# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2017)

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The Voice of

October 2017

CLUSI

Issue 10
Volume 18
www.ctclusi.org

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

Pulling Together for Our Ocean: West Coast Regional Planning Body Pull in Sunset Bay
Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager

Save the Dates

As some of you may have seen on Facebook or
the news or may have just heard during the Canoe
Journey 2017 to Campbell River, British Columbia,
Canada there was at least one canoe that rolled over
in the ocean. We did not participate in this Canoe
Journey but I’ve been hearing lately talk about how
dangerous this is because of the roll over that took
place. I wanted to put an article out to calm some of
the nerves out there and invite those that have not
pulled in our canoes to come out and experience it
for yourself.
I watched the video of the rollover from the 2017
canoe journey and luckily it looked like everybody
got out safe onto their support boat. It also made me
very thankful for the amount of training that we have
had. I recognized things that we would have done
differently. A few of us are approaching 15 years
of experience in our dug out canoes. Some of us
keep up on our open water lifeguard certifications,
CPR, and First Aide for the professional rescuer.
The RBP pulls in Sunset Bay with members of CTCLUSI - Photographs by Morgan Gaines
Every year for the past couple of years our canoe family
and those that take part in canoe activities also go through
a cold water training program where we get certified by the American
Canoe Association in cold water rescue. We, along with the Coquilles
who participate with us, are the only canoe family in Oregon that goes
through this very involved certification.
Our cold water training consists of a three-day program. The first day is
primarily a ropes day where we work on rope and knot work with different
scenarios. Whether they be rescues, stowing ropes, or even knots in
order to drag a canoe if needed. The second day starts out early talking
through and practicing a range of things from planning canoe trips,
practicing different types of communication for any water we may come
across, and how to make rescues and deal with hypothermic victims in
the field.
The second half of the second day we work on little more intensive
rescue scenarios, some more canoe and stroke communication work
and then we take the canoes and kayaks out to Sunset Bay. As a tribe
we are very thankful to have sunset bay in our territory. Sunset Bay is the
perfect place to take out and put in Canoes from the ocean. Once out at
sunset bay for the second day and full third day we work on a range of
scenarios including stroke practice and communication, kayak rescues
and leadership techniques, traversing and stabilization through breakers
and waves, and cold water immersion. Of course the most important
and most practiced is the canoe roll overs, righting your canoe, bailing
your canoe, and reloading your canoe while bailing. Righting, bailing,
and reloading your canoe is not an easy task the first time, but after a
few practices everyone knows exactly what to do. The communication
improves and teamwork is outstanding. We were able to dump our
canoe, right it, bail it and load it back up and be on our way in under five Photograph taken from the lead puller seat during the paddle by Mark Petrie
minutes’ multiple times with different groups in the Canoes.
Watching the video of the canoe flipping during the canoe journey didn’t make me nervous about going back into the ocean. It gave
me pride that under similar circumstances our canoe family would have the experience to know exactly what to do.

Restoration at TRC Event Center
October 14, 2017

Fall Harvest

DATE CHANGE - November 18, 2017

Tribal Christmas Celebration
December 9, 2017

Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420

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Tribal Council Business

As reported at the September 10, 2017 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Chief Warren Brainard:
Aug 13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Aug 15 Health Committee Meeting
Aug 21 Enrollment Meeting
Aug 23 Tribal Council Business Meeting; GFORB
Aug 26 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 29 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special meeting,
Special Council Meeting
Sept 1 Meeting at University of Oregon
Sept 6 Executive Work Session
Sept 7 Elders Lunch; Gaming Facilities Operations Board
Doc Slyter:
Aug 13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Aug 17 Met with Sen. Merkley Aides, Amy Amherst & Ben Ward
Aug 23 Tribal Council Business Meeting; Gaming Facilities
Operations Board
Aug 26 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 29 Met with University of Oregon Staff about Bullard’s
Beach regarding Field Study; Gaming Facilities Operations
Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Accompanied the Oregon Community Foundation
representative out to the Lakeside Property; Gaming Facilities
Operations Board Special Meeting; Special Council Meeting
Sept 4 Dolphin Theater meeting about Hollering Place Radio
Show
Sept 6 Gaming Facilities Operation Board Meeting
Sept 8 Played Flute at Dolphin Theater – Hollering Place Radio
Show
Sept 9 Played Flutes at The Mill Salmon Ceremony
Beaver Bowen:
Aug 13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Aug 23 Tribal Council Business Meeting;
Aug 26 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 29 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting,
Special Council Meeting
Sept 6 Election Board Meeting; Gaming Facilities Operations
Board
Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:
Aug 13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Aug 15 Tribal Family Gathering Dinner
Aug 16 Housing Committee Meeting
Aug 23 Tribal Council Business Meeting; Gaming Facilities
Operations Board
Aug 26 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 28 Lunch with City Leaders and Youth Council
Aug 29 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Special Council Meeting
Sept 1 Dinner with Energy Trust
Sept 5 Education Committee Meeting
Sept 6 Gaming Facilities Operations Board

Mark Ingersoll, Chairman:
Aug 13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Aug 17 Met with Sen. Merkley Aides, Amy Amherst & Ben Ward
Aug 23 Tribal Council Business Meeting; Gaming Facilities
Operations Board
Aug 26 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 29 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Special Council Meeting
Sept 6 Election Board Meeting; Gaming Facilities Operations
Board

CTCLUSI Resolutions
RESOLUTION NO.: 17-046
Date of Passage: August 23, 2017
Subject (title): ATNI Membership Delegate and Alternate(s)
Appointment
Explanation: The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw Indians Tribal Council Hereby authorizes and directs the
Chairman or his designee to take the necessary action to place the
Tribes in Membership with ATNI. Naming Teresa Spangler Delegate
and Arron McNutt and Beaver Bowen Alternate. VOTE 4-0-3
RESOLUTION NO.: 17-047
Date of Passage: September 10, 2017
Subject (title): NCAI Membership Delegate and Alternate(s) for
Membership Year 2017-2018
Explanation: The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw Indians which is the official governing body of the above
named Tribe, here by authorizes Mark Ingersoll who is the official
principal tribal official, to take the necessary action to place the Tribe in
Membership with NCAI. Naming Mark Ingersoll as Delegate and
Beaver Bowen and Tara Bowen as Alternates. VOTE 4-0-3

Tribal Elder John R. Perry Jr. Walks On

Arron McNutt:
Aug 13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Aug 23 Tribal Council Business Meeting; Gaming Facilities
Operations Board
Aug 26 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 29 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Special Council Meeting
Sept 6 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Meeting
Tara Bowen:
Aug 13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Aug 23 Tribal Council Business Meeting; Gaming Facilities
Operations Board
Aug 26 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 29 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Gaming Facilities Operations Board Special Meeting
Aug 31 Special Council Meeting
Sept 6 Gaming Facilities Operations Board

John R. Perry Jr. passed away August 30, 2017.
He was born on July 1, 1949.
He is survived by his brother Lonnie Perry, sister Debbie
Perry, and his children and grandchildren.
He will be missed by his family and his best friend Mary
Goodrich who he knew for 40 years.

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Information

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

ATTENTION VETERANS
AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal
of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and intersted in being
on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil,
541-888-7506. 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.

