NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2024)

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The Voice of

CLUSI

June 2024

Issue 6

Volume 25

www.ctclusi.org

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

Three Rivers Foundation Boosts Oregon’s Economy

with Over $720,000 in Grants to 95 Local Nonprofits

Chief Doug Barrett (above center) awards the Ocean Beaches 4-H group.

Florence, Oregon - Three Rivers Foundation, established by the

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians

as the charitable arm of the Three Rivers Casino Resort, proudly

announced the award of over $720,000 to support the missions of

95 nonprofit organizations across Oregon.

Demonstrating its commitment to community enrichment, the

Three Rivers Foundation distributed funds to a diverse range of

nonprofits in sectors ranging from healthcare and education to

combating food insecurities and enriching the lives of children.

“It makes my heart feel good. It’s just awesome that we can

help these folks make an impact on their organizations and their

communities,” said Chief Doug Barrett, Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.

Nonprofits in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Harney, and

Multnomah counties were awarded funding. Each received between

$5,000 and $40,000 to continue providing services for Oregonians.

“We provide peer support services for new, expectant and grieving

families or anything that a family might need to heal and recover

from postpartum depression, loss of their pregnancy or infant

and infertility,” said Lyndsie Leech, WellMama Executive Director.

“This grant is particularly meaningful for us because we are trying

to expand these services into some of the more rural areas. We

recognize that the more isolated you are, the more you need those

in-person services.”

“We got a $10,000 check for our Natural Resource program at

Siuslaw High School for drones,” said Amy Tregoning, Siuslaw High

School teacher. We are teaching kids how to use them because

they are being used increasingly in the natural resource field—think

Chief Barrett and Vice Chair Teresa Spangler unfold blanket gift.

wildfires and population densities. We hope to train our students and

get them to take their pilot’s license before they leave high school

so that they can start a career a bit further ahead of everyone else.”

“It’s massive; the amount that Three Rivers Foundation can

contribute to everyone in the local community is immense. We

couldn’t get nearly as much done as we have without these types of

contributions,” said Stephen Beale, Florence Food Share Operations

Manager. The Florence Food Share was granted $10,000.

“One in two families can’t afford enough to keep their baby clean,

dry, and healthy. There is no state or governmental assistance for

diaper support, so $10,000 goes a long way in our small nonprofit,”

said Teresa Baur, Lane County Diaper Bank Founder.

On Friday, May 10, all organizations gathered for a luncheon at

Three Rivers Casino in Florence, where they were awarded their

grants.

The North Bend Police Department was a first-time grant recipient.

“We are purchasing individual first aid kits for any type of emergency,

anywhere from a traumatic crash or active shooter. It’s going to get

them prepared now that we have the money from the foundation,”

said Captain Ed Perry, North Bend Police Department.

“On our project, we are trying to expand our technology in our

electives and social-emotional learning classes,” said Cece Howell,

Business Manager at Siuslaw School District. “This grant will go to

our podcasting team.”

The foundation requests applications at the beginning of each

year and will continue to award impactful grants each year.

Media Contact: Rich Colton, Director of Marketing

rcolton@threeriverscasino.com

Save the Date:

Salmon Ceremony

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Eugene, OR

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June 2024

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from April 14, 2024 - May 11, 2024

Chief Doug Barrett

04/14 Tribal Council Meeting / General

Council Meeting

04/16 Elakha tribal discussion

04/17 OCCP Networking hour, MHA/

LADCP Monthly meeting

04/18 Taskforce on Alcohol Pricing and

Addiction services, Leaders Circle

04/19 Tribal Council off/site Workshop

04/20 Tribal Council off/site Workshop

04/22 Renewable Energy Modernization

Final Rule, Tribal Council / GFORB

04/23 NARA Board Meet and Greet

04/24 Special Meeting, GFORB /

Tribal Council Business Meeting

04/25 Three Rivers Foundation Decision

Meeting

04/27 Siuslaw Play Shop Event –

Lets Paddle and go Hiking

04/30 NARA Northwest Board Meeting

05/02 Taskforce on Alcohol Pricing and

Addiction Services, Leaders Circle

05/03 Language Class

05/04 Three Rivers Clinic Tour and filming

05/05 MMIP event and film (Missing and

Murdered Indigenous People )

05/06 Siuslaw Restoration and Outreach

Team Meeting, Tribal Council lunch

meeting with Cow Creek Leadership

05/07 Coos Bay Three Rivers Casino 9th

Anniversary Celebration

05/09 SOR / TOR Monthly Meetings,

ODFW Director Recruitment virtual

meeting, Culture Committee

Meeting, Three Rivers Foundation

Lunch and Giveaway event at TRC

05/11 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

Emails

Total Hours: 182

Forestry, Meeting with Department

of State Lands Director Vicki Walker:

discuss continuing involvement of

planning in The Elliot State Forest

04/26 Tour Three Rivers Health Center

construction progress, Meet with

Tribal Human Resources

Department regarding Personnel

04/30 Meet with CEO and staff,

Press Release: Tribal

Disappointment Bureau of Ocean

Energy Management announcement

to move ahead with Off Shore Wind

Energy Area Leases

05/02 Leader’s Circle: Indian Trust Asset

Management Plan (ITAMP) BIA

feedback; Elliot State Forest Update

05/04 Media Interview regarding the

upcoming opening of the Three

Rivers Health Center

05/06 Meet with Cow Creek Band of

Umpqua Indians Chair, and CEO

regarding items of mutual interest

05/09 Meet with Oregon Department of

Fish and Wildlife Director

Candidates and the 9 Tribes, Meet

with Gaming Operational Review

Board and Casino Management

05/10 Three Rivers Foundation Grant

Award Luncheon

Total Hours: 167

Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair

04/14 Regular Council Meeting,

General Council Meeting

04/18 Leader Circle

04/19 Council Offsite Workshop

04/20 Council Offsite Workshop

04/22 GFORB Meeting with Council

04/24 Special Meeting prior to GFORB,

Meeting with Sovereign Finance,

Business Council Meeting

04/25 Foundation Decision Meeting

05/02 Leaders Circle Meeting

05/10 Three Rivers Foundation Luncheon:

E-mails and Phone Calls

Total Hours: 89

05/11 Regular Council MeetingEugene Outreach

Read and respond to emails

Total Hours: 52.5

Julie Siestreem

04/14 Tribal Council/ General Council,

Tribal Council Executive Session

04/15 BOEM Oregon EA Section 106

Consulting Parties UPDATE Bert Ho

04/18 Tribal Council Leaders Circle Mtg.

