# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2017) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A51e2128f1d550119 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of June 2017 CLUSI Issue 6 Volume 18 www.ctclusi.org 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 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID North Bend, OR Permit #44 2 June 2017 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 3 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2017 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. st 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 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 4 June 2017 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 ǦorǦ 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. THE VOICE OF CLUSI 5 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! 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2017 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. June 2017 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 7 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. 8 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2017 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 June 2017 9 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 10 June 2017 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 June 2017 11 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 12 June 2017 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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. June 2017 13 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 14 June 2017 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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. June 2017 15 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 16 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 17 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 18 June 2017 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 June 2017 19 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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. 20 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A51e2128f1d550119. Public record. Not legal advice.