NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2023)

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The Voice of

February 2023

CLUSI

Issue 2

Volume 24

www.ctclusi.org

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

Lag̣auwiiyat’as , True History Gallery

Open House Hours Every Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., until March 18, 2023

Photograph by Ashley Russell

Open House Hours Every Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. until March 18 , open to all Tribal families and Tribal staff and their families

CTCLUSI’s Department of Culture and Natural Resources’

Curations Program is excited to announce the planning for

an upcoming exhibit at Lag auwiiyat’as

True History Gallery at

CTCLUSI’s Tribal Hall in Coos Bay, scheduled for Fall/Winter

of 2023!

The exhibit will feature the beloved wedding dress of Lottie

Evanoff, daughter of the last hereditary chief, which was recently

returned home to the Tribe. The dress will be surrounded by

other Tribal regalia, illustrating the evolution of Tribal traditional

regalia to contemporary times.

Upcoming exhibit planned for Fall/Winter 2023!

The Curations Team is soliciting any interested Tribal citizens

and CTCLUSI people for temporary loan of their precious regalia

for this exhibition. The regalia would be made accessible for

your use during the coinciding ceremony that will be held on

opening day of the exhibit. We would also greatly welcome any

photographs of you or your family wearing your regalia that

might be displayed in the exhibit, too!

For more information about the exhibit or loaning regalia,

please get in touch with the Curations Team at thpo@ctclusi.

org.

We welcome any and all feedback and suggestions for the

gallery design and materials featured. If you would like to

become more involved, volunteer, or have any questions

Contact Information:

(541) 888-9577 or email thpo@ctclusi.org

Save the Dates:

Deadline to Submit Statement of Candidacy

March 10, 2023

Tribal Council Election Forum: March 11, 2023

Tribal Council Elections: April 9, 2023

Tribal Hall or by Absentee Ballot

Are you registered to vote in Tribal Elections? Turn to pages 4 & 5

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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February 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from December 11, 2022 - January 7, 2023

Chief Doc Slyter:

12/11 Tribal Council Meeting

12/13 GFORB Meeting

12/13 Elakha Board Meeting

12/14 Member Consultation

12/14 DLCD Visit

12/22 Leader’s Circle

12/28 GFORB Meeting / Business

Meeting

12/30 Special Council Meeting

01/05 Leader’s Circle

Emails and Phone Calls

Total Hours: 69.5

Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chair:

12/11 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

12/12 ZOOM meeting with BIA Regional

Director, CEO and staff on the

Status of Coos Head going into

Trust. Progressing well.

12/13 Meet with Legal, CEO and staff

on Draft of Constitutional

Amendment process.

12/15 Discussion on GSA/Shutter Creek

status. Mapetsi, CEO and staff

(ZOOM)

12/19 Interview applicant for Director

of Department of Natural

Resources (ZOOM)

12/20 Myself, CEO, and Legal Meet in

Person with ODFW Director and

Staff at Community Center

regarding Co-Management

Agreement.

12/21 Interviews with two Applicants

for Department of Natural

Resources (ZOOM)

12/22 Leaders Circle / Special Council

Meeting to approve Playground

Equipment for housing.

12/28 Gaming Operational Review Board

(GFORB) Meeting / Tribal Business

Council Meeting

12/30 Special Council Meeting Regarding

Tribal Court Judge Contract.

01/04 Follow up Meeting with Mapetsi,

CEO and Staff regarding Shutter

Creek facility reassigning of

purpose by State and Federal, and

developing relationship with GSA.

01/05 Leaders Circle

(ZOOM due to Illness)

Total Hours: 102

Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair:

12/11 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

12/13 White house Office of Science

and Technology Policy Council

on Environmental Quality Ocean

Policy Committee-mitigation/

adaptation/ Tribal Council Special

Meeting

12/14 Oregon State Early Learning

Division Tribal Advisory Committee

12/23 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

12/28 Gaming Operational Review Board

/ Tribal Council Business Meeting

12/30 Tribal Council Special Meeting

01/03 US Federal Government Bureau of

Oregon Energy Management

Oregon Key Observation Point

Identification Meeting

01/04 Oregon SB770 Health and Human

Services Cluster Meeting

01/05 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

01/06 Nine Tribes First 2023 Water

Healing Ceremony Planning

Session

01/08 Tribal Council Regular Monthly

Meeting

Emails, phone calls, research driving

duties

Total Hours: 65

Iliana Montiel:

12/11 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

12/13 Special GFORB Meeting

12/19 Director of NR&C Interview

12/21 Director of NR&C Interviews

12/22 Leaders Circle

12/2/8 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council

Business Meeting

12/30 TC Special Meeting

01/04 SB 770 Meeting

01/05 Leaders Circle

reading & responding to emails.

Total Hours: 48

Upcoming Council

Meeting

Regular Meeting

February 12, 2023

10:00 a.m.

Business Meeting

February 22, 2023

6:00 p.m.

