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

The Voice of

CLUSI

October 2025

Issue 10

Volume 26

www.ctclusi.org

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

Coos Dress Transfer Ceremony

CTCLUSI Tribal Citizens stand with the Daughters of the American Revolution on the Details of the beaded Eagle on the front of the recreated dress

steps of the historic Tribal Hall following the Coos Dress Transfer Ceremony

shown above. Photos by Morgan Gaines

Contributed by Alycia Cossey, Cultural Stewardship Associate

On August 30, our Tribal community

gathered for the Coos Dress Transfer

— a moving ceremony that honored our

artisans, the work they put into creating

the Coos Dress Representation, and our

growing relationship with the Daughters of

the American Revolution (DAR).

The Coos Dress Representation carries

not only beauty, but also the spirit of

our people. As Elder Brenda Brainard

shared, “gifting it is like offering a piece

of themselves.” Three of the six artisans

spoke about the importance of the dress,

the artistry of its making, and the teachings

they carried forward from the original

dress. They also shared the significance of

the materials used, such as dentalium and

pinenuts, and the traditional techniques

they studied from the original Coos dress.

Patty Phillips added important history of

the original dress, connecting the past to

the present.

Members of the Tribal Council expressed

amazement at the artistry and thanked

the artisans for their work, as well as the

Culture Coalition and the Daughters for

helping ensure the original dress was symbolized not only the transfer of the

returned. Chair Brad Kneaper reflected dress but also the continuity of friendship

that this new dress carries its own story and shared commitment between our

and will last for generations and stated to Tribe and DAR.

Culture Coalition member Cynthia

DAR “I want to recognize the fact that you

returned the original dress

Hovind

lifted

up

the

to us. Anything we can get “we are here,

artisans, shared a prayer

back, we cherish.”

for both the Tribe and DAR,

thriving,

while

Representatives from the

and expressed gratitude for

Oregon State Society DAR carrying forward

the cooperation between

— State Regent Martha the teachings of

our communities. “My heart

Robbins Burrell and State our ancestors”

is full to see the cooperation

Curator Diane — joined the

between the DARs and the

circle of respect, offered

Tribe,” she said. “I think it’s

reflections, and presented the artisans with really a sign of hopeful relationships to

gifts and the National Historic Preservation come.”

Recognition Award. As Martha shared, the

The Coos Dress Transfer was filled with

DAR was “honored to be the caretakers song, prayer, and community presence.

for just a time” and grateful to receive the We give thanks to all who came, spoke,

representation dress with open hearts.

and supported this ceremony. May the

A historic step in our relationship Coos Dress Representation remain a

was marked as Tribal Council member bridge between past and present for our

Ashley Russell and DAR State Regent people and a proud representation of our

Martha Robbins Burrell signed the deed Tribe to the wider world — showing that we

together, officially placing the Coos Dress are here, thriving, while carrying forward

in safekeeping at Newell House. This act the teachings of our ancestors.

Full List of Artisans and more photos of the Coos Dress Transfer on page 10

Save the Date:

Grand Opening of Roots & Visions Exhibit

at the Coos Art Museum

October 24, 2025

See Flyer on page 8

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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U.S. Postage

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October 2025

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from August 10, 2025 - September 14, 2025

Chief Doug Barrett

08/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

08/11 DOC / Tribal Advisory Committee

08/13 Lane Act Monthly Meeting

08/14 Culture Committee Meeting

08/16 Grand Ronde Pow Wow

08/19 Praise Day – 25 year anniversary

08/20 Sea Otter Reintroduction

08/21 Tribal Council Workshop – Day 1

08/22 Tribal Council Workshop – Day 2

08/23 Family Fun Day – Dunk Tank

08/26 NAIC Board Meeting

08/29 NAAC Board Meeting – U of O

Longhouse

08/30 NAAC Meeting and Game – Autzen

Stadium

09/02 Drive to Snohomish for ATNI

09/03 ATNI Energy Sovereignty Summit

09/04 ATNI Energy Sovereignty Summit,

Leaders Circle

09/05 ATNI Energy Sovereignty Summit

09/08 DOC / Tribal Advisory Committee,

Pre G2G Summit Cultural items Task

Force

09/09 Moon Complex Fire meeting, zoom

in Agness

09/11 Met with Oregon Tourism

Commissioners at Amanda Trail,

Elakha (Sea Otter) Alliance Meeting

– Newport Aquarium, Culture

Committee Meeting – Oregon

Tourism Committee Dinner

09/12 – 09/13 Annual Elders Honor Day

09/13 KoKwel Salmon Ceremony – Canoe

Races and Exhibits

09/14 KoKwel Salmon Ceremony – Canoe

Rides and Exhibits, Tribal Council

Regular Meeting

Total Hours: 183

Brad Kneaper, Chairman

08/18 9 Tribes Chair’s Meeting (Sisters,

OR). Discussions: Oregon

Consultation with out of State

Tribes; Tribal – State relationship;

Future of Legislative Commission on

Indian Services (LCIS)

08/ 21 – 08/ 22

Tribal Council

Workshop held at 7 Feathers Casino

Hotel Canyonville.

08/27 CEO/Staff meet prior to Business

Council Meeting, Tribal Council

Business Meeting

08/30 Attend and Speak at the Coos Dress

Replica Transfer to Daughter’s of

American Revolution (DAR). The

Replica Dress was in return for an

original dress returned to the Tribe.

