NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2023)
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The Voice of
November 2023
CLUSI
Issue 11
Volume 24
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NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
CTCLUSI Holds 39th Restoration Celebration
Council members Julie Siestreem, Chief Doc Slyter, and Iliana Montiel
Florence, OR – On Saturday, October
14, 2023, the Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
came together in celebration of their 39th
Year of Federal Recognition. Thanks
to the dedication and hard work of
Tribal membership, the Tribe was once
again recognized as a Tribal Sovereign
Government with the signing of Public Law
98-481 on October 17, 1984.
A group of Tribal members gathered
outside of the Three Rivers Casino Resort
in the morning to shuttle to the Waite Ranch
property a few miles up the Siuslaw River.
Cultural Stewardship Manager, Jesse
Beers, drove a Tribal bus to the site and
was one of a few speakers to talk with the
group about the renaming of this site. The
group traveled back to join other members
and family for the Restoration Event.
The doors to the Three Rivers Casino
Resort Events Center opened at noon
to welcome families in. They spent some
time visiting amongst one another, smiles
spread across every face in the crowd, as
well as surveying the room and stopping
by to visit the booths lined up around the
back edge of the events center. Tribal
Drumming, singing, and dancing to celebrate 39 years of recognition
departments including Education and
Culture & Natural Resources staffed
informational
booths.
Among
them
were representatives for the Forestry
program, the Waite Ranch Restoration
Project, Language Revitalization, and the
Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program.
On display, regalia such as pine nut aprons
and beautifully woven dance caps could be
admired by all.
Chairman Brad Kneaper took to the
stage and welcomed everyone to the 39th
Restoration Celebration. “I’m proud to be
here celebrating with all of you, and those
that aren’t able to be here in person as
well. This is the time to remember the work
and the sacrifice of those who got us to this
point, including those who have passed on.
We can never forget that we endured as
a Tribe the long years of termination from
1954 to 1984…with that being said, we
also cannot forget that we’ve always been
here as a Tribe and we will always be here
regardless of any law passed by any other
Government.”
Chair Kneaper went on to recognize all
past and present Tribal Council leaders and
Chiefs, “I want to thank you personally for
all of the work that you’ve done. We have
come a long way and we hope to keep this
progress going.” Chair continued his thanks
by recognizing the Tribal Government
and Three Rivers Casino staff, and the
work that they do every day for our Tribal
Citizens. “This year we celebrate being
restored 39 years, our focus is on honoring
the restoration of our lands, our language,
regalia, and rights to hunt, fish, and gather.”
Following Chairman, Chief Doc Slyter
provided an invocation and words of thanks
before the afternoon meal began.
Following the afternoons feast, the
Cultural Stewardship Manager, Jesse
Beers, and Wetlands and Restoration
Project Manager, Kyle Terry, gave a
presentation regarding the Waite Ranch
Restoration Project. “Some of us were
able to go visit the site this morning, it’s an
awesome restoration project that we are
super excited is finally happening. Over
ten years in the making and it is finally in
its first year of implementation.” Beers and
Terry presented a number of slides along
with their discussion of the project, outlining
the restoration project of the site itself.
They highlighted that an important part of
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Save the Date:
Tribal Holiday Party
December 9, 2023
Three Rivers Casino Resort Events Center
Please RSVP 541-435-7155
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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November 2023
Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from September 10, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Chief Doc Slyter
09/10 Hosted Hawaiian Canoe crew at
Community Center & Plankhouse
09/10 Tribal Council Meeting
09/14 Cultural Committee Meeting
09/20 ODFW signing of hunting and fishing
rights
09/27 GFORB
09/27 Business Meeting
10/03 Council to Council w/ Ko-Kwel Tribe
Daily Email and Phone Calls 50
TOTAL HOURS:
65.5
Brad Kneaper, Chair
09/10 Kick-Off 2024 Budget Kick Off Meeting
Regular Tribal Council Meeting
09/11 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting at Seven
Feather Casino
09/19 Crime Victims Summit at Three Rivers
Casino
09/20 Meeting with Blue Earth Board Chair
and CEO/ Signing Event for the
Co-Management Agreement with
Oregon Department of Fish and
Wildlife
09/21 Meet with Staff on the Coos Head Area
Master Plan (CHAMP) and Zoning
Options/ Leaders Circle Meeting/
Presentations from Department of
Justice Representative on “Crime
Victim and Survivor Services Division”;
Presentation on Salmon Recovery by
Bob Main; Presentation from City
of Coos Bay on Empire Area Blueprint
(Improvement Project)
09/26 Virtual Informational Workshop for
Tribal Community on Offshore Wind
Energy
09/27 Lunch Meeting with Bureau of Energy
Management Representative, CEO and
Legal/ GFORB/ Business Tribal Council
Meeting
10/03 Council to Council Meeting with the
Coquille Tribal Council regarding
Offshore Wind Energy and Proposed
Coos Port Project.
Meet with Legal, CEO, Department
of Natural Resources and Culture on
next steps for the Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife Co-Management
Agreement.
Vacation October 5 through October 13, 2023.
Total Hours: 134
Doug Barrett, Vice Chair
09/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting /
Budget Hearing
09/ 11 – 24 Vacation on the Rogue River
09/14 Culture Committee Meeting
09/16 Agness Pow Wow
09/17 Agness Pow Wow and Canoe Races
09/20 AOD Prevention Networking Hour/
ODFW Signing
09/20 MHA/LADPC Meeting
09/21 Coos Head Area Master Plan (CHAMP)
2018 review/ Leaders Circle
09/25 Zoom 2024 Budget meeting
09/26 Reclaiming Native Psychological
Brilliance 2023/ CTCLUSI Offshore
Wind Information Workshop
09/27 Tribal Council Business Meeting
09/28 2024 Sacred Tobacco Gathering
Planning Meeting
10/02 Zoom 2024 Budget meeting
10/03 Council to Council with Ko-Kwel –
Consultation Re: BOEM WEA’s/
Tribal Consultation for National
Strategy
10/05 Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
ECHO/ Leaders Circle Meeting
10/08 Tribal Council Regular Meeting / Tribal
Council General Meeting
Total Hours: 122 hrs. & emails
Teresa Spangler
09/10 Budget Hearing/ Regular Council
Meeting
09/19 Crime Victims Summit
09/20 ODFW Signing Event
09/26 Informational workshop for General
Council on Wind Energy. (Zoom)
09/27 Business Council Meeting
10/03 Council to Council meeting with
Coquille regarding BOEM/
Coos Bay City Council Meeting. Julie
read a Proclamation as a reminder of
October 9 being Indigenous People’s
Day. (Zoom)
10/05 Presentation regarding the look of the
exam rooms for Three Rivers Health
Center
E-mails and phone calls.
Total Hours – 71
Julie Siestreem
09/10 Tribal Council Regular Budget Meeting/
Tribal Council Regular Monthly
meeting/ Host Hokulea Hawaiian
Paddlers, dinner, prayers, songs
09/11 Nine Tribes Meeting Hosted by the
Cow Creek Tribe, Canyonville Oregon/
Early Learning Council Home Visiting
System Committee
09/12 West Coast Offshore Wind
Transmission Environment and Siting
Sub-Group/ Education Committee
meeting/ 4jIPC meeting Eugene
Oregon
09/13 DELC/OTELA – Tribal Advisory
Committee Regular Meeting
09/15 Chief Doc Slyter, Sara Siestreem
basket tribute gifting to Coquille Tribal
Council/ Coquille permanent collection
in memory of their recently passed
Chief Don Ivy
09/18 BOEM meeting
09/20 CTCLUSI Garden meeting/ ODFW
signing
09/21 Coos Head Master Plan (CHAMP) of
2018 review, update and, discussion/
Tribal Council Leaders Circle
09/25 2024 Budget Meeting
09/26 Interviews for State of Oregon
Governor Kotek’s Appointment of New
Tribal Affairs Director/
CTCLUSI General Membership
Offshore Wind Informational Workshop
09/27 GFORB monthly mtg./
Tribal Council Business meeting
10/02 Joanne Kittel, Amanda Trail Peace
Hike 2024 planning session
10/03 First Council to Council meeting
between, Confederated Tribes of
Coos Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians Tribal Council and Staff with
the Coquille Tribal Council and staff
consultation; BOEM and Port of Coos
Bay Development projects, concerns,
questions, possible negative impacts
on the tribes and, possible solutions for
consideration/
City Council meeting, with Tribal
Council’s approval I read their
Proclamation to honor Indigenous
People’s Day from now on
10/05 Chief Doc Slyter, new Commander
Army Corp of Engineers Colonel
Larry Caswell, Tribal Liaison Craig J.
