NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2019)
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CLUSI
Issue 2
Volume 20
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NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Q’alya Ta Kukwis Shichdii Me
Our Traditional Cultural Property Application to the National Register of Historic Places
Contributed by Courtney Krossman, Jesse Beers, Margaret Corvi, Mark Petrie, and Ashley Russell. Photograph by John Schaefer
The Constitution of the Coos, Lower
Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians states
that our government was established in
order to: perpetuate our unique identity
as Native American people. It was
established to promote and protect that
identity; secure the rights and powers
inherit to us as Indian people and as an
Indian Tribe; preserve and promote our
cultural, religious, and traditional beliefs;
promote the social and economic welfare
of our members; acquire, develop and
conserve resources to achieve economic
and social self-sufficiency for our Tribe;
and maintain peace and order and ensure
the protection of individual rights. As
government staff, it is our responsibility
to implement the mission held within our
constitution.
On December 19, 2018 the Tribe
submitted the final draft of the Tribe’s
Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
application to the State Historic
Preservation Office. The TCP nomination
is not just a symbolic step, it’s a formal
process. Additionally, we had previously
(twice) nominated the Jordan Cove Area
as a TCP: first, on July 31, 2006, CTCLUSI
passed Resolution No. 06-097, which
identified North Spit and Jordan Cove
as a Traditional Tribal Cultural Property
with special cultural significance, and
again on July 29, 2015, CTCLUSI passed
Resolution No.15-049, nominating Jordan
Cove and its surrounding areas to be of
Tribal Cultural and Religious Significance.
Following that direction, our Tribe spent
the past few years with contractors,
linguists, and internally, researching
Tribal history in this area and interviewing
Tribal Members to better understand our
relationship to this place. The boundary of
the TCP slowly emerged from this work as
a result.
The TCP boundary includes the
expansive bay and its sloughs, inlets
and adjacent uplands, encompassing a
20- square mile area. The proposed TCP
area/district includes portions of private
and public land in the cities of Coos Bay,
North Bend and adjacent areas in Coos
County. It contains over a hundred and
fifty contributing features associated with
the history, culture, and beliefs of the
Coos People. A primary Tribal objective is
to perpetuate the Tribe’s unique identity
through preservation of Cultural Artifacts
and sites of cultural, sacred, religious
and historic significance. Ethnographies,
anthropological studies and historic
evidence confirm what our elders have
taught us- that cultural, historical, and
anthropological sites of significance to our
Tribe abound within the Jordan Cove Area
and surrounding bay. The Coos people
have continually utilized the Bay for fishing,
gathering, ceremony, and where they
are laid to rest. The area detailed within
our TCP application are not just a series
of separate archaeological sites, but a
constellation of interrelated cultural areas
with generations of Tribal subsistence,
ceremony, and use.
Our culture developed over thousands
of years of living in a place. Thousands
of years of observing, learning, and
sustainably thriving. Place is so integral to
who we are as Tribal people. A Traditional
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Save the Date:
February 22, 2019
State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation
(SACHP) Meeting to review Tribe’s TCP nomination
Location: Mill Casino
Time of TCP Presentation: 1:00 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Tribal Council Business
As Reported at the January 13, 2019 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Chief Warren Brainard:
Dec 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Dec 11 Passed out Checks and candy to Employees
Dec 12 Lane Act Meeting
Dec 13 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operation
Review Board (GFORB)
Dec 14 Meeting with Dan/Contract
Dec 18 Land Board Meeting in Salem
Dec 20 Gaming Facility Operation Review Board
Dec 21 Remains Interment
Dec 27 Investment Meeting
Jan 3 Executive Work Session
Jan 5 PRAISE Tribal Government Staff Dinner
Jan 10 Foundation Meeting
Jan Lane Act Meeting
Doc Slyter:
Dec 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Dec 12 Jordan Cove Meeting
Dec 13 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operation
Review Board(GFORB)
Jan 1 Yachats Peace Hike
Jan 3 Executive Work Session
Jan 7 Meeting with Stephanie Watkins in Florence
Jan 10 Culture Committee Meeting; Met with Dental Clinic Staff,
gave them a tour of properties and a historic speech.
Jan 11 Tribal Sweat
Debbie Bossley:
Dec 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Dec 10 Employee checks
Dec 12 Jordan Cove Meeting
Dec 13 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operation
Review Board(GFORB)
Dec 19 Investment Dinner & Meeting
Jan 3 Executive Work Session
Jan 5 PRAISE Tribal Government Staff Dinner
Jan 7 Met with Brad Kneaper
Jan 9 Open House for Planning Department
Jan 10 Met with Dental Clinic Staff, gave them a tour of
properties and a historic speech.
Jan 12 Prevention Activity Beading & Paddle
Upcoming Council Meeting
February 10, 2019
Community Center 10:00 a.m.
Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:
Dec 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Dec 10 Deliver Employee checks to Staff in Coos Bay and
Florence
Dec 19 Housing Committee Meeting
Dec 27 Special Meeting, GFORB
Jan 3 Executive Work Session
Jan 8 Education Meeting
Jan 10 Foundation Meeting
Josh Davies:
Dec 12 Jordan Cove Meeting
Dec 13 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operation
Review Board (GFORB)
Dec 14 Investment Meeting
Dec 17 Indian Education Craft Night
Dec 20 Gaming Facility Operation Review Board
Dec 27 Special Meeting, GFORB
Jan 3 Executive Work Session
Jan 5 PRAISE Tribal Government Staff Dinner
Doug Barrett :
Dec 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Dec 13 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operation
Review Board
Dec 19 Investment Dinner
Dec 27 Special Meeting, GFORB
Dec 31 NARA Pow Wow
Jan 1 Yachats Peace Hike
Jan 3 Executive Work Session
Jan 10 Foundation Meeting
Jan 11 Tribal Sweat
Mark Ingersoll:
Dec 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Dec 10 Deliver Employee checks to Staff in Coos Bay and
Florence
Dec 13 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operation
Review Board (GFORB)
Dec 12 Signed Agreement at Government Office for Volkswagen
settlement; Jordan Cove Meeting
Dec 16 Indian Education Gifting Event
Dec 20 Gaming Facility Operation Review Board
Dec 27 Special Meeting, GFORB
Jan 3 Executive Work Session
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-083
Date of Passage: September 26, 2018
Subject (title): Master Agreement and Tribal
Council Approval Thereof
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved this
Agreement for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-084
Date of Passage: September 26, 2018
Subject (title): Lease Agreement and Tribal Council
Approval Thereof
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved this
Agreement for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-085
Date of Passage: September 26, 2018
Subject (title): Rental Agreement and Tribal
Council Approval Thereof
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved this
Agreement for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-086
Date of Passage: October 14, 2018
Subject (title): Indian Housing Plan for 2019 and
Tribal Council Approval and Authorization Thereof
Explanation: The Tribal Council authorized and
directs the Director of Housing to submit the
Housing Plan to HUD via EPIC System. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-087
Date of Passage: October 14, 2018
Subject (title):Enrollment of New Members
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
following members: Mason Alexander Garcia;
Castiel Jimi-Monroe Knowlton; William Joseph
Motes; Michael Joseph Wong; Michele Suzanne
Wong; Brandon Michael Wong; Sydnie Malia
Kimura; & Kyle Joseph Wong to be enrolled into
the Tribe. Vote 7-0-0
In this public paper, some explanation will not display details due to confidentiality.
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-088
Date of Passage: October 14, 2018
Subject (title):Enrollment – Name Change
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
following member name change: Kerri Ann Fagan
to Kerri Ann Lahue Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:18-089
Date of Passage: October 20, 2018
Subject (title):Spirit Mountain Community Fund
– Approval to Request Funding
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
request for funding. Vote 4-2-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-090
Date of Passage: October 30, 2018
Subject (title): Acceptance of 2018 Pacific Coast
Salmon Recover Fund Project to Restore Coho
Salmon habit in the Tribes Ancestral Homelands.
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves
the request of the Department of Natural
Resources to collaborate with various entities and
support this project. Vote 7-0-0
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Information
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
ATTENTION VETERANS
AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal
of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and 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.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Springfield Outreach offices.
Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may
only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the
rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest
Service fee areas. Area maps available.
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.