04/19 Tribal Council Workshop Day 1/2

7 Feathers Casino Canyonville, OR

04/20 Tribal Council Workshop Day 2/2

7 Feathers Casino Canyonville, OR

04/22 BOEM Renewable Energy

Modernization Final Rule How

Feedback and Comments from

Tribes informed the Final Rule

Bernard J. Howard Tribal

Coordinator, Tribal Council GFORB

04/26 Tribal Council Finance Meeting

04/24 Tribal Council GFORB Meeting,

Tribal Council Business Meeting

04/29 4j NATIVES Program Talking Circle

05/01 LCIS Nine Tribe Commissioner

05/02 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

05/03 4j NATIVES IPC Meeting

05/05 MMIP Ceremony Coos Bay

Boardwalk

05/09 Elders Luncheon Community Center,

ODFW Director Recruitment

Interview Panel

05/10 Foundation Annual Award Luncheon

05/11 Tribal Council General Council

Regular Meeting Eugene Outreach

Offices, Tribal Council Executive

Session Regular Monthly Meeting

Eugene Outreach Offices

Emails, phone calls, text, research, driving

Total Hours: 130

Brad Kneaper, Chair

04/04 Tribal Regular Council Meeting,

General Council Meeting, no quorum

Iliana Montiel

was reached and a discussion was

04/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

held

04/18 Leaders Circle

04/15 Meet with CEO, COO regarding

04/19 Tribal Council Workshop

previous days meetings and

04/20 Tribal Council Workshop

discussions

04/22 TC/GFORB special meeting

04/18 Leader’s Circle: US Forest

Debbie Bossley

04/24 Special Meeting / GFORB /

Service Grant Award; South Slough

04/14 Council Meeting

Tribal Council Business Meeting

50 Anniversary Celebration Invite;

General Council Meeting

05/09 GFORB discussion

Forest Management Plan BIA

04/18 Leaders Circle

05/10 TRC Foundation Luncheon

Response; Natives Program

04/19 Tribal Council Off Site Workshop

reading & responding to emails & calls.

Presentation; Education Department 04/20 Tribal Council Off Site Workshop

Total Hours: 40

Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood 05/02 Leaders Circle

Home Visiting Program

05/07 Coos Bay Casino, 9th Anniversary

05/10 Three Rivers Foundation Luncheon

04/19 Travel to Seven Feathers Casino

for Offsite Workshop: Property Use

and information; Current Tribal

Projects; New Ad-Hoc Committee.

04/20 Off Site Workshop: Council Rules

and Procedures; Tribal and

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

Casino Debt Status/Finance;

CAMAS exactly like the one pictured at right.

Travel Home

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

shown here.

04/22 Meeting with GFORB and Tribal

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

Council

into a prize drawing. In your email you must include your name,

04/24 Special Council Meeting: Resolution, age, address (for mailing purposes) and contact phone number.

April “Flicker Feather” Winners:

Gaming Operational Review Board In your email you must also let us know what page and where on

the page you spotted the CAMAS hiding!

Adult - Stan McNutt

Meeting, Meeting with Sovereign

Must email by June 14th to be included in the raffle drawing.

Youth - Grayson Dollins

Finance, TRC Management:

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

The Flicker Feather from the May 2024 edition

in an upcoming edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes will vary

regarding Casino Debt Progress

of The Voice of CLUSI was located on page 10,

and

are

provided

different

CTCLUSI

Government

departments.

Report

bottom left hand photo in the hair of the girl in

overalls.

04/25 Elliot State Forest Update with

Can You Find Me?

www.ctclusi.org

June 2024

Information

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in being

on a committee, please contact Jeannie Miller,

541-888-7506 or jmiller@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.

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie

Miller at 541-888-7506 or at email jmiller@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: 541-888-7538 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 jmiller@ctclusi.org Please include

the meeting date requested, your name,

current address, and Tribal Roll number for

verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

lwander@ctclusi.org

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

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

Phone 541-888-9577

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Jemiah Wassman, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1314

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jwassman@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

John Reeves III, Health

Administrator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

jreeves@ctclusi.org

Department of Human

Resources

Stephanie McNutt, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

smcnutt@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

1. Martin Harris

2. VACANT

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair

stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.

com

5. Teresa Spangler

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Roseanna Perry

1. Michelle Brix

2. Julie Siestreem

3. VACANT

4. Ashley Russell, Chair

arussell@ctclusi.org

5. Michael Brainard

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins, Chair

2. Eddie Helms

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. Laura Fortin

5. Martin Harris

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Brad Kneaper

Enrollment Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. Doug Barrett

3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

4. Nicole Romine

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips,

Chair

pphillips@ctclusi.org

Education Committee

Tribal Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane, Chair

vicki.faciane@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. VACANT

2. Danny Krossman, Chair

dkrossman33@gmail.com

3. Enna Helms

4. Allen Swigert

5. Tyler Slyter

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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

Doug Barrett, Chief

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities

Jodi Beesley,

Community Health

Representative/ Elders Activity

Coordinator

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

jbeesley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Gaming Commission

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

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

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

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200

Eugene, OR 97404

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell,

Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

arussell@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship Manager

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-997-6685

Fax 541-888-2853

jbeers@ctclusi.org

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

Culture Committee

Social Services Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Council

Language Committee

1. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Jade Fong

4. VACANT

5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair

jamiebiesanz@gmail.com

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. VACANT

2. Michael Brainard, Chair

qaxas19@gmail.com

3. Teresa Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. Pauline Benson

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

Committee Chair person or

a Tribal Government Staff

member.

Committee Chairs are noted

at left with current sitting

members of the committee at

the time of publication of this

paper.

For questions, please contact

Jeannie Miller, 541-888-7506 or

jmiller@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/

Enna Helms

Position #1 Council

541-297-7538 (cell)

enna.helms@ctclusi.org

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler, Vice

Chair

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

June 9, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Please login to the citizen portal of www.

ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for

the zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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June 2024

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-053

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Establishment of

CLUSITC Chapter 3-4 Hunting, Fishing

Trapping and Gather Code for First

Reading

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

creation of this Code to be posted for 28

day comment. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-059

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Enrollment Active to

Historic

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

moving the following member from the

active role and places their name on the

historic roll located at the Tribal Hall: Scott

Ingersoll. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-054

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Integrated Solid Waste

Management Plan

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this plan presented by the Department of

Cultural and Natural Resources.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-060

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Health Care Systems Inc

License Purchase Master Customer

Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this master customer agreement for the

Three Rivers Health Center. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-055

ate of Passage:

April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Inflation Reduction Act

Clean Air Act Section 103 Grant

Proposal

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

submission of this grant from the EPA for

air monitoring . Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-061

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Terraphase Engineering

Inc

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

agreement for the development of

environmental assessments for the forest

land tracts. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-056

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Environmental Protection

Agency Performance Partnership

Grants

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

the submission of grant funding for

environmental protection. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-062

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Approval of Purchase of

Property in Coos Bay

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

the purchase of this home as additional

housing for the Tribal Owned Inventory, not

associated with HUD. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-057

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Enrollment New Member

Explanation: Tribal Council approves 8

new applicants into the Tribe for enrollment

as follows: Johnny Hermsen, Everleigh

Hermsen, Ryatt Sorrell, Alexander Motes,

Michael Billings, Ryan Gutierrez, Georgia

Kasperzyk and Vivian Cline. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-063

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Personnel Matter

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

Resolution. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-058

Date of Passage: April 14, 2024

Subject (title): Enrollment Name

Changes and Corrections to Roll

Explanation: Tribal Council approves 7

members of the Tribe who have submitted

recent name changes through the

enrollment Committee. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-064

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Policy for Extraordinary

Achievement Sponsorships Funding

Assistance

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

new policy to assist members who have

obtained special achievement and may

need assistance financially to participate.

