NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2026)

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The Voice of

September 2026

CLUSI

Issue 9

Volume 27

www.ctclusi.org

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

Annual Sacred Salmon Ceremony

Elder Eddie Helms with Jesse Beers

Chief Doug Barrett holds carved salmon board

Coos Bay, Oregon – Tribal families gathered on the sunny

morning of Sunday, August 2, 2026, for the Annual Sacred Salmon

Ceremony. Many Tribal Citizens worked together to prep the

salmon for cooking over the fire early that morning. Together they

cleaned, processed and attached the salmon fillets to the soaked

cedar stakes. Hiisa (thank you) to all those that put good energy

into preparing and cooking the Salmon for this year’s ceremony.

Many staff members made final preparations by setting up the

greeting station, buffet area, gift tables and much more. Many

hands worked harmoniously to provide a lovely space for Tribal

Citizens to arrive and honor the Salmon People in Ceremony.

Smiles spread across faces as people embraced and greeted

one another after stepping off the shuttles provided from Coos

Head to baldija. Warm greetings were given to new arrivals as

they signed in and received gifts of smoked salmon, tuna, and

t-shirts with an image of a salmon jumping from the water, the

silhouette of Sunset Bay beach in the background, surrounded

by a sweet grass braid created by quuiich (Lower Umpqua) Tribal

artist Morgan Gaines.

Tribal families from near and far reunited and visited amongst

each other while enjoying delicious fry bread made by the

Krossman and Walton family using beloved Tribal Elder Carolyn

Slyter’s cherished recipe. Morsels of crab and shrimp cocktail

were savored along with other hors d’oeuvres.

Chief Doug Barrett opened ceremony by welcoming us all to

the 2026 Sacred Salmon Ceremony. Chair Teresa Spangler, and

Council members Ashley Russell, Debbie Bossley, Iliana Montiel,

and Julie Siestreem joined him in a warm welcome to everyone in

attendance.

While the final touches were being put on the feast Council held

Traditional Salmon Bake

a special raffle of gifts and prizes for those in attendance. Special

thanks to the many Tribal Citizens who donated their skills, time,

and supplies in making some beautiful hand made gifts amongst

the raffle prizes such as woven baskets, beadwork, and other

handmade jewelry.

Attendees also used this time to walk the new baldija memorial

pathway currently in development at baldija. This memorial

concept began with Chief Doc Slyter and has been continuously

built over the past several years. The purpose of this memorial is to

honor Tribal community members who have walked on, providing

a place of reflection, remembrance, and connection. Learn more

about the baldija memorial and its next stages as it continues to

develop by turning to page sixteen.

Following the delicious feast, Tribal families gathered for several

songs and dances. The sacred feather dances was one of the

many dances that were held. Members in their regalia and maple

bark and cedar bark skirts participated while others looked on.

Those who knew the songs joined in with the voices being carried

on the wind.

Tribal members then made their way down to Sunset Bay

Beach to return the Salmon remains. Led in ceremony by Chief

Doug Barrett, Tribal members gathered on the shoreline, singing

together. After Chief performed the ceremony members took

canoe Lottie out into the surf to pull together and return any final

Salmon remains into the ocean.

Salmon remains were also returned to the Umpqua and Siuslaw

Rivers the following next few days with many quuiich and siuslaw

family members joining in on their traditional rivers, taking part in

this sacred tradition as well as some personal family honorings, all

done hiisəch hai (with a good heart).

Photos from Salmon Ceremony on page 10

Save the Date

Restoration Celebration

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Three Rivers Casino Resort

Florence, Oregon

Flyer on page 6

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Eugene, OR

Permit #481

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2026

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from July 12, 2026 - August 9, 2026

Chief Doug Barrett

07/12 Tribal Council General Meeting

07/13 Elders honor days in Grand Ronde,

Sea Otter Recovery Tribal

Engagement meeting, DOC / Tribal

meeting

07/14 Indian Country Elders, Knowledge

Holders & Culture Keepers ECHO

07/15 Staff Meeting

07/16 – 07/19 Local Canoe Journey

07/20 NAAC OYA Meeting

07/21 NAIC Monthly Board Meeting

07/22 Culture Items Task Force meeting

07/23 Tribal State Water Policy

Engagement, Leaders Circle

07/24 Canoe Journeys Travel Day

07/25 – 07/31 Canoe Journeys – Paddle to

Nisqually

08/01 Canoe Journeys Travel Day

08/02 Sacred Salmon Ceremony – baldija

& Salmon returns at Sunset Bay

08/03 Sacred Salmon Ceremony –

Winchester Bay –Salmon returns

near Umpqua Eden

08/04 Sacred Salmon Ceremony – Siuslaw

River – Salmon returns on the

Siuslaw River, Business Dinner at

Three Rivers Casino

08/05 Business Dinner at Three Rivers

Casino

08/06 Leaders Circle

08/07 Siletz Nesika Illahee Pow Wow

08/08 Siletz Nesika Illahee Pow Wow

08/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

Total Hours: 174

Teresa Spangler, Chair

07/12 Regular Council meeting

(Zoom Only)

