NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2015)
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The Voice of
CLUSI
July 2015
Issue 7
Volume 16
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Student Recognition Dinner Celebrates Academic Achievements
Submitted by Tracy Blue, Education Specialist
2015 was an incredible school year for CTCLUSI students. Naomi Petrie was a Valedictorian for North Bend High School.
Natalie Waters was the Childhood Education and Family Studies Student of the Year at Southwestern Oregon Community
College. There are numerous students who are achieving at high
levels across the country in Higher Education. We are very proud
of our students’ achievements in 2015.
The Student Recognition Dinner, coordinated by the CTCLUSI
Education Department, was held in the Community Center on
Saturday June, 13, 2015 at 4:30 P.M. Dinner included two varieties
of Lasagna, vegetables, salad and dessert. The room was decorated
very nicely, in green and purple. It was a very nice coincidence that
the catering company was also dressed in purple.
Our night of honoring included some very fine flute playing by
Doc Slyter, and a very uplifting and motivating speech by one of
our star students, Natalie Waters, who this year at Southwestern
Oregon Community College, was Student of the Year for her major,
Early Childhood Education. Congratulations to Natalie, we are all
very proud of her in her academic journey!
Honoring our students included all grades and included those
who were not quite in school yet. The evening included many,
many fine raffle items for the attendees. There was a special raffle
for the two people who made the R.S.V.P. deadline. Their efforts
College Graduates were gifted with Pendleton Blankets
were awarded with a trip to the raffle table for first choice before
Pictured left to right: Sam Sprague, Natalie Waters, and Jon Barton
the evening began.
Newborn to pre-school age youth were given gift bags of toys and learning materials.
High School Graduates were gifted fleece blankets
Pictured left to right: Naomi Petrie, Bryson Bossley, Jaimie Colter,
and Eagle Roy
Turn to page 9 for more photographs from the student recognition dinner.
Page 10 features Tribal High School and College Graduates!
Save the Date
Salmon Ceremony
August 2, 2015
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
North Bend, OR
Permit #44
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Chairman’s Corner
The old Camp Easter Seal
is our new camp that sits on
Tenmile Lake in Lakeside,
Oregon.
Tenmile Lake has always
been very special to my family
and I. We have spent too many
days to remember relaxing at
the lakes. It all started when I
was 10, learning to Ski behind
the neighbors P14 Boat. It was
there that I found one of my
life’s passions. I followed that
passion skiing, camping, and
fishing on the lake. Some of
my favorite places on the lake
Chairman Mark Ingersoll
are Coleman arm on the South
Lake and Carlson arm on North
Lake. While traveling to Carlson arm to find the flat skiing water
we would pass the camp. I always felt it was a wonderful place.
It was well kept and always seemed to be in use. The grand
camp had an uplifting spirit. I am looking forward to the revival
of that spirit.
The start of the rebuild of this camp has begun. The Tribe
has had a cleanup day. The water system has been repaired.
The repair of the septic system is in process. The roof on the
kitchen and community building bid is complete. The new roof
will be installed once the septic is complete. The Tribe will need
to hold many more cleanup and repair days. The grounds have
been maintained by our government staff. I feel as a Tribe we
will need to pull together to complete this project. I feel the work
and sweat will be worth the gain.
I see the future filled with wonderful times camping and many
picnic days. Added to those days will be fishing, swimming, and
maybe some skiing. Nights around the camp fire telling stories.
I feel this will be a place to bring all Tribal people together to
bond and relax.
We will rebuild this old camp into our own wonderful place.
We will rebuild the spirit and make the camp a place for all
our Families. Together we will make so many memories we will
not remember them all. I hope all that visit will have the same
passion for Tenmile Lakes and our camp as I do.
P.S. I can’t wait to tell you some water skiing stories and some
fish tails around the fire.
The old Camp Easter Seal is our new camp, so let’s rename the
camp. Be sure to look for more information on renaming camp
in upcoming editions of the Voice of CLUSI Tribal newsletter.
Information will also be posted on the Tribal website at
www.ctclusi.org
Tribal Council Business
As reported at the June 14, 2015 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Chief Warren Brainard:
May 17 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
May 19 Team Meeting
May 20-22 Washing DC Trip
May 27 Directors Meeting; Tribal Council
Business Meeting
June 2 All Team Member Meeting
June 3 All Team Member Meeting
June 5-7 Tribal Council Workshop in Yachats
June 10 Executive Work Session; Walked
Fence at Tribal Hall
June 11 Salmon Ceremony Meeting, Elders &
Culture Committee Meeting
June 13 Student Recognition Dinner
Doc Slyter:
May 14 Elders & Culture Committee Meeting
May 17 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
May 19 Meeting with Tom Latta
May 19 Tribal Family Gathering – Florence
May 20 BLM Resource Management Draft
Meeting
May 21 Government Employee BBQ –
Council Cooked
May 23 Jordan Cove Site Visit
May 27 Tribal Council Business Meeting
May 28 Native American Flute presentation at
the Outdoor School for Myrtle Point students
at Camp Myrtlewood.
June 2 All Staff Meeting for Tribal Government
June 3 Executive Work Session
June 5-7 Tribal Council Workshop in Yachats
June 9 gave temporary Tribal Dentist a tour of
Plank house, Gregory Point and the Coquille
Tribal Plank house
June 10 Executive Work Session; Walked
Fence at Tribal Hall
June 11 Elders & Culture Committee Meeting
June 13 Family Canoe and Picnic prevention
activity at Topits Park
June13 Student Recognition Dinner
Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:
May 17 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
May 18 Enrollment & Education Meeting
May 19 Tribal Family Gathering – Florence
May 21 Government Employee BBQ –
Council Cooked
May 27 Tribal Council Business Meeting
June 1-3 TRC & Government Employee
Meetings (6)
June 3 Benefit work group Meeting; Executive
Work Session
June 5-7 Tribal Council Workshop in Yachats
June 10 Executive Work Session; Walked
Fence at Tribal Hall
June13 Student Recognition Dinner
Beaver Bowen:
May 17 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
May 20 BLM Resource Management Draft
Meeting
May 21 Government Employee BBQ –
Council Cooked
May 23 Jordon Cove Tour
May 27 Tribal Council Business Meeting
June 3 Executive Work Session
June 5-7 Tribal Council Workshop in Yachats
June 10 Executive Work Session; Walked
Fence at Tribal Hall ;GFORB Meeting
June 13 Student Recognition Dinner
Mark Ingersoll, Chairman:
May 17 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
May 20 BLM Resource Management Draft
Meeting
May 21 OLCC Meeting
May 22 Marine Biology Museum Tour
May 23 Jordan Cove Tour
May 24 Baseball Practice
May 27 Tribal Council Business Meeting
May 28 HR Meeting; Meeting with Bob Garcia
and Phil Brubaker
June 3 Executive Work Session
June 5-7 Tribal Council Workshop in Yachats
June 7 BBQ Contest in Florence
June 10 Executive Work Session; Walked
Fence at Tribal Hall
June 11 BEST Board Meeting
June 13 Student Recognition Dinner
Arron McNutt:
May 17 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
May 27 Tribal Council Business Meeting
May 23 Jordon Cove Tour
June 3 Executive Work Session
June 5-7 Tribal Council Workshop in Yachats
June 10 Executive Work Session; Walked
Fence at Tribal Hall
June 11 Culture Committee Meeting
Tara Bowen:
May 17 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
May 20 BLM Resource Management Draft
Meeting
May 21 Government Employee BBQ –
Council Cooked
May 27 Tribal Council Business Meeting
June 3 Executive Work Session
June 5-7 Tribal Council Workshop in Yachats
June 9 Clamboree Meeting
June 10 Executive Work Session; Walked
Fence at Tribal Hall
June 13 Student Recognition Dinner
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July 2015
Information
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
ATTENTION VETERANS
AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal
of Honor Medallions are awarded to of Veterans at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and intersted in being
on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil,
541-888-7506. We are currently keeping a list
of those interested so that when a committee
vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible,
so please contact us whether there is a vacancy
or not.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Springfield Outreach offices.
Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may
only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the
rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest
Service fee areas. Area maps available.
CHANGES?
Please let us know if you have a change in
address, phone number, name or addition to
your family. Changes should be submitted to
Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay,
OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Full video available at www.ctclusi.org
If you would like to receive typed copies or
an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting
minutes send a written request, including
your current address to Jeannie McNeil, 1245
Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Tribal Council
Upcoming Events
June 22 – July 10 – Summer School @ Tribal
Community Center
July 2nd – Elders Luncheon – Hometown Buffet,
Springfield 11:30 a.m.
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July 3 – All Tribal Offices will be closed in observance
of Independence Day (July 4th)
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July 9 – Elders Committee Meeting – Tribal Hall noon
July 9th – Culture Committee Meeting – Tribal Hall @ 4
July 11th – Tribal Family Gathering – Community Center
12 noon
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July 12 – Tribal Council Meeting, Tribal Community
Center @ 10:00 a.m.
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July 20 – Education Committee Meeting – Family
Services Conf room @ 5:30 p.m.
nd
July 22 – 23rd – Elders Overnight, Jet Boat-Grants Pass
July 24th – Biggest Loser Challenge Registration
Deadline/ 1st Weigh-in by 5:00 p.m.
July 30th – Storybook Workshop – Tribal Hall 9:00 a.m.
July 31st – Storybook Workshop – Tribal Hall 9:00 a.m.
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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I look
forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines
August 1 – Breakfast with Tribal Council – Community
Center 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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August 2 – Salmon Ceremony – Baldich (Gregory
Point) 11:00 a.m.
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August 6 – Elders Luncheon – Florence
August 9th – Tribal Council Meeting, UO Long house in
Eugene @ 10:00 a.m.
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August 11 – 15th – Culture Camp @ the Tribe’s Camp
in Lakeside, OR.
th
August 13 – Elders Day at Culture Camp
August 14th – 16th – Family Camp @ the Tribe’s Camp in
Lakeside
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August 18 – Tribal Family Gathering – Florence
August 20th – Back to School Party – Springfield
August 21st – Back to School Party – Coos Bay
August 21st – Biggest Loser Weigh-in by 5:00 p.m.
September 1st – 3rd – Elders Overnight
September 7th – Labor Day (All Tribal Offices will be
Closed)
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Join a Committee
Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters
of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit
your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All
letters of interest are kept on file for one year.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Administration Building
Alexis Barry
Tribal Administrator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org
Contract Health Services
Kathryn Gabel- Contract Health
Specialist
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
kgabel@ctclusi.org
Health & Human
Services Division
Vicki Faciane - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
vfaciane@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Angela Bowen-Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1317
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abowen@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-888-2853
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Family Services
Shayne Platz, Caseworker
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
splatz@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
Health Services
Assistant Director
Elder’s Coordinator
Iliana Montiel
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
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
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Springfield Outreach Office
1126 Gateway Loop
Suite 102
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief of Police
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Department of Natural
Resources
Margaret Corvi
Interim Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1304
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
mcorvi@ctclusi.org
Warren Brainard,
Chief
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
Doc Slyter
Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Beaver Bowen
Position #2 Council
541-290-4531 (cell)
bbowen@ctclusi.org
Mark Ingersoll,
Chairman
Position #3 Council
541-290-4610 (cell)
mingersoll@ctclusi.org
Tara Bowen
Position #4 Council
541-808-7394
tbowen@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Arron McNutt
Position #6 Council
541-297-1183 (cell)
amcnutt@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
July 12, 2015
Community Center
338 Wallace St., Coos Bay,
OR. 97420
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Council Minutes
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Other
7. Good of the Tribes
8. Executive Session if needed
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
For information about the Tribes and
upcoming Tribal events, please visit our
website
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CTCLUSI Resolutions
RESOLUTION NO.: 15-039
Date of Passage: May 27, 2015
Subject (title): Cultural Committee Appointment
Explanation: Tribal Council appointed the following individual to the
Cultural Committee for the position and term of service set out below:
POSITION
#1
NAME
Scott Slyter
TERM ENDS
12/31/16
RESOLUTION NO.: 15-041
Date of Passage: June 14, 2015
Subject (title): Approval of Galanda Broadman, PLCC Engagement for
Legal Representation
Explanation: Tribal Council approved the engagement of Galanda
Broadman, PLCC to work with the Tribes, Jordan Cove Energy Project
and various state and federal agencies to protect the Tribes’ Ancestral
Lands, cultural resources, and environment.
RESOLUTION NO.: 15-040
Date of Passage: June 14, 2015
Subject (title): Dissolution of the Coos Bay Gaming Facility Ad Hoc
Development Committee
Explanation: Tribal Council dissolved the Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Coos Bay Gaming Facility Ad
Hoc Development Committee because the Committee has now
completed its work. Tribal Council thanks the Committee members for
their service.
RESOLUTION NO.: 15-042
Date of Passage: June 14, 2015
Subject (title): Approval of Equipment Lease Agreement with PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC
Explanation: Tribal Council approved the PNC Agreement with PNC
Equipment Finance, LLC, to lease 40 New 2015 EZGo TXT Electric Golf
Cars and 10 used 2011 EZGO TXT Electric Golf Cars.
