NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2022)

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The Voice of

October 2022

CLUSI

Issue 10

Volume 23

www.ctclusi.org

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

CTCLUSI HUNTING, (TRAPPING) FISHING & GATHERING

IMPORTANT SPECIAL ELECTION to be held on OCTOBER 22, 2022

Coos Bay, Ore. - October 2022

On September 11th at a Regular Council

meeting the Tribal Council passed a

Resolution to call the Election Board to

hold a Special Election and are requesting

the participation of all Tribal Members 18

years of age and older at this time on a

very important matter concerning Hunting,

(Trapping) Fishing and Gathering rights for

its membership in our ancestral territory

(potentially our five county service area)

in Oregon.

A Special Election will be held October

22, 2022, as required by the Constitution

seeking approval of the membership prior

to any negotiating of any agreements for

Hunting, (Trapping) Fishing and Gathering.

The ballot will contain a single YES or NO

question. (similar to below)

Do you authorize the Tribe to

negotiate and enter into agreements to

establish Tribal regulations for Hunting,

Trapping, Fishing and Gathering for

CTCLUSI membership? YES or NO

Once this vote passes, a Board will be

created to work with entities like Oregon

Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)

to establish a Tribal permitting process for

its membership similar to the recent MOA

with the Coquille Tribe and other Federally

Recognized Tribes in Oregon.

Why This Matters Today?

The Coquille Indian Tribe (a neighboring

Tribe in Oregon) recently entered into a

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with

the State of Oregon to recognize Tribal

regulation, as opposed to state regulation,

of hunting, trapping, fishing, and gathering

by the Coquille Tribal Membership.

The MOA also establishes a system for

cooperative management of fish and

wildlife resources by the State and the

Coquille Tribe.

The CTCLUSI Tribal Council has had

some preliminary discussions with the

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

(ODFW), and ODFW has expressed

interest in entering into a similar MOA

with CTCLUSI. Such a MOA would

provide tremendous benefit to the Tribal

Membership’s ability to exercise their

hunting, fishing, and gathering rights. It

would also allow CTCLUSI to cooperatively

manage fish and wildlife resources within

the Tribes’ service area.

The following provides some highlights

of the benefits that a Memorandum of

Agreement between CTCLUSI and ODFW

could provide for the Tribal Membership:

• CTCLUSI would issue its own hunting,

trapping, fishing, and gathering licenses

and tags to its Tribal Members. These

licenses and tags would be recognized by

State law enforcement.

• Tribal Members could obtain licenses

and tags through both ODFW and

CTCLUSI. Any tags issued by CTCLUSI

would be in addition to any tags issued

by ODFW, meaning that Tribal Members

would have additional hunting and fishing

opportunities compared to those currently

offered to the general public by ODFW.

• CTCLUSI would develop its own

hunting, trapping, fishing, and gathering

regulations. These Tribal regulations would

be recognized by State law enforcement,

meaning that Tribal Members would be

protected in the exercise of their hunting,

- Story continues on page 11

Special Election Day:

October 22, 2022

Tribal Hall in Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Poll Open from 12:00 (noon) to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Election Clerk at jmcneil@ctclusi.org

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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October 2022

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from August 14, 2022 - September 10, 2022

Chief Doc Slyter:

08/14 Tribal Council - Site Visit / Tribal

Council Meeting

08/25 Leader Circle

08/27 Hunting/Fishing Tribal Meeting

08/31 GFORB / Business Meeting

09/08 Cultural Meeting

09/08 Leader Circle

Tribal emails and phone calls

Total Hours: 71

Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chair:

08/14 Capital Projects Site Tour/ Regular

Council Meeting.

08/16 Meet (ZOOM) with CEO and Legal

regarding next steps for Hunting,

Fishing and Gathering / Meet

(ZOOM) with CEO regarding

Committees.

08/17 HEARTH Act (Teams)

Refer to https://www.bia.

gov/service/HEARTH-Act/

approved-regulations.

08/18 OHA COVID Update (YouTube

recorded from 8/17).

Discussion regarding Timelines

Hunting, Fishing Gathering /

Contact Tribal Elder regarding

lawn maintenance / Email Tribal

Member regarding Housing

Programs

08/22 Interviews (X2) (ZOOM) with Three

Rivers Casino CFO candidates.

08/23 Blue Earth Board Meeting (One

board member present).

08/25 Leaders Circle.

08/26 Monitor Live Feed of Joint Interim

Committee on Gambling Regulation

(State).

08/27 Attend (ZOOM) Hunting, Fishing

and Gathering Committee meeting

to bring up to date on status

of Hunting, Fishing and Gathering

Agreements (coming to a vote by

Tribal Membership on October 22,

2022)

08/29 Attend in person final interview with

TRC CFO applicant

08/30 Attend in person final interview with

TRC CFO applicant

08/31 Attend TRC CFO Candidate post

interview discussion / GFORB /

Tribal Council Business Meeting.

