NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2017)
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CLUSI
Issue 6
Volume 18
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NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
University of Oregon Partners with Tribes to Debut
Native American Student Housing
Representatives from Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes signed a
memorandum of understanding establishing collaborative educational
initiatives with University of Oregon officials on Friday, May 5, 2017, at the
Many Nations Longhouse on the campus of the University of Oregon in
Eugene, Oregon. (Charlie Litchfield) - Photo pulled from
The Oregonian online
Pictured at left: Assistant Vice President of U of O, Jason Younker, U of O
President Michael Shill, and Chief Warren Brainard of CTCLUSI
By Casey Parks | The Oregonian/OregonLive
http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2017/05/native_americans_university_of.html
on May 05, 2017 at 3:37 PM, updated May 07, 2017 at 10:05 AM
Tribal leaders got their first look Friday at a Native American
dormitory wing slated to open this fall at the University of Oregon.
The indigenous-focused housing is the latest in a series of
initiatives conceived by the schools Native American Advisory
Council. Tribal and university leaders formalized that advisory
group Friday with a public signing of an agreement.
Natives are among the least represented minority population in
higher education, said Jason Younker, an associate vice president
and adviser to the president on sovereignty and government-togovernment relations. About 150 University of Oregon students
identify as Native American. A survey last year found that about
half of those are enrolled in federally recognized tribes.
“Historically, people literally moved us out of the way, so
we come from communities and reservations that have very
few opportunities to access higher education,” said Younker,
a member of the Coquille Nation. “When students get to
universities, they are usually the only one from their community.
They find that there are very few Natives on campus.”
The University of Oregon began collaborating with Oregon’s
tribes two decades ago to make the campus a place where
Native students succeed.
In 1998, university leaders created the “residency by Aboriginal
rights program,” granting in-state tuition to members of all tribes
with historic relationships to the territory that was Oregon,
regardless of where they live now.
The school began flying the flags of Oregon’s nine tribes
outside the student union. As of 2014, students can minor in
Native American studies.
And in 2005, the tribes helped create and pay for the Many
Nations Longhouse, a community center traditional to some
Oregon tribes. Students from different tribes meet there regularly
to study or eat potluck dinners, Younker said.
Klamath tribe Chairman Don Gentry said those changes
have made the University of Oregon a place where his two
grandchildren are thriving.
“Our Native students are so family and community-oriented,”
Gentry said. “Often when they go away to college, they miss
that close family network. The university has recognized the
importance of the longhouse to provide a place for students to
meet and socialize. It’s been very positive.”
The Native residential community will open this fall in a new
dorm next to the longhouse. Native American students and
anyone focusing on indigenous studies can live in the community.
Students who live there will take classes on acclimating and
surviving on campus, Younker said. They’ll also meet regularly
with peer and faculty mentors.
The university has similar residential collectives for musical
scholars, business majors and students of African descent.
Students in those communities have posted higher grade point
averages and retention rates.
“For Native Americans,” Younker said, this “will be another
fantastic opportunity for them to find other Natives on campus
and will contribute significantly in easing the transition of our
students to a university environment.”
Important PRC Information
Please remember, you must call PRC at (541) 8884873 or (800) 227-0392 to get a Purchase Order
(PO) before you go to your medical appointment.
Claims without a PO will be denied and you will be
responsible for payment to the provider.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Tribal Council Business
As reported at the May 21, 2017 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Chief Warren Brainard:
Apr 9 Regular Council Meeting: General Council Meeting;
Talking Circle
Apr 20 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
May 1 Special Council Meeting
May 4 Executive Work Session
May 5 Nine Tribes Meeting Signed MOU
May 8 Oregon Tribes Meeting with Grand Ronde
May 9 Land Board Meeting in Salem
May 11 Meeting with Siuslaw National Forest and Tours; Culture
Committee Meeting; Executive Work Session
May 13 ROTC Graduation Ceremony
May 17 Legislative Commission of Indian Services Meeting;
Reception at the Governors House
May 18-19 All Tribes National Indian Day, Flags Presented
Doc Slyter:
Apr 9 Regular Council Meeting: General Council Meeting;
Talking Circle
Apr 12 Attended North Bend City Council Meeting
Apr 13 Gave a talk on Native Plants at the Coos Bay Garden
Club Meeting
Apr 15 Clam Dig
Apr 20 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
Apr 23 Toured Coos History Museum to see Tribal Baskets
Apr 25 Peace Giving Dinner
Apr 26 Business Council Meeting; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
May 1 Special Council Meeting
May 2 SHPO Meeting
May 4 Executive Work Session
May 10 Lamprey Eel Gathering with Coquille
May 17 Housing Committee Meeting
May 18 Tribal Sweat
May 20 Tribal Sweat with Basket Weavers
Beaver Bowen:
Apr 9 Regular Council Meeting: General Council Meeting;
Talking Circle
Apr 20 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
May 1 Special Council Meeting
May 4 Executive Work Session; Meeting with REDW
May 11 Dental Health Aid Therapist (DHAT) Meeting; Oregon
Dept. of Education Dinner; Executive Work Session
Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:
Apr 9 Regular Council Meeting: General Council Meeting;
Talking Circle
Apr 17 Meeting with Peter Defazio
Apr 20 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
Apr 25 Peace Giving Dinner
Apr 26 Business Council Meeting; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
Apr 29 Meeting with Siletz Tribal Council
May 1 Special Council Meeting
May 4 Executive Work Session; Meeting with REDW
May 8 Oregon Nine Tribes Meeting with Grand Ronde
May 11 Dental Health Aid Therapist (DHAT) Meeting; Oregon
Dept. of Education Dinner; Executive Work Session
May 16 Tribal Family Dinner
May 17 Housing Committee Meeting
Arron McNutt:
Apr 9 Regular Council Meeting: General Council Meeting;
Talking Circle
Apr 20 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
Apr 25 Peace Giving Dinner
Apr 26 Business Council Meeting; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
May 1 Special Council Meeting
May 4 Executive Work Session; Meeting with REDW
May 11 Oregon Dept. of Education Dinner; Executive Work
Session
Tara Bowen:
Apr 9 Regular Council Meeting: General Council Meeting;
Talking Circle
Apr 20 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
Apr 26 Business Council Meeting; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
May 1 Special Council Meeting
May 4 Executive Work Session; Meeting with REDW
May 11 Dental Health Aid Therapist (DHAT) Meeting; Oregon
Dept. of Education Dinner; Executive Work Session
Session
Mark Ingersoll:
Apr 9 Regular Council Meeting: General Council Meeting;
Talking Circle
Apr 15 Clam Dig
Apr 17 Meeting with Peter Defazio
Apr 18 Meeting with City of Coos Bay
Apr 20 Executive Work Session; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
Apr 26 Business Council Meeting; Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board (GFORB)
Apr 29 Meeting with Siletz Tribal Council
May 1 Special Council Meeting; Meeting
May 4 Executive Work Session; Meeting with REDW
May 11 Dental Health Aid Therapist (DHAT) Meeting; Oregon
Dept. of Education Dinner; Executive Work Session
May 20 Rhode Festival
CTCLUSI Resolutions
RESOLUTION NO.: 17-028
Date of Passage: April 26, 2017
Subject (title): Authorization to accept Funding from the
National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the
Humanities for Awakening Our Endangered Languages: CSZ
(Hanis) , IMK (Milluik) , and SIS (Siuslaw ) Through Living
Databases Project
Explanation: This proposal sets forth to perform interviews,
organize language materials, build capacity through training,
and coordinate work in Hanis , Milluk , and Siuslaw languages.
The intent of this project is to make these languages accessible.