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-065

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Eugene 4J Title VI Natives

Program Support

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

program support for of the Native Program

in Eugene. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-066

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Administration for

Children and Families (ACF) Tribal

Maternal Infant and Early Childhood

Home Visiting Program Grant

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this grant application for new funding and

programs offered by Education. Vote 6-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-067

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Contract for Two Year

Waite Ranch Construction

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this continuation of expenses for the

ongoing Waite Ranch Restoration Project.

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-068

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

gaming order for Three Rivers Casino and

Hotel. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-069

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

gaming order for Three Rivers Casino and

Hotel. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-070

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Coos Head Trust

Acquisition and Reservation

Proclamation

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

the request from the Secretary of the

Interior for the land in to Trust. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-071

Date of Passage: April 24, 2024

Subject (title): Three Rivers Pharmacy

Logo

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

logo for Three Rives Health Center Logo

for all marketing products. Vote 6-0-1

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality.

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

June 2024

Don’t forget to

get your Annual

Northwest Forest

Pass!

Each of our 3 offices have

these available for Tribal

Members to pick up at the

front desk.

Our current stock expires

in November, so get them

now before time runs out on

them!

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alm

Don’t forget to get your Annual Northwest

Forest Pass!

T-Shirt

Design

Contest

Each of our 3 offices

have these

available

Any Enrolled

member

the front

Confederated Tribes

for Tribal Members

to pick

up atofthe

of Coos,

Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians can

desk.

submit a design for consideration

Our current stock expires in November, so

Deadline to submit entry is

get them now before time runs out on

Friday, June 21, 2024

them!

Submit designs to enrollment@ctclusi.org

T-shirt’s will be black this year, please consider this in your art design submission

Historic

Family

Photos

Needed

begin

planning for our 40th

Restoration we are

seeking any historic

family photos Tribal

membership

are

willing to share.

We ask that all

submission please

be sent to

enrollment@ctclusi.

org

with your family name

so it can be properly

represented.

Posted June 2024

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: Emmett Stanley Dull

Parent: Galen Christopher Dull

Lineal Descendant: Roy Robert Brainard

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Clayton-Jon Patrick Hoyle

Parent: Timothy Austin Hoyle

Lineal Descendant: Harmon Elliott Elliott Sr

Tribe: Siuslaw

Tribal Member: Brenten Dean Dollins

Parent: Matthew Scott Dollins

Lineal Descendant: Gerald J (Emery) Tabernig

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Dalton Joshua Zink

Parent: Kenneth James Brainard

Lineal James William Brainard Jr

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Griffin Alexander McCoy

Parent: Melissa Denise Reeves

Lineal Descendant: Lillian Mae Lott

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Tribal Member: Ryatt Abel Young

Parent: Samantha Jean Gilbert

Lineal Descendant: William Ivy 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

June 2024

Hands of Harvest’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Vouchers can be requested SEMI-MONTHLY, no

later than the Monday prior to that Wednesday

Farmer’s Market. Any requests after 5:00 p.m. that

Monday will not be available until the next week.

Enrolled tribal households only

and NO INCOME LIMITS

Parent or Guardian of an Enrolled Tribal Youth

(age 1-17), within their household, may request for

voucher on behalf of the youth.

Tribal Household’s DO NOT have to be located within

the 5 County Service Area. However, the Vouchers

are only valid at the Coos Bay’s Farmer’s Market

If needed, 1 (one) alternate, will be able to pick-up

the vouchers (ID required) and the alternate will be

the same for the duration of the 2024 season.

Vouchers can be requested at 1 (one) at a time

SEMI-MONTHLY and after the last request has

been picked-up or the certified mail receipt, with a

signature, has been returned to CTCLSI via mail

then you may submit a request for the next 2 weeks.

Vouchers are VALID until October 30, 2024, and

do not have to be used within that week they are

received.

Vouchers can be saved each week you request

and receive them, then they can be combined at

the Farmer’s Market all at once. Example: Canning

Peaches, you can save several weeks of vouchers

and purchase a large quantity of peaches when

they are in season to preserve. Vouchers will not be

saved by the program for you.

Transportation may be available by request. Please

contact Kathy Perkins to make requests. 541-8088282 or kperkins@ctclusi.org

**Vouchers are available while supplies last**

Fres

July 8th - 19th

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Tribal Hall/ Community Center

338 Wallace Ave., Coos Bay, OR

All students ages 5 - 18

CTCLUSI Tribal children, staff children, children

from other Tribes, Children in a Tribal Home

Contact Education Department to RSVP

Brandy Lauby, Edu Specialist-Children’s Programs

541-888-1314

blauby@ctclusi.org

June 2024

www.ctclusi.org

How to Help

Environmental Leadership for Youth

INDIGENOUS YOUTH CAMP

at Oregon State University

AUGUST 11 - 16, 2024

INVITING NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH ENTERING 9TH - 12TH GRADE

IN OREGON.

NATURAL SCIENCES

STEPS TO COLLEGE ACCESS AND FINANCIAL AID

STAY IN THE DORMS

ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS

FIELD TRIPS:

CANOE PADDLE

FRESHWATER SNORKELING

CHALLENGE COURSE

HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER

AND MORE

$500 COMPLETION AWARD

Registration at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/NewBeginnings-Tribal-Student-OSU-SOCC-Overnight-Camp2024

More info at https://ely.oregonstate.edu/indigenous-youthprogram/

WITH CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA

AND SIUSLAW INDIANS (CTCLUSI)

Contacts: OSU Coordinator, Bessie Joyce (541) 743 6106 bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

or CTCLUSI Education Director Jemiah Wassman (541) 888-9577

Know the facts. Complex, interrelated

factors contribute to suicide among Native

American, Indian, Indigenous, and Alaska

Natives. Members of these communities have

experienced trauma from wars, loss of land,

genocide, and forced removal from ancestral

lands.

Ask and listen. Be an active part of your

loved ones’ support systems and check in with

them often. If they show any warning signs

for suicide, be direct. Tell them it’s OK to talk

about suicidal feelings. Practice active listening

techniques and let them talk without judgment.

Get them help and take care of yourself.

Research local resources. Don’t be afraid to

get your loved one the help they might need.

Support them in identifying others to talk to

that may understand how they feel – family

members, friends, co-workers, and community

or spiritual leaders. The 988 Lifeline is always

here to talk or chat, both for support in a time

of crisis and to support friends and loved ones.

https://988lifeline.org/

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2024

Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $1.7 Million for State and

Tribal Historical Preservation in Oregon

Article pulled on May 8, 2024 from https://www.wyden.senate.gov/

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and

Ron Wyden today announced the National Park Service (NPS)

is awarding a total of $1,697,354 in Historic Preservation Fund

(HPF) investments to help preserve treasured historical and

cultural places in the state. These investments include $1,161,729

for State and Local Preservation Grants and $535,625 in Tribal

Preservation Grants.