Wednesday 9/7/2022 Through Tuesday

09/13/2022 Out of Town

Total Hours: 121

Julie Siestreem, Vice-Chair:

08/14 Capital Project Site Tour Tribal Hall

Property / Tribal Council Regular

Meeting

08/15 Newsletter Articles Submitted

08/16 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance

Meeting

08/22 Tribal Consultation and Urban

Conference to Inform the NIH

Strategic Plan for Tribal Health

Research, Region 10HHS FY

2024-2028 / Tribal Leader Forum

Oregon Racing Commission

08/23 Tribal Consultation and Urban

Conference to Inform the NIH

Strategic Plan for Tribal Health

Research, Region 10HHS FY

2024-2028 / Early Leaning Council:

Home Visiting Committee Public

Meeting

08/24 Native American Finance Officers

Association / Tribal Consultation

and Urban Conference to Inform

the NIH Strategic Plan for Tribal

Health Research, Region

10HHS FY 2024-2028

08/25 Leaders Circle

08/26 Joint Interim Committee on

Gambling Regulation

08/29 Nine Tribes of Oregon In Person

Meeting – Lincoln City

08/30 Nine Tribes of Oregon In Person

Meeting – Lincoln City

08/31 GFORB / Tribal Council Business

Meeting

09/08 Tribal Leader Roundtable on the

Castro-Huerta Decision / Leaders

Circle

09/10 KoKwell 17th Annual Mill Luck

Gathering – Canoe Racing

Total Hours: 130

Iliana Montiel:

08/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting via

zoom

08/22 TRC CFO Interviews

08/25 Leaders Circle

08/29 TRC CFO Interview

08/30 TRC CFO Interview

08/31 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council

Business Meeting

09/08 NPAIHB Special Board Meeting

(Delegate) / Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 30

Regular Council Meeting

Sunday, October 9, 2022

10:00 a.m.

Teresa Spangler:

08/04 Capital Site Tour / Regular Council

Meeting

08/19 Three Rivers Foundation Meeting

08/22 Three Rivers Casino CFO

interviews

08/25 Leaders Circle

08.29 TRC CFO Final Interview

08/30 TRC CFO Final Interview

08/31 Discussion on TRC CFO interviews

08/31 Business Council Meeting

09/08 Leaders Circle

09/09 Native American Advisory Council

Meeting

Weekly planning meeting for the

Government to Government Summit

Daily E-mails

Total Hours: 74

Doug Barrett:

08/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

08/18 Rivers Foundation Meeting

08/22 Tribal Leaders Forum – Oregon

Racing Commission Executive

Director

08/25 Leaders Circle

08/26 Joint Interim Committee on

Gambling Regulations

08/27 Hunting Fishing & Gathering

Committee Meeting

08/31 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council

Business Meeting

09/08 Culture Committee Meeting /

Leaders Circle

Total Hours: 58

Enna Helms:

08/14 Capital Projects Site Tour / Tribal

Council Regular Meeting

08/15 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance

Meeting

08/16 Racial Justice Council

08/19 RJC Education Recovery

Committee Meeting / RJC Health

Equity Committee Meeting

08/22 Tribal Leader Forum - Oregon

Racing Commission Executive

08/23 RJC Economic Opportunity

Committee

08/25 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

08/31 RJC Environmental Equity

Committee Meeting; Tribal Council

Business Meeting

09/08 Tribal Council Leaders Circle

Activities, phone calls & emails

Total Hours: 95

2nd Budget Hearing

General Council Meeting

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Special Election Day

Meeting will start at 9:00 a.m.,

before the Regular Council

Meeting begins at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Polls Open 12(noon) - 4:00 p.m.

www.ctclusi.org

October 2022

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 Christine

Sylvester, 541-888-7532. 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 Christine

Sylvester at 541-888-7532 or at email csylvester@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: 541888-2853.

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

McNeil 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR

97459 or jmcneil@ctclusi.org including the

date requested , your name , current address

and Tribal Roll number for verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

lwander@ctclusi.org

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Education Department

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-9577

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Department of Human

Resources

Jennifer Silva, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726

Fax: 541-897-9881

jsilva@ctclusihr.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Cell 541-808-4295

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@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

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

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

1. VACANT

2. William Ingersoll Jr., Vice

Chair

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair

stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Roseanna Perry

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins, Chair

2. George Barton

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. Howard Roy

5. Martin Harris

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Brad Kneaper

Enrollment Committee

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. Doug Barrett

3. Scott Slyter, Chair

slyterdesigns@gmail.com

4. Jade Fong

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips

Education Committee

Social Services Department

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Fax 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

imontiel@ctclusi.org

1. Michelle Brix

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Heather Gleason Biesanz

4. Ashley Russell, Chair

arussell@ctclusi.org

5. Bryson Bossley

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. Wendy Garcia

2. Danny Krossman, Chair

dkrossman33@gmail.com

3. Roseanna Perry, Vice Chair

4. Josh Davies

5. VACANT

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

mgaines@ctclusi.org

Investment Committee

1. Roseanna Perry

2. Jade Fong

3. William Ingersoll Jr., Chair

bill7@yahoo.com

4. Andrew Newsome

5. Vicki Faciane

Language Committee

1. Megan Medina

2. Alycia Cossey

3. Jade Fong

4. VACANT

5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair

jamiebiesanz@gmail.com

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. Andrew Brainard

2. Michael Brainard

3. Teresa Gagner

4. Mark Petrie, Chair

mpetrie@ctclusi.org

5. Josh Davies

6. Pauline Benson

7. Ashley Russell

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

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

Department of Natural

Resources

John Schaefer,

Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

jschaefer@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

Christine Sylvester, 541-8887532 or csylvester@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/

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

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem,

Vice-Chair

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@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

October 9, 2022

10:00 a.m.

To practice safe social distancing

guidelines, this meeting will be

streamed online. 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

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

October 2022

Tribal Council Corner

Tribal Council Wants to Hear from You, the Membership

October serves as a month for a General Council Meeting,

the second Sunday in October and April each year per our

Tribes Constitution. I would like to encourage membership to

attend this biannual meeting where Tribal Council can hear from

membership.

This is meeting where in the past a Talking Circle has been

held by previous Councils, if a quorum is not achieved to conduct

official business and allows membership to speak to all of us as

a group in an informal setting. As the Chairman it has been a

goal of mine personally to improve communication between the

memberships and leadership. Several months ago, we created

an email specifically for members to address any concerns more

directly to us all ( memberstocouncil@ctclusi.org ), so we may as

a group then problem solve to the best of our ability. I encourage

you to use this method of communication.

