NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2016)

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The Voice of

April 2016

CLUSI

Issue 4

Volume 17

www.ctclusi.org

NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS

20th Annual Elders Honor Day Celebration

Councilman Doc Slyter plays flute during

dinner (shown above)

The King & Queen of the Elders Honor Day

shown at right wearing cedar crowns

Chief Warren Brainard and Chief Don Ivy held a meet

and greet at the Salmon Pit outside of the Mill Casino

during the 20th Annual Elders Honor Day

Photograph courtesy of Andrew Brainard

Submitted by Iliana Montiel, Assistant Health

Director

This year marked our 20th year hosting

Elder’s Honor Day. We wanted this year Tribal Youth from the Coquille after school program danced to the drumming of the Nasomah Singers during

to be extra special to show off 20 years

the 20th Annual Elders Honor Day Event

of Honoring Our Elders. We started a few

of a T-shirt, smoked Salmon donated by Chief Brainard, a blown

months ago with preparations. One of the things that we worked

glass float made by a Coquille Tribal member Bill Murphy and his

so hard together as a Tribal team were the necklaces that went

wife Robin, a beaded necklace made by CTCLUSI staff and a

in the gift bags. I had several helpers from various departments

ribboned book mark made by Lower Umpqua Tribal member Sue

pitch in as we made 400 necklaces. I couldn’t have done it without

Olson and the Springfield beaders.

them, so many, many, thanks to you all!

Chairman Mark Ingersoll opened the ceremony with the

Friday, March 18th was the big event that we had been waiting for.

presentation of flags. Chairman Ingersoll then searched for the

It started with registration, as Andrew Brainard and I greeted and

Eldest Elder’s. Our Eldest Man was Ed Ben from Siletz and our

directed more than 360 Elders. Once inside they were handed gift

Eldest Woman was Blanche Doyle from Coquille. Tribal Elder

bags from our staff and The Coquille staff. The gift bags consisted

Story continues on page 12

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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Tribal Committee Day

sponsored by Tribal Council

Saturday, April 9, 2016

(The day before the Regular & General Council Meetings)

Tribal Community Center

338 Wallace St., Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Committee Training Begins 9:00 a.m.

Tribal Member Luncheon 12:00 p.m.

Did You Know?

Free Eye Exams in North Bend / Coos

Bay

If you are an established patient at the Coquille

Indian Tribe Community Health Center you are

eligible to get a free eye exam at Cheslock Optical.

On the third Tuesday of every month Cheslock

Optical has Native Eye Day. Patients of the Coquille

clinic get a free eye exam; if you’re uninsured you

also receive 20% off the cost of equipment. You

must be an established patient of the clinic. You

can call (541) 888-9494 for more information or to

schedule your eye exam.

April 2016

CTCLUSI Resolutions

RESOLUTION NO.: 16-012

Date of Passage: February 24, 2016

Subject (title): Approval of Master Agreement and Addendum with Micros

Fidelio Worldwide LLC (“Oracle”)

Explanation: Tribal Council approved the Agreement and Addendum with

Oracle to govern the business between the Three Rivers Casino & Resort and

Oracle including an update the point of sale system throughout the casino

and hotel.

RESOLUTION NO.: 16-013

Date of Passage: February 24, 2016

Subject (title): Approval of Expedia Traveler Preference (ETP) Contract

Explanation: Tribal Council approved the Contract and Addendum with

Expedia to make rate plans available for booking by guests through the

Expedia System.

RESOLUTION NO.: 16-014

Date of Passage: February 24, 2016

Subject (title): Approval of Statement of Work and Agreement forEquipment

& Services and Addendum with Surveillance Systems Incorporated (“SSI”)

Explanation: Tribal Council approved the Agreement and Addendum with SSI

to upgrade the surveillance system for the casino.