“A core pillar of ensuring Oregon’s future success is preserving

its rich past, places, and culturally significant sites, including for

Tribes who have been here since time immemorial,” said Merkley,

who oversees the budget for the National Park Service and

annual funding for the Historic Preservation Fund as chairman

of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee. “These

investments are key to helping our communities and Tribes take

the reins of local preservation and protect our beloved resources

for generations to come.”

“Ensuring that local and tribal communities have the resources they

need to protect important historical sites is essential to creating a

brighter future and a well-informed public,” Wyden said. “Oregon

has a long and complex history. I applaud this federal investment

to communities across Oregon, and will continue to advocate for

resources to help safeguard our state’s historical sites.”

Since launching in 1977, the HPF has provided more than $2.7

billion in historic preservation grants to states, Tribes, local

governments, and nonprofit organizations. These investments

support a variety of historic preservation programs and projects to

help preserve the nation’s cultural resources and history. Further,

the HPF is supported by Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease

revenues, not tax dollars, with the intent to mitigate the loss of

a non-renewable resource to benefit the preservation of other

irreplaceable resources.

In the latest HPF investment announcement from the NPS,

they awarded $62.15 million in nationwide grants to historic

preservation offices in states, territories, the District of Columbia,

and partnering nations, which includes the $1,161,729 in State and

Local Preservation Grants for Oregon that will be administered by

the State.

The NPS also awarded $23 million to Tribal historic preservation

offices around the country, $535,625 of which has been awarded

to the following seven federally recognized Tribes in Oregon:

• $127,740 – Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

• $118,119 – Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian

Reservation

• $102,393 – Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

• $100,491 – Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

• $99,117 – Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

• $97,254 – Coquille Indian Tribe

• $92,021 – Burns Paiute Tribe

These Tribal Preservation Grants will help enable the Tribes

to assume Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

responsibilities on Tribal lands and save important cultural places

and traditions.

###

Reminder: Three

Rivers Pharmacy

Sign-up and

Operating Hours

All eligible Tribal members in the

5-county service area must use Three

Rivers Pharmacy for maintenance

medications. Maintenance medications

are any drugs that you use on a daily

or regular basis for chronic medical

conditions. You must fill all medications

there if you live within a 30-mile radius of

Three Rivers Pharmacy.

Three Rivers Pharmacy is located

inside Three Rivers Health Center at

150 S Wall St. Coos Bay, OR, and will be

open for business between 7:30 am and

7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you

did not get your medications transferred

by the June 1, 2024 deadline, contact

our Three Rivers Pharmacy team at 541435-7234. Not doing so may lead to PRC

not paying for your prescription(s).

ATTENTION

ALL TRIBAL ARTISANS

Our Gift Shop is Reopening!

Three Rivers Casino and Resort in Florence Oregon is once again

opening its Gift Shop doors! Tribal Artisans are encouraged to

There will be opportunity for Tribal artisans to sell their work through

the Three Rivers Casino Gift Shop

Three Rivers Casino, 5647 Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase and sell your work

541-999-7938

tspangler@threeriverscasino.org

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

www.ctclusi.org

June 2024

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER

UMPQUA, AND SIUSLAW INDIANS

WELCOMES THE

JOIN A TRIBAL

COMMITTEE !

JUNE

18-22

We are accepting Letters

of Interest for Tribal

Committees. We have had

some recent vacancies.

Tribal Committees cover

several areas of the Tribe

and work with various

departments. Below is a list

of Committees you may be

interested in becoming a

member of:

TRIBAL

HALL

2 0 2 4

S O L S T I C E

DAILY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:

JUNE 18TH - 22ND

BASKETRY COLLECTION, TULE AND CAMAS GATHERING,

TOMAHAWK & ARCHERY TOURNAMENT

JUNE 20TH: WOMEN’S SWEAT

JUNE 21ST: MEN’S SWEAT

JUNE 22ND: CANOEING AT SUNSET BAY

CEREMONY DANCING 19TH-21ST

CONTACT PERSON: ENNA HELMS (541) 297-7538

PLANNING TO CAMP OVERNIGHT FOR SOLSTICE? PLEASE VISIT

WWW.CTCLUSI.ORG TO FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM

This is a drug & alcohol free, family-friendly

event.

Tri

The Curation and Cultural Programs are reaching out to all Tribal Families to

seek artisans to create cultural works of art, including bead work and jewelry,

weaving, cedar works, painting, wood working and carving or historic family

photographs. Your contributions will be featured in various displays in many

Government properties, such as Three Rivers Health Center, CTCLUSI’s True

History Gallery Lag̣auwiiyat’as, and the Administration Offices located in Coos

Bay, Florence and Eugene.

The focus of these displays has multiple purposes. The Tribe wants to feature

the contemporary culture of our Tribe, as well as illuminate and celebrate the

skills of our Tribal members. Visitors, including Tribal families, staff and

members of our communities will be able to view the art and rich cultural

displays and hopefully learn and appreciate CTCLUSI origins, history, and

continued artistry.

Interested artists should submit their project ideas to Tribal Historic

Preservation Office, thpo@ctclusi.org, and a workgroup of cultural knowledge

holders will evaluate project ideas based on various factors and display needs.

All selected artists will be offered fair and consistent compensation for their

submissions. Donations or loans of pieces of work will also be accepted with

agreements available.

Your submission of artistic work or photographs will be displayed with

acknowledgements of you and any other relevant information.

Submit project ideas to Tribal Historic Preservation Office

thpo@ctclusi.org

Culture Committee Budget Committee

Education Committee

- Elders Committee Enrollment Committee

- Language Committee

- Housing Committee Election Board

If interested, please fill out

a “Letter of Interest Form”

located on Tribes Website.

These Letters of Interest

remain on file for (1) one

year.

Please visit the Citizen

Portal of the Tribal

Government website at

www.ctclusi.org/tribalcommittees/ for more

information.

For more information or

if you have any questions

contact:

Jeannie Miller,

Administrative Support

Manager

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos

Bay, Oregon 97420

Phone: 541-888-7506

Email: jmiller@ctclusi.org

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2024

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day of Awareness

Contributed by Joe Gammon, Circles of Healing Program

Coordinator

The recent MMIP (Missing and Murdered

Indigenous Persons) event held in Coos Bay on

May 5th 2024 resonated deeply with attendees,

marking a significant milestone in the ongoing

fight for justice and awareness. Commenced by

CTCLUSI Chief Doug Barrett and Pamela Foster,

the event not only shed light on the critical issue

of missing and murdered Indigenous persons but

also underscored the importance of community

engagement and solidarity in addressing this

pressing concern.

