NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2020)
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The Voice of
June 2020
CLUSI
Issue 6
Volume 21
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NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Looking Forward to Weaving Workshops in 2021
Dear Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw people,
If you do not know me yet, I am Sara Siestreem (Hanis
Coos). I am an artist and educator and I run our Tribal Weaving
Program. I am writing to you today to let you know I am thinking
of you and holding you close in my thoughts and prayers as
we pass through these difficult times. I watch reports of our
home community closely and am so proud of how safe you
are all staying and how rapidly our tribal leaders moved to
protect us. Please keep wearing your masks and practicing
social distancing. Reports are still confirming these tactics are
working in places affected before us.
I want to let you know that our Weaving Program will resume
in 2021 when it is safe for us to gather in person again. In
preparation for this, I am creating a cache of weaving materials
for you and thinking hard on ways to meet your needs to
connect with the earth, your culture and each other now when
we need it more than ever.
First up, it is a great time to access some of the digital
resources we created for you so you can practice your culture
from wherever you live and within the safety of your own
homes. There are weaving tutorials, a gathering handbook,
Story continues on page 10, Weaving 2021
Photograph and basket weave start by Sara Siestreem
Also in this Edition: Lamprey Work Continues in the Tenmile Basin
Contributed by John Schaefer, Biologist and Water Protection Specialist
The Department of Natural Resources
and Culture was fortunate enough to
secure another USFWS Tribal Wildlife
grant to continue our studies of Pacific
lamprey in the the Tenmile lakes basin.
The prior Tribal Wildlife grant funded a
lamprey passage structure (LPS) at Eel
Lake in Tugman park. This second grant
is for monitoring the effectiveness of the
LPS, as well as documenting lamprey
spawning habits and locations within Eel
creek. Supporting funds for the purchase
of radio tags for lamprey tracking was
provided by the CTCLUSI Three Rivers
Foundation.
Earlier designs of a removable trap box
within the LPS either failed to capture
lamprey or failed to retain them once
captured. ODFW provided new designs
John Schaefer releasing tagged lamprey in
Tenmile creek
and rebuilds of the trap box with the
final iteration installed in early February.
Lamprey retention was proven by placing
two lamprey within the trap box with no
escapees over 3 days. In addition, the
USFWS generously installed a motion
sensing camera system at the entrance
of the LPS and a WiFi hotspot to alert us
when lamprey enter the the LPS.
Richard Litts, formerly the Monitoring
Coordinator for the Tenmile Lakes Basin
Partnership (TLBP), was hired as our
lamprey biologist in late February. The first
task was to build passive lamprey traps
out of 8 inch diameter plastic drain pipe
and funnels to capture Pacific lamprey in
lower Tenmile creek. The intent is to radio
tag lamprey soon after they migrated into
the creek from the ocean. These early
Story continues on page 7
June 15, 2020
Tribal Government Office’s
Tentative reopening
Social Distancing guidelines will
be followed and required, please
call ahead before visiting the
office
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members form April 10 – May 10, 2020. All Meetings via teleconference or by video.
Chief Doc Slyter:
4-13-20 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am12:00pm
4-14-20 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance phone conference
10:00am-10:10am; Another phone conference 10:00am
– 10:20a,
4-16-20 Senator Merkley staff phone conference 12:30
pm – 1:30 pm; Leader Circle phone conference 5:15pm
– 7:15pm
4-17-20 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am12:00pm; Oregon State Government phone conference
3:00pm-4:00
4-20-20 Senator Ron Wyden’s staff phone conference
1:00pm – 1:45pm; BIA Northwest phone conference
2:00pm – 3:00pm; Special Council Meeting – Swearing in
of Tribal Chief and Chairperson 5:00pm – 6:00pm
4-21-20 ATNI - CARES Act update phone conference
9:00am – 10:45am
4-22-20 EPI – CD Covid 19 phone conference meeting
2:00pm – 2:45pm
4-23-20 Washington, DC Whitehouse phone conference
1:00pm – 2:15pm; Special Council Meeting 5:15pm –
7:00pm
4-24-209 Tribes phone conference 9:00am-10:30am;
BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am-12:00pm;
Oregon State Governor phone conference 3:00pm4:00pm
4-26-20 Small Business Administration-PPE phone
conference 2:00pm-3:00pm
4-27- 20 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am12:00pm
4-28-20 Town Hall Congressional Congress phone
conference 9:00am-10:00am
4-29-20 ATNI phone conference 9:00am-11:00am;
Congressman Peter DeFazio staff phone conference
2:00pm-3:00pm; Reopening Oregon phone conference
3:00pm-3:40pm
4-30-20 Washington, DC phone conference 10:20;
Leader Circle Meeting phone conference 5:15pm –
7:00pm; Special Council Meeting phone conference
7:00pm-7:30pm
5-1-20 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am11:40pm; Oregon State Governor staff phone conference
3:00pm-4:15pm
5-3-20 Special Council Meeting phone conference
1:00pm – 1:15pm; Talking Circle phone conference
1:15pm – 1:30pm
5-4-20 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am11:35pm
5-5-20 ATNI phone conference 9:00am-10:00am; Leader
Circle phone conference 5:45pm-6:30pm
5-6-20 HR Dept phone conference 3:30pm-4:30pm
5-7-20 Washington DC phone conference with Tyler
Fish 1:00pm – 2:30pm; Leader Circle phone conference
5:15pm-7:00pm
5-8-20 BIA Northwest phone conference 11:00am12:00pm; NOAA Fisheries phone conference 1:30pm2:00pm; Oregon State Governor Brown’s office phone
conference 2:00pm-2:45pm; Oregon State Governor
Brown’s office phone conference 3:00pm-3:55pm
Estimated hours for meetings, reading emails, phone
calls and research – 90
Debbie Bossley, Chair:
4-10-20 State & 9 Tribes Meeting
4-12-20 SBA & BIA
4-16-20 Senators Merkley & Wyden ; Leaders Circle
4-17-20 State & 9 Tribes Meeting
