NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2025)

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The Voice of

September 2025

CLUSI

Issue 9

Volume 26

www.ctclusi.org

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

2025 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

for the Tribal family members who joined him on the Tribal Canoe

Journey: Paddle to Elwha to also come forward.

Chief and Tribal member Kyle Gaines shared the following about

the Paddle to Elwha:

“We again were blessed to be able to share our canoe Lottie

with multiple families from other Tribes. We had six Tribal Nations

represented in our canoe this year, as well as our continued

partnership with The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians. They

have been amazing to us, and we should continue to foster our

good relationship with them into the future. This Canoe Journey

shows us, and all our Tribal Youth, how to work together, and band

together through adversity, from the possible tsunami day, and

moving 30 canoes 60 yards up the beach sand hill, and little sleep

that night to suffering the loss of a Cow Creek Tribal member back

home, the youth showed us their strength, resilience, and continued

love for one another.

Pulling the canoe in the roughest weather of the journey, though

we were not able to land on the final day, we left with good hearts

and spirits renewed through observing the strength of your youth.

Elwha was an amazing and gracious host to us and provided safe

space and gifts as well as prayers for our family traveling back

home.”

Chief then honored all the Chief’s of past, and asked those in

attendance to stand. He gifted them and a few veterans with special

coins in thanks for their service to their Tribe and country.

Tribal Council member and the Director of Culture and Natural

Resources along with Culture Stewardship Manager Jesse Beers,

shared a few words on how the Salmon is being taken care of and

prepared to honor the Salmon People and give thanks for sustaining

Story continues on page 10

Save the Date:

Coos Bay, Oregon – Tribal families gathered together on the

sunny morning of Sunday, August 3, 2025 for the Annual Sacred

Salmon Ceremony. Stepping off the shuttles provided from Coos

Head to Baldija (Gregory Point), Tribal members embraced one

another, smiles spread across faces, while the breeze carried their

laughter out to sea.

Warm greetings were given from staff handing out cans of smoked

salmon and packs of smoked tuna to take home along with t-shirts

depicting the Salmon life cycle created by quuiich (Lower Umpqua)

Tribal artist Morgan Gaines.

Tribal families reunited and visited each other while enjoying

some delicious fry bread made by Courtney Krossman, Ty Walton,

and their family. They used beloved Tribal Elder Carolyn Slyter’s

recipe, which still brings joy with each nostalgic bite.

Smoke from the fire pit circled in the air as a number of people

helped cook the Salmon in a traditional way, fireside on cedar stakes.

Hiisa (thank you) to all those that put good energy into cooking the

salmon for the ceremony, and thank you to Chef Joe Barton and all

who assisted with this year’s feast.

Chief Doug Barrett soon addressed the crowd, welcoming us all to

the 2025 Sacred Salmon Ceremony. He asked the other members

of Tribal Council in attendance to join him up front in welcoming. Vice

Chair Teresa Spangler shared a heartfelt welcome to all, followed by

Iliana Montiel, Ashley Russell, Julie Siestreem and Debbie Bossley.

Chief shared Chairman Brad Kneapers regrets in not being able to

join us in person on this special day.

Following welcoming words from our Tribal Council members,

Chief Barrett asked for all those who aided in the preparation of

the Salmon for the days feast to join Council up at the podium, and

41st Restoration Celebration

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Celebrating 20 Years of the Peacegiving Court

Justice is Healing, Honoring the Past, Celebrating

Today and Building for Tomorrow

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2025

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from July 13, 2025 - August 10, 2025

Chief Doug Barrett

07/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

07/14 DOC / Tribal Advisory Committee

meeting

07/16 MHA / LADCP Monthly meeting

07/18 Fresh Air Camp paddle at Tugman

Park

07/21 Language Camp

07/22 Naming Ceremony Meeting

07/26 Naming Ceremony at hiach ikt’at uu

07/28-08/01 Canoe Journey in Washington

State – Landing in Elwha

07/29 NARA Monthly meeting

07/30 Tribal Council Business meeting

08/01 Special Meeting for Forestry LLC

08/02 Salmon Ceremony Breakfast

08/03 Sacred Salmon Ceremony – Salmon

return at Sunset Beach

08/04 Salmon Return on quaich ikt’ at uu

and siuslaw ikt’ at uu

08/05-08/06 Local Canoe Journey on

quaich ikt’ at uu

08/07 Southport Lumber Co. Tour

08/08 Oregon Law Perspectives – U of O

08/10 Tribal Council Regular meeting

Total Hours: 178

Brad Kneaper, Chairman

07/13 Regular Council Meeting, Travel to 7

Feathers for Monday Meeting

07/14 Meeting with 9 Tribes Chair’s;

Discussions on State Tribal

Consultation Task Force; Tribal

State Relationship; Future of

Legislative Commission on India

Services (LCIS)

07/17 Meet with Oregon State Attorney

General regarding establishing

dialog and items of interest of

the Tribes, Leader’s Circle: Hunting

and Fishing Harvest Program

Update; Forest Management LLC

Business Plan Review

07/21 Meet in Spokane with Legal and

Chair of Gaming Operational Review

Board (GFORB): discussion on

future communication between

Council and GFORB; Coordination

of Council – GFORB – Casino

Management. (No Travel or Per

diem claimed for this trip)

07/26 Renaming Ceremony from Waite

Ranch to Haich Ikt’ At’ Uu. This is a

restoration project for approximately

217 acres on the Siuslaw River

Estuary. A link for further information

on this important project. (https://

mckenzieriver.org/property/haichiktatuu/)