Salmon Ceremony Veterans Medal
Notice to Tribal Members
on the Oregon Health Plan
We need to receive your discharge DD214 by July 14th, 2015
to get your medal in time for Salmon Ceremony. Please mail a
copy of your DD214 to Jan Lawrence at 1245 Fulton Ave Coos
Bay, OR 97420 or
email to jlawrence@ctclusi.org
Tribal Member Veterans Photos
If you or a member of your family is a veteran and you would
like to have a photo on display at the Tribal Hall please mail
a 5x7 copy with the name and Tribe of the veteran to Jacob
Petrie at 1245 Fulton Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420 or by email to
jnpetrie@ctclusi.org
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If you are on the Oregon Health Plan, watch
your mail for renewal letters mailed out last
week. If the letter is asking for additional
information, please respond with the
required information and return it to them
as soon as possible in order to continue your
eligibility. If you have any questions at all
please call Contract Health Services at 541888-4873 or 1-800-227-0392.
Phone Tree for Gathering
and Harvesting
Opportunities
Every year we Gather and Harvest
different traditional foods and weaving
materials. We also gather resources
such as camas, roots, bark, and other
materials for basketry and tools. With
each year seasons shift, which creates a
challenge to schedule accurate dates for
the gathering of many cultural resources.
We are building a Phone Tree List for
Tribal members interested in gathering
opportunities. The Phone Tree list will
be used on the auto-dialer for efficiency.
If you are interested in being put on the
list to participate please contact Morgan
Gaines at (541) 888-7536 or by e-mailing
mgaines@ctclusi.org with your name
and phone number. Also, please make
sure your phone number is up to date with
the Enrollment Department if you would
like to receive regular periodical phone
message about other Tribal activities and
events. Thank you.
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Culture Camp 2015
Family Camp
August 11th-15th
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 5:00pm July 31st
Culture Camp invites Tribal Family Youth 8-18 year old of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, and
the Coquille with the opportunity to learn traditional ways of living and having fun!
Activities will include survival skills, traditional games, as well as a range of self building and
team building activities pertaining to Native Youth and our rich Culture.
Culture is Prevention!
WHAT TO BRING:
Changes of Clothing
Warm Clothing
Appropriate Swim Suit!
Towel
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Tooth Brush/Paste
Sandals/2 pairs of Shoes
Flashlight
Sunscreen
Coos Bay Tribal Hall
7:30 a.m.
Florence Outreach
7:30 a.m.
Springfield Outreach
7:30 a.m.
PARENTS MUST PICK UP
KIDS ON Sat Aug 15th unless
Parents are coming to Family
Camp
Coos Bay Tribal Hall
11:30 a.m.
Florence Outreach
11:30 p.m.
Springfield Outreach
12:00 p.m.
For questions and to register contact Jesse Beers, Camp Director :
CELL: (541) 297-0748 or EMAIL: jbeers@ctclusi.org
English to Hanis
When: Friday, August 14th 5:00 pm Sunday August 16th 3:00 pm
Where: Camp Easter Seal
What: Culture Camp will run from the 11th into the 15th and this
TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FROM THREE LOCATIONS, PLEASE
STAY WITH YOUR CHILD UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAR TO GO:
PARENTS MUST DROP OFF
KIDS ON Tues Aug 11th
This is a drug and alcohol free event!
year families are invited to come Friday evening and stay at our
Tribes new camp through Sunday. Please come and enjoy your
new camp but please bring your own food, just like you would if
you were camping. It is important that you RSVP so that we
know how much parking we need to secure. When RSVP’ing
please leave your name and phone # so that you may be
contacted for logistic purposes.
PLEASE RSVP
Call Mark Petrie at (541)297-3681
Workshop for Traditional Storytelling Project
Trees of the West Coast
Alder
= tl’wex
Big Leaf Maple = huulik’
Douglas Fir
= sagwa/halq
Pacific Yew
= kasai
Red Cedar
= tlahaimihl
Shore Pine
= tsipkw
Spruce
= ch’oshiimohl
Each month we will have a list of words to
encourage learning the Hanis Coos language.
Visit Hanis.org and request a login today!
Contact the Culture Department for more
info at (541)888-1318.
Thank you
The Cultural Coalition would like to invite you to a workshop for the Traditional Storytelling
Project. This workshop will begin on Thursday, July 30 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Tribal Hall and
Friday, July 31 that will provide limited carpooling from Tribal hall and plans to leave at 9:00am.
The purpose of this workshop is to identify and offer information, and provide insights that will
guide Tribal illustrators in accurately reflecting our traditional stories, combined with visiting the
places they took place. All Tribal members who would like to listen and participate in the
workshop are welcome. For more information, please call
Pam Stoehsler at (541) 884-4230 or Heidi Helms at (541) 297-7538
Be sure to check out the Tribal website
www.ctclusi.org
for updates on Sara Siestreems basketry project.
Under the Culture section of the webpage there is a tab
labeled Basketry. Here you can view the progression of the
project through past newsletter articles, see the various
basketry collections as they are archived and added, as well
as view basketry designs drawn by Patty Phillips-Whereat.
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July is National Make a Difference to Children Month
Submitted by Shannon M. Schritter, BS, RDH
have Dr. Dixon on Mondays and Dr. Macy on Wednesdays to
help with your dental restorative needs. The clinic is open from
Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Please call us at
(541) 888-6433 to schedule today!
Did you know that along with the celebration of our
nation’s independence this month and all the BBQ’s, fireworks,
and get-togethers that go along with it,
it is also National Make a Difference to
Children Month? There are many ways you
can make a difference in the life of a child,
and their dental health is no exception.
Summertime is a great time to remember
your child’s dental health, as school is out
and your child doesn’t have to miss class
These will fit the following electric toothbrush types: Oral-B Pro Series 1000to visit the dentist. We see all ages of kids,
7000, Oral-B Vitality, Oral-B PRO-HEALTH Precision Clean Battery, and Oral-B
from 0 to 101! We do recommend a child
PRO-HEALTH Dual Clean Battery toothbrushes. Call (541)888-1301 and ask for
has their first dental visit within 6 months
Shannon with any questions!
of their first tooth coming in, or around the
age of 1. While we might not actually be
cleaning your child’s teeth that day, we
will be giving you some tips and tricks
on helping you clean your child’s teeth at
home, which is the single most important
thing you can do for your child until they
are old enough to do it on their own. This
Deep Sweep
Floss Action
NEW! Cross Action
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Sensitive Gum Care
typically isn’t until they have developed the
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fine motor skills to do it, usually around age
Angled power tip for
Micro Pulse bristles
A gentler brush
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hard-to-reach areas.
penetrate proximal
head that delivers
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areas for a thorough,
better tooth
sensitive and
between teeth for a
can help make a difference in your child’s
whole mouth clean
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everyone can tell you that you should see
adaption
spaces
mouth cleaning for
teeth and gums
long-term oral
the dentist and have your teeth cleaned
health
every 6 months. Kids are no exception.
