NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2024)

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The Voice of

September 2024

CLUSI

Issue 9

Volume 25

www.ctclusi.org

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

The People Gather for Sacred Salmon Ceremony

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Coos Bay, Oregon – Tribal families gathered

together on the cool and misty morning of

Sunday, August 4, 2024 for the Annual

Sacred Salmon Ceremony. Stepping off

the shuttles provided from Coos Head to

Baldija (Gregory Point), Tribal members

embraced one another, smiles spread

across faces, while the breeze carried

their laughter out to sea.

Tribal families reunited and

visited each other while enjoying

some delicious fry bread made by

Courtney Krossman, Ty Walton,

and their family. They used beloved

Tribal Elder Carolyn Slyter’s recipe,

which still brings joy to us all.

Smoke from the fire pit circled in

the air as a number of people helped

cook the Salmon in a traditional

way, fireside on cedar stakes. Hiisa

(thank you) to Jesse Beers, Ramil

Beers, Mark Petrie, Dan Kirk, Angie

Henry and all the others that put

good energy into cooking the feast for

ceremony. Over 200 people RSVP’d

for Salmon Ceremony and well over

300 people attended. A huge thank you

to Joey Barton and everyone who assisted

with the food, and making it go so far as to

feed all the extra people.

Chief Doug Barrett soon addressed the crowd,

welcoming us all to his first Salmon Ceremony

as the elected Chief of the Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw

Indians. He asked the other members

of Tribal Council in attendance to join

him up front in welcoming everyone. “I

look out here and see a lot of people,

it’s awesome to see this many people

come to Sacred Salmon Ceremony.”

Sofia Cisernos asked Chief Barrett

to honor Beaver Bowen with a

beautiful cedar basket cap that she

made.

Chief then held up a beautifully

carved and stained wooden salmon

from Tribal Elder George Barton. His

loving wife, Barb Barton donated the

carving to the Tribe to be hung in the historic Tribal

Hall in honor of his wishes that the Tribe have it.

The Canoe Family was then called up to join

Chief in front of the crowd. They had just

returned from the 2024 Canoe Journey Youth

Paddle to Puyallap. Chief shared that “We

actually traveled with four different Tribes.

There was us, Cowcreek, Siletz and

Ko’kwel.” Last year was the first Canoe

Journey where two Tribal Nation flags

were flown in the same canoe. This

year they got to do so again; have

an intertribal canoe crew, to pull

canoe Lottie to the final landing in

Washington.

Special guest Don Meyer was

then asked to join the Canoe Family.

Meyer’s is the Captain of the Big

Canoe, the Tribes ocean going vessel

and safety boat. At one point during

Journey “He turned around to save

another canoe that rolled it in the surf.

It was a Canadian canoe…their whole

group called us in and honored Don

that night, gave him a beautiful blanket.”

Chief then honored Don with another

blanket, and had Kyle Gaines help wrap the

blanket around him. Kyle also gifted him with

a sweatshirt with the same paddle motif the rest

of the Canoe Family had made as a keepsake

for this year’s Journey. Chief then had Kyle Gaines

stay next to him in order to honor him with

a Veterans bead for his service and his first

Salmon Ceremony 2024

Canoe Journey, a successful undertaking as

shirt design by Keileigh Dull

logistics coordinator. Chief went on

to address the Canoe Family “thank

you everybody for being an awesome

crew and having a blast. We had 39

people total travel with us.”

Following a number of songs and

dances, Tribal members made their

way down to Sunset Bay Beach to

return the Salmon hiis haiyach (with

a good heart). Led in ceremony by

Chief Doug Barrett, Tribal members

gathered on the shore line singing

together. After Chief performed the

ceremony members took canoe Lottie

Story Continued on page 7

Save the Date:

CTCLUSI 40th Restoration Celebration

October 12, 2024

This event celebrates the Restoration of CTCLUSI on October 17, 1984

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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September 2024

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from July 14, 2024 - August 10, 2024

Chief Doug Barrett

07/14 Tribal Council General Council

Meeting

07/16 NWFP Tribal Inclusion Summery &

Round Table

07/17 NWFP Tribal Inclusion Summery &

Round Table, Governor Kotek Visit

to Lab & hiach ikt’at’uu, MHA

LADPC meeting

07/18 Special Meeting,Task Force on

Alcohol Pricing & Addiction services,

OSU Seeds for Success Field Camp

Closing Ceremony

07/23 Tribal – State G2G Annual Summit,

Tribal Consultation Task Force

Convening

07/24 Tribal – State G2G Annual Summit

07/25-08/02 Canoe Journey in Washington

State – Youth Paddle to Puyallap

07/30 NARA NW Board Meeting

07/31 GFORB – Tribal Council Board

Meeting

08/01 Special Meeting Resolution – Tribal

Health Services Provider

08/03 Tribal Council Breakfast

08/03 Barton Family Ceremonies

08/04 Sacred Salmon Ceremonies in

Coos Bay at “Baldija” (Gregory

Point) & Sunset Bay

08/05 Sacred Salmon Ceremonies in

Reedsport at “Ikt’at’uu” (Umpqua &

Smith River)

08/06 Sacred Salmon Ceremonies in

Florence at “ikt’at’uu” (Siuslaw at the

Port)

Total Hours: 162

Chair Brad Kneaper

07/14 Regular Council Meeting.

07/16 Meet with CEO and Staff at Tribal

Government Offices, Zoom Meeting

with Legal

07/17 Meet with Oregon Governor Kotek

and staff. Discussions on Off Shore

Wind and Related Topics; Port

Expansion; Gaming Expansion.

Governor was given a tour of

different areas within our ancestral

territory, including Restoration

Projects.

07/18 Newsletter Article Written, Meeting

with Council regarding employee

confidential information, Meet with

Legal.

07/23 Travel to Canyonville (7 Feathers);

9 Tribes Meeting; Governor’s Dinner.

07/24 Tribal – State Government Summit

at Canyonville (7 Feathers)

07/29 Native American Graves Protection

and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

Facility Commemoration at Oregon

State University.

07/31 Five Oregon Tribes – Bureau of

Ocean Energy Management

(BOEM) Meeting at Three Rivers

Casino, Tribal – BOEM Meeting,

Gaming Facility Operational Review

Board (GFORB) meeting, Business

Council Meeting.

