NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2026)

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The Voice of

May 2026

CLUSI

Issue 5

Volume 27

www.ctclusi.org

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

Camp hoohoolii: Reflections on Water, Celebrating Our Next Generations

Contributed by Angela Henry, Camp Director

Imagine an evening much like a middle school dance, lights

turned down low, music blaring, and songs most of the staff don’t

know. Youth are jumping, laughing, and belting out lyrics at the

top of their lungs. Green lights from the karaoke DJ illuminate the

brave souls who have signed up to perform. It’s Wednesday night,

Karaoke Night! One of the most anticipated events of camp. This

year, we brought in a professional Karaoke DJ, making the night

feel even more exciting and real. Energy filled the room. Laughter

echoed. It was joyful, loud, and a little chaotic in the best way.

And then, in the midst of it all, the room fell silent. One of the

youngest campers stepped onto the stage. Her voice, even into

the microphone, was barely audible in the large lodge. The crowd

leaned in, turning their bodies, quieting themselves to listen. And

there she was, Jaina, reading The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss for her

turn at karaoke. Sitting cross-legged on the lodge floor, under the

soft glow of the DJ lights, she read her story. When she finished,

there was a moment of stillness. Then…an eruption of cheers.

The applause for her bravery was infectious. It spread from group

to group, from Tribal member to Tribal member. In that moment,

she was fully seen, supported, and celebrated. This is camp. This

is the essence of Camp hoohoolii, where even the quietest voices

are heard and lifted up by their peers, and their Tribal community.

This is the healing work of camp. It is where the next generation

begins to build positive relationships, confidence, and leadership.

In moments like these, we are reminded that the future of our

Tribes is strong, caring, and growing.

Building Something Stronger

Now, let’s rewind.

This year, the Department of Culture and Natural Resources set

Also in this Edition:

Tribal Council Election Results and New Officers

Chair

Teresa Spangler

Vice Chair

Brad Kneaper

Council Member

Debbie Bossley

April 15, 2026 For Immediate Release

COOS BAY, OREGON— The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) is pleased to announce

the selections of Teresa Spangler as Tribal Chair and Brad Kneaper

as Vice Chair following its most recent election that saw both Chair

Spangler and Vice Chair Kneaper re-elected along with Tribal

Council member Debbie Bossley...

Continued on page 4

SAVE the DATE:

Continued on page 10

Summer

Solstice

Celebration

June 19 - 22, 2026

(more info on page 7)

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Council Business

May 2026

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from March 8, 2026 - April 12, 2026

Chief Doug Barrett

03/08 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

03/09 Sea Otter Recovery – Tribal

Engagement Meeting, US Wildland

Fire Leadership Meeting with Tribes,

Doc / Tribal Advisory Committee

Meeting

03/10 Dahna Black from Senator Merkley

Field office Visit and Tour, Elakha

Alliance Board Meeting

03/11 NAAC – OYA Monthly Meeting

03/12 Shutter Creek Redevelopment

Meeting, Culture Committee Meeting

03/13 Elders Honor Day

03/14 Elders Honor Day

03/17 Land Camp Kenote Speaker

Discussion Meeting

03/18 maniis teihap’ Data Canoe Planning

Meeting, MHA / LADPC

03/19 Meeting with Senator Anderson,

Leaders Circle Meeting

03/24 NAIC Monthly Board Meeting

03/25 Camp hoohoolii, invite for Council

to serve Lunch, GFORB & Tribal

Council Business Meeting

03/30 Culture Items Task Force Meeting

03/31 NARA Board Meeting

03/01 Tribal Council Special Meeting,

Leaders Circle

04/03 New Beginnings for Tribal Students

Collaborative Meeting

04/08 LaneACT Monthly Meeting

04/09 Culture Committee Meeting

04/12 Tribal Council Election Day, Tribal

Council Meeting – General Council

Meeting (Talking Circle)

Total hours: 156

Teresa Spangler, Chair

03/08 Regular Council meeting

03/10 Meeting and tour with Merkley

Staffer Dehna Black

03/19 Meeting with the Port Of Coos Bay,

Meeting with Senator Dick Anderson

03/21 Council Forum

03/25 Visit to camp hoohoolii, GFORB

Meeting, Business Council Meeting

04/02 Special Meeting, Leaders circle

04/09 Housekeeping meeting

Total Hours: 104

Brad Kneaper, Vice Chair

03/08 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

03/09 ZOOM Meeting with Legal and CEO

to discuss future legislation

03/10 Meet with Senator Merkley Field

Representative for discussion of

issues and given a tour of some

Coos County Properties

03/11 Meet with Staff at Administration

offices, Meet with Coquille Tribal

Chair Meade at her office regarding

land bill

03/13 Attend and MC Elder’s Honor Day at

Three Rivers Casino and Hotel in

Florence

03/14 Attend the Elder’s Honor Day

Breakfast

03/17 Attend the Oregon Tribal Gaming

Alliance (ZOOM)

03/19 Meet with the Port of Coos Bay

at the Community Center to discuss

the Intermodal Port Project: No

progress on beginning construction.