Johnson informal meeting updates and
discussion future goals/
Tribal Council Leaders Circle meeting
10/08 Tribal Council Regular Monthly
meeting/ General Council meeting
Meetings, emails, phone, text,
research, driving
Total Hours 130
Iliana Montiel
09/10 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
09/19 Crime Victims Summit
09/20 ODFW Signing
09/21 Leaders Circle
09/26 CTCLUSI Offshore wind informational
workshop
09/27 GFORB/ Tribal Council Business
Meeting
10/03 Council to Council w/ Coquille
Consultation RE: BOEM
10/05 Leaders Circle
reading & responding to emails.
Total Hours for the Month: 53
Can You Find Me?
In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden
image of an ACORN - exactly like the one pictured
at below.
It could be any size and on any page, but will look
exactly like the one shown here.
If you find it, email mgaines@ctclusi.org to have your
name entered into a prize drawing. In your email
you must include your name, age, address (for
mailing purposes) and contact phone number.
In your email you must also let us know what
page and where on the page you spotted the
ACORN hiding!
Must email by November 15th to be included in the
raffle drawing.
Winners will be notified by phone or email and their
name will appear in an upcoming edition of the Voice
of CLUSI paper. Prizes will vary and are provided by
different CTCLUSI Government departments.
October “PUMPKIN” Winners:
Adult - Jim McGlothlan
Youth - Jaid McNutt
Pumpkin from the October edition was located on
page 10 in the top picture of Courtney Krossman
showing a cultural display at Mill Luck Days.
The pumpkin is placed over the black table, just to the
right of her hand on the right side of the photo.
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Information
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and interested in being
on a committee, please contact Jeannie Miller,
541-888-7506 or jmiller@ctclusi.org
We are currently keeping a list of those interested
so that when a committee vacancy occurs we
can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us
whether there is a vacancy or not.
ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie
Miller at 541-888-7506 or at email jmiller@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.
Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may
only be issued one per year. The passes hang from
the rear view mirror and are good for access to some
Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available.
CHANGES?
Please let us know if you have a change in
address, phone number, name or addition
to your family. Changes should be submitted
to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.
ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment
Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Phone: 541-888-7538 or Fax: 541-888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
The full meeting video is available at www.
ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of
CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed
copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes
please submit a written request to Jeannie
Miller at 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR
97420 or jmiller@ctclusi.org Please include
the meeting date requested, your name,
current address, and Tribal Roll number for
verification.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Lee Ann Wander
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
lwander@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
prc@ctclusi.org
Health Services Division
John Reeves III, Health
Administrator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
jreeves@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Jemiah Wassman, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1314
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
jwassman@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie McNutt, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 541-897-9881
smcnutt@ctclusi.org
Tribal Housing Department
Jamie Meyers, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-435-7150
Fax 541-435-0492
jmeyers@ctclusi.org
1. Martin Harris
2. Wendy Garcia
3. Margaret Corvi
4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair
stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.
com
5. Teresa Spangler
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Roseanna Perry
1. Michelle Brix
2. Julie Siestreem
3. Wendy Garcia
4. Ashley Russell, Chair
arussell@ctclusi.org
5. Michael Brainard
Elders Committee
1. Arleen Perkins, Chair
2. VACANT
3. Warren (Tom) Brainard
4. VACANT
5. Martin Harris
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Brad Kneaper
Enrollment Committee
1. Earla Kirk
2. Doug Barrett
3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo
4. Nicole Romine
5. Michael Brainard
6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips,
Chair
pphillips@ctclusi.org
Education Committee
Tribal Dental Clinic
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Tribal Court
Karen Costello, Chief Judge
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
tribalct@ctclusi.org
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
Physical: 3757 Hwy 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Fax 541-997-1715
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
Culture Committee
Social Services Department
Kelly Bradley, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
kbradley@ctclusi.org
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel,
Assistant Director
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
1. Warren T. Brainard
2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips
3. Skip Brainard
4. Vicki Faciane, Chair
vicki.faciane@gmail.com
5. Teresa Spangler
Housing Committee
1. Wendy Garcia, Vice Chair
2. Danny Krossman, Chair
dkrossman33@gmail.com
3. Enna Helms
4. Allen Swigert
5. Tyler Slyter
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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I
look forward to hearing from you!
-Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536
Language Committee
1. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo
2. Tammy Evarts
3. Jade Fong
4. VACANT
5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair
jamiebiesanz@gmail.com
6. Jesse Beers
7. Ayuthea Cisneros
Election Board
1. VACANT
2. Michael Brainard, Chair
qaxas19@gmail.com
3. Teresa Gagner
4. Mark Petrie
5. 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
Matthew Schwoebel,
Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
mschwoebel@ctclusi.org
Are you a Tribal member
who would like to learn more
about a Tribal Committee,
or are interested in being on
a committee? Reach out to a
Committee Chair person or
a Tribal Government Staff
member.
Committee Chairs are noted
at left with current sitting
members of the committee at
the time of publication of this
paper.
For questions, please contact
Jeannie Miller, 541-888-7506 or
jmiller@ctclusi.org
The Tribe maintains a list of
those interested so that when a
committee vacancy occurs we
can fill it as soon as possible, so
please contact us whether there
is a vacancy or not. Letters of
interest remain on file for one
full year. Members can serve
on up to three committees
simultaneously.
Upcoming Events
Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar
of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal
website at https://ctclusi.org/events/
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
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,
Vice-Chair
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
November 12, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Coos Bay Community Center
338 Wallace Ave.
Please login to the citizen portal of www.
ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for
the zoom link to this meeting.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer
Report
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other
10. Good of the Tribes
11. Executive Session as needed
Council meeting video available to view at
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
November 2023
Consultation Meeting Between Neighboring Tribes
Contributed by Julie Siestreem, Tribal Council Member
Our Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Tribal
Council met in consultation with the Coquille Tribes Tribal Council to
discuss mutual questions and concerns both tribes have regarding
two current hypothetical development projects on October 3, 2023
in the Coquille Tribal Council room in their administration building in
North Bend Oregon. One project is being suggested by the United
States Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
the other is a collaboration of
the International Oregon Port
of Coos Bay and NorthPoint
Development.
BOEM has chosen two areas
off the Oregon coast as possible
sites to develop two wind farms.
One off Coos Bay is slated to
have 74 turbines, the other one
off Brookings is slated to have
188 turbines. The hypothetical
wind turbines will have a hub
height of 725ft. rotor diameter of
935 ft. and maximum height at
blade tip of 1,171 ft.
NorthPoint
Development
and the International Oregon
Port of Coos Bay Pacific Coast
Intermodal Port Project will
include deepening the channel
from its entrance to River Mile
8.2 from 37’to 45’Mean Lowest Low water and widen it from 300’ to
450’ nominal width. Additionally, there will be system wide upgrades
to the Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL). Lastly there will be construction
of the rail served maritime terminal on Port owned property on the
North Spit. The project will be subject to full Environmental Impact
Statement and completion of a full NEPA process.
Both Tribal Councils discussed their questions and concerns freely.
A short list of some of the concerns spoken of include: negative
effects wind turbines will have on marine life, noise pollution and
extreme underwater sound effect
on marine life, negative effects
of alterations in the seabed and
habitats, runoff of toxic chemicals
from the wind turbines and
platforms, disturbance to the DOD
and Coast Guard, commercial
and private sea vessels regular
use shipping patterns, negative
effects on viewsheds, negative
effects of broken pieces falling off
wind turbines onto the ocean floor
and not being removed, negative
effects of permanent disastrous
environmental nature, negative
effects on cultural, historical and
spiritual Tribal practices.
Both Tribal Councils saw this as
a first consultation meeting of a
open ended number of ongoing
consultation meetings we will
participate in as our days progress to discuss the best ways we can
serve, preserve, protect and grow as Tribal people.
Chief Doc Slyter Hosts Commander Larry Caswell,
Army Corp of Engineers for Informal Discussion
Contributed by Julie Siestreem, Tribal Council Member
Our Chief Doc Slyter, Councilwoman Julie Siestreem and, CEO Lee
Ann Wander met with Col. L. Dale Caswell Jr. Commander, Portland
District of the Army Corp of Engineers and Tribal Liaison Craig J.
Johnson in an informal discussion and update on the North Spit
Jetty repairs currently in progress. The meeting was held in the front
conference room of our admin building October 5, 2023.
Some of the discussion amongst Chief Doc Slyter, CEO Lee Ann
Wander, Councilwoman Julie Siestreem, Commander Caswell and
Tribal Liaison Craig Johnson included a short history of when the
North Spit Jetty was first built- between the years of 1891-1898 under
the authorization of titled, Coos Bay Federal Navigation Project.
