NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2024)
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The Voice of
April 2024
CLUSI
Issue 4
Volume 25
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
25th Anniversary of Elders Honor Day
CTCLUSI Tribal Council members from left to right;
Iliana Montiel, Chair Brad Kneaper, Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair Teresa Spangler, Debbie Bossley and Chief Doug Barrett
Florence, Ore. – The Confederated Tribes
of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
co-hosted with The Coquille Indian Tribe
the 25th Anniversary of Elders Honor Day.
This year’s event was held at the Three
Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon
on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March
16th.
Doors to the Three Rivers Casino Event
Center opened at 10:00 a.m. for Tribal
Elders from around Oregon to gather
and visit after check in. Upon arrival they
were greeted with smiles from CTCLUSI
and Coquille Staff, signed in, received
their event program booklet, signed up
to be named King or Queen for the day,
and received their free commemorative
25th Anniversary t-shirt designed by
Quuiich (Lower Umpqua) tribal member
Morgan Gaines for the CTCLUSI Elders
Committee.
Once they found a table to gather
around, the Elders seated themselves and
were graced with more gifts. At each place
setting, a gift of dried cranberries, canned
smoked salmon, and a gift bag awaited
them. The most special gift awaiting them
was the beaded headdress ornament
made by Quuiich (Lower Umpqua) Tribal
Elders Sue Olson who walked on in July
of 2022. Sue was a beloved Elder of
CTCLUSI and a tremendous traditional
arts and beadwork knowledge holder. She
created gifts for the Elders each year and
we are eternally grateful for her presence
that evening through the spirit of her gift
giving.
At 11:00 a.m. CTCLUSI Chief Doug
Barrett gave an opening invocation and
welcomed the Elders to the 25th Annual
Elders Honor Day event co-hosted by
CTCLUSI and Coquille Tribes. He then
asked for attendees to stand and remove
their caps for the presentation of the flags.
Coquille Tribal member Ann Niblett
welcomed the Color Guard with a song and
hand drumming. The Eagle Staff led the
Nation Flags in held proudly by our Tribal
Veterans, where they were presented on
stage for the duration of the event.
Tribal Chairman Brad Kneaper of
CTCLUSI then came to the stage and
gave an opening welcome. He also
gave introductions of the current Tribal
Council members of the hosting Tribes
in attendance, he asked them to stand to
be recognized. He also recognized the
members of the various Elders committees
in attendance as well as all the Veterans in
the room. After these special recognitions
the event continued with honoring the
Eldest Man and Woman present. Veteran
Edmund Ben from the Siletz Tribe and
Maxine Marlow of the Confederated Tribes
of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians were showered with gifts from the
two hosting Tribes as well as Pendleton
blankets. Following the Eldest guest
acknowledgements was the drawing for
the King and Queen. Tribal Elders had the
option to put their name in for a raffle of
King and Queen for the day and two lucky
winners were honored throughout the day.
Grand Ronde Tribal Elder Phyllis Brown
was picked for Queen and CTCLUSI Tribal
Continued on page 12
Save the Date:
Regular Council Meeting
Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
General Council Meeting
Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
April 2024
Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from February 11, 2024 - March 10, 2024
Chief Doug Barrett
02/11 Tribal Council Regular Meeting &
Special Election – Chief
02/12 Special Meeting for Swearing in of
Tribal Chief
02/13 Plank House with Chris Page and
wife
02/14 Language Class
02/15 Culture Committee Meeting
02/16 Hosting Miami-Tribe – ILDA
02/17 5th Annual Storytelling Gathering –
Hosting Miami Tribe – ILDA
02/21 Advanced Nuclear Technology
Development in Rural Areas, MHA
LADCP (Mental Health Advisory
Board for Lane County
Commissioners), Early Learning
Task Force & my Birthday
02/22 Leaders Circle & Pre-meeting with
BOEM Discussion
02/23 Language Class
02/24 CTCLUSI Annual Employee Dinner
02/26 Florence State of the City
02/28 GFORB & Tribal Council Business
Meeting
02/29 Siuslaw PlayShop Meeting
03/01 Language Class
03/04 Siuslaw – Restoration Outreach
03/05 Invite to Reopening Newly
Renovated Charleston School –
Solar
03/06 Florence STEP (Steelhead, Trout,
Enhancement, Program)
03/07 West Coast Offshore Wind
Transmission Convening Series:
Tribal Listening Session, Leaders
Circle Meeting
03/09 Grand Ronde Round Dance
03/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
Total Hours: 152 & emails
Brad Kneaper, Chair
02/11 Regular Council Meeting, Special
election for Tribal Chief.
02/12 Pre-meeting in preparation for
meeting with Gov Kotek’s staff on
Bureau of Ocean Management
(BOEM), Meet with Natural
Resources and Climate Policy
Advisor, State Tribal Liaison
regarding BOEM, Special Council
Meeting: Swear in Chief Barrett.
02/13 Meeting (ZOOM) Regarding Goals
and Strategies for the Elliott State
Forest, Phone conversation with the
State Tribal Liaison regarding Off
Shore Wind and possible future visit
to the Tribe.
02/14 Write and submit Council Report and
Newsletter Article.
02/15 On air live interview with KPNW
Radio regarding Off Shore Wind
02/22 Meeting with Council and Staff for
BOEM discussion, Leader’s Circle:
Report and updates from our State
Lobbyist; Meet with Siuslaw National
Forest to sign Siuslaw National
Forest Co-Stewardship agreement.
02/24 Attended the CTCLUSI Annual
Employee Dinner at the Mill
Casino, Meet with CEO regarding
status of staff and staff projects,
Gaming Operational Review Board
(GFORB) Meeting, Tribal Council
Business Meeting.
02/29 Pre-meeting in preparation for on
camera interview with SOPBS, On
camera interview with Southern
Oregon Public Broadcasting Service
(PBS) on Renewable Energy and Off
Shore Wind.
03/05 Chief Barrett, myself and Council
Person Teresa Spangler attended
an event showcasing small
businesses at the invitation of a
Tribal Member who is involved with
Solar Energy held at the old
Charleston School facility.
03/07 Attend interview of applicant for
position of Planner, Leader’s Circle:
report and update from our federal
lobbyist firm Mapetsi; update from
Tribal Court Judge, Special Council
Meeting: Resolution to purchase
Real Property.
Total hours: 154
Teresa Spangler, Vice-Chair
02/11 Regular Council Meeting
02/12 Special Meeting (Swearing in the
new Chief)
02/22 Leaders Circle
02/28 Business Council Meeting
03/05 Open House at the Old Charleston
School (invited by a tribal member)
03/07 Leaders Circle, Special Meeting
E-mails and Phone Calls:
Total hours: 60
Julie Siestreem
02/11 Tribal Council, General Council
Regular Monthly Meeting, Special
Election-Chief
02/12 Special Meeting Swearing In New
Tribal Chief Doug Barrett
02/13 4j IPC
02/14 DELC/OTELA, 4j NATIVES Program
Culture Night
02/20 Education Committee Meeting
02/21 Early Learning Task Force
02/22 Leaders Circle Pre-Meeting BOEM
Discussion, Leaders Circle Meeting
Can You Find Me?
In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image of a TRILIUM
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 TRILIUM FLOWER hiding!
Must email by April 15th to be included in the raffle drawing.
Winners will be notified by phone or email and their name will appear in an
upcoming edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes will vary and are provided by
different CTCLUSI Government departments.