Chief Doug Barrett and Pamela Foster

spearheaded the event, courageously unveiling the

harsh reality of missing and murdered Indigenous

persons in the region. Through poignant speeches

and heartfelt testimonials, they highlighted the

staggering

statistics

and

personal stories that often go

unheard. Their unwavering

dedication to amplifying these

voices brought attention to

a long-standing issue that

demands urgent action.

Photos provided by

RJ Brenner and Joe Gammon

Chief Doug Barrett and

Pamela Foster

Chief Doug Barrett and

Kelly Bradley, Social Services Director

www.ctclusi.org

June 2024

CANOE JOURNEY 2024

Youth Paddle to Puyallup

Landing

Puyallup, Wa.

July 31, 2024

Protocol

August 1st - 5th

Pull with CTCLUSI to

Puyallup, Wa.

July 25th - August 2nd

Canoe Family will return

for our Annual CTCLUSI

Salmon Ceremony

Pull on our Local WaterWays

to Return Salmon Remains

Umpqua River August 5th

Siuslaw River August 6th

Contact Chief Doug Barrett at doug.barrett@ctclusi.org or 541-297-2130

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2024

Tribal Elder Walks On

~ George Conrad Barton ~

George Conrad Barton, peacefully transitioned from this world on

March 27, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 87.

George’s life journey began in North Bend, Oregon, on

June 6, 1936 to parents Crystal M. Lapp and George

W. Barton. He was born the same day the North

Bend Bridge was dedicated. Both his Doctor and

his father were at the dedication ceremony that

day so George was delivered by the Nurse.

Growing up in Powers, Oregon, George

would ride the mail boat up the Rogue River

to where is mother taught at school. His

“payment” to the boat Captain was either a

salmon or a trout. He was a 1954 graduate

of Myrtle Point HS.

George was an active Tribal Elder,

and proud member of the Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and

Siuslaw Indians of Oregon. He was a

descendant of Francis Elliot Talbot, a

Miluk Coos Native of the South Slough.

George Barton held a lifelong

commitment to his Tribe dating back to

his role as Tribal Chairman during the

Termination years in the Tribes history in

the 1960’s and 70’s. He was instrumental

along with others, who worked diligently for

years to seek Restoration of his tribe. He was

also integral in the return of the Tribal Hall to

Tribal ownership during Termination. He was one

of the main carpenters who helped rehabilitate the

building to its glory and use. His dedication to his Tribe

never stopped as he continued to serve as a Council

member after Restoration. George served on numerous

boards and Tribal committees including Culture, Elders, Budget,

Investment, Coos Head Advisory, Oregon Cultural Coalition and

served on the Commission on Indian Services to name a few. He

was a great cook and always up for a food gathering at Tribal Hall.

His bouillabaisse (fish stew), steamed mussels and pickled kelp

were famous.

George attended Southern Oregon College

(SOU), where he met his first wife Janet

Craig. They had three children, and later

divorced. He also attended Oregon State

University, with major studies of Forestry and

Forest Engineering and Institute of Marine

Biology, and he was an avid Beaver’s fan.

His career began with logging with a family

logging company, “Barton Brothers Logging”.

Later he took a position with Georgia Pacific

where he became a supervisor from 1954,

until the Mill closed in 1982. After 48 years of

service in the timber industry he began early

retirement.

Living active on the Oregon Coast, in Coos

Bay he became a volunteer fire fighter with

Charleston Rural Fire Department for 10 years

and a member of the Board of Directors and

President of Oregon Fire District Directors

Association. He was also a member of the

Coos Curry Council of Government Business

Development Corporation. He loved cooking

and all things outdoors, including fishing,

hunting, rock collecting, panning for gold and

woodworking. He enjoyed his own personal

sawmill over the years and even crafted

Myrtle wood furniture.

George shared an unbreakable bond with

his loving wife of 43 years. He is survived

by Barbara Barton, who stood as a pillar of

strength by his side with devotion, and supported his commitment

to the Tribe and local community. He is also survived by his

beloved siblings, Amy Bolling and Constance Barton.

The Barton’s life was blessed by their children:

daughters Jean Schapper, Janet Dearing-Crowl,

Diana Trombley- Kipling, and son David Barton.

In addition to his immediate family, George

leaves behind 9 grandchildren: Michael

Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Madeline Montez,

Jon Barton, Joe Barton, James Barton,

Jeffrey Rutherford, Michael Rutherford,

and Isabella Kipling. Further adding to

the tapestry of his legacy are his 6 greatgrandchildren: Ava Barton, Silas Barton,

Jack Barton, Marcus Montez, Cienna

Rutherford and Charlotte Nelson. He

also has many loved nieces, nephews,

great-nieces, and great-nephews.

George’s

cultural

wisdom

and

teachings are held dear by those who

were fortunate enough to learn from and

spend time with him. He was honored

to spend many summers as camp cook

at the Native Youth Camp for the Natives

Program of the 4J School District in Eugene,

with some of those closest to him, Brenda

and Joe Brainard. To all who had the privilege

of crossing paths with George, his absence will

be deeply felt.

Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering

to honor George C. Barton on Saturday August 3rd

at 1pm at the Tribal Hall 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay,

Oregon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in

his name be made to the Tribal Elders Scholarship Program c/o

CTCLUSI 1245 Fulton Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.

“Remember, death leaves a heartache no one can heal.

Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

George Barton pictured with wife Barbara Barton

www.ctclusi.org

June 2024

Elders Corner

What’s up, Elders?

Submitted by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Representative

Coos Tribal Elder Stan McNutt, his wife

Beverly and stepdaughter Bonnie took a month

of travel to witness the eclipse. Heading through

California, they enjoyed super blooms of cacti, staying

in various parks. After passing by the Salton Sea, they

arrived at Organ Pipe National Park in Arizona, on

the border of Mexico, a place Stan fell in love with the

previous year. They continued their travel through New

Mexico, heading to Big Bend State Park, dipping their

toes in the Rio Grande River. Continuing to Big Bend

National Park, they stayed in Lajitas. It was in Lajitas,

TX, that Stan finally saw roadrunners, a bird he had

been seeking to see in the southwest US on several

trips since retiring. Next, they went through Big Bend

National Park, watching javelinas roam through their

campground. Stan took a side day trip in a small boat

to Mexico for lunch. Right after, they headed to South

Padre Island, getting their toes into the Gulf of Mexico,

celebrating Stan’s 67th birthday in South Padre. From

there, they headed to Eagle Pass, TX, and saw the

eclipse, which was wonderful, the weather holding out

for them. As they headed back towards home, they took

in more sites, including the Alamo and

Saguaro National Park, which also had a

super bloom going. These are just some

of the highlights of their wonderful trip.

Thank you for sharing, Stan and Bev

McNutt!

Pictured above: Beverly and Stan McNutt

Rio Grande at Big Bend State Park

Pictured above right: Stan, Bonnie, and Bev

stand infront of The Alamo.