Has received approximately $100

Million in Funding, Meet with

Senator Anderson at the Community

Center, Leader’s Circle: Meet with

the Federal Government

Accountability Office (GAO) to

discuss Public Law 280, which

transfers criminal and civil

jurisdiction from the Federal

Government to the State; A

Research Permit request;

Discussion on ODFW and Whale

Entanglement Regulations;

Discussion on Siletz Fee to Trust

issue

03/21 Tribal Council Candidate Forums at

the Community Center.

03/25 Tour and Serve lunch to Camp

hoohoolii attendees, Gaming

Operational Review Board

(GFORB), Meet with CEO and

Staff for updates, Tribal Business

Council Meeting.

04/02 Special Council Meeting, Leader’s

Circle: Interviews; Forestry Products

Permit Policy Review; SB 13

Education Curriculum presentation;

Discussion on government issues

04/09 Informal Council Meeting to discuss

Sunday Regular Council Meeting

Agenda Changes

Total hours: 201

Julie Siestreem

03/08 Tribal Council/General Council

regular monthly meeting Coos Bay

Community Center (zoom option

available)

03/10 Tribal Council on site visit Dahna

Black Coos Bay properties, 4j

NATIVES Program IPC mtg.Eugene

03/11 4j NATIVES Program Culture

Gathering Eugene

03/13 Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Oregon

Elder’s Honor day Three Rivers

Casino Hotel Florence

03/17 Education Committee mtg. zoom

03/19 Pacific Coast Intermodal PortOregon International Port of Coos

Bay Leaders’s Circle mtg. Kyle

Stevens request Coos Bay

Community Center, Senator Dick

Anderson District 5 Lincoln City

request Coos Bay Community

Center

03/20 KoKwell Oregon Elder’s Honor Day

North Bend Kokwell Casino Hotel

03/21 Tribal Council Election Forum

Community Center Coos Bay

March 23, 2026. Oregon Department

of Early Learning and Care Training

Walk-Through Dana Castano zoom

03/24 Oregon Department of Early

Learning and Care Alliance regular

mtg.

03/25 Camp hoohoolii invite, Angela Henry,

Gaming Facility Organization

Review Board regular monthly mtg.

Three Rivers Casino Hotel Florence,

Tribal Council Business regular

monthly mtg. Three Rivers Casino

Hotel Florence

03/30 Home Visiting Action Network zoom

03/31 Rescind Water Quality Standards

Regulatory Revisions Protect Tribal

Reserved Rights zoom

04/02 Tribal Council Special mtg. Coos

Bay Community Center, Tribal

Council Leaders Circle mtg. Coos

Bay Community Center

04/03 My Tribal Council personal FBI

Fingerprinting Chief of Tribal PoliceBrian Dubray Administration building

Coos Bay, New Beginnings Tribal

Students gathering Tribal Hall Coos

Bay

04/06 Oregon Department of Land

Conservation and Development

zoom

04/09 Tribal Council informal mtg. Coos

Bay Community Center

04/12 Tribal Council General Council

regular monthly meeting Coos Bay

Community Center (zoom option

available) Quorum not met so a

Talking Circle was held by all who

wanted to participate, Tribal Council

General Council Election process

Coos Bay Tribal Hall, Community

Center open, Plankhouse open

Total hours: 130

Debbie Bossley

03/13-03/14 - Elders Honor Day

03/19- PCIP Meeting, Meeting with Senator

Anderson, Regularly Scheduled

Leaders Circle

03/21 – Tribal Council Election Forum

03/25 – Tribal Council Business Meeting

04/02 – Leaders Circle

04/12- Tribal Council Regular Meeting,

General Council Meeting and

Election Day

Total hours: 80

Iliana Montiel

03/13 Elders Honor Day

04/02 Special TC meeting \ Leaders Circle

Limited hours due to Vacation and work

travel

Total hours: 15

Ashley Russell

03/18 Reviewed Leader’s Circle packet

03/19 Meeting with Pacific Coast

Intermodal Port (PCIP) and Senator

Anderson, Leader’s Circle

03/25 Reviewed Business Meeting packet

03/26 Camp hoohoolii, Business Meeting

04/02 Reviewed Leader’s Circle packet

and sent notes

04/09 Special Meeting

04/11 Reviewed Regular Meeting packet

04/12 Tribal Council Meeting and General

Council Talking Circle

04/13 Special Meeting: Oath of Office,

Chair and Vice Chair Determination

and old business, drafted action

items from General Council Talking

Circle notes, business report

Total hours: 57.75

www.ctclusi.org

May 2026

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 Lorin Krossman at

541-435-7178 or enrollment@ctclusi.org

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 Lorin

Krossman at 541-435-7178 or at email lkrossman@

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: 541-435-7178 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 Miller at 1245 Fulton