The replica dress was made by T

ribal Members, and was a beautiful

example of the original

09/03 Meet with Mapetsi (Wa DC

Lobbyists)

09/04 Leader’s Circle: Meet new Oregon

Department of State Lands Director;

Presentation by the Coos Art

Museum to discuss Tribal Exhibits;

Department of Corrections Tribal

Advisory Committee update

09/09 Strategic Goals and Strategy – CEO,

(ZOOM) Meet with Tribal Attorney,

Gaming Operation Review Board

Chairman, CEO regarding future

Three Rivers Casino Budgeting and

distributions

09/10 Meet (ZOOM) Three Rivers Casino

CEO, Tribal Attorney, Gaming

Operation Review Board Chairman,

CEO regarding future Three Rivers

Casino Budgeting and distributions

09/11 Participate in two (2) Housing

Director applicant interviews

09/12 M.C. the opening of the Elder’s

Honor Day Event at Three Rivers

Casino

Total Hours: 184

Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair

08/10 Regular Council meeting

08/18 Benefits Board Meeting

08/19 25th Anniversary of Praise (Staff

Recognition Program)

08/21 – 08/22: Council Workshop hosted

by 7 Feathers

08/23 Family fun day carnival

08/27 Business Council Meeting

08/30 Coos Dress Representation Transfer

Ceremony

09/04 Leaders Circle

09/10 Budget Committee Meeting

09/12-09/13: Elders Honor Day

Total Hours: 83

Debbie Bossley

08/19 PRAISE Lunch

08/20-08/22 Tribal Council Workshop

08/27 Tribal Council Business Meeting

09/04 Leaders Circle

09/12 Elders Honor Day

09/14 Budget Hearing

09/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

Total Hours: 65

Julie Siestreem

08/10 Tribal Council/General Council

Regular Monthly meeting

Community Center Coos Bay

08/11 Governor Tina Kotek Roadmap

Off Shore Wind Tribes Only Table

Before Integration with Roundtable

(Part II of II) Jess Miller facilitator

meeting/zoom

08/17 Day of Truth and Remembrance;

Western Oregon Termination act of

1954 . Ceremony to honor the

resilience of our ancestors, survival

of our cultures and, ongoing fight for

visibility and justice meeting

08/18 Offshore Wind Tribes only Oregon

Department of Land Conservation

and Development (DLCD)

Kirstin Greene facilitator final

review before integration with

Roundtable Recommendations

meeting/zoom

08/20-08/22 Tribal Council Annual

Work Session meetings in person

Seven Feathers Canyonville Oregon

08/27 Gaming Facilities Operational

Review Board (GFORB) meeting T

hree Rivers Casino Hotel Florence

Oregon in person, Tribal Council /

General Council regular monthly

Business meeting Three Rivers

Casino Hotel Florence Oregon in

person

08/30 Coos Dress Representation Transfer

Ceremony Daughters of the

American Republic Tribal Hall Coos

Bay in person

09/04 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

Community Center Coos Bay in

person

09/09 4j Indian Parent Committee monthly

meeting in person Eugene Oregon,

Oregon Home Visiting Committee

meeting zoom

09/10 Pacific Offshore Wind

Consortium (POWC) Kayla Corder

facilitator meeting zoom

09/14 Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1st Budget Hearing Christa

Hernandez facilitator/ in person,

Budget Committee Chair Roseana

Perry zoom meeting Community

Center Coos Bay in person

09/14 Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Tribal

Council /General Council regular

monthly meeting Community Center

Coos Bay Oregon

Total Hours: 130

Iliana Montiel

08/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

08/19 Praise Day – 25th Anniversary of

Praise

08/21 TC Workshop

08/22 TC Workshop

08/23 Family Fun Day Carnival

08/27 GFORB / Tribal Council Business

Meeting

09/04 Leaders Circle

09/10 Budget Committee Meeting

09/12 Elders Honor Day

Total Hour: 65

Ashley Russell

08/21 Tribal Council Retreat Day 1

08/22 Tribal Council Retreat Day 2

08/26 Reviewed Business Meeting Packet

08/27 Business Meeting

08/30 DAR Reproduction Dress Gifting

Ceremony

09/03 Reviewed 8/7 Leader’s Circle Packet

and Special Meeting Packet

09/04 Leader’s Circle Meeting

09/13 Reviewed Tribal Council Packet,

Skippered for Women’s Canoe Race

at Mill-Luck Day’s Salmon

Celebration

09/14 Budget Hearing and Council

meeting, drafted and submitted

Council Business Report

Total Hours: 64

Upcoming Regular & General

Tribal Council Meeting

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Three Rivers Casino Resort, Florence, OR

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

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

pst

www.ctclusi.org

October 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.

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CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition

to your family. Changes should be submitted

to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.

ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment

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

Phone: 541-435-7178 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

1. Martin Harris

2. Allen “Butch” Thorn

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins

5. Kerry Brainard

6. Sarah Marcial

7. Roseana Perry - Chair

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. VACANT

3. Alyssa Lydick

4. Nicole Romine

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

- Chair

7. VACANT

Education Committee

1. Lorin Krossman - Chair

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Nicole Romine

4. Ashley Russell

5. Michael 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

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

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell, Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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. Arleen Perkins - Chair

2. Laura Fortin

3. Warren T. Brainard

4. Eddie Helms

5. Mike Lent

6. Stan McNutt

7. Teresa Spangler

Enrollment Committee

1. Courtney Krossman

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane - Chair

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. VACANT

2. Dan Krossman

3. Enna Helms

4. Tyler Slyter - Chair

5. Melinda Sprague

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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, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. Nicole Mendoza

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Ashley Vandevort

4. Jade Fong - Chair

5. Jamie Biesanz

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. Jade Fong

2. Michael Brainard - Chair

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,

at

541-435-7178

or

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

contact us whether there

is a vacancy or not. Letters

of interest remain on file

for one full year. Members

can serve on up to three

committees simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar

of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal

website at https://ctclusi.org/events/

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

October 12, 2025

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

General Meeting 1:00 p.m.