US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Springfield 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., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay,
OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Full video available at www.ctclusi.org
If you would like to receive typed copies or
an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting
minutes send a written request, including
your current address to Jeannie McNeil, 1245
Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Tribal Council

Upcoming Events

October 5 – Elders BBQ Luncheon, Community
Center, 11:30 a.m.
October 7th – Mahaffey Ranch (Corn Maze)
Prevention Activity
October 8th – Regular Council Meeting, Florence,
Windward Inn, 10:00 a.m.
October 9th – Cereal Fest, HOC Activity, Community
Center 4:00 p.m.
October 14th – Restoration Celebration at TRC Events
Center. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
October 17th – CTCLUSI Restoration Day (All Tribal
Offices will be Closed)
October 18th - Family Beading Night, Tribal Hall, 6:00
p.m.
October 19th - Elders Survey input deadline
October 21st – Lone Pine Farms (Corn Maze)
Prevention Activity
October 21st – Healthy Families, CC 11:30 a.m.
October 23rd – Ladies Self Care Circle, Tribal Hall,
5:00 p.m.
October 24th – Tribal Family Gathering, Springfield,
The Gateway Grill 6:00 p.m.
October 28th – Weaving Workshop, Tribal Hall, 10:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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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

October 31st - Halloween
November 10th – All Tribal Offices will be CLOSED in
observance of Veterans Day
November 11th – Veterans Day
November 12th – Regular Council Meeting,
Community Center 10:00 a.m.
November 12th – Budget Hearing, Community Center
9:00 a.m.
November 17th – Elders Luncheon Hosted by Coquille
November 18th – Fall Harvest, Community Center
November 21st – Parenting Workshop, Coos Bay
November 23rd – All Tribal Offices will be CLOSED in
observance of Thanksgiving Day
November 26th - PRC Application Deadline
November 28th - Parenting Workshop, Coos Bay
December 9th - Tribal Christmas Celebration
December 10th – Regular Council Meeting, Florence,
Windward Inn, 10:00 a.m.
December 5th – Parenting Workshop, Coos Bay
December 7th – Elders Luncheon, TRC
December 12th – Parenting Workshop, Coos Bay
December 21st – Winter Solstice
December 25th – Christmas Day (All Tribal Offices will
be Closed)

Join a Committee

Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters
of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit
your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All
letters of interest are kept on file for one year.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office
Alexis Barry
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org

Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
Sharon Arnold - PRC Specialist
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities
Andrew Brainard
CHR/Elders Activity Program
Coordinator
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
abrainard@ctclusi.org

Education Department
Angela Bowen-Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1317
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abowen@ctclusi.org

Tribal Court
J.D. Williams
Chief Judge
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
tribalct@ctclusi.org

Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org

Family Services
Shayne Platz, Lead Case
Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
splatz@ctclusi.org

Cultural Department
Jesse Beers - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-888-2853
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org

Tribal Dental Clinic
Dr. Sarah Rodgers
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505

Health & Human
Services Division
Vicki Faciane - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
vfaciane@ctclusi.org

Springfield Outreach Office
1126 Gateway Loop
Suite 102
Springfield, OR 97477
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
Tribal Gaming Commission
Brad Kneaper
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Department of Natural
Resources
Margaret Corvi
Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1304
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
mcorvi@ctclusi.org

Warren Brainard,
Chief
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org

Doc Slyter

Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org

Beaver Bowen
Position #2 Council
541-290-4531 (cell)
bbowen@ctclusi.org

Mark Ingersoll,
Chairman
Position #3 Council
541-290-4610 (cell)
mingersoll@ctclusi.org

Tara Bowen

Position #4 Council
541-808-7394
tbowen@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org

Arron McNutt
Position #6 Council
541-297-1183 (cell)
amcnutt@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting
October 8, 2017
Windward Inn
3757 Hwy 101,
Florence, Oregon
10:00 a.m.

Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as
needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Administrator 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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Tribal Youth Ages 14-24
Mission Statement:
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Youth
Council strives to protect and preserve the cultural, spiritual, and traditional
values of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.
Youth Council aims to embrace our cultural traditions and strengthen our Tribal
community as well as positively impact the communities in which we live.
Youth Council works towards a common good while always being mindful and
looking forward to the next seven generations by being good stewards of the
lands, waters, and communities in which we live.
If you are interested in being part of
CTCLUSI Youth Council please contact
one of the following members:
Nicole Romine
Chair
Sonja McCarty
Cell: (541) 404–4115 Healing of Canoe
Facilitator
Michael Romine
Cell: (541) 808-8175
Vice Chair
Cell: (541) 297-5408 Anne Niblett
Healing of Canoe
Devynne Krossman Assistant
Cell: (541) 808-7699
Secretary
Cell: (541) 808-5146

Notice from the Education Committee:
The Education Committee will be hosting a 50/50 Raffle at the upcoming Fall Harvest Party
on November 18, 2017 to raise funds for the Mitsis Tribal Scholarship.

October 2017

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Eclipsing Thoughts

Prevention Activity

A Poem by Tribal Member Cougar Roy

*Please Choose one Activity*
Saturday, October 7, 2017

You can follow us from The Tribal offices at 9:30 am.
We will meet at Mahaffey Ranch for Prevention Education,
Corn Maze, Hay Rides and Pumpkin Patch from 10:00 am. to 12:00 pm.
After that we will travel to Abby’s Pizza from 12:30 pm—2:30 pm

OR

Saturday, October 21, 2017

We will meet at Putter’s Pizza for Prevention Education,
Food and Games from 11:00 am—1:00 pm
After that we will travel to Lone Pine Farms to explore
their Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch from 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Please come and join us for some great FUN the whole family can enjoy!
No Transportation will be provided.

Mahaffey Ranch
10362 Hwy 241
Coos Bay
541-269-3900

Lone Pine Farms
91909 River Rd.
Junction City
541-688-4389

Abby’s Pizza
997 S 1st St.
Coos Bay
541-267-5839

Putter’s Pizza
1156 Hwy. 99 N.
Eugene
541-688-8901

As the morning rises
A cosmic decision surmises
“who will light our early day?”
On a decisive delay,
the sun and moon argue before they fight.
So they stopped to imbue an agreement,
They would make the morning bright and create early
night.
This brought people to a magnificent sight
to end every blight.
Alas, all things come to an end, even collaborations.
From tight bends come great admiration.
The moon lends while the sun shines in clarification
Time can’t mend the past, but determination changes
the future.
The mast of the mind is saved by life’s overture
We all must be kind, as it simply improves the hearty
structure.
Sins blind our true goals,
But we must have a hardy resolve to guide us.

PREVENTION TOPIC: Healthy Lifestyles, Youth Council & HOC (Healing of the Canoe)
All CTCLUSI families are eligible to attend.
Each family unit must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

Sponsored by:
Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua
& Siuslaw Indians
Health & Human Services Division
Family Services
Prevention Activity Program

R.S.V.P. to:
at 541-435-7155 or
Toll-free at 1-888-365-7155
Call Doug for more information
at 541-297-2130, before
Thursday October 5 , 2017 for
Mahaffey Ranch
OR
Thursday, October 19, 2017 for
Lone Pine Farms

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Qa’aich Housing
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OCT. 9
CEREAL FEST
TH

Qa’aich Development is HUD funded housing for low to moderate
income families, for questions about income limit guidelines, please
contact the Housing Department Office.
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Preferences for Qa’aich Housing

Community Center 4-6pm
Calling all 14 to 24 year olds to come chill and eat cereal… plus there
will be cartoons playing in the back ground for your entertainment!
Also, we encourage you to be a part of the discussion about the
direction of Youth Council. There will be updates on the bylaws that
are moving into an ordinance. We would like to talk about some
community service opportunities and social media and how to engage
with tribal youth. We want to hear from you! Come ready to eat
cereal and share your ideas!
If you have any questions before the event, call or text Sonja McCarty:
Healing of the Canoe Facilitator at 541-808-8175

The Housing Department is now accepting applications for units
located in Florence Oregon on the Tribe’s Hatch Tract property.

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1st Preference:
 Indian families who are enrolled members of the CTCLUSI and
who are employed by CTCLUSI.
2nd Preference:
 Indian families who are enrolled members of other recognized
Indian tribes, and who are employed by CTCLUSI.
You may pick up an application at any Tribal Government office, on
the Tribe’s Web site, or one can be mailed to you.
If you have any questions please contact the Housing Department
Office at 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR or by calling 541-8889577or toll free 888-280-0726.

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This Month...be on the Lookout for Seashore Lupine
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist

Plant description: Seashore lupine is in the family
Fabaceae, the pea family. Soybeans, beans, peas,
chickpeas, alfalfa, and peanuts are but just a few
of the agricultural and food plants that are related
to seashore lupine. The not so beloved brooms and
gorse also belong to the pea family, unfortunately.
This low growing perennial, also known as chinook
licorice, can grow up to 2 feet tall in sandy habitats.
Palmate leaves of 5 to 9 leaflets decorate a hairy
stem that can look silvery or gray in some instances.
Purple pealike flowers with white patches and pinkish
banners whirl atop an unbranched stalk in late spring
and ripen into hairy pods.
Food: The roots of seashore lupine were harvested
in the fall after the leaves began to dieback and roasted
in earth ovens. They were peeled before eating and
were sometimes dipped in eulachon grease. It was
said to taste like sweet potato and may even have
been one of the staple foodstuffs. Toxic alkaloids
can be found in the roots of this lupine as well as
most lupines. Cooking seems to render these toxins
harmless, however.