08/01 ZOOM meeting with the Hoh

Tribe; White House Staff; MAPETSI

(DC Lobbyists); Legal and CEO

regarding Off Shore Wind and

BOEM.

08/03 Out of Town and was unable to

attend Salmon Ceremony and

related events. From all accounts,

it was a wonderful event with a

significant attendance.

08/07 Meet with Legal.

08/08 Leader’s Circle. Discussions on

Camp Status; Department Status;

Casino Gift Shop.

08/10 Tribal Student Recognition Event

and Lunch.

Total Hours: 175

Teresa Spangler

07/14 Regular Council Meeting

07/17 Daylong meeting with Governor

Kotek and Staff

07/18 Special Meeting

07/23 9 Tribes Meeting At 7 Feathers /

Governor’s Dinner

07/24 Government to Government Annual

Summit At 7 Feathers Casino

07/29 NAGPRA Event at Oregon State

University

07/31 Five tribes meeting with BOEM

regarding wind energy at Three

Rivers Casino, Meeting with

CTCLUSI and BOEM, Business

Council Meeting

08/01 Special Meeting, Meeting with the

Hoh Tribe, CTCLUSI, MAPETSI and

White House Staff.

08/03 Breakfast with our tribal community

08/04 Salmon Ceremony

08/10 Student Recognition Event

Total Hours: 94

Julie Siestreem

07/14 Tribal Council-General Council

Regular Monthly Meeting Three

Rivers Casino Florence

07/16 Education Committee Meeting zoom

07/17 CTCLUSI Tribal Government

Reservation and Property in person

visit with Governor Tina Kotek

07/18 Legislative Commission on Indian

Services all day zoom, Tribal Council

Special Meeting zoom

07/19 Education Committee Meeting zoom

07/23 Tribal - State G2G Annual Summit

Seven Feathers-Cow Creek all day

07/24 Tribal – State G2G Annual Summit\

Seven Feathers-Cow Creek all day

07/29 NAGPRA OSU in person all day

07/30 House Bill 5204 zoom

07/31 BOEM Five Tribes Mtg. Three

Rivers Casino Florence in person,

BOEM Tribal Council Consultation,

GFORB, Tribal Council Business

meeting

08/01 Tribal Council Special Meeting,

Tribal Council MAPETSI

08/03 Annual Tribal Council General

Council Breakfast Community

Center

08/04 Annual Salmon Ceremony

08/05 Elders Mail Jet Boat Adventure Gold

Beach

08/06 Elders Big Cats Adventure Cave

Junction

08/07 Elders and Families Potluck Tribal

Hall

08/08 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

08/09 DELC zoom

08/11 Tribal Council-General Council

Regular Monthly Meeting

Community Center Coos Bay

Total Hours: 130

Debbie Bossley

07/14 Regular council

07/17 Governor meeting and dinner

07/18 Special meeting

07/24 Gov to gov summit- 7 Feathers

07/31 Business meeting

08/01 Special meeting

08/03 Tribal Council Breakfast

08/04 Salmon Ceremony

08/11 Regular Council

Total: 60 hrs

Iliana Montiel

07/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

07/17 Gov. Kotek site visit

07/18 TC Special Meeting

07/31 GFORB / Tribal Council Business

Meeting

08/01 TC Special Meeting

08/03 Breakfast with TC

Total Hours: 20

Enna Helms

07/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

07/17 Host Governor Tina Kotek

07/23-24 Tribal-State Government to

Government Annual Summit at

Cow Creek

07/29 Attended the Oregon State

University Facility Commemoration

for Native American Graves

Protection and Repatriation Act

(NAGPRA)

07/31 Hosted the BOEM Five Tribes

Meeting at Three Rivers Casino;

Tribal Council Business Meeting

08/01 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua, and Siuslaw and Hoh Tribe

08/03 Tribal Council Breakfast with our

Tribal Community

08/04 Sacred Salmon Ceremony at baldija

08/08 Leaders Circle Meeting

08/10 Tribal Student Recognition Dinner

Total Hours: 75

Can You Find Me?

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

image of a SALAL exactly like the one pictured below.

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 SALAL

hiding!

Must email by September 16th 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.

August “Fireweed” Winners:

Adult - KayLynn Wardell

Youth - Grayson Dollins

The Fireweed was hidden on page 10, bottom left photo

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September 2024

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.

Information

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

lwander@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

John Reeves III, Health

Administrator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

jreeves@ctclusi.org

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

bdubray@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

Tyler Slyter,

Chief Operation Officer

tslyter@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200

Eugene, OR 97404

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Dept. of Human Resources

Stephanie McNutt, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

smcnutt@ctclusi.org

Tribal Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship Manager

Phone 541-997-6685

jbeers@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Social Services Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

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

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

1. Martin Harris

2. VACANT

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair

stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.

com

5. Teresa Spangler

6. VACANT

7. Roseanna Perry

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins, Chair

2. Eddie Helms

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. Laura Fortin

5. Martin Harris

6. VACANT

7. Brad Kneaper

Enrollment Committee

Culture 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

Three Rivers Pharmacy

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 435-7234

Fax: (541) 435-7233

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell,

Interim Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

1. Michelle Brix

2. Julie Siestreem

3. VACANT

4. Ashley Russell

5. Michael Brainard, Chair

qaxas19@gmail.com

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. VACANT

5. Tyler Slyter

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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I

look forward to hearing from you!

-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. 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

Elders Activities

Jodi Beesley,

Community Health

Representative/ Elders Activity

Coordinator

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

jbeesley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Gaming Commission

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Police

Brian Dubray, Police Chief

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Tribal Court

Karen Costello, Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

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

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler, Vice

Chair

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

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/

Debbie Bossley

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

September 8, 2024

10:00 a.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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September 2024

Council Corner

Recently I heard there was a petition

being passed around to allow use of our

Tribal Hall. Currently Tribal members are

Greetings everyone,

I hope this finds everyone safe and allowed use of Tribal Hall, but are asked

healthy and enjoying your summer. I want to fill a use request to reserve the hall for

to give a couple of updates on things that events or individual use. This is not to

deny access, but to try to avoid conflicts

we have happening.

First, Hunting and Fishing. The last when someone has a family or other event

count I heard was 140 Licenses have or activity they want to use Tribal Hall for.