Jack Dempsey-Lobbyist, Colin
Beck, Forestry Director-Signing of
Siuslaw Co-Stewardship Ceremony
02/23 Coos County Board of
Commissioners Work Session
02/24 CTCLUSI Employee Annual Dinner
Mill Casino
02/28 GFORB Monthly Meeting Three
Rivers Casino Florence, Tribal
Council Monthly Business Meeting
02/29 Early Learning Meeting
03/05 Quarterly West Coast Offshore Wind
Transmission Study Advisory
03/07 Leaders Circle Meeting
Appointment of Debbie Bossley as
Tribal Council Position#6
03/10 Tribal Council /General Council
Regular Monthly Meeting
Meetings, phone calls, texts, emails,
research, driving
Total hours: 130
Debbie Bossley
03/07 Leaders Circle, Special Meeting
03/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 10-2
Total hours: 9.5
Iliana Montiel
02/11 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
02/12 Special Meeting
02/22 Leaders Circle
02/24 Annual Employee Dinner
02/28 GFORB/ Tribal Council Business
Meeting
reading & responding to emails.
Total Hours for the Month: 35
Enna Helms
02/11 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
02/12 Special Meeting and swear in newly
elected Tribal Chief; Culture
Coalition Meeting
02/22 Tribal Housing Policy on #3
Workgroup; Leaders Circle Meeting
Re: Boem Discussion and Siuslaw
National Forest Co-Stewardship
MOU Signing Ceremony
02/24 CTCLUSI Annual Dinner
02/28 Tribal Council Business Meeting
02/29 Elahka Meeting on America the
Beautiful Challenge Grant
03/01 Many Nations Longhouse
Indigenous Peoples Reception
03/04 Tribal Housing Policy Workgroup on
Policy #20 Home Repair and Down
Payment Loan Assistance
03/07 Wildfire Hazard Map Rules Advisory
Committee; Tribal Council Leaders
Circle Meeting
Emails & Phone calls
Total hours: 90
March “Salal” Winners:
Adult - Stefanie Barrett-Dean
Youth - Zoya Wilson
The Salal from the March 2024
edition of The Voice of CLUSI was
located on page 18 hidden in the
Peacegiving ad
www.ctclusi.org
April 2024
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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
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and interested in being
on a committee, please contact Jeannie Miller,
541-888-7506 or jmiller@ctclusi.org
We are currently keeping a list of those interested
so that when a committee vacancy occurs we
can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us
whether there is a vacancy or not.
ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie
Miller at 541-888-7506 or at email jmiller@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.
Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may
only be issued one per year. The passes hang from
the rear view mirror and are good for access to some
Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.
CHANGES?
Please let us know if you have a change in
address, phone number, name or addition
to your family. Changes should be submitted
to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.
ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment
Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Phone: 541-888-7538 or Fax: 541-888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
The full meeting video is available at www.
ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of
CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed
copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes
please submit a written request to Jeannie
Miller at 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR
97420 or jmiller@ctclusi.org Please include
the meeting date requested, your name,
current address, and Tribal Roll number for
verification.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Lee Ann Wander
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
lwander@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
prc@ctclusi.org
Health Services Division
John Reeves III, Health
Administrator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
jreeves@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Jemiah Wassman, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1314
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
jwassman@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie McNutt, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 541-897-9881
smcnutt@ctclusi.org
Tribal Housing Department
Jamie Meyers, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-435-7150
Fax 541-435-0492
jmeyers@ctclusi.org
1. Martin Harris
2. VACANT
3. Margaret Corvi
4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair
stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.
com
5. Teresa Spangler
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Roseanna Perry
1. Michelle Brix
2. Julie Siestreem
3. VACANT
4. Ashley Russell, Chair
arussell@ctclusi.org
5. Michael Brainard
Elders Committee
1. Arleen Perkins, Chair
2. Eddie Helms
3. Warren (Tom) Brainard
4. Laura Fortin
5. Martin Harris
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Brad Kneaper
Enrollment Committee
1. Earla Kirk
2. Doug Barrett
3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo
4. Nicole Romine
5. Michael Brainard
6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips,
Chair
pphillips@ctclusi.org
Education Committee
Tribal Dental Clinic
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
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
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
Tribal Committee Members
Budget Committee
Culture Committee
Social Services Department
Kelly Bradley, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
kbradley@ctclusi.org
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel,
Assistant Director
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
1. Warren T. Brainard
2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips
3. Skip Brainard
4. Vicki Faciane, Chair
vicki.faciane@gmail.com
5. Teresa Spangler
Housing Committee
1. VACANT
2. Danny Krossman, Chair
dkrossman33@gmail.com
3. Enna Helms
4. Allen Swigert
5. Tyler Slyter
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I
look forward to hearing from you!
-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536
Language Committee
1. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo
2. Tammy Evarts
3. Jade Fong
4. VACANT
5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair
jamiebiesanz@gmail.com
6. Jesse Beers
7. Ayuthea Cisneros
Election Board
1. VACANT
2. Michael Brainard, Chair
qaxas19@gmail.com
3. Teresa Gagner
4. Mark Petrie
5. Kathy Perkins
6. Pauline Benson
7. Ashley Russell
Tribal Gaming Commission
Rusty Bossley,
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
rbossley@ctclusi.org
Tribal Council
Doug Barrett, Chief
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Enna Helms
Position #1 Council
541-297-7538 (cell)
enna.helms@ctclusi.org
Tribal Police
Brian Dubray, Police Chief
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bdubray@ctclusi.org
Brad Kneaper, Chair
Department of Culture and
Natural Resources
Ashley Russell,
Interim Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
arussell@ctclusi.org
Julie Siestreem
Department of Culture and
Natural Resources
Jesse Beers,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Position #4 Council
541-294-3972
tspangler@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
Jeannie Miller, 541-888-7506 or
jmiller@ctclusi.org
The Tribe maintains a list of
those interested so that when a
committee vacancy occurs we
can fill it as soon as possible, so
please contact us whether there
is a vacancy or not. Letters of
interest remain on file for one
full year. Members can serve
on up to three committees
simultaneously.
Upcoming Events
Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar
of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal
website at https://ctclusi.org/events/
Position #2 Council
541-808-5178 (cell)
brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org
Position #3 Council
541-294-6055
jsiestreem@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler, Vice
Chair
Iliana Montiel
Position #5 Council
541-217-4613(cell)
iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org
Debbie Bossley
Position #6 Council
541-808-5580(cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
Regular Council Meeting
April 14 , 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
General Council Meeting
at 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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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
April 2024
Tribal Council Corner
Greetings everyone,
I hope that this finds you all well.
In light of the recent letter sent to the Tribal Community about the
new pharmacy, I have asked Deputy Health Director Iliana Montiel
to give some information to all of you through this article. I am
excited to see this information come forth. Along with potentially
tremendous saving to you, it is also an opportunity to expand some
health benefits outside our Five County Service Area. I hope that in
time we can expand other services outside as well. That is a goal
that we have that I feel is very important to all our tribal families, no
matter where you live. Below is the information that Iliana forwarded
to me, and I am forwarding through this article.
Three Rivers Pharmacy mail order service is now fully operating. In
March it was open to all tribal members. Starting April 1st, it will be
open to tribal families and employees of CTCLUSI and TRC. See
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-017
Date of Passage:
January 31, 2024
Subject (title): Emergency Amendment to
Chapter 1-15 Executive Management
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this amendment
to clarify the supervision of area of the Code with the
CFO. Vote 6-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-018
Date of Passage:
February 11, 2024
Subject (title): Reality Services
Intergovernmental Agreement with CCBUTI
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the request to
continue to utilize qualified individuals from Cow Creek
Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians (CCBUTI) in this IGA
to assist the Tribe with right of way matters related to
forest lands. Vote 6-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-019
ate of Passage: February 11, 2024
Subject (title): Blue Earth Federal
Corporation Memorandum of Agreement
and Approval of Contracts Providing
Supporting Software
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this MOA
with Blue Earth Federal Corporation to provide support
services from the Tribal Government as the begin to
re-establish. Vote 4-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-020
Date of Passage:
February 11, 2024
Subject (title): Contract for Forestry
Services
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract
with a qualified induvial for forestry services related to
the development of the Forest Management Plans,
Wildland Fire Management Plan and the Indian Trust
Asset Management Plan.
