# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2022) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A55988c6fa6a36873 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of June 2022 CLUSI Issue 6 Volume 23 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS Governor Brown Visits and Tours Tribal Lands and Facilities Front row, pictured left to right: Vice Chair Julie Siestreem, Jesse Beers, Enna Helms, Mark Petrie, Governor Kate Brown, Ashley Russell, Courtney Krossman, and Teresa Spangler. Back row, left to right: Chairman Brad Kneaper, Doug Barrett, and Iliana Montiel. Photography courtesy of Governor Brown’s office. Contributed by Jeannie McNeil, Administrative Support Specialist - Legislative/Citizen Enrollment On May 6, 2022 Governor Kate Brown good working relationship and visit early programs and services and contributions traveled to Coos Bay, where she visited in their term. Visits from State and Federal to the Community as a whole.” Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship the ​​ Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower officials to the Tribes are crucial for not only Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. The relationship building, but helps provide a Manager and Doug Barrett Councilman governor was joined by Tribal Chair Brad better understanding of the significance and Youth Culture Prevention both shared Kneaper and Vice Chair Julie Siestreem, of each Tribes culture, territorial lands, the importance of our lands, water and canoe culture including the as well as other Tribal Council concern of the ecosystem members and staff during her maintaining balance. The day long visit. Tribes Water Quality Specialist The governor visited culturally and Biologist John Schaefer relevant sites, including toured the Tribes greenhouse Sunset Bay State Park and and shared information about Gregory Point, Tribal Hall tribally significant plant life. and the Plankhouse in Coos Staff Janet Niessner, Bay, Oregon. The governor also visited the Tribe’s natural Environmental Scientist, resources center, which included and Ashley Russell, Water a tour of the natural resource’s Protection Specialist & Cultural lab, green house, curation room Stewardship Assistant provided and canoe shelter. a tour of the Department Lee Ann Wander, in her new of Natural Resources and role as Chief Executive Officer Culture’s Environmental Testing for CTCLUSI expressed, “What Laboratory where staff undertake a pleasure it was to host the routine analysis for a variety of first visit from the Governor applications. Tribal scientists of the State of Oregon and is proudly introduced all the Tribe’s hopeful that the new Governor newly acquired, state-of-theelect will continue to foster a Tribal Member and THPO Courtney Krossman presents Governor Brown art analytical instrumentations, with a beautiful dentalium necklace and cedar basket during her visit. Continued on page 12 Save the Date: Deadline for Summer School Sign Ups June 16, 2022 Summer School (see page 16 for details) July 5 - 15, 2022 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Eugene, OR Permit #481 2 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2022 Tribal Council Business Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from April 10, 2022 - May 7, 2022 Chief Doc Slyter: Unavailable at the time of publication due to illness Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chair: 04/11 Special Council Meeting 04/12 Legislative Council on Indian Services (LCIS) (ZOOM) 04/13 Special Council Meeting 04/14 Elders Committee Meeting / Introductory Meeting with Tribal Attorney/ Special GFORB Meeting. (ZOOM) 04/19 Meeting with CEO and Eugene City Manager (ZOOM) 04/20 US Forest Service Consultation on Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Bill – Forest Management/Fire Prevention. (ZOOM) 04/21 Oregon Racing Commission (ZOOM) 04/22 Meet with CEO, Florence City Manager (In-person) Florence Outreach Meet with TRC CEO Dan Condy 04/25 Meet with Blue Earth Board Member, CEO, Tribal Attorney. (ZOOM) 04/27 GFORB / Business Council 04/28 Meet with Caddy McKeown and Brian Kemp (North Point Development) regarding Port and Rail Line development / Meet with Coquille Tribal Chair Brenda Meade, CEO, Vice Chair and Coquille CEO regarding -mutual interests and working together on common goals 04/29 Eugene Outreach. Photo taken. Visit with Staff. 05/02 Phone Conversation with Governor Brown regarding ODFW Commission to close N Umpqua Fish Hatchery 05/04 Meet with Vicki Walker (Director of Oregon Department of State Lands) regarding Shutter Creek/ Meet (Council, CEO, Staff) with North Point Development regarding Port and Rail Development. Community Listening Session at Mill Casino regarding BOEM Ocean Wind Energy Project. 05/05 Leaders Circle 05/06 Meet with Governor Brown, tour of facilities and properties. Staff and Council shared information of culturally significant areas, and stories Total Hours: 182 Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair: In Office Monday – Friday Generally 7:30am - Midday 04/10 Regular Tribal Council Meeting / General Council Meeting 04/11 Special Meeting 04/12 LCIS Meeting / Education Committee Meeting 04/13 ELD Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting / Special Meeting 04/14 GFORB Special Meeting 04/15 Tribal Water Healing Gathering Ceremony 04/16 Tribal Water Healing Gathering Ceremony 04/18 USDA Tribal Consultation on Education and Research Barriers and Equity Issues 04/19 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Morro Bay Draft Environmental Assessment Public Meeting / FEMA Tribal Webinar on Deadlines for Submitting COVID-19 Public Assistance Requests 04/20 HHS Tribal Consultation / US Forest Service Consultation / Tribal ELH RAC 04/21 BOEM Tribal Program Regional Quarterly Update / Us Forest Service Consultation / Oregon Racing Commission 04/25 Tribal Council Meeting with Blue Earth Board Member 04/27 Oregon Broadband community Engagement Session / ORC Fiscal Impact Advisory Committee Meeting / WBC Luncheon County Clerk Forum / White House Native Women Symposium / GFORB / Business Meeting 04/28 Governor Brown Visit Planning Meeting / Capital Project Discussion Tribal Council Chair, Vice-Chair, Brenda Meade, Coquille Tribal Chair Meeting 04/29 All Tribal & Indian Organization Leaders Call / 9 Tribes Meeting 05/02 4J Lane Education Meeting 05/04 Tribal Council Meeting with Vicki Walker Re: Shutter Creek / Tribal Council Meeting with Caddy McKeown, North Point Development / ELD RAC / Community Listening / Discussion Meeting re: BOEM 05/05 DOI Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day Virtual Event / Leaders Circle 05/06 Tribal Council receive Governor Brown DNR and CTCLUSI Staff tour buildings, programs and properties 05/07 Memorial Tribute Coquille Chief Don Boyd Ivy, Mill Casino Total Hours: 85 Iliana Montiel: 04/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting / General Council Meeting 04/11 Tribal Council Special Meeting 04/13 Tribal Council Special meeting 04/14 GFORB Special Meeting 04/16 – 05/02 Vacation 04/27 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council Business Meeting 04/29 All Tribal & Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call: FY22 enacted Budget 05/04 TC meeting with Vicki Walker re: Shutter Creek / North Point Development Meeting 05/05 Leaders Circle 05/06 Met with Governor Brown / Dinner @ TRC with Governor Brown Total Hours: 30 Teresa Spangler: 04/11 Special Council Meeting (Swearing in) 04/12 Met with Lee Ann, Christine, Jeannie and IT to get everything set up 04/13 Special Council Meeting. Resolution for check signing 04/14 Elders Committee Meeting 04/14 Introductory meeting with Tribal Attorney 04/21 Oregon Racing commission Meeting / Leaders Circle Meeting 04/22 Meeting with Chair, Dan Condy and CEO 04/25 Meeting about Blue Earth 04/27 Business Council Meeting 05/04 Meeting with Vicki Walker (Shutter Creek) 05/04 Meeting with North Point Development (Port Development) / BOEM Community Meeting at the Mill Casino 05/05 Leaders Circle 05/06 All day with Kate Brown/ Dinner at Three Rivers Casino Resort Bonfire Total Hours: 65 Doug Barrett: 04/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 04/11 Tribal Council Special Meeting 04/13 Tribal Council Special Meeting 04/14 Culture Committee Meeting / TC Leaders Circle 04/15 Rivers and Waters Healing Ceremony Planning Meeting 04/16 First Annual Oregon Inter-Tribal Gathering of Water Protection Ceremony 04/19 Portland Tribal Leaders call 04/20 HHS Tribal Consultation on Missing or Murdered Indigenous People 04/20 OYA Stakeholders – Corona Virus Update 04/21 BOEM Tribal Program Regional Quarterly Updates / Oregon Racing Commission Meeting / Leaders Circle 04/25 Blue Earth Chair met with Tribal Council 04/26 Portland Tribal Leaders call 04/27 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council Business Meeting 04/29 Cow Creek Band of Umpqua’s Restoration Dinner and Celebration 05/04 Tribal council Meet with Vicky Walker: Shutter Creek Facility Tribal council Meet with North Point Development Hunting, Fishing & Gathering Committee Meeting 05/05 DOI Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Day Virtual Event / Leaders Circle 05/06 Governor Kate Brown Visit and Dinner 05/07 Chief Don Ivy (Coquille) Celebration of Life Total Hours: 96 & Emails Enna Helms: 04/10 Regular Tribal Council Meeting; General Tribal Council Meeting 04/11 Special Tribal Council Meeting 04/13 Special Tribal Council Meeting 04/15 Water Healing Ceremony Planning Meeting 04/16 Water Ceremony 9-Tribes in Klamath Falls 04/19 Portland Tribal Meeting 04/21 Tribal Council Leaders Circle Meeting 04/27 Tribal Council Meeting 04/27 White House Native Women Symposium; Tribal Council Business meeting 05/04 Tribal Council meeting Vicki Walker re Shutter Creek; Hunting Fishing Gathering meeting 05/05 Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Day; Tribal Council Leaders Circle 05/06 Governor Kate Brown visits the Tribe Total Hours: 76 www.ctclusi.org June 2022 QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas, comments, criticisms, etc. Please write to: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST If you are a Tribal member and interested in being on a committee, please contact Christine Sylvester, 541-888-7532. We are currently keeping a list of those interested so that when a committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us whether there is a vacancy or not. Information ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie McNeil at 541-888-7506 or at email jmcneil@ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored. US FOREST SERVICE NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES Now available at the Tribal Administration Building, Florence and Eugene Outreach offices. Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available. 3 CHANGES? Please let us know if you have a change in address, phone number, name or addition to your family. Changes should be submitted to Enrollment Dept., either online at www. ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853. TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES The full meeting video is available at www. ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes please submit a written request to Jeannie McNeil 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR 97459 or jmcneil@ctclusi.org including the date requested , your name , current address and Tribal Roll number for verification. CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices Government Office Lee Ann Wander Chief Executive Officer 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 lwander@ctclusi.org Purchased/Referred Care 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-4873 Toll free 1-800-227-0392 Fax 541-888-5388 prc@ctclusi.org Health Services Division Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 imontiel@ctclusi.org Education Department Josh Davies, Education Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-1314 Cell: 541-294-4105 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 jdavies@ctclusi.org Department of Human Resources Jennifer Silva, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-7508 Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726 Fax: 541-897-9881 jsilva@ctclusihr.org Family Support Services Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 imontiel@ctclusi.org Cultural Department Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1319 Fax 541-888-2853 jbeers@ctclusi.org Tribal Dental Clinic 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-6433 Toll free 1-877-688-6433 Fax 541-888-7505 Eugene Outreach Office 135 Silver Lane, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97404 Phone 541-744-1334 Toll Free 1-800-877-2718 Fax 541-744-1349 Tribal Housing Department Jamie Meyers, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-435-7150 Cell 541-808-4295 Fax 541-435-0492 jmeyers@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 Tribal Committee Members Budget Committee Elders Committee 1. George Barton 2. William Ingersoll Jr. 3. Margaret Corvi 4. Stephanie Watkins 5. Teresa Spangler 6. Allen (Butch) Swigert 7. Roseanna Perry, Chair ladyperrie@gmail.com 1. Arleen Perkins 2. George Barton 3. Warren (Tom) Brainard 4. Howard Roy 5. Martin Harris 6. Allen (Butch) Swigert 7. Brad Kneaper Enrollment Committee Culture Committee 1. Earla Kirk 2. Doug Barrett 3. Scott Slyter, Chair slyterdesigns@gmail.com 4. Jade Fong 5. Michael Brainard 6. Patty Whereat-Phillips Education Committee Elders Activities Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Fax 541-888-7526 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 imontiel@ctclusi.org 1. Michelle Brix 2. Julie Siestreem 3. Heather Gleason Biesanz 4. Ashley Russell, Chair arussell@ctclusi.org 5. Bryson Bossley 1. Debbie Bossley 2. Patty Whereat-Phillips 3. Skip Brainard 4. Vicki Faciane 5. Teresa Spangler Housing Committee 1. Sue Thomas 2. Danny Krossman, Chair dkrossman33@gmail.com 3. Roseanna Perry, Vice Chair 4. Josh Davies 5. Bryson Bossley 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 mgaines@ctclusi.org Investment Committee 1. Roseanna Perry 2. Jade Fong 3. William Ingersoll Jr., Chair bill7@yahoo.com 4. Andrew Newsome 5. Vicki Faciane Language Committee 1. Megan Medina 2. Alycia Cossey 3. Jade Fong 4. VACANT 5. Jamie Biesanz 6. VACANT 7. Ayuthea Cisneros, Chair isabella.a.cisneros@gmail.com Election Board 1. Andrew Brainard 2. Michael Brainard 3. VACANT 4. Mark Petrie, Chair mpetrie@ctclusi.org 5. Josh Davies 6. Pauline Benson 7. Ashley Russell 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 Rusty Bossley, Executive Director of the Gaming Commission 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-2830 Fax 541-997-7293 rbossley@ctclusi.org Tribal Police Brian Dubray, Police Chief 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6011 Fax 541-902-6507 bdubray@ctclusi.org Department of Natural Resources Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D. Director of Natural Resources 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 rlwenya@ctclusi.org Are you a Tribal member who would like to learn more about a Tribal Committee, or are interested in being on a committee? Reach out to a Committee Chair person or a Tribal Government Staff member. Committee Chairs are noted at left with current sitting members of the committee at the time of publication of this paper. For questions, please contact Christine Sylvester, 541-8887532 or csylvester@ctclusi.org The Tribe maintains a list of those interested so that when a committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us whether there is a vacancy or not. Letters of interest remain on file for one full year. Members can serve on up to three committees simultaneously. Upcoming Events Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal website at https://ctclusi.org/events/ Tribal Council Doc Slyter, Chief Tribal Chief 541-808-7625 (cell) dslyter@ctclusi.org Enna Helms Position #1 Council 541-297-7538 (cell) enna.helms@ctclusi.org Brad Kneaper, Chair Position #2 Council 541-808-5178 (cell) brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org Julie Siestreem, Vice-Chair Position #3 Council 541-294-6055 jsiestreem@ctclusi.org Teresa Spangler Position #4 Council 541-294-3972 tspangler@ctclusi.org Iliana Montiel Position #5 Council 541-217-4613(cell) iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org Doug Barrett Position #6 Council 541-297-2130 (cell) doug.barrett@ctclusi.org Council Meeting June 12, 2022 10:00 a.m. To practice safe social distancing guidelines, this meeting will be streamed online. Please login to the citizen portal of www.ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for the zoom link to this meeting. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes as needed 4. Tribal Council Reports 5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer Report 6. Chief Financial Officer Report 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Other 10. Good of the Tribes 11. Executive Session as needed Council meeting video available to view at www.ctclusi.org 4 June 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Council Corner As one of three general tribal members and, Tribal Council Vice for issues they were dealing with during their lives. Different Chair I am thankful, grateful and blessed to have participated in ceremony similar but, different. As our ancestors survived their the “First Inter Tribal Council Water Healing Ceremony” April 16, hardships and challenges we hope we will do so also. 2022 hosted by the Klamath, Modoc and, Yahooskin. in Klamath Respectfully yours, Falls Oregon. Special thanks go to Klamath Chairman Don Gentry Julie SIestreem and, Klamath C&H Mandy Roberson for all the extra work and Fellow General Member and, Vice Chair Tribal Council hours they put in to receive all Nine Federally recognized Tribes of Oregon for this historical and inspirational in person gathering. More special thanks go to fellow general members; Jeremy Petrie, Josh Davies, Councilman Doug Barrett, Councilwoman Enna for the many hours of preparation as well as in person work they did to make our CTCLUSI participation meaningful. Yet more thanks go to our CTCLUSI Chief Doc Slyter, who approved us gifting salmon for us to share at the discussion and meal we shared with all Nine Tribes at the Klamath Fairground in person after the Ceremony at Moore Park. As we listened to the words, songs, prayer, drumming and dances during the Ceremony outside in the snow covered area at Moore Park we remembered our ancestors dealing with, sending up songs, prayers, drumming and, dances to our Creator CTCLUSI Vice Chair Julie Siestreem at far left, Council member Doug Barrett pictured just left of center, and Council woman Enna Helms at far right with members of Klamath Tribes. Council member Doug Barrett collects the cedar wreath for gifting during the ceremony. Tribal Council also took salmon for gifting. Grand Ronde Chairwoman Kathleen George presenting a gift to Klamath Chair Don Gentry. Posted June 1, 2022 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. Zella Darling Stahl Parent: Crystal Sprague Lineal Descendant: Anna Jordan ( Sprague) Tribe: Coos Shiloh Micheal Henry Parent: Angela Henry Lineal Descendant: Paula G. Anderson Tribe: Coos Huntley Kaylynn Sprague Parent: Steven James Sprague Lineal Descendant: June Jane Jordan 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). All CTCLUSI Eligible Voters Updated Voters Signature Cards will be Coming Soon in the Mail All CTCLUSI ELIGIBLE VOTERS All Registered Voters will be sent an updated Voters Signature Card in the mail with a postage paid envelop to return once completed. This was recently changed and approved by the Election Board to assist the verification process of signatures on ballots received. UPDATED VOTERS SIGNATURE CARDS WILL BE COMING SOON IN THE MAIL Everyone will be asked to complete an updated card at this time. Voter Signature Cards are valid for 10 years. The Election board also uses past cards on file to aid in verification of All signatures as needed. Registered Voters will be sent an updated Voters Signature Card Please Election Clerk for questions 541-888-9577 in thecontact mail the with a postage paid envelope to return once completed. This was recently changed and approved by the Election Board to assist the E-Mail Address Created for Membership to Reach All of Tribal Council Directly Tribal Council has created an email address just for membership to use to reach out to them. If you would like to email all of Tribal council with questions, concerns, or ideas to help move the Tribal Commuinity forward, this private membership email can be found in the Citizen Portal of the website. This email address is not being published in this paper because the email is intented only for Tribal membership use. Log on to the Citizen Portal of www. ctclusi.org and this email will be listed at the top of the citizen portal page. If you have questions please call: Christine Sylvester at 541-888-7532 csylvester@ctclusi.org www.ctclusi.org June 2022 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-007 Date of Passage: February 13, 2022 Subject (title): Amendments to CLUSITC Chapter 3-3 (Violations) for First Reading Explanation: The Tribal Council approves amendments for first reading to the Code for a posting period in all locations required for a 28-day comment period for Tribal Membership. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-008 Date of Passage: February 13, 2022 Subject (title): Amendments to CLUSITC Chapter 8-7 (Housing Committee) for First Reading Explanation: The Tribal Council approves amendments for first reading to the Code for a posting period in all locations required for a 28-day comment period for Tribal Membership. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-009 Date of Passage: February 13, 2022 Subject (title): Approval of Expenditures of Family Canoe Project Explanation: The Tribal Council approved ARPA funding to build 12 family size canoes and support the Tribes canoe culture. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-010 Date of Passage: February 13, 2022 Subject (title): Enrollment of New Members Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this enrollment of two new members: Danner Lee James and Roy Alhan Sheehan. Vote -7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-011 Date of Passage: February 13, 2022 Subject (title): Enrollment – Active to Historic Explanation: The Tribal Council approves per the Enrollment Code the removal of the following members from the active roll and move them to the historic roll and names to be placed on plaque at Tribal Hall: Henry Milton Brainard, Tiereney Dale Perry, Richard Arthur Ellefson, Aritss Jean Cookson and Riley Elbert Lott Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-012 Date of Passage: February 13, 2022 Subject (title): Enrollment of Minor Child (ICWA) Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this application. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-013 Date of Passage: February 13, 2022 Subject (title): Dental Service Contract Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this contract for the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic. Vote –6-0-1 Three Rivers Casino due to staff changes. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-015 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Approval of 2022 Three Rivers Casino – Florecne and Coos Bay Budgets and Capital Expenditures Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the 2022 Casino budgets. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-016 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Game Orders for Three Rivers Casino Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the game order for four new gaming devices. Vote – 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-017 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Game and Equipment Order for Three Rivers Casino Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the terms and conditions of this order. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-018 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Technical Security Order for Three Rivers Casino Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the order to purchase and install new cameras and equipment at Three Rivers Casino Florence. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-019 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Re-Appoint Executive Director to the Gaming Commission Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the re-appointment of Rusty Bossley as a voting member of the Gaming Commission. Vote –5-0-2 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-020 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Appointment to the Gaming Commission Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the appointment of Warren B. Brainard as a voting member of the Gaming Commission. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-021 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Living Languages Grant Program Application Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the application for this funding source for the development of a Tribal Language repository to preserve and reintegrate Tribal language. Vote –7-0-0 5 Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the participating in the Demonstration Project, established by the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs for forest management activities to be established under and Indian Trust Asset Management Plan (ITAMP) for guidance and development. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-023 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Approval Application for the 2022 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Grant Purpose Area #1 Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the participating in the Demonstration Project, established by the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs for forest management activities to be established under and Indian Trust Asset Management Plan (ITAMP) for guidance and development. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-024 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Budget Committee Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints George Barton to this committee. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-025 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Culture Committee Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Doug Barrett to this committee. Vote –6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-026 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Education Committee Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Julie Siestreem to this committee. Vote –5-0-2 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-027 & 22-028 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Enrollment Committee Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Patty Whereat- Phillips and Teresa Spangler to this committee. Vote –7-0-0 (both Resolutions vote was same) RESOLUTION NO.: 22-029 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Election Board Appointment Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Andrew Brainard to this Board . Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-030 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Subject (title): Housing Committee Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Danny Krossman to this committee. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-029 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-014 Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Date of Passage: February 13, 2022 RESOLUTION NO.: 22-022 Subject (title): Investment Committee Subject (title): Bank Operating Accounts for Three Date of Passage: February 23, 2022 Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Jade Rivers Casino Subject (title): Application to Participate in the Fong to this committee. Vote –7-0-0 Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the Demonstration Project Established Under Title ll list of check signers for operating accounts for of the Indian Trust Asset Reform Act (ITARA) In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality. Langston Hemingway Brainard Takes 1st Place in Race Contributed by Andrew Brainard On Saturday April 30, 2022 Langston Hemingway Brainard, who is 9 years old, participated in a one mile run/walk race. There were 96 people from children to adults and Langston took first place out of all the participant’s! 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2022 Climate Disaster Resilience Project Contributed by Roselynn Lwenya, Natural Resources Director The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received needs such as medicine, shelter, and food. Climate change will funding from Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Environmental exacerbate many existing barriers to providing for these needs, Public Health Section to implement the CTCLUSI Climate and in many cases will make adaptive responses increasingly Disaster Resilience Project. The overall goal of the project is more difficult (NCA, 2014). Thus, there is a sense of urgency to implement activities and strategies that will support climate for CTCLUSI to develop the climate resilience and adaptation disaster recovery and/or resilience for the Tribal communities. This will be achieved through collaboration and communication with Tribal leadership, relevant staff and tribal community in the planning efforts, visioning and making decisions regarding climate disaster resilience. Additionally, DNR will work in partnership with OHA to integrate the aspects of public health, wellbeing and safety into the CTCLUSI resilience Planning efforts and Activities. The anticipated outcome of this project is to see the tribal community, staff and their families achieve wellness through awareness, adaptation and climate resilience, that is, the ability to prepare for, recover from, and adapt to the climate change impacts. The funding will enhance the efforts of DNR towards expanding the climate change program. It is increasingly evident that the global climate is rapidly changing and that these changes are affecting the people, ecosystems, economy, and even culture in a variety of ways. Climate change impacts human Staff from the Natural Resources Department, Health and Human Services, Education, lives both directly (from extreme weather events) and Planning attending the team building training held in the Community Center. and indirectly (through ecosystem shifts and associated impacts to the natural and built plan that outlines the actions to be taken environment). Specifically, areas affected to minimize the impacts during and after a by climate change include - human health, climate change impact. agriculture and food security, water quality Living in Balance Training: As a great and supply, wildfire risk, decreased air starting point to developing the CTCLUSI quality, energy among others. Also, natural climate change resilience and adaptation disasters are occurring more frequently and plan, the DNR hosted a team building are increasingly severe. workshop on Wednesday April 27, 2022 for An EPA analysis shows that the most tribal employees to celebrate life, relieve severe harms from climate change fall some stress, connect with others and talk disproportionately upon underserved climate disaster and community resilience. communities who are least able to prepare Additionally, the team learned tips and tools to live better and maintain balance in for, and recover from, heat waves, poor nature. The departments that participated air quality, flooding, and other impacts. in the training included, DNR, Planning, EPA’s analysis indicates that racial and Education, Health and Human services. ethnic minority communities are particularly The training was facilitated by Dr. Kelly vulnerable to the greatest impacts of climate Gonzales, the Native Wellness Institute. change (Washington, Sept.2, 2021). The Native Wellness model is a framework Tribal Nations are vulnerable to the impacts Dr. Kelly Gonzales from the Native Wellness based in Native values and culture that of climate change because their well-being Institute facilitated the training. helps us live in balance. Some of the key topics covered centered around building is traditionally tied to a close relationship team and trust, living in balance, Stress with the natural world, and because of their and Self-Care. The training highlighted the dependence on the land and resources for power of positive thinking which means reaffirming one’s belief system and strengths. It is thinking about what can be done, instead of what cannot. Next steps: In the coming months, the DNR staff will undertake the following activities: 1. Increase internal capacity for the staff to manage and implement (in the long term) climate change action plans. 