Upcoming Events
February 7th – Elders Valentine Birthday
Luncheon, Florence Outreach Office, 11:30 a.m.
February 9th – Beading and Paddles Prevention
Activity, Chifin Native Youth Center,
Springfield, OR 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
February 10th – Tribal Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
February 15th – 18th – Unity Conference for
Youth 14 – 24
February 23rd – 24th – Weaving Workshop, Tribal
Hall, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
February 25th – 26th – Elders “Planning for the
Golden Years” Conference, TRCR
March 8th – 10th – Oregon Tribes’ Youth Summit,
Canyonville, OR
March 9th – First Canoe Pull of the Year,
Umpqua Eden, 9:00 a.m.
March 10th – Tribal Council Meeting,
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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I look
forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines
Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
March 11th – Student Summer Internship
Applications Open
March 15th – Statement of Candidacy Deadline
to run for Tribal Council
March 15th & 16th – Elders Honor Day,
Three Rivers Casino, Florence
March 25th – 29th – Children’s Spring Day Camp,
Ages 5 - 11
March 25th – 30th – Spring Break Over-Night
Camp, Ages 12 and up
April 14 – Tribal Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
April 14th – Tribal Council General Meeting,
Community Center, 1:00 p.m.
April 14th - Tribal Election Day
April 30th – May 2nd – Cold Water Training
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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
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
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-888-2853
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
Education Department
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
Family Services
Earl Boots, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1311
Toll Free 1-800-618-6827
Fax 541-888-1837
eboots@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
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 - Director
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-pd.com
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-pd.com
Department of Natural
Resources
Margaret Corvi
Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1304
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
mcorvi@ctclusi.org
Tribal Council
Warren Brainard,
Chief
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
Doc Slyter
Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Debbie Bossley
Position #2 Council
541-294-3972 (cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Mark Ingersoll,
Chairman
Position #3 Council
541-290-4610 (cell)
mingersoll@ctclusi.org
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
February 10, 2019
Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay,
Oregon, 97420
10:00 a.m.
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
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TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION April 14, 2019
Each Council member shall be elected for a four (4) year term at the appropriate General Council meeting in the
year of the expired term. (April 14, 2019) Council Positions #1, #3, and #5 shall be elected in odd-numbered
years. Positions #2, #4 and #6 shall be elected in even-numbered years.
ELECTION DATE:
POSITION NUMBER
Position #1
Position #3
Position #5
APRIL 14, 2019
INCUMBENT
Doc Slyter
Mark Ingersoll
Teresa Spangler
Tribal Council Elections Information:
To become a candidate for the 2019 Election you must be an enrolled
CTCLUSI Tribal Member, at least 21 and never have been previously
removed from office for good cause after 5/23/1987.
Statements of Candidacy: You must file this form (located in all Gov. Offices
or on the Website) to submit your statement of candidacy. This form includes
name, roll number and the position you choose to run for. (You cannot change
your position once it has been submitted)
Position Statement: a letter any candidate can submit, 8 ½ x 11”, printed on
both sides if you choose, to be included with the ballots and/or be placed in
the Newsletter in months of February, March or April Issues for membership
to know about you. February 15, 2019 is the Deadline to make the March
newsletter. March 15, 2019 is the Deadline for the April edition.
Final Deadline to Submit Statement of Candidacy and
Position Statement is March 15, 2019.
Candidate Forums: A question answer venue established for membership
to meet the candidates. Dates of candidate forums for membership and
candidates to speak will be March 16th in Florence and Eugene (Times TBA)
and March 17th 2019 in Coos Bay (Time TBA).
Please visit www.ctclusi.org under “Tribal Council” then “Elections” for complete rules
in the Election Code Chapter 7-3, and the CTCLUSI Constitution. Questions please call
and ask for Jeannie McNeil, Election Clerk or Vicki Faciane, Election Board Chair - 541888-9577
Join a Tribal
Committee
Dear Tribal Members,
The Election Board has designed a new form to
improve the ballot verification process. As an Enrolled
Tribal Member, we value your involvement in Tribal
Elections. A letter was mailed to you in September to
inform you that, at this time, we need your updated
signature on file in this new format.
Please fill out the form completely and return it in the
envelope that was provided to become a registered
voter. You can also go online to www.ctclusi.org/
elections to fill out a CTCLUSI Voter’s Registration
Card. Our next Tribal Council Election is April 14,
2019. ONLY Tribal Members that have signature
cards on file will be considered registered voters and
will receive a ballot.
If I can be of further assistance, or if you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jeannie McNeil
Tribal Enrollment Coordinator/Election Clerk
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
(541) 888-7506
jmcneil@ctclusi.org
February 10, Regular Meeting,
10:00 a.m., Community Center
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.
Currently, we have at least one (1) position available in each committee due to vacancies and
term expiration on 12-31-2018. Tribal Committees cover several areas of the Tribe and work
with various departments. Below is a list of Committees you may be interested in becoming a
member of:
Budget Committee
Enrollment Committee
Health Committee
2019 Tribal Council Election
April 14, 2019
Save the Dates
Council Meeting:
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.
Culture Committee
Elders Committee
Investment Committee
CTCLUSI Voter Registration Card:
UPDATED SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Education Committee
Housing Committee
Election Board
How to become a member? You must be a CTCLUSI enrolled Tribal member. The attached
Letter of Interest Form must be completed and returned in the envelope for Tribal Council
considerations. All forms should be received by December 1, 2018.
March 10, Regular Meeting,
10:00 a.m., Community Center
April 14, Regular Meeting,
10:00 a.m., Community Center
April 14, General Meeting,
1:00 p.m., Community Center
Letters of Interest are only kept on file for one year.
April 14, Tribal Election Day
May 19, Regular Meeting,
10:00 a.m., Community Center
Additional forms can be found on the Tribes’ website: www.ctclusi.org or requested through
any Tribal Government Office located in Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield. Questions? If you
would like to know any further details, please contact: Jeannie McNeil , 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos
Bay, Oregon 97420. By email, jmcneil@ctclusi.org or by phone 541-888-9577.
June 9, Regular Meeting,
10:00 a.m., Community Center
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Tribal Member Birth Announcement
Aspen Christopher Bolling
~ Coos ~
Aspen Christopher Bolling was born on January 13, 2019 at 12:13 a.m. in Coos Bay,
Oregon. Aspen was born healthy and happy at 8 lbs 5 oz and 20” long. Aspen was born
to loving mother Amanda Bolling. Aspen is the baby brother to sisters Kendall, Mary, and
Evangeline, is the great grandson to Amy Bolling, and decendent of Francis Elliott.
Welcome Baby Aspen!
Access to Business Skills Training
Classes Throughout Oregon
Need to take a class to improve your business skills, learn how
to use QuickBooks, figure out how to sell online? You can take a
class at the Tribal Small Business Incubator Lab.
Located at 2110 Newmark, Suite #224, Coos Bay, OR 97420
But wait, you live in Eugene, or Medford, or Newport, or Salem?
No worries! We can help find you the right business skills training
class at any of the 19 different Small Business Development
Centers (SBDC’s) located all across Oregon.
Log on to www.bizcenter.org, find the class you want, then
contact the Small Business Incubator Manager to get you
enrolled.
MJ Koreiva, Business Incubator Manager.
mkoreiva@ctclsui.org
(541) 888-9577
Tribal Small Business Incubator Lab
Located at 2110 Newmark, Suite #224, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Photo credit MJ Koreiva
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This Month...be on the Lookout for Stinging Nettles
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Plant description: Nettles are in the family, Urticaceae, the nettle family.
These herbaceous perennials form colonies by spreading rhizomes along
trail sides, forest edges, ditches, wetlands, old farmyards and compost/
manure piles as they thrive in open, fertile soil. These vitamin and mineral rich
superstars can reach heights of up to 6 feet tall, but typically average 3 feet
tall. Their largely toothed and hairy leaves grow opposite and are triangular to
loosely heart shaped with a deep “quilted’ like texture. As the name implies,
stinging nettles have hairs (trichomes) that contain a plethora of inflammatory
compounds, such as histamine and oxalic acid to name a few. When dried or
cooked, however, these ‘stingers’ are disarmed.
Food: The tender, new growth of stinging nettles are a nutritious spring green
and can be harvested weekly until summer or when they become fibrous.