Three Rivers Casino Resort

Event Room back of Cafeteria

Please login to the citizen portal of www.

ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for

the zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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October 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 PUMPKIN

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 PUMPKIN hiding!

Must email by October 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.

September Hidden Salal Winners

Adult Winner: Rachel Schaefer-Glenn

The salal image was hidden on page 11 of the

September 2025 issue, in the photos of Salmon Ceremony. The salal was hidden in the left hand

photo, second up from the bottom, above the youth wearing a long sleeve orange shirt/dress.

All Tribal Government

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review by the Budget C

PUBLIC NOTICE

financial priorities and

October 2025

TRIBAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS

The Budget Committee is currently engaged in the review of the Tribal Government

First Draft Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. Budget Summaries are available for review

and comment by the General Membership and may be accessed through the Tribal

Member portal on the CTCLUSI website or by selecting the “Public Notices – 28 Day

Comment Period” tab on main page at www.ctclusi.org.

All Tribal Government programs have submitted their first draft budgets, which are

now under comprehensive review by the Budget Committee. This process ensures

careful evaluation and alignment with the Tribe’s financial priorities and strategic

goals.

The 28-day comment period for CTCLUSI Tribal Members is from September 10th

through October 8th, 2025.

Any comments please submit at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/FY26-BudgetComments or by accessing the QR code.

An auto-dialer phone call and text message are

scheduled to go out on 9/10/25 and 10/3/25. If

you do not receive a text or a phone call, please

reach out to Enrollment at (541)888-9577.

Members are encouraged to watch the Tribe’s

website for information regarding the next

Budget Hearing. Once the date and time have

been established, the hearing will be posted on

the Tribal website and in all Tribal Government

office locations. This hearing will provide an

opportunity for the General Membership to

participate and share comments.

The next steps in the budget process are

the Tribal Government programs will have the

opportunity to modify draft budgets. Final drafts will go to Tribal Council for approval.

This is set for Tribal Council Meeting on 12/14/25, per budget code 7-10-8(b).-

The 28-day comment p

ATTENTION!

Any comments please

the QR code below.

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 call

541-435-7175

Workbook

provided!

- Finance Team

FATHERHOOD

®

IS SACRED /

MOTHERHOOD®

IS SACRED

SEPTEMBER 23RD

-OCTOBER 28TH

Members are encourag

FY26Once

Budget

Process

the date

and time

Timeline

Tribal

Government offi

The following is a tentative schedule for the FY26

Budget Process. This schedule will provide programs

participate

and

share

and departments

with a timeframe of

how the

budget c

process will operate. Except for dates in red, this

schedule is not firm and is subject to change by the

Tribal Council, CEO or Budget Committee.

The

next

in the b

October

7th, steps

2025

Comment period closes. See 7-10-4(c).

draft

budgets.

Final dra

October

11th, 2025

Budget Committee will provide comments on draft

budget to12/14/25,

Tribal Council/CFO.per

See 7-10-4(d).

budget c

October 13th – October 16th, 2025

CEO/COO budget review period to address

comments submitted.

Tuesday Evenings

6:00-7:30 PM on Zoom

October 20th – October 24th, 2025

Schedule program budget presentations.

In-person Classes Available at the

Siletz Eugene Area Office!

November 3rd, 2025

2nd Budget Hearing Notice published and revised

budget posting to CTCLUSI website and outreach

locations. See 7-10-6(b).

Child-care and dinner provided at 5:30 PM

November 17th – November 21st, 2025

2nd Budget Hearing (time and date to be established

by Tribal Council) see 7-10-6(a).

2468 W 11th

Eugene, OR 97402

CONTACT

TO

RSVP

Shayne Platz CLUSI Social

Services (Eugene)

541-297-3450

OR

Nichole Benner CLUSI

Social Services (Coos Bay)

541-294-9948

October 27th – October 29th, 2025

CEO/COO revised budget review.

Finance Team

Nov 24th – Dec 5th , 2025

Final reviews by CEO/COO and Budget Committee.

December 14th, 2025

Tribal Council to review and approve final budget

at Regular Meeting or Business Meeting. See 7-108(b).

The Budget Committee may schedule non-public

meetings and/or work sessions as needed.

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Dress

For Success

$250 to qualifying youth, for

clothing to support their continued

acedemic success.

Each youth must be a K-12 age student and an

enrolled CTCLUSI tribal member.

For more Details and to Sign up visit:

ctclusi.org/education

Sign up star ting

September 29 th

Deadline : October 31 st

October 2025

Invitation for

Vendors or

Artisans to

Submit Products

or Services

Dear Vendor or Artisan,

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) is

seeking qualified vendors to provide products

or services in support of our CTCLUSI projects

or programs. The purpose of this invitation

is to create a preferred vendor list. We invite

you to submit proposals detailing how your

products or services meet our various program

requirements.