Commentary went on to include the fact that this current repair was
started March 18, 2023 and is slated to take until December 2025 to
complete. The original length of the jetty was 9,600 feet. This current
repair project is a $84 million critical infrastructure improvement.
Commander Caswell spoke of the Temporary Material Off Loading
Facility area they had created to facilitate the process BLM has
allowed them to use until they finish the work. Chief Doc Slyter asked
them what they will do with the property when they are finished and if
they would consider giving it to our tribe. Commander Caswell said he
would have to check with his Real Estate Team and get back to Chief
with what he learns.
CEO Lee Ann Wander led the group throughout the admin building
introducing staff throughout. Chief Doc Slyter and Councilwoman Julie
Siestreem continued to tour the group to view our canoes and DCNR
building and staff. Janet Niessner gave a extensive clear informative
tour of our lab. Commander Caswell was impressed at the level of
expertise and precision of data collection abilities Janet is able to
process in our Lab. It is considered the best on the west coast. He
may ask us to do contracts on future projects!
As always, Chief thanked the visitors for coming and encouraged
them to return when they have more time to paddle with us in our canoe
on Sunset Bay and or sit with us in our plank house for drumming,
flute and rattle prayer songs with a small fire burning during the winter
months.
Tribal Council member Julie Siestreem, Col. L. Dale Caswell Jr.
Commander, Tribal Liaison Craig Johnson and Chief Doc Slyter
Janet Niessner of the Department of Culture and Natural Resources
gives a tour of our lab
November 2023
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Tribal Chiefs Honored with Ceremonial Berry Baskets
Contributed by Julie Siestreem, Tribal Council Member
and Sara Siestreem, Hanis Coos
Two years ago, our tribal weaving knowledge holder, Sara
Siestreem (Hanis Coos) wove a ceremonial huckleberry
basket in memorial for Chief Don Ivy to the Coquille Tribe.
The body of the basket was made from roots from the North
Spit of the Jordan Cove. The Bear Grass was gathered at
Baldich and the Sedge was gathered at the confluence of
the Smith and Umpqua Rivers. She gathered these plant
relatives in the ways and places that our ancestors gave to
us. The Spruce Root was dyed with Oregon Grape Root, a
medicine plant that cleans and heals, that she dug with her
students on Grand Ronde Land near Portland to represent
the tradition of Salmon people to go far from home to bring
something back and to share wealth and splendor with all of
our relations.
This basket is the sister to a Salmon Berry Ceremonial
Basket she created to honor our Chief, that she gifted to him Spruce root, sedge, and bear grass baskets woven by Sara Siestreem, Hanis Coos
last winter during a sweat ceremony.
These two baskets were informed
by our ancestral belongings that
are held at the U of O, created by
both of our tribes. On September
15, Siestreem gifted the memorial
basket to the Coquille Tribe. The
gifting was arranged by Don Garrett,
Coquille Tribal Council member and
Chief Doc Slyter. The basket is now
a part of the Coquille Indian Tribal
permanent collection where it will
live in honor of the beloved Chief
Don Ivy.
Coquille Chair Brenda Meade
opened the meeting and turned it
over to Don Garrett to facilitate the
gifting ceremony. Don welcomed Sara Siestreem stands at left before the Coquille Indian
Coquille Tribal Council member Don Garrett,
Tribal Council
Sara Siestreem, Chief Doc Slyter
Sara Siestreem, and Chief Doc Slyter
and,
Council
member
Julie
Siestreem and then asked Sara to proceed. She presented
the basket to Vice Chair Jon Ivy, sang the basket into the
Coquille Tribe with a prayer and honor song to the silent
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A
gathering of all present. Sara spoke of her respect and
gratitude for Chief Ivy. She noted that under his leadership
the Coquilles opened doors for her weaving research to
create our tribal weaving program in 2014. She spoke of her
continued commitment to our people, ancestors, the land
and the progression of all of those beings into the future.
Vice Chair Jon Ivy thanked Sara for the gift basket, kind
words and, prayer song. He spoke of his hope our Tribes
will continue to have positive and meaningful interactions
as our days progress. At summation of the ceremony, Sara
gifted braided sweetgrass that she grew to each of the
Coquille Tribal Council members and witnesses.
Harvest
November 18, 2023
FOOD | CAMARADERIE | CRAFTS
DINNER AT 1:00 PM
CTCLUSI COMMUNITY CENTER
338 WALLACE AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420
PLEASE RSVP BY CALLING 541-435-7155
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2024 New Years Day Peace Hike
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Joanne Kittel
DATE: October 12, 2023
EMAIL: jnkittel@peak.org
WEB: www.viewthefuture.org or www.yachats.org
2024 New Year’s Day Peace Hike
Yachats, OR- On New Year’s Day, the Yachats Trails Committee will
host the 13th Annual Peace Hike in Yachats, Oregon. The Peace
Hike traditionally honors the memory of a blind Native American
(Coos) woman named Amanda who was forcibly taken away from
her daughter and marched 80 miles with other captives all barefoot
through the rocky terrain to the Alsea Sub-agency prison camp in
what is now Yachats in 1864.
Each year, as part of the ceremony, cedar springs, a sacred tree
for many tribes of the Pacific Northwest are provided for anyone to
explore prayers and set intentions with cedar. People can take the
sprig and walk holding their vision of peace and its meaning.
Schedule
9:30AM - The Yachats Community Drum will be available, and
drumming will start at the picnic shelter, located behind the Yachats
Commons.
10 AM. Fire will be lit, and the ceremony will begin in part led by
Tribal members including the telling of the Amanda story.
10:30 – Participants will walk with their cedar sprig on the trail they
have chosen, return to the fire where they will place the Cedar sprig,
to add their prayers or visions for the new year.
For those hiking to the Amanda Gathering Area, which is 2.2 miles
south from the Commons, there will be several options to park to
lessen that distance.
12 PM – There will be a ceremony conducted by Tribal members at
the Amanda Gathering area and a fire to which to lay one’s Cedar
sprig.
1:00PM – There will be closing of the fires at both locations.
The Yachats Trails Committee has composed a map of alternative
trails that allow everyone to hike or walk where they are most
comfortable in addition to those who want to hike to the Amanda
Gathering Area.
Committee members will be on hand to answer questions and
provide maps and guidance at the Picnic Shelter behind the Yachats
Commons.
There will be two small ceremonial fires in which to place the Cedar
sprigs - one near the picnic shelter and one at the Amanda Gathering
Area for those who hike the Amanda Trail.
To truly understand the government sponsored genocidal policies
that led to the murder and suffering of the Coos, Lower Umpqua,
Siuslaw and Alsea Peoples, watch a video narrated by Patricia
Whereat Phillips, Miluk Coos, member of the Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) and Donald
ALL TRIBAL FAMILIES WELCOME
RIBBON SKIRT
AND RIBBON SHIRT MAKING
Eugene Outreach Office
November 4 & 5 • 10AM to 4PM
Please join us for a weekend of cultural
pride as we make ribbon skirts and shirts All genders and ages are invited.
All materials will be provided.
together!
Those wishing to pick out their ribbon
and material please contact Enna Helms
by October 18 at 5:00pm.
CTCLUSI Department of Culture
and Natural Resources
ehelms@ctclusi.org
November 2023
Slyter, Chief of the CTCLUSI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6DwkqXGy0
Water, energy bars and delicious cookies prepared and generously
donated by the Yachats Ladies Club will be available at the Picnic
Shelter and the Amanda Gathering Area.
All participants will be given Peace hike buttons.
This year’s Peace Hike button has been beautifully created by artist
Laura Cole.
Sponsored by: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw Indians, City of Yachats and their Trails Team, Yachats
Area Chamber of Commerce, View the Future, Oregon Coast
Visitor’s Association, Yachats Ladies Club, and Oregon Parks and
Recreation Dept.
More information on the 2024 New Years Day Peace Hike can be
found online at www.yachats.org
2024 New Years Day
Peace Hike
Honoring Indigenous People and Culture
January 1st | 9:30 am to 1 pm
All are invited to participate
The Peace Hike
traditionally honors
the memory of a blind 9:30 am Start with Yachats Community
Drumming at Commons Pavilion
Native American
(Coos) woman named
10 am Fire will be lit, and the ceremony
Amanda who was
will begin, led by Tribal members with
forcibly taken away
the telling of the Amanda story
from her daughter and
10:30 am Set intentions and walk with a
marched 80 miles
cedar sprig to the ceremony site along
with other captives all
the Amanda Trail or walk community
barefoot through the
trails (maps available)
rocky terrain to the
Alsea Sub-agency
12 pm Tribal member-led ceremony at
prison camp in what is the Amanda statue, place your cedar
sprig on the fire
now Yachats in 1864.