Vote 5-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-021
Date of Passage:
February 11, 2024
Subject (title): Employment Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this for
employment of specialized personnel for the Health
Center. Vote 4-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-022
Date of Passage:
February 11, 2024
Subject (title): Employment Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this for
employment of specialized personnel for the Health
Clinic. Vote 4-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-023
Date of Passage:
February 11 , 2024
Subject (title): Appointment of Three Rivers
Foundation Board of Trustees
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the following
members: Doug Barrett, Teresa Spangler, Enna Helms
Cindy Castro, Ryan Ceniga, Pat Farr, Sammie Arzie
and Lori Gates. Vote 5-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-024
Date of Passage:
February 11, 2024
Subject (title): Unity Health Solution
Recruitment
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this PSA for
assistance in staff of Three Rivers Health Center.
Vote 4-0-1
the flyer in the newsletter on how to transfer. You are not required
to use the QR code for your transfers and may call for assistance.
Please call 866-468-4679 and press 1 to be transferred to Three
Rivers Pharmacy. If you do not end up at Three Rivers Pharmacy,
just ask for Dara or Hero and you will be redirected to our specialists.
If you are receiving too many marketing emails, you may opt-out.
At the bottom of the email you can “unsubscribe”. This will not
affect personal emails to you regarding your specific prescription.
If you receive a controlled substance, those meds will not be part
of the mail-order, until the Pharmacy opens at Three Rivers Health
Center. You will continue to use your local pharmacy for those
medications. Please remember to transfer your medications (other
than controlled substances) by June 1st.
Be safe everyone,
Chairman Brad Kneaper
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-025
Date of Passage:
February 12, 2024
Subject (title): Tribal Council Accept
Resignation from Doug Barrett from Tribal
Council #6
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the resignation
of Council member Doug Barrett due to recent election
where he has become the newly elected Tribal Chief.
Council will request letters on interested parties to fill
this vacancy. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-026
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Gaming Equipment Order
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
equipment order for Three Rivers Casino, Coos Bay.
Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-027
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Gaming Equipment Order
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this equipment
order for Three Rivers Casino, Florence. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-034
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): LED Sign for Three Rivers
Health Center
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the expense for
the new sign for Three Rivers Health Center.Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-035
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Three Rivers Pharmacy
Management Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves an agreement
with an outside vendor to assist in the management of
the new pharmacy at Three Rivers Health Center.
Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-036
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Personal Service Agreement
Contract for the Three Rivers Health Center
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract
oftware for Three Rivers Health Center. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-028
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Gaming Equipment Order
and Master Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this equipment
order for Three Rivers Casino, Coos Bay and Florence
Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-036A
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Tribal Council Appoints
Debbie Bossley for Tribal Council Position
#6
Explanation: Tribal Council by majority vote appoints
Debbie Bossley to the vacant position #6 for the
remaining term of office ending in 2026. Vote 5-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-029
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Granting Contract
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract to
provide services to assist in grant writing for the
departments within Tribal Government. Vote 6-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-037
Date of Passage:
March 7, 2024
Subject (title): Purchase of Real Property
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the purchase
of real property from IHS funding for Health
Department needs. Vote 4-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-030
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Indian Health Service IHS
Clinical Project Budget Modification
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this request to
seek funding from 2023 IHS budget that was not used
for project completion and will now be used in 2024 to
complete the Health Center. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-038
Date of Passage:
March 10, 2024
Subject (title): Establish of Chapter 10-2
Tribal Forest Resources Management Code
for First Reading
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this new Code
for first reading and a 28-day comment period.
Vote 5-1-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-031
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Intertribal Timber Council
Delegates and Alternates 2024
Explanation: Tribal Council approves naming Chief
Doug Barrett as Delegate and Colin Beck as
Alternates. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-039
Date of Passage:
March 10, 2024
Subject (title): 2023 Annual Performance
Report Submission – HUD
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the submission
of the required report for HUD. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-032
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Housing Department
Maintenance and Remodel
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the needed
funding for repairs and maintenance for HUD homes in
Coos Bay. Vote 6-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-040
Date of Passage:
March 10, 2024
Subject (title): Contract for Tribal Defense
Advocate Services
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the Tribal Judge
recommendation to contract with a professional
individual as Defense Advocate . Vote 6-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-041
Date of Passage:
March 10, 2024
Subject (title): Contract for Presenting
Officer
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the Tribal Judge
recommendation to contract with a profession service
to provide the Tribal Court with a Presenting Officer.
Vote 7-0-0
In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality.
RESOLUTION NO.:
24-033
Date of Passage:
February 28, 2024
Subject (title): Architects Contract
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this contract for
designs for remodeling of the Florence Outreach Office
for other service. Vote 6-0-0
www.ctclusi.org
April 2024
Don’t forget to
get your Annual
Northwest Forest
Pass!
Each of our 3 offices have
these available for Tribal
Members to pick up at the
front desk.
Our current stock expires
in November, so get them
now before time runs out on
them!
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Design
Contest
Each of our 3 offices
have these
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member
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submit a design for consideration
Our current stock expires in November, so
Deadline to submit entry is
get them now before time runs out on
Friday, June 21, 2024
them!
Submit designs to enrollment@ctclusi.org
T-shirt’s will be black this year, please consider this in your art design submission
Historic Family
Photos Needed
NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT
Posted: April 1, 2024
The following proposed Code was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on:
March 10, 2024
TITLE: 10 – NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIORNMENT
Chapter 10-2 TRIBAL FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CODE
As we begin planning for
our 40th Restoration we are
seeking any historic family
photos Tribal membership
are willing to share.
We ask that all submission
please be sent to
enrollment@ctclusi.org
with your family name
so it can be properly
represented.
The Tribal Council has approved the draft language to establish Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest
Resources Code for First Reading; and
CLUSITC Chapter 10-2, In accordance with the foregoing Tribal and Federal authorities
and the Tribe’s retention of the full spectrum of sovereign powers, the Tribal Council has the
authority, desires to and does hereby establish this Tribal Forest Resources Management
Code for the following purpose:
(1) To establish formal Tribal government direction, standards and procedures for
management of Tribal trust forest lands;
(2) To strengthen Tribal sovereignty and advance the principles of self-governance in
carrying out forest management activities; and
(3) To fully exercise Tribal authority in carrying out forest management activities
as authorized by Tribal law and provided for in the Indian Trust Asset Reform
Act (“ITARA”) (P.L. 114-178), the NIFRMA, the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (“ISDEA”) (P.L. 93-638) and other applicable Federal
law.
Tribal Council hereby approves the establishment of Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources
Management Code and hereby approves for first reading draft be posting for a twenty-eight (28)
day period. Draft language as set out in the attached Exhibit A (deleted text is red and stricken
and new text is blue and underlined),.
DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS
EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING FINAL PASSAGE:
May 11, 2022
The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal
Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration
Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the
Gaming Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie
Miller, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmiller@ctclusi.org.
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April 2024
Seeds of Success Community Fellows Field School Internship
July 8th – 19th, 2024
Contributed by the Culture & Natural Resources Department
Community Fellows interns will learn and
implement a two-eyed seeing approach to
create forests more resilient to climate change
and learn how Indigenous Knowledge can
help inform conservation and management
on the CTCLUSI forest lands. Interns will
work in the woods, collect seeds of native
plants, and learn about ethnobotany, soil
science, pollinator ecology, wildlife, forestry
and ecocultural restoration while gaining
employment skills in the outdoors.
