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

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CLUSI

April 2025

Issue 4

Volume 26

www.ctclusi.org

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

First Four of Twelve Commissioned Family Canoes Join the Tribal Community

Brian Krehbiel pictured center, honing his carving skills, is a Grand Ronde Tribal Citizen commissioned to create our new canoes.

Saturday, March 11, 2025, the first four of

twelve family sized commissioned canoes

arrived at the CTCLUSI Canoe House in

Florence, Oregon. Grand Ronde Tribal

artisan and canoe maker Brian Krehbiel

shared his talents by making these canoes

for the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI)

canoe families. “Hayu Masi [thank you] for

the opportunity to share my heartfelt skills,”

Krehbiel shared with Tribal Council member

Julie Siestreem upon her giving thanks for

the canoes we have received.

Krehbiel is the owner of Agency Creek

Expressions, which focuses on Traditional

Art, Educational Services, Special Events,

and Tribal Consultations. CTCLUSI Chief

Doug Barrett shared that “Brian even had

to extend his workshop to accommodate

this project for us.” These family canoes will

bring more canoe culture back to our people

and community. “The most wonderful part

about this size canoe is it’s perfect for ones

that want to learn about the canoe and how

to run on the water. I wanted this size for

youth so they could have the opportunity to

have few in the canoe and dial in the canoe

skills and knowledge it takes to learn the

Culture Stewardship Manager Jesse

water ways” shared Krehbiel.

“I envisioned them returning to them Beers. The Culture Department and Culture

as a way of living in and around canoes. Committee are working towards creating

I didn’t place seats in them because our and implementing guidelines for use of

old canoes didn’t have them they only had the new family canoes. Those who want

to use the canoes out in

skippers’ seat. That way

you can move people to The thought is to create

the community will need

to have canoe culture

dial in the canoe to set

cultural

stewards

who

will

knowledge, and safety

just right in the water.

These canoes are also learn canoe protocol, show practices. The thought

is to create cultural

small enough that one respect on the water ways,

person can sit in the right and be good representatives stewards who will learn

canoe protocol, show

place in the center of the

the

Tribe

while

the

canoe and be able to run

respect on the water

larger community doing all ways, and be good

it solo.

When you place seats things hiis haiyach (with a representatives of the

Tribe while in the larger

in the canoe like we do good heart)

community doing all

in bigger canoes it’s not

always the best because

things hiis haiyach (with

a good heart).

it’s like placing people on

the top of a ladder and pushing the ladder

Check back in future editions of The Voice

over it’s very easy to do but if they were on of CLUSI paper to learn more about the new

their knees like the old days they would be family canoes joining our community, and

to learn about any upcoming ceremonies

more grounded to the canoe.

Well, I have lots more to share, hopefully or blessings before their first pulls on the

there’s time to do so before they are taken water.

on the water.”

Additional photographs of the new canoes can be

That is the plan, according to CTCLUSI

viewed on page 4 of this publication

Save the Date

Annual Student Recognition Celebration

July 12, 2025

more details coming soon

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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April 2025

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from February 9, 2025 - March 9, 2025

Chief Doug Barrett

02/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

02/10 Interview Kunu Bearchum, Special

Meeting

02/11 Repatriation and Reinternment

discussion

02/12 Title VI & State Meet and Greet,

Lane ACT Monthly Meeting

02/13 Culture Committee Meeting

02/14 Spring Break Camp Planning

Meeting

02/18 Ancestors Discussion

02/19 MHA / LADCP Monthly Meeting

02/20 Special Meeting, Painted Horse

Recovery meeting in Roseburg

02/21 Painted Horse Recovery Grand

Opening in Roseburg

02/25 NARA NW Monthly Board Meeting,

NAIC Monthly Board Meeting,

Special Meeting

02/26 GFORB and Tribal Council Business

Meeting

02/27 Ancestors Repatriation

02/28 Indigenous Peoples Reception –

Many Nations Longhouse at U of O

03/01 Grande Ronde Round Dance

02/03 U of O Students visit to our Long

House

02/05 Spring Equinox Overnight Camp

Meeting, Northwest Forest Plan

DEIS Meeting

03/06 Elahka Alliance Board Meeting,

Leaders Circle

03/08 Waking up Canoes and first Canoe

Pull of the Year

03/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

Total Hours: 164

Brad Kneaper, Chairman

02/19 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

02/10 Special Council Meeting to approve

Resolution – regarding Behavioral

Health Funding

02/12 Monthly Council Report

02/14 ZOOM Meeting with Paradigm Shift

regarding Training Options

02/20 Leader’s Circle: Updates

02/25 Special Council Meeting Re: Council

Issue

02/26 Tribal Council Business Meeting

03/06 Leader’s Circle (In person):

Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.

Land Restoration; Tenmile

Algae Mitigation; Right of Way

Vacate Applications for Wallace

and 7th; Chief Dubray and Dept of

Justice Laurie Stewart; Mapetsi

Executive Order Updates

Total Hours: 122

Teresa Spangler, Vice-Chair

02/19 Regular Council meeting

02/10 Special Meeting - Approval of

resolution for behavioral health

02/14 Meeting with Paradigm Shift to talk

about council training

02/20 Leaders Circle

02/25 Special meeting

02/26 Business Council Meeting

03/06 Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 60.5

Julie Siestreem

02/09 Tribal Council General Council

regular monthly meeting

02/10 Tribal Council Special meeting

02/11 4j IPC meeting

02/12 Oregon Department of Early

Learning and Care-Dana Castano,

Oregon Department of Early

Learning and Care-Alyssa

Chatterjee, 4j Natives Program

Culture Night

02/13 Oregon Department of Early

Learning and Care-Bickel Taylor

02/18 Oregon Department of Early

Learning and Care Legislative

Testimony HB 2815 Tribal Early

Learning Plan and Fund, Education

Committee meeting

02/20 Tribal Council discussion session

02/25 West Coast Perspective on Ocean

Renewable Energy, Tribal Council

Special meeting

02/26 GFORB Tribal Council regular

monthly meeting, Tribal Council

General Council Regular Monthly

Business meeting

03/06 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

03/09 Tribal Council General Council

regular monthly meeting

Total Hours: 130

Debbie Bossley

02/06 Leaders Circle

02/09 Regular Council Meeting

02/10 Special Meeting

02/20 Leaders Circle

02/25 Special Meeting

02/26 Business Meeting

Total Hours: 50

Upcoming Tribal

Council and General

Council

Meeting Dates:

Regular Tribal Council

Meetings:

April 13, 2025 - Coos Bay

General Council Meeting

April 13, 2025 1:00 p.m.