Teresa Spangler:

12/11 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

12/16 Help with delivery of Christmas

Checks to Government Staff

12/22 Leaders Circle / Special Council

meeting (approval of playground

equipment)

12/28 Business Council Meeting

12/30 Special Council Meeting (Contract

Approval)

01/05 Foundation Decision Meeting

01/05 Leaders Circle

All Month Emails (Grant Applications)

Total Hours: 56.5

Doug Barrett:

12/11 TC Meeting

12/12 Music is Healing – ECHO Talking

Circle

12/13 Ocean Policy Committee Climate

Action Plan

12/14 Lane / Act meeting

12/21 Winter Solstice Ceremony and

Sweat

12/22 Leaders Circle

12/28 GFORB meeting / Tribal Council

Business meeting

12/30 Tribal Council Special Meeting

01/01 Amanda Trail Piece Hike &

Ceremony

01/04 North Fork Smith Project

01/05 Three Rivers Foundation Decision

Meeting / Leaders Circle

01/06 Healing of the Waters Ceremony event planning meeting

01/08 Tribal Council

Total Hours: 69 & Emails

Enna Helms:

12/11 Coffee at qa’aich with Tribal

Community; Tribal Council Regular

Meeting

12/14 RJC Housing, Homelessness &

Human

12/21 Solstice Celebration

12/22 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

Meeting

12/28 Tribal Council Business Meeting

12/30 Tribal Council Special Meeting

01/01 Annual Peace Hike at Yachats

01/05 Three Rivers Foundation Board

Meeting; Tribal Council Leaders

Circle Meeting

01/06 2023 Healing the Water Event

Planning

+Emails, phone calls

Total Hours: 74

Can You Find Me?

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is

a hidden ROSE exactly like the one pictured

at right. It could be any size and on any page

but will look exactly like the one shown here.

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 ROSE hiding!

Must email by February 15th to be included

in the raffle drawing.

Winner will be notified by phone or email

and their name will appear in an upcoming

edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes will

vary and are provided by different CTCLUSI

Government departments.

January “Snowflake” Edition Winners

Adult - Tracee Schmidt

Youth - Liesl Schmidt

www.ctclusi.org

February 2023

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 Christine

Sylvester, 541-888-7532. We are currently

keeping a list of those interested so that when a

committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon

as possible, so please contact us whether there is

a vacancy or not.

Information

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at the

Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Christine

Sylvester at 541-888-7532 or at email csylvester@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.

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: 541-888-7538 or Fax: 541888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www.

ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of

CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed

copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes

please submit a written request to Jeannie

McNeil 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR

97459 or jmcneil@ctclusi.org including the

date requested , your name , current address

and Tribal Roll number for verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

lwander@ctclusi.org

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Eriq Acosta, Education Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1318

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

eacosta@ctclusi.org

Department of Human

Resources

Stephanie McNutt

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7523

Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726

Fax: 541-897-9881

smcnutt@ctclusi.org

Social Services Department

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Cultural Department

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship Manager

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1319

Fax 541-888-2853

jbeers@ctclusi.org

Tribal Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200

Eugene, OR 97404

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Cell 541-808-4295

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

1. Martin Harris

2. Wendy Garcia

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair

stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Roseanna Perry

1. Michelle Brix

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Wendy Garcia

4. Ashley Russell, Chair

arussell@ctclusi.org

5. Michael Brainard

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins, Chair

2. VACANT

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. VACANT

5. Martin Harris

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Brad Kneaper

Investment Committee

1. Roseanna Perry

2. Jade Fong

3. VACANT

4. VACANT

5. Vicki Faciane

Language Committee

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane, Chair

vicki.faciane@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

1. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Jade Fong

4. VACANT

5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair

jamiebiesanz@gmail.com

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Housing Committee

Election Board

Enrollment Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. Doug Barrett

3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

4. VACANT

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips

Education Committee

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

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

Culture Committee

Elders Activities

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Fax 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

imontiel@ctclusi.org

1. Wendy Garcia

2. Danny Krossman, Chair

dkrossman33@gmail.com

3. Enna Helms

4. Debbie Bossley

5. VACANT

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

mgaines@ctclusi.org

1. VACANT

2. Michael Brainard

3. Teresa Gagner

4. Mark Petrie, Chair

mpetrie@ctclusi.org

5. Josh Davies

6. Pauline Benson

7. Ashley Russell

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Tribal Gaming Commission

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Police

Brian Dubray, Police Chief

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Department of Natural

Resources

John Schaefer,

Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

jschaefer@ctclusi.org

Are you a Tribal member

who would like to learn more

about a Tribal Committee,

or are interested in being on

a committee? Reach out to a

Committee Chair person or

a Tribal Government Staff

member.

Committee Chairs are noted

at left with current sitting

members of the committee at

the time of publication of this

paper.

For questions, please contact

Christine Sylvester, 541-8887532 or csylvester@ctclusi.org

The Tribe maintains 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. Letters of

interest remain on file for one

full year. Members can serve

on up to three committees

simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar of

upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal website

at https://ctclusi.org/events/

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

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem,

Vice-Chair

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@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

February 12, 2023

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

and click Council Meetings for the

zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

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

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

February 2023

Tribal Council Corner

Greetings everyone,

I just want to give you all a short update to some of the many things that we as a Council

are working on. First is the Hunting and Fishing Co-Management agreement with the State

of Oregon. The draft agreement has been sent to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

(ODFW). The next step is a meeting and presentation with the ODFW Commission in April.

The Constitutional amendment process is going well. We are taking it slow and cautiously to

make sure that it’s done right. We are working with our legal counsel to draft the amendments.

Once this is complete, and we have heard from you, we will move forward. If and when it

comes to a vote, each individual proposed amendment will be listed on the ballot so that

you can vote “YES” or “NO” for each one. You will be able to decide on each one whether

you agree or not. As we have said before, there are several areas within the constitution that

are outdated and refer to information that is no longer applicable or valid. There will be more

information on proposed amendments coming.

In the meantime, I hope everyone had a great Holiday week and a safe and Happy New

Year. I hope to hear from you, and see you attend our meetings either in person or virtually

via ZOOM.

Brad Kneaper, Chairman

TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION

APRIL 9, 2023

For Position #1, #3 & #5

POSITION NUMBER

INCUMBENT

Position #1

Enna Helms

Position #3 Julie Siestreem

Position #5

Iliana Montiel

TO BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR TRIBAL COUNICL PLEASE SEE BELOW

7-3-23 Candidate Eligibility

According to the Tribal Constitution (Article VIII, Section 4(a)), in order to be eligible for election to a Tribal

Council position, candidates shall meet the following qualifications:

(a) Be a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes;

(b) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and

Constitution

was ratified. (May 23, 1987).