Hanis: ha’údIt
Miluk: ha’wádIt
Lower Umpqua: k’á’asa
Siuslaw: q’axc’
Scientific Name: Lupinus littoralis

Cold Water Training - What the Tribe Does to Ensure Safety in Canoe Activities
Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager

bay for the second day and full third day we worked on a range
of scenarios including stroke practice and communication, kayak
rescues and leadership techniques, traversing and stabilization
through breakers and waves, and cold water immersion. Of course
the most important and most practiced is the canoe roll overs,
righting your canoe, bailing your canoe, and reloading your canoe
while bailing. Righting, bailing, and reloading your canoe is not an
easy task the first time, but after a few practices everyone knows
exactly what to do. The communication improves and teamwork is
outstanding. We were able to dump our canoe, right it, bail it and
load it back up and be on our way in under five minutes’ multiple
times with different groups in the Canoes.
Watching the video of the canoe flipping during the canoe journey
didn’t make me nervous about going back into the ocean it gave
me pride that under similar circumstances our canoe family would
have the experience to know exactly what to do.

As some of you may have seen on Facebook or the news or
may have just heard during the Canoe Journey 2017 to Campbell
River, British Columbia, Canada there was at least one canoe
that rolled over in the ocean. We did not participate in this Canoe
Journey but I’ve been hearing lately talk about how dangerous
this is because of the roll over that took place. I wanted to put an
article out to calm some of the nerves out there and invite those
that have not pulled in our canoes to come out and experience it
for yourself.
I watched the video of the rollover from the 2017 canoe journey
and luckily it looked like everybody got out safe onto their support
boat. It also made me very thankful for the amount of training that we
have had. I recognized things that we would have done differently.
A few of us are approaching 15 years of experience in our dug out
canoes. Some of us keep up open water lifeguard certifications,
CPR, and First Aide for the professional rescuer.
Every year for the past couple of years our canoe
family and those that take part in canoe activities
also go through a cold water training program
where we get certified by the American Canoe
Association in cold water rescue. We, along with
the Coquilles who participate with us, are the only
canoe family in Oregon that goes through this very
involved certification.
Our cold water training consists of a threeday program. The first day is primarily a ropes
day where we work on rope and knot work with
different scenarios. Whether they be rescues,
stowing ropes, or even knots in order to drag a
canoe if needed. The second day starts out early
talking through and practicing a range of things
from planning canoe trips, practicing different
types of communication for any water we may
come across, and how to make rescues and deal
with hypothermic victims in the field.
The second day we work on little more intensive
rescue scenarios, some more canoe and stroke
communication work and then we took the canoes
and kayaks out to Sunset Bay. As a tribe we are
very thankful to have sunset bay in our territory.
Sunset Bay is the perfect place to take out and
Photograph contributed by Jesse Beers - taken during one of the Cold Water Trainings taken by the
put in Canoes from the ocean. Once out at sunset
Canoe Family and Staff members

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Place Names of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Contributed by Patricia (Patty) Whereat Phillips

This is the eighth part in a long series exploring indigenous place names – mostly in the Hanis, Milluk and Siuslawan languages. The previous seven covered the
Whiskey Run area up to the Umpqua estuary. This month we will continue with the Umpqua River. For a pronunciation guide to the native words in this article see
https://shichils.wordpress.com/about/ under the “Language Pronunciation” section.

The Lower Umpqua River

Last month, we stopped at the old coastal stage stop on the place.
north side of the Umpqua River, a place known in the Siuslaw/
Sadly, no one thought to interview Louisa Smith about place
Lower Umpqua language as Ts’iyaxaus. This is a name that names on Smith River. When JP Harrington got around to asking
comes from Louisa Smith’s list of 19 Umpqua place names to several people in 1942 about it, no one could recall names any
J.O.Dorsey in 1884, and interviews with her son Spencer Scott more. Spencer said his mother told him the name for the falls, and
and the Barrett brothers in 1942.
that the Smith River Falls were a great place to fish for salmon.
Unfortunately, for much of the river above this point, we are not But he had forgotten the name. The general word for waterfall and
sure where most of the rest of Louisa’s place names were located. rapids in Siuslaw is huunat’a. Elizabeth Morrissey, a non-Indian
And when the Barretts and Spencer Scott were interviewed in whose family had lived on the Smith River for several generations
1942, they had heard of some of her names but could no longer and who I interviewed some years ago, said her father told her
recall where they were.
about Indians canoeing up to the falls to fish for eels. He was also
Most notably missing is the name for the village at Gardiner. told about the Rain Rock that was across from the family ranch,
Now, Louisa did give her names in a certain order, from most near Spencer Creek. In “Smith River Memories” she said:
upriver to the mouth of the river (though at least 2 of her names
Across the river from the house is a big rock that was called the
are flipped). We can try to guess, based on her ordering of the rain rock. We were told we were never to beat on that rock. The
names, which name might have applied to the Gardiner site. Indians used to come up and camp near the falls in the summer,
Ts’iyaxaus was 13th on her list. Name #12 was Qaiwontsuunii catch eels and smoke them for winter. When they headed back
tl’a’ai which just literally means ‘rocky land’ (from qaiwonts=rock, down the river in the fall, they stopped at the rock. They held their
tl’a’ai=land). It is not clear to me if she meant this as a name or ceremony to bring the fall rains, beating on the rock with sticks.
as a description for another place. #15 was Chiitla’ta’muus or The fall rains were important to us, too. If the rains didn’t come,
Ch’itlat’awas, which is based on the word for shooting arrows Santa wouldn’t come.
Some ten miles above the Falls is a great douglas-fir tree, today
at a target. #11 is Ch’apichnuu, to which Mrs. Smith added the
word shkuuch, which just means mountain or hill. The Gardiner known as the “Carpenter Tree”, named for a settler, Jim Carpenter.
site is at the bottom of a notably steep hill – could Ch’apichnuu He said the Native people had told him to leave that tree alone,
be the name of this place? We can’t be sure, but just based on its that it was a medicine tree. He did leave it alone, and as the story
became known among others living along Smith River, they too
proximity to place names we are sure of, it is a good possibility.
From there, until we reach the last village – Ts’aliila – we do left it alone. Today it is the lone ancient tree in a forest that was
not know where any of Mrs. Smith’s place names were (as she heavily logged and impacted by the Oxbow Fire of 1963.
gave no description of the sites). Frank Drew, Spencer Scott
and the Barretts were also unsure, though some of her
names sounded familiar to them. They are, going upriver
from the Gardiner region, Sq’akaus, Hltii’aiyamhl tl’a’ai
(literally, salmon-drying land), Tisya’miis or Ntsiya’miis
(red-clay-paint place), Tsún-na-hli-a-mi-mi-tla, Tluqiita,
Ch’uuquuq, Ch’aquwiyahl, Taqqaiya, and Miisan.
Miisan was the next to last village Mrs. Smith mentioned.
Frank Drew thought the name Tsún-na-hli-a-mi-mi-tla
resembled the Siuslawan phrase tsa’naxtliiyamhl mihla,
meaning ‘mother of cranes’ [herons].
The last name on Smith’s list was Ts’aliila, the home of
her father, a chief who became known by the nickname
‘Sunk in the Water’. Ts’aliila was probably located not
too far upriver of Wells Creek. The village is spelled many
different ways in early fur-trapper records, but it appears
to have been well known during the fur trade period, given
its relative proximity to the HBC Fort Umpqua that was at
Elkton, first founded in 1832, burned down in 1851 (and
finally officially closed in 1854). I found a tragic reference
to it about a teen from Ts’aliila in a “The Coming of the
Spirit of Pestilence” by Robert Boyd. There was a mission
school in the Willamette Valley that had a student,
Kenotish, from “Silelah” (apparently Ts’aliila) in 1835 who
died from ‘bleeding at the lungs’. His brother came to the
school, and feared his brother’s fatal illness had been
caused by someone’s ill intentions and poisoning. He had
contemplated killing two of the missionaries in revenge for
this, but was persuaded by another Indian to attack some
Yamhill Kalapuyans instead (see pages 80 through 82).
Also near the Scottsburg area was a section of the river
called mam’wayamhl tla’ai (literally green sturgeon’s
land). This was an area of shallow, clear water where
green sturgeons (mam’wai in the Siuslaw/Lower Umpqua
language) were easy to spear. Green sturgeons were also
common in the bend of the river below Gardiner.
Also in this area perhaps half a mile or so above
Scottsburg is a rock islet where the water flows around
it. In one spot there is an eddy in the water that would,
according to legend, suck strangers down. There were
rocks with arches in them underwater and if a person
‘dreamed something’ he or she would be pinched by these
Sketch by Capt Lyman around 1850 of fishing site at rapids near Scotsburg
rocks and drowned. It was called Tl’xa’wasat’a, jumping

