NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2024)

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The Voice of

CLUSI

August 2024

Issue 8

Volume 25

www.ctclusi.org

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

Governor Kotek Visits Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Three Rivers Health Center visit.

Back row, pictured left to right, Council member Julie Siestreem, Chief Doug

Barrett, Behavioral Health Director Alfredo Velez, Chairman Brad Kneaper,

and Council member Iliana Montiel. Center row, Council member Debbie

Bossley, Governor Kotek, Vice Chair Teresa Spangler, and CEO Lee Ann

Wander. Pictured center front, First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson.

This week, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek

Wilson visited the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI). The visit is part of Governor

Kotek’s commitment to meet with all of Oregon’s nine federally

recognized sovereign Tribal nations in 2024.

“The First Lady and I are filled with gratitude after our visit with

CTCLUSI,” Governor Kotek said. “It was great to hear about the

partnership the Tribe has built for the restoration project on the

Siuslaw River Estuary. This is a critical initiative which will benefit

local landowners and the community both ecologically and

economically. I want to thank Chair Kneaper, the Tribal Council,

and all of the wonderful CTCLUSI members we met during our

visit.”

“The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians would like to thank Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady

Aimee Kotek Wilson for taking time out of their busy schedules to

spend the day with our Tribal Council.” Chairman Brad Kneaper

stated. “We were able to discuss items of concern for both the

State and the Tribe, and was a great opportunity to share parts

of our history and stories, as well as show some of our lands. I

believe this meeting can serve as a strong foundation for future

discussions and communication that will be of benefit to us all.”

The visit to CTCLUSI started at Gregory Point, also known as

Baldija, once a village site for their Miluk ancestors, and a place

of significance for the Tribe since time immemorial. The Tribe

regained stewardship of the 24-acre property encompassing the

Cultural Stewardship Manager Jesse Beers, Governor Tina Kotek, Vice Chair

Teresa Spangler, and Council member Julie Siestreem view site plans while

touring haich ikt’at’tuu (previously knows as Waite Ranch), location of

the Siuslaw Estuary Restoration Project.

island back from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2013. Following the

visit to Gregory Point, the Governor and First Lady toured the

Three Rivers Health Center, which provides multidimensional

care for CTCLUSI members, members of all federally recognized

tribes, and non-tribal community members in Southwest Oregon.

Over lunch, the Governor and First Lady learned about the

history of the Tribe’s plank house, Tribal hall, and sweat lodge,

visiting the only piece of property the Tribe was left with after

termination. The First Family then toured the Tribe’s Department

of Natural Resources, which was established to conserve and

manage resources on Tribally-held lands and to work with other

governments to influence the conservation and management of

resources throughout the Tribes’ Ancestral Territory.

The Governor and First Lady then traveled to Waite Ranch, or

haich ikt’at’tuu, where the Siuslaw Estuary Restoration Project is

located. The McKenzie River Trust partnered with CTCLUSI to

develop the restoration project and purchased the Waite Ranch

property with funding from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement

Board (OWEB). OWEB also holds a conservation easement

on the property. Historically, the Siuslaw Basin was one of the

most productive watersheds for anadromous fish in the Pacific

Northwest.

The day ended at the Three Rivers Casino Resort with the

Tribal Council, connecting on some of the Tribe’s challenges and

projects, over dinner.

Save the Date:

CTCLUSI 40th Restoration Celebration

October 12, 2024

This event celebrates the Restoration of CTCLUSI on October 17, 1984

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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August 2024

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from June 8, 2024 - July 13, 2024

Chief Doug Barrett

06/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

06/10 Heart and Soul of Consultation

Filming days

06/11 Heart and Soul of Consultation

Filming day, Salmon Cleaning Day

06/13 Elakha Alliance Board Meeting,

Task Force on Alcohol Pricing &

Addiction Services, Culture

Committee Meeting

06/17 GAO Pre-Meeting – GAO Meeting,

West Coast offshore wind

Transmission Workshop

06/20 Leaders Circle

06/21 Quarterly check-in call Oregon

Tribes ODVA & OTGR

06/24 CTCST/CTCLUSI Council to Council

Pre-meeting

06/25 NARA Board meeting, DLCD

– CTCLUSI discussion of BOEM

OSW Leases, CTCLUSI/BOEM

Tribal Consultation meeting

06/26 GFORB / Tribal Council Business

Meeting

06/27 2024 Sacred Tobacco Gathering

Planning, Task Force on Alcohol

Pricing & Addiction Services,

CTCLUSI / Siletz Council to Council

– Elliott State Forest

06/28 Ko-kwel 35th Anniversary Restoration

Celebration

07/01 Pole Barn Clean-up

07/02 Offshore Wind with 4 Tribes & DLCD

07/03 Washington DC Debriefing

07/07 OSU Seeds for Success Field

School

07/08 Arrowhead Making at OSU Seeds

for Success Field School

07/10 Sacred Tobacco Gathering Planning

07/11 Leaders Circle, Culture Committee

Meeting

07/13 Joe Swigert Memorial Event, Grand

Ronde Veterans Pow Wow

07/14 Tribal Council General Council

Meeting

Total Hours: 178

Brad Kneaper, Chair

06/09 Regular Council Meeting

06/10 Heart and Soul Consultation Video

Product with the State of Oregon

06/11 (Home Sick) Meet with CEO, CEO,

Legal via ZOOM.

06/12 (Home Sick) Chair Report for

previous month

06/14 (Home Sick) Future Planning

Committee Ad-Hoc Committee

(ZOOM)

06/17 (Home Sick) ZOOM meeting with

Government Accounting Office

(Federal) regarding BOEM

Consultation Review, West Coast

Offshore Wind Transmission

Workshop, US Dept of Energy and

BOEM (Virtual)

06/20 Heart and Soul Consultation Video

Production (State of Oregon)

Interview Conducted by our

Community Information Manager,

Leader’s Circle (ZOOM Only):

DCNR and OSU request for

publication of Survey results;

DCNR/Forestry/Planning regarding

Land Acquisition; COO – Land Use

Policy Discussion

06/24 Pre-Meeting (ZOOM) regarding

upcoming meeting with Siletz Tribal

Council (6/27/24) regarding the Elliot

State Forest

06/25 Meeting (ZOOM) with Oregon

Department of Land Conservation

and Development (DLCD),

discussion of BOEM Offshore Wind

Lease Review, CTCLUSI – BOEM

Tribal Consultation Guidance

Meeting (TEAMS)

06/26 Meeting with COO and HR,

Gaming Facility Operational Review

Board (GFORB) meeting (TRC)\

Tribal Council Business Meeting

06/27 Council to Council Meeting with

Siletz Tribal Council regarding the

Elliott State Forest (ZOOM)

07/02 Meeting with Oregon Department of

Land Conservation and

Development and Coastal Tribes (in

person at TRC)

07/03 Washington DC Trip Debrief (ZOOM)

with Chief, CEO, COO, Legal and

Mapetsi (Lobbyists)

07/07 Seeds of Success Opening Day

(OSU, DCNR and Forestry)