They can be eaten steamed or added to soups, stir-fries, omelets, quiche,
pesto, and serve as a great substitute for spinach or kale. To make nettle
pesto, use steamed nettles in place of basil in any of your favorite traditional
pesto recipes.
Medicine: The fresh juice, preserved or defrosted, as well as the seeds and
dried leaves serve as a great diuretic and kidney tonic. Furthermore, nettles
are rich in iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A and C and
can help to rebuild reserves after an illness or even postpartum. Leaf harvesting should Hanis: walláq’as
occur preferably before the plant flowers with gloves, of course.
Arthritis sufferers have found that purposefully and repeatedly stinging themselves over Miluk: qaloqas
arthritic joints, a process known as urtication, helps to relieve pain and inflammation
temporarily with the reprieve reportedly lasting up to a few weeks. The dried roots of stinging Scientific Name: Urtica dioica
nettles were traditionally used for this same purpose and ground up and placed on aching
joints.
Other: Nettle stems are harvested in summer, dried and further processed to make cordage/rope.
Annual Peace Hike Brings Community Together
Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager
Every year for New Year’s Day many of us join the community
of Yachats in a peace hike on the Amanda Trail to bring in the
New Year with a healthy hike and ceremony. Doing this has really
brought the community of Yachats and our Tribes together with
healing. The Amanda Statue serves as a reminder of our history
and is used as a place of healing for many of us. Gifting Amanda
always makes us feel good like we are able to show our Ancestors
that we care, acknowledge, and are doing what we can to honor
them.
Amanda was one of many of our Ancestors that had to march
their way north to the Great Coast Reservation where over half
our population was lost due to starvation, abuse, and disease.
She was forcibly separated from her daughter and marched north.
Amanda was blind and in the diary of Royal A. Bensell he says,
“Amanda…tore her feet horribly over these ragged rock, leaving
blood sufficient to track her by.”
The Amanda statue and grotto is a place of healing. A few years
ago a mud slide came in and completely devastated the area,
taking the bridge, the Amanda Statue, and all the gifts with it.
The only positive thing I could glean from the mudslide was that
maybe after all these years of healing the Creator wanted
to take Amanda down to cleanse her. Luckily there were
three statues made and so another one of the statues has
been put in the Amanda Grotto thanks to the generosity of
the owner.
Yachats is a very positive and active community looking to
right the wrongs of the past through education and positive
affirmation. If you hike the Amanda Trail today you will
find multiple interpretive signs which we had input on and
members of the Yachats community secured funding for.
Special thanks to Joanne Kittel for her work on this, along
with securing the Three Rivers Foundation funding. Thank
you also to Angell Job Corps for setting and installing the
concrete and signage. These signs, along with the frequent
community maintenance of the trail and the annual peace
hike is proof of this community’s positive affirmations and
relationships with our Tribes.
The Peace Hike this year was gorgeous. The weather was
beautiful and the ocean powerful to look upon as people
hiked from the gathering at
the Yachats Commons to
the Amanda Grotto for the
Ceremony. Tribal Members
talked about local tribal history
at the Little Log Church in
Yachats and then travelled
to the Amanda Grotto to join
other community members
in ceremony. We performed
a fire ceremony and brought
in the New Year with songs
and good words from many. It
was a beautiful ceremony on
a very beautiful day.
If you have any questions
please feel free to Contact
Cultural
Stewardship
Manager, Jesse Beers.
(541) 888-9577
Photographs courtesy of Mark Petrie and Joanne Kittel
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Tribal Youth Bring Cultural Concerns to Department of State Lands
Contributed by Courtney Krossman, Archaeology/ Ntlaxam Technician
On January 10th the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL)
held a public hearing at the Mill Casino in North Bend, Oregon,
giving the public an opportunity to testify on behalf of the permit
submitted by Jorden Cove Energy Project (JCEP). The Applicant
has submitted an application for a removal-fill permit, requesting
permission to dredge the Coos Bay channel. The application
covers the three main elements of the project: 1) the liquefied
natural gas (LNG) slip and access channel; 2) the LNG terminal;
and 3) the natural gas pipeline.
Over five hundred people showed up to this meeting,
representing all interests. CTCLUSI made an official statement
echoing concerns and perspectives brought forth in prior
comments to DSL and other agencies permitting the JCEP.
In addition to our official testimony, several CTCLUSI Tribal
members came and provided their own concerns. Notably, two
youth, Isa Helms and Raquel Helms, sat with the Director of
DSL, providing both oral and written testimony that detailed
their concerns. The room was completely quiet during these
moments. Once their testimonies were complete, the Director of
DSL recognized them, for the bravery and strength, to get in front
of hundreds and stand up for what they believed in. While the
meeting held strict codes of conduct that did not allow applause,
the Director, Vicki Walker, asked the audience to applaud these
young women. It was a touching moment as loud applause filled
the room. We raise our hands to you Isa Helms and Raquel
Helms. As well as others that shared their testimony.
If you as a Tribal Community Member would like to submit
a comment to DSL on the removal-fill permit application, visit
https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/WW/Pages/jordancove.aspx
Tribal Youth Public Comments
Miluk Coos Tribal Youth Raquel and Isa wear their regalia during Salmon
Ceremony. Photograph by Morgan Gaines
Miluk Coos Tribal Youth Isa and Raquel sit with their mother Enna Helms
before giving testimony at the Oregon Department of State Lands public
hearing on January 10, 2019.
Photograph by Courtney Krossman
“Isa len hlunnas. I am Miluk Coos and a member of the Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Currently I live in Eugene,
where I go to school at Edgewood Elementary. I am 10 years
old.
I would like to speak about the impacts of the Removal and
Fill permit if approved. It will destroy foods, prevent access to
traditional foods that are a big deal for us every day we sit down
to eat.
Also, it will make it hard for me and my family to gather cultural
materials like sedge that we depend on the bay for making
baskets or hats, like the one I wear on my head.
Eating my traditional foods and learning how to weave are
important to me. Learning my culture is something I wish to keep
learning. The risks involved in this project could take this away
from my lifeways and my future.Thank you for listening.”
-Isa Helms
“Raquel len hlunnas. I am Miluk Coos, a member of the Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Currently, I live in Eugene
where I go to school at Spencer Butte Middle School. I am 13
years old.
I would like talk about the impacts this extensive dredging
project would have on the food chain starting with the microorganisms that fish feed on. If you mess up the fish population,
then the birds who eat the fish won’t get enough food. People
also rely on fish, and other seafood’s not only to eat but for fun
and recreation.
People come to Coos Bay for the views and access to the
water. If this project is allowed to go forward, then that will mean
less access to our cultural foods and homelands.
This permit covers the bay and the slough, but it also impacts
485 different waterways in total that people and the animals all
rely on. Thanks for listening.”
-Raquel Helms
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Weaving Workshop for February
Dear Tribal Community,
Happy New Year and mid-winter season! I want to let you know
that our weaving program is getting off to a great start in 2019 and
we are so excited to weave and gather together this year. Please
join us in February for weaving workshops at Tribal Hall in Coos
Bay. We will be meeting from 10 AM-4 PM on the 23rd and 24th.
These workshops are open to all tribal members and their families.
Weavers at any stage of development are welcome. Please bring
any weaving projects you are currently working on or a plan for
something new you would like to begin. If you need weaving
materials, please let me know (sarasiestreem@hotmail.com) by
February 20th so I can accommodate your material needs.
These events are pot-luck and we will have a Salmon from the
tribe to base our meal around.
I also want to share with you that our 2019 cache of weaving
materials and our youth dance caps are in an exhibition at the
moment up in Portland. Here is a link to a talk I gave about my
artwork and our weaving program for the exhibition. In the talk
you will see many of our tribal members and baskets. If you are
unfamiliar with our weaving program this is a good way to learn a
little bit more about what we are doing: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=1E-NwjQRSf8&t=217s
I also want to share with you that I am currently in Victoria BC to
open an exhibition with our northern cousins, the Dzawada’enuxw
who are working to defend their Salmon and waterways against fish
farms. I traveled to their village in Kingcome, BC last summer to
help their community wake up their Spruce Root weaving tradition.
