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

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The Voice of

February 2024

CLUSI

Issue 2

Volume 25

www.ctclusi.org

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

Special Election for Tribal Chief Candidate Forum

COOS BAY, Ore. Candidate Ashely Russell was the first to make

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, a candidate

an opening statement. Russell shared, “I think

forum was held for the upcoming

it’s time for a female Chief…I know all the

Special Election for Tribal Chief of the

candidates here would be an amazing

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Chief. I know that I’m a natural born

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

leader and I always step up when

(CTCLUSI). All three candidates

needed. I’ve worked for the Tribe

for Chief participated in the

for nine years in Culture and

forum held at the CTCLUSI

Natural Resources and I know

Community Center in Coos

a lot of the environmental

Bay, Oregon. A Zoom link

issues that we have and can

was provided on the Tribal

advocate for them. I work

Government website for Tribal

with a lot of the agencies that

membership to attend virtually.

currently hold our lands and

The Special Election for

am advocating for the return of

Tribal Chief Forum was well

our hunting and fishing rights.”

attended with participants in

The next candidate to give

person and online. Members of

their opening remarks was

the Election Board hosted and

Beaver Bowen. “My dad was

moderated the forum in alignment

Chief [Chief Edgar Bowen] when I

with their pre- determined process to

was born. I started attending Tribal

offer fairness to each candidate.

Council meetings with my dad at the

Each candidate was given up to three

age of 13. When I was young...we started

minutes for an opening statement. Their

traveling to Native Gatherings, where my dad

names were drawn at random prior to the event

met with many Tribal people…I started drumming

to determine the order in which they

and dancing around the age of 15,

Tribal Chief Candidates

were given for opening and closing

that was a constant thing and I just

Pictured from left to right:

remarks.

fell in love with it.” Beaver went on

Beaver Bowen, Doug Barrett and Ashley Russell

Story continues on page 5

2024 New Years Day Peace Hike

The 13th Annual New Year’s Day Peace

Hike was a powerful and poignant tribute

to our Chief. It had the largest attendance

of over 300 people with Tribal Council

members and many more Tribal members

in attendance. Chief was part of the

inception of the Peace Hike and generously

shared with the Yachats community his flute

compositions on his flute, his mentorship,

and served as the vital bridge to previously

divided Peoples. The Peace Hike planning

committee has decided that every year we

will recognize and honor Chief Slyter for

the gifts of peace and reconciliation he has

given.

- Joanne Kittel, Honorary Tribal Member and

dear friend to Chief Slyter and CTCLUSI

Photos courtesy of Joanne Kittel and Marybeth Selby

Save the Date:

Tribal Chief Election Day

February 11, 2024

Polling Place: Tribal Hall

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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February 2024

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from December 10, 2023 - January 14, 2024

Chair, Brad Kneaper

12/10/23

Regular Tribal Council

meeting

12/14/23

Meet with CEO and Legal

regarding Board discussion

and status

12/18/23

Blue Earth Federal

Corporation (BEFC) Budget

Presentation, Gaming

Operational Review Board

(GFORB) Three Rivers

Casino Budget Review,

Special Tribal Council

Meeting (Canceled due to

lack of quorum)

12/27/23

Blue Earth Budget second

review, Gaming Operational

Review Board Meeting, Tribal

Business Council Meeting

01/03/24

In person meeting with

Senator Dick Anderson and

CEO at Coos Bay Gov

Offices, Meet with new

physicians for Three Rivers

Health Center

01/04/24

Leader’s Circle: Elliot

State Forest Update; Tribal

Forest Plan Workshop

01/09/24

Meet (ZOOM) with Oregon

Department of Fish and

Wildlife on Co-Management

Agreement draft wildlife

regulations, Phone

Conference Call with a

Tribal Member and

CEO about concerns

regarding a new Development

near Qaxas Tribal Housing

01/10/24

Discussion (ZOOM) with CEO

and Executive Assistant

regarding Contacts with the

City of North Bend on the

Qaxas concerns by a Tribal

Member

01/12/24

Meeting (ZOOM) with CEO,

Legal regarding next steps on

Gaming Operational Review

Board; Qaxas concerns

Total Hours: 147

Vice Chair, Doug Barrett

12/09/23

Tribal Holiday Party

12/10/23

Tribal Council Meeting

12/13/23

Lane Act Monthly Meeting

12/14/23

Peace Giving Court

12/14/23

Cultural Monitoring Training

12/14/23

Elakaha Alliance Board

Meeting

12/14/23

Culture Committee Meeting

12/18/23

Blue Earth Board Budget

Meeting

12/18/23

GFORB TRC Budget Review

12/18/23

Tribal Council Special

Meeting

12/19/23

CTCLUSI / BLM Hult Dam

EIS Meeting

12/20/23

MHA / LADPC Monthly

Meeting

12/21/23

Peace Giving Court

12/27/23

GFORB Meeting

12/27/23

Tribal Council Business

Meeting

12/29/23

Tolowa Feather Dance (Smith

River, CA.)

01/04/24

Leaders Circle

01/05/24

Sha’yuushtl’a Language

Class

01/11/24

NW TOR consortium meeting

01/11/24

Culture Committee Meeting

01/12/24

Task Force on Alcohol

Pricing, Addiction &

Prevention Services meeting

01/13/24

Oregon Anglers Alliance

meeting

01/14/24

Tribal Council Regular

Meeting

Total Hours: 121hrs. & emails

Julie Siestreem

12/10/23

Tribal Council General

Council Regular monthly

meeting-Florence TRC

12/12/23

4j IPC

12/13/23

CTCLUSI Education OTELA

Grant Task Force

12/13/23

4jNATIVES PROGRAM

12/15/23

Peace Hike Planning mtg.

12/19/23

Education Committee mtg.

12/27/23

GFORB mtg. Florence TRC

12/27/23

Tribal Council Business Mtg.

Florence TRC

01/04/24

Leaders Circle mtg. Forestry

Plan Workshop Colin Beck,

Ashley Russell

01/09/24

4j IPC

01/10/24

DELC TAC mtg.

01/10/24

4j NATIVES PROGRAM

01/14/24

Tribal Council General

Council Regular monthly

meeting (ZOOM only due to

inclement weather travel

safety hazards)

Meetings, emails, phone calls, texts

Total hours: 130

Teresa Spangler

12/10/23

Regular Council Meeting

12/18/23

Blue Earth Board Budget

presentation, GFORB and

Casino budget presentation

12/18/23

Special Meeting (cancelled

due to not having a quorum)

12/27/23

Business Council Meeting

01/04/24

Leaders Circle

E-mails and Phone Calls:

Total Hours: 60.5

Enna Helms

12/10/23

Travel to Coos Bay for Tribal

Council Regular Meeting

12/27/23

Tribal Council Business

Executive Meeting

01/01/24

Travel to Yachats for the

Annual Peace Hike &

Commemoration of our Chief

01/04/24

Tribal Council Leaders Circle

Zoom Meeting for a Elliot

State Forest Discussion &

Tribal Forest Workshop

Emails & Phone Calls

Total hours: 40

Can You Find Me?

