NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2023)
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The Voice of
July 2023
CLUSI
Issue 7
Volume 24
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
CTCLUSI Makes Historic Agreement with the Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife:
Affirms Rights of Members to Hunt, Fish, Trap and Gather Under Tribal Licenses
CTCLUSI Tribal Government, Coos Bay, Ore.On Friday, June 16, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife
Commission at its meeting in Newport unanimously
approved a co-management agreement with the Tribes
that provides for Tribal management of hunting, fishing,
trapping, and gathering under tribal regulations. Chairman
Brad Kneaper and Ramil Beers provided testimony in
support of the agreement explaining the significance of
hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering to the Tribes and
the importance of the agreement.
The Agreement calls for annual meetings between Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife staff and representatives
from the Tribes to discuss opportunities for cooperation
on fish and wildlife projects, as well as discussing specific
harvest issues. The Agreement covers the Tribes’ five
county service area. The Agreement recognizes that
regulations for subsistence and ceremonial harvest of
fish and wildlife resources, including the issuance of tags,
seasons, and equipment will be specifically set by the
Tribes.
“I grew up in a hunting and fishing family and have Ramil Beers, enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
and Chairman Brad Kneaper’s great nephew, talked to the Oregon Department of Fish
memories of going out with my grandfather, said Chairman Indians
and Wildlife Commission June 16 about what the tribe’s memorandum of agreement means
Kneaper during the meeting. “Being able to do that under to him. “As a Native youth, fishing is very important to me. I have been fishing my entire life,
the umbrella of Tribal responsibility is extremely important to and I love it,” he said, adding that one of his favorite memories was teaching his younger sister
how to fish. (Photo by Nika Bartoo-Smith / Underscore News & ICT)
me and I know it’s the same for other members, too.”
Also in this Edition:
Salmon Ceremony 2023
page 5
Constitutional Amendment Process
Continues to Move Forward
page 8
Student Recognition Celebration
Pages 10 & 11
Supreme Court Affirms ICWA
page 12
Graduates Sebastian, Alhana, and Jaid Honored at Student Recognition Celebration 2023
Save the Dates:
Breakfast with Tribal Council: August 5, 2023
Salmon Ceremony: August 6, 2023
Constitutional Public Meeting for Tribal Members:
July 18, 2023
Virtual meeting over Zoom 5 pm-7 pm
(zoom link will be posted in the Citizen Portal of the Tribal website on the day of the event)
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from May 14, 2023 - June 11, 2023
Chief Doc Slyter
05/14 Tribal Council Meeting
05/15 Premeeting - CTCLUSI &
MAPETSI
Meeting between CTCLUSI and
GSA and MAPETSI
05/23 Meeting/Dinner with James Su
05/24 Met with James Su at Coos Bay
Casino aned Plankhouse
Mapleton School High School-Flag
raising and dinner
05/30 Special GFORB Meeting
Meeting with Senator Merkley
05/31 GFORB Meeting
Business Meeting
06/2 Language Interview
06/7 Pre meeting for DSL
Blessing of Fish Allotment
Leader’s Circle
06/8 ELAKHA Alliance
Special GFORB Meeting
Culture Committee Meeting
Daily Emails and Phone Calls
Hours: 104.5
Brad Kneaper, Chairman
05/15 Meeting (ZOOM) with Staff, Council
and Mapetsi Policy Group
regarding upcoming Meeting with
GSA.
Meeting with GSA, Mapetsi, CEO,
Staff and Legal (ZOOM) regarding
future land transfers from GSA.
Meet with North Point regarding
Amendments to Oregon House
Bill 3382 to mitigate concerns over
cultural and environmental impacts
the bill potentially exposes.
05/22 Meet (ZOOM) with Moss Adams
regarding this years annual audit.
Required as part of the audit to ask
routine questions.
05/23 Dinner meeting with
representatives of Nevada State
Bank, as part of ongoing business
relationship with the Tribe.
05/24 Event at Mapleton School District,
Tribal Flag display, and traditional
salmon bake by Tribal members.
Hoped to be an annual event.
05/26 Blue Bills Restaurant and Bar
Grand Opening.
05/30 Pre-meeting (ZOOM) regarding
upcoming meeting with Senator
Merkley with Mapetsi Policy Group,
Council, CEO and Staff.
Meeting with Senator Merkley
(ZOOM) with Mapetsi Policy Group,
Council, CEO and Staff.
05/31 Gaming Operational Review Board
(GFORB)
Tribal Council Business Meeting.
06/06 Meeting with Staff regarding two
upcoming (separate) consults with
Oregon State University and
Department of State Lands
regarding the Elliot State Research
Forest.
06/07 Meet with Purpose and
Performance Group regarding
training for staff and Council.
Premeeting for DSLK Consult.
Leaders Circle – Consult with
Oregon State University regarding
Elliot State Forest.
Leaders Circle – Consult with
Department of State Lands
regarding Elliot State Forest.
06/09 Attend meeting between Staff and
State regarding Indian Child
Welfare Act.
Hours: 135.5
Julie Siestreem
05/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting with
General Membership
05/15 Tribal Council Pre-Meeting for
GSA Meeting
Tribal Council Meeting with GSA
Shutter Creek PBC Follow up
meeting
Panel Interview Fish and Wildlife
Officer
05/16 West Coast Offshore Wind
Transmission Study Pacufuc
Northwest National Laboratory
05/17 All Day Legislative Commission
Indian Services Annual Nine Tribes
Meeting Salem State Capitol
Building
Informal dinner meeting with
Governor Kotek and the first lady,
Mahonia Hall, Salem
05/18 Annual Legislative Commission
Indian Services Spring Celebration,
Wilson Park Capitol Grounds,
Salem
05/23 Testimony HB3086-7 (5 Regional
River Basin)
Tribal Council Annual Meeting with
James Su VP Nevada State Bank,
TRC Florence
05/24 Mapleton High School CTCLUSI
Flag installation Ceremony
05/26 WH Tribal Electrification Listening
Session
05/30 Tribal Council Pre-Meeting for Sen.
Jeff Merkley meeting
Tribal Council Meeting with Sen.
Jeff Merkley
05/31 GFORB monthly meeting TRC
Florence
Tribal Council Monthly Business
meeting
06/05 WH Coastal Climate webinar
WH Language Webinar
06/07 Tribal Council, CEO Lee Ann
Wander, Forestry Director Colin
Beck Pre-meeting OSU and DSL
consultation
Leaders Circle Tribal Council, CEO
Lee Ann Wander, Forestry Director
Colin Beck consultation with OSU
and DSL
06/08 GFORB Special meeting
06/09 WH Tribal Data Webinar
06/11 Regular Monthly Tribal Council
meeting with General Membership
Wanda Williford Celebration of Life
Ceremony
Hours: 130
Doug Barrett, Vice Chair
05/15 CTCLUSI / MAPETSI Pre Meeting
& MAPETSI Meeting
PBC Follow-up Meeting
ERG Leadership Retreat
05/16 ODHS Leadership Retreat
05/17 MHA / LADCP Monthly Meeting
LCIS Symposium – Governor’s
Dinner
05/18 LCIS outside Flag Ceremony at
the Capital park
05/22 Wait Ranch Communications
Engagement Team
OSU Coalition Cath-up Meeting
05/23 Reclaiming Native Psychological
Brilliance 2023
Meeting and Dinner with James
Su, Nevada State Bank
05/24 Mapleton School Flag Ceremony
and Salmon Bake
05/26 Lamprey Float
05/30 Senator Merkley Pre-Meeting
Senator Merkley Zoom Meeting
Blue Earth Board Meeting
05/31 GFORB Meeting
Tribal Council Business Meeting
06/01 Substance use Disorder ECHO
06/07 Pre-Meeting with DSL / Vicki
Walker
Meeting with DSL / Vicky Walker
Leaders Circle
06/08 Elakha Board Meeting
SOR & TOR Grant Meetings
Culture Committee Meeting
06/11 Tribal Council Meeting
Wanda Williford Member
Hours: 162 hrs. & emails
Iliana Montiel
05/23 Dinner with James Su (Nevada
State Bank) at TRC Florence
05/30 Zoom with Senator Merkley
05/31 GFORB/ Tribal Council Business
Meeting
06/07 Leaders Circle
06/08 Special GFORB meeting
reading & responding to emails.