07/15 Short meeting with government staff

07/17 Meeting at North Bend Library where

a Tribal Member was getting a

recognition award

07/23 Leaders Circle: Continued meetings

with Committees (Elders Committee,

Language Committee, Culture

Committee, Education Committee).

Discussion with ODRC steering

committee about saving the Oregon

Dunes, Salmon Ceremony

discussion, Clamboree discussion,

Sports Betting Legislative update

07/29 GFORB and Business Council

meetings

07/30 Met the Oregon Arts Commission

and Oregon Cultural Trust Boards at

a public event

08/01 Breakfast with Tribal families at the

Community Center

08/02 Sacred Salmon Ceremony at baldija

08/04 Council Business Dinner

08/05 Council Business Dinner

Total Hours: 81.5

Brad Kneaper, Vice Chair

07/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

(ZOOM due to scheduling conflict)

07/23 Leader’s Circle: Visits with Elder’s

Committee; Language Committee;

Culture Committee; Education

Committee; Presentation from Save

the Dunes; Forestry; Discussions

and legislative update

07/29 Meet with Staff prior to business

council meeting, Tribal Council

Business Meeting

08/02 Sacred Salmon Ceremony at Baldija

08/04 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance

Meeting (ZOOM), Business dinner at

TRC

08/05 Business Dinner with Council at

TRC

Total Hours: 88

Debbie Bossley

07/13 Grande Ronde Elders Trip

07/23 Leaders Circle

07/29 Tribal Council Business Meeting

08/01 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

Breakfast/Story Telling Event

08/02 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

08/04 Tribal Council Business Dinner

08/05 Tribal Council Business Dinner

08/06 Leaders Circle

08/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

Total Hours: 80

Julie Siestreem

07/12 Regular Tribal Council General

Council monthly meeting Community

Center, Coos Bay

07/12-07/13 Elders Trip to Grand Ronde

Elders Honor Day, Grand Ronde

07/17 Andrew Brainard, City of North Bend

Recognition Award ceremony, North

Bend Public Library, North Bend

07/21 Education Committee meeting,

zoom

07/23 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

Meeting Community Center, Coos

Bay

07/28 Oregon Tribal Early Learning

Alliance all day meeting in person

Department of Early Learning and

Care Salem Capitol Offices, Salem

07/29 Tribal Council / GFORB monthly

meeting, Business monthly meeting

Three Rivers Casino Hotel, Florence

07/30 July Home Visiting Action Network,

zoom, Oregon Arts Commission

and Oregon Cultural Trust Boards

informal meeting, 999 Front Street

08/01 Tribal Council / General Council

Breakfast. Traditional Storytelling

and open mic, Community Center

and Tribal Hall Coos Bay

08/02 All Day Sacred Salmon Ceremony,

Tribal Council / General Council,

baldija

08/04 Tribal Council Business meeting,

TRC Florence

08/05 Tribal Council Business meeting,

TRC Florence

08/06 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

Community Center, Coos Bay

08/09 Regular Tribal Council General

Council monthly meeting Community

Center, Coos Bay

Total Hours: 130

Iliana Montiel

07/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

07/14 Quarterly Benefits Board Meeting

07/20 – 7/23 NPAIHB Quarterly Board

Meeting

07/29 GFORB / Tribal Council Business

Meeting

08/01 Tribal Council breakfast

08/02 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

08/04 TC Business dinner

08/05 TC Business dinner

08/06 Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 50

Ashley Russell

07/22 Reviewed Leader’s Circle Packet

07/23 Leader’s Circle

07/28 Reviewed Business Meeting Packet

07/29 Business Meeting

08/01 Tribal Council Breakfast

08/02 Sacred Salmon Ceremony

08/04 Meeting with Partners

08/05 Meeting with Partners, Reviewed

Leader’s Circle Packet

08/06 Leader’s Circle

08/08 Reviewed Tribal Council Meeting

Packet

08/09 Tribal Council Meeting

08/13 Meeting with Dahna Black

Total Hours:64.5

CTCLUSI Tribal Council met with the United States Attorney Bradford during the August 6th Leaders

Circle to discuss current MMIP Issues, Cybercrime enforcement, and drug enforcement.

