# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2019) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A4767844d19e59b57 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of March 2019 CLUSI Issue 3 Volume 20 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS Tribes Marks Seventh Round of Giving with Three Rivers Foundation Gala Three Rivers Foundation Board of Trustees - Standing (left to right): Bob Main, Pat Farr, Chief Warren Brainard, Stephanie Watkins, Tom Grove, and Doug Barrett. Seated (left to right): Teresa Spangler and Jay Bozievich. Photograph by Morgan Gaines. Florence, OR— February 21, 2019 marked the 2018/2019 annual gifting luncheon of the Three Rivers Foundation held at the Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence. The Three Rivers Foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians as the giving arm of its Three Rivers Casino Resort, announced gifts to 34 deserving nonprofit organizations in the Tribe’s service district areas. During this gifting cycle, the Foundation received over 130 grant proposals from non-profits located in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties, as well as many communities throughout Oregon. Of those proposals, the following were awarded grant dollars: Coos County: Bay Area Senior Center; Coos Bay, OR Cascade Pacific Resource, Conservation & Development; Corvallis, OR Coos Bay Area Zonta Service Foundation; North Bend, OR Coos Cares; Coos Bay, OR North Bend Senior Center; North Bend, OR South Coast Family Harbor; Coos Bay, OR Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach, Inc.; North Bend, OR Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3340; Bandon, OR Curry County: Brookings Harbor Community Helpers; Brookings, OR Curry County Historical Society; Gold Beach, OR Douglas County: Cobb School; Roseburg, OR Kellogg Rural Fire District; Oakland, OR NAMI Oregon; Roseburg, OR Umpqua Discovery Center; Reedsport, OR Umpqua Valley South Coast District of Oregon Music Teachers Association; Roseburg, OR Lane County: Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County; Florence, OR Bridgeway House; Eugene, OR Catholic Community Services of Lane County; Springfield, OR Community Food for Creswell; Creswell, OR Emerald KIDSPORTS; Eugene, OR Junction City Local Aid; Junction City, OR Kids’ FIRST; Eugene, OR Mapleton Food Share; Mapleton, OR Memory Care Respite of Florence; Florence, OR Mid Lane Cares; Veneta, OR Ophelia’s Place; Eugene, OR Parenting Now!; Eugene, OR Siuslaw Outreach Services, Inc.; Florence, OR Siuslaw School District 97j; Florence, OR Triangle Food Box; Blachly, OR Willamette Family; Eugene, OR Lincoln County: Food Share of Lincoln County; Newport, OR Toledo Food Pantry; Toledo, OR View the Future; Yachats, OR Foundation Chairperson, Teresa Spangler sited some stunning data from the 34 organizations the Trustees selected. Of those 34 organizations there were 572,603 volunteer hours and even more amazing is over 160,000 people were helped through these 34 organizations. Story continues on page 5 Save the Date: Tribal Candidate Forums March 16, 2019 Florence Outreach Office 10:30 a.m., Eugene Outreach Office 2:00 p.m. March 17, 2019 Tribal Hall, Coos Bay, 10:00 a.m. Tribal Election Day April 14, 2019 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID North Bend, OR Permit #44 2 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Chief Warren Brainard Gives Invocation at Governor Brown’s Inauguration Gala On January 14, 2019, Chief Warren Brainard represented the Tribe by attended Governor Kate Brown’s Inauguration and the opening ceremonies of the Joint Session of the Legislature along with representatives from other Oregon Tribes at the State Capital. Then on January 18, he was asked to give the invocation at Governor Browns Inauguration Gala in Portland. The Gala was a great success and hundreds of people attended the event. March 2019 There are no Council Business or Resolution Summaries to post in this edition of The Voice of CLUSI as the February 10, 2019 Regular Council Meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. Upcoming Council Meeting March 10, 2019 Community Center 338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420 10:00 a.m. Colonel Warren Brainard Cultural Exchange Information and photograph provided by Chief Warren Brainard and Marjene Brainard US Air Force Colonel Warren Brainard, NATO Police Institutional Advisory Team, presents His Excellency, Deputy Minister of Interior for Afghanistan, General Abdul Purdilli, a traditional Pendleton Indian trade blanket. It is common in Afghan culture for a formal exchange of gifts to honor and seal a friendship. Col Brainard stated he wanted his gift to represent his native heritage, as throughout American Indian cultures, from the Plains people to tribes of the Northwest Coast, few items have been so closely identified with native culture as the traditional Indian trade blanket. Col Brainard said that he hoped the gift would always remind the minister of the goodwill and blessings for peace from his family to the people of Afghanistan. Col Brainard is currently deployed in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and is the son of Chief, Warren Brainard of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians at Coos Bay, Oregon. Posted: February 28 , 2019 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT The following proposed Code Amendment was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on February 15, 2019. TITLE: 1 General Provisions Chapter 1-9 Tribal Council The Tribal Council wishes to amend CLUSITC Chapter 1-9 (Tribal Council) to add a new Section 1-9-10 and to accordingly renumber existing Section 1-9-10 and all subsequent sections. Section to be added below: 1-9-10 Tribal Council Member Employment A Tribal Council Member may not also serve as: Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer for the Tribal government, or their assistants; Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer for any of the economic enterprises of the Tribes, or their assistants; Human Resources Director, or; Chief Executive Officer of the Tribe’s Gaming Commission. DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE: March 27, 2019 The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie McNeil , Administration Office, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmcneil@ctclusi.org. Feb 2019, photo-Kabul, Afghanistan Information and photograph provided by Chief Warren Brainard 3 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2019 Information QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas, comments, criticisms, etc. Please write to: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored. COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST If you are a Tribal member and interested in being on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil, 541-888-7506. We are currently keeping a list of those interested so that when a committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us whether there is a vacancy or not. US FOREST SERVICE NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES Now available at the Tribal Administration Building, Florence and Springfield Outreach offices. Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available. CHANGES? Please let us know if you have a change in address, phone number, name or addition to your family. Changes should be submitted to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541-888-2853. TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES Full video available at www.ctclusi.org If you would like to receive typed copies or an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting minutes send a written request, including your current address to Jeannie McNeil, 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420. Upcoming Events March 8th – Housing APR Comments Due March 8th – 10th – Oregon Tribes’ Youth Summit, Canyonville, OR March 9th – First Canoe Pull of the Year, Umpqua Eden, 9:00 a.m. Winchester Bay Boast Ramp near U.S. Coast Guard Station March 10th – Tribal Council Meeting, Community Center, 10:00 a.m. March 11th – Student Summer Internship Applications Open March 15th – Statement of Candidacy Deadline to run for Tribal Council March 15th & 16th – Elders Honor Day, Three Rivers Casino, Florence, OR March 16th – Tribal Candidate Forum, Florence Outreach Office 10:30 a.m., then Eugene Outreach Office 2:00 p.m. March 17th – Tribal Candidate Forum, Coos Bay Tribal Hall, 10:00 a.m. March 19th – Tribal Family Gathering Dinner, Florence, OR 6:00 p.m. RSVP for location March 22nd – Tribal Election Ballots will be mailed to “Registered Voters” – Ballots are mailed and received by a third party accounting firm who assist in tabulation. March 25th – 29th – Spring Day Camp, Ages 5 - 11 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 Warren Brainard, Chief March 25th – 30th – Spring Break Over-Night Camp, Ages 12 and up March 26th – Spring Break Camp Elders Lunch, RSVP required, Noon – 3:00 p.m. April 4th – Elders Luncheon, Eugene Outreach Office, 11:30 a.m. April 11th – Parenting Workshop, Community Center, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. April 13th – Healthy Moms and Healthy Babies program, Community Center, 1:00 p.m. April 14th – Tribal Council Meeting, Community Center, 10:00 a.m. April 14th – Tribal Council General Meeting, Community Center, 1:00 p.m. April 14th - Tribal Election Day April 18th – Parenting Workshop, Community Center, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. April 25th – Parenting Workshop, Community Center, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. April 30th – May 2nd – Cold Water Training May 2nd – Parenting Workshop, Community Center, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join a Committee Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget, Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All letters of interest are kept on file for one year. CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices Government Office Alexis Barry Chief Executive Officer 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 abarry@ctclusi.org Health Services Division Vicki Faciane - Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7515 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 vfaciane@ctclusi.org Department of Human Resources Stephanie Watkins - Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-7508 Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726 Fax: 888-723-3270 swatkins@ctclusihr.org Tribal Housing Department Linda Malcomb - Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1310 Fax 541-888-2853 lmalcomb@ctclusi.org Purchased/Referred Care (FKA Contract Health Services) 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-4873 Toll free 1-800-227-0392 Fax 541-888-5388 sarnold@ctclusi.org Education Department Karen Porter, Education Dept 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-9577 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 education@ctclusi.org Family Services Earl Boots, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1311 Toll Free 1-800-618-6827 Fax 541-888-1837 eboots@ctclusi.org Tribal Dental Clinic Dr. Sarah Rodgers 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-6433 Toll free 1-877-688-6433 Fax 541-888-7505 Elders Activities Iliana Montiel Assistant Director of Health Services 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Fax 541-888-5388 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 imontiel@ctclusi.org Tribal Court J.D. Williams Chief Judge 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 tribalct@ctclusi.org Cultural Department Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1319 Fax 541-888-2853 jbeers@ctclusi.org Eugene Outreach Office 135 Silver Lane, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97404 Phone 541-744-1334 Toll Free 1-800-877-2718 Fax 541-744-1349 Tribal Council Florence Outreach Office Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101 Mailing: P.O. Box 2000 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6685 Toll Free 1-866-313-9913 Fax 541-997-1715 Tribal Gaming Commission Brad Kneaper Executive Director of the Gaming Commission 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-2830 Fax 541-997-7293 bkneaper@ctclusi.org Tribal Police Brad Kneaper Chief Law Enforcement Officer 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6011 Fax 541-902-6507 bkneaper@ctclusi.org Department of Natural Resources Margaret Corvi Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1304 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 mcorvi@ctclusi.org Tribal Chief 541-297-1655 (cell) wbrainard@ctclusi.org Doc Slyter Position #1 Council 541-808-7625 (cell) dslyter@ctclusi.org Debbie Bossley Position #2 Council 541-294-3972 (cell) debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org Mark Ingersoll, Chairman Position #3 Council 541-290-4610 (cell) mingersoll@ctclusi.org Josh Davies Position #4 Council 541-294-4105 josh.davies@ctclusi.org Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair Position #5 Council 541-808-4828 (cell) tspangler@ctclusi.org Doug Barrett Position #6 Council 541-297-2130 (cell) doug.barrett@ctclusi.org Council Meeting March 10, 2019 Community Center 338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420 10:00 a.m. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes as needed 4. Tribal Council Reports 5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer Report 6. Chief Financial Officer Report 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Other 10. Good of the Tribes 11. Executive Session as needed Council meeting video available to view at www.ctclusi.org 4 March 2019 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 2019 Tribal Council Election Candidates POSITION NUMBER INCUMBENT (Current Member of Council) Position #1 Position #3 Doc Slyter Mark Ingersoll Position #5 Teresa Spangler Deadline to Submit a Statement of Candidacy is March 15, 2019 Candidates Running for Tribal Council The Tribal Members listed below have decided to run for a position on Tribal Council. They have officially submitted their Statement of Candidacy on the date listed by their name. Name Position # Running For David Petrie Date Submitted Statement of Candidacy Position #3 2/15/2019 Mitchell Harper Position #5 2/15/2019 Iliana Montiel 2/20/2019 Position #5 This information can be found online at www.ctclusi.org/elections This list will be updated as individuals submit Statements of Candidacy. April 14, 2019 Tribal Council Election Information POSITION NUMBER Position #1 Position #3 Position #5 INCUMBENT Doc Slyter Mark Ingersoll Teresa Spangler March 15, 2019: Final deadline for candidates to run for Tribal Council. If you wish to run for Tribal Council in positions #1, #3 or #5 you must submit a ‘Statement of Candidacy” by March 15, 2019. In addition, you must also submit by the same deadline date, a “Position Statement” to be included in the ballots. March 16, 2019: Tribal Candidate Forums: 10:30 am in Florence (Florence Outreach Office, 3757 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439) and also at 2:00 pm in Eugene (Eugene Outreach Office, 135 Silver Lane, Eugene OR 97404) March 17, 2019: Tribal Candidate Forums: 10:00 am in Coos Bay (Tribal Hall 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay OR 97420) March 22, 2019: Ballots will be mailed to every “Registered Voter”. Ballots are mailed and received by a third party accounting firm, who will assist in tabulation. BALLOTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TRIBAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE April 14, 2019: ELECTION DAY - will be at Tribal Hall, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420. The Polls will be open from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. You may have your ballot delivered by any means you choose or you may vote in person then. “Statement of Candidacy”: a Statement of Candidacy that has been file-stamped received and accepted by the Election Clerk. The receipt of the Statement of Candidacy shall state, at a minimum, the name of the person accepting the statement; name, roll number and signature of the person presenting the statement; and date and time of the filing. Each candidate shall indicate the position for which he or she is filing. Once a person has filed for a position, he or she will not be allowed to change positions or to withdraw and refile for the same election. “ Position Statement” : shall not be longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” by 11” paper printed on both sides, capable of being copied on a black and white copier, shall be published in the February, March or April issue, depending upon when the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference. It will be stated in the Tribal Newsletter that the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidates’ position statements. Further, if a reasonable doubt exists as to the accuracy, candidates will be asked to furnish proof of their statement. “Registered Voters”: those Tribal members who have received a Signature Card. Voter registration is required. If eligible voters wish to vote, a signature card bearing two (2) signatures (one (1) printed and one (1) written) of the voter must be on file with the Election Board before ballots are mailed out prior to an election, or before voting on Election Day at the Tribal Hall. “Tribal Candidate Forums”: a time to meet the candidates, in a question, answer forum. NOTICE TO ALL READERS Tribal Council Candidate Position Statement Inserted in the March 2019 and April 2019 Editions of The Voice of CLUSI Tribal Newsletter The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidates’ position statements. Tribal Code Title 7 -Enrollment, Committees, Elections and Referendums, Chapter 7-3. 