4-20-20 Special Tribal Council Meeting
4-21-20 ATNI
4-23-20 Indian Country & Special Meeting
4-24-20 BIA; 9 Tribes; State & 9 Tribes
4-26-20 ATNI
4-27-20 BIA
4-28-20 NCIA
4-29- DeFazio & State & 9 Tribes
4-30-20 NCIA; 2 Special Meetings; Leaders Circle
5-1-20 BIA ; State & 9 Tribes
5-3-20 Special Council Meeting
5-4-20 BIA
5-5-20 ATNI/Leaders Circle
5-7-20 White House Covid -19 ; Leaders Circle ; Special
Meeting
5-8-20 BIA; Governor; State & 9 Tribes Meeting
Estimated hours for meetings, reading emails, phone
calls, signing documents – 65
Iliana Montiel:
4-13-20 CHAP Board Advisory Zoom Meeting
4-14-20 Treasury/SBA Tribal Consultation re: CARES Act
PPP
4-15-20 White House Covid-19 Briefing Call
4-16-20 I ndian-Country Covid-19 Update Call; TC
Leader’s Circle Call
4-17-20 State-Tribal call re: Covid-19
4-20-20 Special TEAMS Council Meeting
4-22-20 White House State, Local, Tribal National
Covid-19 Briefing Call
4-23-20 Indian-Country Covid-19 Call; Special Tribal
Council Meeting; Leader’s Circle
4-24-20 State-Tribal Call re: Covid-19 response efforts
4-29-20 National Covid-19 Briefing Call w/ State, Local
and Tribal Officials; Tribal-State video meeting re:
Reopening Oregon
4-30-20 Indian Country Covid-19 update; TC Leader’s
Circle Call
5-1-20 State-Tribal call re: Covid-19 response efforts 1
hour
5-3-20 Special Meeting teleconference
5-5-20 Tribal Council Teleconference
5-6-20 National Covid-19 Briefing call with State, Local
and Tribal Officials
5-7-20 IHS All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization
Leaders call; Indian Country Covid-19 Update; TC
Leader’s Call; TC Special Meeting
5-8-20 Governor Brown Leadership Meeting; StateTribal call re: Covid-19 response efforts
Estimated Hours of Council Work phone meetings,
reading/drafting emails and research - 60
Josh Davies:
4-10-20 BIA Northwest – COVID -19; State-tribal call
re: COVID-19 response efforts
4-12-20 SBA; Tribal Election; BIA
4-13-20 BIA Northwest - COVID 19
4-14-20 Treasury /SBA Tribal Consultation regarding
CARES Act PPP; Education Committee Meeting
4-16-20 Tribal Council Leaders Circle; Town Hall
Meeting
4-17-20 FW: BIA – COVID -19; State-tribal call re:
COVID-19 response efforts; USDA COVID update; WREN
EAC Meeting
4-20-20 BIA Northwest - COVID 19; Special Tribal
Council Meeting
4-21-20 WREN Coordination Body Meeting; ATNI
4-23-20 Tribal Council Leaders Circle; Special Meeting;
Conference HIS
4-24-20 9 Tribes Meeting; FW: BIA Northwest - COVID
19 (Teleconference); State-tribal call re: COVID-19
response efforts
4-26-20 USDA/SBA Accession SBA PPP; ATNI
4-27-20 BIA Northwest – COVID -19
4-28-20 WREN Coordination Body Meeting; COVID –
19 Update: NCAI Congressional Town Hall
4-29-20 Tribal –State video meeting re:”Reopening
Oregon” discussion; ATNI CARES Act Update; PPP Loan
Application/Best Accounting Practices For Tribes During
Disasters; Town Hall Meeting
4-30-20 Teleconference; WREN Driver Collaboration
3:30pm - 4:30pm; Tribal Council Leader’s Circle; Special
Meeting x2; NCAI
5-1-20 BIA Northwest – COVID 19; State-tribal call re:
COVID-19 response efforts; Coastal Corral - Legislative
Meet Up for Entire Coast
5-3-20 Tribal Council Special Meeting
5-4-20 BIA Northwest – COVID -19
5-5-20 WREN Coordinating Body Meeting; ATNI
COVID-19 Response Video; TC Teleconference; COVID-19
Town Hall
5-7-20 Tribal Council Leaders Circle; Special Meeting;
Indian Country COVID -19 Update
5-8-20 BIA Northwest – COVID -19; Governor Brown
Leadership Meeting; State-tribal call re: COVID-19
response efforts; ODE Indian Education Meeting;
Reopening Oregon: What Small Businesses and Startups
Need to Know
5-10-20 Happy Mother’s Day
Estimated hours for meetings, reading emails, phone
calls and research – 123.5
Doug Barrett:
4-10-20 Covid-19 update with Treasury consultation call
– SBA & PPP
4-12-20 Council Meeting Canceled.
4-13-20 Department of Treasury Cares Act – Tribal
Consultation of the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program)
4-14-20 Department of Treasury Cares Act – Tribal
Consultation of the ERC (Employee Retention Credit)
4-15-20 White House Covid-19 briefing with State,
Tribes and Local governments.
4-17-20 BIA Northwest Covid-19 Briefing with Federal,
State & Tribes.
4-20-20 U of O Covid -19 Call – Response, Impact &
Mitigation; BIA Northwest Covid-19 Briefing with Federal,
State & Tribes; Special Tribal Council Leaders Circle.
4-21-20 ATNI Tribal Covid-19 Conference call.
4-22-20 National Covid – 19 Briefing call with State,
Local & Tribal officials call; OYA (Oregon Youth Authority)
Covid – 19 Update; Business Council Meeting Canceled.
4-23-20 Indian Country Covid – 19 Conference call;
Special Tribal Council Meeting.
4-24-20 BIA Northwest Covid-19 Briefing with Federal,
State & Tribes; State – Tribal Call – Covid – 19 response
efforts; Oregon Tribes Call.
4-25-20 Native Wellness Power Hour.
4-26-20 Covid -19 update with USDA / SBA Tribal
teleconference.
4-27-20 BIA Northwest Covid-19 Briefing with Federal,
State & Tribes; Suicide Prevention during the Pandemic.
4-28-20 NCAI – Congressional Town Hall Covid – 19
; NCJTC webcast – Protections for Children & Families
when Social Distancing.
4-29-20 National Covid – 19 briefing call – State, Tribal
& Local officials; PPP Loan Applications & Best Account;
2020 Tribal Energy Web; OYA Stakeholders – Corona
Virus Update; State – Tribal – Reopening Oregon – Video
meeting / discussion.
4-30-20 Tribal Government in Action.
5-1-20
Native Wellness Power Hour; Coastal Corral –
legislative Meet up for the entire coast; BIA Northwest
Covid-19 Briefing with Federal, State & Tribes; State –
Tribal – Covid – 19 Call.
5-2-20 TTAV 2020 – Vaccine roundtable Part – 1 ;
Chinook Canoe Family Zoom Call; Native Wellness Power
Hour.
5-3-20 Special Council meeting; Native Wellness
Power Hour.
5-4-20 National Act weekly meetup – Covid – 19;
Challenges & Opportunities for work environments; BIA
Northwest Covid-19 Briefing with Federal, State & Tribes;
Native Wellness Power Hour.
5-5-20 ATNI Cars Act update call.
5-6-20 National Covid – 19 briefing call – State,
Tribal & Local officials; OYA Stakeholders – Corona Virus
Update.
5-7-20 Indian Country Covid – 19 call; Governors
Reopening Video Conference; Tribal Councils Leaders
Circle. / Tribal Council Special Meeting.