In this exhibition I have included two baskets that represent our
people with the inclusion of Spruce Root that I gathered with Nicole
Mendoza (Coos), Jeremy Pertie (Coos), and Kira Petrie (Coos) out
on the North Spit of Jordan Cove last year. Here is a link to that
exhibition so you can learn more about our reach: https://belkin.
ubc.ca/exhibitions/hexsaam-to-be-here-always/
Luuwii,
Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos)
Aretha Franklin, Reigns Supreme by Sara Siestreem
Weaving Workshop February 23rd and 24th
Coos Bay, Tribal Hall, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Photograph courtesy of Sara Siestreem
Youth Dance Caps Exhibit in Portland, Oregon. Photograph courtesy of Sara
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
Director of Food & Beverage
Food Server
Food Court Outlet Cook
Line Cook ~ Dish Machine Operator
Guest Room/Laundry Attendant
Guest Services Attendant
Porter
Special Events Team Member
Maintenance Tech 1
Groundskeeper 1
Up All Night by Sara Siestreem
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
Line Cook
Dish Machine Operator/Prep Cook
Player Services Team Member
Security Officer 1
Blue Earth
Telecommunications/Network Technician
Tribal Government Offices
Special Events Employee, On Call (location varies)
Human Resources Manager
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
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2019 Fitness
Program Update
Prevention Activity
Beading & Paddles
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health Services
Prevention Topic: HOC (Healing of the Canoe) & Canoe Journey
All Tribal Members and the Families of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
are eligible to attend.
Last year, your Fitness program provided
reimbursement to 479 adults/spouses and 188
youth. The program has two funding sources:
IHS funding for Tribal members living in the
PRC service delivery area and Tribal General
Funds for all other Tribal members/spouses.
Total expenditures for 2018 were $192,318
($61,636 from IHS funds and $130,682 from
General Funds).
Adults and youth ages 6-17 get an annual
benefit of $500 for fitness-related expenses.
Youth 0-5 get an annual benefit of $300 for ageappropriate expenses. Here are a few changes
and clarifications for the program:
Kayaks: allowable again – maximum
reimbursement of $250.
Kayaks and bicycles: limited to once in 5
years.
Yoga mats: reimbursement up to $25.
Fitbits/Fitness
watches:
maximum
reimbursement of $150.
Specific shoes for running, jogging, and
walking: up to $125 once per year.
Clothing: limited to uniforms/items required
for participation in a sport; we will now pay
for rentals of dance recital costumes for
youth.
Participation fees for marathons and
races are no longer reimbursable.
Finally, please remember that generic receipts
must be accompanied by a canceled check or
bank statement (a copy of the actual check
or duplicate check cannot be accepted). We
cannot accept a bill of sale in lieu of a receipt. We
also cannot accept cash receipts from private
parties. If you are purchasing equipment, it
must be from a business or online website. All
receipts must be legible and show the vendor’s
name, date of purchase, item name, and cost.
Since this is a reimbursement program, the
Tribe cannot make purchases for you. However,
if you need assistance for paying youth sports
fees, buying required uniforms, etc., you must
give 10-days’ notice to allow time for the check
to be cut. If you have any questions, please
call DeeDee Plaep at (541) 997-6685.
Choose one location only.
You must RSVP by the date indicated for the location you chose.
JANUARY
COOS BAY
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Tribal Hall
338 Wallace, Coos Bay OR
For Beading, Necklace Making
& Paddle Making
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Please RSVP by Tuesday,
January 8, 2019.
FEBRUARY
SPRINGFIELD
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Chifin Native Youth Center
1084 G street Springfield OR, east entrance
For Beading, Necklace Making
& Paddle Making
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Please RSVP by Tuesday,
February 5, 2019.
RSVP Line 541-435-7155 or
toll free 1-888-365-7155
We will be providing:
Snacks
Beads, Necklace Making
Supplies & Paddles Blanks
Sponsored by:
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Prevention Program,
Family Services,
& The Culture Department
Coming Soon!
CTCLUSI Summer
Student Internships
The CTCLUSI Student Intern is a paid internship with the goal to assist current
College Students in supplementing their work and education experience based
work experience along with their needs, desires and interests.
Minimum Requirements:
EZ Mini Storage - Operated
by Blue Earth
EZ Mini Storage 1293 Ocean Boulevard next to
the Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay
Tribal Members & Employees get 20% off of
the Monthly Rental Rate
Contact Phone Blue Earth by calling
541-269-2964
Sizes: 5x10; 8x10; 10x10; 10x20; 10x30
[subject to availability]
Must be a member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians
Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) in any Accredited
College including on-line schools (NOTE: Students may qualify even if they are not on a
Tribal educational stipend)
Must have verifiable transcripts that show a current GPA of 2.0 – can be obtained from
your college’s registrars or campus placement office.
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background
check which may include fingerprinting.
Online Applications will be taken starting March 11, 2019.
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 3, 2019
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February 2019
Continued from Cover...Q’alya Ta Kukwis Shichdii Me
Cultural Property (TCP) designation or eligibility on the National addition to the other historic places in the TCP, tell the story of
Register of Historic Places formally recognizes the cultural our ancestors and how they endured as native people, or, in
significance and identity of a living community within that place. many cases, blended into Euro-American families for love and/
It acknowledges the connection to this place and the resources or survival. Through their persistence and dedication to their
that have been and are still utilized. It recognizes the value coastal aboriginal homelands, they helped preserve traditions
that it has to our Tribe and our culture. Moreover, it is a tool and passed them on to a whole new generation of people. This
for protecting certain features and resources important to our new generation is putting these teachings to good use in an area
unique identity for future generations.
that was and is still the center of the Tribe’s culture, religion,
A TCP designation would require federal agencies to consider traditional beliefs, and unique identity as Coos People.
potential impacts to the Tribe’s Cultural Resources before
The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation(SACHP)
engaging in federal activities or issuing federal permits within will meet on February 22, 2019, to review the Tribe’s TCP
Coos Bay. Since 1982, Coos County, through Coos Bay Estuary nomination at the Mill Casino beginning at 1:00 pm. For more
Management Plan Policy 18, has required consideration of such information and to review the redacted document, visit:
impacts prior to issuing County permits within the Coos Bay
https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/NATREG/Pages/JordanEstuary Management Area. For many years, we have worked Cove-TCP.aspx
with the County and private land owners to implement Policy
The link to the site listed above can also be found on our Tribal
18. For the most part, a TCP
website: https://ctclusi.org/tcp
designation would simply
This document is being shared in its redacted
form. Publicly disclosing locations of villages,
require federal agencies
burials, archaeological sites, and ceremonial
to consider these same
places puts those resources at risk. Additionally,
impacts. Thus, while a TCP
disturbance or destruction of a known
archeological site is illegal and subject to penalty
designation for Coos Bay is
by law. Archaeological sites are comprised of
extremely important to our
archaeological objects or features related to
Tribe, it would not trigger any
historic or prehistoric activities. In the state of
Oregon, 10 archaeological objects or a feature
significant changes for local
constitutes an archaeological site. Any item
property owners and local
manufactured by a person or a by-product of
governments that are not
manufacturing activities that is at least 75 years
old is an archaeological object.
already in place under Policy
18.
With our TCP, we are
exercising our rights as
a sovereign government
to pursue pathways for
preservation and protection
Heart of the Bay. Photo credit Alex Derr
of Coos Bay that is at the
httpswww.flickr.compeoplealex1derr
center of Coos identity
since
time
immemorial.
