NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2022)
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The Voice of
February 2022
CLUSI
Issue 2
Volume 23
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Hundreds of Fall Harvest and Winter Solstice Kits Shipped to Signed Up Tribal Households
Pictured above left, Josh Davies helps load the van with kits being mailed to Tribal families. Middle: Karen Porter and staff building kits in Tribal Hall.
Right: Ashley Russell working on making the magnets and language supplies for the winter solstice kits.
Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director
Dear Tribal Families,
I hope this message finds you healthy and
safe. Because Covid cases and multiple
variants of COVID have surfaced, we have
been unable to gather together safely for
our usual and accustomed events and
ceremonies. In response, to help Tribal
Members feel more connected to their
heritage and Tribe during these times,
multiple departments have pulled together
to offer care kits for Tribal Members that
sign up. To date, we have mailed out over
300 kits total and have received much
appreciation from Tribal Members who
have received them.
I was one of, if not the biggest pushers to
open up for our Tribal Members and events,
because I know a lot of us are missing that
community piece and the lack of gathering
has put a major toll on our mind sets. While
we are not able to open at this time, we
are hoping to continue these care kits for
Spring and Summer. Please be on the
lookout in the newsletter and the website
for future sign up information. We also
post the Laserfiche link on the CTCLUSI
Education News Facebook Page as well as
the CTCLUSI General Council Facebook
Page.
Thank you to all the staff that helped
produce these amazing kits. Without these
people, these kits would not have been
able to be completed. Thank you to Iliana
Montiel, Roselynn Lwenya, Josh Davies,
Mark Petrie, Ashley Russell, Doug Barrett,
Jesse Beers, Patty Whereat Phillips, Enna
Helms, Morgan Gaines, Eriq Acosta, and
Karen Porter.
Specific appreciation and thanks go to:
• Health Department for sponsoring 99%
of the projects
• Department of Culture and Natural
Resources for allowing their staff to
work many hours on putting these kits
together from fruition to completion
• Patty Whereat Phillips and Enna Helms
for providing the language words for
the magnets and colors and translating
the Crow and Thunderbird Story and
Snow is Spider’s Ashes story in all 3
languages.
• Patty Whereat Phillips for her wonderful
ethnobotany book
• Ashley Russell for compiling language
magnet images, creating packets for
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each kit along with the many hours
it took to print, produce and compile
magnet packets, ordering a majority of
the kit items
John Schaefer, Mark Petrie, and Ashley
Russell for creating the clothing items
(beanies and jackets)
Doug Barrett for all the prevention
materials
Doug Barrett, Jesse Beers, Mark Petrie,
Ashley Russell, Eriq Acosta, Josh
Davies, and Karen Porter for stuffing
boxes
Eriq Acosta and Josh Davies for mailing
the kits and making great relationships
with the USPS staff here in North Bend
Karen Porter for being in constant
contact with Tribal Members who had
reached out for more clarification and
compiling sign up information
Morgan Gaines for hand drawing the
color sheets – they were amazing!
Dental Department for the dental kits
Kathy King for the Winter Solstice
Abalone Ornament kits; Ashley Russell
for drilling the abalone for these kits.
Story continues of page 11
Deadline to Submit
Statement of Candidacy
March 11, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.
See page 4 for Important Election Information
For complete Election Code visit www.ctclusi.org
Questions? Contact Jeannie McNeil jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-7506
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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February 2022
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Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from December 12, 2021 - January 8, 2022
Chief Doc Slyter: No report at this
time due to illness.
Debbie Bossley, Tribal Chair:
Dec. - Jan. In Office 17 days
12/12 Regular Council Meeting
12/14 OTGA Meeting
12/17 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting
12/28 Tribal Council Special Meeting
12/29 GFORB Meeting;
Business Council Meeting
01/05 BOEM Meeting
01/06 Meeting with the North Bend Mayor,
City Administrator and City Council
Chair, Leaders Circle
Total Hours: 120
Iliana Montiel:
12/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
12/28 Special Meeting
12/29 GFORB Meeting /
Tribal Council Business Meeting
01/05 IHS Consultation Call /
White House Tribal Covid-19
Update
01/06 Meeting with the North Bend
Mayor, City Administrator and City
Council Chair,
Leaders Circle
Reading & responding to emails.
Total Hours: 28
Doug Barrett:
12/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
12/ 14 Community Support Healing Circle.
12/15 OYA (Oregon Youth Authority)
Stakeholder Corona Virus Update.
12/15 Blue Earth Board Meeting.
12/16 White House IGA weekly meeting.
12/17 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting.
12/20 Special Culture Committee Meeting.
12/21 Solstice Fire in Plank House &
Sweat
12/28 T C Special Meeting.
12/29 GFORB,
Tribal Council Business Meeting.
01/01 Amanda Trail Piece Hike &
Ceremony
01/05 HIS Consultation – Infrastructure
Investment & Jobs Act. /
White House Tribal COVID -19
Update
01/06 Leaders Circle.
Total Hours: 62+ emails
Josh Davies:
12/12 Tribal Council Meeting
12/13 ELD Tribal Advisory Committee
12/14 Tribal Consultation to seek input on
Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair:
additional American Rescue Plan
12/12 Regular Council Meeting
Act, Infrastructure Investment
12/13 ELD Tribal Advisory Committee
and Jobs Act, and Build Back Better
12/14 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance
Act funding / White House Tribal
Meeting / Tribal Consultation ARPA
Briefing
Enna Helms: No Report at time of
12/14 White House Tribal Briefing /
12/15 Housing Committee Meeting /
publication
Eugene School District Meeting
Blue Earth Board Meeting
12/15 West Coast Ocean Tribal Caucus /
12/16 WH IGA Weekly Briefing Call
Upcoming Tribal Council
Investment Committee Meeting
12/17 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting
Meeting:
12/19 Special Election
12/17 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting
12/21 Baby Promise RAC - ELD Tribal
February 13, 2022
12/19 Special Election Tribal Hall
Advisory
Committee
/
Special
12/28 Tribal Council Special Meeting
March 13, 2022
Election
Board
Meeting
12/29 GFORB Meeting;
12/23 WH IGA Weekly Briefing Call
Business Council Meeting
12/27 TSPC Meeting
Upcoming Council Election
01/05 BOEM Meeting / Consultation 12/28 Tribal Council Special Meeting
Candidate Forum:
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act 12/29 GFORB /
COVID Tribal Webinar /
March 12, 2022
Tribal Council Business Meeting
White House Tribal COVID-19
12/30 WH IGA Weekly Briefing Call
Update
01/05 IHS Consultation - Infrastructure
Upcoming General Council Meeting:
01/06 Meeting with the North Bend Mayor,
Investment and Jobs Act /
City Administrator and City Council Chair
COVID Tribal Webinar /
April 10, 2022
Leaders Circle
White House Tribal COVID-19
Update.
Total Hours: 50
Upcoming Council Election Day:
01/06 Leaders Circle
April 10, 2022
Total Hours: 70.5
Tribal Council Meets with
City of North Bend Officials
Tribal Council Corner
Contributed by Christine Sylvester, Executive
Administrative Assistant -Tribal Council
Tribal Council members Chair
Bossley, Vice-Chair Siestreem, Josh
Davies and Iliana Montiel met with City
of North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke,
City Administrator David A. Milliron and
City Council Chair Bill Richardson at
the Community Center for an informal
luncheon at noon on Thursday, January
6, 2022
The group spoke for approximately
three hours covering multiple subjects.
Chair Bossley was encouraged by the
content of the informal discussion and
stated that this was the first time the
City of North Bend Government had
reached out to meet with CTCLUSI
Tribal Government.
