NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2016)
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The Voice of
December 2016
CLUSI
Issue 12
Volume 17
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Tribal Members Celebrate 32nd Restoration and Fall Harvest
Members of the South Coast Land Conservancy Board were honored for their efforts in helping return
Fossil Point lands to the stewardship of the Tribe
Shane Henderson and daugther Amber make a drum together
Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
On Saturday, November 19, 2016 Tribal families, friends,
and honored guests gathered together in celebration for
Drum Making, Restoration, and Fall Harvest. The day was
packed with activities, excitement and comradery amongst
the Tribal community.
The morning began with our annual Drum Making Prevention
Activity. We started the activity with an opening ceremony
which included a moment of silence for the loss of a great
mentor, Clifford “Greywolf” Latta, who had walked on in
October. Greywolf was very enthusiastic about making drums
and helping others bring drumming into their lives, he had
been working with us on drums for several years. Though he
has walked on he was with us in spirit as we made over two
dozen drums that day.
As drum making is also an alcohol and drug prevention
activity we also discussed Canoe Journey, the Healing of the
Canoe Curriculum, and mentioned that November 19th is also
National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. If you or someone
you know is having thoughts of hurting themselves, reach out
and contact us or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
at 1-800-273-8255.
At noon, activities began for our 32nd Restoration Celebration.
Restoration Day is October 17th but this year, due to weather,
the celebration had to be rescheduled. What better time to
celebrate our Tribal Restoration than when many of us are
Tribal Youth had fun making drums
Council member Doc Slyter
- Story continues on page 10 with more photographs from the event
Save the Date
Tribal Holiday Celebration
December 10, 2016
Youth Council Movie Night
December 29, 2016
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Chairman’s Corner
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians have
entered into a unique partnership with Lone Rock Timber Management Company
to acquire and manage the Elliott State Forest.
Located near the coast in Douglas and Coos Counties, the Elliott State Forest
lies at the very heart of our ancestral territory. After years of operating losses, this
82,500-acre land sale would return approximately $220.8 million to the Common
School Fund where it will help support Oregon’s public schools.
It wasn’t our idea to sell the Elliott. But we knew the State Land Board was
serious about selling, and we knew there would be at least one bid. So if the
forest was going to be sold, the Council felt it was crucial that the Confederated
Tribes have a meaningful say in how these lands, resources, and uses were
protected.
Under the proposal submitted on November 15, 2016, the Confederated Tribes
would hold a perpetual conservation easement which gives legal protection to
buffer zones on spawning streams, to more than 20,000 acres of logging protection
areas, and to at least 41,250 acres of public access lands.
Chairman Mark Ingersoll
Under our proposal Lone Rock Timber
Management Company and their investment
partners would purchase the land, and commercially
Waldport
manage the forest to provide much needed jobs and
economic benefits to our region. The landowners
Halsey
would also guarantee funding to meet all the
Yachats
Monroe
Confederated Tribes’ stewardship obligations and
duties in perpetuity.
Harrisburg
The Conservation Fund, a highly respected
Junction City
national non-profit organization, would provide
support and advice to the Confederated Tribes in
our role as land steward. Additional advisory support
has also been offered by The Cow Creek Band of
Umpqua Tribe of Indians, The Confederated Tribes
Eugene
Veneta
of Siletz Indians, The Confederated Tribes of the
Florence
Grande Ronde, Dr. John Gordon (Pinchot Professor
Emeritus of Forestry and Environmental Studies at
the Yale School), the College of Forestry at Oregon
Dunes City
State University, and the Oregon Department of
Forestry.
The Oregon Department of State Lands will now
review our plan. On December 13, 2016 the State
Cottage Grove
Land Board will receive the staff report, take public
comment, and make a decision.
Reedsport
If the State Land Board accepts our proposal, the
Drain
Confederated Tribes will begin the important work
Elkton
Elliott
of nailing down the details over the coming year.
State
Lakeside
Yoncalla
The work still ahead is for our staff, working with our
Forest
elders and with the project partners and advisors,
to craft a conservation easement that fully protects
the land, air, water, wildlife, traditional uses, and
cultural resources that have always been ours to
North Bend
Oakland
protect.
Coos Bay
Sutherlin
I believe we can feel good that the Confederated
Tribes have played a key role in helping to bring
together this extraordinarily capable group.
Together, we are working hard to ensure that
the Elliott State Forest will be responsibly and
Roseburg
Coquille
sustainably managed by and for Oregonians who
live, work, and recreate in the local community.
Bandon
As is fitting, this unique collaborative effort
Winston
affords a special role to the Confederated Tribes in
Myrtle Point
recognition of our proven capabilities, and because
of our deep ancestral and stewardship ties to this
Myrtle Creek
land.
CTCLUSI Ancestral Territory
Protecting the Elliott is an enormous responsibility,
Cities
Ancestral Territory of
but we are more than up to the challenge.
County
the Confederated Tribes
If you have other questions or concerns, please
Elliott State Forest
contact me at (541) 888-9577 or toll free at (888)
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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
ATTENTION VETERANS
AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal
of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and intersted in being
on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil,
541-888-7506. We are currently keeping a list
of those interested so that when a committee
vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible,
so please contact us whether there is a vacancy
or not.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Springfield 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., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay,
OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Full video available at www.ctclusi.org
If you would like to receive typed copies or
an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting
minutes send a written request, including
your current address to Jeannie McNeil, 1245
Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Tribal Council
Upcoming Events
December 1 – Elders Luncheon, Florence, TRC
World Market Buffet, 11:30 a.m.
December 3rd – Cedar Work Day, Tribal Hall, 9
a.m.
December 6th – Parenting with Love & Logic
workshop, Community Center 5:30 p.m.
December 8th – Elders Honor Day Planning
Meeting, Tribal Hall, noon
December 10th – Tribal Holiday Celebration, TRC
Florence, Event Center, 3 p.m.
December 11th – Budget Hearing, TRCR Event
Center, Florence, 9 a.m.
December 11th – Regular Council Meeting, TRCR
Florence, 10 a.m.
December 12th – LIHEAP workshop, Coos Bay
Family Services Office 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 13th – LIHEAP workshop, Florence
Outreach Office, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 14th – LIHEAP workshop, Springfield
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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
Outreach Office, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 17th – Weaving Workshop, Tribal Hall,
10:00 a.m.
December 18th - Weaving Workshop, Tribal Hall,
10:00 a.m.
December 20th – 22nd – Winter Solstice
Celebration
December 29th – Youth Council Movie Night,
Tribal Hall, 3 p.m.
January 1st – New Year’s Peace Hike, Amanda
Trail, Yachats 10 a.m.
January 8th – Regular Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10 a.m.
January 8th – Talking Circle, Tribal Hall, following
Council meeting
January 13th – Deadline for Tribal Youth Logo
Contest entries
January 14th – Beading & Paddle Making, Tribal
Hall, 10 a.m.