2. Promote community outreach and education to enhance community resilience to climate disasters and; engage with Tribal leadership in matters related to climate change adaptation strategies. 3. Strengthen partnerships and capacity to do shared climate resilience planning and assessment to ensure healthier, safer and stronger environment. 4. Conduct resiliency assessment and develop the CTCLUSI Climate adaptation and resilience plan. Please contact me with any questions regarding this project at email: rlwenya@ctclusi.org or phone: (541) 435-7151 ext. 7551 Members of staff were also able to participate and attend using zoom. www.ctclusi.org June 2022 7 Wildfire Smoke Resources Contributed by Ali Grove, Air Protection Specialist Wildfire smoke awareness phone applications/websites that may serve you well in the upcoming wildfire season, especially if you are planning to do any traveling this summer and want to keep track of air quality wherever you go. 1. AirNow is a very reliable source which is referenced by many different air quality professionals. There are two websites: AirNow.gov or Fire and Smoke Map (airnow.gov) The fire and smoke map website is most similar to the app, I really like the map feature to see how far away fires are and the smoke direction. 2. Smoke Sense is a newer citizen science app that has some great air quality and smoke safety educational information: Smoke Sense Study: A Citizen Science Project Using a Mobile App | US EPA If you have any questions on air protection matters feel free to contact me at my Office: 541-435-7156 Cell: 541294-6136 or Email: agrove@ctclusi.org IS YOUR TRIBAL YOUTH INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO HUNT OR FISH THIS SUMMER? Call for Archery & Fishing Instructors FIRST HUNTER & FISHER PROGRAM SUMMER 2022 2X PER WEEK FROM JUNE 20THJULY 29TH The Culture & Natural Resources Department is looking to host our first ever First Hunter & Fisher Program this summer for youth ages 9-13 in the Eugene and Coos Bay Areas. If you would like to become an instructor (Must be able to pass a background check), please contact Jesse Beers at jbeers@ctclusi.org or (541) 297-0748 or Ashley Russell at arussell@ctclusi.org or (541) 888-7511. FIRST HUNTER & FISHER PROGRAM Youth Ages 9-13 2X PER WEEK FROM JUNE 19TH - JULY 29TH Dates & times subject to change per instructor availability. THE CULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING TO HOST OUR FIRST EVER FIRST HUNTER & FISHER PROGRAM THIS SUMMER FOR YOUTH AGES 9-13 IN THE EUGENE AND COOS BAY AREAS. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT JESSE BEERS AT JBEERS@CTCLUSI.ORG OR (541) 297-0748 OR ASHLEY RUSSELL AT ARUSSELL@CTCLUSI.ORG OR (541) 888-7511 8 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2022 Partners in Habitat Restoration on Earth Day 2022 Contributed by Kyle Terry, Ashley Russell and John Schaefer - Department of Natural Resources On Earth Day (April 22), Culture and Natural Resources (DNR) staff members John Schafer (Tribal Biologist), Ashley Russell (Water Protection Specialist & Cultural Stewardship Assistant), and Kyle Terry (Wetlands & Restoration Projects Manager) met with landowners Mike Shippey and Mary Minniti, Holly McRae (MRT Event and Outreach Manager), and Jim Regali (MRT BOD President) to visit a restoration project entitled the Coyote Creek Meadows, a 38-acre conservation easement west of Eugene. Coyote Creek Meadows is one of many sites where McKenzie River Trust (MRT) works with landowners to enhance wildlife habitat, water quality, and natural processes on private lands. For those who are not familiar, MRT protects special lands, restores natural systems, and connects people to places they care about on over 7,000 acres in western Oregon. The Trust owns Waite Ranch, a former dairy ranch in the Siuslaw River Estuary, and works closely with the Tribes on planning restoration at the 200-acre site. During the visit to Coyote Creek Meadows, plants were exchanged, restoration success stories were shared, and discussions were had on how the two organizations can continue their collaboration on future projects. Coyote Creek Meadows is in the Willamette Valley, where wetlands were created by deposition of fine layers of sediment, first by the eruption of Mt. Mazama (400,000 kya) and later by the Missoula Floods (15-13 kya). These events deposited fine layers that act as aquitards limiting drainage and causing rainfall to pool on the valley floor. This perched water table forms wetlands that are saturated during much of the growing season and that is why agricultural crops adapted to Mike Shippey harvests a fawn moist soils, such as annual lily for the CTCLUSI native plant rye-grass, are grown in the nursery. Willamette Valley. When left (Photo credit: Holly McRae, MRT) undisturbed, the wetlands support complex food webs and diverse native plant and animal communities. But when the Mike Shippey and Mary Minniti met this land 22 years ago, it had been logged, pastured, and hayed; twomiles of barbwire fence had been constructed and invasive blackberry was smothering many of the native plants. Since then, Mike and Mary removed the barbwire fence to allow animals to freely come and go, the swaths of blackberry were treated until native plants replaced them, and more native species were planted in the riparian (streamside) area. Their stewardship was complemented by an MRT conservation easement established in 2015. The wetland and streamside areas now support common camas, chocolate and fawn lilies, native rose and checkermallow, Bradshaw’s lomatium, and many other culturally and ecologically important species. DNR staff came prepared to exchange bulbs and seeds from harvest brodiaea, which was collected near the confluence of the North Fork Siuslaw River and the mainstem John Schaefer shares with MRT and landowner at Coyote Creek Meadows (Photo: CTCLUSI DNR) Siuslaw River. They gifted the plants to Mr. Shippey, who led them through Coyote Creek Meadows to an isolated patch of fawn and chocolate lilies. He described the process of restoring these lands through many years of stewardship. Ashley shared the Friendship Song before the group proceeded to harvest bulbs with a traditional digging stick made out of oceanspray by Mark Petrie. The tour ended with a visit by a pair of acorn woodpeckers. The plants gathered at Coyote Creek Meadows will be used as seed sources for the new native plant nursery being constructed near the DNR offices in Coos Bay. DNR are beginning a restoration project at the Hatch Tract in the summer of 2022, where invasive weeds are being removed and native plants will be established. Planting at the Hatch Tract will take place after site prep, in the winter of 2023-2024, and where plants like those collected at Coyote Creek Meadows will be established on Tribal lands. We are so very grateful to MRT for introducing us to Mike and Mary, and for their sharing of plants with us, which made Earth Day 2022 an amazing one! Common camas, fawn lily, and native buttercups (Photo credit: Matt McRae) www.ctclusi.org June 2022 9 “In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program LADIES SELF-CARE CTCLUSI Circles of Healing Program H. E. A. L. I. N. G. Heal, Empower, Affirm, Learn, Inspire, Navigate, and Gather Please join us for a Zoom Class! Contributed by Kathy King, Circles of Healing Coordinator Wooden Turtle Mandala Supplies will be sent out via USPS mail. Open to all women. Culturally Sensitive Trauma Healing Support Group Class size is limited. Photos Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 2:30pm For more information or to RSVP please call or text 541-808-8152 RSVPs are kindly requested by Thursday, June 9 so we can get materials out to you. Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division  Includes education about complex trauma, CPTSD, and the brain  Educates about symptoms attributed to trauma and complex trauma  Incorporates themes of balance and holistic healing approaches  Support Group is facilitated in 10 weekly sessions to promote healing and progression Objectives LADIES SELF-CARE Please join us for a Zoom Class! Dreamcatchers Supplies will be sent out via USPS mail. Open to all women. Class size is limited. Photos courtesy of Pixabay Weekly objectives include: examining the importance of balance in all aspects (physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional); goalsetting; understanding and creating safety in all forms; recognizing forms of emotional dysregulation and developing skills to manage them; recognizing and navigating triggers; understanding the functions of anger and developing skills to acknowledge and navigate anger and its underlying emotions; skill-building to manage symptoms of anxiety; growing self-compassion, empathy, and selfesteem; identifying, creating, and sustaining healthy relationships; understanding family systems; identifying the occurrence of lateral violence; recognizing the effects of generational trauma; boundary setting and healthy communication skills; prevention and planning; and for increased understanding of the phases of healing. A short confidentiality agreement will apply to create a safe space for sharing. At the end of each session, there will be a celebration ceremony. 