RESOLUTION NO.: 16-015

Date of Passage: March 13, 2016

Subject (title): Approval of the Submission of the 2015 Annual Performance

Report to HUD

Explanation: Tribal Council approved the Annual Performance Report to be

submitted annually as a requirement for the Indian Housing Block Grant.

RESOLUTION NO.: 16-016

Date of Passage: March 13, 2016

Subject (title): Approval of REDWLLC Engagement Letter

Explanation: Tribal Council approved the engagement of REDW to provide

compensation planning services to meet the needs of the Tribes.

Tribal Council Business

As Reported at the March 13, 2016 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Chief Warren Brainard:

Feb 14 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 18 Three Rivers Foundation Granting

Luncheon

Feb 22 Administration Meeting in Coos

Bay

Feb 23 Tahkenitch Core Analysis

Feb 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 25 Carried Flag – Honor Guard Wall

of Honor

Feb 27 Perkins Memorial; Coquille

Chamber of Commerce Awards, asked to

do an invocation

Mar 3 Meeting with Reedsport School

Superintendent – Mascot

Mar 9 Coos Head Master Plan Meeting;

Lane Area Commission on Transportation

Meeting (ACT)

Mar 3 Executive Work Session

Mar 10 Culture Committee Meeting;

Meeting for Jordan Cove; Executive Work

Session

Doc Slyter:

Feb 14 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 15 Tribal Sweat

Feb 17 Meeting in Yachats with Forestry

Department, State Parks & Joanne Kittel –

Amanda Bridge

Feb 18 Three Rivers Foundation Granting

Luncheon

Feb 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 27-Mar 2 Personal Vacation to Las

Vegas/Grand Canyon Skywalk

Mar 3 Executive Work Session

Mar 5 Cape Perpetua- Amanda Trail

Story/Power Point w/ Joanne Kittel

Mar 9 Flute Circle – Plankhouse

Mar 10 Executive Work Session

Beaver Bowen:

Feb 14 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 18 Three Rivers Foundation Granting

Luncheon

Feb 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Mar 3 Meeting with Reedsport School

Superintendent – Mascot; Executive Work

Session

Gaming Facility Operation Review Board

(GFORB)

Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:

Feb 14 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 17 Housing Committee Meeting

Feb 18 Three Rivers Foundation Granting

Luncheon

Feb 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Mar 3 Meeting with Reedsport School

Superintendent – Mascot Executive Work

Session

Mar 10 Executive Work Session

Mar 12 Rotary Club Auction - Florence

Arron McNutt:

Feb 14 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 18 Three Rivers Foundation Granting

Luncheon

Feb 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Mar 3 Executive Work Session

Mar 10 Executive Work Session

Tara Bowen:

Feb 14 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 18 Three Rivers Foundation Granting

Luncheon

Feb 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Mar 3 Meeting with Reedsport School

Superintendent – Mascot; Executive Work

Session

Committee Day

Mark Ingersoll, Chairman:

Feb 14 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Feb 18 Three Rivers Foundation Granting

Luncheon

Feb 19 Meetings at the State Capital with

Arnie Roblan , Caddy McKeown & Gov.

Brown; Legislative Commission on Indian

Services

Feb 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting\

Feb 27 Coquille Chamber of Commerce

Awards

Mar 3 Meeting with Reedsport School

Superintendent – Mascot Executive Work

Session

Mar 10 Executive Work Session

Mar 12 Rotary Club Auction - Florence

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April 2016

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.

April 5 – Siletz Elders Honor Day

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.

Warren Brainard,

Chief

Upcoming Events

April 23rd – Clam Dig, meet at Tribal Hall 8:00 a.m.

April 7th – Elders Luncheon, Ciccarelli’s in North Bend,

11:30 a.m.

April 23rd – Open House for new DNR/ Culture

buildings 11:00 a.m.

April 9th – Tribal Committee Day, Community Center

9:00 a.m.

April 23rd – Youth Leadership Council activity,

Emerald Lanes 5:30 p.m.