May 10, 2025 - Eugene (TBD)

June 8, 2025 - Coos Bay

July 13, 2025 - Coos Bay

August 10, 2025 - Coos Bay

September 14, 2025 - Coos Bay

October 12, 2025 - Florence

General Council Meeting

October 12, 2025 1:00 p.m.

November 9, 2025 - Coos Bay

December 14, 2025 - Coos Bay

Regular Meetings begin at

10:00 a.m. pst

General Council Meetings begin at

1:00 p.m. pst

Zoom link provided on the

Citizen Portal of www.ctclusi.org

Business Council Meetings occur on

the last Wednesday of each month.

These meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. pst

Iliana Montiel

02/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

02/10 Special Meeting

02/11 GFORB Special Meeting

02/25 Special Meeting

02/26 GFORB / Tribal Council Business

Meeting

03/06 Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 30

Notice of Removal

On February 25, 2025 Tribal Council Member Enna Helms , Position 1 was removed

from office per Article X Section 1 of the Tribes Constitution. As a result, Council

Position #1 is vacant and shall be filled consistent with the requirements of Article IX,

Section 1 of the Constitution.

Members of CTCLUSI Tribal Council and

Government staff gathering after giving a

blessing on the Severy project on March 11,

2025.

www.ctclusi.org

April 2025

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in being

on a committee, please contact Lorin Krossman at

541-435-7178 or enrollment@ctclusi.org

We are currently keeping a list of those interested

so that when a committee vacancy occurs we

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

whether there is a vacancy or not.

Information

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Lorin

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

ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

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

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from

the rear view mirror and are good for access to some

Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition

to your family. Changes should be submitted

to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.

ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment

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

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

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www.

ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member

of CTCLUSI and would like to receive

typed copies of the Tribal Council Meeting

minutes please submit a written request

to Jeannie Miller at 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos

Bay OR 97420 or lkrossman@ctclusi.org

Please include the meeting date requested,

your name, current address, and Tribal Roll

number for verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

lwander@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

Davon Smith, Chief

Operating Officer

of Health Operations

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

dsmith@ctclusi.org

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tyler Slyter,

Chief Operation Officer

tslyter@ctclusi.org

Community Health

Diann Weaver, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7502

dweaver@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200

Eugene, OR 97404

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Dept. of Human Resources

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

recruitment@ctclusihr.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

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Three Rivers Pharmacy

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 435-7234

Fax: (541) 435-7233

Three Rivers Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell, Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship

Manager

Phone 541-997-6685

jbeers@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Social Services

Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7537

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

Elders Committee

1. Martin Harris

2. VACANT

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins

5. Kerry Brainard

6. Sarah Marcial

7. Roseanna Perry

1. Arleen Perkins

2. Stephanie Watkins

3. Warren T. Brainard

4. Eddie Helms

5. Laura Fortin

6. VACANT

7. Brad Kneaper

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. VACANT

3. Alyssa Lydick

4. Nicole Romine

5. Mike Brainard

6. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

Chief Doug Barrett

Education Committee

1. VACANT

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Nicole Romine

4. Ashley Russell

5. Mike Brainard

Enrollment Committee

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. VACANT

2. Dan Krossman

3. Enna Helms

4. Tyler Slyter

5. Holiday Maine

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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I

look forward to hearing from you!

-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. Nicole Mendoza

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Ashley Vandevort

4. Jade Fong

5. Jamie Biesanz

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. Nicole Romine

2. Mike Brainard

3. Tes Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. VACANT

7. Ashley Russell

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

Elders Activities

Barbara Black

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

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 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

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 Lorin Krossman,

541-435-7178

enrollment@ctclusi.org

The Tribe maintains a list

of those interested so that

when a committee vacancy

occurs we can fill it as soon

as possible, so please

is a vacancy or not. Letters

of interest remain on file

for one full year. Members

can serve on up to three

committees simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar

of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal

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

Tribal Council

Doug Barrett, Chief

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

VACANT

Position #1 Council

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler, Vice

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

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

April 13, 2024

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

General Council Meeting 1:00 p.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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April 2025

Council Corner

Greetings everyone.

I hope this message finds everyone

happy and healthy. I would like to provide

a few updates since my last article.

Since implementation of the hunting,

fishing and gathering program, we have

had a great start and this program is going

very well. I have asked for and received

the following information of participation in

the program.

2024 Participants with:

Harvested Game

• H&F License ID:

• Issued Tags:

• Deer Tag:

• Elk Tag:

• Bear Tag:

• Cougar Tag:

193

178

152

155

113

107

In 2024, 27 deer were harvested, 21 elk

2025 Participants with:

• H&F License ID:

• Issued Tags:

• Deer Tag:

• Elk Tag:

• Bear Tag:

• Cougar Tag:

212

104

Next, an update on CTCLUSI Elder’s

Honor Day. It is tentatively scheduled

for September 12 and 13, 2025 at Three

Rivers Casino and Resort in Florence.

The details have yet to be worked out, so

watch for further information as it becomes

available.

Some may have heard about the

concerns for a Government Shut down

and what may occur if that happens. The

good news is that a Continuing Resolution

(CR) was passed to continue operation of

the Federal Government at 2024 budget

levels until September 30, 2025. The bad

news is that there will be no increases

above 2024 levels in funding, but no

reductions either. In any case, the Tribe is

in a place that we can continue to provide

services at our current levels in the event

of a government shutdown for some time.

And….

Some may recall the Jordan Cove

Energy Project that was eventually

abandoned in the Coos County area. This

was an approximately 230-mile Natural

Gas pipeline to a proposed natural gas

export facility to be developed in Coos

Bay. Without getting too deep into this,

the project was eventually abandoned.

There were a number of issues with the

proposal that caused the Tribe and others

to oppose it.

Long story short: A company filed a motion

to reopen the project. A tribal member

brought it to our attention. Our attorney

reviewed it and determined that the filing of

Chairman Brad Kneaper

the document was improper and prepared

a Motion in Opposition to Reopen Docket

and Request for Fee Waiver that had been

filed by OA Partners LLC. The Council

Approved filing the Motion in Opposition

and it was done. This was filed on March

10, 2025. We have not heard anything yet

on the status of our motion.

