# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2021) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3Ac163219e5416b689 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of September 2021 CLUSI Issue 9 Volume 22 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS ~ Summer School ~ Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director THPO Courtney Krossman sharing with students a Cultural Resource Protection Activity. What a wonderful experience we had this summer at our Summer School. We had 37 total students signed up with 30 of them being in person. Education, Department of Natural Resources and Culture, Health Department and Family Services all teamed up to provide one awesome time. Our day started bright and early at 7am with students arriving and playing board games with each other while waiting patiently for breakfast to begin. Prior to every meal, we washed our hands, and then circled up. We showed thanks and gratitude before every meal, and throughout the two weeks students started to help say these blessings. Chief Doc Slyter gave the initial blessing prior to our first breakfast. It truly was an amazing feeling, being back together, hearing the laughter, and sharing conversations. Students circled up at our Potlach Ceremony at Sunset State Park. Breakfast always started the day off no matter what was on the menu. Chef Eddie Helms did a fantastic job ensuring that our staff and children ate healthy, responsibly, and made sure our tummies were full. Thank you, Eddie, for helping and making the food taste so good. After each meal, Julie Siestreem and Karen Porter washed and sanitized dishes, while Raquel Helms and Pam Davies helped clean the Tribal Hall. After breakfast was over, students did a few laps around Tribal Hall before making their way up to the Plankhouse. Jesse Beers did a wonderful job sharing with our students how to enter the plankhouse, how to use manners and listen, and then sang a song. Most students knew the song, and by the end of the two weeks all who came could sing along. Music, drumming, flutes, anything that our Tyrell Walton was able to make each student a bird house that they were able to paint and take home. Talice Russell showing his amazing origami skills. children could absorb, they did. We were able to incorporate language throughout the two weeks thanks to Enna and Patty. Some days we split into language groups while other days we split by age groups. After we returned from the Plankhouse, we either went into the classrooms or on our field trips. Ann Petrie had the larger of the two classrooms and did an amazing job with our kindergarten through fourth grade students. They were busy every time I saw them, and were very well mannered on our field trips. Our older classroom, the Fifth through Eighth grade classroom was taught by Eriq Acosta. He did a great job with these kids, especially utilizing the outdoor environment and including Project Venture into his classroom. Our field trips were a great time for our students to enjoy the outdoors, learn Campers getting ready to canoe at John Topits Park. Summer School story continues on page 16 ~ Important Upcoming Budget Dates ~ Sept. 8 - Delivery of First Draft of Budget to Budget Committee per Tribal Code (CLUSITC 7-10-4(a)) Sept. 10 - Posting of First Draft Budget for Tribal Member review per Tribal Code (CLUSITC 7-10-4(b)) Sept. 12 - First General Council Budget Hearing per Tribal Code (CLUSITC 7-10-3(a)) Sept. 15 - First Meeting of Budget Committee per Tribal Code (CLUSITC 7-10-5(a)) Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Eugene, OR Permit #481 2 THE VOICE OF CLUSI September 2021 Tribal Council Business Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from July 11, 2021 - August 8, 2021. Chief Doc Slyter: 07/11 Tribal Council Meeting 07/12 Admin Office / Forestry Dept. 07/13 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance 07/13 Leader’s Circle 07/16 Tribal Summer School Luncheon/ Sunset Beach 07/19 3 Rivers Casino Distribution Discussion 07/20 Kelp Forest / ELAKHA - Sea Otters 07/21 Jordan Cove/Port of Coos Bay 07/21 Special Meeting / Leader’s Circle 07/22 Admin Office(paperwork) & Koquell Plankhouse with PSU students 07/26 Breakfast /Opening of Culture Camp & Admin Office-paperwork 07/27 Native American Housing Webinar 07/28 GFORB & Business Meeting 07/29 Grant Writer-Native Learning Center 07/30 Goose Point-North Bend/ Archeology blessing 07/30 Dinner with Archeology Group 08/1 Sacred Salmon Ceremony-Gregory Point 08/5 Three Rivers Casino-CFO Interview Emails and phone calls. Total Hours: 90.25 Debbie Bossley, Tribal Chair: July – August In Office 15 days 07/11 Tribal Council Meeting 07/13 Leaders Circle 07/21 Special Meetings (2), Leaders Circle 07/28 GFORB / Business Meeting 07/29 BIA 08/05 TRC CFO Interview Emails and phone calls. Total Hours: 100 Iliana Montiel: 07/11 TC Regular Meeting / General Council Meeting 07/13 Treasury Tribal Consultation on Homeownership Assistance Fund / Leader’s Circle 07/14 TRC CFO Interviews 07/15 TRC CFO Interviews 07/16 TRC CFO Interviews 07/21 Zoom meeting w/ Consultants / Leaders’ Circle, Special Meetings 07/28 GFORB / Tribal Council Business Meeting 08/02 – 08/16 Vacation Emails and phone calls. Total Hours: 30 Josh Davies: 07/11 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 07/12 Consultation BLM Assess Moving HQ to Colorado 07/13 Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)-Update and Tribal Consultation on Implementation Leaders Circle 07/15 OMB - Tribal consultation on the President’s FY 2022 Budget 07/19 TRC Distribution Discussion 07/20 Back to School Commutes Webinar 07/21 Housing Committee Meeting Special Meetings(2) Leaders Circle 07/22 White House IGA Weekly Briefing Call 07/27 NAHASDA Refresher Confirmation Healthy Families Oregon State Advisory Committee 07/28 GFORB Tribal Council Business Meeting 07/29 White House IGA Weekly Briefing Call 08/04 EDA 101 and American Rescue Plan webinar 08/05 White House IGA Weekly Briefing Call TRC CFO Interview 08/08 Special GFORB meeting Emails and phone calls. Total Hours: 64 Doug Barrett: 07/11 Tribal Council Meeting 07/ 13 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance Meeting 07/13 Native American Storytelling: Culture is Prevention 07/13 Leaders Circle 07/19 TRC Distribution Discussion 01/21 Leaders Circle 07/21 2 Special Council Meetings 07/26 Investment Committee Meeting 07/28 GFORB & Tribal Council Business Meeting 08/04 OYA Stakeholders Meeting 08/08 Special GFORB Meeting 08/0 8 Tribal Council Regular Meeting Emails and phone calls. Total Hours: 42 Enna Helms 07/11 Regular Tribal Council Meeting 07/13 Tribal Council Leaders Circle Meeting 07/21 Tribal Council Leaders Circle Meeting 07/28 Tribal Business Council Meeting 07/30 Archaeological Investigations Presentation 08/01 Salmon Ceremony 08/04 American Rescue Plan Webinar FMLA Emails and phone calls. Total Hours: 40 NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT The following proposed Code was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on: July 28, 2021 TITLE: 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter 1-15 Executive Management The Tribal Council has determined amendments are needed for Chapter 1-15 Executive Management; and The Tribal Council wishes to amend