Join a Committee
Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters
of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit
your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All
letters of interest are kept on file for one year.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Alexis Barry
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org
Health & Human
Services Division
Vicki Faciane - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
vfaciane@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
Sharon Arnold - PRC Specialist
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Angela Bowen-Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1317
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abowen@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org
Family Services
Shayne Platz, Lead Case
Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
splatz@ctclusi.org
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-888-2853
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Tribal Dental Clinic
Dr. Sarah Rodgers
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Elders Activities
Andrew Brainard
Elders Activity Coordinator
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
abrainard@ctclusi.org
Tribal Court
J.D. Williams
Chief Judge
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
tribalct@ctclusi.org
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Springfield Outreach Office
1126 Gateway Loop
Suite 102
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Brad Kneaper
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Department of Natural
Resources
Margaret Corvi
Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1304
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
mcorvi@ctclusi.org
Warren Brainard,
Chief
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
Doc Slyter
Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Beaver Bowen
Position #2 Council
541-290-4531 (cell)
bbowen@ctclusi.org
Mark Ingersoll,
Chairman
Position #3 Council
541-290-4610 (cell)
mingersoll@ctclusi.org
Tara Bowen
Position #4 Council
541-808-7394
tbowen@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Arron McNutt
Position #6 Council
541-297-1183 (cell)
amcnutt@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
December 11, 2016
Three Rivers Casino
5647 Highway 126, Florence,
Oregon 97439
10:00 a.m
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as
needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Administrator Report
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other
10. Good of the Tribes
11. Executive Session as needed
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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Tribal Council Business
As Reported at the November 13, 2016 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Chief Warren Brainard:
Oct 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
General Council Meeting
Oct 12 Coos Head Area Master
Plan Meeting (CHAMP); Executive
Management Meeting
Oct 13 Elders Committee; Culture
Committee; Executive Work Session
Oct 15 Meeting with visiting Veterans
Oct 18 Meeting for Veterans Day Parade
Oct 19 Special Council Meeting
Oct 21 Meeting in Coos Bay
Oct 22 Budget Committee Meeting;
Cottage Grove Mayor’s Ball Fund Raiser
Oct 23 Tribal Meeting in Seattle to Testify
to Army Core of Engineers
Oct 26 Judge in Cooking Contest during
Wellness Fair in Coos Bay; Business
Council Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operations Review Board (GFORB)
Oct 29 Pink & Blue Party
Oct 31 Meeting in Portland, OR with
Senator Merkley
Nov 3 Executive Work Session
Nov 4 Meeting in Coos Bay with
Congressman Peter DeFazio
Nov 6 Veterans Day Parade in Eugene
Nov 9-10 Bureau of Land Management,
Coastal Oregon, Resource Advisory
Council, (R.A.C.) Meeting
Nov 10 Culture Committee Meeting;
Executive Work Session
Meeting
Oct 23 Tribal SWEAT
Oct 26 Business Council Meeting
Nov 3 Special Council Meeting
Nov 4 Meeting in Coos Bay with
Congressman Peter DeFazio
Nov 5 Preview Watchman Canoe
Nov 9 Tribal Sweat
Nov 10 Bureau of Land Management,
Coastal Oregon, Resource Advisory
Council, (R.A.C.) Meeting
Nov 10 All Staff Meeting for Tribal
Government; Executive Work Session
Beaver Bowen:
Oct 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
General Council Meeting
Oct 12 Executive Management Meeting
Oct 13 Executive Work Session
Oct 19 Election Board Meeting; Special
Council Meeting
Oct 26 Business Council Meeting;
Gaming Facility Operations Review Board
(GFORB)
Oct 27 Wellness Fair
Oct 31 Meeting in Portland, OR with
Senator Merkley
Nov 3 Special Council Meeting
Nov 10 Executive Work Session
Doc Slyter:
Oct 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
General Council Meeting
Oct 12 Executive Management Meeting
Oct 13 Culture Committee Meeting;
Executive Work Session
Oct 19 Special Council Meeting
Oct 22 Budget Committee Meeting; Coos
Head Area Master Plan Meeting (CHAMP)
Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:
Oct 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
General Council Meeting
Oct 12 Executive Management Meeting
Oct 13 Executive Work Session
Oct 17 Meeting with visiting Veterans
Oct 19 Special Tribal Council Meeting;
Housing Committee Meeting
Oct 22 Budget Committee Meeting
Oct 25 Education Committee Meeting
Oct 26 Judge in Cooking Contest during
Wellness Fair in Coos Bay; Business
Council Meeting
Oct 27 Wellness Fair in Florence
Oct 31 Meeting in Portland, OR with
Senator Merkley
Nov 3 Special Council Meeting
Nov 8,9 & 10 - Casino Team Members
and Tribal Government Staff Meetings,
attended all six.
Nov 10 Executive Work Session
Arron McNutt:
Not Present
Tara Bowen:
Oct 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
General Council Meeting
Oct 12 Executive Management Meeting
Oct 13 Executive Work Session
Oct 19 Special Council Meeting
Oct 25 Attended Tribal Meeting in Seattle
Oct 26 Business Council Meeting
Oct 31 Meeting in Portland, OR with
Senator Merkley
Nov 3 Special Council Meeting
Nov 10 Executive Work Session
Mark Ingersoll, Chairman:
Oct 9 Regular Tribal Council Meeting;
General Council Meeting
Oct 12 Executive Management Meeting
Oct 13 Executive Work Session
Oct 18 Blue Earth Services and
Technology Meeting (BEST)
Oct 19 Special Council Meeting
Oct 22 Budget Meeting; Coos Head Area
Master Plan Meeting (CHAMP) Meeting
Oct 26 Business Council Meeting
Oct 29 Pink & Blue Party
Nov 3 Special Council Meeting
Nov 5 Preview Watchman Canoe
Nov 10 Executive Work Session
CTCLUSI Resolutions
RESOLUTION NO.: 16-068
Date of Passage: October 26, 2016
Subject (title): Water Purchase and Sale Agreement with the City of
Florence
Explanation: Tribal Council approved the Water Purchase and Sale
Agreement to purchase additional water from the City to store in the
Tribes’ water storage reservoir to obtain a reliable and redundant water
supply, particularly in case of fire emergency.
RESOLUTION NO.: 16-069
Date of Passage:
November 13, 2016
Subject (title): Approval of Data Sharing Agreement
Explanation: Tribal Council approved an Agreement with Mekinak
Consulting and the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board,
which will allow the exchange of data to facilitate the dental health of
American Indians and Alaska Natives. Data obtained under this
Agreement will be kept in a secure place and will be accessible only by
specifically authorized staff members.
RESOLUTION NO.: 16-070
Date of Passage: November 13, 2016
Subject (title): Approving Revised Procurement Policy and
Procedures
Explanation: Tribal Council approved revisions to the Procurement
Policy in order to comply with the requirements of the Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements
for Federal Awards.
RESOLUTION NO.: 16-071
Date of Passage: November 13, 2016
Subject (title):Organization of the CTCLUSI Youth Council
Explanation: Tribal Council authorized the formation of the CTCLUSI
Youth Council, which will operate under the supervision and with the
support and encouragement of Tribal Council, in order to provide a
greater voice for our youth and to give them more opportunities
to develop as leaders. Tribal Council also authorized the CTCLUSI
Youth Council to join the UNITY Network, which is sponsored by
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc., in an effort to bring about
positive change in Native America and to provide youth with greater
opportunities to work with other youth leaders throughout the nation.
ORDINANCE NO:049D
Date of Passage:November 13, 2016
Subject (title): An Ordinance Revising Tribal Council Code (CLUSITC
1-9)
Explanation: Tribal Council adopted the amendments to CLUSITC
Chapter 1-9 (Tribal Council) to clarify that Tribal Council members
may participate and vote in special meetings by phone or other
electronic means of communication by which all Tribal Council
members participating may simultaneously hear each other.
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Posted December 1, 2016
ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP
The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be
approved. Besides publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this
information will be posted in the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’
website and at Three Rivers Casino for twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above.
Freddie Dickson Lott
Parent: John Leon Lott Sr.
Lineal Descendant: Lillian Mae Slossen Lott
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Sierra Michelle Hermsen
Parent: Rudy Thomas Hermsen
Lineal Descendant: Hattie Mae Spencer
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Brayden Thorn
Parent: Jesse Thorn
Lineal Descendant: Tom Thorn
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Loyd James Hermsen
Parent: Kenneth Hermsen Sr.
Lineal Descendant: Hattie Mae Spencer
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Lucas Maxwell Nickle
Parent: Katurynia Gardner
Lineal Descendant: Bernice Gardner
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Phillip Daniel Lee McGinness
Parent: Lorin Krossman
Lineal Descendant: Mary Adamec
Tribe: Coos
Rudy Thomas Hermsen
Parent: Kenneth Warren Hermsen Sr
Lineal Descendant: Hattie Mae Spencer
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Andrew Thomas Newsome
Parent: Gail Rae (Morris) Newsome
Lineal Descendant: Howard Morris
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the
recommendation of the Committee approving an application and must file a written, signed protest with
the Committee stating their reasons for believing that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The
protest must be filed with the Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed
enrollment is posted as described in CLUSITC 7-1-36(i).
Spring Break Camp
4-H Camp in Salem, Oregon — March 27—31, 2017
(mandatory training on March 11, 2017)
Are you a positive role model?
Do you enjoying working with others in a team environment?
Do you enjoy working with Tribal Youth and Staff?