7-3-24 Statements of Candidacy

(1) Candidates shall file Statements of Candidacy no later than thirty (30) days before the scheduled

date of the election. CLUSI Const. Art. VIII, Section 4(c).

Each candidate shall indicate the position for which he or she is filing. No shuffling of positions will be

allowed. You may submit to any CTCLUSI Government Office.

Deadline to File – Friday March 10, 2023 by 5:00pm

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POSITION STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS Each candidate will be given the opportunity to present a position

statement for inclusion in the Tribal Newsletter if submitted by the Newsletter deadline. Position statements

shall not be longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” by 11” paper printed on both sides, capable of being copied

on a black and white copier (can be color). Position statements shall be published in the February, March

or April issue, depending upon when the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference once submitted to

Election Clerk Once a Statement of Candidacy is submitted see Newsletter deadlines below.

Newsletter Deadline for Position Statement Publication:

February 15th for the March Newsletter

March 17th for the April Newsletter

You can only be in one publication; any other political mailings, once reviewed by the Election Board

will be at the candidate’s expense.

www.ctclusi.org

February 2023

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-131

Date of Passage: September 11, 2022

Subject (title): Language Committee

Appointment

Explanation: Tribal Council appointed Jess Beers.

Vote 5-0-2

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-132

Date of Passage: September 21, 2022

Subject (title): Indian Health Service Special

Diabetes Program for Indians Community

Directed Grant

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this grant

application for funding for these programs.

Vote 4-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-133

Date of Passage: September 26, 2022

Subject (title): Contract for Architectural/

Engineering Services for Health Services Project

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract

to assist in development of the Health Services

Expansion Project. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-134

Date of Passage: September 26, 2022

Subject (title): Dissolution of CTCLUSI Hunting,

Fishing and Gathering Ad- Hoc Committee

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

action at this time and thanked those members

for all their work. Vote - 5-1-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-135

Date of Passage: September 28, 2022

Subject (title): Gaming Equipment Order

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

gaming equipment order for Three Rivers Casino.

Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-136

Date of Passage: September 28, 2022

Subject (title): Gaming Equipment

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

master agreement for gaming at Three Rivers

Casino. Vote –6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-137

Date of Passage: September 28, 2022

Subject (title): Revision of Tribal Gaming Enterprise

Revenue Distribution

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

onetime payment amount and accelerated

payment plan toward Three Rivers Casino loan

structure. Vote –6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-138

Date of Passage: October 09, 2022

Subject (title): Indian Housing Plan for 2023 and

Tribal Council Approval and Authorization

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

submission of the 2023 Indian Housing Plan for

Housing Block Grant. Vote –7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-139

Date of Passage: October 09, 2022

Subject (title): Amendments to CLUSITC Chapter

7-8 Chapter 7-8 Gaming Faciality Operational

Review Board For Second Reading and Final

Approval

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

proposed amendments after a 28-day comment

period. Vote –6-0-1

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

CANDIDATE FORUM INFORMATION

Candidates are not required to participate; however, there will be an

opportunity for any candidate to meet with the membership and have a

question/answer session on

Saturday, March 11, 2023

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location in Person: The Community Center in Coos Bay.

Virtual: A Zoom link will be provided.

April 9, 2023 is Election Day

Voting hours shall be from

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Election shall be held at the

Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

You can register and vote in person during this time.

Only registered voters will be sent a ballot.

Ballots will be mailed March 14th-15th.

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN ANY ELECTION

Please reach out to enrollment@ctclusi.org to verify your registration is valid.

Visit www.ctclusi.org under Election for more details of the 2023 Tribal Council Election.

February 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

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February 2023

Winter Air Quality Awareness

Contributed by Ali Grove, Air Protection Specialist

In the midst of winter, it’s important to be aware of the air quality

inside your home. Poor indoor air quality can have serious

health consequences, particularly for those with respiratory

issues or allergies. One way to improve the air quality in your

home is by regularly dusting and vacuuming to remove dust

and other pollutants that can accumulate on surfaces and in air

ducts. Sealing any leaks or drafts in your home can also help

improve the air quality by preventing cold, dry air from entering

and causing the air inside to become dry and stagnant. Using a

humidifier during the winter months can also be beneficial, as

adding moisture to the air can improve breathing and reduce

allergy and asthma symptoms. Proper ventilation is also

essential for maintaining good indoor air quality. Make sure to

open windows and doors on days when the air outside is fresher

to allow for circulation.

In addition to improving the air quality inside your home, it’s

also important to be mindful of the impact of woodstoves and

fireplaces on the air quality in your community. Here are some

tips to help you burn responsibly:

• Choose the right wood: Hardwoods like oak and maple burn

more slowly and produce less smoke than softer woods like

fir and pine.

• Burn dry wood: Wet or green wood is difficult to burn and can

produce more smoke and pollutants. Make sure to only burn

wood that has been properly seasoned (left to dry for at least

six months).

• Use a properly sized woodstove: A woodstove that is too

small for the space you are trying to heat will not burn as

efficiently and can produce more smoke. Make sure to choose

a woodstove that is appropriately sized for your home.

• Follow proper burning techniques: Keep the damper on your

woodstove or fireplace open when starting a fire to help it

catch and burn properly. Close the damper once the fire is

going to help maintain a consistent temperature.

