NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2019)
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The Voice of
CLUSI
June 2019
Issue 6
Volume 20
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
CTCLUSI Continues to Move Forward with TCP
sh’alsh (Hanis), gæla a’má (Miluk), and hiis haiyach (Siusalw and Lower Umpqua). Photographs by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
Contributed by Margaret Corvi, Culture and Natural Resources Director
The Tribe has for many years considered significant portions
of Coos Bay to be a Traditional Cultural Property (“TCP”).
The Tribe has consistently maintained that the many cultural
resources within the Bay should be considered eligible for listing
on the National Register of Historic Places. On July 31, 2006,
the Tribe passed Resolution No. 06-097, which designated
Jordan Cove and the surrounding area as a TCP. The Tribe
reaffirmed this designation on July 29, 2015 in Resolution No.
15-049 and recently on May 19th. The efforts to protect the
Bay culminated into the completion of a nomination for the Bay
(Q’alya Ta Kukwis Shichdii Me) as a TCP, which after months of
public comment, will be submitted to the National Park Service
for consideration.
As part of the public process the community and other tribes
have objected and raised concern to the TCP nomination.
Our TCP nomination reflects the ongoing connection that
Coos people have to Coos Bay. It is specific to the protection
of resources associated with the Coos traditions and practices
and not specific to any one Tribal Government. The nomination
recognizes the endurance and perseverance of the Coos Tribal
identity through decades of struggle and hardship.
As Tribal community members and employees of Tribes, we
understand that cultural resource information is the foundation
of our cultural protection work. We spend countless hours to
keep that information and our resources secure—hundreds
of thousands of dollars—directly and indirectly protecting our
cultural patrimony. The TCP is no exception.
For our Tribe, the TCP nomination is an important step to
further the goals of our Tribe. It requires federal agencies to
honor their trust obligation and National Historic Preservation
Act requirements, to protect important tribal resources in our
region. This includes but is not limited to requiring federal
consultation including with Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Jordan Cove Energy Project) and the Army Corps
of Engineers (Channel Modification Project). Our TCP requires
the consultation process to occur with federal agencies, but it
does not mandate a specific outcome. Rather it requires that the
agency make a reasonable and good faith effort to work hand
in hand with the Tribe to reduce impacts to cultural resources
important to our beliefs and practices.
We have been outspoken advocates in our community for
cultural resource protection for all tribes. We consistently speak
at meetings at the local, state, and federal level advocating
for protection of resources that are central to our cultural
identity and are irreplaceable. Our TCP is not saying anything
different. We have been sharing the concept of this TCP project
at government meetings and in comments for a few years,
at meetings in which other Tribes have been present. There
has been sufficient opportunity to discuss this pursuit with our
leadership or staff.
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Save the Date:
Student Recognition Dinner
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Community Center
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Tribal Council Business
As Reported at the May 19, 2019 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Chief Warren Brainard:
April 14 Regular Council Meeting
April 14 General Council Meeting
April 19 Meeting with Congressman
Defazio’s staff
April 18 Special Tribal Council Meeting
April 24 Tribal Council Business Meeting;
Gaming Facility Operational Review Board
(GFORB)
April 26-28 Tribal Council Offsite Workshop
May 1 Elliott State Forest Meeting
May 2 Tall Ships
May 6 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession
May 8 Lane Act Meeting
May 9 Culture Committee Meeting
May 10 Native American Advisory Council
Meeting
May 15 Legislative Commission on Indian
Services ( LCIS )
Doc Slyter, Chairman:
April 14 Regular Council Meeting
April 14 General Council Meeting
April 14 Tribal Council Election at Tribal
Hall
April 18 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Meeting with Siuslaw National Forest
April 24 Tribal Council Business Meeting;
Gaming Facility Operational Review Board
(GFORB)
April 22 Meeting at Administration
April 24 Cultural Taskforce Tours of
Plankhouse; Tribal Council Business
Meeting; Gaming Facility Operational
Review Board (GFORB)
April 25 Peacegiving Dinner
April 26-28 Tribal Council Offsite Workshop
May 2 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession; Elders Lunch;
Tall Ships Gifting; Phone conference with
Mepepsi
May 5 Tall Ship Crew Visit
May 6 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession; Weavers
Gathering at Coos Bay Museum
May 7 Meeting with Coquille Chair, Brenda
Meade
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-012
Date of Passage: February 15, 2019
Subject (title):Coordinator Tribal Assistance
Solicitation (CTAS) Grant Funding
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved the
submission to request full funding from the
Department of Justice fort the Peace giving and
Healing to Wellness Court Programs. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-013
Date of Passage: February 15, 2019
Subject (title): Road Easement
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved initiating
litigation and resolve of dispute regarding use
of road access for Camp Easter Seal with one
party. Vote 6-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-014
Date of Passage: January 30, 2019
Subject (title): Re-Appointed to Blue Earth Federal
Corporation Board of Directors
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved
appointment of Kerry Brainard and Stephanie
Watkins to Blue Earth Federal Corporation Board
of Directors. Vote 5-1-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-015
Date of Passage: February 15, 2019
Subject (title): CTCLUSI Forest Management
May 9 Elders Lunch; Culture Committee
Meeting
May 10 Lakeside Lamprey Tagging
May 13 Meeting with Mayor of Lakeside
May 14 Meeting with Alexis Barry
May 15 Legislative Commission on Indian
Services (LCIS)
May 17 Meeting with Congressman
Defazio’s Staff
Debbie Bossley:
April 14 Regular Council Meeting
April 14 General Council Meeting
April 14 Tribal Council Election at Tribal
Hall
April 18 Special Tribal Council Meeting
April 24 Tribal Council Business Meeting;
Gaming Facility Operational Review Board
(GFORB)
April 25 Peacegiving Dinner
April 26-28 Tribal Council Offsite Workshop
May 2 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession; Elders Lunch; Tall
Ships
May 6 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession
Iliana Montiel:
April 18 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession
April 24 Met with DNR Director
April 24 Tribal Council Business Meeting;
Gaming Facility Operational Review Board
(GFORB)
April 26-28 Tribal Council Offsite Workshop
May 2 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession
May 6 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession
May 9 Elders Committee Meeting
Josh Davies:
April 14 Regular Council Meeting
April 14 General Council Meeting; Family
Gathering Lunch
April 14 Tribal Council Election at Tribal
Hall /Election Tabulation
April 17 Housing Committee Meeting
Resolution Summaries
Planning Advisory Committee
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved the
creation of an Ad hoc committee for the
development and completion of the Forest
Management Plan. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-016
Date of Passage: February 15, 2019
Subject (title): Amendments to CLUSITC Chapter
1-9 (Tribal Council) for First
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves
proposed amendments to Chapter 1-9 to be
posted for a 28-day comment period for
Tribal Membership consideration. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-017
Date of Passage: March 10, 2019
Subject (title): 2018 Annual Performance Report
Submission (APR)
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
submission of APR to US Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD). Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-018
Date of Passage: March 10, 2019
Subject (title): Purchase of Property located at
63757 Harriet Rd, Coos Bay Oregon 97420
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the
purchase of a duplex, with budgeted HUD funding,
April 18 Special Tribal Council Meeting
April 19 Met with Brad Kneaper; Indian
Education Lunch
April 24 Tribal Council Business Meeting;
Gaming Facility Operational Review Board
(GFORB)
April 25 Peacegiving Dinner
April 26-28 Tribal Council Offsite Workshop
May 2 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession;
May 6 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession
May 15 Housing Committee Meeting
May 16 Indian Education Lunch
Doug Barrett:
April 14 Regular Council meeting, General
Council meeting, waited at election for
results
April 18 Special Tribal Council meeting;
Executive Worksession
April 24 Gaming Facility Operations
Review Board Meeting, Council business
meeting
April 26-28 Council Offsite Workshop
May 2 Tall Ships, Special Tribal Council
meeting, State Transportation Resolution
May 5 Tall ships crew at plank house
(Sunday), flute and stories
May 14 Ribbon Cutting for new City Park
in Florence
Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair:
April 16 Meeting with Administration
April 18 Special Tribal Council Meeting
April 20 Clam Dig; Easter Event
April 25 Peacegiving Dinner
April 26-28 Tribal Council Offsite Workshop
May 2 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession; Tall Ships
May 5 Tall Ship Crew Visit
May 6 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Executive Worksession
May 11 Statewide Cemetery Clean Up/
Lakeside & Marshfield
May 16 Legislative Commission on Indian
Services ( LCIS )
to expand the Housing Department ‘s ability to
provide housing suitable for small families.