April 9th – Youth Leadership Council activity, North

Bend Lanes 5:30 p.m.

April 25th – Final Day to RSVP for Elders Fishing Trip in

May

April 10th – Council Meeting 10:00 a.m., Community

Center, Coos Bay

April 28th – Deadline to join the CTCLUSI Softball Team

April 10 – General Council Meeting 1:00 p.m.,

Community Center, Coos Bay

April 14th – Elders Committee Meeting, Tribal Hall

12:00 p.m.

April 16 – Glass Float Hunt, Florence Outreach Office

12:00 p.m.

April 19th – Tribal Family Gathering, Ciccarelli’s,

North Bend 6:00 p.m.

April 22nd – Order Deadline for Simmons mattresses

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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

April 29th – Deadline to apply for Culture Camp

Counselors and CIT’s

May 5 - Elders Luncheon, Memo’s Mexican

Restaurant, Springfield 11:30 p.m.

May 6th – CTCLUSI Student Internships application

deadline

May 9 - TRC Summer Employment Applications Due

May 11th – 13th – Elders Halibut Fishing Trip, Newport

May 14th – Cedar Bark Gathering, Florence Outreach

Office 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Sarah Rodgers

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

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

Tribal Council

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

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

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

April 10, 2016

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

General Council Meeting

will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the

Community Center

338 Wallace Street

Coos Bay, Oregon

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

April 2016

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Special Sale Prices for New Beds to

CTCLUSI Tribal Members

The Simmons Beautyrest Classic

Felicity II Super Pillowtop

Mattress Sets

Sizes available to order in King, Queen, Full and Twin. Mattresses,

box springs and frames.

Complete information and order forms will be mailed to each head

of household in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln counties of

Oregon by March 1st. Included will be price and payment details if

you are interested in purchasing a new bed.

If you live outside the service area and are able to pick up your order

in Florence, Oregon, please contact Jeannie McNeil (contact info

below) to request information sent to you.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

We will leave the Florence Office, 3757 Hwy 101

at the old Windward Inn, at 10:00 am.

We plan to return around 4:00 pm.

Lunch and drinks will be provided.

This is an enjoyable event for Tribal Members

R.S.V.P. to Mark Petrie

541-888-9577

or Doug:

541-888-7512 or 541-297-2130

no later than

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Co-Sponsored by:

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Health & Human Services Division

Prevention Activity Program

and Heritage Resource Stewardship.

Order deadline will be April 22, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.

All beds orders are expected to arrive in Florence, Oregon in early

June. You will be notified of the exact time and location so you can

make arrangements for pick up as soon as a date is set.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICK UP; no delivery or storage

options are available

Please be aware that full payment will be required in advance or at

the time of pick up.

Questions? Please contact Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org or

by phone 541-888-7506

CTCLUSI

Student Internships

The CTCLUSI Student Intern is a paid internship with the goal to assist current

College Students in supplementing their work and education experience based

work experience along with their needs, desires and interests.

Minimum Requirements:



Must be a member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians



Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) in any Accredited

College including on-line schools (NOTE: Students may qualify even if they are not on a

Tribal educational stipend)



Must have verifiable transcripts that show a current GPA of 2.0 – can be obtained from

your college’s registrars or campus placement office.



This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background

check which may include fingerprinting.

Online Applications will be taken starting April 1, 2016.

Tribal Members will need to www.ctclusi.org to apply. Go to Job

Opportunities and click on the CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.

Deadline to apply is May 6, 2016.

For Additional Information, Contact

Stephanie Watkins at 541-902-6502 or Pam Hickson at 541-902-6504

We are Gathering to

process cedar bark.

These pictures

are of Folded Bark

Containers handmade by

David Brainard.

No transportation provided

to the Florence office.

We will provide transportation from

Florence to the gathering site, due to lack

of parking space on the mountain.