Many of the Bay’s features
have been central to our
traditional practices and our
survival here throughout our
forced removal in 1855. As
a condition of our anticipated
treaty and payment for our
lands, the Coos had to leave
their homelands. Those who
married white settlers are
among the few who were
Historical Photographs
allowed to stay. When other
Pictured above: Frank Drew, James
Buchanan,
Coos returned after nearly
Eli
Metcalf
- Coos
20 years of broken promises,
Pictured below: Annie (Miner) Peterson loss and hardship, they
Coos and Dr. Melville Jacobs
found allotments or land that
Lower Bay. Photo credit Alex Derr
reflected their values. “The httpswww.flickr.compeoplealex1derr
Indians never lived at places
hard to get into and inland,
such as white people acquire. The Indians always wanted a place
on the water, and preferred deep water.” -Lottie Evanoff(Hanis
Coos, 1871)
Jordan is a Tribal family name, tied to our history during
settlement, coinciding with a time of loss and survival. Jordan
remains a name associated with our Tribe and Coos Bay places,
like Jordan Cove. The TCP name, Q’alya Ta Kukwis Shichdii Me,
translates to Jordan Cove and the Bay of the Coos People. Jordan
Cove is mentioned in the title of our TCP because it is a landmark,
the central feature geographically. The story of the Jordan
Cove, is not dissimilar to other places of cultural significance
in the TCP, such as Barrett’s landing, family allotments, Treaty
signing location, hiding places, and gathering places. Q’alya, in
umber
Name of multiple listing (if applicable)
Additional Documentation
Page
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Figure 2: Sketch map Coos Bay areas
Photographs Included in the Traditional Cultural Properties Applicaiton (TCP)
CTCLUSI Plankhouse, Lower Bay Empire
Clam Dig 2017 - Clam Baskets and Shovels. Photo credit John Schaefer
Boundary Map Included with the TCP Application
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Canoeing in the Heart of the Bay, in front of Roseburg Chip, Facing Northwest
Basket Weaving. Photo courtesy of Sara Siestreem
Fossil Point, Ogre Rock, Lower Bay, Facing North
Gathering at Pigeon Point, Lower Bay, Facing
Northeast
Photo credit Amanda Craig
Historical Photograph
Pictured above: Lottie (Jackson)
Evanoff - Coos Ethnographic
Informant
Upper Bay, Kentuck Viewshed
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Community Health Program:
Over-the-Counter Medications
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health Services
The Community Health Program maintains a limited supply
of over-the-counter medications (OTCs) in each office. OTC
medications are provided as an adjunct to Purchased/Referred
Care (PRC) and are only available to Tribal members who are
eligible for PRC. We cannot mail OTCs – you must go to a
Tribal office to access the program. Beginning in January 2019,
there are limits on the number of items you can get weekly
(2 items) and monthly (6 items). You may only get one of the
same item each month (i.e., one bottle of aspirin), except in
special circumstances (large family, several family members
are sick, lice outbreaks, etc.).
The OTC program should not be used as a substitute for
seeking appropriate medical treatment when you are ill. See
your healthcare practitioner if symptoms last more than a few
days or if they worsen. OTC medications may interact with your
prescription medications – please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using any OTC medication. As with all medications, supplements, and herbals, there is a risk of over-dose.
It is your responsibility to read the dosage instructions and information on potential side-effects and food/drug interactions
before taking any medication(s).
The OTC program provides generics only, not name-brand
items. We apologize but we are unable to honor individual requests for specific brands or for off-formulary items. We have
recently evaluated the OTC formulary and have made several
changes. To decrease waste, we have pared down the number
of items stocked in each category. Although we may currently
have items on the shelf that are not included on the revised
formulary, these items will not be re-stocked once current stock
is gone. We are no longer stocking Airborne™ due to known
interactions with more than 120 medications, including medications used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac disease.
Finally, we will no longer provide sunscreen as an OTC item.
Over-the-counter medications are provided through our
Indian Health Service funding and are subject to federal rules
and regulations regarding these funds. As such, they are
also provided subject to the availability of this funding. The
CTCLUSI Health Division reserves the right to make changes
to the OTC program as needed, up to and including termination
of the program. We may also refuse access to OTCs where
there is suspicion of fraud or abuse, such as selling the items,
or returning them to a store in exchange for a cash refund.
The Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
and Coquille Indian Tribe
will be co-hosting the
23rd Annual
Oregon Tribal Elders Honor Day
to be held on March 15 & 16, 2019
at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon
Friday, March 15th:
10:30 to 11:30 ~ Registration at Entrance to Events Center
11:30 to 12:00 ~ Opening,
12:00 to 1:00 ~ Lunch
1:00 to 2:00 ~ Entertainment
2:00 to 2:30 ~ Break
2:30 to 4:00 ~ Bingo in Events Center
4:00 to 5:30 ~ Break - Check into Florence Quality Inn
5:30 to 7:30 ~ Return to Events Center
Dinner served at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 16th:
7:00 to 10:00 ~ Breakfast in the Events Center
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 28th to:
Iliana Montiel, Assistant Director of HSD at 541-888-7526.
Limited transportation is provided.
There will not be a charge to Tribal Elders for any of the activities.
All other guests, with the exception of spouses, van/bus drivers, care
providers/ chaperons, will be charged for meals. All guests must be over 55,
with the exception of spouses, caregivers and staff.
Contact Purchase and Referred Care with any questions you
may have about Over-the-Counter Medications by calling
541-888-4873
Medications included in the OTC formulary are:
SAVE THE DATE
Elders Conference
"Planning for the
Golden Years"
February 25 & 26, 2019
Three Rivers Casino Resort
Product Name
Dosages
Indications/Comments
Aspirin
81mg (children/adult) and 325mg (adult)
Temporary relief of fever, pain & inflammation; prevention of blood clots, stroke,
chest pain & heart attack
February 25, 2019
Ibuprofen
200mg (children/adult)
Temporary relief of fever, pain & inflammation
Snacks and Dinner Provided
Acetaminophen
325mg (adult) and 160mg liquid (children)
Temporary relief of pain & fever
Multi-Vitamins
Generic 50+
Provided for Elders only
February 26, 2019
Pink Bismuth
Liquid and tablet
Heartburn, nausea, upset stomach, &
diarrhea
Breakfast Provided
Antacid
Tablets only
Heartburn & indigestion
Anti-Diarrheal
Liquid (children) and tablets (adults)
Control/relief of diarrhea
Topics: SHIBA/Medicare, Wisdom
Anti-Constipation
Liquid only
Constipation & indigestion
Cough Medicine
Liquid only
Cough suppression; mucus expectoration
Allergy Relief
Liquid (children) and tablets (adults)
Treatment of allergy symptoms
Allergy Relief (nondrowsy)
Liquid (children/adults) and tablets (adults)
Treatment of allergy symptoms
Antibiotic Ointment
Ointment only
Prevent/treat minor skin infections caused
by small cuts, scrapes, or burns
Lice Treatment
Kits only – no specialty products
Treatment of lice infestation
Warriors, Caregiving, Diabetes
Wellness, Estate Planning
RSVP by February 18 to
liana Montiel at (541) 888-7526
Agenda's will be mailed to those who RSVP
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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
Julie Belcher
Riley Lott, Jr.
• Hanis Coos
• Daughter of Russell Jordan
Anderson and Dorris Laverna
Anderson. Sister of Phyllis
(Anderson) Howlett
• Lower Umpqua descent
• Great-nephew of the late
Tillie Thomas and son of
Lillian Mae (Slossen) Lott.
Riley is the second oldest of
six children in his family. His
siblings are (Lillian) Elaine
Allison, the late (John) Leon
Lott, the late Ernest Lott, the
late Chief James Lott, Sr., and
Kathy Price. He is the proud
father of Mrs. Traci (Lott)
Wilcox and grandfather of
three grandchildren.
Proudest Accomplishments:
• All of her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren
• Serving 22 years as a
Security Officer
• Fighting and surviving breast
cancer for six years so far!
Julie Belcher
Favorite Hobbies:
• Dancing with her Sissy at
the Firehouse in Old Town
• Singing Karaoke
• Visiting one of her friends in
Newport
Bucket List:
• Taking a cruise to Alaska
• Going on a trip to the Tulalip
Tribe in Washington
• Going back to Illinois with her
Sissy to visit the Ba Hai’ House
of Worship
Favorite Saying:
“I love being with my
grandkids!”
Riley Lott, Jr.
Favorite Hobbies:
• Riding his Harley
•Making Native American
jewelry
•Spending time with his
youngest granddaughter,
Alyssa, aka “Big Al.”
Favorite Saying:
“I’m sorry you made me mad,”
usually directed at his lovely
daughter, Traci!
We would like to Honor all Elders that are
“75” and older in the year 2019.
Proudest Accomplishments:
• Restoring his family’s Tribal
enrollment with the help of his
mother, Lillian.
• Creating beautiful and unique
Native American necklaces
with his mother.
• Raising his stepson and
daughter into decent,
respectable people.
• Nine years served in the
Army’s Special Forces in
Vietnam.
Bucket List:
• Riding his Harley to Las
Vegas this summer.
