NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2018)
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The Voice of
CLUSI
July 2018
Issue 7
Volume 19
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Cold Water Training in Preparation for Canoe Journey 2018
Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager
For the last few years, we have participated in an annual Cold
Water Training put on by Travis Reid of Oregon Rescue. We
do this in preparation for Canoe Journey and other canoe pulls.
For staff and on call staff it is important to be prepared to safely
take youth on a long Canoe Journey. This is a three-day training
including training on ropes, communications, hypothermia
treatment and prevention, as well as the most important practices
of rolling the canoes, bailing them out, and continuing to move
forward as a team.
Some things you can to do to prepare for Canoe Journey:
Go online and fill out the Canoe Journey Application!
1.Submit a mandatory letter of interest.
2.CTCLUSI youth 15 and up
(or active canoe participant over 12)
3.Be a Healing of the Canoe Participant including;
Spring break Camp
HOC Swimming Classes
HOC Kayak training
HOC weekend workshops
Culture Camp
4.Regular participation in canoeing activities and opportunities.
5.Fitness training and/or sports involvement.
6.Commitment to stay drug and alcohol free
We have a limited amount of room so the more of these you
can check off the better, go online right now and apply. The
Canoe Journey Application 2018 link is on the homepage of
the Tribal website www.ctclusi.org
Deadline to apply is July 6, 2018
Save the Date
Canoe Journey: Paddle to Puyallap
July 21st - August 2nd, 2018
Salmon Ceremony
August 5, 2018
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Tribal Council Business
As Reported at the June 10, 2018 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Chief Warren Brainard:
May 20 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
May 24 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB), Special
Meeting; Executive Work Session
May 29 Culture Forest Meeting at U of O
May 30 Alaska Trip to DHAT (Dental Health Aid Therapist)
Graduation, met with a Tribal Member
June 3 Annual Intertribal Timber Symposium
Doc Slyter:
May 20 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
May 24 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB), Special
Meeting; Executive Work Session
May 29 Alaska Trip to DHAT (Dental Health Aid Therapist)
Graduation
June 3 Annual Intertribal Timber Symposium
Debbie Bossley:
May 20 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
May 21 Enrollment Meeting
May 23 Directors Compliance Training
May 24 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB) Special
Meeting; Executive Work Session
May 30 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB) Business
Tribal Council Meeting; Tour of Golf Course, Gaming Operational
Review Board (GFORB)
June 1 Ladies Self Care
June 5 Coos County Planning Meeting
June 7 Elders Lunch
Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:
May 20 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
May 24 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB), Special
Meeting; Executive Work Session
May 30 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB) Business
Council Meeting;
June 5 Education Committee Meeting
June 8 Economic Development Cluster Meeting
Josh Davies:
May 20 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
May 23 Qaxas Community Event
May 24 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB), Special
Meeting; Executive Work Session
May 30 Tour of Golf Course, Gaming Operational Review Board
(GFORB) Business Council Meeting;
June 5 Sunset School Art Night
June 6 Planning for Summer School
June 10 Clamboree
Doug Barrett:
May 20 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
May 24 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB), Special
Meeting; Executive Work Session
May 26-27 Made Rings for Canoe Journey
May 30 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Business Council Meeting;
June 8 Environmental Task Force Meeting
Mark Ingersoll:
May 20 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
May 24 Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB), Special
Meeting; Executive Work Session
May 30 Business Council Meeting; Gaming Operational Review
Board (GFORB)
Upcoming Council Meeting
July 8, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Tribal Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, Oregon 97404
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.:18-025
Date of Passage: April 25, 2018
Subject (title):Addendum Request for Architect
Engineering Contract from HE, Inc.
Explanation: Tribal Council approved addendum
to contract for Dental expansion. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-028
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Master Agreement and Tribal
Council Approval
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-026
Date of Passage: April 25, 2018
Subject (title):Approval of Check Signers for Tribal
Government Operating Accounts
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
selection of Tribal Council members Mark
Ingersoll, Josh Davies, Debbie Bossley & Donald
Slyter. Vote 6-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:18-029
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Master Agreement for Class ll
Gaming Products and Services
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-027
Date of Passage: May 10, 2018
Subject (title):Amendments to CLUSITC Chapter
1-9(Tribal Council) for Second Reading
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
revision to Chapter 1-9 after the first reading on
April 11, 2018 to remove the restriction of Tribal
Council to serve on Council and be employed by
Tribal Government in which no comments were
received during the 28-day period. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:18-030
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Sales Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-031
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Sales Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
The Voice of CLUSI Publication Corrections
In the June 2018 edition, page 2 Resolution Summaries, 18-018
Misprint: Michael Dan Swigert
Correction: Michael Dean Swigert
In the June 2018 edition, page 4 Enrollment Recommendation
Misprint: Lineal Descendant: Elise Swigert
Correction: Lineal Descendant: Eliese Swigert
RESOLUTION NO.:18-032
Date of Passage: May 14,
2018
Subject (title): Placement
Agreement
Explanation: The Tribal
Council approves this
agreement. Vote5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-033
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Sales Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-034
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Master Agreement
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-035
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Sales Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-036
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Contract
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:18-035
Date of Passage: May 14, 2018
Subject (title):Sales Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
agreement. Vote 5-0-1
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July 2018
Information
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
ATTENTION VETERANS
AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal
of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and 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: 541-888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Full video available at www.ctclusi.org
If you would like to receive typed copies or
an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting
minutes send a written request, including
your current address to Jeannie McNeil,
1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Tribal Council
Upcoming Events
July 6th – Deadline to Apply for Canoe Journey
July 8th – Regular Council Meeting,
New Outreach Office, 135 Silver Lane,
Suite 200, Eugene, 10:00 a.m.
July 8th – July 10th – 2018 Grand Ronde
Elders Honor Day
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July 9 – 13th – Culture Camp
July 14th – Family Berry Picking,
Coquille OR 9:30 a.m.
July 16th – Ladies Self-Care
Planting Event, 5:30 p.m.
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July 17 – Tribal Family Gathering Dinner,
Clawson’s Wheelhouse, Florence, 6:00 p.m.
