NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2020)
Tribal code
Ask Donna
What actually matters in this document.
Text
The Voice of
CLUSI
April 2020
Issue 4
Volume 21
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
HEALTH ALERT
Election Process Change Due
to Declaration of Emergency
Three Rivers Foundation Mark Eighth
Round of Giving with Luncheon Gala
Due to recent concerns regarding the COVID-19
Pandemic, all Tribal events where large gatherings of
people occur have been cancelled.
Tribal Council held a Special Meeting on March 19,
2020 and passed Resolution 20-019 Declaring State of
Emergency due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Read the full
resolution on page 5 of this edition of The Voice of CLUSI
newspaper for details.
At the March 19, 2020 Special Meeting, Tribal Council
also passed Resolution 20-020 to amend Chapter 7-3
Elections to restrict the April 12, 2020, Tribal Chief Election
to mail ballot only. This resolution affects only the current
election as it is a temporary emergency amendment of
Tribal Code Chapter 7-3.
During this 2020 Chief Election, the Tribal Hall polling
location will be closed.
This Election will be done by mail only.
Do not drop ballots off at Tribal offices.
All ballots must be mailed in the envelope provided in the
ballots and be received no later than Saturday, April 11,
2020.
The Election Board will work with Isler CPA to certify the
results on Saturday, April 11, 2020, and the results will be
announced at the Regular Council Meeting on April 12,
2020.
The polling location at Tribal Hall will not be open on
Sunday, April 12, 2020.
Also in this Edition of
The VOICE of CLUSI:
Information from the
CTCLUSI Health
Department about
COVID-19
Resolution 20-019
Featured on page 5
Featured on page 10 & 11
Three Rivers Foundation Board photograph by Morgan Gaines.
Standing: Pat Farr, Bob Main, Mark Petrie, Doug Barrett, Faye Stewart.
Seated: Chief Warren Brainard, Stephanie Watkins.
Not Pictures: Tom Grove, Jay Bozievich
Florence, OR— February 27, 2020 marked the 2019/2020 annual
gifting luncheon of the Three Rivers Foundation held at the Three
Rivers Casino Resort in Florence. The Three Rivers Foundation,
established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw Indians as the giving arm of its Three Rivers Casino Resort,
announced gifts to 46 deserving nonprofit organizations in the Tribe’s
service district areas.
During this gifting cycle, the Foundation received over 140 grant
proposals from non-profits located in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and
Lincoln counties, as well as many communities throughout Oregon. Of
those proposals, the following were awarded grant dollars:
Coos County:
Bear Cupboard; Coquille, OR
Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon; Coos Bay, OR
Charleston Fishing Families; Coos Bay, OR
Coos Art Museum; Coos Bay, OR
Coos Bay Coast League; Coos Bay, OR
Coos County Sheriff’s Office SAR Program; Coquille, OR
Coquille Indian Tribe; North Bend, OR
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua Siuslaw Indians; Coos
Bay, OR
Dolphin Players Club; Coos Bay, OR
Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach; North Bend, OR
The Nancy Devereux Center; Coos Bay, OR
Curry County:
Cedar Valley North Bank RFPD; Gold Beach, OR
Chetco Historical Memorial Project; Brookings, OR
Curry Citizens for Land Access; Gold Beach, OR
The Gold Beach Senior Center; Gold Beach, OR
Story continues on page 19
Save the Date:
Tribal Election Day
April 12, 2020
All ballots must be mailed and received no
later than Saturday, Aprill 11, 2020.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
Eugene, OR
Permit #481
2
April 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Chairman’s Corner: An Important Message to Membership
Keeping our Tribal members, Tribal families, staff, and partners
safe is a top priority of your Tribal Council. As the situation
surrounding novel coronavirus / COVID-19 continues to evolve,
I want to reassure everyone that we on the Tribal Council are
committed to taking necessary actions to prevent the spread of
this virus into our Tribal community and to protect the health
of everyone, especially those who are most vulnerable to this
disease.
Our CEO, Alexis Barry, has assembled a team at Tribal
Government to monitor the situation and make recommendations
to the Council. These recommendations are based on the best
and most current information available to us. The team is also
monitoring the activities of our state and local community partners
to assure that we get new information as it becomes available.
It was with an abundance of caution that we made the difficult
decision to cancel all Tribal events for March and April. We hope
to continue activities and events in May, but this will depend on
the situation at that time. We know the value of bringing our
Tribal members together to celebrate and to share with each
other, so we do not make these decisions lightly. We have also
decided to close our Dental Clinic for 30 days beginning March
16, 2020. We felt this was necessary to protect the health of our
patients and our staff. We plan to reopen the clinic on April 14,
2020; however, we will reassess the situation before reopening.
The single best thing we can all do, after protecting ourselves
with frequent handwashing and proper etiquette when sick, is
to practice social distancing.
Social distancing means staying
away from others in order to
avoid catching or spreading
a virus. In this newsletter, our
Health Department is going to
provide you with several articles
and flyers on how to protect
yourself and what to do if you or
someone in your family contracts
this illness. The information we
are providing for you comes
from the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) and the Oregon
Health Authority (OHA). We are
committed to providing you with
the best information for your
health and well-being. I know
there is a lot of misinformation being shared right now, especially
on social media, which is leading to a lot of unnecessary fear for
many. Please make sure that you are getting your information
from a reliable source, such as the CDC or OHA. Your healthcare
practitioner is also a good resource for questions on COVID-19.
We hope for the continued health of all of our Tribal Families.
-Chairman Doc Slyter
Turn to page 10 and 11 for more information about COVID-19 from the Tribal Health Services Department
2020 Tribal Chief
Election Candidate
The Tribal Members listed below have
decided to run for the position of Tribal
Chief. They have officially submitted
their Statement of Candidacy on the
date listed by their name.
ATTENTION - TAKE NOTE:
As a precautionary measure and for the wellbeing of all,
while concerns remain with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the
following CTCLUSI events have been cancelled:
HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION (HSD) EVENTS:
FAMILY SUPPORT AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (FSBHS) EVENTS:
Doc Slyter
2/13/2020
Tribal Chief Candidate Position
Statements are availabe to read
online at
www.ctclusi.org/elections
Election Day
April 12, 2020
Mail in Ballots Only
Due to recent concerns over the
COVID-19 Pandemic, all Tribal
events where large gatherings
of people occur have been
cancelled.
Tribal Code Chapter 7-3 Elections
has been temporarily ammended
through Resolution 20-020 to
restrict the April 12, 2020, Tribal
Chief Election to mail ballot only.
CULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR)
WE ARE CONTINUING TO MONITOR THE CORONAVIRUS
SITUATION. PLEASE WATCH THE TRIBAL NEWSLETTER AND
TRIBAL WEBSITE FOR FUTURE EVENTS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
All ballots must be
mailed in the envelope
provided in the ballots
and be received
no later than
Saturday, April 11, 2020.
For a complete Election Code please
see www.ctclusi.org Tribal Code,
Ch 7-3 Elections or contact Jeannie
McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org or (541)
888-7506.
www.ctclusi.org
April 2020
3
Information
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and interested in
being on a committee, please contact Jeannie
McNeil, 541-888-7506. We are currently
keeping a list of those interested so that when a
committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon
as possible, so please contact us whether there is
a vacancy or not.
ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.
Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may
only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the
rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest
Service fee areas. Area maps available.
Upcoming Events
Government Offices Closed Until April 3rd
For Immediate Release
March 17, 2020
In the interest of the health of our Tribal
members, staff and the greater community the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw Indians will be closing government
offices effective 5:00 PM tonight (March 17th)
until April 3rd.
The Tribe will maintain a small group of essential
services staff who will continue to provide services
to those most vulnerable in our Tribal Community.
The Tribal Council will continue to monitor and
evaluate the situation on an ongoing basis, and
respond as necessary.
For additional information, please contact Alexis
Barry, CEO at 541-888-7527
Doc Slyter, Chairman
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
CHANGES?
Please let us know if you have a change
in address, phone number, name or
addition to your family. Changes should
be submitted to Enrollment Dept., either
online at www.ctclusi.org/enrollment or
mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave.,
Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506
or Fax: 541-888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Full video available at www.ctclusi.org
If you would like to receive typed copies or
an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting
minutes send a written request, including
your current address to Jeannie McNeil,
1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Due to health concerns, all events and meetings
are subject to cancellation.
th
April 6 - Tribal Office could re-open
April 11th - Deadline to have mailed in
Tribal Chief Election Ballot
th
April 12 - Tribal Council Regular Meeting 10 a.m.
April 12th - General Council Meeting 1 p.m.