7-3- 24 Candidacy Procedures(b) (3) Each candidate shall indicate the position for which he or she is filing. No shuffling of positions will be allowed. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to present a position statement for inclusion in the Tribal Newsletter if submitted by the Newsletter deadline. Position statements shall not be longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” by 11” paper printed on both sides, capable of being copied on a black and white copier. Position statements shall be published in the February, March or April issue, depending upon when the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference. It will be stated in the Tribal Newsletter that the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidates’ position statements. Further, if a reasonable doubt exists as to the accuracy, candidates will be asked to furnish proof of their statement. Join a Tribal Committee Chapter 7-5 GENERAL COMMITTEE CODE 7-5-1; General Policy; Committees are established to assist the Tribal Council in carrying out its responsibilities, to provide quality services to the Tribal membership and to develop, maintain and protect the assets and interests of the Tribes. Tribal Committee appointments are made by Tribal Council and are for a four (4) year term. Tribal Code allows for you to be on no more than three (3) committees at a time and you may only server two (2) terms, unless special consideration is necessary. Currently, we have at least one (1) position available in each committee due to vacancies and term expiration on 12-31-2018. Tribal Committees cover several areas of the Tribe and work with various departments. Below is a list of Committees you may be interested in becoming a member of: Culture Committee Elders Committee Investment Committee Budget Committee Enrollment Committee Health Committee Education Committee Housing Committee Election Board How to become a member? You must be a CTCLUSI enrolled Tribal member. The attached Letter of Interest Form must be completed and returned in the envelope for Tribal Council considerations. All forms should be received by December 1, 2018. Letters of Interest are only kept on file for one year. Additional forms can be found on the Tribes’ website: www.ctclusi.org or requested through any Tribal Government Office located in Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield. Questions? If you would like to know any further details, please contact: Jeannie McNeil , 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. By email, jmcneil@ctclusi.org or by phone 541-888-9577. March 2019 5 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Three Rivers Foundation...continued from cover page Our successes are a reflection of the commitment and passion of our dedicated leadership. Listed below are the current trustees who ensure that the Three Rivers Foundation continues to reflect the goals and commitment of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians to our local communities. • Teresa Spangler, Tribal Council Vice-Chair & Three Rivers Foundation Chair • Jay Bozievich, Lane County Commissioner, West Lane & Three Rivers Foundation ViceChair • Chief Warren Brainard, Chief of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians & Trustee • Pat Farr, Lane County Commissioner & Trustee • Doug Barrett, Tribal Council Member & Trustee • Tom Grove, Appointed by the Governor & Trustee • Bob Main, Coos County Commissioner & Trustee • Stephanie Watkins, Director of Human Resources for the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians & Trustee The Three Rivers Foundation supports innovative ideas, collaborative approaches and grassroots efforts in the following areas: education, health, public safety, problem gambling, the arts, the environment, cultural activities and historic preservation. Chief Warren Brainard awards the Veterans of Foreign Wars Frank C High Medal of Honor Post 3440 a grant from the Three Rivers Foundation Stephanie Watkins presents a Three Rivers Foundation grant to Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County www.threeriversfoundation.org Teresa Spangler presents an award to Bridgeway House whose mission is to offer treatments, developmental therapies, enrichment courses, and support to children and families of all income levels with autism and related abilities Representative from the Coos Bay Area Zonta Service Foundation accept a grant award from Bob Main for the Little Red Schoolhouse Project Pat Farr awards a grant to KIDS’ First to aid in providing intervention and advocacy for children who are victims of, or witnesses to, crime. Siuslaw School Diestric 97j receives a grant award from Tom Grove. This grant will aid the Health Occupations Career Technical Educations Program, enhancing health science skills for students The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization receives a grant award by Jay Bozievich Doug Barrett presents a grant to Kellogg Rural Fire District (KRFD) to help them continue in their mission to prevent and protect from all fire and to provide aid 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2019 This Month...be on the Lookout for Trilliums Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist Plant description: Trilliums are in the family Melanthiaceae, the Bunchflower family. Death camas and bear grass also belong to this family. Also known as wake robin, this long-lived perennial is one of the first native flowers to bloom in spring. Bearing three leaves and three white petals that darken to a purplish-pink as they age, trilliums are the most distinctive woodland beauties. Spreading by rhizomes, these lovelies tend to habit moist, wooded areas, streambanks, or seasonal waterways and appreciate shade and rich soils. They can grow up to heights of 20 inches and take almost 7 years to bloom from seed. Food: Trillium leaves can be eaten as a cooked green. However, only one leaf per plant should probably be harvested to ensure the plants survival. Medicine: Trilliums are also called birth root, as the roots were traditionally used during labor for uterine bleeding. It was also used as a poultice to soothe skin irritations. Scientific Name: Trillium Ovatum Photograph by Morgan Gaines First Canoe Pull of the Year to be held on March 9, 2019 Contributed by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant and Tobacco Grant Coordinator The Culture and Natural Resource Department is putting on the first canoe pull of 2019. We chose Takimiiya/Tkimya (Umpqua Eden) as our significant place to visit during the pull. The Quuiich (Lower Umpqua) landsite was given back to the Tribes as part of the 2018 Tribal Fairness Act land transfer. We are very happy to have such a beautiful site back under our stewardship. Agenda: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm 9:00 am gather at Winchester Bay boat ramp near the U.S. Coast Guard Station. 9:00 am to ~ 12:00pm Canoe trip and visit of Takimiiya. 