July 21st – August 2nd - Canoe Journey;
Power Paddle to Puyallap
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July 30 – Nurturing Parenting Workshop,
Florence Outreach Office, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
July 31st – Public Comment Period Ends for
Tribal Estuary Response Plan
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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I look
forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines
Warren Brainard, Chief
Tribal Chief
August 2nd – Elders Luncheon, Hometown Buffet,
541-297-1655 (cell)
Springfield, 11:30 a.m.
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
August 4th – Breakfast with Tribal Council,
Smore’s at 7:00 p.m.
August 5th – Salmon Ceremony
Doc Slyter
August 6th - Nurturing Parenting Workshop,
Position #1 Council
Florence Outreach Office, 5:30 p.m –7:30 p.m.
541-808-7625 (cell)
August 7th – 9th – Elders Overnight Trip,
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Trees of Mystery & Klamath River Jet Boats
August 11th – Family Tie Dye Day, Tribal Hall,
Debbie Bossley
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Position #2 Council
August 13th - Nurturing Parenting Workshop,
541-294-3972 (cell)
Florence Outreach Office, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
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August 20 - Nurturing Parenting Workshop,
Florence Outreach Office, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
August 27th - Nurturing Parenting Workshop,
Mark Ingersoll,
Florence Outreach Office, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Chairman
Position #3 Council
541-290-4610 (cell)
mingersoll@ctclusi.org
Join a Committee
Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters
of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit
your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All
letters of interest are kept on file for one year.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Alexis Barry
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org
Health Services Division
Vicki Faciane - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
vfaciane@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-888-2853
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
Sharon Arnold - PRC Specialist
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
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
Family Services
Earl Boots, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1311
Toll Free 1-800-618-6827
Fax 541-888-1837
eboots@ctclusi.org
Tribal Dental Clinic
Dr. Sarah Rodgers
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel
Assistant Director of Health
Services
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
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
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Brad Kneaper
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Department of Natural
Resources
Margaret Corvi
Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1304
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
mcorvi@ctclusi.org
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
July 8, 2018
Tribal Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
10:00 a.m.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Administrator Report
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other
10. Good of the Tribes
11. Executive Session as needed
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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Managing Expectations
Everyone goes through times when they feel pressure to achieve
certain goals, behave in a particular manner or even look a
certain way. These pressures, or expectations, might have a
positive influence, and can challenge or motivate you to do your
best. However, unrealistic expectations might not be helpful, and
could have a negative impact on your thoughts, feelings and
behavior.
Where do expectations come from? Expectations and
pressure can come from different sources, including yourself,
family, friends, school, teammates or coaches, work or society.
Talk to someone outside the situation. Talking to someone
outside the situation, like a friend, parent, community elder,
spiritual leader or counselor can be a great way to express your
feelings. These people are also in a good position to help you
identify expectations and help you work out strategies to deal
with them.
Talk to the person setting the expectations. When you talk to
this person, it might be helpful to use a phrase like ”When you
treat me like this, then I feel…”
Have a variety of options for the future. Sometimes
expectations are only focused on one outcome and if you don’t
meet it, you might feel disappointed or like you’ve failed. One
thing you could do is make a circle chart and divide each section
into many outcomes you could achieve.
Chill out. Sometimes getting some space and a change of
scenery can be helpful.
Express your feelings. Writing down your feelings in a journal
or expressing yourself creatively can also help you think about
alternative solutions to problems.
Look after yourself. It’s important to take time out to do
something that you enjoy. And exercising and eating well can
help you feel better. Getting plenty of sleep can also keep you
healthy.
Avoid drugs and alcohol. Try not to use alcohol or other
drugs—including lots of caffeine or other energy drinks—in the
hope of feeling better or forgetting expectations and pressure.
If you’re looking for help or just more information, contact:
Doug Barrett, CADC-1,CPS, Prevention Activities Coordinator; 541-297-2130 dbarrett@ctclusi.org
Sonja McCarty, Healing of the Canoe Facilitator; 541-808-8175 smccarty@ctclusi.org
Acknowledgement: This fact sheet was originally developed by youth and staff at ReachOut.com, a website that helps teens get through tough times.
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CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF
COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
SPRINGFIELD OUTREACH HAS MOVED!!!
As of Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Our New Address Is:
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Our Telephone Number Remains the Same:
541-744-1349
Driving Directions:
1. From Randy Pape Beltline
2. Take the River Road Exit, EXIT 8, toward Santa Clara
3. Turn left onto River Road
4. Turn right onto Silver Lane
An RSVP line was developed
November of 2016 for activities
& events. The calls go to the
front desk and are managed by
Reception. This number is used
on all Event & Activity Flyers.
Occasionally, a flyer may have
a direct line, like Elder Overnight
trips. Please remember to RSVP
for all events.
It is difficult to
guestimate for food, supplies and
staff.
FITNESS PROGRAM
REMINDER:
All fitness purchases from
January 1, 2018 thru June
30, 2018 will be due for
reimbursement no later than
July 13, 2018.
All purchases after July 1, 2018
will be due by January 11,
2019.
July 2018
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Salmon Allotment Arrives on Summer Solstice
Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
Each year, Chief Warren
Brainard submits a request
to the Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife for a salmon
allotment.
On Summer Solstice, June
21, Tribal members gathered
at the Tribal Community
Center to help clean 1,790
pounds of Salmon brought in
from the Cole River Hatchery.
Thank you to the CTCLUSI
Maintenance
Department,
Jeremy Petrie and DNR staff,
Ashley Russell for traveling to
collect the salmon. A special
thank you also goes out to
those that helped clean one of
our most essential first foods.
Chief gifted those that helped
with a salmon in appreciation
for their assistance with this
important task.
We are thankful to the salmon
people for their generous gift
and will honor them at the
upcoming Annual Salmon
Ceremony on August 5, 2018.
Salmon Ceremony
Weekend Agenda
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Breakfast - Salmon Story by Patty Whereat ( time tba)
7:00 PM, Smore's Around the Camp Fire
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Salmon Ceremony
Family arrival and visiting, followed by meal and ceremony
R.S.V.P by calling 541-888-9577 or toll-free 1-888-280-0726
We would like to recognize Veteran’s at Salmon Ceremony. Please send your DD214 to Jan Lawrence jlawrence@ctclusi.org
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This Month...be on the Lookout for Thimbleberry
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Plant description: Thimbleberries are in the family Rosaceae, the
rose family. Many of the fruit bearing plants that we are familiar with
belong to this family. Also known as wild raspberries, this showy
deciduous shrub can be found along roadsides, forest edges, and
streambanks at lower elevations. The leaves of thimbleberry are
palmate with 5-7 lobes, much like maple leaves, but way softer
and fuzzy. White showy flowers appear in spring, giving rise to finegrained raspberry like berries in summer.
