic Explanation: Tribal Council approves the following members move from the active roll and placed on the historic roll of the Tribe: Julie A Riggs, Dianna Lynne Dowdy, Sheila Marie Clark. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-007 Date of Passage: January 12, 2025 Subject (title): Professional Services Contract Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract for Language classes and programing for the Tribe. 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-008 Date of Passage: January 12, 2025 Subject (title): Health Care Contract Explanation: Tribal Council approves this Contract for Three Rivers Health Clinic. Vote 5-1-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-009 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Hult Reservoir and Damn Safety Project Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)and Tribal Council Approval Thereof Explanation: Tribal Council approves this MOA between the Tribe and Bureau of Land Management and Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-009A Date of Passage: January 23, 2025 Subject (title): Rescind Resolution 25-008 Explanation: Tribal Council approves this action. Vote 5-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-010 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Continuation of Services for BEFC Explanation: Tribal Council approves providing support to BEFC. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-011 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Pacific Source Health Plans Agreement Explanation: Tribal Council approves the agreement for the Dental Clinic. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-012 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Pacific Power Contract Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract to support the solar project at 1245 Fulton Ave Coos Bay Oregon. Vote 6-1-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-013 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Supervision of Executive Director of Gaming Commission Explanation: Tribal Council approves the change of the supervision to be under Tribal Government CEO. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-016 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Pay Com Payroll and Human Resources Agreement Explanation: Tribal Council approves program purchase for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-017 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Machine Order Explanation: Tribal Council approves this machine order for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-018 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Machine Order Explanation: Tribal Council approves this machine order for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-019 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Machine Order Explanation: Tribal Council approves this machine order for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-020 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Machine Order Explanation: Tribal Council approves this machine order for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-021 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Contract Approval Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract for hotel remodel for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-1-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-022 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Human Resources Consolidation Explanation: Tribal Council approves the consolidation of Human Resources Management for Tribal Government and Three Rivers Casino, under the supervision of Tribal Government. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-014 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Personal Service Contract Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract to support Laserfich software. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-023 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Appointment of Tribal Benefits Board Explanation: Tribal Council appoints and reaffirms the following the Benefits Board: Teresa Spangler, Cindy Castro, Don Moos, Carmen Cole, Shelby Erickson and Iliana Montiel. Vote 5-0-2 RESOLUTION NO.: 25-015 Date of Passage: January 29, 2025 Subject (title): Master Equipment Lease Explanation: Tribal Council approves this lease for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 6-0-1 In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed, or will display only minimal details, due to confidentiality. www.ctclusi.org March 2025 5 Tribal Member Aubrey Skinner Walks-On July 12, 1971 - January 12, 2025 Aubrey Skinner loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a precision welder and metal fabricator. He is survived by his mother Deborah Perry, father Denny Winston Skinner, and Daughter Laura Elizabeth Skinner, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Posted March 1 ,2025 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. Tribal Member: Max Colicchie Snead Parent: Rachael Lee (Wymer) Snead Lineal Descendant: Ida (Helms) Gwinn Tribe: Coos Tribal Member: Marley Joe Snead Parent: Rachael Lee (Wymer) Snead Lineal Descendant: Ida (Helms) Gwinn Tribe: Coos Tribal Member: Madelyn Kay Karnes Parent: Christina Marie Miller Lineal Descendant: John R Perry Sr 1940 Roll Tribe: Lower Umpqua Tribal Member: Lainey Rose Walton Parent: Courtney Leigh Amelia Krossman Lineal Descendant: Tennapah Jane Talbot Allt #135 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). THE VOICE OF CLUSI TRIBAL PAPER If you or anyone in your family has had any recent special awards or achievements that you would like to share, please submit your information and photos to the newsletter. Hidden Image Search: Can You Find Me? In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image of a SALAL Leaf exactly like the one pictured below. 