5-8-20 The Federal Response to this Covid – 19 Public
Health Emergency, Community care for patients with
substance use disorders; BIA Northwest Covid-19 Briefing
with Federal, State & Tribes; Rain Personal Services
Guidelines – What does reopening look like? Panel with
Arnie Roblin; Governor Brown Leadership Covid – 19 call.
State – Tribal Covid – 19 call.
Total Estimated Hours of Council Work - 75 hours
Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair:
4-10-20 COVID BIA Call/COVID State Call
4-13-20 COVID BIA Call
4-14-20 Treasury Call/CLUSI Education Committee
4-16-20 OCEAN OSW Call/Leader’s Circle
4-17-20 COVID BIA Call/COVID State Call
4-20-20 COVID BIA Call/Special Council Meeting
4-22-20 COVID WH Call
4-23-20 OCEAN OSW Call/Leader’s Circle/Special
Council Meeting
4-24-20 Nine Tribes Call/COVID BIA Call/COVID State
Call
4-26-20 COVID USDA & SBA Call
4-27-20 COVID BIA Call
4-28-20 Congressional Town Hall call on COVID in Indian
Country
4-29-20 Tribal Energy Webinar Series/Tribal-State
Reopening Oregon discussion
4-30-20 Tribal Governments in Action Webinar/Leader’s
Circle/Elliot State Forest Video
Conference/Special Council Meeting
5-1-20 COVID BIA Call/COVID State Call
5-3-20 Special Council Meeting
5-4-20 COVID BIA Call
5-5-20 Leader’s Circle
5-6-20 WH State, Local, Tribal Call/NPAIHB Tobacco
Prevention Webinar Series planning
5-7-20 OCEAN OSW Call/WH Indian Country COVID
Update Call/Leader’s Circle/Special Council
Meeting
5-8-20 COVID BIA Call/COVID State Call
Total Estimated Hours of Council Work - 65 hours
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Information
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and interested in
being on a committee, please contact Jeannie
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.
ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
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
June 14th - Tribal Council meeting, 10:00 a.m.
To practice safe social distancing guidelines, this
meeting will be streamed online. No in person
attendance.
Please log on to
www.ctclusi.org/councilmeetingmintues for
information on how to attend will be posted as
soon as it becomes available.
You may be required to register to receive a
meeting link to attend.
June 15 - Tribal Government Office’s
Tentative reopening
Social Distancing guidelines will be followed and
required, please call ahead before visiting the
office.
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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
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.
Visit https://ctclusi.org/health-alertnotifications for more information and
links to the CDC concerning the Covid-19
Pandemic.
If you are a Tribal member who needs
assistance getting signed up for full
access to www.ctclusi.org please e-mail
mgaines@ctclusi.org or call
(541) 808-7918.
Tribal Chief
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Vacant
Position #1 Council
Debbie Bossley, Chair
Position #2 Council
541-294-3972 (cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair
Position #3 Council
541-297-3681(cell)
mark.petrie@ctclusi.org
June 21st - Father’s Day
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I look
forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines
Join a Committee
Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters
of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit
your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All
letters of interest are kept on file for one year.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Alexis Barry
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
Health Services Division
Vicki Faciane - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
vfaciane@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Karen Porter, Education Dept
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
education@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org
Family Support and Behavioral
Health Services
2110 Newmark Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1311
Toll Free 1-800-618-6827
Fax 541-888-1837
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-435-0492
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Tribal Council
Tribal Dental Clinic
Dr. Sarah Rodgers
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel
Assistant Director of Health
Services
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
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
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
Brad Kneaper
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi.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
June 14, 2020
10:00 a.m.
To practice safe social distancing
guidelines, this meeting will be
streamed online. Please log on to
www.ctclusi.org/councilmeetingTribal Police
mintues for information on how to
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
attend this online meeting
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Agenda:
Florence, OR 97439
1. Call to Order
Phone 541-997-6011
2. Invocation
Fax 541-902-6507
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
bkneaper@ctclusi.org
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer
Department of Natural
Report
Resources
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D.
Director of Natural Resources
7. Old Business
1245 Fulton Avenue
8. New Business
Coos Bay, OR 97420
9. Other
Phone 541-888-9577
10. Good of the Tribes
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
11. Executive Session as needed
Fax 541-888-2853
rlwenya@ctclusi.org
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
June 2020
Council Corner
dai, niishanax Tribal Membership,
Although these past few months have been difficult, I hope you
all are staying safe and well. Whether it’s not being able to work
due to layoffs/furloughs, or having to work in uncomfortable
working conditions, to worrying about how you’re going to make
ends meet at the end of the week/month, please understand this
crisis won’t continue forever. If you or someone you know is in
need of help, reach out to our Family Support and Behavioral
Health Services at 541-808-7688. They are here to assist our
families, especially in the trying times we are experiencing now.
To the tribal families who have gone above and beyond to
voluntarily provide assistance to our tribal communities out of
the goodness of their hearts during this tough time, the Tribal
Council sends a big gele/luuwii/hiisa (thank you) to you all. I
love to see and hear about these stories. If you have received
community support during this pandemic, we encourage you to
write some words of appreciation about your positive experience
and send it in to be published in our Tribal Newsletter. You can
find a link to submit a Communication Form on https://ctclusi.
org/communications. Positivity is the best kind of contagion
that we all need right now to keep our people together.
A quick update on the Tribe’s COVID-19 response:
1. The Tribe recently secured Federal funding from the 2nd
PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) offering.
The PPP
provides funding to pay employee wages while a business is
in a recession due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our Tribe
was informed by the SBA (Small Business Administration)
and the U.S. Treasury that we were not eligible for the first
PPP. Tribal Council disagreed with this ruling, and after letters
to the SBA and the Secretary of the Treasury and numerous
phone conferences, the Tribe was finally granted eligibility
for the second funding of the PPP. A special thank you to
Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative
Peter DeFazio for their support during this trying time of the
coronavirus.
2. The Federal Treasury Department recently released 60% of
the $8 billion from the Federal
COVID-19 Relief Bill allocated
to all the 574 recognized
Native Tribes in the United
States. The other 40% of
these funds has been tied
up in litigation due to the fact
that the ANCs (Alaska Native
Corporations) wants to be part
of the distribution. We are
still working out some of the
Federal guidelines that are
delaying implementation of
the funds for essential Tribal
member services; including
Elder Stipends and College
Student
Stipends.
Tribes
throughout the U.S. are having
similar issues with restricted
use of these relief funds, due
Mark Petrie, Vice-Chair
to the federal guidelines. We
are doing all we can to find
ways to fund these services that many of you rely on.
3. We are actively working with the Administration staff on
creating a safe, science informed, reopening plan for the
Casinos (which are our main source of revenue for the Tribal
Government programs and services) and the Tribal Government
Offices. We will be using phased reopening plans to ensure we
are taking every precaution to keep everyone safe as we return
to some sense of normalcy.