Vote 6-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-019
Date of Passage: March 10, 2019
Subject (title): CTCLUSI Forest Inventory Project –
Contract
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves a
contract for a company related to timber for the
collection of forestry data. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-020
Date of Passage: March 14, 2019
Subject (title): Memorandum of Understanding
with Wisdom of the Elders
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves an
MOU that establishes ownership, permissions,
restrictions and review, and to share copyrights
with Tribal for all raw and finished video.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-022
Date of Passage: March 27, 2019
Subject (title): Gaming Device Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
Gaming Device Order for Three Rivers Casino.
Vote 6-0-1
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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 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.
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., either
online at www.ctclusi.org/enrollment or
mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave.,
Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506
or Fax: 541-888-2853.
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.
Upcoming Events
June 1st – Moccasin Class, Part 1, Tribal Hall,
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 2nd – Moccasin Class, Part 1,
Eugene Outreach Office, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 7th – Deadline to submit letter of interest for Hunting,
Fishing, & Gathering Ad-Hoc Committee
June 7th – 9th - Fish Trap Workshop Session Three,
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 8th – Glass Float Hunt, Florence,
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
June 9th – Tribal Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
June 11th – June 14th – Elders Trip to Tulalip/ Seattle
June 14th – Father’s Day Crafts,
Community Center, 4:00 p.m.
June 15th – Pool Party at SPLASH in Springfield, 1:00 p.m.
June 15th – Regalia/Maple Bark Skirt making in
Florence 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 21st – Summer Solstice Celebration and Family
Gathering Dinner, Coos Bay
June 22nd – Student Recognition Dinner,
Community Center, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I look
forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines
Warren Brainard, Chief
June 22nd – 23rd – Weaving Gathering and Workshop
June 24th – July 3rd – Summer School,
Community Center, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 26th – Dreamcatcher Glass, Coos Bay
(Circles of Healing Program)
July 6th – Moccasin Class, Part 2, Tribal Hall,
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 7th – Moccasin Class, Part 2, Eugene Office,
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 12th – Deadline to submit receipts to Fitness Program
(Dated Jan 1 – June 30, 2019)
July 13th – Beaded Collar Class #1, Coos Bay,
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 14th – Tribal Council Meeting,
Eugene Outreach Office, 10:00 a.m.
July 20th – 21st – Regalia/Maple Bark Skirt Making,
Tribal Hall, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 26th - August 2nd - Summer Harvest Camp
July 27th - Beaded Collar Class #2
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Coos Bay
August 10th - Beaded Collar Class #3
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Coos Bay
Health 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 541-435-0492
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
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
Karen Porter, Education Dept
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
education@ctclusi.org
Family Services
Earl Boots, Director
2110 Newmark Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1311
Toll Free 1-800-618-6827
Fax 541-888-1837
eboots@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
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
Doc Slyter, Chairman
Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Debbie Bossley
Position #2 Council
541-294-3972 (cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair
Position #3 Council
541-297-3681(cell)
mark.petrie@ctclusi.org
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
Government Office
Alexis Barry
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org
Tribal Council
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel
Assistant Director of Health
Services
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,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
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
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
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi.org
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi.org
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
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Iliana Montiel
Position #5 Council
541-217-4613(cell)
iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
June 9, 2019
CTCLUSI Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay,
Oregon
10:00 a.m.
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
Continuation Sheet
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Additional Documentation
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Figure 2: Sketch map Coos Bay areas
Traditional Cultural Property continued from cover story...
Recently, our leadership made reasonable and good
efforts to answer questions and address concerns about
the TCP nomination with Coquille Tribal Council. But
meetings and processes cannot change the history of
our removals and severing our way of life by the federal
government. Nor does it change our respective paths to
rebuilding our sovereignty within a system that does not
align with our cultural values or priorities.
In a perfect world, tribes would share all of their cultural
resource information with each other. If we are lucky, as
we have been in the past, we will get to work together to
protect these resources, and on specific projects, share
information.
We have invested a substantial amount of money to
protect cultural resources and the product will benefit
many tribes with Coos families enrolled. Protection
of these resources are for the benefit of present and
future tribal people living in this area for the next seven
generations and more.
Boundary Map Included with the TCP Application
Heart of the Bay. Photo credit Alex Derr httpswww.flickr.compeoplealex1derr
Above: Clam Dig 2017 - Clam Baskets and Shovels.
Below: Pulling the canoe Tyee E. Bowen under the North Bend Bridge.
Photographs by John Schaefer, Department of Natural Resources
Gathering at Pigeon Point, Lower Bay, Facing Northeast
Photograph by Amanda Craig
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Traditional Cultural Property continued from cover story...
To learn more about the TCP visit www.ctclusi.org/tcp
“A Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
according to the National Park Service is
a “property that is eligible for inclusion in
the National Register of Historic Places
based on its association with the
cultural practices, traditions, beliefs,
lifeways, crafts, or social institutions of
a living community. TCPs are rooted
in a traditional community’s life history
and are important to maintaining the
continuing identity of the community”.
The preservation of cultural, historic,
and anthropological/archaeological sites
within the Q’alya ta Kukwis ta Kukwis
Shichdii Me requires federal agencies to consult with
the Tribe regarding potential impacts to cultural, historic
and anthropological/archaeological sites of significance
prior to engaging in or permitting development activities
within Coos Bay.
On May 19th, 2019 Tribal Council passed Resolution
No. 19-047 to approve the submission of the Q’alya
ta Kukwis Shichdii Me TCP nomination application
to the National Park Service for a listing or eligibility
determination. The nomination will be forwarded by
the State Historic Preservation and the Keeper of the
National Register of Historic Places under the National
Park Service will have 45 days to review and respond.”
-Courtney Krossman, Archaeological Assistant
Historical Photographs Pictured above left: Annie (Miner) Peterson - Coos and Dr. Melville Jacob
Pictured left: Frank Drew, James Buchanan, Eli Metcalf - Coos
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Summer Harvest Camp is just around the corner!
Dates: July 26th – Aug 2nd
Keep an eye out for more info in July’s edition.
Log onto www.ctclusi.org for more info and to register for camp!
Contact Mark Petrie (541) 297-3681 or mpetrie@ctclusi.org
Resolution Summaries continued from page 2
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-023
Date of Passage: March 27, 2019
Subject (title): Gaming Equipment
Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council
approves this Gaming Equipment
Order for Three Rivers Casino.
Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:19-024
Date of Passage: March 27, 2019
Subject (title): Gaming Equipment
Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council
approves this Gaming Equipment
Order for Three Rivers Casino.
Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-025
Date of Passage: March 27, 2019
Subject (title): Gaming Device Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council
approves this Gaming Device Order
for Three Rivers Casino.
Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-026
Date of Passage: March 27, 2019
Subject (title): License Agreement
Explanation: The Tribal Council
approves this Gaming License
agreement for Three Rivers
Casino. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-027
Date of Passage: March 27, 2019
Subject (title): Rental Agreement
Explanation: The Tribal Council
approves this Gaming Rental
Agreement for Three Rivers Casino.
Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-028
Date of Passage: March 27, 2019
Subject (title): Finance and Security
Agreement
Explanation: The Tribal Council
approves this Gaming Finance and
Security agreement for Three
Rivers Casino. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-029
Date of Passage: March 27, 2019
Subject (title): Finance and Security
Agreement
Explanation: The Tribal Council
approves this Gaming Finance and
Security agreement for Three
Rivers Casino. Vote 6-0-1
In this public paper, some explanation will not display details due to confidentiality.
Posted June 1, 2019
ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP
The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be approved.
Besides publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information will be posted in
the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for
twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above.
Jonathan David Donaldson
Parent: April Williams
Lineal Descendant: Florence Mae Punch
Tribe: Coos
Vaelin Samuel Loyal Trost
Parent: Tiffany Marie Bolling
Lineal Descendant: Amy Bolling
Tribe: Coos
Nicholas Andrew Donaldson
Parent: April Williams
Lineal Descendant: Florence Mae Punch
Aspen Christopher Bolling
Parent: Amanda Nicole Bolling
Lineal Descendant: Amy Bolling
Tribe: Coos
Tribe: Coos
Seraphine Lee Bates
Parent: Allyson Lee Dart
Lineal Linda May Dart
Tribe: Coos
Amber Rae Woehlert
Parent: Colt Gilbert
Lineal Descendant: James Lott
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the recommendation of
the Committee approving an application and must file a written, signed protest with the Committee stating their
reasons for believing that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The protest must be filed with the
Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed enrollment is posted as described in
CLUSITC 7-1-36(i).
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This Month...be on the Lookout for Ocean Spray
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Plant description: Ocean Spray is in the family Rosaceae,
the rose family. Most of the fruits that we find in the grocery
store belong to this family, including, but not limited to, pears,
raspberries, cherries, apricots, plums, and strawberries. Also
known as ironwood, or creambush, this deciduous understory
shrub can be found in our coastal forests as well as inland
in cool, mountainous areas. This small but mighty beauty
averages heights of 4 to 5 feet tall and produces a cascade of
pyramid-shaped, cream to yellow flower clusters. The leaves of
this plant are somewhat alder-like in appearance, but smaller,
fuzzy, and lobed.
Technology: A wide variety of tools were made out of the hard
wood of this shrub, including arrow points, needles, combs,
digging sticks, stakes, hammers, and clubs. A blunt-ended
creambush stick was often used as a fire drill. Some stems of
tobacco pipes were made out of ocean spray, or both bowl and
stem were carved from this wood.
Medicine: Traditionally, a cold tea was made from the inner
bark and flowers of ocean spray and used as an eye wash. The
seeds were also boiled with cherry bark and used as a blood
purifier.
Other: Sticks of ironwood were carved into tally sticks for
scoring in games, like the hand game and hoop-and-pole
game. It was also sometimes used to make the playing sticks
used in the hand game.
When ocean spray is in full bloom, it is time to head to the
mountains to hunt bull elk.
Hanis: nak’áixæɬ, nəq’æixæɬ
Miluk: nəq’æixæɬ
Scientific Name: Holodiscus discolor
Photograph of Ocean
Spray growning by
Tribal Hall provided by
Jesse Beers
Cold Water Training Prepares Pullers for Canoe Journey and More
Contributed by Sonja McCarty
Cold Water Training was
three days of fast pace
hands on learning. Travis
Reid from Oregon Rescue
put everyone through their
paces. Learning about the
proper knots and how to tie
them, signs of hypothermia
and steps to treat the
symptoms. The group moved
to the water and practiced
different scenarios, from
water rescue of an injured
paddler to the canoe tipping
over and leaning to selfright the canoe. Watching
confidence grow each day
in individuals was amazing!
Photographs by Morgan Gaines
Group Photo by Sonja McCarty
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Weaving Workshop and Gathering Coming in June
Dear Tribal Community,
Our May Weaving workshops were especially sweet this year for a few
reasons. The first day was attended by Ashley Russell, Kaiə Russell, Talice
Russell, George Barton, Barbra Barton, Doc Slyter, Debbie Bossley and
her husband. The elders told stories and asked about baskets and different
techniques. We all worked on weaving projects. That evening we had a
sweat lead by Doc to help us move into the new seasons in a good way. The
next day the group split up. Kaiə and I stayed at tribal hall and she made
her first basket!!! George Barton and Barbara came back with a paddle they
made and several baskets they have. We talked about their paddle a lot,
about the Coos design, why it is the shape it is and his memories growing
up with them. He talked about how we make them now and how he and
Barbra collaborate on the designs and then how they are gifts we give for
special occasion. Barbara brought some wonderful baskets for us to look
at; several tiny ones and a larger cap sized one. They gave us the cap to
research, either to find its home with the tribe it comes from or to process
it into the tribal holdings as an educational item for our weavers. Kaiə and I
took documentation photos of it for these purposes. George went on to tell
many stories about the measles outbreak of the Lower Umpqua’s in Gardner,
watching the extinction of many varieties of fish due to inappropriate fishing
methods by outsiders, and some stories about local politics. I recorded many
of these stories. The rest of the Russell family (Ashley, Richard, Talice, and
Tyson) went out to gather Cedar Bark, Hazel Sticks, and Maple Sticks for
George and Barb Barton meeting the first dance cap that their
the weaving group. They also caught two fish! Yum.
neice Ashley made as a part of her weaving and teaching
I’m excited to invite you to our June weaving workshop and gathering
fieldtrip, please come out and practice your culture with us! Saturday the appreticeship. Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos), her teacher, looking
on at Tribal Hall - May 2019.
22nd we will meet at the Florence Outreach office at 10 AM for an all-day
Photograph
by Ashley Russell (Miluk Coos)
weaving workshop. Please bring any weaving projects you are currently
working on or plans for something new you would like to begin. Weavers at
any level are welcome. If you need materials please let me know by June
20th (sarasiestreem@hotmail.com).
On Sunday the23rd we will meet at the boat launch at Lower Smith River
Road just off HW 101 north of Reedsport at 10 AM. We will be gathering
sedge, cattail, tules, salmon berries, and visit the Cormorant rookery. Then
we will travel to Lake Marie or Umpqua Eden for a pick nick and material
processing.
Mandatory Safety Protocols: Because we will be near water on this day
please limit youth to one per parent. All youth must wear lifejackets and
all workshop participants must wear closed
toe shoes. If you are not properly attired
you will not be able to gather. Please let me
know if you need either of these items and
sizes in advance and they will be provided.
I recommend rubber boots, full length pants,
and long sleeves. Bring those shorts and
sundresses for the pick nick time’s afterward!
Looking forward to weaving with you soon!
Luuwii,
Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos)
Above: Barb Barton’s mystery basket.
Below left: Margaret Corvi (Hanis Coos), Director of Natural Resources and Culture and Courtney
Krossman (Miluk Coos), Natural Resources staff member at the Coos Historical working with our
ancestor baskets to create educational materials for our tribal members. These people do so much
behind the scenes to make this whole program possible and so many others. Not only this work but also
the bigger picture of protecting and engaging our land and educating those outside governing bodies
we must contend with. I want to express my gratitude to them both for the energy and heart they give
day after day, year after year to all of us
and to our land, LUUWII.
Below righ: Kaiə Russell (Miluk Coos)
with her first basket.
Photographs by Sara Siestreem
Debbie Bossley (Hanis Coos) holding a new
Coos dance cap and welcoming it into our
Tribe - May 2019.
Photograph by Sara Siestreem
Barb Barton’s tiny baskets held in her hands.
