NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2025)

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The Voice of

CLUSI

July 2025

Issue 7

Volume 26

www.ctclusi.org

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

Over 20 Years in the Making: Coos Head Signed Into Trust

CTCLUSI Tribal Council members pictured left to right: Chief Doug Barrett, Ashley Russell, Iliana Montiel, Julie Siestreem, Chairman Brad Kneaper,

Vice-Chair Teresa Spangler, and Debbie Bossley stand united holding the signed official document that puts Coos Head into Trust on May 30, 2025.

This land return to the Tribe has been over 25 years in the

Coos Bay, Ore. – On Friday, May 30th the Tribal Council of the

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians making. The Tribe held ceremony in October 2005 when the Coos

held a ceremony, signing the Coos Head property into Trust.

Head Deed was signed over to the Tribe by the Department of

What is Trust Land? “Trust land” is land to which the title is held the Interior. The hard work and dedication of past and current

in trust by the United States on behalf of an individual American Tribal leadership, Citizens, and employees has brought us to this

Indian or Tribe. Today there are over 56 million acres of land held moment.

Shared in Volume 6, Issue 11, of the November 2005 Tribal

in trust by the United States for the benefit of Tribal communities.

Trust land is a legal status that grants

Newsletter, Councilwoman Carolyn Slyter

read the following poem that she wrote

certain

benefits,

protections,

and

when thinking of the return of Coos Head to

limitations, including but not limited to:

the Tribes at the 2005 Signing Ceremony.

• Many programs and services

offered by the Bureau of Indian

“May the spirit of our people drive us

Affairs (BIA) are available on trust

towards greater achievements.

land.

May the pathway to equal justice widen our

• Trust land is not subject to state

horizon, and the relationship we form with

or local taxes. However, Tribes

our elders give us insight into their wisdom

may assess taxes on trust land for

and patience, and in turn, we pass to our

services they provide.

children

• Trust land cannot be alienated

Knowledge of the sun, moon, stars,

or encumbered (for example,

mountains, rivers, trees, and all living

sold, gifted, leased, etc.) without

approval of the Secretary of the Members of Tribal Council in celebrations at the 2005 creatures and plants that help sustain

Coos Head Deed Signing.

life.

Interior.

• Placing land into trust is one of the Pictured left to right back row: Danny Krossman,

May our sovereignty remain intact and

Michael Swigert, Mindy Andresen, Carolyn Slyter,

most important functions of the Chief David Brainard, and Vice-Chair Cheryl Hoile.

this land be forever ours.”

BIA. Trust lands establish Tribal Front row left to right: Chairman Ron Brainard,

The sentiment remains the same as

jurisdiction and strengthen Tribal Ronald Kortlever, Superintendant BIA, and Jon

the

Tribe celebrates the signing of Coos

Kvistad, Regional Administrator GSA.

sovereignty.

Head to Trust Land.

Story continues of page 4

Also In This Edition:

Three Rivers Foundation Awards

$720,000 in

Grants!

Read more on page 8

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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July 2025

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from May 10, 2025 - June 8, 2025

Chief Doug Barrett

05/10 Tribal Council Meeting

05/13 Mini Canoe Planning meeting

05/14 Lane Act / ODOT Meeting

05/15 Cultural Monitoring Training

05/16 Tribal Consultation Task Force

Meeting

05/19 Camas Scouting at Cape Perpetua,

GFORB and Tribal Council Meeting

05/21 MHA / LADPC, Special Meeting –

GFORB and Council Meeting

05/22 Leaders Circle

05/24 Town Hall with Senator Merkley and

Representative Hoyle

05/27 NARA Monthly Board Meeting, Mini

Canoe Planning Meeting

05/28 GFORB and Tribal Council Business

Meeting

05/30 Coos Head Trust Signing Ceremony

05/31 Peacegiving Gathering and Training

06/03 Three Rivers Foundation Awards

and Lunch

06/04 Culture Items Task Force Meeting,

Mapleton School Fair and Salmon

Ceremony

06/05 Elakha Board Meeting, Leaders

Circle

06/08 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

Total Hours: 178

Brad Kneaper, Chairman

05/10 Regular Council Meeting Held in

Eugene, OR.

05/15 Council Report Writing

05/19 Council met to Discuss Process for

filling Council Position 1.

Meeting Council and Gaming

Facility Operation Review

Board: Discuss and review Roles

and responsibilities and Goals.

05/21 Council Position #1 Interviews,

Leader’s Circle: Meeting with Bureau

of Land Management Regional

Director, Tribal Liaison and staff Re:

North Spit and proposed uses;

Meeting with CTCLUSI Health COO

on Three River’s Health Center

Update; Met with COO on education

building project update.

Special Council Meeting: Council

Position #1 Appointment.

05/28 Gaming Operational Review Board

(GFORB) meeting, Met with CEO

and staff for updates, Tribal Council

Business Meeting at Three River’s

Casino.

05/30 Signing Event held at Coos Head.

Coos Head is not in Trust. Event

attended by Council, former Council

Members and Chiefs, Tribal

Membership, and local dignitaries.

06/03 Three River’s Foundation Luncheon

to celebrate funding grants to NonProfit Organizations

06/04 Meet (By Phone) with Cow Creek

Band of Umpqua Indians Chairman

regarding updates and current

items of mutual interest, Meet (By

Phone) with new Chair of the

Gaming Operational Review Board

to discuss ways to improve

communication

06/05 Leader’s Circle: Met with CTCLUSI

Education Director and Lane

Community College President

on ways to work together to improve

educational opportunities for Tribal

Citizens; A Tribal Member and owner

of local company to discuss their

wish to expand their business on

the North Spit; Planning Director on

an opportunity to possibly acquire

a parcel of land that also includes

a Fish Hatchery, and another

proposal to acquire ownership

or invest in a local business; COO

and Forester with a Forestry Update.

