NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2021)
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The Voice of
December 2021
CLUSI
Issue 12
Volume 22
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NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Government to Government Consultation: What this Means for Tribes
Contributed by Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D. Culture and Natural Resources Director
On November 5, 2009, President Obama issued a memorandum to
the heads of all executive departments and agencies that reaffirmed
that the United States has a unique legal and political relationship with
Indian tribal governments, established through and confirmed by the
Constitution of the United States, treaties, statutes, executive orders,
and judicial decisions. The memorandum stated that in recognition
of that special relationship, pursuant to Executive Order 13175, of
November 6, 2000, executive departments and agencies are charged
with engaging in regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration
with tribal officials in the development of Federal policies that have tribal
implications, and are responsible for strengthening the governmentto-government relationship between the United States and Indian
tribes. The memorandum stated that the Administration is committed
to regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with tribal
officials in policy decisions that have tribal implications, and directed,
among other things, as an initial step, through complete and consistent
implementation of Executive Order 13175. 1 (Published at 74 Fed. Reg.
Colonel Helton Presenting 150th Anniversary coin to Tribal Council.
57879 November 9, 2009).
Pictured left to right: Tribal Council Member Enna Helms, Iris Helms,
Following this directive, many of the federal agencies have developed
Vice Chair Julie Siestreem, Colonel Helton, and Chief Doc Slyter
Story continues on page 10
Tribal Council Honors Interim CEO Carol Jacobs-Kosht for Service
Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
On Wednesday, November 10, 2021,
Tribal Government held an all staff
meeting to welcome the new Chief
Executive Officer. You will get to read
more about her in the next edition of the
Voice of CLUSI paper.
At that same meeting, the interim CEO,
Carol Jacobs-Kosht was honored for
stepping in to fill this vital role in Tribal
Government when it became vacant.
Carol has worked for the Tribe for 26 years
and continued to fill her role as Controller
in the Finance department while taking
on the arduous tasks of the CEO.
For her years of service to the Tribe, the
employee operated PRAISE committee
honored her with a gift certificate for a
weekend stay at Three Rivers Casino
Resort and a Pendleton bag.
Tribal Council then presented Carol
with a Pendleton blanket to honor and
thank her for filling the role of CEO in our
time of need.
Chair Debbie Bossley said, “We as
Tribal Council really appreciate what
Carol did when she stepped forward. We
knew that she was going to know the rules
and regulations of the Tribe and how we
operated and so we want to help honor
her with this blanket.”
Council member Josh Davies also
shared, “I am very thankful that Carol
stepped up for as long as she did, I’m
sure you’re very excited to go back to your
position that you never stopped doing on
top of everything else. I just want to say
thank you from the bottom of my heart for
all the work that you’ve done for all the
years that you’ve done it. I appreciate it
very much.”
Chair Debbie Bossley, and Council
members Josh Davies and Doug Barrett
then gifted Carol by draping the Pendleton
around her shoulders.
Carol expressed her gratitude, “Thank
you, thank you all. I love this Tribe, it’s like
my family, I’ve been here so long.”
Thank you Carol!
Notice: Special Election
Council requests the Election Board to facilitate a Special Election to
be held on the issue of Council Compensation (see page 11)
Council Compensation Vote
December 19, 2021
For complete Election Code visit www.ctclusi.org
Questions? Please contact Jeannie McNeil jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-7506
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
December 2021
Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from October 10, 2021 - November 14, 2021
Doc Slyter, Chief
26-Oct Pre Meeting with BOEM, Meeting
Meeting, OSU Meeting, Council
10-Oct Regular Council Meeting, General
with Assistant Secretary Indian
Business Meeting
Council Meeting
Affairs, CTCLUSI Budget Meeting
28-Oct White House Office of
14-Oct Special Meeting,
27-Oct BOEM Meeting, Center for
Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly
Cultural Committee Meeting
Indigenous Innovation and Health
Briefing (WH- IGA)
19-Oct Gaming Facilities Operational
Equity (CIIHE) Meeting, Tribal
19-Oct Interview for Director of
Review Board (GFORB) Meeting
Council Business Meeting
Housing
20-Oct North West Portland Indian Health
28-Oct Interview for Health Director
1-Nov Interview for Director of Housing,
Board Meeting
29-Oct Interview for Housing Director
Special GFORB Meeting
29-Oct Meeting with CEO,
1-Nov Interview for Housing Director,
2-Nov Tribal Broadband Learning
Three Rivers Casino
GFORB Meeting
Community Meeting
1-Nov Gaming Facilities Operational
3-Nov Nine Tribes Meeting with Gov
4-Nov White House Office of
Review Board (GFORB) Meeting,
Brown
Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly
OWEB, Tribal Leaders Circle
4-Nov Tribal Council Leaders Circle
Briefing (WH- IGA), Leaders
Emails and Phone Calls
8-Nov Came to Meet new CEO for Tribal
Circle
Total Hours 44
Gov
9-Nov AI/AN Meeting, OSU Meeting
9-Nov BOEM Meeting, New Beginnings
10-Nov All Staff Meeting Tribal Gov
Debbie Bossley, Chair
for Tribal Students Dinner,
Staff, Self-Governance
23 days in the office
NATIVES Program for Eugene
Consultation with Education
10-Oct Regular Council Meeting,
School District
Total Hours 99
General Council Meeting
10-Nov All Staff Meeting for CTCLUSI
11-Oct Blue Stone Onsite Visit
Gov, Self Governance
Doug Barrett
12-Oct OTGA Meeting
Consultation with Education
10-Oct Regular Council Meeting, General
13-Oct Three Rivers Foundation
12-Nov Meeting at Administration
Council Meeting
Meeting
Total Hours 105
11-Oct Virtual Native Talking Circles
14-Oct Special Council Meeting
12-Oct Third Budget Meeting
19-Oct OTGA Meeting, LCIS Meeting,
Iliana Montiel
13-Oct Three Rivers Foundation Meeting,
Gaming Facilities Operational
1-Oct Regular Council Meeting,
LANE ACT Meeting
Review Board (GFORB)
General Council Meeting
14-Oct White House Office of
21-Oct Oregon Racing Commission
13-Oct SB 770 Meeting
Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly
(ORC)
14-Oct Benefits Board Meeting, GFORB
Briefing (WH- IGA), Special Council
21-Oct Consultation with 4-J School
Special Meeting, Special Council
Meeting, Culture Committee
District, Leaders Circle
Meeting, Leaders Circle
Meeting, Leaders Circle
25-Oct Interviews for Health Director
19-Oct NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting,
20-Oct OYA Stake Holders Meeting
26-Oct Meeting with Assistant Secretary
GFORB Discussion Meeting
21-Oct Consultation with 4-J School District,
Indian Affairs
20-Oct NPAIHB Quarterly Board
Leaders Circle
Call with LCIS and Gov. Brown’s
Meeting
22-Oct SQ Wa’as Tomuuwii language
Legal Council
21-Oct Tribal Consultation with Eugene
Class
27-Oct Tribal Council Business Meeting
School Distract 4-J, Leaders
26-Oct Fourth Budget Meeting
28-Oct Two Interviews of Health Director
Circle
27-Oct Business Meeting
Candidates
27-Oct Benefits board Meeting - MetLife,
28-Oct Native Wellness Power Hour
29-Oct Interview for Housing Director
Tribal Council Business Meeting
29-Oct SQ Wa’as Tomuuwii language
1-Nov Interview for Housing Director,
1-Nov GFORB Meeting
Class
Gaming Operational Review Board
4-Nov Leaders Circle
1-Nov GFORB Meeting
(GFORB) Meeting
Reading and Responding to Emails
4-Nov White House Office of
3-Nov Nine Tribes meeting with
Total Hours 33
Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly
Gov Brown
Briefing (WH- IGA), Leaders Circle
4-Nov Tribal Council Leaders Circle
Josh Davies
8-Nov Virtual Native Talking Circles
9-Nov BOEM Consultation, OTGA
10-Oct Regular Council Meeting,
9-Nov New Beginnings for Native
Workgroup, Enrollment Meeting,
General Council Meeting
Students, BOEM consultation
New Beginnings for Tribal Students
11-Oct Indigenous People Day Flag
Total Hours 74
Dinner
Ceremony U of O
10-NovAll Staff Meeting for Tribal
12-Oct OTGA, DOI, AI/AN Advisory
Enna Helms
Government
Committee Meetings
10-Oct Regular Council Meeting, General
Total Hours 125
13-Oct Three Rivers Foundation
Council Meeting
Meeting
12-Oct Department of Interior Consultation,
Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair
14-Oct Special Council Meeting
Third Tribal Budget Meeting
10-Oct Regular Council Meeting,
19-Oct OTGA and Special GFORB
14-Oct Tribal Council Leaders Circle,
General Council Meeting
Meeting
Special Tribal Council Meeting
11-Oct Blue Stone Onsite Visit
20-Oct Tribal Consultation, G2G
21-Oct Consultation with 4-J School District,
12-Oct OTGA Meeting, DOI Strategic
Education Cluster, ELD Meeting,
Leaders Circle
Plan and Consultation,
Housing Committee Meeting
27-Oct Nation to Nation dialog on COVID
CTCLUSI Budget Meeting
21-Oct White House Office of
-19 with Indian County, Tribal
14-Oct Special Council Meeting
Intergovernmental Affairs Weekly
Council
19-Oct OTGA Meeting, LCIS Meeting,
Briefing (WH- IGA), ORC Meeting,
Business Meeting
Gaming Facilities Operational
Consultation with 4-J School
4-Nov Leaders Circle Meeting
Review Board (GFORB)
District, Leaders Circle
Total Hours 35
20-Oct ELD Tribal Advisory Committee
26-Oct Meeting with Assistant Secretary
21-Oct BOEM Meeting, ROC Meeting,
Indian Affairs, Protection and
Consultation with 4-J School
Restoration of Tribal Lands
District, Leaders Circle
27-Oct Center for Indigenous Innovation
25-Oct Interview for Health Director
and Health Equity (CIIHE)
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December 2021
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
McNeil, 541-888-7506. We are currently
keeping a list of those interested so that when a
committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon
as possible, so please contact us whether there is
a vacancy or not.
