NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2021)

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The Voice of

March 2021

CLUSI

Issue 3

Volume 22

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

Coronavirus Information: COVID-19 Vaccination

Kristy Petrie, Community Health Nurse - BSN

prepares a Moderna Covid 19 Vaccination

Kristy Petrie, Community Health Nurse - BSN and

Naomi Petrie, DHAT check paperwork during drive

thru vaccination clinic

Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health & Family Support Services

Happy March and happy Spring! I hope you and your family are

healthy and safe. Your CTCLUSI Tribal Health Department has

been hard at work to provide information and assistance to Tribal

members throughout the pandemic. We are providing this article

to give you factual information on the COVID-19 vaccine so you

can make informed decisions for your health care and that of your

family members.

The Tribe is working with the State of Oregon to receive and

provide COVID-19 vaccinations to persons 18 and older. Currently,

there is not a vaccination for children under the age of 16, and

only one vaccine – Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – is

approved for children 16-17 years old. Because the Pfizer vaccine

requires super-cold storage and other special handling, which is

not available in the rural areas of Oregon, we are receiving the

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Both of these vaccines are a series

of two shots given 3-4 weeks apart; the Moderna vaccine booster

is given 28 days after the primary shot. As of the date you receive

your newsletter, we will have received 900 primary doses and 600

boosters of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

The following people (must be 18 or older) are eligible to

receive the vaccine from CTCLUSI:

enrolled Tribal members;

employees of all Tribal entities;

spouses/partners of Tribal members and employees;

adults who live full-time in a Tribal/employee household;

and

 adult full-time caretakers of Tribal members.



CTCLUSI is providing Moderna vaccinations following the

recommendations from the CDC and the State of Oregon, as

approved by our Tribal Council. As with all other vaccinating

agencies, we are prioritizing vaccinations by risk groups. Elders 65

and older, people with certain high-risk medical conditions, people

living in nursing homes and congregate care facilities, and frontline essential workers will receive priority over other groups. As

we continue to vaccinate people, our priority groups will expand,

so please be patient. Someone will call you when you are eligible

to receive your vaccine.

Vaccination is voluntary and you must sign a consent form at the

time of your appointment. The following is additional information

on CTCLUSI’s vaccination clinics and procedures:

 You must get your primary and booster from the same

vaccine location (provider). We are issued the exact

number of booster doses for the number of primary doses

we receive. We are not able to give a booster shot to you if

you did not get your primary shot from us. Due to limits on

the number of vaccines in a vial and being a small clinic

site, you must get your second dose (booster shot) at

the same location of your first shot.

 If you are under the care of a healthcare practitioner for a

serious or chronic medical condition, we may require you to

check with them before you get the vaccine.

 Coos county clinics only: If you are pregnant or nursing, we

are not able to vaccinate you. For Lane county clinics, you

will need to provide a note from your healthcare practitioner

that it is okay for you to receive the vaccine. The note must

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Hazard Mitigation Plan

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March 25, 2021

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from January 10, 2021 - February 13, 2021.

Chief Doc Slyter:

01/11 THPO Advisory Review Board Meeting

01/12 City Club of Eugene

01/12 Leader’s Circle

01/13 Special Meeting -Personnel

01/14 Cultural Committee Meeting

01/14 Leader’s Circle

01/19 Special Meeting

01/21 DARS - meeting regarding Lottie’s

traditional dress

01/21 Leader’s Circle

01/26 U.S. White House Tribal Briefing

01/27 Admin Office - paperwork

01/27 GFORB

01/27 Business Meeting

01/28 BIA

01/29 State Tribal Call

02/02 NTIA ATNI Covid 19

02/02 Leader’s Circle

02/04 Leader’s Circle

02/08 Cultural Committee Meeting

02/09 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance

02/09 Lakeside Water Task Force Meeting

02/11 Leader’s Circle

Tribal Emails & Phone calls

Total Hours: 120

Debbie Bossley Tribal Chair:

Jan. – Feb. In Office 23 days

01/10 Tribal Council Meeting

01/12 Leaders Circle

01/14 Leaders Circle

01/15 LCIS

01/19 OTGA, Special Meeting

01/20 Housing Meeting

01/21 Leaders Circle

01/22 LCIS

01/27 GFORB / Business Meeting Leaders

Circle

01/28 BIA

01/29 LCIS, 9 Tribes & Governor

02/02 Leaders Circle

02/04 Leaders Circle

02/08 Qaxas Groundbreaking

02/09 OTGA

02/11 Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 130

Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair:

01/10 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

01/11 Three Rivers Foundation Granting

Meeting

01/12 Oregon Coast Energy Alliance Network

(OCEAN) Board of Directors meeting

01/12 National Tribal Leadership Climate

Change Summit

01/12 Leader’s Circle

01/13 Department of Environmental Quality

(DEQ) Rules Advisory Committee (RAC)

prep call

01/13 Hanis Language Class

01/14 DEQ RAC Meeting #1

01/14 Culture Committee Meeting

01/14 Leader’s Circle

01/15 DEQ RAC Interview Questions

01/19 OCEAN Monthly Meeting

01/19 Oregon Renewable Energy Siting

Assessment (ORESA) webinar

01/19 Education Committee Meeting

01/19 Tribal Council Special Meeting

01/20 Hanis Language Class

01/21 4th Grade Program Presentation

Recording

01/21 BOEM - OCEAN call about research

study proposal for floating offshore wind

development impacts

01/21 Leader’s Circle

01/22 CTCLUSI meeting with Bonneville

Environmental Foundation staff

01/22 Strategic Energy Plan Team Meeting

01/22 Language Committee Meeting

01/26 OCEAN Meeting with Rogue Climate

01/26 National Strategy for Mapping,

Exploring, and Characterizing the

United States Exclusive Economic Zone

(NOMEC) Session

01/27 Hanis Language Class

01/27 GFORB Meeting

01/27 Tribal Council Business Meeting

01/27 ATNI Climate Change Breakout Session

- presentation

01/28 DEQ RAC Meeting with fellow RAC

member

01/29 State-Tribal Call re: COVID-19

Response Efforts

02/02 COVID-19 Relief for Indian Country Broadband

02/02 Education Committee Meeting

02/02 Leader’s Circle

02/04 White House/Indian Country COVID-19

Update Call

02/04 Leader’s Circle

02/05 NTIA: Broadband Consultation

02/05 Strategic Energy Plan Team Meeting

02/08 Culture Committee Meeting

02/09 OCEAN BOD Meeting

02/09 Education Committee Meeting

02/09 Investment Committee Meeting

02/10 NTIA: Broadband Consultation

02/10 DEQ RAC Coordination Meeting with

CNR

02/10 Hanis Language Class

02/10 Cultural Wednesday Activity: Ramil

Beers - Traditional Tools

02/11 Leader’s Circle

02/12 NTIA: Broadband Consultation

02/12 CTCLUSI Forestry Presentation: Forest

Management Modeling

Total Hours: 160

Iliana Montiel:

01/10 Regular Council Meeting

01/12 Presidential Inauguration / Leaders’

Circle

01/13 Overview of Coronavirus Response &

Relief Act, 2021 / TC Special Meeting

01/14 Leader’s Circle

01/15 Governor’s Call

01/19 NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting / TC

Special Meeting

01/20 NPAIHN Quarterly Board Meeting

01/21 Leaders’ Circle

01/26 ATNI Health Committee

01/27 GFORB / Tribal Council Business

Meeting

01/29 IMCE Tribal Consultation

02/02 Covid-19 Relief for Indian Country and

Native Communities in the Covid-19

funding package / Leader’s Circle

02/04 White House/Indian Country Covid-19

Update / Leaders’ Circle

02/08 CHAP Advisory Workgroup

02/09 Investment Meeting

Total Hours: 55

Josh Davies:

01/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

01/11 Three Rivers Foundation Meeting

01/12 National Tribal Leadership Climate

Change Summit

TBH 18 & TBH COVID Call - CTCLUSI

PIC Stakeholder Briefing for Indian

Country

Presidential Inaugural Committee Call w/

Indian Country (Tuesday)

Governor Brown Press Conference

Leaders Circle

01/13 US EPA: Tribal Lead Curriculum

WREN Coordinating Body Meeting

01/14 Tribal Consultation Listening Session

regarding Tribal Governments and

Tribally Designated Housing Entities

(TDHE)