Photograph by Sara Siestreem
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June 2019
Ethnobotany Tour of Waite Ranch
Contributed by Bryan Gillooly, Restoration Projects Manager
In late April, Miluk Coos
Tribal Member and CTCLUSI
Water Protection Specialist,
Ashley
Russell
led
an
Ethnobotany Tour of Waite
Ranch on the Siuslaw River,
with
partners
McKenzie
River Trust and the Siuslaw
Watershed Council. Ashley
Russell, taking more than
30 participants back in time,
recounted
the
harvesting
calendar
and
techniques
of our Ancestors, detailing
the traditional uses of red
elderberry,
rush,
spruce,
crab Apple, silverweed, and
many others important native
species.
Ashley Russell
depicted how the first people
Photographs courtesy of Athena Delene
of the Siuslaw used Traditional
Ecological Knowledge to utilize these plants in numerous
ways, including first foods, tools, and even medicine. For
example, Sitka Spruce or C’así (in Shayuushtɫ’axan),
was used for a multitude of carved items, including:
bowls, cups, and small shovel-nosed canoes. C’así
roots were also used in basketry, for ties and jewelry,
and was gathered in the Spring to make a delicious tea.
Waite Ranch is the location of one of the Siuslaw
River’s flagship projects, a massive estuarine restoration
project set to restore over 200 acres of tidal wetland,
important habitat for fish, wildlife and native plants. Eli
Tome, the Executive Director of the Siuslaw Watershed
Council, explained during the tour how conditions of
Waite Ranch over the past few hundred years have
changed drastically due to unsustainable land use
practices, converting vital wetlands into cattle pasture.
He went further to explain how this project, led by
McKenzie River Trust, the Siuslaw Watershed Council
and CTCLUSI, aims to restore this wetland to what it
once was to our Tribal Ancestors.
This tour provided a unique opportunity for our Tribe
to share an important part of our culture with our partners and the public, demonstrating that just like the native plants of Waite
Ranch, the Tribe is still here and flourishing.
Special thanks to Holly McRae at McKenzie River Trust, and Eli Tome at the Siuslaw Watershed Council for making this tour
a success.
Maple Bark Gathering
Above Photograph courtesy of Doug Barrett
Photo at Right by Ashley Russell
Tribal members gathered on
Saturday, May 11, 2019 to harvest
maple bark.
“Pictured here is Talice Russell,
speaking with a big leaf maple
(Acer macrophyllum) he intends
to pull bark from. It is tradition to
converse with plants before you
harvest them. Talice is telling
the tree how tall and magnificent
it is and how he wishes to create
something beautiful with its bark
with its permission, of course.
Talice informed the group later that
the tree conceded to his respectful
request and wants to be dyed and woven
into a basket.” - Ashley Russell
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LiDAR: New Technology for Forest Inventory
Contributed by Colin Beck, CTCLUSI Forester
In the last newsletter article, we discussed
efforts to develop a forest inventory for the
Tribes’ newly acquired lands. This article
discusses some of the older technology which
is still used to conduct forest inventories,
and some of the cutting-edge technology
which we’re currently using to conduct our
inventory.
The first step of a forest inventory involves
delineating forested stands on maps. A
stand is an area of land where the trees are
of similar age and height. Forest managers
typically use aerial photographs to visually
identify stands. This practice was developed
in the 1940’s using WWII technology, and
continues to be the primary method for
identifying stands within a forest.
Methods for measuring the trees within a
stand were also developed in the 1940’s,
and continue to be utilized today. Simple
handheld devices called dendrometers are
used to measure the density of trees within
a stand, as well as tree heights and trunk
diameters. While the devices that we use
today are slightly more sophisticated than
those used in the 1940’s, the basic principles
are the same.
The Tribe’s forestry program will be using
older technology such as aerial photography
and dendrometers to carry out the forest
inventory, but will also be using cutting-edge
technologies including LiDAR (pronounced
lie-dar). LiDAR, which stands for Light
Detection and Ranging, uses pulses from
a laser beam to create a three-dimensional
map of the forest. An instrument in an airplane
shoots laser pulses at the forest below,
and a sensor reads the pulses as they’re
bounced back. These returned pulses are
then processed to create a computer model
of the forest below. The technology is very
similar to a fish-finder on a boat, but light is
used instead of sound waves. This results in
much higher resolution and accuracy when
compared to a fish finder.
LiDAR can be used to map tree heights,
which assists foresters in delineating stands.
LiDAR can also be used to map terrain
beneath the trees. This aids in identifying
streams, areas of unstable slopes, and other
features of interest for forest management.
The Tribe’s forestry program is currently
using LiDAR along with more traditional
methods such as aerial photography to
inventory the Tribal Forest and develop a
Tribal Forest Management Plan.
With improvements in LiDAR technology, it
might one day be possible to measure the
heights and diameters of individual trees
within a stand. This would reduce the need
for on-the-ground measurements, and could
potentially provide more accurate inventories
at a reduced cost. Until then, the Tribes’
forestry staff will continue to use all tools at
its disposal including the old and the new.
At right: LiDAR can also be used to map
terrain features on the ground. These
models can be used to identify terrain
features such as roads, draws, streams,
steep slopes, and flat benches.
Photo 1: Traditional aerial photos such as this can be used to delineate stands containing trees of
similar heights. The limitation of aerial photography is apparent, as the 36-year-old stand and the
59-year-old stand look similar on the aerial photo.
Photo 2: LiDAR can be used to model the height of vegetation within a forest. Different colors are
used to depict different heights. The tallest trees appear as white and purple dots. Intermediate
trees are green and blue. Shorter trees and brush appear yellow and brown. LiDAR models
such as this make it much easier to differentiate between stands that look similar on aerial
photographs, but contain trees of different heights.
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May 2019
June 2019
July 2019
August 2019
11th: Mother’s Day
Crafts
14th: Father’s Day Crafts
3rd-10th: Unity Conference
Where: Community
Center
Where: Community Center
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Youth ages 14-24
Where: Orlando, Florida
(no longer accepting applications)
3rd: Back to School Supplies available in Coos Bay,
Florence and Springfield
offices
Time: 1:00 p.m.
18th: Tiny Tots
Where: Community
Center
Time: 1:00 p.m.
15th: Pool Party
Come celebrate the first day of summer!
Transportation will be provided
17th: Eugene Back to
school BBQ
Join us at Fern Ridge to for a
back to school BBQ!
Time: TBD
Where: Splash
Time: 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
24th: Coos Bay Back to
School BBQ
Join us at Eel Lake for a back
to school BBQ!
Time: TBD
22nd: Student Recognition Dinner
Where: Community Center
Time: 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
24th-July 3rd: Summer School
19th-23rd: Oregon Suicide
Prevention Camp (Warm
Springs)
Where: Community Center
Time: 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
For any information or questions please
contact Devynne Krossman at 541-888-7537
*This schedule is tentative and subject to change*
Glass Float Hunt
Summer Culture Classes
Saturday June 8, 2019
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
June 1st - Moccasin Class, Part 1, Tribal
Hall in Coos Bay 9am-4pm
June 2nd - Moccasin Class, Part 1, Eugene
Office 9am-4pm
June 8th - Float Hunt Florence 10am
June 14th - Father’s Day event Community
Center 4pm
June 15th - Pool Party SPLASH, Springfield
1pm
June 15th - Regalia/Maple Bark Skirt
Making in Florence 9am-4pm
June 21st - Dance for Solstice - Coos Bay
June 22nd - Student Recognition Dinner
Community Center 3pm to 5pm
June 24th - July 3rd - Summer School
Community Center 9 to 3pm
June 26th - Dreamcatcher class Coos Bay
(Circles of Healing)
July 3rd - July 10th - Unity Florida
July 6th - Moccasin Class, Part 2, Tribal
Hall in Coos Bay 9am - 4pm
June 7th - Moccasin Class, Part 2, Eugene
Office 9am - 4pm
July 13th - Beaded Collar Class #1 10am
to 4pm. Coos Bay
July 20/21 - Regalia/Maple Bark Skirt
Making, Tribal Hall in Coos Bay 9-4 both
days
July 27th - Beaded Collar Class #2 10am
to 4pm. Coos Bay
August 10th - Beaded Collar Class #3
10am to 4pm Coos Bay
August 24th - Beaded Collar Class #4 ,
10am to 4pm Coos Bay
September 18th - Dreamcatcher class
5:30pm to 7:30pm. Eugene
Prevention Topic: HOC and Beach Clean Up
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday June 5, 2019
at: 541-435-7155,Toll-Free 1-888-365-7155
We will meet at 3757 Hwy 101, the Florence Office at 10:00 A.M.