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 Salal hiding! Must email by MARCH 14th to be included in the raffle drawing. 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 provided by different CTCLUSI Government departments. I look forward to hearing from you! Visit www.ctclusi.org/events to view the online event calendar February Hidden Dragonfly Adult Winner: Jessica Olson Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Office: (541) 888-7536 Cell: (541) 808-7918 Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org Youth Winner: Liam Petrie The Dragonfly was hidden on page 11, hidden in the trees in the photo of Alycia Cossey outside of Tribal Hall. 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2025 Beginner Friendly! FIRST CANOE PULL March 8th @ munsel lake Florence, OR RSV 10 am - 2 pm 25 /3/ 3 P BY Canoeing dahai, daha, chiiyusan planting Labrador Tea Gathering We will be meeting at the Florence Outreach (3757 HWY. 101, Florence, OR 97438) office where we will be making a sack lunch to take with us. *please bring a water bottle* OPEN TO TRIBAL MEMBERS AND FAMILIES Contact Alycia Cossey 541-294-1237 CAMP HOOHOOLII 5 H 24 - 28 C R A , 20 2 SPRING BREAK 2025 M 2025 Youth Event Save-the-Dates Scan QR Code to fill out your application online Spring Break Camp 2025 is an in-person, overnight camp for any Tribal Youth, CTCLUSI Youth, and Staff Youth 8-18 years old. AFTER SCHOOL - COOS BAY ONLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR SPRING BREAK MARCH 24-28 FRESH AIR CAMP JULY STUDENT RECOGNITION EVENT AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT AUGUST EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER ...AND MORE! STAY TUNED BY SCANNING THE QR CODE! QUESTIONS? This year, camp is being held from March 24th (Drop off day) through March 28th (Pick up Day). PLEASE CONTACT: EDUCATION@CTCLUSI.ORG Camp Cleawox, Florence, Oregon. https://bit.ly/CTCLUSIYouthEvents Deadline to sign up for camp is March 14th! INTERESTED? March 2025 SAVE THE DATE Seeds of Success Community Fellows Field School June 22 - July 3, 2025 www.ctclusi.org 7 CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA, AND SIUSLAW INDIANS SPRING EQUINOX OVERNIGHT CAMP sweats, language games, plankhouse, food The Seeds of Success Community Fellows program is getting ready for the 3rd annual Field School to run June 22 – July 3, 2025. Applications for the two-week intensive internship will open soon for youth ages 14 – 24. Interns will work in the forest, reconnecting with the lands of their ancestors and reestablishing a reciprocal relationship with those lands. Interns will learn culturally significant plants, how to identify them and their uses, soil science, pollinator ecology, forestry, and about ecocultural restoration while gaining employment skills in the outdoors. Interns will work alongside CTCLUSI Natural Resources and Culture and Forest Management staff as well as Oregon State University’s College of Forestry faculty researchers, graduate students, and interns, performing research related to the ecocultural restoration of the Tribe’s Lake Tract located in Horton, OR. Stipends, meals, transportation, and all work supplies will be provided. Let us come together to celebrate The Spring Equinox March 20th 1pm - Women’s Sweat 5pm - Dinner & Language Games (1 pm - 8 pm plankhouse open) March 21st 9:00 am - Light Breakfast 10:00 am - Men’s Sweat (8 am - 1 pm plankhouse open) March 20th & 21st Tribal Hall For Tribal Members and Families BRING A Contact Alycia Cossey Outdoor Camping Available around Tribal Hall RSVP by March 10th 541-294-1237 CELEBRATE EARTH DA Y! FRIEND! SAVE THE DATE Indigenous Youth Camp at OSU The 4th annual Indigenous Youth Camp at OSU will be held August 10th – 15th, 2025. Registration will be open soon. This camp, designed in partnership with OSU and CTCLUSI, is open to all Native American youth entering 9th -12th grades and living in Oregon. Campers will receive a stipend award for completing the camp. The camp is based at the OSU campus in Corvallis where youth stay in dorms and take lots of fun field trips to sites in western Oregon. Youth learn about environmental science, Indigenous Knowledge and tools for accessing college education. Several CTCLUSI members serve as camp staff. EARTH DAY SATURDAY/04.19.2025 JOHN TOPITS PARK 250 HULL ST, COOS BAY, OR 97420 INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL, EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS, AND MORE. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 8 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2025 TIME: 10 AM - 2 PM Come participate in our potlatch culture and learn how to make a hairpipe bone necklace. DATE LOCATIONS I Can Bead That! MARCH 5TH *All necklaces made will be added to a cash of gifts that our tribal government can gift. Tribal Hall: open to Tribal Member/Households This event is combined with the Elder’s Potluck, please bring a dish to share with the meal. MARCH 19TH Florence outreach: Open to Tribal members/households & CTCLUSI Staff Lunch is provided APRIL 9TH Tribal Hall: open to Tribal Member/Households This event is combined with the Elder’s Potluck, please bring a dish to share with the meal. APRIL 23RD Eugene Outreach: Open to Tribal Members/Households & CTCLUSI Staff Lunch is povided RSVP Please Call or email Alycia Cossey to RSVP acossey@ctclusi.org 541-294-1237 Deadline: June 15, 2025 LOOKING FOR TRIBAL ARTISANS ROOTS AND VISIONS EXHIBITCOOS ART’S MUSEUM EXHIBIT DATE OPENING 10/24/25 We are looking for tribal artisans who wish to participate in having their art displayed at this upcoming exhibit. If you are interested, please scan the QR Code for more details and to fill out the Tribal Artist Submission Application. *The Culture Committee will be reviewing all submissions on April 21st.