Preventive dental visits are crucial in
helping your child learn better ways to
take care of his or her teeth, and in catching things like decay
or decalcification early so we can help your child take care of
their dental needs when they are easy fixes and before they
need things like space maintainers and pulpotomies or even
YOU HAVE TILL 5PM ON
extractions, all of which are much more invasive.
FRIDAY JULY 24TH TO
Fluoride Treatments: Depending on your child’s decay
WEIGH IN AND GET
rate and home care, he or she may need to have fluoride
REGISTERED.
treatments applied once or twice a year, or even up to four times
per year. There are over-the-counter daily fluoride treatments
as well, so if you are using these with your child be sure to let
your dental professionals know. Fluoride is a natural element
I AM DOING THIS
found in soil, water, plants, and even fish. It helps strengthen
FOR ME!
your teeth against decay, so your child gets less cavities.
Sealants: Sealants are a protective material we place
in the grooves of the back teeth where you chew. These spots
DON’T WISH FOR
can be very hard to keep clean, particularly if your child has
A GOOD BODY
very deep grooves. The material fills in the grooves so the
WORK FOR IT.
sugar bugs don’t burrow themselves down in there and cause
cavities. It’s a very quick procedure, and typically done after
your child receives their first molars (around age 6), and again
POSITIVE MIND
when your child receives their second molars (around age 12).
POSITIVE VIBES
Your child does not have to get numb for this, so there is an
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additional bonus to getting them done as soon as those teeth
come in!
Mouth Guards: Typically parents tend to think of mouth
guards as being needed only for football and boxing, but more
Be
and more research is being done showing the importance of
mouth guards for almost every sport. Any activity that your child
STRONG
may get hit in the face or any sport (recreational or competitive)
known as a “contact” sport is one where a mouth guard would
be beneficial, and that doesn’t necessarily mean that sport has Get ready to challenge yourself!
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to involve the use of a ball. Gymnastics and skating are two The Biggest Loser Program is back for 2015. Who is
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CHR/Diabetes Coordinator
could protect your child from a dental injury. Mouth guards in signing up please call or send me an email so that I
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The CTCLUSI Dental Clinic is expecting our full time
dentist to start with us sometime in mid-July, but you can
schedule a dental cleaning anytime with Shannon. We also
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JULY 24TH 2015
THE BIGGEST
LOSER
CHALLENGE
po
July 2015
How to Succeed in the
Upcoming Biggest Loser
Challenge
Submitted by Traci Stefanek, CHR/Diabetes
Coordinator
Feeling like a failure, you ditch your diet and
fall back into your old patterns. The weight
you lost comes back, along with little extras.
Why does this keep happening? Because we
set up unrealistic expectations that can lead
us to fall off the healthy weight loss wagon.
Develop an approach that will stop you from
engaging in that unhealthy cycle you know all
too well and that will help you ultimately reach
your goals.
We enjoy things that are new and exciting. It
may sound strange, but sometimes it’s fun to
start a new diet or exercise routine. We tend
to get bored and go back to eating unhealthy.
We want immediate results that don’t require
a lot of suffering on our part. If it were possible
to lose a huge amount of weight in a short
amount of time and keep it off for the rest of
our lives, none of us would be in this situation
in the first place. “Sustained, healthy weight
loss and maintenance takes time, endurance,
and patience.” Acknowledge the desire to
meet these needs in other areas in your life
before the newness of the diet and/or exercise
routine wears off. You could try a new sport
or hobby. Also, look at the rest of your life,
what realistic changes do you need to make
to meet your goals. Include special occasions
like birthdays, meals out, and vacations into
your overall plan. Think of weight loss and
maintenance as a beginning to your new
healthy lifestyle.
If you reflect on your struggle with weight,
you’ll probably discover that it took you years
to get to where you are today, you may also
find that it may take years for you to find
success in your weight loss journey and to
stay there. Accept your weaknesses, if you
know that an upcoming family gathering will
be stressful and it will be hard to stick to your
food plan, work around it by planning ahead.
Consider what you will eat ahead of time and
figure out a way to de-stress afterwards that
doesn’t revolve around food. “Remember that
being healthy is hard work and doesn’t come
easily and you may not always enjoy the
process. Expect tough times when you are
bored of your meal plan and feel like rebelling
or resent having to work out because you just
don’t feel like it that day.” Tell yourself it is okay
and accept that you’re “a work in progress.”
Stay away from extreme labels that make
you feel hopeless (“failure” is one of them).
People find that they are more successful
with long-term weight loss when they involve
others in the process. How could your partner,
family, or friends support you in your goals?
Could your share healthy meals or exercise
together? Or could they be a support line? If
you’re feeling like skipping your workout or
eating something you shouldn’t, could you
text or call them to help you get motivated to
stay on target? I will be here to answer your
questions about nutrition and exercise and
help you to reach some of these goals.
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What is nauhina‘nawos / pekuuwii ?
Submitted by Sam Sprague, Culture Committee Chair
Dai (Hello)
What is Shinny? Shinny is known
as nauhina’nawos (now-hin-ah ‘ nahwus) in Hanis and Milluk, and pekuuwii
(puh-koo-wee) in Siuslawan. Shinny
is another name for hockey in settler
terms that comes from the Scottish
shinty. Native shinny as played by our
ancestors is very similar to hockey,
hence the name, and lacrosse. There
are as many variations of the game as
there are Tribes that play, but similar
themes emerge across cultures.
The tossle or ‘ball’ was
traditionally two pieces of carved
root or wood attached with a cord of
rawhide, leather, cordage or root.
Huckleberry root is said to have been
used to make toggles, though I’m not
sure how or what parts. Sticks are
used to pick up the toggle and throw
it. The sticks were traditionally made
of a hard wood such as Crab Apple,
Vine Maple, or Yew because they are
put through a lot of abuse.
The game as we play it today is
closer to the women’s traditional way.
A post is put in the ground at each end
of the beach or field. Usually about a
hundred yards today, but traditionally
the length could be much longer. There
are usually five on each team, but as
many can play as want to. The toggle
starts in the center of the field or buried
in the sand for a face off. Players
run with the toggle on their stick,
passing it to other players to evade
the opponent and keep the toggle. A
point is scored when some part of the
toggle hits the post at the end of the
field. After a point is scored the teams
line up again and either the toggle is
thrown into the center of the field or
buried in the sand. Another face off
ensues if it is buried or placed, and the
game starts again. Teammates who
aren’t facing off stand in a horizontal
line even with the goal until the game
is in play, then begin. The only rules
we use today are no high sticking, no
tackling, and no touching the toggle
with your hands.
Many Tribes play what is closer
to our men’s version. This entails
more wrestling and a three step
rule. The Tolowa host a stick game
tournament every September that is
played in the old way. Teams of three
pair off together at both goals and
the center. The toggle is buried in
the sand and when the game begins
the players either go for the toggle or
wrestle each other to the ground. The
Tolowa usually take it to the ground
This story continues on page 14 (see pekuuwii)
Pictured above: Tribal youth and staff play pekuuwii during Spring Break Camp 2015
Pictured below: Tribal youth play a game of pekuuwii at Culture Camp 2012
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Congratulations Graduates!