Hours: 30
Enna Helms
Report unavailable at time of print
Upcoming
Tribal Council Meeting
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Tribal Community Center and
Zoom
10:00 a.m. pst
Zoom link to this meeting will
be posted in the Citizen Portal of
www.ctclusi.org
www.ctclusi.org
July 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 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.
Information
ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie
McNeil at 541-888-7506 or at email jmcneil@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.
Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may only
be issued one per year. The passes hang from the rear
view mirror and are good for access to some Forest
Service fee areas. Area maps available.
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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
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
Department of Human
Resources
Ginny Hall, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 541-897-9881
ghall@ctclusi.org
Tribal Housing Department
Jamie Meyers, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-435-7150
Fax 541-435-0492
jmeyers@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Jemiah Wassman, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1314
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
jwassman@ctclusi.org
Social Services Department
Kelly Bradley, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
kbradley@ctclusi.org
Tribal Dental Clinic
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Purchased/Referred Care
Elders Activities
Budget Committee
Elders Committee
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
1. Arleen Perkins, Chair
2. VACANT
3. Warren (Tom) Brainard
4. VACANT
5. Martin Harris
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Brad Kneaper
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 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
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
Physical: 3757 Hwy 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Fax 541-997-1715
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
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,
Chair
pphillips@ctclusi.org
Education Committee
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Committee Members
1. Martin Harris
2. Wendy Garcia
3. Margaret Corvi
4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair
Culture Committee
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. VACANT
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, Chair
qaxas19@gmail.com
3. Teresa Gagner
4. Mark Petrie
5. Josh Davies
6. Pauline Benson
7. Ashley Russell
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
Ashley Russell,
Assistant Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
arussell@ctclusi.org
Are you a Tribal member
who would like to learn more
about a Tribal Committee,
or are interested in being on
a committee? Reach out to a
Committee Chair person or
a Tribal Government Staff
member.
Committee Chairs are noted
at left with current sitting
members of the committee at
the time of publication of this
paper.
For questions, please contact
Jeannie McNeil, 541-888-7506
or jmcneil@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
Position #3 Council
541-294-6055
jsiestreem@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler
Position #4 Council
541-294-3972
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Iliana Montiel
Position #5 Council
541-217-4613(cell)
iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett,
Vice-Chair
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
July 9, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Coos Bay Community Center
338 Wallace Ave.
Please login to the citizen portal of
www.ctclusi.org and click Council
Meetings for the zoom link to this
meeting.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer
Report
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other
10. Good of the Tribes
11. Executive Session as needed
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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July 2023
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Greetings everyone,
Good news to share! The
Oregon Department of Fish
&
Wildlife
(ODFW)
voted
unanimously to approve the comanagement agreement with
CTCLUSI. Next step is council
approval by resolution. Look for
more information to be posted on
the CTCLUSI website as soon as
we can get it together.
Tribal Council Corner
Please be patient as we work
to make this happen as soon as
possible whether or not it’s in time
for fall hunting. We want to make
sure this is done right. Once we
have a path forward, we will get
the information out to you by all
resources available to us. In the
meantime, we will update as we
find out more.
Be safe everyone.
Chairman
Brad Kneaper
You can watch the recorded presentation and full meeting online at
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLleHsPDijGbqSY4yZ2gznuaaZSIkcqLN
(please note, there is substantial feedback/ recording issues that
do make it difficult on occasion to fully hear the speakers)
Chairman Kneaper, alongside CTCLUSI Counsel Rick
Eichstaedt, and ODFW Davia Palmeria made a presentation and
statements starting at 0:49 seconds into the start of the video.
Chairman Kneaper gives his statement beginning at the 2:24
mark.
Siuslaw Tribal member Ramil Beers (as seen on the cover page
image) made an address beginning at the 33:08 and ending at
the 35:36 mark of the recording.
Two More Tribes Make Historic Co-Management Agreements With Oregon
Excerpt of Article by Karina Brown and Nika Bartoo-Smith /
“Before termination, our tribe had lifetime fishing permits,”
Underscore News + ICT
said Ramil Beers, CLUSI tribal member and Chairman Brad
Kneaper’s great nephew. “But after we got terminated, in order
June 19, 2023
for our tribe to be restored, we had to
leave that behind. Now we have to get
Two tribes in Oregon made historic
our permits from people other than our
agreements with the Oregon Department
own tribe. I would much rather get the
of Fish and Wildlife on Friday that affirm
permits from my tribe, where I know the
the rights of their members to hunt, fish,
money pays for restoration projects,
trap and gather under tribal, rather than
native plant restoration and much more.”
state licenses. The agreements apply to
The agreements are “a great opportunity
subsistence and ceremonial activities, not
to expand the pace and scale of habitat
commercial enterprises.
restoration in the areas of interest for the
“There will be a shift where trial members
tribe,” said Davia Palmeri, acting deputy
already participating under a state
director for fish and wildlife programs at
framework will instead participate under a
ODFW.
tribal framework,” Davia Palmeri,
While increasing opportunities
acting deputy director for fish and
for
tribal members to harvest
wildlife programs at ODFW, said
fish and wildlife resources, these
at the June 16 meeting.
agreements will also allow the
Four tribes now operate
state and tribes to pool finances on
under such agreements — The
cooperative restoration projects.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz
“The intent is to increase
Indians, the Confederated Tribes
opportunities for tribal members to
of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
harvest fish and wildlife consistent
Siuslaw Indians (CLUSI), Cow
with tribal values rather than
Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of
consistent with state values, which
Indians and the Coquille Indian
is the case under a state fish and
Tribe.
Siletz
Chairman
Delores From left, Rick Eichstaedt, attorney for the Confederated Tribes of wildlife license,” Palmeri said.
She added that in some cases, this
Pigsley compared the moment Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians; CTCLUSI Chairman Brad
to one in 1977, when Siletz Kneaper; and Davia Palmeri, acting deputy director for fish and wildlife will mean tribal members will have
regained federal recognition of programs at ODFW. Palmeri presented the proposed Memorandum of hunting and fishing opportunities
its sovereignty, over two decades Agreement to the ODFW board of commissioners, which the board that other Oregonians do not have,
approved unanimously. (Photos by Bob Swingle, ODFW)
though she does not anticipate
after termination.
a large increase of hunting and
“This agreement is probably as
fishing participation, rather a shift
meaningful as restoration itself,”
in management and licensing from the state to the tribes.
Chairman Pigsley told the commissioners.
“Our intent is that it’s a perpetual agreement that’s really
…
defining the relationship between the department and the tribe,”
Tribes to oversee fishing and hunting licensing for tribal Palmeri said.
members Enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of
…
Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians will now be able to
Read the full news article online at https://www.underscore.news/reporting/
participate in hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering licensed
two-more-tribes-make-historic-co-management-agreements-with-oregon
by the tribe.
www.ctclusi.org
July 2023
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2023 Annual Salmon Ceremony
Sunday, August 6th
Begins at 11:00am
Lunch at 12:00 noon
Location: Gregory Point/Chiefs Island
Lighthouse
Shuttle transport only to the site from
Coos Head
Come and enjoy family and friends!
Raffle Prizes - Smoked Salmon Dance and Songs Honoring our VeteransT-Shirts-Fry Bread
Saturday, August 5th
Breakfast with Tribal Council
Tribal Council will be cooking a variety of
breakfast items for the Tribal membership
and their families
9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Community Center
338 Wallace Ave Coos Bay, OR
RSVP Needed please call
1-541-435-7155
Questions? Contact Meagan
Davenport 541-888-7509
Please RSVP so that we can ensure seating and food for everyone.