* Scholarships: Tribal Government Education Scholarship Carolyn Slyter Memorial Chief Doc Slyter Scholarship Questions? Contact Morgan Cloud, Higher Education Specialist 541-888-1319 mcloud@ctclusi.org APPLY ONLINE www.ctclusi.org/education/ 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 as possible by always calling to RSVP when asked. RSVP for events by calling 1-541-435-7155 www.ctclusi.org March 2025 Invitation for Vendors or Artisans to Submit Products or Services 9 Suicide Prevention: How to Help January 31, 2025 Subject: 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. Know the facts. Complex, interrelated factors contribute to suicide among Native American, Indian, Indigenous, and Alaska Natives. Members of these communities have experienced trauma from wars, loss of land, genocide, and forced removal from ancestral lands. Ask and listen. Be an active part of your loved ones’ support systems and check in with them often. If they show any warning signs for suicide, be direct. Tell them it’s OK to talk about suicidal feelings. Practice active listening techniques and let them talk without judgment. Get them help and take care of yourself. Research local resources. Don’t be afraid to get your loved one the help they might need. Support them in identifying others to talk to that may understand how they feel – family members, friends, co-workers, and community or spiritual leaders. The 988 Lifeline is always here to talk or chat, both for support in a time of crisis and to support friends and loved ones. Evaluation Criteria: https://988lifeline.org/ 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 Citizen Portal 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! Caring Messages Sometimes all it takes is a thoughtful text to brighten your day and shift your perspective. We all need a little more joy in our lives, and We R Native wants to help spread the love. Simply text “CARING’’ to 65664 to receive two texts per week with funny videos, songs, and messages designed to improve your mood and remind you of just how awesome you are! Also be sure to check out the online Events Calendar for upcoming activities! The best part about being Native, is that we have each other’s backs. Consider signing up to get an extra boost from relatives and relations who care. Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Cell: (541) 808-7918 Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org Caring Messages is a text intervention developed and administered by THRIVE, the suicide prevention project at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. 10 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2025 Siuslaw Tribal Youth Zhade Beers Accepted into Prestigous Ballet Company Summer Intensive Zhade Beers is a Siuslaw and Lower Umpqua tribal member, who started dancing at the age of 3 years old. When she was younger, Z was a very quiet and reserved (she still sometimes is). The first 2 months of classes she sat at the edge of the dance floor and only watched--too shy to participate. It wasn’t until the next round of classes, with the comfort of consistency and familiar faces, did she gain the courage to try the steps for herself. Fast-forward 10 years later and Zhade has grown into an accomplished performer. She found connection and belonging through music, theater, and dance. Dance became her passion and what she enjoys most. As tribal people, any of you reading this understands dance and its deep significance in indigenous culture. From this Tribe’s Feather dance, to the Sinulog dance from her Cebu tribe in the Philippines, and the Bata Dance in Nigeria, dance culture runs deep in her veins. It’s who she is. Zhade feels dance like we breathe air. It is a truly beautiful thing when something becomes a part of a person like that, and it has been quite inspiring watching it happen with her over these years. We know dance is culture and that dance is art and expression that has been around probably since time immemorial; but dance can also be athletic and competitive. Most people don’t think about sports outside of the traditional athletics offered in schools. People train their whole lives and dedicate their time to dance in the same way other athletes do with other sports. Being a dancer requires incredible core and leg strength, balance, and coordination. Zhade often jokes that it just as hard if not harder to do her sport, except she doesn’t get to sweat, show any effort on her face, and most of the time she has to smile the whole time! Since 2022 at age 10, Z really ramped up her dance training. She has consistently trained 4-5 days per week in many styles including contemporary, lyrical, tap, hip hop (which is her favorite style of dance), and of course, ballet. She also was on a competitive dance team for the last three years. During the busy season she is dancing at 3 different studios each specializing in different disciplines. She also participated in a three week intensive at Eugene Ballet last summer. Ballet is her most technical style of dance, and her dedication earned her the accomplishment of going en pointe at the age of 11. Her skills and advancement often makes it hard to find adequate instruction for her locally. This February, Z auditioned for three summer intensives: Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT), Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, and Ballet West in Utah. She wanted to audition for the experience because her goal was to attend these intensives when she is in