Pictured left to right: Vice Chair Brad Kneaper, Council Woman Debbie Bossley, Chair Teresa

Spangler, Council Woman Ashley Russell, US Attorney Bradford, Andrew Ho, Savannah Richardson,

Council Woman Julie Siestreem and Council Woman Iliana Montiel.

www.ctclusi.org

September 2026

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in being

on a committee, please contact Lorin Krossman at

541-435-7178 or enrollment@ctclusi.org

We are currently keeping a list of those interested

so that when a committee vacancy occurs we

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

whether there is a vacancy or not.

Information

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Lorin

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

ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

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

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from

the rear view mirror and are good for access to some

Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in address,

phone number, name or addition to your family.

Changes should be submitted to Enrollment Dept.,

either online at www.ctclusi.org/enrollment or

mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos

Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-435-7178 or Fax: 541888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www. ctclusi.

org If you are an enrolled member of CTCLUSI

and would like to receive typed copies of the

Tribal Council Meeting minutes please submit a

written request to Jeannie 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

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 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

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell, Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Education Department

Jemiah Wassman, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1318

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jwassman@ctclusi.org

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Amanda Craig,

Assistant Director

Phone 541-435-7164

acraig@ctclusi.org

149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

Elders Activities

Barbara Black, Tribal

Navigator/ Community Health

Aide

250 Hull Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7520

bblack@ctclusi.org

Three Rivers Behavioral

Health

250 Hull 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

Dept. of Human Resources

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

recruitment@ctclusihr.org

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

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

Forestry Department

Brian Dubray, Interim

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1311

rbronson@ctclusi.org

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 541-997-6011

Fax 541-435-0492

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tribal Gaming Commission

Brian Dubray, Interim

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

bdubray@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

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 Committee Members

Budget Committee

1. Debbie Bossley

2. Christy Wurster

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins

5. Kerry Brainard

6. Sarah Marical

7. Roseana Perry - Chair

Education Committee

Enrollment Committee

Elders Committee

Housing Committee

1. Lorin Krossman - Chair

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Nicole Romine

4. Ashley Russell

5. Michael Brainard

1. Arleen Perkins - Chair

2. Laura Fortin

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. VACANT

5. Mike Lent

6. Stan McNutt

7. Teresa Spangler

Cultural Coalition

Committee

1. Enna Helms

2. Cynthia Hovind

3. Pam Stoehlser

4. Kyle Gaines

5. VACANT

Culture Committee

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship

Manager

Phone 541-997-6685

jbeers@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Election Board

1. Earla Kirk

2. Kyle Gaines - Chair

3. Alyssa Lydick

4. Nicole Romine

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

7. Chief Doug Barrett

1. Jade Fong

2. Michael Brainard - Chair

3. Tes Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. Kimmy Bixby

7. Ashley Russell

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I

look forward to hearing from you!

-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

1. Courtney Krossman

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane - Chair

5. Teresa Spangler

1. Andrew Brainard

2. Danny Krossman

3. Enna Helms

4. Tyler Slyter - Chair

5. Sarah Marical

Language Committee

1. Nicole Mendoza

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Ashley Vandevort

4. VACANT

5. VACANT

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

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, Vice

Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler, Chair

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley

All committee

members with an

expired term have

been notified and are

encouraged to submit

a letter of interest for

reappointment.

If you wish to no longer

participate as an active

member, please send

an email to

enrollment@ctclusi.org

Interested in being on

a committee? Submit

a letter of interest

(can be found on the

Enrollment page on the

Tribal website).

Members can serve on

up to three committees

simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar

of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal

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

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

September 13, 2026

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Please login to the citizen portal of www.

ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for

the zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2026

Council Corner

Hello Everyone, I hope you all are

having a great summer season!

As summer draws to a close, I’ve been

thinking back on the many events the tribe

has hosted, with more still ahead. From

camps to large events such as the Sacred

Salmon Ceremony and the local Canoe

Journey, each event requires significant

planning and effort behind the scenes.

Having spent many years helping with

events throughout my career, I understand

what it takes to make them successful.

In my previous roles, there were entire

departments dedicated to event planning.

Our tribe does not have that luxury, so

when events take place, staff from across

the organization step in to help—and their

efforts have contributed greatly to every

event’s success.

I believe these events bring staff and tribal

membership of all ages together to learn

about our culture and language while

helping our youth participants develop

valuable skills through the camps and

understand the rewards of hard work.