Currently the Education Department is

been issued as of late last week. In order

to find the application and information, housed in Tribal Hall as well, due to lack

you can look at the tribal website, scroll of office space for Tribal Programs. There

down to “Harvest Program” on the opening is currently a plan to relocate Education,

page. Then scroll down to “Visit Harvest which will help to alleviate conflict and

Program Page for More Information and allow more use of the Hall.

I wanted to mention the recent Salmon

Regulations” and click that link. On the

next page, scroll down to “CTCLUSI Ceremony. I was unable to attend this year

Hunting and Fishing Harvest Program because of another commitment, however

Application”. Clicking that link will open I have heard from many people that it was

up the on-line application form which can another great event, and that nearly 300

then be filled out and submitted. If you people attended. Thanks to everyone who

don’t have access to a computer, or have worked hard to make this event a success.

any problems, Call Debbie Bossley at Our government employees deserve a

541-888-7538, or Jeannie Miller at 541- great big thank you! It’s great we had that

many people attend, and I hope that we

888-7506.

We will continue to accept comments continue to have this kind of attendance.

I think this is a good place to throw in a

and are logging those. It’s best to submit

them in writing, by email to Jeannie Miller reminder to RSVP to events you plan on

at jmiller@ctclusi.org, or to Tribal Council attending. That way we can make sure

at memberstocouncil@ctclusi.org.

You there is enough food and other items to

can also call Debbie or Jeannie with those serve our Tribal Citizens. I have attended

events that did not have enough food to

comments.

August 13, 2024

Chairman Brad Kneaper

serve those that attended, and meals

have to be divided among those that were

there. Please RSVP so that we can make

sure there is enough for everyone.

On that note, I hope that everyone is

enjoying a safe and comfortable summer!

It’s going by very fast and next thing you

know, it will be fall. And for those that will

be hunting, good luck and be safe!

Baldija Memorial Site Planning

We Want to Hear from You!

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians is planning to honor our family members who have walked

on by creating a Memorial space at Baldija (Gregory Point). This

will be the future site of a memorial space designed to allow us time

to walk amongst the names of our loved ones, honor their memory,

and continue to follow their guidance.

The space will be designed to be the least disruptive of the existing

site, with the walking path being placed in a small grade above the

current soil. The memorial walls will provide a bit of wind break to

the area, and home the names of our loved ones who have walked

on.

This space will also be dedicated to the memory of our ancestors

whose names have been lost due to the colonization of our traditional

homelands. Through this Memorial, we hold space for them and

their lives, honor them, and thank them for their contributions to

the continuation of our Tribe and Culture despite the tragedies that

have taken them from our oral histories.

They walk with the Great Spirit, and we honor their memory.

We are looking for input on possible design motifs for the back side

of the memorial walls. Let us know or submit examples of images

for us to consider as we move forward.

Your comments are important to us. We’d love to hear from you

directly, your thoughts and opinions on the design aspects of the

Memorial.

hiisa, luwii, k’ele (thank you) for your valuable input.

Scan the QR Code to open up and

fill out a comment form.

View the documents below in more

detail by loggin in to the Citizen

Portal of www.ctclusi.org

Written comments can be sent to:

CTCLUSI Attn: Tyler Slyter

1245 Fulton Avenue,

Coos Bay, OR 97420

September 2024

www.ctclusi.org

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-111

Date of Passage: July 14, 2024

Subject (title): Approval and Submittal

Authorization of FY 25 O Link 78 MOA

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

contract amendment for this project.

Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-112

Date of Passage: July 14, 2024

Subject (title): Approval and Submittal

Authorization of FY 25 O Link 78 MOA

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

the MOA requested from the Housing

Department to bring 11 Tribes of Northern

California and Oregon together due to

overlapping formula areas in the Indian

Housing Block Grant, to determine

allocation formula to best service the

Tribe’s needs. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-113

Date of Passage: July 14, 2024

Subject (title): Absorb Software Contract

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

purchase of a learning management

system for Three Rivers Health Center and

Tribal Government. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-114

Date of Passage: July 14, 2024

Subject (title): Early Learning

Subcommittee Appointments

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

Jemiah Wassman and Julie Siestreem to

be representatives in the Department of

Early Learning and Care subcommittee.

Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-115

Date of Passage: June 9, 2024

Subject (title): Restoring Traditional

Names for Gregory Point, Hollering

Place, Umpqua Eden and Re Naming

Waite Ranch

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

action. Vote 6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-116

Date of Passage: July 14, 2024

Subject (title): Wild Salmon Center

Subaward Grant Agreement for Tidal

Wetland Restoration at Haich ikt at uu.

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

project. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-117

Date of Passage: July 14, 2024

Subject (title): First Choice Health

Network, Inc Preferred Provider /Group

Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

agreement between First Choice Health

Network and Three Rivers Health Center

for health services. Vote 4-1-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-118

Date of Passage: July 14, 2024

Subject (title): Memorandum of

Understanding with Coos Health

and Wellness the Community Mental

Health Program and Local Mental Health

Authority of Coos County

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

agreement between local entities and the

Tribe for promoting a collaborative

relationship to best manage behavioral

crises in the community as they arise.

Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-119

Date of Passage: July 31, 2024

Subject (title): Contract for Education

Outreach Advocate K-5th Grade

Explanation: Tribal Council approves the

contract for a person selected to serve in

this role. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-120

Date of Passage: July 31, 2024

Subject (title): Appointment of Courtney

Krossman to the Coos Bay Estuary

Joint Steering Committee

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

and supports this appointment. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-121

Date of Passage: July 31, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Sales Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

vendor sales order for Three Rivers Casino

and Hotel. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-123

Date of Passage: July 31, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Sales Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

vendor sales order for Three Rivers Casino

and Hotel. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-124

Date of Passage: July 31, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Sales Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

vendor sales order for Three Rivers Casino

and Hotel. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-125

Date of Passage: July 31, 2024

Subject (title): Tribal Transportation

FY2024 Referenced Funding Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

funding agreement with the BIA for

transportation activities. Vote 6-0-0

In this public paper, some Resolution

titles and explanation will not be

displayed or will have minimal details

due to confidentiality.

RESOLUTION NO.: 24-122

Date of Passage: July 31, 2024

Subject (title): Gaming Sales Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

vendor sales order for Three Rivers Casino

and Hotel. Vote 5-0-1

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2024

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

40th Restoration Celebration Event

Saturday, October 12, 2024

This event will celebrate The CTCLUSI Restoration,

wherein the Tribe regained Federal Recognition Status

on October 17, 1984

RSVP for events by calling 1-541-435-7155

Citizen Portal

www.ctclusi.org

Do you need assistance with

registering or re-gaining access

to the Citizen Portal of the Tribal

Government website?