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What Can You Do to Help Improve Water Quality
Contributed by Amand Craig, Air and Water Protection Specialist

A few years ago, the Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) started What you can do:
painting stencils near storm drains on Tribal Properties to remind
everyone that what goes into a storm drain eventually leads into
• Keep litter, pet wastes, leaves and debris out of street
our waters. This project is a part of our Nonpoint Source Pollution
gutters and storm drains—these outlets drain directly to
(NPSP) outreach efforts. This summer the DNR intern, Tribal
lake, streams, rivers and wetlands.
member Nicole Romine, touched up the existing stencils that
• Apply lawn and garden chemicals sparingly and according
have faded over the years and placed additional ones at Tribal
to directions.
Hall and Qaxas.
What is nonpoint source pollution?

•

“Nonpoint source pollution generally results from land runoff,
precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage or
hydrologic modification. Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, unlike
pollution from industrial and sewage treatment plants, comes
from many diffuse sources. NPS pollution is caused by rainfall
or snowmelt moving over and through the ground. As the runoff
moves, it picks up and carries away natural and human-made
pollutants, finally depositing them into lakes, rivers, wetlands,
coastal waters and ground waters.” -EPA

Dispose of used oil, antifreeze, paints and other
household chemicals properly—not in storm sewers
or drains. If your community does not already have a
program for collecting household hazardous wastes, ask
your local government to establish one.

•

Clean up spilled brake fluid, oil, grease and antifreeze. Do
not hose them into the street where they can eventually
reach local streams and lakes.

•

Control soil erosion on your property by planting ground
cover and stabilizing erosion-prone areas.

•

Encourage local government officials to develop
construction erosion and sediment control ordinances in
your community.

•

Have your septic system inspected and pumped, at a
minimum every three to five years, so that it operates
properly.

•

Purchase household detergents and cleaners that are
low in phosphorous to reduce the amount of nutrients
discharged into our lakes, streams and coastal waters.

Nonpoint source pollution can include:
•

Excess fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides
from agricultural lands and residential areas

•

Oil, grease and toxic chemicals from urban
runoff and energy production

•

Sediment from improperly managed construction
sites, crop and forest lands, and eroding
streambanks

•

Salt from irrigation practices and acid drainage
from abandoned mines

•

Bacteria and nutrients from livestock, pet wastes
and faulty septic systems

Atmospheric deposition and hydromodification
States report that nonpoint source pollution is the leading
remaining cause of water quality problems. The effects of
nonpoint source pollutants on specific waters vary and
may not always be fully assessed. However, we know
that these pollutants have harmful effects on drinking
water supplies, recreation, fisheries and wildlife.
•

Tribal Summer Intern Nicole Romine touches up
stencils and places new ones at Tribal Hall and Qaxas
Photographs by Amanda Craig

For more information about Nonpoint Source Pollution, here are
some resources online:
https://www.epa.gov/nps
http://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/programs/Pages/Nonpoint.aspx

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Healthy Families 2017
Contributed by Shawn Brainard, Family Services Intern

On August 17th and 24th, CLUSI Family Services
partnered with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians at their outreach office in Eugene, Oregon.
The collaboration was to provide a two-day workshop
on Healthy Eating and Living as well as Stress
Reduction and Self-Care. Attendees from both tribes
made the event truly amazing and it was in the spirit
of living healthy and thriving as families, individuals,
and tribal communities. From the traditional foods
served such as elk, venison, and salmon, to the
guest speakers, who talked about our traditions,
our stressors and coping mechanisms, and how
to set realistic, short-term goals, the class was a
wonderful success. We are very grateful to Siletz
for sharing their space and positive energy with us,
and for helping prepare and present the food. Family
Services looks forward to the next Healthy Families
From left to right: Meagan Davenport, Mary Lou Greene, Madison Byer, Janet McKee, Kim Bixby,
Workshop, which will be Saturday, October 21, 2017,
Chris Sherrod, Adrienne Crookes, Shyla Stone, and Shawn Brainard.
at the CTCLUSI Tribal Community Center. Please
see Flyer in this publication for further details.

Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration and Canoe Races
Contributed by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant

“The CLUSI canoe teams represented great prowess and
strength this year at the yauxoxa’nawos (canoe races). Our
competition was between our tribal friends from the Confederated
Tribes of the Grande Ronde, the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Chinook
Canoe Family, and our community friends from the South Slough
National Estuarine Research Reserve, and a private citizen entry.
Our very own CLUSI teams walked away, soothing sore backs
and arms I might add, with 1st Place Trophy plaques for every race
we competed in: Traditional Dugout team, Men’s team, Women’s
team, and Mixed team. We didn’t have enough youth to race in
the Youth Team competition, unfortunately – so you
youth come race next year! Thank you to all the
pullers and people who supported our canoe teams.
We couldn’t have been this successful without your
support!
This was the first year I was tl’inyawa (steersman)
during a race. I have to say it was an honor to steer
Lottie to victory in the Traditional Dugout race with all
the wonderful people in my crew. Luuwii (thank you)
to you all. It was amazing to witness our collaboration
and determination to succeed.”

Contributed by Courtney Krossman, Archaeological Technician

“This was my third year as tl’inyawa for the women’s race. Prior
to going out on the water, I always have this nervous feeling in
my gut, afraid that I will make a mistake and cost us the race. I
have grown much more confident in my skills over the past few
years, and was very excited to bring home another 1st place win
for our Tribe in the women’s division. Being a skipper is a very
big responsibility, one that is not taken lightly. I am very proud
to be one of few women skippers and look forward to the races
again next year as well as the many Canoe Pulls that will be had
throughout the remainder of 2017.”

Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water
Protection Specialist

“The weather was better this
year. Warmer and less windy.
Now that I am more comfortable
and confident in my weaving
abilities, I sat down with a few
of the guests and guided them
through weaving a Tule mat in
addition to headbands, ducks,
and dolls. The sizes varied from
coaster size to coffee table size.
Adjacent booths taught cedar
barrette and small cedar basket
weaving, bear grass braid
weaving, dentalium necklaces,
porcupine quill earrings, and flint
knapping. All in all, it appeared to
have been a great turn out this
year and I was excited to see new
faces as well as familiar ones. I
look forward to instructing again
next year and, perhaps, teaching
new projects.”
Photographs contributed by Courtney Krossman

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Domestic

Violence

Contributed by Melinda Radford, Circles of Healing Outreach Advocate

The Circles of Healing program provides confidential advocacy
and support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence,
sexual assault and human trafficking. The Circles of Healing
program works within the Tribal community to provide domestic
violence and sexual assault awareness and prevention, as well
as providing victims and their families with advocacy and other
services based on eligibility.

Brad Kneaper,
CTCLUSI Tribal member and Chief of
Tribal Police
It’s important to support and empower all
women of all ages in our tribal community to
help them become strong and independent
people. A strong independent person can
do almost anything they set their mind on.
The strong independent woman has the
ability to shape her own future, and have a
much less likely chance of being a victim of
Domestic Violence or Mental Abuse. This
will set an example for all the women, and
the men of our tribe, and it’s never too late
to make these changes in your life. You
have the support you need if you look for it.