RESOLUTION NO.: 17-029
Date of Passage: April 26, 2017
Subject (title):Election Board Appointment
Explanation: Ashly Russel was appointed to position #7 of the
Election Board.
RESOLUTION NO.: 17-031
Date of Passage: May 21, 2017
Subject (title): Dental Services Agreement by and between
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) and the
CTCLUSI Dental Clinic
Explanation: The Tribes and Metropolitan desire to enter into
an Agreement to provide Dental Services to Eligible Persons as
a preferred Provider and agrees to the terms of the agreement.
Next Council Meeting
June 11, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Tribal Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Information
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
ATTENTION VETERANS
AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal
of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and intersted 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., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay,
OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853.
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.
Tribal Council
Upcoming Events
June 1 – Elders Luncheon, TRC Florence, 11:30
a.m.
June 3rd – School to Work Workshop, Florence
Outreach Office 9:00 a.m.
June 3rd – National Trails Day Hike, Cape Perpetua
Visitor’s Center 9:00 a.m.
June 5th – Deadline for Culture Camp Logo Design
Contest
June 11th – Regular Council Meeting, Community
Center, 10:00 a.m.
June 15th – Deadline for contributions to the July
newsletter
June 16th – 18th – Elders Train Trip, Elgin, OR
June 20th –June 22nd – Summer Solstice and
Activities, Tribal Hall
June 21st – Tribal Family Gathering @ Summer
Solstice
June 24th – Float Hunt Prevention Activity,
Florence, 10 a.m.
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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
June 24th – Weaving Workshop
June 25th – Weaving Workshop
June 19th – 30th – Summer School
June 30th – Deadline to sign up for Culture Camp
July 1st – Student Recognition Dinner, Community
Center, 4:30 p.m.
July 6th– Elders Luncheon - Coos Bay
July 9th – Regular Council Meeting, Eugene,
Location to be Announced
July 10th – 14th – Culture Camp
July 18th – Tribal Family Gathering, Springfield
July 20th – Elders Committee Meeting
August 3rd – Elders Luncheon, Springfield
August 6th – Salmon Ceremony
August 13th – Regular Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
August 15th – Tribal Family Gathering, Florence
August 17th – Healthy Families - Eugene
August 24th – Healthy Families - Eugene
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
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
Sharon Arnold - PRC Specialist
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
Elders Activities
Andrew Brainard
CHR/Elders Activity Program
Coordinator
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Angela Bowen-Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1317
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abowen@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
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org
Family Services
Shayne Platz, Lead Case
Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
splatz@ctclusi.org
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-888-2853
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Tribal Dental Clinic
Dr. Sarah Rodgers
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Health & Human
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
Springfield Outreach Office
1126 Gateway Loop
Suite 102
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Brad Kneaper
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Department of Natural
Resources
Margaret Corvi
Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1304
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
mcorvi@ctclusi.org
Warren Brainard,
Chief
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
Doc Slyter
Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Beaver Bowen
Position #2 Council
541-290-4531 (cell)
bbowen@ctclusi.org
Mark Ingersoll,
Chairman
Position #3 Council
541-290-4610 (cell)
mingersoll@ctclusi.org
Tara Bowen
Position #4 Council
541-808-7394
tbowen@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Arron McNutt
Position #6 Council
541-297-1183 (cell)
amcnutt@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
June 11, 2017
Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay,
Oregon 97420
10:00 a.m.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as
needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Administrator 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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NOTICE - STUDENT RECOGNITION DINNER DATE HAS CHANGED
Contributed by the Education Department
ARE YOU COMING TO THE STUDENT RECOGNITION DINNER?
PLEASE LET US KNOW: How many in your party, names of students
and the grade they completed this year, or if they have graduated. If
you are bringing infants and Pre K children, please let us know their
names and ages as well.
WHERE: CTCLUSI COMMUNITY CENTER
338 Wallace Street
Coos Bay, OR 97420
RSVP: Education Department
Angela Bowen, Education Director 1-541-888-1317
Karen Porter, Education Assistant 1-541-888-1315
COME AND JOIN US!
Let’s celebrate all of our students togehter.
For those of you that are graduating this year, please send in a copy of
your diploma/degree and your official transcript so we may gift you at
the student dinner.
WHEN: SATURDAY JULY 1
TIME: 4:30 p.m. TO 7:00 p.m.
ST
CLUSI SUMMER SCHOOL!
BEGINS; MONDAY JUNE 19, 2017
ENDS; FRIDAY JUNE 30, 2017
WHERE; CLUSI COMMUNITY CENTER
338 WALLACE AVE. COOS BAY
WHO CAN ATTEND; STUDENTS K—12TH GRADE
STUDENTS THAT ARE; CLUSI ENROLLED, LIVING IN AN
ENROLLED TRIBAL FAMILY, ENROLLED IN A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE, AND
CLUSI TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENT STAFF CHILDREN.
YOU MUST ACCESS YOUR APPLICATIONS
Camp Days: July 10-14
ONLINE THROUGH THE CLUSI WEB PAGE.
Camper Ages 8-18
Sign up online at
www.ctclusi.org and
have your applications in
by Friday June 30
Hea li n g o f th e C an oe
Culture Camp 2017
Logo Desig n Conte st
WIN a New Bicycle and Helmet!!!
MAIL designs to:
Amanda Craig
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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EMAIL: acraig@ctclusi.org
Enter your design
for the 2017 Culture
Camp Sweatshirts
by
June 5th.
Participants must be
Tribal Youth ages 8Ǧ18
You can also drop off your submissions at the Coos Bay, Florence or Spring Field Outreach offices.
For Questions call Amanda Craig (541) 888Ǧ1304
June 2017
Tribal Police News
Contributed by Brad Kneaper, Chief Law Enforcement Officer
Lt. Brian Dubray of the CTCLUSI Tribal Police
Department recently received his Executive
Certification from the Oregon Department of
Public Safety & Standards in Training (DPSST).
DPSST provides all required certification for
police officers in the State of Oregon. There
are six levels of certification beginning with the
Basic Certificate to the top level, the Executive
Certificate. In order to qualify for the Executive
Certificate, there are a number of requirements,
including being in a management position within
a Police Department, one hundred hours of
training specific to the Executive Certificate,
ninety college education credits, and others. The
training required for the top level certification
cannot be training already counted for any other
lower level of certificate. Lt. Dubray obtained this
level of certification by dedicating a lot of hard
work and time in addition to the normal duties he
performs for the Department and to the Tribe. Lt.
Dubray is a valuable asset to this Department.
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Still a Desire to Keep Working
Contributed by Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist
Mary Adamec’s laughter and personality are infectious. Once you meet,
it’s like you’ve known each other for years. She loves to tell stories, and is
constantly telling you about her kids and grandkids who are also being raised
in the Tribal community.
Mary is no stranger to working for the Tribes. Some years back, she worked
in Coos Bay at Tribal Government as a Community Health Representative.
She enjoys reminiscing about the
people she has worked with as well
as the work itself. After she left the
Tribes, she went back to work with
the developmentally disabled before
she retired.
Mary came back to the tribes
recently as and On Call employee.
Now having accepted a Part Time
position as an Environmental Services
Technician with Three Rivers Casino
in Coos Bay, Mary is ready to work
again at a regular schedule. She
says, “I like people. I like to work.
And I thought this sounded fun!”
Mary has 4 children (3 boys and
a girl) and 15 grandchildren. In her
free time, she loves to babysit her
grandkids, and speaks very highly of
her family (many of whom work for
the Tribes in various positions).
Please join me in welcoming Mary
as one of our newest Team Members
at Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay!