We will return to the Florence Office after
the float hunt for a raffle and lunch.
You must attend the Prevention Activity to hunt for glass floats.
Sponsored by:
CTCLUSI Prevention Activities and
Family Services
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Hi’ Siti Ha (Good Is Our Heart)
Women’s Healing Through Traditions Series
June 2019
Dreamcatcher Class - Coos Bay
Wednesday, June 26 - 5:30 P.M. -7:30 P.M.
July 2019
Beaded Collar Class #1 - Coos Bay
Saturday, July 13 - 10 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Beaded Collar Class #2 - Coos Bay
Saturday, July 27 - 10 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
August 2019
Beaded Collar Class #3 - Coos Bay
Saturday, August 10 - 10 A.M - 4:00 P.M.
Beaded Collar Class #4 - Coos Bay
Saturday, August 24 - 10 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
September 2019
Dreamcatcher Class- Eugene
Wednesday, September 18 - 5:30 P.M. -7:30 P.M.
Sponsored by CTCLUSI Circles of Healing Program
For More Information or to RSVP Please Contact
Melissa Smith at (541) 294-2197 or Melinda Radford at (541) 808-8450
Dinner Provided & Childcare Available Upon Request
Please RSVP Due to Limited Space
Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Friday, June 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Tribal Community Center
Splash!
338 Wallace St. Coos Bay, Oregon
6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield, Oregon
Come and join us at the community center for
a delicious lunch, and Father’s Day crafts!
RSVP at 541-435-7155 or
toll free 1-888-365-7155
For any questions please call
Devynne Krossman at 541-888-7537
Come and join us at Splash to celebrate the first day
of Summer! A delicious lunch will be provided!
Transportation from Coos Bay, and Florence provided
RSVP at 541-435-7155 or
toll free 1-888-365-7155
For any questions please call Devynne Krossman
at 541-888-7537
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
F&B Manager ~ Bonfire Service Manager
Bartender Lead ~ Cocktail Beverage Server
Food Court Runner/Dining Room Attendant
Food Court Cashier/Barista
Bonfire Back Server/Busperson
Bonfire Chef
Food Court Outlet Lead Cook & Cook
Line Cook ~ Night Cook/Cleaner
Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk
Guest Room/Laundry Attendant
Special Events Team Member
Table Games Supervisor
Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant ~ Security Officer 1
Slot Technician I
Soft Count Team Member Dual Rate Lead
Player Services Representative
Casino Host ~ Casino Service Host
Summer Team Member
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
Bartender/Server ~ Line Cook
Security Officer 1
Summer Team Member
Blue Earth
No Openings
Tribal Government Offices
Human Resources Specialist, Florence
Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor II, Coos Bay
Case Manager/ICWA, Coos Bay
Dental Assistant, Coos Bay
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 541-902-3821
7 Qu�c� Hap�� s� Tip�
1. DON'T LISTEN TO GOSSIP.
2. IGNORE WHAT PEOPLE SAY
ABOUT YOU
3. DESIGN YOUR OWN LIFE
4. LOOK FOR THE GOOD IN EVERY
SITUATION
5. DEVELOP A ATTITUDE OF
GRATITUDE
6. LAUGH MORE
ONCE IT'S PAST, LET IT GO
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PRC Pharmacy Program
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health Services
In June 2018, if you were enrolled in the Purchased/Referred
Care program you received a new OptumRX pharmacy benefits
card in the mail. This card is used at your local pharmacy to
identify you as a CTCLUSI Tribal member eligible for pharmacy
benefits. When the pharmacist enters your information, he/she is
able to correctly bill your insurance, get necessary authorizations,
and bill the Tribe for the balance.
Beginning July 1, 2019, all pharmacy purchases must go
through OptumRX. We will no longer accept direct billing from
pharmacies. This should not affect your ability to pick up your
prescriptions. However, if you do not have your card with you when
you go to the pharmacy, your prescription may be denied and/or
delayed. You should keep this card in your wallet and present it to
the pharmacy every time you go to pick up a prescription. Please
take a moment and make sure you locate your card and have it
with you in your wallet. If you cannot locate the card please call
PRC to have another sent.
Additional pharmacy information:
• If you do not have pharmacy insurance, the Tribe has/will
enroll you in a mail-order program for all of your maintenance
drugs. If you have insurance but your insurance does not
pay for a specific medication, we may also enroll you in mailorder for that medication only. At this time, we are not able to
get certain narcotic medications through mail-order.
• The PRC program does not pay for over-the-counter (OTC)
medications, such as vitamins, cough syrup, pain-relief
meds, and allergy meds. We do keep a limited inventory of
OTC meds in the Outreach Offices, so please check there to
see if it is an OTC we keep in stock.
• Do not pay the pharmacy any of the cost of your prescription
medications, such as co-pays, etc. We cannot reimburse you
for out of pocket costs, so please make sure that you have
your OptumRx Card with you for the pharmacy to properly
bill the Tribe.
Finally, if you are having an issue with a pharmacy, or if you
have any questions, please call PRC at 541-888-4873 (toll free:
1-800-227-0392). Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. Most of the time, PRC staff
can solve your issue before you leave the pharmacy.
DIABETES HEALTHY TIPS
S P I C E D S W E E T P O TAT O
A P P L E F R U I T L E AT H E R S
Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA, Written By: Collette Adamsen, MPA
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the
United States. One in 12 Americans is diagnosed with diabetes and
the number is even higher for American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/
AN). The rate of AI/ ANs with diabetes compared to non-Hispanic
whites is 2.2 times higher. In addition, 30% of AI/ANs have prediabetes. Pre-diabetes occurs when your blood sugar is higher
than normal, but not high enough to classify as Type 2 Diabetes. If
intervention does not happen, it would likely result in becoming Type
2 Diabetes in 10 years or less. The mortality rate of AI/ANs who
have diabetes compared to the general U.S. population is 1.6 times
higher.
Although this debilitating and deadly disease affects so many AI/
ANs, there are ways to control your diagnosis of diabetes.
Here are some healthy tips:
• Reduce the amount of soft drinks, soda, and juice you drink.
Try sparkling water with a twist of lemon or lime or a splash
of fruit juice.
• Sweeten food at home (buy unsweetened products and add
the sweetener or fruit yourself).
• Check labels. Look for low sugar products and use fresh or
frozen ingredients instead of canned goods.
• Avoid processed or packaged foods (ex. canned soups,
frozen dinners, or low-fat meals).
• Opt for products labeled “reduced sugar” or “no added sugar”
when buying foods such as syrups, jellies, and sauces.
• Reduce the amount of sugar in recipes. You can also boost
sweetness with mint, cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract
instead of sugar.
• Find healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. Blend up frozen
bananas for a creamy, frozen treat or enjoy a small chunk of
dark chocolate.
• Start with half of the dessert you normally eat and replace the
other with fruit.
• Don’t skip breakfast!
• Eat regular, small meals (up to six per day).