During the 8-hour daytime sessions interns
will be trained by CTCLUSI leaders and
Oregon State University graduate students,
collect data using science protocols and
tools, and learn about forest ecology.
In the evenings there will be group
activities such as traditional crafting using
indigenous materials, storytelling, and
games. Interns will camp during the work
week, with the weekend off to go home. All
meals will be nutritious and delicious, and
private shower and bathroom facilities will
be at the campsite.
Internship participants will work alongside
OSU College of Forestry faculty and
researchers as well as CTCLUSI Natural
Resources and Forestry staff, performing
research related to the restoration of
culturally important plants on the Tribes’
Lake Tract. Meals, transportation, and all
work supplies will be provided. This will be
an immersive experience, with participants
camping at the Tribes’ Deadwood Property.
A stipend will also be paid to participants
after program completion.
Community Fellows intern requirements and INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for a Community Fellows
expectations:
internship position, please answer these
● Ages 14 – 19
questions:
● Tribal family member or has a relationship
1. Name, age and tribal connection.
with CTCLUSI
2. Describe your strengths. What are you
● Must remain on site with the group 24
good at that might be useful in a team
hours per day during the week.
setting?
3. What do you hope to bring back or learn
● Cooperate as a respectful team member
from this internship?
and ask for help as needed.
4. Anything else you think we should know
● Must have the ability to walk long distances
about you.
on brushy, uneven terrain.
● Interns will be required to register an
account with Oregon State University (free)
in order to be paid. An email address will
be required. This is all done on-line and
instructions will be provided.
For more information contact:
Deadline May 1, 2024.
Options for submitting your responses:
Written option: in 250-500 words, send your
written response in an email to fieldschool@
ctclusi.org OR deliver a printed copy with
your name and contact info to the CTCLUSI
main office.
Ashley Russell, Interim Director of Culture
and Natural Resources, (541) 888-7511
Video option: make a simple video of yourself,
(office), arussell@ctclusi.org
at least 1 – 3 minutes long, responding to the
Colin Beck, Director of Forest Management, questions above and email to fieldschool@
ctclusi.org
(541) 261-3420 (cell), cbeck@ctclusi.org
Holley Carroll, Forestry Program Coordinator,
(541) 888-7533 (office), hcarroll@ctclusi.org
Want to make extra money this summer?
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
NEEDED FOR
Seeds of Success Field Camp
$25 per hour / 8 week position
•
Term: June 3rd to July 26th
•
Logistical Coordinator– set up and prep for 2 week camp
•
Must be able to pass background and fingerprinting to become an On-Call
employee for CTCLUSI
•
Must have a valid Oregon Driver’s License
•
Must be at least 25 years old for company auto insurance
•
Assist Forestry Program Coordinator with contract set up as needed
•
Move supplies from Coos Bay to Deadwood property
•
Assist maintenance crew with setup of food cart at Deadwood property
•
Meet contractors at deadwood property (shower/bathroom setup)
•
Stay on-site at Deadwood property camp for duration of camp (July 7th to July 20th)
•
Assist in preparation of meals (cold “continental-style” breakfast; DIY lunch
(sandwich materials); hot dinner)
•
Must have Food Handler’s Card or ability to complete online course in first two
weeks of assignment
•
Assist with procurement and transport of groceries and supplies leading up to
camp
•
Make grocery and supplies runs as needed during field camp
•
Assist with arts, crafts, and activities during evening at camp
•
Expect about 20 people at camp
For more information and complete job description, call or email
Holley Carroll, Forestry Program Coordinator for the Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.
(541)888-7533 or hcarroll@ctclusi.org
www.ctclusi.org
April 2024
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GATHERING TRIP FOR
ROOTS, STICKS, & BARK
April 13th (Sticks, Roots)
HAZEL SHOOT GATHERING
April 27 - 28th (Sticks, Roots)
April 13th 9 AM - 4 PM Smith River/ Processing
May 18 - 19th (Cedar Bark, Roots)
April 20th 9 AM - 4 PM Lake Creek/ Processing
April 21th 9 AM - 4 PM Lake Creek/ Processing
May 25 - 26th (Cedar/Maple Bark, Roots, Tule)
June 1 - 2nd (Maple Bark, Roots, Tule, Sedge)
Limited Transportation available from Eugene and Coos Bay!
Gathering materials are subject to change depending
on the place and season, lunch provided
WE MAY BE GATHERING OTHER BASKETRY MATERIALS
AS WELL, DEPENDING ON THE AREA!
RSVP for detailed information
Contact: Enna Helms
ehelms@ctclusi.org - (541) 297-7538
RSVP for detailed information
Contact: Enna Helms
ehelms@ctclusi.org - (541) 297-7538
!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR:
REGALIA
MAKING
AND BASKET MAKING!
Come work
on regalia
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your regalia
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Contact: Enna Helms
(541) 297-7538, or ehelms@ctclusi.org
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May 18th 9:00AM-4:00PM
JOIN TO
GATHER
CEDAR BARK
Caravan /Carpool at 9:00 am
@ Florence Office
May 19th 9:00AM-4:00PM
(processing cedar day at
Florence Office)
Contact: Enna Helms
ehelms@ctclusi.org
(541) 297-7538
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April 2024
Three Rivers Health Center Leadership Announced
Leading the charge at Three Rivers Health Center, Iliana Montiel, Assistant Director of Health Services, and John R. Reeves III, CTCLUSI
Health Administrator, will the support of the CTCLUSI Tribal Council, are excited to spotlight the exceptional leaders who will join our
journey toward revolutionizing healthcare in our community.
Dr. Pratip K. Nag, MD., PhD., joins as our Chief Medical Officer/
Chief Medical Information Officer.
Dr. Alfredo Velez, joins as our Behavioral Health Director.
Dr. Pratip K. Nag, MD, PhD, joins as our Chief Medical Officer/
Chief Medical Information Officer. He brings a holistic vision to
healthcare that perfectly aligns with our values of treating the
body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Nag shares, “what we’re trying to do is
address what we know - that while 20% of a human’s life may be
determined by medical actions within the clinic, 80% is everything
else happening in their lives. Our goal is to reach beyond the clinic
walls, supporting the other 80% through a holistic approach that
integrates the best of modern medicine with our traditional healing
practices.” This approach underscores our commitment to providing
comprehensive care that honors each individual’s journey.
Dr. Alfredo Velez, MD, joins as our Behavioral Health Director.
He emphasizes a compassionate approach to mental health,
understanding the deep-rooted connections within our community.
His vision to create a space where “each individual feels seen,
heard, and supported” mirrors our mission to offer care that is
holistic and deeply empathetic. Dr. Velez shares his enthusiasm for
building a new institution from scratch, noting, “it’s a rare opportunity
to start something that truly reflects our values and aspirations.
We’re creating a place where innovation is the norm and all feel
welcome and supported.”
We are also thrilled to announce additional distinguished
healthcare providers to our team. With a forward-looking approach
to healthcare, these new members bring with them a wealth of
knowledge, expertise, and a shared vision for a healthier tomorrow.
● Kelli Bosak, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
● Cassandre Cressall, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner
● Makenna Davis, CSWA - Clinical Social Worker Associate
● Laura Franklin, MN, FNP, BC - Family Nurse Practitioner
● Vanessa Mohrbacher, DNP, FNP-C, CWS - Doctor of Nurse
Practice
● Paul Vitt, DO - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Help Shape the Future of Three Rivers Health Center
We still need your input as we embark on this journey of redefining
healthcare for our community. Share your insights and help shape
the future of Three Rivers Health Center by participating in our
community survey. While the survey is anonymous, participants
may include their contact information to be entered into a drawing
for a $30 gift card.
