NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2020)

The Voice of

July 2020

CLUSI

Issue 7

Volume 21

www.ctclusi.org

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

Celebration of Culture: Circles of Healing Beaded Collar Project

The photograph pictured above left shows some of the decorative dentalium details on a beaded collar by instructor Kristy Petrie, the collar in progress

pictured above right is by Circles of Healing Coordinator Melinda Radford.

Contributed by Melinda Radford, Circles of Healing Coordinator

Cultural revitalization and preservation

is an invaluable attribution to wellness,

connection to one another and the healing

process. It provides an opportunity for

people to come together to learn and share

ancestral knowledge, values, ceremony

practices, language, connection to the

land and of its life-sustaining resources.

The Circles of Healing Program has been

providing monthly classes for women in our

community for over 3 years with the focus

being “Healing through Traditions” for the

past year and a half. Some of the cultural

classes that have been provided include

abalone necklace making, dreamcatcher

making, assembling smudge kits, and

hosting a guided canvas painting class

taught by Josie’s Art Lab of Coos Bay.

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians has a proud history of promoting peace within our

communities. As a Sovereign Nation, we stand in support of

structural change that puts an end to systemic

injustices, racism, violence and other

inequities. We pull together to create

change in ways that restore peace and

promote health and wellness.

- Tribal Council

Each of the Healing through Traditions

classes is opened with a prayer and is

accompanied by a shared meal, a cultural

project and discussions surrounding

the traditional cultural relevance of the

materials utilized as well as the activity

itself.

Each of these classes provides a space

for women to gather, learn, share and

connect with each other. Over time, our

attendance has increased and many of our

ladies have shared their appreciation for

the opportunity to have a time when this

wealth of cultural history can be celebrated.

One of the classes that we were especially

excited and honored to host was a beaded

collar class. At the end of 2019 we began

purchasing the needed supplies to begin

this large-scale project. Beaded collars

are one piece of adornment that make up

the traditional regalia worn by the people

of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians. The intricate and elaborate bead

work of each collar reminds us of the time

and hard work that goes into each piece.

The Circles of Healing program has

hosted two beaded collar classes so far,

the first in January of this year and the

Story continues on pages 8 & 9

Due to Covid-19 the Tribe will not be holding

it’s Tribal Salmon Ceremony gathering in

August.

However, Tribal council will still perform a

ceremony to honor the salmon and encourage

you to hold your own ceremonies at home.

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members form May 11, 2020 - June 11, 2020. All Meetings via teleconference or by video.

Chief Doc Slyter:

5-11 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am11:35am

5-13 Public Health Division/COVID-19 Morgan Cowling

2:00 – 3:00 pm; HR Dept phone conference 3:30 –

4:30 pm

5-14 Governor Brown’s YouTube press briefing 10:00 –

10:45 am; Leader’s Circle 5:15 – 8:30 pm

5-15 BIA Northwest phone conference Bryan Mercier

11:00 – 11:55 am; State Tribal Call 3:00 – 4:00 pm

5-19 ATNI Heroes At update 9:00 – 10:55; Tribal Leader’s Discussion 3:00pm 4:15pm

5-20 Pacific NW Tribal Climate 10:00 – 11:00 am; HR

Dept phone conference 3:20 – 4:20 pm

5-21 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am11:50am ; Indian Country COVID-19 1:00 – 2:20pm;

Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting 2:30 – 3:30; Coos Bay Casino

opening walk through 4:45 – 5:15 pm (24 miles) ; Special Council Meeting phone conference 5:15 – 7:00pm ;

Talking Circle 7:00 -8:45 pm

5-22 Coos Bay Casino opening (24 miles) 9:30 10:00am; Oregon State Governor Brown phone conference 3:27 – 4:00 pm

5-26 ATNI Heroes Act 9:00 -10:00 am

5-27 Nat’l Congress of American Indians10:00 – 11:15

am; EPI/CD COVID-19 2:00 – 2:45 pm; HR Dept phone

conference 3:30 – 4:20 pm; GFORB 4:45 – 6:00;

Business Meeting 6:00 – 8:00am

5-28 Pembina presentation

5:00 – 6:45 pm

5-29 Oregon State Governor Brown’s office phone

conference 3:00 – 4:05 pm

6-1 NOAA Fisheries 12:00 – 1:00 pm

6-2 ATNI 9:00 – 11:00 am

6-3 Investment Committee meeting 5:30 – 6:30 pm

6-4 HR Dept phone conference 8:15 – 9:00 am;

BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am -12:00pm;

Indian

Country– Washington DC 1:00 – 2:00 pm; Leader’s

Circle 5:15 – 8:50 pm

6-9 ATNI 9:00 – 10:30am; HR Dept phone conference

11:30 – 12:00 pm; Special Council Meeting phone conference 4:00 – 5:00pm; Talking Circle 5:00 – 5:30pm

6-10 Children & Family Administration 10:00 am10:30am; Talking Circle 6:00 – 8:45 pm

6-11 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am11:40am ; Cultural Committee meeting 4:00 – 5:15

pm; Leader’s Circle 5:15 – 9:00

6-12 Oregon State Governor Brown’s office phone conference 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Total Estimated Hours of Council Work –120 hours

Debbie Bossley Tribal Chair:

5-11 BIA

5-13 ATNI

5-14 Indian County ; Leaders Circle

5-15 BIA; Governor & 9 Tribes Meeting

5-18 NCIA; Nofoa

5-19 OTGA; OHUS Consultation

5-21 ANA; Indian Country; 9 Tribes; Special Meeting

5-22 Governor & 9 Tribes Meeting

5-26 ATNI

5-28 Indian County; Jordan Cove

5-29 Speaker Pelosi; Governor & 9 Tribes

6-1 ATNI

6-2 ATNI; OTGA

6-3 Investment Meeting

6-4 Leaders Circle

6-9 ATNI; Special Meeting

6-10 Leaders Circle

6-11 Leaders Circle

6-12 Governor & 9 Tribes Meeting

Total Estimated Hours of Council Work – 130

Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair:

5- 11 COVID BIA Call/COVID State Call

5-12 Healthy Native Youth Presentation Prep Call/Education Committee Meeting

5- 14 Gov. Brown Address/WH Indian Country

COVID-19 update/Leader’s Circle

5-15 COVID BIA Call/COVID State Call

5- 18 NAFOA and NCAI/WH treasury call

5- 19 OCEAN Call/ Tribal Leaders Discussion: Key to

Oregon Study

5- 20 COVID WH Call

5- 21 OCEAN OSW Call/9 Tribes Call/ Governors

climate change EO/Special Council Meeting/Leader’s

Circle

5- 22 COVID State Call

5-26 ATNI Call

5- 27 WH Call/GFORB Meeting/TC Business Meeting

5- 28 HRA 2019 archaeological Presentation

5-29 Defending Treaty Rights in the time of COVID-19/

Speaker and House Rep Call with Tribal Leaders/COVID

State Call

6-1 ATNI/NOAA Call

6- 2 ATNI Call/BOEM Prep call

6-3 National COVID WH Call/Investment Committee

Meeting

6- 4 BOEM Task Force Meeting/ OHA Climate and

Health webinar/Leader’s Circle

6-5 Meeting With Admin CEO

6- 8 Healthy Native Youth Presentation Run Thru/Dental

Pilot Project Advisory Committee Meeting:

#100/Senate Dental Therapy Work Group Meeting #2

6- 9 ATNI Call/ Census & Sovereignty Virtual Live/Special Council Meeting/Education Committee

Meeting

6- 10 Healthy Native Youth Presentation/Leader’s Circle

6- 11 OCEAN Core Call/Culture Committee Meeting/

Leader’s Circle

6- 12 ODFW Furbearer Regulation Change Testimony/

Meeting with Admin CEO/COVID State Call

Total Estimated Hours of Council Work -139

Iliana Montiel:

5-11 BIA Northwest- COVID -19 Teleconference

5-12 COVID 19 Economic Impacts and Implications for

Indian Country; NPAIHB COVID-19 Update; LPHA and

Tribes Webinar

5-13 National COVID-19 Briefing Call with State, Local

and Tribal Officials

5-14 Indian Country COVID-19 Update; Tribal Council

Leaders Circle

5-15 State –Tribal Call COVID -19 Response Efforts

5-17 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

5-19 NPAIHB COVID -19 Update; LPHA and Tribes Call

Webinar

5-20 National COVID-19 Briefing with State, Local and

Tribal Officials

5-21 CCD Annual Membership & Board of Directors

Meeting; Indian Country COVID-19 Update; Tribal Council Leaders Circle

5-22 State and Tribal COVID -19 Response Efforts

5-27 National COVID-19 Call with State, Local and Tribal

Officials; Gaming Facility Operational Review Board;