Wade Matthews,
CTCLUSI Tribal member
Not only it is important that we support
and empower the women in our tribal
community, it is an essential key in building
and improving not only the business side
of our tribe but also the well being of our
surroundings. Empowerment brings an
active woman into her community, either in
business, politics, or community activism,
and is devoted to bringing about a better
future for her community. Supporting
women can help with them live a longer,
healthier, happier life which also leads
to a stronger, manageable, and more
passionate tribal faction.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Circles of
Healing program partnered with men from the Tribal Community
to provide positive messages regarding their support for women
in our communities. Each participant was asked to provide
an answer to the question, “Why is it important to support and
empower women in our Tribal community?”. The responses we
received were very positive and indicative of a strong community
at large. Please see each participant and their response below.

Brian Dubray,
CTCLUSI Tribal Police Officer
I believe it is important to support and
empower women in the Tribal community
so that they can not only help themselves,
but also help and support others to stand up
against domestic violence. It will also allow
those supported to follow their passions
and voice their opinions to continue the
cycle of support. One woman’s success
can be an inspiration to countless others.

Doug Morrison,
CTCLUSI Community Health
Representative
By empowering Tribal Women, you
encourage personal growth, personal
confidence and a heightened capacity
to actively engaged in advocacy for
themselves, the tribe and its people.
Empowering women has been shown to
reduce their likelihood of becoming a victim
of domestic abuse and by empowering
women they will no longer be seen or
stereotyped as a disadvantaged group
of people but will be seen as equal and
important in their own right.

Mark Petrie,
CTCLUSI Tribal member
Although there’s no certainty, I feel that
our ancestors’ practiced an egalitarian
social structure, where the men and
women’s social status was equal. Women
traditionally carried the lineage down
from generation to generation, were the
heads of the plank-houses, and held high
status among the people. That structure
was disrupted and dismantled when the
patriarchal Euro-Americans came in and
took “ownership” of our peoples’ land.
Honor and respect our tribal women!
The bringers of life, beauty, joy, love and
so much more. I hold great respect and
admiration for women and will defend them
against negative harms and injustices.

Andrew Brainard,
CTCLUSI Tribal member
It is important to support and empower
women in our Tribal Community because
there is a need for all Tribal Members to be
heard in order to understand the value of
ever Tribal Members Views on all issues.
“Time and time again, our Native American
brothers and sisters have seen the federal
government break solemn promises, and
huge corporations put profits ahead of the
sovereign rights of Native communities.
I will stand with Native Americans in
the struggle to protect their treaty and
sovereign rights, advance traditional ways
of life and improve the quality of life for
Native communities.” Bernie Sanders

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Awareness

Michael Romine,
CTCLUSI Tribal member
I believe that it is important to support and
empower our tribal women because they
are the backbone of our tribe. We need the
women in this tribe to keep everyone level
headed and pointed in the right direction.
Our tribes are lucky to have the highly
motivated and empowered women we
have today.

Month

Jesse Gardner,
CTCLUSI Tribal member
Empowered tribal women contribute
to the health and productivity of whole
families and communities and to improved
prospects for the next generation. A woman
is entitled to live in dignity and in freedom
from want and from fear.

George Barton,
CTCLUSI Tribal member
Traditionally, this Tribe was a
matriarchal society; which means
women took care of most of the Tribal
business, while the men took care
of providing food and safety for the
community. Over the years, there
has been a role reversal due to the
prevailing society. In order for this
Tribal community to survive and grow,
it is extremely important for all Tribal
members to support and encourage
any Tribal woman- young or old- to work
with and for the betterment of the Tribe.
The younger Tribal women need to be
encouraged, empowered, and helped in any way needed or requested
to “Follow Their Dreams”; and to be encouraged if they want to, to work
for the Tribe or to come back after their education and work for the
Tribe. Not only will this be a benefit to the Tribe, but it will encourage
the women of the Tribe to become more involved in Tribal activities,
committees, etc., once they see that they can help to make a difference
and help the Tribe to grow

Sam Sprague,
CTCLUSI Tribal member
Women are the givers of life, they teach
us, love us and mold us into the people
we are. Women carry much of our culture
through the generations, and are often
the gatekeepers of familial knowledge. I
assume, since I am a man, that women
think more about how their decisions will
effect others long term and we could use
some of that in this increasingly crazy
world. Women are creative thinkers,
superior communicators and strong in
ways men can’t understand. Our Tribes
consist of the descendants of strong
women who adapted and survived
under genocidal colonialism, and part of
honoring our ancestors means honoring,
respecting and therefore empowering
the women in our community today.

LADIES SELF CARE CIRCLE

Please join us in making
homemade sugar
scrubs with decorative
mason jars! This event
is open to Tribal and
non-Tribal women. You
are welcome to join at
any time. Please RSVP
to the contacts below.

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October 23, 2017 5:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M.
Tribal Hall, Coos Bay Oregon

For More Information Please Contact:

Shayne Platz,
CTCLUSI ICWA Caseworker
It’s important to support our women
because they give so much to our
families, children, and tribal communities.
Empowered women will make our future
generations strong and will continue to
support the spirit of life and our healthy
communities

Shane Henderson,
CTCLUSI Tribal member
I am a son, husband and
father of two daughters. I
have come to learn that there
is no greater love than the love
that comes from our women.

Devynne Krossman
Circles of Healing Advocate
541-888-7537
dkrossman@ctclusi.org

Melinda Radford
Circles of Healing Advocate
541-808-8450
mradford@ctclusi.org

Sponsored by the CTCLUSI Health and Human
Services Department

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Healthy

Families

Lifestyles Workshop
Come join us for a family-friendly workshop in
learning about Healthy Eating & Living, as well as,
Stress Reduction & Self-Care.
WHEN:

Saturday, October 21, 2017

TIME:

11:30 am to 2:30 pm

LOCATION: Confederated Tribes of CLUSI—
Community Center
Please call the RSVP line at 541-435-7155
or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155
by Wednesday, October 18, 2017
 Space is limited
 No transportation provided
 Must RSVP and be present to receive raffles and incentives

October 2017

FAMILY BEADING NIGHT
Attention Tribal
families with children
in grades
Kindergarten through
6th grade!
Come join us for a fun
night of beading!
 Dinner will be
provided.
 Children must be
accompanied by an
adult.
 No transportation
will be provided.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Tribal Hall, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay Oregon
Please call the RSVP line at 541-435-7155
or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155
by Friday, October 13, 2017
This event is sponsored by the Health and Human Services Division
Child Care Development and Title IV B 2 Funding

*
Sponsored by CTCLUSI Health & Human Services Division
Family Services - Title IV B Funding

Tribal Government has been donated firewood logs to be
distributed to Tribal Members
Please contact Jeremy Petrie
for more information 541.297.3933 or
e-mail jpetrie@ctclusi.org
Please join us for good food and fun with other
Tribal Families.
All Tribal families welcome to attend.
Sorry, transportation is not provided.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017
The Gateway Grill
3198 Gateway Street, Springfield OR

6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Please enter from the back parking lot and meet in
the large banquet room.
RSVP By Friday, October 20, 2017
(541) 435-7155 or toll-free at 1(888)365-7155

Speaker: Naomi Petrie, DHAT
Sponsored by: CTCLUSI Health & Human Services Division

2018 Elders Activities
Survey Input

Please submit your suggestions to
Andrew Brainard at 541-888-7533
or
Email at: abrainard@ctclusi.org
Deadline is
Thursday, October 19, 2017

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Elders Corner

Elder’s Hellgate Jetboat Excursion
Contributed by Andrew Brainard, CHR/ Elders Activity Program Coordinator

August 9th through the 11th the Elders of CTCLUSI took off and
enjoyed a couple days together in the great Douglas and Josephine
County warm weather. On day one the Elders departed from the
Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield offices to Canyonville Oregon
to Seven Feathers Casino. Here everyone enjoyed a great meal at
the Gathering Place Buffet, as well as the accommodations of the
nice outdoor area to relax and socialize. Seven Feathers also has
a beautiful pool to which Tom Brainard Jr. said “Man, we should
get one of these in our casino and hotel.” The great staff, including
General Manager Shawn McDaniel, were truly accommodating.
As our great stay in Canyonville ended, we traveled to Grants
Pass and had an excellent lunch at the Taprock Northwest Grill.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the refreshing smoothie drinks. The
view was incredible and we were able to watch the jet boats
leaving the dock
Our Elders checked into the River Side Inn and were able to

relax a little. All 37 of us then boarded the jet boats and began our
excursion. There everyone was able to enjoy the great scenery
and get a little wet too.
Another accommodation that the Hellgate Jet Boat Excursion
provided was a great dinner consisting of a variety of foods which
included ribs and chicken at the OK Corral. The OK Corral is an
old homestead located on the Rogue River.
On our trip home, Donna McNutt commented her favorite thing
about the trip was the wheel chair race back to the hotel.
In conclusion, I want to say thank you for everyone that came
and also the great help from our amazing staff including Iliana
Montiel, Kimmy Bixby and DeeDee Plaep. Tribal Elder Sue Olson
also mentioned how much she appreciated the staff and how
helpful they were on the last Elders trip.
This was our last trip of the year together and everyone is looking
forward to the 2018 Elder activities.