Total Hours: 133

Teresa Spangler, Vice-Chair

05/10 Regular Council meeting held in

Eugene

05/19 Meeting with GFORB and Council

05/21 Interviews for position 1, Meeting

with GFORB, Council and Casino

Executives

05/22 Leaders Circle

05/28 Business Council Meeting

05/30 Coos Head Signing Ceremony

06/03 Three Rivers Foundation Luncheon

06/04 Sforza Fair (Art Fair) The tribe

cooked salmon for the community

06/05 Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 89

Ashley Russell

05/23 Set up Tribal Council Email; Went

over Tribal Council duties; Reviewed

General Council Meeting and

Business Meeting Minutes

05/24 Attended Coos County Town Hall

Meeting hosted by Senator Wyden

and Representative Hoyle at North

Bend Middle School

05/27 Reviewed Business Meeting Packet

05/28 Business Meeting

05/30 Coos Head Signing Ceremony and

Tribal Council Photo shoot

06/04 Reviewed Leader’s Circle Packet

06/05 Leader’s Circle Meeting

06/07 Reviewed Tribal Council Packet

06/08 General Council Meeting

06/13 Drafted and submitted Council

Business Report

Total Hours: 33

Julie Siestreem

05/10 Tribal Council/General Council

regular monthly meeting

05/13 National Academies of Science,

Engineering (NASEM) and

Medicine Tribal Liaison Meeting

#1, Center for Coordinating Oregon

Home Visiting Services Committee

meeting, 4j NATIVES Program IPC

meeting

05/14 Department of Early Learning and

Care Tribal Advisory Committee

meeting

05/15 4j NATIVES Program Culture

Gathering, Indian Country

Consultation Preparation on

Upcoming Department of Interior

Tribal Consultation Sessions

05/17 Tribal Hall Gallery -The Lottie

Dresses

05/19 Department of Land Conservation

and Development Oregon Offshore

Wind Roadmap meeting, Tribal

Council Special Meeting Discussion

Position #1

05/20 DC 11th National Outer Continental

Shelf Oil and Gas meeting,

Education Committee meeting

05/21 Tribal Council Meeting Interviews

Position #1, Tribal Council GFORB

Exec Staff Review Hotel and RV

Park updates

05/22 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

05/24 Tribal Council Town Hall Senator

Wyden and Congresswoman Val

Hoyle North Bend Middle School

Gym

05/28 NASEM meeting, Tribal council

GFORB meeting, Tribal Council /

General Council Business meeting

05/30 Tribal Council/General Council Coos

Head Signing Land into Trust

Ceremony

06/03 Legislative Commission on Indian

Services 50th Year Recognition

Ceremony, Three Rivers Casino

Foundation Grant Awards Ceremony

06/04 Eddie’s Elders and Family Potluck

Tribal Hall

06/05 Tribal Council Leaders Circle,

Language Watch Party video primer

ASL book

06/06 Department of the Interior BIA Tribal

Consultation President Trump

EO14210

06/08 Tribal Council General Council

Regular Monthly meeting

Total Hours: 130

Iliana Montiel

05/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

05/19 Special TC Meeting \ Special

GFORB/TC Meeting

05/21 Special TC Meeting – Interviews \

Special GFORB Mtg \ Special

GFORB/TC Meeting

05/22 Leaders Circle \ Special Meeting

05/28 GFORB \TRC Audit Presentation \

Tribal Council Business Meeting

05/30 Coos Head signing ceremony

06/03 TRC Foundation Grant Awards

Luncheon

06/05 Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 50

Debbie Bossley

05/08 Leaders Circle

05/09 TRC Foundation Meeting

05/10 Regular council Meeting

05/17 Open Gallery Lottie Dress

05/19 Tribal Council/GFORB Meeting

05/21 Position 1 Interviews, Tribal Council/

GFORB/TRC Exec staff meeting

05/22 Leaders Circle and Special Meeting

05/28 GFORB/Tribal Council Business

Meeting

05/30 Coos Head Signing Ceremony

06/03 Foundation Lunch

06/05 Leaders Circle

06/08 Tribal Council regular meeting

Total Hours: 80

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QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in being

on a committee, please contact Lorin Krossman at

541-435-7178 or enrollment@ctclusi.org

We are currently keeping a list of those interested

so that when a committee vacancy occurs we

can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us

whether there is a vacancy or not.

Information

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Lorin

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

ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

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

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from

the rear view mirror and are good for access to some

Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition

to your family. Changes should be submitted

to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.

ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment

Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Phone: 541-435-7178 or Fax: 541-888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www.

ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member

of CTCLUSI and would like to receive

typed copies of the Tribal Council Meeting

minutes please submit a written request

to Jeannie Miller at 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos

Bay OR 97420 or lkrossman@ctclusi.org

Please include the meeting date requested,

your name, current address, and Tribal Roll

number for verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Health Services Division

Davon Smith, Chief

Operating Officer

of Health Operations

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

dsmith@ctclusi.org

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

lwander@ctclusi.org

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tyler Slyter,

Chief Operation Officer

tslyter@ctclusi.org

Community Health

Diann Weaver, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7502

dweaver@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Eugene Outreach Office

149 149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Dept. of Human Resources

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Three Rivers Pharmacy

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 435-7234

Fax: (541) 435-7233

Three Rivers Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Education Department

Jemiah Wassman, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1314

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jwassman@ctclusi.org

Amanda Craig, Assistant

Director

Phone 541-435-7164

acraig@ctclusi.org

149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

Elders Activities

Barbara Black

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship

Manager

Phone 541-997-6685

jbeers@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Social Services

Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7537

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

Elders Committee

1. Martin Harris

2. VACANT

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins

5. Kerry Brainard

6. Sarah Marcial

7. Roseanna Perry

1. Arleen Perkins

2. Stephanie Watkins

3. Warren T. Brainard

4. Eddie Helms

5. Laura Fortin

6. Stan McNutt

7. Teresa Spangler

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. VACANT

3. Alyssa Lydick

4. Nicole Romine

5. Mike Brainard

6. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

Chief Doug Barrett

Education Committee

1. VACANT

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Nicole Romine

4. Ashley Russell

5. Mike Brainard

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell, Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Enrollment Committee

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. Kerry Brainard

2. Dan Krossman

3. Enna Helms

4. Tyler Slyter

5. Melinda Sprague

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I

look forward to hearing from you!

-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. Nicole Mendoza

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Ashley Vandevort

4. Jade Fong

5. Jamie Biesanz

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. Jade Fong

2. Mike Brainard

3. Tes Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. Kimmy Bixby

7. Ashley Russell

Are you a Tribal member

who would like to learn more

about a Tribal Committee, or

are interested in being on a

committee? Reach out to a

Tribal Council

Doug Barrett, Chief

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Ashley Russell

Position #1 Council

541-808-4455 (cell)

ashley.russell@ctclusi.org

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

Tribal Gaming Commission

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Tribal Police

Brian Dubray, Police Chief

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler, Vice

Chair

Tribal Court

Karen Costello, Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley

Committee Chair person or

a Tribal Government Staff

member.

Committee Chairs are

noted at left with current

sitting members of the

committee at the time of

publication of this paper.

For questions, please

contact Lorin Krossman,

541-435-7178

enrollment@ctclusi.org

The Tribe maintains a list

of those interested so that

when a committee vacancy

occurs we can fill it as soon

as possible, so please

is a vacancy or not. Letters

of interest remain on file

for one full year. Members

can serve on up to three

committees simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar

of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal

website at https://ctclusi.org/events/

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

July 13, 2025

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Please login to the citizen portal of www.

ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for

the zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

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July 2025

Coos Head continued from cover page...

Chairman Brad Kneaper shared the following words before

signing the document.

“Good afternoon, respected Current and past Tribal Council

members, honored elders, federal, state, and city partners,

distinguished guests, and members of our Tribal community.

Today marks a sacred and historic moment in the life of our

people, a moment of return, of healing, and of honor. We gather

here at Coos head, a place deeply rooted in the ancestral

domain of the Miluk Coos people. This land, these waters, this

view, it has witnessed the stories of our ancestors for countless

generations. It holds our songs, our ceremonies, our memories

and our hopes.

