# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2023) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A601d3673066e148f ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of CLUSI March 2023 Issue 3 Volume 24 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS Three Rivers Foundation Awards $1.1 Million To More Than 100 Oregon Nonprofits Tribal Council member Doug Barrett (pictured above) helps award grant recipients from the 117 organizations in Oregon on February 21, 2023 February 21, 2023 Media Contact: Shelby Erickson, Director of Human Resources serickson@threeriverscasino.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Three Rivers Foundation Awards $1.1 Million To More Than 100 Oregon Nonprofits Florence, Ore. -- The Three Rivers Foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians as the charitable arm of its Three Rivers Casino Resort,awarded $1.1 million in funding to 117 organizations in Oregon. Three Rivers Foundation is honored to impact the missions of these nonprofit organizations. With almost ten thousand nonprofits operating in Oregon, funding is crucial. The Foundation received a major increase in applications this year, allowing it to grant 62 nonprofits first-time grant funding. “It makes my heart feel good,” said Doug Barrett, Tribal Council member. “It feels good getting to see what these organizations are doing with the money, whether it be the food banks, helping the youth through their struggles, whatever the money goes, it is pretty awesome.” The Three Rivers Foundation supports innovative ideas, collaborative approaches and grassroots efforts in education, health, public safety, problem gambling, the arts, the environment, cultural activities and historic preservation. Several members of the Tribal Council were present at a February 16 luncheon at the Florence Casino held to honor the grant recipients. “When I have a rough time throughout the year, “I think of today as a positive energy that’s going on in this room, helping the community, bringing the community together, and strengthening it. What a positive thing to do,” said Chief Doc Slyter, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. The Cascades Raptor Center was one of the 117 nonprofits to receive funding. The Foundation awarded the popular center $10,000 to expand its educational programming. “Now we will be able to serve more communities, rural communities who don’t have the means to rent buses or make it to the raptor center for education,” said Jennifer Monegan, Senior Development Officer Cascades Raptor Center. “It’s such an incredible gift to the community from the Three Rivers Foundation.” Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (C.R.O.W.) received $21,000. It will use the funding to support its main stage musical, The SpongeBob Musical. “It’s amazing, and we are so grateful for the funding,” said Melanie Heard, founder of C.R.O.W. “The Three Rivers Foundation is incredible! They do so much for the community; every need has been met and is truly touching. The arts are really important, and it was very special that the Three Rivers Foundation recognized that.” Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County received $25,000. It plans on using the grant to fund its outside healthy habitat for its kids and teens to use in the cold and rainy winter and spring Save the Dates: Continued on page 10 Deadline to Submit Statement of Candidacy March 10, 2023 Tribal Council Election Forum: March 11, 2023 Tribal Council Elections: April 9, 2023 Tribal Hall or by Absentee Ballot Are you registered to vote in Tribal Elections? Turn to pages 4 & 5 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 March 2023 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Council Business Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from January 7, 2023 - February 11, 2023 Chief Doc Slyter : Officer Applicant Interview (ZOOM) 1/8 Tribal Council Meeting 3hr -Leader’s Circle – Consultation with 1/13 GFORB Special Meeting 0.25hr Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, 1/19 G.S.A. - Shutter Creek 1.25hr Council, CEO, Legal and Staff. 1/19 Leader’s Circle 2.5hr 2/11 Attend CTCLUSI Annual Employee 1/19 GFORB - Special Meeting 0.25hr Dinner 1/23 Peace Hike 2024 Meeting 1hr Hours: 158 1/23 BOEM Meeting 1.25hr 1/25 GFORB 1.5hr Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair: 1/25 Business Meeting 2.5hr 1/8 10am-3pm Regular Tribal Council/General 1/26 Monthly Federal/Tribal Coordination Membership meeting Call - BIA 0.5hr 1/10 4pm-5pm CTCLUSI Education 1/26 Tribal Council Meeting w/BOEM Committee meeting (Bureau of Ocean & Energy 1/10 6pm-8pm 4j IPC (Indian Parent Management) 2.75hr Committee) meeting 1/28 Tribal Council Meeting 1/11 3pm-4:30pm Oregon Department of Constitution Amendment Education Tribal Advisory Committee Discussion 1.5hr meeting 2/2 Leader’s Circle 2.5hr 1/11 6pm-8pm 4j Natives Program Culture 2/4 Meet-Greet with Senator Merkley night gathering 0.5hr 1/12 8:30am-12:30 am US Department of 2/8 OAIGC Meeting / Three Rivers Energy (DOE)(TAC)meeting Casino in Florence 2hr 1/13 5pm-6pm Gaming Facilities Operational 2/4 Town Hall Meeting with Senator Review Board (GFORB) Special meeting Merkley 2.5hr 1/19 10am-11am Tribal Council, MAPETSI, US 2/9 Leader’s Circle 2.25hr General Services Administration Shutter 2/10 Northwest Indian Language Creek Discussion Institute / Meet and Greet & 1/19 11am-12pm CTCLUSI Interview Education Property Tour 1.5hr Specialist II 2/10 4th Annual Storytelling 1.5hr 1/19 5pm-7pm Tribal Council Leaders 2/11 Administration Employees Circle, Helena Kesch Recreation Recognition Dinner 2hr Department Participating in Creating the Phone calls and Emails 55hrs 2024-2025 Oregon Historic Preservation Total Hours: 88hrs Plan 1/23 11am-12pm Joanne Kittel, Review Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chair: Amanda Trail Peace Hike 2023, Planning 1/8 Tribal Council Meeting (ZOOM due for 2024 to illness) 1/23 1pm-3pm Tribal Council/Staff Pre 1/17 Blue Earth Discussion/Update with US Bureau of Ocean and Energy Legal, CEO and Staff Management (BOEM)consultation 1/18 Meet with Blue Earth Board Chair, meeting Legal, and CEO for progress 1/24 1pm-4pm US Bureau of Reclamation meeting discussion. 1/25 4pm-5:30pm GFORB Board meeting 1/19 Meet with General Services Three Rivers Casino Florence Administration (GSA) to discuss 1/25 6pm-9pm Tribal Council Business meeting acquisition of federal land due Three Rivers Casino Florence for disposal, discuss Shutter Creek 1/25 9am-10am Tribal Council, staff, work Facility. (Virtual) -Leader’s Circle session-Constitution Amendment 1/23 Interview TRC Chief Financial Discussion Officer (CFO) Applicant. (ZOOM) 1/26 5pm-7pm Tribal Council, CTCLUSI staff, -Meet with Dept Natural Resources BOEM staff consultation Staff, Council, Legal. Pre-meeting 1/28 Constitutional Amendment Process for Bureau of Ocean Energy Meeting with Council and Legal 1/30 5pm-7:30pm 4jIPC work session Management scheduled for Jan 26. 