To remind everyone, October 22nd is a Special Election

for Hunting, (Trapping) Fishing and Gathering for CTCLUSI

members. Ballots were sent out on September 29, 2022 to all

registered voters, if you have not received a ballot, please reach

out so we may identify why and get this resolved. This election

is to address a recent opportunity due to activity on a State level

to negotiate with ODFW on our Tribe to develop a self-permitting

process for Hunting (Trapping) Fishing and Gathering for our

Tribal members in Oregon on State lands. This will not just be

for tribal members residing in the five-county service area. Any

tribal member can benefit

even if residing anywhere

in the country, as they will

have the opportunity to

participate as long as you

come to hunt, fish, trap,

or gather within our fivecounty service area.

have

been

consulted for another

agreement made with a

neighboring Tribe and

see a great benefit in

similar

agreement

for us. Per our Tribes

Constitution we need a full

vote of the membership

to approve this.

This

vote requires a special

criteria of participation to

be valid, and then another special requirement to pass unlike

other Elections. I urge you to reach out to us for any questions,

regardless of your position on this matter, please vote.

Thank you, Brad Kneaper, CTCLUSI Chairman

Tribal Council Continues Government to Government Relations

As one of your fellow tribal members and, Vice Chair of our

Tribal Council, I was honored to attend and represent us at the

first in person Nine Tribes of Oregon meeting since we had to

isolate and, hold our meetings via zoom as emergency safety

precautions demanded in efforts for us to survive the COVID-19

pandemic March 2020. The Siletz Tribe

hosted all of us with Chair Delores Pigsley

welcoming us. Chair Pigsley introduced Chair

Kat Brigham form the Umatilla Tribe who

moderated the all-day meeting. Chair Brigham

informed us of her recent appointment to

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland’s first

ever Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee

Region 10 in the U.S. Department of the

Interior Indian Affairs. Next, Chair Brigham,

led us through the five chosen content

areas in a lively and energetic discussion.

Each attendee was welcome to share their

concerns and recommendations. Chosen

content areas included; the Annual Oregon

State Government to Government Summit

Plans, Oregon Higher Education-Extended

Funding, Native American Religious Services

in Facilities, Oregon 20-Year Plan-Landscape

Resiliency. In addition to the Siletz, Umatilla,

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Indians, Cow Creek, Coquille,

Grand Ronde, Warm Springs and Burns

Paiute were able to attend.

Even though I am an elder now and, have been and always will

be one of our Hanis Coos General members, as one of our Tribal

Council members I am very much a new comer or, “youngster”

with regards to our Government processes, procedures

and, protocols. When it was my turn to speak for us during

introductions, I humbly informed everyone

there of this and, thanked all the people in the

room for the life work they have done for all of

us. I also spoke of appreciation and respect

for each of our prior Tribal Council members,

all our General Members, Chief Doc Slyter,

Chair Brad Kneaper, Councilman Doug

Barrett, Councilwoman Teresa Spangler,

Councilwoman Iliana Montiel, Councilwoman

Enna Helms for the many years of each of

them have given and are continuing to give in

the best interests of our General Membership.

Out of the five county areas I chose the in

person Annual Oregon State Government to

Government Summit to write you a few words

about. We are blessed to be the host Tribe

this year October 3-5, 2022. Councilwoman

Teresa Spangler is also our TRC Director

of Guest Services and will be leading us in

the coordination of all needed preparations

and plans to have the best Annual Oregon

Government to Government Summit ever!

New Reservation Access Card Process for Enrolled Members

We have had recent requests for membership to be able to

access the Tribal Reservation property located at 338 Wallace

Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon for various reasons.

All CTCLUSI enrolled members are now able to apply for a card

to allow gate access.

The Reservation property has the Community Garden, Plank

house and Sweat lodge and some members have requested to

pick berries. The Tribal Chief and the Culture Committee will assist

in the approval process in some of the usage requests as needed.

Due to COVID all our Government Offices still remain closed

to the public. Staff are still working and member services remain

available by appointment. Education Staff is located in the Tribal

Hall and we ask that you don’t disrupt them during your visit.

This property access does not include any access to the

Community Center or Tribal Hall building. An outdoor restroom

has been placed on the Reservation and will be maintained for

membership use.

Please visit www.ctcusi.org to complete a Reservation

Access Card application.

If you have any questions please

email enrollment@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

October 2022

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-079

Date of Passage: May 25, 2022

Subject (title): Casino Games Order

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this game

order for Three Rivers Casino Resort. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-080

Date of Passage: May 25, 2022

Subject (title): Casino Master Supplier Agreement

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this game

order for Three Rivers Casino Resort. Vote 5-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-081

Date of Passage: May 25, 2022

Subject (title): Approval of Support of Recovery

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves and

supports these recovery efforts. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-082

Date of Passage: May 25, 2022

Subject (title): Election Board Appointment

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

appointment of Tes Gagner to the Election Board.

Vote -6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-083

Date of Passage: June 2, 2022

Subject (title): Application to the FY 2022 State

and Tribal Response Program with funding

provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure

Investment and Jobs Act

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

application. Vote 6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-084

Date of Passage: June 12, 2022

Subject (title): Tribal Clean Water Act Water

Quality Standards

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this.

Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-085

Date of Passage: June 12, 2022

Subject (title): FY 2022 Tribal Wildlife Grant

Application

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

request for funding. Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-086

Date of Passage: June 12, 2022

Subject (title): Northwest Portland Area Indian

Health Board Delegate and Alternate

Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Iliana

Montiel Delegate and Teresa Spangler alternate.