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image of a DRAGONFLYexactly like the one pictured below.

It could be any size and on any page, but will look exactly like the one shown here.

If you find it, email mgaines@ctclusi.org to have your name entered into a prize

drawing. In your email you must include your name, age, address (for mailing

purposes) and contact phone number.

In your email you must also let us know what page and where on the page you

spotted the Dragonfly hiding!

Must email by February 15th to be included in the raffle drawing.

Winners will be notified by phone or email and their name will appear in an upcoming

edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes will vary and are provided by different

CTCLUSI Government departments.

January “Myrtle Nut” Winners:

Adult - Marie Petrie

Youth - Saralynn Gaines

The Myrtle Nut from the January 2024

edition of The Voice of CLUSI was

located on page 10 hidden in the third

row down from the top of photos. The

myrtle nut is in the photo of “Santa”

holding jingle bells and a baby.

Dragonfly art designed by Morgan Gaines

Iliana Montiel

12/10/23

Tribal Council Regular

Meeting

12/18/23

GFORB TRC Budget Review

Special Meeting

12/27/23

GFORB/ Tribal Council

Business Meeting

01/04/24

Leaders Circle

reading & responding to emails.

Total Hours for the Month: 30

Council Meeting

February 11, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Please login to the citizen portal of

www.ctclusi.org and click Council

Meetings for the zoom link to this

meeting.

www.ctclusi.org

February 2024

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

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in being

on a committee, please contact Jeannie Miller,

541-888-7506 or jmiller@ctclusi.org

We are currently keeping a list of those interested

so that when a committee vacancy occurs we

can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us

whether there is a vacancy or not.

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie

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

for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

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

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from

the rear view mirror and are good for access to some

Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition

to your family. Changes should be submitted

to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.

ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment

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

Phone: 541-888-7538 or Fax: 541-888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www.

ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of

CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed

copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes

please submit a written request to Jeannie

Miller at 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR

97420 or jmiller@ctclusi.org Please include

the meeting date requested, your name,

current address, and Tribal Roll number for

verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

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

John Reeves III, Health

Administrator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

jreeves@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Jemiah Wassman, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1314

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jwassman@ctclusi.org

Department of Human

Resources

Stephanie McNutt, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726

Fax: 541-897-9881

smcnutt@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

1. Martin Harris

2. Wendy Garcia

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair

stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.

com

5. Teresa Spangler

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Roseanna Perry

1. Michelle Brix

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Wendy Garcia

4. Ashley Russell, Chair

arussell@ctclusi.org

5. Michael Brainard

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins, Chair

2. VACANT

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. VACANT

5. Martin Harris

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Brad Kneaper

Enrollment Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. Doug Barrett

3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

4. Nicole Romine

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips,

Chair

pphillips@ctclusi.org

Education Committee

Tribal Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Tribal Court

Karen Costello, Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200

Eugene, OR 97404

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

Culture Committee

Social Services Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities

Iliana Montiel,

Assistant Director

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

imontiel@ctclusi.org

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane, Chair

vicki.faciane@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. Wendy Garcia, Vice Chair

2. Danny Krossman, Chair

dkrossman33@gmail.com

3. Enna Helms

4. Allen Swigert

5. Tyler Slyter

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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I

look forward to hearing from you!

-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Jade Fong

4. VACANT

5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair

jamiebiesanz@gmail.com

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. VACANT

2. Michael Brainard, Chair

qaxas19@gmail.com

3. Teresa Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Josh Davies

6. Pauline Benson

7. Ashley Russell

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 Culture and

Natural Resources

Matthew Schwoebel,

Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

mschwoebel@ctclusi.org

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship Manager

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1319

Fax 541-888-2853

jbeers@ctclusi.org

Are you a Tribal member

who would like to learn more

about a Tribal Committee,

or are interested in being on

a committee? Reach out to a

Committee Chair person or

a Tribal Government Staff

member.

Committee Chairs are noted

at left with current sitting

members of the committee at

the time of publication of this

paper.

For questions, please contact

Jeannie Miller, 541-888-7506 or

jmiller@ctclusi.org

The Tribe maintains a list of

those interested so that when a

committee vacancy occurs we

can fill it as soon as possible, so

please contact us whether there

is a vacancy or not. Letters of

interest remain on file for one

full year. Members can serve

on up to three committees

simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar

of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal

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

Tribal Council

Tribal Chief

Chief Election Day is

February 11, 2024

Enna Helms

Position #1 Council

541-297-7538 (cell)

enna.helms@ctclusi.org

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Doug Barrett,

Vice-Chair

Position #6 Council

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

February 11, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Please login to the citizen portal of www.

ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for

the zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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February 2024

Tribal Council Corner

I hope everyone made it through the

freezing weather we recently have gone

through, and is (hopefully) winding down as

I write this. I would like to provide a couple

of updates that may be of interest to our

people.

First, to talk about the Co-Management

Agreement with the Oregon Department

of Fish and Wildlife. We met with ODFW

to go over our draft hunting and fishing

regulations. We discussed and agreed on

some refinements which were made to the

regulations. They will need to be reviewed

and approved by Council and the state. We

are looking at how to issue tags that will

be workable and a method to report back

to the tribe when an animal is taken. The

License will be your Tribal Enrollment card.

Tags will be issued by the tribe. We will

keep you posted on our progress.

Meetings with Blue Earth Federal

Corporation have been ongoing. New board

members have been appointed and they

are working on a new business plan and

economic development project planning.

As of Sunday January 14 2024, the

Gaming Facility Operational Review Board

(GFORB) board is fully formed. We have

some great people on this board with a

wide range or pertinent experience. This

will allow Council to be removed from the

board. I want to take a minute to recognize

the work that this and previous councils

have done to help Three Rivers Casino

Florence and Coos Bay become a great

economic resource for our Tribe. GFORB is

now a separate board from Council. There

is now one Council Position on the board

per the code, and is an unpaid position on

the Board.

The Three Rivers Health Center is

going well. I know that the CEO, Health

Administrator and Assistant Health Director

and staff are working very hard and

intensely on this. The tentative opening

date will likely be early to late summer.

While the process is going very well, there

is still a lot of work to do.

The Tribal Forest Plan is nearing

completion. We have had one workshop

with the Forestry Department and have a

second one scheduled this Thursday. Once

it is complete on our end, it will go to BIA for

their review and approval.

One final note, as of today (January

16, 2024) the Coos Bay Administration

Offices are closed for the week due to a

high number of illnesses, resulting in an

approximately 25% of the work force being

out sick. The offices will be closed at least

until the beginning of next week, January

22, 2024. I hope that the worst of this will

be over by the time you read this. I am also

hoping that everyone who is suffering from

the various illnesses recover quickly with

mild symptoms.

Chairman Brad Kneaper

There are a lot of projects in many

different areas going on right now, too many

to mention in this article. However, there

should be a better list of these projects and

other information in the Annual Report that

will come out in the spring.