Vice-Chair Siestreem stated “a
general theme from the conversation
that gave me great hope was, both
governments agreed, we need to work Pictured left to right, back row: Chair Debbie Bossley and Council member Josh Davies. Middle row: North Bend
together for the best interests of our Mayor Jessica Engelke and City Council Chair Bill Richardson. Front row: Vice Chair Julie Siestreem and City
Administrator David A. Milliron.
entire community”.
www.ctclusi.org
February 2022
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and interested in
being on a committee, please contact 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
Jeannie McNeil at 541-888-7506 or at email jmcneil@
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
February 13th – Regular Tribal Council Meeting,
10:00 a.m.
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February 18 – Letter of Interest Due to sit on
Tribal Committee’s
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February 11 – Deadline for Election Position
Statements to be printed in March Edition
February 13th – Regular Council Meeting, 10:00 a.m.
February 18th – Virtual Cultural Friday,
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.(see flyer page 11)
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February 21 – All Tribal Government Offices will be
CLOSED in Observance of President’s Day
February 22nd – Ladies Self Care,
Dentalium Ladder Earrings Class, 6:00 p.m.
February 25th – 3rd Annual Storytelling Event,
6:00 p.m. (see flyer page 10)
March 4th - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
March 11th – Deadline to file Statement of Candidacy
for Tribal Council Elections
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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
mgaines@ctclusi.org
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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 Jeannie McNeil,
1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Doc Slyter, Chief
Tribal Chief
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
March 12th – Tribal Council Candidate Forums
(ZOOM) 10:00 a.m. (see page 4)
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March 13 – Regular Tribal Council Meeting,
Enna Helms
10:00 a.m.
Position #1 Council
March 15th – Deadline for Election Position
541-297-7538 (cell)
Statements to be printed in April Edition enna.helms@ctclusi.org
March 18th - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
March 21st – 25th – Virtual Spring Break Camp
Debbie Bossley, Chair
Position #2 Council
April 1 - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
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541-294-3972 (cell)
April 10 – Tribal Council Election Day,
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Tribal Hall 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
April 10th – Regular Tribal Council Meeting,
10:00 a.m.
Julie Siestreem,
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April 10 – General Tribal Council Meeting, 1:00 p.m.
April 15th - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Vice-Chair
April 29th - Virtual Cultural Friday, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Position #3 Council
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541-294-6055
jsiestreem@ctclusi.org
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
Lee Ann Wander
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
lwander@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
prc@ctclusi.org
Health Services Division
Iliana Montiel, Interim Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Education Department
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
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
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
Tribal Dental Clinic
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Tribal Housing Department
Josh Stevens, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7546
Fax 541-435-0492
jstevens@ctclusi.org
Tribal Council
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel, Interim Director
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
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
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Rusty Bossley,
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
rbossley@ctclusi.org
Tribal Police
Brian Dubray,
Police Chief
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bdubray@ctclusi.org
Department of Natural
Resources
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
February 13, 2022
10:00 a.m.
To practice safe social distancing
guidelines, this meeting will be
streamed online. Please login to the
citizen portal of www.ctclusi.org
and click Council Meetings for the
zoom link to this meeting.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer
Report
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other
10. Good of the Tribes
11. Executive Session as needed
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION
APRIL 10, 2022
For Position #2, #4 & #6
POSITION NUMBER
Position #2
Position #4
Position #6
INCUMBENT
Debbie Bossley
Josh Davies
Doug Barrett
TO BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR TRIBAL COUNCIL PLEASE SEE BELOW
7-3-23 Candidate Eligibility
According to the Tribal Constitution (Article VIII, Section 4(a)), in order to be eligible for election
to a Tribal Council position, candidates shall meet the following qualifications:
(a) Be a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes;
(b) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and
(c) Never have been previously removed from office for good cause after the date the
Tribal Constitution was ratified. (May 23, 1987).
7-3-24 Statements of Candidacy
(1) Candidates shall file Statements of Candidacy no later than thirty (30) days before the
scheduled date of the election. CLUSI Const. Art. VIII, Section 4(c).
Each candidate shall indicate the position for which he or she is filing. No shuffling of positions
will be allowed. You may submit to any CTCLUSI Government Office.
Deadline to File – Friday March 11, 2022 by 5:00pm
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS Each candidate will be given the opportunity to
present a position statement for inclusion in the Tribal Newsletter if submitted by the
Newsletter deadline. Position statements shall not be longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” by
11” paper printed on both sides, capable of being copied on a black and white copier (can be
color). Position statements shall be published in the February, March or April issue,
depending upon when the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference once submitted to
Election Clerk. Once a Statement of Candidacy is submitted see Newsletter deadlines below.
Newsletter Deadline for Position Statement Publication:
Friday, January 14, 2022 for February 2022 Newsletter
Friday, February 11, 2022 for March 2022 Newsletter
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 for April 2022 Newsletter
You can only be in one publication; any other political mailings, once reviewed by the
Election Board will be at the candidate’s expense.
NOTICE OF 2022
TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION
APRIL 10, 2022
ELECTION DATE:
APRIL 10, 2022
As of January 14th by 3:00pm the following Tribal
Members have submitted to run for Tribal Council:
Teresa Spangler
Brad Kneaper
Michael Romine
David Petrie
Doug Barrett
Debbie Bossley
Josh Davies
Position # 4
Position # 2
Position # 6
Position # 2
Position # 6 (Incumbent)
Position # 2 (Incumbent)
Position # 4 (incumbent)
Tribal Council Elections
Tribal Code 7-3-23 Candidate Eligibility
According to the Tribal Constitution (Article VIII, Section 4(a)), in order to be eligible for election
to a Tribal Council position, candidates shall meet the following qualifications:
(a) Be a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes;
(b) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and
(c) Never have been previously removed from office for good cause after the date the
Tribal Constitution was ratified. (May 23, 1987).
For a complete Election Code please see www.ctclusi.org Tribal Code, Ch 7-3 Elections.
Contact me with any questions. Jeannie McNeil jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-7506
February 2022
YOU MUST BE
REGISTERED TO VOTE IN
ANY ELECTION
Only registered voters will be sent a
ballot
April 10, 2022 is Election Day
Voting hours shall be from 12:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
The Election shall be held at the Tribal
Hall
338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon
97420
You can register and vote in person
during this time.
Tribal Council Election
Candidate Forums
Saturday March 12, 2022
beginning at 10am
This will be a virtual event only, no in
person participation will be allowed
due to health reason as voted by the
Election Board. If anyone requires
assistance to participate please
contact Jeannie McNeil or Christine
Sylvester at 541-888-9577 so we may
try and assist you prior to the event.
Link will be posted in the Citizen
Portal of the website for the day of the
event.
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Tribal Government Website
Information
www.ctclusi.org
Join a Tribal Committee
Dear Tribal Member;
We are currently seeking new members for Tribal Committees. Chapter 7-5 GENERAL
COMMITTEE CODE 7-5-1; General Policy; Committees are established to assist the Tribal
Council in carrying out its responsibilities, to provide quality services to the Tribal membership
and to develop, maintain and protect the assets and interests of the Tribes.
Tribal Committee appointments are made by Tribal Council and are for a four (4) year term.
Tribal Code allows for you to be on no more than three (3) committees at a time and you may
only server two (2) terms, unless special consideration is necessary.
Currently, we will have at least one possible position available in each committee due to
vacancies and term expiration on 12-31-2021. Tribal Committees cover several areas of the
Tribe and work with various departments. Below is a list of Committees you may be interested
in becoming a member of:
Culture Committee
Elders Committee
Investment Committee
Budget Committee
Enrollment Committee
Health Committee
Education Committee
Housing Committee
Election Board
Qualifications of membership? Chapter 7-5-5(d) (1) Is an enrolled Tribal member; (2) Demonstrates skills
and ability relevant to the committee’s work; (3) Possesses relevant education, training, or work experience; (4)
Represents a particular constituency of the Tribes; (5) Brings perspective or experience that will contribute to the work of
the committee; (6) Demonstrates commitment to the committee’s work through regular attendance at meetings and
active participation; and (7) If a background check is required under CLUSITC 9-6-7, is determined to be suitable for the
position using the standards in CLUSITC 9-6-6.