While some departments lead specific

events, I continually see support from

others who care deeply about making

these events and camps successful. I

want to recognize and thank all staff and

tribal members who contribute, whether

their involvement is part of their role

or simply a willingness to help. I would

love to mention everyone by name, but I

wouldn’t want to leave anyone out. Please

know that your hard work is noticed and

appreciated.

The dedication of our staff to serving

our members is evident in the countless

ways they go above and beyond every day

behind the scenes, whether it is to assist

with events or to administer programs or

service delivery. It is my hope that our

membership joins me in respecting

and thanking you for everything you do

with and for us.

Thank you,

Teresa Spangler

Tribal Chair

Chair Teresa Spangler

Resolution Summaries

Number Number

26-138

07/09/2026

26-139

07/09/2026

26-140

07/12/2026

26-141

26-142

07/12/2026

26-143

07/12/2026

26-144

26-145

07/12/2026

26-146

07/09/2026

26-147

07/29/2026

26-148

07/29/2026

26-149

07/29/2026

26-150

07/29/2026

26-151

07/29/2026

26-152

07/29/2026

26-153

07/29/2026

26-154

26-155

07/29/2026

26-156

26-157

26-158

26-159

26-160

07/29/2026

Number

Approval of Federal Lobbying Agreement with

PACE Companies LLP and Tribal Council

Approval Thereof

Blue Earth Federal Corporation Board of

Directors Appointments

Approval and Submittal Authorization of FY 27

O’Link 78 MOA

Enrollment of New Members

Approval to Submit FEMA BRIC Grant

Application

Approval to Submit an Application to the Spirit

Mountain Community Fund

PSC

TruBridge Accounts Receivable Recovery

Amendment

Emergency Amendment of Chapter 7-10

(Budget Committee)

Approval of Increase Costs for ALSCO

Services for New Tribal Government Office

Areas

Approval of Tribal Transportation FY2026

Referenced Funding Agreement

Approval to Submit ORLP Grant Application

for Providence Ridge Property Acquisition

Approval to Submit OWEB Grant Application

for Providence Ridge Property Acquisition

Approval of IGA with CCBUTI for Short Term

GIS Services

Approval to Submit an Application to the

Roundhouse Foundation

Approval to Award Lower Smith River

Property Boundary Survey Contract

Approval of Landscape Maintenance Contract

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement

Between CTCLUSI and MRT

Gaming

Approval to Award Contract

Professional Services Agreement

Blue Earth Federal Corporation Board of

Directors Appointments

Number

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Did You Know?

Tribal Member

Extraordinary Achievement

Assistance Available

7-0-0

6-1-0

The Tribe has a program designed to provide

recognition, acknowledgement and support for Tribal

member accomplishments, as well as financial

assistance to eligible members for expenses

associated with the participation in, or recognition of a

non-scholastic extraordinary achievement.

6-0-1

DEFINITIONS

7-0-0

5-0-1

a) Extraordinary Achievement- an accomplishment

that CTCLUSI recognizes as a unique or rare feat to

enrolled CTCLUSI members.

7-0-0

6-0-0

5-1-0

6-0-0

b) Non-Scholastic- Not relating to a school or education

program; not academic.

c) Qualifying Event- an achievement that meets the

threshold for assistance approval for an enrolled Tribal

member that is not covered under other CTCLUSI

program assistance.

Do you have an achievement that you think may

qualify? Fill out the application online today!

Questions? Contact enrollment@ctclusi.org

6-0-0

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Scan the

QR Code to

fill out the

Extraordinary

Achievement

Assistance

Application

online today.

September 2026

www.ctclusi.org

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CODE

AMENDMENTS

The following proposed Code establishment draft

was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on

August 9, 2026

TITLE: 7 ENROLLMENT, COMMITTEES,

ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS

Chapter 7-16 VISIONS COMMITTEE

The Tribal Council has approved recommendations

to define areas of membership with a change that

only at least one (1) member resides outside the

Tribes Five County Service Area.

Tribal Council hereby approved the amendments

to this Code for Second Reading and posting for

an additional twenty-eight (28) day public comment

period.

DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT

WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO

BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE:

October 11, 2026

Please visit www.ctclusi.org for complete draft to all

Codes above.

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, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay

OR 97420 or email: jmiller@ctclusi.org.

STAY

CONNECTED

Update you information with the

Enrollment Department to ensure you

receive the latest information about

upcoming events and more!

541-888-9577

1245 Fulton Avenue,

Coos Bay, OR. 97420

enrollment@ctclusi.org

https://ctclusi.org/events/

Hidden Image Search:

Can You Find Me?

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

image of a HUMMINGBIRD 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

HUMMINGBIRD hiding!

Must email by September 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.

Thank you to all of the Tribal Government Departments

that donate raffle prizes!

Thank you to everyone for playing, and for your

patience as the raffle prizes for the winners are

mailed out.

Questions? Contact mgaines@ctclusi.org

August Calypso Orchid Raffle Winners:

Adult - Stefanie Barrett-Dean

Youth - Paislie Dean

The Calypso Orchid was hidden on page 15, in

the photograph of the Salmon wrapped with fresh

vegetables in the skunk cabbage leaves.

dai (hello)!

C o n fe d e r a t e d Tr i b e s o f C o o s , L o w e r U m p q u a

and Siuslaw Indians Social Ser vices

4th Annual Crime Summit

Strengthening Families!

CTCLUSI

Social Services

Presents:

Albert Pooley

Supaman

THURSDAY

SEPT

10-11

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2026

Posted September 01, 2026

RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR TRIBAL

MEMBERSHIP

Restoration

Below is a list of proposed Enrollment.

Besides publication in the Tribal

Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-136(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.

C elebration

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Three Rivers Casino Resort

5647 Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439

Doors Open at 11:00 a.m.

Event Begins at 11:30 a.m.

Families and children enter from outside of

event center

Enrolled Tribal members may bring a guest.

All Members of any Tribal household are

welcome

RSVP for Event 1-541-435-7155

TRCR Reservations for

Restoration Celebration

Limited Number of Rooms Available

Call Hotel Reservations at 1-877-374-8377

Ask for Group: Restoration 2026

Online Reservations: Use Offer Code 194

A Fresh Start – CTCLUSI’s Forest Regeneration

Contributed by Amy Kronsberg, M.S., Forester

As the Forestry Department’s first three

approved timber sales have finished operations,

the department is now gearing up for the

replanting season.

Taqnis, the Tribe’s first timber harvest, has

already been replanted as of January 2026, and

the seedlings are doing well. The unseasonably

warm winter we experienced did have a notable

drought stress impact on the small seedlings,

but they are still showing signs

of strong establishment.

The Heluu and Hawatsit

timber harvests completed

operations this year and will

be replanted around the same

time this winter. This season’s

reforestation will consist of

a total of approximately 73

acres shared across the Upper

Lake Creek and Tioga Tracts.

Both sites will be planted

with a mix of Douglas-fir and

Western Redcedar. Significant

broadleaf species such as Big

Leaf Maple and Red Alder

are expected to naturally

regenerate in the next 1-2

years as these areas have

strong natural seedbanks.

The Forestry Department takes great care

and consideration in the replanting of the Tribe’s

forests. Our seedlings are currently being

grown in greenhouses owned and operated

by IFA Nurseries in Oregon. As seedlings grow

and harden off for the season, we visit them to

ensure they meet the quality standards we are

expecting for our trees.

I took the time to visit both nurseries this August

that are growing Douglas-fir

and Western Redcedar for

the Tribe. The seedlings are

growing exceedingly well, with

strong root systems, which

is vital for their successful

establishment on site. The

nurseries are also doing

their part to guarantee that

these seedlings are hardy

and ready for whatever site

conditions the world is going

to throw at them.

With this, the Forestry

Department can continue

progress with mindful forest

stewardship for generations

to come.

Photographs by Amy Kronsberg

Athena Dawn Jones

Parent: Grace Gagner

Lineal Descendant: Emil Maxamillion

Brainard

Tribe: Coos

Lily Anne Marie Harrison

Parent: Alexandria Harrison

Lineal Descendant: Mary Ellen

Tronson

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Amari Artemus Dean Kennedy

Parent: Lorenzo Kennedy

Lineal Descendant: John Jack Walter

Perry

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Luna October Violet Isenhart

Parent: Shyanne Gilbert

Lineal Descendant: Mary Ellen

Tronson

Tribe: Lower Umpqua

Haven May Thompson

Parent: Crystal Thompson

Lineal Descendant: Evaline Jordan

Bowen

Tribe: Coos

Briana Mary Moody

Parent: Jacqueline Mullins

Lineal Descendant: Mabel BennettBarney

Tribe: Coos

Rosalie Anne Louise Kennedy

Parent: Lorenzo Kennedy

Lineal Descendant: John Jack Walter

Perry

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).

www.ctclusi.org

September 2026

RSVP to the

Education Department:

education@ctclusi.org

541-888-1314

All CTCLUSI

Afterschool Participants and

Family Members Welcome

Explore the

After School

Program

ALL CTCLUSI HOUSEHOLDS

WITH CHILDREN K-12

WITH US

KEEP

ELIGIBLE

OUR SERVICE

Homework help

Tutoring

Experiential Learning

Monday through Thursday

3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

September 14th - June 16th

Tribal Hall

Field trips

Cultural Learning

Scholarship help

LEARNING

T H IS S U M M E R !