I hope that everyone has a great new

year and I hope to see as many of you at

the various tribal events and gatherings as

can make it. Be safe everyone.

2024 Special Election for Chief

February 11, 2024 Tribal Hall Polling Place

338 Wallace Ave Coos Bay, Oregon

Polling Hours 12:00 pm to 4:00pm

Candidates for Chief in the 2024 Special Election

SPECIAL ELECTION for CHIEF: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024

(listed in the order they declared)

Ballots were mailed to the last known address the Enrollment

Department has on file to all registered voters on JANUARY

19, 2024.

Ashley Russell – 12-13-2023

Doug Barrett – 12-14-2023

Beaver Bowen -12-15-2023

Please contact Jeannie Miller for Election related questions

541-888-7506 or jmiller@ctclusi.org

Did you have to throw

away food you purchased

using your SNAP benefits

due to a power outage or

other damage from winter

storms? You may be

able to get replacement

benefits! Reach out to us

within 10 days of the loss

by phone (800-699-9075),

email (oregon.benefits@

odhsoha.oregon.gov), or

visit your local office to

get the process started.

You can also send a

written request by mail to

ONE Customer Service

Center, PO Box 14015,

Salem, OR 97309.

February 2024

www.ctclusi.org

Special Election for Tribal Chief Candidate Forum...continued from cover story

to share a lot of her background, “I helped Gagner.

get letters of restoration…helped take

Council forums are not a debate for

the Indian census door to door…was a candidates. Rather, forums provide an

Native American tutor, worked at Indian opportunity for Tribal membership to ask

Education and 4-H camps…and I spent participating candidates questions. Each

eight years on Tribal Council.”

candidate was allowed two minutes to

Doug Barrett, was the final candidate to answer each question and the order

give his opening statement. He also is the in which they answered questions was

current Vice Chair of Tribal Council, “I’ve rotated to offer fairness to each candidate.

worked for the Tribe for the past 24 years A total of 13 questions were answered in

[Doug retired in February 2023]. A great the two hours allotted for the forum.

opportunity for me to learn and participate

Election board Michael Brainard thanked

in ceremonies and activities, I would like the candidates for coming in and answering

to continue to work on the progress that questions from the Tribal community. He

Chief

started;

our

reminded everyone in

salmon,

lamprey… The forum was recorded over attendance that the

we need to protect Zoom and is available to view forums are optional for

our waters, our lands

candidates to participate

online

the

Citizen

Portal

and ecosystems. This

in and thanks all three

is a full-time job I’ve the Tribal website at https:// of them for attending.

learned from being on ctclusi.org/elections-private/

closing,

each

Council. Listen to our

candidate was given a

Elders, be sure they’re

three-minute time slot

taken care of, hope to keep our education to offer closing remarks or make a final

for all youth and adults a priority. Language statement regarding their candidacy.

will always continue to be a priority, our

Candidate Ashley Russell took the

treatment and prevention efforts going… majority of her closing time to clarify

help with the search for murdered and some of her answers from the questions

missing indigenous women (MMIW), I’d throughout the forum. In that time she

like to start that back up. It’d be an honor also stated, “I envision the Chief’s position

to be your next Chief and move us forward being a person of and for the people, that

into the future in a positive way. Please why we elect the Chief. The Chief listens

get out and vote.”

to what the people need and tries to

Following

opening

statements, implement that to the best of their abilities

questions were presented to candidates and I’m committed to doing that.”

by participants in person, online, or

Candidate Beaver Bowen continued to

previously submitted questions were read share her background list from her opening

by the Election Board member and Forum statement. Bowen went on in her closing to

moderator Mark Petrie. Other members of share, “I’d like to see a spiritual camp…a

the Election Board present and assisting teaching of Native American ways. I’d like

with the forum include Michael Brainard, to see us advance some of our ceremonies,

Nicole Romine, Kathy Perkins, and Tes like the coming of age ceremony…I also

think that…it’s important to have classes

on intertribal powwow etiquette. I think

it’s important that when we go to other

people’s events that we know, that we are

aware of the meaning of the drum, the

eagle feather, the dances, the elders. I

think all these things are things we need

to be teaching our children because it is

what Native American people do; teaching

the love and respect for the Earth. I also

feel that it’s very important that we start

a new ceremony…for the Solstice, and

make that an important ceremony.”

In his closing statement, Candidate

Doug Barrett shared “I’d like to thank all

of our past and present Council members

for all the work they’ve done. I’d like to

than all of our ancestors that fight the fight

for us to keep us all alive. My passion

is to protect and repair our ecosystems,

lands, waters, oceans. I have no personal

agenda. The Chief listens to everyone. I

will work hard and full time, to the best of

my ability…I thank you again for your vote

and consideration.”

The forum was recorded over Zoom

and will be available to view online in

the Citizen Portal of the Tribal website at

https://ctclusi.org/elections-private/

Absentee ballots were mailed, to the last

known address Enrollment has on file, to

633 registered voters. If you are unable to

cast your vote of Tribal Chief in person,

please be sure to follow the direction

printed in your absentee ballot mailing.

Absentee ballots must be received by

February 10th to be counted on Election

Day, February 11, 2024. The polling place,

CTCLUSI Tribal Hall, will be open on

Sunday, February 11th from 12:00 p.m. to

4:00 p.m. to cast your vote in person.

2024 Annual New Years Day Peace Hike...continued from cover story

Thank you to Joanne Kittel, Shelly Shrock, Mindy Parsons, and MaryBeth Selby for

providing the above photographs. Thank you to all of you and to the members of

CTCLUSI Tribal Council, Tribal members, View the Future, the Yachats Trails Committee

and all those who came together to make this a memorable event for all. We look

forward to seeing you next year.

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February 2024

60-Day Public Comment Period Opens for Review of

CTCLUSI’s 2024 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan

Contributed by Janet Niessner, Environmental Scientist

The Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indinas

(CTCLUSI) Department of Culture and

Natural Resources welcomes public review

of the Tribe’s new 2024 Integrated Solid

Waste Management Plan (ISWMP). The

Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan

(ISWMP) was prepared to guide and support

CTCLUSI in maintaining and improving

environmental quality through proper

management of solid waste. It is designed

to provide a strategic approach that will

allow the Tribes to answer three basic

questions about solid waste management:

(1) Where are we now? (2) Where do we

want to go? (3) How do we get there?

The ISWMP contains information needed

to answer the first question. The Strategic

Implementation Plan is a critical part of the

ISWMP providing the structure, framework,

and guidance for the Tribes to answer the

second and third questions.

The ISWMP builds on the previous ISWMP

which the Tribes developed in 2013, and

considers changes in the Tribes’ population,

land base, facilities, and enterprises. It

considers changes in Oregon state laws

and policies and changes in available waste

management options and costs associated

with solid waste collection, handling, and

disposal.