A Strong Desire to Learn All About
the Tribes Brings Tribal Member
to the Department of Human
Resources
Contributed by Stephanie Watkins, Director of Human Resources
Michael Romine has been hired as the Human Resources Coordinator with
the Department of Human Resources.
Michael is a CTCLUSI tribal member and decendant of the Coos Tribe. Growing
up he lived in the Reedsport/Coquille areas, and attended our Tribal Camps, and
engaged in other Tribal activities. Since 2013, he has been attending Western
Oregon University in Monmouth where he will graduate with a BA in Criminal
Justice in June. Michael is applying to University of Oregon’s Masters level
Political Science program and hopes to attend in the Fall of 2018. While attending
college, Michael participated in the CTCLUSI College Summer Internship in the
Tribal Police Department in 2015 and
Tribal Court in 2016.
Michael has several family members
who work in various positions with
the Tribes already. His long term
goal is to work for our Tribes in an
upper management capacity and he
enjoys learning about all the various
departments and programs within our
Tribe.
In his free time, Michael is passionate
about going to the gym and his twice
daily workouts. He also enjoys riding
his dirt bike when home as well as
spending time with his 2 year old
nephew.
Michael will work part time out of
the Human Resources Office at Tribal
Administration until graduation from
college in mid-June. After graduation,
he will assume a full time role in the
same location. Please stop by and
say hello and welcome him!
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This Month...be on the Lookout for Tiger Lilies
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Plant description: Tiger lilies belong to the family,
liliaceae, the lily family. Chocolate lilies, fawn lilies,
western lilies (endangered), alp lilies, mariposa lilies,
brodiaea lilies, false solomon’s-seal, false lily-ofthe-valley, hooker’s fairybells, beargrass, trilliums,
hooker’s onion, nodding onion, fool’s onion, and
camas, including death camas, also belong to this
family. Columbia lilies, or tiger lilies, are found west
of the Cascades in well-drained but moist, open
areas, especially meadows, open forests, and even
roadsides. These perennials shoot up unbranched
erect stems surrounded by whorls of lance-shaped
leaves that can reach heights of up to 6 feet in spring.
Numerous bell-shaped flowers with backwards flaring
petals dangle atop separate flower stalks and range
from light to dark orange with brown speckles. The
flowering time of this herbaceous plant ranges from
late May to July.
Food: Tiger lilies produce a delicious peppery
bulb that can be eaten raw or cooked. Bulbs were
generally gathered in the spring or fall. They also can
be gathered during the summer, but are more flavorful
when they are gathered before they flower or after the
plant begins to die back. The root tubers can also be
dried and stored for winter use. The flower buds and
flowers can be eaten as they appear. Tiger lily seeds
are also tasty and can be used as a spicy addition
to any cuisine as they make a great spice. Harvest
seeds once the pods have ripened and remember to
leave some for next year’s crop.
Tiger Lily - Photo taken by Ashley Russell
Scientific Name: Lilium columbianum
Warning: Although many of our native lilies are
edible, many are toxic to other animals, so take caution when processing and enjoying these lilies around pets as they can pose a
danger to their health.
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Cultural Exchange through 4th Grade Program
Contributed by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant and Tobacco Grant Coordinator
Fourth Grade Students from the Coos County school district visit the Coquille Plankhouse
and watch demonstrations from both CTCLUSI and Coquille concerning Tribal culture
Pictured right:
Students watch a
demonstration on
canoe pulling and
learn about cedar
hats, canoe bailers,
canoe paddles and
more.
They eagerly asked
questions and overall
enjoyed spending
time with canoe
Lottie.
For the last 6 years I have had the great pleasure of
teaching about our coastal ancestor’s tool technology to
4th grade students from all over the State of Oregon. Each
year, the Coos History Museum’s Education Coordinator
plans the 4th grade program with collaboration from Coos
Bay and North Bend Indian Education coordinators,
Coquille Indian Tribe staff, and CTCLUSI Cultural staff.
Through all of the planning and scheduling with as many
Oregon schools as can participate, we ended up having
over 800 students come through the program this year.
The program starts in the classroom at the schools, where
they learn about: names of the 9 federally recognized
Tribes in Oregon, Tribal Logos, common stereotypes
of Native Americans, inward reflection of differences
about themselves and others, vocabulary related to
their upcoming fieldtrip to the Coquille Community Plank
House. Before or after the fieldtrip to the Plank House,
most classes make a visit to the Coos History Museum in
Coos Bay. At the new museum they see artifacts related to
the program’s content, learn of contributions made by our
local tribes, as well as meeting living history characters
like Annie Miner Peterson and Coquelle Thompson.
At the Coquille Community Plank House, we ready
ourselves for the buses to arrive full of little people along
with their teachers, parents and chaperones. The plank
house portion of the program typically has 5 presenters, 2
of which are Jesse Beers and Mark Petrie from CTCLUSI
and the rest being Coquille tribal staff and tribal members.
The program begins outside around a welcome fire where
the groups are greeted and taught about the Potlatch
tradition: welcome and greetings, exchanging gifts, and
food. The gifts being exchanged for this program will be
knowledge and teachings from the presenters in turn
for respect and attention from the students and guests.
The groups are then led through the circular door of the
plank house to sit inside on the benches as they learn
about the house. Traditional Tools is the next presentation
followed by Coastal Basketry, Canoe Culture, First Foods,
and ending with a story of the Five Grizzly Bears. By this
time, the plank house is filled with the smell of deliciously
baked salmon for all the students and guests, ending the
Potlatch protocol. The 2-hour plank house program is one
of the more impactful and impressionable fieldtrips the 4th
grade students will likely experience.
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Ready, Set, Start Your Business – a 2-hour ‘starter’ class
New location at the Newmark Center on the SWOCC campus
Contributed by The Planning Department
Are you interested in starting a small business but are quite sure were to start? Would you like some help in understanding the
basics?
Ready, Set, Start Your Business is a 2-hour class being offered during June at SWOCC’s Small Business Development Center,
which is now in the Newark Center, Room 207. SWOCC’s Newmark Center is located at 1288 Newmark Avenue in Coos Bay.
In this ‘starter’ class, you’ll learn about the critical ‘first steps’ that everyone faces when considering starting a new business. This
2-hour class includes information about:
•
Permits & Licensing
•
Personal readiness
checklist
•
Defining a business
structure
•
Doing business planning
•
Financing a business
The cost is only $20. And we can
help by underwriting the tuition
fee. First look at the schedule
of classes and then determine
which one works best for you.
There are 5 different dates in
June for you to choose from.
Once you have figured out the
class the works best with your
schedule, contact MJ Koreiva:
(541) 888-9577 or email:
mkoreiva@ctclusi.org and we’ll
get you signed up for the class.
June 2017 class selection:
Thursday June 1
from 1 pm – 3pm
Wednesday, June 7
from 10 am – 12 noon
Tuesday, June 13
from 1 pm – 3 pm
Wednesday, June 21
from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday, June 29
from 10 am – 12 noon
This 2-hour class is a great way
for you to learn more about
the basics of starting your own
business. Let us know if you are
interested in signing up.
Classes will be held at the
Newmark Center, Room 207,
located at 1288 Newmark
Avenue in Coos Bay.
Transportation Solutions
Contributed
by the Planning
Department
Transportation
Solutions
Below is a list of Public transportation businesses that provide safe, affordable,
dependable and accessible transportation. You can call the numbers listed or visit their
website for more information.