Ave. Coos Bay OR 97420 or lkrossman@ctclusi.org

Please include the meeting date requested, your

name, current address, and Tribal Roll number for

verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

lwander@ctclusi.org

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

bdubray@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Eugene Outreach Office

149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

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

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

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell, Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Education Department

Jemiah Wassman, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1318

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jwassman@ctclusi.org

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Amanda Craig,

Assistant Director

Phone 541-435-7164

acraig@ctclusi.org

149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

Elders Activities

Barbara Black, Tribal

Navigator/ Community Health

Aide

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

bblack@ctclusi.org

Three Rivers Behavioral

Health

250 Hull Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Three Rivers Pharmacy

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 435-7234

Fax: (541) 435-7233

Dept. of Human Resources

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Three Rivers Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Health Services Division

Davon Smith, Chief

Operating Officer

of Health Operations

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

dsmith@ctclusi.org

Forestry Department

Ryan Bronson, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1311

rbronson@ctclusi.org

Social Services Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7537

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Brian Dubray, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-435-0492

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tribal Gaming Commission

Brian Dubray, Interim

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

bdubray@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

Tribal Court

Karen Costello, 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

1. Martin Harris

2. Allen “Butch” Swigert

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins

5. Kerry Brainard

6. Sarah Marical

7. Roseana Perry - Chair

Education Committee

Housing Committee

Elders Committee

Language Committee

1. Lorin Krossman - Chair

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Nicole Romine

4. Ashley Russell

5. Michael Brainard

1. Arleen Perkins - Chair

2. Laura Fortin

3. Warren T. Brainard

4. VACANT

5. Mike Lent

6. Stan McNutt

7. Teresa Spangler

Cultural Coalition

Committee

1. Enna Helms

2. Cynthia Hovind

3. Pam Stoehlser

4. VACANT

5. VACANT

Culture Committee

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship

Manager

Phone 541-997-6685

jbeers@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Enrollment Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. VACANT

3. Alyssa Lydick

4. Nicole Romine

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

- Chair

7. VACANT

1. Courtney Krossman

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane - Chair

5. Teresa Spangler

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, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

1. VACANT

2. Dan Krossman

3. Enna Helms

4. Tyler Slyter - Chair

5. Melinda Sprague

1. Nicole Mendoza

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Ashley Vandevort

4. Jade Fong - Chair

5. VACANT

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. Jade Fong

2. Michael Brainard - Chair

3. Tes Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. Kimmy Bixby

7. Ashley Russell

Tribal Council

Doug Barrett, Chief

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Ashley Russell

Position #1 Council

541-808-4455 (cell)

ashley.russell@ctclusi.org

Brad Kneaper, Vice

Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler, Chair

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley

All committee

members with an

expired term have

been notified and are

encouraged to submit

a letter of interest for

reappointment.

If you wish to no longer

participate as an active

member, please send

an email to

enrollment@ctclusi.org

Interested in being on

a committee? Submit

a letter of interest

(can be found on the

Enrollment page on the

Tribal website).

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/

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

May11, 2026

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

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

May 2026

Council Corner

Greetings,

For those who may not know me, I am the

granddaughter of Dorothy Kneaper (Barrett),

and it is a privilege to return to the council

for another four years. While considerable

progress has been made during our tenure,

we still have a lot of work ahead. I sincerely

appreciate your support and confidence in

electing us for another four-year term. My

hope is that we continue to advance as a

unified community for the benefit of all.

We are actively pursuing expanded

insurance options for members and

will maintain our efforts in this area.

Additionally, we are exploring economic

development opportunities designed to

benefit all tribal members. It is our vision

to improve and expand health benefits

outside the Five County Service area. We

hope to provide additional employment

opportunities for Tribal Citizens through

economic development. We would love to

see our tribal members come back to our

homelands for careers within the Tribal

government, or other tribal employment

opportunities. I am aware coming home

means you need a place to live. Housing

has remained a primary concern for me

in recent years. I consistently raise the

challenges of securing affordable housing

during discussions with other government

representatives, recognizing the difficulty

faced when renting or purchasing homes

in our communities. The objective would be

to establish accessible housing solutions for

working individuals while enabling them to

meet their other obligations.

Today, I wished to briefly address these

topics. Please do not hesitate to reach out

with any suggestions you may have. I hope

we can move forward together in service to

all members of our community.

Thank you for your time,

Teresa Spangler, Tribal Chair

Chair Teresa Spangler

Tribal Council Election Results...continued from cover page

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but for the next seven generations.”

