# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2016) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A641f8e4d12cebbf0 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of CLUSI August 2016 Issue 8 Volume 17 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS Tribal Youth Attend Culture Camp 2016 Tribal Council visits youth at Culture Camp on July 14, 2016 Pictured from left to right, front row: Will Clark, Ramil Beers, Jade McNutt, Nicole Clark, Lesleigh Owens, Charlie Dollins, Mary Norton, Kari Herrin. Next row, seated are members of Tribal Council: Aaron McNutt, Tara Bowen, Beaver Bowen, Doc Slyter, Teresa Spangler, Chairman Mark Ingersoll and Chief Warren Brainard, then camper Garrett Hutchinson and Officer Brian Dubray. Next row: Kendall Norton, Zak Pace, Alhana McNutt, Nicole Romine, Jesse Beers, Shyanne Gilbert, Gregory Sparhawk, Orion Petrie, Maree Beers, Nicole Mendoza, and Isaac Dull. Back row: Alex Ford, Mark Petrie, Eagle Roy, Mary Lou Greene, Joe Barton, and Dylan Brainard. Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist The Tribe’s annual youth culture camp was held Monday, July 11th through Friday, July 15th at the Tribal Reservation in Coos Bay, Oregon. This year’s camp gave youth the opportunity to paddle our ancestral waters, and for some, was preparation for the upcoming Canoe Journey: Paddle to Nisqually. The first day of camp began with all the Counselors and Counselors-in-Training (CIT’s) gathering together to go over safety procedures and refresh their CPR and First Aid knowledge. They bonded over setting up their respective tents out on the reservation. The boys stayed in a tent down by belex tlxanii (the butterfly garden) while the girls tent was beyond the fire pit near Tribal Hall. That night the campers arrived, excited to start their week long adventure. They were fed a wonderful meal, and continued to receive their fill of the bounty prepared by Tribal Cook Joe Barton and assistant Kathy Perkins. Tuesday morning the older youth (12 and up) partook in their first pull on the water in the beautiful canoe Lottie. From Scottsburg to Reedsport, they paddled along the incredible Umpqua River. A few good sized small mouth bass were caught along the way and the pullers had a nice stop for lunch on the island across from Brandy Bar landing. The last stretch of the day the pullers paddled Lottie in front of the old Macy family homestead before taking out in front of the Discovery Center in Reedsport. Meanwhile, the younger group of campers had been exploring inside the Umpqua Discovery Center that day. They walked through the exhibits learning about local wildlife and getting to see a little of their own Tribal history in paintings. - Story continues on page 4, See Culture Camp Save the Date Salmon Ceremony August 7, 2016 Youth Council Movie Night August 20, 2016 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID North Bend, OR Permit #44 2 August 2016 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Council Business As Reported at the July 10, 2016 Regular Tribal Council Meeting Chief Warren Brainard: Beaver Bowen: June 12 Regular Council Meeting June 15 Special Council Meeting June 16 Employee Appreciation BBQ for Tribal Government June 27-29 National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Conference June 12 Regular Council Meeting June 15 Special Council Meeting June 24 Unitarian Fellowship to speak about the Tribe June 29 Business Council Meeting July 2 Preformed a Wedding July 7 Coos Head Area Master Plan Meeting (CHAMP); Jordan Cove Meeting Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman: June 12 Regular Council Meeting June 15 Special Council Meeting June 16 Employee Appreciation BBQ for Tribal Government June 18 Student Recognition Dinner June 21 Peace and Dignity Runners Dinner June 25 Clamboree Fry Bread at Tribal Hall June 28 Healing of Canoe Dinner June 29 Business Council Meeting Doc Slyter: June 12 Regular Council Meeting June 13 Tribal Sweat June 15 Special Council Meeting June 16 Employee Appreciation BBQ for Tribal Government June 20 Tribal Family Dinner; Summer Solstice June 29 Business Council Meeting June 30 Spoke at U of O Language Class July 8 Speaker at Healing of the CanoeCoquille Plankhouse Arron McNutt: June 12 Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Conference; US Department of Agriculture Presentation; Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN) Presentation; June 15 Special Council Meeting (Called in) June 29 Business Council Meeting Tara Bowen: June 12 Regular Council Meeting June 15 Special Council Meeting June 16 Employee Appreciation BBQ for Tribal Government June 18 Student Recognition Dinner June 29 Elders Summer School Luncheon; Business Council Meeting Mark Ingersoll, Chairman: June 12 Regular Council Meeting June 15 Special Council Meeting June 18 Student Recognition Dinner June 19 Summer Solstice Dinner June 20 Tribal Family Dinner June 21 Dignity Runners Dinner June 25 Clamboree June 29 Business Council Meeting Resolution Summaries RESOLUTION NO.: 16-031 Date of Passage: June 15, 2016 Subject (title): Approval for Submission of Spirit Mountain Community Fund Grant Application Explanation: Tribal Council approved the proposed “Community Assessment for Vocational Education Planning” project and the submission of an application for the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Grant, which would result in an additional $75,000 to the Tribes. RESOLUTION NO.: 16-032 Date of Passage: June 15, 2016 Subject (title): Authorization to Request Funding from the BIA 2016 Tribal Climate Resilience Grant Program Explanation: Tribal Council approved the submission of an application for the 2016 Tribal Climate Resilience Grant in the amount of $250,000 to add capacity to the Tribes’ Natural Resources Department for monitoring water quality, completing assessments and inventories of native species in the Coos Bay, Umpqua River, and Siuslaw River estuaries. RESOLUTION NO.: 16-033 Date of Passage: June 29, 2016 Subject (title): Amendments to CLUSITC Chapter 1-9 (Tribal Council) for First Reading Explanation: Tribal Council approved amendments to CLUSITC Chapter 1-9 (Tribal Council) to make it clear that Tribal Council members may participate and vote by phone or other electronic means in special meetings, but not regular meetings. The proposed amendments will be posted for a twenty-eight (28) day comment period. RESOLUTION NO.: 16-035 Date of Passage: July 10, 2016 Subject (title): Changes and Corrections to the Roll - Name Change Explanation: Tribal Council accepted and approved the Enrollment Committee’s recommendation to change the names of two Tribal members on the Roll. RESOLUTION NO.: 16-036 Date of Passage: July 10, 2016 Subject (title): Approval of Terms and Conditions Quoted Service with Trane U.S. Inc. Explanation: Tribal Council approved an agreement with Trane to provide and install additional HVAC equipment as part of the new non-smoking project in the Florence Casino. Posted: August 1, 2016 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT The following proposed Code amendment was passed for first reading by Tribal Council on June 29, 2016. TITLE: CLUSITC Chapter 1-9 Tribal Council DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE: September 11, 2016 The notice of the proposed amendment shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text of the amendment will be posted for public comment for twentyeight (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, Administration Office, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmcneil@ ctclusi.org. RESOLUTION NO.: 16-037 Date of Passage: July 10, 2016 Subject (title): Support of the Dental Health Aide Therapist Pilot Study Explanation: Tribal Council supports the Tribes’ participation in the Dental Health Aide Therapist pilot study. ORDINANCE NO.: 085B Date of Passage: July 10, 2016 Subject (title): An Ordinance Revising Elders’ Committee Code (CLUSITC 7-11) Explanation: Tribal Council adopted amendments to CLUSITC Chapter 7-11 (Elders’ Committee) to require the Committee to meet at least quarterly rather than monthly as required by CLUSITC Chapter 7-5 (General Committee Code). ORDINANCE NO.: 086B Date of Passage: July 10, 2016 Subject (title): An Ordinance Revising Tribal Health Committee Code (CLUSITC 7-12) Explanation: Tribal Council adopted amendments to CLUSITC Chapter 7-12 (Tribal Health Committee) to require the Committee to meet at least quarterly rather than monthly as required by CLUSITC Chapter 7-5 (General Committee Code). Information QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas, comments, criticisms, etc. Please write to: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored. COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST If you are a Tribal member and intersted in being on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil, 541-888-7506. We are currently keeping a list of those interested so that when a committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us whether there is a vacancy or not. US FOREST SERVICE NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES Now available at the Tribal Administration Building, Florence and Springfield Outreach offices. Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available. CHANGES? Please let us know if you have a change in address, phone number, name or addition to your family. Changes should be submitted to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853. TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES Full video available at www.ctclusi.org If you would like to receive typed copies or an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting minutes send a written request, including your current address to Jeannie McNeil, 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420. Tribal Council Upcoming Events August 1 – 4 – Canoe Journey Protocol, Nisqually, WA. th August 6 – Breakfast with Tribal Council, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the Tribal Community Center August 7th – Salmon Ceremony, Baldich/Gregory Point/ Chief Island, 11:00 a.m. August 12th - Back to School supplies deadline August 14th – Regular Council Meeting, Community Center 10:00 a.m. August 15th – 20th – Coquille Camp TaeNae August 16th – Tribal Family Gathering, Florence 6:00 p.m. August 20th – Youth Council Movie Night, Tribal Hall 3:00 p.m. th August 26 – 28th – Elders Stern Wheeler/ Hood River Train Trip September 1st – Elders Luncheon, Izzy’s Eugene 11:30 a.m. st September 1 – Back to School Party, Eugene (TBA) st 3 THE VOICE OF CLUSI August 2016 th 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 September 2nd – Back to School Party, Coos Bay (TBA) rd September 3 – Weaving Workshop, Florence Outreach September 5th – All Tribal Offices will be CLOSED in observance of Labor Day th September 10 – Weaving Workshop, Florence Outreach September 10th – 11th – Mill Luck Days, Canoe Races, Mill Casino September 11th – Regular Council Meeting, Community Center CB 10:00 a.m. September 17th – Weaving Workshop, Florence Outreach Office September 19th – 23rd – Tsalila, Reedsport, OR. September 20th – Tribal Family Gathering, Coos Bay, 6:00 p.m. September 23rd – Native American Day September 24th – Weaving workshop, Florence Outreach Office Join a Committee Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget, Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All letters of interest are kept on file for one year. CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices Administration Building Alexis Barry Tribal Administrator 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 abarry@ctclusi.org Health & Human Services Division Vicki Faciane - Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7515 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 vfaciane@ctclusi.org Department of Human Resources Stephanie Watkins - Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-7508 Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726 Fax: 888-723-3270 swatkins@ctclusihr.org Tribal Housing Department Linda Malcomb - Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1310 Fax 541-888-2853 lmalcomb@ctclusi.org Purchased/Referred Care (FKA Contract Health Services) Sharon Arnold - PRC Specialist 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-4873 Toll free 1-800-227-0392 Fax 541-888-5388 sarnold@ctclusi.org Education Department Angela Bowen-Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-1317 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 abowen@ctclusi.org Family Services Shayne Platz, Caseworker 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-744-1334 Toll Free 1-800-877-2718 Fax 541-744-1349 splatz@ctclusi.org Tribal Dental Clinic Dr. Sarah Rodgers 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-6433 Toll free 1-877-688-6433 Fax 541-888-7505 Health Services Assistant Director Iliana Montiel 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Fax 541-888-5388 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 imontiel@ctclusi.org Tribal Court J.D. Williams Chief Judge 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 tribalct@ctclusi.org Cultural Department Jesse Beers - Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1319 Fax 541-888-2853 jbeers@ctclusi.org Springfield Outreach Office 1126 Gateway Loop Suite 102 Springfield, OR 97477 Phone 541-744-1334 Toll Free 1-800-877-2718 Fax 541-744-1349 Florence Outreach Office Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101 Mailing: P.O. Box 2000 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6685 Toll Free 1-866-313-9913 Fax 541-997-1715 Tribal Gaming Commission Brad Kneaper Chief Law Enforcement Officer 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-2830 Fax 541-997-7293 bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com Tribal Police Brad Kneaper Chief of Police 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6011 Fax 541-902-6507 bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com Department of Natural Resources Margaret Corvi Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1304 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 mcorvi@ctclusi.org Warren Brainard, Chief Tribal Chief 541-297-1655 (cell) wbrainard@ctclusi.org Doc Slyter Position #1 Council 541-808-7625 (cell) dslyter@ctclusi.org Beaver Bowen Position #2 Council 541-290-4531 (cell) bbowen@ctclusi.org Mark Ingersoll, Chairman Position #3 Council 541-290-4610 (cell) mingersoll@ctclusi.org Tara Bowen Position #4 Council 541-808-7394 tbowen@ctclusi.org Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair Position #5 Council 541-808-4828 (cell) tspangler@ctclusi.org Arron McNutt Position #6 Council 541-297-1183 (cell) amcnutt@ctclusi.org Council Meeting August 14, 2016 Community Center 338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes as needed 4. Tribal Council Reports 5. Tribal Administrator Report 6. Chief Financial Officer Report 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Other 10. Good of the Tribes 11. Executive Session as needed Council meeting video available to view at www.ctclusi.org 4 Culture Camp... THE VOICE OF CLUSI August 2016 continued from cover page One in particular showcased a group of youth sitting around a fire inside of a Plankhouse listening to traditional stories. This painting was created referencing the likeness our own Tribal members, one of whom was a counselor for the group which made the moment extra special. The following morning the older youth once again went on the water, this time in the canoe Tyee E. Bowen, and paddled from Green Acres to California Street in Coos Bay. The younger youth got to explore the new Charleston Marine Life Center where they learned about local marine life. They were able to learn through hands on interaction in a tidal pool tank and science room. Traditional tools carved by Tribal member David Brainard were also on display as well as a beautiful painting by Tribal member Pam Stoehsler. It was wonderful for them to see Tribal members work in such an amazing place. That afternoon they enjoyed lunch at the South Slough Estuary. While enjoying their meal they learned about the types of native plants they were about to see. During their short hike through the trails at the estuary they had a little competition to see which group could identify the most native plants. Following the hike, the younger campers dropped by Sunset Bay to play in the sand and wade in the waves. On Thursday the younger group took the pontoon boat out to the Tribes camp on Ten Mile Lake in Lakeside, Oregon. They spent the day fishing and removing invasive species from the lake. Using bamboo rods they fished off the boat dock catching tons of perch and a few blue gills. The larger fish they caught were cooked up that night and added to dinner, which the campers just loved! After putting in at Mapleton, the older youth pulled around 15 miles on the Siuslaw River. They stopped to eat their sack lunch at the Whiskey Creek Organic farm where they were able to walk around and view some of the property and the foods that are grown there. To add to an already amazing day, they had a special encounter with Ti’ii (black bear). While carefully navigating through some fallen trees across the river they suddenly spotted Ti’ii swimming across the river, and her two small cubs climbing Culture Camp participants pose for a quick picture in front of Tribal Hall on the Reservation Pictured from left to right, top step: Mark Petrie, Joe Barton, Mary Lou Greene, and Jesse Beers. Next row down: Zak Pace, Eagle Roy, Nicole Mendoza, Alex Ford, and Isaac Dull. Third row from top: Orion Petrie, Dylan Brainard, Kari Herrin and Nicole Romine. Second row from bottom step: Gregory Sparhawk, Kendall Norton, Jade McNutt, Maree Beers, Shyanne Gilbert, and Alhana McNutt. Front row: Morgan Gaines, Nicole Clark, Charlie Dollins, Lesleigh Owens, Mary Norton, Garrett Hutchinson, Ramil Beers, and Will Clark. Campers Not Pictured: Miikel Dollins and Issaq Ekman across some tree limbs. With safety in mind, the pullers came to an all stop and silently paddle a ways back down the river. They watched as the two cubs played and momma bear finished crossing the river. Once all was clear and a good distance was between the canoe and Ti’ii they continued their pull down the river. The pull ended in the Port of Siuslaw in Florence where the local paper, the Siuslaw News, stopped to interview them. The pullers were featured on the cover of the July 16, 2016 publication. You can view the article online by visiting www.thesiuslawnews. com That evening the youth had some special visitors. All of Tribal Council came to camp and spent the evening with the youth. Council members took turns introducing themselves and telling them their favorite things about being there with them. Each group of campers then performed skits that they had been practicing, while the members of Council enjoyed them. The Camp Counselors then shared with Council what their respective groups had done that day, shedding light on one of the skits as a re-enactment of the days pull on the river. After skits Chairman Mark Ingersoll had one more surprise for the campers, s’mores over a camp fire. A big thank you to Council for making the campers last night at camp fun and memorable. On the final day of camp the youth gathered together at John Topits Park on Empire Lakes in Coos Bay. Tribal Elders and families, and a few Council members joined the youth for some pulls in the canoe out on the lake. Everyone also enjoyed a bbq lunch before playing a few games. Dee Dee Plaep brought props for a few fun games, including ‘pass the banana behind your head with your feet’, ‘pop everyone’s balloon’, ‘throw cheese puff balls at your leader’, and a fun ‘water balloon toss’ before the youth returned to Tribal Hall to meet their parents and head home. A huge Hayu Masi (Thank you) to Tribal Council and all the staff from Culture, DNR, Prevention, HHSD, and Administration for all your hard work putting together such a great camp. Another big thank you to all the Camp Counselors and CIT’s for helping to make some great memories with the youth. And of course, thank you to all the amazing campers for attending. We hope to see you all again next year! August 2016 5 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Culture Camp... continued from cover page Paddling canoe Lottie in front of the old Macy family homestead on the Umpqua River Orion Petrie, Dylan Brainard, Eagle Roy, and Gregory Sparhawk Shyanne Gilbert and Nicole Romine Back: Andrew