Vote –4-0-2

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-087

Date of Passage: June 12, 2022

Subject (title): Protecting Tribal Resources in Off

Shore Wind Energy Development

Explanation: The Tribal Council supports the

direction of protection of Natural Resources

as fully defined and identified in this Resolution

and further repealing 20-084. Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-088

Date of Passage: June 12, 2022

Subject (title): Waiver of Tribal Hall from Building

Code 8-4

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

waiver for a remodel of the kitchen in the Tribal

Hall as now structural work was needed in this

kitchen upgrade. Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-089

Date of Passage: June 12 2022

Subject (title): CTCLUSI Strategic Energy Plan

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this plan.

Vote –6-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-090

Date of Passage: June 21, 2022

Subject (title): 2022 Tribal Victims Set A Side Grant

Formula Program

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

grant submission. Vote –7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-091

Date of Passage: June 25, 2022

Subject (title): Approval of Expenditures from

COVID 19 Funds for Flooring for the CTCLUSI

Community Center, Housing Office, Building A ,

Building C and Florence Outreach Building.

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves these

expenditures. Vote –7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-092

Date of Passage: June 23, 2022

Subject (title): ICWA Attorney Contract

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

contract to engage legal counsel on ICWA matters.

Vote –5-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-093

Date of Passage: June 29, 2022

Subject (title): Gaming Professional Service

Agreement

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

agreement for Three Rivers Casino Resort.

Vote –6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-094

Date of Passage: June 29, 2022

Subject (title): Gaming Contract

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this new

machine order for Three Rivers Casino Resort.

Vote –6-0-1

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-095

Date of Passage: June 29, 2022

Subject (title): Applications for Grants from the

Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Climate Resiliency

Program and from the Oregon Department

of Energy Community Renewable Energy Program

to initiate a CTCLUSI Solar Renewable Energy

Education and Installation Project

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this

submission for funding, training and equipment.

Vote –7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 22-096

Date of Passage: June 29, 2022

Subject (title): Transfer of Management

Responsibility of Alishanee Property

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the

transfer of management from Blue Earth to the

Tribal Government. Vote –7-0-0

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality.

Can You Find Me?

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

the one pictured below (it could be any size and on any page).

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 BAT

hiding! Must email by October 15th to be included in the

raffle drawing.

Winner will be notified by phone or email and their name and

prize description will appear in an upcoming edition of the Voice

of CLUSI paper. Prizes will vary and are provided by various

CTCLUSI Government departments.

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If you or anyone in your family has had any recent special

awards or achievements that you would like to share, please

submit your information and photos to the newsletter.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Office: (541) 888-7536

Cell: (541) 808-7918

Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org

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FITNESS PROGRAM

DEADLINE

The deadline for all 2022 fitness

purchases made between July and

January to qualify for reimbursement is

Monday, January 16, 2023

by end of the business day.

For assistance with the Fitness or Nike

Shoe Program please contact

Meagan Davenport at the Coos Bay

Administrative Office at 541-888-7509

or via email at mdavenport@ctclusi.org

October 2022

CTCLUSI has continued to suspend

income requirements for the CCDF

(childcare) program, making it easy

for families in the 5-county service

area to qualify for assistance with

their daycare payments

For more information contact Meagan Davenport at

541-888-7509 or mdavenport@ctclusi.org

Commercial Tobacco Journeys

Are you in commercial tobacco recovery/cessation? The Tribal Tobacco

Prevention Program (TTPP) would love to hear your journey! Journeys

about relapses in commercial tobacco product use, including vaping,

e-cigarettes, zyn pouches & other nicotine, are welcomed as well.

*All ages are encouraged to submit entries

What is 988?

988 is a direct three-digit line

to trained National Suicide

Prevention

Lifeline

crisis

counselors that will go live

July 16, 2022. With an easy to

remember 3-digit number, the

Lifeline hopes to reach many

more people in emotional crisis.

This service is provided free of

charge to the caller. Any person

of any age can call or text 988;

services will be available 24/7,

year round. They will include a

text option, translation services

for

non-English

speakers,

accessible options for people

who are deaf or hard of hearing,

and services for minors.

When you’ve got a

police, fire, or rescue

emergency, you call

911.

When you have

a mental health

emergency, you call/

text 988.

Each participant will

receive a Scared

Tobacco swag bag and a

raffle ticket to win 1 of

5 prizes.

Raffle Prizes

1. Air Fryer

2.Yoga Ball Resistance Kit

3. Instapot

4. Amazon Gift Card $50

5. Pots and Pans set

Drawing for the raffle will take place November 1st and the selected entries

will be submitted in the November Newsletter and future editions.

Selected journeys that are chosen to be printed in the newsletter can be

anonymously posted or accredited at the authors' discretion.

Please email responses to mpetrie@ctclusi.org or nromine@ctclusi.org or

mail to Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program, 1245 Fulton Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420

www.ctclusi.org

October 2022

Tribal

Government

Website

Information

DEPARTMENT OF

CULTURE & NATURAL

RESOURCES

www.ctclusi.org

If you are a Tribal

member who needs

assistance getting

signed up for full

access to the Citizen

Portal on www.ctclusi.

org please e-mail

mgaines@ctclusi.org or

call (541) 808-7918.

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.

Don’t forget, there

is also a monthly

event calendar on the

website. Find out what

events and activities

are scheduled by

visiting www.ctclusi.org/

events/

Clean Air Program's

Smoke Response Plan

In the midst of fire season, it is important to be

aware of unhealthy wildfire smoke conditions

here in Oregon. The new Smoke Alert module

on the CTCLUSI ALERT HUB phone application

can help you stay informed.

Survey available online:

ctclusi.org/clean-air-program-survey/

1. Download the CTCLUSI ALERT HUB app on

your phone.