Brad Kneaper, selected as Vice-Chair,

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will continue his role supporting Tribal

cataracts and glaucoma.

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having previously served as Chair from

2022 to 2026.

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and initiatives from the previous 4 years.

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so I can dedicate more focused attention to

key projects and issues that are important

Your eye doctor can check for these

to the Tribe. In this role, I will continue

working closely with the Council and the

eye problems during an eye exam.

Chair to ensure these priorities remain

active and moving forward. I am honored

to continue to serve the Tribe and extend a

hand to tribal members wherever located.”

Vice Chair Kneaper stated.

The Tribal Council is the governing

body of CTCLUSI responsible

for

If you notice

sudden changes in your vision, such as dark spots or

policy development, oversight of Tribal

loss, get checked by a health care provider right away.

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ATTENTION!

We Want to Hear From You!

We are looking at

overhauling our

website ctclusi.org

and would love your

feedback on how we

can improve the

website user

experience, and any

changes or features

you would like to see.

Please share any

recommendations or

requests by emailing

news@ctclusi.org or

contact 541-435-7175.

Hidden Image Search:

Can You Find Me?

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there

is a hidden image of a LAVENDER sprig

exactly like the one pictured here.

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 LAVENDER hiding!

Must email by May 15th to be included

in the raffle drawing.

Winners 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.

Thank you to all of the Tribal Government

Departments that donate raffle prizes!

Thank you to everyone for playing, and

for your patience as the raffle prizes for

the winners are mailed out.

Questions?

Contact mgaines@ctclusi.org

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Subject/Title

Committee Appointment - Coos Bay Estuary

Management Plan (CBEMP) - Patty Whereat-Phillips

Approval to Award Microgrid Feasibility Study

Contract

Approval of Property Disposition

Amendment #3 to Environmental Science Associates

Professional Services Contract for the haich ikt’at’uu

(formerly named Waite Ranch) Project

Approval of PO-25-D49E Memorandum of Agreement

with the Indian Health Service Sites Sanitation

Facilities Program

Approval to Submit Indian Health Services HCFC

Staff Quarters Funding Application

Professional Service Contract

Gaming Order

Lobbying Agreement

Criminal Background Check for Currently Seated

Tribal Council Members

Amendment to Chapter 2-14 (Peacegiving Court) for

Second Reading and Final Approval

Cultural Resources Assessment for Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Forest Tracts

Enrollment of New Members

Enrollment Name Change and Corrections to the Roll

Enrollment-Active to Historic

Amendment of Chapter 10-2 (Tribal Forest

Management Code) for First Reading and 28-day

Comment Period

Amendment No 1 to the Memorandum of Agreement

between the US Army Corps of Engineers and the

Oregon State Historic Preservation Office for the

Coos Bay North Jetty Critical Repairs Project in Coos

County

MODA Health Plan Inc Provider Participation

Agreement

IHS Negotiations Attorney Contract

Enrollment

Approval to Submit EDA Supplemental Grant

Application

Approval to Amend Tribal Ready Master Service

Agreement

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7-0-0

6-0-1

7-0-0

6-0-1

7-0-0

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS

The following proposed Code amendment draft was passed for First

Reading by Tribal Council on April 12, 2026

TITLE: 10 Natural Resources and the Environment

Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Management

The Tribal Council has determined the need to amend Chapter 10-2 Tribal

Forest Resources Management Code.

This Code amendment is necessary to comply with requirements set forth by

the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the approval of the Tribe’s Indian Tribal

Asset Management Pan (ITAMP).

Tribal Council hereby approves the amendments for First Reading and

required posting for a twenty-eight (28) comment day period.

DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED

CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE:

June 14, 2026

April Arrow Raffle Winners:

Adult - Harmony Hermsen

Youth - No youth responded for April arrow search

The arrow was hidden on page 13,

bottom right photo blended into the American Flag pole.

Please visit www.ctclusi.org for complete draft of the Code.

The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be

published in the Tribal Newsletter and the draft text will be posted for public comment

for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach

Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming

Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council by May 31,

2026, in care of Jeannie Miller, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420

or email: jmiller@ctclusi.org.

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May 2026

Cultural Event Interest

Questionnaire

- For CTCLUSI Tribal Members &

Families

The Department of Culture and Natural Resources

(DCNR) Culture Sector would like to hear about current

community interests to make sure our programs and

offerings are aligned with what our tribal community is

wanting and needing at this time.

Please take a minute to fill out this form individually or as

a family.

k’ele nəluwehe, luuwii niluwechise, hiisəch hai (with a

good heart)

Scan the QR Code below or visit

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QDZPKPS

to fill out the survey today!