Tribal Council Business Meeting

5-28 Indian Country COVID-19 Update

5-29 State and Tribal COVID-19 Response Efforts

6-3 National COVID -19 Briefing Call with State, Local

and Tribal Officials; CMS Seattle COVID-19 Update

6-4 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

6-5 NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting

6-9 NPAIHB COVID-19 Update

6-9 LPHA and Tribes Webinar; Tribal Council Special

Meeting

6-14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

Total Estimated Hours of Council Work – 120 hours

Josh Davies:

5-11 COVID BIA Call/COVID State Call/Governor’s

Reopening Framework

5-12 EAC/COvid-19 Economic Impacts and Implications

for Indian Country/ATNI Covid-19 Response Video Conference/Education Committee Meeting

5-14 Gov. Brown Address/WH Indian Country COVID-19

update/Leader’s Circle

5-15 COVID BIA Call/COVID State Call

5-18 NAFOA and NCAI/WH treasury call

5-19 EAC

5-20 COVID WH Call

5-21 Food Assistance Program/9 Tribes Call/ Governors

climate change EO/Indian Country Covid019 Response

Update/Special Council Meeting/Leader’s Circle

5-22 COVID State Call

5-26 EAC/ATNI Call

5-27 WH Call/GFORB Meeting/TC Business Meeting

5-28 Consumer Protection For Native Americans in the

Age of Covid-19

5-29 Speaker and House Rep Call with Tribal Leaders/

COVID State Call

6-1 ATNI/NOAA Call

6-2 EAC

6-3 Presidential Task force on Missing and Murdered

American Indians and Alaskan Natives/National COVID

WH Call

6-4 Leader’s Circle

6-9 Special Tribal Council Meeting

6-10 ACT Tribal Consultations/Leader’s Circle/Personnel

Status update

6-11 ACT Tribal Consultation/Leader’s Circle

6-12 CEO/COVID State Call

Total Estimated Hours of Council Work – 122 hours

Doug Barrett:

5-11 National Act weekly meetup – Covid – 1

5-11 BIA Northwest Covid-19 Briefing with Federal, State

& Tribes.

5-12 Economic Impacts & Implications for Indian Country. / 5-12-20 Statewide ADPEP Call.

5-13 National Covid-19 briefing with State, Tribes and

Local governments.

5-13 OYA (Oregon Youth Authority) Stakeholders call,

Covid – 19 Update

5-13 Native Wellness Power Hour with Dr. John Spence.

5-14 Indian Country Covid – 19 Conference call. /

5-14-20 Native Wellness Power Hour.

5-14 HPCDP- Prevention Coordinators AD Call.

5-14 GPRA – Data collection Training – SOR.

5-14 First Day.com Movie Preview.

5-15 BIA Northwest Covid-19 Briefing with Federal,

State & Tribes.

5-15 State – Tribal Call – Covid – 19 response efforts.

5-17 Chinook Tribe and Canoe Family zoom hour with

Tony Johnson and Family.

5-17 Native Wellness Power Hour.

5-18 NAFOA – NCAI & Treasury Covid – 19 call.

5-19 Sea Otters in Oregon Zoom call.

5-19 ATNI Heroes Act zoom call.

5-19 Key to Oregon – Community info session – Tribal

Leaders discussion – OHA – OHSU

5-20 National Covid – 19 briefing call – State, Tribal &

Local officials.

5-20 Tribal Climate Change Network PNW (Pacific North

West).

5-20 Native Wellness Power Hour.

5-21 Food Assistance Program – CFAP. / 9-Tribes call.

/ Governors Climate change EO.

5-21 Indian Country Covid – 19 call. / 5-21-20 Special

Council meeting / Leaders Circle.

5-22 Covid – 19 Update Forum by Deb Haaland & Tom

Haaland.

5-22 Take a break with us – Northwest PTTC (Prevention Technology Transfer Center).

5-22 Covid – 19 Impact to Natural Resources Management call.

5-25 National ACT Weekly meet-up to offer Mutual

Support & idea sharing during Covid - 19

5-25 National Covid – 19 briefing call – State, Tribal &

Local officials.

5-26 Ramping up Telehealth Services during Covid –

19.

5-26 ATNI Covid – 19 Update with Consumer Stakeholders. / 5-26-20 Native Wellness Power Hour.

5-27 Tribal Governments in Action: Leveraging the

CARES Act for Response & Recovery.

5-27 Native Wellness Power Hour.

5-27 GFORB Teleconference and Business Meeting.

5-28 May ADPC (Alcohol & Drug Policy Commission)

Meeting.

5-28 Native Americans in the age of Covid – 19.

5-28 Covid – 19 update NIH Tribal consultation on Covid

– 19 research.

5-28 Pembina Archeology investigations Presentation at

Jordan Cove Terminal.

5-29 State – Tribal call re: Covid – 19 response efforts. /

Defending Treaty Rights in the time of Covid-19.

6-1 ATNI – NOAA – Cares act Assistance: West Coast

Tribal Sub-Allocation Process & next steps.

6-1 Equity Coalition Meeting.

6-3 ATNI Tribal Consultation & Listening Sessions.

6-3 Investment Committee Virtual meeting.

6-4 BOEM (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management) call.

6-4 Leader Circle Zoom Meeting.

6-8 Dental Pilot Project Advisory Committee meeting

call.

6-8 Senate Dental Therapy Work Group Meeting call.

6-9 ATNI – Covid – 19 meeting call.

6-9 Special Tribal Council Meeting – Vote on Position

# 1.

6-10 ACT Tribal Consultations – Day 1.

6-10 National Covid -19 briefing call – State Tribal &

Local Officials.

6-10 Personnel Status update.

6-11 ACT Tribal Consultation –Day 2.

6-11 Culture Committee Zoom Meeting. 6-11-20

Leaders Circle zoom meeting.

6-12 State – Tribal call re: Covid – 19 response efforts.

6-14 Tribal Council Meeting in Person.

Total Estimated Hours of Council Work - 136 hours

Enna Helms

5-9 Appointed to the Tribal Council

5-10 Meetings with Tribal Council and Administrator

5-11 Leaders Circle

5-14 Regular Tribal Council Meeting – Swear in

Total Estimated Hours of Council Work - 25 hours

Upcoming Council Meeting

Sunday, July 12, 2020

10:00 a.m.

Log on to www.ctclusi.org/

councilmeetingminutes for the

zoom link

See page 5 for more information

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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

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.

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored 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.

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.

Upcoming Events

July 3rd - Independence Day Observed (All Tribal

Offices Closed)

July 4th - Independence Day

July 12th - Tribal Council meeting, 10:00 a.m.

To practice safe social distancing guidelines, this

meeting will be streamed online. No in person

attendance.

Please log on to

www.ctclusi.org/councilmeetingmintues for

information on how to attend will be posted as

soon as it becomes available.

You may be required to register to receive a

meeting link to attend.

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

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: 541-888-7506

or Fax: 541-888-2853.

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.

Be sure to check the Tribal website

www.ctclusi.org for digital copies of The

Voice of CLUSI monthly newsletter and

more Tribal Government Information.

Visit https://ctclusi.org/health-alertnotifications for more information and

links to the CDC concerning the Covid-19

Pandemic.

If you are a Tribal member who needs

assistance getting signed up for full

access to www.ctclusi.org please e-mail

mgaines@ctclusi.org or call

(541) 808-7918.

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

Stephanie Watkins

Interim CEO & Director of

Human Resources

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-999-1360

swatkins@ctclusihr.org

Health 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

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

Tribal Housing Department

Laura Fortin - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7504

Fax 541-435-0492

lfortin@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

Education Department

Karen Porter, Education Dept

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-9577

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

education@ctclusi.org

Family Support and Behavioral

Health Services

2110 Newmark Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1311

Toll Free 1-800-618-6827

Fax 541-888-1837

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

Elders Activities

Iliana Montiel

Assistant Director of Health

Services

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Fax 541-888-5388

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

imontiel@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

Cultural Department

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship Manager

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1319

Fax 541-888-2853

jbeers@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 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.org

Tribal Council

Doc Slyter, Chief

Tribal Chief

541-808-7625 (cell)

dslyter@ctclusi.org

Enna Helms

Position #1 Council

541-297-7538 (cell)

enna.helms@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-294-3972 (cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair

Position #3 Council

541-297-3681(cell)

mark.petrie@ctclusi.org

Josh Davies

Position #4 Council

541-294-4105

josh.davies@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Doug Barrett

Position #6 Council

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

July 12, 2020

10:00 a.m.