Eugene & surrounding areas:
Pacific Crest Bus Lines 541-344-6265 or online www.pacificcrestbuslines.com
LTD Bus 541-687-5555 (7-1-1 TTY) or toll free 1-800-248-3861 or online www.ltd.org
Diamond Express 541-682-5566 or toll free 1-877-800-9899 or online
www.ltd.org/diamondex
Ridesource ADA Service 541-682-5566 or toll free 1-877-800-9899 or online
www.ltd.org/ridesource
Eugene – Coos Bay:
TAC Transportation 541-269-7183 or online www.eugene-coosbay.com
Coos Bay:
CCAT Bus 541-267-7111 or online www.coostransit.org
Bay Area, Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point:
Dial-A-Ride 541-267-7111 for Bandon 541-347-4131 or online www.coostransit.org
Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, Brookings, Harbor & Smith River:
Coastal Express 541-412-8806 or toll free 1-800-921-2871 or online
www.currypublictransit.org
Florence:
Rhody Express 541-997-8520 or online www.ltd.org.rhody
Douglas County:
Douglas Rides 1-888-232-8121 or online www.douglasrides.org
Roseburg:
UTrans 541-440-6500 or online www.umpquatransit.com
UTrans Direct Para Transit toll free 1-888-227-8206 or online
www.umpquatransit.com/paratransit
Lincoln County:
Lincoln County Transit 541-265-4900 or online www.co.lincoln.or.us/transit
Oregon:
OHP Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT)
http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/healthplan/pages/nemt.aspx
Tripcheck:
www.tripcheck.com/rtp-to/cityCounty/CityCountySearch.aspx
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Place Names of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Contributed by Patricia (Patty) Whereat Phillips
This is the fifth part in a long series exploring indigenous place names – mostly in the Hanis, Milluk and Siuslawan languages. The previous 4 covered the Whiskey Run up
to upper Coos Bay. This month will explore Coos River and Tenmile. For a pronunciation guide to the native words in this article see https://shichils.wordpress.com/about/
under the “Language Pronunciation” section.
Coos River and Tenmile Country
Blue Ridge Mountain (just southeast of Coos Bay) is the tallest
Last month we left off at the forks of Coos River. The name of
Coos River from the mouth up to the forks was Kulwit’lich or mountain surrounding Coos Bay. It was a landmark for canoes
Kwil’witl’ich. Lottie Evanoff referred to the fork where Millicoma coming in from offshore. It’s Hanis name was Jigiiyet or Jogiyat.
and South Fork meet as Tlexnii, which just means the fork of any Lottie said the version of the flood story she knew, that after the
river. There was a village there, and Jim Buchanan named the flood waters receded a canoe came to rest on the mountain. There
village as Elqnihich. There was also a story that a giant flounder were 6 moss covered paddles leaning on it, and they were there
lived at the fork, it made rough water and people had to portage for many years, left undisturbed by Indian people.
To the north of Coos Bay, old McFarland’s cranberry bog was
their canoes around it.
The name Millicoma you might think is a Native name. And you nicknamed Qwusaluqw or Kwissalukwa, after the pitcher plant
are right. However, the name Millicoma is applied to the wrong (Darlingtonia californica) which grew there.
Eel Creek was Tl’wexaich, Alder place, named for all the alder
river! It actually refers to the South Fork Coos River. According to
Lottie Evanoff, it is a Hanis name, Mil’lúggu’me. Broken down, that grew there. Eel creek got its English name because it used to
it literally meant Millukw-u-me, Milluk’s people, or Milluk-its- have a good run of eels (Pacific lamprey) and Coos people fished
people. (If we translate that litterally into Milluk, it would be Milluk- for them there.
The only name we have for Tenmile Lake and creek is Skeich,
di-k’a). The South Fork was where some Milluk Indians from the
south bay went upriver to set up fishing camps. Lottie says she pronounced in two syllables, Ske-ich. This was once a great
also learned a story from her father, Chief Doloos Jackson, about salmon fishery. There was a salmon camp on the north bank of
how once some Milluk people went up above Dellwood, to a place the creek. There used to be a community of Indians that lived on
by Smith’s basin (not marked on many maps today, but noted in Tenmile Creek, nearly all of whom died in a smallpox outbreak
“Coos River Echoes” a history book about the area published 50 some time in the 19th century. The lake was also a major gathering
years ago) to set up a fish camp. On a great round rock they saw area for wapato. The creek was also the dividing line between the
a sea lion. Which was a bit strange considering how far inland Hanis Coos and Lower Umpqua people.
they were. Nevertheless, most people wanted to kill and eat the
And having reached the south edge of Lower Umpqua country,
sea lion. Two young men in the group, however, refused to touch we will pick up there next month.
or eat any part of it. The rest of the party killed
the sea lion and made “Indian bacon” - roasting
the skin and blubber. In the morning, anyone
who had eaten any part of that sea lion had
themselves been turned into sea lions.
The North Fork Coos River (better known
today as the accidentally misnamed Millicoma)
Prevention Topic: HOC and Beach Clean Up
was known as K’uggwiich. There was a
village where Allegany is today, but the name
is unknown. Annie Peterson said she knew a
man who was from K’wakw village which was
‘head of Coos River, at a waterfall far up’. To
make it confusing, I’ve noticed many Indians for
whom English was a second language referred
to any far-upriver regions as ‘head of (river)’
and waterfall is used not just for waterfalls but
also rapids. Was K’wakw at Allegany? There is
no way to know, but it seems this area was the
largest upriver village. Unfortunately, any other
upriver names were forgotten.
PREVENTION ACTIVITY
Glass Float Hunt
SAVE the Dates
Summer School
June 19 - June 30, 2017
Student Recognition Dinner
July 1, 2017
Culture Camp
July 10 - July 14, 2017
All Tribal Families are invited to join us on
Saturday, June 24, 2017
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, June 21, 2017
at: 541-435-7155,Toll-Free 1-888-365-7155
We will meet at 3757 Hwy 101, the Florence Outreach Office
at 10:00 A.M. for a Prevention Activity. We will return to the Florence
Office around Noon for lunch.
You must attend the Prevention Activity to hunt for glass floats.
Sponsored by:
Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Salmon Ceremony,
August 6, 2017
Health & Human Services Division
Family Services
Prevention Activity Program
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TRIBAL CLEANSING CEREMONY / SWEAT LODGE CEREMONY
Contributed by Doc Slyter, Council member and Tribal Elder
A sweat lodge ceremony addresses all four areas of our being.
It cleanses us Physically, Mentality, Emotionally, and Spiritually.
Mother Earth is round and the stars above are rounded. We are
all part of this circle of life and to keep the circle whole, we all must
have a connection with the spirit, our family and our community.
The cleansing ceremony begins with the building of the sacred
fire. Sacred tobacco is first put in the round fire pit as an offering.
We are offering our thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon
us. A layer of wood is arranged in the fire pit and the Grandfather
Rocks are put on next. Wood is then put around the grandfather
rocks and then you light the fire. At this time sacred tobacco, sage
and myrtlewood leaves are offered to the fire along with singing
the Fire Song. The fire song brings life to the fire and makes it
sacred and gives it power. At this time, I play the Grandfather
song on my flute and give a prayer of thanks.
The making of the fire is a very important part of the sweat
ceremony. It takes about two hours to get the Grandfather Rocks
red, which signifies the amount of heat in them.
It is said that the world is made of Fire, Rocks, Water and Green.
Since all four elements are used in the sweat it makes the sweat
very sacred. Before entering the sweat lodge you must first enter
with a clear, conscious mind and be humble. The Grandfather
Rocks are put into the sweat lodge and the door is closed making
it very dark. In the darkness you can see images of faces or
animals or whatever else appears in the rocks
Before adding water to make the steam, tobacco, sage and
myrtlewood leaves are placed upon the Grandfather Rocks as an
offering of our thanks for all of our blessings.