Deadwood

07/11 Meet with HR and COO, Leader’s

Circle: Discussion on Chemawa

Indian School; Discussion of

Governor upcoming visit; Upcoming

BOEM Meeting with 5 Tribes at

Three Rivers Casino; discussion Cell

phone usage during Council

Meetings

Total Hours: 162.5

Allotment (1500 pounds)

06/12 Elders Event Seven Feathers

06/13 PNNL West Coast Offshore Wind

Transmission Study

06/13 HVS Committee meeting

06/17 U.S. Government Accountability

Office pre-meeting-Offshore Wind

development with CTCLUSI,

U.S. Government Accountability

Office meeting-Offshore Wind

development

06/18 Education Committee meeting

06/19-22, 2024 Summer Solstice 2024

06/20 FY25 OLink Meeting Nine Tribes

Housing Directors, Tribal Council

Leaders Circle

06/24 Confederated Tribes of Siletz

and Confederated Tribes of Coos

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians pre-meeting, DELC Tribal

Advisory Committee Planning

meeting

06/25 DLCD CTCLUSI discussion of

BOEM Offshore Wind Lease

Review, CTCLUSI BOEM Tribal

Consultation Guidance meeting

06/26 GFORB, Tribal Council Business

meeting

06/27 CTCLUSI and Confederated Tribes

of Siletz Council to Council meeting

Elliot State Research Forest

06/28 Ko-Kwel 35th Anniversary

Restoration, Early Learning Task

Force

07/02 Offshore Wind 4 Coastal Tribes and

DLCD

07/11 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

07/14 Tribal Council General Council

Regular Monthly meeting Florence

Three Rivers Casino

Total Hours: 130

Teresa Spangler

06/09 Regular Council Meeting

06/17 Pre-meeting with council to

prepare for meeting with GOA about

tribal consultation processes,

Meeting with GOA about tribal

consultation

06/20 Leaders Circle

Debbie Bossley

06/24 Pre- meeting to discuss upcoming

06/17 GAO Offshore Wind

meeting with Siletz Council regarding

06/20 Leaders Circle

the Elliott State Research Forest

06/24 Pre-meeting about Elliott forest

06/25 Meeting with ODLC and DLCD to

06/26 Business meeting

discuss BOEM Offshore Wind Lease

06/27 Siletz Tribal Council about Elliott

review, CTCLUSI/ BOEM Tribal

forest

Consultation Guidance Meeting

06/28 Coquille Tribe Restoration

06/26 Business Council Meeting

07/02 Offshore Wind & Coastal Tribes

06/27 Council to Council meeting with

07/11 Leaders Circle

CTCLUSI /Siletz regarding Elliott

Total Hours: 42

State research Forest

07/02 Meeting

regarding

Offshore Wind

with 4 Coastal

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI

Tribes and

there is a hidden image of a FIREWEED

DLCD

exactly like the one pictured at right.

07/07 OSU Seeds for

It could be any size and on any page,

Success Field

but will look exactly like the one shown

Camp

here.

If you find it, email mgaines@ctclusi.

Opening

org to have your name entered into a

Day in

prize drawing. In your email you must

Deadwood

include your name, age, address (for

Total Hours: 55.5

mailing purposes) and contact phone

Can You Find Me?

Julie Siestreem

06/09 Tribal Council

General Council

Regular Monthly

meeting Coos

Bay Community

Center

06/10-11 Heart and Soul

of Consultation

filming

06/10 4j IPC meeting

06/11 Annual Salmon

number.

In your email you must also let

us know what page and where

on the page you spotted the

FIREWEEDhiding!

Must email by August 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.

July “Cattail Basket Start” Winners:

Adult - Jim Young

Youth - Zoya Wilson

The Cattail Basket Start in the July 2024 edition was hidden on page 8 in the Tobacco

Prevention Program flyer as the false center of the right side while blooming flower

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August 2024

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in being

on a committee, please contact Jeannie Miller,

541-888-7506 or jmiller@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 Jeannie

Miller at 541-888-7506 or at email jmiller@ctclusi.org

for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

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

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from

the rear view mirror and are good for access to some

Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition

to your family. Changes should be submitted

to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.

ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment

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

Phone: 541-888-7538 or Fax: 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 jmiller@ctclusi.org Please include

the meeting date requested, your name,

current address, and Tribal Roll number for

verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

lwander@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

John Reeves III, Health

Administrator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

jreeves@ctclusi.org

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

bdubray@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

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

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

Department of Human

Resources

Stephanie McNutt, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

smcnutt@ctclusi.org

Three Rivers Pharmacy

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 435-7234

Fax: (541) 435-7233

Tribal Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

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 541-888-7526

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

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

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

1. Martin Harris

2. VACANT

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair

stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.

com

5. Teresa Spangler

6. VACANT

7. Roseanna Perry

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins, Chair

2. Eddie Helms

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. Laura Fortin

5. Martin Harris

6. VACANT

7. Brad Kneaper

Enrollment Committee

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. Doug Barrett

3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

4. Nicole Romine

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips,

Chair

pphillips@ctclusi.org

Education Committee

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell,

Interim Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

1. Michelle Brix

2. Julie Siestreem

3. VACANT

4. Ashley Russell

5. Michael Brainard, Chair

qaxas19@gmail.com

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane, Chair

vicki.faciane@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. VACANT

2. Danny Krossman, Chair

dkrossman33@gmail.com

3. Enna Helms

4. VACANT

5. Tyler Slyter

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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, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Jade Fong

4. VACANT

5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair

jamiebiesanz@gmail.com

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. VACANT

2. Michael Brainard, Chair

qaxas19@gmail.com

3. Teresa Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. Pauline Benson

7. Ashley Russell

Elders Activities

Jodi Beesley,

Community Health

Representative/ Elders Activity

Coordinator

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

jbeesley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Gaming Commission

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Police

Brian Dubray, Police Chief

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tribal Court

Karen Costello, Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Tribal Council

Doug Barrett, Chief

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Enna Helms

Position #1 Council

541-297-7538 (cell)

enna.helms@ctclusi.org

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler, Vice

Chair

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Are you a Tribal member

who would like to learn more

about a Tribal Committee,

or are interested in being on

a committee? Reach out to a

Committee Chair person or

a Tribal Government Staff

member.

Committee Chairs are noted

at left with current sitting

members of the committee at

the time of publication of this

paper.

For questions, please contact

Jeannie Miller, 541-888-7506 or

jmiller@ctclusi.org

The Tribe maintains a list of

those interested so that when a

committee vacancy occurs we

can fill it as soon as possible, so

please contact us whether there

is a vacancy or not. Letters of

interest remain on file for one

full year. Members can serve

on up to three committees

simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar

of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal

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

Debbie Bossley

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

August 11, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Please login to the citizen portal of www.

ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for

the zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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August 2024

Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Shellfish Gathering Harvest Program

Opens August 1, 2024

For All Enrolled Members of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Tribal Subsistence Hunting Program & Tribal Subsistence Fishing Program

An agreement between the Tribe and

Oregon State Department of Fish and

Wildlife will now enable CTCLUSI to assist

its members by provide “Subsistence:

Food, provisions and nourishment”

to tribal families. Beginning August 1,

2024 any enrolled Tribal members may

participate in two new programs in the

State of Oregon.

These programs will allow members to

hunt, fish, trap, shellfish gather a wide

variety of species by various methods

as identified in more detail in specific

approved regulations for each program.

Tags can now be issued by the Tribe to

its members, as well as a Hunting and

Fishing License Card, at no cost.

Areas identified in the agreement

encompass our five-county services area,

Coos County, Curry County, Douglas

County Lincoln County and Lane County.

Details and /or restrictions are included in

the approved regulations for these areas.

Members may reside outside of the five

counties, or in another state and can still

come to the Oregon five counties and

participate anytime in these programs,

again with no license or tag costs.

Members are required to have a current

Tribal photo ID and a Tribal Issued

Hunting and Fishing License Card, to be

on your person at all times while you are

participating in these programs.

Any CTCLUSI enrolled member must

apply for a license, and request tags by

an electronic application called “Hunting

and Fishing Harvest Program Application”

located on the Tribes website. Anyone

needing assistance to apply, staff will be

available to assist you. All applications,

requests for tags and license will be

processed and printed in the Coos Bay

Government office and can be picked up

in person or mailed to your household.

You will be required to report all harvest

activity, and the area you are conducting

this activity , either by submitting in

writing, or complete electronically via the

Tribes website . This is a mandatory vital

component of our agreement for future

conservation efforts.

Please

visit

https://ctclusi.org/

harvestprogram/, a specific designed

area of

Tribes website, dedicated

to the details about these programs

and participation guidelines for the

membership.

If you have any questions about the

program, application or license or tag

request process, at this time please

email enrollment@ctclusi.org

You may call Don Miller, CTCLUSI

Fish and Wildlife Officer at 541-997-6011

for Program guidelines or questions or

Jeannie Miller, CTCLUSI Administrative

Support Manager at 541-888-7506 and

Debbie Bossley, CTCLUSI Enrollment

Specialist at 541-888-7538 for application

process and card issue questions.

As we begin this new program and

process for the Tribe, we welcome

feedback, we will use any information

received in be consideration during the

required annual review of guidelines and

process. Please submit any comments

at anytime to enrollment@ctclusi.org

or through a link on the Tribes website.

Participation in these Tribal programs

does not limit a tribal members ability

to participate in other offered programs

through Oregon State Fish and Wildlife.

As a reminder, if you choose to hunt with

a state tag, the state regulations and

costs will apply.

Tribal members are encouraged to

harvest only what they need to sustain

their families. The intent of this program

is not only to allow Tribal Citizens to

exercise their rights to hunt and fish under

our tribal oversight, but to sustain the

opportunities for our future generations to

also practice these rights.

The Coquille Indian Tribe Gift CTCLUSI Council Members

During Their 35th Restoration Celebration

Photographs provided by CTCLUSI Tribal

Council member Julie Siestreem.

Hiisa (thank you) for sharing and

representing CTCLUSI during at the

Coquille Indian Tribe’s Restoration

Celebration

The Coquille Indian Tribe celebrated

their 35th year of Restoration on June

28th. Members of the Confederated Tribes

of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians (CTCLUSI) Tribal Council were in

attendance to celebrate our neighboring

Tribe and all Tribal Sovereignty.

CTCLUSI

Council

Member

Julie

Siestreem shared these photos from the

event. Pictured above right is a handcrafted red cedar bowl by Coquille Tribal

artist, Justin Futch. The cedar used was

harvested from the ancestral homelands

using traditional methods.

Ko’Kwel Chief Jason Younker pictured

above left, amongst fellow Coquille Indian

Tribal members during the restoration

celebration.

CTCLUSI Chief Doug Barrett pictured

above center with Jesse Spain from the

Cowcreek Band of Umpqua Indians.

Pictured at right: Tribal Council members

Debbie Bossley, Julie Siestreem, and Chief

Doug Barrett accept the gracious gift from

the Ko’Kwell during their 35th Restoration

Event.

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August 2024

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-092

Date of Passage: June 9, 2024

Subject (title): 2024 Contract

Amendments for Technical Assistance

Wait Ranch

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

contract amendment for this project.

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-099

Date of Passage: June, 26, 2024

Subject (title): A Cultural Approach to

Good Health and Wellness in Indian

Country Grant Application

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

grant for program funding. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-093

Date of Passage: June 9, 2024

Subject (title): Amendment to Long

Range Transportation Plan

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

proposed amends to this plan to add to the

Severy Project. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-100

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): Gallagher Proposal of

Insurance

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

proposal for insurance provider and

provisions for Tribal Government.

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-094

ate of Passage:

June 9, 2024

Subject (title): Indian Community

Development Block Grant

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

request for funding for the new education

building. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-101

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title):CJC Impact Grant

Extension and Expenditures

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

required grant extension for the Tribal

Police Department. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-095

Date of Passage: June 9, 2024

Subject (title): Rescinding Resolution

21-022 and Adopting Community

Naming Protocol

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

action for the Language Department.

Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-102

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): DELC Tribal Advisory

Council Funding IGA

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

request for funding to assist the Education

Department in programs and services .

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-096

Date of Passage: June 9, 2024

Subject (title): Restoring Tradional

Names for Gregory Point, Hollering

Place, Umpqua Eden and Re Naming

Waite Ranch

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

action. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-103

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): HECC Youth Corp

Funding IGA

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

request for funding to assist the Education

Department in programs and services.

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-097

Date of Passage: June 9, 2024

Subject (title): Approval of Purchase of

Auxiliary Office Space with ARPA

Funding

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

purchase for the reasons identified.

Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-104

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): Memorandum of

Understanding Regarding Big Creek

Property

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

MOU. Vote 6-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-098

Date of Passage: June 9, 2024

Subject (title): Management and Training

Software Purchase

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

purchase of software to assist Tribal

Government and departments. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-105

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Sales Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

vendor sales order for Three Rivers Casino

and Hotel. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-106

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Sales Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

purchase of equipment for the Three Rivers

Casino Coos Bay. Vote 6-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-107

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Sales Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

purchase of equipment for the Three Rivers

Casino Coos Bay. Vote 6-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-108

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): Approval of Purchase of

Eugene Outreach Office

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

purchase of the building for the Eugene

Outreach Office. Vote 5-2-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-109

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): Establishment of

CLUSITC Chapter 3-4 Hunting Fishing

Trapping and Shellfish Gather

for Second Reading and Final Approval

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

Code for final approval with direction to

continue to accept comments from

membership, but to allow the season to

be open by August 1, 2024. Vote 6-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-110

Date of Passage: June 26, 2024

Subject (title): Hunting Fishing

Regulations Adoption

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

draft regulations for the Tribal Harvest

Program, with the action to continue to

accept Tribal member comments, so the

season can be opened August 1,

2024. Vote 6-0-1

In this public paper, some Resolution

titles and explanation will not be

displayed or minimal details due to

confidentiality.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI MONTHLY TRIBAL PAPER

If you or anyone in your family has had any recent special awards or achievements that you would

like to share, please submit your information and photos to the newsletter.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Visit www.ctclusi.org/events to view the online event calendar

Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

August 2024

The Hands for Harvest Program Supports Nearly 300 Tribal Members

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

The Hands for Harvest Program was a

huge success! Nearly 300 Tribal members

benefited from the program this summer.

The Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program

led by Nicole Romine was able to create

a voucher program in junction with the

Coos Bay Farmer’s Market. Tribal member

households were able to request voucher in

advance that were redeemable at the Coos

Bay Farmer’s Market for fresh produce and

other food products from local vendors.

Eligible products ranged from a variety of

fresh, dried, or frozen fruits and vegetables,

herbs, nuts, grains, meat, fish, poultry, eggs,

Citizen Portal

www.ctclusi.org

Do you need assistance with

registering or re-gaining access

to the Citizen Portal of the Tribal

Government website?

I’m here to help! Contact me

directly with any Tribal website

access issues that you have.

The Citizen Portal contains the

links to the monthly Tribal Council

meeting Zoom links, culturally

significant information and more!

Also be sure to check out the online

Events Calendar for upcoming

activities!

cheese, honey, fermented foods, dried teas

and more.

The program was such a success amongst

Tribal families in the Coos Bay area that the

program has been depleted for the remainder

of the season. All vouchers are still valid until

October 30, 2024. Please be sure to visit the

Coos Bay Farmer’s Market to redeem any

of your unused vouchers before the market

closes for the season. We hope to see this

program return next year. Be sure to read

future editions of The Voice of CLUSI Tribal

paper for any future announcements about

the Hands for Harvest Program.

Prevention Activity

Pumpkin Patch

Coos Bay - Saturday, October 5th

Eugene - Sunday, October 6th

Contact Nicole Romine, Tobacco Prevention Program Specialist II

541-294-9341

More details coming soon!

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

Don’t Miss Out

Update Your Contact Information

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 541-888-7538

Historic Family

Photos Needed

As we begin planning for our

40th Restoration we are seeking

any historic family photos Tribal

membership are willing to share.

We ask that all submission please

be sent to

enrollment@ctclusi.org

with your family name so it can be

properly represented.

www.ctclusi.org

August 2024

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

August 19th - 23rd

1ST ANNUAL

LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION CAMP

(Embracing Family & Culture)

Youth sponsorships available but limited.

Day Activities Location: Tribal Hall Reservation, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay,

Camping Accommodations: Sunset Bay Campground, Charleston, OR

Join us for an enriching language experience that celebrates our culture while reconnecting

with each other through the reintroduction of language in our homes and community.

RSVP: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Language-Revitalization-Camp

Camp Contact: For stipend and programming information,

please contact Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or email ehelms@ctclusi.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

Post: August 1, 2024

Until Filled

GAMING COMMISSION

****NOTICE OF VACANCY****

CTCLUSI 08/01/2024

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians’

Gaming Commission is established pursuant to CLUSITC 5-2-7. The

purpose of the Gaming Commission is to regulate Class II and Class III

gaming on the Confederated Tribes’ Indian Land. The Commission consists

of five (5) members appointed by a majority vote of the Tribal Council.

The Gaming Commission has a vacancy in Position #1 and is currently

seeking interested parties. The remaining term of this position is until

02/28/2027. Interested parties shall file a statement with the Commission

reflecting their interest in serving as a Commission member.

Qualifications for the Posted Vacancy:

Commissioners must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements

(CLUSITC 5-2-7(d):

(1)

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(2)

Must successfully complete a background investigation, as set forth

in CLUSITC 5-2-15;

(3)

No member of Tribal Council may serve as a Commissioner; and

(4)

No employee of a Gaming Operation may serve as a Commissioner.

Each applicant for Commission membership shall be subject to a background

investigation (CLUSITC 5-2-13) and drug testing (CLUSITC 5-2-21).

Interested parties may file a statement of interest with the Commission

reflecting their interest in serving as a Commission member to Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the Gaming Commission, at the following address:

5647 Hwy 126 Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

You may also fax your statement to 541-997-7293, or email at rbossley@

ctclusi.org

************************************************************************************

This notice of vacancy shall be posted at all Tribal offices.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

JOIN A TRIBAL

COMMITTEE !

We are accepting Letters of

Interest for Tribal Committees.

We have had some recent

vacancies. 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:

- Culture Committee

- Budget Committee

- Education Committee

- Elders Committee

- Enrollment Committee

- Language Committee

- Housing Committee

- Election Board

If interested, please fill out a

“Letter of Interest Form” located

on Tribes Website.

These Letters of Interest remain

on file for (1) one year.

Please visit the Citizen Portal of

the Tribal Government website

www.ctclusi.org/tribalcommittees/ for more

information.

For more information or if you

have any questions contact:

Jeannie Miller, Administrative

Support Manager

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay,

Oregon 97420

Phone: 541-888-7506

Email: jmiller@ctclusi.org

August 2024

Tribal Member Alycia Cossey Joins Culture

and Natural Resources Department

connect and practice our cultural ways

as well as help the broader community

become more aware of the importance

of our rich cultural practices. I truly

believe keeping our cultural traditions and

practices alive are so important, for the

health/wellbeing of our people, the land,

and in honor of our ancestors who fought

Hello all,

My name is Alycia Cossey, I am miluk. for us.

When I’m not working, you can find me

Above I mentioned who my immediate

outdoors,

doing beadwork, reading, or

family is. My grandpa, grandmother,

father, mother, brother, and my husband. spending time with my family.

For whom I am very grateful for.

I grew up in North Bend/Coos Bay, OR k’ele ‘nə luwe (with a good heart),

and was involved with the tribe from a Cultural Stewardship Associate

young age. When I turned 18, I graduated Alycia Cossey

from North Bend High School and began

working for the tribe doing on-call work

at summer school and culture camps.

What really captivated my heart during

these events was learning more about

our cultures, languages, and experiencing

how healing it is to practice our ancestral

ways of life. Due to life circumstances, I

lived out of the area for about 10 years,

though I remained as connected as I could

and traveled back home to participate in

our cultural events as often as I could as

well. This year, I was finally able to return

home to live in Coos Bay and my heart is

so happy to be back on our homelands.

I am so overjoyed to be working as the

new Cultural Stewardship Associate. I

look forward to helping our tribal peoples

dai chil sla,

Alycia Cossey sinsanuu, miluk kߴaߴuu. ߴnəx

tsqwəlqʼwch Tom Brainard, umnatɬʼəch Janet

Brainard, eɬe Roy Brainard, ene Annette

Brainard, hetɬߴe Michael Brainard, wen ‘nəx

demiɬ Daylen Cossey də san. kwii tɬəߴnə

halqaima.