April 12th - Tribal Chief Election Day
April 14th - Tribal Dental Clinic could re-open
May 8th - Deadline to apply for
Student Summer Internship Opportunities
May 29th - Deadline for CTCLUSI Scholarships:
Carolyn Slyter Scholarship Fund and the
Grace Brainard Scholarship Fund
Please check www.ctclusi.org for more information
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
Health Services Division
Vicki Faciane - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
vfaciane@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Karen Porter, Education Dept
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
education@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org
Family Support and Behavioral
Health Services
2110 Newmark Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1311
Toll Free 1-800-618-6827
Fax 541-888-1837
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-435-0492
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Tribal Dental Clinic
Dr. Sarah Rodgers
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Warren Brainard, Chief
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
Doc Slyter, Chairman
Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Debbie Bossley
Position #2 Council
541-294-3972 (cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair
Position #3 Council
541-297-3681(cell)
mark.petrie@ctclusi.org
Join a Committee
Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters
of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit
your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All
letters of interest are kept on file for one year.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Alexis Barry
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org
Tribal Council
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel
Assistant Director of Health
Services
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Tribal Court
J.D. Williams
Chief Judge
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
tribalct@ctclusi.org
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Brad Kneaper
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi.org
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi.org
Department of Natural
Resources
Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D.
Director of Natural Resources
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
rlwenya@ctclusi.org
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Iliana Montiel
Position #5 Council
541-217-4613(cell)
iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
April 12, 2020
Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
10:00 a.m.
General Council 1:00 p.m.
Due to health concerns, all meetings
subject to cancellation
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
4
April 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from February 9th – March 7th 2020
Chief Warren Brainard:
Feb 9 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 6.5
hours
Feb 13 Culture Committee Meeting 2hrs
Feb 15 Salem to Meeting
Feb 22 Chewmawa to Dedication
Feb 25 Investment Committee Meeting
Feb 26 Tribal Council Business Meeting;
Gaming Facility Operational Review Board
(GFORB) Meeting with Alexis Barry and
Doc Slyter
Feb 27 Three Rivers Foundation Grant
Luncheon 5 hrs/ Attended Nunsense at
Little Theater on the Bay / Tribal Council
Leaders Circle 3 hrs
Feb 28 Meeting with Alexis Barry
Mar 4 Legislative Commission on Indian
Services, Salem State Capital Building
Mar 5 Tribal Government Day at the State
Capital/ Leaders Circle 3 Hours
Mar 6 Forestry Workshop 4 Hours
Doc Slyter:
Feb 9 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 6.5
hrs
Feb 10 Office Paperwork 2 hrs
Feb 12 Tribal Sweat
Feb 11 Breakfast ( Red Road to Wellbriety)
Office 3 hrs
Feb 13 Hales Center SWOCC Brent
Florendo 1 hr
Feb 15 1st Annual Storytelling Tribal Event
Feb 20 Flutes Ocean Ridge /Tribal Council
Leader’s Circle 3 hrs
Feb 24 Meeting with Tribal Council
Chairman Klamath Tribe, Don Gentry
Feb 25 Investment Committee Meeting
Feb 26 Tribal Council Business Meeting;
Gaming Facility Operational Review Board
(GFORB) Meeting with Alexis Barry and
Warren Brainard
Feb 27 Three Rivers Foundation Grant
Luncheon 5 Hours
Feb 28 Meeting with Alexis Barry
Mar 4 Legislative Commission on Indian
Services, Salem State Capital Building 6
Hours
Mar 5 Tribal Government Day at the State
Capital 3 Hours/ Leaders Circle 3 Hours
Mar 6 Forestry Workshop 4 Hours
Debbie Bossley:
Feb 9 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 6.5
Hours
Feb 12 Checked in Circles of Healing Class
at Tribal Hall .5 hrs
Feb 14 Enrollment Committee Meeting 1 hrs
Feb 20 Tribal Council Leader’s Circle 3 hrs
Feb 25 Investment Committee Meeting 2.5
hrs
Feb 26 Tribal Council Business Meeting 3
hrs
Feb 27 Three Rivers Foundation Luncheon
5 hrs
Mar 5 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 3 hrs
Mar 6 Forestry Workshop 4 hrs
Iliana Montiel:
Feb 9 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 6.5hrs
Feb 20 CCD Business Development
Corporation Meeting in Coos Bay 3hrs /
Tribal Council Leader’s Circle 3hrs
Feb 25 Investment Committee Meeting
Feb 26 Gaming Facility Operational Review
Board (GFORB) Meeting; Tribal Council
Business Meeting 4hrs
Feb 27 Three Rivers Foundation Luncheon
Grant Luncheon 5hrs / Attended Nunsense
at Little Theater on the Bay
Mar 5 Tribal Council Leader’s Circle 3hrs
Josh Davies:
Feb 9 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 6.5hrs
Feb 11 Missed Education Meeting due to
State Basketball Playoffs for Bandon Boys
Feb 12 Follow up with Education Meeting
from day prior
Feb 15 1st Annual Storytelling Tribal Event ,
Made Frybread
Feb 20 Tribal Council Leader’s Circle 3hrs
Feb 25 Investment Committee Meeting
2.5hrs
Feb 26 Missed GFORB and Business
Meeting Attended ODE Community Forum
in Bandon for Attendance/SSA Grant
Feb 28 Attended Grandfathers 90th Birthday
in San Diego CA
Mar 5 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 3 hrs
Mar 7 Visited Umatilla Cultural Museum
Doug Barrett:
Feb 9 Tribal Council Meeting 6 hrs
Feb 12 Tribal Sweat
Feb 13 Culture Committee Meeting 2hrs
Feb 20 Tribal Council Leader’s Circle 3hrs
Feb 26 Gaming Facility Operational Review
Board (GFORB) Meeting /Tribal Council
Business Meeting 4hrs
Feb 27 Three Rivers Foundation Grant
Luncheon 5hrs
Feb 29 Munsel Lake Canoe Pull
Mar 5 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 3 hrs
Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair:
Feb 9 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 6.5hrs
Feb 10 Healthy Families and Lifestyles
Workshop: traditional food presentation 2
hrs
Feb 11 Education Committee Meeting 2.5
hrs
Feb 13 Oregon Coast Energy Alliance
Network meeting2 hrs/Culture Committee
2 hrs
Feb 18 Three Rivers Foundation meeting 30
min
Feb 20 Tribal Council Leader’s Circle 3 hrs
Feb 25 Investment Committee Meeting 2.5
hrs
Feb 26 BOEM Webinar OSW 2 hrs/Tribal
Council Business meeting 4 hrs
Feb 27 Three Rivers Foundation Luncheon
Grant Presentation 4 hrs
Feb 29 Munsel Lake Canoe Pull
Mar 4 Legislative Commission on Indian
Services, Salem State Capital Building 6 hrs
Mar 5 Tribal Government Day at the State
Capital 3 Hours / Tribal Council Leaders
Circle 3 hrs
Mar 6 Forestry Silviculture Workshop 4.5
hrs
Election Day - April 12, 2020
Mail Ballots Only
Please contact Jeannie McNeil if you
have not recieved your ballot by mail.
(541) 888-7506
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-001
Date of Passage: January 12, 2020
Subject (title): Affiliated tribes of Northwest Indians ATNI Membership
Delegate and Alternate(s) Appointment Amendments for Membership Year
2020-2021
Explanation: The Tribal Council appointed Doc Slyter as the Delegate due to
being Chairman and all other Council members as alternates. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-002
Date of Passage: January 12, 2020
Subject (title): National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Membership
Delegate and Alternate(s) for Membership Year 200-2021
Explanation: The Tribal Council appointed Doc Slyter as the Delegate due to
being Chairman and all other Council members as alternates. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-003
Date of Passage: January 12, 2020
Subject (title): Culture Committee Appointment
Explanation: The Tribal Council appointed Mark Petrie to the Culture
Committee. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-004
Date of Passage: January 12, 2020
Subject (title): Forest Roads Administration of Rights of Way Valid Existing
Rights Signature Matrix
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the following required reciprocal
rights agreement for land management. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-005
Date of Passage: January 12, 2020
Subject (title): Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves selection of a company, following
the RFP process to update the Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-007
Date of Passage: January 12, 2020
Subject (title): Authorization to Submit application for ICDBG Grant
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this grant application. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-008
Date of Passage: January 29, 2020
Subject (title): Client Services Agreement for Pension Plan
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the agreement. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-009
Date of Passage: January 29, 2020
Subject (title): Amendment to CLUSITC Chapter 7-8 and Tribal Council final
Approval thereof
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves amendments after posted period
required receiving no comments from General Membership. Vote 7-0-0
In this public paper, some titles and explanation will not display details due
to confidentiality.
April 2020
www.ctclusi.org
5
Fitness Program Reimbursements and
Chore Services Requests Temporarily Suspended
Due to the office closure for the coronavirus pandemic, we are
unable to process Fitness Program reimbursements and Chore
Services requests.
Once the office reopens, we will process requests in the order in
which they were received. We apologize for any inconvenience.
6
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
April 2020
Łe’ Łəx (Medicine) of the Month: Turkey Tail
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Parts of Plant Used: Mushroom Fruiting Body
Herbal Actions:
Turkey Tail is antiviral, antioxidant, and immune-stimulating.