Welcome New
Elders
Peggy Dickerson
Jeffery Downey
Sandra Moote
When Attending
Tribal Events and Activities:
DO…..

DON’T…..

Be Polite: to each other, as
well as staff.

Be Rude: these should be
happy trips and staff are
assisting as quickly as they
can.

Be Compassionate: oth-

Consume alcohol or

Be Appropriate: leave inappropriate topics, behavior
and language at home.

Be late: please listen and

Be Respectful: treat other
people the way you want to
be treated.

Be Negative: it affects ev-

Enjoy yourself and have
a good time.

Forget: to call and cancel
at least 48 hours in advance.
Make sure to let us know if
you do not need hotel rooms.

ers may take a little longer or drugs: these are drug and
need some extra help.
alcohol free events.

follow directions.

eryone in your group.

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Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health & Human Services

Your task? Learn about possible interactions and the potential
side effects of your medications. You can do this by carefully
reading drug facts labels on over-the-counter drugs (OTC) and
the information that comes with your prescription medications,
and by reviewing any special instructions with your health care
provider. For instance, nitroglycerin, which treats angina (chest
pain related to heart disease), should not be taken with many
erectile dysfunction drugs, including Viagra and Cialis, because
serious interactions can occur. Some drugs should not be taken
with alcohol, as problems such as loss of coordination, memory
problems, sleepiness, and falls can result.
If you’re seeing more than one health care provider, tell each
one about all medications, herbal preparations, and supplements
you take. You also can ask your pharmacist about potential drug
interactions and side effects.
Some medications can cause side effects similar to health
problems that occur in older adults (such as memory difficulties),
so ask your healthcare provider if any new health problems you
are experiencing could be due to medications.

Although this article is targeted at older adults, the tips included
apply for all ages. This is from the FDA’s Consumer Updates
page:
https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/default.
htm, extracted on August 30, 2017:
Whether you’re settling into your sixties or heading into your
ninth decade, be careful when taking prescription and over-thecounter medicines, herbal preparations, and supplements. And if
you’re caring for older loved ones, help them stay safe, too.
Why the special concern? The older you get, the more likely you
are to use additional medicines, which can increase the chance
of harmful drug effects, including interactions. And, as you age,
physical changes can affect the way medicines are handled by
your body, leading to potential complications. For instance, your
liver and kidneys may not work as well, which affects how a drug
breaks down and leaves your body.
“There is no question that physiology changes as we age.
Many chronic medical conditions don’t even appear until our later
years,” explains RADM (Ret.) Sandra L. Kweder, M.D., F.A.C.P., a
medical officer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “It’s not 4. Review Medications with Your Health Care Provider
that people are falling to pieces; some changes are just part of the
Ideally, you should discuss the prescription and over-the-counter
normal aging process.”
medications
and dietary supplements that you take with your health
Read on for important safety tips.
care provider at each visit. Do this to confirm if the medications
are still necessary and if the supplements are appropriate—and to
1. Take Medicine as Prescribed—with Input from Your Health
determine which ones you can stop taking (if any).
Care Provider
If it’s not possible to review medications at each visit, schedule
Take your medicine regularly and according to your health care at least one review each year.
If a certain medication seems out of your budget, ask your
provider’s instructions.
health
care provider if there is a less expensive, and still effective,
Don’t take prescription medications that your health care provider
has not prescribed for you. And don’t skip doses or stop taking alternative. Also tell your health care provider if you think a
medication without first consulting with your provider. (This holds medication isn’t working well (for example, if a medication is not
true even if you’re feeling better or if you think the medicine isn’t relieving pain like you think it should).
A medication review with your health care provider can help
working). And if you’re having bothersome side effects or have
you
avoid drug interactions, reduce your risk for side effects, and
other questions, talk to your provider.
“Medication can’t work unless you take it,” Kweder says. “For lessen costs. Sometimes, especially if you’re seeing multiple
instance, medications that treat chronic conditions such as high providers, certain questions can fall through the cracks, says
blood pressure and diabetes typically only work when taken Kweder. But, she says, there is no such thing as a stupid question
regularly and as directed. You have to take them continuously to about medicine.
“As a society, we have become reliant on pharmaceuticals to
maintain control over your condition.”
Dosing for medications is based on clinical trials, which the FDA help us attain a longer and higher-quality life. It’s a wonderful
reviews. “Every medicine is really different and is dosed according success of Western medicine,” she adds. “The goal should be for
to what’s been tested,” says Kweder, which is one reason why you each of us to access that benefit but respect that medicines are
serious business. To get the most out of them, you should take
shouldn’t select a dose yourself.
them with great care and according to directions.”
2. Keep a Medication List
Write down what you’re taking and keep the list with you. Make
sure your medication list is up-to-date, and includes any changes
made by your health care provider. Consider giving a copy to a
friend or loved one that you trust—important especially in case of
emergency and when you’re traveling.
Your list should include the medicine’s brand name, if applicable,
and generic name. Also write down why you’re taking each
medication, the dosage (for instance, 300 mg), and how often you
take it.

PEACEGIVING
Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice
option available to you for the resolution of conflict.
All Peacegiving or Peacegiving Court issues are confidential.

3. Be Aware of Potential Drug Interactions and Side Effects
Interactions can occur when:
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•
•
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One drug affects how another drug works;
A medical condition you have makes a certain drug potentially
harmful;
An herbal preparation or supplement affects the action of a
drug;
A food or non-alcoholic drink reacts with a drug;
An alcoholic drink interacts with a drug.

For more information about Peacegiving or Peacegiving Court,
please visit the Peacegiving Website or contact the Peacegiving
Court Coordinator at the address listed below.
Peacegiving Court Coordinator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316
EMAIL: Peacegivingcourt@ctclusi.org
Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving

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CTCLUSI Small Business Incubator Lab – New Location
The Small Business Incubator Lab has information that will help
you better understand which business structure would be right for
The CTCLUSI Small Business Incubator Lab is now located at you; how to develop a business plan, marketing strategy, conduct
The Newmark Center, 2110 Newmark Avenue on the SWOCC online sales and use social media for both sales and promotions.
Campus in Coos Bay. The Incubator Lab offers support to The Small Business Incubator Lab can also provide you with
Tribal members with their small business planning activities. access to mentors and business networking opportunities.
The Small Incubator Lab has access to programming to help you
learn how best to plan and developing a small business. Classes, For more information, Contact MJ Koreiva, Business Incubator
workshops and individual business coaching are just some of the Manager
services provided by the Small Business Incubator lab. The Small Call: 541-888-9577 or email: mkoreiva@ctclusi.org
Incubator Lab has computer workstations available for you to use
for both research and document creation.
Contributed by MJ Koreiva, Business Incubator Manager

You will access the Business
Incubator Lab by using the
Main Entrance at the Newmark
Center
The Business Incubator Lab
is located on the second
floor...please access the lab
by using the mail entrance

Business Plan Writing
4-Session Workshop in
October & November
What’s Your Plan is a 4-session course that will help
you write a business plan that gets results. You’ll learn
what is a business plan and how important it is to have
when you start up a new business. You’ll learn how to put
a business plan together and who will need to read your
business plan. The course will also include resources for
running a business and much more!
The business plan you write for this course can be used
for financing your business, operating your business
more successfully, accessing the Dream$avers grant
program through Neighborworks Umpqua http://www.
nwumpqua.org/services/save-money/dreamsavers/,
or qualifying to apply for the Bay Area Chamber New
Business Challenge grant.
The course starts on October 9th and runs through
November 27th on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of those
months. The cost for this class is only $125 and includes
access to the popular LivePlan business planning software
template for 3 months. Classes will be held in Coos Bay
on the SWOCC Campus.
Tuition underwriting is available. If you would like to
take this course, please contact MJ Koreiva, Business
Incubator Manager at (541) 888-9577 to get you signed
up.