To practice safe social distancing

guidelines, this meeting will be

streamed online. Please log on to

www.ctclusi.org/councilmeetingTribal Police

mintues for information on how to

Brad Kneaper

attend this online meeting

Chief Law Enforcement Officer

Agenda:

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

1. Call to Order

Florence, OR 97439

2. Invocation

Phone 541-997-6011

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

Fax 541-902-6507

bkneaper@ctclusi.org

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Department of Natural

Report

Resources

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D.

7. Old Business

Director of Natural Resources

8. New Business

1245 Fulton Avenue

9. Other

Coos Bay, OR 97420

10. Good of the Tribes

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

11. Executive Session as needed

Fax 541-888-2853

rlwenya@ctclusi.org

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

July 2020

Council Corner

Daii,

In light of the civil unrest happening all throughout the world, the Tribe condemns

acts of violence against any person, and we support the 1st Amendment Right

to peacefully protest. The protests for ‘Black Lives Matter’ has prompted

some positive outcomes. I recently received an email from Amy Amrhein, the

Southern Oregon Field Representative for U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley. She

stated that Senator Merkley is proposing a new legislation to create a national

database of police misconduct called, “National Police Misconduct Database

and Transparency in Hiring”. The goal of this new database would be to help

facilitate more accountability of police officers across America and help ensure

that police officers who have been removed from their jobs for misconduct

cannot simply find a new job as a police officer in a different jurisdiction. To be

clear, the Tribe very much supports our Tribal Police Department and have full

confidence in their ability to protect and serve our people and communities with

respect and civility.

On March 19, 2020 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

approved an order for the Jordan Cove Project to proceed. The order was

granted authorization under sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act. The FERC

Board is normally comprised of 5 members, however, at the time of the approval

there were only 3 members serving on the Board. Members to this Board are

appointed by the President of the United States, with the advice and consent

of the Senate. On June 4, 2020 the Confederated Tribes of CLUSI filed a joint

objection to the FERC commission regarding the Jordan Cove LNG Project

to obtain a certification under section 401 of the Clean Water Act. LNG is

expressing to FERC that the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) failed

to act within one year on their 401-certification request so it should be waived.

I personally am very concerned and disappointed that FERC would take on

these two matters for the LNG Project at this time when so much of the United

States is on lockdown because of a National Public Health Emergency caused

Chief Doc Slyter

by COVID-19.

Since the United States, the State of Oregon and The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians have

declared a State of Emergency due to COVID-19, the Tribal Council has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s annual

Salmon Ceremony which is held on the first Sunday of August. There will be an opportunity for Tribal Council only (no family

members allowed) to cook one salmon. Following tribal traditions, the salmon bones will be returned to the ocean.

Chief Doc Slyter

*Next month’s newsletter will highlight the importance of the annual salmon ceremony.

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-028

Date of Passage: April 9, 2020

Subject (title): Enrollment of New Members

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the Enrollment of the

following new members: Christy Kay Reed, James Falcon

Gabriel Hermsen, Rykuu Omer Reeves Thrasher, Yukerii Denise

Thrasher Reeves, Kaydin Isaac Patterson, Zellia Mae

Camancho, Zeppelyn Claudine Callantine , Miriam May Mitchell

and Nikita Grigoryevich Zhelebovshiy. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-029

Date of Passage: April 9, 2020

Subject (title): Enrollment – Name Change

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the name changes of

two Enrolled members. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-030

Date of Passage: April 23, 2020

Subject (title): Financial Matter

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this Resolution.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-031

Date of Passage: May 7, 2020

Subject (title): Financial Matter

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this Resolution.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-032

Date of Passage: May 7, 2020

Subject (title): Financial Matter

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this Resolution.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-033

Date of Passage: May 7, 2020

Subject (title): Financial Matter

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this Resolution.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-034

Date of Passage: April 30, 2020

Subject (title): Financial Matter

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this Resolution.

Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-035

Date of Passage: May 21, 2020

Subject (title): 2020 Spirit Mountain Community Fund

Application

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves a required letter of

inquiry and submission and request for funding for the Tribal

Museum and Cultural Center at the Hollering Place. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 20-036

Date of Passage: May 21, 2020

Subject (title): Authorization to Submit Application for ICDBG

CARES Grant

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the submission and

application for funding. Vote 6-0-0

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation

will not be displayed or will display minimal details due to

confidentiality.

July 2020

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Tribal Council Selects New Member to Fill Vacant Seat

At the Tribal Council meeting on Sunday, June 14,

2020 the newest member of Tribal Council was sworn

in. Enna Helms, a Miluk Tribal member was selected by

Tribal Council to fill the vacant seat of position #1 due to

Doc Slyter being elected as Tribal Chief.

Chief Doc Slyter swore in Enna Helms at the start of

the meeting after being re-sworn in himself as Chief by

the Election Board Chair, Vicki Faciane.

Pictured top left: Chief Doc Slyter swears in Enna

Helms to serve the remainder of the term for position #1

which will be up for re-election April 9, 2023.

Pictured bottom left: Election Board Chair Vicki

Faciane swears in Chief Doc Slyter to serve his term as

Chief that will be up for re-election April 14, 2030. Chief

Slyter was resworn in so membership could view over

zoom attendance.

Pictured above: Chief Doc Slyter congratulates newly

appointed Council member Enna Helms by touching elbows

to maintain social distancing. Photo by Noly Chouinard

FITNESS PROGRAM UPDATE

Submitted by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health Services

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 12, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M.

TO CONTINUE TO

PRACTICE SOCIAL

DISTANCING, TRIBAL

COUNCIL IS HOLDING

THEIR REGULAR SUNDAY

MEETING ONLINE VIA

ZOOM

In June, we sent a postcard to Tribal members who have used

the Fitness Program to inform them of the decision to suspend the

program until further notice. The majority of program funding comes

from the General Fund and with the casinos closed for more than

2 months, we do not know at this time that there is enough money

available for these reimbursements. This suspension also includes

the Nike shoe program. We apologize for any inconvenience this

has caused. We will restart the programs in the future when funding

is available. We will put an announcement in the newsletter when

the programs restart. If you have any questions you can call me at

(541) 888-7515 or by e-mail at vfaciane@ctclusi.org.

WE ARE

CONNECTED.

we need you here.

The zoom link will be posted on the

Tribal website at

You are a gift

from the creator.

www.ctclusi.org/councilmeetingminutes

You will pass

on our traditions.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU

HAVE A LOGIN TO THE

WEBSITE BEFORE THE DAY OF

THE CALL

If you need assistance getting logged on to

the Tribal website please contact

mgaines@ctclusi.org or call (541) 808-7948

#WeNeedYouHere

#WeNeedYouHere

#WeNeedYouHere

World Suicide Prevention

Day is September 10th.

If you or someone you know has been showing

signs of suicide, please get help. Contact

a trusted adult, clergy member, spiritual

advisor, healer, elder, health professional or

the national suicide prevention crisis line at

1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text START

to 741741 to chat via text.

To learn more, visit www.wernative.org or

www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

#WSPD

#suicideprevention

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Łe’ Łəx (Medicine) of the Month: Oregon Grape

Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist

Parts of Plant Used: Leaves and Roots

Herbal Actions: Also known as barberry, Oregon grape

contains a yellow alkaloid known as berberine, which is found

in the roots and leaves. Berberine is antimicrobial, antiviral,

antifungal, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory. Oregon grape

is also a tonic bitter. When taken 20 minutes prior to eating,

bitters aid in digestion by stimulating salvation and gastric

secretions. Furthermore, Oregon grape is a hepatic (liver

stimulant) and the tea, tincture, salve, and oil, helps cleanse

skin abrasions and alleviate psoriasis, eczema, and acne

symptoms-.

Other: The roots of Oregon grape produce a bright yellow

hue that is used to dye weaving/regalia materials.

Traditionally, the leaves would also be placed in the

corners of your house to ward off mice and rats. In fact,

the Hanis translation for Oregon grape is “rat frightener” or

“mouse frightener”.

Gathering: Oregon grape leaves can be gathered starting

in May through mid-fall. The roots and yellow stems can be

gathered from midsummer to winter.