Now Hiring, Join Our Team!
Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Pratip K. Nag and Dr. Alfredo
Velez, we’re cultivating an environment where innovation and
empathy are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re inspired by
the challenge of being part of a team that’s shaping the future of
healthcare, we’re still hiring for the following roles:
● Advanced Practice Provider - Medical
● Behavioral Health Therapist
● Care Concierge
● Clinic Coordinator
● Front Office Assistant
● Licensed Practice Nurse - Primary Care
● Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
● Medical Assistant - Primary Care
● Registered Nurse - Medical & Behavioral Health
You can participate by visiting https://threerivers.health/survey or
by scanning the QR code.
For more details and to apply, please visit our careers page at
https://threerivers.health/careers.
www.ctclusi.org
April 2024
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CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF
COOS, LOWER UMPQUA AND SIUSLAW INDIANS
SIGN CO-STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT WITH
SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST
On February 22, 2024 The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians had a Signing Ceremony for our CoStewardship Agreement with the Siuslaw National Forest. This
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) emphasizes the shared
goals of the Tribe and the Forest Service regarding the use and
management of natural and cultural resources on the forest, while
Introducing
Three Rivers Health Center
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
(CTCLUSI) are excited to announce the new Three Rivers Health
Center and Three Rivers Pharmacy opening late Spring / early
Summer 2024.
Three Rivers Health Center is passionate about providing integrated
care that supports BODY, MIND, and SPIRIT. While the clinic and
pharmacy is dedicated to supporting the CTCLUSI tribe and its
members, our facilities and services are open to all residents of
Oregon.
More information about our innovative care offering is coming soon,
but for now we are excited to share our (growing) list of providers:
• Pratip K. Nag, MD, PhD
Chief Medical Officer / Chief Medical Information Officer
• Alfredo Velez, MD
Behavioral Health Director
• Kelli Bosak, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Cassandre Cressall, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Makenna Davis, CSWA
Clinical Social Worker Associate
MEDICAL
BEHAVIORAL
PHARMACY
TELEHEALTH
LABORATORY
• Laura Franklin, MN, FNP, BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
• Vanessa Mohrbacher, DNP, FNP-C, CWS
Doctor of Nurse Practice
NOW HIRING!
• Paul Vitt, DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
threerivers.health/careers
Three Rivers Health Center
150 S Wall St.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 435-7200
info@threerivers.health
https://threerivers.health
Opening late Spring 2024
acknowledging the unique management expertise of the Tribe
gained though millennia of stewarding these lands. It addresses the
need for proactive stewardship to promote the ecological health,
diversity, and resiliency of the forest.
Read more in the press release printed in the March 2024 edition of
The Voice of CLUSI or online at www.ctclusi.org
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April 2024
CULTURAL reVITALization
Contributed by the Education and Culture & Natural Resources Departments
Celebrating Culture
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw
Indians is experiencing a cultural renaissance, thanks to the
preservation efforts of various Tribal Artisans and community
members. A look back at 2023 highlights the deep and intentional
efforts to build the number of teachers and artisans skilled in regalia
making, moccasins, beading, gathering basketry materials, basket
weaving, cedar bark cap making, carving paddles, first foods, and
storytelling. These activities enrich our cultural arts and strengthen
bonds within our Tribal community. This wonderful moment of
revitalization is happening because community members across
the Tribes are making it happen for one another.
We are very fortunate to have such a diverse number of Tribal artisans
with skillsets, a desire to expand their skills, and want to teach
cultural arts: Roseanna Perry,
Brenda Brainard, Ayuthea
LaPier, Issac Dull, Mark Petrie,
Alycia Cossey, Crystal Bishop,
Jesse Beers, Ashley Russell,
Sara Helms, Enna Helms,
and Sophia Cisneros. These
individuals, along with many
others, not only take active part
in cultural activities and have
integrated cultural teachings
into their everyday lives, but
they also carry a collaborative
commitment to sharing their
knowledge with other Tribal
Members, too.
Re-opening after Pandemic
COVID-19 shutdowns made
meeting together to share
culture and time almost
impossible. It also isolated
so many and community
loneliness was felt. Spring is a
beautiful time for reconnecting
now that the shutdowns have
passed. To honor this, there
are months of events planned
all the way through August
geared towards celebrating
CTCLUSI’s prosperity and
expanding cultural wealth.
The regalia making classes
and/or gathering trips happen once a month to respectfully harvest
natural materials. Language Classes are ongoing through June.
Language Immersion Camp, Salmon Ceremony, Summer Solstice,
Culture Camp, Summer School, Spring Break, Seeds of Success
Camp, Game Nights, Storytelling events, the dress installation to
visit at the lagauwiiyat’as museum in Tribal Hall, and so many more
activities are all unique parts of this cultural revival happening.
Truly, an honor
Without those interested in learning, the events hosted by the
tribe go nowhere so it is also so important to mention the Tribal
community that consistently attends and supports these events.
Teachers and students are investing in one another as both invest
in the future generations. It is with profound honor that the staff offer
these activities, and hope those interested will consider attending.
All activities are always free.
Even more to come!
CTCLUSI
was
recently
awarded the Grow Your
Own grant. This means
language
internships,
language teachers, and
language teacher licensing
opportunities will increase
steadily over the next 18
months in partnership with
the University of Oregon. If
you are interested in gaining
access to this program,
please contact the Education
Department.
The Department of Culture
and Natural Resources are
eager to work with anyone
focused on fostering critical
connections between the
generations hungry to learn
traditional skills. If you have
a skill you would like to
teach, please be in touch.
April 2024
www.ctclusi.org
CULTURAL reVITALization
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Tribal Member
Ashley Vandervort
Earns
Bachelor’s of Art Degree
Information and photographs shared by Tribal Elder
Madeleine Knowlton
Madeleine Knowlton’s
granddaughter, Ashley
Vandevort recently
received her Bachelor of
Arts degree with a summa
cum laude.
CTCLUSI TRIBAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
338 Wallace St, Coos Bay, OR 97420
THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2024
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
RSVP BY MONDAY, APRIL 2 9 , 2 0 2 4
(541) 435-7155 or
toll free 1 (888) 365-7155
There will be an Elders Committee Meeting
at 1:00 pm following the luncheon.
LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS
PROVIDED
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Health Services Division
Elders Activity Program
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April 2024
Elders Corner
Elders Honor Day 25th Anniversary continued from cover page
Elder Frank Brainard was selected as
King. They were called up to the stage to
be “crowned” King and Queen with cedar
bark headpieces, wrapped in a Pendleton
blanket, and gifted a basket from each
of the hosting Tribes. The baskets were
filled with items like a painted hand drum,
beautiful dentalium and scallop shell
necklaces, assorted treats, hand painted
dance paddles and more.
A special honoring was then announced
by Chair Kneaper and Iliana Montiel,
Assistant Director of Health Services.
Montiel ran the Elders program for
CTCLUSI for the last 13 years, this year
being her last running the Elders Program
and Elders Honor Day event she shared,
“It is my great pleasure to introduce our
founders of this wonderful program. Jane
Metcalf from the Coquille Indian Tribe &
Arleen Perkins from CTCLUSI”…”I believe
the Coquille Tribe started the tradition a
few years before CTCLUSI did. CTCLUSI
did not have a casino yet, so they hosted
at various places in the beginning like
the Armory and our Tribal Hall. When
the coordinators of both Tribes were
applying for grant funds through Title VI,
they combined our Tribes in order to have
enough Elders to be eligible. After that
they decided to Co-host Elders Honor Day
and share being hosting tribe every other
year between The Mill Casino & Three
Rivers Casino Resort. The tradition has
followed for 25 years.” The two special
honorees were brought to the stage and
wrapped in Pendleton blankets.