The journey to this moment has been long. For 38 years,

beginning as far back as September 13, 1987, with the passing

of Resolution 05–87, our Tribe has asserted it’s right and desire

to reclaim this land when it became surplus from the federal

government.

On October 5, 2005 nearly

20 years ago, the General

Services

Administration

(GSA) officially transferred

Coos Head to the Bureau

of Indian Affairs (BIA) for

the benefit of our Tribes.

The United States also

committed to responding

to the contamination on

this site, recognizing the

obligation to protect the land

and water for generations

to come. Since that day our

focus has been on healing

the land.

The U.S. Army, the U.S.

Navy and the Oregon

Air National Guard once

managed this property.

Through countless studies,

environmental reviews and technical consultations, we have

worked to remediate every part of this landscape. Our people

have insured the protection of this land’s health, as we would

our own, cleaning its soil, testing its waters and planning for the

removal and repurposing of structures in a way that aligns with

our values and vision.

Today’s signing - the formal placement of Coos Head into trust

- is a tribute to the unshakable commitment of our leadership,

past and present. Thank you to our federal and state partners,

our CEO, Dan, and Rick - Tribal attorneys, our Department of

Culture and Natural Resources and Planning staff, your work

often behind the scenes, has brought us to this very moment.

May Coos Head become a place of cultural renewal, education,

ceremony, and self-determination. May we build with respect for

the past and vision for the future and may we always remember

what it took to bring this land home.”

Gifts were given out to

honor those who worked

tirelessly

behind

the

scenes, to honor past

Council members for their

commitment and leadership,

and to honored guests in

attendance. A light meal

and refreshments were

served and attendees of the

ceremonial signing enjoyed

a stroll along the grounds,

taking advantage of the

sunny coastal afternoon.

Pictured at left: Chairman Brad

Kneaper addresses the crowd

during the Coos Head Signing

Ceremony

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-072

Date of Passage:

April 17, 2025

Subject (title): Approval of Pacific Power

Interconnection and Net Metering Services

Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

agreement for the solar project with the Tribe.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-073

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Elders Committee Appointment

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

appointments and/or reaffirmation of the following

members of the Elders Committee: Arleen Perkins,

Stephanie Watkins, Warren (Tom) Brainard, Eddie

Helms, Laura Fortin, Stan McNutt and Teresa

Spangler. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-074

ate of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Eugene 4J School District, Title VI,

NATIVES Program Support

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the further

support for the FY 2025-2026 school year for the

NATIVES PROGRAM for the Title VI Indian Education

Grants. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-075

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Vehicle Purchase for Tribal Police

Department

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the use of the

Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal Tribal Strategic

Investment Grant Funds for a vehicle purchase.

Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-076

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Application for Oregon Housing

and Community Services Capacity Building

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the request

from Housing Department to request this funding

for future capacity building efforts. Vote 5-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-077

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Professional Service Agreement –

George Smith

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this PSA for

assistance with the Forestry Program. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-078

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Housing Director Authority

Explanation: Tribal Council reviewed and

determined that under Tribal Code 8-3, The

Housing Director may bring eviction proceedings,

following the processes outlined, in the Tribal

Court on behalf of the Tribe. 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-079

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Gaming Master Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the Master

Agreement for Three Rivers Casino and Resort.

Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-080

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Gaming Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the gaming

order for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-081

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Gaming Sales Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the gaming

sales order for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-082

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Gaming Master Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the gaming

master agreement for Three Rivers Casino.

Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-083

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Oregon Cultural Trust Grant

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the request for

funding for regalia creation and storage.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.:

25-084

Date of Passage:

April 30, 2025

Subject (title): Approval of Purchase

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this request to

purchase property in North Bend, Oregon that has

been determined culturally significant with funds

from the Department of Culture and Natural

Resources in the amount of $50,000. Vote 6-0-0

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and

explanation will not be displayed or minimal

details due to confidentiality.

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July 2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Tribal Council Community Brunch

9:00 a.m. Flavored Coffees and Hot Chocolate Bar

10:00 a.m. Brunch Buffet Served

CTCLUSI Community Center, 338 Wallace Ave., Coos Bay, OR. 97420

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Sacred Salmon Ceremony

11:00 a.m. Please take shuttles from Coos Head Parking Area

1:00 p.m. Lunch Served, Followed by Ceremony

baldija (Gregory Point) (please park at Coos Head)

RSVP 1-541-435-7155

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address (for mailing purposes) and contact

phone number.

In your email you must also let

us know what page and where

on the page you spotted the

FLICKER FEATHER hiding!

Must email by JULY 15th to be

included in the raffle drawing.

Winners will be notified by phone

or email and their name will

appear in an upcoming edition of

the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes

will vary and are provided by

different CTCLUSI Government

departments.

2025

STUDENT RECOGNITION EVENT

Honoring the Journey,

Celebrating the Future

Date: July 12, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: CTCLUSI Community Center

Please join us as we celebrate our Tribal graduates.

This annual event honors the academic achievements,

cultural growth, and leadership of CTCLUSI youth and

students.

Food & Refreshments: Catered by Wildflour Café

If you have questions please contact Morgan Cloud at

mcloud@ctclusi.org or scan the QR codes:

June Hidden Camas Flower

Adult Winner: Shawna Wright

Congratulations Shawna! You were to only one to

find the hidden camas in the June 2025 edition. It was

hidden on page 9 amongst the flowers in the vase in

the bottom left hand side photograph.

INFO

RSVP

NAMING

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Need A Ride?

NAMING

If you are in the five county service

area and need public transportation

assistance, please call Kathy Perkins

at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550 or email

kperkins@ctclusi.org

CEREMONY

’

If you are in Coos County, CCAT

services are FREE for all CTCLUSI

Tribal Members. This includes all of the

public services, other than their demand

response/ Dial-a-Ride.

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haich ikt’ at’ uu

(( f o r m e r l y n a m e d Wa i t e R a n c h))

aturday - uly 26, 22

zens

Sacred Ceremony with Tribal Citi

10am

am-11

-11am

Ceremony continues with project and

community partners

11am

am-12pm

6920

6920 HWY 126,

126,

lorence

reon

Please RSVP

541-435-7155

July 2025

*Show your Tribal ID to the driver*

Having

Trouble

Accessing the

Citizen Portal

on the Tribal

Website?

I am here to help. Please call or email

me and I can reset your account or walk

you thru setting one up.

Always happy to help, simply reach out!

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

(541) 808-7918 mgaines@ctclusi.org

maniis tei hap'

HEALING OUR WATERS PROGRAM

kids

fresh air

camp

Day Camp Theme: Water is Life

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS:

CANOE FLOAT TEST: JUNE 18TH AT 3PM

LOCATION: JOHN TOPPITS PARK

CARVING OF THE CANOE: JULY 17TH FROM 9AM-11AM

LOCATION: TRIBAL HALL - 338 WALLACE COOS BAY, OR

93720

The CTCLUSI Education Department, in partnership with the Oregon Coast

STEM Hub, announces NEW youth programming during Fresh Air Camp for

tribal youth 5-17 years of age!