Food: Shoots, or mæ’yiq (Hanis), are best picked in early spring
about the same time as salmonberry shoots. Be sure to peel the
outer ‘bark’ off before eating. They can either be eaten raw or added to your favorite stir-fry dish.
The berries of thimbleberry were eaten fresh or picked green,
stored in their own leaves, and eaten as they ripened. Because
these berries tend to be dry and mealy, they can make a great addition to any pemmican.
Thimbleberry flowers are also edible and can be added to a salad
for some extra flair.
Medicine: Dried thimbleberry leaves make a great tea, imparting a
sweet, berry overtone to any beverage. They can also be used to
treat wounds and burns as well as nausea and vomiting.
Other: Because the leaves of thimbleberry are so soft and durable,
they make great trail toilet paper. The bark can also be boiled and
used much like a soap.
Some things you can to do to
prepare for Canoe Journey:
Hanis: tbai
Miluk: tbái
Scientific Name: Rubus parviflorus
Canoe Journey 2018
Go online and fill out the Canoe Journey Application!!!!
www.ctclusi.org
1. Submit a mandatory letter of interest.
2. CTCLUSI youth 15 and up
(or active canoe participant over 12)
Power Paddle to Puyallup
Spring break Camp
Paddle July 21st - 28th
Protocol July 28th - August 2nd
HOC Swimming Classes
To register sign up online! www.ctclusi.org
3. Be a Healing of the Canoe Participant including;
HOC Kayak training
HOC weekend workshops
Culture Camp
4. Regular participation in canoeing activities and
opportunities.
Questions:
Jesse Beers cell: (541) 297-0748 or email: jbeers@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett cell: (541) 297-2130 or email: dbarrett@ctclusi.org
Margaret Corvi: cell: (541) 808-7357 or email: mcorvi@ctclusi.org
5. Fitness training and/or sports involvement.
6. Commitment to stay drug and alcohol free
We have a limited amount of room so the more of these
you can check off the better, go online right now and
apply. The Canoe Journey Application 2018 link is on the
homepage of the Tribal website www.ctclusi.org
Deadline to apply is July 6, 2018
Alcohol, Drug & Tobacco Free Event
Culture Program is soliciting proposals for
Mitsmitsta Halqaima Workshops from the Tribal community
Example Workshop Proposal themes: Regalia, Weaving projects, Tool making, Gathering, Bow
making, Carving, Cooking, Language, Traditional Games, etc.
Please submit an outline of your workshop, budget and preferred timing. Proposals will be
negotiated with CTCLUSI on a first come first serve basis but, will remain open until funds are
allocated. Drop proposals at any Tribal Office, Attn: Jesse Beers or Mark Petrie. Contracts may be
subject to background checks.
Mitsmitsta Halqaima (To Teach Relatives) www.hanis.org
July 2018
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Gathering and Weaving; Keeping Tradition Alive
Dear Tribal Community,
We want to share with you a very successful first
gathering for weaving materials this spring. We went
to the intersection of the Smith and Umpqua River
and gathered Sedge, a little Cat Tail, Tule, and first
Salmon berries. Attendees were Megan Medina,
Christina Medina, Mark Petrie, Kristy Petrie, Kira Petrie
and Liam Petrie. When we got done gathering there
we went to Lake Marie at the Umpqua Lighthouse
State Park and had a pick-nick and then a lesson on
processing and protocols for the plants we gathered.
On Sunday we met at the Bayview Way Side near
Charleston and walked the trails, observed the cattail
and sedge growing there (not yet ready to gather),
talked about the Spruce roots and tips, collected
some litter. We talked about the Place of Beginning
for the Miluk people and gathered the blue black
mud for dye. We were visited by a flock of Egret. The
little’s felt it was a sign we should have another lunch
together. So we honored that feeling and went for
tacos in Charleston. Attendees were Megan Medina,
Christina Medina, Mark Petrie, Kira Petrie and Liam
Petrie.
Excepting Mark, all of these activities and gatherings
were a first for all attendees, adding to the special
nature of the days. What you see in these pictures
is our Tribal history in the making and the next
generation of our weaving culture coming up.
The following weekend, my apprentice, Ashley
Russell (Miluk) and I gathered a nice cache of sedge
and cat tail for our weaving workshops next year
which are currently drying in my studio up here in
Portland. A cache is a wealth item for a tribe and we
will not rest until we are well stocked for the coming
year. We will be gathering a good hearty cache of tules
for those first baskets in the next few weeks so we
will be rolling into next years workshops ready to
welcome all our returning weavers and a whole new
batch of beginners.
I want to reassure and remind our community
that we always observe spiritual, cultural, and
safety protocols when gathering. We don›t gather
alone or the first time we visit a site. We always make
sure we have acquired permission and have someone
with us who has done it before to ensure we are doing
everything in a good way.
As is the tradition with our Weaving Program Cache,
I will display this years cache and the dance caps I
am making for the Tribal Youth Weaving Workshop
Members to wear in Salmon Ceremony this year in
an art exhibition at Pacific Northwest School of Art in
September.
The exhibition is called The Earth Will Not Abide.
It will be looking at extraction culture and those social
and environmental effects created by it. By including
these materials in this exhibition, they will work publicly
to represent our culture to the mainstream and have
the added power of educating the public about our
precious natural environment embedded into them.
That story will become a part of what we weave with
them this coming winter.
We will have many more weaving and gathering
workshops this year. Please join in the fun, we are
eager to weave with you!
Luuii,
Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos)
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Place Names of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Contributed by Patricia (Patty) Whereat Phillips
HUNGRY HILL, GRAVE CREEK HILLS
This article is part of the occasional series on indigenous place
names outside of our tribes’ territories. “The Battle of Hungry Hill”
was one of the major battles of the Rogue River Wars in 1855
and 1856. It took place on a hill in a region of interior southwest
Oregon known as the Grave Creek Hills. It is notable for Native
people as it was a site of victory for the coalition of Takelma, Shasta
and Southwest Oregon Athabaskans. Not surprisingly, due to the
defeat, it didn’t take long for tales penned by pioneer survivors
and descendants to twist their loss in to a victory, spinning it into
a larger narrative of Noble Pioneer Defeating The Savages. The
fact that they lost was largely buried.
Not helping matters for the pioneers and Army was that the Native
forces were led by a Native woman (often referred to as Queen
Mary). Another female participant was Francis Johnson, who was
there as a teenager and later lived on the Siletz Reservation,
becoming one of the few (and very important) informants and
presevers of the Takelma language and stories. According to
Siletz historian Robert Kentta, she told tales of her time at the
battle -describing the funny whooshing sounds of musket balls as
the flew overhead and dancing with a white mans scalp in a war
dance.
Float Hunt 2018
Contributed by Devynne Krossman, Prevention and HOC Assistant
This year we tried something new with the annual float hunt and
held it at Woahink Lake due to the collaboration with HOC. We
started the day out with meeting at the Florence outreach office
where we held our prevention discussion, and covered topics on
Healing of the Canoe, Canoe journey, and being a good steward
to our lands. We then traveled to Woahink Lake picnic area where
the hunt for the floats began. It was awesome to see all of our
tribal members working together to be sure they found all of the
floats. This was followed by an impromptu story that was led by
HOC, which ended with many great laughs and smiles shared between our tribal youth and elders. Having HOC youth there was
awesome! It is also something new we have started within this last
year. The youth had a blast being able to participate at this event
and it was great watching our elders and youth interact and laugh
together. We finished our day with a great lunch catered by Subway, and our famous group picture. All-In-all I believe it was an
awesome day and I am looking forward to being a part of more
prevention events in the future.
The site of the battle – located in the Grave Creek hills, between
Grave and Cow Creeks, southwest of Canyonville – was known
in the Takelma language (a language spoken by the Takelma and
Cow Creek Umpqua people) as Tak’welsaman. This means ‘on
top of sugar pine roots’. In this language the sugar pine tree is yal,
the roots are k’wel. For the interior people of SW Oregon (Takelma,
Cow Creek, Upper Umpqua, Dakubetede and Applegate Creek)
sugar pine was something like our red cedar – the wood built
houses and canoes, the roots used in basketry, and as a bonus
the nuts are delicious and were a trade item.
For more on the battle of Hungry Hill, here are a few sources:
A “Most Disastrous: Affair: The Battle of Hungry Hill, Historical
Memory and the Rogue River War, by Mark Tveskov in the March
2017 issue of Oregon Historical Quarterly.
Requiem for a People by Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham
The Rogue River Indian War and its Aftermath, 1850-1980 by E.
A. Schwartz
Public Comment Period for the
Tribal Estuary Response Plan
Ends July 31, 2018
The Tribal Estuary Response Plan (Plan) was developed
this year to establish the policies and procedures under
which the Tribe will operate in the event of a hazardous
materials incident, oil spill, or other release impacting or
potentially impacting our estuaries. The Plan is designed
to prepare the Tribe for incident response and to
minimize the exposure to or damage from materials that
could adversely impact human health and safety or tribal
resources.
You can find the Plan on the CTCLUSI website at https://
ctclusi.org/tribalresponseprogram.
Please direct comments to the Tribal
Resource Response Specialist,
Janet Niessner at
jniessner@ctclusi.org.
Project funded by the EPA
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CTCLUSI Assists With Eel Creek Lamprey Capture and Tagging Study
Contributed by John Schaefer, Water Protection Specialist and Biologist
On May 15th and 16th, CTCLUSI Tribal
members and employees assisted with
an important step in the Tribes’ ongoing
efforts to understand and enhance Pacific
Lamprey in the Eel Creek basin.
The Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership
(TLBP) was awarded an Oregon
Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
grant to surgically implant radio tags into
a number of adult Pacific Lamprey for
long term tracking. Because of our strong
partnership with the TLBP, the Tribes’
were called to help capture the lamprey
and assist with the data collection.
Council Member Doc Slyter blessed
the event with his flute playing. Dr. Ben
Clemens (ODFW Lamprey Coordinator)
and Richard (TLBP) performed the
surgeries with nursing assistance
from Mark Petrie (CTCLUSI Cultural
Assistant) and Janet Niessner (CTCLUSI
Tribal Resource Response Specialist).
Tribal members Ashley Russell, Scott
Slyter and John Schaefer helped with
measurements, photography, anesthesia
baths and recovery procedures.
The effort was considered a success with 21 lamprey tagged and
released in good condition. The tagged lamprey will be tracked
with a mobile radio receiver to determine movement through the
Eel Lake Basin and pinpoint spawning locations and potential
passage barriers within Eel Creek. The radio tags will continue to
transmit location information for up to 500 days.
This study is considered very
important because almost all Oregon
Lamprey information is from the
Columbia or Klamath basins. Very
little is known about coastal lamprey
movements,
habitats,
barriers,
spawning areas and other life history
information. The data collected will also
complement TLBP’s Eel Lake Pacific
Lamprey and Native Fish Monitoring
OWEB grant and CTCLUSI’s USFWS
Wildlife grant for the installation of a
lamprey passage structure at the Eel
Lake Trap in Tugman State Park.
Pacific Lamprey (often called eels)
are culturally important as a first-food,
for ceremonial and medicinal purposes
as well as ecologically important for
stream health. They are an anadromous
species and play an important role in
the local ecosystem by bringing ocean
nutrients into the fresh water system,
and by providing a high-calorie food
source for predators and scavengers.
They are also a high value food source
for juvenile salmon and other native
species during the lamprey’s egg and larval stages.
Additional support for this project was provided by members of
the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP), Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Lakeside community
volunteers.
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CTCLUSI’S SECOND DHAT HAS GRADUATED
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health &
Human Services
Congratulations to Marissa Gardner,
CTCLUSI’s newest Dental Health Aide
Therapist (DHAT), who graduated from
Ilisagvik College on Friday, June 1, 2018.
She was one of eight DHATs graduating
from the Alaska Dental Therapy program
at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage,
Alaska. Marissa is the daughter of CTCLUSI
Tribal member Jesse Gardner and Regina
Lewis. In addition to Marissa’s parents, Chief
Warren Brainard, Doc Slyter, Sarah Rodgers,
and Vicki Faciane traveled to Alaska for
the graduation ceremony and to support
Marissa’s accomplishment. Chief Brainard
presented Marissa with a beautiful necklace
hand-crafted by Tribal Elder Arleen Perkins.
Marissa will be joining the CTCLUSI Dental
Clinic staff in July. She will be working through
a preceptorship with Dr. Rodgers for several
months until she completes the requirements
to work under general supervision of the
dentist. We are excited to welcome Marissa
to the CTCLUSI Dental team!
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Congratulations Graduates!
High School Graduates
Kaden Petrie
Giovanni Byers
Eagle Point High School
Graduated with Honors,
top 10% of his class!
National Honor Society
Attending Oregon State University
in the Fall and plans on obtaining
his Major in Viticulture with a
Minor in Business
North Bend High School
Earned 2 college credits and plans
to attend SWOCC and run track
next year
–RSVP LINE–
541-435-7155
or toll-free
1-888-365-7155
An RSVP line was developed
November of 2016 for activities &
events. The calls go to the front desk
and are managed by Reception. This
number is used on all Event & Activity
Flyers. Occasionally, a flyer may
have a direct line, like Elder Overnight
trips. Please remember to RSVP for
all events. It is difficult to guestimate
for food, supplies and staff.
Back to School Gift Card
Forms are now online –
Go to https://ctclusi.org/education and click on the
blue link for the School Supply Card Request Form
If you have any questions please contact
Karen Porter
kporter@ctclusi.org
1-541-888-1315
Zakary Pace
Dylan Brainard
Wellshprings Friends School
Marshfield High School
Attending LCC in the Fall to
Attending Oregon State University
receive certification in Mechanics in the Fall for Bio Health Sciences
course.
Zak held a part time job over the
last year as he attending school full
time
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Elders Day at Culture Camp!
Please join us for a lunch with the Culture Camp Youth
at the Community Center
(388 Wallace St. Coos Bay OR)
Friday, July 13, 2018
Time: 11:30 pm
Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 10, 2018
541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155
(No transportation provided)
Thursday, August 2, 2018
at 11:30 AM
Hometown Buffet
3000 Gateway Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
RSVP by Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Please call the RSVP line at: 541-435-7155
or toll free at 1-888-365-7155
LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw
Indians
Health & Human Services
Division Elders Activity
SEEKING TRIBAL VETERAN INFORMATION
Recently The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians took part in a Smithsonian display of Veteran’s at
the Coos Historical Museum in Coos Bay, Oregon. We were asked to take part in this by creating a poster of our Tribal Member
Veteran’s. While this came to us on short notice CTCLUSI had a very nice poster done that included all the Veteran’s we had photos
of on display at the Tribal Hall.
We also learned that we are missing some information that would be nice to have and include in the enrolled tribal member’s
enrollment file. We would like to know more about our Veteran’s. Please send, email or call us with information. Veteran’s name,
branch of the military and years of service. If you do not have a photo in Tribal Hall, please send us a 5X7 photo so we can add it to
our veterans wall.
We would like to recognize Veteran’s at Salmon Ceremony. Please send your DD214, Jeannie McNeil or Jan Lawrence
Jeannie McNeil, Enrollment
Coordinator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
jmcneil@ctclusi.org
541-888-7506
Jan Lawrence, Senior
Executive Assistant
1245 Fulton Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
jlawrence@ctclusi.org
541-888-7538
Chief Warren Brainard
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Chiefbrainard@ctclusi.org
541-297-1655
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Elders Corner
The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the
Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Andrew Branard of the Health and Human Resources Division 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!
Arleen Perkins
Steven Bouman
• Hanis Coos
• Sister to Linn McNutt, Stan
McNutt and Warren McNutt.
Mother to Laura Fortin, Kimberly
Mathew, Kathy Perkins and Karen
Porter
• Coos
• Grandson of Roy
and Marie Brainard,
son of Lane and Abbie
(Brainard) Bouman,
brother to Jim (Sonny),
Marie and Susan
Johanna Bouman.
Husband to Tamara
Bouman, father of
Kristi Rigel and Michael
Bouman. Two dogs,
Max and Maxx (it’s a
long story).
Proudest Accomplishment:
Her grandchildren and great
grandchildren. The opportunity to
work for the Tribe to get the Elders
Program started, and being a large
part of getting the First Elders
Honor Day started.
Bucket List:
1. Do some traveling
Favorite Hobbies:
1. Beading
2. Flower Gardening
“There is a reason for everything and
everything happens for a reason.
Sometimes it is hard to believe there
would be a reason for happenings.
Appreciate and be thankful for what
you have.”
Proudest Accomplishment: As a board member of the Mohave
Valley Contractors Association, helped plan and build the
Academy of Building Industries Public Charter Vocational
High School, 15 years ago. Also, currently the School Board
President.
Trees of Mystery & Klamath Jet Boats
Bucket List
1. Retire
2. Move back to the civilized world
3. Camp and fish a lot
Favorite Hobbies:
“Keep Smiling, people will
1. Camping
wonder what you’re up to”
2. Fishing
3. Brewing beer
4. Watching the ducks
Tuesday, August 7th
Leaves Times TBA
4:30 ~ Check-in at Redwood Hotel Casino (Holiday Inn Express – 171 Klamath Blvd, Klamath, CA)
5:30 ~ Dinner at Hotel
Wednesday, August 8th
7:30 to 9:00 ~ Hot Continental Breakfast at Hotel
10:00 to 12:00 ~ Klamath River Jet Boats
12:00 to 1:00 ~ Lunch at Hotel
2:30 to 5:00 ~ Cultural Tour
5:30 ~ Dinner at Hotel
Thursday, August 9th
8:00 to 9:00 ~ Hot Continental Breakfast at Hotel
9:30 ~ Check out and head to Trees of Mystery
10:00 to ? ~ Trees of Mystery (15500 US HWY 101 N., Klamath, CA)
Please RSVP by Friday, July 20, 2018
For further information please contact: Iliana Montiel
Assistant Director of HHSD
at 541-888-7526
Complete agendas will be mailed out to those attending.
*Schedule subject to change *
Upcoming Elders
Committee Meeting
August 23, 2018
Tribal Hall
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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CTCLUSI Dental Word Search
Contributed by Naomi Petrie, Dental Health Aide Therapist
Nurturing Parenting Workshop
Save the Dates!
Every Monday- 5:30pm-7:30pm
July 30, August 6, 13, 20 and 27-2018
Florence Outreach Office
3757 HWY 101
Florence, OR 97439
CTCLUSI Family Services is piloting a 5 week Nurturing Parenting Workshop
We are looking forward to sharing good conversation and new
Nurturing Parenting Curriculum
-Dinner and Childcare providedRSVP for all 5 weeks by July 25, 2018
541-435-7155
-orToll-free 1-888-365-7155
Sponsored by CTCLUSI
Health and Human Services Department
Word Search Answer on Page 19
WORD LIST:
Blood Pressure
Confirmation Call
Oral Cancer Screening
EOB
Medical History
Recall Exam
Chart Notes
DEFINITIONS:
Blood Pressure: Pressure of blood in the circulatory system. For
patient safety, cleanings and restorative appointments will need
to be rescheduled if a patient’s blood pressure is too high. We
monitor blood pressure at each appointment for patient’s over the
age of 14.
Confirmation Call: Calls made before a scheduled appointment
to remind a patient of an upcoming appointment and make sure
the patient is still able to come in.
Oral Cancer Screening: An examination of the head and neck to
identify cancerous or precancerous conditions.
EOB:Explanation of benefits. These usually come in the mail from
your insurance company.
Medical History: An account of a patient’s medical events,
conditions, issues, and medications.
Recall Exam: Exams used to monitor a patient’s oral health and
catch tooth decay and other conditions early. Usually combined
with getting your teeth cleaned.
Chart Notes: Records that document a patient’s dental
appointments. These include procedures performed and topics
discussed with patients.
Save the Date
Salmon Ceremony
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Baldich/Gregory Point/Chief ’s Island
11:00 a.m.
R.S.V.P by calling 541-435-7155 or toll-free 1-888-365-7155
Family Berry Picking Day
When: July 14, 2018- 9:30am
Where: Meet us there!
Hazen's Riverside Blueberries
96707 Burton Prairie Rd, Coquille, OR
(From HWY 101 take HWY 42 East to Coquille.
Turn left onto Fairview Rd.
Hazen's is 7.4 miles down Fairview Rd.)
Light snacks and drinks provided
Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 11, 2018
541-435-7155 -or- 1-888-365-7155
Call the CTCLUSI Dental Office
to schedule your appointment today
541-888-6433
Dental Office Hours:
July, Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m.)
August, Tuesday -Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. )
Hosted by CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Department
July 2018
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Tribal Member Birth Announcement
Stevie Jean Michelle Walton
Daughter to Courtney Krossman and Tyrell Walton
Born April 19th at 6:23 a.m.
20 inches long and 8.35 pounds
Siblings: Hadley Walton and Tyson Walton
Cherokee and Miluk Coos descendant of Mary Adamec
EDUCATION CORNER
Want to turn your hobby into a business? Learn what forms fit
your needs and be prepared when tax season rolls around
July “BOOK OF THE MONTH” is:
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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
Do you need
a Tutor?
Business and Legal Forms
for CRAFTS
By: Tad Crawford
Examples of business and legal forms for a craftsperson’s every
need fill this guide, with instructions to completing them. Included
are 23 legal and business forms with advice on standard contractual
provisions, and negotiation checklists to guide artists to the best deal.
Learn more about this book and make copies of the forms you need
by going to the Tribal Library located on Wallace Street in Coos Bay.
(find this book in Non-Fiction 346.73 CRA)
Does your Tribal Family Child need a
tutor in the Coos Bay area?
We have a tutor available to assist
students.
If you would like an appointment, please
contact the CTCLUSI Education
Department.
Karen Porter, Education Assistant,
541-888-1315
Angela Bowen, Director of Education,
541-888-1317
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Behavioral Health Begins New Program and Welcomes New Staff
Contributed by Leslie Lintner, Behavior Health Specialist
Behavioral Health Services is set to roll support with recovery and help individuals tribes in Oregon. The culturally sensitive
out a new behavior wellness program. who struggle with complex medical training offers appropriate guidance for
Beginning
in
June,
conditions, addiction issues and problems that families and
Behavioral
Health
and dependency, and members of the tribe encounter. Because
welcomes
Andrew
mental illness. Peers services are being provided by tribal
Brainard in his new
can help families who members, our families and other clients
The
peer
program
position as a peer support
are working with DHS will receive culturally sensitive support and
provides family directed
specialist. Peer support
child welfare for family guidance for some of life’s more difficult
specialists draw upon
preservation.
Peers challenges.
services that help the
their life experiences to
also receive training
Families and adults can be referred by
families achieve the goals
help others navigate life
to
assist
parents other tribal agencies, community agencies
they identify providing
situations that are difficult
advocate for their child or they can refer themselves. If you would
and challenging. Peer
though schools IEP like more information about these services,
supports and guidance
support specialist receive
process and 504 plans. please call us for an appointment. We are
through
the
process.
training that assists them
This program has committed to meeting the needs of the
in providing support,
been implemented by tribe and can provide appointments and
education and advocacy.
many of our community services that fit your schedule. We are
The peer program
partner agencies and stronger together! Call 541-888-7509 to
provides family directed
is considered a best schedule an appointment or you can reach
services that help the families achieve practice. All peer support specialists must our peer support specialist at 541-888the goals they identify providing supports attend a 40-hour training program to be 7533. We look forward to working with you.
and guidance through the process. Peers certified and must
can provide skills training in life skills like complete continuing
balancing budgets, keeping homes clean education credits
and paying bills on time. They can also each year. Our
provide transportation and can accompany program here at
Call 541-888-7509 to schedule an appointment or you
parents and children to appointments and CTCLUSI is using
assist with navigation of complex systems a training program
can reach our peer support specialist at 541-888-7533.
like SNAP, Oregon Health Plan, and Social that was specifically
Security.
designed
for
Peers receive training to help parents American Indians by
acquire new parenting skills, provide several contributing
Please join us for good food and fun with other
Tribal Families.
All Tribal families welcome to attend.
Sorry, No transportation is provided.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Clawson’s Wheelhouse
820 Hwy 101
Florence, OR.