We then ask the Creator to bless the water before it is poured
onto the Grandfather Rocks. The water is the life blood of Mother
Earth.
You first offer thanks for all that the Creator has given us. Then
you can ask for help with something you need or for your health
as well as for others. Remember that we are all a part of the
circle of life and remember the importance of the spirit, family and
community.
I end my prayer with--Hama - All
H’lineu - Our
Halqaima - Relation
This helps to remind me of the circle of life. That all people and
things are part of that circle.
All people receive one drop of wisdom, one drop of knowledge,
one drop of power and one drop of gift. If during a ceremony, we
ask the Creator for help, to receive more than one drop, we are
headed in the right direction.
A ceremony is not only a sweat, but can also take place at
beading, basket weaving, dancing, or just some quiet time at a
special place.
It takes courage, patience, endurance and alertness to be
part of the Circle of Life. People and all elements are related in
some way. The Creator gave us plants, trees, fire, rocks, water,
greenery, visible and unseen forces of nature for us to discover.
We are Mother Earth’s caretakers and we must be responsible
for all the elements and to maintain good relationships in the
extended family
Hama - All
H’lineu - Our
Halqaima - Relation
This says it all…..
I thank the Creator for answering my prayers for the help to
make my wife and the love of my life, Debbie, healthy again after
her back surgery.
Summer Solstice
Tribal Hall & Plank House
338 Wallace, Coos Bay OR 97420
Regalia Making
Wood Carving
Weaving
Beading
Games
Singing
Dancing
Ceremony
Tribal Stories
Arts & Crafts
Light Breakfast 8–9am Light Lunch 12–1pm
Tribal Family Gathering (with Salmon) 6pm Light Snacks
Doors open at 11pm on June 20th –Closes 12:30am June 22nd
Mark Petrie
Jesse Beers
541.297.3681
541.297.0748
PLEASE RSVP
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Weaving Announcement
Dear Tribal Community,
I want to share some highlights of our
winter weaving workshops. So far this
year our weaving group has grown to
include twenty five tribal members! This
includes one-time drop in visitors, elders,
babies, and everyone in between. Our
men have joined in carrying this work
forward; a strong point of pride for us.
There were five first baskets born this
year. A first spruce root dig was had for
some. A first museum investigation to
visit with the elders in the form of the
historic baskets for many was had. We
traveled from all over the state to be
together, connected over salmon, nature,
our culture and art ever single month. If
you have not had a chance to be a part of
our group yet, please come out soon. We
are looking forward to working with you!...
Upcoming Weaving Workshops:
June 24 - Triangle Sedge
(Sweet Grass)
June 25 - Cat tail
PLEASE RSVP by June 11 to
sarasiestreem@hotmail.com
Cattail and Triangle Sedge First Basket by Scott Slyter
Photo courtesy of Sara Siestreem
June Weaving Update
...The gathering season for weaving
materials has begun! This month we
will begin to build our cache of materials
for the coming year. We will gather our
plants around the Reedsport area and
then traveling up the Umpqua to process
what we collect, both days. During these
gathering workshops you will learn
appropriate sustainability protocols for
gathering, a general understanding of
the specific plants and habitats that
we will be interacting with, a historical
perspective on the places we will be
visiting from our tribal perspective, as
well as the complete steps to properly
process these plants to make the best
weaving materials from them. June 24:
Triangle Sedge (Sweet Grass) June
25: Cat Tail You will need rubber boots,
garden gloves, clippers, and a picnic
lunch item for our potluck. Because we
will be around rivers and bogs, only one
child per parent is permitted. If you would
like to join in these field trips, please
RSVP to sarasiestreem@hotmail.com by
JUNE 11 for more detailed information
regarding meeting times and location. I
am looking forward to gathering with you!
Best,
Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos)
Pictured above: CTCLUSI weavers visit the Coos
Historical Museum - Photo by Sara Siestreem
Pictured at left: Sara Siestreem and Carolyn Slyter during
a weaving workshop - Photo by Scott Slyter
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Are You as Excited as We Are at the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic?
Contributed by Jamie Meyers, DHAT Coordinator/Program Assistant
Oral health should not be overlooked. A healthy mouth is good for
your body as a whole. “Oral health research shows that historical
traumas have caused Indians to lead the nation in oral disease
rates. 75% of American Indians and Alaska Natives experience
tooth decay by the age of five. Low dentist-to-patient ratios in
Indian Country mean that many Native Americans lack access
to regular dental treatment and prevention services. Turnover
among providers in Indian Country interrupts continuity of care
and inhibits the delivery of culturally competent services.”
http://www.swinomish.org/news/first-tribe-in-the-lower-48-touse-dental-therapists.aspx
As you may know, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians was offered an opportunity to
participate in a pilot project through the State of Oregon. In 2016,
The Oregon State Legislature approved a five-year pilot project
to test the effectiveness of using Dental Health Aide Therapists
(DHATs) to expand access to quality dental health services to
members of the CTCLUSI and the Coquille Indian Tribe. Since this
is a pilot, the project will be evaluated to see how well it is meeting
the goal of expanded access to quality dental care. The primary
goal of this project is to improve access to consistent, high-quality
and culturally competent oral health care for American Indians/
Alaska Natives living in Oregon.
As a CLUSI Tribal Member, Naomi Petrie, is graduating this June
as the first DHAT in Oregon. She will begin practicing in our Dental
Clinic July 2017. DHATs provide preventive and routine dental
care, as well as assisting in educating patients and the community
about oral health and prevention. For over 10 years, DHATs have
been highly successful in expanding dental services to Alaskan
Natives. Additionally, the Swinomish Tribe in Washington State
was the first tribe in the “Lower 48” to employ a DHAT; their DHAT
has been working for the past year.
In addition to this, we are beginning a project to expand the
Dental Clinic from three chairs to six. Construction will begin this
summer and should be completed before the end of the year. With
the expansion of the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic, our clinic will provide
our dental team a better opportunity to assist our tribal community.
This will be a very busy and exciting time for the CTCLUSI Dental
Clinic. Call us today to make your appointment. 541-888-6433.
CTCLUSI Welcomes a New Dental Hygienist – Julia Ingersoll
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health & Human Services
Please join me in welcoming Julia Ingersoll to the Dental Clinic
as our new Dental Hygienist. Julia holds an Associates of Arts
and Oregon Transfer, Applied Science, and General Studies
from Southwestern Oregon Community College. After attending
Southwestern Oregon Community College and Chemeketa
Community College, Julia attended dental hygiene school at the
Oregon Institute of Technology in La Grande, Oregon and received
her Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Julia plans
to complete online courses while working in order to receive her
Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene.
In Julia’s spare time she enjoys fishing, going to the beach,
swimming, working out, and spending time with her fiancé, David,
her parents Mark and Annette, her niece Abigail, and grandparents
Shirley and Bud.
Julia is extremely excited to be a part of the CTCLUSI dental team
and is honored to be able to contribute to the tribe through the use
of her dental knowledge. Welcome, Julia!
Julia Ingersoll
TRIBAL COURT HOST PEACEGIVING DINNER
Contributed by Tribal Court
Tribal Court hosted its first Peacegiving Dinner
of the year on April 25, 2017. The purpose of
the Peacegiving Dinners is to honor and thank
our Peacegivers for being available to assist with
Tribal members who may have issues that need
to be resolved.
Peacegivers were gifted with books on
Peacegiving and Restorative Justice. Tribal
Court maintains a library of books on Tribal legal
issues.
Mark Petrie, Kristy Petrie and Stephanie McNutt
recapped their training from the National Indian
Justice Conference in December 2016, and
indicated their willingness to participate in other
trainings.