It is especially helpful for those who experience frequent
upper respiratory infections or have a less than average
immune system. It is also beneficial for anyone who wants
to boost their immune system. This shelf fungus is also
antitumor and is used as a foundational herb in alternative
cancer therapy and prevention. Turkey tail is best taken as
a decoction (extraction) or added to broths.
Hanis and Miluk: Gwǽsk’wis; also word for echo
Scientific Name: Trametes versicolor
Photograph courtesy of Ashley Russell
Practicing Culture from Home
Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager
On my schedule for today I was supposed to be teaching a couple
groups of 35 kids each about our Canoe Culture, connection to
the water and the Salmon, Potlatch Traditions, and Traditional
Storytelling. This is part of our annual 4th grade program featured in
another short article in this newsletter. As we cancel activities to help
delay and hopefully prevent the spread of COVID-19 I am reminded
of the waves of diseases that our people have encountered in the
past and the wealth of knowledge that was lost because of them.
The unfortunate side effect of Culture Activity closures is just this, a
hiccup in the passing down of knowledge from one Tribal Member to
another. Fortunately you can, as always, practice your culture from
home and even learn more about it. Over the past several years
many people have worked very hard to update our website and
on the private, Tribal Member side of the website there are many
resources that I think go underutilized. With kids and some adults
home, what a perfect opportunity to get online and learn more about
your history, culture, and heritage.
Under the Culture tab there is general historical information, a
digital copy of the “Our Culture and History,” book, videos produced
by Sara Siestreem and other Tribal Members on the entire process
of gathering materials and weaving baskets. As well as notes on
Basketry by Melville Jacobs and basket designs drawn by Patty
Whereat-Phillips. There is also a wealth of other Cultural Education,
Language Resources, Tribal Stories, and canoe journey videos
available on the website. Morgan Gaines our Communication
specialist has done an amazing job of putting these in easy to find
places for you to enjoy and learn from, please utilize them and if you
have any other deeper culture questions or you’re not finding what
you’re looking for please reach out at jbeers@ctclusi.org.
Photograph by Morgan Gaines
Upcoming Cultural Events Postponed
Currently, all April Tribal activities and events have
been cancelled or postponed. The Culture and Natural
Resource Department will try to reschedule events as
soon as possible.
Please check the tribal website www.ctclusi.org and
upcoming editions of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter
for future event dates.
Please contact Jesse Beers (541) 297-0748 or
Ashley Russell (541) 808-4455 for more information.
At this time, we are not listing dates for gathering
maple bark on our tsuunata “Lower Smith River”
lands or elsewhere, due to the COVID-19 response.
Please look for updates in the May newsletter.
Meanwhile, you may contact Enna Helms at 541-2977538 or Enna.helms@ctclusi.org if you have interest
in or want information regarding days and times of
gathering materials. Thank you.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
www.ctclusi.org
April 2020
7
Pacific Herring in Coos Bay
Contributed by John Schaefer, Water Protection Specialist & Biologist
Large schools of Pacific herring arrived in Coos Bay to spawn this
spring. John Schaefer (Tribal Biologist) and Stacy Scott (Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer) were able to take advantage of a spawning event
when alerted the previous day to a feeding frenzy of sea lions, seals
and sea birds in the lower bay. Herring jigs and a nylon cast net were
used to good effect to catch approximately 120 herring for smoking
and pickling by Ashley Russell (Tribal Water Protection Specialist).
Traditionally, herring were harvested from a canoe with a wooden
herring rake or dip net. The scales were removed with moss before
smoking and drying. To gather eggs, hemlock boughs were placed in
spawning areas and later recovered to collect the attached eggs for
drying.
An important first food, Pacific herring are a small silver fish with
large scales that can grow up to 18 inches long. Herring are frequently
offshore in large schools but can be caught in the bay during spawning.
They are an important food source for salmon and are a popular bait
for salmon anglers. Rich in protein, iodine, omega-3, and omega-6
fatty acids, Pacific herring is delicious to eat and may be grilled, baked,
fried, smoked, or preserved by pickling. The edible eggs are also
gathered from their attachment to seaweeds.
Coos Bay is one of four Oregon estuaries, including Tillamook,
Umpqua and Yaquina, favored by herring for spawning. The ideal
spawning location has rocks, eelgrass, kelp, and seaweed to hold the
eggs in place. In Coos Bay, large concentrations of herring spawn at
Fossil Point. There are usually two pulses of spawning activity, roughly
around Valentine’s Day and Saint Patrick’s Day. There are scientific
studies that suggest herring return to the spawning grounds from which
they hatched, increasing the importance of protecting the Fossil Point
spawning area for future generations.
Photographs provided by John Schaefer
Herring caught in a net durring spawning
Stacy Scott reels in a herring during spawning event
Cleaned raw herring
Herring eggs on seaweed
What catching herring with a Herring Rake would look like pictured above
Freshly pickled herring
8
April 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Sun Shines for Pullers During First Canoe Event of the Year
The forecast was rain and possible thunderstorms. I
came into the office early, expecting to have to call people
and possibly cancel the first canoe pull of the year. But,
as often happens for our canoeing events, the weather
cleared up and it was a beautiful day to be out on the water.
We started at the Florence Outreach Office with a short
talk on COVID-19 prevention and personal hygiene. After
washing our hands, we all made ourselves sandwiches
and packed up to go pull. We call it pulling and not paddling
because when you are in the canoe, you lean forward and
utilize your whole body to pull the water with the paddle.
This way, on a long journey, you are not wearing out
specific areas of your body, such as your arms, as quickly.
We decided to pull on Munsel Lake for our first canoe
pull of the decade. We chose Munsel because it’s an easy
pull for our first pull of the year, and we also wanted to
encourage people that may have not pulled before or do
not pull often. I think we succeeded in this as we had a few
people join us that had not pulled before or regularly. While
on Munsel, we went and checked on our Tribe’s property;
talked about the importance of the property; and even
made a small campfire out of very damp wood to enjoy
our lunch around. After putting our fire out, we got back
out on the lake and had a round, with adult steersmen, of
a youth pull. The youth did very well in the canoe. On my
way home, my son talked to me about how he really liked
pulling in the canoe and how good it felt to be lead pull. I
agreed. Whenever I get the opportunity to be in the dugout canoes pulling on our waters, I feel strong and a sense
of healing.
Thanks go out to all that came to pull and spend time in the
canoe and also our support boat captain, John Schaefer.
In the future, I hope to see even more of you out on the
water with us. At this time, we have a hold on all culture
events due to concerns over COVID-19. But, as always, I
encourage all Tribal Members to practice their Culture at
home or, more preferably, in the woods. If you have any
questions on this event, future events, canoe culture, or
culture in general, please do not hesitate to contact me at
jbeers@ctclusi.org.
Photographs by John Schaefer
4th Grade Program Interrupted by Closure, Still Able to Share Great Cultural Awareness
Every year during the month of March, the
Tribe collaborates with our sister tribe, the
Ko’kwel Tribe, and the Coos History Museum to
teach 4th graders from across the region about
the ancient tradition of potlatch. In the Ko’kwel’s
plankhouse, we teach these exuberant future
stewards about what it means to be salmon
people in addition to the traditional tools we
use, baskets and weaving, canoe culture, and
traditional storytelling. One of the activities that
is offered during the program, shows the youth
how to make a basket, out of themselves. At the
end of the program, the students are offered
some salmon and are taught to save the bones
so that we may return them to the waters from
wince they came and honor the salmon that
sacrificed themselves so that we may live on.
Normally this program lasts two to three
weeks and serves over 900 fourth graders
from our area. Unfortunately, this year after
three days, the program was cut short due to
COVID-19 concerns. It is agreed that this was
Photographs
the right thing to do, but it does come with a
price as these fourth graders will possibly miss provided by Jesse
out on the experience of hearing about living Beers and Ashley
Russell
culture from living tribal members. Hopefully,
we can not only continue this program next Above: students
year as it has run for about 14 years or so, but work together to
also, senate bill 13 curriculum will help close weave themselves
this gap.
into a basket.
At this time, we are closing many of our
Educational and Culture Programs due to At right: Traditional
COVID-19 concerns. If you have any questions basket and tools
or concerns please feel free to contact our on display for the
students
Tribe.
April 2020
www.ctclusi.org
9
“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Contributed by Jamie Broady, Circles of Healing Outreach Advocate
Protective Factors
Our children are sacred. This month and throughout the year,
CTCLUSI Circles of Healing Program encourages all individuals
and community organizations to play a role in making our
community a safe and happy place for children and families. By
ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources
they need to care for their children, we can help prevent child
abuse and neglect by creating strong and thriving children, youth,
and families in our communities. Research shows that protective
factors are present in healthy families. Protective factors are
conditions or attributes of individuals, families, communities, or the
larger society that mitigate risk and promote healthy development
and wellbeing. Promoting the following protective factors is one
of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of child abuse and
neglect:
• Nurturing and attachment • Knowledge of parenting and
of child and youth development • Parental resilience • Social
connections • Concrete supports for parents • Social and
emotional competence of children
April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities
play in protecting children and strengthening families. Everyone’s
participation is critical. Focusing on ways to connect with families
is the best thing our community can do to strengthen families and
prevent child abuse and neglect.