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Provided. All Tribal families are welcome. Elders and members with physical limitations can be accommodated on a first come, first serve RSVP basis. For safety reasons, all participants under 18 years of age are required to be supervised by a parent or guardian during this activity. What’s Provided: • Transportation from Coos Bay or Florence provided by RSVP only o Leave Coos Bay by 8:30am tentatively o Leave Florence by 8:20am tentatively • Paddles, life jackets, and water-wicking long sleeve shirts • Water • Lunch • History of significant sites along trip • Canoe protocol and etiquette instruction • Support boat in case of emergencies • Sunscreen What to Bring: • Water bottle • Warm clothes • Rain gear if rain is forecast • Sunglasses • Hat/headgear Please utilize our RSVP Line at 541-435-7155 or toll free at 1-888-365-7155 March 2019 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 7 Turning the Tide for Salmon on the Oregon Coast Contributed by Bryan Gillooly, Restoration Projects Manager Over the last 200 years, our region has undergone and quantity of salmon spawning and rearing habitat. What significant changes with Tribal stewardship being replaced was once grazed farmland, is being returned to its natural with extensive timber harvesting, commercial fishing, condition, a virtual paradise for salmon. agriculture and development. Given these drastic changes It is important to realize that Tribal partners and stewardship in the Tribe’s Ancestral Territory, is making a tremendous impact. it is easy to become pessimistic Monumental projects are being about the future. In our lifetimes, undertaken reconnecting local we have seen the environment peoples to their land, making change in ways no one ever dared lasting change and showing that imagine. And when we think of hope is not lost for the salmon our ancestors, our current reality nor for our communities. In the seems like we have reached the face of what looms on the horizon, point of no return. It’s easy to including a changing climate, we lose hope and wonder if there is see a bright future of partnership, anything that can be done to turn collaboration and resilient the tide. In response, CTCLUSI watersheds. is working with regional partners Through NOAA’s Pacific Coast to restore multiple watersheds Salmon Recovery Fund, CTCLUSI on the Oregon Coast and is able to support game changing incorporate Traditional Ecological salmon recovery projects such Knowledge*** in restoration to heal as this, hiring local contractors the land and return the attributes and agencies to support the Before the Fivemile Bell Restoration Project which made our rivers a home to local economy. CTCLUSI Photo provided by Paul Burns, US Forest Service abundant populations of fish and integrates Traditional Ecological wildlife, and the seemingly endless resources in the not too Knowledge*** in these projects to ensure that native plant distant past. species are included that are traditionally important to the “What makes the Siuslaw able to be restored is not just Tribe for first foods and other cultural uses like weaving the landscape …its related to the people that live here and and tool making. CTCLUSI also supports projects in areas their desire to actually change this and make this what it that are historically important to the Tribe, Tahkenitch being once was… because they have a strong connection to this home to an important village around 8,000 years old. place… It’s going to be landowners, the Tribe [and] it’s And you too can participate in the continuation of this historic going to be the kids that grow up here that are going to be project! On March 23 rd, 2019, the Siuslaw Watershed Council the ones that can make a change…” is hosting a Fivemile Bell Project Tour and Native Planting –Margaret Corvi, Culture and Natural Resource Director Event for local stakeholders and community members. And change is happening. Most don’t realize that the This is a unique opportunity to see progress in your local Siuslaw and Coastal Lakes Watersheds have some of the watershed and participate to make this change sustainable healthiest wild salmon runs for generations to come. in Oregon, with thousands Call the Siuslaw Watershed of Endangered Species Act Council at (541) 268-3044 listed “Threatened” Coho or write nativeplants@ salmon spawning each siuslaw.org to be put on a year near Fivemile and list for updates and more Bell Creeks, the largest information. Or visit their tributaries of Tahkenitch website at siuslaw.org for (Tsaxinich) Lake. Realizing more information, and follow the potential of this Coho them on Facebook and run to be even more robust Instagram to stay up to date in the future, partners in the on this project and others! area have come together at Partners at Fivemile the Fivemile Bell Restoration Bell include: Siuslaw Project, which has restored National Forest, Siuslaw over four miles of important Watershed Council, Siuslaw After Restoration salmon stream habitat. This Institute, Western Rivers Photo provided by Paul Burns, US Forest Service multi-million dollar, nearly Conservancy, CTCLUSI, 10-year project is led by the Siuslaw National Forest and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, National Oceanic Siuslaw Watershed Council, and is supported by CTCLUSI and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Pacific Coast and many other partners including Ecotrust, the Siuslaw Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF), Oregon Department of Fish Institute, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. and Wildlife (ODFW), US Fish and Wildlife Service, National This project has removed 50 acres of invasive plant Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Elkton Community Center, species, replanted over 112 acres of riparian and upland Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), Umpqua habitat with 155,000 native plants, and sown over 1,700 Soil and Water Conservation District, local contractors and pounds of native grass and forb seed. Over 1,500 pieces of native plant nurseries and project volunteers. large wood were placed on the floodplain to increase quality *** Learn more about how Traditional Ecological Knowledge that Tribal members bring to restoration projects is invaluable to help bring back the ecological integrity of the landscape, so both the fish and the people can thrive together as they once did, by watching the Siuslaw Watershed Council’s Youtube channel, featuring Jesse Beers, Siuslaw Tribal Member and CTCLUSI Cultural Stewardship Manager. Just Youtube “Suislaw Watershed Council” from your computer or mobile device. 8 March 2019 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Member Birth Announcement Rylee Sandira Campbell ~ Coos ~ Rylee Sandria Campbell was born on October 6, 2018, she weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces and was 20 inches tall. Rylee was born in Coos Bay to loving parents Kaleb Campbell and Alexandra Campbell. Rylee is the descendant of grandmother Karen Nissan. Welcome Baby Rylee! Baby Baskets! Are you expecting a Baby? Come join us for lunch, prizes and information on Best Practices during Pregnancy We will begin holding monthly gatherings with a Kickoff on Saturday April 13, 2019 @ 1:00 PM at the Community Center 338 Wallace St, Coos Bay Topics will include but are not limited to:     Are you a Tribal member or Tribal spouse living in the five-county service area (Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties) and expecting a baby? We can help you by providing a basket of necessities for your new little bundle of joy. Our Community Health Aides work together with our Dental Clinic to make sure you receive a great variety of baby products to start your baby’s precious life with ease, comfort and good health. Some of these items include diapers, wipes, bottles, a tooth/gum brush, bathing products, and a car seat. If you are eligible to receive one of these baskets, please contact your area’s Community Health Aide. Pre-natal care Tribal Best Practices Substance Abuse Prevention Safety—SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome & Car Seat Congratulations! Installation And much more! The program includes projects like cradleboards, baby books, Dream Catchers, etc. We hope you will join us and allow the Tribe to support your Armando Martinez: Coos Bay Office: (541) 435-7558 Cell: (541) 435-5223 Doug Morrison: Florence Office: (541) 997-6685 Cell: (541) 297-2391 Kimmy Bixby: Eugene Office: (541) 744-1334 Cell: (541) 808-8684 Journey Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 10, 2019 541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155 Tribal Member Birth Announcements Celebrate welcoming your baby to the Tribal family! Send in your photographs and information to have your new bundle of joy announced in The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Send information to: Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist by emailing mgaines@ctclusi.org March 2019 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 9 Access to Business Skills Training Classes Throughout Oregon Need to take a class to improve