Information
ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
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.
Upcoming Events
November 20th – Special Election:
Council Compensation Vote ballets mailed out
December 12th – Regular Council Meeting
10:00 a.m.
December 19th – Special Election Day:
Council Compensation (see page 11)
December 21st – Winter Solstice Day
December 21st – Healthy Families Workshop:
Preparing for a New Year 6:00 p.m.
(flyer on page 17)
December 24th – All Tribal Government Offices
Closed in observance of Christmas Holiday
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 28th – COH Ladies Self-Care workshop
6:00 p.m. (flyer on page 9)
December 31st – All Tribal Government Offices
Closed in observance of New Year Holiday
January 1st – New Year’s Day
January 1st – New Year’s Peace Hike (Yachats)
January 31st – PRC Application for Health Services
Deadline (Application at www.ctclusi.org)
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
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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
Full video available at www.ctclusi.org
If you would like to receive typed copies or
an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting
minutes send a written request, including
your current address to Jeannie McNeil,
1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Important Information about
Upcoming Tribal Council Elections
in April 2022
Election Day: April 10, 2022
You Must Be Registered to Vote
Tribal Member Voters, please make sure
you have a voter signature card on file.
Visit www.ctclusi.org and login to the
citizen portal to print and submit a voter
signature card.
For more information or questions, please
call the Election Clerk Jeannie McNeil at
541-888-9577 or jmcneil@ctclusi.org
You must be registered to vote for any
official Tribal elections.
Join a Committee
Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters
of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit
your letter of interest to Christine Sylvester at csylvester@ctclusi.
org. All letters of interest are kept on file for one year.
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
Health Services Division
Iliana Montiel, Interim Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Josh Davies, Education Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1314
Cell: 541-297-4105
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
jdavies@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Jennifer Silva, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 541-897-9881
jsilva@ctclusihr.org
Family Support Services
Iliana Montiel, Interim Director
2110 Newmark Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Tribal Dental Clinic
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Tribal Housing Department
Josh Stevens, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7546
Fax 541-435-0492
jstevens@ctclusi.org
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel, Interim Director
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Tribal Court
J.D. Williams, Chief Judge
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
tribalct@ctclusi.org
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
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 Council
Doc Slyter, Chief
Tribal Chief
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Enna Helms
Position #1 Council
541-297-7538 (cell)
enna.helms@ctclusi.org
Debbie Bossley, Chair
Position #2 Council
541-294-3972 (cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Julie Siestreem,
Vice-Chair
Position #3 Council
541-294-6055
jsiestreem@ctclusi.org
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Iliana Montiel
Position #5 Council
541-217-4613(cell)
iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
December 12, 2021
10:00 a.m.
To practice safe social distancing
guidelines, this meeting will be
streamed online. Please login to the
citizen portal of www.ctclusi.org
Tribal Police
and click Council Meetings for the
Brian Dubray,
zoom link to this meeting.
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
Agenda:
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
1. Call to Order
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
2. Invocation
Fax 541-902-6507
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
bdubray@ctclusi.org
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer
Department of Natural
Report
Resources
6.
Chief Financial Officer Report
Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D.
7.
Old Business
Director of Natural Resources
8.
New Business
1245 Fulton Avenue
9. Other
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
10. Good of the Tribes
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
11. Executive Session as needed
Fax 541-888-2853
rlwenya@ctclusi.org
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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December 2021
Tribal Council Corner
Chair Debbie Bossley Welcomes New CEO
and has Special Announcement for Elders
To all Tribal Membership, with pleasure I would like to announce we have a new
Chief Executive Officer, Lee Ann Wander, her first day in office was November 8th.
She brings so much to the Tribe with knowledge and experience and we are looking
forward to working with her. On behalf of Council I wish to thank Carol Jacobs-Kosht
for her work as interim CEO since July 6th of this year. She helped us through recent
transition in a positive direction. Her dedication over the years to the Tribe has been
so appreciated. An all Government staff meeting was held to offer her a tremendous
thanks and she was gifted a Pendleton Blanket from the Council on November 10th.
I wish to make you aware that due to no Fall Harvest Event this year, staff and
departments have been working
together and will be sending out
Harvest Care Kits to members who
A Council decision was
wish to participate. These include
tribal information and several family
made, due to increased costs
activities for you to enjoy. Also, the
in our economy, nationwide,
Tribes Holiday Event usually in
to increase the Elders Pension
December, will not be held again this
year due to concerns of the safety
amount to $400.00 per month
of our members because of COVID.
effective January 1, 2022.
Christmas checks will go out this
year as always and we will include
an additional $50 Visa gift card for
each family to assist in your own
Chair Debbie Bossley
holiday meal and private gathering.
Finally I want to share that a Council decision was made, due to increased costs in
our economy, nationwide, we will increase the Elders Pension amount to $400.00 per month effective January 1, 2022.
We hope that you and your families have a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.
Debbie Bossley, Tribal Council Chair
Vice Chair Julie Siestreem Shares More on the
Coos Bay North Jetty Critical Repairs Project
On September 17, 2021 our Tribal Council was fortunate to participate with
our DNR staff in an onsite in person meeting with the United States Army Corps
of Engineers’ COL Helton and Portland District staff at the North Spit open sand
dune /forested areas on the southernmost end of the series of dunes extending from
Florence to North Bend/Coos Bay Oregon earlier this fall. This is an area familiar to
all of because we may have hiked, road horseback or, driven these roads for our own
personal enjoyment and family activities over the years. While we bike and drive this
journey now, our ancestors may have actually walked from the North Bend/Coos Bay
area all the way to Florence!
We met and drove in one Tribal vehicle with the USACE staff who drove in one
vehicle. We soon learned the challenges of the dry sandy roads. Our Tribal vehicle
driven by Courtney Krossman one of our Tribal DNR staff was able to deal with the
challenges better than the USACE vehicle. We helped the USACE group as needed
to progress for us to all make the journey safely to the end of the road and beach
areas.
COL Helton gifted the Tribe a 150th Anniversary coin that represents the enduring
partnership and support for the Oregon and southwest Washington since 1871. The
images of the fish, river, wilderness, dam (hydropower), mountain and the Corps
castle all represent NWP’s missions. The NWP commander is authorized to present
a commander’s challenge coin to employees, tribes, agencies and individuals
throughout the region for exceptional service and partnership in creating an
environment
that benefits our region.
Chief Doc Slyter drummed and
said a prayer when we reached
the beach area. Tribal Council
member
Enna
Helms,
and Courtney Krossman,
CTCLUSI THPO sang
prayer songs while Chief
drummed. Chief, DNR
staff and Tribal Council
discussed the current
status of the area and,
possible future plans.
Vice Chair Julie Siestreem
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December 2021
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Tribal Council Corner
Hello Family and Friends.