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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

Photographs of the four new family canoes were provided by Julie Siestreem, Council

and Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

April 2025

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-024

Date of Passage: February 9, 2025

Subject (title): Eugene School District

4-J MOU

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this MOU to support the cultural relevant

education programing offered by the

Eugene School District. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-025

Date of Passage: February 9, 2025

Subject (title): Waite Ranch (haich ikt’

at’ uu ) Tidal Wetland Restoration

Project Grant Application

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

submission of grant funding and supports

this project. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-026

ate of Passage:

February 9, 2025

Subject (title): Oregon Department of

Human Services Office of Ageing

and People with Disabilities Funding

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this request for grant funding to develop

and expand Elders abuse awareness,

prevention, detection, reporting and

response efforts within Tribal Communities.

Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-027

Date of Passage: February 9, 2025

Subject (title): Establishment of

CLUSIT Chapter 4-9 Guardianship

Minors for First Reading

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

draft new Code for first reading and 28-day

comment period to come back to Council

for final approval on April 13. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-028

Date of Passage: February 9, 2025

Subject (title): Coos Head CERCLA

Response Action Coordination

Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council has review

and approves this agreement working with

Air National Guard, BIA, EPA and DEQ

to facilitate the Trust application process for

Coos Head. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-029

Date of Passage: February 9, 2025

Subject (title): Repealing Resolution

25-021 Approval of Contract Interiors

Explanation: Tribal Council approves to

repeal this Resolution and to strengthen

the Contract version submitted and also a

process going forward. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-030

Date of Passage: February 9, 2025

Subject (title): Budget Committee

Appointment

Explanation: Tribal Council approves and

confirms the following members as

appointed to the Budget Committee, Martin

Harris, Margaret Corvi, Stephanie Watkins,

Kerry Brainard, Sarah Marical and

Rosanna Perry. 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-031

Date of Passage: February 10, 2025

Subject (title): Oregon Behavioral Health

Deflection Program Funding

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this request for funding for accessing

treatment and recovery services in the

areas of behavioral health. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-032

Date of Passage: February 25, 2025

Subject (title): Removal of Enna Helms

from Tribal Council

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

this action as within the authority of the

Constitution Article X Section 1. Vote 5-1-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-033

Date of Passage: February 26, 2025

Subject (title): Waite Ranch Professional

Service Contract for Tide Gate System

and Hardware Development and

Installation

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

contract and supports this project.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-034

Date of Passage: February 26, 2025

Subject (title): McKenzie River Trust

Provides Sub Recipient Funds Through

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Grant for Support on Siuslaw Estuary

Restoration Project

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

the efforts to support partnerships with

McKenzie River Trust in restoration projects

within tribal ancestral boundaries.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-035

Date of Passage: February 26, 2025

Subject (title): Execute Hourly IT

Services Contract

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

the expenses for this contract to further

support out network securing in the

Department IT. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-036

Date of Passage: February 26, 2025

Subject (title): Profession Service

Agreement for Enna Helms

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

and supports the vital role of the Language

Program and engages services with Enna

Helms to continue her efforts in teaching

of the Tribal Language to its members.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-037

Date of Passage: February 26, 2025

Subject (title): Master Equipment Lease

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

lease for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-038

Date of Passage: February 26, 2025

Subject (title): Master Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

machine order for Three Rivers Casino.

Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-039

Date of Passage: February 26, 2025

Subject (title): Master Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

machine order for Three Rivers Casino.

Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 25-040

Date of Passage: February 26, 2025

Subject (title): Amendment to Tribal

Health Services Provider Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

for Three Rivers Health Center.

Vote 5-0-1

In this public paper, some Resolution

titles and explanation will not be

displayed or minimal details due to

confidentiality.

Hidden Image Search: Can You Find Me?

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

TRILLIUM FLOWER exactly like the one pictured at right.

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 Trillium Flower hiding!

Must email by APRIL15th 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.

March Hidden Salal

Adult Winner: Janet Thorn

Sadly, no youth entered the

raffle for March

The Salal was hidden on page 18, amongst the traditional tobacco

plant leaves on the Tobacco Flyer

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Language Classes

LITTLES

PROGRAM

dai chil sla, shin dai sla,

niishachii chmanii.

Starting April 5th 2025

0-5 YR. OLDS

If you are interested in

joining class and would

like more details please

contact Enna Helms at

language@ctclusi.org or

at (541) 297-7538

Zoom Class Link

Language Resources

can be found on the

Google classroom

miluk class

hanis class

sha’yuushtɬ’a

uɬ quuiich class

Saturdays from

9:00am-10:00am

on Zoom

Contact: Enna Helms at language@ctclusi.org

Virtual Language Classes

10 Week sessions Spring 2025

April 1st through June 6th

April 2025

Why RSVP for

Tribal Events?

Tribal Department staff who

plan events and activities for

the benefit of Tribal Member

need membership to “please

reply” when asked to

RSVP

when wanting to attend Tribal

events. This ensures the right

amount of supplies and food

and beverages to meet the

needs of those in attendance.

Thank you in advance for making

future events

as successful

as possible by

always calling

to RSVP when

asked.

RSVP for events

by calling

1-541-435-7155

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

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

Fridays, 4:00pm-6:00pm:

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

Please sign up with Enna Helms at

language@ctclusi.org, or by phone at (541) 297-7538

07.12.2025

Annual Student

Recognition

Save the date! More details to be

announced in the upcoming newsletter.

Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact

Morgan Cloud at 541-888-1319

Deadline: June 15, 2025

Scholarships:

Tribal Government

Education Scholarship

Carolyn Slyter Memorial

Chief Doc Slyter

Scholarship

Questions?

Contact

Morgan Cloud, Higher

Education Specialist

541-888-1319

mcloud@ctclusi.org

APPLY ONLINE www.ctclusi.org/education/

www.ctclusi.org

April 2025

book

basket

axuu(m) axuu(h) q’auq’aunii(sq)

early literacy initiative

TIME: 10 AM - 2 PM

Come participate in our

potlatch culture and learn

how to make a hairpipe

bone necklace.

I Can Bead

That!

*All necklaces made will

be added to a cash of gifts

that our tribal government

can gift.

This program also includes screening services (ASQ-3

and ASQ:SE-2) and supports families through in-home

(including vitrual) and library-based sessions.

Contact: Jen Barrett-Neet at

jbarrett-neet@ctclusi.org

Don’t Miss Out

Update Your Contact

Information

Is your contact information up-to-date?

Please

contact

the

Enrollment

Department today with your current

contact information.

It is important that your information is

current and accurate so that you do not

miss out on updates regarding Tribal

benefits, programs, invitations to events,

and Tribal Election Ballots.

Forms are also available online to

update your contact information, request

new Tribal ID cards, change of name

requests and more.