Contact the Education Department

and RSVP to 541-888-1314

education@ctclusi.org

Are you a 2026 Graduate?!?

We Want to

Celebrate YOU!

Send in your photograph and graduation information to

be futured in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI

monthly paper and on social media

Scan QR code to fill out the

Student Recognition Form

or email

Morgan Cloud

mcloud@ctclusi.org

or Morgan Gaines

mgaines@ctclusi.org

WORRIED ABOUT THE

SUMMER SLIDE?

The CTCLUSI Education Department is here to help!

AVAILABLE TO CTCLUSI

HOUSEHOLDS ONLY

We are offering free professional tutoring,

both in person and virtually, for K-12

students, GED learners, and higher

education students.

Weekly tutoring is available now and will

continue throughout the 2026/2027 school

year.

Whether your student wants to stay

sharp over the summer, catch up in a

challenging subject, or get a head

start on the upcoming school year,

weʼre here to help.

FREE

Profes

sional

Tutori

ng!

OUR TUTORS CAN PROVIDE

INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE WITH:

Homework

Assistance

Study Skills

College Placement

Exam Preparation

Professional

Certificate

Coursework

College

Coursework

GED Preparation

Reading

Writing

Math

Science

And Mor

REQUEST TUTORING HERE:

http://laserfische.ctclusi.org/Forms?ED-Tutor-Request

QUESTIONS?

Contact the CTCLUSI Education Department

at 541-888-1314

We look forward to helping

students of all ages achieve

their educational goals!

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2026

CTCLUSI Field School 2026: The New Face of Resiliency

Contributed by Angela Henry, Camp Director

outdoor education: It is a

workforce development

and cultural education

program that prepares

Tribal youth to become

the future stewards of

our lands and waters.

Designed to introduce

youth to career pathways

within

the

Tribe’s

Natural Resources and

Forestry Departments,

the

program

blends

Indigenous Knowledge

with Western Science

through

hands-on

learning and meaningful

cultural experiences.

This year, 15 Tribal youth

participated in the program. Equipped with

their own personal protective equipment and

outdoor gear, they spent the week camping

out, collecting field data, learning ecological

monitoring techniques, and exploring

Tribal lands. Working alongside CTCLUSI

staff, they gained practical experience in

forestry, conservation, and environmental

stewardship.

Youth spent two days with the Tribe’s

Forestry Department at Lake Tract

participating in forest ecology lessons and

salvage harvest stewardship. The third day

was spent learning about water quality and

biology, where we spent a chilly morning

navigating the rocky waters of Lake Creek

collecting giishin (crawdads) followed by a

nighttime wildlife survey. We concluded the

week by completing a pedestrian survey on

Tribal lands Tribal with Historic Preservation

Officer Courtney Krossman. Every activity

reinforced the importance of caring for the

lands and waters that have sustained our

people for generations.

This week was the conclusion to a long list

of learning that began long before camp.

Participants attended pre-program meetings,

managed personal protective equipment

budgets, shopped for their own field gear, and

arrived ready to work. Throughout the week

they lived and worked in crews, developing

accountability, teamwork, leadership, and

the value of supporting one another through

Growing the Next Generation of early mornings and challenging fieldwork.

Field School also nurtures cultural identity.

Stewards

The last week of June and the first week Around the tables at base camp, antler

of July brought cool, damp weather to the sheds, leather, sinew, and deer toes were

Oregon coast. The marine layer settled over transformed into handcrafted antler rattles.

the landscape all the way to Mapleton High Guided by Cultural teachers, elders, and

School, where the Confederated Tribes of the leadership of Cultural Steward, Alycia

Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Cossey & Isaac Dull, youth created regalia

(CTCLUSI) established base camp for the they will carry into ceremony and care

for throughout their lives. These projects

2026 Field School.

Field School is more than a week of strengthen cultural knowledge while

Hushed voices. Silence. The scent of wet

leaves and earth filled the cool night air.

Sitting quietly in the forest, we held our

breath, listening for wildlife. The stillness

was finally broken by the recorded call of a

barred owl, played in hopes of hearing one

answer from somewhere deep in the trees.