Letters of Interest are only kept on file for one year.
You may also submit a form online with the Tribes’ website: www.ctclusi.org under Tribal
Government; then Tribal Committees, or request on through any Tribal Government Office
located in Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield. Questions? If you would like to know any further
details, please contact:
Jeannie McNeil
1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
By email, jmcneil@ctclusi.org
541-888-9577
Be sure to check the Tribal website
www.ctclusi.org for digital copies of The
Voice of CLUSI monthly newsletter and
more Tribal Government Information.
If you are a Tribal member who needs
assistance getting signed up for full
access to the Citizen Portal on www.
ctclusi.org please e-mail mgaines@
ctclusi.org or call (541) 808-7918.
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ENROLLMENT
DEPARTMENT NEWS
All of These Forms Are Available
to Fill Out Online
https://ctclusi.org/enrollment/
• New Tribal I.D. Request Form
• Name Change Form
• Change of Address Form
• Enrollment Application
GAMING COMMISSION
****NOTICE OF VACANCY****
CTCLUSI 01/01/2022
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians’ Gaming Commission is
established pursuant to CLUSITC 5-2-7. The purpose of the Gaming Commission is to regulate Class II
and Class III gaming on the Confederated Tribes’ Indian Land. The Commission consists of five (5)
members appointed by a majority vote of the Tribal Council.
The Gaming Commission has a term ending and are seeking interested parties. The term of this position is
three years. Interested parties shall file a statement with the Commission reflecting their interest in serving
as a Commission member.
Qualifications for the Posted Vacancy:
Commissioners must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements (CLUSITC 5-2-7(d):
(1) Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2) Must successfully complete a background investigation, as set forth in CLUSITC 5-2-15;
(3) No member of Tribal Council may serve as a Commissioner; and
Visit www.ctclusi.org and click the Tribal
Enrollment tab from the dropdown
Government Tab options.
Or sign in to the Citizen Portal and click
on the Admin Request Forms box.
Contact the Enrollment Office
Jeannie McNeil, Enrollment Clerk at 541888-7506
jmcneil@ctclusi.org
(4) No employee of a Gaming Operation may serve as a Commissioner.
Each applicant for Commission membership shall be subject to a background investigation (CLUSITC 5-213) and drug testing (CLUSITC 5-2-21).
Interested parties may file a statement of interest with the Commission reflecting their interest in serving as
a Commission member to Rusty Bossley, Executive Director of the Gaming Commission, at the following
address:
5647 Hwy 126 Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
You may also fax your statement to 541-997-7293, or email at rbossley@ctclusi.org.
**************************************************************************************
This notice of vacancy shall be posted at all Tribal offices.
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
February 2022
Be on the Lookout for Pacific Herring This Month!
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Yes, it’s that time of year again! We are so blessed
to reside along one of the few estuaries in Oregon
that are favored by herring for spawning. There are
usually two pulses of spawning activity in the late
winter/early spring, roughly around Valentine’s Day
and the Spring Equinox. These little morsels are
delicious and may be grilled, baked, fried, smoked,
or preserved by pickling. The roe is also quite tasty.
Don’t forget to remove those large scales before you
further prepare them into amazing dishes!
Hanis: k’wek’w
Miluk: kwek’w
Sha’yuushtł’a uł Quuiich: łaquuwa
Scientific Name: (Clupea pallasii)
Scan the QR code to view Pickled
Herring video with Ashley Russell
Pictured above: Herring eggs on sea grass. Photos by Ashley Russell.
Department of Natural Resources Adds Restoration and Wetlands Project Manager to the Team
My name is Kyle Terry and I am pleased to be the new Restoration
and Wetlands Project Manager in the Department of Natural
Resources and Culture. My experience fits this position very well
and I’m happy to have the opportunity to contribute here and learn
from this community. My first few weeks flew by but I already met
several CTCLUSI staff and look forward to meeting more soon.
Here is a bit about my background for
those I haven’t met yet.
My family lived in Winchester Bay
when I was young then moved to the
Florence area where I graduated high
school. While living near Florence I
started to work as a carpenter and I still
spend a lot of my free time in my small
workshop. Right now, I am chipping
away at a Port Orford cedar surfboard
when I’m not helping friends with their
projects.
I moved away from Florence and went
to college when I was 26. I studied rivers
and landforms while living in Eugene
and earned a degree in geography with
a minor in geology. After that, I spent a
summer working on the Mid-Fork John
Day River at the Confederated Tribes
of Warm Springs Oxbow Conservation
Area. We measured the effects that the Tribe’s restoration projects
had on the various river processes like gravel deposition, side
channel development, and scouring of new pools.
After being in the John Day area, I worked in Humboldt County
for two years mostly surveying steep, streamside landslides
(covered in poison oak!) for Green Diamond Resources Company.
I worked as a geology tech and
forestry tech while in California but I
soon felt the pull back to Oregon and
moved back and started working
at the Siuslaw Watershed Council
as the Restoration Crew Leader. A
year later I became the Programs
Manager at the Council, managing
four core programs annually and
various
ecological
restoration
projects. I was fortunate to work
with the Council at a time when
they were a key partner in a Forest
Service project on Fivemile Creek
pioneering a holistic approach
that proved successful and is now
used more broadly. I look forward
to working with some of these
same partners and applying similar
techniques to CTCLUSI projects.
February 2022
www.ctclusi.org
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Look What We Can Do!
CTCLUSI Undergoes Massive Upgrades to Environmental Testing Laboratory
Contributed by Janet Niessner, Tribal Resource Response Specialist and Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Since 2016, CTCLUSI’s environmental
Liquid chromatograph Mass
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
laboratory has been dedicated to
Spectrometer (LCMS)
assistance:
monitoring water quality parameters, such
This instrument not only complements
In support of the Tribe’s ongoing desire
as pH, temperature, salinity, conductivity, our GCMS to analyze for pollutants, but for self-governance, the department
turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and bacteria. greatly expands the range of what we can wishes to support compliance monitoring
Staff also use the lab to process field
samples for contract analyses, such find. This instrument should be able to for the Tribe’s WWTP at the Florence
scan samples for their “ion” components Three Rivers Casino. For this purpose,
as nutrients and
so that we can see staff have accumulated various specialty
macroinvertebrates.
everything we can equipment and supplies to begin and
More recently in
In August and September
2019, the Culture
possibly want to see continue in-house testing to support the
2021, the Department of
and
Natural
in a sample. We can Tribe’s WWTP operations.
Culture and Natural Resources
R e s o u r c e s
process any type
D e p a r t m e n t
asked Tribal Council for
of
environmental
Portable X-Ray Fluorescence
acquired
a
gas
funding to support analytical
sample,
including
Spectrometer (pXRF):
chromatograph
improvements to the
water,
tissues,
With
this
machine, Departmental staff
mass spectrometer
Department’s
Environmental
vegetation,
and can non-destructively conduct surface
(GCMS) to monitor
Testing
Laboratory,
which
sediment.
Currently,
analyses of heavy metals, such as arsenic,
for
pesticides,
D e p a r t m e n t a l mercury, and lead at the parts per million
happily was granted!
herbicides, volatile
organic compounds,
staff are trying to (ppm) level. Data produced will help staff
and numerous other
target
perand to understand the potential for acute
contaminants of concern. The COVID polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS; used and chronic health effects derived from
pandemic delayed formal training on the in flame retardants) at Coos Head and repatriated cultural materials that may
instrument, but staff have still been able to
algal/shellfish toxins (such as at Tenmile have been treated with toxic substances
analyze water samples for contaminants,
and are slated to begin testing fish tissues Lakes) for monthly analysis. But there for preservation such as pesticides and
are a lot of other proposed projects we glues. Staff also hope to test resources of
and vegetation.