The Strategic Implementation Plan

contained in Appendix F of this ISWMP

provides a relatively simple and useful

roadmap that will guide the Tribes during

the next five years (2024 – 2028) as they

endeavor to implement initiatives to support

the accomplishment of the Tribes’ solid

waste management goals.

The objective of this ISWMP is to maintain

and improve Tribal environmental quality

through proper management of solid waste.

To support the Tribes’ efforts to achieve this

objective, this ISWMP does the following:

1. Describes current waste management percentage of total waste management

practices.

costs; therefore, diverting a portion of this

2. Identifies needs, challenges, and waste stream away from landfill to recycling

opportunities for improvement.

or composting facilities could substantially

3. Recommends approaches to address reduce costs.

needs and challenges to reduce waste

This ISWMP also provides projections

management costs and environmental of future solid waste quantities and costs,

impacts.

which are anticipated to increase if active

This ISWMP addresses three major measures are not taken to reduce waste

categories of solid waste generators:

generation and divert solid waste away from

1. Tribal residents (in Tribally managed disposal and into recycling and composting.

housing and private housing)

If per capita waste generation rates remain

2. Tribal facilities (administrative offices, close to current rates, CTCLUSI should

services, and infrastructure)

expect its total residential waste generation

3. Tribal enterprises (casinos, golf course, and associated disposal costs to increase

and planned future developments)

by 25 percent in 10 years.

The ISWMP includes quantitative

Conclusions

and

recommendations

estimates of the types and quantity of are provided in Section 9 and identify

waste being generated. The estimates alternatives for waste management aimed

are based on waste stream composition at reducing waste management costs

studies conducted by Oregon Department and adverse environmental impacts. The

of Environmental Quality. Food waste, Strategic Implementation Plan for the

paper, and plastic are the largest categories next five years (2024-2028) is provided in

of waste generated

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from facilities and Tribal housing. The cost Management Plan is open for 60 days,

of waste management at the casinos, golf closing on Friday, March 15th. To submit

course, RV park, and for individual Tribal comments or questions, please contact

members living outside Tribal housing areas Janet Niessner, environmental scientist,

are separate from the costs being paid by at jniessner@ctclusi.org, or call 541-888the Tribes. Waste management costs for 1304.

garbage disposal represent the largest

HAPPY

Valentine's day

Glass Float Hunt &

Prevention Activity

Tribal Parents and Employee

Youth drop off activity

11:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday,

March 2nd, 2024

4:OOpm-8:00pm

Tribal Community Center

338 Wallace St,

ovided

ies

Coos Bay, OR 97420

and Activit

R.S.V.P. required

by February 9th!

541-294-9341

Meet at Abby’s Pizza

1374 Oregon Coast Highway, U.S. 101,

Florence, OR 97439

Ages 4+

Potty Train

Families that R.S.V.P will recive a $50

gift card for Dinner

RSVP to 541-435-7155

BY February 16th, 2024

Drug, Alcohol and Commercial

Tobacco Free Event.

www.ctclusi.org

February 2024

THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS,

LOWER UMPQUA, AND SIUSLAW

INDIANS WELCOMES YOU TO:

SAVE THE DATES

MARCH 25-29, 2024

SPRING BREAK

CAMP

It’s time for another year of fun and hands-on learning

together for 4y/o-HS Seniors!

TEMPORARY JOB OPPORTUNITIES

OPEN FOR MARCH 2024

COUNSELORS &

COUNSELORS IN

TRAINING

SEEKING ADULTS OVER 18

YEARS OLD TO SUPERVISE

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING AND

YOUTH DURING WINTER CAMP

IN MARCH 2024.

SEEKING YOUNG ADULTS AGE

15-17 YEARS OLD TO AID

COUNSELORS

SUPERVISING

YOUTH DURING WINTER CAMP

2024.

ADULT CAMP

CHAPERONES

SEEKING ADULTS OVER 18 YEARS

OLD TO:

HELP ENSURE YOUTH SAFETY

HELP YOUTH NAVIGATE CAMP

AID WITH TRANSPORTATION

AND/OR ACTIVITY LOGISTICS

PROVIDE SUPERVISION

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CAMP

DIRECTOR

annual

basaq' / hechit' /

haɬk'

Food

(WINTER STORYTELLING!)

Join us for a traditional meal and winter

storytelling!

Coos Bay RSVP line: (541) 435-7155

ALL ROLES MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK.

CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES OR

jwassman@CTCLUSI.ORG

CTCLUSI EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

BAY AREA FARMERS &

ARTISANS MARKET –

WINTER MARKET

Enjoy this Winter Market Wednesday’s in November to

April at the Historic Flora Building on the waterfront.

You’ll find local coffee, honey, seasonal fruits and

vegetables and much, much more.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

If you are in Coos Bay/North Bend and are interested

in a ride to the Winter Market,

give Kathy a call @ 541-888-9577 ext. 7550

Hosted by the Cultural Coalition

Sponsored by the Oregon Cultural Trust and Coos, Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Virtual Language Classes

10 Week sessions Winter 2024

January 2nd through March 8th

Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: miluk

Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: hanis

Fridays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm:

sha'yuushtɬ'a uɬ quuiich

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Please sign up with Enna Helms at

language@ctclusi.org, or by phone at (541) 297-7538

If you or anyone in your family has had any recent

special awards or achievements that you would like

to share, please submit your information and photos

to the newsletter.

Language kits!

I look forward to hearing from you!

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

event calendar

Language kits have been crafted to support and empower language

learning in the home; each kit will be designed based on your

primary language preference; miluk, hanis, quuiich or sha’yuushtɬ’a.

Language kits offer immersive resources, games, recipes and unique

swag - all dedicated to nurturing language nests within the home

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Language-Kit-Request

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

Limited materials available. We are distributing 1 language kit per

Tribal household on a first-come, first serve basis.

For any assistance with this form please contact Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or email at language@ctclusi.org

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February 2024

Draft Forest Management Plan Available for Review and Comment

Contributed by Colin Beck, Director of Forest Management

The Department of Forest Management has

developed a Draft Forest Management Plan

(FMP), which is now available for review and

comment by Tribal Members. The FMP will

guide the planning and implementation of

management activities on the Tribal Forest. The

Draft FMP was developed with input from Tribal

Membership, the Forest Planning Advisory

Committee, Tribal staff, and Tribal Council.

Copies of the Draft FMP and its appendices

are available to review in-person at the Coos

Bay Administrative Office, Florence Outreach

Office, and Eugene Outreach Office. The

FMP appendices include a Tribal Riparian

Management Plan, a Wildland Fire Management

Plan, and an Environmental Assessment.

Because the FMP and its appendices contain

sensitive and confidential Tribal information,

these documents can only be reviewed inperson and cannot be copied or removed from

the Tribal offices.

Comments can be emailed to cbeck@ctclusi.

org, mailed to the Coos Bay Administrative

Office, or hand delivered to the front desk at any

of the Tribal offices. If you have any questions

regarding this review and comment period

please contact Holley Carroll, Forestry Program

Coordinator, at hcarroll@ctclusi.org or (541)

888-7533.