College Graduates
∞
High School Graduates
Jonathan Barton
Nicole R. Mendoza
Bryson Bossley
Shawn Brainard
Associates Degree
Computer Informations Systems
Southwestern Oregon Community
College
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health
Sciences
College of Graduate Nursing
Graduated with High Honors from
Siuslaw High School
Honor Roll all four years
Enrolled at Linn Benton
Community College where he will
work towards an AAS in Heavy
Equipment/ Diesel Technology
Willamette High School
Enrolled at Western Oregon
University where he will study
Psychology
Jarrod B. Smith
Samuel F. Sprague II
Jaimie Colter
Bachelors of Fine Arts
Anthropology
East Carolina University
Veteran from 4 year service in the
Marine Corps
NC Army National Guard since
1999
Potential graduate school in 2016
Bachelors of Science
Environmental Studies
University of Oregon
Completing his degree through
an internship with the CTCLUSI
Department of Natural Resources
summer of 2015
North Bend High School
Kaylynn Grigsby
Siuslaw High School
Enrolled in Linn Benton
Community College
Natalie C. Waters
Associate of Applied Science in
Early Childhood Education from
Southwestern Oregon Community
College
Graduated with Honors and as the
Family Studies Student of the Year
Thank you Graduates for
answering my call and sending
your photos and informaiton to
me. Your accomplishments are
something to be proud of, and I
am happy to feature you in The
Voice of CLUSI newsletter.
-Morgan Gaines
Naomi Petrie
North Bend High School
Valedictorian & Student of the Year
Entering the Nursing Program at
Southwestern Oregon Community
College
∞
Eagle M. Roy
North Bend High School
Band 4A State Champion
4th Place in 4A State Choir
Will earn AAOT of Music from
Southwestern Oregon Community
College before transferring to
Southern Oregon University
July 2015
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BACK TO SCHOOL TIME….
Student Recognition Dinner Honored the Following:
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High School Graduates:
Naomi Petrie
Eagle Roy
Jaimie Colter
Bryson Bossley
CTCLUSI EDUCATION DEPT.
1245 FULTON AVE.
COOS BAY, OR 97420
College/University Graduates:
Sam Sprague
Jon Barton
Natalie Waters
Or Fax to 541-888-2853
DEADLINE IS AUG.4th, 2015
(No sign ups accepted after that date.)
Supplies cards will be sent after the closing date.
Grades K-12 or ages 5-18 Enrolled CLUSI Students Only.
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Scholarship winners for 2015 in Higher Education were:
Elders Scholarship
Bryson Bossley, 500.00 and Rachel Schaefer, 250.00
Pepsi Scholarship
Fleurette Fong, $500.00 and Julia Ingersoll, 500.00
Mitsis Scholarship
Bryson Bossley, $500.00
Congratulations to all
those Higher Education
students who participated
in this year’s scholarship
competition.
Julia Ingersoll, Pepsi Scholarship Reciepient
Angela Bowen, Education Director address the crowd gathered at the Student Recognition
Dinner on Saturday, June 13, 2015
Picture below left: Councilman Doc Slyter plays flute songs for the students
Pictured below right: Chairman Mark Ingersoll addresses the students during the Student
Recognition Dinner
Bryson Bossley, Elders and Mitsis Scholarship
reciepient
Rachel Schaefer, Elders Scholarship Reciepient
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Future Home of the Natural Resources Department
Submitted by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
The Tribal Government Offices, located at the top of Fulton and
Radar Hill in Coos Bay, has received some exciting additions in
the form of two new office buildings. On Monday, June 1st the first
modular building arrived, with the second closely following a few
days later that week. These new buildings are the future home of
the Natural Resources Department that is currently housed in the
center “fish bowl” of the main Tribal Government building.
Near the end of the summer, after re-modeling the interior of
the buildings to meet the needs of the department, and finishing
up the exterior painting and skirting, Natural Resources will be
moving in. One modular is designated to house a curation facility
and environmental lab. The other is reserved for office space
for Natural Resources staff working towards conserving and
managing resources on Tribally-held lands and who work with
other governments to influence conservation and management of
resources throughout the Tribe’s Ancestral Territory.
The Tribe is excited to have these new buildings to house Natural
Resources. Interim Director Margaret Corvi shared her excitement
and gratitude; “Thank you [to the] Maintenance department! It
is going to be a long summer and with lots to remodel. Natural
Resources thanks you in advance for all your help! We are looking
forward to our Environmental Lab and Curation facility! And it will
be great to have new offices for Natural Resources staff as we
grow and develop our department!”
Pictured above top, the truck pulls into Tribal Government with half of one of the
double wide modular buildings.
Pictured directly above, the CTCLUSI Maintenance crew talks with the truck driver
about placement of the buildings.
Pictured at left, the two Natural Resources modular buildings sit on the south side
of the Tribal Government parking lot next to the Family Services building.
Tribal Housing Programs
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: This program helps Tribal Families maintain
a good rental home such as an apartment, house, duplex or
other rental unit by paying a portion of the rent directly to a
private landlord. This program is available all over the State
of Oregon and outside of Oregon for eligible full time college
students. There is a waiting list for this program and all families
are offered this program on a first come, first served basis.
Tribal Housing: Our housing development at Qaxas Heights
in North Bend offers two, three and four bedroom single family
houses, two bedroom duplexes and one and two bedroom 4-Plex
units. At our Qa’aich Development located in Florence, Oregon
we have two 4-Plexes that contain one and two bedroom units.
These Florence units are for Tribal members who are employed
by a tribal entity.
Down Payment Loan Assistance: This program grants
eligible Tribal members up to $10,000 towards purchasing their
first home. Participants do not have to repay the loan if they
live in their home for at least seven years. If they move out of
their home prior to the seven year minimum, they must repay a
prorated amount of the loan.
Home Repair: This program is intended to help Tribal families
repair their owner occupied home and is one of the few
programs that is available anywhere in the United States. This
program can include, but is not limited to, repairing or replacing
roofs, heating systems, electrical or plumbing upgrades. Each
qualified homeowner can receive up to $10,000 to help make
their home a decent, safe and healthy place to live.
Emergency Assistance: This program is for families who are
homeless through no fault of their own. The assistance may
include, but is not limited to: placement in community-based
crisis centers, transitional housing, motels, or the payment of
one month’s rent or deposit for a new rental unit.
There are specific criteria and eligibility requirements for each
of our Housing Programs. Just give us a call and we will gladly
explain each program in more detail and mail you an application
to get the process started. You can contact Linda Malcomb, the
Housing Director at 541-888-1310 or lmalcomb@ctclusi.org or
Laura Doll, the Housing Assistant at 541-888-7504 or ldoll@
ctclusi.org .