Chief Daloose’s dream power song has been on my mind
often, in these recent months.
hli’in hel hantl tuuwitiniiye – “We’re not going to fall down”
As you know, our people are no strangers to disease and
disruption. We survived then, and we will survive this pandemic.
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-019
Date of Passage: March 19, 2020
Subject (title): Declaring State of Emergence due to COVID – 19
Pandemic
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to declare a state
of emergency due to the threat posed by COVID-19 and authorized
to execute any and all documents and take any and all action
necessary to facilitate the Tribes access to and participation in tribal ,
state, and federal emergency and disaster relief efforts . Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-020
Date of Passage: March 19, 2020
Subject (title): Temporary Emergency Amendment to the Tribal Code
Chapter 7-3 Elections
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves due to the state of
emergency and to protect its membership, the April 12 Election will be
by mail only, the polling location will be closed. Due to time restrictions,
this was done on an emergency basis and passed by unanimous vote.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-021
Date of Passage: April 3, 2020
Subject (title): Protection Application for Three Rivers Casino
Florence and Coos Bay
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the submission of
application. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-022
Date of Passage: April 3, 2020
Subject (title): Stay Home, Stay Safe: Ordering Residents to Stay at
Home and Requiring Social Distance Measures due to COVID -19
Pandemic.
Explanation: The Tribal Council has determined that for the protection
of all membership, staff and visitors, all Tribal members, Tribal
employees and residents of and visitors to the CTCLUSI reservation
and trust lands should follow CDC Social Distancing guidelines.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-023
Date of Passage: April 9, 2020
Subject (title): Establishment of Language Committee
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the request to establish this
committee. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-024
Date of Passage: April 9, 2020
Subject (title): Eugene 4J School District, Title VII, NATIVES Program
Support
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves to support the 2020-21
School year, program goals of the NATIVES Program. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-025
Date of Passage: April 9, 2020
Subject (title): Transfer Property from Blue Earth Service and
Technology to CTCLUSI and place land into trust.
Explanation: The Tribal Council approve. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-026
Date of Passage: April 9, 2020
Subject (title): Fee to Trust Request
Explanation: The Tribal Council motioned and votes to Table
Resolution. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 20-027
Date of Passage: April 9, 2020
Subject (title): Culture Committee Vacancy
Explanation: The Tribal Council appoints Scott Slyter to the
Culture Committee. Vote 6-1-0
In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation
will not be displayed or display minimal details due to
confidentiality.
www.ctclusi.org
June 2020
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Tribal Government
Tentative Reopening
June15th
The Tribal Government Headquarters
and outreach offices were closed
March 18th in response to the COVID
19 Pandemic. During the closure, only
essential staff were working to continue
to maintain basic governmental services
and emergency needs of the community.
During the closure, staff have continued
to monitor the situation in our 5-County
service area.
With an abundance of caution,
recognizing that Tribal communities are
those most hard hit by the virus, we have
decided to reopen tentatively on June
15th.
We are excited to see everyone,
however you will see changes at all the
government offices. We will be deep
cleaning government offices. We will be
asking all staff and visitors to wear masks.
There may be other protective measures
we may institute to protect both staff and
community members.
Please be patient with us as we navigate
through this challenging time. If you have
questions please reach out to us.
Purchase & Referred Care
1-800-227-0392
Family Support Services
541-808-7699
Coos Bay Community Health Aide
541-435-5223
Eugene Community Health Aide
541-808-8684
Florence Community Health Aide
541-297-2391
Housing 541-808-4104
For: Emergencies please call 911
EMAIL PHOTOS TO
MGAINES@CTCLUSI.ORG
OR TEXT TO (541) 808-7918
QUARANTINE
PHOTO CONTEST
Deadline:
Monday, June 22, 2020 by 5:00 pm
Top 3 winners photos will recieve a
prize and be featured in an upcoming
edition of The Voice of CLUSI
THEME: SUMMER SOLSTICE AND SELF CARE
Show us how you're celebrating the Summer Solstice at home and/or the selfcare activities you're doing during quarantine that are helping you through
these difficult times.
Include with your photo entry your name, Tribal affiliation, contact information
including email, phone number, and mailing address, and a brief description of
your photo. 1 photo entry per person
Posted JUNE 1, 2020
ENROLLMENT APPLICANTS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP
Sherrill Lorraine Brainard
Parent: James W. Brainard
Lineal Descendant: Abbigail Brainard
Tribe: Coos
Jusin Tyee McGuire
Parent: Christopher McGuire
Lineal Descendant: Anna Campbell
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Cooper Dean Boccard
Parent: Sadie Boccard
Lineal Descendant: Pamela Stoehsler
Zachary Daniel Schutz,
Parent: Abigail Schutz
Lineal Descendant: Maxine Marlow
Tribe: Lower Umpqua
Tribe: Coos
Myla Lynn Brainard
Parent: Joshua Brainard
Lineal Descendant: Stephen P. Brainard
Tribe: Coos
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).
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June 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Łe’ Łəx (Medicine) of the Month: Yarrow
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Parts of Plant Used: Leaves, Flowers, and Roots
Herbal Actions: Also known as field hops for reasons I
will not discuss in this article, the use of this medicinal and
ceremonial herb spans millennia. Yarrow is antimicrobial,
anti-inflammatory, decongestant, and diaphoretic, which
makes it great at alleviating colds and the flu. Because
yarrow is also styptic (stops bleeding), antihemmorhagic,
astringent, and vulnerary, the fresh or dried leaves of this
feathery beauty are a useful first-aid/emergency herb when
applied as a poultice for cuts and scrapes as well as muscle
and joint pain and inflammation. Lastly, yarrow is a bitter
and antispasmodic and can improve digestion if taken
before a meal. Moreover, it is effective in easing stomach
and menstrual cramps and intestinal flus.
Other Uses: The root of yarrow, when chewed, can help
lessen teething/tooth pain and alleviate gum problems.
Yarrow can also be bundled and burned as a smudge.
Precautions: Yarrow should not be used internally if you
are pregnant as it is an emmenangogue, meaning that it
stimulates/increases menstrual flow. It is still safe to use
externally.
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
Photograph by Morgan Gaines
Good news, COVID-19 will not stop
Summer Solstice!
Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewarship Manager
During these uncertain times it is nice to be able
to celebrate and hold ceremony on holidays such as
Summer Solstice. These are holidays that will happen
whether we recognize them or not, it is simply part of
us living on this beautiful planet we call tl’da, tla’ai,
or Earth. The Summer Solstice will soon be here, the
longest day of the year. It is the time of year where we
mark the transition towards shorter days, give thanks
to the creator for the blessings of the spring and the
warmth of the sun. It is also time to start thinking of
all the work and games that need to be done over the
summer months and the hunts of the early fall.