Photo: A Douglas-fir stand with an understory of hemlock, sword fern, salal, huckleberry, blackcap

raspberries, and trailing blackberry on the Upper Lake Creek Tract of the Tribal Forest.

E F

B 2

WAITE RANCH RENAMING

OPEN TO ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS - PLEASE CHOOSE:

tǝmuuwii tɬ’a’ai (sq)

“Coming together place"

t’ilməs ants mana’muu (sq)

“Our youth saved the canoe entering place”

haich ikt’at’uu (sq)

“Heart of the River”

piiuuɬa’muu hiis (sq)

“Great Salmon Fishing Spot”

wi’ii chiina’muu (h)

“Returning Salmon Place”

LISTEN

THEN

VOTE

THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER

UMPQUA, AND SIUSLAW INDIANS LANGUAGE

COMMITTEE APPRECIATES YOUR VOTE AS WE

APPROACH NAMING THIS IMPORTANT LOCATION.

February 2024

Caring Messages

www.ctclusi.org

Oregon Origins Project II:

Seven Wonders

February 9, 2024 | 7 p.m.

Florence Events Center

FREE | Donations will benefit the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative

OregonOrigins.org

Sometimes all it takes is a thoughtful text to brighten

your day and shift your perspective. We all need a little

more joy in our lives, and We R Native wants to help

spread the love.

Simply text “CARING’’ to 65664 to receive two texts

per week with funny videos, songs, and messages

designed to improve your mood and remind you of just

how awesome you are!

The best part about being Native, is that we have each

other’s backs. Consider signing up to get an extra

boost from relatives and relations who care.

Caring Messages is a text intervention developed

and administered by THRIVE, the suicide prevention

project at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health

Board.

Join composer Matthew Packwood and a string quartet for a performance of Oregon Origins: Seven Wonders,

a musical journey through Oregon’s wild places — from Steens Mountain to the Oregon Dunes, and many

stops in between. Following the performance, geologist Ian Madin will give a multimedia presentation on the

breathtaking locations that inspired the work and we’ll welcome the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians for a special presentation.

Presenting sponsor

Venue sponsor

Supporting sponsor

Source: https://www.wernative.org/my-mind/getting-help/

caring-messages

Msg & Data Rates May Apply.

Text STOP to opt out. No purchase necessary.

Expect 4 msgs/mo.Terms and Conditions

$10,000

scholarship

Tribal Owned

BUSINESS

Are you a CTCLUSI Tribal member

who owns their own business?

Do you have licensing or

accreditation?

Are you a licensed contractor?

Do you provided a business

service?

CTCLUSI is looking to put together

a list of all Tribal member owned

businesses or services.

information to a list of Tribal

Business.

Contact

Jeannie McNeil

541-888-9577

jmcneil@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

Tsagaglalal (She Who

Watches) Scholarship

pronounced sha-glal

Renewable scholarship for Native

American, Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian

Native non-graduating students pursuing

a degree in Art or Architecture at

Portland State University

The Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship was established in

2022 in honor of Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs/Wasco/Yakama) who has

helped shape our state through her work as an artist, mentor, and

advocate.

The Architecture Foundation of Oregon encourages Native American,

Alaskan Native, and Hawaiian Native students pursuing a degree in Art

or Architecture at Portland State University to apply for this renewable,

multi-year award. AFO Scholarship recipients are expected to attend

an event in Spring of their awarding year where they will be presented

with their awards.

Eligibility

• Identify as Native American, Alaskan Native, and/or Hawaiian Native

• Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at Portland

State University; or must be starting at Portland State University by

Fall 2024 (Students graduating in 2024 are not eligible)

• Pursuing a degree through the School of Art + Design or the School of

Architecture

• Enrollment status = Full-Time or 3/4 Time at Portland State University

for the 2024-25 school year – Fall, Winter, and Spring terms

• No minimum GPA requirement

Questions?

Contact Candice Agahan

candice@af-oregon.org

503-542-3823

Apply by

February

www.af-oregon.org/scholarships

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February 2024

Seeds of Success

Community Fellows 2023

Forestry and Ethnobotany Research

Intensive Field School

Overview

Seeds of Success is a Pacific Northwest ethnobotany native students who are taking part in the larger Seeds of Success

plant seed collection and Tribal conservation corps ecocultural program. One of these graduate students, Ashley Russell,

restoration pilot project. This program helps advance Tribal co- an enrolled member of CTCLUSI, also serving as the Tribe’s

management of public lands and awareness of how Indigenous Assistant Director of Natural Resources, led the field work for the

Knowledge can help increase ecological resiliency and Community Fellows pilot year, along with Colin Beck, CTCLUSI’s

sustainability of natural resources.

Forest Lands Manager.

The program is funded by the Bureau of Land Management

Youth, families, elders, program leaders and advisors convened

(BLM), administered by Oregon State University’s College of on June 25th at the field school base camp, on Tribal lands in the

Coast Range for the inauguration of

Forestry and locally implemented by the

the Seeds of Success Community

Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower,

“The

fusing

together

Western

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI).

Fellows field school.

science and Indigenous Knowledge

A prominent objective of the Seeds of

The intensive program ran until

led to some profoundly meaningful

Success program is engaging and uplifting

July 8th with 3 days off and 8.5 days

Indigenous students in experiential learning

of combined training, set-up and

experiences in the field.”

supported through paid internships.

data collection at a variety of forest

Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

field sites on CTCLUSI-owned

Community Fellows Field School

land. The remote base camp was

The Community Fellows intensive field

composed of a mobile kitchen and

school is a portion of the Seeds of Success

bathroom / shower facilities, tent camping and a campfire meeting

program that focuses on introducing high school age youth to area. Healthy meals were served, including a salmon bake, and in

environmental science, data collection skills and career paths.

the evenings, participants were guided in making traditional crafts

In 2023, six indigenous youth ages 14-18, participated as using native plant materials and listened to stories shared by Tribe

Community Fellows in the two-week intensive internship. Youth members. The intensive program closed with another ceremonial

were trained and mentored by OSU College of Forestry graduate meal and group discussion. All meals, field gear, equipment and

transportation will be provided by the

grant.

During the Community Fellows field

days, College of Forestry graduate

students, senior instructors and

mentors worked closely with youth

using a holistic approach. Science

topics and training included:

● introduction to forest ecology

● the fundamentals of monitoring

in ecology, and

● rapid assessment methods

for botany and silviculture using

professional grade data collection

tools.

Taking a break while setting up a transect line

for vegetation monitoring.

Monitoring methods follow the

National Seed Strategy and Plant

Conservation

and

Restoration

Program (PCRP) and Seeds of

Success (SOS) protocols to establish

Forest Inventory and Analysis plots

and to collect seeds in 200m radius

surrounding those plots. Long-term

monitoring will help ensure a stable

and economical supply of native

plant materials for restoration and

rehabilitation efforts on public and

tribal lands. The field crew established

monitoring plots and transects to

record plant species presence over

time on CTCLUSI ownership.

www.ctclusi.org

February 2024

Seeds of Success

Community Fellows 2023

Forestry and Ethnobotany Research

Intensive Field School

Participants also

immersion in:

received

deep

● CTCLUSI culture,

● Indigenous Knowledge, and

● culturally-informed science.