Scan for the Amanda story
told by Patricia Whereat
Phillips, Miluk Coos Tribal
member, linguist, of the
Confederated Tribes of the
Coos, Lower Umpqua, and
Siuslaw Indians
(CTCLUSI).
www.ctclusi.org
November 2023
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Tribal Families Enjoy Remains of Autumn with
Pumpkin Patch & Prevention Activities
Contributed by Nicole Romine, Tobacco Prevention Program
Our Pumpkin Patch and Prevention weekend in Coos Bay
and in Eugene gathered about 80 people total for the weekend.
Saturday, October 7th in Coos Bay, Oregon we had about 40
people join us at Abby’s Pizza and Mahaffy Ranch located up the
Coos River. Next year we hope to integrate some stories based
on the location of Mahaffy Ranch. At the event, Tribal families
had the opportunity to shoot the corn cannon, pet some livestock
and take a hay ride on the Coos River before picking out their
pumpkins.
Sunday, October 8th in Eugene, Oregon we had around 35
people join us at Putter’s Pizza for pizza and mini golf. We had
some families meet us at Thistle Down Farm in Junction City to
ride a horse drawn wager to the pumpkin patch to pick out their
own pumpkins. The only rule was you had to be able to carry the
pumpkin out yourself. That rule didn’t last long as some of the
younger youth picked heavy weights coming in at about 50lb and
60lbs. The weather was stunning on both days, but Eugene beat
out Coos Bay topping the temp scale at 85 degrees on Sunday.
This year’s prevention topics were suicide prevention and
awareness as well as commercial tobacco prevention and
nicotine products awareness.
Proclamation
Big Canoe
Ocean Fishing Trips
WHEREAS, the City of Coos Bay recognizes the Indigenous peoples of the lands that
would later become known as the Americas have lived on these lands since time immemorial;
and
WHEREAS, the City honors the fact that the City of Coos Bay is built upon the traditional
homelands of the Coquille Indian Tribe, Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw
Indians and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and recognizes the inherent
sovereignty of the nine federally recognized tribal nations in the State of Oregon and all
Indigenous peoples everywhere; and
WHEREAS, the City values the many contributions made to our community through
Indigenous peoples’ knowledge, labor, technology, science, philosophy, arts and the deep
cultural contribution that has substantially shaped the character of the City of Coos Bay; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of
Native Nations to the United Nations’ sponsored International Conference on Discrimination
Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to protecting and advocating for justice, human rights,
and the dignity of all people who live and work in Coos Bay and vows to uphold the United
Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the “Declaration”) endorsed by the
United States on December 16, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Declaration recognizes the right of Indigenous peoples “to the dignity
and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately
reflected in education and public information,” and places an obligation in States to “take
effective measures, in consultation and cooperation with the indigenous peoples concerned, to
combat prejudice and eliminate discrimination and to promote tolerance, understanding and
good relations among indigenous peoples and all other segments of society
Tribal Council approved and had Council Member Julie Siestreem read part of the above
Indigenous Day Proclamation at the October 3, 2023 Coos Bay City Council public meeting. Siletz
Tribal Council woman Bonnie Peterson read the first half over zoom, while Julie read the second
half in person, and Mayor Benetti read the closing words. Coos Bay City Councilwoman Lucinda
DiNovo also spoke words of tribute to all Tribes significant historical and current contributions to
the community.
DO YOU WANT TO FISH FOR SALMON, HALIBUT,
LINGCOD, ROCKFISH OR TUNA WITH AN EXPERIENCED
FISHING CAPTAIN?
The Tribe is hosting fishing trips for Tribal Members and their
immediate family members on our new 34 ft. North River ocean
vessel, the Big Canoe.
All tackle and bait is provided.
Please send an e-mail to bigcanoe@ctclusi.org or call (541) 888-7533 if you are interested
in being notified of upcoming trips, or if you would like to learn more.
Contact
Us
bigcanoe@ctclusi.org
541-888-7533
Note: Ocean fishing trips are weatherdependent and may be scheduled or
cancelled on short notice due to
changing ocean conditions.
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November 2023
First Annual Crime Victims Summit a Success!
Contributed by Morgan Krossman, Circles of Healing Transitional Services Specialist
Together this group served a
On Tuesday, September 19,
powerful emotionally charged
2023 The Confederated Tribes of
presentation on the Indian Child
Coos Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Welfare (ICWA) Act that pulled on
Indians (CTCLUSI) - Social
the heartstrings of everyone in the
Services Division successfully
st
room. They discussed the history
held their 1 Annual Crime Victims
of the ICWA Act and the historical
Summit - ‘Breaking Down Barriers’,
at theThree Rivers Casino Resort
impacts of intergenerational
in Florence, Oregon. The annual
trauma that is still affecting tribal
event is intended to focus on
communities today. They called
the priorities and needs of crime
for victim services providers to
victims in tribal communities to
support tribal families and combat
address, assess and develop the
disparities in child welfare.
expansion of program services for
Following
speaker
survivors in our community.
presentations, the room was
Tribal
Council
and
Tribal
charged up with the call to action
CTCLUSI Social Services Team, left to right: Morgan Krossman,
Government Staff spent the day
and guest expressed feeling
Conor Gagner, Shayne Platz, CarolAnn Young, and Kelly Bradley
collaborating with local, state, and
empowered to make necessary
federal victim service providers
changes.
The
participants
from across the state of Oregon to tackle
spent the remainder of the day in group
the monumental barriers and challenges
sessions where they discussed the
survivors face before, during, and after
barriers to services, how to best work
experiencing crime.
with other agencies and how to improve
The day began during a light breakfast.
outcomes for victims in our communities.
Director of Social Services, Kelly Bradley,
We concluded the day, and shared the
and Cultural Stewardship Manager,
results of our sessions and worked with
Jesse Beers, kicked off the agenda with
our guest to provide them resources
warm smiles and welcoming enthusiasm.
to build better partnerships with one
Kelly hosted the summit agenda with
another. We all left in hopes that we
heartfelt remarks and professionalism.
made an impact for our survivors.
Next, Jesse followed up on the podium
The Social Services Team would like to
and provided participants with a beautiful
let all our tribal members know that we
presentation that conveyed the rich
are here to support you no matter what
history of our tribe’s culture and left the
you may be going through.
room with positive energy.
We would like to thank all our
Lane County Department of Justice Attorney General
CTCLUSI Judge, Karen Costello, took
guest speakers, Tribal Council, Tribal
Tim Simmons and CTCLUSI Chief of Police Brian
Dubray
the stage to present our community with
Government Staff and Three Rivers
information on our tribes unique Peace
Casino Staff for all the support and hard
Giving Court. Karen walked through the for social change. She expressed the work.
development process and foundations issues facing indigenous people who are
of how our Peacegiving Court came to experiencing domestic violence and gave
be and explained the operations and insightful ways services providers
guidelines processes for what it entails for can utilize the department of
those working with our tribal members in justice to promote change within
our respected regions.
our community.
Next on the summit agenda,
CTCLUSI Tribal Chief of Police,
Brian DuBray, teamed up with
Lane County’s Department of
Justice, Attorney General, Tim
Simmons. Brian and Tim discussed
the jurisdictional issues between
tribes and law enforcement and
provided those in attendance with
clear understanding of navigating
law enforcement processes while
helping those impacted by crime in
our service area.
CTCLUSI Social Services Director Kelly Bradley (right)
After an eventful and informative
hands off the mic to Desiree’ Coyote, Family Violence
morning passed and midday
Program Manager from Umatilla
approached, guest gathered for a
bountiful lunch catered by CTCLSUI
Three Rivers Casino
Staff. Lunch consisted
of salad, vegetables,
garlic bread, chicken
fettuccini alfredo, pot
CTCLUSI Judge, Karen Costello discussing
roast, mashed potatoes
Peacegiving Court and Restorative Justice
and gravy. The room
filled with conversation,
smiles and laughter as
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla we prepared for our next
Indian Reservation’s Family Violence guest speakers.
CTCLUSI Lead Case
Services Program Manager, Desiree’
Manager/ICWA,
Shayne
Coyote, and Oregon Department of
Platz,
was
joined
by
Justice, STOP VAWA Program Analyst
ODHS
Tribal
Affairs
&
Fund Coordinator, Diana Fleming, joined
forces to address the impacts of domestic Lane County ODHS Staff
violence within our tribal communities. Christine Kamps, Stacy The First Annual Crime Victims Summit was held at the Three Rivers
Desiree’ shared her ideas and called Farm, and Sara Stankey.