Staff from CTCLUSI then surprised Iliana
Montiel with a gift donated by the Three
Rivers Casino as a thank you for her years
of service to the Elders program.
Lunch was then served buffet style
directly outside the Events Center under
event tents. A lovely lunch of salad, fruit,
soup and sandwiches was served by the
staff at Three Rivers. While the Elders
enjoyed their meal, a presentation on
Culture and Restoration was given by Jesse
Beers, CTCLUSI Cultural Stewardship
Manager. This presentation highlighted
the Waite Ranch Restoration project and
the upcoming naming highlighting the
Restoration of Language as well. Thanks
to Beers for coming and speaking to
the Elders and highlighting the amazing
cultural and land restorations the Tribes
are able to do thanks to the Elders sharing
their knowledge and for their resilience
and our continued presence on our lands.
Directly following lunch was a few rousing
games of B-I-N-G-O called by Rick Ray of
the Three Rivers Casino Resort Players
Club. Prizes donated by Three Rivers
Casino, CTCLUSI and Coquille Tribes
were passed out to the lucky winners.
During a brief break, the room was
reset for the evening meal. Elders were
welcomed back into the room at 5:00 p.m.
and greeted by staff and Coquille Tribal
Chair Brenda Mead. Gift bags from the
Coquille Tribe were placed and each table
for every Elder to take home. These gifts
were filled with canned smoked salmon,
smudge sticks, huckleberry jam, and more.
Chair Meade again shared her thanks to
Elders Arleen Perkins and Jane Metcalf
for getting this wonderful co-host event
started. She also thanked Lori Austen
and the Coquille Tribe staff for their work
in helping put together this event. Chair
Meade also welcomed Coquille Tribal
Chief Jason Younker to the stage to give
the evening invocation.
Dinner was served buffet style and
consisted of salmon and pot roast with all
the sides. Elders enjoyed their evening
meal and visiting, making sure to make
their way to all the venders in the room
and get their last-minute raffle tickets for
the evening drawing for prizes. Raffle
tickets were sold throughout the day for $1
a piece or 6 for $5. The profits from raffles
sales goes back into the Elders program to
help fund the Elders Scholarship for Tribal
students. Raffles included some incredibly
beautiful hand-woven basket necklaces
from CTCLUSI Tribal Elder Brenda
Brainard, necklaces from CTCLUSI Tribal
Council member Enna Helms as well as
a raffle gift basket donated by the Warm
Springs Tribe. Thank you to those who
gifted items for the Elders Honor Day, as
well as to the Siletz and Grand Ronde
Tribe for their special gifts for the hosting
Tribes.
To all our Nations Tribal Elders, you are
the heartbeat of our Tribes.
Your wisdom and leadership have helped
shape the Tribes into what they are today.
You are the source of our spiritual
knowledge, and we thank you for keeping
our traditional wisdom alive. Thanks to
your perseverance and resilience we are
still here, and we will continue to always
be here.
hiisa (sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich), luuwii
(hanis), k’ele (miluk), thank you
www.ctclusi.org
April 2024
Elders Corner
Elders Honor Day 25th Anniversary continued from cover page
Welcome New Tribal Elders
Dennis Dowdy and Kelly Helms
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby,
Community Health Representative
What’s up, Elders?
William Ingersoll, Jr.
Tribal Elder William Ingersoll, Jr. (Bill) and his wife,
Lesley, have been very busy newlyweds! Living
part time in Eugene and part time in Granite Bay,
California, traveling is a big part of their lives. Bill often
takes business trips to Denver, Colorado, consulting
with Kroger’s in starting up their wine company.
Everything else in between has been adventures and
fun experiences with his new bride.
In September of 2022, they took a 45-day road trip
through 33 states. Shortly after, in November, they
headed to Mexico for 10 days. Around Christmas that
year they spent a week in Eagle Crest.
Bill and Lesley recently celebrated his 69th birthday in
November of 2023 by visiting Nassau in the Bahamas.
Among many activities there, they visited the Atlantis
Casino and checked out their awesome aquarium,
went swimming (there may have been a stingray with
them), took the Sandy Toes Tour and visited Rose
Island, where Gilligan’s Island was filmed. Fun fact,
there are some really cute and friendly pigs roaming
the island!
Bill and Lesley returned from his son’s wedding in
Vegas in February, and Bill quickly returned to work in
Denver. He is looking forward to retirement this month!
Together they have four grown children and two
grandkids residing in four different states. Lesley’s
daughter, Bentley, lives in San Francisco and
her son, Blake, is in Chicago. Bill’s son Jamey
and new daughter-in-law, Diane, live in North
Bend, Washington. His daughter, Koryn, her
husband, Jeff and the grandkids, Taylor and
Hunter, live in Phoenix. It gives them a lot of
great places to visit to see the kids.
Thank you for sharing, Bill and Lesley
Ingersoll.
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April 2024
National Nutrition Month
Contributed by Dennita Antonellis-John, Public Health Improvement Coordinator
Source: eatright.org
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign established in 1973
pocket with veggies and hummus, or a low sodium vegetable
by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Everyone is invited to
soup with whole grain crackers, or a salad of mixed greens with
learn about making informed food choices, developing healthy
low-fat dressing and a hardboiled egg.
eating, and physical activity habits.
14. Reduce Added Sugars
This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table,” which addresses the farmFoods and drinks with added sugars can contribute empty
to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution, to
calories and little or no nutrition. Review the new and improved
navigating grocery stores and farmers markets — and even home
Nutrition Facts Label or ingredients list to identify sources of
food safety and storage practices.
added sugars.
15. Eat Seafood Twice a Week
Eat Right
Seafood – fish and shellfish – contains a range of nutrients
Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and
including healthy omega-3 fats. Salmon, trout, oysters and
Dietetics - 20 Health Tips;
sardines are higher in omega-3s and lower in mercury.
16. Explore New Foods and Flavors
1. Eat Breakfast
Add more nutrition and eating pleasure by expanding your range
Start your day with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein,
of food choices. When shopping, make a point of selecting a
whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try making a breakfast
fruit, vegetable or whole grain that’s new to you or your family.
burrito with scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, salsa and a whole 17. Experiment with Plant-Based Meals
wheat tortilla or a parfait with low-fat plain yogurt, fruit and whole
Expand variety in your menus with budget friendly meatless
grain cereal.
meals. Many recipes that use meat and poultry can be made
2. Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables
without. Vegetables, beans, and lentils are all great substitutes.
Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins,
Try including one meatless meal per week to start.
minerals and dietary fiber to your plate. Make 2 cups of fruit and 18. Make an Effort to Reduce Food Waste
2 ½ cups of vegetables your daily goal. Experiment with different
Check out what foods you have on hand before stocking up at
types, including fresh, frozen and canned.
the grocery store. Plan meals based on leftovers and only buy
3. Watch Portion Sizes
perishable foods you will use or freeze within a couple of days.
Use half your plate for fruits and vegetables and the other half for
Managing these food resources at home can help save nutrients
grains and lean protein foods. Complete the meal with a serving
and money.
of fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt. Measuring cups may also 19. Slow Down at Mealtime
help you compare your portions to the recommended serving
Instead of eating on the run, try sitting down and focusing on the
size.
food you’re about to eat. Dedicating time to enjoy the taste and
4. Be Active
textures of foods can have a positive effect on your food intake.