2022 Summer Session Session 2: June 13 - August 15 Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm For more information or to RSVP, please call or text 541-808-8152 RSVPs are kindly requested by Thursday, June 9 so we can get materials out to you. Sponsored by the Circles of CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division  Utilizes traditional healing circles at the beginning of each session Healing Program Session 2 - Mondays at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on ZOOM, for 10 weeks Contact the Circles of Healing program for information and registration for this support group. Registration and participation is at no cost and all participants will receive a certificate of completion as well as a copy of their weekly attendance logs. Please reach out for technology or other assistance in advance, as we seek to meet individualized needs. Circles of Healing Program: (541) 808-8152 10 S C n o al m y n o m e er THE VOICE OF CLUSI e t a D Save th e June 2022 t n i o P y r o g e r G t a 2 2 0 2 , 7 t s u g u A , Sunday y to our it n u m m o c l a b ri T e e back th m o lc e w to d e it c x e ear, y We are is th n o rs e p in t s o e plan to h W ! y n o m re e C n o lm onitor Annual Sa m ly e s lo c l il w e W . e s rs do not ri e b m u n 9 1 id v o C s a as long people. r u o f o ty fe a s e th re ensu the CDC guidelines to Tribal Veterans to be Honored at Salmon Ceremony: If you or a member of your family are a CTCLUSI enrolled member and/or CTCLUSI Tribal descendant and a Veteran, please submit your DD214’s to Christine Sylvester at 541-8887532 or csylvester@ctclusi.org to be recognized during Salmon Ceremony on August 7, 2022. Let us know what branch you served in and submit a 5” x 7” photo to be placed on the Veterans Wall in Tribal Hall. www.ctclusi.org June 2022 11 PEACEGIVING Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice option available to you for the resolution of conflict. All Peacegiving issues are confidential. Are you in trouble with the law? Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction? Are you ready to make a change? What does true Wellness look like for you? A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you. Make the choice for a better life. Confidential Photo By: Jesse Beers For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the address listed below. Contact Tribal Wellness Court. (541) 888-1307 Peacegiving Coordinator 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316 EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving Are you in the 5 County Service area and needing a ride? The Tribal Transportation Department aims to provide necessary transit services for accessing shopping, employment, education, health care, and social/ recreational opportunities to all CTCLUSI members and their eligible family members currently lacking reliable transportation. Transportation options that may be provided directly include door-to-door rides with a 72-hr advance notice and/or bus passes. In addition to services provided directly from the Transportation Department, CCAT services are available free of charge by presenting your Tribal ID card to the CCAT driver at the time of service. *Door-to-Door Service is limited to Coos County at this time* For more information or to access these services, please contact Kathy Perkins, Tribal Transportation Coordinator, at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550. RECONNECT WITH THE LAND THROUGH CELEBRATE SUMMER THROUGH TRIBAL CARE PACKAGE KITS SUMMER S STIE KITS IN ADDITION TO SAFELY GATHERING TOGETHER IN PERSON TO CELEBRATE THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR, WE ARE OFFERING SUMMER SOLSTICE KITS TO TRIBAL HOUSEHOLDS. SIGNUP TO RECEIVE A KIT AT WWW.CTCLUSI.ORG DEADLINE TO SIGNUP IS JUNE 17TH, 2022. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ASHLEY RUSSELL AT (541) 888-7511 OR ARUSSELL@CTCLUSI.ORG YOUTH CAMPING KITS Through additional CCDF funds and other resources, we are able to offer Tribal Family youth ages 0-17 camping kits. SIGNUP TO RECEIVE A KIT AT WWW.CTCLUSI.ORG DEADLINE TO SIGNUP IS JUNE 15TH, 2022. For more information, please contact Jesse Beers at (541) 297-0748 or jbeers@ctclusi.org or Ashley Russell at (541) 888-7511 or arussell@ctclusi.org We encourage families to pick up their youth's camping kit at the Student Recognition Dinner (June 18th, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM). To RSVP for the Student Recognition Dinner, contact Karen Porter at (541) 888-1315 or kporter@ctclusi.org. 12 June 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Governor’s Visist...continued from front page such as their qPCR (for the capability of various DNA analysis), FlowCam (fluorescence microscopy), GCMS (to test for pesticides, PCBs, PAHs), LCMS (to test for pharmaceuticals, toxins, PFAS), incubators and sondes (to analyze bacteria, basic parameters), and a variety of other instruments to support solids testing. The Governor and her staff listened and asked questions about analyses in toxic algae in recreational waters, sewage releases from residential septic or ineffective wastewater treatment, and legacy pollutants from either the manufacture or degradation of products like rubber, petroleum, paper, plastics, fertilizers, pesticides, and even the SARS-Cov-2 virus. Tribal staff were able to present on critical topics impacting the environment and community health, cultural resource protection, and state and federal funding needs. Courtney Krossman our Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO), provided a tour of the Tribes curation facility to the Governor and her staff. During this tour, Gov. Brown was shown the variety of items that CTCLUSI has in their collection, but also the many empty shelves that are awaiting items from future repatriations of artifacts from museums throughout the state and country. Viewing our collections, prompted conversation about the Tribal Cultural Items Task Force, and the importance of that work to continue. Gov. Brown signed Executive Oregon No. 17-12, which established the Task Force on Oregon Tribal Cultural Items, addressing state agencies and public institutions about items within their possession that are associated with Oregon’s nine federally recognized Indian Tribes. Due to Covid-19, that group has not met in the past few years. We look forward to seeing that work continue and the Governor’s office addressing the many issues concerning cultural resources and artifacts throughout the state; including artifacts being sold at Estate Sales, and Public entities returning artifacts to Tribes. “I was delighted to visit with the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians,” said Governor Brown. “I want to thank Chair Brad Kneaper, Vice Chair Julie Siestreem, and the other Tribal Council members and staff for hosting me, and especially for allowing me the opportunity to learn about the efforts the Tribe is making to preserve coastal waterways–– which are central to the Tribe’s culture, subsistence, and way of life. I look forward to future opportunities to strengthen Oregon’s long-standing government-togovernment relationship with the Tribe.” * At the close of the site visit in Coos Bay, Gov Brown expressed her hope that the next person to hold office will come for an enriching visit as well to continue to address all the issues and concerns shared. Governor Brown learns about our Laboratory from Ashley Russell, above. Below left, Governor Brown shows off the dentalium necklace made for her by Courtney Krossman Finally, to end her meeting with CTCLUSI, Tribal Council hosted a dinner for Gov Brown and her staff in Florence at Three Rivers Casino and Hotel. Chairman Brad Kneaper said, “I enjoyed the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with Gov. Brown relating to issues important to the Tribe and the State. Key topics were economic diversification and development, partnerships involving joint environmental concerns and sharing of matters of cultural significance, including vital lands to the Tribe. This visit is a promising step for our Tribe in the beginning of my term. I will be concentrating efforts to continue the same working relationship with the State with the new Gov elect.” Other Council members, Vice Chair Julie Siestreem, Doug Barrett, Teresa Spangler, Enna Helms & Iliana Montiel all expressed their gratitude for the Governor’s visit to the Tribe and equally shared how vital Government-to-Government relationships are to the Tribe. Governor Brown looking to Chief Island from Gregory Point Pictured above, baskets in the curation facility Governor Brown learns about canoe culture from Jesse Beers and Doug Barrett *Governor Brown’s quote from State of Oregon Newsroom press release from May 09, 2022. www.ctclusi.org June 2022 13 Elders Corner The Face Behind Elders Corner Submitted by Kimberly Bixby, Community Health Aide of my favorite things to do are drawing and painting, crocheting, swimming, cleaning and organizing my home (and office!), spending time with my family and friends, and being outdoors. I am very proud of how far I’ve come since beginning my work as a CHA back in 2016. My confidence has grown, I have learned many important skills, and I am no longer as shy or quiet as I used to be. I have made a lot of friends within our Tribe, and I have a deep respect for our Elders and the knowledge they have to pass down to our Youth. If you are a Tribal Elder who hasn’t already been a part of our Elders Corner article and would like to, or if you know an Elder who you think would enjoy being a part of it, please reach out to me via phone, cell phone or email, and we can make it happen. I would love to hear from you! Hello, my name is Kimberly Lott-Bixby, but most people know me as Kimmy. I am the Community Health Aide in our Eugene location and I regularly work with our Tribal Elders, Spouses, and Widowers, along with providing certain resources for the Tribal Members in our service area as well. In addition to my normal duties, I provide a small and important topic in our Tribal newsletter, intended to highlight any and all of our Tribal Elders. This article is called Elders Corner, which usually spotlights one male Elder