Hanis: miyǽcæu aqálqsi, pəgwɪ́tɫætɫ aq’álqsi

Scientific Name: Mahonia spp.

Photograph by Morgan Gaines

Home Garden Beds Now Available to interested

CTCLUSI Tribal Elders and Families

The Culture and Natural Resources

Department has secured funding through

the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health

Board (NPAIHB) to supply Tribal Elders

and families within the 5 county service

area (Lincoln, Lane, Douglas, Coos, and

Curry counties) with raised beds (4’ x 8’ x

36” for Elders or 4’ x 8’x 16” for families)

or patio planters for those with limited

space, soil, and seeds/bulbs.

With these garden beds, Tribal families will

be able to supply themselves with their own

traditional foods and other healthy fruits

and vegetables from the safety of their own

backyards. It is, at this time, that we must

stay at home and gather.

Mugwort, photo by Sara Siestreem

Pictured above: Tycen Russell, age 6, helping

prepare his family’s raised bed.

Photo Credit: Ashley Russell

CNR and Maintenance Department staff will begin notifying and coordinating with

interested Tribal families beginning the week of August 3rd-7th. Garden beds will

be delivered, assembled, and supported with traditional gardening tips, making

these gardens available for the late autumn planting season of 2020 and spring

planting season of 2021.

For more information and to request a raised bed or patio planter, contact:

Jesse Beers @ 541-297-0748 or jbeers@ctclusi.org

Garden beds are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis, so serious

inquires only, please.

Tobacco, photo by Sara Siestreem

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Weaving Program Updates

Dear Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw people,

If you do not know me yet, I am Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos). I am an artist and

educator and I run our Tribal Weaving Program. I am writing to you today to let you

know I am thinking of you and holding you close in my thoughts and prayers as we

re-open. I urge you to keep wearing your masks and practicing social distancing.

Because people will be flocking to the coast from areas that are still in lockdown and

it is critical that you remain safe. We need you healthy and whole, and I am sad to

say, this pandemic is not over.

But I am happy to share, our Weaving Program will resume in 2021 when it is

safe for us to gather in person again. In preparation for this, I am creating a cache

of weaving materials for you. June was a big gathering month. I was able to put up

enough sedge, tule, and cattail for our workshops.

Part of my work as a professional artist is to create public art exhibitions to share

our culture with the mainstream. Every year I display our cache of weaving materials

while they season. This year I was invited to do so at the Chehalem Cultural Center

(Newburg, Oregon) in The Grand Ronde’s territory. To represent our culture on their

land is a huge honor as they are our dear friends and who gifted us with the knowledge

that I built our program on.

This exhibition is called CACHE NINE: the hope materials (how to feel not scared

in a pandemic). It is a living exhibition, as it houses our cache as I am building it

growing throughout the summer, two large painting installations, and a collection of

Gwani, photo by Sara Siestreem

baskets I wove. If you happen to travel through Newburg this summer,

please drop in and see your growing cache and also follow this link

to see the artist statement: https://www.chehalemculturalcenter.org/

exhibitions/2020/6/2/cache-installation-by-sara-seistreem

In the basket part of the exhibit is a Gwani. This is a large tule storage

basket. Historically, they were used to store dried fish or other preserved

foods, clothing, or other materials. They are made fast, typically at the

start of the gathering season when the tules at fish camp during the

first run of salmon. Baskets like this are not meant to last forever, just

a few seasons before a new one is made. This is because the tule are

fragile and wear out quickly, however they are plentiful and easy to use

so make fast, large, easy vessels. We also use them to make mats and

some articles of clothing and today they are what you make your first

basket within our program. This one is made from tules gathered at the

Smith River, halfway between Coos Bay and Florence, the expanse

of our tribal territory. I wove it on the Umpqua at my camp during the

Baskets and sturgeon, photo by Sara Siestreem

hot summer of 2016. I use it to hold my weaving scraps and during the

first weaving workshop of the year the youth weavers sort out all the

materials by type and make small baskets with them.

Our weaving practice includes spiritual protocols at each stage. Those

customs are a part of what you will learn in our workshops. Part of that

is the use of plant medicine. Most plants have some special use, some

beneficial and some dangerous, almost anything can harm you if you

do not use it properly. In our culture we smudge. This is a practice that

is both spiritual and scientific. It is done to clean, center, honor, and

to invite goodness, vision, and protection into what we are doing. It is

done to communicate with the plants, animals, and ancestors, letting

them know that we are present and practicing our culture. The smudge

I share with you in the workshops is made up of Mugwart (our sage) that

I gather on the Umpqua and grow in Portland, Red Cedar Bough that

I gather at Tribal Hall and in the Sunset Bay forest, Sweet Grass that I

grow in Portland, and Ceremonial Tobacco that I also grow in Portand

The Hope material, photo by Sara Siestreem

that came to me through John Schaffer’s seed research. I am

happy to report that the plants I grow for you are coming up

nicely, and the plants I gather in our territory are also having

a great year. These are included in the exhibit.

A last reminder, this is a great time to access some of the

digital resources we created for you so you can practice

your culture from wherever you live and within the safety of

your own homes. There are weaving tutorials, a gathering

handbook, articles, and some of my institutional research

as well, all available for your use. You can find all these

resources by logging onto the tribal website and typing

Basketry into the search box at the top right-hand corner of

the log in page. I want you to know that I am standing by to

support you as you embark on this work, I am just a video

chat, email message, or phone call away. I am on facebook

too, so find me and put me to work!

Stay safe and know we are working to find ways to keep

our hearts connected to one another.

Luuwii,

Sara siestreem (Hanis Coos)

Sedge, photo by Sara Siestreem

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July 2020

“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program

Continued from Cover: Circles of Healing Beaded Collar Project

Story continued from cover article

...second in March. We were fortunate to have Kristy Petrie

assisting in the preparation for our beaded collar classes

as well as instructing our group on this in-depth process.

The materials needed in the construction of beaded collars

includes beading needles, hundreds of tubes of size 8 seed

beads, sinew, leather scissors, and much more. The leather

used for the base of each collar was cut from a piece of deer

hide donated by the Cultural Resources department.

The initial classes provided a space for attendees to gather

supplies, get ideas, and complete the first steps of their

collars. Each participant was sent home with the materials

needed to continue their work outside of class where the

majority of the beading would take place. There have been

many supports extended to attendees during the construction

of their collars including emails with detailed hand-drawn stepby-step instructions, a group where participants can share

their progress, ask questions and share pictures. Additionally,

as more materials are needed the Circles of Healing program

has been vigilant about ordering needed supplies to support

each collar’s progress. We are also working on a step-by-step

instruction and materials kit complete with photographs to

share with those who would like to begin their own collar.

Culture is passed down from generation to generation and

those who learn and pass on these historical teachings are an integral

part of keeping traditions alive. We are so thankful to all of the amazing

ladies who have made our beaded collar classes possible including

the great group of women who have taken on the learning to preserve

this cultural practice. We truly

appreciate your support and

dedication.

“The energy that is created by

We

would

like

to

gathering our community together

acknowledge our instructor,

to focus on a traditional activity

Kristy Petrie. She has put

while in such a sacred place

in countless hours on this

as Tribal hall is electric with the

project to teach, photograph,

pulse of our Ancestors. My dream

answer questions, prepare

is to see all of our families and

documents, and draw hand

relatives with the desire to have

written instructions when

regalia and other traditional items

needed to conceptualize a

have access to materials and

step of this process. She

instruction to make that possible.”

has such a kind spirit and

-Melinda Radford, Circles of

teaches in a way that allows

Healing Program Coordinator

for creativity and encourages

each person to do what looks

and feels the best to their

individual project. She has instructed two classes for this group so

far, and continues to work to help each person in their process.

We also want to express gratitude to Ashley Russell for assisting

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“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program

Continued from Cover: Circles of Healing Beaded Collar Project

participants in the construction of their collars during the two

classes and for being so willing to bring along additional supplies

and her own beautiful collars for the class to appreciate and be

inspired by.

Next, we would like to acknowledge Maree Beers who was

Kristy’s instructor in learning how to complete this beautiful

regalia. Maree’s beadwork is phenomenal. She has completed

beaded collars for many of her family members, individualizing

them and adding her own various materials. She has allowed me

to include some of her work in the photographs accompanying

this article.

Additionally, we would like to acknowledge Sue Olson for her

work in revitalizing this regalia and bringing it back to the Tribes.