Pictured right:

Bonnie and Stan watching as the eclipse started

Pictured far right:

Stan, Bev with off duty service dog Merv and

family pet Storm at the Gulf Coast

Welcome New Tribal Elder

Patricia Currier

SAVE THE DATE

Eugene Elders Luncheon

Thursday, July 11, 2024

ELDERS EVENT

Emerald Park Covered Area

Seven Feathers Overnight

1400 Lake Dr., Eugene, OR 97404

11:30am to 1:30pm

Wednesday, June 12 - Thursday, June 13, 2024

Join us for a lovely picnic

and activities with Elders

RSVP by Monday, June 3, 2024

and Staff! We look forward

to seeing you!

Call Jodi Beesley @ 541-888-7532.

Guest Speaker will be an Instructor

from River Road Parks and Recreation

Transportation is Provided. Space is limited.

Bingo with the Cow Creek Band of

Umpqua Tribe

Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 9

Hosted by Kimmy Bixby,

(541) 435-7155

Community Health Representative

Or toll free

1(888) 365-7155

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua &

Siuslaw Indians

Health Services Division

Elders Activity Program

Transportation is available from the Florence and

Coos Bay offices.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2024

May Was Mental Health Awareness Month!

Contributed by Three Rivers Health Center, Sean Huling, CSWA; Makenna Davis, CSWA; Cassy Cressall, PMHNP-BC

Did you know that 60% of tribal members relationship difficulties with friends, family, and

who responded to a recent health survey said coworkers, lower self-esteem, and a belief that

that mental health is one of the most important things can never get better.

If you are feeling depressed, sad, or anxious,

health risks in the community that needs to be

it doesn’t have to be that way! Help is available,

better supported?

Finding care in Oregon can be difficult. Oregon and you have options. There are different forms

ranks 48th out of all states in the country for of mental health care that people use to start

access to mental health care. We need to do so their journey toward wellness.

Psychotherapy will be offered at Three Rivers

much better!

We are hoping to help change that both for Health Clinic. There are many different types of

our tribal communities and for the residents of therapy and about 75% of people who enter

psychotherapy show

Coos County. Health care workers

some benefit from it.

at Three Rivers Health Center will

Play Therapy uses

provide access to both medical and

If you are feeling

play, storytelling, art

mental health care.

depressed, sad, or

and other activities

Our behavioral health director

anxious, it doesn’t

to help children learn

is psychiatrist, Dr. Alfredo Velez.

social, coping and

Our second psychiatric medication

have to be that way!

other skills that will

provider

psychiatric

nurse

benefit them.

practitioner, Cassy Cressall.

Help is available, and

Prescription

We have four therapists on staff.

Medicine

can

Kelli Bosak is a Licensed Clinical

you have options.

sometimes help ease

Social Worker (LCSW). She is

the

symptoms

the lead therapist and supervisor.

many mental health

Mandilynn McClain will also be

a clinic LCSW. Two Clinical Social Work disorders. Both our psychiatrist and psychiatric

Associates (CSWA) have joined the team. They nurse practitioner can meet with you and discuss

whether medications could be helpful.

are Makenna Davis and Sean Huling.

Focusing on Wellness is a great way to

Even with access to mental health care, it is

difficult for many people to ask for help. Stigma, complement mental health care treatment

prejudice, and discrimination against people and improves an overall sense of well-being.

who struggle with mental health issues are big Meditation, exercise, improving sleep, eating

problems. More than half of people with mental healthy foods, learning new things, and

health conditions don’t receive help. Some of developing a solid social support network are all

the reasons that may cause people to avoid or important things that contribute to good mental

delay seeking help is a concern that they might health, and they are great ways to take care of

be treated differently or worry what other people yourself.

Plans that use these techniques are tailored to

might think if they ask for help.

Harmful effects of stigma include not only a each individual person. Every person is unique,

reluctance to seek help but also social isolation, and every path is different. As you start your

journey of healing and wellness, your behavioral

health partner will be there to walk with you.

Your Three Rivers Health Center team is

looking forward to serving you. We are planning

to open June 2024. If you are interested in

receiving care at Three Rivers Health Center,

you can either call (541) 435-7200 during

business hours or fill out new client form at our

website: https://threerivers.health/

If you are struggling with your mental health and

need help now, please contact:

•

Coos Health and Wellness 24/7 crisis

line at 541-266-6800.

24-Hour suicide hotline, Dial 988

Text OREGON to 741741; or

Go to the nearest Emergency Room.

References and Links:

Three Rivers Health Center (https://threerivers.

health/) or call (541) 435-7200.

Tips for Talking With a Health Care Provider

About Your Mental Health - National Institute of

Mental Health. (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/

publications/tips-for-talking-with-your-healthcare-provider)

APA Foundation – Mental health care can work for

you (mentalhealthcareworks.org)

Psychiatry.org

Stigma,

Prejudice

and

Discrimination Against People with Mental Illness

(https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/

stigma-and-discrimination)

Psychiatry.org - Helping a Loved One Cope with

Mental

Illness

(https://www.psychiatry.org/

patients-families/helping-a-loved-one-cope-withmental-illness)

Three Rivers Health Center

SEVEN GENERATIONS AND MORE!

Contributed by Pratip K. Nag, M.D., Ph.D. Chief Medical Officer

One early morning, two days before the opening of our Three

Rivers Health Center (TRHC), I was walking down the road to find

the river. As I walked I could smell the fresh scent of an overnight

shower and feel the cool breeze. It was refreshing and wholesome.

Mindful of my steps, looking around at all the buildings and places

around me, I came across a beautiful logo mounted on a post. I

looked at the logo with warmth in my heart for what you have all

created for yourselves. There, beyond the fence, stood the beautiful

traditional woodwork entrance to our clinic. I looked up and noticed

an eagle circling above.

As I gazed at the eagle, I couldn’t help but wonder about its

thoughts. Perhaps it was a symbol of the strength and resilience

that our tribes embody, soaring high above the challenges we faced.

On March 19, 2024, we opened the doors of our clinic, a

testament to the collective effort of many. Our team, comprising of

doctors, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, social workers,

therapists, nurses, front office staff, pharmacists, care concierge,

janitors, medication delivery persons, and many more healthcare

workers, filled the rooms and halls of this beautiful clinic. The words

of John Reeves, our Health Administrator, reverberated in my mind,

“It is going to be the future of how healthcare will be delivered”.

Over the next few weeks I got to know these wonderful healthcare

workers that we have recruited to build this future.

We have been diligently working on all the different aspects of

building a clinic for our wonderful tribes. There are three facets to

building a clinic - Relationships, Processes, and Tools. Although

each has its importance, the foundation of all effective endeavors is

the building of relationships. We embarked on the work of learning

about each other, our passions, why we left our previous jobs to

take the risk to build something new, what our past experiences

have been, how we like to be treated, the kind of culture we want to

create for ourselves, and many such conversations and activities.