Casino Events Center in Florence, Oregon
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Lead Case Manager/ICWA Recieves 2023 ICWA Warrior Award
Contributed by Kelly Bradley, Social Services Director
Please congratulate Shayne Platz (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate)
on receiving the 2023 Indian Child Welfare Act Warrior Award. He
was nominated by two separate professionals. One is anonymous
and the other is Danielle Stagaman, Oregon Permanency ICWA
Supervisor in Lane County. Being nominated by a partnering state
agency shows just how much Shayne reaches out to work with
others for the betterment of our CTCLUSI families and children.
These nominations stated the following:
Shayne stepped up to participate as a Tribal Nation Representative
on the Child Welfare CQI Workgroup and Advisory Committee. He
was a bit worried at first, thinking that he was not a “data expert”.
Shayne was integral in the recommendation for the structure of
the Oregon CQI cycle which is currently being implemented. He
was also a champion of a recommendation for a Child Welfare CQI
Analyst whose primary role will be to work and partner with Tribal
Nations in Oregon around their data and CQI needs. Shayne was
a big part of crafting the CQI Data Equity Vision statement and
continues to be committed to giving feedback and input about the
design of the CQI program, implementation, and site CQI plans.
Thank you for your dedication to this important work Shayne! –
Anonymous Submission
Shayne’s demonstrated an ability to both serve Tribal families
and partner with Child
Welfare. He has been an
invaluable
resource
for
District 5 supporting ALL
Tribal Nations represented in
the families served within the
service area. Speaking for the
CPS and Ongoing ICWA units
in D5, Shayne has always
made himself available to
improve the ICWA work for
each program area. – Danielle
Stagaman,
Permanency
ICWA
Supervisor,
Lane
County
I would like to add that
Shayne is a dedicated and
committed steward for the
families of CTCLUSI. We are
proud to have him on our team.
Congratulations Shayne!
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Virtual Language Classes
10 Week sessions Fall 2023
September 26th through December 1st
Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: miluk
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: hanis
Fridays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm:
sha'yuushtɬ'a uɬ quuiich
If you or anyone in your family has had any recent special awards
or achievements that you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Visit www.ctclusi.org/events to view the online event calendar
Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
Office: (541) 888-7536
Cell: (541) 808-7918
Email: mgaines@ctclusi.org
Please sign up with Enna Helms at
language@ctclusi.org, or by phone at (541) 297-7538
College of Engineering
WOOD HEATING
SURVEY
Do you use wood as the main source of heat for your home? If
you are interested in sharing your experiences, this survey may
be for you. To access the survey, scan the QR code or enter the
link below in a web browser.
http://bit.ly/3ZqUXdH
FATHERHOOD
C R I M EA N
V IDC T I M S
MOTHERHOOD
IS SACRED
FALL SERIES PARENTING WORKSHOPS
We are interested in learning about your
habits and challenges with wood heating. The
results of this survey will inform a set of
design principles that will be shared with
manufacturers to promote the future design
of clean-burning stoves. Additionally, these
results will inform the design of new
innovations that will make it easier for people
to make a cleaner and more efficient fire in
their stove. The first 50 CTCLUSI Tribal
members to participate will receive a $30
Visa gift card for completing the survey.
Adoption and Impact Assessments for Energy Technologies
Principal Investigator: Nordica MacCarty
Questions about the survey can be addressed to
kilkennk@oregonstate.edu
This study has been approved by the OSU Institutional Review
Board.
TUESDAYS | OCTOBER 10TH THRU NOVEMBER
28TH 2023 | 6PM-7:30PM VIA ZOOM
This study is conducted by researchers at Oregon State
University in partnership with CTCLUSI with the aim of
developing a retrofit device that could be installed on
cordwood heater stoves to reduce emissions and improve
heating efficiency. Participants must be over 18 and heat
their home primarily with wood to be eligible for this study.
Participation is voluntary and may be discontinued at any
time. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to answer
questions about your home heating practices. The survey will
take approximately 30 minutes to complete. This research is
funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental
Protection Agency.
THERE IS NO OTHER WORK MORE IMPORTANT THAN
FATHERHOOD AND MOTHERHOOD
(Native American Fatherhood and Families Association)
You can attend even if you attended this series before. Join us!
RSVP Today!
Contact Shayne Platz, CLUSI Social Services Department
splatz@ctclusi.org
(541) 297-3450
CTCLUSI IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COW CREEK BAND OF THE UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS,
THE KLAMATH TRIBES, AND THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS
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November 2023
39th Restoration Celebration...continued from cover story
this restoration project is the protection of
cultural resources, including basketry and
weaving materials, and the living history of
the site.
“Place names matter,” Beers continued,
“we are doing a poll on place names for
Waite Ranch…[traditionally] we named
things for the resources or the landmarks
that were there; as we get to rename this
place we are looking for some cultural ways
of being for the place naming.”
Next to the stage were Tribal Council
member Enna Helms and Linguist
Patty Phillips to speak to the language
revitalization program. The began by
giving a certificate of appreciate to all the
students present that have joined on the
weekly zoom language classes that have
taken place the last few years. Phillips
shared that “the current language program
started a few years ago at the University
of Oregon with a handful of folks doing a
self-study of Miluk and Hanis, and then
Covid happened. Luckily, thru technology
with Zoom, Enna and I just jumped into it
and started these online classes. One thing
with Zoom is that we could reach people
we never could have otherwise…we’ve had
students join from Alaska, Pennsylvania,
and even one staying in Costa Rica, folks
join from Washington and California, all over
the place…We appreciate all the students
we’ve had over these four or five years.”
Students present were asked to stand up
to be recognized and honored. They were
gifted with their certificates as well as
stocking caps with their language printed
with the phrase “speak your culture”.
Following the honoring of the language
students, lyrics to some of our traditional
songs were passed around the room
and displayed on the big screen. Anyone
who wanted could join in singing.
Everyone was invited to join in to dance
a friendship dance around the perimeter of
the room. Folks laughed and smiled as they
circled the room in celebration together.
To close out the day’s events, raffle prizes
where drawn and gifted to many throughout
the room. Everyone was encouraged to
take gifts from the various booths as well,
including books at the Education table,
mugs from Forestry, coloring pages at the
registration tables and tea and medicine
bundles from the Tobacco Prevention
Program, as well as a recording of our songs
for them to enjoy always. A necklace was
gifted to the eldest Elder at each table. And
everyone was asked to fill out a comment
card to help plan for next year, our 40th year
of Restoration!
A special thanks to all the Tribal
Government and Three Rivers Casino Staff
for their hard work making this a successful
event. We are all so happy to see you
again and look forward to the upcoming
gatherings planned thru the rest of the year.
November 2023
www.ctclusi.org
39th Restoration Celebration
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November 2023
Elders Corner - Jetboat Excursion
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby and Barbara Black
On the 6th of September, Tribal Elders and Staff ventured
to Grants Pass for the start of what turned out to be a fun,
exciting and hilarious couple of days. To say this trip was a
hit would be an understatement.
Check-in was smooth and easy, and before we knew it
we were off to dinner at the Black Bear Diner with a group
of 40-plus in tow! I don’t think the diner knew what they
were in for! Our appreciation and sympathies go out to that
amazing waitress, as she worked ALONE on getting our
meals out to us in a timely manner. We had a few spare
minutes to socialize in the meantime.
On the 7th, we were up bright and early for breakfast
before starting our day off with a visit to the Bear Hotel
Museum. It was phenomenal! In fact, even the host of the
tour gave off some bear vibes. A couple of staff members
may have snuck off to ring the Liberty Bell, but we won’t
mention names.
After a delicious taco bar lunch at the Tap Rock, we
headed back to the hotel for some downtime and prepared
ourselves for the excursion. It was a fairly quick and easy
loading onto the boat, and we had just enough room left
for a couple of young ladies to come aboard with us and
experience our humor on the trip.
The ride was smooth and refreshing, to say the least.
We definitely got splashed, some more than others, but
we made it through the Rogue to our dinner spot at the
beautiful River Lodge. The view was breathtaking! We
may have had a critter or two asking us for food, which
one of us obliged. No name needed.
After dinner we loaded up once again, making our way
back up the river through some famous movie scenes,
waved at some beautiful mannequins in the distance,
and enjoyed a few more mouthfuls of fresh river water.
Yum! One elder in particular could have been mistaken
for jumping in the river. Again, no names need to be
mentioned.
Our trip ended with lots of laughs, probably some muchneeded showers, and a good night’s rest. Everyone arrived
home safely on the 8th, full of fun memories and excited for
our next big adventure. Thank you Elders, for all of the fun
and laughter, and to everyone who made this trip possible.
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November 2023
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Elders Corner
Attention Elders!
We want your
recommendations for
upcoming elder event
activities.
Please, join us for the
November 9th Elder’s
Luncheon and Survey Party.
We will be taking ideas
and suggestions to create a
survey for trip and activity
ideas for Elders in 2024!