07/30 Gaming Operational Review Board

Meeting, Tribal Council Business

Meeting

08/01 Special Council Meeting: Resolution

on Organization and Operation

of Forest Management LLC and

review Documents

08/04 Meet (Microsoft TEAMS) with

External Audit Team, Participate in

Return of Salmon Remains to the

Siuslaw River

08/07 Tour of the Southport Lumber

Company Mill Site, Leader’s

Circle: Misery Creek Restoration

Project discussion; Education

building project update; Millicoma

Restoration Project update on

Acquisition; Fee to Trust Update;

Energy Sovereignty Symposium

Discussion on possibly hosting

Total Hours: 144

Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair

07/13 Regular Council meeting

07/17 Leaders Circle

07/26 Renaming ceremony: haich ikt’at’ uu

(formerly Waite Ranch)

07/28 Business Council Meeting

08/01 Special Meeting

08/02 Coffee and Breakfast with Tribal

Members

08/03 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

08/04 Returning Salmon Ceremony on the

Siuslaw

08/07 Southport Lumber Tour, Leaders

Circle

Total Hours: 86

Julie Siestreem

07/13 Tribal Council General Council

Regular monthly meeting Three

Rivers Casino Florence

07/14-07/18 Fresh Air Camp Tribal Hall,

Community Center, Tribal Lands

Coos Bay

07/15 Education Committee meeting

Jemiah Wassman zoom

07/17 Tribal Council Oregon Department

of Justice AG Dan Rayfield and

COS Baker informal zoom meeting,

Tribal Council Leaders Circle

meeting Community Center Coos

Bay

07/21-07/25 Language Camp Week, Tribal

Hall, Community Center, Tribal

Lands Coos Bay

07/26 Naming Ceremony: haich ikt’ at” uu

(Formerly Waite Ranch) Florence

07/30 Gaming Facility Operational Review

Board Three Rivers Casino Florence

07/31 National Academy of Scientists

Engineers and Mathematicians

Tribal Perspectives on Offshore

Renewable Energy Madeline

Jensen zoom

08/01 Oregon Department of Land

Conservation and Development

Offshore Wind Tribes Only Table

Final Review Before Integrational

Round Table Recommendations

Part I and II zoom, Tribal Council

Special Meeting Community Center

Coos Bay

08/02 Sacred Salmon Ceremony Tribal

Council General Council community

breakfast and sharing time

Community Center Coos Bay

08/03 Sacred Salmon Ceremony Tribal

Council General Council community

all day Baldija (Formerly Gregory

Point) Sunset Beach

08/04-08/07 Local Family Canoe JourneyUmpqua River

08/07 Tribal Council in person on site tour

Southport Lumber Company, Tribal

Council Leaders Circle meeting

Community Center Coos Bay

08/10 Tribal Council General Council

Regular monthly meeting (excused

absence -family obligations)

Total Hours: 130

Iliana Montiel

07/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

07/15 GFORB discussion with Chair

07/17 TC Zoom meeting / Leaders Circle

07/30 GFORB / Tribal Council

Business Meeting

07/31 GFORB call with Chair

08/01 Special TC Meeting

08/02 TC Breakfast

Total Hours: 50

Debbie Bossley

07/17 Leaders Circle

07/26 Renaming haich ikt’at’uu (formerly

Waite Ranch)

07/30 Council Business meeting

07/31 Leaders Circle

08/01 Special Meeting

08/02 Salmon Ceremony Council

Breakfast

08/03 Salmon Ceremony

08/10 Council Regular Meeting

Total Hours: 80

Ashley Russell

07/16 Reviewed 7/17 Leader’s Circle

Packet

07/17 Leader’s Circle Meeting

07/22 Language Camp

07/23 Language Camp

07/26 haich ikt’at’uu Naming Ceremony

07/29 Reviewed Business Meeting Packet

and Special Meeting Packet

07/30 Business Meeting

08/01 Special Meeting

08/02 Coffee and Breakfast with Tribal

Council

08/03 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

08/06 Local Canoe Journey

08/06 Reviewed 8/7 Leader’s Circle Packet

08/07 Leader’s Circle Meeting

08/09 Reviewed Tribal Council Packet

08/10 General Council Meeting

08/13 Drafted and submitted Council

Business Report

Total Hours: 46.75

Upcoming Regular

Tribal Council Meeting

September 14, 2025

Tribal Community Center, Coos Bay, OR

October 12, 2025

Three Rivers Casino Resort, Florence, OR

Regular Meetings Start at 10:00 a.m. pst

Upcoming

General Council Meeting

October 12, 2025

Three Rivers Casino Resort, Florence, OR

General Council Starts at 1:00 p.m. pst

www.ctclusi.org

September 2025

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 Lorin Krossman at

541-435-7178 or enrollment@ctclusi.org

We are currently keeping a list of those interested

so that when a committee vacancy occurs we

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

whether there is a vacancy or not.

Information

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Lorin

Krossman at 541-435-7178 or at email lkrossman@

ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

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

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from

the rear view mirror and are good for access to some

Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition

to your family. Changes should be submitted

to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.

ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment

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

Phone: 541-435-7178 or Fax: 541-888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www.

ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member

of CTCLUSI and would like to receive

typed copies of the Tribal Council Meeting

minutes please submit a written request

to Jeannie Miller at 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos

Bay OR 97420 or lkrossman@ctclusi.org

Please include the meeting date requested,

your name, current address, and Tribal Roll

number for verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Community Health

Diann Weaver, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7502

dweaver@ctclusi.org

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

lwander@ctclusi.org

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

bdubray@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Eugene Outreach Office

149 149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

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

Dept. of Human Resources

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Health Services Division

Davon Smith, Chief

Operating Officer

of Health Operations

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

dsmith@ctclusi.org

Budget Committee

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Three Rivers Pharmacy

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 435-7234

Fax: (541) 435-7233

Three Rivers Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Forestry Department

Tyler Slyter, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1311

tslyter@ctclusi.org

1. Arleen Perkins

2. VACANT

3. Warren T. Brainard

4. Eddie Helms

5. Laura Fortin

6. Stan McNutt

7. Teresa Spangler

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. Chief Doug Barrett

3. Alyssa Lydick

4. Nicole Romine

5. Mike Brainard

6. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

Education Committee

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

Amanda Craig, Assistant

Director

Phone 541-435-7164

acraig@ctclusi.org

149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

Elders Activities

Barbara Black

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship

Manager

Phone 541-997-6685

jbeers@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Social Services

Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7537

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Brian Dubray, Interim

Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Fax 541-435-0492

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tribal Committee Members

Elders Committee

1. Martin Harris

2. VACANT

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins

5. Kerry Brainard

6. Sarah Marcial

7. Roseanna Perry

1. VACANT

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Nicole Romine

4. Ashley Russell

5. Mike Brainard

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell, Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Enrollment Committee

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. VACANT

2. Dan Krossman

3. Enna Helms

4. Tyler Slyter

5. Melinda Sprague

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, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. Nicole Mendoza

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Ashley Vandevort

4. Jade Fong

5. Jamie Biesanz

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. Jade Fong

2. Mike Brainard

3. Tes Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. Kimmy Bixby

7. Ashley Russell

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

Tribal Gaming Commission

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Council

Doug Barrett, Chief

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Ashley Russell

Position #1 Council

541-808-4455 (cell)

ashley.russell@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

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

Teresa Spangler, Vice

Chair

Tribal Court

Karen Costello, Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley

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 Lorin Krossman,

541-435-7178

enrollment@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

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/

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

September 14, 2025

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

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

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2025

THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT

5647 Highway 126, Florence, Oregon, 97439

Doors Open at 10:30 a.m., Event Begins at 11:00 a.m.

Celebrating 20 Years of the Peacegiving Court

Justice is Healing, Honoring the Past, Celebrating Today

and Building for Tomorrow

Hidden Image Search: Can You Find Me?

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image of a SALAL

LEAVES exactly like the one pictured here.

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

here.

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

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

mailing purposes) and contact phone number.

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

you spotted the SALAL hiding!

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

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

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

by different CTCLUSI Government departments.

Auguts Hidden Basket Start

Adult Winner: Gabrielle Bellini

Youth Winner: Dax Napier

The basket start was hidden on page 16, left hand side of the page, photograph of Julie Siestreem and

Jesse Spain. The Basket Start was on Jesse’s chest to look like a pendant/medallion of his necklace

www.ctclusi.org

September 2025

FATHERHOOD

IS SACRED /

MOTHERHOOD®

IS SACRED

Workbook

provided!

SEPTEMBER 23RD

-OCTOBER 28TH

Tuesday Evenings

6:00-7:30 PM on Zoom

In-person Classes Available at the

Siletz Eugene Area Office!

2468 W 11th

Eugene, OR 97402

Child-care and dinner provided at 5:30 PM

CONTACT

RSVP

Shayne Platz CLUSI Social

Services (Eugene)

541-297-3450

Nichole Benner CLUSI

Social Services (Coos Bay)

541-294-9948

Join a Tribal Committee

Chapter 7-5 GENERAL COMMITTEE CODE 7-5-1;

General Policy; Committees are established to assist

the Tribal Council in carrying out its responsibilities,

to provide quality services to the Tribal membership

and to develop, maintain and protect the assets and

interests of the Tribes.

Tribal Committee appointments are made by Tribal

Council and are for a four (4) year term. Tribal

Code allows for you to be on no more than three (3)

committees at a time and you may only server two

(2) terms, unless special consideration is necessary.

You must compete a Letter of Interest Form to be

considered by the Tribal Council. Below is a list of

Committees you may be interested in becoming a

member of:

Culture Committee

Election Board

Education Committee Budget Committee

Elders Committee

HousingCommittee

EnrollmentCommittee Language Committee

Letters of Interest are only kept on file for one

year.

Letters of Interest forms can be found on the Tribes’

website: www.ctclusi.org or requested through any

Tribal Government Office located in Coos Bay,

Florence and Springfield. Questions? If you would

like to know any further details, please contact:

Lorin Krossman

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

By email, lkrossman@ctclusi.org

541-888-9577

Posted September 1, 2025

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP

The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be approved. Besides

publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information will be posted in the Administrative

Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for twenty-eight (28) days from

the date listed above.

Tribal Member: Nathanyl William Lane

Parent: Mitchel Robert Lane

Lineal Descendant: Fay Elliott

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Harmon Franklin Lane

Parent: Greggery Harmon Lane

Lineal Descendant: Fay Elliott

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Sadie Ann Mathew

Parent: Nicholas Henery Mathew

Lineal Descendant: Hazel (Anderson) Woodall McNutt

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Sophie Gray Simmons

Parent: Nathaniel R Simmons

Lineal Descendant: Mary Ellen Tronson Nelson Morris

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).

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2025

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Questions?

Please contact:

education@ctclusi.org 541-888-1314

If you are in the five county service area and

need public transportation assistance, please

call Kathy Perkins at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550

or email kperkins@ctclusi.org

If you are in Coos County, CCAT services are

FREE for all CTCLUSI Tribal Members. This

includes all of the public services, other than

their demand response/ Dial-a-Ride.