• Keep your woodstove or fireplace clean: Regularly cleaning

Department of Culture

and Natural Resources

Welcomes Sea Grant Fellow

Hello everyone! My name is Sarah Hardisty and I

am a recent graduate of Oregon State University’s

Integrative Biology program and a current Natural

Resource Policy Fellow (NRPF) with the Oregon

Sea Grant. As an NRPF fellow, I am working for

the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua,

and Siuslaw Indians’ Department of Culture and

Natural Resources. My work will be focused

on updating and expanding the Tribal Estuary

Response Plan. I grew up in the Seattle area and

have a love for the PNW outdoors, including the

marine life of my local estuary - the Puget Sound.

I am looking forward to applying my knowledge of

environmental science and learning more about

the policies relevant to safeguarding the estuaries

and estuarine resources of the CTCLUSI.

the chimney and ash pit of your woodstove or fireplace can

help prevent build-up of creosote, a flammable substance

that can cause chimney fires.

By following these tips, you can help improve the air quality

in your home and protect the health of you and your family this

winter. If you have any concerns about the air quality in your

home or wood burning and its impact on the air, don’t hesitate to

reach out to CTCLUSI’s Air Quality Program for more information

and assistance.

Ali Grove, Air Protection Specialist; Office: 541-435-7156 Cell:

541-294-6136 or Email: agrove@ctclusi.org

Summer Job Opportunities

on Tribal Lands!

BLM/OSU/CTCLUSI Partnership:

Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps

Project for Seeds of Success

Do you want to learn how to

measure forest stands, using best

silviculture methods? Do you want

to learn about eDNA, pollinators,

and culturally significant plants?

Do you want to help restore

resiliency to fire-prone forests?

Do you want to learn about soil

ecology and fire? Do you want

to help create healthy forests

that can meet human needs? If

so, join us as a field technician

on the Pacific Northwest Tribal

Conservation Corps Project for

Seeds of Success. There are five

field technician positions at Oregon

State University, for work in the

CTCLUSI community, on BLM

lands and Tribal Lands. A food per

diem and gas/transportation will

be provided. Interns will be paid

at federal rates, starting at $20.00

per hour, for full-time work. Work

begins in May and runs through

early September. You can work for

all or part of this time. This project

is led by Dr. Cristina Eisenberg,

who is Native American, and is

the Associate Dean for Inclusive

Excellence and Director of Tribal

Initiatives at the OSU College of

Forestry (CoF). CoF dean Tom

DeLuca is a co-investigator.

No previous field experience

is needed, all that we seek are

people who are excited about

learning and passionate about

creating healthier forests.

For more information, please contact:

Ashley Russell

Assistant Director of Culture and

Natural Resources

(541) 888-7511 (office)

arussell@ctclusi.org

Colin Beck

Director of Forest Management

(541) 261-3420 (cell)

cbeck@ctclusi.org

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Paddle Making Class

February 3 - 4, 2023

February 2023

CCDF New Plan

Public Hearing

Please join me via ZOOM, for the CCDF

Fiscal Year 2023-2025 New Plan Public

Hearing!

Monday, February 6, 2023,

from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST

Join Zoom Meeting

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Tribal Hall 338 Wallace

Avenue, Coos Bay,

Oregon

Friday, February 3rd

12:00 - 6:00 pm

snacks provided

Saturday, February 4th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

lunch provided

Please RSVP to 541-435-7155

Feb 25th Canoe Pull at Tahkenitch!

Tahkenitch (tsaxinich) was a traditional village at a marine estuary where our

people lived for thousands of years. The site is dated to be older than 8,000

years. However, around 3,000 years ago the sand dunes encroached and slowly

turned this marine estuary into the freshwater lake we know today. This site is a

sacred place.

On February 25th join us for the first Canoe Pull of the season. We plan to pull

on Tahkenitch Lake! We will meet at the Tahkenitch Landing Boat Ramp at the

camp ground at 9:00am. We will canoe, sing and maybe even dance a bit to bless

these lands and waters. We will also have a picnic and talk about the historic site.

Come join us for this historic canoe pull.

If transportation is needed from the Tribal Administration Building in Coos Bay

or the Florence Outreach Office, please call Jesse Beers @ (541) 997-6685.

In any case, please remember to RSVP so that we can plan accordingly.

Please contact Meagan Davenport

at 541-888-7509

or mdavenport@ctclusi.org

for any questions prior to the meeting.

2023 Fitness Form Online

A friendly reminder:

Tribal members can find the

2023 fitness form online at the

CTCLUSI website!

Under Member Services >

Community Health and Wellness

Programs tab

Reach out to Meagan Davenport

at 541-888-7509

or mdavenport@ctclusi.org

with any questions!

Make your linen

requests!

A limited amount of gently used linen

is available for tribal members! Linen

requests will be filled in the order they are

received and delivered to your preferred

tribal office for pickup. Please contact

Courtney at the Florence Outreach Office

at 541-997-6685 or cstone@ctclusi.org

with the following information:

- Your name and contact information

- The office where you would prefer

to pick up your items

- The number you would like of: King

or Queen Sheets, Comforters and

Duvet Covers; Twin Sheets; King,

Queen or Twin Mattress Covers;

Pillows; Bath Towels, Hand Towels,

Bath Mats, White and Black Wash

Clothes; Individually-sized Bars of

Soap & Bath Salts

Thank you!

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February 2023

Important PRC

Application Information

REMINDER: The deadline for the 2023 PRC

applications was Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Failure to submit an application for the program

will result in denial of eligibility for the PRC

program. If an application is received after January

31, 2023, PRC will only pay claims 90 days prior

to the date the application was submitted for that

calendar year. You can apply online at www.ctclusi.

org. You will see a link at the bottom of the home page

that will take you to the online form (or look under

Member Services, Purchased and Referred Care).