Tuition underwriting is available
to take this 4-session course from
SWOCC
Call MJ Koreiva, the Business
Incubator Manager to get signed up
and start writing your business plan
today! 541-888-9577

Gathering of Elders and Their Families
An Afternoon Tea!
An informational meeting on a new language grant.
When: October 12th, 2017
Thursday
From 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Outreach Office
1126 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR
AND,
When: October 13th, 2017
Friday
From 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Coos Bay Tribal Hall
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR
We would like to invite you to participate in a social gathering aimed to
re-awaken the Hanis, Milluk and Siuslaw languages. We will have a day of
information, storytelling, and treats.
For more information or to R.S.V.P. prior to the gathering date:
Patricia Whereat Phillips at (707) 812-1705 or miluk.language@gmail.com
Heidi Helms at (541) 297-7538 or hhelms@ctclusi.org

As Tribal members and linguists, we are looking to the Elders to come
together to help preserve the knowledge of our languages and culture.
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s
Documenting Endangered Languages

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October 2017

Coming Soon to the Dental Clinic - Silver Diamine Fluoride!
Contributed by Naomi Petrie, Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT)

We will be making silver diamine fluoride
(SDF) available at our clinic in the next
coming months. In 2015, SDF was approved
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
as a treatment for tooth sensitivity. Although
this is relatively new to the US, it has been
used in Japan for over 80 years. Research
has shown that SDF can also stop the
progression of tooth decay. This off-label use
has been accepted under U.S. Law.
SDF is a clear liquid that when applied
directly onto a cavity, kills the bacteria and
remineralizes the tooth. This ability is due to
the silver and fluoride content of the solution.
(Left) Two cavities between the front teeth. (Right) The two cavities after SDF is applied
Silver has long been used as an antibacterial
and Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral
that helps remineralize teeth. After SDF is
applied, the demineralized areas will turn black, indicating the decay has been
arrested. The blackened areas can then be drilled away and filled with either a
tooth-colored or silver material at a later appointment.
When to use it:
Since SDF can arrest tooth decay, this is a great option for patients that require
multiple restorative appointments and children that are too young to undergo
restorative treatment. With children, we can wait until the child is able to better
cooperate in the dental chair or wait until the baby tooth falls out on its own. SDF
can also be used to treat decay that is in an area that is difficult to restore.
How we use it:
The tooth is isolated, air dried, and SDF is applied with a small brush. After the
Above: A patient that has severe decay.
SDF sits on the tooth for a minute, fluoride varnish is applied. For best results, more
Below: The patient with severe decay after silver diamine
than one application is required. Two to three applications a year have shown to
fluoride.
have the best results in stopping the decay.
Drawbacks:
SDF stains unprotected tissues dark brown. If the liquid comes into contact with
the gums, lips, or any uncovered surface, it will leave a harmless temporary stain.
The stain will fade within 1-3 weeks.
After an application, a temporary metallic taste may be experienced.
SDF stains the decayed tooth surface black, this could be an issue for those who
do not want their front teeth discolored.
SDF is not safe for patients with a silver allergy.

Make an Appointment with the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic Today
by Calling 541-888-6433

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA AND SIUSLAW INDIANS

BUDGET HEARING
Tribal Member input is sought on the construction of a Fiscal Budget for the 2018 Calendar Year
Pursuant to Tribal Code 7-10-3, the Budget Committee seeks to hear from Tribal Members on items to be
considered in the preparation of the Tribal Budget for the 2018 Calendar Year

The Hearing will be held at
CTCLUSI COMMUNITY CENTER
338 WALLACE STREET
COOS BAY, OREGON 97420
9:00 AM
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Written Comments may be submitted to the following address:
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Attn: Chief Financial Officer

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Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Upcoming Events 2017
October

October 5th – Elders BBQ
Luncheon, Community
Center, 11:30 a.m.

October 7th – Mahaffey
Ranch (Corn Maze)
Prevention Activity
October 8th – Regular
Council Meeting,
Florence, Windward Inn,
10:00 a.m.
October 9th – Cereal
Fest, HOC Activity,
Community Center 4:00
p.m.
October 14th –
Restoration Celebration
at TRC Events Center
Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
October 17th – CTCLUSI
Restoration Day (All
Tribal Offices will be
Closed)
October 18th - Family
Beading Night, Tribal Hall,
6:00 p.m.
October 19th - Elders
Survey input deadline
October 21st – Lone
Pine Farms (Corn Maze)
Prevention Activity
October 21st – Healthy
Families Workshop,
Community Center
11:30 a.m.
October 23rd – Ladies
Self Care Circle, Tribal
Hall, 5:00 p.m.
October 24th – Tribal
Family Gathering,
Springfield, The Gateway
Grill
October 28th – Weaving
Workshop, Tribal Hall,
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
October 31st - Halloween

November December
November 10th – All
Tribal Offices will be
CLOSED in observance
of Veterans Day
November 11th –
Veterans Day
November 12th –
Regular Council Meeting,
Community Center 10:00
a.m.
November 12th – Budget
Hearing, Community
Center 9:00 a.m.
November 17th –
Elders Lunch, Hosted
by Coquille Tribe, Mill
Casino, Time TBA
November 18th – Fall
Harvest, Community
Center.
Drum Making
9:00 a.m.
November 21st –
Parenting Workshop,
Coos Bay, Details
TBA
November 28th
– Parenting
Workshop, Coos
Bay, Details TBA
November 23rd –
All Tribal Offices
will be CLOSED
in observance of
Thanksgiving Day
November 26th PRC Application
Deadline

Event Dates:

December 5th –
Parenting Workshop,
Coos Bay, Details TBA

October 14, 2017 Restoration
at TRC Event Center

December 7th - Elders
Lunch, TRC

Fall Harvest
November 18, 2017

December 9th - Tribal
Christmas Celebration

Tribal Christmas Celebration
December 09, 2017
December 10th – Regular
Council Meeting, TRC,
10:00 a.m.

December 12th–
Parenting Workshop,
Coos Bay, Details TBA
December 21st – Winter
Solstice
December 25th –
Christmas Day (All Tribal
Offices will be Closed)
December 31st – New
Year’s Eve

Do's and Don'ts: Talking to Your Kids About Drugs
https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/content/dos-and-donts-talking-your-kids-about-drugs

As a parent or caregiver, you know that talking to
your teens about drug use can be tricky. Discussing
consequences associated with using drugs is key.

Consider these four do's and don'ts for talking to
your teens about drugs, and then get the
conversation started:
1. DO explain the dangers using language they understand.
DON'T react in anger -- even if your child makes a statement that shocks you.
2. DO explain why you do not want them to use drugs.
For example, explain that drugs can mess up their concentration, memory, and motor skills
and can lead to poor grades.
DON'T expect all conversations with your children to be perfect. They won't be.
3. DO be there when your child wants to talk, no matter the time of day or night or other demands
on your time.
DON'T assume your kids know how to handle temptation. In fact, you may want to consider
role-playing with your teen to educate them about real-life risks and alternatives to temptations
so they can make healthy decisions.
4. DO praise your children when they deserve it. This builds their self-esteem and makes them
naturally feel good.
DON'T make stuff up. If your child asks a question you can't answer, promise to find the
answer so you can learn together. Then follow up.

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TH = Tribal Hall

Sunday

Monday
1

8

Thursday

3

4

9

10

11

17

18

24

25

15

16

23

Ladies Self Care
Circle, TH 5:00 p.m.

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Wednesday

2

HOC Cereal Fest
CC, 4:00 p.m.

30

TRC = Three Rivers Casino

October 2017

Tuesday

Council Meeting
Windward Inn,
10:00 a.m.

22

CC = Community Center

Restoration Day Family Beading Night
All Tribal Offices
TH 6:00 p.m.
Closed
Tribal Family
Gathering,
Springfield 6:00 p.m.