high school and wanted to know what to expect when she auditioned “for real.” She was accepted into OBT and Ballet West, which was a surprise, an honor, and a testament to her skill. Ballet summer intensives are rigorous, short-term training programs designed for ballet students to improve their technique, artistry, and overall dance skills. These programs are held at professional ballet schools or academies. They range from a few weeks to a couple of months and are for serious dancers, like Z, looking to advance their training. With auditions held across the US, these are difficult programs to get accepted into as they favor students that already attend these academies as regular students or have attended their intensives in years prior. These ballet intensives are the best way she can get top instruction at top academies with the limited access we have in rural Oregon. If we lived closer, we might be able to enroll her at a dance academy like this one, but since we don’t, summer programs are the access point for this level of instruction for dancers like her. At this intensive, she will be dancing 6 days a week, Monday thru Saturday including a two-hour technique class, a one hour additional ballet class (such as pointe, pas de deux, variations, or repertoire) and a one hour class of a different dance genre (jazz, modern, contemporary, character, flamenco, Irish) each day. In addition, every level has a cross training class (such as Pilates, yoga, conditioning, or a seminar) each day. We are excited for this opportunity for Z to dance at this prestigious ballet company this summer and are raising funds to send her to Utah. She will be representing her amazing Filipina and Nigerian self, and will be the only Siuslaw native to have ever danced there. She wants to make herself, her family, and her tribe proud. If you would like to help her realize this goal, there is a Go Fund Me account set up under “Zhade’s Ballet West Summer Intensive Fund” or the direct URL is https://gofund. me/fc8d2f43. Funds raised will go towards tuition, her housing and meal plan, travel expenses, and needed attire (you have no idea how many pointe shoes ballerinas go through). *information and photographs provided by Maree Beers March 2025 www.ctclusi.org 11 Integrated Behavioral Health at Three Rivers Health Center The term behavioral health encompasses many aspects of individual and community well-being. While physical health and medicine focus on the normal functioning of the body, behavioral health pays attention to the emotions and behaviors that affect your daily life. This includes mental health, substance use problems, life stressors, and stress-related physical symptoms. The field of behavioral health thinks not only about how an individual or family’s mindset impacts their well-being, but also about their lifestyle, habits, culture, contextual factors (such as socioeconomic and political environment, climate and environmental health, and connection with land, history, and language), and its linkage with the body and spirit. As the Behavioral Health Director of Three Rivers Health Center (TRHC), I seek ways to improve access and delivery of behavioral health services that uphold the values and mission of TRHC and CTCLUSI. I came to work at TRHC because of its commitment to providing multidimensional care for the mindbody-spirit, and CTCLUSI’s dedication to promoting the health of individuals, communities, and future generations. At TRHC, we recognize the complexity of health issues and systems in which healthcare is provided that tribal members and other indigenous communities face. As TRHC grows its services, I am happy to introduce one of our services whose goals include increasing access and addressing health across multiple dimensions. This type of care is called Integrated Behavioral Health. I have been passionate about integrated behavioral health since my early days as a clinical social worker working in an urban federally qualified health center in Chicago. I love working in integrated healthcare environments, such as primary care, due We hope that patients of TRHC will find to the ability to provide timely-access this team-based approach to care both (often same-day appointments), reduce satisfying and helpful for making them feel stigma associated with better in their daily lives. mental illness and If you receive medical At TRHC, we recognize addiction, and deliver services at TRHC, you the complexity of health may meet one of our care that is meaningful issues and systems in Integrated Behavioral to a patient’s life and Health providers during relationships. Through a which healthcare is your visit. To access our team-based approach, provided that tribal team, you can talk with integrated behavioral members and other any member of the TRHC health providers partner indigenous communities care team. If you do not with medical teams to receive care at TRHC, prioritize a collaborative face. you may have access relationship with to Integrated Behavioral patients and families that is holistic, culturally relevant, and Health at your primary care provider’s office or you can call us at 541-435-7200 to relational. Integrated behavioral health is a ask for more information. We look forward progressive model of care where to meeting you! behavioral health providers are members of the primary care medical team and Kelli Bosak, LCSW use focused, holistic interventions from culturally and trauma-informed perspectives. Integrated care is a popular model utilized at many healthcare centers, including many tribal health clinics, IHS clinics, and urban Indian health centers. Behavioral health providers in primary care can help with any range of simple and complicated problems for