*Show your Tribal ID to the driver*

Have Fun in the Sun but be

Sure to Take Precautions to

Beat the Heat

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during

the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and

check up on relatives and neighbors. For those

without air conditioning, use fans to keep air

moving. Keeps windows closed during the day

and open at night, unless air quality is degraded

due to wildfire smoke.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear

lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit

strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Take action when you see symptoms of heat

exhaustion and heat stroke.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a

cool and shaded location.

Heat stroke is an emergency!

Call 911.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for

updates. Do not leave young children and pets in

unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal

temperatures in a matter of minutes.

IT’S NEVER

TOO LATE!

Want to change your career but

need additional education? The

Oregon Tribal Student Grant can

help support that goal in unexpected

ways.

Award amounts vary so contact the

Education Department. We will help

you coordinate to meet your needs.

Career Professionals and Elders are

especially encouraged!

Morgan Cloud

mcloud@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

September 2025

ATTENTION!

We Want to Hear

From You!

We are looking at overhauling

our website ctclusi.org and

would love your feedback on how

we can improve the website user

experience, and any changes or

features you would like to see.

Any recommendations or requests

that you would like to share,

please email news@ctclusi.org

or contact 541-435-7175.

CTC

EDUC

Parent

Night

You're invited to attend an

informational session at the Tribal

Hall to learn more about

CTCLUSI’s upcoming afterschool

program.

September 26th

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Dinner Provided

Education@ctclusi.org

338 WALLACE AVE, COOS BAY OREGON, 97420

CTCLUSI Funds Emergency Infrastructure Upgrade in

Partnership with Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board

July19th 2025

For Immediate Release

CTCLUSI Funds Emergency Infrastructure Upgrade in Partnership

with Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board

COOS BAY, OREGON – The Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) are proud

to announce a critical investment in regional emergency

infrastructure through a partnership with the Coos Bay North

Bend Water Board (CBNBWB). Utilizing grant funds awarded by

the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, CTCLUSI

is funding the full replacement of the nonfunctional generator at

the Radar Hill Pump Station.

This project marks a vital step forward in protecting essential

services at the CTCLUSI Tribal Administration Campus and the

greater community. The Radar Hill Pump Station is the primary

water supply source for the campus, including all departmental

offices as well as the Tribal dental clinic. The pump station

also provides water to multiple neighborhoods adjacent to the

campus. For over 20 years, the station has lacked a working

backup power system, leaving Tribal operations vulnerable to

complete service disruptions during power outages.

The project will involve removal of the obsolete generator and

installation of a modern, high-capacity backup generator to ensure

uninterrupted water delivery during utility outages. CBNBWB will

oversee procurement, installation, and testing, while CTCLUSI

will provide project oversight to ensure compliance and timely

implementation.

The upgrade is part of CTCLUSI’s broader emergency

preparedness strategy, which includes proactive investments in

infrastructure that serve both Tribal and non-Tribal communities

in the region.

“Collaborating with local utility partners to reinforce shared

infrastructure is essential for long-term continuity of operations,”

said Lee Ann Wander, Chief Executive Officer. “We’re proud to

take a leadership role in regional resilience.”

The Radar Hill Generator Replacement Project is expected to

be completed by the end of the 3rd quarter 2025

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September 2025

Fresh Air Camp 2025 – Water is Life, Culture is Community

Contributed by Angela Henry, Camp Director

Fresh Air Camp was a two-week day camp

for Tribal youth, Youth in Tribal households,

and the children of CTCLUSI staff that took

place in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Week One: Water is Life

We started the week with a day of tide

pooling at Sunset Bay, where our youth

explored Oregon’s coastal wonders

alongside educators from the Oregon

Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB). As they

discovered native sea life and learned

about the local ecosystem, they also took

action—identifying and removing invasive

crab species from the tide pools. It was

hands-on learning at its best, followed by a

picnic lunch and a creative tie-dye activity

where campers decorated their own shirts

with this year’s powerful theme: “Water is

Life.” Special thanks to Nicole Romine from

the DNRC Tobacco Prevention Program

for guiding this expression of identity and

purpose.

Tuesday welcomed the Coos Watershed

Association, who taught our youth

about the vital role of watersheds in our

environment. Equipped with storm drain

stencils, our campers rolled up their

sleeves and went to work—enhanced

and educating the community by painting

messages around local drains to raise

awareness about stormwater pollution.

Midweek brought pure joy with a muchanticipated pool day at Mingus Park.

With private access to the pool, the youth

zipped down slides, splashed with friends,

and recharged with laughter—a perfect

reminder of the importance of fun and

connection.

Thursday was filled with curiosity and

collaboration. The morning kicked off with

a hands-on session with the STEAM Hub

and the Data Canoe Project, introducing

campers to exciting intersections of

culture, science, and technology. In the

afternoon, ODFW and OIMB led a coastal

exploration at Adams Point, where the

youth helped pull nets from the bay and

studied the fascinating marine life living in

our local waters.

To wrap up our first week, we journeyed

to Tugman Park for a powerful day

grounded in tradition. Jesse Beers, Alycia

Cossey, and Chief Doug Barrett greeted us

with Lottie—our traditional dugout canoe.

Campers learned the 10 Canoe Rules

with Alhana McNutt, played field games,

and strengthened their bond with culture

and each other. It was a day of reflection,

pride, and celebration.

Week Two: Language Strong

Week two of Fresh Air Camp joined with

this year’s Language Revitalization Camp,

embracing the theme: “Language Strong

“ – When we Speak Our Language, We

Speak Our Strength. It was a week devoted

to honoring our ancestors by lifting up our

language and sharing it proudly. (Read

more about this week in our Language

Camp article.)

More Than a Camp—A Movement

Fresh Air Camp was more than just

a summer activity—it was a space for

healing, empowerment, and connection

to land, water, language, and each other.