Hama Hlineu Halqaima

(All Our Relations)

The phrase Hama Hlineu Halquaima in Hanis Coos

translates to All Our Relatives/Relations. It is used to remind

us that we are related to everything. Councilman Doc Slyter

asked that this phrase be recorded and added to the Tribal

website. Tribal members can hear the correct pronunciation

as recorded by Tribal member and linguist Patty Whereat

Phillips. Using your login (or register for a log in) to access

the Tribal member private web pages. Navigate to the

Culture tab located on the left side bar menu, and then the

language section. Here you will have access to the various

Tribal language websites where you can learn and hear

more of our Tribal language. Check back often for new audio

clips! Visit www.ctclusi.org today.

April 2016

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First Canoe Pull of the Year

Submitted by Jesse Beers, Cultural Director

Feb 27th some members of our canoe family

got together with Tribal Staff to have our first

canoe pull of the year. The morning started off

at our canoe shed where we started the day by

putting the first coat of oil on our new dugout

canoe. According to the Carver of Lottie, (our

32+ ft dugout canoe) Guy Capoeman, the

canoe was to stay under cover until fully cured

in March. Once cured the canoe should be

oiled.

After putting a good coat of oil on the new

canoe, named Lottie, we set out in Tyee E.

Bowen (our 33’ cedar strip canoe) We put in

down at the hollering place to pull and pray for

the health of the land and then we went under

the McCullough Memorial Bridge and around

the north bend. It was a beautiful day to be

out on the water as it was sunny and warm, a

nice break between several rainy days. We did

some pulling drills on the way which worked all

of us pretty good. There was definitely some

burning muscles in the canoe that morning. We

came ashore at the California St. Docks. It was

a short hour long pull but it was a great first pull

and we hope more people join us for the next

one!

Thanks to all that came out for the first pull and

a special thanks to John Schaefer for piloting

our safety boat.

If you’re interested in Coming Canoeing and

Canoe Culture please contact Jesse Beers at

jbeers@ctclusi.org or his work cell 541 2970748. We would like to get a phone/E-mail tree

started for those that are interested in going

canoeing regularly.

Photographs courtesy of John Schaefer who piloted the support/ safety boat during the Canoe pull

English to Hanis

Qa’aich Housing

Spring Time

Spring

tshlimiya

Grow, to

hew-

Fresh, alive =

tsehes

Start, to

qalam-

Grass, leaf, brush, forest

Forest, timber

mi’ya

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

hlinik’

nok’wiin

Salmon, Spring Chinook

Salmonberry

domali

The Housing Department is now accepting applications for 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, for questions about income limit guidelines, 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.

You may pick up an application at any Tribal office or one can be mailed to

you. 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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April 2016

Periodontal Disease is No Joke

Submitted by Shannon M. Schritter, BS, RDH

It’s April, and while the first day of the month is usually met

with tricksters and pranks, periodontal disease is no laughing

matter. Most people think that gum disease (periodontal

disease), is caused by not brushing and flossing well enough,

and while this is true at a basic level, the importance of regularly

spaced (every 3-6 month) professional dental hygiene visits

cannot be overstated. There are many other risk factors for

the disease as well, that should be addressed in addition to

good home care and professional dental hygiene visits. Do

any of the following diseases or conditions apply to you or your

life?

Tobacco Use ―Tobacco users are at increased risk for

periodontal disease. Studies have shown that tobacco use may

be one of the most significant risk factors in the development

and progression of periodontal disease. Smokeless tobacco

is no better. You’ll feel healthier, and your teeth and gums will

thank you, if you are able to quit tobacco for good!

Diabetes ―Diseases that interfere with the body’s

inflammatory system may worsen the condition of the gums.

Having healthy gums makes your diabetes easier to control,

so it’s important that you see a dental hygienist very regularly,

sometimes every 3 or 4 months, simply because you are diabetic.

Autoimmune Diseases ― Diseases that interfere with the

body’s inflammatory system may worsen the condition of the

gums, simply because they cause an inflammatory response that

affects the gums and then the bone holding your teeth in.