Please be sure to upload the front and back of

your insurance card(s) to ensure we have the

most current information. You must complete a

separate application for each PRC-eligible family

member. Please call PRC at (541) 888-4873 or (800)

227-0392 to have a hard-copy application mailed to

you or with any questions.

Circles of Healing

If you are experiencing issues related to

domestic violence, sexual assault, dating

violence, stalking, or human trafficking,

the Circles of Healing program is here to

help. We offer confidential advocacy,

safety planning, support groups, and

other support services.

For more infomation, please call an

Advocate

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Are you in trouble with the law?

Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?

Are you ready to make a change?

What does true Wellness look like for you?

A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.

Make the choice for a better life.

Confidential

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program 2023

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

Eligible households do not need to reside within the Tribe’s five county service area to be eligible;

however, households must reside within the State of Oregon. The Health and Social Services

Division is now offering Heating assistance for qualifying low income households. To receive

assistance contact the Health and Social Services Division or fill out an application on the CTCLUSI

website at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP

To qualify, your household gross income needs to be at or below the following income limits:

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

1 Person Family

$31,266

2 Person Family

$40,886

3 Person Family

$50,506

4 Person Family

$60,126

5 Person Family

$69,747

6 Person Family

$79,367

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

Photo by Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving

Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the

address listed below.

Peacegiving Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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

EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org

Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving

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

laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP If you have any questions regarding the LIHEAP program or

need assistance with the online application, please contact Shayne Platz at 541-297-3450.

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Youth Winter Solstice Event

Contributed by Nicole Romine, Tobacco Prevention Program Assistant

The Youth Winter Solstice event was held on December 19-21,

2022. Monday featured Gingerbread Plank houses, commissioned

by the Old-World Gingerbread Village in Mapleton, we were able

to have 30 Gingerbread plank house kits. The Dental Clinic staff

joined in at Coos Bay and helped youth assemble and decorate

their plank houses! Activities were held in the Eugene outreach

office, Florence Outreach Office and Tribal Hall in Coos Bay. There

were many activities including planting pots and stenciling, cedar

ornaments, archery, shinny, sugar cooking decorating, solar light

jars, origami stars, clay effigies, and many more.

Natural Resources and Culture Department collaborating with

Communications Program Morgan Gaines, Circles of Healing

Morgan Krossman and Conor Gagner, Community Health Aide

Kimmy Bixby and Administrative Assistant Tes Gagner, who hosted

events in the Eugene Outreach Office. Community Health Aide

Doug Morrison, Youth Prevention Specialist Doug Barrett and

Administrative Assistant Courtney Stone hosted the solstice events

in the Florence Outreach Office. Thank you to all departments and

programs that helped assist at the Youth Winter Solstice event!

Special thanks to Elder Eddie Helms for cooking Solstice dinner!

February 2023

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Consider Signing Up

to be an On Call/ Special Events

Employee

Contributed by Jesse Beers, Culture Stewardship Manager

In the before times or pre-COVID-19, many of you will

remember that we had a wide array of events. These events

were skill and people intensive and takes many more people

than just our regular staff. Luckily, we have an ‘on call’ program

where we have access to a wide array of skilled citizens that

are able to help out with cooking, being a camp counselor, or

having traditional skills such as weaving or regalia making, or

even assisting in clean up.

Of course, COVID-19 is not over but we have been approved

to go forward with cultural events at half capacity. Unfortunately,

due to lack of continued events during this time, the ‘on call’

program is fairly empty. We would like to put a call out for any

Tribal Citizens who would like to help with any events to please

reach out to the info below and get signed up. Right now, we are

looking for camp counselors and regalia helpers but you never

know what we are going to need, so sign up soon!

There are many upcoming cultural events and we want your

help!

Apply for Special Events Employee on the CTCLUSI Tribal

Members Job Opportunities page:

https://ctclusi.org/human-resources-job-opportunities/

List your skill sets any additional experience on your application

in the resume text box.

Applicants must be 14 years of age or older, and pass required

pre-employment screenings.

Not sure if you’re already on the list?

Contact HR Recruitment: recruitment@ctclusihr.org

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February 2023

Elders Corner

What’s Up, Elders?

Submitted by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide

Julie Riggs and her husband,

Bob decided to enjoy a relaxing

weekend away after dealing with

a few medical issues. They are

so glad they did! They visited

Garibaldi to ride the Candy Cane

Express. On their way, they saw

a large herd of Elk in Cloverdale,

the ocean in Manzanita, and

the rock formations between

Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach.

They had so much fun making

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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CTCLUSI Florence Outreach Office

3757 Highway 101 Florence, OR

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to 541-435-7155 or 1-888-365-7155

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at 1:00 p.m. following the luncheon

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February is American Heart Month

Reduce Stress for a Healthier Heart

Contributed by the Public Health Improvement Coordinator

Whether it’s from everyday deadlines,

financial struggles, or the COVID-19

pandemic, stress shows up often in life.

And your body reacts to it: your heart rate

increases, your blood vessels narrow—and

over time, these little blows can add up and

do damage to your health, particularly your

heart. With chronic stress, you’re more

likely to have high blood pressure, heart

disease, diabetes, obesity, and poor sleep.

Even other parts of your body – from your

lungs to your gut – can take a hit.

But while you can’t always limit the

amount of stress in your life, you can work

on changing how you respond to it. Just like

the automatic “fight or flight” response that

kicks in when you’re scared – your muscles

tense, heart rate increases and the brain

becomes more alert – your body also has a

built-in, healthy relaxation response. When

that’s triggered, the opposite happens:

your breathing and heart rate slow down,

and your blood pressure decreases.