2. Make sure notifications are ON in settings.

3. Tap on the 'Smoke Alert' module for

information about the Smoke Response

If you prefer a printed copy, please contact:

Ali Grove, Air Protection Specialist

(541)-294-6136, agrove@ctclusi.org

Plan.

4. Tap on the 'Notifications' module for

existing notifications in place.

5. New notifications will appear on the screen

based on your alert preferences selected in

settings.

Tribal Member Receives Award of Excellence

for Pine Nut Apron at Oregon State Fair

This summer, Kaiə Russell completed

her 4th year in 4-H and competed again

at the Coos County Fair. Most of her

projects ranked well, but most notably was

her Pine Nut Apron, which earned her a

champion ribbon in Original Art Wearable

Accessory in the intermediate class (7th9th grade). She also received a champion

ribbon for her gluten free lemon bars,

spruce tip syrup, poultry showmanship,

master small animal showman, and floral

arrangements, for which she also received

Best of Show Cut Flowers.

Kaiə went on to compete at the

Oregon State Fair, where her Pine Nut

Apron received an Award of Excellence.

Congratulations,

Kaiə,

your

accomplishments.

If you would like to learn more about

the 4-H program, please visit: https://

extension.oregonstate.edu/4h

For more information, please contact:

Ali Grove, Air Protection Specialist

(541)-294-6136, agrove@ctclusi.org

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Virtual Language Classes

10-Weeks - Fall 2022

September 27 through December 1

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

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

Join Zoom

Meeting:

https://us06web.

zoom.us/j/

82064508930

Fridays, 4:00-6:00 pm:

sha'yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich

Please sign up with Enna Helms at

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

Meet Stephanie Nord, Tribal Court Clerk-Peacegiving Support

My name is Stephanie Nord and I want to “Thank you” CTCLUSI for the

opportunity to represent the Tribal Court Clerk-Peace giving support position.

Although I am not a Native American Indian, my family on my mother’s side

had believed my GGG Grandmother was full Cherokee.However, a heritage

DNA test showed only Italian, Romanian, Irish, Scottish, and Portuguese,

which proved to be a bit of a shock to the family.

I was born and raised in Coos County. My oldest grandson, Tristan, and I

reside in North Bend. He will be 13 in four days, and has been with me since

birth.

It is both an honor and a privilege, to be able to utilize my education in the

Legal field. I currently hold an AAS in Paralegal Sciences, and a Bachelor of

Science in Legal Studies, from Purdue University. A few former employers

include 12 years at Bay Area Hospital, and Kate Dyer, former Attorney. Prior

to coming here, I was Medical Records Director at Avamere Rehab & Care

Center.

I enjoy drawing, painting and gem art as hobbies. I am hoping to learn

jewelry making in the future.

As your Tribal Court Clerk-Peacegiving Support person, I look forward to

being able to assist you with court matters, in a peaceful, supportive way.

Thank you, Stephanie Nord, Tribal Court Clerk-Peacegiving Support

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

Are you in trouble with the law?

Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?

Are you ready to make a change?

What does true Wellness look like for you?

A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.

Make the choice for a better life.

Confidential

Photo By: Jesse Beers

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

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

(541) 888-1307

www.ctclusi.org

October 2022

“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Circles of Healing

Conor Gagner Join

Circles of Healing

Program as Outreach

Advocate

American Indians and Alaskan Natives

are 2.5 times more likely to experience

violent crimes in their lifetimes.

66.4% of Native Women and and 73% of

Native Men have experienced

psychological aggression from an

intimate partner.

Domestic violence, sexual assault, dating

violence, stalking, and human trafficking all

plague American Indian and Alaskan Native

communities.

The Circles of Healing Program is here to help.

Speak to an advocate today:

541.808.8152

55.5%

43.2%

Of AIAN Women

Of AIAN Men

Have Experienced Physical Intimate Partner Violence

Created by

Social Services

Dai s’la! Hello everyone! My name is Conor Gagner

and I am a Miluk Coos tribal member, and I’m proud to

say I have been given the opportunity to serve the tribe

as the Circles of Healing Outreach Advocate. I grew up

a few miles east of Springfield here in Oregon, and have

lived in Lane County for most of my life. I’m very drawn

to the beauty of Oregon’s outdoors and take as many

opportunities as I can to hike, camp, and explore them.

Social justice and helping people have always been

important passions of mine. I have done a lot of work

in sexual violence prevention and relationship wellness

advocacy during my time serving as a member of both UO’s

Sexual Wellness Advocacy Team and Sexual Violence

Prevention Task Force. The experiences I have gained

organizing and performing workshops based on consent

education or participating in events like “Take Back The

Night” have continuously opened my eyes to how large

an issue domestic and sexual violence is in our society,

and even more specifically in indigenous communities.

I look forward to being part of a program that can assist

members of our community in healing from that kind of

trauma, and foster future healthy relationships and safe

family foundations for our people for generations to come.

You can reach me at the Eugene outreach office, please

feel free to contact me any time.

Conor Gagner, COH outreach advocate,

541-744-1334 ext.7167,

cgagner@ctclusi.org

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October 2022

Thirty Eighth

Restoration Celebration

Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center

5647 Highway 126, Florence, Oregon 97439

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Doors Open at 12 Noon

Luncheon Served at 1:30pm

This is a drug and alcohol free event

Families with children under 21 must

enter the Event Center from the exterior entrance

RSVP 541-435-7155 or 888-365-7155

There will be no organized Amanda Trail Walk as

There will be no transportation provided.

For Questions: Call Jesse Beers

(541) 297-0748

www.ctclusi.org

October 2022

Hunting, (Trapping) Fishing, & Gathering Special Election

continued from cover page...

trapping, fishing and gathering rights.

• CTCLUSI would be responsible for enforcing its own hunting,

trapping, fishing and gathering regulations. The State would

defer to Tribal enforcement actions.