Without her work, we would not be able to continue to celebrate

this beautiful part of our culture and continue to pass on this

learning and connectivity experience.

With the safety concerns surrounding Covid-19, future Healing

through Traditions classes will be temporarily modified to a virtual

platform. It is so important to the Circles of Healing program that

we continue to create a space where women can come together,

support one another and share cultural traditions. Keep an eye

out for upcoming virtual classes.

“I have enjoyed this process and will be making

one for each for my grandchildren. I have also really

appreciated the group messaging for advice on next

steps and sharing progress pictures with each other.”

– Jeannie McNeil, class attendee

Photographs

provided by

Melinda Radford,

Jeannie McNeil,

Kristy Petrie and

Ashley Russell.

Free Online Parenting Workshops!

Come and Join us for Live Online Parenting Workshops

that will be Offered to the Tribal Community in a 6-Week

Series.

WHEN: Thursdays, July 16th, 23rd, & 30th and August

6th, 13th, and 20th 2020.

TIMES: 11am-12pm (Morning Option)

7pm-8pm

(Evening Option).

Space is limited to those who RSVP by July 13th 2020.



Contact Carol Ann Young, Coos Bay Office

(541) 435-5417



Contact Shayne Platz, Eugene Outreach Office

COH HOSTED ZOOM CLASSES

2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS

UPCOMING JULY CLASSES:

7/14, 6-7P GENTLE YOGA & MEDITATION

7/26, 6-7P SELF-COMPASSION & GRATITUDE

JOURNALING - ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED

7/14 Class Led by Libby Cox of Two

Birds Yoga & Teacher Training

PLEASE SIGN UP BY 7/13 FOR EITHER

OR BOTH CLASSES

ALL LEVELS AND TRIBAL COMMUNITY

MEMBERS WELCOME!

All attendees will be entered

into a drawing for a gift!

Please sign up by Monday 7/13

541-435-8795

(541) 543-0614

*A Zoom Link and Instructions will be sent to those who RSVP.

* Free Prizes for All Participants and those who attend all 6

workshops will be entered into a

Grand Prize Drawing.

*

Co-sponsored by CTCLUSI Family Support Services

and Behavioral Health Department

and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Sponsored by The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

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July 2020

Food Boxes Distributed to Tribal Members During Covid 19 Pandemic

Contributed by the Family Support and Behavioral Health Services Department

The Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Tribal

Council, Chief Executive Officer, Family

Support and Behavioral Health Services

Department, and Health Department,

in combined efforts with US Foods held

their third food distribution in May since

the stay at home order was first issued

due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. As the

community struggles to recover from

COVID-19 and businesses slowly begin

to reopen their doors, food and supplies

continue to remain a critical need for many

Tribal families. Ten Tribal Government

staff worked diligently to safely distribute

individually packaged boxes to 91 Tribal

Families in Coos Bay/North Bend. Four

staff members as far as the Florence,

and Eugene/Springfield areas transported

boxes. Pallets were unloaded, foods and

drinks were sorted, and informational

packets were created and stuffed full of

resources to provide extra support. In

addition, the Health Department graciously

provided hand sanitizer that was added to

all the food boxes.

Along with the non-perishable food

boxes, 20 fresh food boxes were donated

to CTCLUSI as well. With the help of

Family Services and Behavioral Health

Assistance Director, and CTCLUSI CEO

who worked closely with the Coquille Tribal

employees, we were able to distribute

these boxes to the tribal community.

We are happy to announce that since the

COVID19 Pandemic more than 500 boxes

of food, drinks and supplies have been

distributed to Tribal Families and Tribal

Elders. A special thank you to the Tribal

Council, Dan Condy, Nathan Lowder,

Sarah Waiss and Cody Capson from US

Foods, Family Support and Behavioral

Health Staff, Health Department Staff,

and the Maintenance Department for your

contribution. We are deeply grateful that

you chose to take time out of your busy

schedule to help meet such a crucial need

so that no one will go hungry.

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Congratulations Graduates!

Tennepah Brainard

Devante Marques Byers

Miluk Coos

Sheldon High School, Eugene OR

member: National Honor Society

(high honors) president of Native

American Student Union (NASU)

Eugene school district student

representative to the Natives

Program parent committee

Graduated June 5th from North

Bend High School.

He plans to attend SWOCC in the

fall.

He has enjoyed playing basketball

since the 3rd grade. It is his

favorite thing.

Plans to attend Full Sail University

in Winter Park, FL with obtaining

a degree in Fine Arts and Media

presentation, with looking at a

Masters of Science degree in game

design and engineering

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If you would like to announce and share your recent graduation in the Tribal paper

please send info to mgaines@ctclusi.org or text/call (541) 808-7918

Tribal Member Birth Announcement

Tzion River Rose VanBlericom

Born: March 4, 2020

4.9 pounds, 17.5 inches long

Daughter to John Price (Lower Umpqua) and Terisa Dawn VanBlericom

Granddaughter to Katherine Price

Welcome, baby Tzion!

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

Are you in trouble with the law?

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

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: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving

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Tribal Elders John Perry and Ron Brainard Walk On

John Walter Perry - Lower Umpqua

Ronald Chester Brainard - Coos

Today he’s gone home and we’ve lost one of the most influential, courageous

and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on

this Earth. He no longer belongs to us; he belongs to the Great Spirit.

John W. Perry was born 05-05-1936 in North Bend, Oregon, the Great

Spirit called him home on June 7, 2020 in Florence, Oregon at the age of

84.

John was in the United States Marine Corp., 1st Marine Division 1st

Regiment from 1952 to 1963, he fought in Korean, Vietnam War. He was

a POW and a Hard Hat Diver Two.

John “Two Bears” was also known as a Tribal Chief to the Lower Umpqua

Indians, story teller of the old ways, served on tribal council and help guide

his tribe into Federal Restoration in 1984. John also, drove Big Rig Trucks

for 20 years with only one point against him (he was so proud of that).

John was most proud to being a son, husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his sister Frances Goldie “Suzie” Olsen, his children,

John Cauthorne, Jenny «Mia» Portillo, Roseana, Mark step-son, Trina

daughter in-law, Steven Olson nephew, and great niece Jessica Olsen.

Three step-grandchildren, Charlotte Kennedy granddaughter and her

husband Charlie Kennedy, David Mallory grandson, grandchildren Conway

Mallory, Le’Ryann Kennedy, and Lorenzo Kennedy. He also leaves special

friends and neighbors, from the Springfield Veterans of Foreign Wars

#3965, Springfield Moose Lodge # 1726, Springfield Fraternal Order of

Eagles #3597, Eugene Masonic Lodge #11, Churchill Estates, Springfield

Thunderegg Rock Club, and Willamette Lane Rock and Gem Shop where

he was an Instructor.

John was preceded in death by both of his parents John W. Perry Sr. and

Adeline “Addie Ida Perry - Stephens, five wives, a brother -in-law, and two

step-sons.

There will be no funeral service. John

has gone the way of the Great Spirit.

Tribal Elder of the Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on the snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s

hush, I am the swift uplifting rush.

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there; I did not die.

I am with you always.

If you feel compelled to honor John

raise a glass and toast a great man.

Or feel free to donate to a local animal

cause in John’s name.

3/10/1942- 5/23/2020

Ronald was born to Emil and Grace Brainard

Attended Grades 1-8 at the one-room school at

Deadwood, Oregon

Graduated from Mapleton High School, Mapleton,

Oregon

Received his education at Lane Community

College, Eugene, OR where he received his

Associate of Arts in Apprenticeship Trade. Ron

also trained in Hydraulics and Boiler Training.

Ron served in the U.S Army 1966-1968 as a

Crew Chief, aviation Hydraulics Specialist for

helicopters, he served in Viet Nam. Ron was

an active member of the Veteran’ Program. As

a Veteran he attended numerous events and

posted the Tribal flags as an active member of

the Tribal Color Guard.

His work history included being self employed as a

Project Consultant, in addition in Malaysia for the

Malaysian Government, at Willamette Industries

and also Lane Plywood.

Ron’s work lead to supervise staff in the installation

of a veneer and lathe system. Ron later moved

to Production Coordination, overseeing boiler

reinstallation and reconfiguration to produce

electricity and steam.

Ron was active with his Tribe, The Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians. Ron Served as an elected member of

the Tribal Council from 1998 to 2014 , including

the role as Tribal Chairman from 2001-2006. He

was active in The Legislative Commission on

Indian Services, appointee, National Congress

of American Indians, delegate, Affiliated Tribes

of Northwest Indians, Delegate, Native American

Veterans Organization, Elk Lodge Lebanon, OR.

His family incudes his wife Shelly and his

siblings; Maxine Marlow, Nellie Zimmer, Warren

Brainard, Francis Brainard, Henry Brainard and

Jo Brainard.

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Elders Corner

The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the Eldest. Elders will be

contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out

to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders!

Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide

Pauline Benson

Pauline Benson pictured with her father

Paul Benasco

Favorite Hobbies:

• Playing the slots with her dad.

• Camping (tents only).

• Gardening.

• NY Times Crossword puzzles.

Bucket List:

• Retirement.

• Take Preston camping.

• Visit cousins in Hawaii.

Favorite Sayings:

“Plant one on me.”

Kenneth Hermsen, Sr.

Coos

Lower Umpqua

Immediate Family:

• Great-granddaughter of

Martha Harney-Johnson;

Granddaughter of Margret

Benasco; Daughter of Paul

G. Benasco, Jr.; Mother

of Meridith Green, Nicole

Braithwaite, and Coline

Benson; Grandmother of

Olivia Green, Naomi Green,

Preston Braithwaite, and Blu

Benson.

Immediate Family:

• Grandson to Hattie Mae

Spencer. Father to Cherity

Finley, Kenneth Jr., Jimmy

Hermsen, Rudy Hermsen,

Harmony Hermsen, and Doug

Hermsen.

Proudest

Accomplishments:

• Raised three beautiful,

accomplished daughters as a

single parent.

• Started playing the trumpet

at age 9 and held 1st-chair in

school band for 6 years.

• Taught granddaughters

Olivia and Naomi how to

operate and drive a car by

age 13.

Proudest

Accomplishments:

• US Navy Veteran- Aviation

Field

• 13 grandchildren

• Cancer survivor

Kenneth Hermsen, Sr.

Favorite Hobbies:

• Trout fishing

• Wilderness Camping

Bucket List:

• Travel to Southern

California

• Go on more camping trips

with family

• Get full knee replacement

surgery

Favorite Sayings:

To his kids - “I love you past

Heaven and the stars. That’s

a lot.”

Welcome New Tribal Elder

Jack Michael Garcia

Tips for Safe Grocery Shopping During COVID-19

Before Leaving Before Entering When Inside the

the Home

the Store

Store

When Entering

Home

• Wear a mask or bandana, and • Do not touch your eyes, nose, or

• Write down a shopping list on

make sure that it covers both

mouth.

paper to avoid touching your

the mouth and nose.

• Keep a distance of 6 feet from

phone in the store.

• Stay home if feeling sick with • Wipe down shopping cart or

others at all times, especially in the

fever, cough, difficulty

basket handles with

aisles and at checkout. Stores may

breathing, headache, muscle

disinfectant wipe or cloth with

also have additional distancing rules.

• Cough or sneeze into a tissue or

pain, chills, or sore throat.

cleaning solution.

the inside of your elbow.

• Bring your own hand sanitizer,

• Leave your reusable bags

behind. Use plastic or paper

• Use a debit card instead of cash

wipes, or cloth with cleaning

bags from the store instead.

when at the register.

solution if you have them.

• Clean your hands with hand

• Go alone to the store to reduce

risk to others in the home.

sanitizer after paying at the register.

• Go when store is less crowded.

Tips in bold

Contact store about new hours,

are

the

most

important steps for

and if there are special times

staying safe from COVID-19 in public.

for seniors or other groups.

• Remove shoes and leave outside.

• Wash your hands immediately

upon returning home.

• Wipe down phone, wallet, debit

card, and other objects touched

while in store with disinfectant

wipes or cleaning solution.

• Wipe down countertops with

disinfectant wipes or cleaning

solution after unpacking food.

• Put empty grocery bags in the trash.

• Wash hands again after

unpacking food.

• Do not use disinfectant wipes or

cleaning solution to clean food.

Instead, rinse fruits and vegetables

with water before eating.

For more information, visit

CDC.gov/coronavirus.

Effective May 1, 2020

Source: CDC, FDA

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July 2020

The Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy

Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA and Diabetes Coordinator. Articles by: Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

The Eye

The eye is like a camera: The light enters the eye through the

clear cornea that forms part of the outer wall of the eye. The wall

of the eye, called the sclera, is white in color and is covered by

a thin tissue — the conjunctiva. The amount of light entering

the eye is altered with a change in size of the pupil opening

(an opening in the colored iris — usually blue, green, or brown),

behind which the light is focused by a clear lens. The light then

passes behind the lens through a clear jellylike substance called

the vitreous; the light, after passing through the vitreous, is absorbed by a film of millions of nerves called the retina that lines

the inside back part of the eye. The millions of nerves that comprise the retina all connect to a single cable of nerves — the optic nerve — that exit through a small opening in the back of the

eye. The optic nerve carries the electrical message to the brain,

where the perception of “seeing” occurs. Two separate sets of

blood vessels nourish different parts of the retina: the choroidal

blood vessels and the retinal blood vessels.

Retinal Hemorrhage

A vitreous hemorrhage occurs if a blood vessel at the back of

the eye ruptures and the cavity between the retina and the lens

fills with blood. If this occurs you will notice a sudden mass of

“floaters” in the eye and rapid clouding of your vision (not just

blurring).

If this happens you should seek urgent advice from an ophthalmologist.

Usually a hemorrhage is left to re-absorb of its own accord, but

if it is not doing so there is an operation that can be performed

to remove the vitreous (the jelly in the back of the eye) along

with the hemorrhage. This isn’t as bad as it sounds and involves

smaller wounds than a cataract operation. Once the hemorrhage

has cleared you will almost certainly need laser treatment.

es are noted with non-proliferative retinopathy; it is only through

the viewing of the blood vessels in the eye that an individual can

be diagnosed.

Proliferative Retinopathy

In patients who develop a significant number of blood vessel

blockages and consequent retinal ischemia, a substance in the

eye that encourages the growth of new blood vessels is released.

However, these new blood vessels do not grow properly; and the

new blood vessels that grow are delicate and fragile. They may

actually break and leak blood into the vitreous and prevent the

focused image from reaching the retina — seriously compromising vision. In addition, the abnormal blood vessels may be accompanied by scar tissue that can distort the retina and cause

a retinal detachment, in which the retina is pulled away from the

back of the eye. Individuals may see floating spots or darkness,

as the light cannot reach the retina. This condition is known as

proliferative retinopathy. It was proven almost thirty years ago

that laser surgery, using pan-retinal photocoagulation, can cause

the abnormally growing new blood vessels (neovascularization)

to wither away and prevent serious damage — particularly if the

laser treatment is applied at the earliest stages of the condition.

Laser Treatment

Laser treatment is simply a means of putting a very controlled

burn on the back of the eye. The patient sits at a slit lamp — a

special microscope with a light attached that allows the doctor

to examine your eye under high magnification. The physician

places a drop of local anesthetic in the eye and a special contact

lens is inserted that keeps the eyelid propped open and allows

the doctor to see the blood vessels in the back of the eye. The

laser projects bright flashes of light that burn the targeted blood

vessels. This procedure is not usually painful. The residual effect

of the bright flashes may last for some time. Some find they can

Yearly Eye Exam

see again within half an hour, but for others it may take the rest

A person with diabetes needs to have a dilated eye exam on a of the day. Sometimes the eye aches a little if significant laser

yearly basis since there are no symptoms of diabetic eye dis- treatments have been applied.

ease — diabetic retinopathy.

The burns only affect the retina and are used to seal off leaking

blood vessels if there are exudates gathering at the macula, or

Photographic Tests

to destroy a percentage of the retina if new vessels are growIn some eye care centers the backs of the eyes are monitored ing so that the healthy areas of the retina can survive. Because

by photographs, either as a baseline screening or in addition to diabetes is progressive, more blood vessels may start to leak

a doctor looking at the back of the eye. There is also a special or become blocked off with time and further treatments may be

photographic test that is sometimes needed — a fluorescein an- necessary.

giogram.

For this test you sit in front of a camera where dye is injected Long-term Complications

into your arm and a rapid series of pictures are taken. The dye Most of the diabetic problems in the eyes can be treated to keep

is inert; it won’t do anything to you but it will make your skin look useful vision, but if the macula is affected it may cause damage

a bit yellow for 24 hours, and your urine will be dark during that in a way that laser does not help — so vision loss is a possibility.

time as

The patient’s central vision might be lost but they may continue

the dye passes out of your system. The dye outlines the blood to have peripheral vision. With reasonable peripheral vision indivessels at the back of the eye, making it easier to decide wheth- viduals can maintain their independence. It is important that you

er laser treatment is needed.

keep good control of your diabetes and have regular eye exams

to protect your vision.

Non-Proliferative Retinopathy

Good control of your diabetes may help prevent the onset of retIf the retinal blood vessels are damaged over time by high blood inal changes, and the yearly eye exam ensures that most probglucose levels, fluids may leak into this space causing a condi- lems can be treated at an early stage.

tion known as retinal edema. Fatty substances (lipid exudates)

may also leak into this space — blocking the blood vessels, resulting in retinal ischemia. This may disturb the manner in which

the light reaches or is interpreted by the nerves, causing a condition known as non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy to develop.

Treatment of this condition by the retinal specialist using laser

therapy has proven to be successful in slowing down this disease process. It is for this reason that a yearly dilated eye

exam is so important, in order to identify this condition and

treat it in the beginning stages. No symptoms or visual chang-

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The Culture and Natural Resource Department

and Prevention Program needs you!

As part of our department’s ‘Stay at Home

and Gather’ initiative, we are seeking Tribal

members and families who are interested

in helping us develop virtual tutorials that

highlight cultural activities and teachings

for our Tribal membership. Our hope is that

we can help Tribal members and families

feel closer together and empower them

to approval by the Culture Committee

and will be posted to the Tribal Website

and a closed group Tribal Member only

Facebook page. Thank you for your

support in this endeavor and we can’t wait

to hear from you. Stay Well!”

to practice their culture wherever they

are, even during these unprecedented

times. If you would like to be a part of this

initiative and share video(s), photos, and/

or short clips of you practicing your culture

at home, please contact: Jesse Beers at

jbeers@ctclusi.org. Any video(s), photos,

and/or short clips shared will be subject

COVID-19: Facing New Challenges

Dealing with COVID-19 many of us have faced some new

challenges this might include being laid off from our jobs to

homeschooling our children. We have also experienced

changes in routines like having to wear a face mask when going

to the grocery store maybe wearing gloves as well, and having

to keep at least six feet apart. In addition to all of this we have

not been able to socialize in our normal manner. During this

unprecedented time, we may also be experiencing some feelings

that are new to us such as anxiety, loneliness and uncertainty.

Some ideas for Staying Connected and Reducing Anxiety during

COVID-19 are:

• Use Skype or FaceTime to connect with family and

Friends

• Get board games out and have a family game night such

as Yahtzee, Uno or match games for younger children.

• Take a walk or ride bikes as a family around the block

• Go to the beach (make sure to practice social distancing)

• Make a meal together as a family such as homemade pizza

(www.food.com/recipe/easy-and-quick-homemadepizza-22754)

• Have a family movie night

• Plant a family garden. Visit www.bhg.com/gardening/

vegetable for ideas

• Practice Yoga or Meditation.

Visit zenhabits.net/

meditation-guide or www.glo.com/Online/Yoga for

additional information

The Family Support and Behavioral Health Services Staff are

working on creating virtual meetings/gatherings that will be

available to CTCLUSI Community in the near future. Please

watch the CTCLUSI Newspaper and the CTCLUSI website for

more details and to sign up.

Some of us are experiencing new feelings due to the COVID-19

pandemic that may cause us to struggle. If you are feeling like

you are in crisis and you need someone to talk to, call the Coos

Health and Wellness 24 Hour Crisis Line at 541-266-6800 or 888543-5763. You can also call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at

800-273-TALK. For additional resources in Lane County

you can visit www.preventionlane.org.

For all other non-emergent assistance please contact me

at:

541-435-5417

cyoung@ctclusi.org

Take Care and continue to stay safe,

CarolAnn Young

Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians

Stay Cool!

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Family Support and Behavioral Health Department is currently offering Heating or Cooling Assistance during the summer months for qualifying households. To receive heating or cooling assistance

contact the FSBH Department or fill out an application on the CTCLUSI website at https://ctclusi.org/

family-services. Eligible households must reside in the five county service area of Coos, Curry, Lincoln,

Douglas, and Lane, and fall into 60% of the Estimated Oregon State Median Income as listed below.

To qualify, your yearly income needs to be at or below the following:

1 Person Family

$24,549

2 Person Family

$32,103

3 Person Family

$39,656

4 Person Family

$47,210

5 Person Family

$54,764

6 Person Family

$62,317

Summer is coming!

We would like to remind everyone to:

-Stay Cool

Wear lightweight, light colored clothing

Schedule outdoor activities carefully

-Stay Hydrated

Drink plenty of fluids

Stay away from sugary drinks

-Stay Informed

Check for updates on weather

Know the signs

In order for your application to be processed and determine qualification you must provide:

Proof of Income (Pay Stub)

Social Security Card

Copy of your utility bill

SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits

Tribal Enrollment Card

Child Support Statement

Oregon Trail Card

Current Oregon Health Plan Card

LIHEAP Funds may be available to assist families that qualify with

cooking agents.

Call Shayne Platz in the Eugene Outreach Office (541) 744-1334 to find

out more!

No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can obtain and fill out the application on-line at

https://ctclusi.org/family-services or you contact a Family Support and Behavioral Health staff to

assist you. If you have any questions regarding the LIHEAP program you can also contact Shayne

Platz at 541-297-3450.

*Note that available funding can be subject to change .

CTCLUSI Health and Family Services

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July 2020

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Diabetes and Exercise

Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA and Diabetes Coordinator. Article by: Andrea Cameron Program Leader Sport and Exercise, University of

Abertay

It is known that a clear correlation exists

between having a more active lifestyle and

having less disease/illness. People who

exercise have lower blood pressure, lower

heart rates, and improved circulation. They

also have lower cholesterol, lower blood

glucose levels, lower body mass indices

(BMI) and less body fat; as well as higher

metabolic rates and better weight control.

They sleep better, have more energy, are less

stressed/anxious and are happier and more

confident. Exercise can improve someone’s

social life and regular exercisers are also

able to maintain independence for longer in

their own homes.

Why is exercise especially important for

someone with diabetes?

Unlike medication, exercise is low cost and

side-effect free. Those with diabetes who

don’t exercise are three times more likely

to have poor blood glucose control and are

more likely to suffer diabetes complications.

However, those who exercise regularly—

apart from getting the benefits listed above—

have improved sensitivity to their body’s own

insulin and their bodies become better at

transporting glucose. This happens because

exercise stimulates the body’s muscles.

Exercise also reduces the level of fat in the

body, particularly around the abdominal

area. It is thought that it is this mobilization

of the body’s fat stores by exercising that

might improve the person with diabetes’

blood glucose control. There is less glucose

in the blood because it’s now stored in the

body’s muscle, which means improved

blood glucose control and reduction in the

complications associated with diabetes.

How long do these effects from exercise

last?

The good news is that if someone regularly

exercises these benefits can be permanent,

and for someone with diabetes it can mean

reducing their medication. For those with a

family history of Type 2 diabetes, engaging

in a routine exercise program may prevent or

at least delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes.

A single session of exercise can benefit the

body’s sensitivity to insulin for 16-18 hours —

exerting effects on blood glucose control for

24-48 hours, but these effects have worn off

by 60-72 hours. Even a little bit of exercise

is better than none at all, and an “a-little-and

often” approach to exercise can be of benefit.

How much exercise should I be doing?

To obtain health benefits, it is recommended

that adults should be aiming to exercise at a

moderate intensity for 30 minutes a day for

a minimum of five days a week (preferably

seven days). However, the same health

benefits can be gained by breaking this down

into 10 minute intervals of moderate activity.

The overall aim should be to accumulate at

least 150 minutes of moderate activity per

week.

Before you start!

•Get a medical clearance if you have not

exercised in over a year, if you are a man

over 45 years old or a women over 55 years

old.

• Start with 5-10 minutes of activity per day

for the first week, then add on 5 minutes per

day each week until the target goal of 150

minutes of moderate activity is reached.

• Build up slowly and gently increase activity

levels over a series of weeks.

•If using a pedometer, aim initially to build

up an extra 3,000 steps/day; alter this each

week by just doing a little more within the

daily routine (see below for some ideas) until

the target 10,000 steps/day is reached.

What do we mean by moderate activity?