Dinner 6:00 pm—8:00 pm
Family Tie Dye Day!
Join us!
For BBQ Lunch and Tie Dying!
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018
11am-2pm
Where: Tribal Hall Parking Lot
Provided: one white t-shirt per person
Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 1,
2018.
*RSVP's appreciated for t-shirt count*
Please RSVP By Friday, July 13, 2018
Feel free to bring an extra t-shirt to dye!
541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155
Presentation:
Wisdom Warriors
Chronic Disease Self-Management Education
Sponsored by: Health & Human Services Division — Diabetes Grant
Sponsored by the CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Department
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Healing of the Canoe Program Weekends
Contributed by Devynne Krossman, Ashley Russell and Mark Petrie
The Healing of the Canoe program is a way to help tribal youth
develop life skills, a sense of cultural belonging, and prevent
substance abuse. We have adopted the HOC curriculum and
incorporated the curriculum chapters throughout the HOC
weekends. This year we held three separate HOC weekends
on April 20th, May 4th, and May 18th. The tribal youth that
participated in HOC weekends took part in many different
enriching activities, such as the prevention clam dig event,
canoe pulls, kayaking, swimming, the prevention float hunt,
storytelling, community wellness, goal setting, team-building,
and other cultural activities. Below are some quotes from the
following HOC staff:
Mark Petrie, HOC Staff:
Whew! I had a blast at these three weekend workshops. Paddle
Carving, canoeing, kayaking, cooking, storytelling, clamming,
and crafts. All the things that I love.
It’s amazing to see how fast our youth grow up; they are
becoming teachers and great role models right before my eyes.
We have talented, creative, funny, intelligent and strong tribal
youth. It makes me proud to know that we have capable hands
to pass on our culture, history and lineage. I have high praises
for these girls and boys – keep up the hard work!
youth trying new activities such as atlatl and carving paddles. It
was also awesome watching them excel in every new activity
they tried. It was great being able to be a part of this program
and I am looking forward to upcoming events.
Ashley Russell, HOC Staff:
I love how this program allows us to integrate our culture into
the valuable life lessons that our tribal youth need in order to
traverse life’s waters in a good way and with a good heart. There
is no greater joy in this world than helping youth find their hidden
skills and talents through guided and life-enriching opportunities.
I am so glad to be a part of HOC and be able to watch these
young people carry on our traditions. The ancestors would be
proud.
Devynne Krossman, HOC Staff:
These weekends have been awesome! I believe my most
favorite part was having the opportunity to be out on the water
with our youth. It was great to watch all of the youth come out of
their shell and become mentors and leaders while pulling.
I have really enjoyed being a part of this program and helping
our youth learn our culture. It was great watching most of these
LTD
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Lane Transit District, Willamalane, and the City of Eugene have partnered again this
year to support healthy activity and independence this summer for youth with the
region’s popular 1Pass.
This summer youth pass enables anyone 18 or younger entry into youth-oriented
activities all summer long, as well as unlimited transit travel to get to and from these
destinations, summer jobs, parks, malls or visiting friends. The cost is $50 for the entire
summer (May 28 – September 3, 2018).
The passes are available to purchase at LTD, Willamalane Facilities & Eugene Rec
Pools.
The passes include admission to: Adventure! Children's Museum, Amazon Pool, Bob
Keefer Center, Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park, Cascades Raptor Center, Echo Hollow
Pool, Emerald Lanes, Eugene Science Center, Get Air Eugene, Jordan Schnitzer
Museum of Art, Lane Transit District, River Road Pool, Sheldon Pool, Skate World,
Splash! at Lively Park, and Willamalane Park Swim Center.
For more information about the 1Pass, go here: www.willamalane.org/1pass.
Pass is nontransferable. Other rules and restrictions may apply.
The Willamalane Park Foundation and the City of Eugene will give out a limited number
of passes based on financial need. To be eligible for financial assistance recipients
must be 18 and younger, reside within each district’s boundaries and submit an
application by May 20. Visit Willamalane.org or https://eugene-or.gov/2891/1Pass to
learn more about the 1Pass perks and to apply for the scholarships.
Information contributed by Kathy Perkins,
Transportation Coordinator
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with
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May 4, 2018
Through
September 7, 2018
All routes EXCEPT Lifeline—Lifeline will be free the first week of June, July and August!
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For Park & Ride, Flag Stop information or assistance planning your trip please contact
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CCDF: CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT FUND
FAMILY SERVICES – PROGRAM INFORMATION
WHAT IS CCDF?
WHO QUALIFIES
AS A PROVIDER?
…and Who Qualifies?
Parents can choose
CCDF is a gross income based program that assists families in
from the following
obtaining child care so they can work or attend training/education.
categories:
In order to qualify, Parents must be participating in employment, job
-Center Based Child
training, and/ or education for a combined total of 10-40 verifiable
Care
hours a week.
(Group care provided
The CCDF program also assists tribal members in becoming state
in a facility outside of
licensed childcare providers.
the child or provider’s
See below a sample of the income guidelines:
home.)
Family Size of 1
Family Size of 2
Family Size of 3
-Family Child Care
Income
$1,005
$1,243
$1,481
$1,719
$1,957
$2,195
$2,433
$2,670
$2,671
Income
$1,353
$1,658
$1,964
$2,269
$2,575
$2,880
$3,186
$3,492
$3,493
Income
$1,702
$2,075
$2,448
$2,821
$3,194
$3,567
$3,940
$4,314
$4,315
(Care provided by one
Copay
$0
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$0
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caregiver (family child
care provider) in a
private residence other
than the child’s
residence.)
-Group Home Child
Care
(Care provided by two
or more caregivers in a
* Income guidelines vary from family sizes
private residence other
1-10. Please call for specifics.
than the child’s
residence.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CONTACT MEAGAN AT
*Providers must already
have a certification, or
541-888-1311
pass a background check
administered by the tribal
government. *
For Tribal Members of
All Ages !
Family
Services
Employment
Program
Resume Assistance
Job Search Skill
Building
Job Interviewing
Techniques
Career Planning
Assistance
Clothing Assistance
for New Employment
CTCLUSI Health & Human
Services wants to know if
there are any Tribal
members or Tribal family in
the 5 County Service
District Area who would be
interested in providing
respite care services as a
Care Giver to Tribal Elders.