CLUSITC Chapter 1-15 (Executive Management) adding a new Section 1-155 regarding the Tribal Chief Financial Officer and revising Section 1-15-6 regarding conflicts of interest to include any current or past business partner. Tribal Council hereby approves the amendment of Chapter 1-15 Executive Management Code and hereby approves for first reading draft be posting for a twentyeight (28) day period . DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE: October 10, 2021 The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie McNeil, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmcneil@ctclusi.org. www.ctclusi.org September 2021 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 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. Information ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Christine Sylvester at 541-888-7538 or at csylvester@ ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored. US FOREST SERVICE NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES Now available at the Tribal Administration Building, Florence and Eugene Outreach offices. Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available. Upcoming Events 3 CHANGES? Please let us know if you have a change in address, phone number, name or addition to your family. Changes should be submitted to Enrollment Dept., either online at www.ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541-888-2853. 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 Christine Sylvester, 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420. Sept. 20th from 6:00- 7:30 pm: Virtual No-Sew Drum Bags with Education & Culture Sept. 22nd from 6:00- 7:00 pm: Virtual Literature Nights with Education Tribal Council Doc Slyter, Chief Tribal Chief 541-808-7625 (cell) dslyter@ctclusi.org Enna Helms Position #1 Council 541-297-7538 (cell) Oct. 6th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Virtual Family Night - Chasing the Sun Solar Workshop with Education enna.helms@ctclusi.org Oct. 4th from 6:00- 7:30 pm: Virtual Dance Fan Class with Culture and Family Services Oct. 18th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm: Virtual Dance Paddle Painting with Culture Debbie Bossley, Chair Oct. 20th from 6:00- 7:00 pm: Virtual Literature Nights with Education Position #2 Council 541-294-3972 (cell) debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org Vacant Position #3 Council THE VOICE OF CLUSI If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had any recent special awards or achievements that you would like to share, please submit your information and photos to the newsletter. E-mail mgaines@ctclusi.org or call 541-888-7536. I look forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines 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 Christine Sylvester at csylvester@ctclusi. org. All letters of interest are kept on file for one year. CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices Government Office Carol Jacobs-Kosht Interim CEO 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7527 carol.jacobs-kosht@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 Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 imontiel@ctclusi.org Education Department Josh Davies, Education Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-1314 Cell: 541-294-4105 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 jdavies@ctclusi.org Department of Human Resources Jennifer Silva- Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-7508 Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726 Fax: 541-897-9881 jsilva@ctclusihr.org Tribal Housing Department Josh Stevens, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7546 Fax 541-435-0492 jstevens@ctclusi.org Family Support Services Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 2110 Newmark Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 imontiel@ctclusi.org Tribal Dental Clinic 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-6433 Toll free 1-877-688-6433 Fax 541-888-7505 Elders Activities Iliana Montiel Interim Director 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 imontiel@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, Cultural Stewardship Manager 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1319 Fax 541-888-2853 jbeers@ctclusi.org Eugene Outreach Office 135 Silver Lane, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97404 Phone 541-744-1334 Toll Free 1-800-877-2718 Fax 541-744-1349 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 Chief 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6011 Fax 541-902-6507 bdubray@ctclusi.org Department of Natural Resources Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D. Director of Natural Resources 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 rlwenya@ctclusi.org Josh Davies Position #4 Council 541-294-4105 josh.davies@ctclusi.org Iliana Montiel Position #5 Council 541-217-4613(cell) iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org Doug Barrett Position #6 Council 541-297-2130 (cell) doug.barrett@ctclusi.org Council Meeting September 12, 2021 10:00 a.m. Please login to the citizen portal of www.ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for the zoom link to this meeting. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes as needed 4. Tribal Council Reports 5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer Report 6. Chief Financial Officer Report 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Other 10. Good of the Tribes 11. Executive Session as needed Council meeting video available to view at www.ctclusi.org 4 September 2021 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Council Corner Salmon Ceremony Sunday, August 1st was the second year that our Tribal Salmon Ceremony was canceled due to the Coronavirus. In keeping with our annual Tribal tradition, one salmon was cooked and the remains were returned to the ocean to nourish other plants and animals so the salmon would return to our people the next year. One week after this sacred ceremony, the Covid -19 cases for Oregon had the highest number since the onset of the virus. It was with much consideration and a heavy heart that I had canceled our Annual Tribal Salmon Ceremony again this year. I do hope that all our Tribal members will be able to come together next year and celebrate and be part of our traditional Salmon Ceremony Chief Doc Slyter Please stay safe and healthy. Chief Doc Slyter Tribal Council Seeks Participation From All Enrolled General Council Members To Attend Council Compensation Meeting Tribal Council invites all Enrolled Tribal Members to attend a Zoom meeting for a question and answer session about Council Compensation We ask in advance, where opinions may differ that everyone be respectful during this open venue and allow all questions and answers be heard in a courteous manner. For more information please contact Christine Sylvester , Tribal Council Assistant at 541-888-9577 Resolution Summaries RESOLUTION NO: 21-049 Date of Passage: May 18, 2021 Subject (title): Authorizing the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians ( the Tribe) to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to the Spirit Mountain Community Fund (SMCF) Grant program Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this request to submit for up to 100,000.00 for the Language Program. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO: 21-050 Date of Passage: May 18, 2021 Subject (title): Finance Credit Agreement Explanation: Tribal Council approves this agreement. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO: 21-051 Date of Passage: May 26, 2021 Subject (title): Appointment to Tribal Benefits Board Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Jenifer Silva, Cindy Castro, Mike Mascolo, Sharol McDade, Iliana Montiel, Bonnie Foroudi. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO: 21-53 Date of Passage: June 13, 2021 Subject (title): Amendment to the Amended Tribal –State Compact for Regulation of Class III gaming Between CTCLUSI and the State of Oregon Explanation: The Tribal Council approves amendment process to authorize sports pool. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO: 21-052 Date of Passage: May 26, 2021 Subject (title): Gaming Equipment Order Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this order for Three Rivers Casino & Hotel. Vote 7-0-0 RESOLUTION NO: 21-054 Date fo Passage: J une 22, 2021 Subject(title): Banking Operating Accounts for CTCLUSI and Authorized Signers Explanation: Tribal Council approves opening operating accounts and authorize signers to be: Cheif Doc Slyter, Mark Petrie, Josh Davies, and Iliana Montiel Vote 7-0-0 In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or will display minimal details due to confidentiality. www.ctclusi.org September 2021 Rare Blue Crayfish Observed in Eel Creek Contributed by John Schaefer, Natural Resources In July, a rare blue mutation of our native crayfish (aka crawdad, crawfish) was observed in Eel creek. Richard Litts spotted the unusual crayfish while conducting Pacific lamprey research (see issue 6, volume 21, June 2020 of The Voice of CLUSI for information on the Tribes’ lamprey work). Richard managed to take a blurry photo before it retreated into deeper water and hid from view. He immediately sent me the photo and the exact location. After a quick drive with bait and fishing gear, I was able to easily lure it out of its hiding place with some raw chicken skin. The oddity now lives at the Charleston Marine Life Center, which should reopen to visitors in August. Our native crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus), commonly called the Signal Crayfish, normally ranges from bright orange/red to duller browns and greens. Coloration depends on the environment with clear fast moving streams having brighter animals and lakes and ponds tending towards duller colors. One online reference estimates that this type of color mutation occurs in one in 50,000 crayfish. Not all crayfish in Oregon are native. Oregon now has at least 3 introduced invasive species including the Red Swamp Crayfish from Louisiana, the Ringed Crayfish from the Great Plains and the Rusty Crayfish from Ohio and Kentucky. Invasive crayfish can compete with our native species, and cause other environmental damage. The Oregon Invasive Red Swamp Crayfish Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has a handy one page crayfish comparison sheet online to help identify invasive crayfish in Oregon and a number to report any findings. https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/invasive_species/docs/Crayfish_Comparison.pdf Suspected invasive species can also be reported to the CTCLUSI Department of Natural Resources. ATTENTION ELDERS, KNOWLEDGE and CULTURE BEARERS CTCLUSI, in collaboration with SOCC and OSU in support of the New Beginnings for Tribal Students in Oregon grant, is looking for interested Tribal Members to: 1) Assist with sharing input/ideas/guidance for the NBTS steering committee and other audiences 2) Help plan the Pre-College Summer Youth Camp 3) Provide mentorship to the Native Alliance Club at SOCC The goal of NBTS is increasing academic success of Native students in higher education science programs through experiential learning (internships/field trips), mentoring, and financial support. https://gateway.oregonstate.edu/nbts For more information or to sign up, please contact: Josh Davies at jdavies@ctclusi.org or 541-294-4105 or Jesse Beers at jbeers@ctclusi.org or 541-297-0748 5 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI September 2021 Culture Camp – Honoring the Sacred Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist and Cultural Assistant This year, CTCLUSI hosted its annual Culture Camp as a day time hybrid (in person and virtual) activity from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm that began Monday, July 26th through Friday, July 30th at the Community Center in Coos Bay, Oregon. The camp was made available for Tribal family and staff students entering Kindergarten through 12th Grade or students who were between the ages of 5 and 18. During the first day of camp, students were gifted a tote bag or ruck sack with lots of goodies on behalf of the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP). Tribal Biologist and artist, John Schaefer, in collaboration with the rest of the Culture and Natural Resources Department and the TPEP Coordinator, Mark Petrie, designed this year’s theme, Honoring the Sacred. If you would like some Honoring the Sacred swag, please contact Mark Petrie at (541) 435-7217 or mpetrie@ctclusi.org. Activities during camp included berry picking at the Tribe’s Lake Tract Forest Property, jam and ice cream making, swimming in the Siuslaw River, language, dance paddle painting, traditional songs and dances, Náuhi’níiwas (Shinny), tree aging and wooden name tags, tie-dye masks, clacker stick making, pulling in Tyee at Sunset Bay, a sand castle competition, soap stone fetish carving, beading, tule weaving, rock painting, origami, smudge stick making, salmon protection, a Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) presentation, water quality monitoring presentation, and archery. On the last day, youth were able to travel to Goose Point, located in the Coos Commercial Tobacco prevention swag Bay Estuary, and partake in an archaeological investigation. This once in a lifetime opportunity was followed by a potlatch ceremony at Coos Head where camper families were able to enjoy lunch together, throw atlatl, play náuhi’níiwas, and exchange the potlatch gifts they had been working so hard on all week. It was so great to have are youth together again. Can’t wait for the next camp, which is slated for Spring Break 2022. Keep your calendars open and see you there. Tribal Biologist John Schaefer leads campers in tide pool exploration Goose Point Archeology Presentation with THPO Courtney Krossman Breathe Deep and Take Care Contributed by CTCLUSI Health & Human Services Department These past weeks have been unsettling. It makes sense if it’s hard to concentrate or to take in everything that’s going on. It is important to make self-care a priority. Breathe deep. Take a walk. Talk to your loved ones. Those simple acts can help us feel more grounded when we are stressed. Here are some other ways to take care of yourself: • • • Unplug from the news for a while. Play music you love. Practice a hobby that you enjoy. • • • Read a good book. Watch a favorite movie. Cuddle with your pet. And remember that taking precautions to keep yourself and