I’m here to help! Contact me

directly with any Tribal website

access issues that you have.

The Citizen Portal contains the

links to the monthly Tribal Council

meeting Zoom links, culturally

significant information and more!

Also be sure to check out the online

Events Calendar for upcoming

activities!

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

Posted September 1, 2024

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP

The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be approved. Besides publication in the Tribal

Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information will be posted in the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the

Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above.

Tribal Member: Sherill Lynn Powell

Parent: Jacqueline May Fung

Lineal Descendant: Mabel Bennett-Barney

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member:Zander Amalikaih Hernandez-Carnation

Parent: Kailey Janea Carnation

Lineal Descendant: Etta Carlson

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Belladonna Diana Zink

Parent: Dalton Joshua Zink

Lineal Descendant: James William Brainard Jr

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Amanda Estelle Jones

Parent: Todd Lloyd Jones

Lineal Descendant: Robert L Kneaper

Tribe: Siuslaw

Tribal Member: Avery Jane Simmons

Parent: Reese Ann McClendon

Lineal Descendant: Marlee Ann McClendon (Hileman)

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member:

Parent:

Lineal Descendant:

Tribe:

In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the recommendation of the Committee approving an application and must file a written, signed protest with the Committee stating their reasons for believing that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The protest must be filed with the Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed enrollment is posted as described

in CLUSITC 7-1-36(i).

September 2024

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The People Gather for Salmon Ceremony...continued from cover

out into the surf to pull together

and return any final Salmon

remains into the ocean.

Salmon remains were also

returned on the Umpqua River the

following day, and the day after

that on the Siuslaw River by Chief

Barrett and a number of Tribal

members who gathered to help

pull the canoe in our traditional

waters.

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September 2024

Canoe Journey 2024: Youth Paddle to Puyallap

Contributed by Kyle Gaines, Logistics Coordinator Canoe Journey 2024

As we all quickly found out, canoe rule number

3 is very much on point. Be Flexible! Everyday

during canoe journey was an exercise in mental

focus, physical endurance, and strength of spirit!

All our Canoe Journey family this year did great

things, and built relationships to last a lifetime.

Our canoe Lottie was shared on our Tribal Youth

Paddle to Puyallup this year with our neighbors

the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians, Siletz

Tribal Members, Coquille, and Choctaw. From

our Tribe, Kira, Saralynn, Alhana, Angel, Caelia,

The Mendoza family including Kiska and Sequoia,

Chief Doug Barret and both Daughters Stephanie

and Jenn and families, and Issac Dull. I was so

proud of everyone when we all sang our traditional

songs at a Protocol evening with only hours of

practice. Shout out to Alhana for teaching the

songs, asking blessings to come ashore, and for

being a youth Skipper! Thank you to Captain Don

Meyers for being an amazing support and leading

by example about helping others in need. Don

turned the Big Canoe around to assist a Canoe

Family out of Canada that was in distress.

Thank you Chief for continuing to do this and lead

our youth to do great things!

Above photo of the Canoe Family with Lottie.

Photo by Jennifer Neet

Photos provided by Kyle Gaines unless

otherwise noted

Photo of Lottie and Canoe Family at Sunrise

by Jesse Spain

Canoe family being followed by the support boat ‘Big Canoe’

Lottie and the Canoe Family ask permission to land in Puyallap

Canoes from many Tribes rest along the shoreline of Owen Beach during a stop along the way to Puyallup

Above two photos provided by Caelia Robertson

September 2024

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Student Recognition Event Celebrates Academic Achievements

Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Tribal College Graduates and family, left to right: Zac Sorrell, Shasta Wing, Tennepah Brainard, Brenda Brainard, Ashton Reeves, Ken Osheroff, Cougar Roy, Howard Roy, and Mark Petrie

Coos Bay, Oregon – Tribal families gathered together

to celebrate the accomplishments of our students at the

Student Recognition Celebration on Saturday, August 10th

at the Tribal Community Center. Fun was front and center

at the event! Youth were delighted to spot the bouncy play

house set up in the shinny field just below Tribal Hall on the

CTCLUSI Reservation. They immediately set themselves to

jumping in the fun house, tossing balls in the game station

and having themselves a blast!

Fun was still in the air as we entered into the Community

Center, our eyes feasting on the balloon arche and beautiful

floral center pieces. A showcase of gifts lined the front of the

room, an exciting raffle awaited everyone in attendance.

Members of the finance department graciously were in

hosting a sign-up station for families to select their items for

their back to school gifts. They helped a number of families

navigate an online form (that is available online at www.

ctclusi.org) to receive the back to school items for youth

grades k-12.

The Education staff then welcomed everyone to another

fantastic event! Education Director Jemiah Wasson shared

a few welcoming words, “Thank you to everyone who has

gathered today for this special occasion…I am truly honored

and humbled to address this audience today. It is a privilege

to be entrusted with the responsibility of supporting the Tribe

in building a brighter future through enhanced education

opportunities…” he continued, “my message to the youth

of the Tribe today is simple: Be proud of where you come

from. Always represent your Tribe with honor, speak well of

yourself, and strive to make your Tribal community proud with

your actions and words…Congratulations class of 2024!”

The next commencement speaker was Tribal member

Ashton Reeves. Ashton received his Bachelor’s degree in

Ministerial Leadership from SEU NorCal in May of this year

and was also the recipient of a number of Tribal scholarships.

“Dai sla, that is Hanis Coos, and means hello all you

cousins and friends. My name is Ashton Cody Reeves and

I am a descendant of Anna Sprague…” Reeves shared an

inspirational speech about his journey home, back to his

roots, his tribal community and traditions. This is his second

time sharing some words of encouragement to current and

future Tribal students at the annual Student Recognition. His

words were just as, if not more, impactful than last year.

Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Bon Appétit

and nearly everyone present won a raffle prize! Throughout

the day, more fun was had as folks took turns sitting for a

character artist, practicing their archery out by the garden,

and taking turns to see who could hit the bullseye to release

the catch in the dunk tank! It made quite a splash as family

fun event for all!