Leaders Circle

01/19 ODOE Renewable Energy Market

Assessment Preliminary Results

Education Committee Meeting

Tribal Council Special Meeting

01/20 Youth Development Council Planning

Retreat Planning Subcommittee

All Students Belong Engagement

Coos History Museum Edcuation

Committee Meeting

Housing Committee Meeting

01/21 Oregon Department of Education: State

Board of Education Meeting

Leaders Circle

01/22 OIEA Winter Board Meeting

New Beginnings Meeting

CTCLUSI/BEF

Strategic Energy Planning Meeting

01/26 G2G Education Cluster

NOMEC Tribal Leader Listening

White House Office of Intergovernmental

Affairs will host a briefing for Tribal

Leaders

01/27 Exploring the Tribal Disaster Declaration

GYO Advisory Council

GFORB

Tribal Council Business Meeting

01/28 Federal/Tribal Coordination Call

(hosted by BIA)

01/29 State-tribal call re: COVID-19 response

efforts

NTIA Preparation Meeting

02/01 Government Relations & External Affairs

Team, ODE: Signing-Up for Public

Hearings/Testimony

02/02 Education Committee Meeting Scholarships

Testify HB 2052 and HB 2055

COVID-19 Relief for Indian Country and

Native communities in the COVID-19

funding package Broadband ($1billion)

NTIA Preparation Meeting

Leaders Circle

02/03 Environmental Justice - EPA Competitive

Grants Award Process

OHA ODE Return to In-Person

Instruction

Press Conference

02/04 OV State Service Plan Virtual

Engagement Session

White House/Indian Country COVID-19

Update Call

Leaders Circle

02/05 Governor Brown Press Conference

02/09 Education Committee Meeting

Investment Committee Meeting

02/10 Secure Rural Schools Funding

Opportunity

02/11 Leaders Circle

02/12 Notice: Department of Commerce

Tribal Consultation on Tribal Broadband

Connectivity Grants

CTCLUSI Forestry Presentation

02/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

Doug Barrett:

01/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

01/11 Three Rivers Foundation decisions

01/12 Leaders Circle

01/14 Leaders Circle

01/19 Tribal council special meeting

01/21 Leaders Circle

01/27 GRORB meeting / Tribal Council Business

meeting

01/28 Federal Tribal Coordination call BIA

02/02 Native American Storytelling: Culture is

Prevention / Leaders Circle

02/04 Leaders Circle

02/05 Department of Commerce Tribal

Consultation on Tribal Broadband &

Connectivity Grants

02/08 Culture Committee Meeting

02/09 Investment Meeting

02/10 Department of Commerce Tribal

Consultation on Tribal Broadband

02/11Leaders Circle

02/14 Tribal Council Meeting

Total Hours: 75 & emails

Enna Helms

*report not provided before deadline

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March 2021

Information

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in

being on a committee, please contact Jeannie

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.

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan

Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org

for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the

rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest

Service fee areas. Area maps available.

Upcoming Events

March 8th – Last day to submit comments on Housing

Dept. Annual Performance Report

March 9th – COH Dentalium Necklaces

(register by March 1st) 6:00 p.m.

March 11th – Last day to register for online

parenting classes (see pg. 15)

March 14th – Tribal Council Regular Meeting

via zoom 10:00 a.m.

March 15 – Deadline to register for

COH Beaded Collar Project (see pg. 9)

March 15th – Virtual Adult Culture activity

via zoom 6:00 p.m.

March 16th – COH Beaded Collar Class 6:00 p.m.

March 17th – Conscious Discipline Parenting Class

via zoom 6:30 p.m.

March 22nd – March 26th – Virtual Spring Break Camp

March 24th – Conscious Discipline Parenting Class

via zoom 6:30 p.m.

March 25 – Hazard Mitigation Plan Open House

via zoom 5:15 p.m.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change

in address, phone number, name or

addition to your family. Changes should

be submitted to Enrollment Dept., either

online at www.ctclusi.org/enrollment or

mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave.,

Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506

or Fax: 541-888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Full video available at www.ctclusi.org

If you would like to receive typed copies or

an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting

minutes send a written request, including

your current address to Jeannie McNeil,

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.

March 29th – Virtual Adult Culture activity

via zoom 6:00 p.m.

March 31st – Conscious Discipline Parenting Class

via zoom 6:30 p.m.

April 6th - COH Beaded Collar Class 6:00 p.m.

April 7th – Conscious Discipline Parenting Class

via zoom 6:30 p.m.

April 11 – Tribal Council Regular Meeting

via zoom 10:00 a.m.

April 11th – General Council Meeting

via zoom 1:00 p.m.

April 13th – COH Ladder Earrings

(register by April 5th) 6:00 p.m.

April 14th – Conscious Discipline Parenting Class

via zoom 6:30 p.m.

April 21st – Conscious Discipline Parenting Class

via zoom 6:30 p.m.

April 28 – Conscious Discipline Parenting Class

via zoom 6:30 p.m.

Check out our online Events Calendar at https://ctclusi.org/events/

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I look

forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines

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

Sharol McDade

Chief Executive Officer

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7527

smcdade@ctclusi.org

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

Vicki Faciane - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

vfaciane@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Josh Davies, Education Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1314

Cell: 541-297-4105

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jdavies@ctclusi.org

Department of Human

Resources

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

Family Support and Behavioral

Health Services

2110 Newmark Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1311

Toll Free 1-800-618-6827

Fax 541-888-1837

Tribal Housing Department

Laura Fortin - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7504

Fax 541-435-0492

lfortin@ctclusi.org

Tribal Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

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,

Cultural Stewardship Manager

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.org

Tribal Council

Doc Slyter, Chief

Tribal Chief

541-808-7625 (cell)

dslyter@ctclusi.org

Enna Helms

Position #1 Council

541-297-7538 (cell)

enna.helms@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-294-3972 (cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair

Position #3 Council

541-297-3681(cell)

mark.petrie@ctclusi.org

Josh Davies

Position #4 Council

541-294-4105

josh.davies@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Doug Barrett

Position #6 Council

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

March 14, 2021

10:00 a.m.

To practice safe social distancing

guidelines, this meeting will be

streamed online. Please login to the

citizen portal of www.ctclusi.org

Tribal Police

and click Council Meetings for the

Brad Kneaper

zoom link to this meeting.

Chief Law Enforcement Officer

Agenda:

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

1. Call to Order

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

2. Invocation

Fax 541-902-6507

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

bkneaper@ctclusi.org

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Department of Natural

Report

Resources

Chief Financial Officer Report

Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D.

Old Business

Director of Natural Resources

New Business

1245 Fulton Avenue

Other

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

10. Good of the Tribes

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

11. Executive Session as needed

Fax 541-888-2853

rlwenya@ctclusi.org

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

March 2021

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Council Corner

Hello Tribal Community,

I am so happy to share that Tribal Council has been working

with our Health Department to develop eligibility guidelines for

providing COVID-19 vaccines to our Tribal community.

So far, we have vaccinated over 400 people!

Vaccines are being provided by the State of Oregon directly to

Oregon Tribes. The vaccines we are receiving from the State are

the Moderna vaccines. This vaccine is delivered as two shots,

28 days apart. As of the end of February, we expect to have

received 900 first doses.

Currently, none of the vaccines approved by the FDA are

approved for children under the age of 16. The Moderna vaccine

is approved for adults ages 18 and older. Although we are

currently vaccinating all eligible groups, we are giving priority

to our Elders, Tribal staff over the age of 65, frontline/essential

workers, and adults with high-risk medical conditions. The

following groups can get vaccinated from CTCLUSI:



Enrolled Tribal members

Employees of Tribal government and all Tribal entities

Spouses/partners of the above groups

Adults who live full-time in the household of the above groups

Adult full-time caretakers of Tribal members

We have currently held 4 separate Vaccine Clinics in Coos Bay,

Florence, and Eugene. We will continue to hold these clinics as

long as we have the vaccine available. Clinics are scheduled a

week in advance to be sure we will have doses available. We

must have a minimum of 10 people, in order to open a vial. If

you have to travel 50 miles or more round-trip for a vaccination,

we will reimburse you with a gas card based on the number of

miles you have to travel (up to a maximum of $200 or 1,000

round-trip miles).

Finally, please remember

that while getting a COVID-19

vaccination is an important

part of getting rid of this

disease, the shot is not a

magic bullet. You will not

have the full effect of the

vaccine until at least two

weeks after your second

dose. Even then, the CDC

and the State of Oregon are

recommending continuation

of social distancing, handwashing, and mask-wearing.