your business skills, learn how to use QuickBooks, figure out how to sell online? You can take a class at the Tribal Small Business Incubator Lab. Located at 2110 Newmark, Suite #224, Coos Bay, OR 97420 But wait, you live in Eugene, or Medford, or Newport, or Salem? No worries! We can help find you the right business skills training class at any of the 19 different Small Business Development Centers (SBDC’s) located all across Oregon. Log on to www.bizcenter.org, find the class you want, then contact the Small Business Incubator Manager to get you enrolled. MJ Koreiva, Small Business Incubator Manager mkoreiva@ctclsui.org (541) 888-9577 Tribal Small Business Incubator Lab Located at 2110 Newmark, Suite #224, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Photo credit MJ Koreiva CTCLUSI Small Business Incubator Lab Small Business Incubator Lab – located at 2110 Newmark Avenue, #224 in Coos Bay Providing assistant to Tribal Members wanting to start their own businesses. Business Incubators can provide resources and services needed to get you closer to launching your new business. Shared office space, computers, high-speed internet, color printers and administrative services. Assistance with business basics: marketplace and product research, business plan preparation, entrepreneurial training, and business etiquette and presentations skills. Small Business Incubator Lab – located at 2110 Newmark Avenue, Suite #224 in Coos Bay Access to specialize business skills training programs like accounting and financial management. Help with obtaining specific business certification and regulatory compliance. Networking activities, links to strategic partners, management team identification, advisory boards and mentors. Product and services brand development assistance. You can find more information about the Small Business Incubator Lab by going to CTCLUSI.ORG, use the drop down menu under Member Services, and click on Small Business Incubator. That will send you to the Business Incubator webpage. If you wish to use the CTCLUSI’s Small Business Incubator Lab, fill out the Application Form. You’ll find the Small Business Incubator Application Form at the top of the Business Incubator page. For more information, contact MJ Koreiva, the Small Business Incubator Manager at: (541) 888-9577 or email: mkoreiva@ctclusi.org 10 March 2019 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Posted March 1, 2019 ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP Housing Department The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be approved. Besides publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information will be posted in the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above. Annual Performance Jaina June Radford Parent: Melinda Radford Lineal Descendant: Samuel Sprague Tribe: Coos Stella Marie McCoy Parent: Melissa Reeves Lineal Descendant: James D. Lott Sr. Tribe: Lower Umpqua Report Blake Mitchell Gardner Parent: Jess William Gardner Lineal Descendant: Jesse R. Gardner Vyolet Wheatlea Hileman Parent: Tate J. Hileman Lineal Descendant: Debra L. Hileman Contributed by Linda Malcomb, Director of Housing Tribe: Lower Umpqua Tribe: Coos Stevie Jean Michelle Walton Parent: Courtney Krossman Lineal Descendant: Mary Adamec Tribe: Coos Winter Leigh Coleman Parent: Christopher E. Coleman Lineal Descendant: Arleen Perkins Tribe: Coos Sequoia Wren Mendoza Parent: Nicole Mendoza Lineal Descendant: Jo Will Brainard Rylee Sandria Campbell Parent: Alexandra J. Campbell Lineal Descendant: Karen K. Nissan Tribe: Coos Tribe: Coos Nepenthe Irwin Fong Parent: Jeffery Mark Fong Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney Tribe: Coos Braxton Fong Parent: Nepenthe Irwin Fong Lineal Descendant :Bennett Barney Tribe: Coos Aiyana Fong Parent: Nepenthe Irwin Fong Lineal Descendant: Bennet Barney Tribe: Coos Makaila Fong Parent: Nepenthe Irwin Fong Lineal Descendant: Bennet Barney Tribe: Coos As required by HUD the Housing Department must complete and submit an Annual Performance Report each year. This report details the programs and activities that were completed by the Housing Department during 2018. To review the document and make comments, please contact Linda Malcomb at 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or at 541-888-1310 or at lmalcomb@ctclusi.org. In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the recommendation of the Committee approving an application and must file a written, signed protest with the Committee stating their reasons for believing that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The protest must be filed with the Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed enrollment is posted as described in CLUSITC 7-1-36(i). Dental Word Scramble Contributed by Naomi Petrie, Dental Therapist Scrambled Word umsg sielm muoth neutgo tbie wehc Unscrambled Word ____ _____ _____ ______ ____ ____ Word Scramble Answers printed on page 15 Contact the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic to schedule an appointment (541) 888-6433 All comments must be submitted to the Housing Department staff no later than March 8, 2019. For Sale: Electric Toothbrushes! For Sale by CTCLUSI Dental ONLY $20.00 Oral-B Vitality Electric Toothbrushes. Refill heads also available for $5.00. Call - (541) 888-6433 Remove more plaque and decrease inflammation with an electric toothbrush. This brush features 7600 oscillations per minute, a 2-minute timer, 2 brush heads, 1 charging station, and 1 rechargeable battery. Order yours today. Must pre-pay when ordered. (Shipping available for an extra fee.) March 2019 11 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Spring Break Over-Night Camp March 25-30, 2019 (Monday-Saturday) Ages 12 and Up Come and spend the week with Us! -Canoeing local waterways -Hiking -Learning to track the seasons -Learning preparations for coming seasons Camp applications can be found online at CTCLUSI.org. For more information contact Sonja McCarty at 541-808-8175 HOC Uses the Traditional Canoe Journey as a metaphor for life. Campers will learn the skills they need to travel their life’s journey, using Tribal values, traditions and culture as compass to guide and anchor them. CTCLUSI Summer Hosted by CTCLUSI’s HOC Program Need a Ride? Student Internships The CTCLUSI Student Intern is a paid internship with the goal to assist current College Students in supplementing their work and education experience based work experience along with their needs, desires and interests. Minimum Requirements:  Must be a member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Call Kathy Perkins, Transportation Coordinator at (541) 888-9577 Indians  Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) OR recent graduate (within 6 months) in/from any Accredited College including on-line schools (NOTE: Students may qualify even if they are not on a Tribal educational stipend)  Must have verifiable transcripts that show a current GPA of 2.0 – can be obtained from your college’s registrars or campus placement office.  This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check which may include fingerprinting. Online Applications will be taken starting March 11, 2019. Tribal Members will need to www.ctclusi.org to apply. Go to Tribal Government/Job Opportunities and click on the CTCLUSI Tribal Member link. Deadline to apply is May 3, 2019 Department of Human Resources Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence Cocktail Beverage Server Food Server ~ Host Food Court Runner/Dining Room Attendant Food Court Outlet Cook Line Cook Night Cook/Cleaner Dish Machine Operator Guest Room/Laundry Attendant Table Games Dealer in Training Special Events Team Member Maintenance Tech 1 Security Officer 1 Soft Count Team Member Dual Rate Lead Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay Line Cook Blue Earth Telecommunications/Network Technician Tribal Government Offices Special Events Employee, On Call (location varies) Purchased/Referred Care Specialist http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/ Go to Job Opportunities on the website for full job posting and to Apply Online Updated Daily Or call Recruitment at 541-902-3821 12 March 2019 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Welcome New Tribal Elder Scott Zimmer Elders Valentines Birthday Luncheon Elders gathered together at the Florence Outreach Office on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Together they enjoyed fun and games including musical chairs, birthday