The Curation and Cultural Programs are reaching out to all Tribal Families to

seek artisans to create cultural works of art, including bead work and jewelry,

weaving, cedar works, painting, wood working and carving or historic family

photographs. Your contributions will be featured in various displays in many

Government properties, such as Three Rivers Health Center, CTCLUSI’s True

History Gallery Lag̣auwiiyat’as, and the Administration Offices located in Coos

Bay, Florence and Eugene.

The focus of these displays has multiple purposes. The Tribe wants to feature

the contemporary culture of our Tribe, as well as illuminate and celebrate the

skills of our Tribal members. Visitors, including Tribal families, staff and

members of our communities will be able to view the art and rich cultural

displays and hopefully learn and appreciate CTCLUSI origins, history, and

continued artistry.

Interested artists should submit their project ideas to Tribal Historic

Preservation Office, thpo@ctclusi.org, and a workgroup of cultural knowledge

holders will evaluate project ideas based on various factors and display needs.

All selected artists will be offered fair and consistent compensation for their

submissions. Donations or loans of pieces of work will also be accepted with

agreements available.

Your submission of artistic work or photographs will be displayed with

acknowledgements of you and any other relevant information.

Submit project ideas to Tribal Historic Preservation Office

thpo@ctclusi.org

August 2024

www.ctclusi.org

2nd Annual Sacred Tobacco and Traditional Medicine Gathering at a Glance

July 16 - 18, 2024, Grand Ronde, Ore. -

The 2024 Sacred Tobacco and Traditional Medicines Conference

was attended by many from the CTCLUSI tribal community this

year in Grand Ronde. This annual gathering focuses on building

relationships with sacred plant medicines, including tobacco,

to course correct the ways in which tribal people gain access

and knowledge outside of a corporate environment that works

against the health and wellness of Native communities the

continent over. For CTCLUSI especially, this gathering is critical

to expanding the Commercial Tobacco Cessation and Prevention

Program’s efforts, led by Tribal Member Nicole Romine. Other

Tribal Members including Morgan Gaines, Mark Petrie (along

with his partner Kristy and son Liam), and Alycia Cossey spent

a fulfilling week together of discussing cultural strategies that

reinforce cultural identities, lessons learned in their professional

roles about growing tobacco traditionally or living as languagekeepers, being in growers’ sharing circles,

playing camaraderie games, and were

well fed with all Indigenous foods on the

daily menus. The Grand Ronde Youth

Council and Tribe was a generous host in

a multitude of ways offering songs, music,

community, and more to the Oregon Nine

Tribes and the community surrounding.

If you are interested in growing traditional

tobacco or would like information about

commercial tobacco cessation, please

contact: Nicole Romine at nromine@

ctclusi.org

Tobacco plant in bloom

Tobacco leaves harvested and dried on display at the Sacred Tobacco Gathering

Tobacco seeds gifted to the Siletz Tribe by CTCLUSI were grown by

Siletz members to give out to attendees

An assortment of traditional plants used for medicinal and spiritual

purposes were available to gathering attendees

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

August 2024

Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

members and artisans

VENDORS

WANTED

Seeking interested Tribal

artisans for vendor booths at

2024

the upcoming Crime Summit

Vendors will set up and be

open throughout the

CRIME SUMMIT

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

September 12 & 13, 2024

Three Rivers Casino, 5647 HWY-126, Florence, OR 97439

Join Us for Our 2nd Annual Crime Summit.

This crucial event aims to address the barriers faced by

our community in combating crime

Scan to register online

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

and promoting safety.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution.

duration of the event

Thursday, September 12th

and Friday, September 13th

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Interested in being a vendor?

Contact Jennifer Emerson, Circles of

Healing Program Outreach Advocate

CELL: 541-808-8152 EMAIL: jemerson@ctclusi.org

If you or anyone in your family has

had any recent special awards or

achievements that you would like to

share, please submit your information

and photos to the newsletter.

I look forward to hearing from you!

ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS ON CRIME

PREVENTION STRATEGIES

INTERACTIVE

WORKSHOPS AND PANELS

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

TO FOSTER COLLABORATION

www.ctclusi.org

541-808-8152

INSIGHTS FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS

AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL

jemerson@ctclusi.org

Hosted by

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

Tribal Youth Owen and Brayden Fong Enjoy Prizes for Winning Raffle from

Hidden Images Search in The Voice of CLUSI

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Tribal Youth Owen (age 9) and

Brayden (age 11) Fong were the

youth winners of the raffle drawing

for finding the hidden Trillium

Flower in the April 2024 edition of

The Voice of CLUSI Tribal Paper.

Their father Dylan Fong sent in

the picture at left to share their

excitement with winning the raffle

drawing.

“They’re over the moon excited!

Thank you!”

Thank you, Owen and Brayden,

for playing. It takes a keen eye to

go through the entire Tribal paper

and find the hidden image!

It makes my heart happy to see

our Tribal Youth learning about

their culture and actively engaging

with their Tribe, even from afar,

by reading through the monthly

Tribal paper. The Fong’s reside in

California, and many of our Tribal

membership reside across the

country, outside of our ancestral

home land and five-county service

area. Having the opportunity to

engage with them, even if not inperson is so important.

Thank you to the Fong’s and

all Tribal membership for playing

along each month. Thank you also

to all of our Tribal Departments who

donate to offer fun, cultural, and

education materials to raffle off to

our winners.

Prize winners are drawn at

random from the list of members

who send in their information with

what page they found the hidden

image located on in the Tribal paper

each month.

See details on page 2 for how

to enter, what the hidden image is

this month, and for the previous

month’s winners.

Enter each month of the year to

increase your odds of winning!

Hiisa (thank you) for playing!

Owen and Brayden Fong hold up their Raffle prizes donated by the CTCLUSI Education, Social Services, and Culture and Natural Resources Departments

August 2024

www.ctclusi.org

2024 Tribal Court State Court Judicial Forum

Group photo taken during the Tribal Court State Court Judicial Forum on June 28, 2024. CTCLUSI Chief Judge Costello is pictured center wearing black in

the back row. CTCLUSI Tribal Court Intern Alhana McNutt is pictured at far left.

Contributed by Alhana McNutt, CTCLUSI Tribal Court Intern

As an intern for our Tribal Court, Judge Costello invited and the states, jurisdiction can be a little dicey. I learned that

me to accompany her to this year’s Tribal Court State Court allocating jurisdiction between tribes and state governments

Judicial Forum held in Salem on June 28. She has par- requires careful consideration of legal frameworks, historical

ticipated in this group since 2017, and has worked on similar treaties, and contemporary issues of sovereignty and

projects throughout her career. While studying related topics governance. I could see that it would be easy to disagree

beforehand, I was both nervous because I wanted to make a on jurisdictional issues, especially when they are important,

good impression, and excited to have such an opportunity. I which makes collaboration between the tribal and state court

was warned that the meetings might be boring, but to me it judges even more crucial.

The Forum was filled with people of diverse experience,

was anything but.