With every tide pool explored, every

canoe paddled, every word spoken in our

traditional language, our youth stood a

little taller in their identities.

Together, we are creating a future rooted

in strength, culture, and unity.

Thanks to the Department of Natural

Resources & Culture (DNRC) and the

CTCLUSI Education Department for

making this amazing camp happen.

September 2025

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Language Camp 2025 – Language Strong

“When we speak our language, we speak our strength.”

Contributed by Angela Henry, Camp Director

This year marked the powerful return of Language Camp. The

2025 theme, “Language Strong,” came to life as tribal members,

families, and neighboring tribes gathered to strengthen language

skills, cultural ties, and community relationships.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Patty Philips (Tribal

Linguist and Language Teacher) and Enna Helms (Language

Teacher), this year’s language lessons were a great success and

well received by participants.

Participants traveled from across Oregon and neighboring

states to attend the week-long camp, held in Coos Bay. Daily

language classes in hanis, miluk, and wa’as ran simultaneously,

led by a dedicated and growing team of language instructors.

Cultural activities like cedar bark processing and clacker stick

making enriched the experience, allowing participants to connect

language learning with hands-on tradition.

Campers stayed at the scenic Sunset Bay Campground,

with daily shuttles provided for convenience. A highlight of this

year’s camp was the integration of Fresh Air Camp, a two-week

youth program. During its second week, youth joined Language

Camp—doubling youth participation and immersing even more

young people in their traditional languages.

Thanks to the efforts of Naomi Biesanz, Ashley Vandevort, and

Kris Wing, and the ongoing work of the Language Nest program

(serving ages 0–5), early childhood immersion was a vital part of

this year’s success.

Day One of camp began with orientation and communitybuilding activities. Participants formed a human circle and passed

a ball of yarn to one another, creating a web that symbolized our

interconnection. While a single thread may seem fragile, together

we create a strong, resilient network — just like the fabric of our

culture. This simple yet powerful activity reminded us that unity

strengthens us and helps our culture thrive.

Days Two, Three, and Four shifted into classroom learning

and hands-on cultural experiences. Throughout the week,

participants practiced introducing themselves in the language

and expanded their vocabulary with words tied directly to the

activities they were doing. Language learning came to life

through cultural immersion — connecting words with meaning

and memory.

The Final Day of Language Camp was a celebration of

learning and gratitude. Our Counselors-in-Training — Isa Helms,

Klara Baldwin, and Sailee Baldwin — led the traditional salmon

preparation, while Mary Norton tended the fire. With guidance

from Isaac Dull, these youth carried forward the knowledge and

responsibility of traditional cooking, ensuring it is passed on to

the next generation.

While language was the heart of the camp, community was its

true strength. Together, we continue to reclaim and revitalize our

languages—one word, one lesson, one generation at a time.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2025

2025 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

our People. Jesse Beers sang an sacred prayer

song to honor them and start the ceremony

hiisəch hai (with a good heart).

While the final touches were being put on the

feast Council held a special raffle of gifts and

prizes for those in attendance.

Following the delicious feast, Tribal families

gathered for a number of songs and dances. The

sacred feather dances, dip net dance, hop dance

and friendship dances were held with many

participating while others looked on. Those who

knew the songs joined in with the voices carrying

in the wind.

Tribal members then made their way down to

Sunset Bay Beach to return the Salmon remains.

Led in ceremony by Chief Doug Barrett, Tribal

members gathered on the shore line, singing

together. After Chief performed the ceremony

members took canoe Lottie out into the surf to

pull together and return any final Salmon remains

into the ocean.

Salmon remains were also returned on the

Umpqua and Siuslaw Rivers the following day.

Truly a sacred day that we hope you’ll be able to

join us for again next year.

Tribal Council hosted a brunch the day before Salmon Ceremony. Tribal families gathered outside of Tribal Hall and posed along side canoe Lottie.

September 2025

www.ctclusi.org

2025 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

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September 2025

Tribal Citizen Ashton Reeves Gives Back to Community

For the fourth year in a row, Ashton Reeves

and his wife Christianna Reeves lead a

Back-to-school community outreach with

the Modesto Gospel Mission- A nonprofit

organization that shelters the homeless,

women and children who’ve experienced

domestic violence, and helps transform the

lives of people struggling with addiction.

For three of those years, Ashton worked for a

local church in Modesto, CA. But has shifted

gears, and is now on staff as the new Donor

Relations Associate at, Modesto Gospel Mission.

At this event, over a thousand kids, from

infant and preschool, all the way up to high

school, were able to receive brand new shoes,

backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts!

Ashton has always aspired to help people get

through tough times, and to make a difference

in his community. And he has more events like

this one coming up for the rest of the year.

Ashton also has his heart set on one day

doing the same thing with his tribal community.

Ashton and his wife are preparing to have their

firstborn son this coming September, and are

excited to introduce him to our tribal community

at a welcoming ceremony.

Tips and Tricks for Maintaining your Water Heater

Most of the time our water heaters do their job, until they don’t settings - Is it too high? It is recommended to keep temperatures

and your trying your best to scramble out of a freezing shower between 120-140 degrees. Don’t forget to check the electrical/gas

and left wondering, what the heck happened? Well here are some connections to your water heater. Setting a time aside annually to

tips and tricks for maintaining your water heater in good working preform regular maintenance, and addressing issues promptly will

extend not only the life of your water heater, but its performance.

condition.

First, get to know your water heater. Do you have soft or hard

water? Is your water heater electrical, natural gas, or maybe you

have a tankless water heater? Knowing your water and what type

Low-Income units in

of water heater you have will impact your maintenance regimen

Coos Bay/ North

regarding parts and frequency.