I hope these words find you safe and
well during these unprecedented times. As
we recently observed Indigenous Day on
October 11, 2021, this day brought mixed
emotions. While Oregon is one of 13 states
to officially recognize Indigenous People’s
Day, it is hard to believe that not all 50 states
recognize this day as such. Governor Brown
signed HB 2526 and the Preamble states:
Whereas Christopher Columbus, a
man who is known to have “discovered”
the Americas, came upon land that was
already inhabited by Indigenous People,
his historically cited contributions being
either inaccurate or facially not worthy
of celebrating; and
Whereas Columbus’ voyage to the
Americas opened the door to heinous
crimes against humanity, including
but not limited to the introduction of
transatlantic slavery and genocidal acts
against Indigenous People; and
Whereas the Indigenous People
were promised security and protection
but instead were forcibly relocated
and their land seized to allow for
settlements; and
Whereas the State of Oregon
recognizes and acknowledges the
traditional homelands of Oregon’s nine
federally recognized tribal nations; and
Whereas the State of Oregon
recognizes and acknowledges the
significant contributions to this state
of Oregon’s nine federally recognized
tribal nations, as well as those of many
Native Americans from tribal nations
across the country, and commits
to ensuring greater access and
opportunity for continued contribution
by Indigenous People; and
Whereas the State of Oregon has
the opportunity and means to cultivate
a community that honors and respects
the diverse history of this land; and
Whereas the State of Oregon
does not formally recognize Columbus
Day; and Whereas it is appropriate to
recognize the original inhabitants of the
Americas: Indigenous People; and
Whereas the idea of Indigenous
Peoples’ Day was first proposed in
1977 by a delegation of Native Nations
to the United Nations; and
Whereas
the State of
Oregon, upon
adoption of this Act, would become
the 11th state in the United States
to formally recognize Indigenous
Peoples’ Day; now, therefore,
Be It Enacted by the People
of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. The second
Monday in October of each year
is designated as Indigenous
Peoples’ Day.
SECTION 2. This 2021
Act being necessary for the
immediate preservation of the
public peace, health and safety,
an emergency is declared to
exist, and this 2021 Act takes
effect on its passage
After attending the Native American
Advisory Council meeting in September,
there was mention of the Flag Ceremony
taking place in October. However
last year’s ceremony was postponed
due to Covid, so this year was still
dependent a few variables. Jason
Younker (Asst. Vice President and
Advisor to the President for Sovereignty
and Government to Government Relations)
and Katie Staton (Many Nations Longhouse
Steward) reached out to Tribal Councils,
and requested if possible a Tribal student
and Tribal Council from each Tribe be
represented at the Flag Ceremony. While
traveling to Eugene I was lost in thought
remembering conversations I had with past
Tribal Members who are no longer with us.
As we walked onto campus and met my
oldest daughter (junior at the University)
between her classes, we walked to the
EMU. We met Jason, Katie, and also other
faculty and members from the Sapsik’ʷałá
Teaching Program and American Indian/
Alaska Native Advisory Committee in
an audience of around 100 people. We
unpacked our flag and held it for pictures,
while also being televised on the local
news. It was humbling to take part in this
ceremony with my wife and oldest daughter.
I was very honored to represent our Tribes
in the first Flag Ceremony that took place
on Indigenous People’s Day. To represent
our Tribes, but to also represent all those
who came before us; who created the path
we continue on and make positive strides
moving forward. Time never seems to slow
down, and as days go by, conversations
turn to memories. However, we hold onto
those memories tightly so we can keep
moving forward in a positive direction. The
relationships the Tribes have
Councilman Josh Davies
made, have allowed us to keep a seat at
the table. Even if we weren’t invited, we are
finding ways to pull up our chair.
Looking towards the holidays, please be
kind to one another. In these stressful times,
look out for each other. Hold your family
close, and cherish the times you have with
them. Growing up, I had very little loss that
I could remember. Losing loved ones has
become more accustomed as I have grown
older. Now a days, it seems that loss is
all. Mental health comes in many different
shades and the need is growing at an
exponential rate. As Indigenous people, we
yearn for community, traditions, and culture,
and our brains and bodies are tired from this
Pandemic. Please know that there is always
someone willing to hear you – and that all
lives are valuable and precious. Here are
a few ways to elevate your mood quickly:
Listen to upbeat music, think about what is
going well, give someone a hug (these days
– elbow taps), declutter, take a walk around
the block, Get a good laugh and allow
yourself to vent (www.businessindier.com).
We also want to take this time to thank
all of our Veteran’s who have served or are
currently serving in the armed services. We
graciously thank you for your services and
appreciate your role in making our country
safe.
With respect and gratitude,
Councilman Josh Davies
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December 2021
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Have you survived a suicide
attempt?
Your story matters.
We want to help you share it.
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lane County
(SPCLC) is recruiting people who live in Lane County
and have survived a suicide attempt to share their
story. Participants in the project will work closely with
a documentary photographer to create a photo story
about life after an attempt. Participants will also record
their story in audio format. The project will be shared
with the public in galleries and other public spaces in
Lane County as well as on a website upon completion
in Spring 2022.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older, live in
Lane County and have survived a suicide attempt to
participate. The SPCLC is committed to representing
diverse experiences about surviving a suicide attempt,
with special care in supporting rural, BIPOC, Indigenous
American, non-English language, LGBTQ+ and veteran
participants to safely share their stories.
Please express your interest by completing the form
online at https://www.lanecountysurvivorsproject.com/
The goals of this project are:
• To raise awareness about suicide and mental health
by collecting stories that serve as examples of
hope for people who may be experiencing similar
struggles.
• To confront stigma around mental health and
suicide by highlighting the lives of those who have
attempted, survived, and continue to live, work and
thrive in Lane County communities.
• To encourage people in a position to help others in
distress to get involved in their care.
To participate complete the
form online at https://www.
lanecountysurvivorsproject.com/
Information provided by Doug Barrett, Alcohol and Drug
Prevention Coordinator
CELEBRATE THE LONGEST NIGHT
OF THE YEAR THROUGH TRIBAL
CARE PACKAGE KITS
Winter Solstice
Kits
While the COVID-19 pandemic may still be
limiting our ability to gather together, we
are still thinking of you and your families.
In lieu of gathering, we are sending out
Winter Solstice kits to Tribal households.
Winter Solstive kits are limited, so they
will be available on a first come first
served basis while supplies last.
Thank you for your understanding
that supplies are limited. These kits
are provided by a number of
departments at Tribal Government
and funded by their departmental
grants and resources.
Apply online at www.ctclusi.org
For more information, please contact Ashley Russell at
arussell@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7511
Calling All
Tribal Members
The Culture and Natural Resources Department is seeking
Tribal Members raised between 1954 and 1984 (prerestoration) that are interested in being interviewed to capture
their oral histories
Interviews can take place virtually over zoom or in person. For
the protection of our Tribal membership and staff, in person
interviews will follow the Social Distancing Guidelines as
recommended by the CDC.
A small incentive will also be provided as a thank you.
To learn more about the Crisis Text Line visit
www.crisistextline.org
For more information and/or to sign up, please contact:
Courtney Krossman (541) 888-7547
or ckrossman@ctclusi.org
or Jesse Beers @ (541) 297– 0748 or
jbeers@ctclusi.org
or Ashley Russell (541) 888-7511 or
arussell@ctclusi.org
www.ctclusi.org
December 2021
7
Winter Solstice
Contributed by Patricia Phillips, Tribal Linguist
The cycle of the seasons were important to our ancestors. They
watched the phases of the moon, annual cycles of movement of
the sun and stars, the seasonal flowering of different plants. In
this way they noted the seasons to go harvest camas, when
to expect various fish runs, and all other important seasonal
activities. One way of tracking time was by counting days with
bundles of sticks. For each day, one stick was removed from the
bundle.
As a part of this knowledge our ancestors marked the
Winter Solstice, which this year falls on December 21. The
winter solstice is the day when the sun appears at its lowest,
southernmost point on the horizon, has the shortest hours of
daylight and longest hours of night. After the winter solstice, the
daylight hours begin to lengthen again (until the summer solstice
in June). The winter solstice was called “when the sun goes
back/returns”; lo t’kalis biinats’ and q’wole’es biinats’ in Hanis
and Miluk Coos respectively. I think the name may be the same
for the summer solstice as well-when the sun returns. Annie’s
friend Agnes Johnson (Hanis) once remarked that both solstices
were noted and recognized the north and south motions of the
sun over the course of the year.
The word for ‘return’ that Annie uses here, biinats’, is
interesting. The verb appears several times in the Miluk texts,
but only appears in the form biinats’ in Hanis with the phrase
for solstice, tk’alis biinats’. In Miluk the root for ‘return’ is biiand does appear in other constructions, such as biitsiim-return
it to me! Now in Hanis, there is a verb that appears as pii(x)- or
bii(x)-and it means to go home. (In Miluk, “to go home” is wos-).