While there is plenty of hardship out there and
many are having difficulty with quarantine or being an
essential worker there is also plenty to be thankful for.
As an example I am very thankful that this has given
us all a chance to observe the changes in our planet’s
environment when we aren’t all travelling all the time.
We are seeing, around the world; air is cleaner, water
is cleaner, and wildlife is rebounding. As we sit down
with our families, in front of a computer, or in the woods
for this Summer Solstice I pray we learn these lessons
deep and bring them with us in to a new normal that is
better and more sustainable then the old normal.
Normally, many would be gathering in the Plankhouse
in Coos Bay to play games, sing, dance, and have a
ceremonial fire. As of yet, we are still not gathering due
to the threat of the current pandemic, however, this
does not have to stop your celebration. What a great
opportunity to either continue or start the traditions
with your family at home or with others over an online
platform. Traditional game descriptions and songs
are available online on our Hanis.org website. We are
also working towards building more online learning
opportunities of many more cultural aspects for the
CTCLUSI website alongside the existing weaving
tutorials. So, enjoy the longer days to come, give thanks
for the sun (when it arrives), learn the games, and learn
the songs. Challenge others to a game online or at
home amongst your quarantined roommates, whether
it be Lamtlam (Kuukshuu), bones, or monopoly and
have a happy Summer Solstice!
Learn Our Languages Online make it fun and interactive!
Contributed by Tribal Linguists, Patricia Phillips and Enna Helms
Not long after quarantine began in mid-March, we began tossing around
ideas on how to teach language online. During the month of June, we look
forward to connecting tribal members to online language learning resources
and to provide some background, history, and educational resources on our
languages.
Here is a list of some options available for online language learning through
the use of multiple platforms. We hope these options will help to increase
user access and language visibility.
● CTCLUSI.org: The tribes website language page
https://ctclusi.org/language will be used as a single hub for finding all of
the language learning resources, curriculum, and additional online zoom
links to class times and social media groups. This page will be updated
regularly!
● Zoom: We will be utilizing Zoom at https://zoom.us to host online language
classes. During the month of June we will try our best to accommodate a
class time that works best with interested language learners. Classes start
the week of July 1st.
We will be utilizing two social media outlets; Facebook and Instagram. You
may follow one group or all three if you like!
● Facebook:
○ Facebook Group “Miluk tliis”:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/miluktliis/
○ Facebook Group “Hanis tl’ii’iis”:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/hanistliiiis/
○ Facebook Group “Sha’yuushtl’a uhl Quuiich wa’as”:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/shayuushtlauhlquuiichwaas/
● Instagram: Follow Language through the instagram portal by searching
‘miluk_tliis’, ‘hanis_tliiiis’ and ‘shayuushtla_uhl_quuiich_waas’
We want to acknowledge some language activist friends that we have met
through our work. The inspiration for a facebook community page came from
the Wailaki language from the Round Valley reservation in California, Wailaki
Kunnes Bakang Ishjii Naagai. Round Valley community members work with
the local school district and post short videos to teach words and phrases.
Searching facebook brings up numerous other pages dedicated to native
languages, like Lakota, Cherokee and Diné.
This month is focused on connecting tribal members to online resources
and starting the first week of July we will begin some language lessons. Stay
tuned…
These materials and resources will make learning new words and phrases
fun! For questions, comments or input please contact us at Patty Phillips,
Tribal Linguist, at miluk.language@gmail.com or (707) 812-0705 and Enna
Helms, Tribal Linguist, at enna.helms@ctclusi.org or (541) 297-7538.
Check out page 5 for a Summer Solstice & Self-Care themed photo contest flyer
www.ctclusi.org
June 2020
Lamprey Work Continues in the Tenmile Basin
Story continued from cover page...
migrants would give the most information on
movement within the Tenmile basin before
they eventually spawn and die. The drain
pipe traps were placed in Tenmile creek
around mid-March and so far we have only
caught a single lamprey using this method.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic
interrupted our work on March 18th and we
had to cancel our popular lamprey capture
and radio tagging events due to social
distancing concerns and park closures.
This means we aren’t getting the numbers
of radio tagged lamprey that we planned to
track over the summer. We were able to tag
the single lamprey captured in the drain pipe
trap with a minimal surgical team assisted by
Richard Litt’s wife Kathy Litts. This lamprey
was released lower in Tenmile Creek and
was last tracked heading upstream towards
Tenmile Lake.
In early May, we started getting reports of the
LPS camera recording lamprey attempting to
get into the trap box. Our very first successful
capture with the LPS was on May 7th with
an additional three lamprey captured over
the next few days.. Three of these lamprey
were considered large enough to tolerate
the surgical implantation of a radio tag and
were then released into Eel lake. Also on
May 7th, shoreline observations of Pacific
lamprey spawning in Eel creek was noted.
Traditional knowledge says that lamprey
appear in the rivers when the eel flies are
present. “Eel flies” are the large black flying
ants that swarm in the warm days of spring,
commonly known as carpenter ants. Richard
noted and photographed a winged carpenter
ant on May 8th.
Despite the difficulties of working during
this pandemic, we will endeavor to safely continue our
research of the Pacific lamprey in the Tenmile basin. Now
that Tugman park has reopened and we have a few radio
tagged lamprey in Eel lake, it will be important to track
where they go and if they can successfully spawn after
entering the lake.
Richard and Kathy performing radio tag surgery on a lamprey
Lamprey ready for radio tag surgery
Richard Litts checking the drain pipe trap. Below: lamprey spawning
First Lamprey caught in LPS
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June 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Is your relationship based
on power and control?
Physical and sexual assaults, or threats to commit them,
are the most apparent forms of domestic violence and are
usually the actions that allow others to become aware of
the problem. However, regular use of other abusive
behaviors by the batterer, when reinforced by one or more
acts of physical violence, make up a larger system of
abuse. Although physical assaults may occur only once or
occasionally, they instill threat of future violent attacks
and allow the abuser to take control of the woman's life
and circumstances.
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
The Power & Control diagram is a particularly helpful tool
in understanding the overall pattern of abusive and
violent behaviors, which are used by a batterer to
establish and maintain control over his partner. Very
often, one or more violent incidents are accompanied by
an array of these other types of abuse. They are less
easily identified, yet firmly establish a pattern of
intimidation and control in the relationship.
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused additional
hardships for many people. While everyone reacts differently to
stressful situations, we encourage our Tribal community members
to take care of themselves during this time, including taking care
of your mental health.
Some ways to cope with stress may include:
Taking breaks from watching, reading or listening to the news and other media
Taking care of your physical health (ex. stretching, eating healthy, exercise)
Make time to unwind
Connect with others
Beading, Singing, Dancing, Drumming, and other cultural activities
If you are experiencing depression and need someone to talk to immediately please
contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or your local
emergency care provider.