1/31 12pm-1:00pm BOEM Oregon permission 1/2 Meet with CEO and Legal on Blue site visits, Umpqua Lighthouse, Gregory Earth, with pre and post meeting Point follow-up. (ZOOM) 2/1 10am-11am CTCLUSI Interview Education 1/25 Blue Earth Follow up. Specialist II -Gaming Facility Operational 2/1 1pm-2:30pm BOEM Debriefing, THPO Review Board (GFORB) meeting. Courtney Krossman, Margaret Corvi, -Tribal Council Business Meeting. Legal Counsel Rick Eichstaedt, CEO 1/26 BOEM/Tribal Consultation Lee Ann Wander, DNR and Culture Assistant Director Ashley Russell (in person) 2/2 12pm-1pm BOEM secondary Permissions 1/28 Constitutional Amendment Process Call Meeting with Council and Legal 2/2 5pm-7pm Tribal Council Leaders Circle (ZOOM). CTCLUSI, BLM, BIA Right-of-Way 2/1 Meet with Oregon Governor’s Consultation Housing and Homelessness 2/8 3pm-4pm Oregon Department of Initiative Director and Education Tribal Advisory Committee CEO on the housing crisis (Virtual) meeting BOEM/Tribal Consultation debrief 2/9 5pm-7pm Tribal Council Leaders Circle 2/10 2pm-3pm State of Oregon Opioid with staff (ZOOM). Settlement Consultation 2/2 Leader’s Circle Bureau of Land 2/10 4pm-8:30pm Winter Storytelling Gathering Management (BLM), Bureau of 2/11 4pm-8pm CTCLUSI Staff Appreciation Indian Affairs (BIA), Tribal Council, Dinner CEO, Legal and staff regarding 2/12 10am-4:30pm Tribal Council/General management of Rights of Way on Membership meeting Tribal Forest Lands. Total 130 Hours & emails 2/6 Interview with Director of Natural Resources and Culture Director Applicant. (ZOOM) Upcoming Tribal Council Meeting -Interview with Director of Social Services Applicant ZOOM) Sunday, March 12, 2023 2/7 Rock Creek Hatchery Scheduled Closure update. (ZOOM) 10:00 a.m. 2/8 Elders Committee Meeting Tribal Community Center 2/9 Three Rivers Casino Chief Financial Teresa Spangler: 1/8 Tribal Council Mtg 1/19 Leaders Circle Leaders Circle: Meeting with GSA about protocol for disposal of federal lands.Conversation regarding Shutter Creek 1/23 CFO interview for TRC 1/25 Tribal Council Business Mtg 1/26 Consultation with BOEM regarding wind energy 1/28 Meeting with Council about the Constitution (Discussing amendments) 2/2 Leaders Circle Met with the BLM and BIA Regarding rights of way on Tribal Forest Land 2/9 Leaders Circle Meeting with Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office 2/11 CTCLUSI Annual Staff Dinner E-Mails daily Total 63 Hours Iliana Montiel: 1/8 Tribal Council Mtg 1/13 Special GFORB Mtg 1/15 NPAIHB Quarterly Board Mtg 1/23 CFO interview for TRC 1/25 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council Business Mtg 1/26 Meet with BOEM Wind Energy 1/28 Constitution Amendment Discussion 2/6 Interview Director of NR/C and Director of SS 2/9 Leaders Circle 2/10 Opioid Settlement Consultation 2/11 CTCLUSI Annual Staff Dinner E-Mails daily Total 59 Hours Enna Helms 1/9 Coffee in the Plank house with Tribal Community; Regular Tribal Council Meeting 1/10 Meeting with the Siletz Housing Director Sami Jo on creating economic opportunities for 9-Tribes housing; Tina Kotek Swore in as Oregon Governor and inaugural address; Reviewed and provided comment on FY23 Omnibus; Reviewed constitution 1/11 Racial Council Justice Council meeting with newly sworn in Governor Tina Kotek (State of Oregon) 1/15 Lottie’s Dress Representation Project Coordination Day (Culture Coalition) 1/18 Tribal Housing Committee meeting 1/19 CLUS Tribe/ GSA: Shutter Creek Discussion; Tribal Council Leaders Circle 1/23 BOEM prep-meeting, brief 1/25 Tribal Council Business Meeting; State of Oregon’s application on shutter creek 1/26 CLUS / BOEM Meeting 2/1 BOEM Debrief 2/2 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 2/5 Lottie’s Dress Representation Project (Culture Coalition) 2/8 Housing, Homelessness & Human Services Committee (State of Oregon) 2/9 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 2/10 4th Annual Storytelling Event (Culture Coalition) Total 76 Hours Doug Barrett: 1/ 8 Tribal Council 1/12 Hult Dam 1/12 Culture Committee Meeting 1/13 Foundation Decision meeting 1/19 Shutter Creek Discussion 1/19 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 1/22 26 – ATNI Meetings 1/25 GFORB Board Meeting 1/25 Tribal Council Meeting 1/26 CTCLUSI / BOEM Meeting 1/28 Constitution Amendment Discussion 1/30 BEFC Board Meeting 2/1 BOEM Debrief 2/2 Leaders Circle 2/8 Lane / Act Meeting 2/9 BLM – Hult Dam 2/9 Leaders Circle 2/10 NILI and ODE Meetings 2/11 Baldiyacha Visit with Families 2/11 Employee Dinner 2/12 Tribal Council meeting Total 122 Hours & emails www.ctclusi.org March 2023 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 Christine Sylvester at 541-888-7532 or at email csylvester@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: 541-888-7538 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 Eriq Acosta, Education Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-1318 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 eacosta@ctclusi.org Department of Human Resources Stephanie McNutt 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-7523 Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726 Fax: 541-897-9881 smcnutt@ctclusi.org Social Services Department 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 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 Investment Committee 1. Roseanna Perry 2. Jade Fong 3. VACANT 4. VACANT 5. Vicki Faciane Language Committee 1. Warren T. Brainard 2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips 3. Skip Brainard 4. Vicki Faciane, Chair vicki.faciane@gmail.com 5. Teresa Spangler 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 Housing Committee Election Board Enrollment Committee 1. Earla Kirk 2. Doug Barrett 3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo 4. VACANT 5. Michael Brainard 6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips Education Committee 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 Culture 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. Wendy Garcia 2. Danny Krossman, Chair dkrossman33@gmail.com 3. Enna Helms 4. Debbie Bossley 5. VACANT 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 1. VACANT 2. Michael Brainard 3. Teresa Gagner 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 John Schaefer, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 jschaefer@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 March 12, 2023 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 March 2023 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Council Corner Hello everyone, I am Brad Kneaper, your Tribal Chair. I would like to give an update on the Constitutional Amendment process that we are considering. On January 28, 2023, Tribal Council met with legal to go over the Constitution to discuss possible areas that may need to be updated. Keep in mind that this is a difficult and complicated process, and this short article cannot capture all the information. However, there will be more information coming. Additionally, if and when this vote happens, you will have the option to vote for each proposed amendment individually. If you agree with one you can vote yes, and not another you can vote no on that one. You will also have the opportunity to provide feedback prior to the vote both virtually and in written format. Any amendments will be approved by tribal membership, not Tribal Council. At the Sunday, February 12th Regular Council Meeting, a couple Tribal Members spoke to Council that they were unclear on this process and reported that they had heard that there was a ‘fear’ among other Tribal Members that this was a move to “disenroll” people from the Tribe. This could not be further from the truth, and in fact just the opposite. There are currently some issues in the constitution that prohibit enrollment of people that are clearly entitled to be enrolled. While you will be getting further detail, we are looking at verbiage similar to the verbiage in the Restoration Act that was not carried over to the Constitution that made the Constitution more restrictive. To reiterate, there is no one seeking any actions of disenrollment of any Tribal Members, or to prohibit the enrollment of anyone entitled to be a member of our Tribe. A few have asked where we are with the Hunting and Fishing co-agreement agreement. The next step for is a presentation to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission in April. Once that happens, we will update membership with any information that becomes available. Be safe everyone, and we will keep everyone up to date on these topics and others. NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENTS Posted: March 1, 2023 The following proposed Codes was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on February 12, 2023 TITLE: 3 OFFENSES Chapter 3-3 Violations The Tribal Council has determined amendments are needed for Chapter 3-3 Violations In Section 3-3 Trespass. Tribal Council hereby approves the amendments to both Codes for first reading and posting for a twenty-eight (28) day period. DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE: April 9, 2023 Please visit www.ctclusi.org for complete draft edits to the Code for membership to review. The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie McNeil, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmcneil@ ctclusi.org. Can You Find Me? Posted March 1, 2023 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. Tribal Member: Colbie Elizabeth Carnation Tribal Member: Elijah Luis Lemos Parent: Joseph Francis Carnation Parent: Kaitlyn Elizabeth Carnation Lineal Descendant: Etta Carlson Lineal Descendant: Etta Carlson Tribe: Coos 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). In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image of SALAL Leaves - exactly like the one pictured. 