Some youth participants were less

accustomed to outdoor activities and being

away from home. Many carry a spectrum of

trauma issues, and for some, just staying

present with the new outdoor setting and

team work expectations was challenging.

By the end of the program, however,

everyone expressed appreciation for the

experience. Comments during a closing

circle on the last day were themed around

gratitude for spending time on the Tribe’s

lands, and gaining a new interest in the

outdoors.

Community

Fellows

interns

were

registered in the OSU administrative system

to receive payments. These youth will be

invited to participate again in 2024, along

with others, with the goal of instilling selfempowerment and demonstrating a clear

pathway to post-secondary education and

careers in natural resources conservation.

Forest soil sampling pit.

Seeds of Success Leaders

The program is led by OSU’s College

of Forestry with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg,

Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence

and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director

of Tribal Initiatives, and the College of

Forestry Dean, Thomas DeLuca, is a coPrincipal Investigator. Dr. Eisenberg is

developing similar partnerships with other

Western Oregon Tribal Nations. Local

project planning and implementation is

being led by CTCLUSI’s Ashley Russell,

Colin Beck and Jemiah Wassman with

support from Dr. Eisenberg.

For more information contact:

Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

cristina.eisenberg@oregonstate.edu

Ashley Russell arussell@ctclusi.org

Photo credit: Colin Beck

The group paused to acknowledge and honor

the ancestors upon finding an unexpected patch

of native sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata),

previously thought to be absent from that area.

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February 2024

Food for Our Tribal Elders

Contributed by Barbara Black, CHA & Tribal Navigator, Doug Morrison, CHA and Kimmy Bixby, CHA

CTCLUSI Tribal Elders, within our 5-county area, received a surprisingly large

amount of food in the month of December. As part of the “Home Delivered Meal

Grant,” we were able to create 100 cooler bags full of nonperishable dry food items

for delivery.

The Community Health Aids (CHA), and a help from two other special ladies,

were in high-gear making food boxes. It started by receiving 7 pallets of food from

Fred Meyer. All items were broken down into sections at the Florence Outreach

conference room. This amazing amount of work took three days to accomplish.

Day 1: The pick-up. (photos at right)

Day 2: The assembly. (row of photos with red insulated bags)

Day 3: The delivery. (Elders Terri and Maxine; food box recipients)

Each cooler was loaded with different items from oatmeal, beans,

canned vegetables, and fruit, soups, a 5 lb. bag of potatoes, stuffing,

instant potatoes, rice, condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard),

marshmallows, and so much more.

After completion, we figured that we had moved 2.5 tons of dry food.

Each bag weighed a whopping 50.6 pounds. What a heavy load!

In addition to the food boxes, 93 Tribal Elders were also

able to pick up and receive a Christmas dinner from their local

Fred Meyer or Safeway. Thank you all for the support of our

Elders.

Tips for Managing Blood Sugar

Did you know ?

Living well with diabetes is possible!

There are things you can do to help you stay healthy.

Choose water instead of

sugary drinks.

Make healthy food choices.

Use your plate as a guide.

• Fill half of your plate with vegetables.

• Fill the other half of your plate with a

grain/starch and a protein.

• Add a side of fruit.

Pictured above left to right:

Tribal Elders Terri and Maxine received their food delivery

Do something active every day.

• Choose an activity that you enjoy.

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

• Ask a friend or family member to join you.

Save the Date: Elders Luncheon

Find healthy ways to reduce stress.

February, 8th

Stress can raise your blood sugar. Below are

some ideas that may help you feel less stressed.

• Talk with others.

• Go for a walk in nature.

• Spend time on a hobby such as beading

or gardening.

Three Rivers Casino Resort

5647 OR-126, Florence, OR 97439

Ask your medical provider if the following is right for you:

Checking blood sugar

Produced by the IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention

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

07/2019

Taking medicines

Take a picture with your cell phone.

Look at the picture later as a reminder!

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

R.S.V.P to Doug Morrison at (541) 997-6685

Elders Committee Meeting

directly following luncheon

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

www.ctclusi.org

February 2024

Elders Corner

The Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

The Coquille Indian Tribe

wish to invite you to the

25 Annual Tribal Elders Honor Day

March 15th & 16th, 2024

at the Three Rivers Casino Resort

(5647 Hwy. 126, Florence, OR 97439)

Limited transportation is available from the Coos Bay and Eugene Offices.

Please inquire when registering.

Lunch and Dinner will be provided on Friday

Breakfast will be provided on Saturday

For those traveling more than 120 miles one way, you may

request a room for Thursday the 14th, Please inquire when

registering.

*Please RSVP to Doug Morrison (541) 997-6685 By February 29th*

For additional information or should you have any questions, please contact:

Doug Morrison at (541) 997-6685

All guests must be over 55, with the exception of spouses, caregivers & staff.

Elders Pension and Tribal Elders’ Supplemental Security Income

Program Application Now Required

CTCLUSI Tribal Elders,

A letter was mailed out in December to inform you that the

Enrollment Department will now be managing the application

process for the Tribal Elders benefit. The current funding for

each Tribal Elder at age 65 and beyond is $500.00 per month.

Tribal Code Chapter 5-10 defines this program in two categories.

One way is as an Elders Pension, another way its defined as

Supplemental Security Income Program.

Due to the requirements of Tribal Code Chapter 5-10 Tribal Elders

Pension and Tribal Elders Supplemental Security Income Program

an application was mailed out for you to complete and return.

Enrolled members who turn 65 years of age, can begin to receive

this benefit the first month following their 65th birthday.

Once you complete your application, your checks will be mailed to

the address you provide. There is an option for direct deposit, we

ask that you reach out to the Finance Department for this process.

An application is also available online on the Tribal website at

www.ctclusi.org or by typing the following into your web browser

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Elder-Supplemental-SecurityIncome

Thank you in advance for your assistance in this new application

process.

Please contact the Enrollment Department if you have any

questions by calling Debbie Bossley, Enrollment Specialist

at 541-888-7538 or emailing dbossley@ctclusi.org

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February 2024

Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Your Significant Other

Contributed by Dennita Antonellis-John, Public Health Improvement Coordinator

Whether you’re at the start of a new

relationship or in the middle of a long-term

relationship, healthy boundaries are key. In

this article, you will find information about

establishing boundaries with your partner,

along with tips for respecting your own and

your partner’s boundaries.

Personal Boundaries

Personal boundaries are the limits and rules

you set for yourself. Setting boundaries in

a relationship, helps you clearly understand

each other’s do’s and don’ts. This is an

important part of maintaining a happy

relationship.