Brainard, Alex Ford, Zak Pace. Front: Will Clark, Ramil Beers, Garrett Hutchinson Miikel Dollins, Mary Lou Greene, and Kari Herrin Lesleigh Owens, Shyanne Gilbert, and Mary Norton 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Mark Petrie skippers canoe Lottie on the Umpqua River during Culture Camp August 2016 Camp counselors Shyanne Gilbert, Nicole Romine, Maree Beers, and Mary Lou Greene Camper Garrett Hutchinson’s family Jade McNutt holds up her catch from fishing Traci Stefanek and Dee Dee Plaep Kendall Norton shows us a shell CULTURE CAMP 2016 Shane Henderson, Zak Pace, Eagle Roy, Alex Ford, Isaac Dull, Mark Petrie, and Brian Dubray August 2016 7 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Will Clark and his group perform a hilarious skit at camp Youth visited the Charleston Marine Life Center during Culture Camp Members of Tribal Council, Elders, and family pulled the canoe with the youth on the last day of Culture Camp Youth Council Movie Night Saturday August 20th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For ages 14 - 24 who are interested in participating in the Tribal Youth Council Ramil Beers, Isaac Dull, and Gregory Sparhawk Add a little bit of body text Transportation will be provided Springfield Outreach Office will leave @ 12:00 p.m. To enter into a drawing Florence Outreach Office you must R.S.V.P by will leave @ 1:30 p.m. Tribal Hall 338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Lesleigh Owens and Kari Herrin August 18th to Joe Barton 541-808-4059 joebarton@ctclusi.org *no guests please 8 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Submitted by Shannon M. Schritter, BS, RDH August 2016 Periodontal Disease It is time for your dental visit and you are stressing about it. You have not been flossing every day and sometimes you even forget to brush before you go to bed. You have prepared yourself for the “lecture” you know you will get from your hygienist about flossing every day but there’s one phrase you are hoping not to hear: “You have periodontal disease.” The truth of the matter is about “47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age. 70.1% of adults 65 and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more common in men than women (56.4% vs 38.4%), those living below the federal poverty level (65.4%), those with less than a high school education (66.9%) and current smokers (64.2%).” (http://www.cdc.gov/ oralhealth/periodontal_disease) Periodontal disease includes both gingivitis and periodontitis. It is caused when bacteria in the mouth infect tissue surrounding the teeth, causing inflammation around the teeth and leading to periodontal disease. When bacteria stay on the teeth long enough they form a film called plaque which eventually hardens to tartar, also called calculus. Tartar build-up can spread below the gum line, which makes the teeth harder to clean. Then only a dental health professional can remove the tartar and stop the periodontal disease process. When your gums are inflamed, tender, swollen or bleeding, you have what is known as gingivitis. Gingivitis is reversible so good home care, including brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day, will remedy the problem combined with a professional dental cleaning. If the inflammation is not properly taken care of it can progress to the point that you lose the bone surrounding your teeth. Once bone has been lost you have periodontitis, a disease that is not reversible. Most people notice it when their gums start pulling away from their teeth, when a permanent tooth is loose or falls out or when their teeth start “shifting.” Periodontitis can be maintained with proper home care after an extensive dental cleaning and frequent dental visits every 3-4 months, but once you have periodontitis you have it for the rest of your life due to the level of bone lost that cannot be replaced. If you have questions about your periodontal status, don’t hesitate to call the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic today. We are always happy to answer questions and assist you with your dental needs. (541)888-6433. For Sale: Electric Toothbrushes! For Sale by CTCLUSI Dental ONLY $20.00 Oral-B Vitality Electric Toothbrushes! Refill heads also available! Call - (541) 888-1301 Remove more plaque and decrease inflammation with an electric toothbrush!! This brush features 7600 oscillations per minute, a 2-minute timer, 2 brush heads, 1 charging station, and 1 rechargeable battery! Order yours today!! Must pre-pay when ordered. (Shipping available for an extra fee) Tribal Business Incubator Update Contributed by MJ Koreiva, Business Incubator Manager Where to Start. You’ve been thinking about an idea for a product or service that you just know others will want to have or use – that’s how it usually gets started. The idea that sparks a small business. But what to do next. Here is one tool you can use to help you think through that ‘great idea’ to see if it can turn into a small business. Start by brainstorming your ideas. Ask yourself: is there a need for my product or services? Who is the target audience for buying my product or using my services? How will my product or services stand out from others? Why is making this product or providing these services important to me? By describing the reasons behind creating your product or providing your service, you are developing the Vision for your business. Then review and analyze your answers. Do any themes emerge from your answers? See if you can lump the answers in to categories. Pick out the answers that best describe how you feel about your idea. Now craft a 3-4 sentence description of your ‘Small Business’ and try it out on a friend. Have them ask you to tell them about your new small business. If the 3-4 sentence description is enough to convey your message, you’re on track. If your description raises more questions than gives answers, go back to brainstorming for more answers and continue to write out various 3-4 sentences describing your small business. We want to hear from Tribal Members who have ideas about starting their own business, already have plans in place to start their own business or need help in expanding their current small business. If you have an idea for a small business, a plan in place or need help getting a small business up and running, please contact MJ at the Tribal Administrative Offices, 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-9577, ext 7549, email:mkoreiva@ ctclusi.org. Dental Clinic Hours Clinic Hours: Open 8:00 a.m. Close 5:00 p.m. The clinic will be closed on Fridays during Odd Months (January, March, May, July, September, November) The clinic will be closed on Mondays during Even Months (February, April, June, August, October, December) Call the Dental Clinic today to schedule your appointment (541) 888-6433 Did You Know? Free Eye Exams in North Bend / Coos Bay If you are an established patient at the Coquille Indian Tribe Community Health Center you are eligible to get a free eye exam at Cheslock Optical. On the third Tuesday of every month Cheslock Optical has Native Eye Day. Patients of the Coquille clinic get a free eye exam; if you’re uninsured you also receive 20% off the cost of equipment. You must be an established patient of the clinic. You can call (541) 888-9494 for more information or to schedule your eye exam. August 2016 9 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Victims’ Rights to Civil Remedy in Tribal Courts Contributed by Rebecca Ambrose, Domestic Violence Program Coordinator/Caseworker Ninety percent or more of the violence perpetrated against Indians is committed by non-Indians. Statistics show that more than 1 in 2 American Indian and Alaskan Native women and more than 1 in 4 American Indian and Alaskan Native men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the National Institute of Justice’s May 2016 Research Report on 2010 findings from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. The rights of native victims to seek justice against nonNative perpetrators in tribal courts have been historically limited due to factors ranging from termination and lack of court systems to jurisdictional challenges and adverse court decisions made by the United States. On June 23, 2016, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Dollar General vs. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians that tribes have civil court jurisdiction over non-Indians when domestic or sexual violence is committed against Indians on their tribal lands. This ruling is an affirmation both of tribal sovereignty and Native victims’ rights. The case arose from the sexual victimization of a tribal youth participating in an employment training program at a Dollar General store located on lands held in trust to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Citing a 1978 Supreme Court decision in Oliphant vs. Suquamish Indian Tribe, which Healing to Wellness Court prohibited tribes from exercising criminal court jurisdiction over non-Indians, the Dollar General Corporation unsuccessfully argued that its non-Indian employee, who was reportedly responsible for the abuse, should not be tried in tribal court. The Dollar General decision comes one year after provisions were added into the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization and improvements were made to the Indian Civil Rights Act to allow tribes to take special domestic violence jurisdiction over all persons, except if both the victim and defendant are non-Indians or if the defendant lacks ties to the Indian tribe or its membership. The United States is under advisement by a United Nations Work Group on discrimination in law to “[e]mpower Native American tribes to ensure justice in their communities through the exercise of full criminal jurisdiction within their lands.” The Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians is operating a peace-giving court and also offering assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. For more information, please contact Rebecca Ambrose, Domestic Violence Program Coordinator/Caseworker, at (541) 888-1309 or Diane Whitson, Tribal Court Clerk, at (541) 8881306. Contributed by Jennifer Stephens, Healing to Wellness Case Manager/ Resource Coordinator Why would you be interested