Luckily, with practice, you can learn to

trigger that response. Try these techniques

on your own or find a teacher or class to

help you get started. Don’t get discouraged

if you don’t get the hang of it quickly. And

if one approach doesn’t work for you, try

something new. You can learn to de-stress

in lots of other ways.

• Meditation. One of the most studied

approaches for managing stress involves

developing your ability to stay focused

on the present, instead of worrying about

the past or future. Find a quiet location

with as few distractions as possible. Get

comfortable by either sitting, lying, or

walking. Focus your attention on a specific

word or set of words, an object, or your

breathing. And let distractions, including

thoughts, come and go without judgment.

• Progressive muscle relaxation. To

feel the effect, first tense your muscles for

a few seconds, then relax them. Start by

tensing and relaxing your toes, then your

calves, and on up to your face. Do one

muscle group at a time.

• Deep breathing. Take in a slow, deep

breath, let your stomach or chest expand,

and then exhale slowly. Repeat a few

times. Many people don’t breathe deeply,

but it is relaxing and something you can do

anytime, anywhere.

• Guided imagery. This involves a

series of steps that include relaxing and

visualizing the details of a calm, peaceful

setting, such as a garden.

Getting your mind and body to a place

of calm doesn’t always mean being still,

however. Other healthy ways to manage

stress include taking a yoga or tai chi class,

talking to a professional counselor, joining

a stress management program or an art

class, or meeting up with friends for a brisk

walk. Being in nature can be very soothing

for some people.

Combining de-stressors like these with

other healthy habits can go a long way

toward strengthening your heart. Eat more

veggies, fruits, and whole grains, and

less sodium, sugar, and saturated fats,

for example. Move your body more – like

through dancing and walking meetings.

Find exercises you actually love and do

them regularly. Get enough good, quality

sleep. And develop a strong social support

system. Then rethink some of the familiar

ways you may be coping with stress,

such as drinking alcohol frequently, using

drugs and other substances, smoking, or

overeating. They can actually worsen your

stress – and your health.

Taking care of your heart health is a

lifelong journey, but at a time when the risk

of severe illness from COVID-19 remains

higher in people with poor cardiovascular

health, learning new ways to make your

heart strong has become even more

important.

You can learn more about heart health

from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood

Institute by visiting www.nhlbi.nih.gov. If

you need help finding additional resources

to help you cope with stress, talk to your

healthcare provider. Seek urgent care if you

can’t cope at all or have suicidal thoughts.

Resources are also available at nimh.nih.

gov/health/find-help.

Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute,

From: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/

education-and-awareness/heart-month/slides

Home Sick Kits

Contributed by CTCLUSI Health Department

Oregon is currently experiencing high levels of

respiratory virus activity. Increases in respiratory

syncytial virus (RSV), influenza viruses, SARSCoV-2, and other respiratory viruses are straining the

healthcare system nationwide.

CTCLUSI has Home Sick Kits for members in the fivecounty service area of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane,

and Lincoln.

How to get a Home Sick Kit:

1. Contact your local Community Health Aide:

1. Barbara Black:

Email: bblack@ctclusi.org

Phone Number: 541-888-7520

Cell Phone: 541-294-5472

2. Doug Morrison:

Email: dmorrison@ctclusi.org

Phone Number: 541-997-6685 ext.7701

Cell Phone: 541-297-2391

3. Kimmy Bixby:

Email: kbixby@ctclusi.org

Phone Number: 541-744-1334 ext.7165

Cell Phone: 541-808-8684

RESPIRATORY

SYNCYTIAL

VIRUS (RSV)

RSV is a common respiratory virus that

circulates each year in the United States,

usually from late fall through early spring.

RSV can be serious, especially for infants

and older adults.

SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

Runny nose, decreased appetite,

coughing, sneezing, fever, and

wheezing

Cover coughs and sneezes,

wash hands often, avoid

contact with sick people

HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF RSV

Cover your coughs and sneezes with a

tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, not your

hands

Wash your hands often with soap and

water for at least 20 seconds

Avoid close contact, such as kissing,

shaking hands, and sharing cups and

eating utensils, with others

Clean frequently touched surfaces such as

doorknobs and mobile devices

STAY UP TO DATE WITH

VACCINATIONS

COVID and flu vaccines

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:

www.IHS.gov

or the CDC RSV Homepage

https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/

In an emergency, dial 911 or your

local emergency number

immediately.

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If you or anyone in your 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,

Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

The flu, COVID-19 and RSV: What you need to know

Older people and people with weaker immune systems are at-risk of

becoming seriously ill from the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial

virus (RSV). Young children can also become seriously ill from RSV.

Protect yourself and others as we spend more time together indoors:

•

Get vaccinated. There are vaccines for both COVID-19 and the flu. There is no vaccine for RSV.

Stay home when sick.

If possible, avoid contact with people who are sick.

If caring for someone who is ill, wear a mask and wash your hands frequently.

Keep your hands away from your or your child’s face.

Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds.

Clean surfaces that are often touched, such as doorknobs and electronic devices.

Wear a mask if you can in crowded indoor settings and around people who have weaker

immune systems.

If you cannot wear a mask, avoid crowded settings, both indoors and outdoors.

The flu, COVID-19 and RSV are all caused by viruses

These viruses can spread when:

•

An infected person talks, coughs or sneezes around other people.

Someone touches a surface or object with one of these viruses on it and then touches their

own mouth, nose or eyes.

The flu, COVID-19 and RSV can cause similar symptoms, including:

•

Fever

Cough

Sore throat

Runny/stuffy nose

Muscle or body aches

•

Tiredness

Headache

Vomiting or diarrhea (flu, more commonly

in children)

Loss of taste or smell (COVID-19)

Document accessibility: For individuals with disabilities or individuals who speak a language other than

English, OHA can provide information in alternate formats such as translations, large print, or braille.