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(Above: Medicine Mountain symbol)
Tobacco Is a Medicine and Gift From the Creator—Not to Be Abused
Fill in the blank with the words listed on the right hand side
Addicted
1. Commercial ____________ is not healthy for the body.
Breath
2. Use tobacco in a ______________ way.
Cancer
3. You get bad __________ when you smoke.
Chemicals
4. ____________ is a disease you can get from the commercial tobacco.
Chew
5. ____________ smoke is dangerous to breath.
Culture
6. There are over 4,000 ______________ in a cigarette.
Cigarettes
7. When you smoke _____________________ you can get sick.
Damage
8. Commercial tobacco is _______________ to the body.
Discipline
9. Remember your _______________ , don’t smoke or chew.
Harmful
10. When you ____________ , you can get sick.
Hooked
11. Tobacco companies try to ______________ you like Coyote.
Joke
12. If you don’t smoke you will save more ________________ .
Money
13. Secondhand smoke is no _____________ .
Poisonous
14. ____________ Salmon, not cigarettes.
Sacred
15. Don’t get ___________________ on commercial tobacco.
Secondhand
16. Smoking will make you __________________ to nicotine.
Smoke
17. Cigarettes, cigars, and chew are ________________ to the body.
Tobacco
18. Smoking can ______________ your eyes, throat, bones, joints, and skin.
Traditional
19. Traditional tobacco teaches you _______________ .
Trick
20. C, LU, S Indians grow _____________ tobacco for use of ceremony.
Belex Tlxanii (Butterfly Garden)
Gets Drip Irrigation System
Pictured above: Tracy Blue (center) teaches how to install a drip line with
Sam Sprague (left) and Mark Petrie (right).
Pictured below: Tracy Blue and Sam Sprague work on installing the drip
line for the garden beds in Belex Tlxanii
Commercial Tobacco Cessation:
In an effort to help Tribal Members quit commercial tobacco use, the following help is provided:
Tobacco Cessation products are provided by CTCLUSI for Tribal Members who live within the 5-County
Service Areas of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln Counties.
* You may obtain this through Contract Health Services at 1-800-227-0392.
Additionally, the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line provides free and friendly support
to quit smoking or chewing. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
Special thanks to Lou Moerner, Director of NCIDC for the inspiration and activity above, with slight reshaping
from the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw.—Heidi Helms, Tribal Tobacco Coordinator
Huulik / Sna (Maple) Bark Gathering
Submitted by Heidi Helms, Tribal Artisan
Pictured above left to right: Morgan Whereat
Phillips and Raquel Helms (photo from 2012)
Pictured left to right: Back row, Courtney Krossman, Stefanie Dean-Barrett, Ashley
Russell, and Heidi Helms. Middle row, Emma McGinness, Abigail Dean, Kaie Russell,
Kira Flores. Front, Paislie Dean
Bottem left photo additions: JT Dean, Liam Petrie, Mark Petrie, and Jerimiah Dean
Dai and niishanax. Tribal members
came together on a warm spring day
and enjoyed the day processing maple
bark, known as “huulik” in both Hanis
and Milluk language and “sna” in
Siuslawan language. Maple Bark is
much like its sister tree to Cedar bark
in the manner that it pulls similar and
used in similar ways. Inner bark from
the big leaf maple is processed into
thin strips, and like the inner bark of
cedar, is made into skirts and capes for
all ages of young girls and women to
wear. The revival of maple bark skirts in
recent years is helping Tribal members
reclaim identity and cultural heritage. In
2012, for the first time in a long time,
maple bark skirts were made for two
young Tribal girls, Raquel Helms and
Morgan Whereat Phillips. Today, there
are a handful of young women who
have them or are working on skirts of
their own. Traditionally, our maple bark
skirts are made distinct because we dye
our material making hues of red, yellow,
and black. In next month’s newsletter
we will share pictures of completed
skirts. Maple bark skirt making is such
a humbling and thoughtful process and
I look forward to next year’s gathering
season!
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Elders Corner
Elders Trip to the Redwoods
Submitted by Iliana Montiel, Elder Coordinator and Assistant Health & Human Services Director
On Wednesday, June 3rd, 30 Elders headed to California.
Since we were all coming from different locations, we met up
at The Good Harvest Café in Crescent City and had a delicious
lunch. There was a little time to burn, so many Elders wandered
off to the antique store next door. It was very nostalgic for me,
as I kept finding items from my childhood. Then it was time for
our tour at Ocean World Aquarium in Crescent City. This was
very enjoyable. The seals and sea lions performed a wonderful
act for us. After about an hour tour and spending some quality
time in their lovely gift shop, we headed down the road toward
Klamath to check into our hotel.
Our hotel was lovely. It was the Redwood Hotel Casino
owned by the Yurok Tribe. When we arrived I really felt like they
rolled out the red carpet for us. The General Manager, Deann
Scott, personally was there to greet us, and she is a Coquille
Tribal spouse. After we checked in, Deann had set up a private
tour with James, who took us to the Visitor Center, which does
not open to the public until June 17th. James, a Yurok Tribal
member employee, took us over and gave us a tour.
He
told us a wonderful story about a little bird and the Redwood
tree. After our tour, we headed back to the hotel where they
had prepared a buffet dinner in a private room for us. James
drummed a couple of songs and then we had a nice salmon
Pictured at left:
Brenda Brainard,
Gloria Dowdy, and
Karen Nissan
dinner. During our dinner, Chairman O’Rourke Sr. came in and
gave us some history of the tribe. The Yurok Tribe is the largest
tribe in California with over 6,000 Tribal members. They have
nine members on council and were recognized in 1994. After
dinner, Chairman O’Rourke Sr. came around to each table and
took the time to meet all of our Elders. It was very personal and
warm and we were so enlivened by all they had done for us.
The next morning, James gave us a tour of their village and
explained the different plank houses. Janet Brainard gifted him
a beautiful abalone necklace that Arleen Perkins had made and
gifted her (and which Janet just happened to have with her.)
Thank you, Janet and Arleen.
Then it was off to the Trees of Mystery.
At the Trees of Mystery some of the Elders took the walk up
to the Sky Trail; the rest of us took a shuttle. The Sky Trail is
a gondola that takes you up into the trees, and once you have
reached the observation deck you can exit the gondola and look
around and see an amazing view. Many Elders sat up at the
top, took pictures and visited in the lovely sun. At their leisure
they could ride the gondola back down, while others took the
trail back to home base. When everyone had returned, we
were given a tour of their museum. What a beautiful museum,
which also includes items from Coos. We finished our visit with
lunch at the Forest Café. Then it was safe travels as everyone
headed home.