Email Barbara Black at
bblack@ctclusi.org
or call Arleen at 541-888-5266
with your suggestions.
Elders Luncheon
Thursday, December 7, 2023
11:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
(Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m.)
at
Three Rivers Casino Resort
Event Center
5647 Oregon 126, Florence, OR 97439
Come join us for a fun filled
day of Games and BINGO!
There will be a gift exchange
for those who wish to
participate. Please mark your
gift for male or female.
Please RSVP by Monday, November 27, 2023.
We are also looking for tribal artisans
that are interested in donating gifts
for the upcoming Elder’s Honor Day.
Please, contact Barbara or Arleen if you
are interested.
Please call to RSVP: Barbara Black at 541-888-7520
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Health Services Division
Elders Activity Program
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Recognizing POTS
November 2023
Learn to Spot This Mysterious Condition
Contributed by Diann Weaver, Assistant Director of Health Services/Self-Governance
Source: NIH News in Health, September 2023
A condition called POTS can have a huge impact on a person’s life.
People with POTS often feel lightheaded or dizzy when standing up
from a lying position. Their heart tends to race. They may even faint.
Other symptoms can include extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, and
trouble thinking.
“POTS can be quite debilitating. It can make it hard to do everyday
activities, like attending work or school,” says Dr. Cheryl L. McDonald,
who helps oversee NIH’s POTS research programs. “Some people
even require the use of a wheelchair because they can’t stand or walk
for long periods.”
POTS is an abbreviation for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia
Syndrome. Postural means it’s linked to your body’s position.
Orthostatic is related to standing. Tachycardia means rapid heart rate.
And syndrome means it’s a group of symptoms. (See the Wise Choices
box.)
Normally, when a person stands up, gravity pulls blood down toward
the legs and feet. This briefly reduces blood flow to the upper body,
including the heart and brain. So the brain immediately sends signals
that tighten the body’s lower blood vessels and make the heart pump
faster. This pushes blood upward, so it can travel throughout the body.
But for people with POTS, these signals break down. The lower blood
vessels don’t tighten enough upon standing, and the heart beats much
faster than it should. The brain and other organs may not get enough
blood, which can lead to fainting and other symptoms.
POTS can affect anyone at any age. It is most common among women,
ages 15 to 50. Its causes are unknown. Researchers suspect there
can be different causes, and each might require different treatments.
Some data suggest that POTS may arise after major surgery, head
injury, pregnancy, or viral illness.
POTS can be diagnosed by looking at your symptoms, heart rate,
and blood pressure when you go from lying down to standing. Adults
might have POTS if their heart rate rises by more than 30 beats a
minute within 10 minutes of standing, without a big blood pressure
change. For those under age 20, an increase of at least 40 beats a
minute without a major blood pressure change could signal POTS.
Symptoms may quickly improve by lying down.
Treatment often involves increasing salt intake and drinking plenty
of water, which can boost blood volume. Blood volume is the total
amount of fluid circulating around your body. Some patients benefit
from medications that help to raise blood pressure or reduce heart
rate. Compression socks can help keep blood from pooling in the
legs. Exercise training and maintaining a
regular sleep schedule may also help.
Many people—even some health care
providers—have never heard of POTS.
“But awareness has increased in recent
years, particularly since POTS has been
seen in patients who have had COVID-19,”
McDonald says. The links between POTS
and COVID-19 are still unclear, and
researchers are working to learn more.
Despite increased awareness of POTS,
it can be hard for some patients to get a
diagnosis. “If you have symptoms that
look like they could fit with POTS, it’s a
good idea to discuss the possibility with your doctor,” McDonald says.
“It’s perfectly acceptable to be your own advocate. You can show an
article to your doctor and ask: Do you think I might have POTS?”
Wise Choices
Common Signs of POTS
POTS symptoms vary, which makes it hard to diagnose. People may
have some or many of these symptoms:
•
Racing heart and light-headedness when going from lying down to
standing.
•
Reddish-purple color in feet or legs.
•
Heart palpitations, or feeling your heart pounding or racing.
•
Shortness of breath.
•
Weakness and fatigue.
•
Severe headache.
•
Digestion-related problems, such as nausea, constipation, or
vomiting.
•
Poor concentration or confusion.
•
Trouble sleeping.
•
Blurred vision.
•
Trouble exercising.
Tribal Healing to Wellness Enhancement Training 2023
Contributed by Diane Whitson, Tribal Court Administrator
The Tribal Healing to Wellness Enhancement
Training in September 2023 was a valuable
and informative event for attendees. Here’s a
summary of the key points and topics covered
during the training:
Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Jeri
Brunoe, a member of the Warm Springs
Tribe, hosted the opening and closing
ceremonies. She performed a tribal opening
and introduced the events each day, setting
the tone for the training.
Plenary: Joseph Flies-Away, a former
Chief Judge of the Hualapai Tribal Court and
Community Nation Building Consultant in
Phoenix, AZ, discussed the development of
Healing to Wellness Courts over the past 25+
years, highlighting their progress and future
visions.
Mentor Courts: The concept of “Mentor
Courts” was introduced, where other Wellness
Court teams visit your tribal court to observe
proceedings and meet with your staff. This
can provide valuable insights for improving
your own Wellness Court.
Strength-Based Language: This session
emphasized the importance of using positive
language when working with Wellness Court
participants. Negative language and nonverbal cues can discourage individuals in
their recovery process. Using more positive solicitations, allowing participants to openly
and non-judgmental language can be more discuss issues with grant applications and
effective in assisting participants.
offer suggestions for improvement.
Diversity Topics: The training covered a wide
Veteran’s Court: The Yurok Tribe in Northern
California discussed their newly developed range of topics, including starting wellness
Veteran’s Court, which is open to other tribes courts and veterans’ courts, addressing
and also serves as a mentor court.
problem gambling issues, understanding the
Recovery Management
Indian Child Welfare
“Overall, this training spoke about how
Toolkit:
This session Tribes are planning and strategizing Act
(ICWA),
and
emphasized
the on implementing the peacemaking discussing the impact
importance of providing processes into the Healing to Wellness of recent Supreme
participants
with Courts, and the benefits to the Court rulings on tribes.
the
necessary
tools participants and the Tribes communities Data collection was
for
recovery
before in general. Now the focus is to treat the also highlighted as an
imposing
sanctions. person, the children, and the family as essential component of
a whole unit, instead of just the person,
It acknowledged that thus breaking the cycle of child abuse, the training.
relapses are common in drug addiction, and neglect.”
I would encourage
the early stages of the
individuals interested
-Stephanie Nord, Tribal Court Clerk in healing and wellness
program
Common Issues: The
to attend this training
training addressed common challenges faced in the future, given the wealth of useful
by tribes, including responses to the opioid information and insights it provides for tribal
crisis, drinking and driving, and increasing courts and their communities.
cannabis abuse. There was a focus on the
Overall, the training appears to have been
rise of women offenders and the need to a comprehensive and beneficial experience
address issues related to impaired women for attendees, offering insights into various
drivers.
aspects of tribal wellness and healing
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) programs.
round table discussion provided tips for grant
November 2023
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Dental Staff Travel for Continuing Education Opportunity
Contributed by Bobbie Hafer, EPDH
On August 15th and 16th,
your CTCLUSI Dental Clinic
team was invited onto the
land of the Suquamish People
at the Clearwater Resort in
Suquamish, Washington. Using
a scholarship from the Northwest
Portland Area Indian Health
Board, the team participated
in continuing education and
networking with other dental
staff members from 28 of the 31
member Tribes that have dental
clinics. 160 attendees came
from Oregon, Washington and
Idaho.
Suquamish Tree Lights Up
Staff members were greeted
the Night
with a beautiful nametag
adorned with black, white and
Members of the CTCLUSI Dental Team, pictured left to right:
and foraged from our
turquoise colored beads, a
Keri Neal, Rachel Crawford, Bobbie, MeAnnDa Wallage, Marissa Gardner
own back yards.
For
shiny pine nut and Dentalium
example,
they
talked
shells, along with information
the importance of the traditional diet of
on the significance of the pine nuts and the Pacific Northwest people and how it about harvesting dandelions to be used
Dentalium to Pacific Northwest Tribes. compares with commercially prepared medicinally or to eat in a soup or salad. –
Keri Neal, EFDA, Billing Specialist
From there, things got more serious with foods.
A traditional diet, including
Anyone interested in the topic of
some classes required for dental staff beverages, can improve health outcomes,
traditional
food and drinks, may enjoy
licensure and certification, such as Medical including oral health. The nettle tea that
perusing
the
website, tahomapeak.com.