Visit https://ctclusi.org/enrollment/

to fill out these forms online. Contact

Enrollment by calling 541-435-7178 or

email enrollment@ctclusi.org

DATE

LOCATIONS

Please sign up now with the QR code!

to recieve free developmentally appropriate learning

boxes delivered to families with children from birth to

five years old who are a CTCLUSI enrolled tribal

member (or part of a tribal household.)

MARCH 5TH

Tribal Hall: open to Tribal

Member/Households

assed

This

event is combined with the Elder’s Potluck,

nt h

Eve

please bring a dish to share with the meal.

MARCH 19TH

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s Pa

nt ha

Florence outreach: Open to

Tribal members/households &

CTCLUSI Staff

Lunch is provided

APRIL 9TH

Tribal Hall: open to Tribal

Member/Households

This event is combined with the Elder’s Potluck,

please bring a dish to share with the meal.

APRIL 23RD

Eugene Outreach: Open to

Tribal Members/Households &

CTCLUSI Staff

Lunch is povided

RSVP

Please Call or email Alycia

Cossey

to RSVP

acossey@ctclusi.org

541-294-1237

LOOKING FOR

TRIBAL

ARTISANS

ROOTS AND VISIONS EXHIBITCOOS ART’S MUSEUM

EXHIBIT DATE OPENING

10/24/25

We are looking for tribal

artisans who wish to

participate in having their art

displayed at this upcoming

exhibit.

If you are interested, please

scan the QR Code for more

details and to fill out the

Tribal Artist Submission

Application.

*The Culture Committee will be reviewing all

submissions on April 21st.*

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April 2025

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

CTCLUSI Circles of Healing Program works to bring awareness and to

support victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,

Stalking, and Human Trafficking. The month of April is Sexual Assault

Awareness month. Native American populations experience these

at higher rates, with more than half of the Native population having

experienced it at least once in their life. 1 in 3 Native American women

may experience Sexual Assault in their lifetime, while 1 in 4 Native

American men may experience it in theirs. Yes, men are victims also.

Sexual Assault refers to any form of sexual contact or acts without

your consent. If you are under 18, you are not legally old enough to give

consent. Consent must be freely given while you are of sound mind,

meaning that you need to be sober and have a clear mind to be able to

give consent. Your consent can be taken away at any time by you and

should be acknowledged immediately at the time you do so.

If you or a loved one are experiencing or have experienced Sexual

Assault, please reach out to the Circles of Healing team.

We are here to help.

To reach a confidential Advocate,

call 541-294-8624 or 541-808-8152.

Credit to:

Cruz, J. (2023, April 26). Prosper community brings attention to Sexual

Assault Awareness Month. Eagle Nation Online. https://eaglenationonline.

com/49309/news/prosper-community-brings-attention-to-sexual-assaultawareness-month/#

Sexual assault. Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, Inc. (n.d.).

https://strongheartednativewomen.org/sexual-assault/

Sexual violence is not our tradition sticker. NIWRC. (n.d.). https://www.

niwrc.org/resources/stickers-patches/sexual-violence-not-our-traditionsticker

Statistics provided by National Institute of Justice https://www.ojp.gov/

Native Enterprise Spring - Registration Open!

Hello!

• Are you interested in starting your own business but want a

roadmap?

• Have you started your business and need some assistance?

• Do you feel that you started your business but missed a few steps?

The Northwest Native Chamber will be hosting two virtual Native

Enterprise Cohorts and registration is now open! This unique

9-week business development course led by Native entrepreneurs is

designed to offer invaluable insights into the intricacies of launching

and/or sustaining a business as a Native entrepreneur. Our program

is composed of eight dynamic modules, each rooted in personal

narratives and captivating stories told by successful Native business

owners. The 9th week is for graduation, where you will provide a

short presentation of your business!

The Northwest Native Chamber is hosting our 9-week Native

Enterprise course. We will be running two cohorts this Spring, one of

which will be in partnership with NAYA (Native American Youth and

Family Center)

• NWNC Course: Tuesdays 4/15 - 6/10, 6-9pm

• NAYA / NWNC Course: Wednesdays 4/16 - 6/11, 6-9pm

At the completion of this course, you will have an Executive

Summary, a sample budget, and your business pitch. Graduates of

this Program will be equipped to develop their business plan and

launch their business.

For more information on the Native Enterprise Program enrollment

or other NWNC offerings, contact Kyman Benton at kbenton@nwnc.

org or Santiago Vazquez VazquezS@nayapdx.org

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

April 2025

Amanda Statue Area

Rehabilitation Project

Contributed by Joanne Kittel, Co-Chair - View the Future

Many of you do not know that

the Amanda Statue is owned

by View the Future 501©(3),

an environmental and cultural

preservation nonprofit. Board

members

and

volunteers

maintain the statue and its

immediate area.

A potentially serious problem

developed. Three Douglas fir

trees that surround Amanda

are showing acute signs of

stress. Cause? The large

number

of walkers / hikers

(averaging 500 a month) who

visit the Amanda statue are

compressing, exposing, cutting

and unintentionally harming

the roots. With the help of the

Urban Forestry class under the

auspices of Angell Job Corps,

View the Future Board members

and volunteers built a stone

structure with a circumference of

16 feet around the statue, filled

it with 6 inches of soil and four

inches of gravel. Additionally,

students climbed the trees and

removed all the dead branches.

With this “fix” the roots will be

better protected, and the trees

will thrive again.

One path

was also widened, inserted

BRING A

with flat stones saved from the

first Amanda statue area and

with additional gravel created

a handicap accessible ramp to

the Gathering Area. Job Corps

students performed beautifully

and with heart as they learned

about the Amanda Story and all

it symbolizes.

Special thanks to: Supervisors

Bryce Crunkilton and Kevin

Kawasaki; and students Bryce

Dognon, Isaian Gales, Nia

Chalkiopoulos, Eric Sharpback,

Aschley Vanessa Gonzalez

Trujillo, Troy Howard, Justin

Bordelar, Roderick Gonzales,

Sandoval, Emilee Blown, Ethan

Glidewell, Bryan Carrigg, Jake

Torres, Dell Owen, Julien Vega,

David Bowers, Trenton, Andrew

Gardner; and volunteer Ray

Pedrick.

Blue Earth Federal

Corporation is the Newest

Member of the South Coast

Development Council!

Blue Earth Federal Corporation

- News release – Voice of

CTCLUSI

Exciting News!

Blue Earth Federal Corporation

is the newest member of the

South Coast Development

Council!