Thank you to Tribal Council for your continued support

of our youth, to the Education Department team of Jemiah

Wasson, Brandy Lauby, Morgan Cloud, and Issac Dull and

all those extra supportive players who worked tirelessly to put

the event together and to who continue to support our youth

and students growing and learning always. Thank you for

putting together another amazing celebration, hiis haiyach

(with a good heart).

Scholarship

Recipients:

Chief Doc Slyter:

Sean Andrews

Shasta Wing

Carolyn Slyter:

Dana Depreter

Ashton Reeves

Elders:

Ashton Reeves

Brett McNutt

Mitsis:

Tennepah Brainard

Ellie Blount

Levi Bradley

Ryan Sallinger

Jaid McNutt

Pepsi:

Ellie Blount

Naomi Green

Ashton Reeves

Conner Tervort

Jaid Mcnutt

Ryan Sallinger

Alhana Mcnutt

Brittany Jane Burnsed

Tribal Government

Scholarship:

Conner Tervort

Tennepah Brainard

Michelle Lott

Levi Bradley

Griffin Kilbourne

Alhana Mcnutt

Brody Lozeau

Ryan Sallinger

Ashton Reeves

Clayton Branco

Ashley Russell

Melinda Sprague

Jack Sallinger

Sydnie Kimura

Nicholas Smith

Alyssa Nelson

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September 2024

Seeds of Success Planted for the Next Seven Generations

Contributed by Kyle Gaines, Logistics Coordinator Seeds of Success

The Seeds Of Success (S.O.S.) Camp

started off on a hot summer day in July.

Our camp ran for two weeks from July

7 th through the 19 th . We set up base

camp at the Brainard family donated

land in Deadwood Oregon and

conducted work on the Tribes

Lake Creek Tract of forest land.

We had great attendance for

our opening ceremonies from

Tribal Council, Oregon State

University (OSU) Professors

and affiliates, Tribal Elders,

Tribal Guardians, college age

summer

forestry

program

interns, as well as our own

Tribal Youth Interns. We

started things off with an

opening ceremony meal of

traditionally cooked Salmon

by our Experiential Learning

Specialist Issac Dull, who

showed our youth how to cook

the fish over the fire. Tribal

Chief Doug Barrett gave an

opening prayer and asked for

good health and guidance for all of us

while we conducted this important work

in our forests. Everyone in attendance

was then treated to a round of opening

greetings and gift giving. The sharing

was started off by Cristina Eisenberg who

is the Director of Tribal Initiatives at the

College of Forestry at OSU. We were all

able to take in a few short speeches of

how important and impactful the work we

were going to be doing in the forest was

for a sustainable future. Jennifer Guerrero

gave a fantastic presentation on fire in the

forest with a cross section of a stump slab

to show the fire within the growth rings.

She also gave a great presentation on

the Marbled Murrelet sea bird and how it

finds its nesting grounds within our Tribal

Forests. We then continued to finish

setting up camp and tents, and talk about

what work were going to be doing in the

field/forest when the heat wave let up and

allowed us to do so.

The next two days were spent in the

shade, away from the relentless sun,

talking about how to do the work we

needed to do once we could get into the

forest. The intense heat dictated that we

spent the time hydrating because as we

say, “Water Is Life” and that statement

to learn these things before heading into

the forest. The team also tried their best

to beat the heat by trying their legs out,”

hiking with a kayak” as it was unanimously

described. Unfortunately, the creek/

river did not have enough water

to support continuous paddling,

but that tough experience was

rewarded at camp with popsicles,

and plenty of stories to share.

Kia, Angel, Isa, Thorin, Kira,

Riley, and Karl really enjoyed the

evening fire and reflection time.

The next day, and for the rest

of the working days of camp, the

S.O.S. group headed out into the

forest to conduct our work. We

gathered information about the

biodiversity of the forest and the

general foliage of different areas.

Seeds were gathered in the form

of Red Huckleberries, and leaf

pressings were made for future

research. The interns conducted

ceremony and asked the forest if

they could dig soil pits for samples

held very true for the duration of our and set plots in the forest for future

camp. Our Interim Director of Natural monitoring. It was hard, exhausting work,

Resources Ashley Russell led our Tribal in a hot forest environment, and really

Youth Interns with culturally based tested the stamina of all involved. The

activities and shared culturally significant flies and mosquitos never quit asking for

knowledge of the forest with all of us. donations, and the sun stung our arms and

Ashley and Issac both took turns teaching necks as well. But these kids never quit!

and sharing knowledge and important They showed fighting spirit and worked

tribal skills with both our youth and the through adversity together to accomplish

forestry program interns that were eager great things. They made inroads to future

to learn. Chief Barrett also imparted the college and job opportunities and learned

knowledge of flint knapping and everyone things to help manage our forests for

who wanted to make an arrowhead future generations.

had a chance to do so. We all had the

During the weekend in the middle of

opportunity to weave, bead, work leather, camp we even got to sneak in a crabbing

make arrowheads and arrows and learn trip on the Big Canoe with Captain Don

to shoot them at targets, and learn how to Meyers. I really enjoyed cooking the crab

roast wild smores traditionally over a fire. at camp with my son Thorin and sharing

Tessa Chesonis of OSU and Ashley our success with everyone. The second

Russell both lead the interns on how to week we even gained Marian, another

implement the use of tools and the means youth intern to help us out.

of how to gather and record the information

Morning meals I think were the camp

we needed to collect from the forest. favorite. The smell of pancakes, eggs,

During the first two days we utilized the bacon, and music played their part to wake

shade of camp to beat the heat but also everyone up and start the day. Though

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Seeds of Success Planted for the Next Seven Generations

taco night, and the bison bolognaise

provided by Cristina Eisenburg was a

smashing success as well. It was a new

challenge for me being camp host and

coordinator, but I couldn’t have done it

without the help of Colin Beck, Holley

Carroll and Amy Kronsberg and the rest

of our Forestry and DNR staff. Bessie

Joyce did her best to keep our zoom

meetings on track, and our planning

stages moving forward. Maintenance

gets a huge shout out as well for mowing

the camp property, delivering water and

tent shades, and helping us with set up

and tear down of camp.

The Seeds of Success are planted for

the future, we just have to keep watering

them! This camp was a huge success

and was a great way to build our Tribal

Youth up for the benefit of all.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2024

Elders Corner

Lions, Tigers, and Baby Bears - OH MY!!!

RSVP for the Elders Steernwheeler Trip!