Pregnancy ― Diseases that interfere with the body’s

inflammatory system may worsen the condition of the gums. Plus,

some women have trouble with things like morning sickness, and

the thought of putting a toothbrush near their mouth makes them

want to vomit. This can cause a lot of damage to not only the

teeth but the bone and gums supporting them.

Age ― The Centers for Disease control has said over 70% of

Americans 65 and older have periodontitis, but this doesn’t mean

that just because great grandpa got dentures at 25 means that

you are also doomed to that fate. Regular dental visits and good

home care habits can help you keep your teeth for a very long

time, and hopefully forever!

Stress ― Research demonstrates that stress can make it more

difficult for the body to fight off infection, including periodontal

diseases. This has been seen time and time again in college

students around midterms and finals week.

Medications ― Some drugs, such as oral contraceptives,

anti-depressants, and certain heart medicines, can affect your

oral health. And some medications, either by themselves or in

combination with other medications, cause dry mouth which leads

to more decay.

Clenching and Grinding ― Clenching or grinding your teeth

can put excess force on the supporting tissues of the teeth and

could speed up the rate at which these periodontal tissues are

destroyed.

Cardiovascular Disease ― Diseases that interfere with the

body’s inflammatory system may worsen the condition of the gums.

While a cause-and-effect relationship has not yet been proven,

research has indicated that periodontal disease increases the risk

Dental Clinic Hours

Clinic Hours: Open 8:00 a.m. - Close 5:00 p.m.

The clinic will be closed on Fridays during Odd Months

(January, March, May, July, September, November)

The clinic will be closed on Mondays during Even

Months (February, April, June, August, October,

December)

Call the Dental Clinic today to schedule your

appointment (541) 888-6433

of heart disease. Scientists believe that inflammation caused by

periodontal disease may be responsible for the association.

Stroke ― Additional studies have pointed to a relationship

between periodontal disease and stroke. In one study that looked

at the causal relationship of oral infection as a risk factor for stroke,

people diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular ischemia (stroke)

were found more likely to have an oral infection when compared

to those in the control group. So keeping your teeth as clean

and healthy as possible could possibly be a preventive factor for

having a stroke.

Rheumatoid Arthritis ― Diseases that interfere with the body’s

inflammatory system may worsen the condition of the gums.

“If you look at the tissues of the mouth in periodontitis and the

tissues of the joint in rheumatoid arthritis, there are a number of

similarities – including the types of cells that are infiltrating tissues

of the mouth in periodontitis and the tissue of the joint,” says

Clifton O. Bingham III, MD, associate professor of medicine and

director of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center at Johns Hopkins

University in Baltimore.

Poor Nutrition ― A diet low in important nutrients can

compromise the body’s immune system and make it harder for

the body to fight off infection. Periodontal disease begins as an

infection, which means poor nutrition can worsen the condition of

your gums.

Obesity ― Research has shown that obesity may increase

the risk of periodontal disease. It has been suggested that

obesity is second only to smoking as the strongest risk factor for

inflammatory periodontal tissue destruction. Obesity causes an

increase in oxidative stress, which leads to periodontitis because

of the increase in proinflammatory cytokines. This needs to be

studied a lot more, but there may be a cause and effect mechanism

happening here.

Just about everyone I know can say they have at least one or

more of the above listed risk factors, and even if you do not right

now, none of us are getting any younger, so the age risk factor

can eventually catch up with you. If it has been a while since

your last dental visit, maybe now is the time to schedule and

make sure your teeth and gums are still in good shape. At the

CTLCUSI Dental Clinic we can teach you different ways to help

keep your teeth as clean as possible and help you keep them for

a long time to come. Call us at (541)888-6433.