• Salmon fishing on the
Siuslaw River with his sonin-law, Chris Wilcox, every
summer for the rest of his life.
• Living to watch his
grandchildren grow up.
Tribal Court’s new Wellness Court needs a volunteer Tribal Elder
to be a Wellness Court Team member.
THURSDAY, February 7, 2019
at 11:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
at Florence Outreach Office
RSVP to 541-435-7155 or toll-free 1-888-365-7155
By Monday, February 4, 2019
This Elder will sit on Wellness Court staffings and provide input regarding
traditions, culture, and the community at large in an effort the assist the
participants in their recovery
and restoration to the Tribe.
If you are interested in working with the Tribal Court, contact:
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Jenifer Stephens
Wellness Court Case Manager,
541-888-1307
Cell: 541-808-8425
Health Services Division
jstephens@ctclusi.org
Join us for fun & games after the lunch.
Elders Activity Program
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Alternative & Complementary Treatment for Chronic Pain
Contributed by Leslie Lintner MA, Behavior Health Specialist
Currently in the United States, millions
of people are using opioid medications
prescribed by physicians for chronic
pain. Unfortunately, opioids carry specific
inherent risk to those patients that use
them.
Chronic use of opioids increases the
risk of addiction, overdose and death.
More than 100 people die from an opioid
overdose each day in the U.S.
Even those using opioids prescribed by
their physician can become addicted. When
opioids are used for long periods of time,
tolerance increases and the strength of the
narcotic does as well. This is problematic
and becomes difficult to provide pain relief
for acute pain after surgery or an injury.
There are many types of complimentary
alternative medicine that can assist with
pain management. Most have used
different types of complimentary and/or
alternative medicine. The more common
forms include Naturopathic Medicine,
message, chiropractic, and acupuncture
therapy. Homeopathic practices also
include herbal medicine & supplements.
Even physical therapy and occupational
therapy is a complimentary treatment.
Tribal Practice includes alternative
and complementary medicine as well.
Practices include the medicine wheel to
promote balance, meditation, sweats, and
prayer, self-care, drumming, smudging
and medicine bags. All of these assist in
creating balance and restoring wellness.
Self-care and counseling is recommended
for people experiencing chronic pain, as
they are more likely to feel depressed
and anxious about their general health.
Seeing a counselor can help restore
mood and provide insight into how chronic
pain can affect wellness. Additionally,
some psychiatric medication can have a
moderating effect on pain, and counselors
can help make recommendations to primary
care physicians or referrals to psychiatric
physicians when appropriate.
There will undoubtedly be people who
believe that the only way to relieve their
pain is through medication. However,
alternative and complementary medicine
can help with general wellness and
overtime, help patients manage their
chronic illnesses possibly reducing their
dependency on narcotic pain medication.
This could facilitate extended time before
increasing medication strengths lowering
risk of accidental overdose.
For patients not using narcotic pain
relievers but over the counter medications
like acetaminophen and ibuprofen,
alternative and complementary medicine
can extend the time before needing to
move to stronger narcotic pain medication.
Alternative and complementary medicine
can also assist those whom cannot use
ibuprofen due to bleeding risk, helping
relieve pain without moving into narcotic
pain medications.
If you want more information about
alternative,
complimentary
medicine,
Family Services will be hosting Holistic
Approach to Chronic Pain Management on
February 7, 2019 at 6pm at the community
center. The seminar will feature community
practitioners that will discuss and answer
questions about chronic pain management.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ospina, a
family practice physician at NBMC, who
works with chronic pain management and
addiction.
See our flyer in the newsletter for RSVP
options.You can register online at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternativemedicine-tickets-54364047329
Holistic Approach to Pain Management Seminar
Making Choices that
Matter for Our Children
Contributed Shayne Platz, Lead ICWA Case Manager
Making a choice to raise strong and healthy children
in all facets of their life is a choice that matters and a
commitment that can influence many generations to
come. In November, the CTCLUSI Family Services
Department in collaboration with the Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians hosted a five-week parenting workshop
at the new Eugene Outreach Office. Each parenting class
kicked off with a wonderfully cooked meal for parents and
children of all ages and from various tribal backgrounds.
This workshop aimed to enlighten parents on topics such
as brain development in children and teens, alternatives
to spanking and behavior management, building a better
‘you’, dealing with stress as a parent, and nurturing your
children in healthy ways. The attendees learned that a
solid parenting workshop always promotes a sense of
home that is free from violence, drugs and alcohol, free
from neglect or abuse, and has an immovable sense
of love and nurturing to all children who are dependent
on their parents, role models, caregivers, and their
surroundings including school and community.
We invite all tribal members to keep an eye out for
future workshops hosted by our Family Services
Department and other staff and volunteers that make the
magic happen.
Contact Shayne Platz in Family Services by calling
(541) 435-7162.
Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 6pm
Dinner Served and Childcare Provided
CTCLUSI Community Center
338 Wallace St. Coos Bay, OR
CTCLUSI Family Services invites you
to an evening with community
partners that provide holistic pain
management. There will be time to
speak with speakers and opportunities
to win prizes.
Enjoy an intimate evening
discovering the surprises of
alternative medicine, a healthy
meal and childcare provided!
Speakers will represent specialties in
naturopathic medicine, self-care,
herbal remedies, physical therapy,
pain management, message therapy,
acupuncture, addiction specialist,
chiropractor and cultural practices
that promote health and wellness.
Call Leslie in Family Services with any questions at 541-888-7509.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 5, 2019 with the number of adults and children
At 541-435-7155 or 888-365-7155.
You can also register online at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alternative-medicine-tickets-54364047329
Space is limited so register early!
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Taking Care of Your Health
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
It is that time of year where the cold/flu season is rising quickly.
disinfected.
Along with it comes additional sickness that tend to mutate into • Being physically active helps the blood flow in your body, which
different strains, which leads us to feel like we are caught in a
makes you stronger and more able to fight off these illnesses.
vicious cycle of what most of us call “the crud.” With how busy we • Vaccinations can provide a lifetime of protection against
are, this becomes very inconvenient for us and affects our work,
diseases and infections like the flu, pneumonia, whooping
home life, parenting, exercising and enjoying life in general.
cough (a disease very dangerous to infants), measles, chicken
One of the reasons we become so
pox, and many other life-threatening
susceptible to these illnesses is our general
diseases. There are many people against
“Washing
our
hands
is
the
best
everyday diet. Many of us are so busy and
vaccinations for their own reasons and
on the go constantly, we sometimes forget
beliefs, and they should be respected as
way we can prevent spreading
to take care of ourselves. We put our family
equally as the pro-vax population. When
germs to others and ourselves.
and our jobs first. The foods we eat can
considering vaccinations, keep in mind
Running our hands under warm
have a large impact on our overall health.
that you are protecting more than yourself
water
and
scrubbing
with
To help support our immune systems, it is
- you are protecting your family as well.
antibacterial soap for 20 – 30
very important to eat a well-balanced diet.
The potential risks of the diseases are
seconds“
This includes fruits, vegetables, proteins,
much greater than the risks of the vaccines
grains, and dairy. An easy way to help
themselves.
balance these portions is by using the
Plate Method or Diabetic Plate Method.
Quoted from the National Foundation
Another way we can keep ourselves
for
Infectious Diseases, nfid.org: “In
“The foods we eat can have a large
protected from winter sickness is using
the US, vaccine-preventable infections
impact on our overall health. To help
PREVENTION techniques. Washing
kill more individuals annually than
support our immune systems, it is very
our hands is the best way we can
HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, or traffic
important
to
eat
a
well-balanced
diet.
“
prevent spreading germs to others
accidents. Approximately
50,000
and ourselves. Running our hands
adults die each year from vaccineunder warm water and scrubbing with
preventable diseases in the US.”
antibacterial soap for 20 – 30 seconds (about the time it takes to
Hopefully some of these suggestions will help lead you in the
sing the alphabet) is proper and efficient hand washing. Doing this right direction to keep yourself and your family healthy and strong.
before and after we eat, before we prepare meals for others and Always remember that you cannot take care of others until you
ourselves, anytime we touch our mouths or noses, and always have taken proper care of yourself, so put on your oxygen mask
after we use the restroom. When we are in situations where we and take a deep breath. You’ve got this!
do not have access to soap and water, hand sanitizer is the next
best thing.