in a Healing to Wellness Court? How could a Healing to Wellness Court be important in your life? Do you have a friend, family member, or neighbor who struggles with alcohol or drug abuse? Youth alcohol and drug abuse was revealed as a high priority concern in the CTCLUSI community. A Healing to Wellness Court can be not only an alternative to incarceration, but an opportunity for healing from addiction or abuse. The CTCLUSI Tribal Court is in the first year of a three year grant to build the infrastructure for a Youth Healing to Wellness Court. By September, 2017 the Healing to Wellness Court is projected to be operational and accepting participants. We are looking forward to the creation of this court as a way to address what has been identified as one of the greatest concerns in this tribal community. What is a Healing to Wellness Court? A Healing to Wellness Court is not simply a tribal court that handles drug and alcohol cases. It is a problem solving court that brings a wellness concept into the court process to address the drug and alcohol abuse needs of the tribal community. A Healing to Wellness court allows a tribal community to employ If you have been the victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, please reach cultural strategies along with drug and alcohol treatment and court out to the Circle of Healing Program for assistance. Rebecca Ambrose, a trained supervision to address the specific needs of the community and victim service professional, can be reached at: (541) 888-1309. the participant. The goal is to have tribal government institutions (including tribal court) that promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, extended families, and the tribal community. The participant should expect to complete a journey of healing that will help them become a whole, well -functioning member of their community, and guide them on the path to leading a clean, sober Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice life. Each court case is managed by a team that typically involves option available to you for the resolution of conflict. the judge, a case manager, substance abuse and mental health treatment providers, police officer, tribal elder, prosecutor, and public defender. This group works together to guide the progress of the participant in their recovery process, to provide support in areas where they have barriers, such as education, job search, transportation, family environment, and to hold them accountable to their treatment schedule and efforts. We look forward to providing much more information on the process and progress in this journey through future newspaper articles and social opportunities. Please bring your questions and thoughts to the attention of Jennifer Stephens or Tribal Court staff For more information about Peacegiving or Peaceat any time. Jennifer Stephens is the Healing to Wellness Case giving Court, please visit the Peacegiving Website or contact the Manager/Resource Coordinator and can be reached at the Tribal Peacegiving Court Coordinator at the address listed below. Peacegiving Court Coordinator 1245 Fulton Avenue Court Office in Coos Bay in person, by phone at 541-888-1307, or Coos Bay, OR 97420 PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316 by email at jstephens@ctclusi.org . EMAIL: Peacegivingcourt@ctclusi.org Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving PEACEGIVING 10 August 2016 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Youth Honored at Student Recognition Dinner 2016 Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Tribal family and friends gathered to celebrate the academic achievements of our youth during The Annual Student Recognition Dinner that was held on June 18th in the Tribal Community Center. Following welcoming remarks by Education Director Angela Bowen, and an invocation by Tribal Council member Doc Slyter, everyone feasted on a beautifully prepared meal by Tribal Cook Joe Barton. Everyone was delighted by the seafood fettucine and roasted asparagus and the many other wonderful dishes that Joe prepared. Many thanks to him and the other on-call staff who helped in the kitchen. Each year, the Education department gives out a number of scholarships to Tribal students. This year’s scholarship recipients were Grace Gagner, Grace won two scholarships for a total of $750 to help her with college for the next school year. Natalie Waters was the next scholarship recipient. Natalie also won two scholarships giving her a total of $750 for her academic pursuits. Julia Ingersoll also received two scholarships for a total of $750, and last but not least, Bryson Bossely won three scholarships totally $1,250 to help fund him in the upcoming school year. Congratulations to all our scholarship winners! High School and College Graduates are also honored during the Student Recognition Dinner. Graduates of High School who were announced during the dinner were Jordan Dickerson and Reesha Carnine. College Graduate, Coline Benson. All students in attendance were also called up and recognized by grade level. Each youth stated their name and grade for all those in attendance and were gifted with a bag full of academic tools and other fun prizes. Tribal Council member Teresa Spangler took a few moments to speak about the importance of continuing your education. She shared how important it is to reach your academic goals so that one day we can fill many more employment positions with educated Tribal members. She hopes to see a full circle with our youth in terms of the Tribe helping youth through their academic career and having them come back and work for the Tribe. Another guest speaker for the evening was Shane Henderson. Shane just recently completed the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and graduated on May 13th. He earned a certificate for successful completion of the Basic Police Class. Shane is currently serving as an officer on our own Tribal Police force. Shane’s words seemed to mirror those of Teresa’s earlier sentiments. He said “I attribute a lot of my success to our Tribe. Growing up, participating in culture camps, and the holiday festivities, I learned about our culture and the history of our Tribe which helped keep me on the right path. The Tribe has always been there for me and my family, whether it was help with housing, student loans and employment opportunities. I’ve been employed by our Tribe for almost 5 years. My senior year in high school I also participated in the summer internship program with the human resources department. These jobs have given me different skills and influenced my life in many different ways. Now, as a Tribal Police Officer, I hope to become an important resource to all of you and our Tribe.” He left the youth with these inspiring words “There’s one more thing that I wanted to talk to you about. And it’s that you determine your success. It doesn’t matter where you were born or where you come from, but where you’re going and the choices you make to get there.” Throughout dinner and recognitions, participants at each table also had the opportunity to fill out cards and give advice to students of a particular grade. Angela passed the microphone to around to each table were a representative read the advice cards for each grade level. There were many wonderful things shared but the overall theme was to keep working hard and to reach for your dreams. Many thanks goes out to all those who came to help recognize our Trial youth for all their hard work and amazing accomplishments in the academic field. Jarun Carnine and Karen Porter Julia Ingersoll - Scholarship Recipient pictured above with father Chairman Mark Ingersoll Education Director Angela Bowen gifts Tribal Cook Joe Barton for the wonderful meal at the Student Recognition Dinner Above: The Education Department gifted all the students in attendance with goodie bags At left: Shane Henderson and his daughter Amber at the Student Recognition Dinner where Shane was also a guest speaker Tribal Council member Teresa Spangler speaks to the Tribal Youth during the Student Recognition Dinner about the importance of Education and Employment Bryson Bossley - Scholarship Recipient Natalie Waters - Scholarship Recipient August 2016 11 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Congratulations Graduates! College Graduates Andrea Swigert ∞ Fleurette Fong High School Graduates Ryan Harmon Hope Lott Western Oregon University UCLA - Psychobiology B.S. Graduated with honors from Graduated from Marshfield High Bachelor of Arts in Business She is currently a National Shadle Park High School in School in Coos Bay, Oregon. with focus on Marketing and Institute on Drug Abuse Spokane, Washington. Hope plans to get her Minor in Sports Management. research fellow at the University Ryan is registering to attend the associates degree from Future goals are to eventually of Washington’s Program on University of Oregon starting get a masters in Business Law. Southwestern Oregon Pharmacokinetics of Drugs this fall and is considering a But first to get married the end Community College and then of Abuse during Pregnancy, of this month. business management degree. studying the kidney toxicity attend the Oregon Institue of Congratulations Andrea and Tyler! “I hope to use my closer of ephedrine – an abused Technology to study medical natural supplement – due proximity to the Tribe to become imaging. to accumulation by drugmore involved with Tribal Way to go Hopey! transporting proteins. At the events. Go ducks!” - Ryan conclusion of the fellowship, “Thank you Graduates for answering my call and sending your she will continue to enjoy her photos and informaiton to me. Your accomplishments are something gap year, pursue research in to be proud of, and I am happy to feature you in The Voice of CLUSI mental health and addiction, and apply for doctoral programs newsletter.” -Morgan Gaines in clinical psychology. She is Have you recently graduated from High School or College? eternally grateful for the It’s not too late to get featured in an upcoming edition Education Department’s of The Voice of CLUSI. unwavering support and Just send your information to Morgan Gaines at mgaines@ctclusi.org encouragement throughout or call 541-888-7536 her undergraduate career! EDUCATION CORNER