For further reading you can check out the following links if you

are interested:

https://www.perio.org/consumer/risk-factors

https://www.perio.org/consumer/heart_disease

http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/comorbidities/gumdisease/ra-and-gum-disease.php

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3110475/

April 2016

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Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT)

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Three Rivers Casino & Hotel

5647 HWY 126, Florence Oregon 97439 (541) 902-6504

Submitted by Vicki Faciane, Health and Human Services Director

The Alaska Native Dental Health Aide Story

For years, Alaska Native leaders searched for ways to meet the dental

needs of their communities. Itinerant dentists would visit only once or

twice a year, mostly to pull infected teeth, and teenagers were graduating

from high school with full sets of dentures. Then tribal leaders learned

about an 80 year old program in New Zealand which had been training

and deploying mid-level dental practitioners known as dental nurses to

provide preventive and routine dental care since the 1920s. In 2003,

they sent a group of motivated young Alaska Natives halfway around the

world for training at New Zealand’s University of Otago.

In 2005, after completing their training, 4 new Alaska Native Dental

Health Aide Therapists (DHATs) returned home, ushering in new era of

culturally competent, high quality dental care and blazing a pathway for

Tribes in the United States. The Alaska Dental Society and the American

Dental Association immediately filed a lawsuit to stop the DHATs from

practicing to protect the interests of dentists. The Alaska Native Tribal

Health Consortium prevailed and an Alaska-based training program

opened in 2007 and continues to thrive.

Today, there are around 30 DHATs serving 81-plus Alaskan towns and

villages, where they are putting routine dental care within reach of 45,000

people who never had it before. Alaska’s DHATs are changing the face

of dentistry and ushering in a new era for oral health in Alaska’s Tribal

communities. With 11 years of experience under their belts, Alaska’s

Tribal health programs are seeing fewer dental emergencies, no safety

or quality issues, satisfied patients, and many cavity-free children.

As Tribes struggle to overcome the oral health crisis brought on by

decades of underfunded IHS dental budgets, poverty, remote locations,

and dental provider shortages, the Alaska DHAT model of expanding

dental care looks like a model for success in the 21st Century.

What are dental therapists?

Dental therapists are experts in

routine and preventive care. They

join hygienists and assistants on

teams led by dentists, in much the

same way physician assistants

serve on medical teams. They are

trained to clean and fill teeth and

perform non-surgical extractions.

They refer anything more serious

to the dentist on their team. In

addition to providing routine care,

dental therapists play the critical role of patient educator, bringing greater

awareness to the importance of good oral health. They also practice

in Minnesota and more than 50 countries worldwide and are being

introduced in Maine. Scientific studies in Alaska, Minnesota, and around

the world demonstrate the high quality of their care.

Alaska’s DHATs undergo an intensive education program in Anchorage

and Bethel. They essentially obtain an associate’s degree with an

additional 400-hour “mini-residency” spent side by side with a dentist.

Students use the same textbooks as dental school students to learn the

same procedures. They are taught by university professors. By the time

they begin practicing, dental therapists have more clinical experience in

their small number of procedures than dentistry school graduates.

DHATs at CTCLUSI

In partnership with the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Northwest Portland

Area Indian Health Board, CTCLUSI has received approval from the

Oregon Health Authority for a pilot project to integrate DHATs into our

health care system. The pilot will operate under an Oregon law approved

in 2011 that promotes innovative and data-driven improvements to the

state’s oral health system.

The CTCLUSI dental clinic cares largely for our own Tribal members,

as well as American Indians and Alaska Natives living in western/

southwestern Oregon who are members of federally-recognized Tribes.

With one full time dentist at the clinic, the need for more providers is

acute. An experienced DHAT will be hired later this year to start providing

services. CTCLUSI Tribal member Naomi Petrie is currently attending

the 2-year Alaska DHAT Education program—she will graduate and join

the dental team mid-2017. The Tribe is also in the process of recruiting

another Tribal member to start the educational program this summer.

For further information or inquiries please contact Vicki Faciane, Health

and Human Services Director by calling 541-888-7515.