Tribal Court Staff recapped their visit to the
Yurok Wellness Court in March. The visit
included touring the new Tribal Justice Center,
meeting Tribal Judge Abby Abinanti and various
staff including probation officers, court clerks and
case managers. Judge Abinanti is also involved
in training Tribal Court Judges for Tribal Courts.
In addition, Tribal Court Staff were able to
watch Wellness Court proceedings, family court
proceedings and civil matters.
The next Peacegiving dinner will be scheduled
later this year.
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Elders Corner
AGENDA
June 16-18, 2017
Eagle Cap Excursion
“Spring Train Robbery”
Elgin, OR
Friday, June 16
9:30 am
Tribal transportation leaves Springfield office.
* Those residing from a 50 mile radius outside of Springfield, please contact Andrew for more details.
1:00 pm
Lunch at Riverside Restaurant (1108 E. Marina Wy, Hood River, OR)
5:00 pm
Check in at Hotel at Oxford Suites (2400 SW Court Ave., Pendleton, OR)
(if on schedule)
5:45 pm
Meet in Lobby—Depart to restaurant
6:00 pm
Dinner at Roosters Country Kitchen (1515 Southgate, Pendleton, OR)
Saturday, June 17
6:00-7:30 am Hot Breakfast at Hotel
7:45 am
Meet In Lobby— Check out & Depart to Railroad
9:30 am
Board at Eagle Cap Excursion Train Ride W/ Lunch (300 Depot St. Elgin, OR)
5:30 pm
Dinner at Village Restaurant 2 (100 NW 1st , Boardman, OR)
8:30 pm
Check in at Shilo Inn Suites Hotel (3223 Bret Coldfelter Way , The Dalles, OR)
Sunday, June 18
7:00-9:00 am Hot Breakfast at Hotel
9:30 am
Depart hotel
1:00 pm
Lunch at HomeTown Buffet in Springfield (Gateway Mall)
2:00 pm
Depart for home
For further information please contact: Andrew Brainard, Elders Activity Coordinator
541-888-7533 (office) or 541-808-1701 (cell)
Sponsored by:
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Health & Human Services Division
Elders Activity Program
THURSDAY, June 1, 2017
at 11:30 A.M.
Upcoming Elders Committee
Meetings:
July 20, 2017
October 12, 2017
Tribal Hall
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Welcome New
Tribal Elder
John Lawry
2017 ELDER
ACTIVITIES:
Eagle Cap Excursion Spring Train
Robbery – June 16th
Rogue River Hellgate Jetboat
Excursion – August 9th - 11th
(possible overnight to Seven
Feathers – if funding permits)
You’re top Selections were:
Jet Boat Excursion
Eagle Cap Excursion Train
Amtrak Trip to Seattle, WA
Co-ed Fishing Trip
Out’n’About Treehouse Resort
Warm Springs Elders Honor Day
Overnight trip to Seven Feathers
Casino Resort
Three Rivers Casino WMB
5647 Highway 126 Florence, OR 97439
Tribal Government has been
donated firewood logs to be
distributed to Tribal Members as
firewood
Delivery to Elders is open at this time
within the CTCLUSI 5 county service
area
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Please call the RSVP line at: 541-435-7155
LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Health & Human Services Division
Elders Activity Program
One dump trailer load per Elder
household at this time
Delivery and stacking is available for
Elders
Please contact Jeremy Petrie to
schedule your firewood delivery
Call 541.297.3933 or
e-mail jpetrie@ctclusi.org
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UO Youth Movement – Ignite Your Generation
Contributed by Heidi Helms, Information gathered from https://spark.adobe.com/page/yyvE7vXjB4dh1/
“UO Youth Movement 2017 is back and better than ever, using the power of sport, education, and community to ignite a generation.
Last year’s field day event was a huge success. Participating schools, tribes, and Native American youth had the opportunity to get
active at the University of Oregon while building their communities and celebrating their cultures. We experienced how sport can
empower youth and change the lives of our generations. The movement is continuing to grow and our team is excited to be on board.
Stay tuned!”
Native Youth of the Month
Our very own Isa Helms and Royce Huntoon are amongst the Native Youth
of the Month
Isa Helms
How old are you?
“Eight years old”
What school do
you currently attend?
“Edgewood”
Do you have a
tribal affiliation? If so,
which tribe?
“Miluk Coos
and Cherokee”
What is your favorite
subject in school?
“P.E.”
How do you stay active?
“Rock climbing”
Royce Huntoon
Royce is a member of the Hanis Coos tribe, and enrolled
in the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw Indians.
How old are you?
“Nine years old”
What school do you currently attend?
“Douglas Gardens Elementary”
What is your favorite subject in school?
“Reading, my favorite books are A-Z Mysteries, and Book
D is my favorite.”
How do you stay active? Why do you enjoy that activity?
“I like to ride my bike and run because the bike paths I ride
Circles of Healing Services
Circles of Healing Program
Circles of Healing is a program of the Health
and Human Services Division of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw Indians.
Program Mission
The mission of the Circles of Healing
Program is to provide confidential advocacy and
support services to victims and survivors of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, stalking and/or human trafficking.
“We are the people of the land, to be one with all
the Creations and to take care of each other.”
Safety planning and assistance with
identifying resource options, including
shelter
Information and referral to Tribal, legal and
community resources
Crisis and trauma intervention
Community education and awareness
Emergency services fund (based on
identified needs and available resources)
Facilitation of women’s circles with a focus
on positive social support and activities to
heal the mind, body and spirit
The teachings of the Medicine Wheel
encompass the holistic wellness valued by our
culture. We understand the healing process
may be of a physical, psychological, social,
emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental
or vocational nature.
Advocates have supportive roles that honor
victim and survivor rights to self determination.
Advocates respect the pathways and timelines
chosen by victims and survivors as they address
their needs for safety, peace and healing.
Our spiritual values, beliefs and cultural
traditions give timeless testimony to the basic
understanding of all Indian people that:
Survivor advocacy and empowerment
Holistic Healing
The Advocate’s Role
About Culture
Women’s Circles
“Whatever their dream,
that is what became their
power.”
Annie Miner-Peterson
Coos woman
We offer women’s healing circles as an
opportunity for women to gather together in
fellowship and community. We welcome you to
join healing circles to gain or impart natural
medicine, such as generational wisdom and
experience, socialization among women, and
healing through self-care, cultural practice and
creative expression.
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Join the CTCLUSI
Softball Team!
Child Care & Development Fund
We have made some exciting changes to the eligibility requirements for our CCDF
Program. If you work, attend job training and/or attend school for a combined total of 1040 verifiable hours a week you could be eligible to participate in our Child Care &
Development Funds program (CCDF). We’ve also updated our income eligibility charts
for 2017. Even if you were previously not eligible, you may qualify now. Please contact
Meagan Davenport at (541) 888-1311 or 1 (800) 618-6827 for more information or to see
if you qualify.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Meagan Davenport will be available to present our Tribal CCDF Plan and get Tribal
member input and comments at the following Public Hearings:
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 @ 6:00 PM – Tribal Family Gathering, Community Center, Coos Bay
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 @ 6:00 PM – Tribal Family Gathering, Springfield (Location TBA)
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 @ 6:00 PM – Tribal Family Gathering, Florence (Location TBA)
Oregon Coast
CTCLUSI has started a city league softball team and we need
participants. If you would like to play Softball or want more
details, please call Michael Romine at 541-297-5408.