Bend & Florence

A general rule of thumb for all water heaters, do not stack boxes,

totes, bags of clothes, or anything else that can reduce air flow or

____

create a fire hazard for your water heater, especially if it is natural

gas.

CTCLUSI Tribal

Regularly flush the tank. As time goes on sediment builds up in

Preference

the tank that can reduce the heating efficiency, causing increased

____

energy costs, and shortening the lifespan of your water heater.

Depending on your water you may need to do this every year, or

Be a part of your

every couple of years.

community!

Inspect your anode rod…wait, what’s an anode rod? It’s basically CTCLUSI

a rod installed inside your water heater that draws corrosive

____

TRIBAL HOUSING

elements to itself, instead of the tank lining. Its job is to protect

the tank from rusting and corroding away. Just like with flushing Tribally Owned HUD Housing

Build your rental

your hot water tank, this should be inspected every year to couple Did you know that if you meet CTCLUSI’s program criteria, you

history!

years, and replaced every 3-5 years.

may qualify for low-income housing where you only pay 20% of

____

Your T&P Valve (temperature and pressure relief valve) is a your adjusted gross income towards rent?

safety feature on your water heater that monitors pressure and

We have single-family units, duplexes, and 4-plexes with 1-4

temperature. When pressure or temperature rises to set points, bedrooms, depending on the need and availability.

information

below

the valve opens allowing water and pressure to escape. You can

All

our

units

are

maintained

the

CTCLUSI’s

Maintenance

easily test the T&P valve by lifting the lever and checking for water

coming out of the discharge pipe. It’s important to test your T&P Dept., and rent is paid directly to CTCLUSI’s Housing Dept. This

CTCLUSI

valve annually as they can malfunction or become stuck after program utilizes waitlists when units are unavailable.

Housing Dept.

years of no usage.

1320 Neese St.

Complete a visual inspection looking for signs of cracks,

Coos Bay, OR 97420

leakage, corrosion or blockage at the flue, air intake, and vent.

(541)-888-1310

You can also complete an audible inspection and listen for any

popping or rumbling while your water heater is running, this may

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

be indicative of sediment building up in the tank.

https://ctclusi.org/housingHow’s the insulation on the pipes? What about the thermostat

department/

Sources:https://www.portland.gov/water/report-water-quality-issues/water-heater-maintenance-tips

https://servicechannel.com/blog/hot-water-heater-preventative-maintenance-checklist/

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September 2025

Elders Corner

Save The Date

TRIBAL ELDER

Deborah Arlene Perry

WALKS ON

BORN LEEP YEAR FEBRUARY 29-1952

DECEASED JULY 19 - 2025

Daughter of John R.and Laura J. Perry.

Deborah loved the beach and the

outdoors.

She is survived by her granddaughter

Laura E Skinner, her brother Lonnie J

Perry, many aunts, uncles , cousins and

friends.

Deborah will be missed .

The Confederated Tribes of the Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Wish to invite you to the

26th Annual Oregon Tribal

Elders Honor Day

To be held September 12 & 13, 2025

at the Three Rivers Casino & Resort

(Florence, Oregon)

(Registration forms and Agenda will be coming soon)

ALL GUEST MUST BE OVER 55 YEARS OLD WITH EXCEPTION OF

LEGAL SPOUSES, CAREGIVERS AND STAFF

Elders Potluck Luncheon

Hosted by Tribal Elder Eddie Helms

When: First Wednesday of the month

Where: Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Ave., Coos Bay, OR.

When: 12 (noon) - 2 p.m.

Please bring a dish to share

Thursday, October 9, 2025

11:30am—1:30pm

1010 Postal Way, Springfield, OR

97477

Welcome New

Tribal Elders

Robert Carnine

Daniel Dart II

Alexander Marquez

Sally Marsh

Jarrod Smith

Paul Gardner

Guest Speaker TBD

Please RSVP to Kimmy Bixby

at 541-744-1334 and she will take your

menu order.

Limited transportation will be provided from the

Florence and Coos Bay offices.

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September 2025

Building Relationships & Growing Leaders – Counselor-in-Training Program

Contributed by Angela Henry, Camp Director

Throughout the spring and summer

months, a dedicated group of Tribal youth

and youth from Tribal households, ages 14

to 18, came together to grow and thrive as

Counselors-in-Training (CITs). These young

leaders played an essential role in the

CTCLUSI camps, stepping into positions of

responsibility and service while developing

valuable leadership and job skills.

As CITs, their responsibilities were wideranging—everything from kitchen prep

alongside the camp cook, to supporting

and guiding younger campers through daily

activities. With each camp, their confidence,

abilities, and sense of purpose grew.

The CIT program also offered a variety

of enriching workshops and trainings.

Highlights included a Sources of Strength

workshop held back in Spring 2025 and a

series led by Amanda Galer from the Three

Rivers Health Center. Amanda’s sessions

on communication basics and de-escalation

techniques provided the CITs with practical

tools to support and mentor younger

participants effectively. These experiences

not only prepared them for camp life but

also equipped them with real-world job skills

and life lessons.

A shining example of their impact was

during Fresh Air Camp, where CITs from

across Oregon gathered on the reservation

to participate in this unique work-andleadership program. Under the guidance

of chaperones Caelia Robertson and Mark

Petrie, CITs engaged in fun and purposeful

evening prevention activities. One such

team-building exercise involved groups

working together to bake brownies—while

blindfolded,

wearing

noise-canceling

headphones, or unable to speak. The

result? Delicious brownies and unforgettable

memories!

The program also included a Traditional

Sweat led by Mark Petrie and Alycia

Cossey, a movie night to enjoy How to Train

Your Dragon, and an informative workshop

on resume building presented by Human

Resources Coordinator Ana Abarca and

Human Resource Specialist Lexi Sterling.

