# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2022) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3Aaf4daba4944bf8be ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Eugene, OR Permit #481 2 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. 3 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 4 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. We have been consulted for another agreement made with a neighboring Tribe and see a great benefit in a 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 5 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. THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 7 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, on 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 8 October 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 9 “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 10 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 11 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! Register To Vote 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! Contact Us for details. Email 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 12 October 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 www.ctclusi.org 13 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 14 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 October 2022 www.ctclusi.org Youth Summer Adventure Photo Share 15 16 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 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 17 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 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. 18 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 CTCLUSI ALERT HUB on your smartphone Download for FREE! 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 Scan the QR code and install. If you are unable to scan the code, type 'CTCLUSI ALERT HUB' in the search box of your App Store. 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 19 Upcoming Events October 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 25 26 27 2 3 4 Workshop 9 Regular Council Parenting 10 Meeting 10:00 a.m. Indigenous People’s General Council Day Meeting 1:00 p.m. Offices will be closed 16 23 30 17 Restoration Day Offices will be closed 24 5 6 25 26 1 Halloween 29 hanis language class 4pm-6pm miluk language class 4pm-6pm THURSDAY 28 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 31 WEDNESDAY hanis language class 4pm-6pm 12 19 13 20 hanis language class 4pm-6pm 27 hanis language class 4pm-6pm Rx Drug Take Back Eugene 10 - 2 2 3 hanis language class 4pm-6pm FRIDAY SATURDAY 30 1 7 8 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 4pm-6pm 14 15 Restoration Celebration TRC Florence, Oregon 21 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 4pm-6pm Rx Drug Take Back 28 Florence10 - 2 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 4-6pm 4 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 4pm-6pm 22 Special Election Day - Tribal Hall, Coos Bay, OR. 29 Rx Drug Take Back Coos Bay 10 - 2 5 November 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 30 31 1 2 3 miluk language class hanis language class 4pm-6pm 4pm-6pm 6 7 Hearing 13 Budget 9:00 a.m. 14 8 9 10 15 16 17 Elders Overnight Trip - Elders Overnight Trip miluk language class hanis language class 4pm-6pm 4pm-6pm miluk language class hanis language class 4pm-6pm 4pm-6pm Regular Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. 20 21 27 28 4 5 miluk language class hanis language class 4pm-6pm 4pm-6pm 22 23 Thanksgiving Day Offices will be closed 29 30 1 6 7 8 miluk language class hanis language class 4pm-6pm 4pm-6pm miluk language class hanis language class 4pm-6pm 4pm-6pm 24 FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26 2 3 9 10 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 4pm-6pm Veteran’s Day All Tribal Offices Closed sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 4pm-6pm Native American Heritage Day Offices will be closed sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 4pm-6pm sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich language class 4pm-6pm 20 October 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI ROAD TRIP COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF FORTUNE WHEEL TUESDAYS 6PM-9PM WEDNESDAYS 8PM THURSDAYS 7PM-9PM Pick your color and you Win $1,000 Cash! 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