Scope of Work:

Please provide a detailed description of the

products or services you provide, include any

specific features, requirements, or technical

specifications.

Submission Requirements:

Questions?

Please contact:

education@ctclusi.org 541-888-1301

Interested vendors must submit the following:

1. A detailed proposal of products or services

including pricing, timelines, and deliverables.

2. A company or individual profile with relevant

experience and references.

3. Any credentials, warranties, or compliance

documentation, if applicable.

4. Terms and conditions for the proposed product

or service.

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or Artisan must have submitted proposals

prior to the selection of the product or service

posted, to be considered. The proposal will be

considered for all requests after it’s submission.

Evaluation Criteria:

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njohnson@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

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CTCLUSI’s First Placename Ceremony at haich ikt’at’uu:

Restoring Lands and Restoring Language

Contributed by Dan Kirk, Restoration Projects Manager

haich ikt’at’uu means “Heart of the Big

One” - “Big One” referring to the main stem

of the Siuslaw River. On July 26, 2025

the Tribe’s first Naming Ceremony took

place at haich ikt’at’uu, bringing together

Tribal Citizens and community partners

to celebrate and honor our traditional

languages, traditional homelands.

...and we all repeated after Chief when

he shouted “haich ikt’at’uu!” three times,

and the land was officially

renamed.

haich ikt’at’uu is a 217

acre site just east of

Cushman on the main

stem of the Siuslaw River.

It was formerly named

Waite Ranch, after the

Waite family who owned

and ran a dairy farm

there. They were the

second to last owner

before McKenzie River

Trust purchased the land

in 2010.

Since the time McKenzie

River

Trust

(MRT)

purchased the land, the Tribe, MRT, rainwater from the site. By this time next

year, haich ikt’at’uu’s levee

Siuslaw Watershed Council

and other entities have “learning and using will be breached and tidal

worked hard to reach a goal our languages helps wetland natural processes

will return to the land, and,

of returning tidal wetland

restore some of

over time, healthy tidal

natural processes to the site.

marsh, riparian forest and

That is 15 years of dedication. our own natural

crabapple swamp areas will

As of now, haich ikt’at’uu is processes”

establish. Lamprey, salmon

still bordered by a levee that

routes water around it, with a small 100+ and other anadromous species will have

year old culvert tide gate that helps drain a whole new set of complex channel

networks to explore; if the salmon

and lamprey are happy, the

Salmon People are happy too.

Within these 15 years, the Tribe

has seen traditional languages

return to families in new ways

due to a rise in capacity and

programs specific to language

revitalization – in a way, learning

and using our languages helps

restore some of our own natural

processes. I don’t mean that

simply speaking a language

is a natural process, I mean

that learning and practicing our

traditional languages helps us

reconnect to the ways of seeing

and thinking of our ancestors.

CTCLUSI Canoe Family Takes the Lead in Local Canoe Races

Contributed by Alycia Cossey, Cultural Stewardship Associate

On Saturday, September 13th, Our Tribe joined our

relatives at the Coquille Indian Tribe’s 20th Annual

Salmon Celebration. It was a beautiful day of connection,

culture, and community — both on the water and on the

land.

Our CTCLUSI canoe crews represented our people

with strength and pride in the races:

•

Dugout Race – 1st and 2nd Place

•

Youth Race – 2nd Place

•

Women’s Race – 1st Place

•

Men’s Race – 1st Place

•

Elder’s Race – 1st Place

•

Mixed Pull Race – 2nd Place

Way to represent our Tribe out on our waters!

Meanwhile, on shore, our Department of Culture &

Natural Resources hosted a hands-on activity where

community members and visitors learned how to work

with tule and make headbands. It was wonderful to see

so many people engaging in our traditions and sharing

in cultural knowledge.

Most of all, this gathering was a reminder of the

strength of our relationships with other Tribal Nations. It

was truly a gift to celebrate together, honoring salmon,

water, and the cultural lifeways that connect us all.

K’ele, luuwii, hiisa

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COME JOIN US

in celebrating the

GRAND OPENING

OF ROOTS AND

VISIONS:

CELEBRATING TRIBAL ART

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2025

5:OO - 7:00 PM

Exhibit will run to January,25th 2026

All CTCLUSI Tribal households and all

ages are welcome to this free community

celebration.

Food and refreshments will be

provided, with catering from Ko-Kwel

Casino Resort, Coos Bay, OR.

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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

October 2025

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Tribal Member Launches New Counseling Practice

Hello, my name is Rachel Schaefer

Glenn, and I’m excited to share that I have

started my own practice, Sit With Me, LLC.

It has been my dream to create a space

where I can walk alongside people in their

healing, and I’m honored to see

that dream come to life. I’m

currently welcoming clients

via telehealth who may be

struggling with anxiety,

depression,

coping

skills, and PTSD.

I’m

passionate

about serving Native

communities and bring

experience working in

tribal settings, including

my internship working at

the Alaska Native Tribal Health

Consortium and with CLUSI at camps. My

practice is grounded in a trauma-informed

approach, and I have specialized training

in EMDR therapy to support healing from

trauma.

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.

Launching this business has been both

meaningful and a learning process. I’ve

navigated setting up a HIPAA-compliant

email, phone number, External Health

Records, and a website. I know this

can feel overwhelming, so if

anyone in our community

is interested in starting

their own business or

private practice, I’m

happy to share what

I’ve learned and offer

support.