Emergencies and Infection Control. was served included essential vitamins,
Scroll to the bottom of the homepage,
The team learned what’s new in cavity minerals, and antioxidants.
under Tahoma Peak News, click on “Read
prevention and the role they can play in
Here are the thoughts of two CTCLUSI more”. Once there, you will be treated
reducing oral cancer by advocating for clinic staff:
to wonderfully written articles, beautiful
human papilloma virus (HPV) prevention
My favorite class was “Native Infusion: photos and recipes for Native food and
within Tribal communities. It is always Rethink your drink”. There were so many
interesting for dental staff to develop new different ingredients that you can add to drinks.
Whether working in the clinic or attending
ways of communicating with patients your water that are at your fingertips when
continuing
education opportunities such
and learn what other Tribes are doing to foraging. It was extremely informative and
as
this,
your
CTCLUSI Dental Clinic staff
improve the oral health of their members. the infusions that I tried were absolutely
In all, the team earned 12.75 hours of delicious. The blackberry mint water was continually strive to provide patients the
continuing dental education from Indian my favorite. – Rachel Crawford, EFDA most comprehensive dental care possible.
The sharing of knowledge and new ideas
Health Services, Division of Oral Health.
(Expanded Function Dental Assistant)
certainly met the Portland Area Dental
Two
fun,
informative,
interactive
The session I enjoyed the most at the Meeting’s goal of “weaving oral health into
presentations were the favorite of Portland Area Dental Meeting was “Native
those present: Native Nutrition & Food Nutrition and Food Sovereignty”. It was healthy lives”.
Sovereignty and Native Infusion: Rethink great to hear about the vast variety of
Your Drink. Attendees learned about plants and food that can be harvested
New Playground Equipment Installed at Q’axas Heights
Contributed by Jamie Meyers, Housing Director, and Diann Weaver,
Assistant Director of Health Services/Self-Governance
New playground equipment was recently installed to
replace the outdated equipment located at Q’axas Heights
Housing in North Bend, Oregon; which was originally
installed in 2001. As you can see from the photos, the
playground looks very inviting. A huge thank you goes out
to the CTCLUSI Maintenance Crew (you know who you are)
that put this together – you did an awesome job! Thank you,
Armando Martinez, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator,
for the great suggestion.
The purchase of new equipment was made possible by
funds from the Indian Health Service Diabetes Grant. The
goal is to encourage the youth to engage in exercise and
not spend their “down time” playing video games or become
“couch potatoes” from watching too much television.
Exercise, especially outdoors, together with proper diet,
helps to promote a healthier lifestyle and hopefully avoid
development of diabetes. The younger the importance of
physical activity is encouraged, the better. Watch for The
Voice of CLUSI newsletter this coming Spring/ Summer as
there will be installation of playground equipment at Qa’aich
Development in Florence, Oregon and new replacement
equipment at the Community Center in Coos Bay, Oregon.
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November 2023
Tribal Police Supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pictured above left to right: Chief of Police, Brian Dubray, and Community Services Officer, Rob Snyder
You may have notice a
change in the appearance
of
your
Tribal
Police
Department
Officers
in
October. In support of breast
cancer awareness month,
TPD Officers wore pink
uniform hats and identifiers
to show their support for
breast cancer survivors and
loved ones lost. The hope
is to raise public awareness
of the importance of early
detection in the fight against
the disease.
Notice of 2024 Budget Meeting
Upcoming Events
Second Budget Hearing for General Council per
Tribal Code (CLUSITC 7-10-6)
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/
November 12, 2023
Tribal Community Center, starting at 9:00 a.m.
before the Regular Council meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
More Than the Winter Blues
As the days get shorter and there is less daylight, you may start to feel sad. While many
people experience the “winter blues,” some people may have a type of depression called
seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
NEED A RIDE?
Contributed by Kathy Perkins, Tribal
Transportation Coordinator
The first step is to determine how much your symptoms interfere with your daily life.
Do you have mild symptoms that
have lasted less than 2 weeks?
●
These activities can make you feel better:
Feeling down but still able
to take care of yourself and
others
●
Having some trouble sleeping
●
Having less energy than usual
but still able to do your job,
schoolwork, or housework
●
Doing something you enjoy
●
Going outside in the sunlight
●
Spending time with family
and friends
●
Eating healthy and avoiding
foods with lots of sugar
If these activities do not help or your symptoms are getting worse, talk to a
health care provider.
Do you have more severe symptoms that
have lasted more than 2 weeks?
Seek professional help:
●
Light therapy
Social withdrawal
●
Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
●
Oversleeping
●
Medications
●
Gaining weight
●
Vitamin D supplements
●
Craving foods with lots of
sugar like cakes, candies,
and cookies
●
For help finding treatment, visit nimh.nih.gov/findhelp.
If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or is thinking about hurting themselves,
call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
nimh.nih.gov/sad
NIMH Identification No. OM 22-4320
The Tribal Transportation Department
aims to provide necessary transit
services for accessing shopping,
employment, education, health care,
and social/recreational opportunities to
all CTCLUSI members and their eligible
family members currently lacking reliable
transportation.
Transportation options that may be
provided directly include door-to-door
rides with a 72-hr advance notice and
bus passes for the Rhody Express
and LTD routes. In addition to services
provided directly from the Transportation
Department, CCAT services are available
free of charge by presenting your Tribal
ID card to the CCAT driver at the time of
service.
For more information or to
access these services, please
contact Kathy Perkins, Tribal
Transportation Coordinator,
at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550.
November 2023
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November is National Native American Heritage Month
Contributed by Chief Judge Karen Costello
While we honor and celebrate the rich
heritage, culture, and traditions of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians at all times, I
am reflecting this month on important legal
battles that have been waged in support of
tribal sovereignty. These battles captured
my attention when I was a law student
more than twenty-five years ago, and have
remained at the forefront of my interests and
work today. A particular legal victory is on my
mind - one that was won nearly forty years
ago. The battleground was the United States
Supreme Court and the case was Morton
v. Mancari. In that case, the U.S. Supreme
Court held that tribal membership is not
a racial distinction, but, rather, a political
designation, because tribal membership
represents citizenship of a sovereign nation.
Why was this case important? Among
other things, it removed legal barriers
to Native American preference in hiring,
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-087
Date of Passage:
July 9, 2023
Subject (title): Enrollment New Member
Explanation: Tribal Council approves new
member Carina Rose Chandler. Vote 5-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-088
Date of Passage:
July 9, 2023
Subject (title): Enrollment Active to Historic
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
action move the following indivulas from the
active roll to the historic roll of the Tribe:
Chester Levi Perry, Wanda Louise Williford,
Micheal Linn McNutt, Lorre Grace Lewis and
Juanita Marie Butterfield. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-089
Date of Passage:
July 9, 2023
Subject (title): Approve Intergovernmental
Agreement with the State of Oregon for
Participation in the OR Alert Program
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the
participation brought to Council from the Tribal
Police Department. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-090
Date of Passage:
July 9, 2023
Subject (title): Approving and Submittal of
FY 2023 O’Link 78 MOA
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
agreement to between 11 Tribes of Northern
California and Oregon for allocation of funding
for Indian Housing Block Grant . Vote 6-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-091
Date of Passage:
July 9, 2023
Subject (title): Enrollment New Members
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the
following names as new members of the Tribe:
Waylon Jordan Hunt and Hallie Isla Schutz.
7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-092
Date of Passage:
July 26, 2023
Subject (title): Contract Modification
for Architectural - Engineering Services for
Health Services Project
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
contract modification for the designs for the
new Health Clinic. Vote 5-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
Date of Passage:
23-093
July 26, 2023
because doing so cannot be regarded as
unconstitutional racial discrimination. It also
supported the preferences to place Indian
Children in Indian Families when the state
is involved in family matters, as set out in
the Indian Child Welfare Act. Recently, in
Haaland v. Brakeen, the U.S. Supreme
Court, citing Mancari, affirmed that Indian
Children can be treated specially in state
court proceedings because their status
as Indian Children is political, not racial.
Therefore, if a police officer, prosecutor,
public defender, or judge were to ask you
whether you are a member of a federally
recognized Indian tribe, that question would
not, by itself, amount to unconstitutional
racial profiling.