cake, and most importantly, each others company. Elders, be sure to join in on the fun next month during the Elders Lunch on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Eugene Outreach Office. We look forward to seeing you there! The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians and Coquille Indian Tribe will be co-hosting the 23rd Annual Oregon Tribal Elders Honor Day to be held on March 15 & 16, 2019 at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon Friday, March 15th: 10:30 to 11:30 ~ Registration at Entrance to Events Center 11:30 to 12:00 ~ Opening, 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Lunch 1:00 to 2:00 ~ Entertainment 2:00 to 2:30 ~ Break 2:30 to 4:00 ~ Bingo in Events Center 4:00 to 5:30 ~ Break - Check into Florence Quality Inn 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Return to Events Center Dinner served at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16th: 7:00 to 10:00 ~ Breakfast in the Events Center Please RSVP by Thursday, February 28th to: Iliana Montiel, Assistant Director of HSD at 541-888-7526. Limited transportation is provided. There will not be a charge to Tribal Elders for any of the activities. All other guests, with the exception of spouses, van/bus drivers, care providers/ chaperons, will be charged for meals. All guests must be over 55, with the exception of spouses, caregivers and staff. Tribal Elders enjoy a round of musical chairs (pictured right) during the Valentine’s Day Elders Luncheon in Florence, Oregon Photographs by Kimmy Bixby and Iliana Montiel March 2019 13 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Elders Corner The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders! Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide Carolyn McCafferty Richard Lum • Coos • Son to Claudette Lum, nephew to Bill Long, brother to Lisa Hudson, Terri Branco, and Diane Cline, husband to Nancy Lum, and father to Celilia Lum and Sydney Lum. • Coos • The two dearest people in Carolyn’s life are her sister, Carmen Thompson, and her son, Vincent McCafferty. She also has two nieces, Shawndra West and Michelle Lowe, and one nephew, Kevin Thomas. Carolyn McCafferty Favorite Hobbies: • • • Playing piano (selftaught). Goodwill shopping. Re-constructing lamps. Favorite Saying: “I love you. It needs to be said more often.” and “You’ve got to be kidding me!” Proudest Accomplishments: • Her very talented son, Vincent. • Having the honor of being married for 34 years before her husband passed away. • Being artistically inclined. Bucket List: • Ending each month with a little extra money. • Getting a part-time job. • Always having good company. Proudest Accomplishments: Richard Lum Favorite Hobbies: • • • • • Currently bowling with his team, “The Lumchops.” Playing Basketball and Tennis in his younger years. Always staying active. Coaching. Being a comedian (jokester). Favorite Saying: Jokingly, “You know … men never lie.” Thursday, April 4, 2019 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Eugene Outreach Office 135 Silver Lane, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97404 Join us for good food, games and socializing! RSVP by Friday, March 29th Please call the RSVP line at 541-435-7155 or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155 LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE. Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Health Services Division Elders Activity Program • Airforce during Vietnam, from 1972 – 1976. • Got married to Nancy. • Being a Basketball coach for several years. Bucket List: • • • Travel to Oregon and see the Casino. Travel to Singapore because it looked awesome in a movie he watched. Live a happy life with his wife. 14 March 2019 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Preparation of the Forest Management Plan Begins Contributed by Steve Andringa, Forest Lands Manager It has been over a year now since the passage of the Western he brings a unique understanding of environmental and natural Oregon Tribal Fairness Act which returned 14,742 acres of land resources law. His work ethic and good-natured character to CTCLUSI. Now it is time to pull up our sleeves and begin the will complement the CTCLUSI organization. Much of his time preparation of the Forest Management initially will focus on developing an Plan (FMP) which will more clearly accurate timber inventory. A reliable define the tribal goals, objectives and timber inventory is a vital component projects associated with these lands. of a successful Forest Management One key element in developing a Plan. Another key project Colin will sound FMP is to seek input from the focus on is the development of an tribal membership, because, after all, Operational Agreement relating to it’s your land! the road systems. The intermingled As a first step, your Tribal Council character of these roads requires has authorized the establishment of a cooperation between CTCLUSI, the Forest Planning Advisory Committee. Bureau of Land Management, and This Committee will oversee the as the trustee, the Bureau of Indian development of the FMP, provide Affairs to assure access, maintenance guidance, and ensure the plan and improvements of this network of addresses the needs and desires roads. of CTCLUSI membership. If you The steps necessary to put together Photograph of the Tioga Block are interested in participating on this a strong FMP are numerous and will provided by Steve Andringa Committee, submit your Letter of take many months. You can expect Interest by March 15, 2019. There to receive regular updates through The CTCLUSI Forest Management Plan will also be opportunities for your these news articles, the CTCLUSI will serve to guide management, protect participation during tribal public website, open meetings, surveys and meetings which will occur periodically questionnaires, and Tribal Council sacred and culturally sensitive sites, and during the development of the meetings. enhance lands in need of restoration into plan. And of course there is always Your ancestors respected and the next decade and set the foundation of opportunity to visit directly with the cared for this land for you and future future plans to follow. forestry staff to get updated or provide generations and I am confident this input. plan will reflect the desires and needs Speaking of forestry staff, we have of the tribal members. The CTCLUSI filled the recently advertised Forester position with Colin Beck, Forest Management Plan will serve to guide management, a local person who brings nearly 20 years of forestry experience protect sacred and culturally sensitive sites, and enhance lands with him. Colin brings both a strong technical background in in need of restoration into the next decade and set the foundation forestry, and with his Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clack Law School, of future plans to follow. PARENTING WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT When: ThursdaysApril 11 April 18 April 25 May 2 Please join us for good food and fun with other Tribal Families. All Tribal families welcome to attend. Sorry, No transportation is provided. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Time: 5:30-7:30pm Chen’s Family Dish Restaurant Location: Florence, OR CTCLUSI – Community Center 338 Wallace St Coos Bay, OR 97420 3620 Hwy 101 Dinner 6 pm—8 pm Please RSVP By Friday March 15, 2019 Childcare & Meals Will Be Provided (541)-435-7155 or toll free 1-(888)-280-0726 Presentations: Wisdom Warriors Doug Morrison, CHA and Please Call the RSVP Line at 541-435-7155 Or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155 Healing of the Canoe and Spring Break Camps By Thursday March 28, 2019 Questions, please contact Doug Morrison, CHA (541) 997-6685 Presented by Family Serivces Sponsored by: Health Services Division — Diabetes Grant March 2019 15 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 2019 Fitness Program Update Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health Services Last year, your Fitness program provided reimbursement to 479 adults/spouses and 188 youth. The program has two funding sources: IHS funding for Tribal members living in the PRC service delivery area and Tribal General Funds for all other Tribal members/spouses. Total expenditures for 2018 were $192,318 ($61,636 from IHS funds and $130,682 from General Funds). Adults and youth ages 6-17 get an annual benefit of $500 for fitness-related expenses. Youth 0-5 get an annual benefit of $300 for ageappropriate expenses. Here are a few changes and clarifications for the program:  Kayaks: allowable again – maximum reimbursement of $250.  