your community safe from COVID-19 is also a way to take care: wear your mask, watch your distance, limit your gatherings and wash your hands frequently. Visit https://www.safestrongoregon.org/mental-and-emotional-health for more resources, including how to contact the Safe + Strong Helpline and information in languages other than English. It’s okay to give yourself this moment to believe that things can be okay. www.ctclusi.org September 2021 7 Culture Camp – Honoring the Sacred Contributed by Mark Petrie, Tobacco Prevention & Education Program (TPEP) Coordinator For me, summer feels so much more fulfilling when we have the opportunity to put on summer camps/activities with our youth. It’s a time for fun, learning, connecting, reflecting, building, exercising, getting in touch with our Indigenous roots and more. This year’s Culture Camp was a blast! Many impactful memories were made and cultural experiences were formed throughout the week – marking another successful Cultural Camp! The TPEP funds were able to pay for my time at camp, and also supply the campers & staff with swag with the theme “Honoring the Sacred” - bringing awareness to the many things we hold sacred in our lives, which includes, but not limited to: family, land, water, air, fire, animals, plants, and our connection and relationship to each of them. One plant in particular that I had the honor to emphasize during camp was our sacred tobacco plant, daha (Hanis)/dahai (Miluk)/ chiiyuusan (Siuslaw, Lower Umpqua). Today, we often find that tobacco has a bad name, being predominately associated with the highly addictive and harmful cigarettes, chew and other commercial tobacco products. My goal is to bring more awareness of our traditional use of the tobacco plant Tribal Forest Lake Tract – Berry Picking Event as Indigenous people, while also talking about how the plant has been misused by the commercialization of it for profit by the Tobacco Industry. “Keep it Sacred”, “Smoke Salmon, Not Cigarettes” are a few phrases we have adopted in the TPEP work to raise awareness of the harms of commercial tobacco use, and the importance of the traditional tobacco within our culture. Luuwii (thank you) for reading and please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions – mpetrie@ctclusi.org; Office Phone: 541-435-7217. Campers Carve Soapstone Animal Figurines Swimming activity at Indiola, Deadwood Campers practice atlatl throwing with Jesse Beers 8 Extra image 😊😊😊😊 THE VOICE OF CLUSI September 2021 Safety Tips for Returning to School during COVID-19 Contributed by Kristy Petrie, RN BSN, Community Health Nurse Making the choice of having your child go back to school, participate in distance learning, or do a hybrid schooling model can be a difficult choice. It is our hope here at the CTCLUSI Health Department that this article will help you make an informed decision on what is best for your child and family unit. Social Distancing or Physical Distancing Remaining 3-6 feet between individuals had been proven to reduce the spread of disease (including COVID-19). Weighing the risks and benefits of in-person schooling for children may be at different levels of social distancing based on the child’s age and developmental stage. Here are some tips from the Mayo Clinic to practice social distancing during inschool schooling • Avoid gathering at locker spaces, as it can become crowded. • Eating outside when possible, or in well ventilated area. • There may be changes to the schools to reduce risk of exposure. Schools have already implemented safety measures, and it is important to note that what works best for one school district may not work best for another. We are all in this together, and the priority is to keep our children safe, and healthy. Some of these safety measures may include, yet are not limited to the following; o Reducing the number of children on school busses. o Creating one-way traffic in school hallways. o Dividing students up into district groups or cohorts that stay together during the school day and reducing interactions between different groups. Wearing a Mask The WHO and CDC recommend wearing cloth face masks in public places where it is difficult to properly social distance. If your child’s school requires or encourages the use of cloth face masks, here are some tips we hope that are helpful: • Wearing of a face mask should be practiced when socially distancing is difficult. Settings where this may apply include: o When riding on the bus o Carpool drop-off or pickup o Entering the building, or when closer than 3 feet from someone. • Label your child’s mask clearly so it’s not confused with another child’s. o Tip: You can personalize masks to make them more appealing to wear by the child and/or adult. A lanyard can be made to help preventing dropping or losing the mask when they don’t have to wear them (when outside, or during a mask break). • Practice properly putting on and taking off cloth face masks with your child while avoiding touching the cloth portions. • Remind your child that they should clean their hands before and after removing their mask. • Talk to your child about the importance of wearing a face mask and model wearing them as a family. • Remind your child to never share or trade masks with others, even if they are family or close friends. Do NOT place a face mask on children younger than 2 years of age, and/or a child that has any breathing problems, or a child who has a condition that would prevent him or her from being able to remove the mask without help. Stay Home if Sick You should monitor your child each day for signs of COVID-19. These include: • • • • • Fever Nasal congestion or runny nose Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath • • • • • Fatigue Headache Muscle aches Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea What to do if your Child is Exposed to COVID-19 • • • • Poor appetite New loss of taste or smell Belly pain Pink eye (conjunctivitis) If your child will be attending in-person school, take steps to be prepared for possible exposure to COVID-19 and changing scenarios. • Develop a plan to protect family and household members who are at risk of severe illness, such as those with compromised immune systems or chronic conditions. • Make sure that your emergency contact information and school pickup and drop-off information is current at school. If that list includes anyone who is at risk of illness, consider adding an alternate contact. • Find out how your school will communicate with families when a positive case or exposure to someone with COVID-19 happens and how they plan to maintain student privacy. • Plan ahead for periods of quarantine or school closures. Schools may close if COVID-19 is spreading more in your community or if multiple children or staff test positive. Your child may also need to stay home if he or she is exposed to a close contact with COVID-19. Following these steps can help you feel assured that your child is as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on what measures your local schools are taking to reduce the risk of illness, check with your local school district or health agency. www.ctclusi.org September 2021 9 Delta Variant Vaccinated Information Contributed by Kristy Petrie, Community Health Nurse A COVID infection is concerning