Those interested would
receive training at no cost
to them and learn career
building skills. Qualified
applicants must be able to
pass a background check,
which includes
fingerprinting. If this
opportunity is right for
you, please contact Shelby
Clark in Human Resources
at 541-902-3822.
Are you in trouble with the law?
Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?
Are you ready to make a change?
What does true Wellness look like for you?
A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.
Make the choice for a better life.
Confidential
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians
Family Services Staff
Coos Bay Office:
Earl Boots 541-888-7516 &
Meagan Davenport 541-888-1311
Springfield Outreach: Shayne Platz 541-744-1334
Dispute resolution the traditional way.
Accountability. Restoration.
For more information on Peacegiving Court and how your case can be transferred,
contact Tribal Court. (541) 888-1306
Program is based on available funding and other qualifying criteria. Please Contact Family Services to Learn More.
July 2018
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
LADIES SELF-CARE
Planting Event
Join us for a relaxing
planting event. Each
participant will take
home a lavender
plant with care
instructions!
Monday
July 16, 2018
at 5:30pm
Call the Cirlces of
Healing Program at
541-888-1309 for
more information
Sponsored by the CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Department
Stay Cool!
Summer is coming!
We would like to remind everyone to:
-Stay Cool
Ti’ii Softball Team Schedule
Swing by Mingus Park in Coos
Bay, Oregon to watch and support
the CTCLUSI Coed Softball Team
Ti’ii (Black Bear).
These dates and times are subject
to change with the weather. Play
Ball!
CTCLUSI Coed Softball Schedule: Team Ti'ii
Date
Day
Time
6/4/2018
Monday
6:30 PM
6/4/2018
Monday
9:00 PM
6/15/2018
Friday
6:30 PM
6/15/2018
Friday
9:00 PM
6/26/2018
Tuesday
7:45 PM
6/26/2018
Tuesday
9:00 PM
7/17/2018
Tuesday
6:30 PM
7/17/2018
Tuesday
7:45 PM
7/27/2018
Friday
6:30 PM
8/3/2018
Friday
7:45 PM
8/3/2018
Friday
9:00 PM
8/7/2018
Tuesday
7:45 PM
8/7/2018
Tuesday
9:00 PM
8/16/2018 Thursday
6:30 PM
8/16/2018 Thursday
9:00 PM
8/24/2018
Friday
6:30 PM
8/24/2018
Friday
9:00 PM
8/29/2018 Thursday
6:30 PM
8/29/2018 Thursday
9:00 PM
Wear lightweight, light colored clothing
Schedule outdoor activities carefully
-Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of fluids
Stay away from sugary drinks
-Stay Informed
Check for updates on weather
Know the signs
Dental Word Search Answer
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July 2018
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
RADIO
SHOW
AUDITION
READERS
THEATER*
COOS BAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NO AUDITION
PREP REQUIRED
LOCAL HISTORY
AND CULTURE
WHAT
For anyone ages 1 to 18
June 25TH through August 24TH
Monday - Friday
6th Annual Hollering Place
Closed on the 4th of July
School Site:
WHEN
July 26th-29th
Performance Dates:
August 24-26, 31 and Sept. 1 & 2
WHERE
The Dolphin Playhouse
580 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Storytellers and radio voices wanted to help us
weave our tales for the audience.
*Scripts onstage, no memorization required.
THEDOLPHINPLAYERS.WEBS.COM
(541) 808-2611
Canoe Journey 2018
Blossom Gulch School: Service time 11:15 to 12:00
333 S. 10th Street
Van Route:
Millicoma School: Service time 10:50 – 11:05
260 2nd Ave
Woodland Apartments: Service time 11:20 – 11:35
245 S. Schoneman
Madison School: Service time 11:40 - 11:55
400 Madison Street
Taylor/Wasson Park: Service time 12:05 – 12:15
Intersection of Taylor Ave. and N. Wasson
Bayway Trailer Park: Service time 12:30 – 12:40
917 S. Empire Blvd
Please remember food must be consumed on site
USDA, Coos Bay SD #9 and Sodexo are equal opportunity providers and employers.
Be sure to check with your local school district for summer lunch programs
EVERY SATURDAY IN JUNE
COOS BAY
877-374-8377 | THREERIVERSCASINO.COM
SATURDAYS
Power Paddle to Puyallup
Paddle July 21st - 28th
Protocol July 28th - August 2nd
To register sign up online! www.ctclusi.org
Questions:
Jesse Beers cell: (541) 297-0748 or email: jbeers@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett cell: (541) 297-2130 or email: dbarrett@ctclusi.org
Margaret Corvi: cell: (541) 808-7357 or email: mcorvi@ctclusi.org
START YOUR SUMMER WITH PILES OF CASH!
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Blue Earth
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
Telecommunications/Network Technician
Barista ~ Bartender Lead ~ Bartender
Limited Energy Technician Class B Apprentice
Cocktail Beverage Server
Food Server ~ Back Server/Busperson
Tribal Government Offices
Busperson ~ Buffet Cashier ~ Host
Chief Financial Officer, Coos Bay
Line Cook ~ Pantry Cook
Dental Hygienist, Coos Bay
Night Cook/Cleaner ~ Dish Machine Operator
Air & Water Protection Specialist, Coos Bay
Casino Host ~ Table Games Dealer
Restoration Projects Manager, Florence
Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant
Tutor, Springfield
Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk
Guest Room Attendant Alcohol, Drug & Tobacco Free Event
Special Events Team Member
Soft Count Team Member Dual Rate Lead
Slot Technician 2 ~ Security Officer 1
http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/
Player Services Representative
Go to Job Opportunities on the website for full
job posting and to Apply Online
Updated Daily
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
Or call Recruitment at 541-902-3821
No Openings
EVERY 20 MINUTES • 8PM - 10PM
2X ENTRIES
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS!
Receive one entry for every 25 same-day points earned
on Saturdays from Midnight to 9:45PM. PLUS play on
Wednesdays & Fridays from Midnight to Midnight and
receive TWO entries for every 25 points earned.
MANAGEMENT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS.
Fun starts here
THREE RIVERS CASINO | 1297 OCEAN BLVD, COOS BAY | 1-877-374-8377
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