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 SALAL hiding! Must email by March 17th to be included in the raffle drawing. Winner 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 “Rose” Edition Winners Adult - Morgan Krossman Youth - Ray Krossman Tribal Chairman, Brad Kneaper NOTICE : Candidate Position Statements Inserted in This Publication Election Code 7- 3 7-3-24 Candidate Procedure (b) Public Notice and Position Statements(3)It will be stated in the Tribal Newsletter that the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidates’ position statements. www.ctclusi.org March 2023 5 Current Declared Candidates TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION April 9, 2023 For Position #1, #3 & #5 Posted in the order of submission by position as of 2/14/2023 POSITION NUMBER Position #1 Position #1 Position #1 CANDIDATE Debbie Bossley Enna Helms Kerry Brainard DECLARED DATE 1-26-2023 1-30-2023 2-13-2023 Position #3 Position #3 Position #3 Julie Siestreem Jeremy Petrie Crystal Bishop 1-10-2023 1-26-2023 2-9-2023 Position #5 Position #5 Position #5 Iliana Montiel Henry (Kip) Brainard Justin Krossman 1-27-2023 2-1-2023 2-3-2023 TO BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR TRIBAL COUNICL PLEASE SEE BELOW 7-3-23 Candidate Eligibility According to the Tribal Constitution (Article VIII, Section 4(a)), in order to be eligible for election to a Tribal Council position, candidates shall meet the following qualifications: (a) Be a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes; (b) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (c) Never have been previously removed from office for good cause after the date the Tribal Constitution was ratified. (May 23, 1987). 7-3-24 Statements of Candidacy (1) Candidates shall file Statements of Candidacy no later than thirty (30) days before the scheduled date of the election. CLUSI Const. Art. VIII, Section 4(c). Each candidate shall indicate the position for which he or she is filing. No shuffling of positions will be allowed. You may submit to any CTCLUSI Government Office. Deadline to File – Friday March 10, 2023 by 5:00pm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POSITION STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS Each candidate will be given the opportunity to present a position statement for inclusion in the Tribal Newsletter if submitted by the Newsletter deadline. Position statements shall not be longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” by 11” paper printed on both sides, capable of being copied on a black and white copier (can be color). Position statements shall be published in the February, March or April issue, depending upon when the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference once submitted to Election Clerk Once a Statement of Candidacy is submitted see Newsletter deadlines below. Newsletter Deadline for Position Statement Publication: March 17th for the April Newsletter You can only be in one publication; any other political mailings, once reviewed by the Election Board will be at the candidate’s expense. Candidate Forum: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Candidates are not required to participate; however, this will be an opportunity for any candidate to meet with the membership and have a question/answer session. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location in Person: The Community Center in Coos Bay. Virtual: A Zoom link will be provided. 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2023 Offshore Wind Energy: Tribal Engagement in the Planning Process- Where are we now? If you have any questions or would like to discuss this process, please contact Courtney Krossman at Contributed by Courtney Krossman, Tribal Historic THPO@ctclusi.org. Preservation Officer On January 26, 2023 CTCLUSI Tribal Government met with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for government to government consultation. This meeting came just one month shy of a full year since BOEM issued the “Call Areas” off the Oregon Coast. CTCLUSI has written many letters in response to BOEM moving forward with exploring offshore wind energy on the Oregon Coast. At this meeting, Tribal Council and staff expressed concerns of the impacts to our ocean viewsheds, submerged landforms and their associated features, resident and migratory species, and our local fisheries. On June 12th, 2022, CTCLUSI passed resolution No. 22-087, expressing limited support to offshore wind energy development in the Coos Bay and Brookings Call Areas. CTCLUSI called upon BOEM to engage in meaningful government- togovernment consultation with the Tribe to avoid or mitigate impacts to Tribal cultural resources to the satisfaction of the Tribe. The resolution also states that the Tribe will take all necessary action to oppose BOEM’s actions or otherwise ensure 1A Call CallArea Areaisisa acall call information and nominations the public and developers to consider wind that its invaluable cultural resources are Figure Figure 1A forfor information and nominations fromfrom the public and developers to consider possiblepossible wind energy protected if BOEM fails to act. CTCLUSI energy leasing.leasing. is dedicated to continuing dialogue and engage in meaningful consultation with CTCLUSI continues to participate in BOEM’s offshore BOEM as these projects move forward, to ensure the protection wind authorization process, which includes establishing of our cultural and natural resources that could be impacted. intergovernmental task forces whose purpose is to serve as an Currently the Coos Bay Call area reaches from Coos Bay, just authorizing body for issuing leases, including commercial leases, north of Florence. The Department of Defense and US Coast limited leases, and research leases; and reviewing plans that guard have released exclusion zones, which drastically changes describe specific offshore wind project proposal. The Vice Chair the Coos Bay call area. Shrinking it from 500,000 acres to Julie Siestreem is the Primary representative for the Tribe on approximately 180,000 acres. The next step for engagement by this body with, Courtney Krossman, Tribal Historic Preservation BOEM, will be to release the Wind Energy Areas for public review, Officer is the alternate. which is expected to be released in the Spring of 2023. We will If you have any questions or would like to discuss this process, do our best to continue to keep Tribal membership informed as please contact Courtney Krossman at THPO@ctclusi.org. these projects progress. If you have any questions or comments concerning us for n i o j e Pleas ood food some g es with and gamribal our t ity! commun N T IO N PREVE BACCO O T L : A U TO S I T R IB IT E S Y O CTCLU A M IN V PROGR E M A G T H NIG H MONDAY MAR 6th EUGENE, OR DINNER AT: 05:30PM OUTREACH OFFICE GAMES START AT: 6:00PM WE WILL HAVE LAMTL’AM (DICE GAME), HEYE (HAND GAMBLING GAME), CULTURAL TRIVIA, AND MORE! Please RSVP with Nicole Romine nromine@ctclusi.com 541-294-9341 or Mark Petrie mpetrie@ctclusi.org 541-435-7217 www.ctclusi.org March 2023 CTCLUSI SPRING BREAK 2023 SAVE THE DATES MAR 27 - MAR31 CULTURE & ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS OVERNIGHT 8Y/O - HS SENIORS DAY CAMP FOR 4-8 YEARS OLD TRIBAL HALL COOS BAY, OR RSVP ON CTCLUSI.ORG OR EMAIL JWASSMAN@CTCLUSI.ORG Summer Job Opportunities on Tribal Lands! BLM/OSU/CTCLUSI Partnership: Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps Project for Seeds of Success Do you want to learn how to measure forest stands, using best silviculture methods? Do you want to learn about eDNA, pollinators, and culturally significant