Tribal and staff youth ages 5–17

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, M–F

Culture + Water = Fun Memories

JULY 14-25

COOS BAY, OR

We are building a mini canoe that gathers info and students learn to take,

read, and interpret water quality data while participating in important

cultural activities that teach core skills like carving and canoe-making.

This STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math opportunity is part

of an exciting 2 weeks. Please register your young relative for Fresh Air Camp

to participate!: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Fresh-Air-SummerSchool-Application

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT :

ANGELA HENRY - CAMP DIRECTOR

AHENRY CTCLIORG

www.ctclusi.org

July 2025

Final Call for Language Revitalization Camp Sign-Ups!

This family-friendly day camp is open to

Tribal families, CTCLUSI staff, language

students, and their households. No matter

where you are on your language journey,

this camp is for Everyone. Please join us for

a great week with friends and family—our

ancestors are watching us learn alongside

one another.

Held in Coos Bay at Tribal Hall and the

Community Center, we will be providing

overnight accommodations available at

nearby Sunset Bay Campground. This camp

features engaging activities, storytelling,

songs, tasty meals, and much more! We’ll

learn and grow stronger—together.

Registration Deadline: July 7, 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn,

connect, and celebrate your identity through

language.

Scan the QR

code with your

smart

phone

open

the

application and

fill it out today!

Application also

available online

at www.ctclusi.

org

Join us for Language Strong,

July 21-25, 2025 - A family

day camp celebrating the

power of reclaiming our

ancestral language as a path

to healing, strength, and unity.

Open to: CTCLUSI families,

government staff, language

learners, and their households

Camping available for out of

town attendees.

Please register before

July 15, 2025 here:

When we speak our Language,

we speak our Strength.

LOCAL FAMILY CANOE JOURNEY

PADDLE QUUIICH IKT’AT’UU!

Paddle our ancestral waters of the Umpqua River

August 4 - 7, 2025

COH Celebrates

National

Love Is Kind Day,

July 27th

Scheduled to directly follow the

annual Sacred Salmon Ceremony

on Sunday, August 3rd

Applications Open

July 1st!

Join us for an overnight canoe

camping experience along the

Umpqua River!

This event is open to families

of youth ages 12 and up,

accompanied by a parent or

guardian.

Applications open July 1st,

2025 - via Laserfiche. A mass

text with the link will be sent

out, and the form will also be

posted on the CTCLUSI

website.

Application deadline:

July 15th, 2025.

Contact Jesse Beers for more information: jbeers@ctclusi.org

This month, Circles of Healing would

like to raise awareness for National

Love Is Kind Day, which is on July 27th.

This is a day for all survivors of

abuse to celebrate their freedom and

independence from the person(s) who

hurt them. National Love Is Kind Day

encourages you to consider how you

treat people and how people treat you.

No one wants or deserves to be hurt

by the people they love. On July 27th,

we ask everyone to consider how they

are treating the people around them,

and how they are being treated. Please

remember that love is kind.

If you or a loved one are experiencing

or have experienced Domestic Violence,

please reach out to the Circles of

Healing team. We are here to help.

To reach a confidential Advocate,

call 541-294-8624.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

July 2025

Three Rivers Foundation Awards $720,000 in Grants to

Empower Oregon Nonprofits and Strengthen Communities

Florence, Ore. — The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm support like this is so great. For many of our clients, their Meals on

of Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $720,000 in grants in 2025 Wheels driver may be the only person they see all day. Being able

to 60 organizations across Oregon. From rural fire departments to to support all those nonprofits is just a huge blessing for everybody.”

food pantries, youth advocacy programs to mental health services,

Additional funding is helping to combat food insecurity through

the Foundation’s annual grants continue to create a lasting impact. programs like Florence Food Share, while groups such as NAMI

The Foundation was established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lane County and Our Community Birth Center are improving access

Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians to give back to communities to mental and maternal health care, while support for SquareOne

across Oregon. Each year, funds generated through casino revenue Villages addresses housing needs.

are reinvested in the

“The Three Rivers

region through grants to

Foundation awarded

nonprofits.

us $33,250 for five

“Giving is at the heart

Flock cameras and

of who we are as the

two years of service,”

Confederated Tribes of

said Florence Police

Coos, Lower Umpqua

Chief John Pitcher.

and Siuslaw Indians,”

“This technology is a

said Tribal Chief Doug

major benefit to public

Barrett. “This year,

safety and the safety

we’re proud to give

of our community. It

nearly

three-quarters

helps us track stolen

of a million dollars to

vehicles,

locate

nonprofits that support

missing persons, and

families, equip first

support investigations.

responders, and care

Even the one camera

for our children. The

we tested has already

need is great not just

made a real impact.”

Members of CTCLUSI Tribal Council and Government staff pictured together at the Three

our

community,

“The Three Rivers

Rivers Foundation Luncheon Awards Ceremony. Back row, pictured left to rigth: Julie Siestreem,

but across the region

Foundation has been

Jeremy Doze - Planner, Chief Doug Barrett, Chairman Brad Kneaper, Iliana Montiel. Front row,

and we’re honored to

generous,

and

left to right: Debbie Bossley, Vice-Chair Teresa Spangler, LeeAnn Wander-CEO

share our resources in

because of the funding,

we will be bringing the

the spirit of giving that

Siuslaw Area Resource

defines our people.”

A wide range of community organizations across southwestern Center, a multi-agency resource and community center to Florence,”

Oregon received grant support to strengthen emergency services, said Bob Teter, executive director of Siuslaw Outreach Services.

youth programs, and essential needs. Fire departments from North “Their $76,000 grant is a huge boost, helping make our fiveyear

Bend to Winchester Bay are acquiring new equipment, receiving dream a reality by supporting cultural education and self-sufficiency

programs like financial literacy, tenant rights, and safety planning.

training, and gaining volunteer support, while youth-focused

We’re also honoring the Siuslaw Tribe by incorporating their

groups such as CASA of Lane County, Creswell Clubhouse,

language and history into the center’s signage and digital

and Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students are expanding their

materials.”

services to support children and families in need.

At a luncheon held on June 3 at the Three Rivers Casino

Resort in Florence, representatives from all the nonprofits

gathered to receive their checks.