Although

you

will

vaccinated, you may still be

able to get the disease and/

or pass it on to others.

If you would like to get your

vaccination at one of the

CTCLUSI vaccine clinics, please fill out the Vaccine Request

form on line at www.ctclusi.org.

Please join me and the entire Tribal Council in thanking the

CTCLUSI Tribal government staff who are working so hard to get

these vaccines delivered to members of our Tribal community!

Stay Safe and Healthy

Iliana Montiel, Tribal Council

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-096

Date of Passage: October 28, 2020

Subject (title): Trial Council Approval of Selection

of Apparent Successful Bidder for Housing

Department Community Center with Offices

Project

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves bid

process for Housing Community Center and Office.

Vote 6-1-0

Approval of Successful Bidder for Housing Project

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

action. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-097

Date of Passage: October 28, 2020

Subject (title): Games Order

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

purchase and agreement for the gaming business

at Three Rivers Casino and Hotel. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-103

Date of Passage: November 24, 2020

Subject (title): Promissory Note (USDA LOAN)

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

financial Resolution. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-098

Date of Passage: October 28, 2020

Subject (title): Games Order

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

purchase and agreement for the gaming business

at Three Rivers Casino and Hotel. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-099

Date of Passage: November 24, 2020

Subject (title): HVAC Catalytic Air Systems

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

agreement for new air cleaning systems to protect

employees and guests at Three Rivers Casino and

Hotel. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-100

Date of Passage: November 24, 2020

Subject (title): Lifting Closure of Tribal Forest

Lands

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

resolution to open Tribal Lands with the fires and

fire threat subsided. Vote 5-2-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-102

Date of Passage: November 24, 2020

Subject (title): Loan Application

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

action. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-104

Date of Passage: November 24, 2020

Subject (title): Language Committee

Appointments

Explanation: The Tribal Council appointed Ayuthea

Cisneros to Language Committee. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-105

Date of Passage: December 3, 2020

Subject (title): Financial Decision

Explanation: The Tribal Council voted to approve

this action. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-106

Date of Passage: December 3, 2020

Subject (title): Financial Decision

Explanation: The Tribal Council voted to approve

this action. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-107

Date of Passage: December 3 2020

Subject (title): Use of CARES Act Funding for

Necessary Expenditures at Three Rivers Casino

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

purchase of laundry equipment and an additional

shuttle. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-108

Date of Passage: December 13, 2020

Subject (title): Approval of 2021 Tribal

Government Budget

Explanation: The Tribal Council voted to approved

this budget for 2021. Vote 5-2-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-109

Date of Passage: December 13, 2020

Subject (title): Use of CARES Act Funding for

Necessary Expenditures at Three Rivers Casino

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

purchase of additional security and computer

equipment. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-110

Date of Passage: December 13, 2020

Subject (title): Amendment to CLUSITC

Chapter 1-15 Executive Management for Second

Reading and Final Action

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

amendments after the 28-day comment period for

Tribal Membership. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-111

Date of Passage: December 15, 2020

Subject (title): General Welfare Assistance

Program

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

creation of CTCLUSI Elder General Welfare

Assistance Program to help Elders with COVID

assistance. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-112

Date of Passage: December 15, 2020

Subject (title): Tribal Members Emergency COVID

Assistance General Welfare Assistance Program,

Addendum 1

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

addendum to allow more assistance to

membership to assist them due to COVID-19

impact on their lives. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-101

Date of Passage: November 24, 2020

Subject (title): Rescission of Resolution 20-083 for

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or will only display minimal details due to confidentiality.

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March 2021

CTCLUSI Summer

Student Internships

Cancelled

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needs, desiresCTCLUSI

and interests.Summer

Student Internships have been canceled this year. We hope to

provide internship opportunities

in the future but at this time our

Minimum Requirements:

Tribal

communities

health

our

top priority. Please stay safe

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

and continue to practice CDC recommended safety guidelines

Indians

concerning the coronavirus.



Is the Tribal Member Emergency

COVID-19 Assistance I received taxable?

The Tribe received federal CARES Act, Title V, Coronavirus

Relief Funds and determined that it is necessary and appropriate

to allocate a portion of those funds to its members that certify

their needs to ease the current economic cost of living for the

hardships in compliance with the CARES Act permitted uses.

This Emergency Assistance is to be paid to members on a

nontaxable basis in accordance with the requirements of the

federal Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act, Public Law 113168 in 2014. Please consult with your tax professional for your

personal tax situation.

Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) OR recent graduate

(within 6 months) in/from any Accredited College including on-line schools (NOTE: Students may qualify even if they are not on a Tribal educational stipend)

of Human

Resources

Must have Department

verifiable transcripts

that show

a current GPA of 2.0 – can be obtained from

your college’s registrars

campus

placement

office.

Current Openings at CTCLUSI

and All Other Tribal Entities

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

Tribal Government Offices

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Bartender ~ Barback ~ Cocktail Beverage Server

Circles of Healing Program Coordinator

Food & Beverage Lead ~ Food Server Blue Bills

Family Support Services Program Specialist

Busperson

Dental Assistant II (will accept a Dental Assistant I)

Food Court Runner/Dining Room Attendant

Accounting Specialist I

Food Court Cashier/Barista

Lead Cook ~ Line Cook ~ Prep Cook

Assignment

Varies

Tribal

Members will need to www.ctclusi.org

to apply.

Go to Tribal GovernDish Machine Operator

Special Events Employee

Nightment/Job

Auditor

Opportunities and click on the CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.

Casino Host

Blue Earth Services & Technology

Table Games Dealer

No Openings

Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant ~ Slot Technician I

Soft Count Team Member

Environmental Service Technician

Special Events Team Member

Security Officer 1

http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/

Manager – Security

Go to Job Opportunities on the website for full job

posting and to Apply Online

Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay

Updated Daily

Security Officer 1

Or call Recruitment at 541-902-3821

Environmental Services Technician 1

Online Applications will be taken starting March 8, 2021.

Deadline to apply is May 7, 2021 at 10am

Be sure to check the Tribal

website www.ctclusi.org for

digital copies of The Voice of

CLUSI monthly newsletter,

events calendar, and more Tribal

Government Information.

Visit https://ctclusi.org/healthalert-notifications for more

information and links to the

CDC concerning the Covid-19

Pandemic.

If you are a Tribal member who

needs assistance getting signed

up for full access to www.ctclusi.

org please e-mail mgaines@

ctclusi.org or call (541) 808-7918.

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA AND

SIUSLAW INDIANS TRIBAL CODE

TITLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 1-17 GENERAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES

1-17-2 This Code is established pursuant to the authority

vested in the Tribal Council by the Constitution of the Tribe, and

pursuant to the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014,

codified under Internal Revenue Code Section 139E, which

excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value

of general welfare assistance that may be provided to an Eligible

Tribal Member.

Can You Find Me?

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden four direction/medicine wheel

symbol like the one pictured below (it could be any size and on any page).

If you find it, email mgaines@ctclusi.org to have your name entered into a prize

drawing. In your email you must include your name, age, address (for mailing purposes)

and contact phone number. In your email you must also let us know what page and where

on the page you spotted the picture hiding! Must email by March15th to be included in

the raffle drawing.

Winner will be notified by phone or email and their name and prize description will

appear in an upcoming edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper.

Electronic Payment Program

Effective 2021, CTCLUSI Finance department AP team is implementing

an electronic payment program.

If you wish to receive your payments as direct deposit to your bank

account, please provide your bank account information requested in

the secure electronic form (see the link below) to the CTLUSI AP team.

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/EFT-Form

This form can also be found on the Tribal website at

https://ctclusi.org/finance-department/

Any Questions?

Email AP@ctclusi.org

Call: Denise Driskill, (541) 888-7534

or Denise Layton, (541) 888- 7301

Happy Searching!

Winners of the February 2021 edition Basket Cap Search:

Adult: Tes Gagner

Youth: Heidi Schmidt

February raffle drawing winners received a sweatshirt from the

DNR/Culture Department.

ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT NEWS

REQUEST A NEW TRIBAL ID CARD ONLINE!

Visit www.ctclusi.org and go to Enrollment.

Fill out the new form online, upload a new photo and your card

will be mailed to you in 7-10 days.

You must verify your mailing and physical address and list

a phone number in case I need to contact you for additional

verification over the phone.

Questions?