Then Sign Up and be a Counselor (ages 18+) or
Counselor-In-Training (ages 16+)
(Must be CTCLUSI Tribal Member, CTCLUSI Spouse or Domestic Partner or applicant with
longstanding relationship with the Tribe and are in Tribal Families.)
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the online application (starting December 20, 2016):
Website: www.ctclusi.org
If you have any questions, please call Pam Hickson at 541-902-6504
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December 2016
Tribal Youth Logo Contest
The winner receives a new bicycle & helmet, and their art on the
2017 spring break camp sweatshirts. All submissions will receive
a participation prize and all submissions will be posted on the
Tribal website www.ctclusi.org
Ages: 8-18
The submissions will be posted
in the waiting room at the
Administration Building in
Coos Bay where the
administration staff will vote on
the winner!
Mail or email all submissions to:
Amanda Craig
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
-oracraig@ctclusi.org
By January 13th 2017
Design the 2017
Spring Break Camp Sweatshirts!
Tsalila Education Days
Contributed by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant & Tobacco Grant Coordinator
The Culture Dept. looks forward to going to Tsalila Education Days each
year and sharing our tribal culture and history with hundreds of 4th and 5th
grade students from all over Oregon. Classes of students were split up
into groups of 10-12 and followed a schedule of 24 minute sessions at
multiple stations throughout the day. The Tsalila event today is sponsored
and/or supported by the City of Reedsport, Oregon Dept. of Fish &Wildlife,
BLM, Coast Guard, local businesses,
and our Tribes. Our Tribes had three
stations this year. Jesse Beers taught
groups how to ‘listen to logs’ when
splitting cedar planks; Mark Petrie,
taught how to make tule duck toys,
and; Maree Beers taught beading.
This year we were glad to have
tribal members Kathy Perkins and
Jill Barrett assist with Maree’s and
Mark’s stations.
Animal Rescue: During a lunch
break, With the help of a volunteer
high school student from Reedsport,
Jill Barrett caught a one-eyed
Seagull that had a large fishing hook
stuck in its breast. Mark was able to
tenderly remove the hook while Jill
held the seagull in hand. The poor
bird pecking and biting the whole
way through, connecting one, not so
gentle, kiss on Jill’s cheek. Jill forgave
the seagull for the insult to her cheek
and carefully placed the bird in the
river where it swam confidently away.
EDUCATION CORNER
Winter is upon us and who doesn’t enjoy curling up
with a nice cup of hot cocoa and a good book? Why
not try the biography - Cochise, Chiricahua Apache
Chief. Cochise was one of the most noted Apache
leaders (along with Geronimo and Mangas Coloradas)
to resist intrusions by European Americans during the
19th century. He was said to be the most resourceful,
most brutal, and
most
feared
Apache.
The December
“BOOK OF THE
MONTH” is:
COCHISE
‘Chiricahua
Apache Chief’
He and his warriors
raided in both
Mexico and the
United States.
Cochise ultimately
submitted to a
reservation only
in the face of
overwhelming military superiority. Your CTCLUSI Tribal
Library has a wide collection of biographies located in the
Non-Fiction section under 921.
December 2016
Circles of Healing
Tribal Family Holiday Celebration
2016
Project
Education Topic: What is Consent?
The Circles of Healing Project is a confidential
victim services program that empowers and
supports survivors of abuse in taking steps
toward achieving personal safety.
Services Offered:
Information and referral (tribal and
community resources)
Assistance with safety planning and
identifying resource options, including
shelter and other community services
Advocacy and court accompaniment
Emergency services fund (based on
participants to engage in sexual activity,”
Saturday December 10,2016
Network (RAINN). It is a decision made of
Doors open at 3:00 pm.
according to Rape, Abuse and Incest National
Families with children under 21 will need to enter
at the SW Event Center entrance
someone’s free will.
Oregon law specifies that a person is
Santa will visit after the Holiday Meal
incapable of consenting to a sexual act if the
person is:
Each child attending will receive a filled stocking from Santa.
RSVP Line: 541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155
Under 18 years of age
please include children’s name & age
Mentally defective
RSVP by December 5, 2016
Mentally incapacitated
TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED
Physically helpless
THIS IS A DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE EVENT
Rape and sexual assault do not always
involve physical force or violence.
Hotel rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis
For assistance or more information, please contact:
Rebecca Ambrose
Support groups
Coos Bay, OR 97420
survivor’s needs
Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center
“Consent is an agreement between
identified needs and available resources)
Other services may be available based on
You must reserve your hotel room by
December 5th, 2016 for this discount.
Phone: (541) 888-1309
Fax: (541) 888-1837
For more information, please contact
Email: rambrose@ctclusi.org
Jan Lawrence @ 541-888-7538
Youth Council
Movie Night
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw Indians Planning Department Need Assessment
Purpose of Tribal Member Need Assessments and Surveys:
The Planning Department has begun its annual Tribal Member Needs
Assessment! The purpose of a tribal member needs assessment is to provide
needs-based information to Tribal Government to ensure that the programs and
services offered meet the needs of as many Tribal members as possible. This
information will also allow us to compile statistical information for use when
completing grant applications. Many of the programs
offered to Tribal members are partially or fully funded
through grants received by the Tribe. Having
demographic data about our Tribal population helps
explain the needs of our Tribal community when applying
for grant funding. This information will also help us
identify any gaps in the services available to Tribal
members and/or identify new Tribal member needs.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between a needs assessment and a survey?
A: A needs assessment is conducted to assess the needs of Tribal members in relation to the programs and
services offered by the Tribe and what changes can be made to best suit the needs of CTCLUSI Tribal
members. A survey is conducted to access specific information related to a proposed project or program.
Q: Who will see this data?
A: This data will be used internally within the Tribal Government to assess the needs of the Tribal
community. It will be accessed by Tribal Government employees as needed and used to generate statistical
information for grant applications and reporting.
Q: How will my personal information be protected?
Starting this year the Needs Assessment will ask respondents to include their tribal ID number. However,
staff cannot determine a tribal member’s identity using this number without permission from their
Department Director for a specific purpose. Respondents can also specify they do not wish to be
contacted based on this Needs Assessment.
at a discounted price $69.00
For room reservations call 1-877-374-8377
1245 Fulton Avenue
DID YOU KNOW?
A:
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Potential
Survey and
Need
Assessment
Topics:
Transit
Youth
Programs
Business
Development
Land Use
Graphic Design
Selections
Emergency
Preparedness
Job and
Vocational
Training
Cultural
Resources
Tribal Member
Needs
Assessment
Where: Tribal Hall
Coos Bay
Transportation:
When: Thursday
December 29th @
3:00pm-7:00pm
Florence Outreach
office leave @ 1:30pm
*You must be at the outreach
office before departure time
Who: Ages 14-24
Interested in
participating in the
Tribal Youth Council
TO ENTER DRAWING
YOU MUST RSVP BY
December 27th
*No guests please
To RSVP Please call
Q: How do I become eligible for prize drawings (If Applicable)?
A: There may be prize drawings or other incentives associated with Planning Department need assessments
and surveys. Eligibility will be based on the submission of fully completed forms to the Planning Department.
Springfield outreach
office leave @ 12:00pm
Pizza and snacks will
be provided
541-435-7155 or
1-888-365-7155
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This Month...be on the Lookout for Springbank Clover
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Plant description: Springbank clover is in
the family, Fabaceae, the Pea family. Another
culturally significant species in this family includes
the seashore lupine. This perennial herb, like
most clovers, prefers moist open areas, especially
riparian areas (streambanks), tidal flats, and well
drained, sunny sites and contains 3 finally toothed
leaves that grow up to 1 inch long. Unlike most
clovers, however, the leaves of springbank clover
are easily distinguishable from other clovers in that
they are very oblong and the flowers are usually
a bright pink, but can sometimes be purple or red
with white tips.
Food: The rhizomes (roots) of this plant were a
main staple of many Pacific Northwest peoples
and were usually gathered and prepared with
silverweed in the autumn after the leaves died
down. The roots were boiled or baked/steamed in
earth ovens and sometimes dipped in seal grease
or oolichan oil. They could also be dried and stored
for later use. The young leaves of this plant can
also be eaten and are best in the spring.