and dangerous for anyone, but those with diabetes face unique challenges that warrant extra precautions – especially considering the new Delta variant. The Delta variant is one of the latest in a series of variants and has quickly become the predominant virus in US COVID cases. Part of what can makes a variant so dangerous is that it may spread more easily than the original virus. Data shows that the Delta variant is so far the most aggressive and transmissible version yet – with the CDC saying that this virus is as infectious (or transmissible) as chickenpox. The Delta variant now accounts for the majority of new COVID hospitalizations in the US, and unvaccinated people are at the highest risk of getting infected. The best protection against the Delta variant is to be fully vaccinated – in the case of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, this would include both shots and the recommended two week waiting period after the second shot. So far, there has been data (not peerreviewed) that the Pfizer vaccine is 96% effective against hospitalization for the Delta variant while the AstraZeneca vaccine (which is uncommon in the US but has been widely used in Europe) is 93% effective. “I ask every patient and family if they have been vaccinated – whether they have diabetes or not. I tell them all to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Cuttriss. “To parents of children who are not yet eligible for COVID vaccination, I tell them to be ready to get their child vaccinated once it becomes available for their age group. Keep up to date with the evolving guidelines and speak with your health care provider if you have questions or need additional guidance.” Dr. Buse agreed. “The most important thing to know now in the face of Delta variant and the emerging surge is that vaccination is the key to your best possible outcome,” he said. “Wearing a mask will protect those around you but does less to protect you. The most important thing is to get the vaccine to protect your health and future wellness.” Good news for Language – Spirit Mountain Community Fund The Tribes Language program received an amazing $100,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund provided by the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde. The grant will begin September 2021 and run through September 2022. We want to say what an honor and deep appreciation we extend to the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Committee. Language is a such a vital piece to any Tribe, and with your generosity, our Tribes get to continue preserving, revitalizing, and implementing our languages for future generations. The Goals & Objectives of this year long grant are: 1. The Tribe’s three (3) languages (Miluk, Hanis and Sha’yuushtl’a (and Quuiich) are very well documented despite the lack of fluent (first generation speaker) Native speakers. Today, the Tribe has identified well over 180 Tribal members who are interested in reclaiming and learning their indigenous languages. Further, the Tribe has developed word lists for Miluk (1,462 words), Hanis (9,898 words), and Sha’yuushtl’a-Quuiich (4,951 words) native languages. 2. The Project Goal: The project goal is to enhance and refine the Tribe’s language repository, develop the ten (10) week curriculum, and to make the Tribe’s native languages accessible for daily use of Tribal families and within CTCLUSI activities. 3. Objectives: through a written survey/assessment, living databases, and dictionaries, the project builds on the work completed over the last four (4) years and includes the primary objectives to be accomplished over the over the twelve (12) month project period. Each objective is designed to address a primary outcome, utilize specific impact indicators to track progress, and produce associated outcomes. Enrollment Recommendations Posted September 1, 2021 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. Hudson Angel Casillas Parent: Kirsten Casillas Lineal Descendant: Bennett Barney Tribe: Coos Paisley-Jean Noelle Lawrence Parent: Allison Mariah Lawry Lineal Descendant: Roberta May Lawry Tribe: Coos 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). 10 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Back to School September 2021 Back to School Time! UPDATE: Please accept our sincerest apologies as we have to cancel our in-person person event. With Covid-19 cases rising in Lane and Coos counties, it has been advised to that we post pone the in-person component. All gift cards will be mailed out. Deadline end D eadli nextended e e xte n d euntil d u nthe ti l th e end f Se p te m b 2021. er 2021. of oSeptember Please sign up up!!! This his event supports Tribal families. Please contact Karen Porter for question questions & clarifications 541-888-1315 kporter@ctlusi.org As families have prepared to start school this As families have prepared to start month, if they haven’t started already, we hope that this transitionthis will bemonth, as smooth if as possible. With school they haven’t anxiety of the unknown at an all-time high, please remember do what you can you and yourthis startedtoalready, wekeep hope that family safe. Wash hands, wash hands, and wash those hands. Withwill differentbe states different transition asrequiring smooth as things from school districts, please be patient as we all try to reenter With the classrooms. If you of are feeling possible. anxiety the overwhelmed, give us a call, we will be glad to unknown atwean listen and see how canall-time help. We hopehigh, that youplea all have a great start to your school year and if you remember toando can kee need anything or just ear what to listen, you please reach out. The email address is Education@ctclusi.org or youatand your family phone 541-888-1315. We are heresafe. to help. Wash hands, wash hands, and wash those hands. With different states requiring differe things from school districts, please be patient as we all try to reenter the September 2021 www.ctclusi.org KIDS CORNER - FUN TIME PUZZLES! 11 12 September 2021 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Results of the Language Assessment A big thank you to all who took the time to fill out the language survey. We held a raffle at the language committee meeting and the 4 winners received a novel or a blanket and smudge kit. The survey greatly benefits the Tribe in that participants are informing language revival as well as the language program informing participants! Here are some highlights of the survey! ● There were exactly 58 participants who submitted responses; 56 were enrolled Tribal members and 2 were from those who reside in a Tribal household. ● 30% of participants recorded they have no experience of a native language It’s exciting that so many are not involved in language activities YET took the time to fill out the survey. Of these 30%, an interest in language was expressed. Thank you! ● Over 25% of respondents have participated in a language class so far. Another quarter had been unaware of the classes. The remaining half have not participated in any classes yet, but were aware there were classes. Nearly 78% so just over three-quarters of the respondents have at least some interest in the native language classes. Language classes are returning Fall of 2021: See the next page for more information. ● 40% of the respondents said they are interested in virtual online classes. 