CTCLUSI Field School

The CTCLUSI Field School is designed to introduce Tribal youth to

workforce opportunities and practical skills within the Tribe’s Natural

Resources and Forestry Departments. Through field-based learning

and workshops, participants gain real-world experience while exploring

potential career pathways.

This year’s Field School is open to Tribal youth, youth living in Tribal

households, and youth from neighboring Tribes. As well as youth of

CTCLUSI Staff. This program is open to youth 14-18 years of age.

Participants will attend workshops and take part in forestry and natural

resource field activities throughout the week.

Program Length: One Week

Dates & Schedule

Sunday, June 28: Set-Up & Family Salmon

Cook

Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2: Field

Days

Friday, July 3: Camp Wrap-Up, CleanUp, and Pick-Up

The CTCLUSI Field School is a paid

workforce program. This program only

has 15 spots available. Interested

youth must fill out an application.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel

of CTCLUSI employees from both the

Forestry Department and the Department

of Culture & Natural Resources. Applicants

will be notified by email if they are selected.

Accepted participants will receive

additional

information

regarding

required gear, employment paperwork,

and program logistics.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

To apply, please complete the

registration form here:

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/

Field-School-2026

For questions, please contact:

Angela Henry – Camp Director

Email: ahenry@ctclusi.org

Scan QR Code for Application

Cell: 541-294-9602

GATHERING TRIPS FOR

BARKS, WEAVING &

MEDICINES

For

CTCLUSI

Tribal

Families

May 22nd (Cedar Bark focused)

June 5th (Maple Bark focused)

*Gathering trips are subject to change based on

location and season. For the most up-to-date

information, please RSVP by email or phone.

Once you RSVP, we’ll add you to our outreach

list and send a reminder text with confirmed

details for each gathering trip three days in

advance.

Snacks and lunch will be provided*

RSVP for detailed information

Contact: Alycia Cossey, DCNR, Cultural

Stewardship Associate

acossey@ctclusi.org or Call: (541) 294-1237

www.ctclusi.org

May 2026

“Giving Thanks to the Sun”

TRIBAL

HALL

JUNE

19-22

JUNE 19TH-22ND

S O L S T I C E

T H A N K S

T O

Potlach/

gifting

Shinny

Plankhouse

Food + first

foods

Games

Rest

T H E

FRI

S U N

SAT

Sweats

Songs &

Dances

Community

SUN

Traditional

earth oven

cooking

(SOLSTICE DAY)

*Camping available around

Tribal Hall & the Plankhouse*

RSVP

0th

June 1

T O

S E E

S C H E D U L E

CTCLUSI Tribal Families and Households are invited to join us for Spring Language Classes.

March 31st through June 2nd

Last class for all languages Tuesday, June 2nd

Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: miluk

Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: hanis

QRC for

Language Class

Fridays, 4:00-6:00 pm: wa’as

✔ High Schoolers: Earn your Seal of Biliteracy

✔ College Students: Complete your Language Requirement

✔ Classes are fun, engaging, and open to Tribal member household!

(541) 888-1303 -the Language Team

CLAS

SES

OGRAM

SPRING LITTLE’

LANGUAGE

dai chil sla, shin da

WHERE: VIRTUAL ON ZOOM

ALL 3 LANGUAGES:

i sla

ii c

shach

, nii

hmanii.

FOR AGES:

FOR

AGES:

0-5

CTCLUSI Tribal Families and

miluk, hanis,

Households are invited to join us as

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

we continue our Littles Language

Program this spring.

WHEN: SATURDAY 9:OO - 10:OOAM

SCAN THE QRC TO

CLASSES OR GO TO:

HTTPS://LASERFICHE.CTCLUSI.ORG/F

ORMS/LANGUAGE-CLASS-SIGN-UP

9 am - 10 am — Breakfast

11 am – 2 pm — hijii, xe, s’a sweat

self-guided activities

1 pm - 2 pm — Lunch self-serve

2 pm - 5 pm — Free Time, Games,

5 pm - 10 pm — Feast, Games, Gifting, &

songs/Dancing/s’mores campfire

8:30 am - 9:30 am Light Breakfast self- serve

9:30 am - Closing Circle

10: 30 am - Camp Teardown

* please note as this is ceremony, time is just a guideline and is

*please note as this is ceremony,

time

is just a guideline and is subject to

subject

to change*

change*

Spring Language Classes 2026

Contact: language@ctclusi.org

9 am - 10 am — Breakfast

11 am - 2 pm - Men’s Sweat

11 am - 2 pm - Cedar Cape Workshop Series 5

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm — Lunch self- serve

3 pm - 4:30 pm - Sunset/Shinny/Games

5 pm - 7 pm — Dinner (picnic sunset state park)

8:00 pm — Ceremonial Fire

MON

For more Details Contact

Alycia Cossey @acosseyctclusi.org

541-294-1237

F L I P

11 am – 2 pm — Arrival & Camp Setup

2 – 5 pm — Women’s Sweat

Traditional foods cooking together cooking, earth

oven

5 pm – 7 pm — Dinner

7 pm – 8 pm — Opening Circle, Songs & Dancing

2 0 2 6

G I V I N G

This program will be geared towards 05 year olds with parental support on

zoom.