Why is this important to you? If you or a
family or household member find yourselves
involved in a municipal or state court
matter, your tribal membership status may
trigger important communications which
Resolution Summaries
Subject (title): Contract Award Approval for
Construction Services for Health Services
Project
Explanation: Tribal Council approves
this contract for the construction services for
the new Health Clinic. Vote 4-2-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-094
Date of Passage:
July 26, 2023
Subject (title): Gaming Equipment Order
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
Order for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-95
Date of Passage:
June 22, 2023
Subject (title): Gaming Equipment Order
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
Order for Three Rivers Casino. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-096
Date of Passage:
July 26, 2023
Subject (title): Gaming Lease
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
gaming lease for Three Rivers Casino Florence. Vote 5-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-097
Date of Passage:
July 26, 2023
Subject (title): Rescind Resolution 04-041
on Head Inspector for Three Rivers Casino
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
action to implement a request for proposal
for vendors per CTCLUSI Government
procurement policy. Vote 6-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-098
Date of Passage:
August 13, 2023
Subject (title): Establishment of CTCLUSITC
Chapter 1-18 Burial Benefit Fund
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
official new Code for second reading and final
approval. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-099
Date of Passage:
August 13, 2023
Subject (title): Establishment of CLUSICT
Chapter 10-1 Water Quality Standards
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
official new Code for second reading and final
approval. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:
Date of Passage:
23-100
August 13, 2023
could result in your case being referred to
tribal court, or to its restorative programs,
Wellness Court or Peacegiving Court.
These programs could be life-changing for
you and your family, and transformative for
your community.
Even though the question “are you a
member of a federally recognized Indian
tribe” may be asked without offending the
law, municipal and state court officials and
police officers are reticent to do so. If your
status isn’t known, then the opportunity for
referral will be missed. Heritage, culture, and
tradition live in the present and reach to the
future. They are alive in your justice system,
which is here for you. So, I encourage you –
if you or a family or household member are
faced with a legal matter in any forum, proudly
say “I am a member of the Confederated
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians” and ask that your tribal court be
contacted.
Subject (title): Agreement with Pacific Office
Automation
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
agreement for copy machines for CTCLUSI.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-101
Date of Passage:
August 13, 2023
Subject (title): Approval to Purchase New
Property with ODHS Grant
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the
purchase of this property for the specific use for
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Survivors. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-102
Date of Passage:
August 13, 2023
Subject (title): Living Language Grant
Program
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
submission for funding to further strengthen our
language program. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-103
Date of Passage:
August 13, 2023
Subject (title): Agreement with Company to
Provide Recruitment Services
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
agreement to assist the Tribe in recruitment
services for the Health Clinic. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-104
Date of Passage:
August 13, 2023
Subject (title): Contract with Health Provider
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
contract specific to provide qualified medial
professions. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-105
Date of Passage:
August 13, 2023
Subject (title): Contract Approval for Home
Repair
Explanation: Tribal Council approves this
contract to provide repairs for a Tribal member
through the Housing Department. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-106
Date of Passage:
August 13, 2023
Subject (title): Housing Committee
Appointment
Explanation: Tribal Council approves the
appointment of Tyler Slyter to the Housing
Committee. Vote 6-0-1
In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality
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November 2023
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings as of 10/13/2023
Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities
• Advanced Practice Provider – Medical – Coos Bay
• Advanced Practice Provider – Psychiatric – Coos Bay
• Case Manager/ICWA – Coos Bay
• Community Information Manager – Coos Bay
• Dental Hygienist – Part-Time – Coos Bay
• Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay
• Forester – Coos Bay
• Gaming Inspector – Florence
• Health Executive Assistant – Coos Bay
• Higher Education Specialist – Coos Bay
• Physician – Coos Bay
• Physician – Family Medicine – Coos Bay
• Physician – Psychiatrist – Coos Bay
• Psychologist – Coos Bay
• Surveillance Agent I. – Florence
• Special Events – On Call – Varies on assignment
Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full job
descriptions and benefits available. You may also apply for any
position online. http://ctclusi.org/jobs
Updated Frequently
Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org
Are you in trouble with the law?
Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?
Are you ready to make a change?
What does true Wellness look like for you?
A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.
Make the choice for a better life.
Confidential
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
PEACEGIVING
Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice
option available to you for the resolution of conflict.
All Peacegiving issues are confidential.
Photo by Morgan Gaines
For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving
Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the
address listed below.
Peacegiving Coordinator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316
EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org
Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving
www.ctclusi.org
November 2023
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Upcoming Events
November 2023
SUNDAY
29
MONDAY
Ribbon Shirt & Skirts,
Eugene Outreach Office
Budget Hearing
12 9:00 a.m.
Zoom 6 pm - 7:30 pm
6
13
7 miluk language
8
Parenting Workshop
Zoom 6 pm - 7:30 pm
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
Elders Luncheon
Community Center
11:30 a.m.
14 miluk language
15
16
Parenting Workshop
Zoom 6 pm - 7:30 pm
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
21
22
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
26
27
28 miluk language
class 4pm-6pm
Parenting Workshop
Zoom 6 pm - 7:30 pm
3
4
2
hanis language
class 4pm-6pm
class 4pm-6pm
20
THURSDAY
miluk language class
4pm-6pm
class 4pm-6pm
Regular Council
Meeting 10:00 a.m.
19
WEDNESDAY
Halloween Day
31Parenting
Workshop 1
30
5
TUESDAY
5
9
23
Thanksgiving Day
All Offices Closed
29 hanis language
30
6
7
class 4pm-6pm
Business Council
Meeting 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
3
SATURDAY
4
sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
quuiich language
class 12pm-2pm
Ribbon Shirt & Skirts,
Eugene Outreach Office
10
11 Veteran’s Day
Tribal Offices will be
Closed in Observance
of Veteran’s Day
17
18
sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
quuiich language
class 12pm-2pm
Fall Harvest
Community Center
24
25
1
2
8
9
Native American
Heritage Day
All Tribal Offices Closed
sha’yuushtɬa uɬ
quuiich language
class 12pm-2pm
December 2023
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
26
27
28
29
30
miluk language class
4pm-6pm
hanis language class
4pm-6pm
3
4
5
6
10
11
12
18
19
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
Parenting Workshop
Zoom 6 pm - 7:30 pm
7
8
13
14
15
16
20
21
22
23
Elders Luncheon
Three Rivers Casino
Event Center 11:30 am
9
Holiday Celebration
Three Rivers Casino
Event Center
Regular Council Meeting
10:00 a.m.
17
Winter Solstice
24
Christmas Eve
31
New Year’s Eve
25
Christmas Day
All Tribal Officed
Closed
1
New Year’s Day Peace
Hike Yachats, 9:30 am
All Tribasl Offices Closed
26
27
28
29
30
2
3
4
5
6
Staff Appreciation Day
All Tribal Officed
Closed
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What is the Rock Your Mocs event?
Established 2011, Rock Your Mocs, is best described as a worldwide
Native American & Indigenous Peoples virtual unity event held
annually and during November National Native American Heritage
Month in the U.S.A. During the Rock Your Mocs, people wear their
moccasins, take a photo, create a video or story, add the hashtag
#ROCKYOURMOCS and upload to social media. This creates “an
online photo album” for the world to see and enjoy. Rock Your Mocs
is wherever you are and also, individuals, organizations, businesses,
schools, museums and tribes are taking the initiative to create their
own independent local events too!
Dates: 2023: November 12th – 18th
Why a week? The event is a week to create more event opportunity
days, especially for schools, people who work Monday – Friday,
and people organizing events.
Do we have to wear our Mocs the whole week? Nope, choose a
day or days, or the whole week
Is there a main day? The original day will always be November 15th
Why: A positive opportunity celebrate tribal individuality united by
November 2023
wearing moccasins. We honor our ancestors, and indigenous peoples
worldwide, during Rock Your Mocs events and commemorate
National Native American Heritage Month
Where: Wherever you may be! Wherever your day takes you!
How to join in: Wear your moccasins or a Turquoise Awareness
Ribbon or RYM T-shirt or organize an event
When did the event start? In 2011, RYM was founded and initiated
by Jessica “Jaylyn” Atsye (Laguna Pueblo, NM). In 2012 Rock
Your Mocs experienced rapid awareness and participation as key
national groups begin promoting, these groups included: Powwows.
com, National Indian Gaming Association and National Congress
of American Indians. Understanding that the Rock Your Mocs
event momentum was accelerating, in 2013, Jaylyn approached
and partnered with Melissa Sanchez (Acoma/Laguna Pueblos)
and Emmett “Shkeme” Garcia (Santa Ana Pueblo) of Emergence
Productions, which specializes in Native American & Indigenous
Performing Arts.
Check out more at https://rockyourmocs.org/
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SATURDAY - BOUILLABAISSE (SEAFOOD STEW) $25
SUNDAY - CHEF’S CHOICE
THANKSGIVING Dinner
Café
1297
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD • 11AM-9PM
TRADITIONAL TURKEY DINNER $27
Slow-roasted turkey breast served with mashed potatoes,
turkey gravy, dressing, green bean casserole, sweet dinner roll
& cranberry sauce. A slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream
for dessert.
COOS BAY
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