and one female Elder per month. This is something I have been doing for the past three years, and it has been such an honor to meet (over the phone) such a vast majority of our Tribe’s amazing Elders from all over the Country. Since I have spoken to and done articles for so many of you, I wanted you all to get to know a little bit about me. I am a Lower Umpqua Tribal member, and a proud mother to 3 healthy children; 2 boys and 1 girl. I love animals; I have 2 cats and 3 hamsters (technically my kids’ pets but they love me, too!). A few Tribal Elder Nadia Hovind Walks On Nadia Marie Hovind (Barrett) March 29, 1930 - April 28, 2022 Nadia began her next journey in the wee hours April 28. A life celebration is planned for August in Washington. More information coming in July newsletter. Elders Committee Are you interested in serving on the Elders Committee? Contact us today for more information by calling Christine Sylvester at 541-888-7532 or email or csylvester@ctclusi.org FREE COVID-19 at Home Tests The State of Oregon has provided CTCLUSI and other Tribes with free home COVID-19 tests. If you are a tribal member that would like an at-home test and have family members in your household in need, please call Tes Gagner at 541-744- 1334. One iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid test will be sent to each household member, along with masks and COVID information/resources. These resources are FREE. Kimmy Bixby Community Health Aide Office: 541-744-1334, ext. 7165 Cell: 541-808-8684 Email: kbixby@ctclusi.org Activities in your Area Bingo! Springfield/Eugene: • Springfield Elks Lodge 1701 Centennial Blvd, Springfield, OR 97477 Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm. Dinner from 5 – 7. • Eugene Elks Lodge 2470 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm, Early Bird at 6:15 pm. Dinner from 5 – 7. Coos Bay/North Bend: • North Bend Senior Center 1470 Airport Lane, North Bend, OR 97459 Friday Session: Doors open at 4:30 pm, Bingo starts at 6:00 pm. Saturday Session: Doors open at 12:00pm, Bingo starts at 1:00pm. Snacks are available for sale. • Parking lot Bingo (hosted by Waterfall Community Health Center) Pony Village Shopping Mall parking lot, by The Pony Village Cinema. 1611 Virginia Ave, North Bend, OR 97459- First Wednesday of each month, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Look for the blue Waterfall RV. Florence: • Three Rivers Casino 5647 OR-126, Florence, OR 97439 Mondays and Wednesdays. Doors open at 1:00 pm. Speed Bingo at 5:00 pm. Regular Bingo at 6:00 pm. • Florence Elks Lodge 1686 12th street, Florence, OR 97439 Tuesdays 3:45 pm to approximately 7:00 pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm; purchase Bingo paperwork no later than 3:15 pm. Food is available at the Vet’s Café. 14 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2022 Tribe Appoints Social Services Director, Paula Pinder Hello! I would first like to express my sincere appreciation to all of you who have made me feel so welcome! It is an honor to be here! Having driven 2,900 miles to get here, and uncertain of what to expect, I am thankful for the smiling faces and new friends I am making. I was born in Concord, Massachusetts and moved with my military family to Alaska in 1961. My complete heritage is unknown. Records are sketchy, but I do know some of my family history. The Knickerbockers settled in New York in the 1600’s. Washington Irving penned many famous works – The Legend of Sleep Hollow and Rip Van Winkle - under the name of Dietrich Knickerbocker. My great, great paternal grandmother was 1st cousins with Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. I have 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren living in the “lower 48” and Germany. My husband has remained in Alaska for now, with the idea of retiring and joining me in a few years. I was in a motorcycle accident in 1977 and required a wheelchair for mobility from August of 1977 until March of 1979 when I was finally able to use my left leg again. My left arm is still paralyzed, but I have found many unique and interesting ways to make do. I like to think of myself as “differently abled”, as opposed to disabled. I acquired a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, with a concentration in Minority Services and Child Welfare, from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas in 1990. Since college graduation, I have dedicated myself to helping others. I find that I am most comfortable working with Tribes. Some of my professional highlights include: Building and operating a battered women’s shelter in Homer, Alaska; Guiding the development and implementation of Tribal Courts; Helping Tribes set precedence in Alaska State child welfare matters; Serving as a member of the Alaska Tribal/State Child Welfare Compact Agreement negotiating team, and most recently guiding the efforts in the construction of a 4 classroom Head Start in Unalaska (Dutch Harbor), Alaska, which included infant and toddler childcare rooms. I am grateful for all the experiences in my life, both personally and professionally. To me, maintaining a positive outlook is essential. We each have the power within us to achieve greatness… whatever that greatness is for us. At one time, learning how to tie shoes or shuffle cards one-handed was a major success for me! I look forward to working with CTCLUSI and serving the Tribe as best as I can. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your community! Paula Pinder, Director of Social Services Would you like to work from home? CTCLUSI can provide financial aid for you to become an at-home Oregon State Licensed daycare provider! Contact Meagan Davenport at mdavenport@ctclusi.org or by phone at 541-888-7509 Sponsored by the CCDF Program, per funding availability Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Draft Review Period Begin June 2022 Contributed by Garrett Gray, Assistant Planner CTCLUSI and Blue Stone Strategy Group are pleased to present the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Draft for the Tribe and its members. The CEDS provides a current picture of the status of the Tribe’s economy and documents progress towards economic development goals, and contains a five-year strategy to diversify and strengthen the economic security of the Tribe and its members. The CEDS is intended to serve both as a guiding vision and “blueprint” for the economic growth of the Tribe and its members, and as a benchmark with which to measure growth and success. It will guide investment priorities, funding sources, and delineate lead departments’ responsibilities for execution of the CEDS, while bringing together the key sectors to support these efforts. The Draft CEDS is will be available for review on the CTCLUSI Planning Department webpage for a 30-day public review/comment period beginning in June 2022. Please contact Garrett Gray at ggray@ctclusi.org for more information or comments on the document. June 2022 www.ctclusi.org 15 North Bend Staffing Firm Named 2022 Pacific Northwest Region Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Native American Technology Corporation (NATECH) To Be Honored as Part of National Small Business Week Celebrations Release Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 Contact: sean.wilson@sba.gov | 503-326-7251 PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2022 Pacific Northwest Region Small Business Subcontractor of the Year is Native American Technology Corporation (NATECH) in North Bend, Oregon. Founded in 1995, Native American Technology Corporation (NATECH) is an award-winning small business providing professional and technical staffing services, primarily in the federal aerospace defense, and intelligence sectors. The company’s capabilities include a wide range of disciplines including program management, training support, information technology, and professional support services. NATECH provides this diverse portfolio of services across the United States and currently have team members working in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. NATECH’s federal customers include the US Army, Federal Aviation Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award, part of the National Small Business Week celebrations May 2-5, honors small businesses that have provided the government and industry with outstanding goods and services as subcontractors. Award nominees are evaluated on contract performance, overall customer satisfaction, customer support, and innovativeness. “These entrepreneurs have made significant impacts on their industries and our nation, advancing innovative solutions to global challenges, securing capital to help their firms thrive, or finding creative solutions to strengthen America’s supply chains,” said SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. “Their grit, ingenuity, and spirit of service are a powerful example of what the American people can achieve when we invest in entrepreneurs and small business owners from all walks of life and come together to build a better America through entrepreneurship.” “I am so excited to announce this year’s winners of our Pacific Northwest regional awards for National Small Business Week,” said SBA Regional Administrator Mike Fong. “Each of these businesses navigated through the pandemic and worked with our SBA programs to be more resilient and position themselves to thrive into the future. I want to thank all our small business owners and entrepreneurs across the region for what they do each and every day for our communities.” Cori Kelly is the President of NATECH guiding the company’s overall strategy and mission. With nearly 200 team members, the company has earned the highest accolades from federal contracting officers for delivering on complex and challenging contracts especially through its partnership with Northrop Grumman. “We are thrilled to receive this recognition as a result of a strong partnership with one of our large business partners, Northrop Grumman.” said NATECH President Cori Kelly. “We are committed to delivering excellence to our customers through program management, training, and technical support services to our military and federal customers and are fortunate to work with a company that is so supportive to their small business partners.” NATECH was recognized as the 2019 SBA Oregon Family-Owned Small Business of the Year which honors a family-owned and operated business which has been passed on from one generation to the next. Kelly’s grandparents, John and Wanda Williford, founded the company in 1995 and with some help from a number of SBA programs, were able to build a legacy for future generations to build on. “We’ve always known that small businesses are a source of strength for our communities,” SBA Portland District Director Martin Golden said. “Small businesses such as NATECH truly display they are the giants they are by serving as the vanguard for America’s economic recovery through their service and innovation.” NATECH is a graduate of the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program as well as being certified through the SBA HUBZone Certification Program. The company received federal contracting assistance from the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) through Oregon’s Government Contract Assistance Program (GCAP) which assisted the company as it grew and stabilized. NATECH has also received mentoring and business training from the Portland SCORE chapter as well as receiving help in crafting a succession/transition plan to help scale the company for its unprecedented growth. The company has been able to fuel this growth and its ability to grow its workforce 40% three years in a row with the help of the SBA Guaranteed Loan Program. About National Small Business Week For more than 60 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. To register for National Small Business Week and for other event information, visit www.sba. gov/NSBW. What is 988? 988 is a direct three-digit line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline crisis counselors that will go live July 16, 2022. With an easy to remember 3-digit number, the Lifeline hopes to reach many more people in emotional crisis. This service is provided free of charge to the caller. Any person of any age can call or text 988; services will be available 24/7, year round. They will include a text option, translation services for non-English speakers, accessible options for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and services for minors. When you’ve got a police, fire, or rescue emergency, you call 911. When you have a mental health emergency, you call/ text 988. Why do we need 988? Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Native youth ages 10-24. Native communities experience the highest rates of suicide amongst all racial and ethnic groups in the Unites States, and suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska Native communities rose by 118% between 1999 and 2017. Suicide is preventable. 988 is one step in the direction of saving lives. This early intervention can reduce the burden on 911 and hospital services. 988 will move mental health and substance use services out of the shadows and into the mainstream; it will send a message that healing and getting help are normal and important parts of life. 16 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2022 Education Corner OREGON PROVIDES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN FINANCIAL AID FOR TRIBAL STUDENTS, ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO APPLY Press release from Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission May 3, 2022 THE OREGON TRIBAL STUDENT GRANT 2022-23 APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN: VISIT OREGONSTUDENTAID.GOV/OREGON-TRIBALSTUDENT.ASPX Salem, OR - The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) is excited to announce that the application is now open for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant for 2022-23, a new state financial aid program supported by the Oregon Legislature’s 2022 historic investment in equitable college access and success for tribal students. The Oregon Tribal Student Grant is expected to pay for most or all public college-related expenses—including tuition, housing, books, and other costs not covered by other grants—for eligible students who are enrolled members of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes. It can be applied toward undergraduate or graduate study at Oregon public colleges and universities as well as eligible private non-profit institutions, where award amounts can go up to the public institution maximum level, in the upcoming 2022-23 school year. The HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) will administer the grant, and encourages tribal students to apply by the priority application deadline of August 1, 2022. Governor Kate Brown proposed this program in the 2022 Legislative Session, in consultation with Oregon Tribal government leadership, and working closely with HECC, to address longstanding educational equity gaps by removing financial barriers to college for Oregon tribal students. With the Oregon Legislature’s approval of program funding for the 2022-23 academic year, the grant is now available to enrolled members of: Burns Paiute Tribe Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Coquille Indian Tribe Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Klamath Tribes Governor Brown says, “The launch of the Oregon Tribal Student Grant marks a historic moment for Oregon. For far too long, due to disparities caused by systemic barriers, too few tribal students have had access to postsecondary education. This grant program is a remarkable step forward that will serve as a model for the rest of the nation, help to right historic wrongs, and profoundly impact the future of Oregon’s tribal students and our dynamic tribal communities.” Tribal partners, schools, universities, communities, and families are encouraged to learn more and help share news on the grant with potential applicants, by viewing and sharing our website and informational documents available here. Students must submit the Oregon Tribal Student Grant application and either a 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). The grant will apply to the estimated average total cost of attendance which is calculated by each institution, including tuition and fees, living expenses, books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Grant amounts vary based on each student’s college choice and enrollment level, with private institution awards capped at the average Oregon public university cost of attendance. The Oregon Tribal Student Grant is currently only funded for the 202223 academic school year, and renewal of the grant for following years is dependent upon reauthorization and permanent funding which will need to be considered by the Oregon Legislature in 2023. The HECC is currently developing its Recommendations for the next budget cycle on sustaining this and other financial aid investments. At its April 14 public commission meeting, the HECC voted unanimously to approve the initial administrative rules for the program after hearing testimony on the critical need to intentionally dismantle historic systemic barriers to college access and success for tribal learners. Among Native American/Alaska Native undergraduates at Oregon public institutions, 40 percent of those who apply for financial aid cannot afford college costs, even with the support of public grant aid, most institutional aid, expected family contributions, and student earnings. A recent HECC report on education and training after high CTCLUSI Summer School July 5 - 15, 2022 This camp is for students entering Kindergarten through 12th Grade or students who are 5 through 18 years of age. We are offering camp to Tribal Enrolled students, step/foster/adopted children, and children of other federally recognized Tribes. The Education Department will be following protocols put in place by Tribal Council in regards to Covid-19 pandemic. We will keep participants up to date with information as it comes available. Please sign up for Summer School using the Laserfiche link at: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Summer-School-Application Deadline to sign up June 16, 2022 at 11:59pm Any Questions, please contact the Education Department at 541-888-1315 or education@ctclusi.org Once signed up for Summer School, a confirmation email will be sent. Email will include Summer School Zoom information, mandatory parent/camper meeting, along with additional important camp material. school for Oregonians who identify as Native American/ Alaska Native illustrates the extensive barriers tribal students face in the Oregon education system at every level, including affordability challenges. These barriers contribute to a serious equity gap in college-going rates, with 48.5 percent Native American and Alaska Native high school students going to college, compared to 61.8 percent for all high school graduates (HECC Key Performance Metrics #1, #2). HECC Chair Terry Cross says, “I am pleased and excited to see the new Tribal Student Grant Program come to fruition. It has been the vision of the HECC for some time to support Oregon’s tribal students’ college and university education, as we actively apply the HECC Equity Lens. Now with the leadership of the Governor and the action of the Legislature, the HECC is implementing this exemplary program. We hope all who are eligible will apply!” Juan Báez-Arévalo, director of HECC Office of Student Access and Completion, says, “By addressing the cost of attendance in a time of rising college costs, the Oregon Tribal Student Grant removes one of the most serious barriers to college success for a population that has been deeply underserved. We are honored to work in consultation with Oregon tribes to build equitable college opportunity and support the talents and promising futures of tribal students, their families, and communities.” Oregon Tribal Student Grant webpage ### The State of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) envisions a future in which all Oregonians—and especially those whom our systems have underserved and marginalized—benefit from the transformational power of high-quality postsecondary education and training. For more information, go to www. Oregon.gov/HigherEd Application process: 1. Submits the 2022-2023 FAFSA or ORSAA. 