Clear Communication is Important

Everyone has their own ideas about what

makes a good relationship. Also, everyone

has different personal boundaries. However,

if you do not agree with your partner, but you

want to show them that their thoughts and

feelings are valid, you could say:

• “From my perspective, I

feel…”

• “I understand where you’re

coming from, but I think…”

• “I know you feel differently

about this, but I am not sure

if I agree with you on…”

Clear communication and learning

how to speak to each other in

a kind way (even when you

might disagree) is important for

understanding each other’s wants

and needs. But keep in mind,

that healthy communication must

be a two-way street, where both

partners are equally committed.

CTCLUSI

Circles of

Healing

If you are experiencing

issues related to

domestic violence, sexual

assault, dating

violence, stalking, or

human trafficking,

the Circles of Healing

program is here to

help. We offer confidential

advocacy,

safety planning, support

groups, and

other support services.

For more infomation,

please call an advocate

541-808-8152

Ask for Consent

No matter if you are just starting out as a

couple or you’re in a long-term relationship,

consent is always an important part of

respecting personal boundaries. Consent

occurs when one person agrees to a certain

activity, which could be kissing, hugging, or

being touched. Consent helps everyone feel

safe and respected. If you’re not sure if your

partner consents to doing a certain activity,

stop and ask. Here are some responses that

do NOT equal consent:

• “I don’t know”

• “I’m not sure”

• “I want to, but…”

• If they are unconscious or under the

influence of drugs or alcohol

• If they are visibly hesitant or

uncomfortable

There are times when it’s hard to interpret

consent, which is why you should always

ask. If the answer is not a clear “yes,” then

the activity is NOT consensual. Press the

You have a right to a

relationship free from

physical, emotional and

spiritual abuse.

As a culturally-appropriate domestic,

dating and sexual violence

helpline for Native Americans,

we understand.

pause button on whatever you are doing

and talk about it.

Be Open and Honest

Being open and honest with your partner can

lead to a stronger relationship. Discussing

boundaries can also give you better insight

into yourself and what you need out of a

relationship, as well as to how you can help

your partner feel more comfortable, safe,

and valued.

To learn more info about establishing

boundaries and dating, visit https://www.

wernative.org/

For more information on signs of teen dating

violence visit https://www.teendvmonth.org/.

Source: Establishing healthy boundaries with your

significant other. We R Native. (2023, December 7).

Retrieved from https://www.wernative.org/articles/

establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-yoursignificant-other

Does your partner:

Keep you from your

Native culture and

spirituality?

Call you degrading

names?

Frequently insult or

criticize you?

Act extremely jealous

or possessive?

Humiliate and shame

you?

Isolate you from

relatives or friends?

StrongHeartsHelpline.org

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

Not let you have access

to finances?

Physically harm you or

force you to have sex?

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

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

anonymous support 24/7.

This project is supported by Grant Number 90EV0459--01-01 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

February 2024

www.ctclusi.org

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):

More Than the Winter Blues

What is seasonal affective disorder?

Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike

their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end

when the seasons change. Many people feel “down” or have the

“winter blues” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and

feel better in the spring when longer daylight hours return.

Sometimes, these mood changes are more serious and can

affect how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. If you have noticed

significant changes in your mood and behavior when the seasons

change, you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder

(SAD).

In most cases, SAD symptoms start in the late fall or early winter

and go away during the spring and summer, known as winter-pattern

SAD or winter depression. Other people experience depressive

symptoms during the spring and summer months, known as

summer-pattern SAD or summer depression. Summer-pattern SAD

is less common.

associated with SAD is related to changes in daylight hours, not the

calendar, so stresses associated with the holidays or predictable

seasonal changes in work or school schedules, family visits, and so

forth are not the same as SAD.

How is SAD treated?

Treatments are available to help people with SAD. They fall into

four main categories that can be used alone or in combination:

•

Light therapy

Psychotherapy

Antidepressant medication

Vitamin D

Light therapy and vitamin D are treatments for winter-pattern SAD,

whereas psychotherapy and antidepressants are used to treat

depression in general, including winter- and summer-pattern SAD.

There are no treatments specific to summer-pattern SAD.

Talk to a health care provider about the potential benefits and risks

of different treatment options and which treatment is best for you.

If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or is thinking

SAD is a type of depression characterized by a recurrent seasonal

about hurting themselves, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis

pattern, with symptoms lasting about 4−5 months out of the year.

Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org .

The signs and symptoms of SAD include those associated with

depression as well as disorder-specific symptoms that differ for

Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

winter-pattern versus summer-pattern SAD.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Not every person with SAD experiences all the symptoms listed

below. Learn about signs and symptoms of

depression.

What are the signs and symptoms of SAD?

Symptoms of depression can include:

•

Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood

most of the day, nearly every day, for at

least 2 weeks

Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism

Feelings of irritability, frustration, or

restlessness

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or

helplessness

Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies

and activities

Decreased energy, fatigue, or feeling

slowed down

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or

making decisions

Changes in sleep or appetite or unplanned

weight changes

Physical aches or pains, headaches,

cramps, or digestive problems that do

not have a clear physical cause and do

not go away with treatment

Thoughts of death or suicide or suicide

attempts

For winter-pattern SAD, additional

symptoms can include:

• Oversleeping (hypersomnia)

• Overeating, particularly with a craving for

carbohydrates, leading to weight gain

• Social

withdrawal

(feeling

“hibernating”)

For summer-pattern SAD, additional

symptoms can include:

• Trouble sleeping (insomnia)

• Poor appetite, leading to weight loss

• Restlessness and agitation

• Anxiety

• Violent or aggressive behavior

Winter-pattern SAD should not be

confused with “holiday blues”—feelings of

sadness or anxiety brought on by stresses

at certain times of the year. The depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):

More Than the Winter Blues

As the days get shorter and there is less daylight, you may start to feel sad. While many

people experience the “winter blues,” some people may have a type of depression called

seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

The first step is to determine how much your symptoms interfere with your daily life.

Do you have mild symptoms that

have lasted less than 2 weeks?

●

These activities can make you feel better:

Feeling down but still able

to take care of yourself and

others

●

Having some trouble sleeping

●

Having less energy than usual

but still able to do your job,

schoolwork, or housework

●

Doing something you enjoy

●

Going outside in the sunlight

●

Spending time with family

and friends

●

Eating healthy and avoiding

foods with lots of sugar

If these activities do not help or your symptoms are getting worse, talk to a

health care provider.

Do you have more severe symptoms that

have lasted more than 2 weeks?

Seek professional help:

●

Light therapy

●

Social withdrawal

●

Psychotherapy (talk therapy)

●

Oversleeping

●

Medications

●

Gaining weight

●

Vitamin D supplements

●

Craving foods with lots of

sugar like cakes, candies,

and cookies

For help finding treatment, visit nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.

If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or is thinking about hurting themselves,

call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

nimh.nih.gov/sad

NIMH Identification No. OM 22-4320

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988

Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential

support for people in distress, prevention and

crisis resources for you or your loved ones,

and best practices for professionals in the

United States.