As an economic development

arm of the Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Indians, we are

dedicated to fostering Tribal

business growth and Tribal

economic opportunities in the

region.

SCDC

membership

includes an office in the

SCDC business incubator,

further

strengthening

collaboration

and

entrepreneurial support

on the South Coast. We

are excited for the impact

this partnership will bring

to our Tribal members!

Kerry Brainard, President - Blue Earth Federal Corporation

pictured above at the SCDC Office

CELEBRATE EARTH DA

FRIEND!

EARTH

DAY

SATURDAY/04.19.2025

JOHN TOPITS PARK

250 HULL ST, COOS BAY, OR 97420

INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL,

EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS, AND MORE.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Monday, April 28th @ 6:00 PM

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April 2025

Molly Wheeler & Carter Hovind

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

The couples registry can be found at TheKnot.com/cartermarriesmolly

or the couple asks for donation made to the ALS Foundation at www.als.org

On October 24th, 2024 while on vacation

in France Carter got down on one knee

on the beach in Blainville-Sur-Mer and

asked Molly to be his wife. Molly Wheeler,

daughter of Susan Wheeler, met Carter

Hovind, son of Mary Hovind and Mike

Hovind, while out dancing with friends

in Seattle, Washington in September of

2019. The two hit it off immediately. After

countless trips and adventures, both are

excited for this next grand adventure

together.

While the wedding date has not been set,

the couple is excited to relish and enjoy

engaged life during the planning process.

Tribal Member Lorin Krossman

Hired as Enrollment Specialist/Election Clerk

Hi, I am Lorin Krossman;

recently

joined

the

Administration team as the

Enrollment Specialist. I am an

enrolled citizen of CTCLUSI

and am Miluk Coos. I was

born and raised in Coos Bay

and a graduate of North Bend

High School. In my spare

time, I enjoy camping, hunting

and fishing with my partner,

our two children and 4 dogs.

When we’re not in the woods,

I love to read. My partner and

I run a commercial fishing

business that keeps things

busy and allows us to enjoy

fresh local seafood all year.

I’m looking forward to working

with all of you, especially my

sisters, Madi at Three Rivers

Health Center and Courtney

in the Department of Culture

and Natural Recourses and

serving my tribe in this new

position.

April 2025

www.ctclusi.org

9 Tribes Quarterly Prevention Staff

Gather and Plant Traditional Tobacco

On Monday, March 10th, 2025 CTCLUSI Prevention

Staff hosted a 9-Tribes Quarterly Prevention dinner

and meeting.

The agenda items for the evening include dinner in

the Community Center catered by Bon Appetit, Fire

in the Plank House tended by Chief Barrett and tribal

member, Mark Petrie, Oral Stories by Tribal Linguist

and Historian Patty Phillips, Tribal Hall Museum Galley

Exhibit, and Ceremonial Tobacco Planting as the 9

Tribes Prevention Programs.

Pictured above: CTCLUSI Tribal Council member Julie

Siestreem and Julie Johnson, Paiute-Shoshone, Tribal Affairs

Director-Oregon Health Authority.

Tribal Early Learning Plan and Fund

Preparation Planning Meeting

On February 18, 2025 a legislative testimony

preparation and planning meeting regarding HB

2815 was held. According to House Bill 2815 The

Department of Early Learning and Care shall study

options for supporting tribal early learning and care

in this state. The department shall submit a report

in the manner provided by ORS 192.245, and may

include recommendations for legislation, to the interim

committees of the Legislative Assembly related to early

learning and care no later than September 15, 2026.

Pictured above: CTCLUSI Tribal Council member Julie

Siestreem and Dana Sastano, Department of Early Learning

Alliance (PTELA) Liason

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April 2025

Feeling Stressed, April is Stress Awareness Month

Contributed by CTCLUSI Community Health Department

Stress Awareness Month has been

recognized every April since 1992. Health

Department all over the country focuses on

raising awareness of the negative impact

of stress. Learning to cope with stress and

finding healthy ways to deal with stressful

situations can go a long way in living a

healthy and positive life.

Long-term stress can prove to be more

than just a mental issue. From headaches

to stomach disorders to depression – even

very serious issues like stroke and heart

disease can come as a result of stress.

When you are placed in a stressful situation,

specific stress hormones rush into your

bloodstream leading to an increase in heart

rate, blood pressure and glucose levels. This

What does stress mean to you?

is helpful in emergency situations, but having

this “rush” for extended periods of time can

We all experience stress – yet we may be dangerous and make you susceptible to

experience it in very different ways. Because the issues mentioned previously.

of this, there is no single definition for

Learn to overcome issues you cannot

stress, but the most common explanation

is a physical, mental, or emotional strain or

change

tension. Stress is a reaction to a situation

where a person feels anxious or threatened. Sometimes the stress in our lives is not

Learning healthy ways to cope and getting something we have the power to change.

the proper care and support can help reduce Try to:

• Recognize when you don’t have control,

stressful feelings and symptoms.

and let it go.

Common reactions to a stressful event can • Avoid getting anxious about situations

that you cannot change.

include:

• Disbelief, shock, and numbness

• Take control of your reactions and focus

• Feeling sad, frustrated, and helpless

your mind on something that makes you

• Difficulty concentrating and making

feel calm and in control.

decisions

• Develop a vision for healthy living,

• Headaches, back pains, and stomach

wellness, and personal growth, and set

problems

realistic goals to help you realize your

• Smoking or the use of alcohol or drugs

vision.

• Affecting more than just your mind

Source:

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, December 2). Stress and coping. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/index.html

2. Heckman, W. (2021, April 7). April is Stress Awareness Month. The American Institute of Stress. Retrieved from https://www.

stress.org/april-is-stress-awareness-month

3. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022, April 4). National Stress Awareness Month. National Institutes of Health.

Retrieved from https://hr.nih.gov/working-nih/civil/national-stress-awareness-month

Child Care

Development Fund

(CCDF Program)

Childcare services birth to 5 years old can receive full-time

childcare services.

Students Kindergarten up to 12 years old can receive before

and/or after school care.

Services during school hours are not qualified for students

Kindergarten up to 12 years old.

Eligibility:

• Must be a CTCLUSI enrolled tribal member.

• There is no income requirement to participate, and no

co-pays.

• Participants need to reside within the 5-County Service

Area

• Parent/guardian must show proof of employment, and/

or enrollment in college or other programs.

• Participants must fill out a Parent and Provider

applications which can be found on the Tribe’s website.