To connect to mental health resources, including in-person
counseling services, telehealth, cultural healing and
wellness materials and other resources, please contact
CarolAnn Young at 541-435-5417 or cyoung@ctclusi.org.
Domestic Abuse Intervention Project l 206 West Fourth Street l Duluth, Minnesota 55806 l 218/722-4134
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE • 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) • WWW.THEHOTLINE.ORG
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Makes and/or carries out threats to do something to hurt her. Threatens to leave her, to
commit suicide, to report her to welfare. Makes her drop charges. Makes her do illegal things.
CULTURAL ABUSE
Competes over “Indian-ness.” Misinterprets culture to prove male superiority/female
submission. Uses relatives to beat her up. Buys into “blood quantum” competitions.
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Prays against her. Defines spirituality as masculine. Stops her from practicing her ways. Uses
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Makes light of the abuse and doesn’t take her concerns
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Puts her down. Makes her feel bad about herself.
Calls her names. Makes her think she’s crazy. Plays
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We know this is a challenging time for our Tribal
Families. Please remember we are in this together. If
you have additional needs or concerns about your
ability to access or provide resources to your family
during this time, please reach out to Family Support and
Behavioral Health Services for resources and support.
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VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN:
BATTERING
UNNATURAL POWER AND CONTROL
Produced and distributed by:
Developed by:
Sacred Circle - National Resource
Center to End Violence Against
Native Women
Information on this page provided by the Family Support and Behavioral Health Services Department
4612 Shoal Creek Blvd. • Austin, Texas 78756
512.407.9020 (phone and fax) • www.ncdsv.org
June 2020
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“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program
Resources for Survivors in times of COVID-19 Pandemic
Staying home doesn’t always mean staying safe. If you are experiencing domestic violence and need help, there are still a lot
of resources out there for you. If you’re a recent survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault (DVSA) and still seeking stabilization, there is help available for you too. Below is a list of many
of the resources available in our area, state, and nationwide for
DVSA survivors. Due to generational trauma, complex trauma,
and other factors, sometimes the survivor becomes the abuser or
batterer. If you (or someone you know) find yourself in triggering
situations in which you become the abuser, there are resources
for help that are included in this comprehensive list (see Batterers
Intervention Programs and Resources). Survivors and victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, dating violence, stalking, and/or human trafficking are always invited
to reach out to a Circles of Healing advocate who can help you
connect to meaningful resources and services to help you on your
path to safety, wellness, and healing. Our main program line is
541-888-1309. All of our services are trauma informed, safety and
survivor centered, and confidential.
Other resources available to you now include:
CTCLUSI Mental Health
Resources
Ctclusi.org Family Support and
Behavioral Health Services
541-888-6169
Substance Abuse Support
541-888-6169
503-623-6703
Safe Harbors (Wallowa) Crisis
Line: 541-426-6565 Program
Line: 541-426-4004
Safe of Columbia County Crisis
Line: 503-397-6161 Program
Line: 503-397-7110
Salvation Army West Women’s &
Children’s Shelter (Multnomah)
Crisis Line: 503-224-7718
Saving Grace (Crook,
Deschutes, Jefferson) Crisis
Line: 541-389-7021 Program:
541-382-9227
Self Enhancement, Inc.
(Multnomah) 503-285-0439
Sexual Assault Support Services
(Lane) Crisis Line: 541-343-7277
Program: 541-484-9791
Shelter From the Storm (Union)
Crisis Line: 541-963-9261
Program: 541-963-7226
Siuslaw Outreach Services
(Lane) Crisis Line: 541-997-4444
Program: 541-997-2816
The Harbor (Clatsop) Crisis Line:
503-325-5735 Program: 541325-4962
The SAFE Project (Coos) Crisis
Line: 541-756-7000 Program:
541-888-1048
Tides of Change (Tillamook)
Crisis Line: 503-842-9486
Program: 503-842-5168
Volunteers of America Oregon –
Home Free (Multnomah) Crisis
Line: 503-771-5503 Program:
503-239-3929
Women’s Crisis Support Team
(Josephine) Crisis Line: 541-4799349 Program: 541-476-3877
Womenspace (Lane) Crisis
Hotline: 541-485-6513 Program
Line: 541-485-8232
YWCA of Greater Portland
(Multnomah) 503-294-7400
Coos County Mental Health
Resources
Coos Health and Wellness
cooshealthandwellness.org 541266-6700; Crisis Line: 541-2666800
Waterfall Community Health
Center wfall.org 541-756-6232
National Mental Health
Resources
covidmentalhealthsupport.org
State Resources
Oregon Coalition Against
Domestic and Sexual Violence
ocadsv.org
For a local Native American
helpline 503-318-5213
Statewide Domestic Violence
Resources
Portland area DV crisis line—
refers to shelters across the state
1-888-235-5333.
Community-based shelters
and advocacy programs
Bradley Angle (Multnomah
County) 503-232-1528
Call to Safety (Multnomah,
Washington) 503-235-5333
Program Line: 503-232-9571
Canyon Crisis and Resource
Center (Marion) Crisis Hotline:
503-897-2327
Center Against Rape &
Violence (Benton, Linn)
Crisis Hotline: 541-754-0110
Program Line: 541-758-0219
Center for Hope and
Safety (Marion, Polk) Crisis
Hotline: 503-399-7722
Program Line: 503-378-1572
Clackamas County Women’s
Services Crisis Line: 503-6542288 Program Line: 503-6558600
Community Works (Jackson)
Crisis Line: 541-779-4357
Program Line: 541-779-2393
Domestic Violence Resource
Center (Washington)
Crisis Line: 503-469-8620
Program Line: 503-640-5352
Domestic Violence Services
Inc. (Morrow, Umatilla) 24/7
crisis line: 800-833-1161
Program Number: 541-276-3322
Family Justice Center of
Washington County 503-430-
8300
Gateway Center for DV Services
(Multnomah) 503-988-6400
Harney Helping Organization for
Personal Emergencies (Harney)
Crisis: 541-573-7176 Program
Line: 541-573-2726
HAVEN From DV and
Sexual Violence (Gilliam,
Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler)
Crisis Line: 541-298-4789
Program Line: 541-296-1662
Heart of Grant County Crisis
Line: 541-620-1342 Main Line:
541-575-4335
Helping Hands Against
Violence, Inc. (Hood River)
Crisis Line: 541-386-6603
Program: 541-386-4808
Henderson House (Yamhill)
Crisis: 503-472-1503 Program:
503-472-0244
Illinois Valley Safe House
Alliance (Josephine) 541-5925332
IMPACT NW – Parent
Child Therapeutic Services
(Multnomah) 503-721-6776
Jackson County Sexual Assault
Response Team (SART) 541840-0904
Lake County Crisis Center Crisis
Line: 541-947-2449 Program:
651-947-2498
Marta’s House/Klamath Crisis
Center Crisis Hotline: 541-8840390 Program: 541-850-8939
MayDay, Inc. (Baker) Crisis
Line: 541-523-4134 Program:
541-523-9472My Sister’s Place
(Lincoln) Crisis Line: 541-9945959 Program: 541-574-9424
Native American Youth
and Family Healing Center
(Multnomah) Crisis Line: 503318-5213 Program Line: 503288-8177
New Beginnings Intervention
Center (Lake) Crisis Line: 800850-4838 Program: 541-5763009
Oasis Shelter Home (Curry)
Crisis Line: 541-247-7600
Program Line: 541-425-5238
Peace at Home Advocacy Center
(Douglas) Crisis Line: 541-6737867 Program: 541-957-0288
Project Dove (Malheur) Crisis
Line: 541-889-2000 Program:
541-889-6316
Raphael House of Portland
(Multnomah) Crisis Line: 503222-6222* Program: 503-2226507
SABLE House (Polk) Crisis Line:
866-518-0284 Program Line:
National Domestic Violence
Resources
Strong Hearts Native Helpline
844-762-8483
The National Domestic
Violence Hotline thehotline.