patients of all ages, including managing serious health conditions, sleep problems, smoking cessation, chronic diseases and pain, relationship problems, depression and anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and much more. When behavioral health partners with medical, dental, pharmacy, and other specialty providers, patients’ health tends to get better, their strengths and resilience are enhanced, and they’re more satisfied with their care. This model of care is just one of the behavioral health services we proudly provide at TRHC. 12 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2025 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Contributed by CTCLUSI Community Health Other risk factors are: Overview • Having certain types of polyps If you’re aged 45 to 75, get tested regularly (growths) inside the colon for colorectal cancer. A special test (called • Having a personal or family history of a screening test) can help prevent colorectal cancer colorectal cancer or find it early, when it • Smoking cigarettes may be easier to treat. You may need to get • Being overweight or having obesity tested before age 45 if colorectal cancer • Not getting enough physical activity runs in your family. Talk with your doctor • Drinking too much alcohol and ask about your risk for colorectal • Having certain health conditions, like cancer. Crohn’s disease, that cause chronic (long-term) inflammation (ongoing What is colorectal cancer? irritation) of the small intestine and colon Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops in the colon or the rectum. The colon is the longest part of the large intestine. How do I decide which test to take? The rectum is the bottom part of the large There are different ways to test for intestine. Like all cancers, colorectal colorectal cancer. Your doctor can help you cancer can spread to other parts of your decide which test you would prefer. Before you talk with your doctor about which test body. to get, it can be helpful to think about your values and preferences. Answer these questions to find out which test you would prefer — then share the results with your doctor. Together, you and your doctor can make a screening plan that’s right for you. Am I at risk for colorectal cancer? The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases as you get older. That’s why screening is recommended for everyone ages 45 to 75. tell you how to get ready for your test, including if you need to avoid certain foods beforehand. Does it hurt to get a colonoscopy? Preparing for a colonoscopy can be unpleasant, but most people agree that the benefits to their health outweigh any discomfort. And getting anesthesia means you won’t have any pain or feel uncomfortable during the test. How often should I get screened for colorectal cancer? How often you need to get screened will depend on: • Your risk for colorectal cancer • Which screening test you choose Take control — act early If you start getting screened at age 45, you have a good chance of preventing colorectal cancer or finding it when it can be treated more easily. • If your doctor finds polyps inside your colon during the test, they can remove the polyps before they turn into cancer What are the different kinds of tests? If your doctor finds cancer during the Several different kinds of tests can be • used to screen for colorectal cancer. The test, you can take steps to get treatment right away main types are: • Stool-based tests • Tests that look directly inside the colon Get Tested The best way to prevent colorectal cancer and rectum Stool tests are done at home. You collect a — or find it early — is to get tested starting stool (poop) sample and send it to a lab for at age 45. Talk with your doctor about testing. Then the lab sends the results to getting screened. your doctor. Tests that look directly at your colon and rectum — like a colonoscopy — happen in a doctor’s office or hospital. For Source: The Office of Disease Prevention and Health these tests, you need to take a laxative Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for to clean out your bowels before the Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of and Human Services. (n.d.). Get tested for appointment. You’ll get anesthesia before Health colorectal cancer. Retrieved from https://health.gov/ the test, and you’ll need someone to drive myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/screening-tests/getyou home after the test. Your doctor will tested-colorectal-cancer#the-basics-tab Tribal Elder Eddie Helms Celebrates 85th Birthday Tribal Elder Eddie Helms celebrated his 85th birthday surrounded by family and friends. It was a wonderful day in the Tribal Community Center with everyone gathered together to celebrate a beloved Elder within the community. Photos sent in by Tribal Council Member Julie Siestreem www.ctclusi.org March 2025 13 Elders Corner 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 Potluck Luncheon Hosted by Tribal Elder Eddie Helms First Wednesday of the month at Tribal Hall 338 Wallace Ave., Coos Bay, OR Bring a dish to share 12 (noon) - 2 p.m. Elders Honor Day 2025 March 21 & 22, 2025 Hosted by the Coquille Indian Tribe SAVE THE DATE Lodging will be paid for by the CTCLUSI Elders Program for the night of Friday, March 21, 2025 only. OREGON TRIBAL ELDERS HONOR DAY No Transportation will be provided. THE COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE WILL BE HELD MARCH 21 & 22, 2025 AT THE MILL CASINO & HOTEL (Registration forms and agenda will be coming soon) There will be no charges for Tribal Elders for any of the activities, All other guests with the exception of legal spouses and caregivers will be charged for meals. Rooms are blocked under Elders Honor Day at The Mill Casino. Rooms are $150 + Tax. To reserve please call 541-756-8800 X 3 ALL GUESTS MUST BE OVER 55 YEARS OLD WITH EXCEPTION OF LEGAL SPOUSES, CAREGIVERS AND STAFF. All guests must be over 55 years old with exception of legal spouses and caregivers. Please contact Barbara Black at 541-888-7520 for lodging reservations. 