• The State and CTCLUSI would commit to coordinating on

the management of fish and wildlife resources, including the

establishment of harvest levels as well as management of

habitat.

• The State would also agree to accept cooperative tribal

management that would advance ODFW’s own management

activities. This would allow CTCLUSI to play a much larger role

in the management of fish and wildlife in Oregon than is currently

the case.

• The MOU would NOT diminish or modify any of CTLCUSI’s

ancestral hunting, trapping, fishing, or gathering rights. Nothing

in the MOU would prevent CTCLUSI from pursuing litigation or

other actions to protect its ancestral rights at a later date.

• Tribal members out of the area would be eligible to receive

tags including those living out of state of Oregon. There would

be no fees for out of state permitting.

In order for CTCLUSI to enter into a similar MOA with ODFW,

the Tribal Membership must first authorize the Tribe to negotiate

with ODFW on the contents of the MOA. Under the Tribal

Constitution, this must be approved by a Special Election. The

timeline for negotiating a MOA is short, as the Governor leaves

office in January of 2023 and it is uncertain whether Oregon’s

next Governor will be as eager to work with CTCLUSI on this

issue.

Special Election Day:

October 22, 2022

Tribal Hall in Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Poll Open from 12:00 (noon) to 4:00 p.m.

Your participation is vital, no matter where

you live in the US. If we don’t have enough

participation this will not be a valid election.

Please VOTE.

PLEASE REGISTER NOW TO VOTE!

Ballots will be mailed to every registered

voter on September 29th.

Contact Jeannie McNeil

jmcneil@ctclusi.org or call 541-888-9577

for the Election Clerk to be sure you are

registered.

Your Voice Matters!

Have an impact on our Tribal community.

Be a registered voter!

Elections

could be for various

currentto

registered

As an Enrolled member

ofthat

CTCLUSI,

it's your right

vote.voter.

It’s your right to vote as an

Enrolled member of CTCLUSI.

All members age 18 and older are

Eligible to vote in any CTCLUSI

Election.

Elections can be to elect Tribal

Council members or Special

important matters where a vote is

required.

We ask that everyone choose to

participate in CTCLUSI Elections.

Please contact the Enrollment

Department to be sure you are a

It’s easy!

enrollment@ctclusi.org

or call 541-888-9577

All members age 18 and older are Eligible to vote in any Election.

Elections can be to elect Tribal Council members or Special

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Tribal Parenting Workshops!

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

PROGRAM UPDATE!

Presented by the CTCLUSI Social Services Department in Partnership with

The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and

Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians and

The Klamath Tribes

~Via Zoom~

GUEST PRESENTER

LORRAINE BRAVE

Link will be emailed to you

a�er registra�on

from Brave Transitions

Eligible households no longer need to reside within the Tribe’s five county service area to be

eligible; however, households must reside within the State of Oregon. The Health and Human

Services Division continues offering Heating or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income

households. To receive assistance contact the Health and Human Services Division or fill out an

application on the CTCLUSI website at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP

To qualify, your household gross income needs to be at or below the following income limits:

1 Person Family

$29,344

2 Person Family

$38,372

3 Person Family

$47,401

4 Person Family

$56,430

TOPICS TO INCLUDE:

Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm

5 Person Family

$65,459

Social Media & Technology Concerning our Children

September 13, 20, 27

6 Person Family

$74,488

Tradi�onal Behavior Management (Discipline Techniques)

October 4, 11, 18

Learning from Mother Nature – Our Teacher

Helping our Children & Youth with Mental Health Struggles

Guiding Lessons in Story Telling (Along with Invited Guest

from Klamath Tribes)

Early Childhood Development through the Teen Years

RSVP by September

5th 2022!

Shayne Platz

-CTCLUSI Social Services

541-297-3450

“Lead your family with kindness, love, and gratitude”

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

No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can fill out the application online at https://

laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP . If you have any questions regarding the LIHEAP program or

need assistance with the online application, please contact Shayne Platz at 541-297-3450.

(Quoted from Na�ve American Fatherhood and Families Associa�on)

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

Sue Johanna

Bouman

Coos

Sue Johanna Bouman

Bucket List:

• To be part of a team that

regenerates the soil in an arid

region to help bring water back to a

community in need.

• To do a bicycle tour of Europe.

• To portage camp along the

boundary waters between the US

and Canada.

Favorite Hobbies:

• Cycling

• Backpacking and camping

• Yoga

• Studying the IChing

Favorite Quote:

“Miracles start to happen when you

give as much energy to your dreams

as you do to your fears.”

• Daughter to

Abbie Jeanne

Brainard (Bouman);

Granddaughter

to Roy & Marie

Brainard; niece

to Tom Brainard,

Florence Garcia,

Madeline Knowlton,

and David Brainard.

Sister to Sonny,

Steve, and Marie

Bouman. Cousins to

many Brainards!

Proudest

Accomplishments:

• My lifelong devotion

to my spiritual path.

• 34 years and

counting of working

as a deep tissue

massage therapist.

• Traveled in and

made friends in all

50 states (and a few

other countries.)

Staying Healthy During Fire and Smoke Season

As wildfires continue to blaze across our western States, it is very important that

we take extra precautions for ourselves during this time. The poor air quality caused

by the smoke can bring up health risks for people, especially those with underlying

health conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart and lung disease, etc.

Some problems may include coughing and wheezing, asthma attacks, shortness

of breath, sore throat, headache, runny nose and sneezing, dry and itchy eyes,

fatigue, chest pain, and even irregular heartbeat. During this time the best thing for

you to do is stay indoors as much as possible.