However, no other instances of pii(x)-/bii(x)- as biinats’.
Alas, a term or phrase for solstice was never recorded in
Sha’yuushtł’a uł Quuiich. But based on the literal meaning of the
kuukwis versions, we could coin one. The usual word for ‘sun’
in the Sha’yuushtł’a dialect is tsiitiix, pronounced tsiitiixa in the
Cedar Deer
quuiich dialect. There are a couple of different verbs that mean
‘to return’, chiin- xwiitl’-. So we could construct a phrase like
tsiitiix(a) chiin or tsiitiix(a) xwiitł’atł’ for ‘sun returns’.
Annie Miner Peterson was the only person from our tribes that
left a record of a solstice dance, and she had never seen the
dance herself. She had only heard a description of it from her
mother. According to Annie, there was a dance held at night.
The adults all wore what she described as ‘ugly masks’ which
were made of:
...dried deer heads...[or] sewed-together eel skins; or of
half or less of salmon skin. The skin would be fastened
over the head.... Some may have on a dried wild cat
head. Mrs. P. thinks all the dancers, men and women
both, have masks. Some women weave maple leaves for
garments (cape and skirt) for just this dance, or ferns are
made in a cape and skirt for this dance. The men wear a
hide (wild cat, panther, deer) of some sort with fur on, for
this dance. (Jacobs notebook 93, page 101).
Children were frightened of the masks. Annie was told that the
children were so scared that they might become sick so they
were not allowed to go to this dance.
Unfortunately that is all Annie Peterson learned of the dance
from her mother. The meaning behind the masks and the dance
is now lost.
However it is illuminating to note that many northern cultures
celebrate Winter Solstice as a time that symbolizes death and
rebirth. The sun appears to come near death as it reaches its
nadir at the solstice, but then it appears to return to life as after the
solstice it climbs higher in the horizon and the hours of daylight
lengthen. Many cultures had feasts or religious ceremonies to
help (in their view) bring the sun back to life. Perhaps this dance
also held a similar meaning for our ancestors.
Cedar Deer
Cedar Deer
Soak all of the cedar pieces in warm water for approximately 2 hours or until bendable.
Soak all of the cedar pieces in warm water for approximately 2 hours or until bendable.
Keep them damp as you weave. (A spray or mist bottle works best.)
Keep them damp as you weave. (A spray or mist bottle works best.)
Follow illustrations A through M, making sure to weave tightly.
illustrations A through M, making sure to weave tightly.
Soak all ofFollow
the cedar
pieces in warm water for approximately 2 hours or until bendable. Keep them damp as you weave. (A spray or mist bottle works
best.) Follow illustrations A through M, making sure to weave tightly.
To finish the cedar deer, refer to Illustration N. Bend cedar piece #1 behind
#3. Cut off excess cedar, leaving a long enough piece to tuck under a weaver
in back. Bend cedar piece #2 behind #1. Cut off excess cedar, leaving a long
enough piece to tuck under a weaver in back. Bend cedar piece #3 behind. Cut
off excess cedar , leaving a long enough piece to tuck under #2 weaver in back.
Cut the 4 deer legs to ~ 3 inches from the body. Cut at an angle for tail, about
1 inch from the body. Cut the 2 ears to a point, 3/4 inch from head. See photo.
Note: variations in cutting tail, legs, and ears or antlers creates a doe or stag.
Be creative!
Trim and cut antlers, hooves, and tail. For antlers, cut them vertically part way
down the center ,and then while wet, curl them over a pencil. Some like to cut
them vertically in half part way and then fold each down at different lengths.
Decorate with ribbon if desired. For hanger, slip a thin ribbon through one of the
cedar pieces on the deer’s back and tie ends together to create a loop.
To finish the cedar deer, refer to Illustration N. Bend cedar piece #1 be-
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December 2021
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Health & Human Services Welcomes New Staff
Meagan Davenport,
Health & Human Services Program Assistant
Carissa Doyle,
Social Worker
Hello! Some of you may know
Hello, I am Carissa Doyle
me but for those that don’t my
and I am excited to be working
name is Meagan Davenport.
with CTCLUSI individuals
My previous role serving
and families. I was born
CLUSI was as The Family
and raise on the coast and
Services Program Assistant,
graduated from North Bend
assisting the Family Services
High. I have two children and
Department in many ways.
an amazing husband who
More recently, I was given the
keep me busy in my off time.
opportunity to come on board
We are a sports family and
as The Health and Human
we enjoy spending time in the
Services Program Assistant.
outdoors when we have the
The role is similar although
opportunity. I am a person
this time around I will also
who loves to laugh and often
be assisting with the Fitness
finds comfort in a good book.
and Nike Shoe Program.
I have great love of people
Life has changed a little for
and have been in the field of
me and during my time away
social work for over 9 years
I welcomed my daughter
in many different capacities
into the world. She has
and am excited for this new
just turned two and keeps us laughing and very busy. We love role.
to read books, play ball, walk our dog and play at the park.
I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve the Tribe once again,
and am looking forward to growing in this role.
Need A Ride?
Are You in Need of Childcare?
If you reside in the five-county service area contact the Childcare
Development Fund (CCDF) Program. Tribal member who work,
attend a work training, attend school and/or attend an outpatient
drug or alcohol treatment program for 10-40 verifiable hours a week
qualify for the CCDF Program. Call us to apply!
Contact Meagan Davenport at mdavenport@ctclusi.org or call
541-888-7509
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
PROGRAM UPDATE!
Eligible households no longer need to reside within the Tribe’s five county service delivery area to be
eligible; however, households must reside within the State of Oregon. The Health and Human Services
Division continues offering Heating or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income households. To
receive assistance contact the Health and Human Services Division or fill out an application on the
CLUSI website at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP.
To qualify, your annual and household gross income must be at or below the following income limits:
1 Person Family
$27,805
2 Person Family
$36,361
3 Person Family
$44,916
4 Person Family
$53,472
5 Person Family
$62,028
6 Person Family
$70,583
In order for your application to be processed and determine qualification you must provide:
Proof of Income (Pay Stub)
Social Security Card
Copy of your utility bill
SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits
Tribal Enrollment Card
Child Support Statement
Oregon Trail Card
Current Oregon Health Plan Card
No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can fill out the application online at https://
laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP , or you contact a Health and Human Services staff member to
assist you at 541-888-6169. If you have any questions regarding the LIHEAP program, please contact
Shayne Platz at 541-297-3450.
If you are in the five county service area and need public transportation
assistance, please call Kathy Perkins at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550 or
email kperkins@ctclusi.org
If you are in Coos County, CCAT services are FREE for all CTCLUSI
Tribal Members. This includes all of the public services, other than
their demand response/ Dial-a-Ride.
I.Tribal Transit Service
A. Purpose
To provide members of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) the transit services
needed to access employment, education, health care and social/
recreational opportunities.
B. Eligibility
1. For Medical transport via Health Services Division Medical
Transportation (HSD) see current HSD policy
2. Medical Transport via Tribal Transit Service (TTS)
a) Be an enrolled Tribal member; or Tribal member spouse
or Tribal member step or adopted child
b) Have no means of reliable transportation
3. Non-medical transport
a) Be an enrolled Tribal member, Tribal member spouse, or
Tribal member step or adopted child;
b) Complete a (TTS) request form;
c) Have no means of reliable transportation
C. Program Elements
1. There are four major services:
a) Medical transports
b) Transports to Tribal Program or Event Location and back.
c) For Tribal Elders and disabled of any age, transportation
services will also be available for non-medical and/or Tribal
specific activities.
d) CTCLUSI will provide transportation to eligible persons
on a first-come first-served basis. Eligible persons must
provide at least 48 hrs. notice of the need for transportation.
Transportation services are not guaranteed; however, if
transportation by (TTS) is not available, TTS will attempt
to make alternative transportation arrangements for eligible
persons. A parent or guardian (with the exception of Tribal
Youth Program Activities) must accompany all transported
persons under the age of 18.
2. In the event that Tribal transport is unavailable, TTS will aid in
alternative transportation.
Public transportation bus tickets/passes can be provided in the 5
county service area of Lane, Lincoln, Curry, Douglas, and Coos
county. Door to door transportation is limited to Coos County at this
time.
Contact: Kathy Perkins - kperkins@ctclui.org or call 541-888-9577
December 2021
www.ctclusi.org
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“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program
Kathy King,
Circles of Healing Coordinator
Hello, I’m Kathy King,
the Circle of Healing
Coordinator. I was born
and raised in Southern
Oregon and spent time
visiting family in Coos
and
Curry
counties
throughout my childhood.