September 19 - 21, 2024

RSVP Today by calling 1-541-435-7155

Elders

Potluck

Luncheon

Hosted by

Tribal Elder

Eddie Helms

First

Wednesday of

the month at

Tribal Hall

Thursday, October 10, 2024

11:30am—1:30pm

1010 Postal Way, Springfield, OR

97477

Bring a dish to

12 (noon)

- 2 p.m.

Come join us for yummy food and socializing!

Guest Speaker will be announced at the event

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 8, 2024

(541) 435-7155

Or toll free at 1(888) 365-7155

Limited transportation will be provided from the

Florence and Coos Bay offices.

September 2024

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Elders Corner

Lions, Tigers, and Baby Bears - OH MY!!!

Contributed by Jodi Beesley, Community Health Representative/ Elder Activity Coordinator

Early in the afternoon on Monday, August 5th, 2024, the day

after the Salmon Ceremony, Elders met at Tribal Hall and

loaded into vehicles and headed South for a little adventure.

Forty-six people made their way to Jot’s Resort in Gold Beach,

Oregon.

The weather was warm and sunny as the Elders watched the

fishermen clean their fresh catch of the day, with sea creatures

lurking around in the water barking and bobbing up and down

in anticipation of afternoon delights.

Coming to get the group was a Jerry’s Jet Boat that will deliver

them 32 miles up the Rogue River to Cougar Lane Lodge in

Agnes, Oregon on the Scenic Mail Run. There we planned to

have Dinner and enjoy the river view.

The jet boat was fast. There were plenty of thrills, wild-life

sightings, and tales of the past shared by the amazing jet boat

Captain. We learned of several tribes that lived along the

Rogue River and in the Illinois Valley.

The jet boat pulled up to a stop at the dock at Cougar Lane

Lodge. A shuttle bus arrived to shuttle everyone up the hill.

We were welcomed onto a large open-air deck kept cool by

towering Myrtlewood trees which overlooked the Rogue River. The

smell of slow-cooked BBQ was in the air and none of us left hungry.

The ride back was a bit slower and cooler, but we were rewarded with

twice catching glimpses of baby bears running up the hill or up trees.

After the wonderful jet boat ride and dinner, we returned to Jot’s Hotel

and settled into our rooms for the night. The view from each room was

made to be on a postcard, overlooking the Gold Beach Bridge and Bay.

With this free time, those who wanted to meet in the conference room

for rock painting, creating cards, or just visiting did so.

The next morning, a very popular Food Truck, called “BITE ME”

delivered breakfast just for us in the conference room at 8:00 a.m. They

provided local roasted coffee, orange juice, biscuits and gravy, with

several additional options all of which were yummy. After breakfast we

said goodbye to Elders who were not joining the group on our trip to the

Redwoods.

We beat the heat with an early start for the two-hour drive into the

Redwoods, to get to the “Great Cats World Park” in Cave Junction,

Oregon. We were now twenty-six people strong.

Brittany, one of the Great Cats Directors met the Elders

and started them on a personal guided tour of the Great

Cats. It was wonderful, we were so close to each of the

Great Cats and none of them seemed anxious or hungry.

These cats were amazing and we learned a lot about them

from Brittany. We were very thankful for the benches and

shade covering at each Great Cat pen. Water misters

were also used to keep everyone cool.

Now the Elders were beginning to get hungry themselves,

so off we went to lunch at Taylors Sausage & Country

store where our tables were reserved and our orders were

already placed and ready for us to eat. Pitchers of ice

water were waiting for us at our table. Halibut and chips

were last to be served to ensure they didn’t get cold. The

service staff was great and Scott, the owner said several

times how honored the store was to have the Elders eat

there for lunch.

This was a superb ending to our adventure and we all

loaded up into the vehicles to head back towards our

homes. A few hours later, we pulled into Tribal Hall and it

was all over.

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September 2024

Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

members and artisans

VENDORS

WANTED

Seeking interested Tribal

artisans for vendor booths at

2024

the upcoming Crime Summit

Vendors will set up and be

CRIME SUMMIT

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

September 12 & 13, 2024

Three Rivers Casino, 5647 HWY-126, Florence, OR 97439

Join Us for Our 2nd Annual Crime Summit.

This crucial event aims to address the barriers faced by

our community in combating crime

Scan to register online

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Crime_Victims_Summit

and promoting safety.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution.

open throughout the

duration of the event

Thursday, September 12th

and Friday, September 13th

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Interested in being a vendor?

Contact Jennifer Emerson, Circles of

Healing Program Outreach Advocate

CELL: 541-808-8152 EMAIL: jemerson@ctclusi.org

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!

ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS ON CRIME

PREVENTION STRATEGIES

INTERACTIVE

WORKSHOPS AND PANELS

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

TO FOSTER COLLABORATION

www.ctclusi.org

541-808-8152

INSIGHTS FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS

AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL

jemerson@ctclusi.org

Hosted by

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Morgan Gaines,

Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

Call for Knowledge Keepers

Experiential Learning

Knowledge

We Seek:

☐ Story Telling

☐ Language

☐ Art

☐ Beading

☐ Weaving

☐ Gathering

☐ Processing Gathered Materials

☐ Kayak/Canoe

☐ Hiking trails

☐ Leather Work

☐ Drum Making

*Any Hands-On Cultural Knowledge that you feel

comfortable sharing with youth!

If not listed, please contact with your ideas!

If you are interested in sharing cultural knowledge with Tribal youth,

please contact Brandy Lauby 541-888-1314

You can come one time, once a month, or more frequently if you have time.

The purpose of Experiential Learning is to pass along Native ways of Knowing and Learning to the youth in a fun,

hands-on manner.

We meet twice a week with Tribal Youth afterschool from 3:30-5:30 PM.

Activities must be Hands-On/Interactive for youth.

Will need to complete the On-Call process if you have not already.

Can be compensated for your time.

Contact Brandy Lauby 541-888-1314, blauby@ctclusi.org

September 2024

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Tribal Member

Accomplishments

~ Ken Osheroff ~

Ken Osheroff Graduated from Eastern

Oregon University with his Bachelor’s of

Science in Business Administration with a

focus on tourism.

Congratulations on your success!