“Thanks to support from the Three Rivers Foundation, we can

provide essentials like bunk beds and car seat items that often go

unmet, to over 60 children in foster care. This funding helps ensure

kids have a safe place to sleep and makes it possible to keep

siblings together in loving homes,” said Jennifer Brown, Director of

Generosity and Investment, Every Child Lane County.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the Three Rivers Foundation for their

$15,000 grant, which will help us provide meals to more than 230

homebound seniors in Roseburg and Winchester,” said Victory

Webber, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Roseburg. “As

demand continues to grow and funding becomes harder to secure,

Every Child Lane County was awarded $7,860

View the Future was awarded $10,000

Coos County Friends of Public Health awarded $6,000

July 2025

www.ctclusi.org

Three Rivers Foundation Awards $720,000 in Grants to

Empower Oregon Nonprofits and Strengthen Communities

Awards by County

Coos County

• CASA of Coos County – $5,000

• Charleston Fishing Families – $20,000

• Charleston Rural Fire Protection District – $9,600

• City of Coos Bay – $13,500

• College Park Community Church – $10,000

• Coos Bay Area Service Foundation – $1,500

• Coos County Friends of Public Health – $6,000

• Coos-Curry Electric Charitable Foundation – $10,000

• Lillies of the Field Equine Rescue – $1,000

• Lakeside Rural Fire Protection District – $12,990

• Lakeside Senior Center dba Feed the Need – $10,000

• North Bend Fire Department – $10,000

• Siuslaw Outreach Services, Inc. – $76,000

• Agape Respite Center – $5,000

• First Presbyterian Church of North Bend – $5,500

• Riverview Christian School – $12,000

• Dora-Sitkum Rural Fire Department – $7,500

• Confederated Tribes of the Lower Rogue – $10,000

Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department awarded $5,250

Douglas County

• CASA of Douglas County, Inc. – $5,000

• The Friendly Kitchen / Meals on Wheels Roseburg – $15,000

• Gardiner Fire Department – $9,765.42

• Sutherlin-Oakland Emergency Food Pantry – $5,000

• Camp Millennium – $20,000

• Kellogg Rural Fire District – $8,000

• Winchester Bay Rural Fire Protection District – $5,000

• Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department – $5,250

• Source One Serenity – $7,250

• St. Francis Xavier Conference of St. Vincent de Paul –

$10,000

Lane County

• 1st Way Pregnancy Crisis Center – $10,000

• Bethel Education Foundation – $12,000

• CASA of Lane County – $5,000

• Creswell Clubhouse – $3,000

• Every Child Lane County – $7,860

• Florence Food Share – $10,000

• Florence Police Department – $33,250

• Florence United Methodist Free Lunch Program – $6,500

• Lane DUII Victim Impact Panel – $5,000

• Looking Glass Community Services – $2,000

• Mapleton Food Share – $10,000

• Mapleton School District – $15,500

• Mohawk Rural – $15,000

• NAMI Lane County – $10,000

• One Hope – $8,000

• Oregon Coast Emergency Repeater Inc. – $2,399.95

• Our Community Birth Center – $7,000

• Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students – $15,000

• SquareOne Villages – $5,000

• Western Lane Ambulance Child Safety Seat Program –

$5,000

• Center for Community Counseling – $5,600

• Willagillespie PTO – $3,200

• Veterans Legacy – $7,500

• Christians as Family Advocates – $17,000

• Siuslaw Baseball Softball Association – $10,000

• Junction School District – $15,000

• Triangle Food Box – $8,000

Curry County

• Gold Beach Community Center – $10,000

Other Counties / Statewide

• Columbia Basin Basketry Guild – $3,500

• View the Future – $10,000

• Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue – $5,200.00

Siuslaw outreach Services, Inc. awarded $76,000

Junction City School District awarded $15,000

Safe Shelter for

Siuslaw Students

awarded $15,000

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

July 2025

May Gathering quiich tɬ’ai 2025

Contributed by Alycia Cossey, Cultural Stewardship Associate

On May 23 rd and 24 th, a group of tribal members traveled to

Smith Tract on quiich tɬ’ai (Lower Umpqua land).

On the ridge of smith tract, we saw Thimbleberry flowers

blooming, Mugwort (aka Mountain Sage), Yarrow, Columbine

flowers, and Iris and many more plant relatives. In our

gathering group we had Elder Eddie Helms, Elder iila (Earla)

Kirk, Isaac Dull, Ashley Vandevort, Daniel Vandevort, youth

Mexeye Vandevort, Ayuthea LaPier, Jesse Beers, and Alycia

Cossey. All of us were happy to be out on the land, getting

familiar with it, noticing all the other plant relatives around us,

and learning their gathering seasons. We ate lunch and gifted

a song of thanks to the land and plant relatives under our feet

and around us.

It was a beautiful weekend, sunny, warm, good hearts

welcoming the gifts of whatever the land wanted to offer us.

If you are interested in participating in future gathering events

keep on the lookout for them being posted in the newsletter,

Facebook social media on the General Council Page, or

CTCLUSI text messages (be sure to sign up to receive text

messages if you have not already.)

Wild Iris starting to turn white

Salmonberries harvested in a sedge basket

Alycia Cossey, Ashley V., mexeye held by iila

Alder Bark held in a Maple Leaf

Maiden hair fern growing on the side of an embankment

July 2025

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Three Rivers Health Center Celebrates 1Year Milestone!

The Three Rivers Health Center celebrated its Grand Opening

last year on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The occasion marked a significant milestone for the community, highlighting that significance,

CEO Lee Ann Wander provided remarks during the opening celebration, stating, “This is a lot more than just a health clinic; this was

a promise we made to the Tribal membership when I came in. To

lead with a good heart; to listen to the tribal membership and what

their needs were. Healthcare was at the top of the list and this is a

promise fulfilled.”

The False Solution

in Coos Bay

Article written by

Annie Merrill, Marine Conservation

Manager, Oregon Shores

and

Ashley Audycki, South Coast Regional

Coordinator Rogue Climate

This article explores how the South Coast

of Oregon is proposed to be the home of

a new industrial container shipping port

facility and rail line, and this could mean big

changes for the rural coast—with impacts

starting in Coos Bay, reaching Eugene and

beyond.

Scan the QR code with your smart phone

to read the full article or visit https://www.

ridgelinemagazine.com/coast/the-falsesolution-in-coos-bay

Three Rivers Health Center provides Multidimensional Care that

addresses the diverse needs of the body, mind and spirit for CTCLUSI Tribal members, members of all federally recognized tribes,

as well as all non-tribal community members in SW Oregon. Services include Medical Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy

and Dental Care.

To learn more and enroll as a new patient, visit: http://threerivers.

health/patients/.

Family Fun Day

CARNIVAL

Saturday, August 23, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

CTCLUSI Community Center

338 Wallace Avenue, Coos Bay, OR

Questions?

Contact Nichole Benner

at (541) 888-7512

Water Based

Games/Activities

Be Sure to Bring a Towel!

Face

Pain

ting

Obstacle Co

urse

Archery Tag

Bounc

e Hous

Dunk

Tank

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

July 2025

Tribal Elder Gerald “Gerry” Garcia Walks-On

Gerald Allen Garcia was the son of Simplicio Garcia

and Florence Brainard. He was a father, brother,

husband, and son. In his youth he was an outgoing

man with a dream of being a radio DJ, which

he succeeded at. His voice was beloved by

many and was often heard reciting scriptures.

Gerald would often say the adversary knows the

scriptures forwards, backwards, and sideways

and you never know when the adversary will

attack, so you should know them too. Gerald was

a kind hearted man that had his own weaknesses.