Family Services present…
Paid Conservation Work
For Youth and Young Adults in:
Hebo, Coos Bay, Reedsport
WORKSHOP
Youth Corps Community Crews
Ages 15-18
Tribal Youth between 15-21 years of age —
Come join us for a 1-day workshop on job readiness training.
Youth will be assisted with resumés, cover letters, building
effective interview skills, and much more to assist youth to gear
up for their summer work experience. Short-term work
experiences can help youth develop job skills, make contacts,
and create awareness about career options.
Seasonal Stewardship Program
Ages 19+
Saturday, June 3, 2017
2017 Dates
Hebo 1
June 19 - July 21
Hebo 2
July 31 - Sept. 1
Coos Bay June 19 - July 21
Reedsport July 31 - Sept. 1
Coos Bay Mountain
Bike Crew June 23 - Aug. 18
Northwest Youth Corps’ core purpose is to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success.
Hebo, Coos Bay, and Reedsport Youth Corps Community Positions for Ages 15-18
Youth Corps Community is a day program that allows participants to complete service projects in their own community each day
and return home at night. Crews meet at a designated site every morning and evening. Members spend an average of 6 hours per day
working and one hour participating in an educational lesson giving youth the opportunity to earn school credit and an educational
stipend. These programs have a tuition of $125, we do not want this tuition to be a barrier for anyone and offer scholarships to help
cover the majority of the cost based on need.
Benefits: Up to $1,250 ($250 per week) and $250 ($50 per week) in Bonuses and earn high school credit after completion.
Florence Outreach Office
3757 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97403
Workshop
is from
9:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Coos Bay Mountain Bike Crew Positions in the Seasonal Stewardship Program for Ages 19+
The Coos Bay Mountain Bike Crew will work closely with Coos County and the Oregon Coast Visitors Association to create a
professional-grade mountain bike trail system. This trail will preserve the surrounding area, give the community better access to its
public lands, and provide opportunities for visitors and the local economy. Crews will receive trainings appropriate for each project
they will encounter
Benefits: $2,420 prorated throughout term of service and $1,527.45 AmeriCorps Education Award available after completion.
www. NWYouthCorps.org
APPLY NOW
(541) 349-5055
NYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RSVP by the Wednesday
before the Saturday of choice.
Contact Meagan Davenport at (541) 888-1311
Sponsored by CTCLUSI Health & Human Services Division
Family Services - School to Work Program
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June 2017
Tribal Member Advocates for Early Childhood Education Program
Information suggested and photographs courtesy of Mary Lou Greene
Tribal member Mary Lou Greene recently spoke up in front
of the Board of Education and President of Lane Community
College to express her concerns over proposed budget cuts
to the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program.
One online news source (nbc.com) stated that LCC is facing
a $10.7 million budget gap and the board has proposed
cutting several programs. According to the LCC public
information officer, the board will not make any decisions on
what programs to cut until May or June.
Mary Lou shared that her and other supporting students,
faculty, and community members filled the board room
during the Wednesday, April 19th meeting. “It was the only
opportunity for us to share our facts and feelings about the
upcoming budget decisions”, she also shared with me the
testimony she read in the meeting to help raise awareness
of the importance of ECE and Quality childcare.
“I have been an LCC student for three years. Like many
of us, I am not just a student. I am a mother, a wife, an
indigenous person, and now, I am an Early Childhood
Education Advocate.
When I heard the news about the Early Childhood
Education Program, I was not only heartbroken but [felt]
Robbed. Robbed of my sustainability as a student.
I have only just completed 4 credits of ECE courses and I
know there are others like me.
What would have happened this term, if I took my required Math
class instead?
When will WE know what is going to happen to us?
Where is this rollercoaster going?
Why has my educational plan gone up in smoke?
So many questions and no answers.
I took all of my pre-[requisites] just so I could save my much
desired dessert for last. I ate all of my broccoli just to find out there
is not one piece of pie left.
But you know what? I want to thank you.
Because Instead of missing out on Pie, I am going to bake a
Cake.
Like many of my peers and role models here today, I found my
student voice. A voice that is Equipped to participate in actively
building a socially diverse, just, and sustainable society, while
cultivating connections to local, regional, and global communities.
Let us eat cake.”
As of May 18th Mary Lou shared that she learned from one of her
professors that the ECE was the only program that was not cut in
the proposed budget, and that all of the student, community voices,
and advocacy paid off. Unfortunately, not all programs have fared
as well and that budgets cuts are causing the suspension of other
programs at LCC.
SAVE the DATE
Culture Camp 2017 July 10th—14th
Canoeing the Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Coquille Rivers
Camper Ages 8—18
Sign up online at www.ctclusi.org
Applications Due Friday, June 30th
Photographs
above and below
show Mary Lou
and supporting
students, faculty,
and community
members
holding
advocacy signs
during a walk at
LCC in support
of the ECE
program.
Photographs
courtesy of Mary
Lou Greene
June 2017
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Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Upcoming Events 2017
June
June 1st – Elders
Luncheon, TRC
Florence, 11:30 a.m.
June 3rd – School
to Work Workshop,
Florence Outreach
Office 9:00 a.m.
June 3rd – National
Trails Day Hike, Cape
Perpetua Visitor’s
Center 9:00 a.m.
June 5th – Deadline for
Culture Camp Logo
Design Contest
June 11th – Regular
Council Meeting,
Community Center,
10:00 a.m.
June 15th – Deadline for
contributions to the July
newsletter
June 16th – 18th – Elders
Train Trip, Elgin, OR
June 20th –June 22nd –
Summer Solstice and
Activities, Tribal Hall
June 21st – Tribal Family
Gathering during
Summer Solstice
June 24th – Float Hunt
Prevention Activity,
Florence, 10 a.m.
June 24th – Weaving
Workshop
June 25th – Weaving
Workshop
June 19th – 30th –
Summer School
June 30th – Deadline
to sign up for Culture
Camp
July
July 1st – Student
Recognition Dinner,
Community Center, 4:30
p.m.
July 6th – Elders
Luncheon, Coos Bay
July 10th – 14th – Culture
Camp
July 9th – Regular
Council Meeting,
Eugene, Location to be
Announced
July 18th – Tribal Family
Gathering, Springfiled
July 20th – Elders
Committee
Meeting
August
August 3rd – Elders
Luncheon, Springfield
August 6th – Salmon
Ceremony
August 13th – Regular
Council Meeting,
Community Center,
10:00 a.m.
August 15th – Tribal
Family Gathering,
Springfield
August 17th & 24th–
Healthy Families,
Eugene
Summer School
June 19 - June 30, 2017
Student Recognition Dinner
July 1, 2017
Culture Camp
July 10 - 14, 2017
Salmon Ceremony
August 6, 2017
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
Bartender ~ Food Server ~ Host
Prep Cook ~ Dish Machine Operator
Night Cook/Cleaner
Laundry Attendant
Guest Services Attendant
Table Games Dealer 5-8
Security Officer 1
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
Line Cook
Bartender/Server
Casino Team Member
Blue Earth
No openings at this time
Tribal Government Offices
Special Events Employee (Assignment
Varies)
Domestic Violence Program Outreach
Advocate, Florence
Behavioral Health Specialist, Coos Bay
Chief Financial Officer, Coos Bay
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 541-902-6504
Get Registered on Tribal Website for Full Access
The Tribal Government website www.ctclusi.org has been updated. Go online today
and register for full access. Should you need assistance through the process don’t
hesitate to contact me a mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536
-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
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TH = Tribal Hall CC = Community Center TRC = Three Rivers Casino
JUNE 2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
1
Elders Lunch, TRC
Florence, 11:30 a.m.
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
4
Deadline for Culture
Camp logo design entry
Regular Council
Meeting, CC 10 a.m.