Focusing on strengthening
trust and healthy bonding within your family is one important way
to prevent abuse from strangers or known acquaintances. Be sure
to teach your child who they can trust and how to find help when
needed. For example, if your child is lost somewhere in a public
place, they need to know how to find a safe stranger to ask for help
from. Encourage them to trust their own intuition, practice healthy
boundaries, and to say No to anything they’re uncomfortable with.
Healing from Trauma
Healing from trauma helps prevent future trauma. One of the
biggest risk factors for future trauma is past trauma. If your family
and/or child(ren) have experienced recent or past trauma, Try the
following to help your child(ren) heal:
• Help your child feel safe. Stay calm and keep a regular routine
for meals, play time, and bedtime. Prepare children in advance for
any changes or new experiences.
• Encourage (don’t force) children to talk about their feelings.
Tell children it is normal to have many feelings after a trauma.
Listen to their stories, take their reactions seriously, correct any
misinformation about the traumatic event, and reassure them that
what happened was not their fault.
• Provide extra attention, comfort, and encouragement. Spending
time together as a family may help children feel safe. Younger
children may want extra hugs or cuddling. Follow their lead and
be patient if they seem needy.
• Teach children to relax. Encourage them to practice slow
breathing, listen to calming music, or say positive things (“That
was scary, but I’m safe now”).
• Be aware of your own response to trauma. Parents’ history of
trauma and feelings about their child’s experience can influence
how they cope. Seek support if you need it.
• Remember that everyone heals differently from trauma.
Respecting each child’s own course of recovery is important.
• Find help when needed. If your child’s problems last more than
a few weeks, or if they get worse rather than better, ask for help.
Find a mental health professional who knows proven strategies
to help children cope with trauma. For more information, contact
CarolAnn Young with Family Support and Behavioral Health
Services at 541-435-7159 or visit https://findtreatment.samhsa.
gov/.
Remember that with patience and support, families can heal
and recover from trauma.
If you have suffered domestic or intimate partner violence that
is threatening you and/or the wellbeing of your child(ren), please
reach out to Circles of Healing Program at CTCLUSI. We have
confidential advocates here to help you and your family on your
journey to safety, healing, and wellness. 541-888-1309
Resources:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/
10
April 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
What You Should Know about Novel Coronovirus (COVID-19)
What is COVID-19 and How Do I Protect Myself?
By now, you have all heard about the new
coronavirus, COVID-19, and how fast it is
spreading in this country. A lot of information
is being pushed out from multiple sources,
and it can be hard to figure out what is
true and what is not. The most reliable
sources for information on this illness are
the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and
the World Health Organization (WHO). Do
not use social media to educate yourself,
as a lot of the information there is either
misleading or outright wrong.
Coronaviruses are not a new class of
virus. They are part of a large family of
viruses that cause illnesses ranging from
the common cold to more severe diseases.
This one is called a novel virus because it is
a strain that has not been seen in humans
before now. It is thought that it originally
passed from animals to humans. Now,
though, it is spreading through person-toperson contact. Although scientists are still
studying this strain, we do know enough
about how viruses are spread to recommend
some common-sense precautions you can
take to protect yourself and help prevent
the spread of illness.
Eventually we will have a vaccine
(about a year to eighteen months), but
you can follow these recommendations
from the CDC now (https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-
treatment.html):
• Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with
people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and
mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a
tissue and throw the tissue in a lined
trash can.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched
surfaces and objects using a regular
household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap
and water for at least 20 seconds,
especially after going to the bathroom,
before eating, and after blowing your
nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap
and water are not readily available, use
an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with
at least 60% alcohol. Always use soap
and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
• Facemasks are not recommended
to prevent well people from getting a
respiratory illness. Facemasks should
be saved for healthcare personnel and
for those who are in close contact taking
care of someone who is ill.
Additional recommendations:
• Avoid non-essential travel to highrisk areas. See the CDC or State
Department websites for specific Travel
Advisories.
People over 50 who have certain chronic
conditions (heart disease, diabetes,
and lung disease) appear to more
vulnerable to this virus; people in this
group may be more likely to be sicker
and to suffer serious consequences of
the illness. If you are in this group, you
should avoid large gatherings of people
and you should not travel unnecessarily.
• Influenza is still present in many
communities. If you have not yet
had your flu shot, it is not too late.
Call you healthcare provider or go
to your local pharmacy to get your
flu shot. Although it will not protect you
from the coronavirus, it will provide you
with protection from the seasonal flu.
• Avoid locations where large crowds are
likely to be present, such as concerts,
games, weddings, etc. If you must go
out into the public, be sure to wash
your hands frequently and maintain a
minimum of 6 feet distance from other
people.
If we all listen to the experts and follow
their advice, we can slow and possibly stop
the spread of this virus. The situation is
changing rapidly so be sure to listen to your
local news for updates and new advice as
it comes out.
•
What is Social Distancing?
What is Social Distancing?
Contributed
by Vicki Faciane,
CTCLUSI
Director
Health Services
In mid-March,
public health
experts
andofgovernment
officials
are important to stopping the spread of the virus, but they both
began asking people to “hunker-down” and “shelter-in-place” as deal with restricting movement to within a specified area, such
d-March,much
publicas
health
experts
and government
officials
began
asking
peopleastothe home or in a hospital room. Social distancing is more of
possible.
Mayors
and governors
closed
public
schools
er-down”inand
“shelter-in-place”
as
much
as
possible.
Mayors
and
governors
a behavior change in which the entire community participates.
many areas across the country. Large events were canceledclosed
c schoolsorinpostponed.
many areas
the country.
canceled
means things like closing schools and keeping children home
A across
lot of people
have Large
been events
asking were
why this
is Itor
oned. A necessary.
lot of people have been asking why this is necessary.
to protect them and other family members from contracting the
This is a public health concept known as social distancing. disease. It also means canceling or postponing large events, like
we have already seen happening.
In simple
terms, social
means staying
away
fromsocial
is a public
health concept
known distancing
as social distancing.
In simple
terms,
But it also means taking personal steps to help prevent the
other
people
in order
to avoid
catching
a disease
ncing means
staying
away
from other
people
in orderor
to spreading
avoid catching
or spreading
spread
of the virus in your community. Your habits, when also
or
illness.
Basically,
it
means
staying
away
from
crowds.
If
you
ease or illness. Basically, it means staying away from crowds. If you think of other
practiced
by everyone in the community, can help slow spread
think
of
other
illnesses
that
spread
widely
in
a
population,
such
ses that spread widely in a population, such as the 1918 Spanish Flu, a common
in
your
area.
Recommendations for social distancing include the
as
the
1918
Spanish
Flu,
a
common
factor
for
how
far
and
how
for how far and how fast it spread was crowding. The 1918 influenza epidemic
fast it spread was crowding. The 1918 influenza epidemic spread following:
d faster in cities where there were more people in close contact. There were no antifaster in cities where there were more people in close contact. • Stay at home as much as possible, especially if you are at
or vaccines
for influenza
then. The
single bestfor
thing
public officials
did to stop higher risk for serious illness from catching the virus.
There
were no back
anti-virals
or vaccines
influenza
back then.
pread of that
flu
was
to
implement
social
distancing
policies.
The single best thing public officials did to stop the spread of that • Make sure you have a 2-week supply of essential food items,
household supplies, and medications.
flu was to implement social distancing policies.
ave not developed
vaccine
for COVID-19,
norfor
have
we yet identified
an we
effective
• Have a friend or family member shop for you or make
We havea not
developed
a vaccine
COVID-19,
nor have
ment other
than
supportive
care for symptoms.
Once than
again,
social distancing
yet
identified
an effective
treatment other
supportive
care forwill be arrangements for the grocery store or pharmacy deliver to
symptoms.
again,
will be the
single
ngle most
important Once
step we
can social
take todistancing
slow the spread
of the
virusmost
while our your door, if available.
important
step we
cantreatment.
take to slow
the spread
of the
while
tists work
on a vaccine
and
Slowing
spread
alsovirus
helps
to our
keep •our Do not go to weddings, graduations, or other public events,
scientists
work overwhelmed
on a vaccine by
and
Slowing
alsosocial especially if there are known or suspected cases of the virus
hcare system
from being
thetreatment.
disease. This
graphspread
shows how
in your community.
ncing canhelps
help: to keep our healthcare system from being overwhelmed by
• If you must go to work, maintain a minimum of 6 feet between
the disease. This graph shows how social distancing can help:
yourself and co-workers, clients, etc. Clean your frequently
So, what does social distancing mean exactly? It is not the same
touched surfaces at least daily and wash your hands with
as self-quarantine or isolation. These are two other practices that
soap and water often. Talk to your supervisor to see if
work-from-home options, such as telecommuting and video
conferencing, are available to you.
• Consider canceling or postponing routine, non-emergent
medical and dental appointments. If you cannot cancel or
reschedule, ask if there are telehealth options available for
your appointment.