Medicine: The flower heads or blossoms of
springbank clover is a great addition to any herbal
tea.
Other: The dried stems of this plant and a wild
lettuce were threaded and used in necklaces by
children as imitation dentalium. Kinnikinnick berries
were often times used in these necklaces as beads.
Annie Miner Peterson referred to this as “Playing
Coyote”, as the Trickster would sometimes dress
up in this imitation finery.
Photographs courtesy of Ashley Russell and John Schaefer
Hanis: ye’et
Miluk: ye’et
Siuslaw: q’wiin
Scientific Name: Trifolium
wormskjoldii
Also this month, be on the lookout for:
Hedgehog mushrooms- There are two species of fungi that are commonly known as hedgehog
or sweet tooth mushrooms: Hydnum repandum and Hydnum umbilicatum. These fungi are the
most easy to identify in that they have spines like that of a hedgehog located on the underside
of their yellowish to orangey caps. But don’t worry, the “spines” are much, much softer and the
mushrooms are prized for their deliciously, sweet taste and bug-free existence. So next time you are out in the woods this fall, be on
the look-out for these delectable morsels.
CAUTION: Although the likelihood of misidentifying this mushroom is extremely unlikely, please take caution.
If you are not sure as to the indentification of a mushroom, leave it be. Poisonous mushrooms can easily be
mistaken for edible ones.
7th Annual New Year’s Peace Hike on the Amanda Trail
Contributed by Jesse Beers, Culture Director
It’s time for the 7th Annual New Year’s Peace Hike in Yachats
Sunday January 1st starting promptly at 10 am at the Yachats
Commons. The route will head north on the 804 Trail to the Ya’Xaik
Trail and back, approximately 2.5 miles. Siletz Tribal Member
Mary Beth and CLUSI Tribal Council Member Doc Slyter will be
performing after the Hike. There will be breakfast breads and
coffee / tea provided before the Hike and a potluck after. Well
behaved dogs are welcome if on a leash. Questions may be
directed to Joanne Kittel at jnkittel@peak.org or 541.961.8374.
If anyone wishes to contribute to the potluck (not required) then
contact Sandy White, food coordinator, at virgoswede@peak.
org. There is no cost to attend the event. Please come and join
us in bringing in the new year in a good way with a good heart.
7th Annual New Year’s Peace Hike
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Meet at the Yachats Commons at 10:00 a.m.
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Exotic Pests Attacking Culturally Important Plants
Contributed by John Schaefer, Water Protection Specialist and Biologist
Last spring, DNR staff announced the culprit behind the apparent
bleaching of Salal leaves. In case you missed it, below is a reprint
of the spring article back in May.
You may have recently noticed large patches of salal
(Gaultheria shallon) with bleached white or silvery leaves.
This is especially noticeable along Highway 101 between
Reedsport and Florence, but the problem is widespread.
This damage is alarming as salal berries are an important
First Food for our people. Large amounts of berries were
mashed, often with crabapples, and then dried and pressed
into cakes for winter use.
The bleaching damage isn’t from roadside herbicide
spraying, a coating of road dust or an exotic fungus. The
culprits are tiny insects called greenhouse thrips (Heliothrips
haemorrhoidalis). As the common name suggests, it is
predominately associated with greenhouses in temperate
climates. Originally from South America, it has been a
greenhouse pest in Europe and the United States for over
100 years. In Southern California it is a significant outdoor
Thrips damaged rhododendron
pest of avocados and ornamental shrubs and trees.
Greenhouse thrips attack the undersides of salal leaves
and reproduce quickly during warm weather. As feeding
progresses and the population increases, the upper surface
of the leaves becomes ghostly pale. At the same time,
the undersides of the leaves become covered with small
excreted droplets of a reddish fluid that turns black over
time. The damaged leaves tend to remain attached to the
plant through the winter and drop off as they are replaced by
new growth in the spring.
Since this pest is originally from a warm climate, it isn’t
considered cold hardy and should die off during winter
freezes. Unfortunately, our recent mild winters and early
spring weather do not appear to be harsh enough to prevent
overwintering survival. DNR staff collected a sample of
salal leaves at Sunset Bay on April 12th with at least 2 adult
greenhouse thrips present. The affected plants are not dead
and new spring leaves are emerging. It is unknown if the
salal plants will continue to survive successive years of thrips
damage. Greenhouse thrips are also known to damage
Thrips on the underside of Labrador tea leaf
rhododendrons, azaleas and ferns and may spread to those
and other plants in the future.
In October, DNR staff again assessed the greenhouse thrips damage and it doesn’t look good. The pest damage is much more
extensive on Salal and has predictably spread to several other plant species. The current list of greenhouse thrips infested plants locally
documented so far includes, Salal, Sword Fern, Evergreen Huckleberry, Wax Myrtle, Rhododendron and Labrador Tea. Unfortunately,
many of these are highly valued by our people. Hopefully, there will be a significant winter freeze that will kill off the majority of
greenhouse thrips and give our plants time to recover.
Cedar Work Day!
December 3 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm we are having a
free for all cedar work day. Cedar logs, planks, pieces
around Tribal Hall property are going to be available for
use for participants. Cedar is a great wood for carving
and splitting. If you’re a woodworker or just a person
interested in the craft, feel free to come and explore the
possibilities. The Culture Department has carved cedar
canoe paddles and made traditional tools, salmon stakes,
miniature canoes, etc. with cedar. Feel free to collect
good pieces and take them home for other projects. You
can expect most of the necessary tools and equipment
to work with on site (hand saws, splitting wedges, draw
knives, sawhorses, etc.). Cultural staff will be on site to
assist. If you’re unable to take the cedar home that you
were working on that day, you’ll have until Jan 6th to pick
it up. If you’re unable to come carve on December 3rd but
are interested in acquiring cedar for a cultural project,
then please feel free to contact Mark Petrie or Jesse
Beers. The cedar must be picked up by January 6th at
the latest and is first come first serve. Please RSVP for
the Dec 3rd event to Mark Petrie @ (541) 888-1318.
rd
Photograph courtesy of Mark Petrie
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Restoration
...continued from cover page
already gathered together. In the Tribal Community
Center at noon, Chairman Mark Ingersoll shared some
opening remarks about Restoration.
“Restoration refers to something torn apart then put back
together, better than before. We are proof that we were
never torn fully apart… Let’s [continue to] work together
and raise our children. Let’s educate them to the highest
levels. Let’s care for our Elders. Let’s house and feed our
less fortunate. Let’s prosper together. Let’s help the other
Tribes and communities that need our help.”
After Chairman’s opening remarks, Council member
Doc Slyter then played a song he wrote, “Three Rivers”,
on one of the wooden flutes he had made. His flute playing
is a wonderful way to celebrate the moment, and enjoyed
by all.
Chairman Ingersoll then made a special announcement
and invited up honored guests from the South Coast Land
Conservancy Board; Margie Ryan, Dr. Janet Hodder,
Jamie Fereday, and Mike Graybill. The South Coast Land
Conservancy Board were integral in the return of Fossil
Point lands to the stewardship of the Tribe. They were
each gifted by Tribal Council with a Pendleton blanket to
show our appreciation of their generosity and keeping us
in their thoughts
To keep the generosity flowing, members of the Canoe
Family who traveled on this year’s Canoe Journey: Paddle
to Nisqually, gathered together, spoke briefly about their
experience on Journey, and shared three songs, one
of which was created on Journey. They then gave out
Canoe Journey T-shirts to everyone who went on the
Canoe Journey this year, the design of which shows the
bow of the canoe breaking of the waves of the ocean,
with a salmon jumping, and the canoe has all styles of
paddles coming from it to show the uniqueness of the
traditional styles that Tribal people have as well as the
modern styles we incorporate today while honoring our
traditions.
Tribal Elder George Barton then led us in an invocation
before we shared in a feast together prepared by Cook
Joe Barton. Elders and Honored Guests were invited to
fill their plates first with the wonderful turkey, mashed
potatoes, squash and other delicious treats while
everyone visited amongst family and friends.