plants? Do you want to help restore resiliency to fire-prone forests? Do you want to learn about soil ecology and fire? Do you want to help create healthy forests that can meet human needs? If so, join us as a field technician on the Pacific Northwest Tribal Conservation Corps Project for Seeds of Success. There are five field technician positions at Oregon State University, for work in the CTCLUSI community, on BLM lands and Tribal Lands. A food per diem and gas/transportation will be provided. Interns will be paid at federal rates, starting at $20.00 per hour, for full-time work. Work begins in May and runs through early September. You can work for all or part of this time. This project is led by Dr. Cristina Eisenberg, who is Native American, and is the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Director of Tribal Initiatives at the OSU College of Forestry (CoF). CoF dean Tom DeLuca is a co-investigator. No previous field experience is needed, all that we seek are people who are excited about learning and passionate about creating healthier forests. For more information, please contact: Ashley Russell Assistant Director of Culture and Natural Resources (541) 888-7511 (office) arussell@ctclusi.org Colin Beck Director of Forest Management (541) 261-3420 (cell) cbeck@ctclusi.org 7 Celebrate the Beginning of Spring through a Traditional Sweat Please join us on the evenings of March 20th and the 21st as we celebrate the beginning of spring; the day in which equal light and dark are given to us, a time to give thanks for surviving the winter and focusing on balance as we move forward into longer daylight. We will be giving thanks to our Earth in a good way by Sweating in our lodge. The Men’s Sweat will be on the evening of March 20th at 5:30pm Women’s Sweat will be held on the evening of March 21st at 5:30pm. There is a limited amount of space in the Sweat Lodge so please RSVP. RSVP for the Men’s Sweat by calling Jesse Beers at 541-297-0748 RSVP for the Women’s Sweat by calling Courtney Krossman at 541-888-9577. This is a Ceremonial Event and is open to Tribal Citizens and their Families 14 years of age and above. We look forward to including you in our Lodge Family. Tribal Student to Attend National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM, Summer 2023 Carson McMahan, CTCLUSI Tribal 5th grade student at Fullerton IV Elementary school was nominated to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYFL): Pathways to STEM by his teacher Megan Driver, due to academic excellence, leadership ability, and overall student achievement. Due to a generous scholarship from Native American Technology Corporation (NATECH), Carson will be attending the residency program this summer in Seattle Washington. He will get to study engineering, pre medicine, and other STEM related subject matter with top educators from John Hopkins University and other prestigious institutions. He will also get to stay on the Northwest University Campus. 8 March 2023 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Language Revitalization Meeting Contributed by Enna Helms, Language Associate On February 10th, the Cultural and Education Departments had a meeting with the Northwest Indigenous Languages Institute (NILI) from University of Oregon and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). NILI was founded in 1997 to support tribes’ efforts in language revitalization. It has grown its outreach over the last 25 years and hopes to chart out a path for the next 25. They hold annual classes for community members centered around language documentation and revitalization from Tribes not only in the Pacific Northwest but around North America. They met with us to see how they can help support our programs. We took them on a tour of Cape Arago/ Baldija and they provided everyone with a delicious lunch of street tacos. Over lunch we talked about the history of the Tribal Hall. In the afternoon ODE met with several tribal departments (Education, Culture, Tobacco, Drug and Alcohol Prevention) to talk about grants and programs they have for Native students at all ages. Hosting these meetings allows us to build relationships with one another that helps facilitate long term working relationships and gives us lines of communication to other agencies to help our Tribal families. Language Revitalization Exhibit at Coos Historical Museum Contributed by Enna Helms, Language Associate A coalition of the Confederated Tribes Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, Coquille Indian Tribe and Confederated Tribes of Siletz worked with the Coos Historical Museum last year to create an exhibition on the Native languages of Coos County, “Reclaiming Our Words: Tribal Languages on the South Coast’’. The languages that are part of the exhibition are the quuiich (Lower Umpqua) dialect of sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich, hanis, miluk, and nuu-we-ya (Southwest Oregon Athabaskan). The exhibition opened in November and will be in the museum for about one year. The exhibition has been visited by several groups of fourth grade students as part of learning about Native the peoples Virtual Language Classes 10 Weeks - Spring 2023 April 3rd through June 8th Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: miluk Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: hanis Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06we b.zoom.us/j/ 82064508930 Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 pm: sha'yuushtɬ'a uɬ quuiich Please sign up with Enna Helms at language@ctclusi.org, or by phone at (541) 297-7538 of Coos County. There is more Native language in another exhibit on the Museum’s second floor about the history of medicine in Coos County. One section focuses on traditional Native medicines with several photos of plants and their Native names. The Tribes’ Department of Natural Resources staff supplied the photos and the language. If you have the time and opportunity to visit the museum while these exhibitions are still there, the museum is on the Coos Bay waterfront at 1210 N Front Street. March 2023 www.ctclusi.org 9 The 4th Annual Storytelling Night was a Success! Contributed by the Culture Coalition On Friday evening of February 10th the Cultural Coalition hosted a storytelling night at the Tribal community center. The event space was decorated with our native foliage, story murals and illustrations welcoming our guests. There were 45 attendees and everyone had a good time. Eddie Helms, our long time beloved community chef cooked salmon hash, chowder, venison stew and other delicious dishes. Dylan Brainard helped Eddie in the kitchen. Tribal Elder and Vice-Chair Julie Siestreem contributes, “Elder and Tribal Councilman Doug Barrett prepared a fire in the plank house for members to sit or stand with to send up prayer of thankfulness for all our blessings and ask for continued support for all life’s challenges we are all dealing with.” After dinner, we began the night with an ice breaker of some good ole trivia presented by Nicole Romine, Tobacco Prevention program, about Tribal culture and history for everyone to play. Then, Patty Phillips and Brenda Brainard shared some traditional stories. Pam Stoehsler shared some family stories and talked about the meaning behind several of her paintings in the Community Center. Renee Roman Nose (Cheyenne), with the Oregon Department Education shared some of her poetry. Several youth and young adults shared jokes and songs, and many people present knew the songs and joined in. A great time was had by all and we look forward to carrying on the storytelling tradition next year. 10 March 2023 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Three Rivers Foundation continued from cover page... months. “There’s a lot of rain here and our kids are stuck inside a lot and so we don’t have gym space at our facility or anywhere close by that they can go, “ said Vanessa Buss, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County. “We’re so very grateful that we have Three Rivers Casino here in Florence to help support the work that we do as a community.” Counties that received grant money are as follows. See