The first Oregon Tribal Court State Court Judicial Forum expertise and inter-est which brought a melting pot of

(Forum) took place in 2016 at Chiloquin. Nine State Court perspectives to the table. It was also a space built on mutual

respect and trust with regards to not only

Judges and a judge from each of Oregon’s

communication within the group, but also with

nine tribal courts were in attendance I learned that allocating

and discussed share concerns and jurisdiction between tribes each individual. This was essential to fostering

the collaborative and supportive environment.

overlapping jurisdiction. The Forum has and state governments

The Forum clearly values creativity, viability,

met every year since and has made

and inclusion.

beneficial legal changes for the state and requires careful

In attendance were an Oregon Supreme

Indian Country, and has worked to make consideration of legal

Court Justice, a Judge from the Oregon

jurisdictional protocols such as PL280 frameworks, historical

of Appeals, nine Tribal Court Judges

more effective.

treaties, and contemporary Court

representing eight of Oregon’s Tribal Courts,

Common topics for Tribal and State

seven Oregon Circuit Court Judges, a United

Court Judicial Forums, generally, in-clude issues of sovereignty and

States Attorney, and several policy analysts

the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), governance

from the office of the Oregon Supreme Court.

Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA),

Everyone made me feel welcome and even

Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA),

jurisdictional uncertainties, and the recognition of tribal court invited me into smaller group discussions in matters involving

orders by state court, also known as full faith and credit. In Indian country both related and non-related to the main Forum

addition to touching on these topics, this year’s Forum, which agenda. I loved watching the brainstorming of ideas across

I attended, was focused around PL 280 jurisdiction, especially the small groups and the larger whole. Learning about other

when applied to juvenile cases not covered by ICWA. The tribe’s wellness courts and programs made me realize that

focus of the discussion was to increase cooperation between although the tac-tics may differ, the core principles are the

state and tribal courts to yield to what is best for the child, same; having a restorative justice model that gets to the root

whether it be transferring a case or collaboration at various of the problem and paving an alternative way forward. Seeing

everyone strive for better futures for the youth by collaborating

stages of a case to best serve the child’s needs.

Jurisdiction in and out of Indian Country was a lively topic with one another was an inspirational experience. I’m glad I

of discussion, with as many questions as answers presented. was invited to come along. The Forum was an adventure I

Apparently, as people cross borders between Indian Country won’t soon forget.

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

40th Restoration Celebration Event

Saturday, October 12, 2024

This event will celebrate The CTCLUSI Restoration,

wherein the Tribe regained Federal Recognition Status

on October 17, 1984

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

August 2024

HELP A FRIEND OR RELATIVE

Are you concerned that a relative, friend or coworker may be in an abusive relationship?

Recognizing The Warning Signs

They may have children with them and want to maintain their family.

Are you concerned that a relative, friend or coworker may be in an Abusive people can often be charming, especially at the beginning

abusive relationship? Some of the warning signs you might notice of a relationship, and the victim may hope that their partner will go

could include:

back to being that person. They may only want the violence to stop,

• They have unexplained marks or injuries

not for the relationship to end entirely.

• They are depressed, anxious or have noticeable changes in Cultural/Spiritual Reasons: Someone’s cultural beliefs or spirituality

their personality

may influence them to stay rather than end the relationship for fear

• They are constantly worried about making their partner angry or of bringing shame upon their family or to their tribal community.

they make excuses for their partner’s behavior

Language Barriers: If a person’s first language is a Native language,

• They’ve stopped spending time or communicating with friends it can be difficult to share the depth of their situation to others or to

seek out help from domestic violence and dating violence service

and family

providers.

• Their partner puts them down in front of other people

Lack of Money/Resources: A victim may be financially dependent

• Their partner is extremely jealous or possessive

It can be difficult to share your concerns or know what to do when on their abusive partner. Without money, access to resources or

someone you care about is being abused. Your instinct may be to even a place to go, it can seem impossible for them to leave the

“save” them, but the person experiencing the violence is the best relationship, especially if the person lives with their abusive partner.

judge of their situation. After all, there are many reasons why people Disability: When someone is physically dependent on their abusive

stay in abusive relationships. Leaving can also be a very dangerous partner, they can feel that their well-being is connected to the

relationship. This dependency could heavily influence their decision

and challenging time for a victim.

One of the most important ways you can help someone facing to stay in an abusive relationship.

Unique Barriers for Native Americans and Alaska Natives

abuse is to consider how you might support them in making their

American Indians and Alaska Natives can also face unique safety

own decisions.

To learn more about how to support a loved one, we encourage and justice barriers to leaving an abusive relationship. Some of

you to reach out to the StrongHearts Native Helpline for support at these barriers are:

• Geographic isolation (ex. living in a rural tribal community)

1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483). Advocates are available 24/7.

• Fear of being identified when seeking help or services in one’s

“Why don’t they just leave?”

own small, tight-knit community

People who have never been abused often wonder why a person

wouldn’t just leave an abusive relationship. They don’t understand • Fear of retaliation from the abusive partner, their family or of

being shunned by their tribal community

that leaving can be more complicated than it seems, especially if it

• Gaps in culturally-based supportive services

means leaving a tribal community to escape the abuse.

Leaving is often the most dangerous time for a victim of abuse, • Lack of law enforcement (ex. in remote areas)

because abuse is about power and control. When a victim leaves, • Historical distrust of law enforcement authorities

they are taking control and threatening the abusive partner’s power, • Cross-jurisdictional issues when seeking help and/or reporting

abuse

which could cause the abusive partner to retaliate in very destructive

Even with all of the barriers, all Native people have a right to safety,

or dangerous ways.

protection and to live lives free of abuse.

Reasons Why People Might Stay in Abusive Relationships

Fear: A person may be afraid of what will happen to them or their

Source: https://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help/help-a-friend-or-relative

children if they decide to leave the relationship. If a person is in an

LGBTQ relationship and has not yet come out to everyone,

they may fear their partner will reveal this secret.

Believing Abuse is Normal: A person may not know what a

healthy relationship looks like and may not realize that their

relationship is unhealthy.

Embarrassment or Shame: It’s often difficult for someone

to admit that they’ve been abused. They may feel they’ve

done something wrong by becoming involved with an

abusive partner. They may worry that their friends, family or

You have a right to a

community will judge them or talk about them behind their

relationship free from

back.

Low Self-Esteem: When an abusive partner constantly puts

physical, emotional and

someone down and blames them for the abuse, it can be

Does your partner:

spiritual abuse.

easy for the victim to believe those statements and think that

the abuse is their fault.

Keep you from your

Native culture and

Love: So often, the victim feels love for their abusive partner.

As a culturally-appropriate domestic,

CTCLUSI Circles of

Healing

If you are experiencing issues related to

domestic violence, sexual assault, dating

violence, stalking, or human trafficking,

theCTCLUSI Circles of Healing program is here

help. We offer confidential advocacy, safety

planning, support groups, and

other support services.

For more infomation, please call an advocate

541-808-8152

dating and sexual violence

helpline for Native Americans,

we understand.

spirituality?

Call you degrading

names?

Frequently insult or

criticize you?