Friday

Saturday

5

6

12

13

19

20

26

27

Elders BBQ, CC
11:30 a.m.

Elders Survey Input
Deadline

7

Corn Maze Mahaffey
Ranch

14

Restoration
Celebration, TRC
Event Center
Doors Open at 12:30

21

Corn Maze Lone Pine
Farms
Healthy Families, CC

28

Weaving Workshop
TH 10:00 a.m.

31

Halloween

November 2017
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1

2

5

6

7

8

9

12

13

14

15

16

19

20

21

22

28

29

Council Meeting,
CC 10:00 a.m.

26

27

PRC Application
Deadline

Parenting Workshop,
Coos Bay

Parenting Workshop,
Coos Bay

Saturday
3

10

All Tribal Offices
Closed Observing
Veteran’s Day

17

4

11

Veteran’s Day

18

Elders Lunch Hosted
by Coquille, Mill
Casino

Fall Harvest
CC

24

25

23

Thanksgiving Day
All Tribal Offices
Closed

30

December 2017
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
1

3

4

10

11

17

31

Christmas Day
All Tribal Offices
Closed

Council Meeting,
TRC
10:00 a.m.

24
New Year’s Eve

5

6

12

13

18

19

20

25

26

27

Parenting Workshop,
Coos Bay

Parenting Workshop,
Coos Bay

2

7

8

14

15

16

21

22

23

28

29

30

Elders Luncheon,
TRC

Winter Solstice

9

Tribal Christmas
Celebration, TRC

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Weaving Workshop Updates
Dear Tribal Members,
The Department of Natural Resources and Culture has
gifted us with an additional weaving workshop this year on
October 28, 10 AM-4 PM, Tribal Hall in Coos Bay! We have
one first basket started that needs to be finished as well as
an important heritage opportunity.
The underpinning of our weaving program is museum
investigation, knowledge holder interview, and institutional
research. As part of the curriculum of our tribal weaving
program, I offer training to tribal members in museum
studies and institutional interface in relation to our art and
culture.
One museum investigation I did last year was at the Burke
Museum at the UW. I identified a small group of weaving
that match sister baskets in other collections attributed to
us. For your benefit, those baskets are traveling down to
our workshop this month! You will have an opportunity to
visit with them, learn protocols in safe handling and care,
documentation techniques, and the historic context of the
baskets.
If you have never been to a weaving workshop, this will be
a perfect time to start, let the ancestors welcome you to
your cultural inheritance. You can start (or finish) your first
basket in the presence of these wonderful teachers! If you
are already a member of our weaving group, please do not
miss this important day in your education, these ones are
so eager to meet you.
So I may accommodate your material and information needs
as well as keep you informed of any changes, you must
RSVP to me at sarasiestreem@hotmail.com by October 24.
Yours,

Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos)

Gwani (Large Tule Storage Basket), Burke Museum
Photograph by Sara Siestreem

PURCHASED/REFERRED CARE
FY 2018 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

We are now accepting applications for the
Purchased/Referred Care Program (PRC) for FY2018.
Please remember that you must submit a new
application each year for every PRC-eligible Tribal
member in your household.
If you are new/returning to the Service Delivery Area,
or if you have moved since your last application, you
must send documentation of residency [a minimum of
three (3) items is required]. Acceptable documents
include:
1. Copy of your Oregon driver’s license or State ID
showing your new address
2. Rental agreement or mortgage document for your
permanent residence
3. Utility / phone bill, etc., in your name at your new
address (must be a utility bill for your permanent
residence; we cannot accept personal mail, cell phone
bills or other non-utility bills)
By Federal regulation, you are required to apply for
and use any available alternate resources before PRC
funds can be accessed. To meet this requirement, if
you don’t have insurance you may be required to
submit either 1) a denial from OHP (Oregon Health
Plan), or 2) proof of income (pay stub, W2, etc.).

Our Certified Application Counselors are available to help
you apply for the Oregon Health Plan, as well as other
alternate resource options which may be available to you.

To view the full schedule please visit
www.coostransit.org
or contact Kathy Perkins, Transportation Coordinator
for more information by calling 541-888-9577

Please call (541) 888-4873 or toll-free 1 (800) 227-0392 for
questions or to schedule an appointment.

Three Ways to Apply:
 Online at
www.ctclusi.org
 Get a hard-copy
form at any CTCLUSI
office or get help
with the online
process
 Request an
application packet
from PRC by calling
(541) 888-4873 or
(800) 227-0392

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Why it’s Okay to Get an A+ in Failure
Contributed by Mike Smith, Training & Development Specialist - Contact me at 541.902.3819 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org

Failure can be a harsh word to our ears. We don’t like the sound of it. We typically don’t like to experience it. We really don’t want to be defined
by it. Often, the path of personal and professional development can be littered with more failures than we’d prefer, but those may be some critical
learning opportunities that equip us for our next success. The more comfortable we get with managing failure, the more it could help us succeed
at work and in life. If you’re in search of more ways to maximize your successes, contact your Department of Human Resources to see how we can
partner with you.
Most people will do anything to avoid making mistakes at work. Laser-focused on getting every detail right, the mere thought of
messing up can bring on a cold sweat. But what if we told you you’d be more successful if you got comfortable with failure?
Rachel Simmons, a leadership development specialist certainly thinks this is true. She created the “Failing Well” program at
Smith College to increase students’ resilience through workshops, storytelling, and candid conversations about failure.
The idea is that if you learn from failure, pivot, and stay positive instead of letting it (or even the fear of failing) stop you, you’ll
benefit in the long run more than if you never made a mistake. “Work hard and do your best,” says Simmons, “but have selfcompassion when it comes to your limitations. Your career will be
a journey, and no single success or failure will define you.”
We know what you’re thinking. Easier said than done. Since we
can’t all attend the program IRL, Monster spoke to experts to find
out how getting comfortable with failure can lead to success and
how to ace it. Without further ado: class is in session.
Lesson #1: Don’t make it personal
When you’re in the moment, every failure seems like the end of
the world—or at least your career. This mountain-out-of-a-molehill problem is especially prominent when you’re in an entry-level
or intern role. Your mistakes feel like such a big deal and you see
yourself as a failure instead of realizing you just missed the mark
on something.
“Failure is not personal failure,” says Jennifer Iannolo, founder
and CEO of New York City-based think tank Concordia. She
explains that when people can successfully rebound from failure,
it becomes detached from their identity. Instead of thinking of
themselves as a failure, they realize they just messed up. This is
a critical distinction, because you learn that nothing can actually
shut you down as long as you are willing to try again,” she says.
Here’s the good news: Early in your career, your mistakes
don’t usually have major consequences because you have more
supervision and fewer high-stakes responsibilities—but that
won’t always be the case. So practice your mistake recovery
process now. Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable feeling
will make it easier to bounce back.
Lesson #2: Take more risks
If you’re afraid of failure, you’ll do anything to avoid it. But
“nothing miraculous will happen in your career if you won’t take
risks,” says Iannolo. Once you’ve made a mistake—even a big
one—and actually lived to tell the tale, you may not be as reluctant
to take a chance again.
How do you get more comfortable taking risks? “Start with
low-impact risks,” recommends Timothy Jaconette, founder of
San Francisco–based college admission coaching company,
Advanced Admit.
If you’re a student, he recommends taking small risks like
starting a club on campus or trying out for a sports team. “This
won’t hurt your academic record the way failing a class might.
Plus, you might surprise yourself and succeed,” he adds.
The career equivalent could be asking for a raise, sending a
cold email, or applying to a job when you’re not 100% qualified.
None of these things would be career-enders, but could help
build your risk-taking muscles, which will benefit you
in the long run.
Lesson #3: Learn from your mistakes
Department of Human Resources
When you’re humble and brave enough to really
explore where you went wrong—and then make a
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concerted effort not to repeat that mistake—mistakes
really can be growth opportunities.
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“Take a good hard look at the behaviors and actions
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that contributed to the failure and figure out how
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you can do better next time,” says Dr. Nicole Lipkin,
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or yourself, learn from the experience. “That’s what
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Content taken from “Why it’s OK to get an A+ in failure” by Elana
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