Summer break is almost over and what better way to end the season than with a book that offers teaching activities with your children. You will find ways to teach about nature and the outdoors with hands-on activities. The August “BOOK OF THE MONTH” ∞ E D U C A T I O N BACK TO SCHOOL TIME…. CUT OUT THIS SIGN UP AND SEND TO ; CTCLUSI EDUCATION DEPT. 1245 FULTON AVE.. COOS BAY, OR 97420 SIGN UP STARTS NOW UNTIL August 12, 2016 (No sign ups accepted after that date.) Supplies cards will be sent after the closing date. Keepers of the Night “Native American Stories and Noctunal Activities for Children” Night is more than just a period of time between sunset and sunrise. It is another world, fascinating and mysterious to children. In Native cultures nighttime is a crucial part of the Great Circle and balance in the universe, and “ Keepers of the Night” features Native wisdom to help young people learn valuable lessons about the natural world. Come in to your Coos Bay CTCLUSI Tribal Library and check it out. Grades K-12 or ages 5-18 Enrolled CLUSI Students Only. Name________________________________________________ Enrollment #________ Address_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ School Attending_____________________________Grade______ Phone Number__________________________________________ Parent/Guardian ________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________ 12 August 2016 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribe Hosts the Peace and Dignity Runners Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist On June 21, 2016 the Tribe hosted the Peace and Dignity runners in the Plankhouse on the Tribal Reservation. Every four years since its start in 1992 The Peace and Dignity Run has brought together the People of the Eagle (North America) and the People of the Condor (Central and South America). This year’s run was dedicated to saving traditional foods. Our Tribe has been striving to manage and spread our own traditional foods so it was especially wonderful to be a part of this spiritual journey. According to the website www.txpeaceanddignity. com “The Peace and Dignity Journeys runners start simultaneously from both ends of Abya Yala from Chickaloon, Alaska and Tierra del Fuego, Argentina traversing community to community on foot and joining together for a final gathering in Kunayala (Panama). The 2016 run is dedicated to the seeds, a reminder and living prayer to honor and preserve the sacredness of our seeds that give food, medicine and life.” Tribal members Jesse Beers and Mark Petrie joined the runners from the McCullough Bridge in North Bend, Oregon and lead them onto the reservation where they were welcomed by Tribal Elder George Barton. Members of our Tribal community held ceremony in the Plankhouse with them and then a meal. They rested for the night and began their journey anew in the morning. Hayu Masi (thank you) to all of those who participated and to the runners for their dedication to their journey, and all important message of protecting, reviving, and thriving on traditional foods. The Peace & Dignity Runners run from the North Bend bridge to the CTCLUSI Reservation Please join us for good food and fun with other Tribal Families. All Tribal families welcome to attend. No transportation is provided. 23rd Annual Agness-Illahe Gathering of the People SEPTEMBER 17-18 AT BIG BEND (NEAR FOSTER BAR — AGNESS, OR Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Three Rivers Casino Resort –Florence GRAND ENTRY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17 1:00 PM AND 7:00 PM SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18 12:00 NOON Back of Buffett Room 6:00 pm—8:00 pm ALL DRUMS WELCOME ALL VENDORS WELCOME CAMPSITES AVAILABLE CANOE EXHIBITS Please contact Doug Morrison or Dee Dee Plaep to R.S.V.P. 541-997-6685 or 1-866-313-9913 Doug Morrison EMT-I Summer time heat related emergencies Sponsored by: Health & Human Services Division — Diabetes Grant FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald L. Fry 541-267-0571 Nina Fry 541-404-3991 August 2016 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 13 Tribal Youth Attend Summer School 2016 Contributed by Angela Bowen, Education Director and Karen Porter, Education Assistant The CLUSI Summer School was a success. We had 19 students attend June 20th through July 1st. Each day of Summer School began in the Plank House followed by breakfast in the Tribal Hall. After Breakfast the staff and students all joined in light exercises. The teachers focused on many subjects in the classrooms. Each year Certified Teachers are hired to teach our students. In addition to teachers, we also have Teacher’s Assistants who help the students and teachers during the day. Summer Solstice took place while summer school was in session. Students learned about solstice from Jesse Beers the Culture Director. The Peace and Dignity Runners visited our tribes as well. They stopped by for some good food and spoke to the children about their run from Alaska to Participants gather for a photo during the Potlatch on the last day of Summer School at Sunset Bay Panama. Jeff Krossman surprised the students by bringing his race car to show the kids. He talked to them about his car and racing. The kids had the opportunity to sit in the car if they wanted to. It was a big hit! Some of the cultural activities at Summer School included but were not limited to, Atlatl, Shinny, Flint Knapping, Storytelling, Canoeing (for older students), shell finding and recognition, Tule braiding and Tule Duck making, beading, storytelling, Clacker Stick making and Natural Resources activities. In the classrooms students learned all kinds of things while studying math, reading, science, engineering, music art, communities, markets and healthy eating to name a few. The older students got to go on a Canoe fieldtrip to an Empire Lake, while the Students learn about traditional tobacco and help out in Belex Tlxanii (the Butterfly Garden) on the reservation younger students went to the Farmers Market with several adult staff. On the second Wednesday of Summer School the Elders joined us for lunch. The students honored the Elders with handmade necklaces. The students acted out skits together from historic tribal stories that were read. It was apparent that the Elders really enjoyed the theatre portion of the luncheon. On the last day of Summer School everyone went to Sunset Bay for traditional salmon, shinny, wading in the creek, games, good food, good friends, a give a way, ceremony and memories that will last a lifetime. Special Thanks goes out to Joe Barton for his amazing work in the kitchen preparing delicious meals and healthy snacks for the students and staff. Thank you to Nicole Romine for assisting in the kitchen. Our staff did a great job with our students. Thank you Above: The younger students spent one afternoon learning about local produce at the Coos Bay Farmers Market Below: Students were gifted blankets at the Summer School Potlatch to teachers Talena Coplin, Katlin Adams and Tanya Goodson. Thank you to all of our TA’s Amber Bird, Anita McHaney, Karen Porter, Patti Tores, and Devyn Krossman. for all of your dedication to our students. Thank you to the staff from the following departments who helped with Summer School; Culture and Natural Resources, Family Services, Administration, Maintenance, Human Resources and Finance. We look forwarding to seeing our students throughout the year and again at Summer School next year! 14 August 2016 THE VOICE OF CLUSI This Month...be on the Lookout for Huckleberry Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist Plant description: Evergreen huckleberry is in the family Ericaceae, the Heath family. Azaleas, blueberries, cranberries, kinnickinnick, rhododendrons, and salal also belong to this family. This medium shrub sprouts from rhizomes in clearings and on the margins of evergreen forests as well as streams, rivers, and beaches. The leathery, evergreen leaves are lance-shaped and finely toothed and the urn-shaped flowers this plant produces range from white to pale pink. These flowers produce juicy, delectable berries that can persist well into early November and nourish humans and animals alike for months. Food: Huckleberries were eaten fresh and also dried in vast quantities for winter food reserves. They were often pounded into cakes with various meats and salmon eggs and further dried. The berries range in color from a powdery blue to a shiny dark purple and black. In Hanis, there were two different names for the two colors of evergreen huckleberries: q’áxas (black) and pasásiya’wa (blue) (I is pronounced i as in bit.) Other: Shinny balls were carved from the roots of these balls as was rhododendron and kinnickinnick. The leaves were also made into a tea to aid in urinary infections and relieve inflammation and help with stomach ulcers. Hanis: q’ áxas Miluk: q’as Siuslaw: táxxai Lower Umpqua: táxxai Scientific Name: Vaccinium ovatum Reference: Ethnobotany of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw; Plants used for food, medicine, clothing and tools. Patricia Whereat Phillips Please join us for good food and fun with other Tribal Families. All Tribal families welcome to attend. No transportation is provided. Tuesday, September 20th , 2016 at CTCLUSI Tribal Community Center Photograph courtesy of Morgan Gaines Department of Human Resources Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence Food & Beverage Manager ~ Barista ~ Bartender Beverage Server ~ Buffet Cashier ~ Bushperson~ Food Server ~ Host ~ Lead Cook Line Cook Night Cook/Cleaner Buffet Station Attendant ~ Dish Machine Operator Guest Room Attendant ~ PBX/Reservations Clerk Soft Count Team Member Dual Rate Lead Cage Cashier ~ Casino Host ~ Security Officer I Golf Course Outside Services Team Member Special Events Team Member Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant Table Games Dealer 1-8 Table Games Dealer in Training Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay Bartender/Server Electronic Gaming Machine Technician Blue Earth No openings at this time Tribal Government Offices Special Events Employee (Assignment Varies) Caseworker/ICWA Specialist (Coos Bay) Dental Assistant (Coos Bay) Surveillance Agent I (Florence) http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/ Go to Job Opportunities on the website for full job posting and to Apply Online Updated Daily Or call Recruitment at 541-902-6504 6:00 pm—8:00 pm Exciting Culture Coalition Vacancies! Please contact Andrew Brainard to R.S.V.P. 541-888-7533 or Toll free 1-888-280-0726 RSVP By September 16th 2016 Speaker: Rita Hoover, South Coast Diabetes Program and Coordinator for Bay Area Hospital Diabetes Program Sponsored by: Health & Human Services Division — Diabetes Grant The Culture Coalition has an opening and is looking for volunteers who are interested in our Tribes’ culture and the arts. The Culture Coalition decides what to do with our Oregon Culture Coalition Dollars. These dollars are given to our Tribes from the Oregon Cultural Trust by way of a grant that the Culture/DNR Department maintains. Oregon Cultural Trust dollars are spent towards things that fuse culture and the arts. Some examples of accomplishments are commissioned art pieces representing our Tribes and our traditional stories, as well as the concrete animal figures in front of Tribal Hall. Right now the Culture Coalition is working on an exciting project in which they are working with Tribal Member artisans to illustrate a story book full of our traditional stories for the Tribal Membership to have and to use. If you are interested in becoming a member please call the Coalition Chair-woman, Pam Stoeshler at (541) 884-4230. August 2016 15 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Council Member Supports Tribal Member in Reviving Traditional Language Contributed by Doc Slyter, Tribal Council member My wife and I recently had the honor to be invited by Tribal member Heidi Helms to observe class projects for the NILI (Northwest Indian Language Institute) 2016 Summer Program held at the University of Oregon on June 30th. The Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI) was created in 1997 at the University of Oregon. Their purpose is to provide language support services to Tribes, through teaching and community outreach, toward the common goal of preserving language and creating communities of speakers. NILI also implements on-going projects which meet the specific needs and desires of each language community. The theme of the 2016 Summer Institute was “Speaking Every Day, Everyday Speaking”. Heidi participated in five classes that intertwined with the main focus of encouraging them to use their languages in your daily lives. The last day of the workshop resulted in everyone presenting their final projects. It was rewarding to see how each individual or group of individuals implemented their Tribal language into the project. There were a variety of projects: 1) Some consisted of a map depicting Tribal areas that you could select and read what the word meant in a their own Tribal language, 2) a jeopardy style game with categories that included Animals, Foods, Tribal Customs, Songs, etc. A participant could click on a category and read a question and the answer was revealed in their native language as well as the English version, 3) a multiple choice game displayed four words in the Tribal language and you had four answers in the English language and had to match each accordingly. Heidi’s project was a one-of-a kind individual presentation. She presented an iMovie language project that showed a picture of herself and a picture of Tribal Linguistic Patty Whereat. They were having a telephone conversation. Each spoke in the Hanis-Coos language with the English version displayed on the screen. Each frame moved from the picture of one to the other as they spoke. Many comments from the audience were that it seemed like you were actually there observing two people conversing in their Native language. It was totally amazing to see how devoted everyone was in finding ways to create an inviting activity to use their own Tribal language. As one Colville descendant stated – ‘we lose our language, we lose ourselves’. Congratulations to Heidi on a fantastic project. Study Chinuk WaWa Fall Term 2016 4 Credit Hours Lane Community College M/W 4:00 - 5:50 P.M. R!!! LCC FFEor to the over O C L IA Don for e to C s u 3 SPEnonymou ill Contin d CW 20 eans An A ation W 103 an ! This M sses la ts W nd Fou st of C Studen Two C e’s r n o C awa Pay fo Third O the W uk e ou Chin When Y awa, th t ! Tha hinuk W Free of C CW 101: Chinuk Wawa (4 credits) CRN 22692 BLDG 31, RM 101 [LONGHOUSE] CW 201: Chinuk Wawa (4 credits) CRN 22693 BLDG 31, RM 114 [LONGHOUSE] Students will learn the fundamentals of this important language that has linked Native people of the Northwest for centuries. This course will also introduce students to many cultures of the Northwest. Completion of firstyear Chinuk Wawa courses fulfills the Oregon University System’s requirements for admission to state universities. Students will learn more Chinuk Wawa words and structure as well as improve their communicative ability through daily reading, writing, speaking and listening. Content will focus on the culture and history of Grand Ronde peoples in addition to personal conversation and storytelling. Completion of second-year Chinuk Wawa courses fulfills the Oregon University System’s language requirement for graduation. Instructors: TBA. Past instructors include Dr. Janne Underriner, Director of the Northwest Indian Language Institute, Kathy Cole, Culture Department Manager for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, Dr. Henry Zenk, Jerome Viles, Heidi Helms and others. For more information, call the Language, Literature, and Communication Division, 541.463.5419 or visit our website: lanecc.edu/llc/language/chinuk-wawa. And look for us on Facebook! Tribal Court Hosts Mediation Training Contributed by Diane Whitson, Tribal Court Clerk - Peacegiving Court Outreach Participants continued the mediation discussion while enjoying dinner Tribal Court hosted the training “Mediation Tips and Listening Skills” on June 28 with Barbara Miles from Coos Douglas Neighbor to Neighbor as the presenter. This was an abbreviated version of the yearly 32 hour training for mediator certification in State Courts presented by Neighbor to Neighbor. This training was open to everyone and we had over 22 participants. Developing mediation and listening skills is very important for Peacegivers and facilitators. It also helps persons who deal with people in crisis to better hear and understand what problems the person may be dealing with. It can assist the person in defusing situations. Ms. Miles showed how to take a person’s statement and rephrase it without emotion. She discussed that by restating the sentence without the angers or frustration, it helps to get parties discussing the problem. She also separated people into groups of two for listening skills practice. The goal was to completely listen to what the person was talking about. When listening to others, it can sometimes be difficult to focus on the conversation because most people’s minds will wander to other things, such as what to fix for dinner, what are my kids doing and so on. After the day training, Tribal Court hosted a dinner which also included a brief mediation presentation and listening demonstration. Ms. Miles also invited persons to register for the full training to be presented later this year. Tribal Court will be hosting another day training in the near future. It is a practice they hope to continue on a regular basis. 16 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribe Welcomes Holley Abrica Administrative and Payroll Assistant Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Tribal members can expect to see another friendly face at the front desk in the Tribal Government office. Next time you come in, please help us in welcoming Holley Abrica as the Administrative and Payroll Assistant. Holley will be working part time with the Tribal Finance Department conducting payroll processing and overall support to the Finance Department as needed, and part time at the front desk as relief staff as well as other special projects and assignments in the Tribal Government Administration. Holley just moved in May to Coos Bay from Bakersfield, Holley Abrica California where she was raising her two children. She is originally from the Klamath Falls area but wanted to move closer to family. Out of a few job offers Holley chose to work for the Tribe because of the diversity in the work she will be doing as well as getting the opportunity to work for the Tribe and learn more about the culture. Holley is a team player and is excited to work closely with a great group of people and help Tribal members. Outside of work Holley is looking forward to discovering what the Oregon coast has to offer. She plans on exploring and hiking some of the trails on her off time including the Golden and Silver Falls. She also hopes to volunteer for the upcoming Dune Fest or other big local events to learn more about the area and local community. The Tribe is excited to have her onboard, please help us in welcoming her by giving her a friendly hello when you see her smiling face at the reception desk at the main Tribal Government office. August 2016 Coming Soon! - Work/Life Balance … at the Wellness Fair this Fall! …And a Team “Chopped” Competition between departments. Work/Life Balance Tip: Make deliberate choices about what you want out of life. Instead of just letting life happen, people who achieve work-life balance make deliberate choices about what they want from life and how they want to spend their time. They talk to their spouses, partners, friends, and others who are important in their lives, and come up with a road map of what is important to them, how they want to spend their time, and commit to following their path. This year’s theme, Work/Life Balance, is meant to support you as an employee, and to help ensure that you find resources to assist in achieving a good work/life balance. We are asking our Vendors to cater their giveaways and information to our theme. As well, we will have a “Chopped” competition between departments. Your basket may include 4 Traditional foods that have to be incorporated into a healthy appetizer. Three departments with “Teams of two” will compete against each other in our very own “Chopped” event! Come to cheer on your department. Historically the Wellness Fair has attracted over 100 Tribal members and 30+ vendors; similar participation is anticipated for our October 26th event. Time of the event on that day is from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday October 26th Location: Tribal Community Center 338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chopped competition time: 11:00 - 12:00 noon For more information please contact the Wellness Work Group 541-902-6505. Tribal Member Shane Henderson Completes Basic Police Class 356 UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION ! Tribal Council has approved a gift in the form of a check to be sent to every Enrolled Tribal Member this year. Gifts will be mailed on December 1, 2016 to the last address we have on file. If we do not have a valid address, no check will be issued. If a check is sent to an invalid address due to lack of update, it can take up to a month to re-issue. All Tribal information updates must go through the Enrollment office with a completed Change of Address Form. You can find this form on the Tribes website www. ctclusi.org under Enrollment, or one can be obtained at any Tribal Government Office in Coos Bay, Florence & Springfield. You may also update your address by contacting Jeannie McNeil, Enrollment Coordinator at 541-888-7506; or by email jmcneil@ctclusi.org. Please provide a contact phone number so your information can be verified over the phone. Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Pictured above and center is Shane Henderson recieving his certificate for the completion of his Basic Police Class 356 from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) located in Salem. Shane graduated May 13, 2016 from the 16 week long program. He continues to serve in the CTCLUSI Tribal Police Department Congratulation Shane and job well done! August 2016 17 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Elders Corner AGENDA August 26th—28th, 2016 Mt. Hood RR/Sternwheeler Hood River, OR THURSDAY, September 1st, 2016 at 11:30 A.M. Izzy’s 950 Seneca Rd., Eugene, OR 97402 Limited transportation is being provided from the Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield Offices Friday, August 26th. 8:00—Tribal transportation leaves Coos Bay office. 9:30—Tribal transportation leaves Florence office. 10:45—Tribal transportation leaves Springfield office. 12:00— Lunch at HomeTown Buffet (636 Lancaster DR NE., Salem, OR) 3:30– Check in at Hotel in Hood River (TBA—with final itinerary) 4:30– Depart to Cascade Locks 5:30—Boarding Time to Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler (355 Wa-Na-Pa St., Cascade Locks, OR) 6:00—8:00— Dinner Cruise 8:00– Depart to Hotel in Hood River R.S.V.P. by August 30th 2016 Please contact Andrew Brainard, Elders Coordinator/ CHR, at (541) 888-7533 LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED. Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Health & Human Services Division Elders Activity Program Welcome New Tribal Elder Saturday, August 27th 6:00—10:00 Continental breakfast at Hotel TBA—with final itinerary 4:45—Board at Mt. Hood Railroad (110 Railroad Ave., Hood River, OR) 5:30—7:30 Dinner on Train 7:30 —Return to Hotel Sunday, Auugst 28th 6:00—10:00 Continental breakfast at Hotel 10:30—Depart for home For further information and to RSVP please contact: Iliana Montiel, Asst Health Director by August 1st. 541-888-7526 (office) or 541-217-4613 (cell) Michael Steinmuller Sponsored by: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Health & Human Services Division Elders Activity Program ELDER SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH - August 2016 The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the Eldest. If the next Elder on the list chooses to participate they will be interviewed for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders! Contributed by Andrew Brainard, CHR and Elders Activity Program Coordinator Congratulations to Paul Benasco, our first male Elder Spotlight of the Month for August 2016. Paul is a Hanis Coos Tribal member. He has 2 children , 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. In Paul’s spare time he loves to do wood work and carvings which he donates to many tribal members as gifts. One of Paul’s favorite things to do is to go fishing! Congratulations to Paul Benasco for his continuing support of the Tribes! Tribal Elder Paul Benasco Congratulations to Maxine Marlow, our second female Elder Spotlight of the Month for August 2016. Maxine is a Miluk Coos member. She has been married for 62 years, 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In Maxine’s spare time she is part of the Oak Way Golf Club for over 15 years, and a CTCLUSI Health Committee Board Member over 8 years. Maxine also loves to hike and travel. Congratulations to Maxine Marlow for her continuing support of the Tribes! Tribal Elder Maxine Marlow 18 August 2016 THE VOICE OF CLUSI COMMUNITY CACHE Announcing: Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) and the CTCLUSI community weavers were in a group exhibition at The Littman White Gallery at PSU in July and our September Weaving Workshop Schedule Contributed by Sara Siestreem, Hanis Coos Tribal member, Master Artisit and Educator In 2011, I began to study the traditional weaving culture of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw tribes. This art form has been dormant since the 1850’s when we were forcibly separated from our traditional land and way of life. My goal is to provide my tribal community with access to our weaving knowledge so we can collectively reactivate our culture and through this work take back our place in the contemporary discourse. In the first years of this work I studied with Greg Archuleta (Grand Ronde) and Greg A. Robinson (Chinook) and the historic baskets themselves. I investigated institutional collections and interviewed regional knowledge holders. I then created a working archive of these findings. In the field, I locate choice gathering locations for desirable weaving materials and work to establish The Community Cache on display in The Littman White Gallery at Portland State University gathering rights on both private and public lands. I developed a digital gathering and year. The materials were working to educate the mainstream processing handbook and built a cache of weaving materials for about this exciting moment in our contemporary history as well community workshops. as to exert that this is our cultural property and that we are still I share these tools and materials with my community in using it. The baskets in this exhibition are the foundation of our workshops and in the private portion of our tribal website. For the revitalized weaving culture. They are a celebration and a live public, I create auxiliary insight through installations of weaving birth and the audience witness of this is part of our story. caches, our contemporary baskets, 2D hybrid work, and artist The tules, sedge, and cat tail that make up the other part of this talks. installation were gathered by those same weavers in June and In monthly weaving and gathering workshops, I am teaching will be used in our community workshops in September. These a self-selected group of tribal women to activate our year round baskets and cache represent the continuum of living culture in weaving practice. I am training these artists to carry the practice this place. They are the combined effort of these living weavers forward in their own weaving as well as the places that they have and the culminated efforts of all our ancestors’ accomplishments impact; the various departments of our tribal government where in getting us here, intact, today. they work and their interface with our tribal community at large. Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos and American, 1976-) is from Together, we are working to integrate our weaving culture back the Umpqua River Valley in South Western Oregon. She grew into all aspects of our daily lives. up in Portland, Oregon. She is a Master Artist and Educator. The baskets in this exhibition were woven by Earla Kirk (Hanis She comes from a family of professional artists and educators Coos), Margaret Corvi (Hanis Coos), Amanda Craig (Hanis and her training in both fields began in the home. Siestreem Coos), Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos), Ashley Russell (Miluk graduated Phi Kappa Phi with a BS from PSU in 2005. She Coos), and Morgan Gains (Lower Umpqua). They are made from earned an MFA with distinction from Pratt Art Institute in 2007. the installation materials titled: “CACHE I: wealth item” Museum She is represented by Augen Gallery in Portland and her work of Contemporary Craft 15’, “CACHE II: (don’t copy living culture) has been shown in museums and figures in prestigious private an Indigenous strategy to counteract the mainstream cultural and public collections nationally. appropriation urge” Littman Gallery 15’, “CACHE III: for crowns and medicine” Portland Art Museum 15’-16’, and “CACHE IV: homecoming” CTCLUSI 15’-present. In those exhibitions, I claimed the space and protection of the gallery to season and house the materials for the inaugural workshops in the fall of that Sep. 3 Spruce root gathering and Processing Sep. 10 Spruce root, stage two processing Sep. 17 beginning and intermediate weaving workshop (tule/spruce) Sep. 24 beginning and intermediate weaving workshop (tule/spruce) September Workshop Schedule *These workshops are free and open to all tribal members above 18. Please reserve you spot as soon as possible by contacting Sara Siestreem. sarasiestreem@hotmail.com or 503-208-2592 (this is a land line, so no text messages please) Photographs courtesy of Sara Siestreem Some of the beautiful baskets on display in The Littman White Gallery at Portland State University August 2016 19 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Student Internship Program 2016 Contributed by Stephanie Watkins, Human Resources Director During the summer of 2016 the Tribal Government will welcomed three Tribal student interns. These students are journeying through one of the most exciting stages of their lives, and our Tribe is a part of their path. Each work experience has been customized by the department to give the most value to the