• Set a goal to be active for 30 minutes a day at least five days
a week with any activity that raises your heart rate enough to
make it slightly difficult to talk. Examples include brisk walking,
taking the stairs, or even vacuuming vigorously. Exercise
increases insulin sensitivity, improving glucose uptake to your
body’s cells. Speak with your doctor to help you make a plan.
• Make sure you receive regular eye exams to treat potential
eye diseases associated with diabetes, such as retinopathy.
• Make sure you receive regular dental care.
• If you are a smoker, speak with your doctor to help you make
a plan to quit.
Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA
Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
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INGREDIENTS
3 medium sweet potatoes
3 apples
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp ginger powder
a pinch of clove
a couple scrapes of whole
nutmeg
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400’F.
2. Cut sweet potatoes in half. Peel and core your 3 apples. And
place them all into a baking dish.
3. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Carefully remove apples and return sweet potatoes to oven
(covered) and bake another 20 minutes or so, until completely
soft. Allow to cool a bit.
5. Gently peel the skin from the sweet potatoes and place into
food processor. Add apples and spices. Puree until completely
smooth.
6. Cover mesh screens with unbleached parchment paper and
pour mixture on top. Spread evenly until it is about 1/4 of an
inch thick. Dehydrate until no longer sticky and has a smooth
surface.
I’ve made lots of fruit leathers before. This recipe is simple:
sweet potato, apple, and spices. That’s it. No added sweeteners.
Just real food.
Yams are some of my favorite foods. I consider them an
amazing SUPERFOOD because they are loaded with nutrientdense goodness. Yams contain approximately 30% of your
daily vitamin C requirements. Yams are also rich in Vitamin
B-complex, especially B6. B vitamins are essential for your body
to regulate stress and mood, along with many other metabolic
functions. Because of the fiber and carbohydrate content of yams,
they are an excellent source of long-lasting energy. And don’t
forget about Vitamin A, Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Manganese,
and Copper.
I don’t own the fancy fruit leather mats made for my dehydrator. I
just never invested in them. I use sheets of unbleached parchment
paper instead. It works just fine. I reuse them a couple of times.
The drying time for the fruit leathers will vary depending on your
dehydrator. The one I have took about 6 hours at 125°F.
My only complaint is that we ate almost all of them before I got
to put some away for later on. Next time I will definitely double
the recipe.
ENJOY!
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Elders Corner
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. Elders will be contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information 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 Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Sandra Martha Lee
Robert Lawry
• Coos
• Daughter of Edgar A.
Lee, granddaughter of
Martha Talbot, and greatgranddaughter of Jane
Tennepah Talbot. She is
cousins with Ida Helms
and many others of the
Helms family. Sandra has
two daughters, Tamara and
Nicole.
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Proudest Accomplishments:
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Proudest Accomplishments:
Sandra Martha Lee
Favorite Hobbies:
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Going to the gym three
times a week
Lifting weights
Enjoying her retired life.
Favorite Saying:
“I love you” to her family quite
often.
• Retiring early
• Finding Jesus as her Savior
• Continuing to be healthy and
fit.
Bucket List:
• “Nothing”, she says, stating
that she is very happy and
comfortable with her life.
Coos
His close family members
include his mother Roberta
(Bobby) Lawry, sister Debra
Hileman, brother John
Lawry, wife Robin Lawry,
daughter Aubrey Lawry,
and granddaughter Kendyl
Bruffy (as pictured left).
Robert Lawry
Favorite Saying:
“True friends are like
diamonds, precious and rare.
False friends are like autumn
leaves, found everywhere.”
- A quote he learned from his
Grandmother.
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw
Indians
The Health Services Division has received a donation
of Blood Glucose Monitors from
North Bend Medical Center.
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Finishing college with a
K-12 teaching degree and
a Junior College teaching
degree.
Being a member of the
Retail Clerks Union for 40
years.
Having close family.
Favorite Hobbies:
• Drawing and painting.
• Rebuilding houses.
• Gardening.
Bucket List:
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Visiting Disneyworld in
Florida.
Skydiving.
Touring the United States
on his motorcycle with his
wife.
Welcome New Elder
Warren Bradley Brainard
Next Elders
Committee Meetings:
August 8, 2019
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tribal Hall
If you are a Diabetic and in need of a Glucose Monitor or
a back up one, please submit proof of Diabetes diagnosis
to the Community Health Aide Armando Martinez at the
Administration Office in Coos Bay.
Any questions, please call Armando Martinez at
(541) 435-5223
**1:00 p.m. Bring your favorite
dish and come join the Elders for a
potluck before the meeting at Tribal
Hall.
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June 2019
Updates from the Department of Eduction, Higher Edu Program
Contributed by Stephanie Watkins, Director of Human Resources
These past few months the Tribes have been working
diligently to evaluate the Department of Education,
Higher Education Program. Through focus group
contribution, and the introduction of the online application
we are streamlining the process while enhancing the
engagement.
A primary goal is to connect with all Tribal high school
students, no matter where they live in the United States,
for the sole purpose to unite them with the opportunities
which are ahead. We are creating systems to work
collectively with the internal and external programs,
and other benefits available. These early relationship
and conversations are important because, based on the
students direction there are some critical timelines we
should address. We encourage you to call the Education
Department and arrange a time to meet, Karen Porter is
eager to schedule a personalized appointment at 541888-1315.
The Education Department will be hosting two sessions
to assist parents and students to complete their families
FAFSA
application
for
2020/2021 school year.
We will also be covering
CTCLUSI EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE EVENT
valuable scholarship/grant
information, plus exploring
various funding options.
• August 17, 2019 between
10am-2pm at the Eugene
Outreach office located
at 135 Silver Lane, Suite
200, Eugene, Oregon,
pizza lunch will be
provided.
• August 24, 2019 between
10am-2pm
at
our
CTCLUSI
Community
Center located at 335
Wallace Street, Coos
Bay, Oregon, pizza lunch
will be provided.
The Education Department
will also be coordinating a
celebration of all of Tribal
family students, with a very
special recognition for Tribal
high school and college
graduates. The celebration
is being held at the CTCLUSI
Community Center on June
22, 2019 from 3pm – 5pm.
We will be serving a delicious
picnic menu to include mac
and cheese!
Bring your extra cash to the
student celebration event so
you can join the Education
Committee who will be
hosting a 50/50 raffle for our
Mitsis scholarship funding.
The Mitsis scholarship is
funded solely on fundraising
and donations.
Don’t miss all the summer
activities our Family Services
Department is offering for
our youth. See the flyer
enclosed in this issue of
the newsletter, and contact
Devynne Krossman @ 541888-7537 join in.
Parents and Students come with your questions.
Get Information, Get Involved, Get Ready!
OSAC https://oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships.aspx
Understanding and filling out FAFSA; https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
What-to-Bring Checklist
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Date of birth for student and parent(s)
Email for student and parent(s)
Most recent federal income tax returns, W2s, and other records of money
earned
Bank statements for checking, savings, and other asset accounts
Records of untaxed income (such as child support received and untaxed
pensions)
Driver’s license (if you have one)
Learn the Difference Between Scholarships and Grants
Exploring Various Funding Options
Location; _Eugene Outreach_135 Silver Ln. Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97404
Date: __August 17th, 2019__Time: _10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.___
Location_CTCLUSI Community Center 338 Wallace Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420
Date:__August 24th, 2019__Time:_10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact;
Stephanie Watkins - swatkins@ctclusihr.org or 1-541-902-6502
Karen Porter kporter@ctclusi.org or 1-541-888-1315
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Family Services Presents
Come join us this year for Summer School fun!
There are going to be multiple different projects
such as:
Science projects
Building a Traditional Village site
End of Summer School BBQ
And much more!