37% were interested in in-person classes. The remaining respondents were interested in resources on the tribal website, sound recordings or social media. We acknowledge that not everyone is available during the language class time and that is why we record the classes which you can find online at https://ctclusi.org/languageprivate/. There is also a ‘word of the day’ facebook page for each of the three languages. You can contact Enna Helms or Patricia Whereat Phillips to be added to the pages. ● The survey respondents are scattered across the country, from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast. However, most live in the far west - 63% in Oregon, 75% in the Pacific Northwest. Of the Oregon residents, nearly 70% live in one of the Tribe’s 5 service counties. But even the 5 counties are spread out pretty widely, and many could find it more convenient to have access to remote classes or online learning materials versus attending physical classes. ● Only 3 of the respondents were potentially interested in a language class to satisfy requirements for higher education. To date, 1 language learner has satisfied their language requirement. The Tribe recently has established a process to see this work begin and there are plans to see students in the language grow from here! Seeing that 3 responded in need within this survey is fabulous! ● 55% of respondents learned that the Tribe has a language committee. The language committee formed in August 2020 and the meetings are open to all Tribal members. They meet on the 2nd Friday of each month from 5:00pm-7:00pm via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5288235223. There is one opening for the committee at this time too! We value Tribal community members’ thoughts, questions, knowledge, experiences and interest around the Native languages as language is central to our Confederated Tribes’ culture, history, and identity. gele, luuwii, iisha, hiis! Free Monthly Workshops! Free Monthly Workshop! Sponsored by CTCLUSI Health & Human Services Division Sponsored by CTCLUSI Health & Human Service Division Sign up for Healthy Family Workshops! On a monthly basis, you can sign up to learn from professional guest experts about an array of valuable topics that will include: 1. Healthy Nutrition and Exercise for Busy Families and Individuals 7/22/2021 6:30-7:30pm 2. Creating Boundaries with Technology & Social Media for our Children 8/26/2021 6:30-7:30pm 3. A Wellness Approach to Managing Life & Stress (Walking in Balance) 9/23/2021 6:30-7:30pm 4. Staying Active & Healthy During the Fall & Winter Seasons 10/28/2021 6:30pm-7:30pm 5. Budgeting! Build Strong Budgeting Skills for Individuals and Families November Date TBD 6. Preparing for a New Year: Setting and Achieving Personal & Family Goals 12/21/2021 6-7pm These workshops are free for Tribal households! You can sign up for one or all of them. Whether you want to learn something new, get motivated, stay motivated, or set goals for yourself, these workshops are an excellent way to engage with experts on a variety of topics. We encourage health and wellness for the entire Tribal community. To RSVP Contact Carol Ann Young 541-435-7159 CTCLUSI is expanding the Childcare Development Fund (CCDF) program. For a limited time ending September 30, 2021. The Income guidelines will be suspended allowing families that reside in the five-county service area to qualify. Contact Meagan Davenport at mdavenport@ctclusi.org or Iliana Montiel at 541-888-7526 for more information. Sponsored by the CCDF Program, per funding availability. www.ctclusi.org September 2021 13 VIRTUAL LANGUAGE CLASSES 1 0 W E E K S - FA L L 2 0 2 1 MILUK HANIS SHA’YUUSHTL’A-QUUIICH MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY 4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm 3:00-5:00 pm September 27, 2021 September 29, 2021 October 1, 2021 October 4, 2021 October 6, 2021 October 8, 2021 October 11, 2021 October 13, 2021 October 15, 2021 October 18, 2021 October 20, 2021 October 22, 2021 October 25, 2021 October 27, 2021 October 29, 2021 November 1, 2021 November 3, 2021 November 5, 2021 November 10, 2021 November 12, 2021 November 17, 2021 November 19, 2021 November 24, 2021 November 26, 2021 December 1, 2021 December 3, 2021 November 8, 2021 November 15, 2021 November 22, 2021 November 29, 2021 ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/ j/83718181796?pwd=V2J neDZpc3NMTHRBV0RT eTZpQlM0dz09 Meeting ID: 837 1818 1796 Passcode: 445329 Please sign up with Enna Helms at ehelms@ctclusi.org or By Cell Phone at (541) 297-7538 New Tribal Chief of Police August 12, 2021 Tribal Council held a Ceremony to swear in Brian Dubray as the Tribes new Chief of Police. The Honorable Judge Karen Costello administered the Oath of Office and served as witness to his signature. Council and Interim CEO, Carol Jacobs –Kosht welcomed him in his new role. Judge Costello swearing in Dubray Brian Dubray began employment as a Sergeant for the CTCLUSI Police Department in 2014. During his tenure with the department, he has completed the Supervisor Leadership Academy and Organizational and Leadership and Management courses through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training ( DPSST). Brian was promoted to Lieutenant in 2016 and he currently holds his executive level certification through DPSST. Brian currently maintains certification as a classroom instructor at DPSST’s academy in Salem. He has served as a certified instructor in the following disciplines: Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT), Use of Force, Taser, Firearms, and Multiple Interactive Learning/ Training Objectives. (MILO), Active Shooter Preparedness Training, Alert, Lockdown, Inform Counter, Evacuate (ALICE) and he is a certified Field Training Officer. Brian also attended advanced leadership training at the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute and the Oregon Executive Development Institute, and he has been a member of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police since 2016. Brian also holds an A.S. in Music and a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Beginning his law enforcement career in 2002, as a Reserve Officer, he later was promoted to Reserve Sergeant with the North Bend Police Department. He also worked as a Dispatcher at the North Bend Police Department beginning in 2003. He continued in law enforcement and was employed by the Coquille Tribal Police Department as a Police Officer in 2006. Brian Dubray, Chief of Police In addition to his patrol duties, he implemented a bicycle patrol program, served on the Coos County Major Crimes Team and was the coordinator of the Coos County Child Safety Seat Coalition. Brian is a Senior Checker certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician. Brian also obtained his advanced certification through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). After the ceremony, he expressed his gratitude to Tribal Council for their support and guidance to help ensure a highly trained and qualified Police Department. In addition, Brian would like to thank retired Police Chief, Brad Kneaper. Police Chief Kneaper created a foundation and culture of servant leadership to the Tribe and its members, and he provided a professional example of leadership that will be difficult to follow. He is excited to lead the CTCLUSI Police Department in continuing its mission on working together with the Tribal community to serve the Tribal members, employees, and guests who visit or reside upon Tribal lands. All CTCLUSI Staff were invited and attended virtually via Zoom and offered him congratulations. Some who attended in person were Brian’s wife, Ramona and former Police Chief Brad Kneaper. In addition to those present were members from CTCLUSI Tribal Police, Oregon State Police, North Bend Police, Coquille Tribal Police, Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Coos County Parole and Probation, Coos County District Attorney, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement, Florence Police Department, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Cow Creek Tribal Police, and the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). 