Contact the COVID-19 Communications Unit at 1-971-673-2411, 711 TTY or

COVID19.LanguageAccess@dhsoha.state.or.us.

OHA 4364 (11/23/2022)

ENROLLMENT

DEPARTMENT NEWS

All of These Forms Are Available to Fill

Out Online :

• New Tribal I.D. Request Form

• Name Change Form

• Change of Address Form

• Enrollment Application

https://ctclusi.org/enrollment/

Visit www.ctclusi.org and click the Tribal

Enrollment tab from the dropdown

Government Tab options. Or sign in

to the Citizen Portal and click on the

Admin Request Forms box.

Contact the Enrollment Office

Debbie Bossley, Enrollment Specialist

at 541-888-7538

or email dbossley@ctclusi.org

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Tribal Member Fleurette Fong Graduates from Columbia University

as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Hello! My name is Fleurette Fong and

I’m a CTCLUSI Tribal Member. I’ve lived

most of my life in San Francisco and

spent the last few years in New York

City. I recently graduated from Columbia

University as a Psychiatric Mental Health

Nurse Practitioner.

I didn’t always know that I wanted to be

a nurse but I was always drawn to the

mental health field. I owe that to growing

up in a city with a substantial

unhoused population as well as

my identity as a biracial Native

and Asian American. My identity

inherently informs my interest in

helping minoritized communities

who are often worse off due

to systemic oppression and

intergenerational trauma. These

are social issues I’m passionate

about in my personal life,

so it’s humbling to get to

put this into practice for

a living.

I wanted to extend

my deepest gratitude

to everyone who has

supported me on this

journey. Several years

ago, Stephanie Watkins

was kind enough to take

me under her wing as

an intern on the Human

Resources

team,

which was a learning

experience that I continue to

carry with me. She piloted the

Workforce Development Program

which sought to assist Tribal

Members with obtaining gainful

employment.

(Readers,

you

may have received a phone call

from a nervous intern… that was

me!) I also wanted to extend

many thanks to the tireless work

of the Education and Housing

Departments. I cannot emphasize

enough that I would have

struggled to complete higher

education without the gratitude of

the Tribe. I also thank the Tribal

Council for continuing to prioritize

and empower the educational endeavors

of our future, the Tribal youth.

Last but not least, my family has

supported me through all my late nights

and challenges in academia. Being born

from an immigrant mother and a father

who served in the Marines, it is one of

the greatest privileges to have the means

to pursue a career in mental health – a

field that I care so deeply about. Native

Americans are no strangers to the

consequences of stigma and lack of

representation in mental health care. I

hope that after I gain more proficiency in

the field I can use my experience to give

back to the Native community and our

Tribe.

Education Department Welcomes Education Specialist

My name is Jemiah Wassman, and I was born in Powers, OR. I graduated from Myrtle Point

High School in 1999 and received an Associate of Arts degree from Edmonds Community

College in Washington in 2002. I graduated college with a bachelor’s Degree in

Economics from the University of Washington in Seattle in 2005.

After graduation, I lived in Southwest Germany working for the Department of

Defense as a civilian. In 2006, I moved to Alaska to work as a tour guide on glaciers

in the Tongass National Forest, and in 2007, I moved back to the Seattle area to

work for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. In 2009, I went to work for the Admissions office

at the University of Washington, and in 2011, I returned to Coos County, Oregon.

I began working for Southwestern Oregon Community College in 2013, where I

remained working for about 10 years. I am now very excited to be transitioning

to the CTCLUSI, and look forward to meeting everyone.

My new position in the Education Department will be to support K-12 students

by assisting in the development and implementation of tribal youth activities

that are fun, educational, and confidence building. I will also provide case

management for higher education students transitioning to college and technical

schools, which includes applying to scholarships, federal aid, tribal assistance,

and any other resources and guidance to ensure all tribal students have every

opportunity to reach their educational goals. I look forward to collaborating with all

departments on the many upcoming projects the Education department has planned.

All the best,

Jemiah Wassman, Education Specialist

February 2023

www.ctclusi.org

Tribal Members, Login to the Citizen Portal of the Tribal

Website and Check Out the Public Events Calendar Online

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Dai, Niishanax! You have likely already

experience the Confederated Tribes

of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians website at www.ctclusi.org, but

did you know that as a Tribal Member

you can also gain access to the Citizen

Portal?

You will find that all the information

in the drop-down tabs in the header of

each page is public. The reason behind

this is to ensure ease of access to our

community partners, granters, and our

surrounding community to find general

information on our programs and history.

We want those we work with and live

around to be able to learn more about us,

our history, and the incredible resilience

we have as a people, and how we are

thriving today.

The Citizen Portal feature offers a

central location for all the information

that is just for Tribal membership. If you

had a login for the previous website you

should be able to use that same login

information. We highly encourage you to update

your passwords, or if you cannot remember your

Sometime this feature can take a few minutes to

update. Please be patient or contact me if you

need assistance. If you have never visited and

logged into the site before, please fill out a new

user registration. All Tribal members should have

access to the Citizen Portal. This is where you will

find featured videos such as previously recorded

Tribal Council meeting, Language learning, and

even recorded Cultural videos.

If you need assistance with your current login

or new user registration feel free to reach out to

me using the Contact Us feature on the website.

It can be located at the top of the page drop down

menu next to the Citizen Portal button. When

visiting the website, be sure to check out the

bottom of the homepage. Here you will find the

latest Tribal News and Events and links to forms

or applications for events and programs.