A scale known as Borg’s scale of Rate of

Perceived Exertion (RPE) is used to rate

how hard the exerciser is working. Moderate

activity means the exerciser should feel

some breathlessness, be aware that his/her

pulse is raised, be sweating, know that he/

she is using his/her muscles but still be able

to hold some brief conversation.

What types of exercise should be

performed?

Three S’s make up the components of

all-round exercise. These are strength,

suppleness and stamina. To gain the benefits

of exercise all of these components should

be included in the exercise routine, as this will

mean having sufficient power, strength and

range of movement to repeatedly undertake

activities of daily living.

Traditional exercise prescriptions focused

on aerobic exercise, but it is now recognized

that health benefits — particularly for people

with diabetes — are best conferred by doing

some strength (resistance) exercises too. To

develop these components and achieve the

benefits of exercise you don’t have to join a

gym or an exercise class, but these methods

are recommended — as you will have

company exercising, someone is likely to be

supervising what you are doing, and if in the

gym you will probably have been prescribed

a personal exercise plan by a professional

trainer.

But if the gym or exercise class is not for you,

there are still ways to exercise in and around

your home and during your daily routines.

• Walking is an inexpensive and easy way of

getting exercise and can be built into daily

routines by parking the car further away from

work, getting off the bus a stop earlier, or

intentionally going for a walk at lunchtime or

after work.

• Purchase a pedometer; as counting the

number of steps you take each day can be

a good motivational tool and demonstrates

your progress in reaching your target.

• Use the stairs instead of elevators.

•If doing a home-based exercise routine,

instructor-led exercise videos/DVDs can be

readily bought or borrowed from the library,

or a range of simple and not too expensive

exercise equipment can be purchased.

Check the want ads or thrift stores for used

equipment.

How do I get started?

• Check with your health care professional

that your diabetes is presently stable enough

to allow you to begin an exercise routine.

• Start with small sessions of exercise of low

intensity and build up gradually.

• Find an exercise partner — this could be a

family member, your child or grandchild, or a

friend or work colleague — and make it fun.

• Choose something you enjoy, as you are

more likely to stick with it.

How do I make sure I’m exercising safely?

In order to prepare the body for exercise

there must always be some kind of warm-up,

which involves gently raising the pulse and

getting the muscles warm for 5-10 minutes

before the main exercise activity. Instructorled sessions will build this into the activity.

However, if you are exercising independently,

and this includes doing heavy housework,

work around the house, and gardening,

remember to start the activity gently and

build up.

It is also important to cool-down following

exercise, to avoid feeling faint and dizzy and

to help the body return to a resting state. Again

instructor-led sessions should automatically

include this, but if exercising independently,

spend 5-10 minutes repeating the activities

undertaken in the warm-up

How to avoid becoming an exercise

casualty

• Build up slowly — this is both within a single

exercise session as well as within a whole

exercise program.

• Don’t ever try to lift maximum weights,

and never hold your breath when doing any

weight or resistance-based exercises.

• Don’t try to do too much or advance too

quickly; stick to moderate intensity exercise.

•If new to exercise it may be best for you

to monitor your blood glucose before,

during, and after exercise until a routine is

established. If doing any prolonged exercise

or heavy household, gardening, or DIY chores

— check blood glucose during the activity

and adjust food as necessary. You may need

to discuss your medication regiment with

your health care professional.

• Do not exercise if you are feeling ill,

vomiting, or have an infection.

• Exercise is very important during a

pregnancy for you and the baby. Talk to your

health care professional about your exercise

program.

• Be sure you are wearing proper, well-fitting

shoes and inspect your feet daily.

•If you’ve been diagnosed with retinopathy

you may not be able to engage in strengthtraining activities. Be sure to contact your

health care professional for guidance.

•If you have been diagnosed with autonomic

neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy, be sure

to contact your health care professional for

special guidance in developing an exercise

program.

And finally...

To have all the benefits of exercise you must

do it regularly and stick with it; so make sure

you find something that is enjoyable and fun.

Taking up exercise or becoming more active

won’t just benefit your diabetes, it can also

impact on any other disease and age-related

problems you may have. A more active you

will also benefit your family, friends, and work

colleagues too.

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crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes.

2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

3. Add cream and broth;

1 small red onion, chopped

bring to a boil, stirring to

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loosen browned bits from

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2 garlic cloves, minced

uncovered, until sauce is

1 cup half-and-half cream

thickened slightly, about 5

2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

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1 cup frozen petite peas

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2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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2g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 reducedcholesterol, 565mg

sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g

2. Cook, covered, on low until peppers are tender and filling is heated through, 3-4 hour

fat milk, 1 fat.

If desired,

serve with Exchanges:

sour cream.

fiber), 15g protein.

Diabetic

2 starch, 2 lean meat,

2 vegetable, 1Nutrition

fat. Facts:

1 stuffed pepper: 317 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 565m

sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

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Quarantine Photo Contest: Summer Solstice and Self-Care

In the June 2020 edition of The Voice of CLUSI newspaper a

“Quarantine Photo Contest” was advertised. We asked those that

submitted to enter photos with a theme of Summer Solstice or

Self Care during quarantine.

Congratulations to our top three winners!

1st Place: “Social Distance Waterfall” by Paige Gagner

2nd Place: “Namaste” by Noelle Beckman

3rd Place: “True Social Distancing” by Kyle Gaines

A big thank you to everyone who entered the contest. It was so

nice to see how you have been taking care of yourselves through

quarantine.

We hope you enjoy the photos from our winners and all of our

participants!

Social distance waterfall. Submitted by Paige Gagner

Namaste.

Submitted by Noelle Beckman

Submitted by

Shawna Wright

Submitted by Grace Gagner

Stevie Walton at Sunset Bay. Submitted by Courtney Krossman

True Social Distancing.

Submitted by Kyle Gaines

Submitted by Kimmy Bixby

Practicing summer solstice in the Elliott State

Forest. Plenty of hiking, swimming, plant ID, and

salmonberry eating. Submitted by Ashley Russell

Submitted by Tes Gagner

Submitted by Conor Gagner

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On the 2020 Census

The Tribal Member

MUST list “Head of

Household” as Native

American and write:

Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Indians,

Ways to take the

2020 census:

By Mail: Simply mail in the census

questionnaire that was sent to your

household.

By Phone: Call (844) 330-2020 to speak

to a Census hotline representative.

Online: go to www.2020census.gov to

fill out your census online.

Do you need help filling out your

census?

Call Jeannie McNeil

at (541) 888-7506

Department of Human Resources

Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities

Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence

Director Management Information Systems

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Bartender ~ Cocktail Beverage Server

Hotel Front Desk Lead

Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk

Guest Room/Laundry Attendant ~ Porter

Table Games Dealer

Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant

Soft Count Team Member

Environmental Services Technician

Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay

Bartender/Server Lead ~ Bartender/Server

Security Officer ~

Player Services Team Member

Electronic Gaming Machine Technician 1

Environmental Services Technician 1

Blue Earth Services & Technology

No Openings

Tribal Government Offices

Director of Education, Coos Bay

Director of Family Support and Behavioral

Health Services, Coos Bay

Assistant Planner, Coos Bay

Payroll Specialist, Coos Bay

Special Events Employee, Assignment Varies

http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/

Go to Job Opportunities on the website for

full job posting and to Apply Online

Updated Daily

Or call Recruitment at 541-997-3821

Be sure to check the Tribal

website www.ctclusi.org for digital

copies of The Voice of CLUSI

monthly newsletter and more

Tribal Government Information.

Visit https://ctclusi.org/healthalert-notifications

for

more

information and links to the

CDC concerning the Covid-19

Pandemic.

If you are a Tribal member who

needs assistance getting signed

up for full access to

www.ctclusi.org please e-mail

mgaines@ctclusi.org or call

(541) 808-7918.

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Fun STARTS HERE

Café

1297

Weekly SPECIALS

11AM-9PM

MONDAY

OPEN FACED ROAST BEEF SANDWICH

Thinly sliced prime rib served over white bread. Paired with mashed potatoes, gravy and chef’s

vegetables $10

TUESDAY

TACO BASKET

Your choice of three soft or crunchy tacos with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, chopped

tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with a side of refried beans, salsa and sour

cream $8

WEDNESDAY

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

Served wth garlic bread and house salad $11

THURSDAY

PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Paired with baked beans and corn on the cob $11

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

PRIME RIB Served from 4pm-10pm

Slow-roasted prime rib served with au jus, baked potato and chef’s vegetables $18

COOS BAY

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