But no call came. The silence settled over

us once again.

Soft whispers signaled the end of the survey,

but the hike back to our meeting point still lay

ahead. Somehow the quiet stayed with us.

Little was spoken as we followed the narrow

trail illuminated only by the soft glow of our

red headlamps.

It was a path I had walked many times, yet

in the darkness it felt unfamiliar. One careful

step at a time, we stayed the course. A silent

line of red lights wound through the forest as

we maneuvered around stumps and fallen

logs, eventually return to where we had

started.

With our headlamps switched off, we

naturally gathered in a circle. Slowly, as

though waking from a dream, the youth

began sharing their thoughts. They spoke

of the joy of being in the forest at night, of

seeing the stars, and of feeling connected to

the land around them.

Then we sang.

We sang the Friendship Song. We sang to

one another. We sang to our ancestors. We

sang to the land, to the waters, to the fourlegged, the winged ones, and the plants.

In that moment, surrounded by darkness,

our voices carried across a landscape

our ancestors have known for countless

generations.

Our youth walk in many worlds. They live in

a world of school, phones, technology, tests,

cars, and constant pressure, a world often

far removed from the lands that shaped our

people. Yet here they were, singing songs

passed down through generations in a

place where our ancestors lived, struggled,

and persevered. They endured disease,

forced removal, termination, and countless

hardships, yet remained resilient through it

all. Every step our ancestors took led to this

moment, a moment of cultural joy. A moment

that represents the new face of resiliency.

September 2026

www.ctclusi.org

CTCLUSI Field School 2026: The New Face of Resiliency

helping perpetuate the unique identity of

the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.

As Tribal people, we carry both generational

trauma and generational resilience. Our

strength comes from our ancestors, but our

future depends on the young people who are

learning to care for one another, our culture,

and our lands.

By visualizing themselves stepping into the

roles of the Tribal professionals leading

the activities, learning from Elders and

Cultural teachers, and contributing to the

stewardship of their homelands, youth

begin to envision themselves as the next

generation of leaders.

Field School intentionally blends Indigenous

Knowledge with Western science because

both ways of knowing reinforce one another.

Youth learn that cultural teachings and

environmental stewardship are inseparable.

Caring for salmon streams, forests, wildlife,

and culturally significant places is not just

environmental work, it is an expression of

who we are as Tribal people. It is how we

build resilience.

Connecting to our lands, Waters, and

Culture: How do you think caring for the

land, plants and animals is connected to

Tribal Culture, community or traditions?

“One of the most important parts, especially

to my personal beliefs, and identity is the

importance of all things such as traditions,

animals, and nature. I feel this way because

I love learning about animals as an animal

lover, nature as an admirer of beauty, and

lastly Tribal culture/community is important

as I enjoy learning about roots, cultures,

and others personal experiences as well.” –

Sydney H, Age:14

“How I think caring for the water is connected

to our Tribal culture is because our Tribal

culture is because our Tribal culture is very

connected towards water especially fish.

We use fish for a lot of traditional things and

we give respect to each animal that helps

to nourish our bodies, give us warmth, and

sacrifice themselves. Lastly, how the Tribal

land is connected to our culture is that the

land is where we come from and it was

taken from us, so learning to care for it as

we get some back is important. Land, water,

plants and animals all connect us to each

other and the world around us.” - Carson M,

Age: 15

“In our culture we see connections to the land

through the stories of stewardship and using

only what we need not just what we want

from nature. In these stories or communities

exist beyond just ourselves and shows that

if we look out for nature, nature will look out

for us. Though these stories are old they still

have meanings that we can hold on to in this

day and age. Our tribes largest gathering is

salmon ceremony a chance we get to pay

respects to our cousins the salmon people

in which we give the bones back to signify

that we took care of them in hopes that the

salmon come back next year.” - Thorin G,

Age: 16

“Since our native plants and animals are

rooted within generations of traditional

practices, it is important to carry on with

those values and stewardships. Especially

with our own waterways, they must be

maintained and well cared for so that other

organic life can thrive. I believe it is very

important to take great consideration when

dealing with the future of preserving life

for the next generations. Especially for the

future youth of our tribal communities.” - Isa

H, Age:17

“I believe that we get our culture from the

land. And so talking care of our lands is us

learning about our culture. This is important

because without our culture we cannot be a

people.” – Kaiə R, Age:17

Interest in natural resources pathways:

Can you imagine yourself working in

areas like Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife ,

Restoration or Environmental Sciences?