However, he was able to overcome them and use the

knowledge he obtained to guide

others.

Gerald loved to read and placed

a heavy emphasis on the value of

knowledge. He believed knowledge

is the key to success and strive to

instill those values in his children. He

was a keen and perceptive man who

was good at playing chess. He made

it a point to reach out to the people

he loved and cared about often and

made sure that they knew they were

loved too. Gerald is survived by

his mother, brothers, and his three

daughters Dana, Megan, Vannesa

and his stepdaughter Josephine. He

loved all of his grandchildren Angel, Christine, and Paige.

He was beloved by all of his family and friends and will

be missed dearly. May God keep him safe.

His memorial service is a potlatch that will be held

at North Bend Chapel on August 2nd, 2025,

at 6:00 p.m.

those

that

wish to attend we

welcome you. Bring

a dish and the best

memories you have to

share, God bless.

Prevention Specialist Nicole Romine brought

some amazing local fresh produce from the Coos

Bay Farmers Market to the Elders Potluck and

helped with sign-ups for the Hands of Harvest

Voucher Program (details to sign up on flyer at

left). Scan the QR code with your smart phone

and sign up today! Application also available at

www.ctclusi.org

July 2025

Elders Corner

Call for Cultural

Knowledge Holders and

Artisans to Lead Activities

with Youth this Summer

Cultural Knowledge Holders and Artisans are invited

to lead an evening activity with youth during the annual

Seeds of Success Community Fellows field school

to be held June 22 – July 3, 2025, near Deadwood.

There will be about 8 teenagers participating in the

program. OSU is again offering stipends and mileage

reimbursement for participating and supporting the

youth. Note that the terrain at the outdoor camp site

is uneven and may present some mobility issues that

staff should know about.

Please contact Angela Henry, ahenry@ctclusi.org, for

more information.

Welcome New Tribal Elder

Julie Tabernig

Save The Date

The Confederated Tribes of the Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Wish to invite you to the

26th Annual Oregon Tribal

Elders Honor Day

To be held September 12 & 13, 2025

at the Three Rivers Casino & Resort

(Florence, Oregon)

Elders Potluck Luncheon

Hosted by Tribal Elder Eddie Helms

When: First Wednesday of the month

Where: Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Ave., Coos Bay, OR.

When: 12 (noon) - 2 p.m.

Please bring a dish to share

(Registration forms and Agenda will be coming soon)

ALL GUEST MUST BE OVER 55 YEARS OLD WITH EXCEPTION OF

LEGAL SPOUSES, CAREGIVERS AND STAFF

Supplemental Security Income Program for Elders 65+

Enrolled CTCLUSI citizens who turn 65 years of

age, can begin to receive an Elders Pension through

the Supplemental Security Income Program.

An application form is required. The form can be

found on the Tribal Government website or using

this web address https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/

Forms/Elder-Supplemental-Security-Income

Need assistance filling out your application or

have questions about the program? Contact the

Enrollment Department today at 541-435-7178.

Save the

Date

Elders

Activities

Tuesday, 08/12/2025 Thursday 08/14/2025

90 Minute Train Ride/

Tillamook Air Museum

Please RSVP by Friday,

August 1, 2025

Call Barbara Black @

541-294-5472

More details/agenda to come

after RSVP is received.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

July 2025

Rental Insurance: What does it cover and do I really need it?

Contributed by Leslie Thompson, Housing Assistant

Many of us who rent have probably heard from our

property managers that getting renter’s insurance is

a good idea, some even say it’s required. But it can

be hard for people that are on a tight budget to justify

FIRST

spending more money every month for something no

one hopes to use. The fact of the matter is none of us

TIME HOME

want to use our insurance, and we don’t like paying for

BUYERS!

it, but boy howdy do we really appreciate it when we

need it AND have it.

It’s important to note, while the homeowners may have

insurance on the unit you are renting, homeowner’s

UP TO

insurance does not cover tenant’s personal belongings

or liability. Homeowner’s insurance primarily protects

$15,000

the building’s physical structure and the homeowner’s

belongings and does not include tenant’s losses.

Often times renter’s insurance is very reasonable and

can be combined with other insurance you have like

LOW-MODERATE

auto - to give you even more of a discounted rate. It

INCOME

also brings ease and peace of mind to those that have

FAMILIES

it, in case something does happen.

Renter’s insurance covers three major components: 1)

personal property, 2) personal liability, and 3) additional

living expenses. Every insurance is different, so be

ANYWHERE

sure to look at how much coverage your insurance can

provide for each of these components, along with your

DOWN PAYMENT LOAN ASSIST.

deductible.

Personal property includes the cost to repair and/ PROGRAM

OREGON

or replace your belongings, this can include clothing, This program is to assist low to moderate income Tribal Members

who reside in the State of Oregon and are purchasing their first

furniture, electronics, ect… Take a minute to look home.

around your home at everything – now imagine if ALL of

that was gone and you had to start completely over…… The awarded “loan” amount is recorded as a silent secondary

mortgage and is forgivable after seven (7) years as long as the

that’s a lot of $$$$.

participant is still living in the home. The Tribal Member must be

CTCLUSI HOUSING

Personal Liability protects you if someone is injured listed on the deed. Income is calculated on the family’s gross

DEPT.

in your home, or they break something of theirs in household income of all adults 18 years of age and older

1320 Neese St.

your home. For instance, your cousin comes to town

Waitlists are utilized when funding is unavailable at time of

Coos

Bay, OR 97420

and stays with you, but trips and breaks their leg. In application.

this instance your personal liability coverage on your

Monday-Friday

renter’s policy may pay for your cousins’ injury as well

as legal costs, if the situation goes south.

8am-5pm

Additional living expenses is if you are put out of your

home from a fire, smoke damage, or if your home is

uninhabitable. This can pay for a hotel room, storage

One consideration is to shop around for insurance and find one

units, food, laundry, moving costs, ect… Pay heed

that

meets your needs and your budget. Another consideration

though, additional living expenses covers the excess amount of

keep

when shopping for insurance, is your belonging’s value

what you would normally spend. For example, it you spend $300

when

determining

your coverage limits. You may also want to

a week for food, but you’ve been getting take out and you spent

look

into

‘floater

insurance’

if you have more high value items in

$600, additional living expenses will only pay out the difference.

Also keep in mind that renter’s insurance DOES NOT cover your home such as electronics, jewelry, or fine art.

Doing your homework and research on which renter’s insurance

floods or other ‘acts of god’, please visit https://www.floodsmart.

going to be the best fit for you and your family is going to be

gov/ for more information about flood insurance, and how to get

the

best tool in your belt for determining what is right for you.

it.

CTCLUSI

JURY DUTY SCAM INFORMATION

Contributed by Brian Dubray, Chief of Tribal Police

We have seen an increase in scam and phishing attempts. Here

is what to do if you receive a jury-related phone call, email, or

text that demands information or money:

www.consumer.gov/idtheft. Also, contact a credit bureau to

request that it place a fraud alert on your credit history.