2016 THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATION INFORMATION LETTER

WHAT IS THE TRC & H SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM?

Three Rivers Casino Resort is delivering a paid Summer Employment Program beginning June 13, 2016 to August 19, 2016

for CTCLUSI Tribal Members. Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon and is offering this employment opportunity

as an integral part of its long-term strategy of providing the highest quality of career and employment opportunities to all

CTCLUSI Tribal Members. Three Rivers Casino Resort provides work experience in a range of Guest Service professions and

support services including Hotel, Finance, Casino Marketing, Human Resources, Food & Beverage, and Informational

Technology.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

To be eligible to participate in the TRC & H Summer Employment program, you must be a member of the Confederated Tribes

of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF SELECTION?

The Director of Human Resources and the Recruitment Specialist for Three Rivers Casino Resort review submitted

applications for completeness and administer the evaluation process. The following criteria are considered during the selection

process: academic merit, presentation of application, and involvement in the Native community. An appointed committee

conducts a final review of the application evaluations and makes an official selection of awarded applicants.

WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?

Applications are being received ONLINE March 7, 2016 through May 9, 2016. Completed application must be

received online by 4pm on Monday: May 9, 2016 at www.ctclusi.org. Go to Job Opportunities and click on the

CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.

WHEN WILL YOU BE NOTIFIED IF YOU ARE SELECTED?

Interviews and hiring decisions will be complete Monday – June 6, 2016

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS?

TRC & H Summer Employment recipients must meet the following award requirements. All rights to the Three Rivers Casino

Resort Summer Employment program are waived if the requirements are not met.

 Submit an online application at www.ctclusi.org (log in or register to see job announcement)

 Pass pre-employment drug test.

 Obtain Gaming License from CTCLUSI Gaming Commission.

 Actively participate in the TRC & H Summer Employment.

 Adhere to current Three Rivers Casino Resort policies as outlined in Team Member Handbook.

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

Stephanie Watkins, Director of Human Resources

Phone: (541) 902-6502

Email: swatkins@ctclusihr.org

Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist

Phone: (541) 902-6504

Email: phickson@ctclusihr.org

Online Applications: March 7, 2016 - May 9, 2016

Announcing

Red Road Wellbriety Meetings

Come join us for a Native American recovery group experience.

WHERE: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians

Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, 97420

WHEN:

Thursdays at 5:30 pm

WHO:

All CTCLUSI and Coquille Tribal Members and their families are

welcome to attend

April 2016

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Natural Resources/ Culture Department Open House

Submitted by Amanda Craig, Air and Water Quality Protection Specialist

Late 2015 the Natural Resources and Cultural Departments

undertook a strategic planning process that has resulted in the

merging of our two departments. In the February newsletter we

announced the beginning of our work together, alongside Rich

Foster of Cascadia Consulting, to develop a strategic plan that

embodies the mission and goals of the two departments and how

those “principles and priorities could be blended into a single

purpose”. We are still working through our planning and continue

to refine our goals and objectives and discuss strategies for our

programs to thrive.

We are pleased to announce now that we will be moving offices

and facilities! Please join us on Saturday, April 23rd for an Open

House. From 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. we will open the doors of

our new department offices. These two buildings sit together at

the south end of the parking lot at Tribal Government in Coos Bay.

These buildings will continue to be remodeled but we anticipate

transitioning to our new buildings starting in April.

The eastern building features a new environmental lab and

curation facility. The curation room will facilitate the work of

our Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, contract and on-call

archaeology staff protecting, preserving, and documenting Tribal

artifacts, both old and new. This building will also house our

laboratory where the Environmental protection staff will continue

to maintain and improve Tribal air and water quality and more.

The adjacent building, offices for Archeology, Forestry,

Environmental Protection and Cultural staff, were designed

to emphasize our Tribal heritage and cultural practices by

incorporating basketry patterns into flooring design. These

stunning floors will be a daily reminder of our history and continued

practice of integrating our culture into our work for the Tribe.