Call 1-541-435-7155
Dry Camping for RV/Tents-please call
Tribal Veterans to be Honored at Salmon Ceremony:
If you or a member of your family are a CTCLUSI enrolled member and/or
CTCLUSI Tribal descendant and a Veteran, please submit your DD214's
to Meagan Davenport at mdavenport@ctclusi.org or call 541-888-7509
to be recognized during Salmon Ceremony on August 6, 2023.
Let us know what branch you served in and submit a 5" x 7" photo to be
placed on the Veterans Wall in Tribal Hall.
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.:
23-054
Date of Passage:
April 26, 2023
Subject (title): Gaming Order
Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
amendment for Three Rivers Casino Coos
Bay. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
23-057
Date of Passage:
April 26, 2023
Subject (title): Participation Equipment
Order
Explanation: Tribal Council approves
this amendment for Three Rivers Casino
Coos Bay and Florence. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
23-0452
Date of Passage:
April 26, 2023
Subject (title): Janitorial Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves
this janitorial agreement for services in
Coos Bay. Vote 4-2-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
23-055
Date of Passage:
April 26, 2023
Subject (title): Gaming Order
Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves
this amendment for Three Rivers Casino
Coos Bay. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
23-053
Date of Passage:
April 26, 2023
Subject (title): Gaming Amendment
Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
amendment for Three Rivers Casino Coos
Bay. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
23-056
Date of Passage:
April 26, 2023
Subject (title): Gaming Order
Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves
this amendment for Three Rivers Casino
Florence. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
23-058
Date of Passage:
April 26, 2023
Subject (title): 2022 Abbreviated
Annual Performance Report
Submission IHBG- ARPA
Explanation: Tribal Council approves
this submission of data from the Housing
Department to HUD . Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
23-051
Date of Passage:
April 26, 2023
Subject (title): Eugene 4J School
District, Title VI Natives Program
support FY 2023-2024
Explanation: Tribal Council approves
the curriculum and supports this program
for Native youth. Vote 7-0-0
Can You Find Me?
In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image of a SALMON - exactly
like the one pictured at right.
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 SALMON hiding!
Must email by July 19th to be included in the raffle drawing.
Winners will be notified by phone or email and their name will appear in an upcoming
edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes will vary and are provided by different
CTCLUSI Government departments.
June “Camas Flower” Edition Winners: Adult - DeeDee Plaep | Youth - Benjamin Hopkins
In this public paper, some Resolution
titles and explanation will not be
displayed or minimal details due to
confidentiality.
This Salmon design was created by Tribal Elder Paul Benasco. He was an
active member of the Tribal community before he walked on in 2020.
As a hobby he enjoyed woodworking. He created many beautiful wall
hangings of Bald Eagles and more. His work is on display in the CTCLUSI
Government building as well as many other Tribal Nations and the homes of
family and friends.
Camas Flower from June edition was located on page 15 in bottom right corner of bottom left photo
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Smoke Ready Checklist
Air pollution can harm health and may have lasting effects. Below are a few
precautionary actions that we can take to get ready for wildfire smoke events.
For more information visit the Air Quality Program tab at:
ctclusi.org/department-of-natural-resources-culture/
or
www.oregonsmoke.org
Create Clean
Indoor Air
Choose a room that you can close off
from outside air. Use a portable air
cleaner/purifier with the highest rated
MERV filter. Attach a MERV filter to a
box fan for inexpensive DIY air
cleaner.
Gather N95 Masks
If you must be outside in heavy smoke,
NIOSH approved masks with the label
"N95" or "N100" are the most effective at
protection from air pollution.
Make a Plan for Vulnerable
Household Members
Consider how to keep children,
elders, pregnant women, those with
heart or lung disease, and outdoor
workers out of smoky air whenever
possible.
Consider Ideas to Stay
Mentally Strong and Engaged
Social connection is key when you're
isolated indoors. Identify someone
you can ask for help, and someone
you can help. Make a list of things
that have helped you cope with
smoke in the past.
Know How to Get Air
Quality Information
Keep an eye on PM2.5 levels in your area during
wildfires. AirNow is a very reliable source which is
referenced by many different air quality professionals.
There are two websites: AirNow.gov or fire.airnow.gov.
The EPA's Smoke Sense app also has some great air
quality and smoke safety educational information.
July 2023
Protect Yourself, Your Loved Ones
from Wildfire Smoke
Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of
Human Services
Contributed by Diann Weaver, Assistant Director of Health Services,
and Armando Martinez, Emergency Management Coordinator
As wildfire season approaches,
know the symptoms of exposure,
where to get help
PORTLAND, Ore. -- As wildfire
season
fast
approaches,
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
encourages people to take steps
to protect themselves against
wildfire
smoke,
especially
those at higher risk of negative
health effects from exposure.
Smoke from wildfires can travel
hundreds or thousands of miles,
affecting air quality and creating
health hazards for people in
Oregon, said OHA Public Health
Director Rachael Banks. Some
communities are especially
vulnerable to effects of wildfire
smoke.
“Families living with low income
and who struggle with access to
health care and resources may
also feel worse effects of wildfire
smoke in their neighborhoods,”
Banks said. “Listening out for
local warnings and reports while
taking protective measures can
help reduce those effects for
everyone.”
Groups sensitive to wildfire
smoke also include people with
breathing or heart conditions,
older adults, infants and children,
and people who are pregnant.
Additionally,
since
people
who work outdoors may have
increased exposure to smoke,
employers must follow key
requirements
from
Oregon
Occupational Safety and Health
(OR-OSHA) to better protect
their employees.
Exposure to gases and particles
in wildfire smoke may cause
symptoms such as:
• Watery or dry eyes
• Persistent coughing, phlegm,
wheezing, scratchy throat or
irritated sinuses
• Headaches
• Shortness of breath, asthma
attack or lung irritation
• Irregular heartbeat, chest pain
or fatigue
• Heart attacks
Smoke levels can change rapidly
depending on fire behavior
and weather conditions. With
that in mind, checking current
conditions on the Oregon
Smoke Information Blog, viewing
Oregon DEQ Air Quality Index or
searching for and downloading
the free OregonAIR app on the
Apple App Store or Google Play
store can keep communities up
to date on alerts for their areas.
It’s best to prepare early so you
can take the following protective
steps if reports show high smoke
levels:
• Stay indoors whenever possible.
If you must go outdoors, consider
using a respirator.
• Follow a management and
treatment
plan
for
those
living with chronic respiratory
conditions, like asthma.
• Keep track of medication supply,
and refill prescriptions as early
as possible. People living with
asthma should call their health
provider if their asthma gets
worse or if they have concerns
about their breathing plan.
• Create a cleaner air space:
• Keep windows and doors
closed.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor
activity.
• Use high efficiency particulate
air (HEPA) filters in indoor
ventilation systems or portable
air purifiers, if available.
• Create a DIY Box fan filter if you
are unable to get an air purifier.
OHA has video guides on how to
make one below:
•
English:
https://youtu.be/
EUHVo54tXz0
•
Spanish:
https://youtu.
be/3BxNS9KhzdE
Many communities open cleaner
air spaces during severe smoke
events to help people unable
to create a cleaner air space
at home. In partnership with
local officials and organizations,
211Info has a list of public cleaner
air spaces. More information is
available by:
• Dialing 2-1-1 or 1-866-6986155 – both lines are available
24 hours a day.
• Text the area zip code to 898211
(TXT211) – available M-F from 9
a.m.- 5 p.m.
• Visiting https://www.211info.
org/
Remember that cloth, dust and
surgical masks do not protect
against harmful particles in
smoke. NIOSH-approved N95
and other respirators may
offer protection, but they must
be properly fitted and worn.
Appropriate
respirators
are
marked with the word “NIOSH”
and “N”, “R” or “P” along with the
number 95, 99, or 100.