Amid the fun and learning, CITs were also

responsible for cleaning the kitchen after

meals and supporting one another as they

navigated daily challenges with younger clan

members. They bonded deeply—as friends,

coworkers, and Tribal youth. Their growth

as leaders was evident in every task they

took on and every camper they mentored.

As summer winds down, we already

look ahead with excitement to our next

Spring Break Camp. The CIT program is

quickly becoming a cornerstone of our

youth programming, and we are committed

to strengthening it further—expanding

participation and increasing job training

opportunities.

If you or your youth are interested in joining

this impactful program and are a Tribal

Member or a member of a Tribal household

between the ages of 14–18, keep an eye out

for future announcements in the newsletter

and through our auto-text alerts.

Together, we are building strong leaders

and stronger communities—one camp at a

time.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI MONTHLY TRIBAL PAPER

If you or anyone in your family has had any recent special awards or achievements that you would

like to share, please submit your information and photos to the newsletter.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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

Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

September 2025

Wedding Announcement: Rachel Schaefer & David Glenn

Tribal member Rachel Schaefer

married James “David” Glenn on

June 27, 2025, in Cascade Locks,

Oregon. The date held double

meaning as it was also the 81st

birthday of Rachel’s grandmother,

Judy Berg, who was honored

with a surprise party during the

celebration.

Rachel, now Rachel Schaefer

Glenn, says she feels truly blessed

to share life with her husband,

David, a nurse and member of

the Air National Guard, whose

kindness stood out while working

with tribal youth at Fresh Air and

Language Camp this summer. Her

sister Sarah Schaefer, together

with Stevie and Lainey Walton,

joined the wedding as flower girls,

and her father, John Schaefer,

walked her down the aisle.

The couple has recently moved

back to North Bend, where they

look forward to beginning their

life together surrounded by family,

community, and tradition.

Virtual

LANGUAGE

CLASSES

10 Weekly Zoom Sessions: September 23rd - November 25th

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

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

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich: Fridays, 4:00-6:00 pm

Week 10: All languages will come together and

meet virtually on Tuesday, November 25th

language@ctclusi.org

(541) 297-7538

Language Classes

LITTLES

PROGRAM

Continuing Fall 2025

0-5 YR. OLDS

dai chil sla, shin dai sla,

niishachii chmanii. We are

continuing our Littles Language

Program this fall 2025.

This program will be geared

towards 0-5 year olds with

parental support on zoom. We

hope to see you in class!

miluk class

hanis class

SATURDAYS

9-10 am

If you are interested in

sha’yuushtɬ’a

joining class and would

uɬ quuiich class

like more details please

contact Enna Helms at

If you are unable to make class times but

language@ctclusi.org or

are interested in language classes, we have

at (541) 297-7538

material and support available for you and

your family and would love to connect.

Contact: Enna Helms at language@ctclusi.org

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overhauling our

website

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feedback on how we

can improve the

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September 2025

Local Canoe Journey on quuiich ikt’at’uu (Umpqua River)

Contributed by Amanda Craig, Assistant Director Department of Culture and Natural Resources

The recent Local Canoe Journey brought

together youth, elders, and community

members for three fun days on quuiich

ikt’at’uu (the Umpqua River). Participants

paddled more than 23 miles over two

days, traveling from the Winchester

Boat Ramp to Scottsburg Park, honoring

traditions and the river that has sustained

generations. Each day on the water was

filled with teamwork, storytelling, and

shared experiences, as paddlers pulled

together, both literally and figuratively,

bridging generations through culture

and connection. The journey concluded

on day three at Scottsburg Park with

protocol and a community barbecue,

where participants and supporters

gathered to celebrate before parting

ways. This year’s journey was more than

just distance traveled; it was a celebration

of resilience, cultural lifeways, and the

enduring bonds that unite the community

along quuiich ikt’at’uu.

September 2025

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CTCLUSI Officially Starts Stewardship of Forest Lands

Tribal Forest Access

Policy Available on

Tribal Website

Please visit the CTCLUSI

Website to see that Revised

“Tribal Forest Access Policy”,

dated

7/14/2025.

This

document contains significant

changes that affects access

to the Forest Lands for both

Tribal Member Families and

also the Public. The policy

covers Day access, Camping

and Hunting conditions. The

new Access Policy includes

Fire Season Restrictions as

well.

Please contact the

Forestry Department with

any questions by emailing

“Forestry@ctclusi.org”.

Paper copies of the Policy can

also be picked up at the Coos

Bay, Florence and Eugene

offices.

On Sunday August 10th, 2025, The

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Indians passed 3 Resolutions

approving the sell of Trust Land Timber. This is

the first time in the history of the Tribe that Timber

Sales have occurred.

The 3 projects are:

• Heluu Timber Sale: 35 acres of Timber on

Lake Tract

• Hawatit Timber Sale: 36 acres of Timber on

Tioga Tract

• Taqnis Timber Sale: 22 acres of Timber on

Lake Tract (surrounding the January 2024

Ice Storm damaged forest lands)

The sales are occurring on the (approx.) 15,000

acres of Forest Land returned to CTCLUSI

through the Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act

(WOFTA) of 2017.

It has been a long journey to this point; but

time was necessary to create the policies and

procedures that allow CTCLUSI to steward

our lands in perpetuity. (see Voice of CLUSI

Newsletter article June 2025).

All 3 Timber sales adhere to the CTCLUSI

Forest Management Plan. The Environmental

Review was also approved by CTCLUSI through

utilization of the Tribes’ ITAMP status.