the excel spreadsheet for exact totals. · Coos - 21 · Curry - 4 · Douglas - 15 · Lane - 72 · Lincoln - 2 · Other areas - 3 Siuslaw Outreach Services Interfaith Food Hub Crushers Softball About the Three Rivers Casino Resort Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort has strong ties to the surrounding community along the Central Oregon Coast. As one of the largest employers in the area, Three Rivers provides resources and opportunities for both tribal and nontribal members of the region. In addition to providing local jobs, Three Rivers sponsors local arts programs for both professional and children’s theater and donates to dozens of local and regional nonprofit organizations. It has become a pillar of community support; the philanthropic spirit of Three Rivers Casino is felt deeply on the Central Oregon Coast and statewide. For more information, visit threeriverscasino. com. About the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are made up of 3 tribes (4 Bands): 2 bands of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos (Coos Proper), Miluk Coos; Lower Umpqua Tribe; and Siuslaw Tribe. The tribes trace their ancestry back to the aboriginal inhabitants of the South-Central coast of Oregon. For more information, visit ctclusi.org. Douglas County Children’s Center Cascade Raptor Center Florence Farmers Market Oregon Coast Military Museum Emergence Addiction and Behavioral Therapies Dolphin Players Club www.ctclusi.org March 2023 Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program's Gift Making Event The Spirit of Traditional “Giving” ~~~Wellness Meeting~~~ k'ilet' (m) nu'wets' (h) hiis (s.q) hiyini'was (m) hiyinawas (h) tǝmuuwii (s.q) When: March 22nd Where: Tribal Hall 6:00pm-7:00pm 338 Wallace Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420 11 When: March 23rd Where: Eugene Outreach Office 6:00pm-7:00pm 135 Silver Ln Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97404 As a potlatch Tribe, it is through the giving of ourselves that we prove our dedication to our lands and its beings. We do this to show our wealth and reaffirm our connections to each other and the land. Giving can take on many forms: physical items, sweat, time, stories, and songs and dances to name a few. Come join in the spirit of our potlatch culture. Tribal Government is currently seeking volunteers to participate in any of the next three (3) scheduled events. “BEADING” Necklaces, Earrings, Medallions, etc. Those affected by commercial tobacco and nicotine products are welcome to attend and Snacks will be provided. March 4th Activity: multi-string dentalium necklace. Build a string each meeting to accumulate a full multi-string dentalium necklace by the end of the year. May 6th “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt *Gas Cards will be given to participants at the end of the meeting. Please R.S.V.P at 541-294-9341 (Nicole) or 541-297-3681 (Mark) April 1st From 10:30 am – 2:00 pm in Coos Bay, Oregon at the Tribal Community Center CTCLUSI will supply all materials for creating gifts needed. All works created will be used for future gifting. Tribal Families and Staff are Welcome to Volunteer! If you wish to have supplies shipped with a postage paid return with your contribution, please contact Jeannie McNeil You MUST RSVP so we have correct amount of supplies. Please call 541-888-9577. Cultural Trivia's Call for Questions! The Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program is developing a cultural trivia game and needs more culturally relevant questions and topics. Cultural Trivia Sample Question: LETS CELEBRATE THE 2023 GRADUATES! PLEASE JOIN US FOR STUDENT RECOGNITION DINNER SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 17TH, 2023 CTCLUSI COMMUNITY CENTER, COOS BAY PLEASE RSVP! TO JEMIAH WASSMAN CALL 541-888-1314 OR EMAIL JWASSMAN@CTCLUSI.ORG What does the word "yabbǝs" mean? (miluk) *Answer at bottom right of flyer Some topics included but not limited to: Language Canoe Culture Locations Botany Tools Games Oral Traditions History Native Tobacco If you are interested in helping develop new questions or have a question you would like to add, please contact Nicole Romine at 541-294-9341 or email her at nromine@ctclusi.org Cultural Trivia Answer: "yabbǝs" means maggots or rice in miluk 12 THE VOICE OF CLUSI March 2023 The Coquille Indian Tribe & The Coquille Indian The Coquille Indian Tribe Tribe & Tribes of & The Confederated The Confederated Tribes ofLower Coos Lower The Confederated Tribesand of Coos Coos, Lower Umpqua Siuslaw Indians Umpqua and Siuslaw Umpqua and Siuslaw IndiansIndians SAVE the DATE E t h e D A T E ThSwish eACV o q u i l l e I n d i a n T ribe wish to invite to invite you to the wish to invite you toyou the to the & 24th Annual TribalHonor EldersDay Honor Day 24th Annual Oregon Oregon Tribal Elders 24th Annual Oregon Tribal Elders Honor Day toCbe held March 17 & r18, 2023 to be held March 17 & 18, 2023 T h e o q u i l l e I n d i a n T i b e The CoatnTothe febe dMill eheld ratatthe eMarch d Mill Tri&Casino b17eHotel s& o18, f &C2023 oos Lower Hotel Casino & at theU Mill & North coming m(Agenda pCasino quawilla(Agenda nbedHotel Swill iusoon) sbelacoming w IBend, nsoon) dianOregon s Friday,T March he C17:onfedewriashtetodinT viteriyb ouetso to hef Coos Lower 9:30 to 10:30 ~ Canoe Welcoming (Theto MillDoug Casino Morrison Boardwalk) Please RSVP at: Please RSVP to Doug Morrison at: U m p q u a a n d S i u s l a w I n d i a n s 997-6685 orrToll 1er(866) or 25(541) th An997-6685 n(541) ual O regToll onFree T ib1a(866) lFree Eld313-9913 s Ho313-9913 nor Day 10:30 to 11:30 ~ Registration at entrance to Salmon Room 28, by February 28, wWelcome ishby to iFebruary nvby iteCoquille yo2023 u to Indian the 2023 ~ Opening, Tribe, Presentation of the Flags, Honor Oldest Native Elders, Honoring of King and Queen To be held March 17 & 18, 2023 25There A n n u a l O r e g o n T r i b a l E l d e r s H o n o r D a y attotht1:00 h e M i l l C a s i n o & H o t e l ~ SaIndian l m o n R o o m 12:00 ~ Prayer and Lunch hosted by Coquille Tribe There will be no for Tribal Elders foractivities, any of theallactivities, all will be no charges forcharges Tribal Elders for any of the guests of Spouses and Caregivers will other guests with the ofexception Legal and Caregivers will 1:00 to 3:30 Tother o~ bEntertainment e exception hbewith elcharged dtheM abeforrcharged cmeals. hSpouses 1Legal 7for& 1 8 , 2 0 2 3 meals. 5:30 at the M~ iDoors ll Catosevent inocenter & Hopen otel ~ Salmon Room 11:30 to 12:00 5:30CTCLUSI to 7:30 hosted Retirement PElders lCTCLUSI ea~sePrayer, RSElders VPDinner bytraveling Tthan uesd120 ayby,miles FCTCLUSI, eb(one-way) ru120 arymiles 28can ,(one-way) 20have 23 of taothe :canFlags more than have a traveling more provided room provided and stay night Doug Mroom orrfor isDinner oThursday n (5served 41for ) 9March 9Thursday 7at-66:00 616th 85 p.m. oMarch r e-m16th ailthe : dand m ostay rribefore sothe n@night cthe tclubefore si.org the Honor Day. 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Note: Dinner will not be on Thursday) Dinner will not be provided onprovided Thursday) Saturday,(Please March Note: 18:(Please There will P bele noasce harR geSs V forPTb ribyalT Eu lde erssdfoarya,nF y oefbthreuaacrtiyvit2 ie8 s, ,A2 ll 0o2 th3 er tgo ue: sts with the tion of Legal Spouses and Caregivers will be charged for meals. 