Transportation will be provided upon request.
If you have any questions please contact
Sonja McCarty at 541-888-7553 Or
Kevin Gowrylow at 541-435-7217
Eugene 1PASS for Youth
Lane Transit District, Willamalane, and the City of
Eugene have partnered again this year to support
healthy activity and independence this summer for
youth with the region’s popular 1Pass.
This summer youth pass enables anyone 18 or
younger entry into youth-oriented activities all
summer long, as well as unlimited transit travel to
get to and from these destinations, summer jobs,
parks, malls, or visiting friends. The cost is $55 for
the entire summer (May 27 – September 2, 2019).
For more information about the 1Pass, go here:
www.willamalane.org/1pass
Pass is nontransferable. Other rules and
restrictions may apply.
Free Admission with 1PASS
Adventure! Children’s Museum: One visit per day
Amazon Pool: Regularly scheduled rec swims only
Bob Keefer Center: Drop in to age-appropriate sessions
of tennis, basketball, volleyball,rollerskating • Free
equipment rentals • Ages 14-17 may use the fitness center
with adult supervision
Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park: One 18-hole round per
day • Kids 12 & under must be with an adult
Echo Hollow Pool: Regularly scheduled rec swims only
Emerald Lanes: One game & one shoe rental per day
Eugene Science Center: One visit to exhibit hall per day•
Children 12 & under must be with an adult
Get Air Eugene Trampoline Park: One visit per week
(every seven days)
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Laurelwood Golf Course: One range token per day
Lane Transit District: Unlimited rides • Show pass to bus
driver
River Road Park Pool: One visit per day • Regularly
scheduled rec swims or wading pool swims only
Sheldon Pool: Regularly scheduled rec swims only
Splash! at Lively Park: 6100 Thurston Rd., Springfield
• willamalane.org • 541-736-4244 • Valid for Waterpark
Swims only
Willamalane Park Swim Center: Regularly scheduled
rec swims only
For Immediate Release:
May 8, 2019
Contact: Angela Sears, Program Coordinator
Phone: 503-879-1462
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FUND SEEKING TRIBAL YOUTH FOR JUNIOR HATFIELD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Junior Fellow will Intern in an Oregon State Congressional Office in Salem and with Grand Ronde Tribal Council
Grand Ronde, OR – The Spirit Mountain Community Fund and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde created the Junior
Hatfield Fellowship program to provide Tribal students with an opportunity to learn more about a career in public service,
specifically at a State and Tribal Government level. The Junior Fellow will split a six to eight week internship between the office of
an Oregon State Legislative Delegate in Salem and the office of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council.
This is a unique program designed to provide young Native Americans with a chance to work directly with local government
legislators and tribal government leaders to learn about the political process at the state and tribal level, while increasing
their knowledge of the relationships between the Federal Government and Oregon Tribes and prepping them for the
possibility of a future Hatfield Fellowship in Washington, D.C.
The Junior Hatfield Fellowship Program is a spin-off of the Hatfield Fellowship Program that was created in 1998 as a living
tribute to honor Senator Mark Hatfield for his outstanding public service to people living in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Each year, the Spirit Mountain Community Fund sponsors a highly motivated Native American to serve as the Hatfield Fellow and
intern in a congressional office. Placement of the Fellow rotates through the Oregon congressional delegation to enhance the
mutual understanding between leadership in Washington, D.C. and Indian Country. Fellows are given an invaluable opportunity
to gain knowledge and understanding of how to navigate the political process in Washington, while working on issues that
directly affect Native Americans.
The Junior Hatfield Fellowship opportunity is extended to Tribal students from the nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon
between the age of 16 – 20 years old, in their junior or senior year of High School, considering post-secondary education, or
enrolled in college.
For more information about the Junior Hatfield Fellowship opportunity or to apply, visit the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
website at http://www.grandronde.org/about/employment/ .
To learn more about the Hatfield Fellowship Program, visit our website at http://thecommunityfund.com/grantsprograms/hatfield-fellowship/ or go to https://youtu.be/7T0nNoFgUYs to view a Hatfield Fellowship informational video.
Call Kathy Perkins at (541)888-9755 ext. 7550 if you would like a 1 Pass
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June 2019
National Breath of Life to Launch One-of-a-Kind Software to Enable
Linguistic Analysis for Language Revitalization
Myaamia Center (*article printed on the
Miami University webpage)
Apr 22, 2019
OXFORD, Ohio — The National Breath of
Life will observe the International Year of
Indigenous Languages through innovative
language revitalization workshops.
The United Nations declared 2019
the International Year of Indigenous
Languages with the goal to increase global
awareness and support of the diversity of
languages around the world.
Language revitalizationists Daryl Baldwin at
Miami University and Gabriela Pérez Báez
with the University of Oregon co-direct the
National Breath of Life Archival Institute
Enna Helms and Patricia Phillips, citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians, researched language materials at the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution,
for Indigenous Languages (National
during the 2017 National Breath of Life workshop in Washington D.C. Photo by Gabriela Pérez Báez
Breath of Life). Together with a team,
they have designed
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at the University of
Archive
(ILDA), searchable in a way that is meaningful
Humanities Advancement Grant Level III
Oregon.
the only available to indigenous communities. We look
(HAA-261218-18).
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year’s
workshop
software that allows forward to developing this tool as a
Prior support for National Breath of Life
at
the
Myaamia
for the organization, next step towards the revitalization
has been provided by the National Science
Center
will
include
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representatives from
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revitalization.
Institution’s Recovering Voices, the Miami
Oneida, Numa, Hanis, Milluk and Siuslaw
The ILDA software has been in development
Tribe of Oklahoma and the Myaamia
languages.
since 2015 by graduate students from
Center at Miami University.
“ILDA is a great platform for organizing and
Miami University’s College of Engineering
*http://miamioh.edu/myaamia-center/news/2019/04/national-bol-ildahtml?fbclid=IwAR1Q2wn4wkJ5QG4mgM5RE0fU1MnGIyIgMGAC1FcC19kbUfu3_OM1j_UtoaE
and Computing working through the
Myaamia Center. ILDA directly links
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presented in such a way as to be useful for
gums.
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a diversity of language teaching activities.
will participate in the first Breath of Life 2.0
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workshop.
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therapist during a procedure.
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ability to carry these heritage materials out
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project in conjunction with the first of two
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University’s Oxford campus. A subsequent
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888-6433
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workshop will be held in 2020 at the
Dental Word Scramble
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Family Services Department Hosts Easter Egg Hunt and Family Dinner
Contributed by Devynne Krossman – Family Services Department
This year CTCLUSI Family Services held an Easter
Egg Hunt and Family Dinner. The day was filled with fun,
excitement and happiness. The kids lined up to get their Easter
baskets, stuffed with all the goodies. Shortly after receiving
baskets, the youth participated in an Easter Egg Hunt where
they each found several eggs. During this event the youth
also participated in coloring Easter eggs, and a cake walk.
CTCLUSI Family Services also raffled away two Pendleton
Blankets to the following adult attendees: Janet Brainard, and
Danny Krossman.
Overall, all families had a lot of fun, and we cannot wait until
next year!
Photographs courtesy of Andrew Brainard, Family Peer Support Specialist
Annual Clam Dig
Tribal members
gathered on
Saturday, May
20th to harvest
clams together
and pull canoe
Lottie in our
traditional
waterways.
Photographs courtesy
of John Schaefer,
Natural Resources
Department
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Tall Ships
Reconciliaiton Ceremony
Summer Solstice &
Tribal Family Gathering Dinner
Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
On Thursday, May 2, 2019 the tall ships once again sailed in to the
Port of Coos Bay where they and the Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians exchanged gifts in a Reconciliation
Ceremony.