Elders enjoyed
gondola rides
through the
redwoods during
their trip.
Pictured below
left: Elders take
the shuttle to
another adventure
during their trip
to the Redwoods.
Below Right: Anna
Campbell, Phyllis
Howllett, and
Janet Brainard
enjoy time
outdoors
Above: CTCLUSI Tribal Elders pose in front of the statues of Paul Bunyon and Babe the
Blue Ox during their Trip to the Redwoods
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Elders Corner
Tribal Elder
Leona A. Anderson-Roy-Betts Walks On
Members of the Swigert family spread out to show us the size of one of the
Redwood Trees during the Elders Trip
SAVE THE DATE
July 22nd—July 23rd, 2015
Hellgate Jet boat Excursion Dinner Trip
Grants Pass, OR
Must RSVP by July 7th
Leona A. Anderson-Roy-Betts passed away on June 2, 2015
at the age of 91. She was born in North Bend on June 22, 1923
to Ernest and Albina Anderson and was the youngest of their
four children. Her mother died when she was 4 months old and
her aunt, Mary Jordan helped her father raise Leona and her
siblings. A year later, Ernest and Mary were married. When
Leona was born, the State of Oregon did not recognize her as
an American citizen and when her daughter, Jeannie Cookson,
looked for her in DMV records, she found her listed as a “No
Name Indian Child.”
She was raised on a dairy farm across Haynes Inlet. Leona
and her siblings had to cross the bay in a rowboat so they could
catch a bus for school in North Bend. Her father would row
them across each day unless the weather was too stormy. As a
teenager she was runner-up for Miss North Bend for the Pirate
Days festival.
When she was 18 she met her first husband, Firman Roy. He
was a motorcycle rider. She eloped with him to Idaho two weeks
after they met and they remained married for 56 years until his
death. Leona and Firman had three children: Billie, Jean, and
Howard. They moved their family to Othello, Washington, where
Leona learned to fly. According to her daughter, Billie, Leona
used to ride with her husband in his airplane and she was afraid
he’d have a heart attack and she wouldn’t know what to do, so
she became a pilot herself!
In 1966 they bundled up Howard and moved to Alaska, where
they owned businesses in Healy and Skagway. Leona also worked
on the North Slope during the Alaska Pipeline construction. They
retired to Arizona and when Firman died she returned home to
Oregon to be with her family. She married Ralph Betts in 2001 –
Ralph passed away in October of 2014.
On June 28th the family held a memorial gathering for Leona
at Gregory Point in celebration of her life. A potluck and give
away was held at Tribal Hall following the service.
Billie Lewis, Leona A. Anderson-Roy-Betts, and Jean Cookson
For further information and to R.S.V.P.
please contact: Iliana Montiel,
Assistant Health Director/Elders Activity Coordinator
At 541-888-7526
Sponsored by:
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Health & Human Services Division
Elders Activity Program
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July 2015
Planning an Inspirational Summer
Submitted by Mike Smith, Training and Development Specialist
As the seasons change, we tend to reflect on how we’ve
progressed the past few months and what we’d like to do
now. Would you like to feel motivated to learn new things, do
something interesting and accomplish worthwhile goals? You
can use this summer to bring these desires to life!
How will you ignite your passions as the weather heats up?
Explore these ideas for planning your most inspiring summer
ever:
1. Take a personal inventory. Think about what you want and
need in your life right now. Do you desire closer relationships?
Perhaps you want to develop knowledge in a particular subject
area. Maybe the one thing you seek most is more adventure
in your life. This summer is a good time to try these things out.
* For example, if you’ve been working a lot of overtime, maybe
you’ll conclude that what you really need is more quality time
with family and some fun in your life. Think about what’s missing
emotionally for you right now and promise yourself to include it
in your life this summer.
2. Ask yourself, “What do I really want to do?” Make
a list of the short-term and long-term goals you wish to
accomplish. This is the time for some serious soul-searching.
When making your list, decide whether to focus most on your
professional or personal life.
* If it’s a personal list, you might include items like, “Keep my
cool when dealing with my teenagers” and “Exercise five times
a week.” However, plans such as, “Save for a trip to Italy next
year” and “Walk a section of the Appalachian Trail in September”
might also appear. Consider this list your short-term bucket list.
* On your professional list, list entries like, “Research topic
X” or “Complete a quarterly report on my achievements for the
boss.” Also, “Resolve negative feelings toward Jane Doe at
work” and “Talk with my manager about taking on Project B”
may appear.
* When writing your professional list, keep in mind that your
ultimate goals are to ignite deeper interests, resolve troubling
issues, and promote your work life this summer.
3. Discuss summer schedules now. For many, becoming
inspired will involve other people. Tell your spouse or friends that
you’re planning a summer that will be stimulating, motivating
and full of accomplishments. Share your intentions. Listen to
their ideas.
* If you’ve got a close friend, they might want to jump on board
to plan their own inspiring summer along with you and share
some of your activities, too.
* Schedule time with people you learn from and admire. After
all, getting inspired is a spiritual journey you take with the help
of others.
4. Plan a trip this summer.
Speaking of journeys, even “Schedule time
if it’s only a long weekend,
with people you learn
nothing inspires us like seeing
brand new sights. When you from and admire. After
travel, your mind is removed all, getting inspired is a
from the more mundane spiritual journey you take
tasks of everyday life. You’re
with the help of others.”
physically
and
spiritually
transported to a place
where everything is new and
different.
* Maybe you’ll outline that novel you’ve always wanted to write
or create a master financial plan for the next 20 years. Taking a
vacation will invigorate your thinking and deepen your interests
in new people, places and things.
5. Select three short-term goals to accomplish by
summer’s end. Clip them from the list. Stick them on your
refrigerator. Place a second copy on your bathroom mirror.
Stash them in your car. Gear up to achieve success.
If you take time to assess what you want and how you intend to
get there, you’ll experience one of your most inspiring summers
ever. Don’t delay! Start today to plan your best summer ever.
Pekuuwii...story continued from page 7
immediately, and eventually someone pops up and takes it down the
beach, flinging it and running to it until they get through the goal. The
goal in this style is two posts put about 10-15 yards apart on each end of
the field. Once the toggle breaks the plane between the two posts a point
is scored. Games are usually played to 3 or 5 points. There are no rules
in this version except you can’t use touch the toggle with your hands.
The Native American Student Union at the University of Oregon
plays a hybrid version that uses a three step rule, but with safety in mind
doesn’t include wrestling. Also because of lack of poles the toggle has to
come to rest in a designated box at each end of the field.
Shinny has been an important part of our Tribal community forever,
and is still played with zeal by our Youth, Prevention, and Culture staff.