7:00 to 9:00 e~xcepBreakfast Doug Morrison (541) 997-6685 or e-mail: dmorrison@ctclusi.org ALL GUESTS BE OVER YEARS OLD WITH OF LEGAL SPOUSES, ALL GUESTS MUST BE OVERMUST 55 YEARS OLD 55 WITH EXCEPTION OFEXCEPTION LEGAL SPOUSES, CAREGIVERS AND STAFF CAREGIVERS AND STAFF to: ALPlease L GUESTRSVP S MUSTby BE Tuesday, OVER 55 YEFebruary ARS OLD W28, ITH2023, EXCEPT ION There wDoug ill be noMorrison cOhFarLgeEsGfoArat T r i b a l E l d e r s f o r a n y o f t h e a c t i v i t i e s , A l l o t h e r g u ests with the orIVdmorrison@ctclusi.org L S(541) POUS997-6685 ES, CAREG ERS AND STAFF exception of Legal Spouses and Caregivers will be charged for meals. CTCLUSI Elders traveling more than 120 miles (one way), can have a room provided for ALL G UESTS M UST B E and OVEstay R 55the YEnight ARS O LD Wthe ITH EXCDay. EPTION Thursday, March 16, before Honor will provided OF LE(Dinner GAL SP OUnot SESbe , C AREGIVon ERThursday) S AND STAFF All guests must be over 55, with the exception of spouses, caregivers and staff. There will not be a charge to Tribal Elders for any of the activities. All other guests, with the exception of spouses, van/bus drivers, care providers/ chaperones, will be charged for meals. www.ctclusi.org March 2023 13 Elders Corner What’s Up, Elders? Submitted by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide “A community foundation is a vehicle for people of all or vocational/technical program. High school seniors, means to make a lasting difference in the community current college students, adults seeking training causes they care about.” [The Community or retraining opportunities, and non-traditional Foundation (cfrrr.org).] students were all encouraged to apply. As part of Tribal Elder Jeanne Schapper resides in this program, not only were scholarship recipients Coburg, Oregon, a unique community with a able to expand their educational experience, but long history of small-town spirit, generosity, and they also provided community service hours volunteerism. With that spirit of stepping up to the Coburg Rural Fire District and to City and giving back, Jeanne and four other local Hall, as well as local social events, including residents were inspired to create the Coburg Concerts in the Park and the Antique Fair. Community Foundation. CCF is a nonprofit, The Coburg Community Foundation is 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to unite looking to 2023 as “The Year of Giving Back.” and uplift the community of Coburg through The Foundation will be partnering with local philanthropy and community building. organizations to sponsor several in-person In addition to bringing together the resources of community events promoting community safety and individuals, families, and businesses within the Coburg connectivity and hopes to expand this next round of community, CCF assists with connecting community local scholarships. members and organizations with outside resources such as In the spirit of giving back, Jeanne suggests we all grants to help fund projects throughout the town while encouraging celebrate 2023 by volunteering, donating, connecting, and helping stewardship of sustainable resources within the community. to build our own communities. Since its formation in 2019, CCF has spearheaded various projects and activities with the goal of connecting community members and building and strengthening ***SAVE THE DATE*** the community. These have included supporting various events such as Coburg Days and sponsoring other events such as Dumpster Days, which promotes recycling and affords community members the opportunity to purge unused, unwanted items. Partnerships with other local organizations have been instrumental in bringing these events to the community. Hosted During the past year, CCF was proud to launch a Hosted by by scholarship program made possible by donations from the Creek Bandof ofUmpqua Umpqua Tribe of Indians Cow Cow Creek Band Tribe of Indians community with three $500 scholarships being awarded Other Oregon partnering Tribes include: include: to deserving college-bound students. Funds were used Other Oregon partnering Tribes Burns Paiute Tribe ~ The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation ~ to assist with the cost of tuition, fees, materials, and Burns Paiute Tribe The Confederated Tribes the Umatilla The Confederated Tribes of~Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indiansof ~ Confederated Tribe ofIndian Siletz tools needed to participate in an accredited academic ReservationIndians ~ Confederated Tribes of Tribes Warm Springs ~ CoquilleLower Indian Tribe ~ The Confederated of Coos, Umpqua and Tribes of Grand Ronde ~ The Klamath Tribes Siuslaw Indians~ ~Confederated Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians ~ Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs ~ Coquille Indian Tribe ~ Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde ~ The Klamath AprilTribes 18-19, 2023 ***SAVE THE DATE*** Elders Luncheon Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:30am to 1:30pm Sizzler 1010 Postal Way Springfield, OR Seven Feathers Casino Resort 2023 April 18-19, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane Feathers Canyonville,Seven OR 97417 Casino Resort 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane Canyonville, OR 97417 Please come and join other caregivers of native elders, native elders providing care for their spouse and elder relative caregivers of children from Northwest Indian communities in this two-day event. You will have the opportunity to attend valuable workshops that enhance your caregiving skills and give you a break from your daily responsibilities. CTCLUSI will sponsor up to 10 participants to attend, so if you are the Please RSVP at 541-435-7155 or 888-365-7155 by Friday, March 3, 2023 Transportation will be provided from the Coos Bay and Florence offices Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Health Services Division, Elders Activity Program Please come and join other caregivers of native elders, native unpaid caregiver of a tribal elder, tribal elder caring for their spouse or elders providing forfortheir spouse and elder elder relativecare caring a tribal child, please contactrelative Doug Morrison the Florence Indian Outreach Office caregivers of children fromatNorthwest communities in this for more information or to RSVP at two-day event. You will have the opportunity to attend valuable 541-997-6685 or Toll-Free 1-866-313-9913. workshops that enhance your caregiving skills and give you a break from your daily responsibilities. Watch for More Info Coming Soon! CTCLUSI will sponsor up to 10 participants to attend, so if you are the unpaid caregiver of a tribal elder, tribal elder caring for their spouse or elder relative caring for a tribal child, please contact Doug Morrison at the Florence Outreach Office for more information or to RSVP at 541-997-6685 or Toll-Free 1-866-313-9913. Watch for More Info Coming Soon! 14 March 2023 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Resolution Summaries RESOLUTION NO.: 23-001 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title): Amendment to Contract for Waite Ranch Tidal Wetland Restoration – Final Design and Permitting Services Explanation: Tribal Council approves the final design phase of this ongoing project that increases the contract total amount. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 23-002 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title): Enrollment of New Members Explanation: Tribal Council approves the following applicants and certifies them to be members of CTCLUSI Kaylynn Mare Henderson; Myles Kenneth Michael Clemens; Kennedy Louise Clemens; Tyler Lloyd Jones; Madison Grace Ehrmantrout; Milo Lee Ehrmantrout; Bristol Maxine Byer; Achilles Samanderiel Thomas Arnold; Zendaya Adamari Mendez . Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 23-003 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title): Enrollment Name Change Explanation: Tribal Council approves this name change request. Vote 6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 23-007 Date of Passage: September 28, 2022 Subject (title): Amend to Approval of Expenditures for The Family Canoe Project Previsions Resolution 22-009 Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the amended Resolution with a corrected dollar amount to allow the CEO authority not to exceed amount of 250,000.00. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 23-008 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title): Education Committee Appointment Explanation: The Tribal Council appoint Ashley Russell and Michael Brainard to the Education Committee. Vote –7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO.: 23-009 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title): Elders Committee Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Stephanie Watkins and Warren ( Tom) Brainard to the Elders Committee. Vote –6-0-1 RESOLUTION NO.: 23-010 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title): Reappointment of Gaming Facility Operational Review Board Positions Explanation: The Tribal Council reappoints Iliana Montiel and Mark Petrie as members of the GFORB so a quorum can be established to conduct business, as the recruitment will soon begin for all positions that are currently held by Tribal Council. Vote –6-0-1 In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality. Tribal Veterans Gathering RESOLUTION NO.: 23-004 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title):Enrollment Active to Historic Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to accept the names to be removed from the active roll and moved to the historic roll and names be placed on the plaque at the Tribal Hall of the following members Larry E Elliott; Bettie A Mitchell; Ernest L Lott and Robert L Kneaper. Vote – 5-0-2 Who is Invited: Tribal Veterans, Veterans, and Active Duty Members. Plus one Guest Day: Saturday, April 8, 2023 Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Tribal Plankhouse, Kilkich RESOLUTION NO.: 23-005 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title): CTCLUSI Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds (STIF) Plan Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this Transportation Plan as presented to identify projects by priority and make application to receive funding. Vote 7-0-0 Meet and Greet Event RESOLUTION NO.: 23-006 Date of Passage: January 8, 2023 Subject (title): Appointment of the Tribal Benefits Board Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to appoint, Teresa Spangler, Cindy Castro, Bonnie Foroudi, Lee Ann Wander, Stephanie McNutt and Iliana Montiel to this Board that to valuate and implement future plans for benefits for the Tribes employees or members. Vote -5-0-2 Proposed Schedule • • • 5:30 pm-Flag Ceremony and song sharing 6 pm-7pm-Catered Dinner 7 pm-7:30 pm-Drumming, story sharing, event closing Please RSVP • M10666 Call Lindsay Ward at 541-982-3307 to RSVP www.ctclusi.org March 2023 15 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Contributed by Dennita Antonellis-John - Public Health Improvement Coordinator Contributed by Dennita Antonellis-John - Public Health Improvement Coordinator Other risk factors are: Overview If you’re aged 45 to 75, get tested regularly • Having certain types of polyps (growths) Overview inside the colon for colorectal cancer. A special test (called a • personal or family history screening test) can help prevent colorectal If you're aged 45 to 75, get tested regularly for colorectal Having cancer. Aaspecial test (called a screening test)of colorectal cancer cancer or find it early, when it may be can help prevent colorectal cancertoorget findtested it early, when it may be easier to treat. You may need to get • Smoking cigarettes easier to treat. You may need before age 45 if colorectal cancer runs in • Being overweight or having obesity tested beforeTalk age with 45 if colorectal cancer runsask in your with enough your doctor and ask activity about your • family. Not Talk getting physical your family. your doctor and • Drinking too much alcohol about your risk for colorectal cancer. risk for colorectal cancer. • Having certain health conditions, like Crohn’s disease, that cause chronic What is colorectal cancer? (long-term) inflammation (ongoing Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops is colorectal irritation) of the small intestine and in What the colon or thecancer? rectum. The colon is colon the longest part of the large intestine. Colorectal a cancerpart that develops in the colon or the rectum. The colon is the longest part of The rectumcancer is theisbottom of the large intestine. Like all cancers, colorectal cancer How do I decide which test to take? the large intestine. The rectum is the bottom part of the large intestine. Like all cancers, colorectal There are different ways to test for colorectal can spread to other parts of your body. cancer. Your doctor can help you decide cancer can spread to other parts of your body. which test you would prefer. Before you talk with your doctor about which test to get, it can be helpful to think about your values and preferences. Answer these questions to find out which test you would prefer — then share the results with your doctor. Together, you and your doctor can make a screening plan that’s right for you. Am I at colorectal cancer? Am I atrisk risk for for colorectal cancer? The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases as you get older. That’s why screening is recommended for everyone ages 45 to 75. What are the different kinds of tests? Several different kinds of tests can be used to screen for colorectal cancer. The main types are: • Stool-based tests • Tests that look directly inside the colon and rectum Stool tests are done at home. You collect a stool (poop) sample and send it to a lab for testing. Then the lab sends the results to your doctor. Tests that look directly at your colon and rectum — like a colonoscopy — happen in a doctor’s office or hospital. For these tests, you need to take a laxative to clean out your bowels before the appointment. You’ll get anesthesia before the test, and you’ll need someone to drive you home after the test. Your doctor will tell you how to get ready for your test, including if you need to avoid certain foods beforehand. Does it hurt to get a colonoscopy? Preparing for a colonoscopy can be unpleasant, but most people agree that the benefits to their health outweigh any discomfort. And getting anesthesia means you won’t have any pain or feel uncomfortable during the test. How often should I get screened for colorectal cancer? How often you need to get screened will depend on: • Your risk for colorectal cancer • Which screening test you choose Take control — act early If you start getting screened at age 45, you have a good chance of preventing colorectal cancer or finding it when it can be treated more easily. • If your doctor finds polyps inside your colon during the test, they can remove the polyps before they turn into cancer • If your doctor finds cancer during the test, you can take steps to get treatment right away Get Tested The best way to prevent colorectal cancer — or find it early — is to get tested starting at age 45. Talk with your doctor about getting screened. Source: The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Get tested for colorectal cancer. Retrieved from https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/screening-tests/gettested-colorectal-cancer#the-basics-tab 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. Photo By: Jesse Beers 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 (541) 888-1307 16 Seeking Qualified Members for the Gaming Operational Review Board (GFORB) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program 2023 Eligible households do not 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 Social Services Division is now offering Heating assistance for qualifying low income households. To receive assistance contact the Health and 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: The Board that oversees operations and activity of Three Rivers Casino Resort – Florence and Coos Bay, Oregon The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are currently seeking qualified members to apply for four (4) positions on the Gaming Facilities Operational Review Board (GFORB). The Board shall consist of five (5) members and shall be appointed by Tribal Council. Terms are four (4) year appointments. Board members must obtain high security gaming license for the Gaming Commission prior to being seated on the Board. Application deadline is March 31, 2023. Please visit www.ctclusi. org for detailed position descriptions and qualifications needed. These positions will receive a stipend. If you are interested in being considered please submit a cover letter, and a resume to jmcneil@ctclusi.org Any questions, please reach out to Jeannie McNeil at 541-888-7506. March 2023 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 1 Person Family $31,266 2 Person Family $40,886 3 Person Family $50,506 4 Person Family $60,126 5 Person Family $69,747 6 Person Family $79,367 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. Fatherhood is Sacred & Motherhood is Sacred Parenting Workshop Series!  