The exact dates of activities are not known,

as sub-contracts for Timber Operations are

currently being solicited. Tribal Members who

visit our Forest Lands may soon see work begin

on the construction of roads that are required for

access to the Timber.

As you visit the Lands, please be respectful

and cautious around Timber Operation areas.

Never approach an active Timber Harvesting site

unless accompanied by a member of the Foresty

Team.

The Forestry Department will continue to

update Tribal Members on these 3 Projects, and

future Projects. If you have any questions or

concerns, please reach out to me directly.

Tyler Slyter

TSlyter@ctclusi.org

Cell 541-294-8053

CTCLUSI HARVEST

PROGRAM FISHING

REGULATIONS UPDATE

Effective 08/08/2025

The general marine species bag limit will

be reduced to 6 fish beginning 8/18/25.

Please review current fishing regulations

before each trip.

Visit the website for more information

https://ctclusi.org/harvestprogram/

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Sav

CTCLUSI Human Resources

recruitment@ctclusihr.org

COOS BAY JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Department

Health Services

Maintenance

Health Services

Housing

Health Services

Special Events (OnCall)

Job Title

Behavioral Health Therapist

Charge Capture Specialist

Clinic Security Guard*

Community Health Nurse*

Dental Assistant I.

Director of Housing

Front Office Assistant - TRHC

Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner

Depends on Assignment

Status

Age

18+

25+

18+

25+

18+

26+

14+

Starting Wage

$61,360/yr - $90,960/yr

$60,640/yr - $90,960/yr

$22.30/hr - DOE

$83,430.00/yr - $111,230/yr

$22.30/hr - DOE

$82,678.03/yr - DOE

$22.00/hr - DOE

$124,656/yr - DOE

Depends on Assignment

FLORENCE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Department

Gaming

Special Events (OnCall)

Job Title

Licensing Associate*

Depends on Assignment

Status

Age

21+

14+

Job Title

Public Health Nurse*

Depends on Assignment

Status

Age

25+

14+

ROOTS & VISIONS

CELEBRATING

TRIBAL ART

EXHIBIT

Exhibit will be open to the public at

the Coos Art Museum

from October 25, 2025 - January 2026

Grand Opening for

Tribal Members/Families

Saturday, October 24, 2025

Starting Wage

$22.30/hr - DOE

Depends on Assignment

EUGENE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Department

Health Services

Special Events (OnCall)

September 2025

Starting Wage

$83,200/yr. - $124,000/yr.

Depends on Assignment

Earlier this year a call to artists was advertised in the Tribal

paper The Voice of CLUSI in the 2025 March and April

editions and through text message to members with cell

phones on file with the Enrollment Department.

This call to artists asked any interested Tribal Citizens who

wished to participate and have their work on display to

apply.

All submissions were reviewed anonymously by the Culture

Committee and Tribal Government Employees.

Artists whose work was selected to be displayed in the

exhibit were contacted and are working to get their ready

to hang art pieces to the Culture and Natural Resources

Department to be put on display.

*Position requires a valid driver’s license and ability to be insurable by CTCLUSI’s insurance agency.

Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full job descriptions and benefits available.

You may also apply for any position online. https://ctclusi.org/human-resources-job-opportunities/

Tribal Members please log in to your Citizen Portal to access additional CTCLUSI Tribal Member Job Opportunities as they

become available.

Updated: 08/21/2025

235 Anderson Ave

Coos Bay, OR 97420

541.267.3901

info@coosartmuseum.org

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

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Tribal Website

Citizen Portal Login

www.ctclusi.org

It has recently come to the attention of the Communication Team

that some Tribal Citizens are experiencing difficulties when trying to

reset their password on the Tribal Website.

If you do reset your password, please give the system at least five

minutes to update. If you reset multiple times in a row the system

might not catch up in time before you attempt another reset.

If you are experiencing any issues with your access, please don’t

hesitate to reach out. I can reset your password for you and am

always happy to help!

Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist:

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

September 2025

Upcoming Events

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

September 2025

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Labor Day

Tribal Offices Closed

26th Annual Elders

Honor Day

TRCR, Florence, OR

26th Annual Elders

Honor Day

TRCR, Florence, OR

Crime Summit

TRHC, Florence, OR.

language class

23 miluk language class 24hanis

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

SATURDAY

Elders Potluck@noon

Tribal Hall

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 am

FRIDAY

Language Nest Class

Orientation Online

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

THURSDAY

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

Parent Night

After School Program CC,

5:30pm

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

language class

30 miluk

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

uɬ quuiich

26 sha’yuushtɬ’a

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 27

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

hanis language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Littles Language

Class Online

9am-10am

Littles Language

Class Online

9am-10am

October 2025

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

hanis language class

miluk language class

hanis language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY

Littles Language

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Class Online

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

9am-10am

Restoration

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Celebration @ TRCR,

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Florence 10:30 am

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Roots & Visions

24 Opening Day

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

hanis language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

28 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 29

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

FRIDAY

Elders Luncheon

Eugene, Sizzler

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

hanis language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

21 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 22

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

hanis language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

14 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 15

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 am

Elders Potluck@noon

Tribal Hall

language class

7 miluk

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

THURSDAY

language class

30 miluk

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

WEDNESDAY

31 Halloween Day

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Littles Language

Class Online

9am-10am

Littles Language

Class Online

9am-10am

Littles Language

Class Online

9am-10am

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

ATTENTION TRIBAL ARTISANS

WAXUUWII (GIFTS) IS OPEN!

Three Rivers Casino and Resort in Florence Oregon has re-opened

its Gift Shop doors! CTCLUSI Tribal Artisans are encouraged to

Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon

September 2025

541-999-7938

tspangler@threeriverscasino.com

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.