“Since I am leaning into studying chemistry

at Oregon State University for my

bachelor’s, I am hoping I can incorporate

that somehow into real-world issues like our

own preservation of tribal wildlife. Though I

am unsure exactly how, I hope that my love

for the sciences can benefit the world and

make it a better place. Especially with the

fear of global warming and damage done

to the Earth. I believe working in fisheries

would be a fascinating opportunity to explore

in the near future, since fish are important

lifeforms to our community.” - Isa H, Age:17

“I believe that going to this camp would be

a great experience for me and educate me

on things I don’t already know. I have a very

good idea of what I want to do after school,

but since I’m only a freshman, I want to

have as many opportunities as possible to

explore all of my interests. I also want to be

able to help out with my tribe and be more

knowledgeable when they do camps and

other things like that”. - Zhade B: Age 15

I can see myself working in all of these one

day I see myself working for the tribe in any

way shape or form.” – Marco I : Age15

Personal Goal Attending Camp: What is

one goal you want to achieve-academic

or workforce-based -from attending

Field School?

I really want to learn more forestry

management and forestry skills. Last year

I really liked getting in the dirt, socializing,

and learning about the site. One goal I have

for camp is to learn more plant and tree

types. I learned a lot last year but I don’t

remember all of them. I am hoping this year

there will be a chart or book or something

for me to look back at. I have a hard time

remembering sometimes. I also really want

to work on not falling into Oregon Grapes. I

fell into a few last year and it was not good.

Carson M Age: 14

“Well, I love spending all the time w the

other kids my age and making relationships

and connections, my favorite part about the

camps hands down. However, I have a huge

interest in our culture and traditions within

our land, how it helps us and how we can

help it. I want to learn as much as I can as

well as maybe find some guidance.” - Anne

Marie G Age :16

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Sacred Salmon Ceremony 2026

September 2026

www.ctclusi.org

Sacred Salmon Ceremony 2026

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2026

Tribal Elder John Siestreem Walks On

John Lee Siestreem

May 7, 1947 - July 14, 2026

John Lee Siestreem, U of O Architect, died

peacefully July 14, 2026.

He was born on May 7, 1947, in North Bend

Oregon to Viola Rose Cisneros Siestreem

and James Robert Siestreem. He grew up

in North Bend and graduated from the U of

O in Eugene. John Treasured the years he

spent as a logger and was proud to be an

architect in the city of Portland. He found joy

in spending time with his family and with his

many beloved dog companions. The family

suggests that remembrances be made to The

Oregon Food Bank at www.oregonfoodbank.

org, who John was a faithful contributor and

volunteer.

Please note, the preceding formal obituary

words were printed in The Oregonian July 1719, 2026. It seems important to write a few

more words about my older brother John Lee

Siestreem, as one of our Hanis Coos Elders

just, as my brother, to give you a glimmer of

who he was to me. I was fortunate to grow

up in the home our father built for us.

John helped my father retrieve, stack, and

transport bricks from a home that had been

demolished in Reedsport. They used my

Fathers pickup truck to transport the brick

back to our home in North Bend, one load

at a time. After working a full day and going

to school a full day, they worked together to

clean off the old mortar, sort the usable brick

so it could be reused to build a two-story

fireplace in our home. My Father designed a

wood lift to the side of the fireplace, so you

did not have to carry the wood to the upstairs

fireplace. I will remember us sitting together

sharing stories in front of those fireplaces as

long as I live.

I am forever thankful, grateful, and blessed

with many wonderful childhood memories

with my brother John. Rest in peace now,

dear brother.

Love you forever and for always,

Julie Siestreem, Hanis Coos Citizen

Photographs provided by Julie Siestreem.

Family photograph pictured left to right;

Great Grandma Siestreem, Edwina Siestreem Clarkson,

Grandma Ethel Sloop Siestreem, Sharon Clarkson, Mary

Clarkson, John Siestreem, and Viola Siestreem.

CTCLUSI Tribal Transportation

Expands Services

The CTCLUSI Tribal Transportation Department is pleased to

announce the addition of a Mobility Services Specialist, further

enhancing our capacity to provide safe, reliable, and accessible

transportation services for Tribal members.

Community members in need of transportation assistance

are encouraged to contact Kathy Perkins, who can assist with

coordinating transportation and scheduling rides for medical

appointments, essential services, and other approved destinations.

For transportation inquiries or to schedule a ride, please contact

Kathy at 541-888-9577 or kperkins@ctclusi.org.

The CTCLUSI Tribal Transportation Department remains

committed to

expanding

access

dependable

transportation

services

and

enhancing

mobility

for

our

Tribal

members and

community.

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