You can learn more

or connect with me

through my website:

www.sitwithmetherapy.

com

I look forward to walking

alongside those in our community who

are seeking healing and growth.

PLEASE PROVIDE

THE ENROLLMENT

DEPARTMENT

WITH ALL CURRENT

CONTACT INFORMTION

General Membership;

In our continued efforts to provide all the General Membership

with important news we need to ensure that we have your correct

Award amounts vary so contact the

contact information. The Enrollment Department is the central

Education Department. We will help

location that all Departments within the Tribal Government obtain

you coordinate to meet your needs.

contact information to send you important updates and news.

Career Professionals and Elders are

We work closely with our Communications Department to

especially encouraged!

provide this vital information by:

► Valid Address (both mailing and physical)

► Phone (both cell phone and land line)

Morgan Cloud

► Email

mcloud@ctclusi.org

The Tribe sends important information about current news,

services, benefits, elections or events and activities by USPS in the

form of letters, flyers, or postcards to you. It is very important that

we also have your current physical address, if

different than mailing or if you have a P.O. Box,

so packages may be shipped and received.

Another form of communication we provide is

by phone. This is either by cell phone and/or

land line if you have them. We send important

messages via text message and voice calls

to announce important events or activities or

general information for opportunities for the

membership to access various services or

benefits.

So you don’t miss any upcoming or future

important information please reach out to

ensure all these areas of communication are

current with the Enrollment Department.

Please update your information through the

Tribal website at www.ctclusi.org under the

Government tab, then Tribal Enrollment tab

and complete the “Tribal Member Change of

Contact Information” form. You may contact the

More Details Coming Soon

Enrollment Department at enrollment@ctclusi.

org or call Lorin Krossman at 541-435-7178.

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Coos Dress Transfer Ceremony continued from cover page...

Tribal Council member Ashley Russell and DAR State Regent Martha

Robbins Burrell signed the deed

Gloved hands carefully lay out the delicate pieces of the Coos Dress

Hands Up in Thanks to All the Tribal

Artisans Who Worked on the Dress

Brenda Brainard

Roseana Perry

Crystal Bishop

Jessica Olson

Enna Helms

Ayuthea LaPier - Kipp

DAR State Curator Diane presents gifts to the artisans who worked on the

beautiful recreation of Lottie’s dress. Pictured above with Roseanna Perry

and Brenda Brainard.

Above left: CTCLUSI Cultural Steward Alycia Cossey also gifts the artisans

with a beautiful framed photo of the dress.

DAR representatives hold the curation box that will safely transport

the dress to its new home.

Pictured below: Patty Whereat Phillips shares Tribal History

Enna Helms, Brenda Brainard and Roseanna Perry gently lift the dress so

the beadwork on the back could be viewed by all

www.ctclusi.org

October 2025

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Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-098

Date of Passage: May 28, 2025

Subject (title): Approval of Right of Way

Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this agreement to strengthen infrastructure

and maintain fiber optics on Coos Head

Road. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-099

Date of Passage: May 28, 2025

Subject (title): Pacific Office Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

agreement for office equipment. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-100

ate of Passage:

May 28, 2025

Subject (title): Tribal Wildlife Grant

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

and supports this grant to provide camera

stations on the forest tracts to gather

baseline wildlife populations. Vote 6-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-101

Date of Passage: May 28, 2025

Subject (title): Hotel Renovations

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

renovations of Three Rivers Casino Hotel

and the expenses for upgrades and

purchase of new furniture. Vote 6-0-1.

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-102

Date of Passage: May 28, 2025

Subject (title): Gaming Machine Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

order for Three Rivers Casino Florence.

Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-103

Date of Passage: May 28, 2025

Subject (title): Gaming Machine Order

and Financing and Security Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this agreement for Three Rivers Casino

Florence and Coos Bay . Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-104

Date of Passage: June 8, 2025

Subject (title): Intertribal Timber Council

Delegate and Alternate 2025

Explanation: Tribal Council appoints Tyler

Slyter as delegate and Chief Doug Barrett

and/or Ryan Bronson as Alternate. 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-105

Date of Passage: June 8, 2025

Subject (title): haich ikt’ at’ uu (formerly

named Waite Ranch) Amendment 2

to Professional Services Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

amendment for funding for this project.

Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-106

Date of Passage: June 8, 2025

Subject (title): Contract for Final Phase

of Construction at haich ikt’ at’ uu

(formerly named Waite Ranch)

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

the action and fully supports this project.

Vote 6-0-1

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and

explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to

confidentiality.

Oregon Tourism

Commission Visit to the

Amanda Trail

Contributed by Joanne Kittel, View the Future Co-Chair

Oregon Tourism Commissioners and staff visited the

Amanda Trail and Gathering Area on September 11th.

Greeting them were Doug Barrett, Chief Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians and

Joanne Kittel, co-chair, View the Future. After smudging

with the Amanda statue at his side, Chief Barrett gave

a presentation on the prison camp years, the Amanda

story, and the long reconciliation process with the Yachats

Community. He thanked View the Future, the present

community of Yachats, and Joanne. After answering

questions, Joanne and VtF board member, Jesse Dolan,

and VtF volunteer Shannon Louks, led a tour of the Amanda

Trail, pointing out features, walking with the group back to

the Yachats following the Oregon Coast Trail. The proposed

walkway project was also featured as they walked by. The

next morning, Commission and staff members apprised

how deeply affected they were thanking Chief Barrett and

View the Future.