Another feature I would like to highlight is the

Events Calendar. You’ll find the events calendar

in the drop-down menu at the top of the page titled

News and Events. You do not have to be logged in

to access the events calendar. Please check here

regularly for new event postings and changes or

updates to planned events that were announced

in your monthly Tribal paper The Voice of CLUSI.

The Voice of CLUSI monthly paper is also

available on the public side of the website. Simply

click the News & Events dropdown tab and then

click The Voice of CTCLUSI.

I hope you have fun exploring the website.

I am always available to help if you are having

difficulties with your login. Feel free to email me

at mgaines@ctclusi.org or call my cell at 541808-7918. Know that the site will continue to

be updated regularly and more content will be

available each month.

See you online!

www.ctclusi.org

To View the Events Calendar

https://ctclusi.org/events/

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February 2023

Tribal Hall, Coos Bay

February 18 and 19th

10:00am to 4:00pm

Coos Bay RSVP line: (541) 435-7155

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):

More Than the Winter Blues

As the days get shorter and there is less daylight, you may start to feel sad. While many

people experience the “winter blues,” some people may have a type of depression called

seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

The first step is to determine how much your symptoms interfere with your daily life.

Do you have mild symptoms that

have lasted less than 2 weeks?

●

These activities can make you feel better:

Feeling down but still able

to take care of yourself and

others

●

Having some trouble sleeping

●

Having less energy than usual

but still able to do your job,

schoolwork, or housework

●

Doing something you enjoy

●

Going outside in the sunlight

●

Spending time with family

and friends

●

Eating healthy and avoiding

foods with lots of sugar

If these activities do not help or your symptoms are getting worse, talk to a

health care provider.

Do you have more severe symptoms that

have lasted more than 2 weeks?

Seek professional help:

●

Light therapy

●

Social withdrawal

●

Psychotherapy (talk therapy)

●

Oversleeping

●

Medications

●

Gaining weight

●

Vitamin D supplements

●

Craving foods with lots of

sugar like cakes, candies,

and cookies

For help finding treatment, visit nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.

If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or is thinking about hurting themselves,

call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

nimh.nih.gov/sad

NIMH Identification No. OM 22-4320

What is 988?

988 is a direct three-digit line to trained

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline crisis

counselors that will go live July 16, 2022.

With an easy to remember 3-digit number, the

Lifeline hopes to reach many more people in

emotional crisis. This service is provided free

of charge to the caller. Any person of any age

can call or text 988; services will be available

24/7, year round. They will include a text

option, translation services for non-English

speakers, accessible options for people who

are deaf or hard of hearing, and services for

minors.

When you’ve got a police, fire, or

rescue emergency, you call 911.

When you have a mental health

emergency, you call/text 988.

Why RSVP

For Tribal Events?

Tribal Department staff who plan events and

activities for the benefit of Tribal Member

need membership to “please reply” when

asked to RSVP when wanting to attend

Tribal events. This ensures the right amount

of supplies and food and beverages to meet

the needs of those in attendance. Thank

you in advance for making future events as

successful as possible by always calling to

RSVP when asked.

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

www.ctclusi.org

February 2023

Upcoming Events

February 2023

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

CCDF Public

6 Hearing 4pm - 5pm 7

Traditional Game Night,

Tribal Hall 5:30 pm

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 a.m.

moccasinsclass

Tribal Hall 10-4pm

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Dentalium

1 COH

Jewelry 1-4 Eugene

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

Paddle Making Class

Tribal Hall 12-6 pm

Paddle Making Class

Tribal Hall 10-4 pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

4th Annual

Storytelling 5pm

Tribal Hall

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

Florence, 11:30am sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

hanis language class quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

18 Tribal Hall 10-4pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

THURSDAY

8 Elders Luncheon

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

WEDNESDAY

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

22 hanis language

class 4pm-6pm

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

moccasins class

Scholarship Sign-Up Day

11am-3pm Coos Bay

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

First Canoe Pull of

2023

Tahkenitch Lake 9am

March 2023

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 a.m.

TUESDAY

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

2 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

9 Eugene, 11:30am

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

Elders Luncheon

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

hanis language class sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich

4pm-6pm

language class 12pm-2pm

FRIDAY

Deadline to file

10 Intent to Run for

Tribal Council

SATURDAY

Tribal Council

Forums 10am - 1pm

Elders Honors Day

Spring Break Camp

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

February 2023

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Progressive

FORTUNE

WHEEL

MONDAY

MONDAYS 6PM-9PM

$100 Cash Hot Seats every

30 minutes.

TUESDAYS 7PM-9PM

WEDNESDAYS 7PM-9PM

Drawings every 30 minutes

Drawings every 30 minutes to

to find Bigfoot and win up to

Spin the Wheel! Progressive

$1,000! Receive one entry

Jackpot starts at $1,000 and

for every 50 same-day

increases by $100 for every

points earned.

attempt. Receive one entry for

every 50 same-day points

earned.

FEBRUARY

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Now Open for Breakfast

at 8am

$500 CASH HOT SEATS

Fridays & Saturdays

$500 Cash Hot Seats every 30 minutes

from 7pm-9pm.

Open Daily

Now Open for Breakfast

at 8am

MONDAY - THURSDAY

served f rom 11am-10pm

MONDAY - SLOPPY JOE $12

TUESDAY - GREEN LIP MUSSELS EXCALIBUR $16

WEDNESDAY - CHICKEN A LA KING $14

THURSDAY - GOUDA CHICKEN $17

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

served f rom 4pm-10pm

FRIDAY - PRIME RIB $21

SATURDAY - MEAT AVALANCHE SANDWICH $20

SUNDAY - CHEF’S CHOICE

COOS BAY

5 4 1 - 8 0 8 - 9 2 0 4 | T H R E E R I V E R S C A S I N O . CO M

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