But staff have for years identified the are strategizing. For instance, sea lion cultural significance from local gathering
need to grow the laboratory to include whiskers were recently found to contain areas to understand natural background
more analytical capabilities based on contaminants from car tire rubber. levels, and whether they pose a health
environmental and health concerns. Departmental staff are seeking to develop risk. Additionally, these instruments are
This includes toxic algae in recreational a project to analyze contaminants in sea useful in brownfields investigation and
waters, sewage releases from residential lion blubber and identify the possible remediation, such as is undertaken by the
septic or ineffective wastewater treatment,
health risks associated with its future Tribal Response Program, to understand
and legacy pollutants from either the
manufacture or degradation of products reintroduction into Tribal Member’s diets. where contamination exists and persists.
like rubber, petroleum, paper, plastics, Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase
With these changes, the department
fertilizers, and pesticides. With the Chain Reaction (qPCR)
This instrument will be used for now hosts dedicated staff to the laboratory
onslaught of the COVID pandemic,
the Department especially wanted the “targeted” screening for specific DNA program and operations. The long-term
ability to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in or RNA of anything we wish to look for. objectives of the laboratory program
are focused into three areas: 1) support
traditional waters.
Staff hope to implement methods for sovereignty and self-governance; 2)
In August and September 2021, the understanding sources of consistently
collaborating with agencies to understand
Department of Culture and Natural
high bacteria inputs in local waters, such environmental and human health risks;
Resources asked Tribal Council for funding
to support analytical improvements as might be coming from residential septic and 3) provide educational resources to
to the Department’s Environmental or sewage releases. We also hope to test Tribal youth. We hope that the laboratory
Testing Laboratory, which happily was out wastewater treatment and filtration will become a useful tool in all these
granted! Environmental staff are currently efficacy in Coos Bay, Lakeside, and capacities, where it can be a profitable
coordinating the installation and training Florence. But in order to process samples entity, produce data to influence regulatory
bodies, and be an educational provider.
for a variety of instruments, listed below.
to avoid DNA cross contamination, staff are
Although the instruments are not yet
coordinating a small structural expansion installed and operational, the department
FlowCam
to accommodate a “clean room”, where anticipates renovations to be complete
This instrument images particulates staff must wear full protective gear, and all by April 2022. The Department wants
in a filtered water sample, then uses equipment and supplies will be sterilized to invite the entire Tribal community
software to identify the images for plant in bleach and under ultraviolet (UV) light. and government staff to a virtual tour
or biological substances, and possibly
showcasing
how
staff
are
serving
even microplastics. Knowing what kinds
Tribe within the
of particulates are in a waterbody will
The long-term objectives of the laboratory the
laboratory.
Stay tuned
help Departmental staff make more
program
are
focused
into
three
areas:
for
important
updates
informed decisions relating to water
regarding
laboratory
1) support sovereignty and self-governance;
quality management going forward.
capabilities and a
Departmental staff also hope to identify
2) collaborating with agencies to understand
virtual tour in the
algae species so that we may know what
coming months!
environmental and human health risks; and
specific toxins might be present, as well
3) provide educational resources to Tribal
as for screening wastewater treatment
youth.
plant (WWTP) filtration efficacy. We have
a scientist with South Slough Estuarine
Research Reserve poised to help us start
routine analysis.
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February 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Contributed by Police Chief Brian Dubray
Operation Lady Justice
As your Police Chief, one of the
responsibilities I have is to represent
the Tribe within the law enforcement
community to ensure that the Tribe’s
voice is heard and that the Tribe can
be notified of upcoming issues, such
as legislation, that may have an impact
on how we serve the community.
One overlooked area in law
enforcement nationwide is the
disproportionate number of missing
and murdered indigenous persons
(MMIP) cases that have remained
unsolved. As part of Executive Order
13898, the Task Force on Missing
and Murdered American Indians
and Alaska Natives was created by
the federal government. In addition
to providing additional investigative
resources to respond to MMIP
incidents, the executive order also
prioritized
agreements
between
federal, state, local and Tribal law
enforcement.
I will be a part of the lawenforcement sub-group for Oregon
to both receive and provide insight
on establishing best practices in
response to MMIP incidents once it is
formally established.
Please see the notice (at right)
out of the Bureau of Indian affairs
regarding the tipline that has been
established to collect information
about MMIP incidents. Feel free to
share the information, and if you
would like a digital (pdf) version of the
flyer, please let me know and I will get
it to you.
Hopefully by increasing awareness
of these incidents, we can all help
to achieve restorative justice and
hopefully lead to a path of healing for
all involved.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Of�ice of Justice Services
Missing & Murdered
Unit
OJS_MMU@BIA.GOV
Call
1‐833‐560‐2065
Conden�al | Toll‐Free | 24/7
Keyword BIAMMU
and loca�on to 847411
Text
Call, text, or email tips or referrals to the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, Office of Justice Services, Missing and Murdered
Unit to help with any information concerning a missing
Indigenous person or homicides in Indian Country.
YOU CAN HELP.
Missing and Murdered Unit
h�ps://www.bia.gov/bia/ojs/missing‐murdered‐unit
OPERATION LADY JUSTICE
h�ps://opera�onladyjus�ce.usdoj.gov/
PEACEGIVING
Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice
option available to you for the resolution of conflict.
All Peacegiving issues are confidential.
Are you in trouble with the law?
Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?
Are you ready to make a change?
What does true Wellness look like for you?
A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.
Make the choice for a better life.
Confidential
Photo By: Jesse Beers
For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving
Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the
address listed below.
Peacegiving Coordinator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316
EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org
Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
www.ctclusi.org
February 2022
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“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program
Circles
of
Healing
LADIES SELF-CARE
ry 22,
2022
Please join us for a
Zoom Class!
Dentalium Ladder
Earrings
Materials will be
sent via USPS mail.
Open to all women. Class
If you are experiencing issues related to
size is limited to 10 to allow
domestic violence, sexual assault, dating
time for questions.
violence, stalking or human trafficking,
Photo courtesy of Roseana Perry
the Circles of Healing program is here to
Other Helpful Resources:
help. We offer confidential advocacy,
Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:00pm
safety planning,
support
groups,1-844-7NATIVE
and
StrongHearts
Native
Helpline
(762-8483).
other support services. For information
For more information or to RSVP,
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
or 1-800-787-3224
please call or text
or
services,
please
call
Kathy
King
at:
(TTY).
Kathy King at 541-808-8152.
RSVPs are kindly requested by February 12 th so
541-808-8152
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men & Women: Call 1-888-7HELPLINE
(1-888-743we can get materials
out to you.
5754).
Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program
CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: Call 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453
(TTY).
Other Helpful Resources:
StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483).
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men & Women: Call 1-888-7HELPLINE (1-888-743-5754).
The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: Call 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY).
The 2022 Fitness Program
Application is online at
www.ctclusi.org
The following is a section of the 2022 fitness program manual:
ii.
Items must be purchased in the year for which funds
are being requested (the Fitness Program runs on
a calendar year: January 1 through December 31).
Purchases from January thru June will be due
for reimbursement in July. July thru December
purchases are due in January. *The specific dates
will be posted in the newsletter.
Childcare (CCDF)
Program Expanding
CTCLUSI is expanding the childcare development fund
(CCDF) program.
Due to COVID-19 and the Oregon Governor’s extension
of the State of Emergency, the income guidelines will be
suspended allowing families that reside in the five county
service area to qualify with no income requirements.
If you need assistance with either the Fitness Program or the Childcare (CCDF) Program please contact Meagan Davenport, Health
and Human Service Program Assist by email at mdavenport@ctclusi.org or call 541-888-7509.
10
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Please Join Us for an Evening of Winter Storytelling!