The work of building relationships is aimed at building trust in each

other. We all understand now that each of us has great intentions

and we are here to serve the tribe and its surrounding community. I

have to say, in over twenty years of building teams; this has to

be the best one I have ever worked with - each of them is kind,

caring, gentle, nonjudgmental, and innovative!

The team you have brought together has created a safe and

welcoming space where the first and last thing you will see is a

smile of welcome or gratitude for being able to serve you. As I

gaze up at the eagle, I think, perhaps I feel the pride of the seven

generations before us and the seven generations (and more) to

come after us. Welcome to your one place to thrive for your mind,

body, and spirit!

www.ctclusi.org

June 2024

Hydrating for Health

Why Drinking Water Is So Important

Contributed by: Diann Weaver, Assistant Director of Health Services

Source: National Institute of Health, Department of Health & Human Services

About two-thirds of your body weight is

water. All your cells need water to work.

Water is also the base for all your different

body fluids, including saliva, blood, urine,

sweat, and joint fluid. No living thing can

survive without water. How do you know if

you’re drinking enough?

Your body loses water when you sweat,

go to the bathroom, and even when you just

breathe out. So, you need to drink enough

water to replace what you lose. When you

don’t drink enough water, you can become

dehydrated.

Signs that you’re getting dehydrated

include feeling very thirsty and having

headaches. Your mouth or skin may feel

very dry. And your urine may get darker

because your body is trying to conserve

water. Drinking fluids should be enough to

relieve mild dehydration.

If dehydration becomes severe, it can

cause confusion, fainting, an inability to

urinate, and rapid heartbeat and breathing.

At this point, it can be life-threatening, and

you should seek medical help fast. Drinking

liquids may not be enough to replenish your

body’s fluids. You may need to be given

fluids intravenously—through a needle or

tube inserted into a vein.

Recent NIH-funded research suggests

that avoiding dehydration may not be the

only reason to make sure you drink enough

fluids. Dr. Natalia Dmitrieva, a heart

researcher at NIH, has studied the longterm effects of not drinking enough water. In

one study, her team found that middle-aged

people who were not adequately hydrated

were more likely to develop chronic

diseases. The diseases included heart

failure, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and

dementia.

These people were also more likely to

age faster and die younger. So, staying

well hydrated might help you stay healthier

as you get older.

The best way to avoid dehydration is to

make sure you drink enough fluids every

day. Ideally, you should get your fluids

from water or other low-calorie beverages,

such as plain coffee or tea, or sparkling

or flavored waters. Nutritional beverages,

such as milk or milk alternatives, or 100%

vegetable juice, are also good options.

Relying on soda, sports drinks, or other

sugary beverages for most of your fluids

can add many calories to your diet, and

they have little nutritional value.

How much you should drink each day

depends on many factors, including your

age, where you live, and your body weight.

And your body doesn’t always lose water

at the same rate. For instance, when you

exercise or are active in hot weather, you

sweat more and so need to drink more.

But experts generally recommend drinking

around 9 cups of fluids a day for women

and 13 cups for men on average.

Certain diseases, like diabetes or chronic

kidney disease, and some medicines can

make you urinate more often. You also lose

a lot of water when you throw up or have

diarrhea or a fever. In these cases, you

need to drink more water to avoid getting

dehydrated.

Dmitrieva has changed her own drinking

habits based on the results of her research.

“When I started to see the results of these

studies and then started seeing how much

I drink, I realized that I drank less than

needed,” she says. “Then I just started to

take one liter of water with me when I go to

work. And I make sure that during the day I

drink this one liter.”

Wise Choices

Tips for Staying Hydrated

•

Drink when you feel thirsty, if not

before.

Get your fluids from water or other

low-calorie beverages, such as

plain coffee or tea, or sparkling or

flavored waters.

Carry a bottle of water and refill it

as needed during the day.

Drink at regular times. For

example, drink with meals.

Drink water before, during, and

after exercise.

Drink extra fluids during hot

weather or when you are sick.

Get medical help right away if you

experience confusion, fainting,

rapid heartbeat or breathing, or

can’t urinate.

Seeds of Success Community Fellows Field School Internship

July 8th – 19th, 2024

Contributed by the Culture & Natural Resources Department

Community Fellows interns will learn and

implement a two-eyed seeing approach to

create forests more resilient to climate change

and learn how Indigenous Knowledge can

help inform conservation and management

on the CTCLUSI forest lands. Interns will

work in the woods, collect seeds of native

plants, and learn about ethnobotany, soil

science, pollinator ecology, wildlife, forestry

and ecocultural restoration while gaining

employment skills in the outdoors.

During the 8-hour daytime sessions interns

will be trained by CTCLUSI leaders and

Oregon State University graduate students,

collect data using science protocols and tools,

and learn about forest ecology.

In the evenings there will be group activities

such as traditional crafting using indigenous

materials, storytelling, and games. Interns will

camp during the work week, with the weekend

off to go home. All meals will be nutritious and

delicious, and private shower and bathroom

facilities will be at the campsite.

Internship participants will work alongside

OSU College of Forestry faculty and

researchers as well as CTCLUSI Natural

Resources and Forestry staff, performing

research related to the restoration of culturally

important plants on the Tribes’ Lake Tract.

Meals, transportation, and all work supplies

will be provided. This will be an immersive

experience, with participants camping at the

Tribes’ Deadwood Property. A stipend will

also be paid to participants after program

completion.

Community Fellows intern requirements and

expectations:

● Ages 14 – 19

● Tribal family member or has a relationship

with CTCLUSI

● Must remain on site with the group 24 hours

per day during the week.

● Cooperate as a respectful team member

and ask for help as needed.

● Must have the ability to walk long distances

on brushy, uneven terrain.

● Interns will be required to register an account

with Oregon State University (free) in order to

be paid. An email address will be required.

This is all done on-line and instructions will be

provided.

For more information contact:

Ashley Russell, Interim Director of Culture and

Natural Resources, (541) 888-7511 (office),

arussell@ctclusi.org

Colin Beck, Director of Forest Management,

(541) 261-3420 (cell), cbeck@ctclusi.org

Holley Carroll, Forestry Program Coordinator,

(541) 888-7533 (office), hcarroll@ctclusi.org

INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for a Community Fellows

internship position, please answer these

questions:

1. Name, age and tribal connection.

2. Describe your strengths. What are you

good at that might be useful in a team

setting?

3. What do you hope to bring back or learn

from this internship?

4. Anything else you think we should know

about you.

Options for submitting your responses:

Written option: in 250-500 words, send your

written response in an email to fieldschool@

ctclusi.org OR deliver a printed copy with

your name and contact info to the CTCLUSI

main office.

Video option: make a simple video of yourself,

at least 1 – 3 minutes long, responding to the

questions above and email to fieldschool@

ctclusi.org

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Special Scholarship Announcement

June 2024

~ Chief Doc Slyter Scholarship Opportunity ~

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw

Indians are proud to announce the opening of the Chief Doc Slyter

Scholarship, an exceptional opportunity to honor our late Chief Doc

Slyter. This scholarship aims to support our tribal members in their

educational pursuits and commemorate the legacy of Chief Doc

Slyter.