Finally, social distancing does not have to mean social isolation.
Keep in frequent contact with friends and neighbors using
available technologies such as telephones, e-mail, and video
calls (i.e., Skype, FaceTime, etc.). In scary times like these, it
can be easy for people to feel alone and afraid. Make sure to
check regularly with Elders and others who live alone to ensure
they have the support they need.
Articles on this page contributed by Vicki Faciane, CTCLUSI Director of Health Services
what does social distancing mean exactly? It is not the same as self-quarantine or
on. These are two other practices that are important to stopping the spread of the
but they both deal with restricting movement to within a specified area, such as the
April 2020
www.ctclusi.org
11
What You Should Know about Novel Coronovirus (COVID-19)
What You Should Do if You or a Family Member Get Sick with COVID-19
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough
or sneeze, then throw used tissues in a lined trash can.
On March 12, 2020, the World Health Organization declared
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for
a pandemic for the novel coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19. The
at least 20 seconds. You may use a hand sanitizer that
following day, President Trump declared a national emergency.
contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not
On March 15, as this is being written, the number of cases in the
available.
U.S. have risen to over 3,100 and there have been at least 62
deaths. By the time you read this, it will likely be much higher. The Clean your Hands Often.
advice in this article is taken from the CDC website: https://www. Avoid Sharing Personal Household Items
• Do not share dishes, drinking cups, eating utensils, towels,
cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
or bedding with other people/pets in your home.
• These items should be washed thoroughly with soap and
Call your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms
water after use.
and have been in close contact with a person known to
Clean
all “High-Touch” Surfaces Everyday
have the illness or have recently traveled from an area
•
High-tough
surfaces include counters, tabletops,
with widespread or ongoing community spread of the
doorknobs,
bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones,
disease.
television remotes, keyboards, tablets, and bedside
tables.
Reported illnesses from COVID-19 have ranged from mild
• Disinfect any areas that may have bodily fluids on them.
symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed cases. The
• Use a household cleaning spray or wipe according to label
following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure: fever,
instructions. You may need to wear gloves and use only in
a well-ventilated area.
cough, and/or shortness of breath.
To prevent the spread of illness to people in your home and your
community, follow the steps below if you are sick (or suspect you
Finally, if you are sick with COVID-19, monitor your symptoms.
are infected) with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Seek prompt medical attention if your symptoms are worsening
(such as difficulty breathing). Call your doctor to tell them you may
Stay Home Except to get Medical Care
• If you are mildly ill with the virus that causes COVID-19, have the virus before seeking medical care and put a facemask
isolate yourself at home. You should restrict activities on before entering the facility.
outside your home, except to get medical
care.
• Do not go to work, school, or public areas.
• Avoid
using
public
transportation,
ridesharing, or taxis.
Separate Yourself from other People and
Animals in Your Home
Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.
• Stay in a specific room and away from others
in your home. Use a separate bathroom, if
available.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue,
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Limit contact with pets and animals, just as
then throw the tissue
you limit contact with other people in your
in the trash.
home. If possible, someone else in the
home should care for the animals.
Call Ahead before Visiting Your Doctor
• If you have a medical appointment, call
your healthcare provider and tell them you
may have COVID-19. This will allow them
to take steps to keep other people from
getting infected or exposed.
Wear a Facemask if You are Sick
• You should wear a facemask when you are
Clean and disinfect frequently
around other people/pets and before you
touched objects and surfaces.
enter a healthcare provider’s office.
• If you are caring for someone who is sick
and unable to wear a mask (i.e., because
they have trouble breathing), then you
should not stay in the same room with them
and you should wear a facemask if you
enter the room they are in.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, CTCLUSI Director of Health Services
•
STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS
Stay home when you are sick,
except to get medical care.
Wash your hands often with soap
and water for at least 20 seconds.
For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19
CS314915-A
12
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
April 2020
Wake Up and Walk for
Brain Fitness
Contributed by Armando Martinez,
CHA and Diabetes Article by Miriam
E. Tucker / www.diabetesforecast.org
A morning walk could help your
brain stay fit along with your
body. In a study, 67 overweight
or obese older adults (ages
55 to 80) who didn’t exercise
regularly
completed
three
tasks on randomly selected
days: uninterrupted sitting for
eight hours, moderate-intensity
walking for 30 minutes after
breakfast followed by sitting,
or a 30-minute morning walk
plus sitting interrupted every 30
minutes by three minutes of light
walking. The participants took
brain tests four times each day.
On the days they exercised, they
scored better on the brain tests
than they did on their sedentary
day. After the morning exercise,
scores improved for decisionmaking skills. When morning
exercise was combined with
periodic breaks from sitting,
memory
scores
improved.
Bottom line: Your brain works
better when physical activity is
part of your routine.
Source: British Journal of Sports
Medicine,
published online April 29, 2019
The April 2nd Elders
Luncheon has been
cancelled. Thank you
for your patience and
understanding.
Tribal Elder George Barton
Recognized by
CCD Business Development
Tribal Elder George Barton served as a board member
of the CCD Business Development since 2012. He
retired from his position on February 21, 2020. He was
recognized for his service with a plaque and card.
Exercise Can Help Seniors
Exercise Can Help Seniors Prevent
Prevent
Falls
By Miriam
E. Tucker / www.diabetesforecast.o
Contributed
by Armando Martinez, CHA and Dia
Contributed by Armando Martinez,
CHA and Diabetes
Article by Miriam E. Tucker / www.diabetesforecast.org
About 1 in 4 adults ages 65 and older
experience a fall, and about a third of those
require medical treatment. To combat the
problem, a task force that advises doctors
reviewed previously published studies
to see what actions older adults can take
to avoid falling. Exercise came out on top.
Most of the About
studies
involved
exercise,
butexperience a fall, and about
1 in
4 adultsgroup
ages 65
and older
supervised individual
exercise
and
physical
therapy
also
appeared
medical treatment. To combat the problem,
a task
force that adv
helpful. Thepreviously
American published
Diabetes studies
Association’s
2018 actions
Standards
to see what
olderofadults ca
Medical CareExercise
in Diabetes
recommends
leastof150
week group ex
came
out on top. at
Most
theminutes
studies per
involved
individual exercise
and physical
therapy
also appeared helpful. T
of moderate-intensity
or 75 minutes
per week
of vigorous-intensity
Association’s
2018
Standards
of
Medical
Care in Diabetes
reco
aerobic exercise, as well as twice-weekly muscle strengthening,
for
minutes
per week
of moderate-intensity
or 75
minutes
all adults. For
older adults,
it also
recommends balance
training
two per wee
aerobic
exercise,
as
well
as
twice-weekly
muscle
strengthening,
to three times per week.
adults, it also recommends balance training two to three times per
www.ctclusi.org
April 2020
13
Elders Corner
The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the
Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of
CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of
your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders! Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Jesse Joe Slossen, III
Carmen Thompson
Carmen Thompson
Favorite Hobbies:
• Sewing
• Camping
• Traveling
Bucket List:
• Travel across the United
States in an RV and see
everything.
• Go to Niagara Falls.
• Live long past 80.
Favorite Sayings:
“Pretty is as Pretty does.”
Coos
Lower Umpqua
Immediate Family:
• Immediate family includes
daughters Michelle Low and
Shawndra West, son Kevin
Thomas, and grandchildren
Brianne, Kelsey, Brittany,
Timothy and Dustin. She is
also blessed with 8 beautiful
great-grandchildren. Carmen’s
great-great grandparents were
George W. “Kentuck” Thomas and
Caroline Thomas.
Immediate Family:
• Immediate family includes
brothers Nick Slossen and Mike
Slossen, sister Anita Slossen,
father Jesse Joe Slossen, Jr., and
mother Colleene Slossen. He also
has many close cousins, including
Elaine Allison, Riley Lott, Jr., Ernest
Lott, Leon Lott, James Lott, Sr.,
Kathy Price, and several 2nd and
3rd cousins.
Proudest Accomplishments:
• Her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
• Being part of Jehovah’s Witness
and having the opportunity to
travel to Warwick, NY.
• Being Native American and
proud of her ancestry.
• Visiting family in the Dominican
Republic and learning a lot during
her stay there.
Jesse Joe Slossen, III
Favorite Hobbies:
• Watching Football games. Proudest Accomplishments:
• Watching Hockey games. • Graduated High School.
• Bought his first home in Arizona.
• Watching Baseball games.
• Ran a business in Sweethome
and Harrisburg with his Uncle Jerry.
Bucket List:
• Visit Hawaii
Favorite Sayings:
• Visit Alaska
“Be Prepared.”