Some of my favorite
memories are playing
on the beautiful beaches
and exploring the forests
and rivers. Work and
volunteering have led me
to many interesting places
inlcuding Hawai’i where
I worked as a Justice
Advocate in Family Law
and Domestic Violence
for Project Kau’like on the
Big Island through the AmeriCorps program. I’m a graduate of
Southwestern Oregon Community College, earned a B.S. from
Oregon State University, and an M.S. from Western Oregon
University. I enjoy hiking, camping, gardening, and am slowly
(very slowly, ha!) learning to play the ukulele.
Safety Planning: An Integral Part of Seeking
Safety for Yourself and Others
LADIES SELF-CARE
Photo courtesy of Miriam Alonso | Pexels
Come join us for a
Zoom Class
We will make beaded
key chains.
Materials will be provided for
pick up or mail in advance.
Open to all women,
limited to 20 to allow for
questions as we work
together on Zoom.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
@ 6:00 P.M.
For more information or to RSVP
please call or text Kathy King
at 541-808-8152.
RSVPs kindly requested by
Tuesday, December 14.
Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program
CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division
Contributed by Kathy King, Circles of Healing Coordinator
Many people have experienced or know someone who has
experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault. A safety
plan is a personalized plan unique to the victim who is seeking
to increase their level of safety in their current situation and/or
preparing to leave a violent situation. A safety plan may include
various forms of safety such as safety during a violent situation,
safety when preparing to leave, safety with a restraining order
and many others depending on the victim’s needs. Generally,
a safety plan includes a checklist of items that should be taken
with the victim when they leave the abusive situation. That will
often include legal papers, such as restraining order, rental
agreement, insurance cards, and various identification such
as birth certificates, social security cards, driver’s license, and
other valuable items such as car and house keys, medications,
photos, clothing, and hygiene items. Often times the victim may
give money, items or documents to a trusted friend, caseworker
or family member to safeguard during their transition. Helping a
victim create a safety plan assists them in evaluating their needs,
creating a checklist of important items, and understanding what
people, items and places are crucial for their safety. The basics of
a safety plan should assist the victim in knowing their resources
and taking steps to plan for minimizing your risks and promoting
your safety. If you would like a to have a confidential conversation
about safety planning for you or a loved one, even if that person
is not willing to separate from the situation, feel free to call Kathy
at the Circles of Healing program at 541-435-7158.
Domestic Violence Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men & Women:
Call 1-888-7HELPLINE (1-888-743-5754).
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline:
Call 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY).
Circles
of
Healing
If you are experiencing issues related to
domestic violence, sexual assault, dating
violence, stalking or human trafficking,
the Circles of Healing program is here to
help. We offer confidential advocacy,
safety planning, support groups, and
other support services. For information
or services, please call our program at
541-435-7158.
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
December 2021
Government to Government continued from cover story...
consultation policies to continue to work/ Agreement regarding
collaborate and engage with Indian the planned critical
tribes on a government-to-government repairs to the Coos
basis, to address issues concerning tribal Bay North Jetty to
self-governance, tribal trust resources, maintain stable deeptribal treaties, and other rights and to draft
navigation
strengthen the government to government through the entrance
relationship between the United States and to Coos Bay. This was
Indian tribes. This enhances the intended followed by a site visit
principle to increase transparency and on 9/17 between the
improve engagement participation and two agencies whereby
collaboration with key groups.
the impacts of the
Benefits of early engagement with
proposed undertaking
tribes prior to implementation of
were discussed. The
projects:
participants included
• Shows respect of rights of sovereign Colonel Holton and
tribal governments.
Portland District staff
• Shows that the respective agencies and CTCLUSI Chief
are fulfilling the shared trust and Doc
Slyter,
Chair CTCLUSI Staff and Tribal Council on Horsefall Beach for Meeting with
responsibility of consultation and Debbie Bossley vice
the Army Corps of Engineers, discussing Jetty Repairs. Photographed
coordinating efforts in a respectful Chair Julie Siestreem, left to right: Chief Doc Slyter, Vice Chair Julie Siestreem, Tribal Council
Member Enna Helms, THPO Courtney Krossman, Natural Resources
manner
, Enna Helms, and
Director Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D.
• It is an open and free exchange of Department of Natural
information and opinion among parties, Resource
director
consultation meeting under Section 106
which leads to mutual understanding Roselynn Lwenya and
of the National Historic Preservation Act
and comprehension. It is essential that THPO Courtney Krossman.
consultations are open and transparent
Off shore wind energy: On 11/9/21, the (NHPA) and development of a programmatic
so that tribal governments can evaluate CTCLUSI consulted with U.S. Department agreement (PA) for Section 106 review
for themselves the potential impact of of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy related to wind energy activities offshore
proposed policies and projects;
Management (BOEM). This was a Oregon. Among the topics discussed
included:
• The tribes have a seat
• Overview of Oregon
at the table early on in
Offshore Wind energy,
the planning phases of
planning and BOEM
projects;
National Environmental
• Provides the Tribe
Policy
Act
(NEPA)
opportunity to share
Process
traditional ecological
• Section 106 NHPA PA
knowledge
on
• West Coast Tribal
protection of resources
Cultural
Landscapes
of significance to the
study
tribe and to avoid the
• Potential
cultural
potential impacts of the
resources
concerns,
proposed policies and
including for potential
projects
impacts to CTCLUSI’s
Communication
Q’alya
Ta
Kukwis
Process:
Shichdii
Me
Traditional
Face-to-face discussion
Cultural Property (TCP)
is the preferred and most
Chief Doc Slyter, Colonel Helton and Army Corps Staff discussing the Jetty Repairs
The participants at the
meaningful formal method.
meeting
included: Doug
However, in the last two
Boren, BOEM Pacific Region; Director
years, consultation procedures have
Parker McWilliams, BOEM Pacific Region
shifted due to the challenges caused by
Tribal Liaison; Whitney Hauer, BOEM
the COVID -19 pandemic. Many agencies
Renewable Energy Specialist & Oregon
have adjusted to using modern virtual
Task Force Rep; David Ball, BOEM Pacific
technology, such as conducting meetings
Region Historic Preservation Officer.
via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, among
The CTCLUSI Tribal Council: Vice Chair
other platforms. These methods are stop
Julie, Doug Barrett, Enna Helms; DNR
gap measures and should not take the
Staff Courtney Krossman and Roselynn
place of physical, face-to-face meetings. In
Lwenya, Tribal Elder David Petrie, legal
only some instances, CTCLUSI has made
counsel Rick Eichstaedt (Wheat Law
exceptions where it seems feasible to meet
Offices) and CTCLUSI Tribal consultant,
in person.
Margaret Corvi.
Examples of key recent consultation
If you have any questions or comments
meetings
regarding
consultation, please contact
Coos Bay North Jetty Critical Repairs
Roselynn Lwenya, at rlwenya@ctclusi.org.
Project: The Tribal Council met with the
United States Army Corps of Engineers,
Portland District (USACE) virtually on
Chief discusses with Colonel Helton the
6/27/21. The purpose of the consultation
importance of Eel grass to our ecosystem and
was to discuss the Memorandum of
culture.
December 2021
www.ctclusi.org
NOTICE
SPECIAL ELECTION
December 19, 2021
To Officially Vote on Council Compensation
Article V of the Tribe’s Constitution gives certain authority to the General
Council (Tribal Members). One such area states the General Membership have
the authority to: Article V –Section 1 General Council. (b) Elect tribal council
members and approve or disapprove any salary wages paid for performance of tribal
council duties.
On Sunday November 14, 2021 the Tribal Council passed a resolution calling the
Election Board to meet; Tribal Code Chapter 7-3-2(e)(3) The Tribal Council may
request the Election Board to meet at any time, with reasonable notice. The Council
requests the Election Board to facilitate a Special Election to be held for Council
Compensation; Tribal Code Chapter 7-3-25 (5) Ballots for initiatives, referenda and
issues requiring General Council approval shall contain a statement of what the voter is
deciding and shall be worded in such a manner that clearly allows for a choice of a “yes”
or a “no” vote only. No misleading statements whatsoever will be accepted.
The Election Board met on November 17, 2021 and set the date for the Special Election.
Sunday December 19, 2021. The ballots will be mailed to every registered voter on
November 30, 2021 to the last known address we have on file. The Administration will
prepare and mail all the ballots, return envelopes and secrecy envelopes from the Coos
Bay Government office. The ballot mailing process will be verified by Mark Petrie Election
Board Chair and Andrew Brainard, Election Board Vice Chair. When you vote and return
your ballots, they will go to an independent third party, then the third party will supervise
in tabulation and certify votes with the Election Board members on Election Day.