• DO NOT provide the requested information or payment.

• DO NOT reply directly to the text or email, click on any links,

or open any attachments, even if it appears that the message

is coming from the court or a local police agency. Scammers

often create messages that look like they are coming from a

legitimate source

• If possible, get the caller’s name and number and hang up.

• Contact your local circuit court jury coordinator directly to

verify or report the contact. Contact information for the state

circuit courts is available at courts.oregon.gov/courts. For

Oregon’s federal courts, information about jury service and

possible scams is available at ord.uscourts.gov/jurors.

Here are direct numbers to several local courts if you wish to

speak to them directly:

If you have received one of these calls, emails, or texts and

have given out personal information, monitor your account

statements and credit reports carefully. If any unauthorized

charges are made, report the theft to local law enforcement

and the Federal Trade Commission at 877-438-4338 or

Curry County Circuit Court (541 373-6894

Lane County Circuit Court: (541) 682-4020

Coos County Circuit Court: (541) 396-8372

Douglas County Circuit Court (541) (541) 957-2471

Lincoln County Circuit Court (541) 265-4236

www.ctclusi.org

July 2025

Tribal Citizen Shasta Wing Awarded Sponsorship

by National Organization: Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE)

“I’m still wrapping my head around it, but I’m incredibly

honored to share that I’ve been officially sponsored

by Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE),

a national organization led by women from the

FBI, Secret Service, ATF, and other top federal

agencies who have broken barriers in some of

the most male-dominated spaces in America.

Aside from financial endorsement, this means

mentorship, leadership development, and that

my voice and my mission matter in spaces

where Native women and formerly incarcerated

youth are rarely seen, let alone celebrated.

This means that my mission -system reform- was

seen and valued by some of the

most influential women in federal

law. And now I get to learn from

them, stand beside them, and be

supported by them as I rise.

To now be recognized by a federal

organization, one rooted in reform,

is a huge milestone in my journey.

Thank you, WIFLE Foundation, for

investing in my voice and mission.”

Incredible accomplishments

Shasta!

We can’t wait to see

what you do next!

Isaac Wright Graduated from

Grants Pass High School

Isaac Wright graduated from Grants Pass High

School!

Some of his accomplishments

during his High School career

include finishing school with a

3.75 gpa, he was a founding

member and team captain of

GPHS E-sports, and sang in

the choir his senior year.

Isaac also graduated from

seminary, which is four years

of early morning religious

class at church.

Isaac

will

start

his

college career at Brigham

Young University-Idaho in

September.

Isaac

will

major

Accounting.

Great job Isaac!

You make your

family and Tribe

proud!

Shasta finished

her AAOT (criminal

justice) at SWOCC

last summer,

and is now at

PSU completing

her pre-law BA

in criminology,

with a certificate

in criminal law.

Shasta plans to

use these degrees

to round out her resume for when she applies for the University

of Oregon’s JD Law program.

Language Nest Spring Update

Contributed by the Language Program

Our Spring Littles Language classes wrapped up, and we are so inspired

by all of the progress our young learners have made across miluk, hanis

and sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich! We are watching the littles build confidence in

speaking their language, listening to stories about how they are singing songs

and carrying words forward into their homes, and connecting with their culture

through fun, relevant, and play-based learning.

The Language Nest Program is thriving because of the capacity of our Language

Nest Facilitators coming on board helping to build language materials, seeing

our Elders Madeline Knowlton (miluk), Tammy Evarts (miluk), iila Kirk (hanis),

and Cynthia Hovind (siuslaw) present and speaking language and bringing their

wisdom and heart into the learning space, while youth facilitators present and

model language with enthusiasm and connection. The Language Nest program

is structured to bridge generations and help littles ones see themselves as part

of a living language community. - Enna Helms, miluk, hanis, wa’as Language

Teacher

We welcome more Elders and young people to get involved!

miluk sha’la’la (Baby Seagulls) update: sha’la’la miluk Little’s Language

class went well this spring term. We covered colors, numbers, family, bugs, and

more. Isa Helms, miluk language nest youth facilitator, and Madeline Knowlton,

elder, joined our classroom space and brought sport and engagement for our

littles. It was so positive to see our littles speaking the language in their homes.

- Ashley Vandevort, miluk Language Nest Facilitator

hanis pu’uuk’ (Fawns) update: Language Nest finished Spring 2025 classes

on June 14th! hanis had a pretty successful term. We played games, sang songs,

colored, and learned basic vocabulary around themes like colors, numbers, and

bugs! We had a small class size of 1-3 students each week, and I’d love to have

more in the Fall! - Naomi Biesanz, hanis Language Nest Facilitator

wa’as nikanishk’an (Baby Turtles) update: This June we finished up

our last class for the Spring Little’s Language Classes and I believe that our

nikanishk’an classes this Spring went very smoothly. The kids were picking up

and remembering things from the previous weeks, which was amazing and

exactly what we were hoping to see! I am excited to watch the kids grow further

in their language development in not only sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich, but in all

three of our languages.

Language is a huge part of our culture, and I am so glad to be a part of making

sure it continues to be passed on. That being said, I encourage all parents

to look into classes for your little’s this fall to come and learn your respective

language, while also growing with your community. I hope to see you there!

- Kris Wing, wa’as Language Nest Facilitator

We look forward to building on this momentum in the Fall. If you are a

parent, Elder, youth interested in helping with the Littles Program, please

reach out to Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or language@ctclusi.org

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

July 2025

Tribal Citizen Elizabeth Wymer

Among Historic Health Aide Certification Recipients

Elizabeth Wymer, Three Rivers Health Center Dental Assistant,

earned the certification of Primary Dental Health Aide I from the

newly formed Portland Area Community Health Aide Program

Certification Board (PACCB). Elizabeth is the granddaughter of

Eddie Helms, daughter of Sara Helms, Miluk persons from South

Slough and daughter of Jonathan Wymer of Great Lakes Mohawk

Tribe. Dental team members MeAnnDa Wallage, Lead Dental

Assistant and Rachel Crawford, Dental Assistant II, also received

this certification. This honor marks the first time certifications have

been awarded by PACCB in partnership with the Indian Health

Service.

The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) was Authorized

by the Federal government many years ago to provide culturally

competent primary medical, behavioral and dental care in Alaska

Native communities. The success of CHAP has been well

documented, including helping to decrease maternal mortality rates,

increase vaccination rates, increasing access to dental care and

providing much needed primary care in far reaching corners of the

state. The educational programs associated with CHAP are run by

Tribal entities to ensure that providers get training which aligns with

Tribal values, culture and needs. Most Health Aides are members

of Federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes.

Tribal communities outside of Alaska have been prevented from

utilizing Health Aides until recently when authorization of the

affordable care act allowed CHAP to be utilized by tribes outside of

Alaska. The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board has been

at the forefront of creating the structure needed to have Health Aides

educated, trained and practicing in Tribal programs in Oregon, Idaho

and Washington. With the first certifications, Tribes in these 3 states

will have the opportunity to provide additional culturally appropriate

care to their members.