Here are a few things you can do to help protect yourselves from hazardous air

quality:

• Keep the air indoors as clean as possible. If you have an air purifier, keep it

running throughout the day. Air conditioners help as well. You can also create your

own air filter by attaching a furnace filter onto a box fan. Keep all windows and

doors shut tightly.

• Try to avoid going outside. If you have to go outside, wear a face covering. N95

masks or P100 respirators work best to filter out harmful particles in the air. Try to

limit the time you spend outside.

• Take certain vitamins. Vitamin C is one nutrient that can help aid in respiratory

health and protect your lungs. Zinc is another immune-boosting nutrient that can

help improve immune function and cell growth. An enzyme found in pineapple,

known as bromelain, can help support sinus and respiratory health. Always talk to

a healthcare professional before taking any new supplements.

• Drink plenty of water. It helps your lungs work their best, no matter the air quality.

Adequate hydration helps keep the mucous lining of the lungs from getting too

thick. Not getting enough water makes your lungs have to work harder to swap

oxygen for carbon dioxide.

• Reduce strenuous activity. Being active is always a very important part of our

lives, but the smoky air, it can cause more stress on our lungs and cause fatigue

and other health issues. The best thing you can do is sit down with a book and

relax, do some breathing exercises, and limit your activities to leisure walks around

the house.

• Wait it out. Sometimes it’s hard to be stuck indoors; we tend to become stir crazy

after a few days, but if you give it some time and let the air clear up before going out

and about, you will be glad you did. Try doing some crossword puzzles or watch a

good tv show, read a book, get plenty of rest, and practice some self-care.

October 2022

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Elders Corner

Welcome New

Tribal Elder

Alexis Marquez

We Are Still Open for

Elders Meals

Even though the Tribal Offices

remain closed due to the impacts of

Corona Virus we are still providing

needed services to Elders like

providing Frozen Meals, Milk and

Bread, Chore Service, Respite

Services, Over the Counter

Medications, and other needed

services

Frozen Meals:

Frozen Meals, bread and milk are

available.

Each Tribal Elder, Spouse or

Widow(er) is eligible to receive 20

frozen meals, whole grain bread and

½ gallon of low fat (1%) milk each

month and

*** We have now added frozen

vegetables and fruits to our meal

program ***

Elders Overnight Trip

Three Rivers Casino and Resort

TUESDAY NOV. 8-WEDNESDAY NOV.9, 2022

TUESDAY:

4pm- Check in (rooms will not be available until 4pm).

Enjoy Bingo after dinner, make a Fall wreath or bring your

own beading project to work on!

WEDNESDAY:

12pm- Check out

Breakfast at your leisure, at Blue Bills (voucher provided)

RSVP TO DOUG MORRISON AT 541-997-6685

BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022

(THE ROOM BLOCK WITH BE CLOSED AND THE HOTEL

WILL BE UNABLE TO HOLD ROOMS AFTER THIS DATE.)

Please note:

an RSVP is required even in the event you don't need lodging.

(A married couple can receive up to 40

meals, 2 loaves of whole grain bread and 1

gallon of low fat (1%) milk).

Transportation will not be provided

Attendees that travel over 30 miles will receive

a gas card

***Foods for those with Special

Dietary Needs may be available by

special request***

Full agenda will be posted in November newsletter

These items may be picked up

curbside at the Tribal Administration

Offices in Coos Bay or at the

Eugene and Florence Outreach

Offices.

(Please call ahead due to offices

being closed)

Home deliveries may be available if

Elder is medically Home Bound

Please contact your local

Community Health Aide to schedule

an appointment.

Coos Bay:

Barbara Black (541) 888-7520

Eugene:

Kimmy Bixby (541) 744-1334

Florence:

Doug Morrison (541) 997-6685

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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Youth Summer Adventure Photo Share

In last month’s September edition of The Voice of CLUSI paper we asked youth to

send in photos of their summer adventures. Thank you to all of the youth and families

who participated in this fun activity.

Some of you went on fun trips, spent time with family, and used the outdoor gear you

received during the summer sign ups. So many of you sent in photos of fishing! We love

to see you out on the waters.

All youth who submitted photos will be receiving a gift from the Culture and Natural

Resources Department. Please be patient as they are ordered and mailed out. Hoping

to see all of your smiling faces in person as soon as covid restrictions lessen and we

come back to in person gatherings.

Thank you to all the families that sent in photos: Gaines, McGuire, Bixby, Russell, Mitchell, Sheehan,

Sorrell, Barton, Beers, Schmidt, Krossman, Hermsen, Henry, and MacLean!

October 2022

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Youth Summer Adventure Photo Share

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October 2022

Tribal Hall and Community Center Remodels

Contributed by CTCLUSI Government Administration

Trial Government Maintenance Department have

recently completed a few projects.

The Tribal Hall was in long time need of a remodel

and the makeover is finally compete. New cabinets

countertops and flooring, along with new plumbing and

electrical fixtures gave a new look to this future work

space for Tribal Families as they gather for private family

events.

The Community Center recently received new flooring

that will be much more sanitary and easier to clean. The

old carpets have been removed and a beautiful vinyl

plank flooring has been installed throughout. Our large

Tribal Events will now be much easier to clean up any

spills and maintain a better level of sanitation.

Special thanks to CTCLUSI Maintenance Staff Sean

Eastham, Ty Walton, Nick Matthew, Jeremy Petrie and

Jim Silva for all their hard work.

www.ctclusi.org

October 2022

New Opportunities in Housing

Contributed by Jamie Meyers, Director of Housing

The Housing Department recently secured a new grant

through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). This

grant will allow the housing department to expand their staff to

include a Housing Navigator position. The Housing Navigator

position is like a case worker focused toward the housing needs

of Tribal Members to help homeless persons or help prevent

homelessness. Additionally, the Tribal

Navigator will be able to help navigate

other resources that could be utilized

by a person in need of services.