Act extremely jealous

or possessive?

Humiliate and shame

you?

Isolate you from

relatives or friends?

StrongHeartsHelpline.org

1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483)

Not let you have access

to finances?

Physically harm you or

force you to have sex?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be in an unhealthy

or abusive relationship. Call, text or chat online for free, confidential and

anonymous support 24/7.

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August 2024

Elders Corner

The AUGUST Elders

Committee Meeting and Lunch

is cancelled due to the Jet Boat

Overnight Adventure Trip.

Thank you for your patience and

understanding.

Elders Trip

SternWheeler

Save the Date: September 19, 20, & 21

Elders Potluck Luncheon

Hosted by Tribal Elder Eddie Helms

First Wednesday of the month at Tribal Hall

Bring a dish to share

12:00 p.m. (noon) - 2:00 p.m.

Historic Family

Photos Needed

As we begin planning for

our 40th Restoration we are

seeking any historic family

photos Tribal membership are

willing to share.

Enjoy all the scenic beauty and visit with friends as we start THE big adventure

traveling North.

You take in the grandeur while having a meal at Multnomah Falls Lodge

The day will end with a soak and some sleep at Carson Hot Springs Resort.

Early soak on the 2oth, or straight to breakfast at the just reopened Elk Ridge Golf

Course Restaurant.

All aboard the Hood River Fall Train, with a lunch box pick up at the Fruit Factory

layover.

Don’t miss last call for Dinner on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler.

Roll on back for another soak at Carson Hot Springs Resort

We ask that all submission

please be sent to

The morning of the 21st would not start off right with out breakfast at Elk Ridge

Load buses for home

enrollment@ctclusi.org

Spaces are limited, we recommend you RSVP early!

Call Jodi Beesley, Elder Activity Coordinator at 541-7532 or jbeesley@ctclusi.org

with your family name so it can

be properly represented.

MOVE MORE — SIT LESS

Sitting for more than 7-8 hours a day at home or in the office,

can decrease muscle strength, and increase the risk of diabetes and

blood clots over time. Reduced sitting time has benefits even

for those who are physically active.

Moving more

• Helps lower blood sugar levels for people with diabetes

• Helps boost circulation and muscle strength

• Reduces stress and improves mental health

• Improves quality of life

Interrupt sitting every 30 to 60 minutes

Climb up and

down 2 flights

of stairs

Seated in chair:

10 elbow to

knee twists

ATTENTION

ALL TRIBAL ARTISANS

Our Gift Shop is Reopening!

5-minute

household chore

12-15

half-knee bends with

hands on a chair

20 knee-up

high steps

15-minutes of standing

2-minutes of arm

pumps up and down

Three Rivers Casino and Resort in Florence Oregon is once again

opening its Gift Shop doors! Tribal Artisans are encouraged to

There will be opportunity for Tribal artisans to sell their work through

the Three Rivers Casino Gift Shop

Three Rivers Casino, 5647 Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase and sell your work

Walk briskly 3-5 minutes

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01/2024

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Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

August 2024

Wildfire Season is Here

Contributed by Leslie Thompson, Housing Assistant

Did you know that wildfires only need dry fuel, air, and

heat to ignite? Typical wildfire season runs between June

and October, however in more recent years they are

starting earlier and last longer into the year with increased

intensity. They can cause loss of life, property damage,

air pollution, and exacerbate already delicate medical

conditions.

The Housing Department wants everyone to stay safe,

and have a happy, healthy summer. We can all do our

part to keep our homes and community around us safe by

preventing wildfires from igniting.

Steps to prevent wildfires

CTCLUSI Tribal Housing

The Housing Department offers five housing

assistance programs for low to moderate income

Tribal families.

All applicants must meet specific requirements to

participate in these programs.

The following is a brief description of the

programs we offer:

• Completely extinguish campfires: Douse them with

Rental Assistance

water, suffocate them with dirt, stir the ashes and

Tribal Housing (Coos Bay/Florence)

keep repeating this process until the ashes are cool

to the touch.

Down Payment Loan Assistance Program

• Follow local regulations: Research and determine

the local fire regulations for your region, and follow

Home Repair Program

them. There’s a reason they have them.

• Create/ Maintain a defensible space: At least 100 ft

Emergency Housing Assistance

around your home. Remove dead vegetation, trim

and remove tree branches, keep grass and shrubs

Contact the CTCLUSI Housing Department

well-watered and trimmed.

at 541-888-1317

• Dispose of burning butts properly: No matter what

kind, never discard of burning butts on the ground

or out a vehicle window. Use designated containers

and dispose of them responsibly.

• Equipment safety: Use

equipment

that

can

generate sparks such as

chainsaws or lawnmowers

NEED A NEW

during non-risk periods

ROOF?

(early morning-late night).

WHAT ABOUT A

Double check to make sure

that any equipment that is

WATER HEATER?

used outdoors has spark

arresters.

• Practice

safe

burning:

Follow local regulations,

UP TO $15,000 IN

never leave a burn pile

HOME REPAIR

unattended, always have

ASSISTANCE

water and tools nearby to

control the fire if needed.

• Use fire resistant plants:

Fire resistant plants are

plants that don’t readily

AVAILABLE TO

ignite from a flame or other

TRIBAL MEMBERS

ignition sources. Although

THROUGHOUT THE

fire-resistant plants can be

COUNTRY!

damaged or even killed by

fire, their foliage and stems

This program assists low to moderate income Tribal Members and is

don’t contribute significantly

intended to repair the owner-occupied home, and is not intended for

to the fuel and, therefore,

cosmetic or unnecessary repairs. This may include roof repair or

the fire’s intensity.

replacement, heating system, electric or pluming repairs.

ene

CTCLUSI

HOME REPAIR

For more information regarding

fire resistant plants, and/ or other

information about wildfire season:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_

DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_035872.pdf

https://wfca.com/wildfire-articles/

oregon-fire-season/

https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/

firestats.aspx

The home repair program strives to assist homeowners make their home a

decent, safe, and healthy place to live. The Tribal Member must be listed

on the deed. Income is calculated on the family’s gross household income

of all adults 18 years of age and older.

If funding is unavailable at time of application, waitlists are utilized.

CTCLUSI HOUSING

DEPT.

1320 Neese St.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

(541)-888-1310

Monday-Friday

8am-5pm

www.ctclusi.org

August 2024

HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

WHAT TO DO

Smoke Ready Checklist

HEAT STROKE

• High body temperature (103°F or higher)

• Hot, red, dry, or damp skin

• Call 911 right away-heat stroke is a

medical emergency

• Move the person to a cooler place

• Fast, strong pulse

Air pollution can harm health and may have lasting effects. Below are a few

• Help lower the person’s temperature

with cool cloths or a cool bath

• Headache

• Dizziness

precautionary actions that we can take to get ready for wildfire smoke events.