Council member Doug Barrett shared “This is a way to make things
right today! The ships want to do this the right way now and they are
sincere in the gift exchange.”
Chief Warren Brainard, Chairman Doc Slyter, and Vice Chairman
Mark Petrie along with Tribal Elders and other Tribal community
members took part in the ceremony.
You can view a short video of the gifting on our Tribal website at
https://ctclusi.org/tall-ships-reconciliation-ceremony-2019
This video was taken as part of the Oregon’s Adventure Coast 2019
series hosted by Rick & Kathy Dancer, in Partnership with Explore
Co. LLC.
Tribal Hall & Plank House
338 Wallace, Coos Bay OR 97420
Arts & Crafts
Traditional Foods
Weaving
~Preparation~
Beading
~Preservation~
Games
~Sampling~
Singing
Salmon
Dancing
Berries
Ceremony
Myrtle Nuts
JUNE 21st: Activities starting at 9:00am
Light Lunch 12-1pm
Catered Dinner 6–7pm
Doors open at 8am on June 21st –Closes 12:00am June 22nd
Please RSVP by
Monday, June 17
Dinner Sponsored by the
HSD Diabetes Program
541.435.7155 or toll free 1.888.365.7155
Dental Word Scramble page 16 Answers:
Dentist, Dental Assistant, Dental Therapist,
Exam, Checkup
Fitness
Program
Reminder
Contributed by DeeDee Plaep, Health
Programs Assistant
PLEASE NOTE:
In the past,
there have been receipts held and
submitted towards the last month of
the year. This creates a burden on
the Fitness Program and Finance
Department staff. In December,
the Finance Department is busy
finishing the year-end accounting
and the addition of processing
hundreds of last-minute fitness
checks can be overwhelming. All
fitness purchases from January 1,
2019 thru June 30, 2019 will be due
for reimbursement no later than
July 12, 2019. All purchases after
July 1, 2019 will be due by January
10, 2020. If you have questions,
please feel free to contact DeeDee
Plaep at 541-997-6685.
Attention Tribal Members:
Tribal Government mailed out this important notice on May 13, 2019 to all Tribal
households. If you have questions about submitting a letter of interest please call
Jeannie McNeil at (541) 888-7506.
Deadline to submit letter of interest is June 7, 2019.
Tribal Council will appoint members on Sunday, June 9, 2019.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Hunting,
Fishing & Gathering
Tribal Council wishes to establish a
CTCLUSI Ad-Hoc Committee
The Ad-Hoc Committee will work on policies for Hunting/
Fishing/Gathering on CTCLUSI Tribal lands to be approved by
General Council via a vote of membership.
If you are interested in being a member of this Ad-Hoc
Committee please complete a Letter of Interest enclosed
and return it by June 7, 2019
The goal is to develop and facilitate a vote of membership for hunting,
fishing and gathering rights on Tribal Land for Tribal Membership.
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Access to Business Skills Training Classes Throughout Oregon
Need to take a class to improve your business skills, learn how
to use QuickBooks, figure out how to sell online? You can take a
class at the Tribal Small Business Incubator Lab.
Located at 2110 Newmark, Suite #224, Coos Bay, OR 97420
But wait, you live in Eugene, or Medford, or Newport, or Salem?
No worries! We can help find you the right business skills training
class at any of the 19 different Small Business Development
Centers (SBDC’s) located all across Oregon.
Log on to www.bizcenter.org, find the class you want, then
contact the Small Business Incubator Manager to get you
enrolled.
MJ Koreiva, Small Business Incubator Manager
mkoreiva@ctclsui.org
(541) 888-9577
Tribal Small Business Incubator Lab
Located at 2110 Newmark, Suite #224, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Photo credit MJ Koreiva
CTCLUSI Small Business Incubator Lab
Small Business Incubator Lab – located at
2110 Newmark Avenue, #224 in Coos Bay
Providing assistant to Tribal Members wanting
to start their own businesses.
Business Incubators can provide resources
and services needed to get you closer to
launching your new business.
Shared office space, computers, high-speed
internet, color printers and administrative
services.
Assistance with business basics: marketplace
and product research, business plan
preparation, entrepreneurial training, and
business etiquette and presentations skills.
Small Business Incubator Lab – located at 2110 Newmark Avenue, Suite #224 in Coos Bay
Access to specialize business skills training programs
like accounting and financial management.
Help with obtaining specific business certification and
regulatory compliance.
Networking activities, links to strategic partners,
management team identification, advisory boards and
mentors. Product and services brand development
assistance.
You can find more information about the Small
Business Incubator Lab by going to
CTCLUSI.ORG, use the drop down menu under
Member Services, and click on Small Business
Incubator. That will send you to the Business
Incubator webpage.
If you wish to use the CTCLUSI’s Small Business
Incubator Lab, fill out the Application Form. You’ll find
the Small Business Incubator Application Form at the
top of the Business Incubator page.
For more information, contact MJ Koreiva,
the Small Business Incubator Manager at:
(541) 888-9577 or email: mkoreiva@ctclusi.org
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The Importance of a Solid Career Plan
Contributed by Mike Smith, Tribal Benefits Specialist - Contact me at 541.902.3819 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org
Almost everyone has some sort of significant goal or aspiration
they hope to achieve in the future. For a significant number people,
this includes some type of long-term career plan or dream job that
they would like to obtain. While these major objectives may seem
difficult or even impossible to achieve, they can appear much
more manageable through the use of a career plan. The future
can provide an extremely uncertain ride, but having a solid career
plan in place can serve as a reliable roadmap to get you wherever
you would like to go.
Career Planning Helps Us Grow
Having a realistic career plan in place is often an essential part
of our personal growth and development. Without goals to strive
for, most people find it difficult to stray from the easy norm or to
gain skills which make them a more valuable commodity in the
business world. By planning for the future and setting a specific
timeline for accomplishing the things you want to achieve, you
will find that your career plan
is an effective way to ensure
you never lose motivation
along the way. Between the
accountability of having fixed
objectives and the inspiration
you’ll receive when you attain
you goals, your career plan
is an opportunity to maximize
your true potential.
You Likely Won’t Fall Into
Your Dream Job
If one of the important
destinations in your future is a
much-desired job or position, a
career plan truly is a roadmap
to help you reach it. Job search
engines are full of available
positions, but often the most
desired and competitive dream
jobs require a significant
amount
of
prerequisite
experience or education. It’s
very rare that someone will
simply fall into their dream job.
Most commonly, it takes years
of planning, work and even
a little bit of luck to develop
your current situation into the
career of your dreams. By
isolating exactly what you’ll
need to accomplish in order to
be a candidate for the job you
truly want, fulfilling the needed
tasks will become much easier
and your chances of success
are much higher.
Do You Want To Work
Forever?
Having a realistic career plan
in place is not just about work.
In fact, a great career plan
should have a much longer
view. Unless your dream job
is something that you want to
do every single day of your life,
your career plan can also be
used to determine the steps
needed to smoothly enter
into retirement down the road. By incorporating a rudimentary
knowledge of financial planning into your career goals, setting
yourself up for retirement through proper savings and the allocation
of investments will serve as a great way to wrap up your long-term
career plan. Working in your dream job may be where you would
like to see yourself in ten years, but what about when you’re in
your sixties or seventies? Career planning may intimidate some
people who are unsure about the direction they would like to take
decades down the road. Instead of being a set-in-stone list of rules
and objectives you must follow, your career plan should instead
be viewed as simply a way to get what you what. As frequently as
our wants and needs change, the tasks we must accomplish in
order to achieve them change just as fast. Having a career plan
can help you design your future the way you would like it, but can
also be flexible enough to change when your personal ambitions
and goals do.
Content taken from “The Importance Of Having A Solid Career Plan” by
Edd Rennolls - January 10, 2014 www.workitdaily.com
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