2. Complete the Oregon Tribal Student Grant application, including requested documentation. Online application coming soon! For students enrolling in the Fall 2022 term, August 1, 2022 at 5pm is the priority deadline to submit an application in the OSAC Student Portal and a valid FAFSA or ORSAA. Other application windows will open for later academic terms as funding allows. DEADLINE NOTE: The deadline is 5:00 pm (PST or PDT). If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it will automatically be extended to 5:00 pm (PST or PDT) on the following business day. *Press release provided by Josh Davies, Education Director www.ctclusi.org June 2022 17 Education Corner STUDENT RECOGNITION DINNER SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2022 4-7pm CTCLUSI Community Center Coos Bay, Oregon ATTENTION Tribal Youth Ages 14-24 Youth Council aims to embrace our cultural traditions and strengthen our Tribal community as well as positively impact the communities in which we live. Mission Statement The confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Youth Council strives to protect and preserve the cultural, spiritual, and traditional values of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Youth Council aims to embrace Mission PleaseStatement join us as we celebrate our students our cultural traditions and The confederated Tribes of Coos, strengthen our Tribal community Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw as well as positively impact the Indians Youth Council strives to communities in which we live. protect and preserve the cultural, Contact Karen Porter to RSVP spiritual, and traditional values Youth Council works towards 541-888-1315 of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, a common good while always and Siuslaw Indians kporter@ctclusi.org being mindful and looking for- achievements and accomplishments. Youth Council works towards a common good while always being mindful and looking forward to the next seven generations by being good stewards of the lands, waters, and communities in which we live. Tribal Youth have an opportunity to... • Build strong and lasting friendships • Learn how to be supportive of others • Receive encouragement & support • • • Strategize with mentor(s) on assorted ways to take responsibility for their lives & actions • • Enhance their public speaking skills • Are prepared to make the most of their lives • Understand how to work with Tribal, village leaders • Participate in UNITY sponsored trainings • Develop winning attitudes • • ward to the next seven education@ctclusi.org generations by being good of the lands, waters, ORstewards and communities in which we live.to RSVP online Use the Laserfiche Link below Tribal Youth have an opportunity to... 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For more information or to obtain an application, please contact Josh Davies. Josh Davies – Education Director 541-888-1314 desk line 541-294-4105 cell phone jdavies@ctclusi.org 2022 Fitness Program Reminder Contributed by Meagan Davenport, Health and Human Services Program Assistant All fitness purchases from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, will be due for reimbursement no later than Friday, July 15, 2022. Purchases from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, will be due by January 16, 2023. This ensures the Fitness Program and Finance Department are not overwhelmed with last-minute reimbursement requests. Thank you. If you have questions, please contact Meagan Davenport at 541-888-7509 or via email at mdavenport@ctclusi.org Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program PROGRAM UPDATE! Eligible households no longer need to reside within the Tribe’s five county service area to be eligible; however, households must reside within the State of Oregon. The Health and Human Services Division continues offering Heating or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income households. To receive assistance contact the Health and Human Services Division or fill out an application on the CTCLUSI website at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP. To qualify, your household gross income needs to be at or below the following income limits: Low Income Water Assistance Program 2022 CTCLUSI has a new Low Income Water Assistance Program for Low Income Tribal Households! Qualifying households must be low-income and reside within the 5County Service Delivery Area of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane or Lincoln counties. Applications for assistance will soon be available on the CTCLUSI Tribal Website at www.ctclusi.org and will be located in the Family Support Services section of the website. To qualify for waste water and/or household drinking water assistance, your household annual gross income must be at or below the following income limits: 1 Person Family $29,344 2 Person Family $38,372 3 Person Family $47,401 4 Person Family $56,430 5 Person Family $65,459 1 Person Family $29,345 6 Person Family $74,488 2 Person Family $38,373 3 Person Family $47,402 4 Person Family $56,431 5 Person Family $65,460 In order for your application to be processed and determine qualification you must provide: Proof of Income (Pay Stub) Social Security Card Copy of your utility bill SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits Tribal Enrollment Card Child Support Statement Oregon Trail Card Current Oregon Health Plan Card No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can fill out the application online at https:// laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP . If you have any questions regarding the LIHEAP program or need assistance with the online application, please contact Shayne Platz at 541-297-3450. If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Shayne Platz, CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Department, splatz@ctclusi.org or at 541-2973450, Eugene Outreach Office. www.ctclusi.org June 2022 19 Upcoming Events June 2022 SUNDAY 29 5 12 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 30 31 1 6 7 8 Memorial Day All Tribal Offices will be Closed 13 14 THURSDAY 2 9 FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 4 10 11 Culture Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Materials Gathering, Location TBA 15 16 Gathering, 17 Materials Location TBA Youth Camping Kits Sign Up Deadline Summer School Sign Summer Solstice Kits Student Recognition Dinner 4 - 7:00 p.m. Sign Up Deadline Up Deadline Materials Gathering, 18 Location TBA Regular Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. Materials Gathering, Location TBA 19 20 21 Summer Solstice Ladies Self Care Wooden Turtle Mandala 6pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 6 7 8 9 Ladies Self Care Dreamcatchers 6pm 3 4 Fourth of July All Tribal Offices will be Closed 5 Summer School July 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 10 Fourth of July All Tribal Offices will be Closed 11 Summer 12 Regular Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. 13 Summer School FRIDAY SATURDAY School 14 15 Fitness 16 Culture Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Reimbursement Deadline 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 June 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Three Rivers Casino Donates to Local Theatre TRIBAL MEMBER JOB OPPORTUNITIES Three Rivers Casino Resort (Florence) Administration • Risk Manager Food & Beverage • Supervisor-Food & Beverage ~ Bartender Lead ~ Cocktail Beverage Server ~ Busperson ~ Food Court Runner/Dining Room Attendant • Bonfire Chef ~ Food Court Outlet Lead Cook ~ Food Court Outlet Cook ~ Line Cook ~ Night Cook/Cleaner ~ Team Dining Room Staff ~ Dish Machine Operator Hotel • Night Auditor ~ Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk ~ Guest Room/Laundry Attendant ~ Housekeeping Lead Gaming Floor • Table Games Dealer ~ Casino Service Host • Groundskeeper 2 Golf Internal Maintenance/Facilities Three Rivers Casino and Hotel presented a check in the amount of $2,000.00 to Josei Reid (shown above). The check was presented at the Empire Casino. This donation went to the Liberty Theatre of North Bend, Oregon for the Veterans Show that was held on May 27, 28, and 29, 2022. • Maintenance Tech 1 Marketing/Events • Special Events Team Member Finance/ Player Services/ IT/ Human Resources • Controller ~ Payroll Clerk ~ Soft Count TM ~ Revenue Audit Clerk • Players Services Representative 1 • IT Manager ~ Information Technology Technician II • Recruiter ~ HR Generalist Security • Security Officer 1 Three Rivers Casino Resort (Coos Bay) • • • • • • Manager on Duty Bartender/Server ~ Line Cook ~ Busperson/Host/DMO Electronic Gaming Machine Team Member Environmental Services Technician 1 Player Services Team Member 1 ~ Player Services Representative 2 Security Officer 1 ~ Security Officer 1 Dual Rate Supervisor Apply online at threeriverscasino.com/careers or call HR today at 541.902.6502 Updated 05/12/2022 Contributed by Police Chief Brian Dubray In April, the Tribal Police Department participated in the National Drug Take-Back Day program sponsored NATIONAL TAKE-BACK INITIATIVE by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). During this event, we collected 57 pounds of medications. Since 2018, we have participated in eight events and we have helped to keep over 282 pounds of medications out of our landfills and waterways. Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word about our participation in this program. All the collected medications will be sent to the DEA where they are incinerated at no cost to the Tribe. We anticipate the next event will be held around October, and we will post information as soon as it is available. HOT Gas Card SUMMER Nights Hot Seats MONDAYS 6PM-9PM $50 Shell Gas Card Hot Seats every 30 minutes. Saturday, April 30, 2022 WEDNESDAYS 8PM THURSDAYS 7PM-9PM Pick your color and you Win $1,000 Cash! Drawing at Drawings every hour to win could win $100 Cash. 8pm. Receive one entry for up to $2,500! Receive one Drawings every 30 minutes. every 50 same-day points entry for every 25 same-day Earn 25 same-day points earned. points earned. 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Go to www.dea.gov to find a collection site near your residence. Contact Pam Stoehsler at (509) 386-3318 or Enna Helms at ehelms@ctclusi.org TUESDAYS 6PM-9PM to play. National Take Back Day SEEKING EXPERIENCED keep FRIDAY - OVEN ROASTED PRIME RIB Served f rom 4pm-9pm Served with au jus, baked potato, chef’s vegetables and a dinner roll. $20 Served with loaded hash browns. $15 SATURDAY - SMOKED BBQ BRISKET Served f rom 4pm-9pm WEDNESDAY - PORK VERDE Served with baked beans, coleslaw, corn on the cob, sweet cornbread. $18 Presented on a bed of rice, served with a dinner salad. $13 THURSDAY - GRILLED PANKO OYSTERS Served a garlic herb aioli sauce and sweet potato fries. $14 COOS BAY 5 4 1 - 8 0 8 - 9 2 0 4 | T H R E E R I V E R S C A S I N O . CO M --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A55988c6fa6a36873. Public record. Not legal advice.