org 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Or text: LOVEIS to 22522
The National Sexual Assault
Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Council Against
Domestic Violence (NCADV)
ncadv.org
Food Box and Food Pantry
Resources
SNAP Benefits: Now applying
for SNAP benefits, if you do
not already receive them, is
simplified: Complete an online
application at: https://apps.state.
or.us/onlineApplication/
Or
call 1-855-626-2050
Parenting Resources
For some parenting during times
of COVID-19 tips and resources,
see: www.families-first.org/ or
connect w/ CTCLUSI Family
Support and Behavioral Health
Services 541-888-6169 ctclusi.
org
Financial Resources
Stimulus Checks: Below is the
link to the new IRS portal that
will allow you to see the status
of your check. You are also
encouraged to sign up for direct
deposit with the IRS if you have
not already done so. https://
sa.www4.irs.gov/irfofwmsp/e;jse
ssionid=uLKTh5qHDj1BLdiOF3n
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If coronavirus has impacted your
income, and you need financial
counseling and planning, DevNW
is now offering full scholarships
for annual Dev NW Memberships
through August 31st, 2020. You
can Engage in phone or webbased financial counseling and
financial wellbeing classes.
devNW.org To start, use
coupon code: wellbeingK7
https://devnw.org/accounts/login/
541-345-7106 or 503-779-2682
DHS TADVS (temporary
assistance for DV survivors)
can help with paying costs to
help you and your child(ren)
be safe. This could include: Rent, utilities, and moving costs
(including costs to move to a new
town or out of state). - Help to
buy locks or pay for a post office
box. - Help to set up a household
or replace personal items left
behind when you fled the abuse.
To apply for this funding, call
your local DHS Self-Sufficiency
Office.
More National Resources
To understand more about
COVID-19 and how to further
protect yourself, you can see:
National Indian Health Board
https://www.nihb.org/covid-19/
Information contributed by the COH Program
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June 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Weaving 2021 continued from cover page...
Luuwii,
Sara siestreem (Hanis Coos)
Sara Siestreem gazes at basket materials drying
Photograph by Brian Capati
Pictured above: Kai Russell wearing a
woven basket hat standing in front of
Tribal Hall
e
articles, and some of my institutional
research as well, all available for your
use. These practices have always
soothed and uplifted us, I hope that
during these trying times, this practice
will bring additional solace to you
and your loved ones. You can find all
these resources by logging onto the
tribal website and typing Basketry into
the search box at the top right-hand
corner of the log in page.
If you are without weaving materials
please feel free to substitute other
things you may have around the
house (yarn, wire, rope mop headsbut ask mom first). Don’t let anything
get in your way, our people are great
inventors and have always found a
way to invent new forms in the face of
adversity. There could be marvelous
things to come from this we have never
seen before and it may happen in
your own kitchen, who knows? Please
also reach out to me and I will work
to connect you with natural materials
in a “no contact” way. I want you to
know that I am standing by to support
you as you embark on this work, I am
just a video chat, email message, or
phone call away. I am on facebook
too, so find me and put me to work!
Stay safe and know we are working
to find ways to keep our hearts
connected to one another.
Pictured left: Woven yarn basket shows
us that we can use materials around the
house to practice and make beautiful
pieces
Photographs by Sara Siestreem
sarasiestreem@hotmail.com
Photographs of Sara Siestreem digging and peeling
a stick taken by Kai Russell
e
Above photo of Talice Russell carrying sticks into
Tribal Hall by Sara Siestreem
Small photo far left by Sara Siestreem showing
us the diversity of materials we can use for basket
weaving
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A T T E N T I O N
C L A S S
O F
2 0 2 0
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Educational
Community
Resources
During this time, we would like to
highlight the resource that North
Bend and Coos Bay school districts
are offering K-12 students.
•
The Coos Bay School district is
currently offering take home packets
and schedules, as well as an online
learning option. This information can
be found at cbd9.net < COVID-19
Resources, or cbd9.net< Student
Portals
•
The North Bend School district
is currently offering distance learning
for students.
This information can be found at
nbend.k12.or.us
•
South Coast ESD is offering
online student resources at
scesd.k12.or.us/online-studentresources/
If additional educational supplies
are needed during this time or if
you need assistance connecting
your student to distance learning
options please contact Kevin
Gowrylow at 541-297-3479 or
send an email to kgowrylow@
ctclusi.org
PEACEGIVING
Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice
option available to you for the resolution of conflict.
Are you in trouble with the law?
Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?
All Peacegiving issues are confidential.
Are you ready to make a change?
What does true Wellness look like for you?
A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.
Make the choice for a better life.
Confidential
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
Photo by Morgan Gaines
For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving
Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the
address listed below.
Peacegiving Coordinator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316
EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org
Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving
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June 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Purchased/Referred Care Update
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health Services
The CTCLUSI Tribal Government
offices have been closed to all but
essential services since March 17, 2020.
However, the Purchased/Referred Care
staff continues to work from home to
provide services to Tribal members living
in the five-county service delivery area
(Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln
counties). PRC services continue to be
available Monday through Friday from
8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Here is a listing of
the services available and how to access
them:
Purchase Orders for Medical
Services: You must still call to get a
purchase order (PO) for any medical/
dental/mental health appointment, include
telehealth. You must call the main number
at (541) 888-4873 and leave a message
with your name and phone number for
call-back. Someone from PRC will return
your call. They are checking voice mails
several times a day. Make sure you leave
your number because staff do not have
access to Tribal member information from
home. Please remember: you need to
call at least 72 hours ahead for a PO.