Regular physical activity has many health benefits. Start by 20. Supplement with Caution
doing what exercise you can. Children and teens should get 60
Choose foods first for your nutrition needs. A dietary supplement
or more minutes of physical activity per day, and adults at least
may be necessary when nutrient requirements can’t be met or
two hours and 30 minutes per week. You don’t have to hit the
there is a confirmed deficiency. If you’re considering a vitamin,
gym – take a walk after dinner or put on music and dance at
mineral or herbal supplement, be sure to discuss safe and
home.
appropriate options with an RDN or another healthcare provider
5. Get to Know Food Labels
before taking.
Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help you choose foods
and drinks to meet your nutrient needs.
For a referral to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and for additional
6. Fix Healthy Snacks
food and nutrition information, visit eatright.org or https://www.
Healthy snacks can sustain your energy levels between meals, eatright.org/find-a-nutrition-expert.
especially when they include a combination of foods. Choose
from two or more of the MyPlate food groups: grains, fruits,
vegetables, dairy, and protein. Try raw veggies with low-fat
cottage cheese or hummus, or a tablespoon of nut or seed
butter with an apple or banana.
7. Consult an RDN
Whether you want to lose weight, lower your health-risks or
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manage a chronic disease, consult the experts! Registered
Dietitian Nutritionists can help you by providing sound, easy-toBeyond the Table: At the Farmers Market
follow personalized nutrition advice.
8. Follow Food Safety Guidelines
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Reduce your chances of getting sick with proper food safety.
This includes: regular hand washing, separating raw foods from
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Whether it’s for work or school, prevent brown bag boredom
Answer key on page 20
with easy-to-make, healthy lunch ideas. Try a whole-wheat pita
www.ctclusi.org
April 2024
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 held on Saturday April 27th from 10am – 2pm at the
governmental offices 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 me 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 me 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 25th from 11am - 2pm to accept any medications and also at
the Florence outreach office on Friday, April 26th 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.
Elders Luncheon
Thursday, April 11, 2024
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Guest Speaker: Joe Gammon, Circles of Healing
Hosted by: Kimberly Bixby
Elders, come join us for some socializing and great
food!
Coos Bay Tribal Government Office
1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR.
Saturday, April 27th - 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 25th - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Florence Outreach Office
3757 Hwy 101, Florence, OR.
Friday, April 26th - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tribal PD and Social Services Build
Relations with Springfield PD
Contributed by Joe Gammon, Circle of Healing Coordinator
Members of our Social Services Department and Tribal Police
had the privilege to meet and build relationships between our
Tribal Departments and our local Springfield Police Department.
Below we have from left to right, Shayne Platz, Lead ICWA Case
Manager, Tribal Police Officer Rob Snyder, Deputy Police Chief
of Springfield Police Jami Resch and Joe Gammon Program
Coordinator for Circles of Healing.
The collaboration between the Springfield Police Department
and the CTCLUSI Tribe exemplifies the power of community
partnerships in fostering safety and well-being. Through their
shared commitment and combined expertise, they are not only
addressing immediate concerns but also working towards longterm solutions that promote trust, understanding, and support
within the community. This collaborative effort serves as a model
for effective teamwork, demonstrating how diverse agencies can
come together to address complex social issues with compassion
and dedication.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 5th
541-435-7155 or 1-888-365-7155
Transportation will be provided from the Florence
and Coos Bay Offices.
Sponsored by CTCLUSI Health Division, Title VI
Program
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Pictured left to right:
Shayne Platz, Rob Snyder, Jami Resch and Joe Gammon
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Language kits!
Language kits have been crafted to support and empower language
learning in the home; each kit will be designed based on your
primary language preference; miluk, hanis, quuiich or sha’yuushtɬ’a.
Language kits offer immersive resources, games, recipes and unique
swag - all dedicated to nurturing language nests within the home
April 2024
Virtual Language Classes
10 Week sessions Spring 2024
April 2nd through June 7th
Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: miluk
https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Language-Kit-Request
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: hanis
Limited materials available. We are distributing 1 language kit per
Tribal household on a first-come, first serve basis.
Fridays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm:
sha'yuushtɬ'a uɬ quuiich
Please sign up with Enna Helms at
language@ctclusi.org, or by phone at (541) 297-7538
For any assistance with this form please contact Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or email at language@ctclusi.org
www.ctclusi.org
April 2024
Environmental Leadership for Youth
INDIGENOUS YOUTH CAMP
at Oregon State University
AUGUST 11 - 16, 2024
INVITING NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH ENTERING 9TH - 12TH GRADE
IN OREGON.
NATURAL SCIENCES
STEPS TO COLLEGE ACCESS AND FINANCIAL AID
STAY IN THE DORMS
ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS
FIELD TRIPS:
CANOE PADDLE
FRESHWATER SNORKELING
CHALLENGE COURSE
HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
AND MORE
$500 COMPLETION AWARD
Registration at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/NewBeginnings-Tribal-Student-OSU-SOCC-Overnight-Camp2024
More info at https://ely.oregonstate.edu/indigenous-youthprogram/
WITH CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA
AND SIUSLAW INDIANS (CTCLUSI)
Contacts: OSU Coordinator, Bessie Joyce (541) 743 6106 bessiejoyce4@gmail.com
or CTCLUSI Education Director Jemiah Wassman (541) 888-9577
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The Curation and Cultural Programs are reaching out to all Tribal Families to
seek artisans to create cultural works of art, including bead work and jewelry,
weaving, cedar works, painting, wood working and carving or historic family
photographs. Your contributions will be featured in various displays in many
Government properties, such as Three Rivers Health Center, CTCLUSI’s True
History Gallery Lag̣auwiiyat’as, and the Administration Offices located in Coos
Bay, Florence and Eugene.
The focus of these displays has multiple purposes. The Tribe wants to feature
the contemporary culture of our Tribe, as well as illuminate and celebrate the
skills of our Tribal members. Visitors, including Tribal families, staff and
members of our communities will be able to view the art and rich cultural
displays and hopefully learn and appreciate CTCLUSI origins, history, and
continued artistry.
Interested artists should submit their project ideas to Tribal Historic
Preservation Office, thpo@ctclusi.org, and a workgroup of cultural knowledge
holders will evaluate project ideas based on various factors and display needs.
All selected artists will be offered fair and consistent compensation for their
submissions. Donations or loans of pieces of work will also be accepted with
agreements available.
Your submission of artistic work or photographs will be displayed with
acknowledgements of you and any other relevant information.
Submit project ideas to Tribal Historic Preservation Office
thpo@ctclusi.org
Tribal Housing Department Welcomes New Staff Member
Greetings Fellow Earthlings,
My name is Leslie Thompson and I am excited to be the newest member
at the CTCLUSI Housing Department! I am a Coos Bay native, born of
fisherman and loggers, and love this area all of us call home. What is my
favorite part about living here? It’s the bounty that the area has to offer from
fish, deer, and larger game to native berries, plants, and not to mention all of
the water!
I love raising my daughter here on the southern Oregon coast and wouldn’t
want to do it anywhere else. When us two ladies aren’t working or going to
school we like to go Geocaching, metal detecting, crabbing, fishing, along
with tons of other stuff and just exploring in general.
As I have grown, I have learned that I love helping my fellow community
members. I enjoy helping people achieve their goals and dreams, whatever
they may be. Connecting people to information, resources, and services to
assist them in living their best life makes me feel like a contributing and
helpful member of our community.
I’m grateful to be a part of the CTCLUSI team and look forward to meeting
and learning from people as much as I can.