Following the meal, Tribal members enjoyed a number
of activities lead by various Tribal Departments. The
Housing Department helped the youth, and those young
at heart, make delicious caramel and chocolate covered
apples, Enrollment took and printed family photos to
commemorate the day, Purchase and Referred Care staff
were available to help Tribal members fill out their PRC
applications, The Department of Natural Resources and
Culture staff made fabulous soaps and cedar boughs, The
Dental Clinic had a fun “spin it to win it” game with lots
of fun prizes, Family Services helped the youth paint fun,
festive, autumn trees, Tribal Court made talking sticks,
the Education Department made beautiful glass candles
holders, and the Planning Department had information
available about the Healing of the Canoe Program, the
Small Business Incubator Program, and had a chance
for Tribal member to enter into a drawing if they filled
out a brief survey. The Communications team was also
available to help Tribal members register and get full
access to the newly updated Tribal website.
Thank you to all the Administration Staff and Departments
that came together to put this event on, without your hard
work this would not have been possible. And many thanks
to all those who came and celebrated together. We hope
to see you again soon!
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Talking Circles
Contributed by Scott Slyter, Culture Committee Chair
Greeting tribal members! The Culture Committee will
be holding quarterly talking circles starting this January
8th following the regular Council meeting at 1:00 pm at
Tribal Hall. These talking circles will be a way for tribal
members to solve problems, discuss issues, and to allow
us to express ourselves with complete freedom. Like our
canoes, it is a place of positivity and good thoughts. No
negativity or bad thoughts are allowed. The talking circle
is a sacred and private place where you can talk freely
and everything that is discussed in the circle, is to stay
in the circle. Our main goal is to provide a SAFE and
POSITIVE meeting place where everyone can talk and
discuss in a PEACEFUL manner.
Another one of our goals, to be able to set up Talking
Circles whenever they are needed and for anyone who
would like one. Maybe you have questions/comments/
concerns about tribal affairs but not sure who to ask?
Perhaps you need a mediator? Or want to hear the
opinions of others? Or maybe just need someone to talk
to? Not sure what to talk about? The Culture Committee
will have a list of topics that we can discuss if needed. No
matter how big or small the topic, we can work together
and come up with a peaceful solution.
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, so be
sure to read the newsletter and check the tribal website,
www.ctclusi.org for updates or contact Scott Slyter at
sslyter@ctclusi.org for more information. Snacks will be
provided, and (hopefully soon) there could be frybread!?!?
Thank you for your time and come join us in January!
Youth & Adult Fitness
Program 2016 Reminder
When:
Tuesdays-
November 15th
November 22nd
November 29th
December 6th
PARENTING WORKSHOP
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
PRESENTED BY THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA
& SIUSLAW INDIANS FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Location:
CLUSI Tribal Community
Center
338 Wallace St.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Childcare & Meals
Will Be Provided
RSVP is required for participation
Please RSVP
with
Meagan Davenport at
(541) 888-6169
by Wednesday November 9 2016
All 2016 receipts must be turnedEin
for HONOR DAY PPrevention
LDERS
LANNING MEETING Activity
reimbursement by
THURSDAYBeading
, DECEMBER 8TH
& Paddles
Friday, January 13, 2016
12:00
PM AT TRIBAL HALL
Prevention Topic: HOC (Healing of the Canoe) & Canoe Journey
2016 receipts or reimbursement requests
All Tribal Members
and the Families of the
FOR MOREConfederated
INFORMATION
CONTACT
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
will not be accepted after the deadline.
are eligible to attend.
ANDREW BRAINARD AT 541-888-7533
If you have questions, please contact Dee
Choose one location only.
Dee Plaep at 541-997-6685 or dplaep@
You must RSVP by the date indicated for the location you chose.
ctclusi.org
JANUARY
COOS BAY
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Tribal Hall
Elders Honor Day
Planning Meeting
Thursday, December 8th
12:00 p.m. at Tribal Hall
For More Information
Contact Andrew Brainard
at 541-888-7533
Welcome New Tribal Elder
Angela Bowen
338 Wallace, Coos Bay OR
For Beading, Necklace Making
& Paddle Making
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Please RSVP by Tuesday,
January 10th.
FEBRUARY
SPRINGFIELD
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Chifin Native Youth Center
1084 G street Springfield OR, east entrance
For Beading, Necklace Making
& Paddle Making
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Please RSVP by Tuesday,
February 7th.
RSVP Line:
541-435-7155
or toll free
1-888-365-7155
We will be providing:
Snacks
Beads, Necklace Making
Supplies & Paddles Blanks
Sponsored by:
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Prevention Program,
Family Services,
Health & Human Services Division
& The Culture Department
FOR M
ANDREW BR
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Elders Corner
ELDER SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH - October 2016
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. If the next Elder on the list chooses to participate they will be interviewed 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 Andrew Brainard, CHR/Elders Activities Program
Coordinator
Warren “Tom” Brainard
Contributed by Andrew Brainard, CHR/Elders Activities Program Coordinator
Wanda Hughes Williford
Tom Brainard is from the Miluk
Wanda was born on May 4, 1935, at a home
Coos Tribe. Tom’s parents,
that was located on the property where the
Roy R. Brainard and Marie I.
Coquille Indian Tribe Administration building
Elroy had six children, including
now sits. Her parents were Florence Mae
him: daughters Jean Bouman,
Lambert (Coos) and Eugene Hughes. She
Florence Garcia and Madeline
is a descendant of Caroline Evans, a Hanis
Knowlton and sons Roy O.
Coos woman, who was on the 1940 rolls for
Brainard and Chief David Brainard.
the Coos. Caroline was a Roseburg allottee
Tom’s grandfather, William Henry
and her allotment was on the ocean side of
Brainard was lost in 1912 when his
the Cape Arago highway and just past Sunset
mail boat, the North Star, capsized.
Bay, now a part of Shore Acres State Park.
Tom’s grandmother, Abigail Elliot
She was the daughter of Ixu’mta (Coos)
Brainard, then married Joe Taylor.
and Kistooli (Lower Umpqua). Caroline’s
Tom was born in Eugene, Oregon,
youngest daughter, Susie was Wanda’s greatin 1938 but has lived his life in
grandmother. Susie’s father was “Tenmile
Wanda Williford and Tom Brainard
Coos Bay, Oregon. He attended
Charley” Nate, an Alsea man. He and his
Eastside Elementary, graduated
sister, Jane Baxter, were Alsea/Nestucca.
from Marshfield High School and attended Southwestern
Wanda’s grandparents were Dora Evelyn Goodman (Coos – daughter of
Oregon Community College for a year. He and his
Susie) and George Joseph Lambert.
wife Janet Brainard have been married for 56 years
Wanda and John Williford have been married for 61 years. They have
and have two sons: Thomas E. Brainard and Roy D.
three daughters: Vicki Faciane, Wendy Garcia and Jacquie Armstrong.
Brainard. They also have three grandchildren: Andrew
They have four grandchildren: Cori Kelly, John Faciane, Ashley Faciane
K. Brainard, Michael S. Brainard and Alycia T. Cossey.
and Amanda Craig. They have one great granddaughter, Samantha Kelly.
Tom and Janet have one great-grandchild, Langston C.
They met when John was stationed at the old North Bend Air Station.
Brainard.
The moved every couple of years throughout John’s Air Force career,
Tom worked for Georgia Pacific for 22 years,
living mostly in the South and West. They also lived on Clark AFB in the
Weyerhaeuser paper mill for 12 years, Accra Print for 6
Philippines twice in the mid to late 1960s.
years and Roseburg Forest Products for 5 years. Janet
After retiring from the Air Force in 1976, John went to work for the
has spent 9 years cleaning for numerous doctors here in
FAA. He retired from the FAA with 42 years of government service.
the Bay Area, 3 years with Millicoma Middle School and
They moved from Slidell, Louisiana to Cold Bay, Alaska. They remained
half a year at JC Penney’s.
in Alaska until 1994, living in Cold Bay, Bethel, Eagle River, Fairbanks
Mr. Brainard enjoys bow hunting, fishing, camping,
and Anchorage. Wanda retired from Banking Manager of Alaska USA
gardening, reading local history and has been a part
Federal Credit Union in Bethel. In 1994 Wanda returned home to help
of the local Rivermen’s club for 40 years. He has spent
her mother and Aunt Safronia Erickson in their later years of life. From
21 plus years on the Enrollment Committee, 2 years on
1994-1999 Wanda followed her passion with cookbooks and published
the Gaming Commission, and one year on the Elders
a newsletter, Cookbooks of America. Currently she is co-owner of Native
Committee all of which he still commits his time to.