Post: August 1, 2024

Until Filled

GAMING COMMISSION

****NOTICE OF VACANCY****

CTCLUSI 08/01/2024

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians’

Gaming Commission is established pursuant to CLUSITC 5-2-7. The purpose

of the Gaming Commission is to regulate Class II and Class III gaming on

the Confederated Tribes’ Indian Land. The Commission consists of five (5)

members appointed by a majority vote of the Tribal Council.

The Gaming Commission has a vacancy in Position #1 and is currently seeking

interested parties. The remaining term of this position is until 02/28/2027.

Interested parties shall file a statement with the Commission reflecting their

interest in serving as a Commission member.

Qualifications for the Posted Vacancy:

Commissioners must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements

(CLUSITC 5-2-7(d):

(1)

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(2)

Must successfully complete a background investigation, as set forth in

CLUSITC 5-2-15;

(3)

No member of Tribal Council may serve as a Commissioner; and

(4)

No employee of a Gaming Operation may serve as a Commissioner.

Each applicant for Commission membership shall be subject to a background

investigation (CLUSITC 5-2-13) and drug testing (CLUSITC 5-2-21).

Interested parties may file a statement of interest with the Commission reflecting

their interest in serving as a Commission member to Rusty Bossley, Executive

Director of the Gaming Commission, at the following address:

5647 Hwy 126 Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

You may also fax your statement to 541-997-7293, or email at rbossley@

ctclusi.org

**************************************************************************************

This notice of vacancy shall be posted at all Tribal offices.

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

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September 2024

Tribal Forest Management Department Grows

with Addition of Two Field Foresters

Kyle Terry has been the

Wetlands and Restoration Project

Manager in the Tribe’s Department

of Culture and Natural Resources

since 2021, and has now joined

the Tribe’s Department of Forest

Management as a Field Forester.

Kyle went to the University of

Oregon and worked on a research

team surveying river channel

response to large wood placement.

After that, he held positions as a

Geology and Forestry Technician

at Green Diamond Resource

Company, a forest stewardship

company in Northern California.

Kyle’s experience in the field and

managing large projects such

as Waite Ranch will make him

a valuable asset to the Tribe’s

forestry program.

Amy Kronsberg is also joining

the

Department

Forest

Management as a Field Forester.

Amy was born and raised in North

Bend, OR and spent her childhood

recreating and exploring the

surrounding areas, which led to

her career path in forestry and

Kyle Terry, Field Forester

Amy Kronsberg, Field Forester

natural resources. She started

her college education at SWOCC with her associate's in forestry, as some mapping and lab work. Her master's thesis involved testing

then proceeded to Oregon State to obtain her bachelor's degree Coast redwood trees for drought and frost tolerance in the Coquille

in forestry and master's degree in sustainable forest management. and Bandon areas. Amy enjoys many outdoor activities such as

While working on her degrees she worked a variety of positions gardening, hiking, and beach walks, as well as playing games and

doing harvest unit layout, stocking surveys, timber cruising, as well doing puzzles.

Virtual Language Classes - Fall 2024

10-week Sessions: October 1st through December 3rd

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

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

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich:

Fridays, 4:00-6:00 pm

Week 10: All languages will come together and meet virtually on Tuesday, December 3rd

or by phone at (541) 297-7538

September 2024

www.ctclusi.org

September = National

Preparedness Month

FULL-TIME

COLLEGE

STUDENTS

Contributed by Leslie Thompson, Housing Assistant

September is not only the month where the kiddos go back

to school, but it is also National Preparedness Month! What

does it mean to be prepared? Across the country we have

numerous natural disasters that could arise, from wildfires

and floods to ice and snowstorms. It is imperative that you

act in advance to prepare.

Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM)

encourages every household to have an emergency plan.

This includes enough food, water, medicine, and necessary

supplies for every member of the household, even pets, to

survive for two (2) weeks after a major disaster.

Here are some ways to get you and your family started on

your emergency plan:

Talk with the members of your household about where you

will go if told to evacuate. Remember we are in a Tsunami

zone, so you may want to consider different evacuation

routes for different emergencies. Having a plan before

disaster strikes can help save precious time and lives.

Store important documents and items like passports, birth

certificates, maps and electronics in a flood-safe place like a

high shelf or upper floor in resealable water-tight plastic bags

to help waterproof them.

Build an emergency supply kit over time. Start with items

you may already have in your home, like a flashlight, extra

batteries, copies of important documents, water and nonperishable food, then build from there. Don’t forget items like

prescriptions, local maps, fire starters, and hygiene supplies.

Practice makes perfect, even when it comes to emergency

preparedness. Where is your evacuation location and

how long does it take to get there? Did you remember

your emergency/ ‘Go Bag’ when focused on evacuating?

Practicing with the family ensures everyone knows where

the emergency supplies are, what to do, and where to go. It

also gives you a chance to determine if it works or it needs

to be altered.

INQUIRE NOW!

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

CTCLUSI

RENTAL ASST.

STATEWIDE

TENANT

BASED

ASSISTANCE

This program assists low income Tribal Families maintain a rental home

such as an apartment, house, duplex, or other approved rental unit by

paying a portion of the rent directly to a private landlord and/or property

management company. This program is only available in the State of

Oregon.

Student rental assistance is also available to full time college students who

are enrolled with CTCLUSI’s Education Department and who meet the

program criteria. Student Rental Assistance is available throughout

the United States.

Waitlists are utilized if funding is unavailable at time of application.

Ready.gov has great resources for different types of emergencies and

individuals, they also have free online forms to use for emergency planning.

FEMA has an app you can download that includes emergency alerts, and realtime weather, along with preparedness strategies.

Contact your County’s Emergency Management division for more information

and resources specific to your location.

CTCLUSI HOUSING

DEPT.

1320 Neese St.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

(541)-888-1310

Monday-Friday

8am-5pm

Contact the CTCLUSI Housing Department

at 541-888-1310

Three Rivers Casino Celebrates 20 Years of Community Impact and Commitment,

Unveils Upgraded Hotel Amenities Including Gift Shop and Fitness Center

Media Contact:

Rich Colton, Director of Marketing

rcolton@threeriverscasino.com

Florence, Ore. – Three Rivers Casino Resort is proud to celebrate

its 20th anniversary this year. Established and operated by the

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians,

the casino thrives as a premier entertainment destination,

significantly contributing to the local economy and charitable initiatives.

Since its opening, Three Rivers Casino Resort has remained

dedicated to fostering community growth and well-being. As one of

the largest employers in the region, the

casino provides invaluable resources and

employment opportunities.