HECHITʼ, BASAQ’, HAłK’
3rd Annual ‘Virtual’ Storytelling Gathering
February 2022
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89
751489096?pwd=US8zcXd1MF
NPNlllRytIWFIvVGFqdz09
Meeting ID: 897 5148 9096
Passcode: 987369
Friday, February 25th
Starts at 6:00 PM
~ Opening Prayer
~ Storytellers
~ Open Mic
~ Raffle
Hosted by the Culture Coalition
For more information you may
call Enna Helms at
(541) 297-7538 or email at
ehelms@ctclusi.org
CTCLUSI’s grant programs: Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and Tobacco
Prevention Program would like to invite Tribal Families to participate in our new program, Live
Native. This program will range from 4 to 8 weeks long, with at your own pace family activities, and
a variety of virtual classes including, but not limited to cooking classes, guest speakers, and cultural
activities.
SAVE
THE
DATE!
All Tribal Family participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of CTCLUSI
designed clothing and/or outdoor apparel, while supplies last. At the end of each month, there will
be a grand prize raffle: one for an adult, and one for youth. Raffle tickets are awarded to each
participant for each activity and virtual class/event completed.
VIRTUAL SPRING BREAK
Live Native: Tribal Family Program
Free Outdoor Apparel
Raffle Prizes: Adult and Youth
Sign up form will be available at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Live-Native-Tribal-FamilyActivities
Questions: Contact Mark Petrie at 541-435-7217, mpetrie@ctclusi.org
or
Kristy Petrie at 541-888-7521, kpetrie@ctclusi.org
or
Armando Martinez at 541-888-7228, amartinez@ctclusi.org
2022
DAY CAMP
MARCH 21ST-25TH
Children of CTCLUSI families
and children of staff that work
for CTCLUSI who are between
the ages of 5-18.
Photo Credit: Kristy Petrie
LASERFICHE FORM TO BE
MADE AVAILABLE ON
TRIBAL WEBSITE IN
MARCH. STAY TUNED!
www.ctclusi.org
February 2022
11
Household Kits continued from cover story...
Sign ups
Households
Shipped
Items included
Fall Harvest Kits
137 submissions
80
67
Camas Planting Activity
Salmon Dip and Crackers
Fry Bread mix and book
Coloring pages
Crayons
Colored pencils with color
words language guide in
all 3 languages
Crow and Thunderbird
Story translated in all 3
languages
Thunderbird Stuffie
Reclaiming Our Medicine
Beanies
Hanging Birthday wall art
Prevention Materials
Dental Kits
Face Masks
Winter Solstice Kits
167 submissions
96
90
Medicine Bags
Language Magnets
Beaded Spider Kits
Abalone shell
Homemade cedar smudge sticks from Tribal
Hall
Dental Kits
Ethnobotany of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and
Siuslaw Indians Book by Patty Whereat Phillips
Jackets
Prevention Materials
Snow is Spider’s Ashes Story in all 3 languages
Winter Solstice Abalone Ornaments
so that other people won’t feel
insecure around you. We are all
meant to shine as children do.
It’s not just in some of us, it is in
everyone, and as we let our own
lights shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to
do the same. As we are liberated
from our own fear, our presence
automatically
liberates
us”
Quote taken from Coach Carter,
original quote by Marianne
Williamson. I hope you let your
light shine as bright as you can.
- Josh Davies, Education Director
“I’m very grateful for the
collaboration between all of the
different Tribal departments that
helped put these kits together.
We’re all terribly missing out on
being able to gather and spend
time together for ceremonies,
activities and events, and I
Quotes from staff who helped:
know that these kits could never
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each other.” Ashley Russell
these kits help Tribal Members to still feel
connected to their heritage and each other.”
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- Ashley Russell,
Water Protection
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Virtual
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Fridays will be hosted via
minds together to see what we can make for our children.” Several departments
pulled
staff and resources
together
to
create
the
Winter
Solstice
kits
to
send
out
to
Tribal
families.
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amount
of
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“The pandemic has taken a toll on our
bodies, minds and spirits. While working
with other departments to complete these
kits, doing so with a good heart, I hope that
these kits brought the families happiness.
I am thankful that we have been able to
collaborate and carry out something that we
have not done before is humbling. Thank
you to you all that helped in any way you did.
I know that our Tribal Members appreciated
all the efforts. As the New Year has come,
please stay safe and be well. Live for today,
because tomorrow is not promised. Love
today, because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are
inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are
powerful beyond measure. It is our Light,
not our darkness, that most frightens us.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
Family Participation is encouraged!
The schedule of activities and recorded
sessions will be posted on the Tribe's
website @ https://ctclusi.org/youthservices-private/
For more information, for supplies, and/or to sign up, please contact:
Ashley Russell @ (541) 888-7511 or arussell@ctclusi.org
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February 2022
Did You Know? YOU CAN GET FREE COVID 19 HOME TESTS
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free athome COVID-19 tests.
The tests are completely free. Orders will usually
ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you
have them when you need them. Visit https://www.
covidtests.gov for more information and sign up
today at
https://special.usps.com/testkits
CTCLUSI has ordered at home testing kits from the
State of Oregon. It is unknown when they will arrive. If
you are a tribal member that would like an at home test
please call Tes Gagner at 541-744-1334 to be added
to the mailing list. She will need your name, address,
phone number, the number of tests requested, and
how many family members are in the household.
www.ctclusi.org
February 2022
13
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
Wendy Garcia
Bob & Wendy Garcia
Bucket List:
• Spend a quiet retirement
wandering our property and
boating on Siltcoos Lake.
• I have been fortunate to
have been able to do and
see just about everything I
have wanted!
Favorite Hobbies:
• Gardening, and then
watching and enjoying the
beauty of the plants.
• Spending time with my
dogs, cats, cockatiel and
mini pigs.
• Watching my nieces and
nephew become strong,
independent and caring
individuals.
Michael Steinmuller
Hanis Coos
Lower Umpqua
• Wife to Robert Garcia; Sister
to Jacquie Armstrong and Vicki
Faciane; Daughter of Wanda
Williford; Granddaughter
of Florence Davis; Great
Granddaughter of Dora
McGrady.
• Brother to Linda and Fran;
Husband to Andrea Steinmuller;
Father to Alex and Kacie;
Grandfather to Myles and
Kennedy.
Proudest Accomplishments:
• Starting out as a clerk with the
State of Alaska and worked my
way up to become the Deputy
Director of the division for the
entire State of Alaska!
• Helping to make the business
my parents started into a
successful and respected
company.
• Being able to help and spend
time with my parents as an
adult.
Michael Steinmuller
Bucket List:
• Own their house
• Have a workshop
Proudest Accomplishments:
• My Marriage, kids, and
grandkids.
• Buying a house
• Being self- employed
• Financial stability
Favorite Hobbies:
• Wood working
Favorite Saying:
“Get busy living or get busy
dying.”
-Shawshank Redemption
Welcome New
Tribal Elders
Favorite Saying:
“Two roads diverged in a
wood, and I –
I took the one less traveled
by,
And that has made all the
difference.”
Sean Currier
Michele Wong
Wendy Garcia pictured front row, second from right
surrounded by family
CTCLUSI
Flu Vaccines
2021-2022
230 Flu Vaccines Given in 2021-2022
136 MORE people vaccinated through
CTCLUSI compare to 2020-2021
Thank You!!