American Technology Corporation (NATECH), for which she is also CEO
Tom enjoys the Oregon Ducks, Oakland Raiders
and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
and follows his local
Wanda
enjoys
embroidery,
Marshfield
Pirates.
reading and collecting cookbooks.
He prides himself and
Wanda has donated many of her
is known for being a
beautiful embroidered tablecloths
Christian for 21 years,
for various Tribal events, including
and is a continuous
one each year for Elders’ Honors
Elder at the Church
Day. She was on Tribal Council and
of Christ in Coos Bay,
is the only woman who has served
Oregon.
as Tribal Chair for our Tribes. She
He and Janet enjoy
has also served on the Elders
going to Bend and
Committee, Enrollment Committee
Eastern Oregon for
and 9 ½ years on the Gaming
vacation to visit family
Commission. Although she has no
and to go hunting.
time for taking vacations, Wanda
They also like to go
particularly enjoys celebrating her
camping up the river in
birthdays.
Alleghany, Oregon.
What Wanda would like to see for
One thing Tom would
the future of the Tribe is more dental
like to see the Tribe
coverage for elders, orthodontic care
do in the future is for
for children and for the Education
Elder’s spouses to
Department to provide laptops for
receive more benefits.
kids starting college.
Tom Brainard
Wanda Williford
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Tribal Members Art Featured in Augen Gallery, Portland
Contributed by Sara Siestreem
Tribal member Sara Siestreem was the first of several upcoming
printmaking residencies that will culmnate in a 2018 exhibition at
the Missoula Art Museum of works created at Matrix, surveying
contemporary American Indian approaches to abstraction. Here
is a portion of her artists statement for her exhibit THANKS
GIVING / GIVING THANKS.
“...It represents a militant pacifistic approach to push back
against this systemic oppression suffered by the people and the
land.
PRAYER: In this image I use my hands in fists holding red
cedar bark. The fist is a symbol of resistance and claiming power
which I call a prayer. Red Cedar is a spiritually significant, high
status plant to Indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest.
NON-VIOLENT: In this image I am using the “hands up” pose
showing my open palms. In this image the cord of my huckleberry
basket, also made with red cedar bark is wrapped around my
hands. This represents the bondage created through birth into
an oppressed people. What should only bring joy is dangerous
PRAYER
in our society.
UNARMED: In this image my hand holding an invisible gun.
This represents a non-violent, unarmed approach to resistance.
The cord is again present.
Each image is coupled with a matrix of red circles. In my work
these circles are included to universalize the message; they occur
in all cultures and all through nature, holding varied significance.
I invite all people in through this symbol. Red represents power
and Indigeneity, pointing to Indigenous strategies of land
management and leadership.
...This work is my thanksgiving celebration, a feast I share
with all of you. I am expressing gratitude to the land and our
fundamental relationship to it. I am giving thanks to those who
conspired all through time to put us here today. Lastly, it is a
public invitation to give thanks to those who are on the front
lines, pushing back for all of us.”
To read Sara’s full artist statement please visit http://www.
matrixpress.org/sara-siestreem.html
NON-VIOLENT
UNARMED
Tribe Welcomes New
DHAT Coordinator/ Dental Program Assistant
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Health and Human Services Director
Please join us in welcoming Jamie Meyers as our new DHAT (Dental Health Aide
Therapist) Coordinator/Dental Program Assistant. She will be working in the dental clinic
on the DHAT project, as well as performing front office duties including scheduling and
billing for dental services.
Jamie was born and raised in the Coos Bay/North Bend area. She has a diverse
background working in medical offices, retail businesses and property management. As
a single mother of two, Jamie worked full-time while obtaining her Associate degree,
as well as a Bachelor of Science in business management. She is looking forward to
the opportunity to work for the Tribes and learning more about our culture. She is selfmotivated and a great team player.
Outside of work, Jamie is recently engaged and she just purchased a home. She spends
her time working on her new home and spending time with her family exploring all the
beautiful Oregon Coast has to offer.
Jamie Meyers
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Tribal Elder Brenda Brainard’s Cedar Work Featured in Gallery
Contributed by Brenda Brainard
Tribal Elder Brenda Brainard’s cedar work is currently
being featured in the Emerald Art Center gallery in
Springfield, Oregon. She has woven a lamp, a purse
and a flapper hat. All of her items in the show are
made with Red and Yellow Cedar. The items will be
shown all month and a gallery reception for the artists
was held on November 11, 2016.
Planning to go see the show? You can visit the gallery
Tuesday - Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at
500 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon, 97477.
Tribe Hosts Annual Pink & Blue Celebration
Contributed by Doug Morrison, Community Health Representative
This year’s Annual Pink & Blue Celebration was
all about Prevention and Awareness.
There were several vendors on hand representing
the
American
Cancer
Society,
Veterans
Administration, the Northwest Tribal Comprehensive
Cancer Program, CTCLUSI Dental Clinic, CTCLUSI
Family Services, CTCLUSI Prevention, CTCLUSI
Purchased and Referred Care and Western
Lane Ambulance. There was also a Station with
information on how germs spread and proper hand
washing techniques to help stop them.
Our morning started with registration and an
opening prayer offered by Chief Warren Brainard.
We had a brief welcome to all in attendance and
then went right to our Guest Speakers.
The first speaker, Rick Dancer, was a former
Coos Bay and Eugene area News Anchor who is a
prostate cancer survivor. His story was riveting with
moments of humor but lead us on an inspirational
journey for all that listened.
The next speaker was Misty Heaton via video.
Misty is our own Starla Brown’s (Purchased &
Referred Care Specialist) sister who is a breast
cancer survivor. The video walked us through
Misty’s many struggles and victories during her fight
with cancer. And we are happy to announce she is
currently in remission. The Veterans Administration
also provided a video covering many aspects of
health care for veterans.
Things got a little sweaty after that with an
absolutely Fun Filled Fitness and Stretching session
led by Dee Dee Plaep from the Florence Outreach
Office followed by a “Pink & Blue Glove Dance” that
got everybody up and moving...even Rick Dancer,
who was living up to his namesake. (By the way…
rumor has it that there might be a video of this.)
Following the exercise we sat down to a wonderful
lunch that was catered by the Three Rivers Casino
& Resort. After lunch, we held a candle lighting and
moment of silence in remembrance / honor of those
who are battling or who have succumbed to cancer.
Finally, it was time for the Raffle to begin. There
was several fitness related items given away and the
grand prizes were a Fit Bit and a Nutribullet.
Thank you to all vendors and all that attended for
making this year’s Pink & Blue Celebration
a great success!
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December 2016
2016 Wellness Fair
Contributed by Debbie Will, Human Resources Coodinator
The Department of Human Resources would like to thank
everyone who participated in or visited the 2016 Health and
Wellness Fair. This year’s event, which focused on healthy eating
and work/life balance, was a huge success!
The event included two separate Wellness Fairs. The first
Wellness Fair on October 26th was located at the Community
Center in Coos Bay. Staff and Tribal members were invited to
attend this event between 10-3 pm. All who attended enjoyed a
soup and chili lunch. In total 16 vendors participated in the fair and
over 80 visitors attended. The second wellness event was held
at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence on October 27th. The
Florence event featured 26 vendors and was open to the general
public.
One of the highlights of this year’s Health and Wellness Fair
was the Culinary Challenge. Two separate competitions were
held, one in Coos Bay and the other in Florence. Before the event,
teams were given the opportunity to meet and plan a strategy. The
challenge was not knowing what items would be in the pantry to
prepare two different dishes within a 60 minute time frame. Teams
were given the ability to use three different proteins: beef, chicken,
and fish. Dishes were judged on presentation, eye appeal, texture,
spiciness, flavor, use of pantry and proteins.