Presented By the CTCLUSI Social Services Department in Partnership with The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians and The Klamath Tribes  When: Tuesdays, 6pm-7:30pm April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23 Where: Via Zoom. A Zoom Link will be emailed to those who Register by March 27, 2023 TOPICS Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Laying the Foundation Session 3: The Creator  Session 4: Choice  Session 5: Vision Session 6: Being Teachable Session 7: Barriers to Being Teachable Session 8: Wisdom Session 9: Service Session 10: Self-Identity Session 11: Relationships Session 12: Nurturing “The family is at the heart of Native American Cultures. There is no other work more important than fatherhood and motherhood.” (Native American Fatherhood & Families & Association) To RSVP contact Shayne Platz, CTCLUSI Social Services Department 541-297-3450 March 2023 www.ctclusi.org 17 2023 Fitness Form A friendly reminder: Tribal members can find the 2023 fitness form online at the CTCLUSI website! Under Member Services > Community Health and Wellness Programs tab. Also located in the Citizen Portal under Admin Request Forms Reach out to Meagan Davenport at 541-888-7509 or mdavenport@ctclusi.org with any questions about the Fitness Program! FALL HARVEST NOVEMBER 19TH, 2022 TRIBAL HALL Lag̣auwiiyat’as, True History Gallery Harvest Bounty Open House Hours Every Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. March 4th, 11th, and 18th. Open to all A Tribal families Tribaltraditions staff and their families display of and harvest Plan your visit to see an exhibit of traditional and contemporary CTCLUSI We welcomebasketry any and allweaving feedback and suggestions formuseum the gallery design and traditions at the CTCLUSI and materialsatfeatured. If you would like to become more involved, Tribal Hall for Fall Harvest November 19th, 2022. volunteer, or have any questions, contact thpo@ctclusi.org. The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Upcoming exhibit planned for Fall/Winter 2023! Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians CTCLUSI’s Department of Culture and Natural Resources’ Curations Program is excited to announce the planning for an upcoming exhibit at Lag̣auwiiyat’as True History Gallery at CTCLUSI’s Tribal Hall in Coos Bay, scheduled for Fall/Winter of 2023! The exhibit will feature the beloved wedding dress of Lottie Evanoff, daughter of the last hereditary chief, which was recently returned home to the Tribe. The dress will be surrounded by other Tribal regalia, illustrating the evolution of Tribal traditional regalia to contemporary times. The Curations Team is soliciting any interested Tribal citizens and CTCLUSI people for temporary loan of their precious regalia for this exhibition. The regalia would be made accessible for your use during the coinciding ceremony that will be held on opening day of the exhibit. We would also greatly welcome any photographs of you or your family wearing your regalia that might be displayed in the exhibit, too! For more information about the exhibit or loaning regalia, please get in touch with the Curations Team at thpo@ctclusi.org. 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 CTCLUSI has continued to suspend income requirements for the CCDF (childcare) program, making it easy for families in the 5-county service area to qualify for assistance with their daycare payments For more information contact Meagan Davenport at 541-888-7509 or mdavenport@ctclusi.org 18 March 2023 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 1-541435-7155 EMONIAL DR CCEE RR E R EE SSSS RR EE P E SSEENNTTAATTIIOONN PPRROOJ JE EC C PR RE TT CULTURE COALITION CULTURE COALITION SEEKING MATERIALS SEEKING MATERIALS We are interested in dentalium 3/4 - 2 inch, olivella, purple and yellow cowry, arrow heads, We are interested in dentalium 3/4 - 2 inch, abalone heart shaped and chunks, glass beads, olivella, purple and yellow cowry, arrow heads, pine nuts, seed beads. abalone heart shaped and chunks, glass beads, pine nuts, seed beads.to reproduce Your donated items will be used our ceremonial dress. Your donated items will be used to reproduce our ceremonial dress.your time in If you’re interested in donating helping with this project, let me know. If you're interested in donating your time in helping with this project, letplease me know. If you have items or questions contact Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 / If you have items or questions please contact ehelms@ctclusi.org Helms at (541) 297-7538 / for moreEnna information by Wednesday, March 15 ehelms@ctclusi.org for more information by Wednesday, March 15 www.ctclusi.org March 2023 19 Upcoming Events March 2023 SUNDAY 26 5 MONDAY WEDNESDAY 27 28 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 Traditional Game Night, Tribal Hall 5:30 pm 12 TUESDAY THURSDAY 2 FRIDAY 3 9 4 Gift Making 10:30 am - 2 pm Coos Bay 10 19 20 21 Men’s Sweat 5:30 p.m. Women’s Sweat 5:30 p.m. 26 27 28 22 11 Elders Luncheon Springfield Sizzler 11:30 am Deadline to file Intent to Run for Tribal Council Tribal Council Forums 10am - 1pm 16 17 18 moccasins class Cedar Caps10-4pm Eugene Elders Honors Day Regular Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. moccasins class Cedar Caps10-4pm Eugene SATURDAY Wellness Meeting Tribal Hall 6-7 pm Wellness Meeting Eugene 6-7 pm 23 24 25 29 30 31 1 6 7 8 Spring Break Camp Business Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. 2 3 4 miluk language class 4pm-6pm 5 hanis language class 4pm-6pm sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 12pm-2pm April 2023 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 26 27 28 2 3 Tribal 9 Election Day Regular Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. General Council 1:00 p.m. 10 16 17 23 24 1 THURSDAY 29 30 Spring Break Camp Business Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. 4 5 miluk language class 4pm-6pm hanis language class 4pm-6pm 11 12 miluk language class 4pm-6pm hanis language class 4pm-6pm Native Caring 18 Conference Native Caring 19 Conference miluk language class 4pm-6pm 25 miluk language class 4pm-6pm 30 WEDNESDAY 2 miluk language class 4pm-6pm 31 3 hanis language class 4pm-6pm SATURDAY 1 Gift Making 10:30 am - 2 pm Coos Bay Tribal Veterans uɬ 6 sha’yuushtɬa quuiich language 7 13 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ 14 15 20 quuiich language 21 22 28 29 5 6 8 Gathering Ko’Kwel plankhouse 5:30pm class 12pm-2pm quuiich language class 12pm-2pm sha’yuushtɬa uɬ hanis language class class 12pm-2pm 4pm-6pm hanis language class 26 4pm-6pm 27sha’yuushtɬa uɬ Business Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY quuiich language class 12pm-2pm 4 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 12pm-2pm 20 March 2023 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Progressive FORTUNE WHEEL MONDAY MONDAYS 6PM-9PM $100 Cash Hot Seats every 30 minutes. TUESDAYS 7PM-9PM WEDNESDAYS 7PM-9PM Drawings every 30 minutes Drawings every 30 minutes to to find Bigfoot and win up to Spin the Wheel! Progressive $1,000! Receive one entry Jackpot starts at $1,000 and for every 50 same-day increases by $100 for every points earned. attempt. Receive one entry for every 50 same-day points earned. MARCH WEEKLY SPECIALS Now Open for Breakfast at 8am MONDAY - THURSDAY served f rom 11am-10pm MONDAY - SLOPPY JOE $12 TUESDAY - GREEN LIP MUSSELS EXCALIBUR $16 $1,000 DRAWINGS Saturdays in March Drawings every 30 minutes from 7pm-9pm. One entry for every 50 points earned from Sunday - Saturday. Open Daily Now Open for Breakfast at 8am WEDNESDAY - CHICKEN A LA KING $14 THURSDAY - GOUDA CHICKEN $17 FRIDAY - SUNDAY served f rom 4pm-10pm FRIDAY - PRIME RIB $21 SATURDAY - MEAT AVALANCHE SANDWICH $20 SUNDAY - CHEF’S CHOICE 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%3A601d3673066e148f. Public record. Not legal advice.