• Provider can be a licensed Childcare Center, Licensed

In-Home Childcare, or a Family Provider (grandparent,

great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling living in separate

housing) with a cleared background check and current

Pediatric CPR/1st Aid certification.

Contact:

Brandy Lauby

email: blauby@ctclusi.org or call: 541-888-1314

Healthy ways for coping with your

stress

Here are some basic ideas to help you cope

with stress:

• Take care of yourself – eat healthy,

exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep,

give yourself a break if you feel

stressed.

• Share your problems and how you

are feeling and coping with a family

member, friend, doctor, pastor or

counselor.

• Avoid drugs and alcohol. These can

create additional problems and increase

the stress you are already feeling.

• Recognize when you need more help

– know when to talk to a psychologist,

social worker or counselor if things

continue.

• Make time to unwind. Try to do activities

you enjoy.

• Take breaks from watching, reading,

or listening to new stories, including

those on social media. It’s good to be

informed but hearing about adverse

events constantly can be upsetting.

Consider limiting news to just a couple

times a day and disconnecting from

phone, tv, and computer screens for a

while.

Potentially the most valuable takeaway

here is knowing how to talk to others about

your stress. This goes both ways, as you

need to know how to discuss your problems

with others as well as talk to anyone that

comes to you with their issues.

Suicide Prevention: How to Help

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/

Elders Potluck Luncheon

Hosted by Tribal Elder Eddie Helms

First Wednesday of the month at Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Ave., Coos Bay,

Bring a dish to share - 12 (noon) - 2 p.m.

www.ctclusi.org

April 2025

Elders Corner

Elders Luncheon

Come join us for some good food and great

company at the Eugene Outreach Office!

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200

Eugene, OR 97404

Thursday, April 10, 2025

11:30am – 1:30pm

GUEST SPEAKER: TBD

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 8, 2025

CTCLUSI TRIBAL

COMMUNITY CENTER

338 Wallace St, Coos Bay, OR 97420

THURSDAY, MAY 08, 2024

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

RSVP BY MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2024

(541) 435-7155 or

toll free 1 (888) 365-7155

541-435-7155

Limited transportation available from the Florence

and Coos Bay offices.

There will be an Elders Committee Meeting

at 1:00 pm following the luncheon.

LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS

PROVIDED

Sponsored by the CTCLUSI Community Health

Department / Title VI Congregate Meals Program

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Health Services Division/ Community Health Department

Elders Activity Program

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Tribal Police Department to Participate in

DEA National Prescription Take Back

The Tribal Police Department will once again be participating in

the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (NDTBD) held on

Saturday April 26th from 10am – 2pm at the Governmental office at

1245 Fulton Avenue in Coos Bay. This event is sponsored by the

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and it provides the supplies

to be able to collect unused or expired prescription medications to

ensure that they are safely disposed of without falling into the wrong

hands or unnecessarily polluting.

TPD personnel will be outside (parking lot) so that participants

can just pull up and drop off their items.

After the event (on Saturday), from 2pm – 3pm, Tribal Police

Officers will be available to travel within 20 miles of the governmental

office to pick up any unused or expired medications from Tribal

families or Tribal Elders. If you know of someone who would like

to participate, but is unable to make it to any of the events, please

have them contact us for scheduling at our office: 541-997-6011.

There will be no identifying information collected, and the program

is anonymous. We encourage participants to remove any identifying

labels from bottles prior to submission. We will be able to accept

vape pens without internal batteries, controlled, non-controlled and

over the counter medications with a few exceptions; Intra-venous

solutions, injectables, syringes, chemotherapy medications, or

medical waste WILL NOT be accepted.

If you have any questions about the program, please let

us know. Our goal is to keep medications from being lost,

stolen, or misused. If you would like to view information

about the program from the DEA, please visit: https://

takebackday.dea.gov/ . If you know someone who lives

outside of the area, they can also search by zip code to

find an event nearby.

In addition to the National Drug Take Back Day on

Saturday, Tribal Police Officers will be at the Eugene

outreach office on Thursday, April 24th from 11am - 2pm

to accept any medications and also at the Florence

outreach office on Friday, April 25th from 11am - 2pm.

Since we began partnering with the DEA in the NDTBD

program in 2018, the Tribal Police Department has

helped to keep over 319 pounds of medications from

being misused or otherwise polluting our landfills and

waterways. Anyone is welcome to participate, so feel

free to share the information with your friends and family.

April 2025

Coos Bay Tribal Government Office

1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR.

Saturday, April 26th - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

From 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 P.M., Tribal Police will be

available to travel within 20 miles of The Main

Government Office to pick up any unused or expired

Medications from Tribal families and Elders. Please

schedule pick up by calling 541-997-6011

Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200, Eugene, OR.

Thursday, April 24th - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Florence Outreach Office

3757 Hwy 101, Florence, OR.

Friday, April 25th - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

What is Amateur Radio?

Contributed by Armando Martinez II (KJ7NUZ), Emergency Management Coordinator

Amateur Radio, also known as Ham Radio, is an FCC regulated radio

service which aims to provide public service, technical training and

experimentation, and is often used for communication between private

persons. This is a non-commercial communications service.

Amateur Radio Operators (ARO), commonly called “hams”, like to

communicate with each other for fun. They can also provide communications

for public events. In times of emergency they are quite often the first

responders to disasters such as hurricanes, etc., providing essential

communications.

You don’t need a license to listen to ham bands, but you are required by

law to have one to transmit within a specified frequency spectrum based

on your license level. Hams are licensed to operate radio transmitters

by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and are assigned a

call sign, such as my call sign KJ7NUZ, which is registered in the FCC’s

universal licensing database.

We would like to encourage CTCLUSI Tribal members in Oregon to get

licensed, and Volunteer with your local Amateur Radio Emergency Service

(ARES) or club. If you receive your Technician license and participate with

a local organization in your area, or with us to keep proficient, we will

supply you with a Hand-Held radio. (Similar to the picture on the right)

If you want to know how to get a license please feel free to contact me

with any questions at 541-435-7228.

April 2025

Invitation for Vendors

or Artisans to Submit

Products or Services

Dear Vendor or Artisan,

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and

Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) is seeking qualified

vendors to provide products or services in support

of our CTCLUSI projects or programs. The

purpose of this invitation is to create a preferred

vendor list. We invite you to submit proposals

detailing how your products or services meet our

various program requirements.

Scope of Work:

Please provide a detailed description of the

products or services you provide, include any

specific features, requirements, or technical

specifications.

Submission Requirements:

Interested vendors must submit the following:

1. A detailed proposal of products or services

including pricing, timelines, and deliverables.