Email Jeannie McNeil at

jmcneil@ctclusi.org

March 2021

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Łe’ Łəx (Medicine) of the Month: Fiddleheads

Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist

Although traditionally our ancestors did not eat the emerging

fronds of bracken ferns as they contain toxins that can be

carcinogenic and should be used sparingly, they did eat the

large rhizomes, which were usually gathered in spring and

then again in late fall when the leaves begin to die back. The

rhizomes were cooked directly in a fire or earth oven. They were

then scraped, pounded into a pulp, and eaten with salmon eggs.

Today, this starchy pulp can be dried into a flour and used much

like rice flour in various dishes.

Lady fern fiddleheads do not contain the toxins that bracken

fern fronds do, luckily, and are amazingly delicious. They can be

eaten raw, steamed, or cooked. They are great fresh in a tossed

salad or even pickled. Be sure to remove the “hairs” from the

curled tops before enjoying them.

Photograph of pickled fiddleheads provided by Ashley Russell

Hanis: łkwa (bracken rhizome); łk’wɪ́tɪmł (plant, ferns in general)

Miluk: łq’wa (bracken rhizome); łq’watɪmł (plant, ferns in general)

Siuslaw: yáuxa (bracken rhizome)

Scientific Name: Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken Fern)

Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern)

March

2021

Virtual Cultural Activities

Watch Previously

Recorded

Virtual Cultural

Activities Online

Visit the Tribal website at

www.ctclusi.org and login.

In the new Citizen Portal

you will find a tab for Virtual

Culture Zoom classes.

The Zoom link to live classes

will be posted here as well as

all the previously recorded

zoom classes.

Did you miss any February

classes? You can still go

watch and enjoy online!

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

“Qaihlonhl

Kwotsai!” Let’s

Paint with Jesse

Beers & Amanda

Craig

Thursday

Pickling

Traditional First

Foods Video

Saturday

Virtual Spring Break Camp

Friday

Monday activities are

geared towards Adults, and

Wednesday activities are

geared for Youth.

Due to the Virtual Spring

Break Camp this month,

there will not be evening

youth classes.

Contact Ashley Russell at

arussell@ctclusi.org for

materials while supplies

last.

Need help registering for the

website?

Contact Morgan Gaines

mgaines@ctclusi.org

(541) 808-7918

www.ctclusi.org

March 2021

Tribal Forest Land Updates

Contributed by Steve Andringa, CTCLUSI Forest Lands Manager

Umpqua Eden

This is the seventh, and the final, in

a series of articles describing another

CTCLUSI forest land tract – Umpqua

Eden. This beautiful 145 acre parcel lies

just inland from the mouth of the Umpqua

River.

Umpqua Eden is remarkable

because its’ Tribal use spans thousands of

years of history. The water-ways were the

highways of Native people for millennia,

which likely contributed to the high use

along the shoreline of Umpqua Eden.

Although the condition of the land and the

waters has been modified and degraded

over the past hundred years, it is of critical

importance to the Tribe to protect these

resources in order to continue the Tribe’s

traditions and way of life. Because of the

sensitivity of Umpqua Eden, there are no

plans for any timber harvesting. Indeed,

any land management activities would be

of light intensity to preserve and protect

this most sacred land.

Culturally significant plants and animals

are both plentiful and diverse at Umpqua

Eden. Common cultural plant species

include nettle, black and red huckleberry,

white and red cedar, skunk cabbage, and

salmonberry. Black bears, deer, elk, and

bobcat are common at Umpqua Eden. The

waters surrounding Umpqua Eden are

home to Dungeness crab, various species

of clams, and multiple runs of salmon.

Accessing the Umpqua Eden tract is not

easy, and probably better that way. The

gated road off Highway 101 accesses

multiple private land owners, but the

road to Umpqua Eden stops just near the

property line. As this road is grown over

and washed out in places, the tract of land

is easier viewed from the Umpqua River

itself. In fact, the 2019 CTCLUSI canoe

journey used the inlet as a resting place

and a chance to share with those on the

journey the history of these tribal lands.

Umpqua Eden Tract

2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Tribal Member Open House

Contributed by Jeffrey Stump, Planning Director

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) Tribal

Government would like to invite you to a two-hour open house for Tribal members to discuss

the CTCLUSI 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The HMP is the document that guides the

Confederated Tribes in reducing risks and lessening the impact of disasters.

To be eligible for mitigation funding, the Tribes must update the HMP once every five

years and your participation is critical to ensure that the HMP reflects your concerns about

hazards and ideas to mitigate them.

The Tribes have engaged WSP to facilitate the HMP update process, including facilitation of

this open house.

Please join us for an informal gathering to:

• Discuss the Confederated Tribe’s hazard mitigation planning process

• Voice Tribal member concerns about natural and human-caused hazards, including

exposure and vulnerability to those hazards

• Share stories of your lived experiences or historical knowledge of hazards and events

within the community

• Discuss opportunities for mitigating natural and human-caused hazards

When: March 25, 2021 from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Where: https://zoom.us/j/93455682512?pwd=WnJzVlR2SXJMalB6NWlxcVZIbDM0QT09

We would like your input

on the hazard mitigation

plan:

- What hazard(s) keep

you up at night?

- What hazards have you

experienced?

- What actions would

you like to see CTCLUSI

Tribal Government take

to mitigate the risks

associated with those

hazards?

To answer these and other

questions, please visit the below

link to take a brief survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.

com/r/S6G38NK

March 2021

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Posted March 1, 2021

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP

The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be approved.

Besides publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information will be posted in

the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for

twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above.

Ember Faye Pearson

Parent: Erica Kathleen Odell -Pearson

Lineal Descendant: James William Brainard Jr.

Tribe: Coos

Leila Ming Brandley

Parent: Marty Nikko Bradley

Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney

Tribe: Coos

Rosalee Marie Robledo

Parent: Kelley Marie Moote

Lineal Descendant: Etta Carlson

Tribe: Coos

Ada Elaine Miller

Parent: Ashlie Nicole Miller

Lineal Descendant: John Perry

Tribe: Siuslaw

Jazmine Crystal –Amalia Robledo

Parent: Kelly Marie Moots

Lineal Descendant: Etta Carlson

Tribe: Coos

Madeline Lucile Miller

Parent: Ashlie Nicole Miller

Lineal Descendant: John Perry

Tribe: Siuslaw

Emma Lee Minden

Parent: Jessica Jenny Minden

Lineal Descendant: John Perry

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Tzion River Rose Van Blericom

Parent: John P. Price Jr

Lineal Descendant: William I. Morris

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Jack Douglas Carnation

Parent: Joseph Carnation

Lineal Descendant: Etta Carlson

Tribe: Coos

Heziah Webb Banda

Parent: Taylor Lowery

Lineal Descendant: Frank L. Barrett

Tribe: Siuslaw

Jaxon Wyatt Snyder

Parent: Justin Dean Sasser - Theisen

Lineal Descendant: Frances Elliott

Tribe: Coos

Dawson Wayne Gabbard

Parent: Shyanne Gilbert

Lineal Descendant: William I. Morris

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Christian Nicolas Van Mulligen

Parent: Nicole Van Mulligen

Lineal Descendant: Edger Lee

Tribe: Coos

Elijah David Van Mulligen

Parent: Nicole Van Mulligen

Lineal Descendant: Edger Lee

Tribe: Coos

In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the recommendation of

the Committee approving an application and must file a written, signed protest with the Committee stating their

reasons for believing that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The protest must be filed with the

Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed enrollment is posted as described in

CLUSITC 7-1-36(i).

Mental Telehealth Sessions

are now available.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

SUPPORT GROUPS

Please Join us via Zoom for Healthcare Provider

Support Groups to address issues stemming from the

COVID-19 pandemic.

Services provided

by:

Julia Barth, LCSW

Dates and Times To Be Determined. Flyers will be posted to

announce event time and dates with additional contact

information to RSVP.

All groups will be offered via Zoom in collaboration

with Debbie Kirby from the Coastal Center.

Free Mental Telehealth Sessions are now being offered

by Julia Barth, LCSW on Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays from 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. Please visit

ctclusi.org/family-support-and-behavioral-healthservices to fill out a Mental Health Request Form.

All Healthcare workers are welcome to join at no cost to them.

RSVP TO: CarolAnn Young: 541-435-7159 or 541-435-5417

Contact CarolAnn Young,

Behavioral Health Care Coordinator at

541-435-7159 for assistance or any additional questions.