14 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March is National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month March 2025 MARCH IS SELF-HARM AWARENESS MONTH Contributed by CTCLUSI Circles of Healing Program What might I notice that could be a sign my brain was hurt? What should I do if I was recently hurt in the head? Get Medical Care if You Have: Common Troubles after a Head Injury Self-harm means hurting yourself on purpose. Also known as self-injury, self-harm is a symptom of extreme emotional distress. Individuals, in particular teens, engage in different types of selfharm that can be hard to identify RISK FACTORS AND WARNING SIGNS OF SELF-HARM Self-harm usually begins in adolescence, around the ages of 13 and 14, when emotions are more volatile and teens are facing increased peer pressure, loneliness, and conflicts with parents and other authority figures. Some factors that may increase the risk of self-harm include: • Having friends who self-injure • Life issues such as trauma, abuse, unstable family environment, social isolation, and confusion about personal identity • Mental health issues • Drug/alcohol use WHEN A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE SELF-HARMS If you’re worried a friend or loved one might be hurting themselves, ask them how they’re doing and be prepared to listen to the answer, even if it makes you uncomfortable. This may be a hard subject to understand. One of the best things is to tell them that while you may not fully understand, you’ll be there to help. Don’t dismiss emotions or try to turn it into a joke. Although you might feel like you are betraying a confidence, selfinjury is too big a problem to ignore. Here are some ways to help: • Consult your pediatrician or other health care provider who can provide an initial evaluation or a referral to a mental health professional. Express your concern, but don’t yell at your child or make threats or accusations. • Suggest talking to another trusted adult, a teacher, counselor, or medical or mental health professional. • Gently express your concern and encourage the person to seek medical and mental health treatment. If you have questions or concerns and would like to speak to a confidential advocate, the Circles of Healing team is here for you Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Coos Bay Advocate Abbigail Thomas: 541-294-8624 Eugene Advocate Jennifer Emerson: 541-808-8152 Can brain injuries heal? What helps my brain get better after it was hurt? To talk with someone about domestic violence: Circles of Healing Confidential Advocate: 541-294-8624 or 541-808-8152 March 2025 www.ctclusi.org 15 Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships Contributed by: Amanda Galer, LCSW, Behavioral Health Department Three Rivers Health Center Love is blind! We’ve all heard this at some point, often from a caring relative or friend, who is trying to gently tell us that we are avoiding the truth of a relationship. It’s hard to hear these words. To believe that someone we love so much and, perhaps, who professes to love us just the same, would ever do anything that might hurt us. Maybe we also see the signs, but we chose to ignore them, especially if the outcome could be losing the person we love the most. Love can be blinding, no matter what type the love relationship may be. No parent wants to think their beautiful child could ever do the naughty things they might be accused of as they grow up. Just as no child wants to imagine their parent would have ever made any major mistakes in their life. Perhaps we give too much of ourselves to those around us. In the case of romantic relationships, it happens more often than we wish to think, and if not addressed sooner than later, can lead to a breakdown of the relationship over time. So why do we allow ourselves to be blindsided by our loved ones? Perhaps it is because we long to be loved by others. We think that if we give enough to others, they will love us more, or will never abandon us. We may see signs that our partner is less than perfect in their relationship with us, but we don’t want to “rock the boat”, dismissing our experiences as overthinking a situation. Maybe we did try to address the situation, but our partner dismisses our concerns, telling us we are just being paranoid. However, avoiding setting healthy boundaries in our relationships only ensures future conflict, and dooms the relationship to failure. Think of your relationship as a business partnership. There is no easy answer on how to approach this type of situation, but a helpful hint would be to think of your loving relationships just as you would a business partnership. Each member of the business brings to the table special skills and talents that make the business work. On no specific day is it ever a 50/50 relationship, with each partner doing exactly half of the work of the company. But if everyone works together, the business will grow and flourish. In a company, partners sometimes have to work with other businesses to accomplish a common goal. By using the scenario of a business partnership to consider your relationship circumstances, you are better able to think objectively about the situation in order to set more healthy boundaries. This change in thinking only works because the ‘love’ aspect of the relationship is removed, allowing partners to refocus on respect and trust. Consider these questions: • Would it ever be appropriate for your partner to keep you in the dark as to any details of negotiations and/or communications with other businesses/individuals? • Would it ever be appropriate for your partner to hide any benefits they have received for the business you have worked so hard together on building, or if your partner didn’t share any of these benefits with you, even if you are aware of them? • Would you ever tolerate your business partner depending on you to do all the hard work, while they are off enjoying the assets and/or free time you have given them by doing all their work? To then begin to develop healthy boundaries, you must communicate your concerns to your partner. Rather than accusing them of doing something wrong in the relationship, focus on your emotions related to your experience of what they have done, such as; “I’ve been feeling very overwhelmed by all the housework we have to do around here, and I was wondering if we could work together to figure out how to make it more manageable for both of us?” Another approach might be; “I’ve been feeling really lonely lately when you come home so late from work. Can we try to schedule some time later this week to reconnect?” Opening up the dialogue in a way that involves your partner, rather than accusing them, will leave them less defensive and more open to hearing what you have to say. No relationship is ever perfect. No relationship will ever by 50/50. However, if each partner works together to set healthy boundaries that promote trust, respect and partnership, the relationship will have a healthy foundation that will cause it to grow and flourish for many years to come. Cedar Processing Activity in Florence Tribal community members gathered together in Florence, Oregon the weekend of February 1st and 2nd to process cedar bark. The process cedar from this event was split and stripped in preparation for weaving use. Be sure to check the calendar on page 19 of this publication for dates of future events and activities or visit www.ctclusi.org/events/ We hope to see you at the next one! *Photographs provided by Tribal Council member Julie Siestreem 16 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Child Care Development Fund (CCDF Program) FULL-TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS INQUIRE NOW! FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CTCLUSI RENTAL ASST. STATEWIDE TENANT BASED ASSISTANCE This program assists low income Tribal Families maintain a rental home such as an apartment, house, duplex, or other approved rental unit by paying a portion of the rent directly to a private landlord and/or property management company. This program is only available in the State of Oregon. Student rental assistance is also available to full time college students who are enrolled with CTCLUSI’s Education Department and who meet the program criteria. Student Rental Assistance is available throughout the United States. Waitlists are utilized if funding is unavailable at time of application. CTCLUSI HOUSING DEPT. 1320 Neese St. Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541)-888-1310 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm March 2025 Childcare services birth to 5 years old can receive full-time childcare services. Students Kindergarten up to 12 years old can receive before and/or after school care. Services during school hours are not qualified for students Kindergarten up to 12 years old. Eligibility: • Must be a CTCLUSI enrolled tribal member. • There is no income requirement to participate, and no co-pays. • Participants need to reside within the 5-County Service Area • Parent/guardian must show proof of employment, and/or enrollment in college or other programs. • Participants must fill out a Parent and Provider applications which can be found on the Tribe’s website. • Provider can be a licensed Childcare Center, Licensed In-Home Childcare, or a Family Provider (grandparent, greatgrandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling living in separate housing) with a cleared background check and current Pediatric CPR/1st Aid certification. Contact: Brandy Lauby email: blauby@ctclusi.org or call: 541-888-1314 HANDS-ON E NATUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 3:30PM - 5:30 PM Y ARCHER TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS STARTING OCTOBER TRIBAL HALL, COOS BAY & MORE COMBINING ADVENTURE WITH CULTURALLY-BASED LEARNING WE OFFER THESE TRADITIONAL SKILL BUILDING ACTIVITIES: WEAVING GATHERING DRUM MAKING CLAM DIGGING HIDE SCRAPING KAYAKING ATLATL SHINNY BEADING MUCH MORE! WANT TO GET INVOLVED? PARENTS OF TRIBAL YOUTH PLEASE CONTACT: BRANDY LAUBY BLAUBY@CTCLUSI.ORG 541-888-1314 March 2025 JOIN A TRIBAL COMMITTEE ! www.ctclusi.org 17 Posted on Website: March 1, 2025 Posted in March 2025 Newsletter NOTICE OF CODE ESTABLISHMENT The following new proposed Code was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on: We are accepting Letters of Interest for Tribal Committees. We have had some recent vacancies. Tribal Committees cover several areas of the Tribe and work with various departments. Below is a list of Committees you may be interested in becoming a member of: - Culture Committee - Budget Committee - Education Committee - Elders Committee - Enrollment Committee - Language Committee - Housing Committee February 9, 2025 TITLE: 4 – DOMESTIC RELATIONS Chapter 4-9 GUARDIANSHIP MINORS The Tribal Council has approved the draft language to establish Chapter 4-9 Guardianship – Minors for First Reading; and CLUSITC Chapter 4-9 : The Tribal Council declares that it is the policy of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (Tribes) to assure the future of the Tribes by establishing this chapter to protect the best interests of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians’ children, to preserve the stability of the family and to protect the Tribes, its customs and culture. It is further the policy of the Tribes that guardianship is an acceptable and sometimes preferable placement to adoption or longterm foster care: (1.) Provide for the welfare, care and protection of children; Protect the best interestss of children by preserving the unity of the family and to achieve the purposes of this act in a family environment whenever possible; (2.) Protect and strengthen the cultural ties and ethnic identity of tribal children in general to the maximum extent possible; Secure to each child removed from his or her home the care, guidance, and control as nearly equivalent as practicable to that which the child should have been given by his parent or custodian to help him or her develop into a welladjusted, responsible adult; (3.) Protect from and prevent child abuse, neglect and abandonment; Provide judicial and other procedures through which the provisions of this Code are executed and enforced, and in which the parties are assured a fair hearing and their civil and legal rights are recognized. - Election Board Tribal Council hereby approves the establishment of Chapter 4-9 Guardianship and hereby approves for First Reading draft be posting for a twenty-eight (28) day period. Draft language as set out in the attached Exhibit A (deleted text is red and stricken and new text is blue and underlined), If interested, please fill out a “Letter of Interest Form” located on Tribes Website. DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE: April 13, 2025 These Letters of Interest remain on file for (1) one year. Please visit the Citizen Portal of the Tribal Government website at www.ctclusi.org/tribalcommittees/ for more information. For more information or if you have any questions contact: Jeannie Miller, Administrative Support Manager 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 Phone: 541-888-7506 Email: jmiller@ctclusi.org The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie Miller, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmiller@ctclusi.org. Don’t Miss Out Update Your Contact Information 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 18 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Department of Human Resources Current Openings as of 02/13/25 Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities • Assistant Director of Natural Resources & Culture – Coos Bay • Circles of Healing Transitional Services Specialist – Coos Bay • Clinic Scheduler – Three Rivers Health Center – Coos Bay • Cultural Resources Protection Technician I – Coos Bay • Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay • Dental Therapist – Coos Bay • Events Coordinator – Coos Bay • Gaming Inspector - Florence • Laboratory Technician I. – Coos Bay • Medical Assistant – Primary Care – Three Rivers Health Center – Coos Bay • Medical Director – Three Rivers Health Center • Ocean Fishing Deckhand: On-Call • Special Events – On Call – Varies on Assignment • Surveillance Agent I. – Various Shifts • Surveillance Agent II. – Various Shifts • Tribal Youth Engagement Specialist 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 Updated Frequently Tribal Members please log in to the Citizen Porrtal to access any CTCLUSI Tribal Member Job Opportunities Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org March 2025 PEACEGIVING Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice option available to you for the resolution of conflict. All Peacegiving issues are confidential. 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. Make the choice for a better life. Confidential Contact Tribal Wellness Court. (541) 888-1307 www.ctclusi.org March 2025 19 Upcoming Events RSVP for events by calling 1-541-435-7155 March 2025 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 3 4 6 7 Online Fitness Workshop 6:00 pm Can Bead That 5 ITribal Hall 10am Elders Potluck Tribal Hall Online Fitness Workshop 6:00 pm 11 12 13 9 10 16 17 23 18 24 30 31 8 First Canoe Pull Medicine Gathering Munsel Lake 14 19 Online Fitness 20 Workshop 6pm Online Fitness Workshop 6:00 pm Equinox Overnight I Can Bead That Women’s Sweat Florence Outreach10am Language Games 25 26 Spring Break Camp Online Fitness Workshop 6:00 pm 1 15 Online Fitness Workshop 6:00 pm Online Fitness Workshop 6:00 pm Regular Council Meeting 10:00am SATURDAY 27Online Fitness Workshop 6:00 pm Tribal Court Edu Series: IV. Tribal Hall, Noon 21Session 22 Equinox Overnight Men’s Sweat Coquille Elders Honor Day Mill Casino, Coos Bay Coquille Elders Honor Day Mill Casino, Coos Bay 28 29 Business Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. April 2025 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 Species 12Invasive Removal/ Tobacco Elders Potluck Tribal Hall 6 7 8 9 Planting- T ribal Hall 10am I Can Bead That Tribal Hall 10am 13 14 15 16 17 18 Earth Day John Topits Park Regular Council Meeting 10:00am 20 27 19 21 Deadline Roots & Vision Exhibit Application Due 28 22 23 24 25 I Can Bead That Eugene Outreach 10am 29 30 Business Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. 26 Canoe Pull 1 2 3 20 THE VOICE OF CLUSI ATTENTION TRIBAL ARTISANS WAXUUWII (GIFTS) IS OPEN! Three Rivers Casino and Resort in Florence Oregon has re-opened its Gift Shop doors! CTCLUSI Tribal Artisans are encouraged to contact us for an opportunity to sell their work at waxuuwii (gifts) at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon March 2025 Contact Us 541-999-7938 tspangler@threeriverscasino.com --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A1be52cd5431c5bf5. Public record. Not legal advice.