2. A company or individual profile with relevant

experience and references.

3. Any credentials, warranties, or compliance

documentation, if applicable.

4. Terms and conditions for the proposed product

or service.

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Homelessness & Major Life Events

Contributed by Leslie Thompson, Housing Assistant

Often times, people look like they have their life together. Maybe they have

decent clothes, a vehicle, and a job. But sometimes, the people that look like

they’re doing fine on the outside, could very well be struggling on the inside.

Maybe they’re not good at budgeting, or they have a gambling problem.

Maybe they live paycheck to paycheck and are barely scraping by. Perhaps

their weekend of partying went a little to hard, and they never stopped. Still

some suffer from debilitating diseases or mental disorders that none of us

have any clue exist.

All of these, and more may lead to homelessness, and shockingly most of

us are one-major life event away from it happening to us.

The Housing Department at CTCLUSI has a state grant from OHCS (Oregon

Housing & Community Services) that funds a position to distribute services

for those qualifying enrolled tribal members during difficult life events that are

negatively impacting their housing needs.

Our Tribal Housing Navigator focuses on the housing needs of the individual

applying, and uses grant funding to fill in the gaps. By working towards this

“Housing First” approach, it gives the client a stable environment to build their

life back and take steps forward in the direction of self-sufficiency.

In conjunction with possible financial resources, our Tribal Housing

Navigator coordinates and connects individuals to other community services

and resources that our department may not provide. Often times a lack of

housing is the result of a deeper problem, and referrals may need to be made.

By providing these soft hand-offs to other community agencies and partners,

it creates a network of support.

The CTCLUSI Housing Department is always looking for opportunities to

engage and assist our community in achieving its full potential, and we are

grateful and appreciative to have the OHCS grant bestowed upon us.

If you are in a situation where your housing is at risk, or you are homeless,

please contact the Housing Department at (541)-888-1310, or go to ctclusi.

org and complete an Emergency Assistance application.

Deadline for Submission:

Proposals are accepted throughout the year for

qualified vendor’s products or services. Vendor or

Artisan must have submitted proposals prior to the

selection of the product or service posted, to be

considered. The proposal will be considered for

all requests after it’s submission.

DEPOSIT

ASSISTANCE

SHORT TERM

RENTAL ASSIST.

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Quality and compliance with our

requirements.

UTILITIES AND

MOVING COSTS

• Cost-effectiveness.

• Vendor qualifications and experience.

• Delivery timelines.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your proposals via mail or email to:

Norbert A. Johnson, MBA, MHEd, RRT

Procurement Manager

1245 Fulton Ave

Coos Bay, Or 97420

njohnson@ctclusi.org

CTCLUSI

EMERGENCY ASSIST.

The Housing Department offers two Emergency

Assistance Programs. Both programs are designed to

assist with emergencies, regarding homelessness and

homeless prevention, however the eligibility

requirements, awards, and funding sources are different.

Benefits may vary depending on need and funding

availability. Contact CTLUSI’s Housing Dept. to determine if

you may qualify for emergency assistance.

AVAILBLE

THROUGHOUT

THE U.S.

CTCLUSI HOUSING

DEPT.

1320 Neese St.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

(541)-888-1310

Monday-Friday

8am-5pm

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April 2025

Seeds of Success Community Fellows Field School Internship

June 22 – July 3, 2025

Community Fellows interns will learn how to apply a two-eyed

seeing approach (Indigenous Knowledge braided with the Western

Science) to restore climate resiliency to CTCLUSI forest lands.

Interns will work in the forest, reconnecting with the lands of their

ancestors and reestablishing a reciprocal relationship with those

lands. Interns will learn culturally significant plants, how to identify

them and their uses, wildlife species, soil science, pollinator ecology,

forestry, and ecocultural restoration while gaining employment skills

in the outdoors.

Intern participants will work alongside CTCLUSI Culture and

Natural Resources and Forestry staff as well as OSU College

of Forestry faculty researchers, graduate students, and interns,

performing research related to the ecocultural restoration of the

Tribe’s Lake Tract located in Horton, OR. Meals, transportation,

and all work supplies will be provided. This will be an immersive

experience, with participants camping at the Tribe’s Deadwood

Property in Deadwood, OR. A stipend will also be paid to participants

after program completion.

During the 8-hour daytime work sessions, interns will be trained to

collect data using the best available and culturally sensitive science

protocols and tools and learn about forest ecology and stewardship.

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 First Foods inspired, nutritious, and delicious, and

private shower and bathroom facilities will be at the campsite.

Community Fellows intern requirements and expectations:

• Ages 14 – 24

• Member of a Tribal family or has a relationship with CTCLUSI

• Must remain on site with the group 24 hours per day during the

week. (Exceptions for ceremonies (e.g. Potlatch, Pow-wows,

etc..) can be made on a case-by-case basis.)

• Cooperate as a respectful team member and ask for help as

needed.

• Must have the ability to walk and hike long distances on brushy,

uneven terrain and carry up to 25 lbs.

• Interns will be required to register an account with Oregon State

University (free) in order to be compensated. An email address

will be required. This is all done on-line and instructions will be

provided.

For more information contact:

Ashley Russell, Director

Department of Culture and Natural Resources

(541) 888-7511 (office)

arussell@ctclusi.org

Tonya Davis, Administrative Coordinator

Department of Culture and Natural Resources

(541) 435 - 7151

tdavis@ctclusi.org

INSTRUCTIONS for FELLOWSHIP POSITION

Deadline for application submission is May 1, 2025.

Or until filled.

To be considered for a Community Fellows internship

position, please either write an essay or record a video of

you that includes your name, age and Tribal/Indigenous

connection. Also, be sure to answer the following questions:

1. Describe why you would like to participate in this

program?

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?

Amy Kronsberg, Field Forester Department of

Forest Management

(541) 435 - 7184

akronsberg@ctclusi.org

Call to Knowledge Holders

Cultural Knowledge Holders and Artisans are

invited to lead an evening activity with youth during

the annual Seeds of Success Community Fellows

field school to be held June 22 – July 3, 2025, near

Deadwood, Oregon.

There will be about 8 teenagers participating in

the program. OSU is again offering stipends for

participating and supporting the youth.

Note that the terrain at the outdoor camp site is

uneven and may present some mobility issues that

staff should know about.

Please contact Ashley Russell, arussell@ctclusi.

org, for more information.

Written Option: in 250-500 words, send your written

response in an email to fieldschool@ctclusi.org OR mail

or deliver a printed copy with your name and contact info

to CTCLUSI Administration office at 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420.