In person polling location will be at the Tribal Hall, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay Oregon
97420 during the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. You may register and vote in person
on that day, if you are not registered. (Social distancing procedures will be conducted
per current CDC guidelines.) For more information about voting, registration or any
election questions contact Jeannie McNeil @ jmcneil@ctclusi.org or (541) 888-7506.
Tribal Code Chapter 7-3-22 Public Notice of Upcoming Elections
(b)
The Election Board shall post at the Tribes’ Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the
Tribes’ website and in the office of the Gaming Commission a notice of an upcoming Special Election, as soon as
practicable after the setting of a Special Election, and in no event later than fifteen (15) days before the scheduled
election. If practicable, the Election Board shall publish a notice of an upcoming Special Election in the Tribal
Newsletter in advance of the Special Election.
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NOTICE OF 2022
TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION
APRIL 10, 2022
Each Council member shall be elected for a four (4) year term at the appropriate General
Council meeting in the year of the expired term. Council Positions #1, #3, and #5 shall be
elected in odd-numbered years. Positions #2, #4 and #6 shall be elected in even-numbered
years.
ELECTION DATE:
APRIL 10, 2022
POSITION NUMBER
Position #2
Position #4
Position #6
INCUMBENT
Debbie Bossley
Josh Davies
Doug Barrett
Tribal Council Elections
Tribal Code 7-3-22 Public Notice of Upcoming Elections
(b) The Election Board must publish in the Tribal Newsletter and post at the Tribes’
Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and in the office
of the Gaming Commission, a notice of upcoming regular Tribal Council elections. This shall
be done no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the scheduled date of a
regular Tribal Council election.
Tribal Code 7-3-23 Candidate Eligibility
According to the Tribal Constitution (Article VIII, Section 4(a)), in order to be eligible for election
to a Tribal Council position, candidates shall meet the following qualifications:
(a) Be a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes;
(b) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and
(c) Never have been previously removed from office for good cause after the date the
Tribal Constitution was ratified. (May 23, 1987).
For a complete Election Code please see www.ctclusi.org Tribal Code, Ch 7-3 Elections.
Contact me with any questions. Jeannie McNeil jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-7506
More detailed information about specific Tribal Council candidate
deadlines and process requirements for those interested in running
for a Tribal Council position will be outlined and published in the
January issue of Voice of CLUSI.
For a complete Election Code please see www.ctclusi.org Tribal Code, Ch 7-3 Elections.
Contact me with any questions. Jeannie McNeil, Election Clerk jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-7506
Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination (Pfizer): 5-11-Year-Old
By Harry Brown, MD. (11/03/2021). Indian Country COVID-19 ECHO Presentation
Contributed by Kristy Petrie, CTCLUSI Community Health Nurse
CTCLUSI and Providing Vaccine:
CTCLUSI will be working with the Coquille Tribes, Ko-Kwel
Wellness Center to provide the pediatric COVID-19 vaccination
to the 5-11-year-old population. The Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
Pediatric
(Pfizer): 5-11-Year-Old
was found to
have COVID-19
a 90.7%Vaccination
efficacy (effective)
against COVID-19
By Harry Brown, MD. (11/03/2021). Indian Country COVID-19 ECHO Presentation
at least Submitted
7 day’s after
the
second
dose.
There
will
be anNurse
autoBy: Kristy Petrie, CTCLUSI Community Health
dialer and information put on the CTCLUSI website when
vaccination
days areVaccine:
available. The Coquille are strategizing a
CTCLUSI and Providing
plan
in December.
you
your
childWellness
to get Center
a vaccine
CTCLUSI
will be working If
with
thewould
Coquillelike
Tribes,
Ko-Kwel
to provide
the
pediatric
COVID-19
vaccination
to
the
5-11-year-old
population.
The
Pediatric
sooner, check with your child’s Pediatrician to see if they are
COVID-19 vaccine was found to have a 90.7% efficacy (effective) against COVID-19 at
offering
the vaccine.
least 7 day’s after the second dose. There will be an auto-dialer and information put on
Vaccine
Information:
the CTCLUSI
website when vaccination days are available. The Coquille are
strategizing
a plan in
If you
would likeCommittee
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
December 2021
~ Tribal Elders Walk On ~
Henry “Skip” Brainard
Henry “Skip” Milton Brainard – Son of Emil and Grace
Brainard, entered the world with a bang being born on
July 4, 1948. He was 7 of 8 siblings in a close and caring
family and was raised in Deadwood, Oregon. Skip never
forgot his roots. He served in the US Army as part of
the Defense Communication Agency, making rank to E-5.
He served 3 years in the Army at a time
in history when it wasn’t popular
to do so, but it was his choice.
Honorably discharged after
serving 3 years; he returned
to Eugene to settle down
and raise his family. He
married Grace and had
2 children of his own,
Henry (Kip) Brainard and
Taunya Turner. Skip and
Grace were married 53
years. Skip was a phone
company employee for
35 years, before retiring.
He never retired from
being a die-hard Duck fan.
Skip enjoyed being a loving
and giving grandfather to
4 grandchildren, Brandon
Hepner, Kailyn, Shawn and
Angelina Brainard.
Skip was
always giving of himself from
walking sticks to looms. He always was
giving back to his tribal and immediate family. It is with
overflowing hearts and gratefulness for him, we say that
he began his next journey on August 8, 2021. Forever
missed, always with us, fly with the ancestors.
Skip Brainard pictured above with wife Faye “Grace” Brainard
Pictured below, Skip Brainard, friend Sue Olson, and son Kip Brainard with
the Eagle Staff they gifted to the Tribe.
Skip carved the Eagles atop the staff pictured at left.
Richard “Dick” Ellefsen
On October 12th, 2021, Richard “Dick” Ellefsen walked on after a short battle with
congestive heart failure. He was 89, just two months shy of his 90th birthday. Dick
was a proud member and tribal elder of the Coos Indians.
Dick was born on 12/15/1931 to Nelson and Daisy Ellefsen and grew up in
Coos Bay, Oregon. He attended Marshfield High School, then Santa Rosa
Junior College. With the start of the Korean War, he served proudly in the
US Air Force from 1951-53, stationed mainly at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn.
After leaving active duty, Dick received his bachelor’s degree from
San Jose State University, then went on to earn a Master’s from Clark
University (Worcester, MA) and a Doctorate in Geography from the
University of California at Berkeley. In June, 1954, he married Arlene
Carlson. After spending a year in India, they raised three children (Eric,
Karen, and Wendy) and settled in San Jose. In 1960, Dick joined the
Geography faculty at San Jose State University where he taught for 40
years.
Always believing that work and life are one and the same, Dick continued
to work until age 85 as a consultant and researcher, conducting research
for a wide number of governmental agencies and private corporations. He
also enjoyed golf, hiking, cycling, running, traveling, and photography. On
their honeymoon in 1954, Dick and Arlene bicycled over 4,000 miles from
Santa Rosa to New York.
Arlene, his wife of 62 years, walked on before him in 2016. His remaining
family include son Eric (Lile), daughters Karen and Wendy (Guy), grandchildren
Evan, Garret, Miles, Annalise and Carson, sister Lynn, niece Cathy (Jim), nephew
Chris and aunt Connie. After Arlene’s passing, Dick moved to Indian Wells, CA, and
then to Phoenix, AZ. Dick Ellefsen was a wonderful father, husband, teacher, colleague,
researcher, and friend.
We will be holding a Celebration of Life for Dick in the spring of 2022. Contributions can be made in his name to the USO.
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December 2021
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Elders Corner
The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the Eldest. Elders will be
contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out
to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders!
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Diane Cline
Diane Cline
Bucket List:
• After experiencing the
pandemic and realizing just
how important family is,
Diane wants to spend as
much time with family as
possible, near or far.
• Travel to Italy
• Take some road trips in the
US to new, interesting and
beautiful destinations.
• Learn to knit
Favorite Hobbies:
• Tennis
• Gardening
• Photography
Bradley Kneaper
Coos
Siuslaw
• Husband, Van Cline. Children,
Josh Cline and daughter-in-law
Angie Cline, Amanda Hondros
and son-in-law Brad Hondros,
and Ivan Solis. Grandchildren,
Wesley Hondros and Abby
Cline. Mother, Claudette Lum.