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-107

Date of Passage: June 8 2025

Subject (title): Approval of Expenditures

from the ODE Tribal Early Literacy and

the ODE Grow Your Own grans for back

to school clothes for CTCLUSI Families

and youth K-12

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

expenditures for the purpose defined for

the Tribal you and families. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-108

Date of Passage: June 8, 2025

Subject (title): All Care CCO, Inc

Provider Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this agreement for services. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-109

Date of Passage: June 8, 2025

Subject (title): Digi Smart Sense LLC

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

purchase for equipment for Three Rivers

Pharmacy. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-110

Date of Passage: June 8, 2025

Subject (title): Approval to Fund

Collaborative Community Project with

Coos Bay North Bend Water Board –

Radar Hill Pump Station Generator

Replacement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

request for funding for this project.

Vote 7-0-0

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October 2025

Spotlight on Social Services: LIHEAP

What is LIHEAP?

• LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a

Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with

their home energy bills. This can be electric and/or natural gas,

wood or pellets.

• LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter. By doing so, you

can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness,

fire, or eviction.)

What Assistance does LIHEAP provide?

• Heating Assistance (Applicants must have a tribal member in the

household and be income eligible.)

• Crisis Assistance (Shut off or Final Notice)

Requirements:

► Enrolled CTCLUSI Tribal Member

The applicant, or a child residing in the household, must be an

enrolled CTCLUSI tribal member.

► Residence Location

The residence must be located within the State of Oregon.

► Income Eligible

The applicant/family must meet the annual income guidelines as

determined at the time of intake.

LIHEAP Income Matrix by Household Size for 2026***

Household Size

Annual Income

1

Not to exceed $33,427.00

• LIHEAP Program Open Year-Round. You can apply anytime

throughout the year to receive assistance with your heating/

electric bill. A new application is required for each request to cover

the current bill due.

• LIHEAP Covers More than just Electric. Multiple heat sources

types can be covered by the LIHEAP Program. Electric, Natural

Gas, Wood or Pellets if your stove is the primary source of heating

for your household.

• When returning an application, please be sure to have all

necessary documentation

beforehand, or be able to have the required documents before

appointment time.

Required documentation includes, but is not limited to:

• Social Security Cards for ALL household members (no

exception)

• Tribal ID

• Most recent billing statement

• Current income documents-for each adult household

member (e.g. Social

Security award letter, Unemployment print out, paystubs etc.)

• If you need documentation from other departments, please be

sure to make those

requests from those departments prior to your appointment.

Applications are available via CTCLUSI website, email or US

Postal upon request. If you need assistance, you can call us or

come to the office and we will assist you.

You can email, mail, drop off, or fax a completed application to:

Program Key Points

• LIHEAP is divided into two categories: 1) Heating and 2) Crisis.

The maximum award

is $850 for heating and $500 for crisis per household.

• Priority is given to elders (60+), disabled, and families with

young children with the

state of Oregon.

• LIHEAP is available once per grant year, starts 10/1 and ends

9/30 of each year. You can apply at any time and will be assisted if

funds are still available anytime throughout the year.

• Not all households will qualify for the maximum LIHEAP amount.

LIHEAP awards

will depend on family size, income and need, as well as grant

funding availability.

• The LIHEAP Program is NOT Crisis Based. Any CTCLUSI

Tribal household that meets the income eligibility is eligible to

apply for assistance!

CTCLUSI Social Services

ATTN: LIHEAP@ CTCLUSI / Social Services

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Email: kbradley@ctclusi.org

Fax: 541- 888-1837

OR copy the link below into your web browser url to complete the

on-line application.

https://laserfiche.ctclusi .org/Forms/LI HEAP

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to call

the Social Services

Department by phone at 541-888-9577.

***Contact CTCLUSI Social Services for Household Income Eligibility

Community Needs Assessment:

LIHEAP Support for Tribal Families

Purpose:

We are seeking your input to help improve how LIHEAP serves our tribal

community. Your responses will guide efforts to ensure the program meets the

unique needs of our families.

1. Household Information (Optional)

Tribal Affiliation ___________________________________________________

Zip Code: ______________________

Number of people in your household:_____________________

Do you currently receive LIHEAP assistance? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] l'm not sure

2. Energy Needs

What is your primary source of heating?

[ ] Electricity [ ] Propane [ ] Wood [ ] Natural Gas

[ ] Other:_________________________________________________________

What is your biggest challenge in keeping your home heated or cooled?

[ ] High energy bills

[ ] Old or inefficient heating/cooling systems

[ ] Lack of insulation or weatherization

[ ] Limited access to fuel or electricity

[ ]Other:__________________________________________________________

3. Program Awareness & Access

How did you hear about LIHEAP?

[ ] Tribal office [ ] Social media [ ] Word of mouth

[ ] Other:_________________________________________________________

Have you ever had difficulty applying for LIHEAP? [ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, what were the challenges?_______________________________________

4. Program Improvements

What services would you like to see added or improved in LIHEAP for tribal

families? (Check all that apply)

[ ] Faster application processing

[ ] More outreach and education

[ ] Help with weatherization/home repairs

[ ] Emergency energy assistance

[ ] Support for off-grid or traditional heating methods

[ ]Other: _________________________________________________________

What is the best way to communicate with you about LIHEAP updates?