Keeping the home safe
Encourage your family members to…
All households
Clean hands at the door and at regular intervals
Create habits and reminders to avoid touching their face and cover coughs and sneezes
Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, and handrails regularly
Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning
Households with vulnerable seniors or those with significant underlying conditions
Significant underlying conditions include heart, lung, kidney disease; diabetes;
and conditions that suppress the immune system
Have the healthy people in the household conduct themselves as if they were a significant risk to the
person with underlying conditions. For example, wash hands frequently before interacting with the
person, such as by feeding or caring for the person
If possible, provide a protected space for vulnerable household members
Ensure all utensils and surfaces are cleaned regularly
Households with sick family members
Give sick members their own room if possible, and keep the door closed
Have only one family member care for them
Consider providing additional protections or more intensive care for household members over 65
years old or with underlying conditions
What every American and community can do now to decrease the spread of the coronavirus
The above informational graphic was pulled from the cdc website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf
14
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
April 2020
1st Annual HECHIT’ Winter Storytelling Event Enjoyed by All
Contributed by the Culture Coalition
The Culture Coalition hosted an
evening of delicious food, lively
music and winter storytelling
on February 15, 2020. The first
storytelling event was held with the
intention of keeping it an annual
affair! Thank you to Tribal Council
Chairman, Doc Slyter for sharing
his music, Tribal Councilman
Josh Davies and his wife Delilah
Baldwin-Davies
for
preparing
yummy Indian tacos and platters
of other enticing foods, and Tribal
Elder, Eddie Helms for spoiling us
with tasty desserts. We are grateful
to our special guest Patty Whereat
Phillips for sharing and connecting
hechit’ (“myth” stories) stories
from our people. We are grateful
for the energy that Patty has put
forward into translating these old
stories and bringing them to life
through her interpretations and oral
storytelling techniques. We held an
open mic for anyone to volunteer a
story of the past or present, and two
volunteers came forward - hands up
to Pam Stoehsler and Jesse Beers!
Thanks for being an inspiration to
us all. Jorney Baldwin voluntarily
took photos of the evening. Thanks
J! A special raffle was held for all
attendees of framed art prints and
small baskets (tautau) made of
tso’kwonhl (sedge) donated by
Tribal Artists; Pam Stoehsler and
Enna Helms.
Photographs by
Jorney Baldwin
Culture Coalition
Seeks New Member
The Culture Coalition is currently seeking a
member to appoint to our Coalition. We have
a small annual budget that is used towards
strengthening the tribes culture and arts.
Please submit a letter of interest to Enna
Helms at hhelms@ctclusi.org or contact me at
541-297-7538.
Pictured above left to right: Mary Lou Hunter,
Patty Whereat, Enna Helms, Eddie Helms,
and Pam Stoehsler.
www.ctclusi.org
April 2020
Language Committee Update!
Contributed by Enna Helms, Linguist Associate
dai, niishanax,
Last year at the Tribes’ Restoration
Celebration, a short survey was put out on the
tables asking Tribal members of their interest
in language revitalization. Many surveys
were received. Thank you to everyone who
provided some input around language. With
your interests and involvement we can create
movement around language and in return
help to reinforce our identities as Miluk, Hanis,
Quuiich and Sha’yushtl’a people.
It’s humbling and healing to receive input
around language and in that, it has inherently
created a need for a language committee. A
language committee will be a vessel that will act
as a place we can all go to share our thoughts
and ideas around language collectively
and build momentum within the community.
In retrospect, sharing the responsibility of
language revitalization efforts will be vital to
sustaining those efforts. The Tribe is in the
process of creating a language committee with
the goal of reading a resolution to the Tribal
Council at the regular April council meeting:
Sunday, April 12th, 2020. A follow up article is
intended for the May newsletter. Stay tuned.
For more information and updates you may
contact Enna Helms at 541-297-7538 or email
enna.helms@ctclusi.org or Patty Phillips at
miluk.language@gmail.com.
gele, luuwii, niishanax
15
Algonquin Wild Green Salad
Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA and Diabetes Coordinator.
Recipe by: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Algonquin Wild Green Salad
By: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Ingredients:
Contributed
1 cup Wild Onions or Leeks, well
choppedby Armando Martinez, CHA and Diabetes Coordin
4 cups Watercress
1 ½ cups Dandelion Leaves
Dressing:
⅓ cup Sunflower Seed Oil
⅓ cup Cider Vinegar
3 tbsp Maple Syrup
¾ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
Directions:
1. Toss together the salad ingredients.
2. Combine theIngredients:
dressing ingredients and mix well. Toss the salad in the
dressing and serve.
Wildpesky
Onionsyellow
or Leeks,
well chopped
Most people think 1ofcup
those
flowers
that pop up in their lawns as
4
cups
Watercress
weeds, but dandelions were actually once treasured by those in America, including
1 ½ cups Dandelion Leaves
several Native American tribes.
Various tribes considered
dandelions to be a prized edible, a gastrointestinal aid,
Dressing:
a cleansing alternative and a healing dressing for wounds.
They also believed⅓that
made from
leaves was a potent medical
cup tea
Sunflower
Seed dandelion
Oil
wellness tonic. They
would
boil
dandelions in water to treat kidney, skin and
⅓ cup
Cider
Vinegar
stomach problems 3astbsp
wellMaple
as heartburn
Syrup and swelling.
¾ tsp
Some tribes, such as
the Salt
Cherokee and Iroquois’ even chewed the dandelion root
¼ Today,
tsp Black
Pepper
to relieve tooth pain.
modern
herbalists use dandelion leaves as a diuretic
and to stimulate appetite and ease digestion.
Dandelions can beDirections:
used in a variety of recipes. Dandelions greens can be eaten
raw with salads, sautéed in a bit of olive oil, added to soups or boiled in a tea.
1. Toss together the salad ingredients.
The key to harvesting 2.
theCombine
leaves isthe
to dressing
get themingredients
before theand
buds
have
mix
well.blossomed
Toss the salad in t
(after that they are too bitter).
and serve.
Dandelion leaves are a good source of potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. The
flowers and roots ofMost
dandelions
are also
edible.
people think
of those
pesky yellow flowers that pop up in their lawns
CTCLUSI Summer
Student Internships
dandelions were actually once treasured by those in America, including
American tribes.
Share
Facts
About
COVID-19
Various tribes
considered
dandelions
to be a prized edible, a gastroi
cleansing alternative and a healing dressing for wounds.
Know
the also
facts about
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19)
help stop the leaves
spread of rumors.
They
believed
that
tea2019
made
fromanddandelion
was a potent m
tonic. They would boil dandelions in water to treat kidney, skin and stoma
FACT
You can help stop COVID-19
can makeand
anyoneswelling.
sick
FACT
well as Diseases
heartburn
1
by knowing the signs
4
and symptoms:
Some tribes, such as the Cherokee and Iroquois’ even chewed the da
regardless of their race or ethnicity.
People of Asian descent, including Chinese
The CTCLUSI Student Intern is a paid internship with the goal to assist current
College Students in supplementing their work and education experience based
work experience along with their needs, desires and interests.
Minimum Requirements:
letting people know that being of Asian descent
• Shortness of breath
does not increase the chance of getting or
Seek medicalDandelions
advice if you
spreading COVID-19.
Dandelions
can be used in a variety of recipes.
greens can be
• Develop
symptoms
salads, sautéed in a bit of olive oil, added
to soups
or boiled in a tea.
AND
Must be a member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
FACT
Indians
• Fever
relieve
pain.
modern herbalists use dandelion leaves as a
Americans,tooth
are not more
likelyToday,
to get COVID-19
• Cough
than
any
other
American.
Help
stop
fear
by
stimulate appetite and ease digestion.
Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) OR recent graduate
(within 6 months) in/from any Accredited College including on-line schools (NOTE: Students may qualify even if they are not on a Tribal educational stipend)
Must have verifiable transcripts that show a current GPA of 2.0 – can be obtained from
your college’s registrars or campus placement office.
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background
check which may include fingerprinting.
Online Applications will be taken starting March 9, 2020.
Tribal Members will need to www.ctclusi.org to apply. Go to Tribal Government/Job Opportunities and click on the CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.
Deadline to apply is May 8, 2020 at 10am
2
People who have been in close contact with a
person known to have COVID-19 or people who
live in or have recently been in an area with
ongoing spread are at an increased risk
of exposure.
FACT
3
• Have been in close contact
with a person known to have
COVID-19 or if you live in or have
recently been in an area with
ongoing spread of COVID-19.
Some people are at increased risk of
getting COVID-19.
Someone who has completed
quarantine or has been released
from isolation does not pose a risk of
infection to other people.
For up-to-date information, visit CDC’s
coronavirus disease 2019 web page.
FACT
5
There are simple things you can
do to help keep yourself and
others healthy.
• Wash your hands often with soap
and water for at least 20 seconds,
especially after blowing your nose,
coughing, or sneezing; going to
the bathroom; and before eating or
preparing food.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and
mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a
tissue, then throw the tissue in
the trash.
For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19
CS 315446-A 03/11/2020
16
April 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Diabetes and Mental Health
Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA and Diabetes. Article by Katy Walker, LCSW, Laura Hieronymus, DNP, MSEd, RN, MLDE, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE
Having diabetes can cause stress. Think
about the times you’ve experienced stress
in relationship to your diabetes. Between
checking blood glucose levels, monitoring
food intake, taking your medication
and making healthy choices, the sheer
thought can become overwhelming. Stress
affects the “fight or flight” hormones in
your body. When you have diabetes, the
stress hormones, adrenaline, cortisol, and
norepinephrine, can contribute to high
blood glucose levels. Additionally, feeling
this type of stress may make it harder for
you to take care of yourself. Some stress
is unavoidable, but you can learn to handle
stress so it doesn’t get the best of you.