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February 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Resolution Summaries
21-117 Approval of
Expenditures from COVID 19Funds For Tribal Dental Clinic
10/10/21 Vote 7-0-0
21-118 Amendment to CLUSITC Chapter 115 Executive Management for Second
Reading and Final Action
10/10/21 Vote 7-0-0
21-120 Appointment to Blue
Earth Board Position #5: Julie
Siestreem. 10/10/21
Vote 4-1-2
21-123 Appointed to Blue Earth
Board of Directors: Josh Davies,
Kerry Brainard, Jim Berg, Jim
Berg and Doug Barrett
10/27/21 Vote 5-0-1
21-126 Contract for a Chief
Dental Officer for CTCLUSI
Dental Clinic 10/27/21
Vote 5-0-1
21-121 Extension of CPA Audit Services
Engagement for Tribal Government and
Three Rivers Casino Florence and Coos Bay
10/10/21 Vote 7-0-0
21-124 Enrollment of New Members
Paisley Jean Noelle Lawrence, and Hudson
Angel Casillas. 10/27/21 Three Rivers
Casino Equipment Lease 11/24/2021
Vote 6-0-0
21-127 Approval of Expenditures from
COVID-19 for the Purchase of Surveillance
Network Video Recorders and Cameras to
Cover Tribal Properties 11/14/21
Vote 5-0-0
21-130 Approval of Expenditures from
COVID -19 Funds for 30 IPADS and
accessories for Language Classes
11/14/21 Vote 4-0-1
21-129 Approval of
Expenditures from COVID-19
Funds for a Vehicle for
Education Department
11/14/2021 Vote 4-0-1
21-132 Approval of
Expenditures from COVID -19
Funds to Purchase Equipment
for DNR 11/14/21
Vote 5-0-0
21-135 OHP Provider
Agreement 11/14/21
Vote 5-0-0
21-138 Approval of
Expenditures from COVID-19
Funds for Property Purchase
11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0
21-141 Approval of
Expenditures from COVID -19
Funds for Office Containers for
the Waste Water Treatment
Plan 11/24/21
Vote 6-0-0
21-144 Three Rivers Casino
Games Order 11/24/21
Vote 6-0-0
21-147 Three Rivers Casino
Equipment Lease 11/24/21
Vote 6-0-0
21-150 Financing Loan
Authorization
12/28/21 Vote 7-0-0
21-119 Approval of Expenditures from
COVID -19 Resistance Flooring. CTCLUSI
Community Center , Housing Office,
Building A Building C and Florence
Outreach
10/10/21 Vote 7-0-0
21-122 Tribal Member Emergency
COVID -19 General Welfare Assistance
American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Program
10/14/2021 Vote 5-2-0
21-125 Approval of Expenditures from
COVID -19 Funds for Property Purchase
10/27/21
Vote 6-0-0
21-0128 Contract for New Boat for
Department of Natural Resources
11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0
21-131 MOU with CTCLUSI and Oregon
State University 11/14/21
Vote 4-0-1
21-133 Adjustment of Tribal Elders
Pension Increase as of January 1, 2022.
11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0
21-134 Call for a Special Election Vote
of the General Council on the Issue of
Tribal Council Stipend 11/14/21
Vote 5-0-0
21-136 Election Board Appointment ,
Mark Petrie
11/14/21 Vote 5-0-0
21-139 Appointing Lee Ann Wander as
Chief Executive Officer 11/14/21
Vote 5-0-0
21-137 Appointments of the Tribal
Benefits Board 11/14/21
Vote 5-0-0
21-140 Approval of Expenditures from
CONVID-19 Funds For Towable
Generator 11/24/21 Vote 5-1-0
21-142 Approval of Expenditures from
COVID -19 Funds for the purchase of 1
Year of Security Software 11/24/21
Vote 6-0-0
21-143 Three Rivers Casino Games
Order 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0
21-145 Three Rivers Casino Equipment
Lease 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0
21-146 Three Rivers Casino Equipment
Lease 11/24/21 Vote 6-0-0
21-148 Emergency Amendments of Tribal
Code Chapter -8 Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board 11/24/21
Vote 6-0-0
21-149 Approval of Purchase of
Property 12/12/21
Vote 7-0-0
In this pubic paper, some Resolutions will display minimal details due to confidentiality. If any Tribal Member has any
questions please email Jeannie McNeil , jmcneil@ctclusi.org
www.ctclusi.org
February 2022
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Listen and Learn a Traditional Story in Your Tribal Language
Spider’s Ashes are Snow
Tribal Linguist Patty Whereat-Phillips
has created video’s of the Spider’s
Ashes are Snow story in our Traditional
Languages of Hanis, Miluk, and
Sha’yuushtl’a uhl Quuiich.
While we patiently wait until we can
gather again we have the opportunity to
keep the oral storytelling tradition going
through online opportunities such as
these.
Using your smart phone, scan the QR
codes below to see the corresponding
video online. Or you can also login to
the Citizen Portal of the Tribal website
and view these video’s online at https://
ctclusi.org/youth-services-private/
Need help accessing the Citizen
Portal?
Contact
Morgan
Gaines,
Communications Specialist at mgaines@
ctclusi.org or 541-808-7918.
Hanis
Spider’s Ashes are Snow
Miluk
Spider’s Ashes are Snow
Sha’yuushtl’a uhl
Quuiich
Spider’s Ashes are Snow
CTCLUSI Dental Clinic Hours
Hours of Operation 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call us today to schedule your appointment!
We are open Mondays - Thursdays
in January, March, May, July, September, November
(541) 888-6433
We are open Tuesdays - Fridays
in February, April, June, August, October, December
or toll free at 877-688-6433
We are located at
1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
PROGRAM UPDATE!
Low Income Water Assistance Program 2022 !
CTCLUSI has a new Low Income Water Assistance Program for Low Income Tribal
Households! Qualifying households must be low-income and reside within the 5County Service Delivery Area of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane or Lincoln counties.
Applications for assistance will soon be available on the CTCLUSI Tribal Website at
www.ctclusi.org and will be located in the Family Support Services section of the
website. To qualify for waste water and/or household drinking water assistance,
your household annual gross income must be at or below the following income
limits:
Eligible households no longer need to reside within the Tribe’s five county service area to be eligible;
however, households must reside within the State of Oregon. The Health and Human Services
Division continues offering Heating or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income households. To
receive assistance contact the Health and Human Services Division or fill out an application on the
CTCLUSI website at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP.
To qualify, your household gross income needs to be at or below the following income limits:
1 Person Family
$27,805
2 Person Family
$36,361
3 Person Family
$44,916
4 Person Family
$53,472
1 Person Family
$29,345
5 Person Family
$62,028
2 Person Family
$38,373
6 Person Family
$70,583
3 Person Family
$47,402
4 Person Family
$56,431
5 Person Family
$65,460
If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Shayne Platz,
CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Department, splatz@ctclusi.org or at 541-2973450, Eugene Outreach Office.
In order for your application to be processed and determine qualification you must provide:
Proof of Income (Pay Stub)
Social Security Card
Copy of your utility bill
SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits
Tribal Enrollment Card
Child Support Statement
Oregon Trail Card
Current Oregon Health Plan Card
No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can fill out the application online at https://
laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP . If you have any questions regarding the LIHEAP program or
need assistance with the online application, please contact Shayne Platz at 541-297-3450.
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February 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Education Corner
Student Spotlight: Tennepah Brainard
Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director
Congratulations to Tennepah Brainard.
She has received straight A’s for the third
semester in a row and now received the
honor of being added to the President’s
List. Tennepah is currently a sophomore
this year. While attending the Institute of
American Indian Arts, she is working towards
a career path of graphic design with a minor
in photography.
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Awesome accomplishments!!
Keep up the great work.
Photo at right: Tennepah Brainard’s Graduation
from Sheldon High School, Eugene, Oregon
Please send in any achievements, awards, or
accolades that your student has received this
year.
We are looking to host a student corner that
will spotlight students monthly and will be able
to communicate their great accomplishment(s)
with the Tribal Membership.
Please submit a picture, a brief description,
and also a release stating we can use photo
and information for upcoming newsletters.
February 2022
www.ctclusi.org
Tribal Member parents - Please join our
Education Facebook page if you have
students in grades K-12.
Higher Education Students are highly
recommended to join as well.
Scholarships, internships, job
announcements, and other key educational
information shared
Join: CTCLUSI Education News
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Tribal Council Election
Candidate Forums
Saturday March 12, 2022
beginning at 10am
This will be a virtual event only, no in person
participation will be allowed due to health reason
as voted by the Election Board. If anyone requires
assistance to participate please contact Jeannie McNeil
or Christine Sylvester at 541-888-9577 so we may try
and assist you prior to the event.