[ ] Phone [ ] Email [ ] Text message [ ] Tribal newsletter

[ ] Community meetings [ ]Other: _______________________________

5. Additional Comments

Please share any other thoughts or suggestions you have about how

LIHEAP can better support your family and community:

_________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Please Cut out and Fill out LIHEAP Community Needs Assessment and mail to: CTCLUSI Social Services, 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420

www.ctclusi.org

October 2025

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Elders Corner

Stay

Healthy

This Flu

Season!

Eugene Elders

Luncheon

Thursday, October 9, 2025

11:30am—1:30pm

Flu shots are available at

Three Rivers Pharmacy!

No appointment is necessary but please allow

at least 30 minutes for the pharmacy to

process.

We have a high-dose version for age 65 and

older and a regular dose for ages 7- 64.

Sizzler

1010 Postal Way, Springfield, OR 97477

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.

Pharmacy Hours for Vaccines:

Welcome New Elders

Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed for lunch from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Jarrod Smith

Paul Gardner

Roseana Perry

Julie Bauge

Contact Us:

150 S Wall Street, Coos Bay, OR.

www.threerivers.health

(541) 435-7239

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NOTICE

OF CODE

AMENDMENT

The following proposed Code was passed for

First Reading by Tribal Council on:

September 14, 2025

TITLE: 7 Enrollment, Committees, Elections

and Referendums

Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee

The Tribal Council has approved the

establishment of Chapter 7-15 Cultural

Coalition Committee Code for First Reading;

and

CLUSITC Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition

Committee Code shall be established to

create and update a Five-Year Plan to identify

cultural priorities and educational opportunities

that include projects, activities and events for

the General Membership and surrounding

Communities.

This Committee Code will allow from terms,

and positions to its members and a clearly

defined process for future appointments.

Tribal Council hereby approves the amendment

of Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee

Code and hereby approves for first reading

draft be posting for a twenty-eight (28) day

comment period. Draft language as set out in

the attached Exhibit A (deleted text is red and

stricken and new text is blue and underlined).

DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS

EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR

FINAL PASSAGE:

November 9, 2025

The notice of the proposed amendment/

creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published

in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be

posted for public comment for twenty-eight

(28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal

Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website

and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the

Gaming Commission). Written comments

should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of

Jeannie Miller or Lorin Krossman, CTCLUSI,

1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420

or email: jmiller@ctclusi.org or lkrossman@

ctclusi.org.

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Drum Making

Activity

NOVEMBER 15, 2025

More Details Coming Soon

Hosted by the Culture and Natural Resources Department

October 2025

Call for

Language Nest Helpers

Who Should Apply

Tribal youth ages 14–24.

Passionate about Indigenous

language and culture.

Eager to work with young

children.

Have attended language classes,

camps, or events before.

Willing to grow language skills in

miluk, hanis, or sha’yuushtɬʼa uɬ

quuiich.

Preference given to CTCLUSI,

Coquille, Siletz, and Grand Ronde

members.

What You’ll Do

Help facilitate and model language

use with children (primarily ages

0–5) in your Tribal language.

Support Language Nest Program,

language workshops, and cultural

events.

Learn how to make fun language

learning materials (books, games,

etc.).

Work with Tribal language speakers

and teachers.

Join weekly language classes and

pursue your Seal of Biliteracy

Attend the NILI Summer Institute

(June)

Attend Culture Camp (July)

Interested? Contact Ana Abarca

aabarca@ctclusi.org

(541) 888-7508

Hands-On

After School

Program

at Tribal Hall

3pm-5pm

Monday - Thursday

B e g i n n i n g O c t o b e r 6 t h , 2025

Mon & Wed :

Homework help

& Tutoring

Tue & Thu :

Experiential

Learning

Scan the QR

code below or

sign up @

ctclusi.org/

after-school-program

Questions?

Please contact:

education@ctclusi.org 541-888-1314

October 2025

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~ Wedding Announcement ~

On August 9, 2025, Jeremy Petrie and Amy David were

married in a heartfelt ceremony at Rasar State Park in

Concrete, Washington.

Jeremy and Amy’s love story began decades ago in

Millington, where they first met as childhood friends at the

age of 10. At 12, they shared their very first kiss—an innocent

beginning to a connection that would stand the test of time.

Life took them down different paths, but after 37 years apart,

fate brought them back together, and it felt as though no time

had passed at all.

Today, Jeremy and Amy are not only best friends, but also

husband and wife, excited to spend the rest of their lives

together.

Congratulations!

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/

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

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October 2025

Need A Ride?

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/ Diala-Ride.

*Show your Tribal ID to the driver*

October 2025

www.ctclusi.org

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Renting? Here Are Some Things to Keep in Mind When Doing So

Contributed by Leslie Thompson & Jennifer Emmerson, CTCLUSI Housing Department

Whether it’s the first renting, moving to a new rental,

or haven’t rented in forever and-a-day, making sure to

understand the terms and conditions of your tenancy is of

the utmost importance.

FULL-TIME

Knowing your budget and what you can afford should

be figured out before even looking for a place to rent. The

COLLEGE

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

STUDENTS

recommends spending no more that 30% of your gross

income on rent. With today’s market, that is unrealistic for a

INQUIRE NOW!

lot of people - what we recommend is looking at your total

take home pay per month, and spending no more than half

of that on rent.

When looking at possible rentals, make sure to lay eyes

on the unit. It can be in person, via proxy, or via zoom – a lot

FIRST COME of property management companies are willing to work with

prospective tenants and some even require viewing the unit

FIRST SERVE

before applying for it.