Ongoing stress can also leave you more
vulnerable to developing negative coping
strategies (such as denial) and increases
the likelihood of mental health issues.
Individuals with diabetes are 50 percent
more likely to suffer from depression or
anxiety and are also at higher risk for other
mental health issues such as posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD). Like staying
healthy with diabetes, staying mentally fit
is another important step for your overall
well-being.
Risks for negative coping
To integrate mental fitness into your
regular diabetes routine, you should have
a basic knowledge of mental health issues
and be aware of your own risk factors to
be prepared to address those risks. Risk
factors include:
• being easily annoyed;
• becoming tearful more often;
• thoughts you’d be better off dead;
• feeling overwhelmed, even by simple
tasks;
• changes in weight or appetite;
• trouble sleeping;
• unexplained nausea;
• aches and pains;
• loss of interest in sex;
• feeling unsteady or weak;
• lightheadedness;
• feelings of guilt;
• anxious thoughts (often takes the form
of “what if _____ happens?”); and
• worrying something horrible will
happen.
It is important to keep in mind that we all
have these feelings some times. They are
only an issue if you recognize that you have
several of these feelings on a consistent
basis for more than two consecutive weeks.
Although everyone should be mindful of
his or her own mental well-being, if you have
a life-long illness such as diabetes, you
need to stay in touch with your thoughts.
If you have a history of depression or
anxiety, symptoms may occur more often
or be more severe. Additionally, you may be
more likely to experience negative coping if
you don’t have a support system for your
diabetes health. But these are all things
you can manage…just like your diabetes.
Mental health check-in
Everyone should do “self check-ins” as a
part of his or her regular routine. The check
can be used to make sure you are still on
the right track to living your best life. More
importantly, it can point you in the right
direction if something just feels “off” when
there is no obvious explanation. Many
different aspects add up to a person’s
overall well-being. Although physical
health should certainly be included, your
emotional, social and spiritual health is
just as important. Take a look at these
health questions and then ask yourself:
is this something that I already do well or
something I could focus more on to reach
a healthier me?
Physical check-in
How often do you: Make a point to eat
healthy meals? Get at least 30 minutes of
exercise five times a week? Attend regular
medical and dental appointments? Check
your blood glucose levels? Take your
diabetes medication(s) as prescribed?
Make time to participate in physical
activities that you enjoy (such as hiking or
swimming)? Sleep at least seven to eight
hours a night? Take time to appreciate
your body and feel good about the way you
look?
Emotional check-in
How often do you: Say “no” when
someone asks you to do something that
you prefer not to do? Spend time doing an
activity or hobby that you enjoy? Take time
away from your work or other obligations?
Learn something new just because you
find it interesting? Find a reason to laugh?
Express your feelings to people you care
about?
Social check-in
How often do you: Spend time with people
that you enjoy being around? Take time to
call friends and family that you don’t see
as often as you’d like? Have interesting
conversations? Get to be physically
intimate with your significant other? Spend
time alone with your significant other? Meet
new people?
Spiritual check-in
How often do you: Pray or meditate? Set
aside time to spend in nature? Reflect on
and count your blessings? Tell people you
love how important they are to you? Spend
time helping those less fortunate than
yourself? Find the opportunity to participate
in a cause that you believe in? Act in a way
that matches your own values and moral
beliefs?
Take inventory of the things you do well
and praise yourself. Then focus on items
that need improvement. No reason to
stress out by making several changes at
once — just start with one thing at a time.
Plan a date night, take a couple days off
work or make a grocery list of things you’ll
need for a healthy dinner. Small changes
over time eventually make a big impact.
Healthy ways to deal: diabetes and
mental health
Breathing exercises
Doing breathing exercises can be helpful
for unwinding as well as dealing with shortterm stress. Effective breathing is different
than regular breathing because it helps
slow down your nervous system. To do it,
you breathe in through your nose. If your
stomach gets puffy you know you are doing
it right. After counting to four and filling your
belly with air while breathing through your
nose, hold it for four seconds. After another
four seconds of holding your breath, blow it
out. For the most effective results, blow out
through your mouth as if you were blowing
up a balloon — don’t push it all out at once.
Hobbies
Hobbies that engage your body and
mind (going for a hike, crafting, sewing,
etc.) have been shown to improve overall
happiness and health. You know how
you’ve been thinking about hiking local
trails in your area or finally taking that bike
out from the back of the garage? Go for it.
Not only will the activity be good for your
diabetes management (because exercise
can lower blood glucose levels), but it will
help you deal with the stress of managing
a life-long illness.
Support network
Sometimes, you just need to vent. So
call a close friend or go on a walk with the
family and let it all out. This same group
can also encourage the healthy changes
you make to manage your diabetes. So
make sure to have a mental list of people
on your “support team” who you can call
just to chat or depend on for emotional
support when you feeling overwhelmed.
The four “A”s of stress relief
• Avoid situations that stress you out by
taking control of your environment
• Alter your perception and consider
changes that improve your situation
• Accept the things that you cannot
change and focus on the positive
• Adapt your standards and expectations
to make situations less stressful
Counseling
Sometimes we need just a little more
help outside our natural support system.
And that’s OK. A therapist or counselor
can be useful in helping you identify your
existing coping skills and learning new
ones. Talk to your endocrinologist or
primary-care provider to learn more about
the benefits of counseling from a mental
health professional. They can refer you to
a mental health professional in your area
who has knowledge of diabetes and the
training necessary to offer counseling.
Conclusion
Make today the day you commit to your
mental fitness. Start with a mental health
check-in, and make plans to be your best
you. Seek help when you need it. And
above all, make yourself a priority — you
owe it to your health.
www.ctclusi.org
April 2020
•
17
Fitness Program
Reimbursements and
Chore Services Requests
Temporarily Suspended
People with diabetes who are infected with the
coronavirus are more likely to develop severe
coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and
complications.
o
Due to the office closure for the coronavirus
pandemic, we are unable to process Fitness
Program reimbursements and Chore
Services requests.
They should be especially diligent to reduce risk of exposure,
including hand washing, practicing social distancing, and staying
home as much as possible.
•
Managing diabetes can be more challenging during this time.
o
Blood sugars: activity restriction, changes in eating patterns,
and illness can all affect blood sugars. Patients should monitor
more closely and call their health care team if they are having
problems.
o
Once the office reopens, we will process
requests in the order in which they were
received.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Medications: patients should ensure they have sufficient
medications and call their health care team if they need refills.
•
To reduce the risk of coronavirus exposure, avoid going to the clinic unless
necessary. Patients who develop mild symptoms should monitor their blood
sugars, stay well hydrated, and call their health care team with concerns.
•
For severe symptoms, seek medical care right away.
Qa’aich Housing
In Florence
COVID-19 Updates on the IHS Website
Information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
for providers and patients
https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/
PEACEGIVING
Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice
option available to you for the resolution of conflict.
All Peacegiving issues are confidential.
The Housing Department is accepting applications for one and two bedroom
units located in Florence Oregon on the Tribe’s Hatch Tract property.
Qa’aich Development is HUD funded housing for low to moderate income
families. For questions about income limit guidelines or other specific
information please contact the Housing Department Office.
Preferences for Qa’aich Housing
1st Preference:
• Indian families who are enrolled members of the CTCLUSI and who are
employed by CTCLUSI.
2nd Preference:
• Indian families who are enrolled members of other Indian tribes, and who
are employed by CTCLUSI.
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: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving
If you have any questions or want an application mailed to you please contact
the Housing Department Office at 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR or by
calling 541-888-9577or toll free 888-280-0726.
*applications may also be submitted from the CTCLUSI Website.
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Are you in trouble with the law?
Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?
Are you ready to make a change?
What does true Wellness look like for you?
A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.
Make the choice for a better life.
Confidential
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
Bartender
Director of Management Information
Systems
Hotel Front Desk Lead
Front Desk/PBX Clerk
Guest Room/Laundry Attendant
Player Services Representative
Table Games Pit Manager
Table Games Dealer
Golf Course Outside Services Team Member
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
Bartender/Server
Blue Earth Services & Technology
No Openings
Tribal Government Offices
Director of Education, Coos Bay
Director of Family Support and Behavioral
Health Services, Coos Bay
Assistant Planner, Coos Bay
Payroll Specialist, Coos Bay
Special Events Employee, Assignment Varies
http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/
Go to Job Opportunities on the website for full
job posting and to Apply Online
Updated Daily
Or call Recruitment at 541-902-3821
18
April 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Online Learning Resources for Youth at Home During School Closures
Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
While schools are closed for some duration to help reduce the •
spread of novel coronavirus/ COVID-19, we can use some online
learning tools and resources.