“Three Rivers Casino is very welcoming

and rewarding. Everyone is given the

opportunity to grow,” said Jesse Gardner,

Director of Facilities, twenty-year employee

and tribal member. “My responsibilities

have empowered me to become a better

person and director daily.”

As part of its 20-year celebration, team

members gathered for a roaring 20s

celebration. Teresa Spangler has worked

with the casino since its inception and is

also a member of the Confederated Tribes.

Teresa says she started as a Club Rep

and is now the Director of Guest Services,”

I feel like I have lifelong friends that are

like family; this includes team members

and guests. Our goal is to create an

environment you want to work in, and we have a lot of different areas

for our team members to find their passion.”

Three Rivers Casino is also undergoing exciting changes to enhance

guest experiences. Adding a new gift shop and fitness center promises

to elevate convenience and wellness options for visitors. The

BeachSide Bistro introduces an exciting dining concept with an allnew menu, merging popular venues 101 Burger Bar and Mamma Mia

into one comprehensive culinary destination. These updates reflect

Three Rivers’ commitment to providing a vibrant, all-encompassing

entertainment and hospitality experience on the Central Oregon

Coast.

Over the last two decades, the Three

Rivers Foundation has also awarded

millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits

in Western Oregon, including those in

healthcare, education, food security and

law enforcement. As Three Rivers Casino

looks ahead, it remains committed to

its mission of community enrichment,

economic growth and cultural preservation.

Congratulations to Andy Tidball, Rich

Colton, Judy Jones, Jesse Gardner, Teresa

Spangler, Debbie Miller, Sherry Meyer,

Cliff Lupton, Jim Wilson, James Rensing,

Mike Bones, Rob Bebee, Nelson Devera,

Michael MacDuffee and Linda Fithian on

twenty years at Three Rivers Casino!

For more information, visit threeriverscasino.

com.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2024

Internship Program 2024

CTCLUSI Tribal Citizens,

The Internship Program is returning!

Each program enrollee may get up to 12 weeks with a participating

department and $20.00/hour for up to 40 hours/week.

Criteria:

• 18 yrs. of age and older

• Successful completion of the background check process

• Participation must be on site/location at a CTCLUSI office

location

(Coos Bay; Florence; Eugene)

• Must be an enrolled CTCLUSI Tribal Citizen.

Note: You do not have to be enrolled in college to participate.

If there is a department/specialty CTCLUSI provides that you

would like to participate in, Human Resources will coordinate to

develop an assignment for your participation as organizational

availability allows.

If you would like to participate, fill out the Special Events

Employee – On Call https://ctclusi.org/human-resources-jobopportunities/ and indicate what Internship area of focus you

would like to explore. There is only a couple of assignment spots

available for the remaining 2024 year.

Stephanie McNutt, Director of Human Resources

Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Department of Human Resources

Current Openings as of 8/6/2024

Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities

• Accounting Specialist I. – Coos Bay

• Administrative Assistant – DNRC – Coos Bay

• Advanced Practice Provider - Medical –

Coos Bay

• Circles of Healing Transitional Services

Specialist – Eugene

• Dental Assistant I – Coos Bay

• Enrollment Specialist – Coos Bay

• Gaming Inspector – Florence

• Hunting & Fishing Program Coordinator –

Coos Bay

• Laboratory Manager – Coos Bay

• Lead Forester – Coos Bay

• Licensing Associate – Florence

• Physician- Family Medicine – Coos Bay

• Quality Assurance Specialist – Coos Bay

• Restoration Projects Manager – Florence

• Social Services Program Assistant –

Coos Bay

• Special Events – On Call – Varies on

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

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

Photo by Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving

Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the

address listed below.

Peacegiving Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316

EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org

Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving

Are you in trouble with the law?

Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?

Are you ready to make a change?

What does true Wellness look like for you?

A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.

Make the choice for a better life.

Confidential

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

www.ctclusi.org

September 2024

Upcoming Events

September 2024

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Tribal Offices Closed

Labor Day

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

Prevention and

Awareness Day

FRIDAY

Elders Potluck

Tribal Hall

10 National Suicide 11

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00am

TUESDAY

Crime Summit - Florence, OR

Elders Sternwheeler Trip

Equinox Sweat

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Tribal Offices Closed

Native American Day

October 2024

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

2 Tribal Hall

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

Prevention Activity

Pumpkin Patch

Eugene

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00am

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

Elders Potluck

THURSDAY

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

Elders Luncheon

Springfield, OR

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

Restoration Day

All Office Closed

hanis language

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY

Prevention Activity

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Pumpkin Patch

Coos Bay

class Time TBD

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Restoration Celebration

Florence TRCR

class Time TBD

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich All Hall-Ows Event

Community Center 5pm

class Time TBD

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich National Rx Drug Take

Back 10 am - 2 pm

class Time TBD

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

30 class 4pm-6pm

FRIDAY

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

class Time TBD

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

September 2024

Tribal PD Will Participate in National Prescription Drug

Take Back Day October 26th

Contributed by Tribal Police Chief Brian Dubray

The Tribal Police Department will once again be participating in the National Prescription

Drug Take Back Day held on Saturday October 26th 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, October 24th from 11am - 2pm to accept any

medications and also at the Florence outreach office on Friday, October 25th from 11am - 2pm.

Since we began partnering with the DEA in the NDTBD program in 2018, the Tribal Police

Department has helped to keep over 334 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.

If you don’t properly

dispose of the unused

or expired prescription

drugs in your home, they

might find a new one.

Visit DEATakeBack.com for

a collection site near you.

Unused or expired prescription medications

are a public safety issue, leading to accidental

poisoning, overdose, and abuse.

Pharmaceutical drugs can be just as

dangerous as street drugs when taken without

a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.

The non-medical use of prescription drugs

ranks second only to marijuana as the most

common form of drug abuse in America.

The majority of teenagers abusing prescription

drugs get them from family and friends — and

the home medicine cabinet.

Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash

can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold.

water supply. Proper disposal of unused drugs

saves lives and protects the environment.

Take-back programs are the best way to

dispose of old drugs. But if a program is

not available:

• Take the meds out of their bottles;

• Mix them with something unappealing

• Seal them in a bag or disposable

container, and throw that away.

For more information on prescription drug

abuse, go to:

• www.DEA.gov

• www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com

• www.JustThinkTwice.com

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.