The winter months bring a long stretch of cold weather that can
be a shock to our bodies if we do not bundle up when we go
outside. Children and the elderly are especially prone to health
problems caused by cold weather. Wearing well-insulated jackets,
scarves, hats, gloves, wool socks, and even thermal underwear in
extreme cold will help significantly. If keeping your home heated
To learn more about LIHEAP call Family Services
Coos Bay (541) 888-1311 - Eugene (541) 744-1334
is an issue and you live within the 5-county service area (Coos,
Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties), you may want to
contact the Family Services Department to find out if you qualify
for their LIHEAP program, which helps with your electricity bill.
Along with some of these suggestions, there are many other
ways to keep ourselves and our families healthy through this
rough season.
•
•
•
•
•
Limit your sugar intake. It has been shown that reducing the
amount of sugar consumed can help strengthen the immune
system.
Take vitamins and try home remedies. Zinc, Ginseng, Turmeric,
and Vitamin C are a few ways we can support our immune
health. Homemade chicken noodle soup has anti-inflammatory
properties to help speed up the recovery process and keep
us healthy. Many people believe that essential oils have
health and healing benefits. Peppermint, Clove, Eucalyptus,
Tea Tree, and Lemon are a few oils that may help support a
healthy lifestyle.
Drink plenty of clear fluids to prevent dehydration. If you get
tired of plain water, adding some lemon juice to it can help.
Try to reduce the stresses in your life and get plenty of rest.
Your body needs it!
Keep the surroundings in your home and workplace clean and
IMMUNIZATION
&
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Wednesday, Feb. 20
Drop-in: 8am to 4pm
at Coos Health & Wellness
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Tips for Winter
Weather Bus Riders
Contributed by Kathy Perkins,
Transportation Coordinator
Stand back from the curb until the bus
comes to a complete stop; buses may slide
sideways in slippery conditions. Give the
driver plenty of notice when signaling for
your stop.
Buses might not be able to pull all the way
over to the curb because of snow and slush.
Once the bus is stopped, riders may need
to step into the road.
Use handrails when getting on and off the
bus. Snow can accumulate on the stairs
and in the aisle, making them slippery.
If a stop is blocked by snow or ice, the bus
will make every effort to use an alternate
stop as close as possible to the original
stop.
Expect delays. Chained buses cannot
travel more than 25 mph.
Dress warmly.
Make sure you are visible.
Are you an Enrolled CTCLUSI Tribal
Member? Do you need to get somewhere?
Call Kathy Perkins, Transportation
Coordinator at (541)888-9577.
First Canoe Pull of the Year
Pull to Takimiya (Umpqua Eden)
March 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Umpqua River:
Reedsport to Winchester Bay
Contact Mark Petrie at (541) 297-3681
Baby Baskets!
Are you a Tribal member or Tribal spouse living in the five-county service area (Coos,
Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties) and expecting a baby? We can help you by
providing a basket of necessities for your new little bundle of joy. Our Community Health
Aides work together with our Dental Clinic to make sure you receive a great variety of
baby products to start your baby’s precious life with ease, comfort and good health. Some
of these items include diapers, wipes, bottles, a tooth/gum brush, bathing products, and
a car seat. If you are eligible to receive one of these baskets, please contact your area’s
Community Health Aide.
RECOVERY IS A
PROCESS.
YOU JUST HAVE TO
START
Congratulations!
Armando Martinez: Coos Bay Office: (541) 435-7558 Cell: (541) 435-5223
Doug Morrison: Florence Office: (541) 997-6685 Cell: (541) 297-2391
Kimmy Bixby: Eugene Office: (541) 744-1334 Cell: (541) 808-8684
For more information contact:
Doug Barrett; Prevention & Treatment Coordinator
541-297-3479
February 2019
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PEACEGIVING COURT SWEARS IN TWO NEW PEACEGIVERS IN 2018
Contributed by Diane Whitson, Tribal Court Administrator - Peacegiving Court Outreach Coordinator
Peacegiving
Court continues
to work for the
Tribe and is
now
included
as part of the
“Phases” in the
new CTCLUSI
Wellness Court.
Because of that
Tribal Member Morgan Gaines and Tribal
expansion
of
Spouse Kristy Petrie were sworn in as
Peacegiving
Peacegivers on October 23, 2018
Court services,
by Judge JD Williams
Tribal
Court
asked for nominations of Peacegivers in 2018.
Two new Peacegivers nominees were sworn in at the
Peacegiving training dinner on October 23, 2018. Give a big
welcome to Morgan Gaines and Kristy Petrie as our newest addition to our group of Peacegivers.
Watch the newsletter for the next training dinner which is tentatively scheduled within the next month. More details will follow.
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
Dispute resolution the traditional way.
Accountability. Restoration.
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
For more information on Peacegiving Court and how your case can be transferred,
contact Tribal Court. (541) 888-1306
AS PART OF THE 60
MINUTES, KIDS AND
TEENS ALSO NEED:
MUSCLESTRENGTHENING
ACTIVITES: ANTHING
THAT MAKES THEIR
MUSCLES WORK
HARDER
ARE MY KIDS GETTING
ENOUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?
Kids need physical activity to grow up strong and healthy. When
your kids are feeling good, your life is easier too. So find ways to
help kids fit more activity into their day.
Most kids/teens ages 6 to 17 need at least 60 minutes every day.
Most of it can be moderate-intensity aerobic activity. Anything that
gets the heart beating faster counts. At least 3 days a week,
encourage your kids to step it up to vigorous-intensity aerobic
activity.
Help to get them active now, and they will build health habits for life.
So take the first step.
Get your kids moving and when you can, move with them!
BONESTRENGTHENING
ACTIVITY: BONES
NEED PRESSURE TO
GET STRONGER.
RUNNING, JUMPING
AND OTHER
WEIGHT-BEARING
ACTIVITES ALL
COUNT
BE ACTIVE TOGETHER
Take morning or evening
walks
Dance while dinner’s in the
oven
Show them your favorite
ways to move
COLD WATER TRAINING
TUESDAY APRIL 30- THURSDAY MAY 2, 2019
Safety and Rescue
The three-day course will explore the following areas: paddling
environment, personal preparation, rescue philosophy, scene
management, medical issues, equipment, throw ropes, water
hazards and hydrology, swimming, wading, boat based rescue, pins,
entrapment, and water scenarios.
Healing of the Canoe program has covered the cost of the
training and training certificates for CTCLUSI.
For more
information,
contact:
Jesse Beers
541-888-1319
x7319
jbeers@ctclusi.org
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Spring Break Over-Night Camp
March 25-30, 2019
(Monday-Saturday)
Ages 12 and Up
Come and spend the week with Us!
-Canoeing local waterways
-Hiking
-Learning to track the seasons
-Learning preparations for coming
seasons
Camp applications can be found online at
CTCLUSI.org.
For more information contact Sonja McCarty
at 541-808-8175
HOC Uses the Traditional Canoe Journey
as a metaphor for life. Campers will learn
the skills they need to travel their life’s
journey, using Tribal values, traditions and
culture as compass to guide and anchor
them.
Hosted by CTCLUSI’s HOC Program
Come and make your spring break an
adventure!
Activities for the week include:
games, trip to the beach,
cultural activities, GIANT game land,
a trip to wildlife safari, and the
Newport aquarium!
This camp is for youth ages 5-11.
Applications are live on
CTCLUSI.org under member services > youth services.
For more information please contact
Devynne Krossman at 541-888-7357 or
Dawn Adams at 541-888-7514.
Sapsik' ałá
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TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Sapsik'wałá Program includes recruitment, support, preservice training (MEd degree
and licensure), and in-service mentorship of American Indians and Alaska Natives
serving as teachers in their communities. UO and federally funded payback service
benefits include tuition and fee remission, books and supplies, and a monthly stipend.