Kayaks and bicycles: limited to once in 5 years.  Yoga mats: reimbursement up to $25.  Fitbits/Fitness watches: maximum reimbursement of $150.  Specific shoes for running, jogging, and walking: up to $125 once per year.  Clothing: limited to uniforms/items required for participation in a sport; we will now pay for rentals of dance recital costumes for youth.  Participation fees for marathons and races are no longer reimbursable. Finally, please remember that generic receipts must be accompanied by a canceled check or bank statement (a copy of the actual check or duplicate check cannot be accepted). We cannot accept a bill of sale in lieu of a receipt. We also cannot accept cash receipts from private parties. If you are purchasing equipment, it must be from a business or online website. All receipts must be legible and show the vendor’s name, date of purchase, item name, and cost. Since this is a reimbursement program, the Tribe cannot make purchases for you. However, if you need assistance for paying youth sports fees, buying required uniforms, etc., you must give 10-days’ notice to allow time for the check to be cut. If you have any questions, please call DeeDee Plaep at (541) 997-6685. EZ Mini Storage - Operated by Blue Earth EZ Mini Storage 1293 Ocean Boulevard next to the Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay Tribal Members & Employees get 20% off of the Monthly Rental Rate COLD WATER TRAINING For more information, contact: Jesse Beers 541-888-1319 x7319 jbeers@ctclusi.org TUESDAY APRIL 30- THURSDAY MAY 2, 2019 Safety and Rescue The three-day course will explore the following areas: paddling environment, personal preparation, rescue philosophy, scene management, medical issues, equipment, throw ropes, water hazards and hydrology, swimming, wading, boat based rescue, pins, entrapment, and water scenarios. Healing of the Canoe program has covered the cost of the training and training certificates for CTCLUSI. Tribal Court’s new Wellness Court needs a volunteer Tribal Elder to be a Wellness Court Team member. This Elder will sit on Wellness Court staffings and provide input regarding traditions, culture, and the community at large in an effort the assist the participants in their recovery and restoration to the Tribe. If you are interested in working with the Tribal Court, contact: Jenifer Stephens Wellness Court Case Manager, 541-888-1307 Cell: 541-808-8425 jstephens@ctclusi.org Contact Phone Blue Earth by calling 541-269-2964 Sizes: 5x10; 8x10; 10x10; 10x20; 10x30 [subject to availability] Dental Word Scramble Printed on Page 10 Answers: Gums, Smile, Mouth, Tongue, Bite, Chew Contact the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic to schedule an appointment (541) 888-6433 16 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2019 Tribal Planning Department Holds Open House Contributed by Naoki Tsuruta, Assistant Planner On January 9 and January 26, the CTCLUSI’s Tribal Planning Department held their first annual Open House. Attendees had the opportunity to learn all Tribal Planning related items. The following Items discussed were: • Coos Head Area Master Plan (CHAMP) • Strategic Plan • Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) • Strategic Transportation Safety Plan • Severy Access • Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan • Small Business Incubator Lab Updates • Transportation Policy & Procedures • Transit Resource • Fee to Trust • Strategic Acquisition Plan • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) • Elliot State Forest Kathy Perkins, Transportation Coordinator Attendees also had the chance to win a $100 and $50 prize by entering the department’s raffle contest. The raffle contest requires attendees to fill out a short survey designed to provide information to Tribal Planning Department to evoke discussion within a broader perspective and base decisions on objective information. This information will allow the Planning Department to perform an approach to decision-making by collecting data and develop a sensible decision. By analyzing results, department staff can immediately address topics of importance. This information will also allow staff to compile statistical information for use when completing grant applications. Many of the programs offered to Tribal members are partially or fully funded through grants received by the Tribe. Having demographic data will assist the needs of the Tribal community when applying for grant funding. This information will also help identify any gaps in the services available to Tribal members and identify new Tribal member needs. The first Open House (January 9) was held at the CTCLUSI Community Center and second Open House (January 26) was held at the Eugene Outreach office. Photos taken by MJ Koreiva, Small Business Incubator Manager Naoki Tsuruta, Assistant Planner (left) and Micha Lynn, Realty Project Coordinator (center) Realty maps displayed during open house Small Business Incubator Lab table March 2019 17 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Contributed by Doug Barrett, Prevention and Treatment Coordinator Come and make your spring break an adventure! Activities for the week include: games, trip to the beach, cultural activities, GIANT game land, a trip to wildlife safari, and the Newport aquarium! This camp is for youth ages 5-11. Applications are live on CTCLUSI.org under member services > youth services. For more information please contact Devynne Krossman at 541-888-7537 or Dawn Adams at 541-888-7514. Go online for more information admissions.uoregon.edu/ipca Hosted by CTCLUSI’S Healing of the Canoe Program 18 March 2019 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Multi-Dimensions of Wellness Contributed by Leslie Lintner, Behavioral Health Specialist When people talk about wellness, the focus seems to be physical health. Physical health is a part of wellness, but it is not all that makes up wellness. In order to achieve wellness there are different dimensions of wellness that need to be addressed. Emotional wellness, spiritual wellness, intellectual wellness, and of course physical wellness, but that is not all. Native Americans generally have other components of wellness including social wellness, and environmental wellness to achieve balance. Each one of these dimension has its own components that are necessary within that dimension. Sounds like a great deal but in actuality most of it is intuitive. We will start with physical wellness Physical wellness is the ability to maintain a good quality of life. It encompasses managing stress and fatigue; adopting healthy habits like routine doctor visits, balanced diet and exercise; Of course abstaining from harmful habits is also necessary including tobacco, drugs and alcohol. Emotional wellness is for some an extension of physical wellness because many of the issues that arise in emotional issues are a function of neuro-cognition or our brains. With that said, it could also be an extension of spiritual wellness because the soul is inexorably entangled with mental health. However, this wellness dimension includes components like coping skills; the ability to experience emotions like anger, sadness, love, and joy in a healthy manner, and the ability to make connections to others. Spiritual wellness is characterized by the ability to create peace and harmony in life. There must be compatibility between values, and actions. Finally, there needs to be a common purpose that helps to bind people to one another. Intellectual wellness is often hard to understand. One could argue that you must have to be smart to have intellectual balance but it is not how intellectual wellness is appraised. Intellectual wellness dimension addresses how open minds are able to learn from mistakes, apply new ideas and information to individual decisions, group interactions and community betterment and the ability and desire to obtain information, increase skills and competencies in the pursuit of challenges and lifelong learning. As American Indians, social wellness is important as it provides connections to not only American Indian culture, but also the community-at-large. The importance of family and friend relationships is necessary to maintain health and wellness. The last dimension is environmental wellness. The connection with the earth is as important as any of the other dimension. In order to sustain life, there must