These may not work well for
everyone. They are not made in
children’s sizes, and some people
with chronic conditions may find
it more difficult to breathe while
using them. Oregon OSHA has
helpful videos to ensure the
most protection possible from a
respirator:
• English: https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=ucmx_hj1SW8
• Spanish: https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=iNQCVKRK970
For more information on reducing
exposure to wildfire smoke,
including fact sheets and FAQs
in multiple languages, visit OHA’s
Wildfires and Smoke page.
www.ctclusi.org
July 2023
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$500,000 for Air Quality Monitoring & Improvements to the
Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Tribes
The World
June 18, 2023
Article pulled from https://theworldlink.com/
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley
and Ron Wyden announced that the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is
awarding $500,000 to the Confederated
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians (CTCLUSI) for air monitoring to
improve public health.
“One of the most important steps in
protecting frontline communities from air
pollution is actually monitoring their air so
that we can see where there are problems
and take steps to address them,” said
Senator Merkley. “This funding for the
CTCLUSI will help shine a light on problems
that are getting in the way of clean air and
give the community better tools to keep
themselves safe from air pollutants.”
“Preventing pollution in Oregon and
nationwide requires accurate and reliable
data to do the job effectively,” Wyden said.
“I’m glad this federal investment will help
the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians achieve that
goal so people in the region can breathe
cleaner air and stay healthy.”
This EPA funding will enable the
community to deploy Purple Air monitors
in the CTCLUSI five county service
area, develop a dashboard and outreach
materials illustrating relationships in air
quality and heating sources, and conduct
a needs assessment on critical air quality
issues, followed by the development of
action plans to implement recommendations
arising from the assessment.
Celebration at Mapleton High School
Contributed by Enna Helms, Linguistic Associate
A momentous gathering was held on
May 24th at the Mapleton High School
paying tribute to the ancestral lands of the
sha’yuushtɬ’a people, embracing the vital
importance of first foods and language
revitalization, and celebrating an exhibit of
student-created art and projects! We express
our gratitude to all those who contributed
to the day and those who worked tirelessly
behind the scenes to make this occasion one
to remember (and hopefully to continue as an
annual community event!).
Meaningful Salmon Bake and Community
Sharing
We shared the day with a traditional salmon
bake and gathering in the field surrounded by
the Mapleton School District staff, teachers,
students, tribal staff and members of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw Indians.
Reviving the sha’yuushtɬ’a language
The Mapleton school district worked
together with the Tribes Language
Department and obtained a small grant
to honor the sha’yuushtɬ’a wa’as (Siuslaw
language) with a focus on a school labeling
project for highschool, middle and elementary
schools. The labeling project at the schools
are accompanied by QR codes with the
sound charts and labeling of items within
the language and arts rooms, and even
a coffee shop! This has fostered those
early language learning connections and
will ensure the survival of our rich cultural
heritage!
The Tribal Flag hung up in the school gym
Another moment during the event was the
placement of our Tribal flag in the Mapleton
High school. To see our flag put up at the
school brings an alertness to the students
and recognizes the historical and cultural
presence of our Tribe. Further, it serves
as a commitment of the community to
learn, embrace and respect the indigenous
people and heritage of this place and the
people who live here.
Student Exhibit
Students shared their art, poetry, music
and projects in an exhibit with support of
school staff. It was a pleasant experience
and we thank all of the students for their
time and commitment to the arts and their
projects, many of which gave honor to the
Tribe and the trail of tears.
Again, we humbly send our gratitude to
all those involved in conceptualizing this
beautiful day and will be remembered and
hope to see it happen next year!
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July 2023
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Constitutional Amendment Process Continues to Move Forward
Tribal Council continues to address and
review amendments of the CTCLUSI
Constitution.
A complete draft will be sent to every
household the first week of July for your
review, consideration and to provide
additional input.
This draft will contain the suggested
language to present to the BIA from
information
gathered
from
Tribal
membership throughout the survey
and public meeting process and from
recommendations of the Tribes Legal
Counsel.
After
membership
receives
and
reviews the information sent to every
household, Council will hold an additional
virtual Public Meeting (via Zoom; link
will be provided on the home page of the
Tribes website prior to meeting time) on
Tuesday July 18, 2023 from 5:00 pm to
7:00pm
To allow membership to again provide
input.
Reminder to everyone; once the draft
amendment document is complete it
will be sent to the BIA and a Secretarial
Election will be called. The process for
this election to amend the Constitution
will be handled solely by the BIA, not
the Tribe or our Election Board.
All CTCLUSI enrolled members will
have an opportunity to participate in this
election process and vote for various
proposed amendments. All members
eighteen(18) years of age and older and
will be sent ‘registration” from the BIA to
allow participation.
Be sure our Enrollment Department has
all of your family members correct mailing
addresses NOW so you wont miss any
important correspondence for the Tribe
or the BIA about this matter.
The Tribe will continue to provide
information and updates as we continue
to move this process forward. If you have
any questions please contact Jeannie
McNeil at 541-888-9577 or jmcneil@
ctclusi.org
Save the Date:
Constitutional
Amendment Virtual
Public Meeting
July 18, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
zoom link will be
provided at
www.ctclusi.org
tamaɬis
nishchima'muu
Exhibition
A respectful showing of time
honored materials that symbolize
our ceremony and traditions.
OPENING DAY:
SALMON CEREMONY
SUNDAY AUGUST 6TH 2023
TRIBAL HALL, COOS BAY
L A G̣ A U W I I Y A T ’ A S G A L L E R Y
The tamaɬis nishchima’muu Exhibition
Need Assistance Accessing
the Citizen Portal on the
Tribal Website?
Contact Morgan Gaines,
Communications Specialist
at mgaines@ctclusi.org or
call 541-888-7536
The tamaɬis nishchima’muu Exhibition is
an upcoming event that is set to showcase
time-honored materials that hold significant
meaning to our culture and traditions. This
exhibition is a respectful display of the
beauty and importance of our heritage as
the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, and it
promises to be a memorable experience
for all who attend.
The exhibition will take place at the
Lagauwiiyat’as
Gallery, located inside
̣
Tribal Hall in Coos Bay, and will open
the same day as Salmon Ceremony on
Sunday, August 6th, 2023. The event will
be a cultural celebration of our heritage,
a vital and bottomless resource that has
sustained our people for generations.
We invite all members of our community
to attend this special event and witness the
beauty and reverence of our culture and
traditions. This Exhibition is an opportunity
to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the
legacy of our ancestors, and we look
forward to sharing this experience with
you.
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.
July 2023
www.ctclusi.org
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Legislative Commission on Indian Services Annual Spring Nine Tribes Meeting
Contributed by Julie Siestreem, CTCLUSI Tribal Council
Legislative Commission on Indian Services Annual Spring
Nine Tribes Meeting was attended by CTCLUSI LCIS
Representative Julie Siestreem Tribal Council Position #3,
Doug Barrett Vice Chair Tribal Council and Jesse Beers
Cultural Stewardship Manager at the Oregon State Capitol
Building and grounds May 17 and 18, 2023. Of the ten
different content areas discussed over the two days the
Broadband and Tribal Religious Freedom Department
comments/concerns were the most impactful. One tribe
shared whoever had been contracted to put in broadband
for them had been desecrating burial grounds. Another
tribe spoke of the great number of unaddressed religious
ceremony requests not fulfilled by their incarcerated
population. Julie Siestreem said a prayer of thanks to our
creator for all the good work we had enabled us all to do
this year and, asked for continued support and guidance in
the coming year. Julie introduced Vice Chair Doug Barrett
and, Cultural Steward Jesse Beers who gave testimonies
highlighting the mental, physical, and spiritual significance
of the positive impact the Canoe Journey has for our tribes
as well as deep cultural educational services it offers all
Pictured left to right: Aimee Kotek, Governor Tina Kotek, Vice Chair Doug Barrett,
of us. Informal discussions with Governor Kotek and the
and Council member Julie Siestreem
first lady in their Mahonia Hall home were encouraging
overall. Before everyone left for the evening, Julie asked
Governor Kotek, if Vice Chair Doug Barrett and Grand
Ronde Councilman Jon George could say a prayer and do
some drumming to bless all Nine Tribes. Governor Kotek
said she would be honored.
Cultural Stewardship Manager Jesse Beers shares the mental, physical and spiritual
significance of Canoe Journey
Governor Tina Kotek pictured above wearing a cedar canoe hat.
Grand Ronde Councilman Jon George and CTCLUSI Vice Chair
Doug Barrett stand with drums
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
July 2023
Student Recognition Celebration 2023
Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
The Education Department hosted a
Tribal Student Recognition Luncheon on
Saturday, June 17th at the Community
Center in Coos Bay, Oregon. Guests were
greeted with smiles as they signed in and
visited amongst one another. The room was
decorated for the occasion with beautiful
center pieces of native plant bouquets at
each table put together by a local florist
at the request of Education Committee
member Ashley Russell. A remarkable
blue ombre balloon archway was the focal
point at the head of the room. The archway
was created by the talented Emily RodleyBarton and was the perfect backdrop for the
display of gifts for students that surrounded
it and for photo opportunities throughout
the day.
Opening the events, Education Director
All students in attendance were called by grade level to be honored and gifted
Jemiah Wasson welcomed guests and
introduced Education Specialist II Brandy
Lauby as the newest member of the the students over zoom
shared, “my advice for
Education Department. Wasson expressed as she was traveling for a
you
today…surround
“Your presence here today is a testament work conference. Wasson
yourself with people who
to your unwavering support and devotion introduced
are farther down the path
Education
to our students. From the bottom of my Committee
than you are…make sure
members
heart, thank you for being here.”
you become a person that
Michelle Brix and Wendy
Vice-Chairman Doug Barrett then Williford-Garcia to join him
cannot only help someone
addressed attendees and did an opening and Lauby in handing out
in their time of need but a
invocation for the event and the meal. the gifts to honor Tribal
person that someone else
Elders were asked to make their way students.
can look up to.”
through the buffet line first. A delicious
Every
student
in
Following
Reeves,
barbeque catered lunch was served from attendance at the luncheon
Alhana McNutt made an
Wildflour Catering of North Bend, Oregon. received a gift bag filled
impassioned
address
Ribs and pulled pork, along side sides of with goodies ranging from
to attendees about her
fluffy corn bread and creamy macaroni and books to stuffed sea animal
experience as a Tribal
cheese were enjoyed by all. Both smoked toys for the younger groups.
woman and student. She
and traditionally prepared cedar stake fire Preschool and kindergarten
spoke about the difficulties
roasted salmon fillets had been prepared through 2nd grade were
of navigating a system that
in honor of the students by Jesse Beers honored first. The next
was not design with the
Alhana McNutt
and Mark Petrie. Attendees were asked to group were 3rd grade
indigenous ways in mind.
gather any bones or uneaten portions of through 6th, then grades 7th
Through perseverance we
salmon to be returned to the waters after & 8th, and finally those graduating from 9th can become so much more than what they
the meal.
through 11th grade.
think we are.
After sharing in the
Next on the schedule
It is truly so wonderful to hear our Tribal
meal together, Wasson
were the introductions of students journeys and experiences. Thank
introduced and welcomed
two special guest speakers, you for your inspirational thoughts.
the attendees who joined
Ashton Reeves and Alhana
Highschool graduates and GED recipients
the celebration over the
McNutt. Wasson welcomed where then honored, receiving gifts and
zoom link posted to the
Reeves to the front and he honors, followed by college students still
Tribal website. “Due to a
addressed the group, “Dai attending college and continuing to further
previously arranged family
sla, that is Hanis Coos, and their degree next year. All students, once
commitment I unfortunately
means hello all you cousins honored, where asked to share their
cannot attend in person…”
and friends. My name is name, grade they would be attending the
shared Tribal Council and
Ashton Cody Reeves and I following year, or their future plans for
Education
Committee
am a descendant of Anna higher education or career starts.
member Julie Siestreem
Sprague…” Reeves shared
College graduates were asked to come
in a statement read by
an inspirational speech forward for honors. Beautifully woven cedar
Wasson. “Congratulations
about his journey home, caps were made by Tribal Elder Brenda
to all students Pre-K
back to his roots, his tribal Brainard. Special abalone shell details
through Higher Ed for
community and traditions. adorned the edges. Tribal member Jessica
completing this 2022-2023
“Today is a very special day Olson had beaded around eagle feather
school year with all the
for me because it is the first quills for the graduates. She carefully
Ashton Reeves
honors you earned! Today
time I get to be amongst cleaned each feather before wrapping
is your day for us all to
my people, my Tribe. If it wasn’t for higher their quills in leather and beading around
celebrate you…each and every one of you education and a very strong support them with a beautiful classic feather peyote
give us hope our future is bright!”
system, I wouldn’t be standing here before stitched design. Graduates who wanted to
Education Committee member Ashley you today.”
walk in at their University ceremonies with
Russell also shared a few words with
Nearing the end of his address he a cedar cap were encouraged to reach out
July 2023
www.ctclusi.org
Student Recognition Celebration 2023
to the Education Department
to receive one.
The family of James Barton
accepted his blanket and
beaded eagle feather on his
behalf as they attended the
event. Blankets and feathers
will be mailed to other college
graduates who were unable
to attend in person.
Finally,
student
scholarships awards were
announced. Before reading
off the award recipients
Wasson shared, “Thank you
to the Education Committee
for making the following
determinations.
Ashley
Russell is a returning student
and recused herself from the
process…Thank you to the
Williford Family for a recent
donation in honor of Tribal
Elder Wanda Williford in the
amount of $10,000 to the
Elders Scholarship Fund. It
is really appreciated.”
To round out the evening,
raffle prizes were drawn for
all of those in attendance
in person and on Zoom. A
brief word of congratulations
and thanks to those in
attendance from Chairman
Brad Kneaper was followed
by a few honoring songs led
by Jesse Beers and Mark
Petrie.
Thank you to all of those
able to join us for this event
honoring the hard work
and dedication of our Tribal
students and Graduates.
Thank you to all those that
worked tirelessly to put the
event together and to those
who continue to support our
youth and students growing
and learning always.
Hiis haiyach (with a good
heart).
Cedar stake cooked salmon
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Congratulations to all of our Scholarship Award Recipients
Grace Brainard Scholarship in the amount of $500 was awarded to Melinda Sprague
Carolyn Slyter Scholarship in the amount of $1500 was awarded to Ashley Russell and Levi Bradley
MITSIS Scholarship in
the amount of $300
• Journey Baldwin
• Ben Blount
• Levi Bradley
• Tennepah Brainard
• Tyler Brainard
• Alexander Brainard
• Clayton Branco
• Carly Hudson
• Griffin Kilbourne
• Sydnie Kimura
• Grace McNutt
• Alhana McNutt
• Alyssa McNutt
• Amanda Murphy
• Reece Slyter
• Melinda Sprague
• Abbie Wright
ELDERS Scholarship
in the amount of $500
• Jorney Baldwin
• Ben Blount
• Levi Bradley
• Tennepah Brainard
• Tyler Brainard
• Clayton Branco
• Carly Hudson
• Griffin Kilbourne
• Sydnie Kimura
• Grace McNutt
• Alhana McNutt
• Alyssa McNutt
• Amanda Murphy
• Ryan Sallinger
• Melinda Sprague
• Reece Slyter
• Abbie Wright
PEPSI Scholarship in
the amount of $1,000
• Jorney Baldwin
• Ben Blount
• Levi Bradley
• Tennepah Brainard
• Tyle Brainard
• Alexander Brainard
• Clayton Branco
• Carly Hudson
• Griffin Kilbourne
• Sydnie Kimura
• Grace McNutt
• Alhana McNutt
• Alyssa McNutt
• Jaid McNutt
• Amanda Murphy
• Erica Pearson
• Ashley Russell
• Ryan Sallinger
• Reece Slyter
• Melinda Sprague
• Abbie Wright
Tribal Government
Scholarship in the
amount of $1500
• Ryan Andresen
• Journey Baldwin
• Ben Blount
• Ellie Blount
• Levi Bradley
• Tennapah Brainard
• Tyler Brainard
• Clayton Branco
• Cody Dauterman
• Griffin Kilbourne
• Sydnie Kimura
• Michelle Lott
• Alhana McNutt
• Amanda Murphy
• Erica Pearson
• Mark Petrie
• Ashton Reeves
• Ashley Russell
• Ryan Sallinger
• Reece Slyter
• Nicholas Smith
• Melinda Sprague
• Conner Tervort
• Abbie Wright
On behalf of Graduate James Barton, his family
(brothers Joe and Jon alongside mother Jeannie)
accepted his awards to gift to him.
Vice Chair
Doug Barrett
provided
an opening
prayer and
welcome
Education Director Jemiah Wasson encouraged students to
address the crowd and introduce themselves
Shaunta Hemingway and Langston Brainard-Hemingway
Beaded Eagle feathers made by Jessica Olson
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July 2023
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Supreme Court Affirms ICWA
June 15, 2023
Kolby KickingWoman, Indian Country Today
Article reprinted from https://ictnews.org/news/supreme-court-affirms-icwa
The Supreme Court handed down a
major decision Thursday in the Haaland v.
Brackeen case, affirming the constitutionality
of the Indian Child Welfare Act by a 7-2 vote.
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel
Alito were the lone justices to dissent.
The decision represents a major victory
for federal Indian law and tribes across the
nation.
In the opinion, authored by Justice Amy
Coney Barrett, said the court “declines to
disturb the Fifth Circuit’s conclusion that
ICWA is consistent with” Congress’s
authority under the Constitution in
Article I.
“The United States, joined by several
Indian Tribes, defends the law,” read
the opinion. “But the bottom line is that
we reject all of petitioners’ challenges
to the statute, some on the merits and
others for lack of standing.” Challengers
cited that ICWA was against “federal
authority, infringes state sovereignty,
and discriminates on the basis of race.”
Justice Neal Gorsuch, the justice
with extensive federal Indian law
knowledge and experience of all the
justices, wrote in support:
“Often, Native American Tribes have
come to this Court seeking justice
only to leave with bowed heads and
empty hands. But that is not because
this Court has no justice to offer them. Our
Constitution reserves for the Tribes a place—
an enduring place—in the structure of
American life. It promises them sovereignty
for as long as they wish to keep it. And it
secures that promise by divesting States of
authority over Indian affairs and by giving
the federal government certain significant
(but limited and enumerated) powers aimed
at building a lasting peace.
“In adopting the Indian Child Welfare Act,
Congress exercised that lawful authority to
secure the right of Indian parents to raise
their families as they please; the right of
Indian children to grow in their culture; and
the right of Indian communities to resist
fading into the twilight of history. All of that
is in keeping with the Constitution’s original
design.”
President Joe Biden also weighed in
shortly after the ruling was released. He said
ICWA is a vital law he is proud to support
and stands with tribes.
The ruling keeps in place a vital law
that protects tribal sovereignty and Native
children, Biden said in a statement.
“Our Nation’s painful history looms large
over today’s decision. In the not-so-distant
past, Native children were stolen from the
arms of the people who loved them. They
were sent to boarding schools or to be raised
by non-Indian families—all with the aim
of erasing who they are as Native people
and tribal citizens,” the statement reads.
“These were acts of unspeakable cruelty
that affected generations of Native children
and threatened the very survival of Tribal
Nations. The Indian Child Welfare Act was
our Nation’s promise: never again.”
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Laguna
Pueblo, called the decision “a welcome
affirmation across Indian Country of what
presidents and congressional majorities on
both sides of the aisle have recognized for
the past four decades.”
“For nearly two centuries, federal policies
promoted the forced removal of Indian
children from their families and communities
through boarding schools, foster care, and
adoption. Those policies were a targeted
attack on the existence of Tribes, and they
inflicted trauma on children, families and
communities that people continue to feel
today.”
Tribes, Native organizations, advocates
and allies cheered for the decision reposting
sentiments like “tribal sovereignty wins” or
“ICWA stands!”
Mary Kathryn Nagle, Cherokee, is a Native
rights attorney and Counsel to the National
Indigenous Women’s Resource Center for
which she filed an amicus brief on behalf of
in the case.
She emphasized what the day means
to Indian Country, “we just could not have
gotten better news. This is an incredible,
incredible victory.”
“It’s definitely a day for Indian Country to
celebrate,” Nagle told ICT.
Like many, she was still reading through
the 133 page opinion as the news broke
Thursday morning. She noted that there will
be a number of Native attorneys and federal
Indian law lawyers who will comb through
the court’s opinion.
The first thing she said that jumped out at
her was the overwhelming win for tribes.
“Just the fact that we won on every
single issue and Gibson Dunn (the law
firm representing the petitioners’) is not
taking home anything,” Nagle said. “They’re
not winning on a 10th amendment issue.
They’re not winning on Indian as a racebased classification. They’re not winning on
anything is huge.”
The Indian Child Welfare Act was enacted in
1978 and its purpose is “...to protect the best
interest of Indian Children and to promote
the stability and security of Indian tribes and
families by the establishment of minimum
Federal standards for the removal of Indian
children and placement of such children in
homes which will reflect the unique values
of Indian culture…,” the Bureau of Indian
Affairs website states.
For years, ICWA has been long seen as
the “gold standard” for child welfare policy.
The Protect ICWA campaign, which
includes the National Indian Child Welfare
Association, the National Congress of
American Indians, Native American
Rights Fund and the Association of
American Indian Affairs, said they are
all “overcome with joy” that ICWA has
been upheld.
“One thing is certain: ICWA is crucial
for the safety and well-being of Native
children and families and the future of
Native peoples and Tribal Nations,” the
campaign said in a statement. “The
positive impact of today’s decision will
be felt across generations.”
The campaign said they will give a
deeper analysis Thursday afternoon
after a legal review.
The ruling is an affirmation of rule of
law and the constitutional principles of
the relationship between Congress and
tribes, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief
Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Morongo Band of
Mission Indians Chairman Charles
Martin, Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill
and Quinault Indian Nation President Guy
Capoeman said in a statement.
They hope that this decision will slow the
“political attacks” aimed at diminishing tribal
sovereignty.
“By ruling on the side of children’s health
and safety, the U.S. constitution, and
centuries of precedent, the justices have
landed on the right side of history. With
these latest political attacks on ICWA now
behind us, we hope we can move forward
on focusing on what is best for our children,”
the statement says.
In an April 2021 decision, the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld certain
sections of ICWA and flagged constitutional
concerns about others, prompting appeals
on both sides. The U.S. Supreme Court
granted petitions to review the Fifth
Circuit’s decision and heard the case last
November. Congressional members, 87 in
total, filed a bipartisan, bicameral amicus
brief defending ICWA’s constitutionality
in Haaland v. Brackeen.
Oral arguments on the landmark case took
place in November. Indigenous people from
around the country traveled to Washington,
D.C., for the hearing.
Kimberly Jump-CrazyBear, Osage and
Oglala Lakota, was one of many who
showed up to show support for the Indian
Child Welfare Act.
“I’m just here on behalf of all of you who
can’t be here today. To help lend my voice,”
she told ICT before the oral arguments
for Haaland v. Brackeen began. “Without our
children, we don’t have a people anymore.”
www.ctclusi.org
July 2023
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Elders Corner
What’s Up, Elders?
Submitted by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Tribal Elder and Great Grandmother, Claudette Lum
recently took a girl’s trip to Oahu, Hawaii for Mother’s
Day with her 3 daughters and two nieces. They had
a wonderful time meeting up with friends for dinner
at places such as Paesano and Giovanni’s Shrimp
Truck.
During her stay, she kept busy with many activities,
such as Pickleball, hiking Diamond Head, swimming
in the hotel pool and in the ocean, and walking 5
miles a day!
Oahu is the island Claudette loves to visit, as
she has been there previously and visited other
great places such as the Dole Plantation, where
they serve the most delicious pineapple soft
serve ice cream.
Thank you for sharing your lovely trip with us,
Claudette!
SAVE
THE New
DATES
Welcome
CTCLUSI TRIBAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
338 Wallace St, Coos Bay, OR 97420
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
RSVP BY TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023
(541) 435-7155 or
toll free 1 (888) 365-7155
There will be an Elders Committee Meeting
at 1:00 pm following the luncheon.
Tribal Elders:
ELDER
Bruce Byer – March
ACTIVITIES
Michael
Lent – March
Howard Barrett Sr – May
GRAND RONDE ELDERS HONOR DAY
Kenneth
Brainard
JULY
9-11, 2023 – June
Please RSVP by June 15th
~
HELLGATE JETBOAT EXCURSION
SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2023
Please RSVP by August 10th
LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS
PROVIDED
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Health Services Division
Elders Activity Program
Call Barbara Black @ 541-888-7520 to RSVP.
Transportation is Provided. Space is limited.
More details/agenda to come.
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University of Oregon Graduate Jorney Baldwin-Chee
Jorney is an enrolled member of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians majoring in
family human, services and public relations.
She is also a Pathway Oregon, Home
Flight, Diversity Excellence , and Jewell Bell
Scholar.
During her time at U of O , Jorney has
been a part of the Native American Student
Union (NASU)
And interned at the U of O’s Student
Academy to Inspire Learning program and at
the Vivian Olum Child Development Center.
She has also worked at U of O Counseling
Services as the student advisory board since
her sophomore year. She Shared. “I fostered
the most amazing relationships with other
students while supporting my community’s
mental health journeys.” In addition to her on
campus involvement she is also a member
of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
For Jorney, the Many Nations Longhouse
and being involved in the Native American
and
Indigenous
Studies
Academic
Residential Community (NAIS ARC) were
resources on campus that helped her build
a strong community on campus and shaped
her experience at the U of O.
After graduation Jorney will attend the
Strategic Communications Masters Program
through U of O’s School of Journalism and
Communicion to continue providing outreach
services and programs related to mental
health within the Native community. Jorney
was awarded U of O’s Future Steward Award
which covers tuition costs for this program.
Jorney graduates from U of O this year
2022-2023 with double majors in Education,
and Journalism and, a minor in Native
Studies.
Information and photo
contributed by Julie Siestreem
Grants Pass High School Graduate Abbie Wright
Abbie graduated on June 2, 2023 from
Grants Pass High School. She graduated
with a 4.25 GPA. She applied to many
scholarships. She was awarded two
scholarships from high school. A $250
Scholarship from Project Youth + and a $500
Cooley Memorial Scholarship. In addition
she received a scholarship from BYU- Idaho
for $1,100 divided between the fall and
winter term.
Abbie has been accepted to and will attend
BYU-Idaho this Fall. She is majoring in data
science/statistics and minoring in nutrition.
Abbie is the granddaughter of Randy
Brainard and she was named after her great,
great, great Grandma Abbiegail Elliott.
We are so proud of Abbie, she has worked
hard her Senior year not only with school,
but she also participated in Track and Field
all four years and has a part time job. We
know she will succeed in anything she does.
She is smart, kind, tough, strong willed and
determined. We are excited to see her future
unfold.
Information and photos
contributed by Shawna Wright (pictured above
with daughter Abbie)
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
www.ctclusi.org
July 2023
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Young Native Women’s Leadership Academy
Each year since 2010, young women 18-25 years old attend
our Youth Academy that prepares the next generation of
Native leaders by combining cultural values with modern tools
and services. Spread across three days of challenging and
inspiring leadership training, participants’ understandings of
money, popular media, personal development, goal setting,
leadership, tribal sovereignty, Indian law, networking,
and self-expression are strengthened. Through debate
and discussion with their peers under the guidance and
instruction of honored elders and national experts in their
fields, young women leave transformed, empowered, and
prepared to make a positive difference in their communities.
For so many Native communities today, our young people
represent the majority. It has been reported that in the US,
65% of the Native population is under 25 years old. As we
celebrate the accomplishments of our established leaders,
we also take on the responsibility to prepare and support
the next generation. The Young Native Women’s Leadership
Academy is one way that Native Action Network is responding
to this need.
Academy participants represent a strong, diverse, and
promising group of women who are ready to take their
leadership journey to the next level. As a part of the program,
young women will be introduced to our community and
connect with those with the power and support to mentor
these students as they pursue their goals. Together, we
declare their power and define their future.
Westin Seattle on September 13-15, 2023.
Apply online at https://nativeactionnetwork.org/
youthacademy
Program Eligibility
*Applicant must self-identify as a womxn
*Applicant must be between the ages of 18-25, as of
September 13, 2023.
*Applicant must be able to attend and fully participate in the Young Native Women’s Academy, September 13-15, 2023 at Westin
Seattle.
*Selected participants must arrange for their own travel to and from the program; all other costs associated, including food and
lodging, will be covered.
QUESTIONS?
Email NAN Program Manager Alaina Capoeman-Davis at info@NativeActionNetwork.org.
ATTENTION
GRADUATES
Congratulations on your
accomplishment!
Send your graduation photo and
information to be featured in a future
edition of The Voice of CLUSI Tribal
paper.
Email Morgan Gaines, Communications
Specialist at mgaines@ctclusi.org
New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) and the Confederated Tribes
of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) present
OSU Indigenous Youth Summer Camp
August 20-25, 2023
Hands-on FUN outdoor field trips to learn about
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND CAREERS.
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:
Designed for self-identifying Indigenous youth entering 9th –
12th grades in Oregon.
CTCLUSI
Jemiah Wassman or
Jesse Beers
(541) 888-9577
§
Field trip activities to include freshwater snorkeling
with wetsuits provided, team-building challenge
course, Hatfield Marine Science Center,
ethnobotany, traditional canoeing and much more.
§
Learn about going to college and OSU’S variety of
environmental science programs and majors.
§
Visit the OSU student longhouse, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina
Haws.
§
How to get help with financial aid and scholarships.
Bessie Joyce
NBTS Program Manager
bessiejoyce4@gmail.com
(541) 743-6106
§ One night camping at Cascadia County Park.
Stay in the dorms at Oregon State University in
Corvallis, Oregon.
MORE INFORMATION and
§ FREE andhttps://ctclusi.org/newall meals and 24-hour supervision provided.
REGISTRATION:
§
beginnings-for-tribal-students-nbts-osuindigenous-youth-summer-camp/
This camp is a partnership of CTCLUSI, OSU and SWOCC with support from a USDA New Beginnings for Tribal Students
(NBTS). Co-sponsored by the OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, Oregon Sea Grant and
the Calapooia Watershed Council.
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July 2023
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
CTCLUSI HOUSING: WHO ARE WE?
Contributed by Jamie Meyers, Director of Housing
CTCLUSI Housing Department staff is excited to assist our
Tribal community with housing services. Please let me introduce
our staff:
Jamie Meyers, Director of Housing
Kendra Silva, Housing Assistant
Beth Hager, Housing Program Specialist
Melanie Mateski, Housing Navigator
Jeff Wegner, Housing Maintenance Worker II
Nick J Mathew, Housing Maintenance Worker II
We have multiple programs and resources available for low to
moderate income Tribal Families including:
Tribal Housing: This program includes our housing
developments at Qaxas Heights, Qa’aich Development, as well
as other properties located in the Coos Bay area.
Rental Assistance: This program offers Tribal Families a
subsized rent amount based on income where rent is paid directly
to a private landlord. Student Rental assistance is offered to full
time college students enrolled with CTCLUSI higher education
program.
Emergency Assistance including Homeless Prevention: This
program is intended to assist Tribal Families who are homelss or
facing homelessness.
Down Payment Loan Assistance: This program grants eligible
Tribal members up to $10,000 towards purchasing their first
home.
Home Repair: This program is intended to help Tribal families
repair their owner-occupied home. Qualified homeowners may
receive up to $10,000 to help make their home a decent, safe
and healthy place to live.
Our maintenance crew is an intrical part of our department that
maintains our Tribal Housing properties. As a team, they perform
routine maintenance, renovations, and emergency repairs on our
Public Safety Alert
Contributed by Dennita Antonellis-John, Public Health Improvement
Coordinator
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the
American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl
mixed with xylazine. Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful
sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
approved for veterinary use.
Xylazine and fentanyl drug mixtures place users at a higher
risk of suffering fatal drug poisoning. Because xylazine is not
an opioid, naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects. Still,
experts always recommend administering naloxone if someone
might be suffering drug poisoning. People who inject drug
mixtures containing xylazine also can develop severe wounds,
including necrosis—the rotting of human tissue—that may lead
to amputation.
According to the CDC, 107,735 Americans died between
August 2021 and August 2022 from drug poisonings, with 66
percent of those deaths
involving
synthetic
opioids like fentanyl.
The Sinaloa Cartel and
Jalisco Cartel in Mexico,
using chemicals largely
sourced from China, are
primarily responsible for
the vast majority of the
fentanyl that is being
trafficked in communities
across the United States.
To learn more about
xylazine, scan the QR
code.
Pictured left to right: Nick Mathew, Kendra Silva, Beth Hager, Melanie
Mateski, Jamie Meyers and Jeff Wegner
properties as well as any other projects that may be necessary
for the needs of the Tribe.
Each of our Housing programs offered have specific eligiblity
requirements that we are available to discuss in more detail. If
you are not eligible for one of our programs, we can refer you to
other resources within the community that may be beneficial to
your situation. For more information or if you have any questions
please call us at 541-888-1310.
Tribal Housing Welcomes Newest Staff
Member: Kendra Silva
Hi my name is Kendra
Silva. I was born and raised
in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
I moved to Coquille while
I was a sophomore in high
school and then moved to
Coos Bay shortly after I
graduated to continue my
education at Southwestern
Oregon
Community
College. In my free time
you’ll find me out with my
fiancé at the dunes, down
a dirt road, or along one
of the many beautiful trails
we have in the area. I have
three beautiful children who
motivate me and inspire
me to help make our world
better. I’m very excited to be working in the housing department,
making a difference in the lives of our tribal members and
others we assist here in the housing department.
Notice from CTCLUSI
Transportation Department
Do you live in Coos Bay/North Bend?
Are you interested in going to the Farmers Market
on Wednesdays?
Reference:
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, May 4). What you should know about
xylazine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/
drugoverdose/deaths/other-drugs/xylazine/faq.html
2. United States Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA Reports Widespread Threat of
Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine | DEA.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dea.gov/alert/
Reference:
dea-reports-widespread-threat-fentanyl-mixed-xylazine
1.
2.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, May 4). What you should know about xylazine. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/deaths/otherdrugs/xylazine/faq.html
United States Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA Reports Widespread Threat of Fentanyl Mixed with
Xylazine | DEA.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dea.gov/alert/dea-reports-widespread-threat-fentanyl-
Get a hold of Kathy Perkins
Call or text 541-808-8282
Email kperkins@ctclusi.org
www.ctclusi.org
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YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
IN A LIFE CHANGING TRADITION
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Summer is almost Here! The Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians Social Services Department
con�nues offering Hea�ng or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income households. To receive
assistance contact the Health and Human Services Division or fill out an applica�on on the CTCLUSI
website at h�ps://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP. Households do not need to reside within the
Tribe’s five county service area to be eligible; however, eligible households must reside within the
State of Oregon to qualify.
To qualify, your household gross income needs to be at or below the following income limits:
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
CANOE
JOURNEY
2023
In order for your applica�on to be processed and determine qualifica�on you must provide:
Proof of Income (Pay Stub)
Social Security Card
Copy of your u�lity 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 applica�on online at h�ps://
laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP . If you have any ques�ons please contact Carol Ann Young at
541-435-7159 .
Vice Chair Doug Barrett will be leaving July 24th, anyone
interested is invited to join at any time they can.
Contact for more information. The Landing Day in
Muckleshoot is July 30th, Protocol to follow.
dbarrett@ctclusi.org or at 541-297-2130
Three Rivers Casino Resort Celebrates Grand Opening of
New Blue Bills
What a great day! Thank you everyone for being here in support of our
grand opening for the new Blue Bills. The artwork we had reproduced
from the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum turned out great and will help continue to educated folks on the history of Florence.
And a big Thank You to everyone at the Museum for working with us
on this project.
Rich Colton, Director of Marketing
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July 2023
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings as of 6/21/2023
Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities
• Chief Dental Officer – Coos Bay
• Community Information Manager – Coos Bay
• Cultural Resources Protection Specialist – Coos Bay
• Dental Hygienist – Part-Time – Coos Bay
• Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay
• Forester – Coos Bay
• Gaming Inspector – Florence
• Higher Education Specialist – Coos Bay
• Internal Audit Supervisor – Coos Bay
• Surveillance Agent I. – Graveyard shift – Florence
• Special Events – On Call – Varies on assignment
Tribal Owned
BUSINESS
Are you a CTCLUSI Tribal member
who owns their own business?
Do you have licensing or
accreditation?
Are you a licensed contractor?
Do you provided a business
service?
CTCLUSI is looking to put together
a list of all Tribal member owned
businesses or services.
Contact us today to add your
information to a list of Tribal
Business.
Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full job
descriptions and benefits available. You may also apply for any
position online. http://ctclusi.org/jobs
Contact
Jeannie McNeil
541-888-9577
jmcneil@ctclusi.org
Updated Frequently
www.ctclusi.org
Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org
Looking for Awesome Team Members
Special Events Employees
Wanted
Potential Events that
need workers
Culture Camp
Spring Break Camp
Restoration
Salmon Ceremony
Harvest Party
Halloween Party
Easter Egg Hunt
and MORE.
Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
Member; a Spouse of a
CTCLUSI Tribal Member; Child
in CTCLUSI families (whether
child is a registered CTCLUSI
Tribal or not); Part-Time
Employee; Spouse of Employee;
Child of Employee; OR have
close economic ties to our
tribal membership or
employees at the discretion of
the Chief Executive Officer,
and/or the Director of Human
Resources.
On CTCLUSI Website Link:
https://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=512409.viewjobdetail&CID=512409&JID=8
45537
Why RSVP For Tribal
Events?
Tribal Department staff who plan
events and activities for the benefit of
Tribal Member need membership to
“please reply” when asked to RSVP
when wanting to attend Tribal events.
This ensures the right amount of
supplies and food and beverages to
meet the needs of those in attendance.
Thank you in advance for making future
events as successful as possible by
always calling to RSVP when asked.
RSVP for events by calling
1-541-435-7155
www.ctclusi.org
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Upcoming Events
July 2023
SUNDAY
25
MONDAY
TUESDAY
26
WEDNESDAY
27
28
THURSDAY
29
FRIDAY
30
SATURDAY
1
Youth Unity Conference, Washington D.C.
Independence Day
2
Independence Day
3 Tribal Offices Closed 4 Tribal Offices Closed 5
Youth Unity Conference, Washington D.C.
9
10
7
8
14
15
Seeds for Success Programm
12
Grand Ronde Elders Honors Day
Regular Council
Meeting 10:00 a.m.
16
11
6
13
Culture Camp - Mapleton, Oregon
17
Constitutional
18Amendment Public 19
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21
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24
25
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27
28
29
31
1
2
3
4
5
Meeting Zoom
5pm-7pm
23
Canoe Journey
30 Landing in
Muckleshoot
Business Council
Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Canoe Journey Protocol
August 2023
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
30 Canoe Journey
31
1
2
3
Landing in
Muckleshoot
Ceremony
6 Salmon
Gregory Point
4
SATURDAY
Breakfast with Tribal
5 Council, Community
Center 9:00 a.m.
RSVP needed
1-541-435-7155
Canoe Journey Protocol
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
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31
1
2
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9
Parking at Coos Head
11:00 a.m.
RSVP needed 1-541-435-7155
13
FRIDAY
Elders Luncheon
Community Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Regular Council
Meeting 10:00 a.m.
20
OSU Indigenous Youth Summer Camp
27
28
29
30
Business Council
Meeting 6:00 p.m.
3
4
5
6
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July 2023
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
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TUESDAYS 7PM-9PM
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