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If you or anyone in your family has had any recent special awards or achievements that you would
like to share, please submit your information and photos to the newsletter.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Visit www.ctclusi.org/events to view the online event calendar
Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
Office: (541) 888-7536
Cell: (541) 808-7918
Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org
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April 2024
PEACEGIVING
Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice
option available to you for the resolution of conflict.
All Peacegiving issues are confidential.
Are you in trouble with the law?
Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?
Are you ready to make a change?
What does true Wellness look like for you?
A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.
Make the choice for a better life.
Confidential
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
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
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings as of 3/15/2024
Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities
• Administrative Assistant II – Dental – Coos Bay
• Advanced Practice Provider – Medical – Coos Bay
• Behavioral Health Therapist – Coos Bay
• Case Manager/ICWA – Eugene
• Circles of Healing Outreach Advocate – Coos Bay
• Circles of Healing Transitional Services Specialist –
Eugene
• Clinic Coordinator – Coos Bay
• Community Health Representative/Elders Activities
Coordinator – Coos Bay
• Compliance Application Analyst II – Coos Bay
• Cultural Stewardship Assistant – Coos Bay
• Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay
• Dental Hygienist - Full Time – Coos Bay
• Field Forester – Coos Bay
• Lead Forester – Coos Bay
• Gaming Inspector – Florence
• Medical Assistant Behavioral Health – Coos Bay
• Special Events Employee – Varies upon assignment
• Wastewater Plant & Water Systems Tech I. –
Florence
Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full job
descriptions and benefits available. You may also apply for any
position online. http://ctclusi.org/jobs
Updated Frequently
Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org
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
www.ctclusi.org
April 2024
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April 2024
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class 4pm-6pm
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class 4pm-6pm
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miluk language
class 4pm-6pm
Regular Council
14 Meeting 10:00am 15
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miluk language
class 4pm-6pm
General Council
Meeting 1:00 p.m.
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Hazel Shoot
Gathering Smith River
Regalia Making
28 Tribal Hall 10am
22
Positive Indian
Parenting 6pm
29
miluk language
30 class 4pm-6pm
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hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
hanis language
24 class 4pm-6pm
Business Council
Meeting 6:00 p.m.
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7
miluk language
class 4pm-6pm
8
Positive Indian
Parenting 6pm
4
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
FRIDAY
5 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
SATURDAY
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quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
11
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
Positive Indian
Parenting 6pm
Stick/Root Gathering
5
miluk language
23 class 4pm-6pm
THURSDAY
Elders Luncheon
Eugene Outreach Office
11:30 a.m.
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Rx Take Back
Eugene 11am-2pm
2
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quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
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Hazel Shoot
Gathering Smith River
20
quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
Hazel Shoot
Gathering Smith River
Rx Take Back
26 Florence11am-2pm
Rx Take Back
Coos Bay 10 am
Regalia Making
Tribal Hall 10am
27
sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich
language class 10am-12pm Stick/Root Gathering
3 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
4
10sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
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quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
9
quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
May 2024
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Positive Indian
Parenting 6pm
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
miluk language
class 4pm-6pm
Positive Indian
Parenting 6pm
8
14 miluk language
15
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Mother’s Day
19
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Cedar Bark/ Root
Gathering
26
Maple Bark/ Root/
Tule/Sedge Gathering
class 4pm-6pm
Positive Indian
Parenting 6pm
language
21 miluk
class 4pm-6pm
Positive Indian
Parenting 6pm
27
Cedar/ Maple Bark/
Root/ Tule Gathering
2
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28 miluk language
class 4pm-6pm
Positive Indian
Parenting 6pm
4
miluk language
class 4pm-6pm
FRIDAY
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sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
Elders Luncheon
9 Coos Bay Community 10
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
Center 11:30 a.m.
Elders Committee
Meeting following lunch
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sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
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24
sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
Business Council
29 Meeting 6:00 p.m. 30
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class 10am-12pm
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
6
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
quuiich language
class 10am-12pm
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Regular Council Meeting
10:00 a.m.
Moved per resolution
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Cedar Bark/ Root
Gathering
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Cedar/ Maple Bark/
Root/ Tule Gathering
1
Maple Bark/ Root/
Tule/Sedge Gathering
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Winter is Here! The Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians Social Services Department continues
offering Heating or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income households. In addition to meeting
the income guidelines, you must reside in the State of Oregon and must be an Enrolled CTCLUSI
Tribal member or have an enrolled CTCLUSI Child in your care. To receive assistance contact the
Social Services Division or fill out an application on the CTCLUSI website at https://
laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP.
To qualify, your household gross income needs to be at or below the following income limits:
1 Person Family
$33,426
2 Person Family
$43,711
3 Person Family
$53,996
4 Person Family
$64,281
5 Person Family
$74,565
6 Person Family
$84,850
Positive Indian Parenting
Come Join Us! April 23 thru May 28th 2024
Offered via Zoom and “In Person” with Dinner Provided (Eugene
area Location TBD). RSVP Today!
This Six-Week Series covers topics Honoring Traditional Parenting Practices. The sessions
include: Traditional Parenting, Traditional Behavior Management, Lessons of Mother Nature,
Lessons of the Storyteller, Praise in Traditional Parenting, Lessons of the Cradleboard, Choices
in Indian Parenting and Harmony in Child Rearing.
Sessions will be Starting April 23, 2024 thru
May 28, 2024 (Tuesdays). Childcare
provided and Dinner will be served at
5:30pm. Sessions begin at 6:15 pm
In order for your application to be processed and
determine qualification you must provide:
Proof of Income (Pay Stub)
Copy of your utility bill
SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits
Tribal Enrollment Card
Child Support Statement
Oregon Trail Card
April 2024
Social Security Card
Current Oregon Health Plan Card
No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can fill out the application online at https://
laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP . If you have any questions or need assistance filling out an
application, please contact Carol Ann Young , Social Services Worker at 541Ͳ435Ͳ7159 .
Contact Shayne Platz, CLUSI Social Services
to RSVP 541-297-3450
Brought to you by the Social Service Departments of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians,
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Cow Creek Band Of
Umpqua Tribe of Indians & The Klamath Tribes
Mermaid’s
keep
Fortune
MONDAYS 6PM-9PM
Win up tp $250 in Free Play.
TUESDAYS 7PM-9PM
WEDNESDAYS 7PM-9PM
to win a Designer Bag. PLUS,
play Keep Fishin’ or Cut Bait
Drawings every 30 minutes to
Drawings every 30 minutes
Hot Seat Drawings every 20
minutes.10 Winners every
a cash prize up to $250! One
Monday.
entry for every 50
same-day points earned on
and win up to $2,500!
Receive one entry for every
50 same-day points earned.
Tuesdays.
April Weekly Specials
SATURDAYS
Monday - Thursday served from 11am-10pm
Friday - Sunday served from 4pm-10pm
MONDAY - CHICKEN ARTICHOKE LASAGNA $20
TUESDAY - CHICKEN A LA KING $20
WEDNESDAY - SWISS STEAK $20
THURSDAY - COD PARMESAN $25
FRIDAY - SLOW-ROASTED PRIME RIB $30
SATURDAY - BBQ PLATTER $35
Answer Key to Word Search on page 14
$
SUNDAY - CHEF’S CHOICE
1 ,000
Lucky T
reasures START HERE
EARN 250 SAME-DAY POINTS AND SWIPE AT THE
KIOSK TO RECEIVE A VOUCHER
DRAWINGS
7PM-9PM
DRAWINGS EVERY 30 MINUTES
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 · 2PM-6PM
One entry for every 100 points earned on Saturdays.
Fun
COOS BAY
STARTS HERE
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