Brother, Richard Lum and
sister-in-law Nancy Lum. Sisters
Lisa Hudson and brother-in-law
Brian Hudson, and Teri Branco
and brother-in-law Derrick
Branco. Numerous aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
• Family members I would
like to mention include my
Grandmother Dorothy Kneaper;
my Grandfather Bob Kneaper,
whom I spent a lot of time with
hunting and fishing when I was
younger; my Dad Jim Kneaper;
my uncles Bob Kneaper, Jr. and
John Kneaper, whom I always
looked up to; my cousin Linda
Lydick and her husband George,
who’ve selflessly sacrificed so
much to take care of family
members who because of age or
illness have needed a great deal
of help.
Proudest Accomplishments:
• 40 years of marriage to her
husband, Van.
• Raising their children to be
kind, loving, fun, respectful and
responsible adults who have
become great parents.
• Winning the gold medal at
the 2012 Jim Thorpe Native
American Games for Women’s
Doubles.
Favorite Saying:
“Let’s do it!”
Welcome New Tribal Elders
Freddie Lott
Bradley Kneaper
Bucket List:
• Survive until retirement and
be able to do the things that
I enjoy doing, which I have
successfully accomplished.
• Serve on Tribal Council
in the future so that I can
continue to serve the Tribe
and represent the Tribal
Community.
Favorite Hobbies:
• Exploring remote, seldomly
visited areas of Oregon as
well as other states; seeing
the history for myself;
exploring places like Ghost
towns and abandoned
homesteads.
• Camping and Hiking, which
I plan to spend more time
doing now that I’m retired.
• Spending more time with
family.
Favorite Saying:
“Probably not something that
should be in print!”
Proudest Accomplishments:
• My two kids, Jason Kneaper
and Amanda Skipper, as well
as my grandchildren, Caitlin
Skipper, Haylee Skipper, Bailey
Skipper, Ava Skipper, Evan,
Kneaper and Ashleigh Spreen,
and my step children Mariah
Bone, Debbie Maxwell, Sarah
Maddock and Brian Whitney.
• Having had the opportunity
and privilege to work for my
Tribe and to be able to build
the Tribal Police Department
to serve the Tribe and Tribal
Community.
• Having played a part in getting
state law changed to recognize
Tribal Police, which resulted in
full authority authorized to any
other State, County, and City
police agency.
Richard Parrett
Important PRC Application Deadline
The Purchased and Referred Care department is now
accepting applications for the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)
program for FY2022. You must submit a new application each
year for each PRC-eligible Tribal member in your household.
This year, the deadline for applications is Monday, January
31, 2022.
You can apply online at www.ctclusi.org. You will see a link
at the bottom of the home page that will take you to the online
form (or look under Member Services, Purchased and Referred
Care). Please be sure to upload the front and back of
your insurance card to ensure we have the most current
information
You must complete a separate form for each PRC-eligible
family member.
Please call PRC at (541) 888-4873 or (800) 227-0392 to have
a hard-copy application mailed to you or with any questions.
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December 2021
12 Month Emergency Preparedness Calendar: December - First Aid
Contributed by: Armando Martinez, Community Health Aide, By: do1thing.com
Being prepared for disasters and emergencies can seem like
a big job. Many people don’t know where to start, so they never
start at all. With Do 1 Thing you can take small steps that make
a big difference in an emergency. Do 1 Thing is a 12-month
program that makes it easy for you to prepare yourself, your
family, and your community for emergencies or disasters.
SMALL STEPS TOWARD BEING PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY
First Aid
THE GOAL: Be prepared to give first aid while waiting for
an ambulance.
An emergency can happen at any time and any place. Many public
places have a first aid kit, oxygen, or an AED (automated external
defibrillator) to treat people. These items can only save lives if
someone knows how to use them. Actions you take in the first
few minutes after an injury or other medical incident may save
someone’s life.
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH TO BECOME BETTER PREPARED:
Know what to do while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.
Call 911 instead of trying to take an injured or ill person to the hospital yourself. It seems like
waiting for an ambulance will make it take longer to get help, but ambulance crews can start
providing care as soon as they arrive. They can get the patient to hospital quickly, legally, and
more safely.
1. Stay on the line with 911 and follow emergency instructions.
2. Stay calm and try to keep the patient calm.
3. Don’t move a patient who was injured in an automobile accident or fall, or who was
found unconscious.
4. If the patient is cold, cover them with a blanket.
5. Don’t give an injured person anything to eat or drink (unless instructed by the 911
dispatcher).
6. Have someone watch for the ambulance and show the crew how to get to the patient.
(This is especially important in an apartment or office building, or if your address is
hard to see from the street).
THE MISSION OF DO 1 THING IS TO MOVE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES
AND COMMUNITIES TO PREPARE FOR ALL HAZARDS AND BECOME DISASTER RESILIENT
News from Indian Country
Secretary Haaland Announces Interagency Effort to Protect and
Increase Access to Indigenous Sacred Sites
11/16/2021
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today
announced a new interagency initiative to improve the protection
of and access to Indigenous sacred sites through enhanced and
improved interdepartmental coordination, collaboration and action.
The announcement comes on the second day of the Biden-Harris
administration’s first Tribal Nations Summit.
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by
eight agencies, will increase collaboration with Tribes to ensure
stewardship and access to sites, and incorporate Traditional
Ecological Knowledge into management, treatment, and protection
procedures. Today’s announcement builds on an MOU originally
executed in 2012.
“Since time immemorial, the Earth’s lands and waters have
been central to the social, cultural, spiritual, mental, and physical
wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. It is essential that we do
everything we can to honor sites that hold historical, spiritual
or ceremonial significance,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “The
Interior Department is committed to protecting these sacred
sites from desecration, while at the same time collaborating with
Indigenous communities to increase access and ensure good
stewardship of their lands.”
The MOU commits participating agencies to work together and
consult with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations
and spiritual leaders in developing and implementing actions to
improve the protection of and access to Tribal, Alaska Native, and
Native Hawaiian sacred sites. Newly identified goals also include,
but are not limited to:
• Establishing an interagency working group to enhance
interagency collaboration and coordination;
• Integrating consideration of sacred sites early into the decisionmaking, regulatory, and consultation processes to ensure that
agency actions acknowledge and honor the importance of
sacred sites; and
• Enhancing public outreach that focuses on the importance of
maintaining the integrity of sacred sites and the need for public
stewardship to protect and preserve them.
In addition to the Interior Department, the signatory agencies
are the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Transportation, and
Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the White House
Council on Environmental Quality, the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation, and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Federal agencies are responsible for the management of
millions of acres of federal lands and waters, including many that
contain culturally important sites held sacred by Indian Tribes,
Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Many of these
sites occur within a larger landform and can include geological
features, bodies of water, archaeological sites, burial locations,
traditional cultural properties, plant communities and stone and
earth structures.
https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-interagency-effort-protect-and-increase-access-indigenous
December 2021
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Free Monthly Workshops!
BLUE EARTH
BOARD
MEMBERS
NEEDED
Sign up for Healthy Family Workshops!
If you are an Enrolled
member of CTCLUSI and are
interested in becoming a Blue
Earth Board Member please
submit a Letter of Interest
and Resume, including any
business experience and/or
qualifications to
Christine Sylvester
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
or email
cslyvester@ctclusi.org
or call (541)888-7532
Join us for our last workshop of the year!
Preparing for a New Year: Setting and Achieving Personal & Family Goals
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 6-7pm
These workshops are free for Tribal households! You may sign up for one or all of them.
Whether you want to learn something new, get motivated, stay motivated or set goals for
yourself, these workshops are an excellent way to engage with experts on a variety of topics.
We encourage health and wellness for the entire Tribal community.
To RSVP Contact Carol Ann Young 541-435-7159
Sponsored by CTCLUSI Health & Human Services Division
Three Rivers Casino Resort (Florence)
Supervisor - Food & Beverage
Bartender ~ Barback ~ Cocktail Beverage Server
Food & Beverage Lead ~ Busperson
Food Court Runner/Dining Room Attendant
Food Court Cashier/Barista~ Food Court Outlet Lead Cook
Line Cook TDR Staff ~ Night Cook/Cleaner ~ Dish Machine Operator
Food Court Outlet Lead Cook ~ Food Court Outlet Cook
Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk ~ Guest Room/Laundry Attendant
Supervisor – RV Park/Guest Services Attendant
Supervisor – Table Games ~ Table Games Dealer
Slot/Keno/Bing Attendant
Environmental Services Technician 1
Banquet & Events Coordinator ~ Special Events Team Member
Players Services Representative ~ Soft Count Team Member
Information Technology Technician II
Security Officer 1
Three Rivers Casino Resort (Coos Bay)
Security Officer 1
Maintenance Technician II
Environmental Services Technician 1
Bartender/Server
Line Cook
Electronic Gaming Machine Team Member Lead
Electronic Gaming Machine Team Member
Player Services Representative Dual Rate Main Bank
Player Services Team Member
(jobs updated daily)
RED means not actively interviewing, offer pending
Updated 11/17/2021
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tion2021
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Education Corner
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School Supplies Gift Cards; For All Students K-12 living in
a CTCLUSI house hold. Please fill out the back to school form.