SÁPSIKW'AT XTÚWIT NAAMÍ TANANMAMÍYAU • EDUCATION STRENGTHENS OUR PEOPLE
sapsikwala@uoregon.edu
541-346-2454
Hosted by CTCLUSI’S Healing of the Canoe Program
PROGRAM LEADERS:
MICHELLE JACOB, PHD (YAKAMA)
LEILANI SABZALIAN, PHD (ALUTIIQ)
An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. ©2018 University of Oregon MC112618
education.uoregon.edu/sapsikwala
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S CHO O L TO WORK
YOUR COMPASS
2019 OREGON
YOUTH
SUMMI T
2019
Ore gon T r ib es ' Y o u th Su mmit
Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe and its Youth Council are delighted
in bringing this invitation to High school-aged youth of
Oregon Native American Tribes. This event will be an
impactful and engaging leadership and informational
conference that focuses on a directional plan of where you
want to go and how to get there. With top speakers in the
YOUR
COMPASS
breakout sessions, students will come away with:
·
Leadership skill building
·
Transitioning: What independent living looks like
·
Resume & Cover Letter building skills
·
Interview techniques
·
College admissions/scholarship/financial aid information
·
Community College/Apprenticeship programs
·
LiUna Apprenticeship program
March 8-10, 2019
7-Feathers Hotel & Convention Center
Canyonville, Or
M ake yo ur R ESER VATI O N t oday
c o n ta ct: Sonja M cC a rty
H eal i ng o f t h e C a n o e F a c ilit a t o r
c all or tex t 541.808.8175
Want to run for Tribal Council?
Final deadline to submit Statement of Candidacy and Position Statement is March 15, 2019
Tribal Council Candidate Forums
March 16th in Florence and Eugene (Times TBA)
March 17th in Coos Bay (Time TBA)
Election Day: April 14, 2019
Please visit www.ctclusi.org under “Tribal Council” then “Elections” for complete rules in the Election
Code Chapter 7-3, and the CTCLUSI Constitution.
Questions, please call Jeannie McNeil, Election Clerk
or Vicki Faciane, Election Board Chair at (541) 888-9577
Does the Government
Furlough have you concerned
about your SNAP benefits?
For Sale: Electric
Toothbrushes!
Contact Family Services for a list of
resources and options in your area.
Contact Leslie Lintner, MA Behavioral
Health Specialist in Family Services by
calling
(541) 888-7509.
For Sale by CTCLUSI Dental
ONLY $20.00
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Refill heads also available for $5.00.
Call - (541) 888-6433
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toothbrush. This brush features 7600 oscillations per minute, a 2-minute
timer, 2 brush heads, 1 charging station, and 1 rechargeable battery.
Order yours today. Must pre-pay when ordered. (Shipping available for an extra fee.)
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Don’t Let Fear of Failure Ruin Your Goals for 2019
Contributed by Mike Smith, Tribal Benefits Specialist - Contact me at 541.902.3819 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org
guessing you found at least one example that refutes the belief
that “I’ll die from embarrassment.”
That’s a pretty easy example to counter, so let’s try something
more difficult. How about, “If I fail at this goal, people will think I’m
weak and couldn’t hack it.” Again, search your history, or someone
else’s history, for counterarguments. We literally need to take
those “what happens to us if we fail” statements and debunk
them, one by one. Use your analytical brain and your life history.
I’m confident if you take every one of them apart, you’ll find they
hold no real power.
Step three is rewriting those original statements. You’ve
debunked them, so now turn them around into something a lot more
encouraging. Here are some examples of revised statements:
• If I fail at this goal, people won’t think I’m weak. In fact, they
may even rally to my defense.
• If I fail at this goal, people will still believe in me.
• If I can’t do this specific goal, it has no bearing on my ability
to tackle other difficult goals.
You’ve disproved the negative statements you started with,
so it’s just a question of closing the loop and cementing this
logically sound bit of encouragement in your consciousness.
Overwhelmingly, we have little or nothing to fear from attempting
(and even failing at) a H.A.R.D. Goal, because it’s only by
attempting our goals that we hone our ability to successfully
achieve them. And remember, we’ll have absolutely no control
over our lives and destinies if we’re paralyzed by the fear of the
mostly imagined consequences of failing at our goals. H.A.R.D.
Goals goal give us the motivational jolt we need to stimulate the
brain, get us out of our comfort zone, and excite us emotionally so
we’re able to deliver our best performance. Expect some fears, it’s
natural. But as those fears pop up, don’t dodge them. Face your
goal fears squarely and evaluate how much validity they really
have. Are you really going to die of embarrassment if you don’t
achieve your goal? Of course not. Nothing rips the power away
from fear like a good debunking.
Content taken from “Don’t Let Fear of Failure Ruin Your 2016 Goals” by
Mark Murphy ©Forbes.com January 7, 2016
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New Year’s resolutions are practically an institution. Maybe
your big goal for 2019 is to lose weight, quit smoking, work out,
advance your career, start a business, double sales revenue, run
a marathon, go back to school, save more money, etc. Whatever
your goal, I encourage you to make it H.A.R.D. Goals that are
Heartfelt, Animated, Required and Difficult stimulate and engage
the brain in profound ways, increasing the motivational power that
make our goals happen. All the studies on H.A.R.D. Goals indicate
that the more difficult your goal, the better your performance will
be. But there’s still one universal issue that holds people back
from realizing H.A.R.D. Goals: fear of failure. Big goals are
intimidating, and in spite of all the studies on H.A.R.D. Goals, it
can still prove tough to shake the belief that the more difficult your
goal, the higher the possibility that you could fail.
So how do we overcome that fear of failure and mentally leap
the hump of trepidation (or anxiety or fear or whatever you want
to call it)? With a pretty simple, three-step process that uses the
logical/analytical parts of our brain to rewire the way we think. In
clinical psychology, it’s called reframing.
Step one requires asking yourself a very simple question: “What
happens to me if I fail at this goal?” I say it’s a simple question,
but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy question. Answering it truthfully
requires a deep look into some of your inner mental processes.
When I’m working with someone (or an entire organization) to
figure out what they’re really afraid will happen if they fail at this
goal, here are the kinds of answers I hear:
• People will think I’m weak and couldn’t hack it.
• People will be disappointed in me.
• People will never believe in me again.
• I’ll never believe in myself again.
• I’ll die from embarrassment.
• If I can’t do this, it means I’ll never be able to do anything.
• It’ll mean that I’m not as smart/talented/skilled as I like to think
I am.
• This is my only shot at this and if I screw up I’ll never get
another chance.
• It means I’m stuck in this state forever.
All these statements are highly problematic. Too often, when
we describe what will happen to us if we fail, we use words like
never, always, only, die. These are serious and highly charged
words, and they reflect a deep level of fear. Saying, “I’ll die of
embarrassment if I fail to achieve this goal” is probably a bit of an
overstatement when we assess the actual facts. But it is a true
reflection of how intensely we feel these fears (even if we don’t
acknowledge that intensity at a conscious level).
It’s not unexpected to feel a fear of failure, but the intensity of
our feelings can often rival or even exceed the fear we feel from
things that might truly kill us. When a fear of failure stops us from
tackling a goal, 99% of the time the fear we feel is very different
from the fear we’d feel if, say, a hungry lion were charging at us.
Some fear is very healthy. From an evolutionary perspective, fear
kept us alive. But there are times when our fear reactions get
pointed to something quite abstract, and perhaps even imagined.
If you fail in your goal to escape that lion, there’s a really good
chance you’ll die. But if you fail in your goal to increase your
savings this month, it’s not going to kill you. Nor will we die of
embarrassment. Most of the repercussions we face if we fail in
achieving our goals won’t really kill us. The statements on our
list of “what happens to us if we fail” are not proven facts; they’re
interpretations, assumptions, emotionally charged extrapolations,
irrational beliefs. Call them what you will. But they are not proven
facts.
Step two proves this. We’re human beings, not computers,
so we can’t just flip a switch and say, “OK, feeling like I’ll die
of embarrassment is irrational, so I’ll just stop feeling that way.”
Instead, we’ve got to debunk these thoughts in our heads, just
as if we were attorneys cross-examining a witness. We’re going
to take each of these statements and, one by one, ask ourselves
if we can find any examples that might provide evidence to the
contrary of what we said.
Let’s take the example, “If I fail to achieve my goal, I’ll die from
embarrassment.” Can you find any examples in your life (or
even someone else’s life) where you failed to achieve a goal but
didn’t die? To take it a step further, can you find any examples
where any embarrassment you felt was far less than what you
were expecting? Now, by virtue of your being alive right now, I’m
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