student’s collegiate goal, as well as offering each the opportunity of giving back to the strength of the Tribe. Their customized work experiences will challenge and educate each student from the beginning of the internship to the completion. Please welcome the following young leaders: Department of Health and Human Service: Director, Vicki Faciane welcomes Mary Lou Greene. Mary Lou is stationed at the Springfield Outreach and works under Shayne Platz, Family Services Caseworker. She is exploring the field of Social Work/Social Services/Education and is getting a hands- on experience working with Tribal Families to assess needs and provide services which are culturally appropriate and which show respect for the diverse needs of Tribal families. This fall Mary Lou is entering the Northwest Christian University as a junior. She graduated from Lane Community College with Mary Lou Greene an Associates of Arts transfer degree. She will continue on working toward a Early Childhood Education degree. “I am very excited to start at the University level and continue on my path towards a great career. Tribal Court, Judge JD Williams: The tribal court team is over the top excited about their intern this year. Michael Romine who interned with the Tribal Police department last year wanted to expand his knowledge of the Courts this year. While working for the Police department he was able to get a hands on approach to maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing laws. With this new experience he is becoming familiar with the functions of Tribal Court, Peacegiving Court and Health to Wellness Court. He is also absorbing the importance of Tribal Code and the application of those Codes. The experience will offer informative networking opportunities when he is able to meet the law enforcement and social services agencies in the five county service district area, and become familiar with the Court docket system and the records produced by the Courts. This coming school year he will be completing his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and enter into a Masters program at the University of Oregon for a masters degree in Political Science. Department of Natural Resources: Director, Margaret Corvi welcomes back Courtney Krossman. Courtney is majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Native American Studies at the University of Oregon. Her training is under the Tribes’ Tribal Historic Preservation Officer/Archeologist, Stacy Scott in the proper use of ground penetrating radar and archaeological field methodology. Michael Romine Courtney Krossman Tribal Summer Employment Program 2016 Contributed by Stephanie Watkins, Human Resources Director After highlighting our Internship Program, I would like to introduce another Tribal Workforce Development program – the Summer Employment Program, also very important to our Tribal community. The Three Rivers Casino Resort has allocated three positons for Tribal Members seeking work for the summer months. This year we had five applicants, of the five we permanently placed three full time permanent positions, and two summer workers. This year we welcomed Shawn Brainard and Eagle Roy. Shawn has just completed his first year at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon. The degree program he is pursuing is a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. His goal is to do his graduate work at the University of Oregon and earn his PhD. His career goal is to be a Clinical Psychologist. Shawn requested to come work at the Department of Human Resources for a second summer. Next year he will qualify for the Internship program, so who know where he will go from here…the opportunities are vast. Eagle too is coming back for a second year with the summer employment program. He is a welcome addition to our food and beverage team at Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay, and his co-workers were so happy to see him again. Eagle has competed his first year at the Southwestern Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon. He is currently immersed in their music program, and after he completes his transfer degree he will be majoring in music, with a minors in performing arts and psychology. In April of 2017 this very talented man has been asked to perform with the band from Southwestern Community College at the Apollo Theater in New York City, in addition he will also be part of a jazz ensemble. The Apollo has a progressive education program for our youth and adults, and we are so proud Eagle is the recipient. Eagle Roy Shawn Brainard What an honor! Summer employment opportunities like these are a winning combination for both the Tribe and our Tribal Members. For our students, the work experience is focused, practical and a key to ensuring they make good career decisions. Additionally, it aids them in building networks of resources that include our leaders, co-workers, Tribal Members and Tribal services. For the Tribe, by employing our Tribal students, we help reveal their talent early in the journey, and in turn, help support the wellbeing our Tribal Community by building their futures. What a blessing it would be to pay if forward to our next generation! We look with expectation to the future and all that these people will accomplish. 20 THE VOICE OF CLUSI August 2016 Leverage Volunteer Work on Your Resume Contributed by Mike Smith, Training and Development Specialist You may have altruistic reasons for volunteering, but giving your time has career-enhancing power, too. “Volunteer work, whether in addition to a current job or an activity in between jobs, shows an employer that you are willing to try new experiences, be involved in your community and generally demonstrates a willingness to take initiative and make things happen,” says Kara Montermoso, content manager at Idealist. org, a site that connects people and nonprofit organizations. So how do you leverage these positive traits on your resume? The best way to format your volunteer work depends on your career level and track. Follow these tips: New Grads Entry-level workers with minimal or no work experience should emphasize their volunteer work -- even make volunteerism a central part of the resume. “Many recent college grads do not have that much work experience, so highlighting -- in a skills-oriented way -- their volunteer experiences is a great way to go,” Montermoso says. “They can highlight communication, leadership and planning skills while showing that they are adaptable and self-motivated. You can incorporate volunteer work in the regular experience section if you have little or no paid work history. Treat the experience as if it were a paid job -- list the organization’s name, location, your functional title, dates and accomplishments. Be sure to indicate your volunteer status in the description or next to the title. Career Changers and Workers Reentering the Workforce According to Jason Willett, director of communications at VolunteerMatch, volunteering is one of the best ways to develop and showcase new career skills. “Just because you weren’t financially compensated for a skill doesn’t mean that you don’t have a talent for it,” he says. “Mentioning volunteerism-related skills that are relevant to the professional world is one of the best ways to position yourself for a new career field.” Quinn Sidon, director of recruiting and alumni development Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program CTCLUSI Family Services offers a low-income heating assistance program to our Tribal families. This energy assistance program is designed to assist persons/households who qualify to receive heating, crisis and/or weatherization assistance. The LIHEAP program is funded through a federal grant. We are seeking feedback and participation in the development of the program plan for 2017. The proposed LIHEAP plan will be posted on the CLUSI Tribal Website from August 1st through August 19th for your input, comments, and suggestions. During this time copies of the 2017 LIHEAP plan will also be available at the Family Services office in Coos Bay and at both Outreach offices in Florence and Springfield. If you have questions, comments or concerns, or if you would like more information on the LIHEAP program, please contact Family Services Caseworker Shayne Platz at 541-744-1334 at Cross-Cultural Solutions, a leader in the field of international volunteering, spreads the word about the benefits of volunteering. “If you’re between careers, including your volunteer work may help to offset the professional path your resume outlines and facilitate a discussion toward explaining your career change,” says Sidon. Willett emphasizes it should be clear you’re listing volunteer experience and not paid employment. “It doesn’t minimize your skills in any way, but it does indicate that you value good communication and are not in any way trying to misrepresent yourself,” he says. Those on a Steady Career Track “When seeking new employment, you shouldn’t overemphasize volunteer experience at the sake of directly relevant career experience,” says Willett. “Simply stating volunteer organization name and date may be entirely appropriate.” He advises against listing every organization you have volunteered with for the past 15 years -- rather, focus on the most recent ones. Sidon suggests most volunteer work is best placed in a separate section. “Your volunteer work should supplement your professional accomplishments and talents, not distract from them,” he says. Target the Employer Willett recommends researching the employer to discover how much emphasis it places on community and philanthropy. “Your volunteer section should mirror the results of your research and be modified to suit the background of the company you are interested in,” he says. Adds Montermoso, “If the place that you are applying to works within a specific issue or cause, it could be beneficial to highlight similar organizations you have volunteered with to show that you are familiar with the issue area or to display a long-term/growing interest for a particular cause.” Content taken from “Leverage Volunteer Work on Your Resume” by Kim Isaacs © 2016 Monster Worldwide --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3A641f8e4d12cebbf0. Public record. Not legal advice.