be a positive relationship between people and the earth. That includes clean water, clean air and the ability to be good stewards of the environment. This is also part of the responsibility of passing a healthy environment to the generations to come. Finding ways to incorporate all of these dimensions will help create a more positive experience of life and lead to more health and wellness. If you would like help finding balance in wellness, please contact Leslie Lintner, Behavioral Health Specialist at 541-8887509 with any questions. Nature’s Health Benefits Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide Nature is one of the best things we can expose ourselves to. In addition, these programs are reaching out to Veterans Not only does it help us mentally and emotionally refocus, it dealing with PTSD and depression. By using on-the-water can have positive physical health benefits as well. Think about activities such as fishing and paddling, it works as an alternative how you feel in a crowded gym, walking on a treadmill for an form of therapy for them. A popular program called Heroes on hour and getting nowhere. It is still great exercise, but when the Water, www.heroesonthewater.org, helps Veterans, activeyou compare it to hiking a trail through the woods or going duty military, first responders and their families by providing barefoot in the sand at the beach, it can affect you profoundly. a sense of healing with outdoor-related activities and events. The scenery, the smell, and the feeling of the breeze on your The Veterans involved in this program reported between 55% face can leave you with a positive outlook on life. It alters and 65% reduction in stress levels and avoidance behaviors. the brain chemistry to promote Being isolated from the Earth can focus, cognition and stronger affect us more than we realize. The According to a review published in mental health as you become rubber and/or plastic in our shoes, Environmental Science and Technology, more physically fit. At the end of wood floors, laminate, and asphalt the day, you may even have a can block energy absorption from researchers found that when people euphoric feeling of reconnection our planet’s minerals that can exercised in nature, their mental health to the Earth; something that has make us feel better. There is a fastand energy levels were better off than if been lost on many of us over the growing popular movement called they had exercised indoors. years that used to be a normal, “Earthing” or “Grounding” in which everyday part of our Ancestors’ connecting to the Earth’s natural lives thousands of years ago. energy is foundational for vibrant health. This discovery is The amazing thing about exercising outdoors is how it does praised to be helpful as an anti-inflammatory or antioxidant, not typically feel like we are over-working our bodies, because and touted to be supportive of the immune system and the we are preoccupied with our surroundings. According to a body’s biorhythms. You can learn more about this way of review published in Environmental Science and Technology, reconnecting with the Earth at www.earthing.com. researchers found that when people exercised in nature, their It is understandable to be overwhelmed with work and home mental health and energy levels were better off than if they life, but even taking a half hour out of your day to step outside had exercised indoors. for some fresh air, soak up some Vitamin D, and get your The effect nature has on our brain chemistry is so powerful hands in the dirt could possibly change your mood and shift that there have been programs developed by rehabilitation your mindset. Take advantage of this beautiful planet our centers, used to help formerly confined adults ease back into Creator has given us! society, following their release from confinement. March 2019 19 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Helping Your Child Understand and Process Death Contact Leslie Lintner, Behavioral Health Specialist at 541-888-7509 with any questions • • • • When talking about death, use simple, clear words. To on the happy memories about Grandma and on the good feeling break the news that someone has died, approach your child of being together helps people start to feel better.” in a caring way. Use words that are simple and direct. For • Give your child a role. Having a small, active role can help example, “I have some sad news to tell you. Grandma died kids master an unfamiliar and emotional situation such as a today.” Pause to give your child a moment to take in your funeral or memorial service. For example, you might invite words. your child to read a poem, pick a song to be played, gather Listen and comfort. Every child reacts differently to learning some photos to display, or make something. Let kids decide if that a loved one has died. Some kids cry. Some ask questions. they want to take part, and how. Others seem not to react at all. That is OK. Stay with your child • Help your child remember the person. In the days and weeks to offer hugs or reassurance. Answer your child’s questions or ahead, encourage your child to draw pictures or write down just be together for a few minutes. favorite stories of their loved one. Do not avoid mentioning Put emotions into words. Encourage kids to say what they are thinking and feeling in the days, weeks, and months following the loss. Talk about your own feelings: It helps kids be aware of and feel comfortable with theirs. Say things like, “I know you’re feeling very sad. I am sad, too. We both loved Grandma so much, and she loved us, too.” • Tell your child what to expect. If the death of a loved one means changes in your child’s life, head off any worries or fears by explaining what will happen. For example, “Aunt Sara will pick you up from school like Grandma used to.” Or, “I need to stay with Grandpa for a few days. That means you and Dad will be home taking care of each other. But I’ll talk to you every day, and I’ll be back on Sunday.” Respond to emotions with comfort and reassurance. Notice if your child seems sad, worried, or upset in other ways. Ask about feelings and listen. Let your child know that it takes time to feel better after a loved one dies. Some kids may temporarily have trouble concentrating or sleeping, or have fears or worries. Support groups and counseling can help kids who need more support. • Help your child feel better. Provide the comfort your child needs, but do not dwell on sad feelings. After a few minutes of talking and listening, shift to an activity or topic that helps your child feel a little better. Play, make art, cook, or go somewhere together. • Give your child time to heal from the loss. Grief is a process that happens over time. Be sure to have ongoing conversations to see how your child is feeling and doing. Healing does not mean forgetting about the loved one. It means remembering the person with love, and letting loving memories stir good feelings that support us as we go on to enjoy life. Talk about funerals and rituals. Allow children to join in rituals like viewings, funerals, or memorial services. Tell your child ahead of time what will happen. For example, “Lots of people who loved Grandma will be there. We will sing, pray, and talk about Grandma’s life. People might cry and hug. People will say things like, ‘I’m sorry for your loss,’ or, ‘my condolences.’ Those are polite and kind things to say to the family at a funeral. We can say, ‘Thank you,’ or, ‘Thanks for coming.’ You can stay near me and hold my hand if you want.” You might need to explain burial or cremation. For example, “After the funeral, there is a burial at a cemetery. The person’s body is in a casket (or coffin) that is buried in the ground with a special ceremony. This can feel like a sad goodbye, and people might cry.” Share your family’s beliefs about what happens to a person’s soul or spirit after death. the person who died. Recalling and sharing happy memories, helps heal grief and activate positive feelings. • Explain what happens after the service as a way to show that people will feel better. For example, “We all will go eat food together. People will laugh, talk, and hug some more. Focusing Reviewed by: D’Arcy Lyness, PhD Article pulled from Kids Health- for Parents https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/death.html Are you in trouble with the law? Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction? Are you ready to make a change? 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