The competition in Coos Bay was between Staff from the Tribal
Government and Team Members from Three Rivers Casino
Resort Coos Bay. The Tribal Government team included: Mark
Petrie, Amanda Craig, Sharon Arnold, Jennifer Stephens, Nancy
Spray and Meagan Davenport. The team from Three Rivers
Casino Resort Coos Bay included: Megan Medina, Cindi Peters,
Lisa Miranda and Shelly Barrett. As the competition unfolded the
fragrance of their creations filled the air of the Community Center
making everyone present hungry. Teams were animated and
cheerful as they presented the judges, Chief Warren Brainard and
Tribal Vice Chair Teresa Spangler beautiful plates of food. In the
end victory went to the Team from the Tribal Government. The
winning team received first place aprons and a trophy to display
proudly.
The competition in Florence was between Team Members
from four departments within Three Rivers Casino Resort. The
four teams were:
Team
Teresa:
Rebecca
Kase,
Shalynn Wittman,
Tom Thomas, and
Barbara Colborn.
Team David: David
Clark, Jim Lawson,
Mel Samel, and
Kim McDaniel.
Team Cliff: Ray
Lynch,
Lotu
Tupua,
Lindsay
Whatley, and Scott
Anderson. Team
Rich: Rich Colton,
and
Elizabeth
DeGuire. Set on
center stage for all fair goers to see, the teams created artful,
healthy offerings for the three judges to evaluate. The judges for
the Florence competition included: Hank Costello, Joy Derosa,
and Mike Downing. In the end victory went to Team Teresa.
Once again Thank you to everyone who participated in the event
and we hope to see you at next year’s Health and Wellness Fair.
Springfield Veterans Day Parade
Contributed by Chief Warren Brainard and Marjene Brainard
The 17th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Springfield, Oregon was held under beautiful sunny skies. Our Tribal Honor Guard once
again lead the entries to the reviewing stand were flags representing the Tribe, the United States of American, Oregon State and POW
were placed.
Leading the parade was the Confederated Tribes Honor
Guard consisting of Chief Warren Brainard, Skip Brainard,
Patrick Brainard, and Kip Brainard. Springfield Mayor Christine
Lundberg, a US Navy Veteran, opened the proceedings where
she and Dan Rupe, Tribal Veteran’s Affairs Official, took turns
announcing entries.
Willamette Leadership Academy participated, including
dozens of marching cadets and SGM Jim Brainard. They were
impressive by their sheer number and marching abilities as
they marched by chanting in front of the reviewing stand. The
Academy takes 6th to 12th grades as is part of the Springfield
School District. The young adults come from Albany to Drain
to attend both Middle and High School.
Riding with the many motorcycles was Chris Turner, veteran,
and his wife Taunya Brainard Turner.
The Tribe has participated in this parade since it was
founded an although in the past, some Tribal members have
attended and even been named Grand Marshall, the Tribal
presence has declined over the years and now consists of one
family representing the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians. Anyone who may be interested
in helping to show the community that although Springfield is
not our home lands, it is now our HOME, and as a Tribe we
Support our men and women in arms, please contact Chief.
December 2016
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Have You Considered a Career in Accounting?
Contributed by Stephanie Watkins, Director of Human Resources
Skills needed for finance professionals are organization, data
Picking a career field or job can be a big decision. With so many
options to choose from I thought this would be a great opportunity entry and a comfort working on a computer. Positions vary by level
to highlight one career field utilized by Tribal business enterprises, of responsibility from clerk to Chief Financial officer. Education
Business Finance. Accounting is the department that oversees requirements for accounting positions can include certificate
programs, AA degrees, Bachelors or even
all monetary transactions of a business. This
includes daily processes such as accounts
“Accounting professionals have Masters.
Choosing a course of education in
payable, payroll and grant tracking.
confidence in knowing that no
Additionally, the Finance Department is
Accountancy does not limit your choices.
matter where they are located Did you know many jobs require a basic
responsible for assessing the financial health
there will be a certain number understanding of business finance? Managers
of an enterprise and communicating the data
through monthly and annual reporting.
of positions available and a are often called upon to produce annual budgets
Accounting positions are very structured.
fairly consistent salary grade and work within them. If your career path is
unclear, consider accounting as a baseline. A
All functions flow on a consistent set of
associated
to
the
various
jobs
good understanding of business accounting
rules and processes defined on a global
within the field.”
level. The benefit of this is a continuity of job
principles is an important and valuable skill.
The American Institute of Certified Public
requirements from one company to another.
Accountants (AICPA) summarized it best in its
As a result, applicants know what to expect
when they accept an accounting position. Another byproduct of newly issued pamphlet: “Accounting: The One Degree with 360
a unified industry structure is compensation and job availability. Degrees of Possibilities.”
Accounting professionals have confidence in knowing that no
If you would like help exploring your educational and career
matter where they are located there will be a certain number of options please contact me at 541-902-6502 or on my cell at 541positions available and a fairly consistent salary grade associated 999-1360.
On a final note, did you know famous musicians Kenny G and
to the various jobs within the field. All companies have someone
managing the financial applications of their business. For example, Mick Jagger have degrees in accounting along with author John
within the Tribal enterprises there are seventeen finance based Grisham? So I encourage you to consider the possibilities.
positions at the Casino(s), six at the Government Office and one
at Blue Earth. There are often clear levels and structure for growth
and advancement within a finance department. The larger the
company the more opportunity.
Nick Mathew Takes on New Role in Waste Water
Contributed by Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist
Nick Mathew, a member of the Coos Tribe, began a new career
with the Tribe as a Waste Water Plan & Water Systems Trainee in
Florence on October 24.
Nick is no stranger to working for the Tribe. He began his work
history as a Facilities Summer Team Member at Three Rivers
Casino Resort in Florence in June 2009 where he worked with the
Maintenance Department. After that summer assignment ended,
he continued working On Call at the Florence Casino in various
departments including Environmental Services and Events. In
November
of
2009, Nick took
a
permanent
position with Three Rivers Casino Resort as a Receiving Clerk
where he worked for several years. Then, Nick accepted a
position in May of 2012 as a Maintenance Technician 1 back in
Facilities where it had begun.
As a Maintenance Technician, Nick has had a unique opportunity
to partner with the Waste Water staff to assist in projects. Nick
states that although he will miss the daily interaction with the friends
he’s made at the Casino, he is excited for this new opportunity
and sees it as a long term career choice.
In his free time, Nick loves being outdoors. He enjoys fishing,
yearly elk & deer hunting, as well as dirt bike and ATV riding with
his girlfriend.
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Nick Mathew
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
Bartender ~ Beverage Server
Food Server ~ Buffet Cashier ~ Host
Busperson
Line Cook ~ Night Cook/Cleaner
Dish Machine Operator
Guest Room Attendant
Environmental Services Technician
Table Games Dealer 5-8
Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant
Special Events Team Member
Blue Earth
No openings at this time
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
Casino Team Member
Line Cook
http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/
Go to Job Opportunities on the website for
full job posting and to Apply Online
Updated Daily
Or call Recruitment at 541-902-6504
Tribal Government Offices
Special Events Employee (Assignment
Varies)
Behavioral Health Specialist (Coos Bay)
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CHAMP ALTERNATIVES DEVELOPMENT PHASE PROGESSES
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Development of the Coos
Head Area Master Plan
(CHAMP)
alternatives
continue.
The
foundation
for the CHAMP alternatives
development is the Coos Head
Land Use Concept Plan, A
Vision for Seven Generations.
The Baldiya k’a Master Plan
and Coos Head Feasibility
Study have been key as well in
the crafting of the three current
land use alternatives. Tribal
member input and feedback
will help us determine which
alternative is chosen as the
preferred alternative early next
year. The preferred alternative
will be the centerpiece of the
final version of the Coos Head
Area Master Plan (CHAMP).
The
three
CHAMP
alternatives
or
concepts
developed correspond with
the three distinct uses initially
identified in the 2008 Coos
Head Land Use Concept Plan.
The selection of a preferred
development alternative will
allow the Tribes to move
forward on a more specific
development plan for Coos
Head.
Specific
funding
requests
or
applications
require a more detailed
development plan. It is very
important that tribal members
provide feedback and guide
the Planning Department in
developing these alternatives.
No final decision has yet been
made but time is running out.