•
•
•
•
•
Visit the Tribal member side of www.ctclusi.org for lots
of resources on our own culture. If you do not have a log
in or are having difficulties logging in, please e-mail me •
at mgaines@ctclusi.org I will be monitoring my e-mails even
during our office closure and would be more than happy to
help you navigate your login.
According to CBC News, Indigenous educators are volunteering
to teach short k-8 lessons online through Facebook. You can
follow them by searching for @ThinkIndigenousOnlineEd on
•
Facebook.
National Park Service offers virtual tours of the beloved
Yellowstone Park. Explore the beautiful canyons, hot springs,
waterfalls, and Norris Geyser Basin while learning the history
of the world’s first national park. Go to www.nps.gov for more
information.
Travel to art museums around the world through Google Arts &
Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
•
Since 1946 Highlights for Children magazine has entertained
children of all ages with stories, brainteasers, and the infamous
hidden picture games. After adapting to the digital age, all of
these popular activities can now be found on the Highlights
website at highlightskids.com.
PBS Kids offers hours of entertainment with tons of educational
games, and videos. From a tablet or computer, children can
create heroes, go fishing, build and race a go-kart, or learn
and play with characters such as Clifford the Big Red Dog,
Daniel Tiger, and Elmo. See all the games to choose from
at www.pbskids.org.
Keep the learning going with day-by-day projects to keep
kids reading, thinking, and growing at www.scholastic.com/
learnathome
Learn a language online for free at duolingo.com
• Easily motivate 1st to 8th grade students to learn and practice
math at prodigygame.com
There are even more great resources available to find online.
Remember, social distancing is a temporary fact of life, including
Learn about the history of space travel and what it’s like to live business and school closures. This pandemic may feel endless;
on a space station. Explore galaxies, hang out with NASA’s we should remember that it won’t be. While we don’t know the
top astronauts and read about future technology on NASA’s specific timeline, the life changes we are currently experiencing
extensive, educational website. There is also a kid’s club for aren’t permanent. Practice self-care and be kind to one another,
the little astronauts in training. Blast off into space at NASA. we’re all in this together.
gov, or go to NASA.gov/kidsclub.
CAROLYN SLYTER
SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
AVAILABLE TO CTCLUSI TRIBAL
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND
COLLEGE STUDENTS
GRACE BRAINARD
SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
Click here to add
your photo.
AVAILABLE TO CTCLUSI TRIBAL
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Click here to add
your photo.
TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
LOG ON TO:
TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
LOG ON TO:
https://ctclusi.org/education-department-new-page
https://ctclusi.org/education-department-new-page
Carolyn Slyter Scholarship Fund
Click here
Submissions Are Due
Byto add
your photo.
Friday, May 29, 2020
For questions please contact
Karen Porter @ 541-888-1315 or
Email: kporter@ctclusi.org
Grace Brainard Scholarship Fund
Click here
Submissions Are Due
Byto add
your photo.
Friday, May 29, 2020
For questions please contact
Karen Porter @ 541-888-1315 or
Email: kporter@ctclusi.org
https://ctclusi.org/
Education Department
https://ctclusi.org/
Education Department
April 2020
www.ctclusi.org
19
Three Rivers Foundation continued from cover page...
Douglas County:
Camp Millennium; Roseburg, OR
Phoenix School of Roseburg; Roseburg, OR
South Douglas Food Bank; Riddle, OR
Umpqua Valley South Coast District of Oregon Music
Teachers Association; Roseburg, OR
Lane County:
Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley; Eugene, OR
Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County; Florence, OR
DevNW; Springfield, OR
Friends of Trees; Eugene, OR
Looking Glass Community Services; Eugene, OR
Memory Care Respite of Florence; Florence, OR
NAMI Lane County; Eugene, OR
Oregon Coast Emergency Repeater, Florence, OR
Oregon Trail Council Boy Scouts of America, Eugene, OR
Pearl Buck, INC.; Eugene, OR
Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire & Rescue; Eugene, OR
Pregnancy & Parenting Center; Florence, OR
Shelter Care; Eugene, OR
Siuslaw Regional Aquatic Center; Mapleton, OR
Siuslaw School District 97j; Florence, OR
Siuslaw Watershed Council; Mapleton, OR
South Lane Mental Health Services; Cottage Grove, OR
SquareOne Villages; Eugene, OR
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic; Springfield, OR
Willamette Leadership Academy; Springfield, OR
Willamette Family; Eugene, OR
Lincoln County:
Eddyville Charter School; Eddyville, OR
Oregon Coast Council for the Arts; Newport, OR
Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival Association;
Newport, OR
Other:
Cascade Pacific Resource, Conservation &
Development; Corvallis, OR
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; Grand Ronde, OR
Tribal Council has requested we highlight some of
these fine organizations in future newsletter publications.
As we receive competed grant reports, we will ask
Communications Specialist, Morgan Gaines to make room
in the monthly Voice of CLUSI newsletter so we can show
you the great work these organizations provide to our
communities.
Foundation Chairperson, Mark Petrie sited some stunning data from the 46
organizations the Trustees selected. Of those 46 organizations there were
707,823 volunteer hours and even more amazing is over 417,000 people were
helped through these 46 organizations.
Our successes are a reflection of the commitment and passion of our dedicated
leadership. Listed below are the current trustees who ensure that the Three Rivers
Foundation continues to reflect the goals and commitment of the Confederated
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians to our local communities.
Mark Petrie, Tribal Council Vice-Chair & Three Rivers Foundation Vice-Chair
Jay Bozievich, Lane County Commissioner, West Lane & Three Rivers Foundation
Chair
Chief Warren Brainard, Chief of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw Indians & Trustee
Pat Farr, Lane County Commissioner & Trustee
Doug Barrett, Tribal Council Member & Trustee
Tom Grove, Appointed by the Governor & TrusteeBob Main, Coos County
Commissioner & Trustee
Stephanie Watkins, Director of Human Resources for the Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians & Trustee
**Due to a professional commitment Jay Bozievich was unable to attend so CTCLUSI
welcomed past Vice Chair Faye Stewart to present to the worthy recipients.
**Tom Grove was unable to attend last minute
The Three Rivers Foundation supports innovative ideas, collaborative approaches and grassroots efforts in the
following areas: education, health, public safety, problem gambling, the arts, the environment, cultural activities
and historic preservation.
www.threeriversfoundation.org
20
April 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Government Offices Closed
Until April 3rd
For Immediate Release
2020 Tribal Chief Election Candidate
The Tribal Members listed below have decided to run for the position of Tribal
Chief. They have officially submitted their Statement of Candidacy on the date
listed by their name.
March 17, 2020
In the interest of the health of our Tribal members,
staff and the greater community the Confederated
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians will be closing government offices effective
5:00 PM tonight (March 17th) until April 3rd.
The Tribe will maintain a small group of essential
services staff who will continue to provide services
to those most vulnerable in our Tribal Community.
The Tribal Council will continue to monitor and
evaluate the situation on an ongoing basis, and
respond as necessary.
For additional information, please contact Alexis
Barry, CEO at 541-888-7527
Doc Slyter, Chairman
Doc Slyter
2/13/2020
Tribal Chief Candidate Position Statements are availabe to read online at
www.ctclusi.org/elections
Election Day: April 12, 2020
Mail in Ballots Only
Due to recent concerns over the COVID-19 Pandemic, all Tribal events
where large gatherings of people occur have been cancelled.
Tribal Code Chapter 7-3 Elections has been temporarily ammended through
Resolution 20-020 to restrict the April 12, 2020, Tribal Chief Election to
mail ballot only.
All ballots must be mailed in the envelope provided in
the ballots and be received no later than
Saturday, April 11, 2020.
For a complete Election Code please see www.ctclusi.org Tribal Code, Ch 7-3
Elections or contact Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org or (541) 888-7506.
On the 2020 Census The Tribal Member MUST list “Head of Household” as Native American
and write: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, as your Tribe.
The online census questions regarding race will look like what you see below.
To fill out the 2020 Census form online go to https://my2020census.gov/
Participating in the 2020 Census is simple.
The Census form is short and asks a few basic
questions about each person’s sex, age, and
race, and whether the house, apartment, or
mobile home is owned or rented.
The average time it should take a household
to complete the form is only about ten minutes.
Being counted means standing up and being
visible for yourself, your family, and your
tribal community.
April 1, 2020 Census Day is observed nationwide.
Ways to take the 2020 census:
By Mail: Simply mail in the census questionnaire that was sent to your
household.
By Phone: Call (844) 330-2020 to speak to a Census hotline representative.
Online: go to www.2020census.gov to fill out your census online.
Do you need help filling out your census?
Call Jeannie McNeil
at (541) 888-7506
Key 2020 Census Dates:
March 12, 2020:
Census notices are mailed or delivered to households
and online Internet Self Response opens
April 1, 2020: Census Day
July 31, 2020:
Last day to participate in the 2020 Census
December 31, 2020:
Census Bureau delivers population counts to the
President for apportionmemt of congressional seats
This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.