Link addresses listed below. You can also contact us;
Josh Davies Education Director—541-888-1314
Karen Porter Education Specialist—541-888-1315
Eriq Acosta Education Specialist II—541-888-1318
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FAFSA REMINDER—
The first day to submit for the 2022-23 school
year was Oct. 1, 2021. Why should you care about
the first day? Many schools award their financial
aid money within weeks (or days) of the FAFSA
opening. So even though the deadline isn’t until
June 30, 2023, this is your chance to get your
paperwork in order so you can be first in line for
financial aid.
HTTPS://STUDENTAID.GOV/H/APPLY-FOR-AID/FAFSA
Financial Aid Links
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https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/
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https://www.tfff.org/program-areas/postsecondary-success/
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Ford Family Foundation
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will spotlight students monthly and will be able
to communicate their great accomplishment(s)
with the Tribal Membership.
Please submit a picture, a brief description,
and also a release stating we can use photo
and information for upcoming newsletters.
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scholarships-by-grade-level/high-school-scholarships/
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Education Corner
ATTENTION CTCLUSI TRIBAL MEMBERS
ATTENTION TUTORS
If you are interested in tutoring Tribal students please contact
the education Department.
Please FILL OUT THE LASERFICHE FORM AT;
https://ctclusi.org/education/
*
Josh Davies Education Director 541-888-1314
Eriq Acosta Education Specialist 541-888-1318
Karen Porter Education Specialist 541-888-1315
All tutors and tutoring services will be virtual at this
time due to the COVID Virus.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
UNDERSTANDING
DURING THESE
DIFFICULT TIMES!!
If you are interested in TUTORING services for
your student k-12
Please FILL OUT THE LASERFICHE FORM AT;
https://ctclusi.org/education/
*
Josh Davies Education Director 541-888-1314
Eriq Acosta Education Specialist 541-888-1318
Karen Porter Education Specialist 541-888-1315
All tutoring services will be virtual at this time due to
the COVID Virus.
Thank you for your
understanding
during these
difficult times!!
New Beginnings for Tribal Students wants
to hear from CTCLUSI.
The New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) grant program at Oregon State University and
Southwestern Oregon Community College would like to hear input from our CTCLUSI partners.
The goal of the grant is to increase Native American undergraduate student success and
meaningful career development. We do this through supporting students in experiential
learning internships in natural sciences. The grant provides financial incentives and trained
mentors for participating students. (More information below.)
NBTS Program Managers would like to share how the first year of the program has gone, hear
about your own experience with higher education that might help youth today, and gain your
input on the program overall. We’ll also be inviting you to help us with upcoming youth education events.
NBTS PRIMARY PROJECT COMPONENTS:
Supplemental financial support to Native American, undergraduate college students enrolled at OSU or
SWOCC in natural science programs.
$2000 per student for summer internships (10 OSU interns / 5 SWOCC interns per year)
Scholarships to a subset of these interns
Annual Cultural Awareness and Mentoring workshops for all participants, committee members and mentors with the goal of fostering culturally competent mentorships and cross-cultural learning for all.
PROJECT COMPONENTS SEEKING INPUT:
Pre-college camp increase access and interest in higher education
SWOCC Native American Student Alliance activities
Mentor training
NBTS Evaluation and adaptive management
For more information contact:
Josh Davies, Education Director CTCLUSI, jdavies@ctclusi.org
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December 2021
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO: 21-060
Date of Passage: July 11, 2021
Subject (title): Administration for Native American Non-Competitive
Grant Application
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this request to apply for
non-competitive funding to development of Tribal language repository
and develop protocols and procedures to preserve language.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO: 21-061
Date of Passage: July 11, 2021
Subject (title): Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan
(CEDS)
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the request of the Planning
Department to contract with the selected bidder to prepare a an
Economic Strategic Plan for CTCLUSI.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO: 21-062
Date of Passage: July 11, 2021
Subject (title): Memorandum of Understanding between the Tribe and
Coos County Community Corrections
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the MOU with Coos County
Community Corrections to collaborate with the Tribal court on
providing services to Tribal Members served by Coos County
Community Corrections and /or participating in Wellness Court and /or
Peacegiving Court
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO: 21-063
Date of Passage: July 11, 2021
Subject (title): FY 2021 Tribal transportation Improvement Program
(TTIP)
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the FY 2021-2025 Tribal
Transportation Improvement Plan
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO: 21-64
Date of Passage: July 11, 2021
Subject (title): ODOT Agreement 34936 Approval
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the agreement with ODOT
to receive funding of $135,400, for special transportation projects
benefiting seniors and individuals with disabilities
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO: 21-65
Date of Passage: July 11, 2021
Subject (title): Enrollment New Members
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to the following applicants
as new enrolled members of the Tribe: Emberlynn Ann McNutt, Alexis
Michelle Lawry, Oakley Skye Hoyle, Slade Olivia Rose Bass, Creelie
Marie Hamons, Logan James Harrison, Alysse Reanne, Gutierrez,
Jack Anthony Chavira III, Justin William Greer, Wyatt James Hermsen,
Lauren Nicole Elliott, Jordan Taylor Elliott, Sawn Alden Billings JR. and
Maddox Dane
McGowan-Lozeau.
Vote 6-0-0
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Small Changes, Big Results; Healthy Baking
Black Bean Brownies
By: Kristy
Petrie
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Monday, September 20 , 2021,
CTCLUSI’s
Health Department hosted
Contributed by Kristy Petrie, CTCLUSI Community Health Nurse
a healthy baking class
funded by the Special Diabetes Program for
Monday, September 20th, 2021, CTCLUSI’s Health Department hosted a healthy baking
Indians
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When hearing black bean brownies, doesn’t it sound weird? The black
blended in with other ingredients, and once cooked, you can’t taste the bean flavor at
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https://www.brit.co/healthy-bean-dessert-recipes/.
and adzuki (red beans). For healthy alternative desert ideas, you can go
to
https://www.brit.co/healthy-bean-dessert-recipes/.
Why
make the switch from regular brownies to black bean brownies?
Why make the switch from regular brownies to black bean brownies?
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition
Facts
Black
Bean
Brownies
Brownies
Calories
126
Protein
3.3
grams
Carbohydrates Fat
18.1 grams
5.3
grams
Cholesterol Sodium
34.9 mg
129.1 mg
183
1.8
grams
25.7 grams
44.2 mg
9 grams
109.7 mg
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What Are Empty Carbs?
By: Diabetes Meal Plans, https://diabetesmealplans.com/8573/
what-are-empty-carbs/
The Difference Between Empty Carbs and Nutrient Dense Carbs
Empty Carbs
• Typically highly processed
• Have added chemicals and sugars
Have added synthetic (not natural) vitamins and minerals after
processing
• Can be toxic to the body – causing ill health and disease
• Often high in calories
• Often much higher in carbs (meaning they mess with your blood
sugar)
• Found in most grocery store isles as packaged, processed foods
“Empty carbs provide very little nutritional value to the body.”
•
Black Bean Brownies
1. 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2. 3 eggs
3. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4. ¼ cup cocoa powder
5. 1 pinch salt
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7. ¾ cup white sugar
8. 1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
9. ½ cup milk chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease
an 8x8 square baking dish.
Step 2: Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla
extract, sugar, and instant coffee in a blender; blend until smooth; pour
the mixture into the prepared baking
dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips
over the top of the mixture.
Step 3:Bake in the preheated oven
until the top is dry and the edges
start to pull away from the sides of
the pan, about 30 minutes.
Gifting jars, caned black beans and
unopened dry ingredients were sent
out to Tribal members/families that
signed up for the Healthy Baking
class in the Five-Service county
area. These are completed gifting
sets put together during the online
class.
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Lineal Descendant: David Petrie
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Parent: Loyd Hermsen
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Parent: Laura Jea Chavira
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Parent: Steven James Sprague
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Parent: Loyd Hermsen
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Parent : Neal Anthony Harper IV
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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
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On the arm where you got the shot:
In the rest of your body:
• Pain
• Redness
• Swelling
• Fever
• Chills
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Nausea
Ask the facility healthcare provider (or facility staff) for help if:
• The redness or pain where you got the shot gets worse after 24 hours
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even make it hard to
do daily activities, but
they should go away
in a few days.
Some COVID-19 vaccines
need 2 shots to work. You
should get the second shot
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after the first shot, unless a
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