Summer Solstice
8
9
10
15
16
17
Elders Train Trip
22
23
29
30
Deadline for
contributions to July
newsletter
21
Tribal Family Gathering
Summer School
25
26
Weaving Workshop
27
28
3
School to Work,
Florence Outreach
National Trails Hike
24
Float Hunt
Florence 10 a.m.
Weaving Workshop
Summer School
Deadline to sign up for
Culure Camp
JULY 2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Student Recognition
Dinner, CC 4:30 p.m.
2
3
4
5
9
10
11
12
Regular Council
Meeting, Eugene
Location to be
announced, 10 a.m.
6
7
8
13
14
15
20
21
22
27
28
Elders Luncheon,
Coos Bay
Culture Camp
16
17
23
24
18
19
25
26
Tribal Family
Gathering,
Springfield
Elders Committee
Meeting
29
30
AUGUST 2017
Sunday
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
Thursday
1
2
8
9
15
16
Friday
Saturday
3
4
5
10
11
12
17
18
19
24
25
26
Elders Luncheon,
Springfield
Salmon Ceremony
13
14
Regular Council
Meeting, CC 10 a.m.
Tribal Family
Gathering, Florence
20
21
22
23
27
28
29
30
Healthy Families,
Eugene
Healthy Families,
Eugene
31
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Posted June 1, 2017
ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP
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.
Jakai Braithwaite
Parent: Nicole Braithwaite
Lineal Descendant: Paul Benasco
Tribe: Coos
Jackson Jules Neet
Parent: Jennifer Barrett -Neet
Lineal Descendant: Frank Barrett
Tribe: Siuslaw
Bethany Martha Mitchell
Parent: Whitney A. Mitchell
Lineal Descendant: Martha Huntington
Tribe: Coos
Helen Moriah Mitchell
Parent: Whitney A. Mitchell
Lineal Descendant: Martha Huntington
Tribe: Coos
Sawyer Roxona Coleman
Parent: Jacob Coleman
Lineal Descendant: Arleen Perkins
Tribe: Coos
Rhylie Kay Coleman
Parent: Jacob Coleman
Lineal Descendant: Arleen Perkins
Tribe: Coos
Amyla Adaselie Ford -Cortez
Parent: Ariana Cortez
Lineal Descendant: Susan Thomas
Tribe: Coos
Elijah Paul Henry
Parent: Angela Henry
Lineal Descendant: Earla Kirk
Tribe: Coos
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).
CTCLUSI Website Forms
There are multiple forms available on the CTCLUSI website for Tribal Members, these forms are easy to fill out and even easier to
submit, it is completely paperless, completely automated and you even have the options to print, download, or email a copy to
yourself. Here is a list of these forms: Salmon Request
PRC 2017 Application for Health Care Services
Community Center Use
Change of Contact Information
Tribal Hall Use
2017 Tribal Camp and Summer School Application
Enrollment Application
Family Tree Form
These forms can be found in multiple areas on the website and can also be located by using the search bar. If you need any
assistance CTCLUSI Government Staff are available. Please note a number of these forms are only available once you have
logged into the website.
Also available on the Website: Beckham Collection Archive
Search through historical documents, browse past
newsletters and more.
Must be singed into website to view, access info available
on website.
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June 2017
Conquering Workplace Boredom: Beating Back the Blahs!
Contributed by Mike Smith, Training & Development Specialist
Contact me at 541.902.6519 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org
Workplace boredom and burnout can arise from a number of
factors, including being in the wrong type of career for your skills.
Whether you believe it’s time for a breath of fresh air or complete
career change, your Department of Human Resources is available
to assist you. Contact us today to discover what resources and
options might be available to help.
With the brighter, summer months upon us, the extra sunshine
outside can sometimes make our workplaces appear a bit more
gray and dreary inside. If you’re feeling bored or burned out at
work, you’re not alone. According to a 2015 Gallup poll of nearly
81,000 employees, the majority (50.8%) were “not engaged” at
work, while another 17.2% were “actively disengaged.” And for
the 15 years that Gallup has been conducting the poll, less than
one-third of U.S. employees have been engaged.
Workplace boredom could be the result of your brain not getting
enough of a workout—particularly if you’ve become so accustomed
to performing your job duties that you no longer feel challenged.
The key to banishing this type of boredom partly relies on
leveraging all the knowledge you’ve accrued to tackle a new
and different project that can bring you satisfaction. That new
opportunity may exist at your current job; or you could look outside
your employer to find ways to help others, network or further your
own career in a different way.
These five ideas can help you jump-start your career refresh
and chase away the doldrums.
Write
When you’ve spent years—or even decades—in a particular
field, you’ve acquired knowledge and experience that you may
take for granted, but that could inspire others—and sharing that
knowledge might just reignite or refocus your passion for work.
Whether you want to embark on authoring a research-based
book or curate content and commentary on a daily blog, writing
helps you “record your thought leadership, position yourself as an
expert in your field and benefit others,” says Jane Jackson, the
Sydney, Australia-based author of Navigating Career Crossroads:
How to Thrive When Changing Direction.
In the past couple of years, many individuals have started sending
email newsletters through services like TinyLetter—curated
content from sources they trust—as a way to share interesting
ideas with like-minded people in their field. It’s also an excellent
way to build your personal brand beyond your employer’s brand.
Speak
Speaking is a great way to meet new people in your field, share
your talents and learn from others. Start by letting people inside
your organization know that you’re interested and available for
speaking opportunities, says Tim Ragan, a performance coach in
Ottawa, Ontario, and co-author of Reboot Your Career: A Blueprint
for Finding Your Calling, Marketing Yourself, and Landing Great
Gigs. “If people understand you have those interests, they will
reach out to you and see you as a resource,” he says. For
example, let your marketing team know you’re interested in doing
a presentation to attendees at the next trade show.
Volunteer
You might be in a career slump and feel beyond bored by
what you do, but your skills could help a non-profit organization
desperately in need of your particular expertise. Whether you’re a
wordsmith or a number cruncher, channeling your talents for the
greater good can renew your enthusiasm and make you feel good
about what it is that you do for work.
Your contribution might include fundraising for a great cause,
setting up an event or pulling together a team of people.
“Connecting with other people for a cause is one of the best ways
to feed off each other’s excitement and interests,” says Salt Lake
City-based career coach Jennifer Anderson. “[Putting] that energy
back into your life is priceless.”
Mentor
Mentoring a younger colleague can help you share your hardearned professional skills, while reminding you why you do what
you do. A great way to think critically about something is by
teaching it to someone else, so you may walk away with new
insights that may have otherwise passed you by.
“Find a way to enrich the life of another person,” Anderson says.
“Look for someone in your organization who has a similar career
path but fewer years of experience.” Some companies believe in
the value of mentorship so much, they have programs in place
that pair up new employees with workplace mentors.
Teach
Reach out to local schools, training centers and community
colleges to see if there are any opportunities for you to teach
courses related to your industry expertise. Not only will this give
you a chance to work different muscles by teaching what you
know, it could give your resume a boost, and allow you to meet
other professionals in a different setting.
“Over the years I’ve seen people get past boredom by teaching
college-level courses—online or in person,” Anderson says. “As
you help someone else, you’ll be re-energized on your own career
path.”
Of course, if you’re bored with your job, there’s another (more
obvious) remedy: Get a job that better suits your interests! It’s
a big world out there. There are jobs for thrill-seekers, jobs with
awesome time-off perks, jobs that let you bring your pet to work
and lots more non-boring options. Start your search today!
Content taken from “What To Do When You’re Excruciatingly
Bored with Your Career” by Lee Price © 2017 Monster Worldwide
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