Shinny at Culture camp has a long and storied history, and is usually a
favorite activity for many. I’ve never met someone who played shinny
and didn’t enjoy it. The game teaches teamwork, toughness, dexterity
and field vision. Community building happens organically through playing
this game of our ancestors. Tribal members must work together and
communicate on the field. Shinny is also GREAT exercise because, much
like Rugby or Soccer, you are running constantly until a point is scored.
In trying to de-colonialize our traditions, we should be using our
own languages. Shinny is easier to say, but it holds many connotations
that have a colonial history. In working toward a better future for our
children’s children, we can begin by re-claiming our traditions through
language. In the last Culture committee meeting we discussed using
each word to indicate where we will be playing. This is a great way to
incorporate not only the language element, but to make it something useful
that will help people understand the importance of place. So when going
to play at Bastendorff beach we’ll refer to the game as nauhina‘nawos,
and if we playing at North Jetty beach in Florence, we’ll say pekuuwii. I
encourage everyone to explore Hanis.org to learn language, and if you
have any questions about the game or would like to play contact the
Culture department. Hopefully this summer we’ll see everyone come out
to the homeland to play some nauhina‘nawos/pekuuwii!
Pictured above and below: A game of nauhina’nawos takes
place at Tribal Hall during Spring Break Camp 2010
July 2015
15
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
White Bison’s Mending Broken Hearts for Youth:
A Journey Towards Health and Wellness
Submitted by Tami Foster, CTCLUSI Behavioral Health Services Coordinator
On May 12, 2015, fifteen brave souls
embarked upon a joint mission: to heal
our Tribal community, specifically Tribal
Youth, from unresolved grief and the
losses created by the legacy of Historical
and Intergenerational Trauma, specifically
the effects of the Boarding School era.
Participants
included Tribal
Council
Members,
Tribal
Peacegivers,
and
CTCLUSI staff.
White Bison developed and presented the
three-day intensive training, sponsored by
the CTCLUSI Health & Human Services
Division. White Bison is a leading Native
American-operated training institute that
provides culturally based training, tools and
resources to enable the ongoing growth and
sustainability of the Wellbriety movement.
Pictured above, participants in the White Bison’s Mending Broken Hearts training listen and
Our goal was simple: To equip various
discuss the journey towards wellness
members of our Tribal community and staff
with the skills and knowledge necessary to
create Healing Circles (Talking Circles).
Each day began and ended with a ceremony
consisting of a blessing and a smudging
ritual. On the first day, we had a “Ribbon
Ceremony” where all the trainees tied
himself or herself into the circle with a length
of ribbon. The Ribbon Ceremony signified
group unity and helped to create a place
of safety, trust, respect, and confidentiality.
During the circle time, participants checked
in with the group and identified their hopes
and vision that they hoped to learn during
the training.
Trainees not only learned how to create,
conduct, and implement circles of healing,
they also worked on identifying and healing
their own personal issues of unresolved grief.
Better said, a “Healer, heal thyself” model of The center of the Healing Circle representing
Council member Tara Bowen also
the four directions and balance
learning. And…heal we did. Illuminating…
participated in the training. She is shown
yes. Difficult and uncomfortable at times…
here discussing the results of one of the
yes. Rewarding and healing…Definitely.
breakout session
The three days of training were comprised of compelling
presentations related to the effect of unresolved Historical
Please join us for good food and fun with other Tribal Families.
Trauma on the Native American population. Over the years
Let’s BBQ and have good healthy family fun!
throughout Tribal communities, unresolved grief and loss has
affected not only the Tribal Elders, who experienced various
atrocities and wrongdoings
first hand, but also subsequent
generations. Each participant
came away with the knowledge
of how to create, conduct, and
implement Healing Circles in our
Tribal Community, in addition
to a greater understanding of
their own healing process and
Saturday, July 11, 2015
issues.
12-2pm
It is the goal of the CTCLUSI
Behavioral Health Services
Department
to
sponsor
At The Community Center
additional trainings by White
RSVP by July 8th
Bison
and
other
Native
individuals and organizations
focused on increasing our
Please contact Scott Ingersoll to R.S.V.P. at:
Tribal Community’s overall
Tami Foster discusses the results Health and Wellbriety.
541-888-7533
of a small breakout session to the
Should you or someone you
larger group
know be in need of support,
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
referrals, or services to help
Sponsored by: Health & Human Services Division — Diabetes Grant
empower them and increase their overall mental and emotional
well-being please contact Tami S. Foster, M.A., CTCLUSI
All Tribal families welcome to attend.
Behavioral Health Services Coordinator at: 541-888-1311 or by
No transportation is provided.
email: tfoster@ctclusi.org.
Coos Bay
16
July 2015
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
Bartender ~ Beverage Server
Food Server ~ Host ~ Cashier ~ Busperson
Line Cook
Guest Room Attendant
Environmental Services Technician
Special Events Team Member
Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant
Table Games Dealer
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
No Openings at this time
Blue Earth
No openings at this time
Tribal Government Offices
Culture Camp Counselor
Culture Camp Counselor In Training
Special Events Employee
Tribal On Call Cook
Dentist, On Call
Domestic Violence Program Coordinator,
Closes 7/8 at 5pm
Special Events Employee – On Call
http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/
Go to Job Opportunities on the website for
full job posting and to Apply Online
Updated Daily
Or call Recruitment at 541-902-6504
Open to all CTCLUSI Tribal Members who meet Minimum Qualifications
AND
NOW, Spouses or Registered Domestic Partners of CTCLUSI Tribal Members
The primary function of the Special Events Employee is to support and supplement
activities for the Tribal Administration of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qa’aich Housing
In Florence
Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal Member OR the Spouse or Registered Domestic Partner of a CTCLUSI Tribal Member
Food Handlers card may be required
Minimum age requirement is depending on assignment
Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English
Position is subject to pre-employment drug testing
Position is subject to a criminal history background check which may include fingerprinting
Must have employment eligibility in the U.S
Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process
How to Apply
Tribal Members apply online at www.ctclusi.org and log in/register.
Spouses of CTCLUSI Tribal Members, please complete a paper application that
can be obtained from Human Resources.
For more information, Contact Pam at (541)902-6504 or Julie at (541)888-7523
The Housing Department is now accepting applications for one and two
bedroom units located in Florence Oregon on the Tribe’s Hatch Tract property.
Qa’aich Development is HUD funded housing for low to moderate income
families. Monthly rent is calculated based on your adjusted gross monthly
income and will change as your income changes. For questions about income
limit guidelines or other specific information please contact the Housing
Department Office.
Preferences for Qa’aich Housing
1st Preference:
Indian families who are enrolled members of the CTCLUSI and who are
employed by CTCLUSI.
2nd Preference:
Indian families who are enrolled members of other Indian tribes, and who
are employed by CTCLUSI.
$1,000.00
If you have any questions or want an application mailed to you please contact
the Housing Department Office at 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR or by
calling 541-888-9577or toll free 888-280-0726.
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