Link will be posted in the Citizen Portal of the website
for the day of the event.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 835 6548 0455
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Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/
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Watch Previously
Recorded Cultural Videos
Online
Visit the Tribal website at www.ctclusi.org and login.
In the Citizen Portal you will find a tab for Virtual
Culture Zoom classes here...
https://ctclusi.org/youth-services-private/
The Zoom link to live classes will be posted here as
well as all the previously recorded zoom classes.
Did you miss any classes? You can still go watch and
enjoy online!
Need help registering for the website?
Contact Morgan Gaines
mgaines@ctclusi.org
(541) 808-7918
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February 2022
Positive COVID-19 Results and CTCLUSI Resources
Contributed by CTCLUSI Health Department
OHA COVID-19 News Release: January 18, 2022
Oregon Reports 28, 037 new confirmed and
presumptive COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths.
PORTLAND, Ore. — There are10 new COVID-19 related
deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,893, the
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
OHA reported 28,037 new confirmed and presumptive
cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state
total to 541,415. Today’s total also reflects the weekend and
MLK Jr. holiday Jan. 17.
Are you a CTCLUSI Tribal member that has an active
COVID-19 positive test? CTCLUSI has resources for
members. 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 (frozen
meals), 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 5-day
quarantine/isolation 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). The test must be
completed at a pharmacy or health care facility. Over the
counter tests and home tests are not considered diagnostic
by the State, and we cannot take these as proof of a positive
test.
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: 541-435-7228
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
Order Free At-Home Covid Tests at
https://special.usps.com/testkits
www.ctclusi.org
February 2022
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Virtual Language Classes
10-Week Winter 2022
January 3rd - March 11th
Mondays: Miluk 4:00-6:00 pm
Wednesdays: Hanis 4:00-6:00 pm
Thursdays: Sha'yuushtła uł Quuiich
1:00-3:00 pm
Please sign up with Enna Helms at
ehelms@ctclusi.org, or cell phone at (541) 297-7538
Join Zoom
Meeting:
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b.zoom.us/j/837
18181796?
pwd=V2JneDZp
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Meeting ID:
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Passcode:
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Tribal Government Website Information
www.ctclusi.org
Visit the Tribal Government website www.ctclusi.org for digital If you are a Tribal member who needs assistance getting
copies of The Voice of CLUSI monthly newsletter and more
signed up for full access to the Citizen Portal, resetting your
Tribal Government Information.
password, or any other tribal website needs on
Tribal Members login to the Citizen Portal for even more
www.ctclusi.org please e-mail Communications Specialist,
access to links and recordings of cultural activities.
Morgan Gaines at mgaines@ctclusi.org or call (541) 808-7918.
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Line Cook ~ Night Cook/Cleaner ~ Dish Machine Operator
Team Dining Room Staff
Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk ~ Telephone Specialist
Guest Room/Laundry Attendant ~ RV Park/Guest Services Attendant
Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant
Three Rivers Casino Resort (Coos Bay)
Security Officer 1
Maintenance Technician II
Environmental Services Technician 1
Bartender/Server
Line Cook
Electronic Gaming Machine Team Member
Player Services Representative 2
Player Services Representative Dual Rate Main Bank
Player Services Team Member
Supervisor – Table Games ~ Table Games Dealer
Environmental Services Technician 1
Banquet & Events Coordinator ~ Special Events Team Member
Chief Financial Officer ~ Players Services Representative
Soft Count Team Member ~ Security Officer 1
Network Administrator/Engineer ~
Information Technology Technician II
(jobs updated daily)
RED means not actively interviewing, offer pending
Updated 1/19/2022
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NOTIGE TO ALL READERS
Tribal Council Candidate Position Statement
lnserted With This Publication
The Gonfederated Tribes of Goos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidatest position
statements.
Tribal Gode Title 7 Enrollment, Gommittees, Elections and Referendums, Chapter
7-3 Elections. 7-3-24 Candidacy Procedures (b) (3) Each candidate shall indicate the
position for which he or she is filing. No shuffling of positions will be allowed. Each
candidate will be given the opportunity to present a position statement for inclusion in
the Tribal Newsletter if submitted by the Newsletter deadline. Position statements shall
not be longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1 12" by 1 1" paper printed on both sides, capable of
being copied on a black and white copier. Position statements shall be published in the
February, March or April issue, depending upon when the candidate filed and the
candidate's preference. lt will be stated in the Tribal Newsletter that the Confederated
Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw lndians shall not be responsible for the
accuracy of the candidates' position statements. Further, if a reasonable doubt exists as
to the accuracy, candidates will be asked to furnish proof of their statement.
lf you have any Election related questions please visit www.ctclusi.orq for complete
Election information or contact: Mark Petrie, Election Board Chairman at
mpetrie@ctclusi.orq or Jeannie McNeil , Election Board Clerk imcneil@ctclusi.org. You
can also call 541-888-9577 and your call will be directed to someone to assist you
Thank You
The following Position Statements are arranged in the order they were received
hy the deadline of this publication.
Teresa Spangler
Coancil Position #a
Dear General Council,
My name is Teresa Spangler, and I am running for
Tribal Council Position #4. lt would be an honor
and a privilege to represent all Tribal members of
the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw lndians. I am a
member of the Siuslaw Tribe and the granddaughter of Dorothy Barrett Kneaper.
I previously served on Council after being appointed spring of 20t3, then
successfully ran for office and served from 2015-20t9. During my tenure I was a
decision maker in the building of the Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay and the
reorganization of the Three Rivers Casino Florence which marked the beginning of
the Casino debt restructuring. ln addition, the Jordan Cove project was ramping
up in Coos Bay requiringthe constantcare and attention of the Council. lam
proud to say I was just one in a long list of Tribal Members who participated in
land conveyance consisting of several parcels totaling t4,742 acres. I was one of
many decision makers who approved the first Dental Health Aid Therapist (DHAT)
program. We have two Tribal members who are currently working in our Tribal
Dental Clinic because of this program. Lastly, during my tenure, I was able to meet
many Tribal members who I am honored to now call my friends. I would again
like to serve on Council, as I truly believe I can help our Tribe's next steps into the
future.
My 17-year career working with the Three Rivers Casinos has evolved with
progressively expanding management and executive-level responsibilities to
incl ude; orga nizationa I strategic-pla nning, ad ministration of m u ltiple
departments, programs and projects; development, execution, close-out and
evaluation of programs and projects; budget development and fiscal
managemenq contract management and negotiations; policy development and
implementation; risk ma nagement; huma n resou rces, workforce development
and retention programs. ln addition, I have served, and continue to serve, on
many Tribal committees, as well as an outside nonprofit board.
I strongly believe when we treat people with respect it makes it easier to work
together and get things done. Looking back, it gives me such pride when I am
able to facilitate accomplishments of others. Five of the team members under my
supervision have been promoted to management positions and are thriving in
their new roles.
My vision for the future would be to diversify our Tribal resources and make
certain we have a solid framework looking at the next Seven Generations. As the
last two years have shown, we need to look at many different business
opportunities so our Tribal members can be successful moving into the future.
I look forward to the time when our Tribal families are able to gather again and
have that sense of community and wellbeing we have when we are together.
Until that time, I would be honored to be one of the voices of our families on the
council.
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Bradley (Brad) Kneaper
Council Position #2
My name is Bradley (Brad) Kneaper and I am running for Tribal Council
Position #2.I am a Siuslaw Tribal Member and grandson of Dorothy (Banett)
Kneaper.
I believe I am qualified for this position and can help our tribe to continue to move forwald in a positive
and productive way.