Sponsored by CTLCUSI

www.ctclusi.org

March 2021

“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program

Circles of Healing Beaded Collar Project

T h e C i r cl e s o f H e a l i n g P r o g r a m w i l l b e h o s t i n g a n o t h e r

s e s s i o n o f b e a d e d c o l l a r c o u r s e s i n c o l l a b o r at i o n w i t h

g u e s t i n s t r u c t o r a n d a r t i s a n K r i s t y Pe t r i e . T h i s w i l l b e

o f f e r e d t o t h e f i r s t 1 0 a d u l t Tr i b a l h o u s e h o l d m e m b e r s

w h o r e g i s t e r.

Cour ses will be held from 6-8 p.m. via Zoom on the following dates:

March 16th, April 6th, April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, May 25th.

A l l m a t e r i a l s w i l l b e p r ov i d e d a n d m a i l e d t o p a r t i c i p a n t s .

T h e d e a d l i n e to r e g i s te r to p a r ti c i p ate

i s M o n d a y, M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 2 1 .

To r e g i s t e r c a l l o r e m a i l M e l i s s a S m i t h a t

5 4 1 - 2 9 4 - 2 1 9 7 o r m e l i s s a . s m i t h @ c t cl u s i . o r g

Circles of Healing Zoom Workshop Series

Hi’ Siti Ha (Good Is Our Heart) Women’s Healing Through Traditions Series

2021 Class Schedule

Tuesday, February 9th

Tuesday, May 11th

Smudge Kits

Medicine Bags

Tuesday, March 9th

Tuesday, June 8th

Dentalium Necklaces

Feather Fans

Tuesday, April 13th

Tuesday, July 13th

Ladder Ear rings

Dreamcatchers

Classes will be offered from 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM via Zoom.

To register, contact Melissa Smith at 541-294-2197 or melissa.smith@ctclusi.org

These activities were supported by the Response Circles Grant Award from the Northwest Portland Area Indian

Health Board.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

March 2021

Coronavirus Information: COVID-19 Vaccination

Continued from cover page article



be on the letterhead of the healthcare practitioner or clinic.

Vaccination clinics are being held in Coos Bay, Florence,

and Eugene only. You must be able to travel to one of these

locations. (Gas cards are available as reimbursement if

you have to drive 50 or more miles roundtrip — up to 1,000

miles roundtrip — to the vaccination site. Talk to the person

who schedules your appointment for more information.)

Vaccination is based on availability of doses. Due to strict

time limits once a vial has been thawed and opened, we

cannot schedule a clinic until we have a minimum of 10

recipients.

At the vaccination site you must remain in your vehicle.

You must also wear a mask properly covering your nose

and mouth for all of the time your window is open and/or

you are interacting with anyone outside of your vehicle.

There is a lot of misinformation being shared on COVID-19,

particularly about the vaccines. Please make sure you are

getting your information from a reliable source. If you would like

to know more about the vaccine, you can go to the CDC website

at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq. Pictured above: The Florence Outreach Office transforms into drive thru clinic

html.

Pictured below: Nurse Kristy administers Moderna Vaccines

A few final things to know about the vaccine in general:



The two COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the U.S.

do not contain eggs, preservatives, or latex. For a complete

list of ingredients in the Moderna vaccine and other

information, you can go to the Fact Sheet for Recipients

and Caregivers at: https://www.fda.gov/media/144638/

download.

Even after you have received two doses of the vaccine,

you will still need to wear a mask and follow COVID-19

precautions. There are still a lot of unknowns about the

virus and the vaccines. Although the vaccines appear to be

very effective at preventing serious COVID-19 infections,

hospitalizations, and death, you may still be able to get

and spread the virus after vaccination. There is no data

yet on how long you will be protected after receiving the

vaccination.

The risk of serious side effects from the vaccine appears

to be very low, but you may still exhibit symptoms after

receiving your vaccine. Robust symptoms are occurring in

approximately half of people receiving the vaccine, especially

after the second dose. Mild to moderate symptoms are a sign

of a good immune response. Common complaints include

flu-like symptoms, such as chills, fever, muscle aches,

headaches, tiredness, and (less commonly) GI symptoms,

and should only last 1-2 days. If you experience unexpected

or serious symptoms after your vaccination, contact

your healthcare practitioner or call 9-1-1. CTCLUSI

vaccine clinic staff are not able to give medical advice.

Purchased/Referred Care

(PRC)

We are your health benet, not an insurance.

We are always happy to assist you with your

medical coverage needs!

Holley Abrica‐ 541‐888‐7528

Purchased/Referred Care Specialist

habrica@ctclusi.org

Sharon Arnold‐ 541‐888‐1308

Purchased/Referred Care Specialist

sarnold@ctclusi.org

Kelli Nelson‐ 541‐888‐7518

Health Program Benets Specialist

knelson@ctclusi.org

Phone: 541-888-4873

Toll Free: 800-227-0392

Fax: 541-888-5388

E-mail: prc@ctclusi.org

If you would like to get your vaccination at one of the CTCLUSI

vaccine clinics, please fill out the Vaccine Request form on line at

www.ctclusi.org. Scroll down on the main page to the box titled,

COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination. When there is a vaccination

clinic scheduled in your preferred location (Coos Bay, Florence, or

Eugene), someone will contact you to schedule your appointment.

Please call at least 24 hours or more if you are unable to

make your appointment – we are diligent in avoiding wasted

doses, so we want to be able to schedule another person if

you cannot make it. Once a vial is opened we only have six (6)

hours to administer all ten (10) doses in that vial.

Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)

Tribal Health Bene�it

Be sure to call 48 hours in advance for your Purchase Order (PO) Number!

This allows us to take care of any issues that may arise that could cause your claim to be denied.

You may wait up to 72* hours after an emergency to call us.

Call us at 541-888-4873 or 1-800-227-0392

*Exception: Elders 65 years of age or older are allowed 30 days.

Also, if you have not yet done so, please submit your annual application at www.CTCLUSI.org.

If you have not completed this year’s application, you are currently ineligible for services.

www.ctclusi.org

March 2021

How to sign up for the COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine

1. Go to ctclusi.org

2. Scroll down to “Latest Tribal News & Events"

3. Click on “Read more” on the

COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine

Application

4. Select the COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine Application

5. Please select if you are a Tribal Member or a CTCLUSI employee.

a. There is an “other” option to write in if you are a tribal spouse,

widow, or any other applicable reason.

6. At this time, we are only able to vaccinate at the following locations,

Coos Bay, Florence and Eugene due to needing a prescribing

provider (Physician) to write standing orders. At this time, we have one

Physician for Coos County and one Physician for Lane County.

7. If you need help filling out your COVID-19 application, contact your

local Community Health Aid.

a. Counties Covered: Curry, Coos, Western Douglas

1. Barbra Tower: 541-435-7228

b. Counties Covered: Western Lane, Douglas

1. Doug Morrison: 541-997-6685

c. Counties Covered: Lane, Lincoln, Eastern Douglas

1. Kimmy Bixby: 541-808-8684

March 2021

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Elder Billie Leona Lewis Walks On

Beloved Hanis Coos Tribal Elder Billie Leona Lewis of North

Bend, Oregon walked on on February 14, 2021.

Born July 24, 1942 in Grants Pass, Oregon to F.C. and Leona

Roy (Anderson). Billie is survived by her children Lorre Lewis

and Martin Harris, Grandchildren Terrance, Laura, Andrea

(Sunshine), and Issac, her siblings Jeanne Cookson and Howard

Roy, and nephews Eagle and Cougar.

Her life was one of a caregiver to others as a registered nurse.

After her family, her love of her Nation was her priority. She was a

crusader for women’s rights and Tribal rights; she was a walking

family historian and teacher of Coos culture. Her footprint was

big and deep even though she was a size 6 ½ shoe. We know

wherever she is she is dancing with the ancestors and still

dancing in our hearts.

Her fear was that she would not be remembered, but the work

she has done for our children will live for generations due to

her teaching. She was a self-taught weaver and loved to do

beadwork, her pieces were enjoyed by all and her favorite saying

was “history will repeat itself”.

Billie’s family will be honoring her in ceremony and potlatch by

spreading her ashes at Cape Arago the Saturday before Salmon

Ceremony in August.

With all my love,

we will miss you greatly.

-Jeanne

Jeanne Cookson, Billie Lewis

and Leona Roy

Pictured left to right - Jeanne Cookson and Billie Lewis

Title VI Program Services Available to Elders

The Title VI Program for Elders (age 55 and over) provides federal grant monies for our Congregate Meals Program, Frozen

Meals Program, Chore Service and Respite Care Services for Tribal Elders, Spouses and Widow(er)s whose primary residence

is within our five-county service area (Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties).