Scholarship Details:

• Award Amount: Up to $1,000 each for two qualified applicants.

• Eligibility: Open to tribal graduating seniors in high school and

higher education students furthering their academic careers.

• Application Period: Opens this week

• Application Deadline: July 14th, 2024.

This scholarship recognizes and encourages the dedication and hard

work of our students. We invite all eligible tribal members to apply

and take advantage of this opportunity to support their academic

journeys. The Education department will be providing outreach and

reminders for tribal students to apply for this scholarship. Please

reach out with questions to Jemiah Wassman, Director of Education

at 541-888-1318 (office phone), or via email at jwassman@ctclusi.

org. Also, tribal members can reach out to Morgan Cloud, Higher

Education Specialist at 541-888-1319, or via email at mcloud@

ctclusi.org.

Commencement Speakers Need for Student Recognition Event - August 10, 2024

Interested in being a speaker at the upcoming Student Recognition event on August 10th? Want to share

your higher education experience with youth and Tribal families?

Please call Morgan Cloud, Higher Education Specialist at 541-888-1319 or email mcloud@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

June 2024

Tribal Member Accomplishments

Tribal Youth Avri Ludwig

Headed to Nationals!

Contributed by Sara Ludwig

According to his marksmanship coach, Avri is shooting

top 4th in the State of Idaho and 8th in Nationals. The

badge he is pictured holding is for shooting 25 out of 25.

Avri will be able to letter for marksmanship too, for the

Grizzly shooting team at Rocky Mountain High School

9th Grade/Freshman Trap and Skeet Shooting.

This is quite the accomplishment as this is Avri’s first

year shooting. He absolutely loves the sport and gets

better and better each time.

Avri has also qualified to go to Nationals on July 15th

in Michigan.

We hope to hear back soon to see how he did!

Good Luck Avri!

Siblings Thorin and Saralynn Gaines Receive Top

Rankings in Marksmanship

Contributed by Tim “Kyle” Gaines

A little over a year and a half ago while using the Josephine

County Sportsman’s Park, we happened upon a flyer at the range

bulletin board. The flyer was offering a chance for youth to join and

participate with the Wild Rivers Shooters club. This club teaches

youth discipline, concentration, and fundamental shooting safety

while using precision marksman .22 caliber rimfire rifles. The kids

that participate with the club learn how to properly handle the rifles,

shoot a course of fire in accordance with range safety rules, and

progressively learn to shoot from 4 different shooting positions.

They participate in weekly practices under the guidance of

shooting sports coaches and certified match instructors. The goal

is to eventually become proficient enough to shoot target matches

against other kids from our own, and against other clubs. Currently

our kids Thorin and Saralynn, and about 5 others from our club,

have competed in 2 winter/ spring seasons of competition

matches against Roseburg, and Medford clubs.

The competitions take place once a month against the

other clubs, at any of the 3 different clubs indoor target

ranges. We like that it teaches the kids to participate

against other kids from other areas that they don’t know

on a regular basis. And that they have to compete in

an environment that is similar, but not exactly the same

as their home indoor range. The kids’ competitions

are broken up into different levels according to skills

learned and proficiency seen from their coaches. At the

end of each competition trophies are given to the best

marksman in each individual category, Neophyte ( or

youngest/least experienced ), Beginner, 2 position, or 3

position advanced.

The kids are shooting these target match .22s with

open sights, at 2 inch ringed targets for scores at 50

feet. They take 10 shots for score, at ten target circles on

each paper, trying to hit closest to center as possible on

each circle.

Both their mom Kayla Kopish and I, have taken a

coaching role with all the kids because we both feel

strongly that this course and club teaches great gun

safety values, and is an open door for any youth to

learn how to shoot properly, and safely. It has been a

great way to connect with kids in our area, and teach

shooting sports

anyone

who wants to

participate.

Our kids have

grown

lot

from this and

could someday

participate

competitions

around

the

country.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

August 19th - 23rd

1ST ANNUAL

LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION CAMP

(Embracing Family & Culture)

Youth sponsorships available but limited.

Day Activities Location: Tribal Hall Reservation, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay,

Camping Accommodations: Sunset Bay Campground, Charleston, OR

Join us for an enriching language experience that celebrates our culture while reconnecting

with each other through the reintroduction of language in our homes and community.

RSVP: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Language-Revitalization-Camp

Camp Contact: For stipend and programming information,

please contact Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or email ehelms@ctclusi.org.

Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Department of Human

Resources

Current Openings as of 5/20/2024

Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities

• Accounts Payable Specialist – Coos Bay

• Administrative Assistant II – Florence

• Advanced Practice Provider - Medical – Coos

Bay

• Circles of Healing Transitional Services

Specialist – Eugene

• Cultural Stewardship Associate – Location TBD

• Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay

• Gaming Inspector – Florence

• Laboratory Manager – Coos Bay

• Lead Forester – Coos Bay/Remote Work

• Medical Assistant Primary Care (Phlebotomy

Preferred) – Three Rivers Health Center –

Coos Bay

• Physician- Family Medicine – Coos Bay

• Quality Assurance Specialist – Coos Bay

• Special Events – On Call – Varies on

assignment

• Wastewater Plant & Water Systems Tech. I. (2)

– Florence

Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full

job descriptions and benefits available. You may also apply

for any position online. http://ctclusi.org/jobs

Updated Frequently

Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org

June 2024

www.ctclusi.org

June 2024

Upcoming Events

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

June 2024

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Maple Bark/ Root/

Tule/Sedge Gathering

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

miluk language

class 4pm-6pm

hanis language

class 4pm-6pm

miluk language

class 4pm-6pm

hanis language

class 4pm-6pm

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00am

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 Three Rivers

sha’yuushtɬa

uɬ quuiich language

class 10am-12pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 10am-12pm

Health Center

Grand Opening

Spring Language Game

Night

Elders Overnight at Seven Feathers

THURSDAY

Summer Solstice Activities

Deadline for Salmon Ceremony

Summer Solstice Day T-Shirt Design Contest

Wellness Warrior Camp, Grand Ronde, Oregon

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

UNITY

UNITY Conference, Portland, Oregon

July 2024

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

11 Eugene 11:30 am 12

Independence Day

All Tribal Offices Closed

Elders Luncheon

Fresh Air Day Camp

Seeds of Success Community Fellows Field School

Chief Slyter

14 Scholarship Deadline15

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00am

Fresh Air Day Camp

Seeds of Success Community Fellows Field School

Canoe Journey: Youth Paddle to Puyallap

SALMON

CEREMONY

Canoe Journey: Youth Paddle to Puyallap

Return Salmon

remains Umpqua

River

Return Salmon

remains Siuslaw

River

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2024

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

Are you in trouble with the law?

Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?

Are you ready to make a change?

What does true Wellness look like for you?

A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.

Make the choice for a better life.

Confidential

Photo by Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving

Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the

address listed below.

Peacegiving Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316

EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org

Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

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