WARNING SIGNS

Some warning signs may help you determine

if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if

the behavior is new, has increased, or seems

related to a painful event, loss, or change.

If you or someone you know exhibits any of

these, please seek help by calling or texting

the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or

chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat.

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill

themselves.

• Looking for a way to kill themselves, such

as searching online or buying a gun.

• Talking about feeling hopeless or having

no reason to live.

• Talking about feeling trapped or in

unbearable pain.

• Talking about being a burden to others.

• Increasing their use of alcohol or drugs.

• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving

recklessly.

• Sleeping too little or too much.

• Withdrawing or isolating themselves.

• Showing rage or talking about seeking

revenge.

• Displaying extreme mood swings.

To learn more about how to help someone in

crisis, check out the 5 #BeThe1To steps.

https://www.bethe1to.com/

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

February 2024

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Fall is here and Winter is approaching! The Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians Social Services

Department continues offering Heating or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income households.

In addition to meeting the income guidelines, you must reside in the State of Oregon and must be

an Enrolled CTCLUSI Tribal member or have an enrolled CTCLUSI Child in your care. To receive

assistance contact the Social 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:

1 Person Family

$33,426

2 Person Family

$43,711

3 Person Family

$53,996

4 Person Family

$64,281

5 Person Family

$74,565

6 Person Family

$84,850

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 or need assistance filling out an

application, please contact Carol Ann Young , Social Services Worker at 541-435-7159 .

www.ctclusi.org

February 2024

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-001

Date of Passage:

January 14, 2024

Subject (title): Approval of Local Assistance

and Tribal Consistency Fund\Grant ( LATCF)

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

funding allocation to a better suited funding

source and repays back ARAP Review

Loss Fund. Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-002

Date of Passage:

January 14, 2024

Subject (title): Approval of Canoe Binding

Budget with Additional Expenses Required

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

request for additional needed funding for a

building project located near the Florence

Outreach Office for the storage of Tribal

canoes. Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-003

Date of Passage:

January 14, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Operational Review

Board Appointments

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

newest two members of the GFORB,

and has this board now fully established

members include, Iliana Montiel – Council

Representative; Jerry West – Executive

Gaming Management; Brian McClatchey –

Legal; Brad Brainard – At Large; Mark

Petrie – At Large . Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-004

Date of Passage:

January 22, 2024

Subject (title): New Beginnings for Tribal

Students in Oregon 2024-2027

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

MOU with Oregon State University and

Southwest Oregon Community College.

Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-005

Date of Passage:

January 14, 2024

Subject (title): Contract for Desiree

Acosta

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

contract presented by the Education

Department to assist in 2024 projects.

Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-006

Date of Passage:

January 14, 2024

Subject (title): Enrollment New Members

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

recommendation of the Enrollment

Committee for final approval of the

following people to become members of

the Tribe: Bristol Ottilie Debate; Adeline

Rose Cuthbertson; Lucas James

Cuthbertson; Malighia Renee Thorn; Aliee

Lousie Barrett; Layne Walker Krossman.

Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-007

Date of Passage:

January 14, 2024

Subject (title): Enrollment Name

Changes

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

approved name change for enrolled

members as submitted and approved

by the Enrollment Committee for final

approval. Vote 5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-007

Date of Passage:

January 14, 2024

Subject (title): Active to Historic –

Enrollment

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

names of the following to be removed from

the active roll and names to be placed on

the historic role in the Tribal Hall – Jesse

Aaron Michael; Warren Willard McNutt;

Donald “Doc” Roe Slyter. Vote 5-0-0

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and

explanation will not be displayed or minimal

details due to confidentiality.

Why RSVP For

Tribal Events?

Tribal Department staff who

plan events and activities for

the benefit of Tribal Member

need membership to “please

reply” when asked to RSVP

when wanting to attend Tribal

events. This ensures the right

amount of supplies and food

and beverages to meet the

needs of those in attendance.

Thank you in advance for

making future events as

successful as possible by

always calling to RSVP when

asked.

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

February 2024

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

Are you in trouble with the law?

Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?

Are you ready to make a change?

What does true Wellness look like for you?

A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.

Make the choice for a better life.

Confidential

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

Photo by Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving

Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the

address listed below.

Peacegiving Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316

EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org

Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving

NEED A RIDE?

Contributed by Kathy Perkins, Tribal Transportation Coordinator

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 bus passes

for the Rhody Express and LTD routes. In addition to services

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Department of Human Resources

Current Openings as of 1/16/2024

Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities

• Accounts Payable Specialist– Coos Bay

• Administrative Assistant II – Dental – Coos Bay

• Circles of Healing Outreach Advocate – Coos Bay

• Circles of Healing Transitional Services Specialist Eugene

• Advanced Practice Provider – Psychiatric – Coos Bay

• Case Manager/ICWA – Coos Bay

• Benefits & Training Specialist– Coos Bay

• Dental Hygienist – Full Time – Coos Bay

• Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay

• Forester – Coos Bay

• Gaming Inspector – Florence

• Housing Assistant – Coos Bay

• Physician – Coos Bay

• Physician – Family Medicine – Coos Bay

• Tribal Response Program Specialist – Coos Bay

• Psychologist – Coos Bay

• Surveillance Agent I. – Florence

• Special Events – On Call – Varies on assignment

• Purchased Referred Care Specialist – Coos Bay

Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full job

descriptions and benefits available. You may also apply for any

position online. http://ctclusi.org/jobs

Updated Frequently

Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org

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.

For more information or to access these

services, please contact Kathy Perkins, Tribal

Transportation Coordinator, at 541-888-9577

ext. 7550.

www.ctclusi.org

February 2024

Upcoming Events

February 2024

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Special Election Day

11Tribal Chief

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 a.m.

President’s Day

Office Closed

TUESDAY

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THURSDAY

Elders Luncheon

Three Rivers Casino

Resort/ Elder Mtng.

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class 4pm-6pm

WEDNESDAY

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class 4pm-6pm

Valentine’s Day

Youth Drop

Off Activity Community Center

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class 4pm-6pm

Waite Ranch

28 Renaming Poll

Closes

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class 4pm-6pm

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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class 10am-12pm

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class 10am-12pm

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class 10am-12pm

Winter Stoytelling

Community Center

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class 10am-12pm

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March 2024

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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FRIDAY

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class 10am-12pm

SATURDAY

Glass Float Hunt &

Prevention Activity

Florence, Oregon

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 10am-12pm

25th Annual Tribal Elders Honor Day

Three Rivers Casino Resort

Regular Council Meeting

10:00 a.m.

Spring Break Camp

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

February 2024

Three Rivers Casino Announces Gennifer Norton’s Promotion to Food and Beverage Director,

January 17, 2024

Enhancing Guest Experience

Media Contact:

Rich Colton, Director of Marketing

January 17, 2024

rcolton@threeriverscasino.com

Media Contact:

Rich Colton, Director of Marketing

Three Rivers Casino Resort

rcolton@threeriverscasino.com

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