The Tribe has come a long way since 2004 when I first came to work, including the (re)acquisition of
nearly 15,000 acres of ancestral lands for us to manage for cultural and economic use. The work of our
current and past Councils have led us to great accomplishments. I think there are many other things that
we can do, such as:
a
Hunting and fishing rights for Tribal Members, with access to our tribal forests for cultural
purposes;
a
Employment, housing and education for Tribal Members. Review and make sure that the
processes are open and transparent;
a
Economic diversity for our tribe. This is extremely important for our tribe to continue with
forward progress and the economic health for future generations. The casinos provide funding for
the tribal government for programs and investments however I believe that we need to have other
sources of income. I have a number of ideas on ways to help push that goal forward. I believe that
we should (and do) have qualified and competent people leading our business ventures, and that
we should enable them to flourish and be successful;
o
Transparency in Tribal Council activities. Review and evaluate possible new ways to demonstrate
to all of our Tribal Communities what the Tribal Council is doing;
a
Future opportunities for the Tribe and Tribal Communities. We have to be ready to evaluate and
act on opportunities when they arise. We have to develop outside resources and paths of
communication in order to help accomplish this. We need to listen to our people and develop paths
for communication.
I hope to be able to serve you as a Council person. My life has been dedicated to public service and I have
worked hard for over 40 years in various capacities, including Fire service, Emergency Medical Services,
and Law Enforcement. This is a brief example of my professional history:
I retired from my position as Chief Law Enforcement Officer with Tribal Government with 34 years of
law enforcement. I worked for the Tribe for just under 17 years and I have experience in working with
Tribal Council, County, State and Federal Governments and law enforcement agencies.
March l,1987 through March 2004Lwas employed as a sworn police officer by the Oregon State Police.
During the 17 years and one month, I worked patrol, as a detective in several disciplines and interagency
teams. I finished out my time as Patrol Sergeant/Assistant Station Commander.
April 1, 2004lcame to work for CTCLUSI as a lieutenant, and was appointed Chief of Police in 2006, to
help the Tribe develop and establish a professional police department. In doing this, I promoted the tribal
police department and established credibility with other law enforcement agencies. We were able to
accomplishment many things. Among those were Policing Agreements with the City of Florence and
Coos Bay, Coos and Lane Counties. I worked with other Tribal Police Chiefs and legal representation,
and was successful getting 2011 SB 412 passed in Oregon giving qualified tribal officers full police
authority on and off tribal lands. This was the first of its kind in the United States and put Tribal Police on
an even footing with all other law enforcement agencies.
In June 2014lwas appointed as Chief Law Enforcement Officer/Executive Director of the Gaming
Commission. In that role I continued as Chief of Police, and oversaw the Gaming Commission. The
Commission ensures compliance in relation to Tribal Gaming, with the State Tribal Compact, Rules and
Regulations set forth by Tribal Ordinance, Federal Law, National Indian Gaming Commission
Regulations as well and Policies and Procedures of the Gaming Commission and Three Rivers Casino
Resort Florence and Coos Bay.
I attended many of the tribe's family and youth camps to provide safety and security. However, the best
part of these camps were the interactions with the youth of our tribe. I cannot even begin to describe the
pride I have of our tribal youth and those that worked in these camps. Those were experiences that I will
never forget. I learned so much from the kids. I look forward to a time when these types of activities can
resume.
I have served on the Election committee as Vice Chair and Chair, and I currently serve on the Elders
Committee.
I have learned that collaboration and open communication can break down barriers and I hope to be able
to use the skills I have developed in over 40 years of public service. I am proud to have worked for our
tribe. The years I worked for you have been the best of my career. I hope to continue to work for you as a
Tribal Council Member in Position #2.
Thank you,
Kneaper
David Petrie for Tribal Council Position #2
David Petrie has been an enrolled member of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and
Siuslaw lndians since 1986.
He has served as a member of several CTCLUSI
committees and has successfully written Economic
Development and Cultural lnterpretive grants.
ln 2008 he was selected by his peers as the
Tiibe's first Culture Director. With a strong background
in business development and steady focus on reintroducing traditional culture, ceremony, arts and
language he will bring a balanced approach to Tribal
Council responsibilities.
ln 2011 he established Coos Waterkeeper, a sanctioned Chapter of Waterkeeper Alliance.
Waterkeeper Alliance is a global organization focused on improving water quality for the benefit
of humanity and aquatic life. He has a strong belief that Traditional Ecological Knowledge
needs to be incorporated into Tribal/Federal/State environmental management planning
processes.
For the past 10 years he has been Business Development Manager for DB Western, lnc. (DBW)
and directly involved with DBW deep-water offshore wind technology research and
development. This included studies regarding Port of Coos Bay and Port of Umpqua
geophysical assets, public/private property ownerships, environmental data sets, hydrological
studies, and FAA obstruction evaluation thresholds. Additionally, he has developed strategic
relationships with global leaders in the offshore wind industry OEM Tier 1 manufacturers, and
the Business Network for Offshore Wind who ushered in this new industry on the east coast.
He has a long history of successfully facilitating community and corporate relationships and
has developed good relationships with elected officials, Federal/State agency representatives,
Tribal Governments, private industry and academic institutions.
With a focus on environmental protection and economic development opportunities, he looks
for viable solutions that benefit all citizens utilizing Traditional lndigenous Knowledge,
contemporary science, and reputable business practices.
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My name is Michael Romine and I am running for position #6.
I am a Miluk Coos enrolled Tribal member, descendant of Mary
Adamec.
I am running for Tribal council because I want to push our Tribe in the
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best possible economical position, while maintaining our ancestral
traditions. Our Tribe has done a great job thus far, but there is always
room for improvement. My ideal improvements are listed below:
Economic development
o Our Tribe has grown exponentially in the years since becoming a restored Tribe, but
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there has always been one thing missing in our economic portfolio and I believe that is
diversity. The structures in place currently, if utilized properly can empower and assist
our Tribal membership to their financial goals.
If I am to be elected, I would work with my fellow council members to build an
economic plan that stretches far past the four-year term. We have not yet reached our
financial goals because we do not have a process in place that holds the next council
members accountable to maintain the economic path from the previous. With open
communication and a willingness to work with past and present council members towards
a common goal, our Tribe will continue to grow to sustainability for the next seven
generations.
Tribal Youth
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After working with the Youth Council in the capacity of Vice Chair for four years, it
gave me an understanding on how important it is to have youth engagement in a Tribe.
One of my main missions, if elected, is to ensure that our Tribal youth have the same
opportunities I did as a youth, and more.
Over the past two years, our communities have faced unprecedented times, which has
kept our family's home and away from their Tribal community. While our Tribe has
worked very hard to keep our Tribal families safe but engaged with virtual activities, it is
time to bring our back families together for in person camps and activities. Our youth are
the Tribes' future. With strong youth engagement and programs to support them, our
community will continue to grow.
Outreach
o A Tribes biggest strength is their community of people. Knowledge for one, is knowledge
for all. I believe transparency is key in the position of a Tribal Council member. Every
decision made, from the purchase of land to the settling of debts affects every Tribal
member. Not only do I believe we need to do a better job of keeping open and honest
communication with our Tribal members, but also with the State and local governments.
A healthy line of communication across the board opens doors for our Tribe that have
been closed to us in the past.
As a Tribal member bom into a restored Tribe, my outlook and experiences can bring
forward a unique and diverse portfolio, that isn't present in our current leadership. From 2015 to
2017 Iworked for our Tribal govemment as our Human Resources Coordinator, and several
internships with the Tribal Police department, as well as Tribal Courts. In 2015, with a group of
others, we were able to lay the foundation for our Tribal Youth Council. I operated as Vice
Chair, until I aged out in2020. The Tribe has helped me get to this point and the next step is our
Tribal Council.
Per our constitution, it is our duty to promote and protect our unique identities as
members of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, to promote
and protect our cultural, religious, and historical beliefs, as well as to the social and economic
welfare of our members. If elected, I will uphold the goals set forth through our constitution. It is
time for change. With change comes discomfort, but with change comes growth. I am walking
down the path laid for me by our ancestors and I want to lay the same path for the people that
come long after me.
Ifyou have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Michael Romine
541-551-9224
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