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.

Important dates:

• There will be a gear purchase outing with Ashley on May

17th.

• There will be a mandatory training on June 13th or 14th

Group Photo of Seeds of Success 2024

www.ctclusi.org

April 2025

Caring Messages

OSU Extension Service | New Beginnings for Tribal Students

Sometimes all it takes is a thoughtful text to brighten

your day and shift your perspective. We all need a

little more joy in our lives, and We R Native wants

to help spread the love.

Simply text “CARING’’ to 65664 to receive two texts

per week with funny videos, songs, and messages

designed to improve your mood and remind you of

just how awesome you are!

The best part about being Native, is that we have

each other’s backs. Consider signing up to get an

extra boost from relatives and relations who care.

Caring

Messages

is a text

intervention

developed and

administered

by THRIVE,

the suicide

prevention

project at the

Northwest

Portland Area

Indian Health

Board.

Environmental Leadership for Youth

INDIGENOUS YOUTH CAMP

AUGUST 10 - 15, 2025

at Oregon State University

in partnership with Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and

Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI)

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

Challenge course

Hatfield Marine Science Center

And more

$500 completion award

CONTACTS:

More Info and registation at:

OSU Camp Coordinator Bessie Joyce

541-743-6106 bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

Open Campus Assistant Director Jennifer Boyle

541-420-8222 jennifer.boyle@oregonstate.edu

CTCLUSI Education Director Jemiah Wassman

541-888-1318 jwassman@ctlusi.org

https://beav.es/NUc

OSU Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities and materials. This publication will be made available in an

accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact Bessie Joyce at bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

The OSU Indigenous Youth Camp, August 10-15, 2025, is

open for registration. This camp serves Native American

youth entering 9th – 12th grades in Oregon. Campers

will learn about environmental sciences and Indigenous

Knowledge, college access and financial aid while spending

time on the Corvallis campus. There are fun field trips to

Hatfield Marine Science Center, a challenge course, a canoe

paddle, a dinner at the OSU Longhouse and more. CTCLUSI

helps plan and deliver the camp with OSU as part of the New

Beginnings for Tribal Students program. More information

and a link to registration is here: https://beav.es/NUc

Intermediate pull

CANOE PULL

April 26th

@ quuiich ikt’at’uu

P BY

RSV 25

4/2

10 am - 2 pm

Canoeing Winchester Bay

Sing to Ancestors at Tkimya

We will be meeting at the Winchester Bay boat

ramp for this canoe pull.

This pull is tide dependent, please RSVP

so that we can communicate any changes that

may occur

Lunch provided at Bedrocks on the Bay

*please bring a water bottle*

OPEN TO TRIBAL MEMBERS

AND FAMILIES

Contact Alycia Cossey

541-294-1237

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Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Department of Human Resources

Current Openings as of 03/12/25

Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities

•

Assistant Controller – Coos Bay

•

Behavioral Health Assistant – Three Rivers Health

Center – Coos Bay

•

Circles of Healing Transitional Services Specialist –

Coos Bay

•

Clinic Scheduler – Three Rivers Health Center –

Coos Bay

•

Community Health Nurse – Three Rivers Health

Center – Coos Bay

•

Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay

•

Dental Therapist – Coos Bay

•

Diabetes Educator – Eugene

•

Fish & Wildlife Biologist – Coos Bay

•

GIS Administrator – Coos Bay

•

Graveyard Surveillance Agent I. – Coos Bay

•

Housing Self Sufficiency Coordinator – Coos Bay

•

Janitor – Coos Bay

•

Laboratory Technician I. – Coos Bay

•

Medical Director – Three Rivers Health Center

•

Ocean Fishing Deckhand: On-Call

•

Public Health Nurse - Eugene

•

Special Events – On Call – Varies on Assignment

•

Surveillance Agent I. – Various Shifts - Florence

•

Surveillance Agent II. – Florence

•

Tribal Court Administrator and Outreach

Coordinator – Coos Bay

•

Tribal Youth Engagement Specialist - 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

Tribal Members please log in to the Citizen Porrtal to access any CTCLUSI Tribal Member Job Opportunities

Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Citizen Portal

www.ctclusi.org

Do you need assistance with registering or re-gaining access to

the Citizen Portal of the Tribal Government website?

I’m here to help! Contact me directly with any Tribal website

access issues that you have.

The Citizen Portal contains the links to the monthly Tribal

Council meeting Zoom links, culturally significant information

and more!

Also be sure to check out the online Events Calendar for

upcoming activities!

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

April 2025

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are 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

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

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

www.ctclusi.org

April 2025

Upcoming Events

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

April 2025

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Council

13 Regular

Meeting 10:00 am

General Council

Meeting 1:00 pm

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Elders Potluck

2 Tribal Hall @ noon 3

miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

hanis language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Can Bead That

9 ITribal

Hall 10am

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Language Classes

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

Littles Program 9am

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Invasive Species

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Removal/ Tobacco

Planting- Tribal Hall 10am

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

hanis language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Elders Luncheon

Eugene Outreach

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

hanis language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Earth Day

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich John Topits Park

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Can Bead That

23 IEugene

10am

Drug Take Back

26 Coos Bay, 10 am

25 Rx

Florence, 1 am

Rx Drug Take Back

Deadline

Roots & Vision Exhibit miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Application Due

hanis language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

30 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rx Drug Take Back

Eugene 11 am

hanis language class

Virtual Training:

miluk language class

Lead Awareness 6 pm 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Canoe Pull 10am-2pm

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich quuiich ikt’at’uu

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Winchester Bay

May 2025

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

7 Tribal Hall @ noon

MMIP Day of

Awareness

miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

hanis language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Elders Potluck

Mother’s Day

hanis language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Memorial Day

Tribal Offices Closed

miluk language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Elders Luncheon

Coos Bay, TBD

11:30 am -2:00 pm

hanis language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

hanis language class

28 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 29

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY

Council

10 Regular

Meeting 10:00am

Glass Float Hunt

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Prevention Activity

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Florence 11:00 am

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Canoe Pull

Hollering Place, CB

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

hanis language class

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

FRIDAY

Maple Bark Gathering/Processing

quuiich tla’ai (quuiich land-smith tract)

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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ATTENTION TRIBAL ARTISANS

WAXUUWII (GIFTS) IS OPEN!

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

its Gift Shop doors! CTCLUSI Tribal Artisans are encouraged to

Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon

April 2025

541-999-7938

tspangler@threeriverscasino.com

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