If you are interested in joining class or

would like more details please see the

contact information below.

If you are unable to make class times we

have material and support available and

would love to connect.

DATES:

April 4

April 11

April 18

April 25

May 2

May 9

May 16

May 23

May 30

CONTACT: language@ctclusi.org (541) 888-1303 - the Language Team

Join a Tribal

Committee

Chapter 7-5 GENERAL COMMITTEE CODE 7-5-1;

General Policy; Committees are established to assist

the Tribal Council in carrying out its responsibilities,

to provide quality services to the Tribal membership

and to develop, maintain and protect the assets and

interests of the Tribes.

Tribal Committee appointments are made by Tribal

Council and are for a four (4) year term. Tribal

Code allows for you to be on no more than three (3)

committees at a time and you may only server two

(2) terms, unless special consideration is necessary.

You must complete a Letter of Interest Form to be

considered by the Tribal Council.

Below is a list of Tribal Committees:

Budget Committee

Election Board

Culture Committee

Enrollment

Committee

Cultural Coalition

Committee

Housing Committee

Education Committee

Language Committee

Elders Committee

Visions Committee

Letters of Interest forms can be found on the Tribes’

website: www.ctclusi.org. Questions? If you would

like to know any further details, please contact: Lorin

Krossman by email, enrollment@ctclusi.org or call

541-435-7178

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Attention CTCLUSI Higher Education Students

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Scholarship applications

are open for the 2026-2027 academic year!

Current and new CTCLUSI Higher Education students are

encouraged to apply!

Winners will be announced in person at the 2026 Student

Recognition event on July 11, 2026, from 11am to 3pm at the

Tribal Community Center located at 338 Wallace St. Coos

Bay, OR 97420

Link to Apply: https://ctclusi.org/scholarships/

Applications Close:

Friday May 15th, 2026 @ 11:59 PST

Scan QR code at right to open Scholarship Page on website

May 2026

www.ctclusi.org

ATTENTION

GRADUATES

Congratulations on your

Accomplishment!

Send your graduation photo and

information to be featured in a

future edition of

The Voice of CLUSI paper.

Email Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist at

mgaines@ctclusi.org

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May 2026

Camp hoohoolii...continued from cover page

the bar higher than ever. After the success

of last year’s camp, the DCNR team came

together with a shared goal: to build an

even stronger program.

We worked to:

Engage more youth

Increase registration and participation

Expand hiring opportunities

Strengthen collaboration across

departments

Our vision was clear, to deepen cultural

programming, incorporate language into

daily activities, and create meaningful

experiences to ground youth in their identity.

We wanted to create core memories and

lasting friendships that will grow into strong

leadership within our Tribal communities.

This year, we had 53 registered youth

for Camp hoohoolii. “hoohoolii” is a

sha’yuushtɬ’a word meaning “Reflections

on Water.” As the camp continues to grow,

the name feels more meaningful than ever.

Our youth reflect on our culture, lands, and

waters, while we, as mentors, reflect on

their growth into the incredible individuals

they are becoming.

The Rhythm of Camp Life

Days at camp feel both long and short

all at once. There are never enough hours

for all the activities we want to offer. Meals

can’t come fast enough and are gone just

as quickly. Sleep always feels just a little

too short. And yet, we would do it all over

again in a heartbeat.

Why?

Because of moments like Jaina reading

The Foot Book. Because we get to witness

the kindness, courage, and energy of this

next generation. Because we see the way

they support one another, lift each other up,

and create a space filled with belonging.

Those moments stay with us.

What It Takes

Camp doesn’t just happen. It takes

months of dedication and planning. Behind

the scenes, months are spent developing

curriculum, purchasing supplies and

coordinating logistics. Meals are planned

Supporting the Next Gen at Camp hoohoolii

Hello, my name is Amanda Galer, and I’m a mental health therapist at

Three Rivers Health Center, specializing in work involving children and

families, with an emphasis in trauma and attachment. It has been my

honor and privilege to work with Tribal families and children over the past

couple of years, in various capacities, but today I wanted to talk a little

about attending Camp Hoohoolii at the end of March 2026. This was my

second spring camp, having had the opportunity last year to attend and

get started in my work with Tribal Youth.

Let me first congratulate all parents on a job well done! It has been a

wonderful experience getting to know your children and learning alongside

them in such a beautiful environment that Camp Cleawox offers. The

children were attentive and well-behaved, eagerly learning cultural

lessons and building friendships

to last a lifetime. Secondly, and

not to be forgotten, is our Camp

Director, Angela Henry, who has

demonstrated over the past two

years that she has a clear and

amazing vision for youth and camps.

Working with Angela is always a

pleasure, as her calm spirit leads

those around her. Lastly, to all the

adults and youth working at campTHANK YOU for the hard work you

each demonstrated, showing your

good heart and desire to support

the Next Gen. I look forward to our

continued preparation and work in

future camps.

To learn more about services

offered at Three Rivers Health

Center, including primary care,

pharmacy,

behavioral

health,

please call 541-435-7200, to find

out more.

Amanda Galer, LCSW

and prepared, vehicles and transportation is

organized. Safety protocols are developed

and checked, from archery equipment

to camp emergency readiness. Endless

meetings are attended; adjustments are

made. Every detail is carefully considered.

Then the final preparations are made.

Sleeping bags are piled high. Vans are

loaded. Supplies are packed. Hundreds

of hours are collectively spent by dozens

of people preparing for camp. All of it is

done with one purpose: To create a space

where youth feel safe, supported, and free

to be themselves while learning the shared

culture and develop their identity within the

tribe.

This is Camp hoohoolii.

This is Next Gen.

This is our future.

May 2026

www.ctclusi.org

Camp hoohoolii...continued from cover page

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

May 2026

New Protocol Developed for Honoring

Tribal Council Members for Years of Service

Tribal Council was honored for their

years of service during the Sunday, April

12, 2026 regular Council meeting.

Tribal Citizen Alycia Cossey read a

statement about this new culturally

meaningful practice, while Chief Doug

Barrett placed dentallium necklaces

around the other members of Council,

and then Chair Brad Kneaper presented

Chief with his necklace.

Here are the important words spoken

during this new protocol created at

the request of the Election Board and

developed by the Culture Department of

the Department of Culture and Natural

Resources (DCNR).

“Today we are introducing something

new. While the Council has long been

honored quietly and in private, we felt

called to bring this practice into a more

visible and culturally meaningful form.

This protocol was developed by the

Culture Department of DCNR, with

guidance from administration, and is

grounded in our cultural practices. As

part of this, we have created something

Chief Barrett places dentalium necklaces on members of Council

tangible to carry this honoring forward.

What we share today is the beginning of Angela Henry, Isaac Dull, Courtney

a living protocol, one that will guide how Krossman, Nicole Romine, Lorin

we honor Tribal Council for generations Krossman, Tes Gagner, and

to come. It carries intention, care, and Morgan Gaines.

These necklaces are given

meaning, and reflects the responsibility

in recognition of that work I

of those who serve.

Today we begin that practice. Before mentioned, and as a reminder of

we begin this council meeting, we take the responsibility that comes with

a moment to honor our Tribal Council for it.

Each strand represents a year of

the responsibility they carry and the work

service. With each year, another

they do on behalf of our people.

Dentalium has long held deep value strand is added, marking your

commitment,

your

among our people. It represents wealth, continued

not only in a material sense, but in growth, and the time you have

responsibility, relationship, and the trust dedicated to serving the people.

placed in someone by their community. Over time, these strands will

Each piece carries weight, just as grow, just as your experience and

the impact of

leadership

carries

your leadership

weight.

When

you

wear

Chair Kneaper places necklace on Chief Barrett

grows.

As members of Tribal

these dentalium

For those who

Council, you are asked

These necklaces carry the meaning

are newly appointed, we have shared today, they reflect

make

decisions

strands... They are

your first strand will be the responsibility, the trust, and the

that reach far beyond

also a reminder of the

earned after your first commitment that comes with serving the

today. Your work carries

voices

the

people,

year of service. This people.

forward into the next

those who feel heard,

reflects that leadership

seven generations. The

We lift our hands to you for the work

is not only accepted, it you have done, and for the work you will

choices you make now

and those who are

is carried, learned, and continue to do, and for the wellbeing of

will shape the wellbeing

still waiting to be

shown through your our people, our lands, our waters, and all

of our people, our lands,

heard.

reminder

actions over time.

our waters, and our

our relations.

listen deeply, to act

When you wear these

animal relatives long

May you walk in a good way as you

dentalium strands, they carry this responsibility.

into the future.

with fairness, and to

are a visible reminder

That is not a small

May your minds be clear, your hearts

remain accountable

of the responsibility you be strong, and your decisions guided with

responsibility. It calls

to the community in

hold. They also serve care and the input of the community you

for balance, humility,

all that you do.

as a reminder of the represent.

strength, and a good

prayers, hopes, and

mind and heart.

May you lead in a way that brings our

trust

the

people

have

Before the work began

people together, strengthens trust, and

creating these gifts, artisans gathered placed in your leadership.

reflects the values we all carry.