The preferred alternative will
be the only option further
developed. Please contact
Director of Planning Jeff
Stump (phone: 541-888-1305
e-mail:
jstump@ctclusi.org)
or Assistant Planner Zach
Flathers (phone: 541-8889577 e-mail: zflathers@ctclusi.
org) to provide feedback on
these alternatives before the
end of the year.
To ensure that CTCLUSI and
tribal members enough time to
provide feedback, the advisory
committee and public meetings
have
been
rescheduled
from December to January.
Remember to keep an eye
out for notices in your mailbox
about upcoming Coos Head
meetings for tribal members.
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Ready, Set, Start Your Business – a 2-Hour ‘Starter’ Class
Contributed by MJ Korieva, Business incubator Manager
Are you interested in starting a small business but are not quite
sure were to start? Would you like some help in understanding
the basics?
Ready, Set, Start Your Business is a 2-hour class being offered
during December and January at SWOCC’s Small Business
Development Center, located at 2455 Maple Leaf in North Bend.
In this ‘starter’ class, you’ll learn about the critical ‘first steps’
that everyone faces when considering starting a new business.
This 2-hour class includes information about:
•
Permits & Licensing
•
Personal readiness checklist
•
Defining a business structure
•
Doing business planning
•
Financing a business
The cost is only $20. And we can help by underwriting the tuition
fee. First look at the schedule of classes and then determine which
one works best for you. There are 3 different dates in December
and 4 different dates in January for you to choose from.
Once you have figured out the class the works best with
your schedule, contact MJ Koreiva: (541) 888-9577 or email:
mkoreiva@ctclusi.org and we’ll get you signed up for the class.
December 2016 class selection:
Thursday December 8th from 1 pm – 3 pm
Wednesday December 14th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesday December 20th from 10 am – 12 noon
January 2017 class selection:
Wednesday January 4th from 1 pm – 3 pm
Thursday January 12th from 10 am – 12 noon
Wednesday, January 18 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, January 24 from 3 pm – 5pm
This 2-hour class is a great way for you to learn more about
the basics of starting your own business. Let us know if you are
interested in signing up.
Made At The Kitchen Table
Workshops Teaching Self-Employment Skills for Tribal Artisans
Contributed by MJ Korieva, Business incubator Manager
Mailing You a FLYER and REPSONSE CARD - We Want to Hear from You!
Across rural Oregon there are hundreds of individuals producing a wide array
of hand crafted products in their homes. In general, these ‘hobbyists’ don’t
view their craft as a business. Made at the Kitchen Table was inspired by these
hobbyists and is designed to help them turn their efforts into a business, creating
a level of self-employment for themselves and their households through the sales
of their hobby products.Through this program, these ‘kitchen table’ artisans are
able to learn the fundamentals of producing and selling their hobby. Although the
workshops are designed for crafters and artisans, the program provides valuable
assistance to people starting a small service business as well.
Workshops: The Made at the Kitchen Table (MKT) workshops provide
people entering self-employment with assistance to be successful in many ways:
analyze their household budget, set savings goals, estimate the production costs, develop quality production standards, manage
cash flow for inventory
and set selling prices. They will be introduced to ideas on how to market their MKT products and how to co-market with other
producers.
Made At The Kitchen Table
MKT Quality Control Team & Brandings: During the training, participants will be encouraged to set up class member teams to
encourage each person to individually set quality standards. Teams completing the workshops will be eligible to use the Made at the
Kitchen Table brand for marketing their products. How Many Workshops?
There are a total of 6 workshops that will meet once a month over the course of 6 -7 months.
Each workshop will be 3-hours in length, for a total of 18 hours of training.
Workbooks will be provided for each participant for all workshops.
Workshop Subjects:
1. Back of the Napkin Analysis
2. What Does it Cost & What Must I Charge?
3. Cash, Inventory & My Empty Pocketbook
4. Your Quality Product
5. How to Market to the Market
6. Cooperate, Collaborate and Co-Market
How Much Time Will Be Spent Outside of the Workshops?
Participants should plan to spend 1 -2 hours outside of class each month doing
research that relates to the workshop topic.
Who Should Attend?
People who produce items they think might have a market they could sell to.
People who have produced items in the past and might be interested in again producing if they had a market to sell to.
People seeking self-employment options, either knowledge based or providing a service.
If you are interested in participating in the Made At The Kitchen Table workshops, please LOOK FOR THE FLYER IN THE
MAIL, THEN PLEASE FILL OUT THE RESPONSE CARD AND MAIL IT IN.
If you have any questions please contact: MJ Koreiva, Small Business Incubator Manager.
Call: (541) 888-9577, or email: mkoreiva@ctclusi.org
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The Benefits of Part-Time
Employment
Contributed by Mike Smith, Training & Development Specialist
A great avenue for supplemental income and additional work
experience is the Tribe’s On Call Special Events program. This
program allows Tribal Members, and their spouses or domestic
partners, the opportunity to assist with various Tribal events,
special assignments, or staff outages that occur throughout the
year. For more information, or to apply, please visit us online at
www.ctclusi.org/hrjobopportunities.
Part-time jobs offer flexibility, extra income, and the chance
to advance in a new career, but they’re not right for everyone’s
career path. Learn who benefits from part-time jobs, and decide
whether this is the right choice for you.
Students
Whether you’re pursuing a two-year degree, a four-year degree,
or a graduate degree, focusing on school is important. Part-time
jobs take away from the time you could be studying, but they offer
a range of benefits that often outweigh the negatives. Whether you
take a job as a retail sales associate or a bartender, part-time work
helps you learn skills such as budgeting and time management.
You’ll also gain experience that can help you get a head start on
your career.
Parents
From school drop-offs and extracurricular activities to sports
tournaments and sick days, the demands of being a parent can
make keeping a full-time job truly challenging. Many part-time jobs
offer flexible schedules that help you achieve a healthy work-life
balance while still supporting your family. If you’re planning to look
for a full-time job again once the kids get older, a part-time job can
help you maintain important contacts in your industry.
Location-Bound Workers
It isn’t always possible to find your dream job in a specific location,
especially if you live in a small town or a remote area. In some
cases, you may have to choose between working a part-time job
in your area, or taking a full-time job that requires a substantial
commute. Since time is money and commutes can be expensive,
taking a part-time job in your area could benefit your bank account
and your resume.
Creatives
When you have a creative personality, you excel at thinking
outside of the box and doing things differently. Those qualities can
help you get ahead, but they can also make full-time jobs seem
stifling. Whether you’re a writer, a web designer, a marketer, or an
entrepreneur, working one or more part-time jobs enables you to
stay creative without slowing down your energy.
Career Changers
Leaving a less-than-ideal job behind and starting a new career
isn’t easy. It’s especially tough if you only have limited experience
in your new industry. Landing a part-time job can give you the
ideal opportunity to get your foot in the door. Taking on an exciting
new side gig also enables you to pursue your passions and do
something you love while making money at the same time.
Retirees
If you’ve been working hard for decades, retirement gives you
the chance to take a much-deserved break. Making the transition
from a long, successful career to a relaxing retirement, however,
has its own set of challenges. Whether you miss the regular
interaction with coworkers or the sense of accomplishment after
doing a job well, taking a part-time position can help you regain
those feelings. If retirement is causing a serious strain on your
bank account, part-time work can give you some much-needed
spending money, too.
Part-time work might not be the right decision for everyone, but
it might be a smart choice for you. If you’re a student, a busy
parent, or a millennial with a new career in mind, taking a parttime job makes a lot of sense.
Content taken from “Who Benefits From Part-time Jobs?” © 2016 CareerBuilder,
LLC. Original publish date: 10.25.2016
Spring Break Activity Camp
March 27th—March 31st, 2017
We Have New and Exciting Activities Planned
for a Week of Fun Adventures!
Call for more information
Register for camp by
4:00 p.m. Wednesday,
February 22nd
You must register by the
Tribal Youth
above date to have the
between the ages of 10
required registration packets
and 18 who are enrolled
for camp mailed to you
in school are eligible to
attend
Registration packets must be
received by
4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1
st
To register for camp please call Megan Davenport @ (541) 888-1311
Upcoming Weaving Workshops
Dates: December 17th and 18th
Location: Tribal Hall in Coos Bay
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Potluck lunch, please bring something to share with everyone
RSVP by December 5 to
sarasiestreem@hotmail.com
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