How close is the unit to the places you frequent the most

such as your work, schools, and shopping? What is the

neighborhood like? Don’t hesitate to visit the neighborhood

STATEWIDE

on the weekend or if possible at night to see what it is like

TENANT

during different hours/days of the week.

Don’t forget about parking! While smaller rural towns may

BASED

have plenty of parking, with larger cities you may be limited.

ASSISTANCE

Some places have assigned parking spots, some you may

have to pay, while others may be first-come, first-serve.

This program assists low income Tribal Families maintain a rental home

What is included with the rent regarding utilities? There

such as an apartment, house, duplex, or other approved rental unit by

paying a portion of the rent directly to a private landlord and/or property

are some rentals that come with water/sewer/garbage paid,

management company. This program is only available in the State of

but you have to pay for electricity or internet, while other

Oregon.

places you may have to pay all or none the utilities. The cost

of utilities that you are responsible for, increases the cost to

Student rental assistance is also available to full time college students who

are enrolled with CTCLUSI’s Education Department and who meet the

rent that unit.

CTCLUSI HOUSING

program criteria. Student Rental Assistance is available throughout

Read, understand, and keep a copy of your rental

the United States.

DEPT.

agreement/lease. Make sure you know the policies for how

1320 Neese St.

Waitlists are utilized if funding is unavailable at time of application.

to make your rent payments, maintenance requests, late

Coos Bay, OR 97420

fees, and the policies regarding guests, pets, smoking,

(541)-888-1310

and moving out. Understanding the expectations of you,

Monday-Friday

the tenant, will help ensure you are following the rental

agreement you are signing, and prevent complications

8am-5pm

down the road.

Make sure to take photos when you move-in, and if

the landlord/ property management company provides a

to print you a copy of your tenant ledger and/or rent receipt – some

move-in inspection/ checklist, fill it out and submit it. This is a great can even have them emailed to you!

opportunity to go through your new home and make note of every

Last but not least, don’t hesitate to keep in communication with

dent, hole, missing screen, or broken closet door. By completing this your landlord/property manager. This includes matters regarding

form and submitting it, along with taking photos, you are protecting maintenance issues, payments, issues with neighbors, or even

yourself from possible wrongful charges when you move out.

family and friends staying more than a couple days. Keeping the

When paying rent, always ensure you receive a copy of your rent lines of communication open is great for ensuring both parties are

payment, especially if paying in cash. If your landlord/ property up to date on the health and safety of not only the unit, but you - the

manager uses an online tracking system, they should be easily able occupant!

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

become available.

Updated: 08/29/2025



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

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or call

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Why RSVP for Tribal

Events?



Tribal Department staff who plan events and

activities for the benefit of Tribal Member need

membership to “please reply” when asked to

RSVP when wanting to attend Tribal events.

This ensures the right amount of supplies

and food and beverages to meet the needs

of those in attendance.

Thank you in advance for

making future events as

successful as possible

by always calling to

RSVP when asked.

RSVP for events

by calling

1-541-435-7155

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

October 2025

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Upcoming Events

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

October 2025

SUNDAY

28

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Elders Potluck@noon

miluk language class

29

30 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1 Tribal Hall

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

5

7 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8

Pumpkin Patch Eugene

Putter’s Pizza 12 noon

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

hanis language class

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

miluk language class

Regular Council

12 Meeting 10:00 am 13

General Council

Meeting 1:00 pm

Indigenous

Peoples Day

Tribal Offices Closed

19

20

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

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

miluk language class

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

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

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

SATURDAY

Littles Language

3

4 Class Online 9am-10

Pumpkin Patch Coos Bay

11:00 a.m. Tribal Hall

Elders Luncheon

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

Eugene, Sizzler

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

9

10

Restoration Celebration

TRCR, Florence, OR

16

17 CTCLUSI

18

11

24

25Class Online 9am-10

Littles Language

Restoration Day

Tribal Offices Closed Class Online 9am-10

23

hanis language class

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

miluk language class

27

FRIDAY

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

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

hanis language class

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

Parenting Series

Zoom 6pm

26

2

hanis language class

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

miluk language class

6

THURSDAY

30

hanis language class

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

Littles Language

Grand Opening

Roots & Visions Exhibit

Coos Art Museum 5pm

31

Halloween Day

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

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

Haunted Halloween

Tribal Hall 5 pm

1

Littles Language

Class Online 9am-10

November 2025

SUNDAY

26

MONDAY

27

2

3

9

10

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 am

16

24

30

28

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

29

30

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

31

1

miluk language class

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

hanis language class

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

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

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

Littles Language

Class Online 9am-10

4

Potluck@noon

5 Elders

6

Tribal Hall

7

8

miluk language class

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

hanis language class

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

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

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

Littles Language

Class Online 9am-10

14

15

11

Veteran’s Day

Offices Closed

miluk language class

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

17

23

TUESDAY

12

hanis language class

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

18

19

miluk language class

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

hanis language class

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

25

26

miluk language class

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

13

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

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

20

27

Thanksgiving Day

Tribal Offices Closed

Fall Harvest & Drum

Making Event

21

22

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

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

Littles Language

Class Online 9am-10

28

29

Native American

Littles Language

Heritage Day

Class Online 9am-10

Tribal Offices Closed

Hiis Haiyach - with a good heart

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ATTENTION TRIBAL ARTISANS

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contact us for an opportunity to sell their work at waxuuwii (gifts) at

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October 2025

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