They

are

also

reminder

the

voices

together to smudge, to center ourselves,

May you always remember who you

of the people, those who feel heard, and serve, and those yet to come.

and to move forward in a good way.

Each of these gifts carries the care and those who are still waiting to be heard.

We thank you, we honor you, and we lift

reminder

listen

deeply,

act

with

intention of the hands that made them

our hands to you.”

and we want to acknowledge this year’s fairness, and to remain accountable to

artisans: Amanda Craig, Alycia Cossey, the community in all that you do.

www.ctclusi.org

May 2026

Elders Corner

Welcome New

Tribal Elders

Thursday

June 11, 2026

Three Rivers Casino Resort

Florence

Laurie Chavira

Doors Open 11:30am

Lunch 12:00pm - 1pm

Supplemental Security

Income Program for Elders

(Events Center)

Please RSVP to Doug Morrison By Friday June 5, 2026

(541) 997-6685

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Health Services Division Elders Activity Program

Jason Brainard

On December 18, 2026 Tribal Council approved

Resolution 25-217 to Increase the Tribal Elders Pension

and Supplemental Security Income beginning on January

1, 2026. Tribal Elders aged 65 and up are eligible for this

$1,000 monthly supplemental security Income.

An application form is required. The form can be found

on the Tribal Government website or using this web

address

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/ElderSupplemental-SecurityIncome

Need assistance filling

out your application or

have questions about the

program?

Contact the Enrollment

Department today at

541-435-7178.

Limited Transportation is available from Coos Bay & Eugene

Seeking Qualified Candidates for

Blue Earth Federal Corporation Board of Directors

Contributed by Kerry Brainard, President-Blue Earth Federal Corporation

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

(CTCLUSI) invites enrolled Tribal members and qualified applicants

from the public to apply for open positions on the Board of Directors of

Blue Earth Federal Corporation.

Blue Earth is a federally chartered, 100% Tribally-owned corporation

focused on creating sustainable economic opportunities, generating

revenue for the Tribe, and building long-term prosperity for our people.

As a board member, you will play a key leadership role in setting strategic

direction, exercising strong financial oversight, and advancing projects

that honor Tribal values and priorities.

Ideal candidates will offer:

• Significant business, financial, or operational expertise

• Deep commitment to Tribal sovereignty and economic selfsufficiency

• Integrity, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership skills

• Ability to attend regular board meetings and contribute actively

This is a meaningful opportunity to serve your Tribe and help guide one

of CTCLUSI’s most important economic engines. Board service carries

important fiduciary responsibilities and the chance to create lasting

impact.

How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest and current resume to: Kerry

Brainard, President Blue Earth Federal Corporation Email: kerry.

brainard@blue-earth.us Phone: 541-953-2854

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Help build a stronger, more diverse economic future for our people.

Apply today!

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

May 2026

Family Needs Assessment

THE VOICE OF

CLUSI MONTHLY

TRIBAL PAPER

The Social Services Department is planning upcoming family activities and would like your

input. Please review the list below and indicate which activity you would like to participate in

by checking the box next to your choice(s). You may select more than one option.

☐ Cooking -Cooking healthy meals on a budget, meal prepping for busy weeks and learning

new recipes.

☐ Reading Time / Storytelling

☐ Budgeting Classes (Online) Strategies for saving, understanding credit, managing

monthly expenses effectively

☐ Budgeting Classes (In Person) Strategies for saving, understanding credit, managing

monthly expenses effectively

☐ Digital Literacy & Career Growth - Computer skills, resume building, navigating online to

locate resources and services.

☐ Digital Wellness & Family Connection - Setting healthy screen-time boundaries for

children, protecting family privacy online, or using technology to stay connected with family.

☐ Social Connection & Belonging - Community dinners, family field trips, hosted events.

☐ Indoor Environmental Wellness - Preventing mold and moisture, improving indoor air

quality, making non-toxic cleaning products.

Other Activities (please list any additional activities you would like to do with your children):

__________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your participation. Your feedback will help us plan meaningful and enjoyable

activities for families.

Mail responses to: Attn: Social Services, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420

or email socialservices@ctclusi.org

Make Parenting

a Pleasure

Free Parenting Workshop Series via Zoom!

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!

Visit

www.ctclusi.org/events

to view the online event

calendar

Morgan Gaines,

Communications

Specialist

Office:

(541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email:

mgaines@ctclusi.org

Missing and Murdered Indigenous

Persons (MMIP) Awareness Event

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw

Indians Social Services is hosting a Missing and Murdered

Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Event.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Coos Bay Boardwalk, 200 S Bayshore Drive

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Event open to everyone, please consider wearing red in honor

of those that we have lost.

May 12th to June 16th

Tuesdays 6pm-8pm