14 September 2021 THE VOICE OF CLUSI FREE 2021-2022 Flu Vaccines at CTCLUSI Parenting Workshop Series Presented by the CTCLUSI Health and Human Services in Partnership with The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians GUEST PRESENTER: LORRAINE BRAVE WEDNESDAYS 6:00 pm TO 7:15 pm SEPT. 15 TO OCT. 20, 2021 RSVP by Friday, September 10th! Healthy Baked Desserts in Jar Making with SDPI & Culture Join live via ZOOM Monday, September 20th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM (PST) or view the recorded session Feather Dance Fans with Culture & Family Services Join live via ZOOM Monday, October 4th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM (PST) or view the recorded session @ https://ctclusi.org/youth-services-private/ @ https://ctclusi.org/youth-services-private/ https://zoom.us/j/93309908556? pwd=STYwK2ZNaVRKbDg5QzZWNkV0TXJHUT09 Meeting ID: 933 0990 8556 Passcode: 022849 Family Participation is encouraged! https://zoom.us/j/93309908556? pwd=STYwK2ZNaVRKbDg5QzZWNkV0TXJHUT09 Meeting ID: 933 0990 8556 Passcode: 022849 Family Participation is encouraged! For more info, supplies, and/or to sign up, please For more info, supplies, and/or to sign up, contact: Ashley Russell please contact: Ashley Russell (541) 888-7511 or arussell@ctclusi.org @ (541) 888-7511 or arussell@ctclusi.org www.ctclusi.org September 2021 15 Elders Corner The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders! Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide Chris Nelson Wendy Hovind Jackson Coos Siuslaw Immediate Family: • Son to Joy Nelson and LeRoy Nelson. Brother to Melody Nelson. Proud uncle to Kory Dawson, and cousin to Brenda Brainard, among many more. Immediate Family: • Daughter of Nadia Barrett Hovind and Buzz Hovind; sister to Cynthia Hovind and Mike Hovind (walked on); and wife of Wayne Jackson. She is also proudly related to many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, step-children, and grandchildren! Chris Nelson Wendy Hovind Jackson Proudest Accomplishments: • Hearing their four grandchildren’s sweet voices calling her Tutu (Grandma in Hawaiian). • Her career — she started Favorite Sayings: working for her dad when she “Drink lots of water, put was 14 years old! sunscreen on every morning • After college, she worked for and remember to appreciate/ the Alaska Air Production. feel gratitude that I am a • Being a 10+ year survivor of breast cancer survivor!” breast cancer! Favorite Hobbies: • Family • Tennis • Travel Bucket List: • She just turned 66 and hopes to continue to have a long, healthy and active life! • She would love to see all of her grandkids, nieces and nephews graduate. • Dance at her grandkids’, nieces’ and nephews’ weddings. • Hold her great-grandchildren someday. • Move back to Oregon someday! Favorite Hobbies: • Going to the river. • Hiking out to the beach. • Camping. • Exploring new places outdoors. Favorite Sayings: “Hey, every time something bad happens, something good comes out of it.” Proudest Accomplishments: • Raised his nephew. • Learned how to re-walk after a knee replacement. • Had four neck surgeries; no pain pills. Bucket List: • Go skydiving. • Work dangerous jobs in another Country. • Racing flat-bottom jetboats. WE STILL HAVE CHROMEBOOKS LEFT!! Please sign up at www.ctclusi.org under the Housing Department page. Hurry before they’re gone. We have a little under 90 left… Would you like to work from home? CTCLUSI can provide financial aid for you to become an at-home Oregon State Licensed daycare provider! Contact Meagan Davenport at mdavenport@ctclusi.org -orIlIliana Montiel at 541-888-7526 for more information. Sponsored by the CCDF Program, per funding availability 16 September 2021 THE VOICE OF CLUSI SUMMER SCHOOL Continued from page 1 cultural relevant materials and were well behaved and represented the Tribes commendably. Whether we were picking berries at Hazen’s Blueberry Farm, clam digging in the bay canoeing and playing shinny at the parks, potlach at Sunset Bay, or communicating with staff for the two weeks. While they were times I used my coaching voice, students were very quick to refocus and carry out tasks. Students were able to paint bird houses, participate in a cultural resources protection activity, take part in language classes, work on their beading skills, learn how to gather cedar bark, make a sourdough starter, have conversations about healthy eating habits, play prevention bingo, make fruit leather and ice cream, work in a garden activity, work very hard during a forest activity and practice their shinny skills. The Potlach was a great success with so many lending hands, it was amazing to see it all come together. I know the adults were running on fumes by that day, but it never showed. The kids had a great time. Made special by having our food made in our kitchen, the salmon cooked over fire on the beach, paddle dance in the field, individualized handcrafted sweatshirts and the gift bags we were able to give each student. Beautiful weather made this the perfect end to our Summer School. Many thanks go to: Tribal Council and Administration for allowing this event to take place in person (while we could and the cases were low), Karen Porter, Eriq Acosta, Ann Petrie, Eddie Helms, Julie Siestreem, Pam Davies, Delilah Baldwin, Doug Barrett, Jesse Beers, Ashley Russell, Mark Petrie, Enna Helms, Chief of Police Brian DuBray, Courtney Krossman, Janet Nisser, Colin Beck, John Schaefer, and Desiree Kane. Without all of these people working together, this wonderful event would not have been able to happen. With all due respect and gratitude – THANK YOU! Doug Barrett and Ann Petrie helping students participate in flint napping. Students painting their birdhouses. Students enjoying a break from the classroom. Zhade Beers enjoying her clay activity. Doug Barrett getting campers ready to run! September 2021 www.ctclusi.org 17 Students with Doug Barrett circled up getting ready to practice the Paddle Dance. Below left: DNR staff Courtney Krossman and Janet Niessner with older kids during Cultural Resource Protection Activity. Below right: Canoeing at John Topits Park. Chief of Police Brian Dubray enjoying the students conversations. Ramil Beers alongside Dylan Hernandez showing his approval. Students playing shinny at Sunset Beach. 