This month we would like to highlight Chore Services:

Chore Services Program Eligibility:

• Elders age 55 and older whose primary place of

residence is within the five-county service area of:

Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln Counties.

• Tribal spouses are not eligible for Chore Services;

however, widow(er)s are eligible until the time they

remarry.

• Services must be provided at the Elder’s primary place

of residence is within the five county service area.

• The purpose of the Chore Services program is to

provide assistance to Elders with activities they cannot

easily do for themselves and which, by having someone

perform these duties for them, allows them to remain

Some but not all inclusive eligible chore

services include:

• Yard work, including lawn mowing, leaf raking,

general clearing of debris around the home

• Weather stripping around doors and windows

• Gutter cleaning

• Snow removal from driveway and sidewalks

• Purchase and stacking of firewood

General cleaning of the household, including but not

limited to dusting and cobweb removal, vacuuming,

trash removal, bathroom cleaning, dishwashing,

laundry, scrubbing floors and walls, appliance cleaning,

window washing, and stripping and remaking beds.

living independently in their own home(s).

There are forms that must be filled out for this service. Those forms can be picked up at your local office or

mailed to your home. The cycle for these funds is not on a calendar year.

The funds are available annually from April 1st of the current year through March 31st of the following year.

For further information on Chore Service, please contact your local Community Health Aide:

Coos Bay - Barbara Tower (541) 888-7520 Florence - Doug Morrison (541) 997-6685

Eugene - Kimmy Bixby (541) 744-1349

www.ctclusi.org

March 2021

Elders Corner

The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the Eldest. Elders will be

contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out

to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders!

Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide

Linda Dart

Bucket List:

• Take a cruise on the

Mississippi.

• Spend time going across

the United States to see

things she has not seen.

• Traveling within the states.

Interesting fact:

• Her first home outside of

the hospital was Tribal Hall.

William V. Wong

Coos

Immediate Family:

• Daughters Tamara Evarts

and Amy Ursprung; son Daniel

Dart, II; mother Florence May

Helms; sisters Ellen Hansen and

Christy Wurster, brother John

Domaschofky; grandmother Ida

Wages Helms; and uncle Eddie

Helms; along with many cousins.

Immediate Family:

• Son of Mabel Barney; grandson

of Bennett Barney; husband to

Shirley Wong; father to Rosalyn,

Nanci and Jennifer; grandfather

to Schuyler, Morgan, Helena, and

Julia; brother to Claudette and

Danielle; and uncle to countless

nieces and nephews.

Proudest Accomplishments:

• Her 3 children.

• Husband of 52 years – Daniel

Dart.

• A good career with the State of

Oregon.

Favorite Hobbies:

• Reading historical romances.

• Decorating, generally in the

home.

Valentine Memories

Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide

With 2020 behind us we are slowly moving forward in hopes

that this could be the beginning of the end for this pandemic.

Although we may still have many months of restrictions

ahead of us, the best yet most difficult thing we can do is try

to be patient. We have grown accustomed to celebrating our

holidays and special events differently in order to protect our

community from this terrible illness, and it has been efficient

in keeping most of us safe,

especially our Elders. Looking

back on our fond memories of

past events is a great way of

staying optimistic about our

future. Pictured here is one

of my favorite Elders events,

hosted by Deedee Plaep, our

Birthday/Valentine’s luncheon

from 2019. I am so grateful

that I have gotten to join in

these wonderful events with

our Elders.

William V. Wong

Favorite Hobbies:

• Woodworking

• Walking long distances to

stay healthy throughout his

80s.

Favorite Sayings:

“I’ve got this.”

Proudest Accomplishments:

• Celebrating his 62nd wedding

anniversary with his wife.

• Serving honorably in the U.S.

Army, 1963 – 1967.

• Completing seven 26-mile

marathons.

Bucket List:

• Been there, done that!

Frozen Produce and Applesauce for Elders

This is a friendly reminder that we are providing frozen produce and jars of applesauce

as a supplement to our frozen meals program. For Tribal Elders within the 5-county

service areas, these items will be available for pickup at all three Outreach locations —

Coos Bay, Florence and Eugene. Each Tribal Elder is allotted two bags of frozen fruit,

three bags of frozen vegetables and one jar of applesauce per month.

All products provided are produced in the USA.

For more information, please contact your service area Community Health Aide.

Doug Morrison

Armando Martinez

Kimmy Bixby

Photos from 2019 Valentine Elders Luncheon

Florence

(541) 997-6685

Coos Bay

Eugene

(541) 888-9577

(541) 744-1334

Funding provided through the Title VI Nutrition Services Incentive Program

March 2021

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that you will know when the danger has passed. Power in your area may be shut off during

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areas emergency shelters are operated by the American Red Cross. At the Red Cross Shelter:

Choosing the best place in your home or workplace to shelter from a tornado isn’t always

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Cover windows with plywood or hurricane shutters when a hurricane warning is issued—

don’t use tape. If you are advised to evacuate, do so. Otherwise, stay inside and away from

windows until the storm has completely passed.

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Chrome Books

Housing Department IHBG-CARES Grant

Are you in trouble with the law?

Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?

Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director

With the recent Education Department surveys, there were

many requests for chrome books. We know that it is very difficult

A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.

navigating work and school via zoom with limited computers in

Make the choice for a better life.

the household. The Tribes are continuing to take sign-ups for

Chromebooks. Each Tribally Enrolled member ages 5-18, 55 and

older and any higher education students need to apply and take

Confidential

advantage of this wonderful offer. You need to go onto the Tribal

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

website at www.ctclusi.org and fill out the Laserfiche form for each

(541) 888-1307

member that falls into those categories just mentioned. The form

can be found on the Housing public page or if you login to the

Citizen Portal under Admin Request Forms.

The Tribes are doing its best to make sure every enrolled

member in those brackets receives a Chromebook. Should you

have questions don’t hesitate to reach out to Laura Fortin or Josh

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice With the recent Education Department surveys, there were many requests for chrome

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option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

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Peacegiving Coordinator

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PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316

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Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving

www.ctclusi.org

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Housing Department new Community Center and Office Building

Contributed by Laura Fortin, Housing Director

On site, meeting and groundbreaking

photos were done on February 8, 2021

for the construction of the new Qaxas

Community Center and Housing Dept.

offices. The planning for this project

began with former Housing Director

Linda Malcomb in 2017. I am very

excited to see this project getting

underway; this is a positive move

and supported by our Tribal Council

as well as the residents at Qaxas.

This new building will allow direct

services to residents from the housing

staff, Health Department, Family

Services, Culture and Tribal Police.

We will be able to provide trainings,

family planning, youth activities, and

neighborhood events. The building

will provide an office space for other

departments to meet with resident

clients to help with forms and paper

work and consultation.

Pictured right to left: Tribal Chair Debbie Bossley, Excavator Josh Lilly, Director of Housing Laura Fortin,

Architect/Engineer Mike Crow, and Contractor Keith Morrison

Housing Department

Annual

Performance Report

As required by HUD the Housing

Department must complete and

submit an Annual Performance

Report each year. This report details

the programs and activities that

were completed by the Housing

Department during 2020. To review

the document and make comments,

please contact Laura Fortin at 1245

Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420,

or at 541-888-7504 or at lfortin@

ctclusi.org. All comments must be

submitted to the Housing Department

staff no later than March 8, 2021.

CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE

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Zoom Fatigue

WEDNESDAYS 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Oh no the dreaded zoom meeting.

I know we are all feeling it, “zoom

fatigue.” Don’t let it bog you down.

We are a resilient people, our

ancestors have endured much for us

to be here today, don’t let a little thing

like zoom bring you down. This is our

world at the moment, there is nothing

that we can do about it except adapt.

We want to see Tribal members and

family of CTCLUSI thriving. Zoom

fatigue is real and if you don’t take

the proper steps of self-care it will

drain you. When you’re Zooming,

take time before to center yourself,

take breaks, go outside and breathe

in the fresh air. We live in a beautiful

location take it all in. After your done

Zooming, take another break outside,

chat with friends or family of course

while remaining safe. Visit, www.

mindful.org for more ways to help

cope and get through our zoom days

as best as we can.

MARCH 17 THRU MAY 5, 2021

Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director

STARTING

LOCATION: ONLINE/ZOOM

COME JOIN US FOR THIS EXCITING PARENTING WORKSHOP SERIES VIA ZOOM!