OHCS funding can help provide

necessary items including furniture

and household goods to support a

homeless person moving into a new

home and much more.

During the past month, with the

help CTCLUSI’s own maintenance

department and grant funding

from another grant, the Housing

Department was able to put new

flooring in a recently vacated unit. Upon completion, Melanie

Mateski, Housing Navigator and Jamie Meyers, Director of

Housing were able to purchase necessary items for the unit. At

which time, this is a brand-new opportunity we were able to help a

tribal member who was in need. This person was sleeping in their

vehicle, and unable to secure stable housing. Now, they have

keys to their own home and a bed to

sleep on.

CTCLUSI Housing Department

plans to look for more opportunities

to help our community and we are

thankful for the opportunity the OHCS

grant. If you have found yourself in a

situation where you are homeless, or

on the verge of becoming homeless,

please reach out to the Housing

Department at 541-888-1310 or go on

to the tribal website at www.ctclusi.

org/housing-department/ and fill out

an emergency assistance application.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AID (BHA) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AID (BHA)

EDUCATION PROGRAM

Applications for the 2023 NW Cohort opening June 2022

2 Academic Institutions are offering BHA

Education in the Northwest!

Heritage University and Northwest Indian College

offer culturally-specific pathways and various

educational settings for Indigenous students

What is the Application Process?

NPAIHB BHA Application

Academic Institution Application

Reference letter (preferrably from a

Clinical Supervisor or Behavioral Health

Department)

Current Resume & Cover Letter

OPEN ENROLLMENT

06.01.202211.01.2022

Contact:

Iliana Montiel for more information

at 541-888-7526 or imontiel@ctclusi.org

Applications for the 2023 NW Cohort opening June 2022

What is a BHA?

A Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) is a

counselor, health educator, and

advocate. BHAs help address individual

and community-based behavioral

health needs, including those related to

alcohol, drug, and tobacco misuse.

They also provide trauma-informed

approaches to mental and

spiritual health care such as

depression and anxiety resources,

suicide prevention, grief support, and

self-care tools. BHAs seek to achieve

balance in the community by

integrating their sensitivity to cultural

needs with specialized training in

behavioral health concerns and

culturally appropriate approaches to

treatment.

What Support does Northwest Portland

Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

Offer?

Earn while you

learn opportunity

through stipends/

scholarships and

apprenticeships

Opportunity to be

certified BHA's

through the

Portland Area

CHAP Certification

Board

Community of

support as we

grow into a

Tribally-specific

workforce

Stipend or scholarship funding, electronic equipment, school supplies,

connection to Tribal Elders and knowledge holders, leadership development

opportunities, psychospiritual counseling with our BHA Project Director,

advising support with our BHA Student Support Coordinator.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

October 2022

National Prescription Drug Take Bay Day(s) with Tribal Police

The Tribal Police Department will once again be participating

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

on Saturday October 29th, 2022 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.

In order to comply with COVID restrictions, all of these events

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, noncontrolled 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 27th from 11am - 2pm to accept any

medications and also at the Florence outreach office on Friday,

October 28th 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 282

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.

Stay informed with

current updates from

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on your smartphone

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TRIBAL MEMBER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Three Rivers Casino Resort (Florence)

Food & Beverage

•

F&B Supervisor ~ Bartender ~ Cocktail Beverage Server ~ Blue Bills Food Server ~ Food Court Runner/Dining

Room Attendant ~ Food Court Cashier/Barista ~ Host ~ Busperson

•

Bonfire Chef ~ FC/BB/TDR Chef ~Food Court Outlet Cook ~ Line Cook ~ Baker ~ Night Cook/Cleaner ~ Team

Dining Room Staff ~ Dish Machine Operator

Hotel

•

Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk ~ Hotel Front Desk Supervisor ~ Guest Room/Laundry Attendant ~ RV Park/GSA

Gaming Floor

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Android

Apple

•

Slot Attendant ~ Poker/Sportsbook Attendant ~ TG Dealer

•

Groundskeeper 2

Golf

Internal Maintenance/Facilities

• Maintenance Tech 2 ~ EVS Tech

Marketing/Events

• Special Events Team Member

Finance/ Player Services/ IT/ Human Resources

• Chief Financial Officer

• IT Manager ~ Information Technology Technician II

Player Services

• Player Services Rep DR Main Banker 1/2

Security

• Security Officer I

Three Rivers Casino Resort (Coos Bay)

•

Line Cook ~ DMO/Prep Cook ~ Bartender/Server Lead ~ Bartender/Server

EGM TM ~ EGM TM Lead

Player Services Rep ~ Player Services Rep DR Main Bank

Security Officer 1

Apply online at threeriverscasino.com/careers or call HR today at 541.902.6502

Updated 08/14/2022

www.ctclusi.org

October 2022

Upcoming Events

October 2022

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

4 Workshop

9 Regular Council

Parenting

Meeting 10:00 a.m. Indigenous People’s

General Council

Day

Meeting 1:00 p.m.

Offices will be closed

Restoration Day

Offices will be closed

Halloween

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

THURSDAY

6pm - 7:30pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

Parenting

11Workshop

6pm - 7:30pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

Parenting

18Workshop

6pm - 7:30pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

WEDNESDAY

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

Rx Drug Take Back

Eugene 10 - 2

hanis language class

4pm-6pm

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 4pm-6pm

Restoration

Celebration TRC

Florence, Oregon

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 4pm-6pm

Rx Drug Take Back

28 Florence10 - 2

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich

language class 4-6pm

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

quuiich language

class 4pm-6pm

Special Election

Day - Tribal Hall,

Coos Bay, OR.

Rx Drug Take Back

Coos Bay 10 - 2

November 2022

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY