# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2024) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A266733a923ef0adb ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of CLUSI July 2024 Issue 7 Volume 25 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening Celebration a Resounding Success CTCLUSI Tribal Council and Three Rivers Health Center staff and partners begin to cheer in the moment the ribbon is officially cut at the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Coos Bay, OR, June 14, 2024 - The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) celebrated the grand opening of Three Rivers Health Center with a vibrant community event on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The occasion marked a significant milestone for the community, with over 300 attendees joining in the festivities. View the Grand Opening Recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2oswwIFqjg. The celebration commenced with a festival of booths hosted by various CTCLUSI departments including Administration, Tribal Council, Community Health, Emergency Management, Tribal Court, Housing, Education, and Social Services. Three Rivers Health Center staff showcased Medical, Behavioral, Pharmacy, and Dental services and enrolled over 160 new patients, underscoring the community’s enthusiasm and support for the new health center. The opening ceremony began with a warm welcome from CTCLUSI Chief Doug Barrett, followed by Council Chair Brad Kneaper, CEO Lee Ann Wander, and Health Administrator John R Reeves III, each sharing their vision and appreciation for Three Rivers Health Center. Highlighting the significance of the health center for the community, CEO Lee Ann Wander stated, “This is a lot more than just a health clinic; this was a promise we made to the Tribal membership when I came in. To lead with a good heart; to listen to the tribal membership and what their needs were. Healthcare was at the top of the list and this is a promise fulfilled.” Attendees were treated to a traditional prayer, followed by singing and drumming by Jesse Beers, Chief Doug Barrett, and other Tribal members, creating a powerful and emotional atmosphere. Christina Garcia, CEO of MGMT 88, who manages the pharmacy, remarked, “The prayer and songs were very sacred. That meant so much to me. As a leader of my own company, it gave me a different inspiration.” After the ceremony, attendees moved to the building entrance, designed to resemble a traditional plank house, for a formal ribboncutting led by the CTCLUSI Tribal Council, symbolizing the official opening of the brand new facility. In addition to the festival, ceremony, and ribbon cutting, attendees enjoyed delicious Indian fry bread and entered the health center lobby to view the Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening Reveal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xiOBsMjDB8. Save the Date: Salmon Ceremony August 4, 2024 Return Salmon Remains Sunset Bay, August 4th during Salmon Ceremony Umpqua River, August 5th Siuslaw River, August 6th 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 July 2024 Tribal Council Business Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from May 11, 2024 - June 9, 2024. Chief Doug Barrett 05/11 Tribal Council Regular Meeting in Eugene, U of O Pow wow at Gill Coliseum 05/12 U of O Salmon Back at University of Oregon Longhouse 05/13 Informal Lunch with Mike Graybill – BOEM presentation 05/14 Wait Ranch – City Lights event with Tribes, Siuslaw Watershed & MRT 05/15 Heart & Soul of Tribal consultation with ODE 05/15 MHA/LADCP Monthly meeting & OCPP Networking hour 05/16 Blessing Ceremony of Building and staff of TRHC, Leaders Circle 05/19-23 ATNI Mid-Year Convention at Seven Feathers 05/21 9-Tribes meeting on Chemawa Indian School 05/24 DC Discussion Prep meeting 05/28 NARA Northwest Board Meeting 05/28 Taskforce on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services 05/29 Heart & Soul of Tribal consultation pre site visit with ODE 05/29 GFORB & Tribal Council Business Meeting 05/30 U S Army Corps of Engineers Visit and fire in the Plank House 06/01 Three Rivers Health Center – Grand Opening Ceremonies 06/03 Travel day to DC for Tribal Ocean Caucus Meetings 06/04 Tribal Ocean Caucus Meetings, Merkley, Widen & Hoile 06/05 Tribal Ocean Caucus Meetings, NOAA & NMSF, Fish Wildlife & Parks, CEQ & OSTP 06/06 Tribal Ocean Caucus Meetings, DOE, GOA, CHOW Responsible OSW, BSEE & BOEM 06/07 Travel day back from DC Tribal Ocean Caucus Meetings 06/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting Total Hours: 178hrs. & emails Brad Kneaper, Chair 05/11 Regular Council Meeting. Held at Eugene Outreach and on Saturday to honor Mother’s Day on Sunday, 5/12/24 05/13 Lunch meeting with a Former Manager of South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve regarding BOEM and Offshore Wind Energy. 05/15 Meeting with Oregon Department of Education about a video production on Consultation for assisting state agencies understanding of Consultation. 05/16 Leaders Circle: Language Committee Protocol; Consultation Video Production Discussion; Discussion of this summer’s Camps and Canoe Journey; Smudging of the new Three Rivers Health Center. 05/20 Travel to Seven Feather’s Casino Resort and attend Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Mid-Year Conference. 05/21 Attend ATNI 05/22 Attend ATNI, travel home. 05/23 Meeting with Sovereign Finance (ZOOM) regarding financial status and discussion. 05/24 Meeting with MAPETSI, CEO and Legal regarding upcoming trip to DC. Meeting (follow-up) with Mapetsi, Chief, CEO, Legal continued discussion. 05/29 Meeting (ZOOM) with Moss Adams regarding Annual Audit Interview. Meet with State Department of Education regarding Consultation training video production, GFORB Meeting, Tribal Business Council Meeting. 05/30 Lunch Meeting with US Army Corps of Engineers at Community Center. 05/31 Washington DC Trip check in meeting (ZOOM) with Margaret Corvi, CEO, COO, Chief, Legal and Mapetsi. 06/01 Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. 06/04 Attended 20 Year Anniversary Dinner for Three Rivers Casino Florence. Total Hours: 146 Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair 05/11 Regular Council Meeting 05/13 Informal luncheon with Mr. Graybill 05/14 Waite Ranch community meeting at City Light Cinemas 05/15 Heart and Spirit of Tribal Consultation with ODE 05/16 Leaders Circle meeting 05/19-22 ATNI Midyear Meeting at 7 Feathers Casino 05/21 9 Tribes Meeting 7 Feathers Casino 05/29 Heart and Spirit of Tribal Consultation Planning Meeting with the State, Business Council Meeting 06/01 Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting E-Mails Daily Total Hours: 95.5 Julie Siestreem 05/11 Tribal Council General Council Regular Monthly meeting Eugene Outreach 05/13 Mike Graybill -BOEM 05/15 CTCLUSI, ODE,R16CC Heart and Spirit of Tribe Consultation Video Pre-meeting 05/16 Tribal Council Leaders Circle meeting and, Smudging of TRHC Ceremony 05/20 DELC Tribal Advisory Committee Planning Meeting 05/21 BOEM Environmental Assessment, Education Committee meeting 05/23 BOEM Task Force 05/28 DELC Tribal Advisory Committee Planning Meeting 05/29 CTCLUSI, ODE, R16CC Heart and Spirit of Tribe Consultation Video site premeeting, GFORB, Tribal Council General Council Business monthly meeting 05/30 U.S. Army Corp of Engineers on site visit Tribal Hall Coos Bay, CTCLUSI Early Learning Task Force 06/01 TRHC Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 06/04 Three Rivers Casino Resort 20th Anniversary Celebration 06/05 1st Wednesday of the Month Elder and Families Potluck at Tribal Hall 06/09 Tribal Council General Council Regular Monthly Meeting Coos Bay Total Hours: 130 Debbie Bossley 05/16 Leaders Circle 05/21 ATNI 7 Feathers 05/29 GFORB/Tribal Council Business Meeting 05/30 US Army Corps of Engineers Meeting 06/01 Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening 06/04 Three Rivers Casino 20th Anniversary Dinner 06/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting Read and respond to emails Total Hours: 42hrs Iliana Montiel 05/11 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 05/16 Leaders Circle / smudging at TRHC 05/24 GFORB Meeting 05/29 GFORB / Tribal Council Business Meeting 06/01 TRHC Grand Opening 06/04 TRC 20th Anniversary Dinner reading & responding to emails & calls. Total Hours: 35 Enna Helms Previous report period was submitted after paper had gone to print: 04/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting and Tribal Council General Council Meeting and Notetaker 04/18 Wildfire Hazard Map Rules Advisory Committee #3 04/19-20 Tribal Council Off-Site Workshop; Tribal Council Leaders Circle Meeting 04/22 Renewable Energy Modernization Final Rule – How Feedback and Comments from Tribes Informed; ATBC - CTSI, CTCLUSI, TDN Capacity Discussion; Ocean Policy Advisory Council Meeting Confirmation; Housing Committee Meeting; TC/GFORB Meeting Re: FanDuel 04/24 Special Meeting re: Finance Discussion; Tribal Council Business Meeting 04/25 Foundation Giveaway 05/02 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 05/09 Tribal Housing Policy Group Meeting Total Hours: 90 Current Reporting Period: 05/11 Regular Tribal Council Meeting 05/15 Heart and Spirit of Tribal Consultation Pre-Site Visit 05/16 Tribal Housing Policy Workgroup; Leaders Circle Meeting 05/19 South Slough Reserve 50th Anniversary 05/20 AtBC Partner Meeting with Jane Bacchieri; Housing Committee Meeting 05/23 Tribal Work Group Sea Otter Reintroduction 05/28 AtBC Partner Meeting with Jane Bacchieri 05/29 Heart and Spirit of Tribal Consultation; Tribal Council Business Meeting 05/30 US Army Corps of Engineers Visit; 06/01 TRHC Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting 06/03 Heart and Spirit of Tribal Consultation Itinerary Review 06/07 Heart and Spirit Meeting Total Hours: 90 Can You Find Me? In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image of a Cattail Basket Start exactly like the one pictured at right. It could be any size and on any page, but will look exactly like the one shown here. If you find it, email mgaines@ctclusi.org to have your name entered into a prize drawing. In your email you must include your name, age, address (for mailing purposes) and contact phone number. In your email you must also let us know what page and where on the page you spotted the Cattail basket start hiding! Must email by July15th 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. June “CAMAS” Winners: Adult - Rhianna Wisdom Youth - Grayson Dollins The Camas flower in the June 2024 edition was hidden on page 8 in the flyer for the TRCR reopening it’s gift shop, above the word Attention. www.ctclusi.org July 2024 3 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 COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST If you are a Tribal member and interested in being on a committee, please contact Jeannie Miller, 541-888-7506 or jmiller@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. 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. 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: 541-888-7538 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 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 lwander@ctclusi.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 Brian Dubray, Chief Operating Officer Phone 541-888-9577 bdubray@ctclusi.org 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 Health Services Division John Reeves III, Health Administrator 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7515 Fax 541-888-5388 jreeves@ctclusi.org Department of Human Resources Stephanie McNutt, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-7508 Fax: 541-897-9881 smcnutt@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 1. Martin Harris 2. VACANT 3. Margaret Corvi 4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair stephaniewatkins1360@gmail. com 5. Teresa Spangler 6. VACANT 7. Roseanna Perry 1. Michelle Brix 2. Julie Siestreem 3. VACANT 4. Ashley Russell, Chair arussell@ctclusi.org 5. Michael Brainard Elders Committee 1. Arleen Perkins, Chair 2. Eddie Helms 3. Warren (Tom) Brainard 4. Laura Fortin 5. Martin Harris 6. VACANT 7. Brad Kneaper Enrollment Committee 1. Earla Kirk 2. Doug Barrett 3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo 4. Nicole Romine 5. Michael Brainard 6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips, Chair pphillips@ctclusi.org Education Committee Tribal Dental Clinic 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-6433 Toll free 1-877-688-6433 Fax 541-888-7505 1. Warren T. Brainard 2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips 3. Skip Brainard 4. Vicki Faciane, Chair vicki.faciane@gmail.com 5. Teresa Spangler Housing Committee 1. VACANT 2. Danny Krossman, Chair dkrossman33@gmail.com 3. Enna Helms 4. VACANT 5. Tyler Slyter 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 Doug Barrett, Chief 541-297-2130 (cell) doug.barrett@ctclusi.org Elders Activities Jodi Beesley, Community Health Representative/ Elders Activity Coordinator 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7532 jbeesley@ctclusi.org 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 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 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 Brad Kneaper, Chair 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 Department of Culture and Natural Resources Ashley Russell, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 arussell@ctclusi.org Julie Siestreem Department of Culture and Natural Resources Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-997-6685 Fax 541-888-2853 jbeers@ctclusi.org Position #4 Council 541-294-3972 tspangler@ctclusi.org 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 Committee Members Budget Committee Culture Committee 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 Council Language Committee 1. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo 2. Tammy Evarts 3. Jade Fong 4. VACANT 5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair jamiebiesanz@gmail.com 6. Jesse Beers 7. Ayuthea Cisneros Election Board 1. VACANT 2. Michael Brainard, Chair qaxas19@gmail.com 3. Teresa Gagner 4. Mark Petrie 5. Kathy Perkins 6. Pauline Benson 7. Ashley Russell 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, 541-888-7506 or jmiller@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/ Enna Helms Position #1 Council 541-297-7538 (cell) enna.helms@ctclusi.org Position #2 Council 541-808-5178 (cell) brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org Position #3 Council 541-294-6055 jsiestreem@ctclusi.org Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair 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 July 14, 2024 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 July 2024 Resolution Summaries RESOLUTION NO.: 24-072 Date of Passage: May 11, 2024 Subject (title): Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indian (ATNI) Membership Explanation: Tribal Council approves the appoint of all members of the Council to be able to serve as a voting member as a delegate or alternate. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-073 Date of Passage: May 11, 2024 Subject (title): National Congress of American Indians ( NCAI ) Explanation: Tribal Council approves the appoint of all members of the Council to be able to serve as a voting member as a delegate or alternate. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-074 Date of Passage: May 11, 2024 Subject (title): Three Rivers Health Center Fencing Explanation: Tribal Council approves the expenditure for new fence for the Three Rivers Health Center. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-075 Date of Passage: May 11, 2024 Subject (title): 2024 Severy Budget with Akana Explanation: Tribal Council approves the additional budgeted funds from transportation for this project. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-076 Date of Passage: May 11, 2024 Subject (title): Memorandum of Understanding and Confidentiality Agreement with Trust for Public Lands Explanation: Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-077 Date of Passage: May 11, 2024 Subject (title): Midmark Software Contract Explanation: Tribal Council approves this software contract for the Three Rivers Health Center. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-078 Date of Passage: May 11, 2024 Subject (title): Nextgen Software Explanation: Tribal Council approves the purchase of this software for Three Rivers Heath Center for patient records. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-079 Date of Passage: May. 2024 Subject (title): Establish an Add Hoc Committee to Create a Permanent Standing Committee Called “ Shared Vision Committee” Explanation: Tribal Council approves the creation of this ad hoc committee and appoints the following members; Vicki Facine, Ashely Russell, Justin Krossman, Cynthia Hovind and Margaret Corvi. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-086 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Thermal Scientific Instrument Sales Agreement Explanation: Tribal Council approves this purchase and agreement. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-80 Date of Passage: May 11, 2024 Subject (title): Establishment of Add Hoc Creation Committee called CTCLUSI Code Development Committee Explanation: Tribal Council approves the creation of this committee and appoints the follow members; Brad Kneaper as Council, Brian Dubray, Kelly Bradley, Emily Gardner, Jenifer Stevens, Karen Costello and Jeannie Miller. Vote 5-0-2 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-087 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Historic Preservation Fund , Historic Preservation Office Grant Explanation: Tribal Council approves this grant application. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-081 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Establishment of CTCLUSI Chapter 10-4 Tribal Forest Resource Management Code for Second Reading and Final Approval Explanation: Tribal Council approves this new Code, after no comments were made from membership prior to this discussion. Vote 6-1-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-082 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Establishing Tribal Law and Policy Regarding the Administration of Valid Existing Rights on Tribal Forest Land Explanation: Tribal Council approves this Resolution. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-083 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Approval and Adoption of Forest Management Plan Explanation: Tribal Council approves this plan. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-084 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Tribally Owned Housing Repair Modification Explanation: Tribal Council approves the funding for more expenses related to repair on a Tribally Owned home. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-088 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Admin 88 Inc Professional Services Contract Call Center Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract for Three Rivers Health Center. Vote 4-2-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-089 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Admin 88 Inc Professional Services Contract Telebridge Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract for Three Rivers Health Center. Vote 5-1-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-090 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Addendum to RN Service Contract Explanation: Tribal Council approves this addendum to this RN for Three Rivers Health Center. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 24-091 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Elevate Health Care Service Agreement Explanation: Tribal Council approves this agreement for Three Rivers Health Center future recruitment for medical provides. Vote 6-0-1 In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality. RESOLUTION NO.: 24-085 Date of Passage: May 29, 2024 Subject (title): Approve Application of 2024 ODHS Office OREM Hubs and Network Grant Explanation: Tribal Council approves this grant application. Vote 7-0-0 THE VOICE OF CLUSI MONTHLY 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. I look forward to hearing from you! Visit www.ctclusi.org/events to view the online event calendar Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Office: (541) 888-7536 Cell: (541) 808-7918 Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org www.ctclusi.org July 2024 2024 Annual Salmon Ceremony 5 CANOE JOURNEY 2024 Youth Paddle to Puyallup Sunday, August 4th Begins at 11:00am Lunch at 12:00 noon Location: Gregory Point/Chiefs Island Lighthouse Shuttle transport only to the site from Coos Head Come and enjoy family and friends ! Raffle Prices -Smoked Salmon -Dance and Songs -T-Shirts-Fry Bread Breakfast with Tribal Council Saturday, August 3th Tribal Council will be cooking a variety of breakfast items for the Tribal membership and their families 9:00am - 11:00am Location: Community Center 338 Wallace Ave Coos Bay, OR RSVP Needed please call 1-541-435-7155 Questions? Contact Meagan Davenport 541-888-7509 Dry Camping for RV/Tents—please call for details space is limited. Canoe Journey 2024 Youth Paddle to Puyallap The CTCLUSI Canoe Family will be traveling to the Jamestown S’klallam port on July 25th to meet up with the rest of the Journey Canoes. The above Landing and Routes map can be viewed online at https://www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/power-paddleto-puyallup-youth-canoe-journey-2024/ Any CTCLUSI Tribal member families that wish to travel with the group can receive a gas card. Please contact Chief Doug Barrett for more information at 541-297-2130 or email Chief at doug.barrett@ctclusi.org Landing Puyallup, Wa. July 31, 2024 Protocol August 1st - 5th Pull with CTCLUSI to Puyallup, Wa. July 25th - August 2nd Canoe Family will return for our Annual CTCLUSI Salmon Ceremony Pull on our Local WaterWays to Return Salmon Remains Umpqua River August 5th Siuslaw River August 6th Contact Chief Doug Barrett at doug.barrett@ctclusi.org or 541-297-2130 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI July 2024 Hands of Harvest’s -Updates to Program***Monthly Pick Up Dates:*** Pick Up Date: July 9th - Last day to request is June 25th August 6th - Last day to request is July 23rd September 3rd - Last day to request is August 20th October 1st - Last day to request is September 17th October 29th - Last day to request is October 15th Due to high participation of the Hands of Harvest program, it has now moved to a MONTHLY program. The dates are now set, and a request needs to be made before or by the last request date for the month (highlights above in red). If the request is not met by that date the vouchers will not be available until the next month’s pick-up date. Thank you to all participants that have been patient and understanding in the pilot program! Fres mp Ca D a r i y A h Nicole Romine 541-294-9341 or nromine@ctclusi.org Historic Family Photos Needed July 8th - 19th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tribal Hall/ Community Center 338 Wallace Ave., Coos Bay, OR All students ages 5 - 18 CTCLUSI Tribal children, staff children, children from other Tribes, Children in a Tribal Home Contact Education Department to RSVP Brandy Lauby, Edu Specialist-Children’s Programs 541-888-1314 blauby@ctclusi.org As we begin planning for our 40th Restoration we are seeking any historic family photos Tribal membership are willing to share. We ask that all submission please be sent to enrollment@ctclusi.org with your family name so it can be properly represented. www.ctclusi.org July 2024 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians August 19th - 23rd 1ST ANNUAL LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION CAMP (Embracing Family & Culture) Youth sponsorships available but limited. Day Activities Location: Tribal Hall Reservation, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, Camping Accommodations: Sunset Bay Campground, Charleston, OR Join us for an enriching language experience that celebrates our culture while reconnecting with each other through the reintroduction of language in our homes and community. RSVP: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Language-Revitalization-Camp Camp Contact: For participant incentive and programming information, please contact Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or email ehelms@ctclusi.org. 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 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 541-888-7538 7 Don’t forget to get your Annual Northwest Forest Pass! Each of our 3 offices have these available for Tribal Members to pick up at the front desk. Our current stock expires in November, so get them now before time runs out on them! Don Each for T Our ge 8 THE VOICE OF CLUSI July 2024 JOIN A TRIBAL COMMITTEE ! 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 - Election Board If interested, please fill out a “Letter of Interest Form” located on Tribes Website. 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 r o f d te n a W s n a s i ! t s r y A a l l p a s b i i r D T l a r u t Cul The Curation and Cultural Programs are reaching out to all Tribal Families to seek artisans to create cultural works of art, including bead work and jewelry, weaving, cedar works, painting, wood working and carving or historic family photographs. Your contributions will be featured in various displays in many Government properties, such as Three Rivers Health Center, CTCLUSI’s True History Gallery Lag̣auwiiyat’as, and the Administration Offices located in Coos Bay, Florence and Eugene. The focus of these displays has multiple purposes. The Tribe wants to feature the contemporary culture of our Tribe, as well as illuminate and celebrate the skills of our Tribal members. Visitors, including Tribal families, staff and members of our communities will be able to view the art and rich cultural displays and hopefully learn and appreciate CTCLUSI origins, history, and continued artistry. Interested artists should submit their project ideas to Tribal Historic Preservation Office, thpo@ctclusi.org, and a workgroup of cultural knowledge holders will evaluate project ideas based on various factors and display needs. All selected artists will be offered fair and consistent compensation for their submissions. Donations or loans of pieces of work will also be accepted with agreements available. Your submission of artistic work or photographs will be displayed with acknowledgements of you and any other relevant information. Submit project ideas to Tribal Historic Preservation Office thpo@ctclusi.org www.ctclusi.org July 2024 9 Mental Health and Wellness is a Priority Source: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/native-americans/ strong tribal/spiritual bond can be helpful. Discuss problems with friends, family, or community — feeling connected to others can create positive emotional health. Make a safety plan. Creating a safety plan can include listing your coping strategies, identifying the people in your life that may support you through a crisis, and more. Have a step-bystep plan ready for if/when you feel depressed, suicidal, or in crisis, so you can start at step one and continue through the steps until you feel safe. Having a template on hand with an established plan may be helpful, or you can get help and guidance at https://www. mysafetyplan.org/. Talk to someone. Reach out to your support network, find a therapist or a How To Take Care Of Yourself support group, or get in touch with the 988 If you are struggling, there are ways to Lifeline. cope right now. You can also call the 988 Find an activity you enjoy. Taking care Lifeline at any time - we’re free, confidential, of yourself can be an important part of your and 24/7. process. Your “self-care” activities can be Build your support network. Having a anything that makes you feel good about sense of belonging to one’s culture, or a yourself. Your mental health and wellness is a priority. Native American, Indian, Indigenous, and Alaska Native communities are placed at a higher risk due to historical trauma, and compounding discrimination and oppression, in conjunction with a lack of investment into supportive resources. Below, you will find tips and resources to support yourself, a loved one, and other members of Native American, Indian, Indigenous, and Alaska Native communities. If you are in need of support, you can call, text, or chat with 988. We are available 24/7. 988 works to ensure that all people have access to the support and resources reflective of their own needs. We are always here for you. How To Help 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. 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! 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. Caring Messages is a text intervention developed and administered by THRIVE, the suicide prevention project at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. Source: https://www.wernative.org/my-mind/gettinghelp/caring-messages Msg & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt out. No purchase necessary. Expect 4 msgs/mo.Terms and Conditions ATTENTION ALL TRIBAL ARTISANS Our Gift Shop is Reopening! Three Rivers Casino and Resort in Florence Oregon is once again opening its Gift Shop doors! Tribal Artisans are encouraged to contact us. There will be opportunity for Tribal artisans to sell their work through the Three Rivers Casino Gift Shop Three Rivers Casino, 5647 Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439 Don't miss this opportunity to showcase and sell your work SIGN UP TODAY! 541-999-7938 tspangler@threeriverscasino.org Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians 10 THE VOICE OF CLUSI July 2024 Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening continued from cover page... PJ Nachman, COO of MGMT 88, stated, “my partner and I are very excited to be part of the healthcare in this community. We put the care back into healthcare,” expressing the importance of accessible and quality healthcare for the community. Three Rivers Health Center was two-and-a-half years in the making, and CTCLUSI extends heartfelt appreciation to all individuals and partners who contributed to bringing Three Rivers Health Center to fruition. Special thanks to all CTCLUSI and health center staff, Admin+, Akana, Curabit Healthpods, Indigenous Healthcare Advancements, Ironside Human Resources, MGMT 88, Novad Consulting, Pharmacy Design Group, RJS Construction, Rodel Studios, Trubridge, Unity Healthcare Solutions, WVP Health Authority / MVIPA, Lisa Burnett, Ryan Ceurvorst, Vanesscia Cresci, Stacey Nag, Pui Reeves, and Brianna Rivera. Three Rivers Health Center is open and now scheduling appointments for CTCLUSI Tribal members, members of all other federally recognized tribes, and the public. To learn more and enroll as a new patient, visit: http://threerivers.health/patients/. About Three Rivers Health Center Three Rivers Health Center and Pharmacy opened May 2024 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI), they provide Multidimensional Care that addresses the diverse needs of the body, mind and spirit for CTCLUSI tribal members, members of all federally recognized tribes, as well as all non-tribal community members in SW Oregon. Services include Medical Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy and Dental Care. Learn more at: http://threerivers.health. Tribal members Ayuthea Cisneros, Council member Julie Siestreem, and Elder Eddie Helms enjoy the TRHC Grand Opening Celebration together Meagan Davenport, CEO Lee Ann Wander, and Jeannie Miller helped make the TRHC Grand Opening Celebration a great success! Three Rivers Health Center and Tribal Government Staff lined the streets with information booths John Reeves III, CTCLUSI Health Administrator hugs PJ Nachman, MGMT 88 COO in celebration Attendees of the Grand Opening Celebration listen to CTCLUSI CEO Lee Ann Wander speak about how Three Rivers Health Center is a "promise fulfilled" to the Tribal community. Chief Doug Barrett drums during welcoming songs at the Grand Opening Celebration July 2024 www.ctclusi.org 11 Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening continued from cover page... CTCLUSI Tribal Council members take a moment together in front of the Three Rivers Health Center during the Grand Opening Celebration. From left to right: Julie Siestreem, Debbie Bossley, Vice Chair Teresa Spangler, Chair Brad Kneaper, Chief Doug Barrett, Iliana Montiel and Enna Helms. Anina Salido, Pharmacy Technician, and Alfredo Velez, Behavioral Health Director high five in the entryway of TRHC Jesse Beers, CTCLUSI Cultural Stewardship Manager, and other Tribal members prepare to sing at the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Tribal Government Staff Jeannie Miller and Tribal Council member Iliana Montiel show off the free swag available to attendees of the Grand Opening Celebration, including a branded t-shirt and cinch bag, in addition to other giveaways. Attendees entered to win prizes donated by Three Rivers Casino Resort 12 THE VOICE OF CLUSI July 2024 Eugene Elders Luncheon Vaccines 101 Thursday, July 11, 2024 11:30am to 1:30pm Emerald Par k Covered Area 1400 Lake Dr. Eugene, OR 97404 As Native people our traditions have guided us through many challenges. To thrive, our communities have worked hard to protect each member, including our most vulnerable. Today, one way we can protect ourselves and our community is by getting vaccinated. Hosted by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Representative Join us for a lovely picnic and activities with Elders and Staff! We look forward to seeing you! Guest Speaker : TBD This handout is designed to help you weigh important vaccination decisions so you can take care of yourself and your community. Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 9 (541) 435-7155 Or toll free want people to get vaccinated. Doing so allows everyone to be healthier, including the small “ Ihandful of people who can’t get vaccinated due to allergies or other health conditions. In a traditional sense, it is our responsibility to take care of each other by getting vaccinated. ” -Gretchen LaDue, Elder and Cowlitz Tribal Member 1(888) 365-7155 Transportation is available from the Florence and Coos Bay offices. Vaccines Vaccines protect us from diseases like the flu and measles. Each vaccine goes through several rounds of testing, which takes years and thousands of volunteers. During vaccine testing, important questions are considered, like “Is the vaccine safe?” and “How does the body react to it?” Once a vaccine is approved, everyday people who got the vaccine share how it made them feel. This is an important part of making sure that vaccines are safe for everyone. How vaccines work Within our bodies, each of us has warrior cells that stand guard and attack diseases. Vaccines help our warrior cells see and fight disease. For example, when we get the flu shot, the ingredients in the shot tell our warrior cells how to recognize and fight the flu. That is why if you get a flu shot, you are less likely to get sick with the flu. Getting vaccinated can also reduce the seriousness of illness if you happen to get sick. and Native people have helped at “ Tribes every step in fighting against diseases through doing things like participating in vaccine trials. At Lummi Nation we participated in the Novavax vaccine trials. We are proud to have participated in this effort, but more importantly we are proud of our people. – Nick Lewis, Lummi Nation Tribal Leader ” Jot’s Resort & Jerry’s Mail Boat Excursion August 5 & 6, 2024 AUGUST 5, 2024 – Monday Departure from Tribal Offices: Coos Bay @ Tribal Hall- Bus leaves at 12 Noon Florence Office – Bus leaves at 11:00 am Eugene Office – Bus leaves at 10:00 am Check in at Jot’s Resort @ 2:00 pm (If available) – Find Rooms and adjust clothing as needed for Mail Boat ride. enough of the community is vaccinated, we can attain broad protection for everyone, which is “ When vital because certain people, like babies and Elders, may not be able to get every vaccine. When we get vaccinated, we protect our most vulnerable. ” – Dr. LaKota Scott, ND, Medical Provider and Navajo Nation Tribal Member * Have boat clothes handy. Jerry’s Mail Boat to pick up @ Jot’s dock -3:00 pm Dinner @ 5:00 pm Provided during boat ride – a shuttle will be available to transport from boat to meal Return @ 7:15 pm at Jot’s Dock for relaxing and free time. AUGUST 6, 2024 – Tuesday Community protection 9:00 am When we are vaccinated, it is less likely that we will get sick. It is also less likely that we will make others sick. 10:00 am On the road again Noonish: Cave Junction Oregon Lunch location TBD 1:00 pm Great Cats World Park guided tour Side effects You may experience side effects from vaccines, like fever or soreness. Most side effects are mild and go away within a few days. Mild side effects are a good sign that your warrior cells are preparing to be able to recognize and fight disease. is so much misinformation out “ There there. I would urge our relatives to arm themselves with updated knowledge about vaccines, their safety, and their effectiveness. ” – Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, MD, MPH, Lakota & Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, President and CEO of the Black Hills Center for American Indian Health Sometimes people make the mistake of thinking that having mild vaccine side effects means that they are “getting sick with the disease.” This is not true. Vaccines do not make you sick with the disease you are getting vaccinated against. Protecting our future Acting in ways that honor our past, present, and future is important to the wellbeing and survival of our community. Part of our duty to future generations involves caring for our own health. Where to get vaccinated To get vaccinated contact your local Tribal clinic, IHS facility, or visit a local pharmacy or clinic. VacciNative This handout was developed by VacciNative – a project dedicated to creating accurate vaccine information for Native people by Native people. We do this by gathering info from trusted Elders, Native health professionals, and other experts. All of our materials are reviewed by the VacciNative Alliance, a collaboration of staff from Tribal Epidemiology Centers across the nation. Additional information vaccinated protects us, “ Getting our families, and our communities for generations to come. Vaccines will ensure our people’s survival. ” – Clarice Charging, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation Elder For additional information, check out www.IndianCountryECHO.org/VacciNative. For questions, contact us at VacciNative@npaihb.org. 3:30 pm Breakfast Location TBD On the road again Return to Tribal Offices: Coos Bay @ 6:30 pm Florence @ 6:40 pm Eugene @ 6:20 pm Please RSVP by Friday, July 26th Call: 541-888-7532 Jodi Beesley, Elders Activities Coordinator-CHR www.ctclusi.org July 2024 13 Elders Corner Elders Trip Summer Kickoff! Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, CHR and Jodi Beesley, Elders Coordinator/CHR June 12th was officially our first “Elders Overnight Trip” for the Summer of 2024. Joining us was our Elders Coordinator CHR, Jodi Beesley! With the bus leaving from Coos Bay, and the vans loaded and taking off from Eugene and Florence, we hit the open road. Destination; Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville. Lots of fun conversations and playful banter took place along the way. The group on the bus and vans met up with Elders that drove down themselves for a quick reunion as hotel room keys were passed out. With new maps and agendas in hand, everyone was able to find their rooms, and freshen up before heading across to the Casino for the evening’s festivities. The Dogwood Room had been reserved for the gathering. The Cow Creek catering staff did a phenomenal job of preparing our food. We were welcomed into a spacious room filled with beautifully set tables, not too close together. A coffee, iced tea, and lemonade bar was waiting to quench our thirst. The evenings blessing was given by a Cow Creek Elder, followed by the giving of necklaces to the CTCLUSI Elders. Dinner was a feast for the eye and the belly. The salad was crunchy, the asparagus was highlighted by a cream sauce, the baby potatoes filled out the colors of the rainbow, and the chicken shared the main stage with the most amazing salmon. The quality of the food and the quick service of the staff made it seem effortless. A bountiful table covered with several different cheesecake delights dazed and distracted the room as is was transformed for BINGO fun. Cow Creek really knows how to do it. Bingo sheets and dabbers were dispersed, the microphone tested and the big screen turned on. Some epic rounds of BINGO followed. “Bingo!” after “Bingo!”, beautiful prizes were given out to our CTCLUSI and Cow Creek Elders. Our very last game was a blackout, with the prize being a beautiful garden gazing ball, won by one of our CTCLUSI Elders. The evening offered still more options. Join Jodi for a ride by bus back to the rooms, go for a soak in the hot tub, or try your luck on the gaming floor. Oh, what a night. The morning on Thursday, June 13 started out just right with breakfast at the Cow Creek Restaurant. We enjoyed our last bit of each other’s company visiting, and seeing who the big winners were before saying our goodbyes and departing for home. Thank you to the Cow Creek and Seven Feathers Staff for working with us and creating this memorable event. It was lovely! Thank you Elders, for your participation. Looking forward to what’s next! 14 THE VOICE OF CLUSI July 2024 Bee Friendly, Bee Safe Contributed by Leslie Thompson, Housing Assistant Oregon is home to an astounding variety of bees, more than 600 species from 55 genera in 6 taxonomic families are known to occur here. Bees are essential to our ecosystem, but sometimes they can create big problems. Here are some solutions to deal with those buzzing bees during your summertime fun. 1. Make a Mixture Take a banana peel, cut it into thin strips then insert the strips into an empty 2-liter bottle. Combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of vinegar, stir, then pour the mixture into the bottle. Fill the bottle up with water that lands at 2 inches below the neck. Tie a piece of string around the neck and hang it from a nearby tree branch. 2. Mothballs This is another effective repellent for bees. Cut the feet off of a few pairs of pantyhose and fill them with mothballs. Tie the pantyhose off and hang them around your picnic area. The pungent odor will discourage bees and also keep other insects away. 3. Keep Food Separate Set up the food table away from where everyone will be gathered. 4. Keep Food Covered and Sealed Keep your food items in closed containers as much as possible. Use lids for your food containers and your beverages, or cover them with a plate, foil, or plastic wrap, in order to prevent the bees from climbing into the food. If you can hide some of the aromas of your meal, the bees may not pick you up as quickly on their radar. CTCLUSI Tribal Housing The Housing Department offers five housing assistance programs for low to moderate income Tribal families. All applicants must meet specific requirements to participate in these programs. The following is a brief description of the programs we offer: Rental Assistance Tribal Housing (Coos Bay/Florence) Down Payment Loan Assistance Program Home Repair Program Emergency Housing Assistance Contact the CTCLUSI Housing Department at 541-888-1317 5. Marigolds Use a pot of marigolds as a centerpiece on your table; they serve as an attractive decoration, and they naturally repel bees and other bugs. Bees and other bugs find the scent unpleasant. FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! UP TO $15,000 6. Cloves Place 4-5 cloves on the food table. Bees hate the smell and should steer clear while you’re eating. 7. Mint Leaves Sprinkle mint leaves around your eating area. This plant will help to mask the sweet smell of your food to keep bees from noticing all of the delicious grub they are missing out on. 8. Avoid Bright Colors Bees notice bright hues and sweet smells; essentially anything that reminds them of a flower. Avoid bright colors and floral prints for your tablecloth or picnic blanket. Be careful when selecting plates and napkins, and make sure they are all white or another non-floral color 9. Keep Trash Away and Sealed Keep the food and trash bins tightly covered when not in use. This will help reduce the enticing aromas that might attract these pesky insects. 10. Dryer Sheet Fold a fresh dryer sheet and put it in the pocket of whatever clothing you are wearing. If you are carrying a purse or beach bag, throw a few fresh sheets in that as well. LOW-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES CTCLUSI DOWN PAYMENT LOAN ASSIST. PROGRAM ANYWHERE IN OREGON The awarded “loan” amount is recorded as a silent secondary mortgage and is forgivable after seven (7) years as long as the participant is still living in the home. The Tribal Member must be listed on the deed. Income is calculated on the family’s gross household income of all adults 18 years of age and older CTCLUSI HOUSING DEPT. This program is to assist low to moderate income Tribal Members who reside in the State of Oregon and are purchasing their first home. Waitlists are utilized when funding is unavailable at time of application. 1320 Neese St. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm July 2024 www.ctclusi.org 15 Tribal Member Accomplishments - Brooke Petrie - Ashton Reeves Ashton received his Bachelor’s degree in Ministerial Leadership from SEU NorCal on May 18th. Congratulations Ashton! Ashton shared in a social media post “A HUGE SHOUTOUT to my Tribe for hand making this Cedar Cap with Abalone Shells...This is so sentimental to me...my Tribe has played an enormous role in this journey. And I am so grateful. Looking forward to seeing you guys in August again!” Brooke graduated from North Medford High School on June 1st. Brooke was also one of eleven students that successfully completed the classroom portion of the Rogue School of Phlebotomy program. Congratulations Brooke! ������������������ - Ashley Russell Ashley Russell, CTCLUSI citizen and current Interim Director of Natural Resources and Culture, is currently pursuing her Master of Natural Resources at Oregon State University Ecampus. On July 5th, Ashley was awarded Oregon State University’s Forest Ecosystems and Society MNR Student Achievement Award and $500 scholarship. Ashley pictured below with advisor, Dr. Cristina Eisenberg, Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources OSU’s College of Forestry. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement, Ashley! (14-24 y/o) COME OUT & EARN WHILE YOU LEARN! We can hook you up with an interesting summer internship to bridge the gap between education and employment! ������������������ Please contact the CTCLUSI Education Department Morgan Cloud mcloud@ctclusi.org SKILLS INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES Gain valuable work experience Develop essential job skills. Connect with Tribal pros. End the summer not broke $18.50/hour Do something interesting, Grow your network for graduation success! �� 16 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Special Scholarship Announcement ~ Chief Doc Slyter Scholarship Opportunity ~ The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians are proud to announce the opening of the Chief Doc Slyter Scholarship, an exceptional opportunity to honor our late Chief Doc Slyter. This scholarship aims to support our tribal members in their educational pursuits and commemorate the legacy of Chief Doc Slyter. Scholarship Details: • Award Amount: Up to $1,000 each for two qualified applicants. • Eligibility: Open to tribal graduating seniors in high school and higher education students furthering their academic careers. • Application Period: Opens this week • Application Deadline: July 14th, 2024. July 2024 This scholarship recognizes and encourages the dedication and hard work of our students. We invite all eligible tribal members to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to support their academic journeys. The Education department will be providing outreach and reminders for tribal students to apply for this scholarship. Please reach out with questions to Jemiah Wassman, Director of Education at 541-888-1318 (office phone), or via email at jwassman@ctclusi. org. Also, tribal members can reach out to Morgan Cloud, Higher Education Specialist at 541-888-1319, or via email at mcloud@ ctclusi.org. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AUGUST 10TH, 2024 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES LUNCH WITH SALMON FACE PAINTING FUN GAMES WATER BALLOONS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS HONORING GRADUATES ARCHERY 11 AM TO 3PM TRIBAL HALL IN COOS BAY PLEASE CONTACT MORGAN CLOUD AT MCLOUD@CTCLUSI.ORG TO RSVP www.ctclusi.org July 2024 17 Tribal Member Accomplishments - Angel Guerrero - Naomi Green Angel received 2 Academic Excellence Awards from his high school—one for Intro to Woodshop and the other for English I. Amazing work, Angel! Naomi Green graduated with honors from Skyveiw High School in Vancouver, WA on June 10th. She will attend San Diego State University in the Fall to study Business. Congratulations Naomi! Commencement Speakers Needed for Student Recognition Event August 10, 2024 Interested in being a speaker at the upcoming Student Recognition event on August 10th? Want to share your higher education experience with youth and Tribal families? Please call Morgan Cloud, Higher Education Specialist at 541-888-1319 or email mcloud@ctclusi.org - Gabriel Roy Gabriel “Cougar” Roy graduated from Southwestern Oregon Community College on June 14th in Coos Bay, Oregon. Congratulations Cougar! T R I B A L G O V E R N M E N T S T U D E N T S C H O L A R S H I P A N N O U N C E M E N T 2 0 2 4 - 2 0 2 5 S C H O L A R S H I P R E C I P I E N T S ALHANA MCNUTT ASHLEY RUSSELL ASHTON REEVES BRODY LOZEAU CLAYTON BRANCO CONNER TREVORT GRIFFIN KILBOURNE JACK SALLINGER LEVI BRADLEY MELINDA SPRAGUE MICHELLE LOTT NICHOLAS SMITH RYAN SALLINGER SYDNIE KIMURA TENNEPAH BRAINARD Stay Tuned! Chief Doc Slyter, Carolyn Slyter, Pepsi, Mitsis, and Elders Scholarship recipients will I F Y O U H A V E be A announced N Y Q U E in S the T I August O N S Newsletter! P L E A S E C O N T A C T : M O R G A N C L O U D @ 5 4 1 - 8 8 8 - 1 3 1 9 Awards will be issued at the Annual Student Recognition Event August 10th 2024 11am-3pm 338 Wallace Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 Cougar and father Howard Roy wore regalia to his Graduation 18 THE VOICE OF CLUSI July 2024 PEACEGIVING Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice option available to you for the resolution of conflict. All Peacegiving issues are confidential. 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 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 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Department of Human Resources Current Openings as of 6/14/2024 Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities • Accounts Payable Specialist – Coos Bay • Advanced Practice Provider - Medical – Coos Bay • Circles of Healing Transitional Services Specialist – Eugene • Cultural Stewardship Associate – Florence, Eugene, Coos Bay • Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay • Dental Health Aide Therapist Preceptee – Coos Bay • Gaming Inspector – Florence • Laboratory Manager – Coos Bay • Lead Forester – Coos Bay • Licensing Agent - Florence • Physician- Family Medicine – Coos Bay • Quality Assurance Specialist – Coos Bay • Special Events – On Call – Varies on assignment • Surveillance Agent I - Florence • Wastewater Plant & Water Systems Tech. I. (2) – Florence Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full job descriptions and benefits available. You may also apply for any position online. http://ctclusi.org/jobs Updated Frequently Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org Contact Tribal Wellness Court. (541) 888-1307 www.ctclusi.org July 2024 19 Upcoming Events July 2024 SUNDAY 30 7 MONDAY TUESDAY 1 WEDNESDAY 2 8 3 9 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY 5 SATURDAY 6 Elders Potluck Lunch Tribal Hall noon Independence Day All Tribal Offices Closed 10 Luncheon 11 Elders 12 Eugene 11:30 am 13 18 19 20 26 27 Fresh Air Day Camp Seeds of Success Community Fellows Field School Slyter 14 Chief 15 Scholarship Deadline 16 Regular Council Meeting 10:00am 21 17 Fresh Air Day Camp Seeds of Success Community Fellows Field School 23 22 24 25 Canoe Journey: Youth Paddle to Puyallap 28 29 30 Canoe Journey: Youth Paddle to Puyallap 31 1 2 3 Business Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. August 2024 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 remains Umpqua Return Salmon 7 8 9 10 River Elders Potluck Lunch Tribal Hall noon Return Salmon SALMON CEREMONY 11 River 6 remains Siuslaw Elders Jet Boat Trip -Gold Beach, OR 12 13 Regular Council Meeting 10:00am 18 14 FRIDAY SATURDAY Student Recognition Celebration 15 16 17 23 24 29 30 31 5 6 7 NBTS Camp, Corvallis, OR 19 20 21 22 Language Revitalization and Culture Camp 25 26 27 28 Business Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. 1 2 All Tribal Offices Closed Labor Day 3 4 Elders Potluck Lunch Tribal Hall noon 20 THE VOICE OF CLUSI July 2024 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A266733a923ef0adb. Public record. Not legal advice.