Primary Dental Health Aides are the prevention experts of a dental

team. Their skills include oral health education, nutrition counseling,

prevention services and patient navigation. An important part of the

education is learning how to have conversations with patients that

focus on the individual and respect the patient’s values. Dental Health

Aides are taught to work toward creating trusting relationships with

patients, so patients feel safe, heard and respected. These trusting

relationships have been shown to result in better health outcomes

for patients.

Come by the Three Rivers Health Center Dental Clinic to meet our

certified Dental Health aides and start building a trusting relationship

on your journey to better oral health. We are sure you will leave

smiling!

Pictured left to right: Rachel Crawford, MeAnnDa Wallage,

Mary Williard, and Elizabeth Wymer.

www.ctclusi.org

July 2025

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

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

Photo by Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving

Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the

address listed below.

Peacegiving Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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

EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org

Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving

Invitation for Vendors

or Artisans to Submit

Products or Services

Dear Vendor or Artisan,

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) is seeking

qualified vendors to provide products or

services in support of our CTCLUSI projects

or programs. The purpose of this invitation is

to create a preferred vendor list. We invite

you to submit proposals detailing how your

products or services meet our various program

requirements.

Scope of Work:

Please provide a detailed description of the

products or services you provide, include any

specific features, requirements, or technical

specifications.

Submission Requirements:

Interested vendors must submit the following:

1. A detailed proposal of products or services

including pricing, timelines, and deliverables.

2. A company or individual profile with relevant

experience and references.

3. Any credentials, warranties, or compliance

documentation, if applicable.

4. Terms and conditions for the proposed

product or service.

Deadline for Submission:

Proposals are accepted throughout the year

for qualified vendor’s products or services.

Vendor or Artisan must have submitted

proposals prior to the selection of the product

or service posted, to be considered. The

proposal will be considered for all requests

after it’s submission.

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Quality and compliance with our

requirements.

• Cost-effectiveness.

• Vendor qualifications and experience.

• Delivery timelines.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your proposals via mail or

email to:

Norbert A. Johnson, MBA, MHEd, RRT

Procurement Manager

1245 Fulton Ave

Coos Bay, Or 97420

njohnson@ctclusi.org

OSU Extension Service | New Beginnings for Tribal Students

Environmental Leadership for Youth

INDIGENOUS YOUTH CAMP

AUGUST 10 - 15, 2025

at Oregon State University

in partnership with Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and

Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI)

Inviting Native American youth entering 9th - 12th grade in Oregon.

Natural sciences

Steps to college access and financial aid

Stay in the dorms

Environmental careers

Field trips:

Canoe paddle

Challenge course

Hatfield Marine Science Center

And more

$500 completion award

CONTACTS:

More Info and registation at:

OSU Camp Coordinator Bessie Joyce

541-743-6106 bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

Open Campus Assistant Director Jennifer Boyle

541-420-8222 jennifer.boyle@oregonstate.edu

CTCLUSI Education Director Jemiah Wassman

541-888-1318 jwassman@ctlusi.org

https://beav.es/NUc

OSU Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities and materials. This publication will be made available in an

accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact Bessie Joyce at bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

July 2025

Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Don’t Miss Out

Department of

Human Resources

Update Your Contact

Information

Current Openings as of 06/13/25

•

Charge Capture Specialist – Three Rivers Health

Center – Coos Bay

•

Circles of Healing Transitional Services Specialist

– Coos Bay or Eugene

•

Diabetes Educator – Eugene

•

Laboratory Technician I. – Coos Bay

•

Licensed Practical Nurse – Three Rivers Health

Center – Coos Bay

•

Medical Assistant: Primary Care – Three Rivers

Health Center – Coos Bay

•

Medical Director – Three Rivers Health Center –

Coos Bay

•

Medical Records Clerk – Three Rivers Health

Center – Coos Bay

•

Nurse Practitioner – Three Rivers Health Center –

Coos Bay

•

Pharmacy Delivery Driver – Three Rivers Health

Center – Coos Bay

•

Public Health Nurse - Eugene

•

Special Events – On Call – Varies on Assignment

•

Surveillance Agent I. – Coos Bay

•

Surveillance Agent I. – Florence

Is your contact information up-to-date?

Please contact the Enrollment Department today

with your current contact information.

It is important that your information is current and

accurate so that you do not miss out on updates

regarding Tribal benefits, programs, invitations to

events, and Tribal Election Ballots.

Forms are also available online to update your

contact information, request new Tribal ID cards,

change of name requests and more.

Visit https://ctclusi.org/enrollment/ to fill out

these forms online. Contact Enrollment by calling

541-435-7178 or email enrollment@ctclusi.org

Tribal Website

Citizen Portal Login www.ctclusi.org

Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full

job descriptions and benefits available.

You may also apply for any position online.

http://ctclusi.org/jobs

Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Why RSVP for Tribal Events?

Tribal Department staff who plan events and

activities for the benefit of Tribal Member need

membership to “please reply” when asked to

RSVP when wanting to attend Tribal events. This

ensures the right amount

of supplies and food and

beverages to meet the needs

of those in attendance.

Thank you in advance for

making future events as

successful as possible by

always calling to RSVP

when asked.

RSVP for events by

calling

1-541-435-7155

It has recently come to the attention of the Communication

Team that some Tribal Citizens are experiencing difficulties

when trying to reset their password on the Tribal Website.

If you do reset your password, please give the system at

least five minutes to update. If you reset multiple times in a

row the system might not catch up in time before you attempt

another reset.

If you are experiencing any issues with your access, please

don’t hesitate to reach out. I can reset your password for you

and am always happy to help!

Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist:

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

July 2025

Upcoming Events

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

July 2025

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Language Camp

Registration Deadline

Elders Overnight Trip

Hellgate Jetboats,

Grants Pass, OR.

Fresh Air Camp

Lead Awareness

Training: Zoom 6 pm

Canoe Carving

Tribal Hall 9 am - 11 am

Fresh Air Camp

Language Revitalization Camp

National

Love is Kind Day

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 am

SATURDAY

Independance Day

Tribal Offices Closed

Elders Potluck@noon

FRIDAY

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Student Recognition

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Community Center

Naming Ceremony

haich ikt’at’uu (Waite

Ranch) 10 a.m.

August 2025

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Coffee/Brunch with

Tribal Council 9 am

Community Center

Salmon Ceremony

11 am baldija

Lunch served @ noon

Elders Potluck@noon

Local Canoe Journey

Elders Overnight Trip

Train Ride/ Tillamook

Air Museum

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00am

Environmental Leadership Youth Camp

Oregon State University

Family Fun Day

Carnival 10 am - 2 pm

Community Center

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

ATTENTION TRIBAL ARTISANS

WAXUUWII (GIFTS) IS OPEN!

Three Rivers Casino and Resort in Florence Oregon has re-opened

its Gift Shop doors! CTCLUSI Tribal Artisans are encouraged to

Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon

July 2025

541-999-7938

tspangler@threeriverscasino.com

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