RAFFLE PRIZES FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTEND

FOR THOSE THAT ATTEND ALL 8 WORKSHOPS YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR THE

GRAND PRIZE SO DON’T MISS OUT!

RSVP – NO LATER THAN MARCH 11, 2021

SHAYNE PLATZ – 541-297-3450

MELANIE MATESKI – 541-294-0431

A ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT TO ALL WHO RSVP

Presented by the CTCLUSI Health and Family Support Services in Partnership with The

Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians

March 2021

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Education Corner

House Bill 2055

Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director

At one time, we used to have a “Learning Center”, and while

it has been closed for many years, it is time to start researching

opportunities to bring this back. We have many young children

that could benefit from early learning services. After speaking

with Valeria Atanacio, Tribal Affairs Manager at Early Learning 1

Division, HB 2055 will establish a Tribal Early Learning Hub for 2

purpose of delivering early learning services to tribal communities 3

of this state.

What is an Early Learning Hub? Early Learning Hubs 6

coordinate cross-sector partners to work together to create local 78

systems that are aligned, coordinated, and family-centered. HB 9

2055 proposal builds upon the work that began with the 2013 10

Oregon Legislature passing HB 2013, creating up to 16 Early 12

Learning Hubs. This began with six hubs and grew to 16 in 13

2015, covering the entirety of Oregon. Each Hub is individually 14

tasked with working with the Tribal Nations that overlap with 16

their region. What is the problem? (Our WHY) Early Learning 17

Hubs coordinate cross-sector partners to work together to create 19

locally aligned systems, this direction left coordination with Tribes 20

to happen at the regional level and is in direct conflict with the 21

ELD’s government to government relationship with Oregon’s 23

nine Tribes. The current system further increases the number of 24

local entities that a Tribe must confer with to ensure adequate 26

services to their membership. The current system implies that 27

to coordinate state early learning programs, Tribal Governments 28

must coordinate with non-governmental, local entities. During 30

Government to Government consultation with the Education 31

Cluster, Tribes have requested the development of a Tribal

Early Learning Hub. How would HB 2055 resolve the problem?

Establishing the Tribal Early Learning Hub will: Institute an official

advisory group known as the ‘ELD Tribal Advisory Committee,

Ensure direct consultation with Oregon’s nine tribes through the

ELD’s Tribal Affairs Manager in the planning and implementation

of division-wide policies and programs, Enhance the coordination

of resources available to tribal early learning programs, Support

early learning programs and tribal child care providers receive

culturally specific resources to meet the needs of the children,

families, and communities they serve, Help build a system of trust.

The Tribal Early Learning Hub will be an important connection

point that brings together early learning staff and stakeholders

across the nine tribes.

The ELD Tribal Advisory Committee under HB 2055 will:

Oversee the rule drafting of the Tribal Early Learning Hub,

Develop a plan and framework for implementation of the Tribal

Early Learning Hub, Establish criteria to identify and measure

program effectiveness for American Indian/Alaska Native children

and families in Oregon., and provide access and resources for

Tribes and tribal members who have concerns, questions, ideas,

or suggestions about ELD clusters and programs.

Tutoring Available

As we know, schools have started this year are either in a

hybrid model or completely online. Regardless of what your

educational path is, the Education Department is here to help.

If your student is in need of tutoring, please go to our website

(www.ctclusi.org). Under Member Services, please click on

the Higher Education tab. Under the Higher Education tab,

scroll down to Education Programs. There you will the survey

that can be filled out to submit tutoring needs to the education

department. Here is the direct link to the survey:

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/ED-Tutor-Request

81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2021 Regular Session

House Bill 2055

Introduced and printed pursuant to House Rule 12.00. Presession filed (at the request of Governor Kate Brown for

Department of Education)

SUMMARY

The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject

to consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor’s brief statement of the essential features of the

measure as introduced.

Establishes Tribal Early Learning Hub for purpose of delivering early learning services to tribal

communities of this state.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

Relating to the Tribal Early Learning Hub.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section:

(a) “Tribal advisory committee” means the committee established by the Early Learning

Division for the purpose of advising the Early Learning Council on the Tribal Early Learning

Hub.

(b) “Tribal Early Learning Hub” means the entity designated by the Early Learning

Council, in consultation with the tribal advisory committee, to coordinate early learning

services provided to the tribal communities of this state, as determined by rules adopted by

the Early Learning Council in consultation with the tribal advisory committee.

(2) The Early Learning Council shall implement and coordinate a system that coordinates

the delivery of early learning services to the tribal communities of this state through the

direction of the Tribal Early Learning Hub. The Tribal Early Learning Hub shall be separate

and distinct from the Early Learning Hubs designated under ORS 417.827.

(3) The Early Learning Division shall establish a tribal advisory committee. The tribal

advisory committee shall consist of 25 members appointed by the Early Learning Division

as follows:

(a) Two representatives from each of the nine federally recognized Indian tribes of this

state;

(b) One representative from the Commission on Indian Services;

(c) Four parents of children enrolled in early childhood care and early childhood education programs, as identified by representatives of the nine federally recognized Indian tribes

of this state;

(d) One representative of the Early Learning Council, who shall be a nonvoting member;

and

(e) One representative of the Early Learning Division, who shall be a nonvoting member.

(4) The tribal advisory committee shall advise the Early Learning Council on the delivery

of early care and education services to the tribal communities of this state in a culturally

specific manner. The Early Learning Council shall adopt rules related to the Tribal Early

Learning Hub in consultation with the tribal advisory committee, including rules that pre-

NOTE: Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new; matter [italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted.

New sections are in boldfaced type.

LC 619

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March 2021

Education Corner

House Bill 2052

Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director

81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2021 Regular Session

House Bill 2052

Introduced and printed pursuant to House Rule 12.00. Presession filed (at the request of Governor Kate Brown for

Department of Education)

SUMMARY

The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject

to consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor’s brief statement of the essential features of the

measure as introduced.

Requires school district to allow students to wear Native American items of cultural significance at public school events, including high school graduation.

Declares emergency, effective on passage.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

Relating to the wearing of Native American items of cultural significance at public school events;

creating new provisions; amending ORS 329.451; and declaring an emergency.

Whereas the State of Oregon is committed to fulfilling the unique and continuing trust relationship the state has with Native American people; and

Whereas the State of Oregon has the responsibility of promoting the health, safety and welfare

of Native American people, including educating Native American children, preserving Native

American cultural values and honoring Native American educational sovereignty; and

Whereas the State of Oregon is committed to working with Native American tribes and organ-

izations toward the goal of ensuring that programs serving Native American children are of the

highest quality; and

Whereas the State of Oregon is committed to providing for not only the basic elementary and

secondary educational needs of Native American children, but also the unique educational and cul-

turally related academic needs of those children; and

Whereas the State of Oregon is committed to ensuring that public education programs and pol-

icies are designed to support self-determination and are free from policies that may negatively affect

the academic success of Native American children; and

Whereas this state, like other states around the nation, continues to see a graduation gap be-

tween American Indian and Alaska Native students and their peers and continues to see higher

dropout rates and lower graduation rates for Native American students than for their white or

Asian peers; and

Whereas every year, American Indian and Alaska Native high school students from across this

state are given eagle feathers or other items of cultural significance to be worn at graduation cer-

emonies as a form of practice and an expression of spiritual and religious beliefs; and

Whereas the eagle feathers are given to recognize a student’s leadership, academic achievement

and maturity, to signify the achievement of this important educational journey, and to honor the

graduate and the graduate’s family, community and tribal nation; and

Whereas American Indian and Alaska Native high school students seek to express and practice

their religious and spiritual beliefs, to celebrate their personal academic achievements and leader-

ship, and to transition into adulthood by wearing an eagle feather or other cultural items of signif-

NOTE: Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new; matter [italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted.

New sections are in boldfaced type.

LC 609

HB 2052 page 1 of 7, to read whole document visit https://olis.leg.state.or.us/

liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2052/Introduced

Financial Aid

The financial burden for college continues to increase year after

year as institutions raise tuition costs, Covid-19 has created the

concept and need for distance learning, along with many other

barriers are Tribal students are now challenged with.

High school through higher education students and their families

who are looking for information on financial aid, scholarships,

loans, and any other higher education insight, are welcome to

attend our financial aid nights beginning this winter. Participants

will need to sign up through the website so materials can be

shipped prior to the Zoom meetings.

It’s that time of year again. Filling out your FAFSA can be

challenging cumbersome and just flat out difficult sometimes.

Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete your free application. At the

education department we have more than 30 years of education

experience including filling out the FAFSA form. We are here

to help support and guide you through the steps if needed.

Do not hesitate to reach out. 32 percent of FAFSA applicants

thought they or their family may be ineligible or may not qualify

for financial aid. Another 28 percent don’t want to take out debt.

There are many reasons to not fill out the FAFSA. It’s a free form

you fill out online with ZERO obligation to take anything. There

are options for loans through FAFSA but there is also a lot of

grants that do not need to be paid back, FREE MONEY so don’t

wait and take advantage of this free program. If you need help,

have more questions and or need support filling out the form

don’t hesitate to reach out to the Education department.

Financial Aid

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March 2021

Dental Health Aide Therapists (DHATs) in the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic

Contributed by Jamie Meyers, DHAT Coordinator/Dental Billing Specialist

Do you think of the dentist office as only

just a place to go for toothaches? Have you

thought about any of the following questions:

•

When should I start taking my baby to

the dentist office?

How does the health of my teeth and

gums affect the rest of my health?

Does having diabetes affect my mouth?

Why does the dentist take my blood

pressure at my appointments?

Does my medicine make my mouth dry

and make my teeth worse?

How does smoking effect my teeth

and gums? Is there any help to stop

smoking?

Our dental team can answer these

questions and so much more. In addition to

our dentist and hygienist, we have two Dental

Health Aide Therapists (DHATs) in our clinic

to reach out and build relationships with the

community.

Naomi Petrie and Marissa Gardner are

Tribal members of the Confederated Tribes

of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

(CTCLUSI). These two Tribal members

serve as DHATs in our clinic alongside our

Chief Dental Officer and Registered Dental

Hygienist.

Naomi Petrie is a member of the Hanis

Coos Tribe, and is the daughter of David and

Valerie Petrie. She was born in Coos Bay,

Oregon and graduated from North Bend High

School. Naomi enjoys hiking, mushroom

hunting, gathering berries, and cooking in her

spare time. She enjoys spending time with

her Brittany Spaniel named Fern, and two

cats: Eli and Nerner.

Marissa Gardner is a member of the Lower

Umpqua Tribe and is the daughter of Jesse

Gardner and Regina Lewis and sister to Travis

and Jess Gardner. Marissa is originally from

the Coos Bay area and has been residing

in Coos Bay for the past 3 years with her

boyfriend Curtis, daughter Christy, and family

pet Leo. Some of her family’s hobbies are

hiking, fishing, camping, and spending quality

family time.

Do you know what a Dental Health Aide

Therapist can do for you?

•

Hygiene

Restore cavities

Exams

X-rays

Sealants

Silver Diamine Fluoride

Simple extractions

Nutrition counseling

Tobacco cessation counseling

For their first year of training, a DHAT

student will complete an educational

program in Anchorage, Alaska. The

second year, the student continues his or

her education with clinical experiences

in Bethel, Alaska. After graduation from

the two-year program, DHATs work in a

clinic under the general supervision of

a dentist as part of a team of providers.

The dental therapists continue to learn

and develop skills alongside our dental

team providing care for our community. The

DHATs take pride in learning and educating

themselves to be able to educate you.

If you would like to consult with Naomi or

Marissa or any of our dental team, call the

CTCLUSI Dental office at 541-888-6433.

Love is in the Air at CTCLUSI Dental Clinic –

Another Bigfoot Sighting

Contributed by MeAnnDa Wallage, EFDA, and Marissa Gardner, DHAT

Once more, Bigfoot has been sighted at the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic and this time

he was caught red handed with love in his eyes. On Valentine’s Day, Bigfoot had

a romantic dinner with his unnamed lady friend. They shared a meal while social

distancing and practiced good hand hygiene before and after their meal and

chocolates.

Sometimes over holidays we have an urge to eat too many sweets. If that was the

case for you or your sweetie and you are now experiencing tooth pain, come into the

CTCLUSI Dental Clinic for a routine checkup. Bigfoot recommends daily flossing and

brushing at least twice per day. If you or your family are in need of any toothbrushes,

tooth paste, or floss please call the clinic in advance for a goodie bag; then call the

clinic upon arrival for a staff member to deliver your goodie bag for curbside pickup.

Our staff at CTCLUSI Dental Clinic are working hard to maintain a safe environment

and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation during these difficult times.

Please call our office at (541) 888-6433 to make an appointment with our Dentist

or one of our DHATs.

CTCLUSI Dental Team and Bigfoot at their daily

morning huddle

Marissa Gardner

Dental Health Aide Therapist

Naomi Petrie

Dental Health Aide Therapist

Dental Clinic Update

The Dental Clinic is now open for routine care

and hygiene appointments. Due to continued

concerns over COVID-19 transmission in our

community, we will only be able to see a limited

number of patients each day. For us to ensure

the safety of our patients and our staff, we will

have all patients remain in their vehicle and

call the clinic from their car upon arrival. There

are currently four designated parking spaces

for “Dental Patient Parking Only.” Please be

sure to use one of these four spaces. A staff

member will then come to the vehicle and

complete a COVID-19 screening process. All

additional paperwork will be filled out by the

patient in their car after the screening process

is complete.

It is mandatory that all patients wear an

appropriate mask when being escorted into

the building, as well as all times while in the

clinic other than when dental work is being

performed. If you do not have a mask, one

will be provided to you. In addition, you will be

required to wash/sanitize your hands.

We will not be allowing anyone to enter the

building on their own, nor will we allow anyone

to wait in our waiting room. We are asking

all patients to call the dental clinic after your

appointment to schedule further treatment

needs.

These measures are being taken to lessen

the potential for exposure of COVID-19. Thank

you for your cooperation and understanding

during these unprecedented times.

March 2021

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Firewood Delivery Program

For LIHEAP Recipients and Tribal Elders

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Health and Family Support Services Department is offering Heating for qualifying low income

households. To receive heating assistance contact the Health and Family Support Services Department

or fill out an application on the CTCLUSI website at https://ctclusi.org/family-services. Eligible

households must reside in the five county service area of Coos, Curry, Lincoln, Douglas, and Lane, and

fall into 60% of the Estimated Oregon State Median Income as listed below. To qualify, your yearly

income needs to be at or below the following income:

1 Person Family

$27,805

2 Person Family

$36,361

3 Person Family

$44,916

4 Person Family

$53,472

5 Person Family

$62,028

6 Person Family

$70,583

If you are eligible for LIHEAP and firewood is

your primary heating source, please contact

Shayne Platz at (541) 297-3450

Tribal Elders in need of firewood for heating,

please contact

Tyrell Walton at (541) 808-7957

In order for your application to be processed and determine qualification you must provide:

Proof of Income (Pay Stub)

Social Security Card

Copy of your utility bill

SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits

Tribal Enrollment Card

Child Support Statement

Oregon Trail Card

Current Oregon Health Plan Card

First come, first served until all wood is gone

2 cords max per household

Delivery available within service area,

please call Tyrell to schedule

No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can fill out the application online at https://

laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP , or you contact a Family Support Services staff to assist you. The

general CTCLUSI Family Support Services Department number is 541-888-6169. If you have any

questions regarding the LIHEAP program, you can also contact Shayne Platz at 541-297-3450.

*Note that available funding can be subject to change .

Fun STARTS HERE

SATURDAYS

MONEY

MADNESS

MARCH

$1,000

DRAWINGS EVERY 30

MINUTES FROM 7PM-9PM

FIVE WINNERS EVERY SATURDAY!

EARN ONE ENTRY FOR EVERY 25 POINTS EARNED ON FRIDAYS

YOU MUST ACTIVATE YOUR ENTRIES BY INSERTING YOUR PLAYERS CLUB CARD IN ANY SLOT MACHINE BETWEEN 6PM TO 8:59PM TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DRAWINGS.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Special

Corned Beef and Cabbage

served with

Glazed Carrots, Roasted

Rosemary Red Potatoes

and a Dinner Roll

Café

1297

only

$12.00

11AM-9

SERVED AY, MARCH 1

WEDNE

Café

1297

Weekly

SPECIALS

11AM-9PM

MONDAY

NACHOS SUPREME $10

TUESDAY

SHRIMP SCAMPI $14

WEDNESDAY

MEATBALL SUB $9

THURSDAY

OPEN-FACE TURKEY SANDWICH $10

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

PRIME RIB $18 Served from 4pm -9pm

C O O S

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