• Do not give the person anything to

drink

• Nausea

For more information visit the Air Quality Program tab at:

• Confusion

ctclusi.org/department-of-natural-resources-culture/

• Losing consciousness (passing out)

HEAT EXHAUSTION

• Heavy sweating

• Move to a cool place

• Cold, pale, and clammy skin

• Loosen your clothes

• Fast, weak pulse

• Put cool, wet cloths on your body or

take a cool bath

• Nausea or vomiting

• Muscle cramps

• Sip water

• Tiredness or weakness

Get medical help right away if:

• You are throwing up

• Your symptoms get worse

• Your symptoms last longer than 1 hour

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Fainting (passing out)

www.oregonsmoke.org

Create Clean

Indoor Air

HEAT CRAMPS

• Heavy sweating during intense

exercise

• Stop physical activity and move to a

cool place

• Muscle pain or spasms

• Drink water or a sports drink

Choose a room that you can close off

from outside air. Use a portable air

cleaner/purifier with the highest rated

MERV filter. Attach a MERV filter to a

box fan for inexpensive DIY air

cleaner.

• Wait for cramps to go away before you

do any more physical activity

Get medical help right away if:

• Cramps last longer than 1 hour

• You’re on a low-sodium diet

• You have heart problems

SUNBURN

• Stay out of the sun until your

sunburn heals

• Painful, red, and warm skin

• Blisters on the skin

• Put cool cloths on sunburned areas

or take a cool bath

Gather N95 Masks

• Put moisturizing lotion on sunburned

areas

• Do not break blisters

If you must be outside in heavy smoke,

NIOSH approved masks with the label

"N95" or "N100" are the most effective at

protection from air pollution.

HEAT RASH

• Red clusters of small blisters that look

like pimples on the skin (usually on the

neck, chest, groin, or in elbow creases)

• Stay in a cool, dry place

• Keep the rash dry

• Use powder (like baby powder) to

soothe the rash

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Make a Plan for Vulnerable

Household Members

Consider how to keep children,

elders, pregnant women, those with

heart or lung disease, and outdoor

workers out of smoky air whenever

possible.

Consider Ideas to Stay

Mentally Strong and Engaged

You Could be Featured in

The Voice of CLUSI

If you or anyone in your family has had any recent

special awards or achievements that you would like to

share, please submit your information and photos to the

newsletter.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

Social connection is key when you're

isolated indoors. Identify someone

you can ask for help, and someone

you can help. Make a list of things

that have helped you cope with

smoke in the past.

Know How to Get Air

Quality Information

Keep an eye on PM2.5 levels in your area during

wildfires. AirNow is a very reliable source which is

referenced by many different air quality professionals.

There are two websites: AirNow.gov or fire.airnow.gov.

The EPA's Smoke Sense app also has some great air

quality and smoke safety educational information.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

SAVE THE DATE:

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH

Coos Bay and Eugene

RSVP for more details

RSVP 1-541-435-7155

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

AUGUST 10TH, 2024

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

LUNCH WITH SALMON

FACE PAINTING

FUN GAMES

WATER BALLOONS

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

HONORING GRADUATES

ARCHERY

11 AM TO 3PM

TRIBAL HALL IN COOS BAY

PLEASE CONTACT MORGAN CLOUD AT

MCLOUD@CTCLUSI.ORG TO RSVP

August 2024

www.ctclusi.org

August 2024

BEING ACTIVE IS TRADITIONAL

For generations, Native people have lived active lives: growing

crops, hunting, fishing, and gathering berries, herbs, and traditional

medicines. Cultural ways are active, such as dancing, running,

drumming, carving, and playing games. Being active improves

mental and spiritual well-being—it is good medicine.

Movement helps muscles use sugar for energy, which may improve

blood sugars. Any increase in movement is good for you.

learned that exercise could mend this old body. I found

out that exercise is the key. I found out I can control

diabetes. I am the person who has to take care of my body.

It is up to me to stay well. It’s so simple. — Melva Withers (Alutiiq)

Melva, doing a chest press at the gym.

Why be active?

How to get started

• Feel less stress and have a happier mood.

• Increase strength, balance, and flexibility.

• Improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and

cholesterol levels.

• Achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

• Talk with your health care team about

what is safe and best for you.

• Set a day and time for your activity, and

write it on your calendar.

• Ask a friend to join you.

• Plan indoor and outdoor activities.

Fun ways to get moving

• Gardening, gathering berries and greens,

and doing yardwork.

• Yoga and tai chi for balance and flexibility.

• Brisk walking, hiking, jogging, swimming

and bike riding.

• Fitness classes and strength training.

• Chair exercises and arm movements.

• Do what you enjoy!

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For more diabetes information and materials, visit www.ihs.gov/diabetes

05/2022

Suicide Prevention: How to Help

Know the facts. Complex, interrelated factors

contribute to suicide among Native American, Indian,

Indigenous, and Alaska Natives. Members of these

communities have experienced trauma from wars, loss

of land, genocide, and forced removal from ancestral

lands.

Ask and listen. Be an active part of your loved ones’

support systems and check in with them often. If they

show any warning signs for suicide, be direct. Tell them

it’s OK to talk about suicidal feelings. Practice active

listening techniques and let them talk without judgment.

Get them help and take care of yourself. Research

local resources. Don’t be afraid to get your loved one

the help they might need. Support them in identifying

others to talk to that may understand how they feel –

family members, friends, co-workers, and community

or spiritual leaders. The 988 Lifeline is always here to

talk or chat, both for support in a time of crisis and to

support friends and loved ones.

https://988lifeline.org/

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

August 2024

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

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

Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Department of Human

Resources

Current Openings as of 7/15/2024

Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities

• Administrative Assistant – DNRC – Coos Bay

• Advanced Practice Provider

- Medical – Coos Bay

• Circles of Healing Transitional Services

Specialist – Eugene

• Dental Assistant I – Coos Bay

• Gaming Inspector – Florence

• Laboratory Manager – Coos Bay

• Lead Forester – Coos Bay

• Licensing Associate – Florence

• Physician- Family Medicine – Coos Bay

• Quality Assurance Specialist – Coos Bay

• Special Events – On Call – Varies on

assignment

• Wastewater Plant & Water Systems Tech. I –

Florence

• Enrollment Specialist - Coos Bay

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

Updated Frequently

Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

www.ctclusi.org

August 2024

Upcoming Events

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

August 2024

SUNDAY

MONDAY

SALMON

CEREMONY

TUESDAY

Canoe Journey: Youth Paddle to Puyallap

Elders Jet Boat Trip

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Breakfast with

Tribal Council

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Student Recognition

Celebration

Return Salmon

remains Umpqua

River

Return Salmon

remains Siuslaw

River

Elders Potluck

Tribal Hall

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00am

Language Revitalization Camp - Coos Bay, OR

School Supplies

Giveaway

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

September 2024

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Tribal Offices Closed

Labor Day

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00am

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Elders Potluck

Tribal Hall

National Suicide

Prevention and

Awareness Day

Crime Summit - Florence, OR

Elders Sternwheeler Trip

Tribal Offices Closed

Native American Day

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Equinox Sweat

Prevention Activity

Pumpkin Patch

Coos Bay

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

August 2024

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