18 THE VOICE OF CLUSI September 2021 The Top 10 Essential Oils for Stress in 2021 Contributed by CarolAnn Young, Behavioral Health Care Coordinator A quick look at the best essential oils for stress: • • • • • Best for relaxation: Lavender Best for sleep: Chamomile Best for meditation: Orange Best for anxiety: Sandalwood Best for stress: Clary sage • • • • • Best mood lifter: Lemon Best for diffusing: Bergamot Best for topical use: Rose Best for depression: Jasmine Best for rest: Ylang ylang Aromatherapy can be a natural remedy for stress relief. The practice involves inhaling the scent of essential oils, which are extracted from plants, in order to promote health and well-being. Your olfactory system directly affects the part of your brain that regulates emotion. That’s why smells can trigger memories and elicit feelings — both negative and positive. Aromatherapy can help in reducing stress and anxiety to engage a general state of calm. Essential oils are highly concentrated, which means you should exercise caution when trying them for the first time. They should also be used in moderation, especially if being applied topically, since they’re absorbed into the skin. There are several ways to use essential oils for stress, from applying topically to inhaling the scent after diluting with water. A general rule of thumb is to follow the specific instructions for each essential oil you try. If you’re going to apply it topically, it’s best to test the oil on a small area of skin first to identify a potential reaction. www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/essential-oils-for-stress#A-quick-look-at-the-best-essential-oils-for-stress DISCLAIMER: Always discuss with your medical practitioner before using any alternative medicines, natural supplements, or vitamins. All information, content and product descriptions contained are for reference purposes and are not intended to substitute advice given by a pharmacist, physician or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information for treating a health problem or disease or to make a self-diagnosis. Contact your health care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Essential oil Products have not been evaluated, nor regulated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition or disease. Diffusers emitting a lovely, nose-pleasing aroma may seem benign, but can be unsafe since it uses water vapor to diffuse tiny oil droplets into the air. Inhaling diffused oils is known to cause negative effects on humans and pets, if used in a small space and/or for an extended Typesrespiratory of Masks period of time. You should consult with any Aromatherapist about essential oil usage and always inform your primary care physician what you are using as they may not be conducive with his/her prescribed therapy and Resource By:medications. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Contributed By: Kristy Petrie, Community Health Nurse Know Your Masks For more information go to the CDC, Guidance for Wearing Masks. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html For more information go to the CDC, Guidance for Wearing Masks. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-coverguidance.html www.ctclusi.org September 2021 19 Positive COVID-19 Results and CTCLUSI Resources Contributed by CTCLUSI Health Department COVID-19 cases in Oregon are higher than they have ever been since the beginning of the pandemic. On August 13, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported 733 hospitalized COVID-19 positive patients, the single highest daily count since OHA began reporting hospitalization trend data. This total represented a more than seven-fold increase from the 99 hospitalized COVID-19 patients reported on July 9. Are you a CTCLUSI Tribal member that has an active COVID-19 positive test? CTCLUSI has resources for members in the five-county service area (Curry, Coos, Lincoln, Lane, and Douglas). Resources are provided to those with proof of a recent COVID-19 test, and are actively in quarantine/isolation. Resources include, yet are limited to food, electrolytes, cleaning supplies, over the counter medications (we have a pre-approved list), and personal protective equipment. These resources are provided to help keep contagious Tribal members home for the 14-day quarantine period. This is an effort to help our Tribal members and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. How to get a COVID-19 Quarantine/Isolation Kit: 1. Send photo proof via email or text photo proof to your local Community Health Aid (CHA), or Community Health Nurse. The test must be completed at a pharmacy or health care facility. Over the counter tests are not valid. 2. A CHA will review the COVID-19 kit checklist with the COVID-19 positive Tribal member. c. Kimmy Bixby: a. Armando Martinez: i. Email: amartinez@ctclusi.org i. Email: kbixby@ctclusi.org ii. Phone Number: 541-888-7228 ii. Phone Number: 541-744-1334 X 7165 iii. Cell Phone: 541-999-4151 iii. Cell Phone: 541-808-8684 d. Kristy Petrie: b. Doug Morrison: i. Email: dmorrison@ctclusi.org i. Email: kpetrie@ctclusi.org ii. Phone Number: 541-997-6685 x 7701 ii. Phone Number: 541-888-7521 iii. Cell Phone: 541-297-2391 iii. Cell Phone: 541-294-8391 Language Committee Vacancy There is a vacancy for position #5 with a term that goes until 12/31/23. Position #5 will be posted until filled. The Language Committee meetings regularly on the 2nd Friday from 5:00-7:00pm of each month. If you are interested in joining the language committee please submit your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org or fill out this form: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LetterofInterest. All letters of interest are kept on file for one year. Department of Human Resources Current CTCLUSI Job Opportunities Coos Bay, Oregon Archive & Technical Assistant Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor I Clinic Dentist Chief Executive Officer Circles of Healing Program Coordinator Director of Health & Human Services Grants Compliance Officer Grants & Contracts Reporter Purchase Referred Care Specialist Social Worker Florence, Oregon Administrative Assistant - Licensing Surveillance Agent I. - Graveyard Wastewater Treatment Worker For full job posting and to apply online, go to: https://ctclusi.org/human-resources-job-opportunities/ 20 September 2021 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Fun STARTS HERE WEDNESDAYS Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program There is new program change! Eligible households no longer need to reside with the Tribes five county service delivery area to be eligible; however, households must reside within the State of Oregon. The Health and Human Services Division con nues offering Hea ng or Cooling assistance during the summer months for qualifying low income households. To receive assistance contact the Health and Human Services Division or fill out an applica on on the CLUSI website at h ps:// laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP. To qualify, your annual and household gross income must be at or below the following income limits: GAMES PLAYED EVERY 30 MINUTES 6PM TO 9PM One game piece for every 100 same-day points earned. 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