Similar to the process of merging these two departments, a

lot of thought and consideration has gone into the construction.

We wanted to ensure that the facilities were being

put to the best use for the Tribes as we continue our

work to enhance environmental health, protect cultural

resources, manage resources sustainably and educate

our community. We also want to give our thanks to

the Maintenance Department for all of the hard work,

time and throught they have put into these beautiful

additions to our Tribal Facilities, Luuwii (thank you

- Hanis).

We hope that you will come and join us, following

the Clam Dig, eat and celebrate!

Again, the open house will be from 12:00 p.m. to

2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1245 Fulton

Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon. See you there!

Hiis Haiyach (with a good heart- Siuslaw/Lower

Umpqua).

This Month...be on the Lookout for Salmon Berry

Submitted by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist & Amanda Craig, Air and Water Quality Protection Specialist

Plant description: Salmonberry is in

Rosaceae, the rose family – which not

only has roses but many of our local berries

(black berries, black caps, strawberries

and thimbleberries). Salmonberries grow

as tall shrubs with small bright pink flowers

in spring that mature into orange or red

berries.

Food: Salmonberries are the first berries

of the year to ripen-around June. They do

not dry well, so the berries were eaten only

fresh, in season. Fresh berries were also

dipped in seal oil, to improve the flavor and

because oily foods were supposed to be

more nourishing.

The young shoots were eaten as

well. This was one of the earliest fresh

green foods of spring. In Hanis the

shoots had their own name distinct from

the berries, yuuk’wa. They were peeled

and eaten raw or cooked over a fire. The

shoots were often eaten with dried salmon

eggs.

Other: The calendar was marked by

watching when certain plants blossomed

and fish runs peaked. At Coos Bay,

when the salmonberries began to bloom,

flounders were running in the lower bay.

In the Siuslaw, herrings entered the river

when the berries were getting ripe.

Hanis: mi’ya

Milluk: q’emq

Siuslaw &

Lower Umpqua: tl’ux, tluu’ux

Scientific name:

Rubus spectabilis

When a girl was judged old enough

to have some sense and self-discipline,

she was told to come along on a

salmonberry picking expedition, but

she was not allowed to eat a single

berry. The girl would return to the

village and visit the elders in her village.

To each elder, she distributed some of

her berries, and each elder would pray

over the girl, wishing her a long and

healthy life.

It was said that when a person

dreamed of salmon berries, he or she

would make a new friend but this friend,

like the short lived berry, will drop

quick. The false friend would last only

a short time, before making mischief

and deceiving one.

Technology:

Salmonberry sticks

could be used to make the poles in the

Coos Bay hoop and pole game. The

sticks were peeled and dried. Then they

were straightened by working with hot

stones. For a description of the game,

known in Hanis as tlaxaúk’wanawas,

see the entry under red elderberry.

Reference: Ethnobotany of the Coos, Lower

Umpqua & Siuslaw; Plants used for food,

medicine, clothing and tools. Patricia Whereat

Phillips

April 2016

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New Building Construction at

Tribal Government Office Update

Storage Building update: This new building is located directly

behind the maintenance building. The current plans for its

use are maintenance, storage, canoe and boat housing,

and as a wood working shop. The frame posts were put up

mid-January and the outer walls went up early March.

With

Culture & Prevention

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Meet at Tribal Hall at 8:00 A.M. Digging Clams at 9:00 A.M.

After the dig, meet back at Tribal Hall to clean clams.

Bring boots, shovels, and buckets if you have them.

Natural Resources/ Cultural Department facilities update:

One building will feature an environmental lab and curation

facility and the other will house offices for the Archeology,

Forestry, Environmental Protection and Cultural staff.

Please join them for an Open House on Saturday, April 23rd

from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to see the new office space

and meet the staff.

Prevention Topic: HOC & Respect