Prescription
Medications:
If
you have a prescription that is being
denied, have the pharmacist call PRC
for assistance. Most pharmacy issues
can be resolved the same day; however,
some may take longer. Please do not wait
until the last minute for refills. If there is
a problem with a refill which might cause
you to run out of your medication, we can
authorize a limited refill (5-7 days) to give
us time to work through the issue. Note:
Do not pay for a pharmacy refill of
an approved medication – we cannot
reimburse you for your out-of-pocket
expenses.
PRC Applications: If you have
still not turned in your CY2020 PRC
application, it is not too late. You can
submit your application online. If you need
assistance with this, call PRC and leave a
message.
Medicaid/CHIP/OHP Applications:
If your employment situation has changed,
such as being laid off or fired, you and
your family may have become eligible
for health insurance through the Oregon
Health Plan (OHP or Medicaid/CHIP).
Our staff are all Certified Application
Assistors who can help you enroll in this
program during a short phone call. Please
have your household income information
available when you call us. Note: Under
Federal law, if you are eligible for an
alternate resource, such as Medicaid,
you are required to apply for and to
use that resource for eligible medical
expenses before using PRC funding.
Your Purchased/Referred Care staff is
here to assist you. For the above services,
as well as for any other questions you
may have, call (541) 888-4873 to leave
a message. To get a call-back from our
staff, you must leave your name and good
phone number to call you.
Dental Clinic Update
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, Director of Health Services
Due to concerns over the safety of our patients and our staff, •
Staggering Appointments. We will be staggering
we closed the Dental clinic beginning on March 16. As I am appointments so that we will not have patients arriving and
writing this today, the clinic remains closed and we do not have leaving at the same time. Upon checking out of the clinic
a reopening date yet. Although Governor Brown has issued an after your appointment, you may have to wait for a few
Executive Order allowing dental clinics to reopen, we must ensure minutes until the prior patient has left. We apologize for
that we have appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) any inconvenience, but we do not want people standing in
and that we have policies in place to protect patients and staff line at the window to make their next appointment.
when we begin seeing patients again. We are working on a plan •
Increased Usage of PPE (Personal Protection
for reopening and once we have a date, we will post it at www. Equipment). Staff will be wearing more PPE than usual.
CTCLUSI.org. We will also call patients to begin rescheduling This is for your protection as well as theirs.
canceled appointments.
This is just the highlights of the changes we are making for
When the clinic reopens you will see some changes. Again, your safety. Please be assured that when we reopen the clinic, it
these changes are to ensure your safety and that of our staff. will be safe for you and your family to see us for your oral health
Here are few of the changes you will notice:
care needs. We appreciate your understanding while we get
•
Virtual Waiting Room. Until we are past concerns
the clinic ready to reopen. We hope you and your family remain
about coronavirus transmission, we will not open our
safe! If you have any questions, you can send me an e-mail at
physical waiting room. You will be instructed to call us
vfaciane@ctclusi.org, or you can call me at (541) 808-8732.
from your car when you arrive for
your appointment. When you call,
a staff member will ask you some
screening questions. Then, while
still in your car, a staff member
will come to you to complete the
screening process, which will
CTCLUSI Circles of Healing Program is hosting a
include a temperature check and
issue of a mask. You will continue
to wait in your car until you are
1 Hour Chair Yoga Session via Zoom
called to come into the building.
Please put your mask on before
entering the building. If anyone
Taught by guest instructor Libby Cox
has accompanied you to your
appointment, they will not be
from Two Birds Yoga Training
allowed to come into the building.
•
Reduced Use of Dental
Chairs. We will not be using all
Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m.
our available dental chairs. To
ensure that we are practicing social
This course is for all levels and abilities!
distancing, we will only use every
other dental chair. There will not be
another patient within 6 feet of you
To RSVP please call
while you are in the clinic.
•
Mouth Rinse. When you
Jamie Broady at 541-435-8795
are seated in the dental chair, you
will be given a mouth rinse to help
kill any germs that may be in your
*Sponsored by the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Response Circles
mouth.
Chair Yoga at Home
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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
Claudette Lum
Coos
George Harper
Lower Umpqua
Immediate Family:
Immediate Family:
• Daughter of Mabel and Bill Wong.
• Son of June Roberts and grandson
Widow to Harry Lum. Sister to a
of Margaret Perry. Brother of Pam
total of ten siblings, two surviving
Stoehsler. Husband to Alice Harper
‒ Bill Wong and Danielle Weaver.
(Lakota Sioux).
Great grandmother to Hudson,
Abigail, and Wesley. Grandmother
Proudest Accomplishments:
to Josh Cline, Sydney Lum,
• Graduated from OSU with a
Cecilia Lum, Kirsten Casillas,
Bachelor of Forestry degree.
Amanda Hondros, Carly Hudson,
• Became a District Ranger in
and Clayton Branco. Mother to
California on the Modoc and
Claudette Lum
George Harper
Richard
Lum,
Lisa
Hudson,
Diane
Klamath National Forests.
Favorite Hobbies:
Favorite
Hobbies:
Cline, Teri Branco. Long-time friend
• Playing Tennis.
• Hunting and Fishing
of Horst Schwandt.
• Playing Pickle Ball (as
• Camping
Favorite Sayings:
pictured).
•
Hiking
Proudest Accomplishments:
“Don’t fix it if it ain’t broken.”
• Cycling.
•
Raising
her
family.
• Hiking and daily walks.
• Worked at Trader Vick’s
Bucket List:
Restaurant as Matre De for 57
• Go on a trophy mule deer
Bucket List:
years.
hunt.
• Hike up Coco Head in
• Ran the event Beta Breakers in • Win the Lottery
Honolulu, Hawaii.
San Francisco for 25 years.
• Visit the Tribal Reservation • Precious relationships with her
in Coos Bay because she’s nieces and nephews.
Welcome New Tribal Elders
never been there.
• Hiked to the top of the Hollywood
• Come together for a full
Franklin Elliott
Hills sign in Los Angeles at 80
family reunion.
years young.
Kerri Lahue
• “Dance down to
Favorite Sayings:
Chinatown.”
Thomas Lewis Jr.
“And you know what…”
Photos by Ed Cunicelli
14
June 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Talking to Kids about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Remote Work During
COVID-19 Closure
Contributed by Tara Vrell, Family Support
Services Program Assistant
People everywhere are talking about coronavirus (COVID-19)
on the news, social media, television commercials and more.
Adults aren’t the only ones hearing about it, and just like adults,
kids may be overwhelmed, stressed, and frightened about what
they are hearing. Parents, family members, and other trusted
adults can help them understand what they hear in a way that
is honest, accurate, and reduces anxiety or fear.
Tips for talking with kids
Remain calm and reassuring. Kids hear not just what you
say but how you say it. Use a calm voice and try not to seem
worried.
Be available to listen and to talk. Schedule time each day
to relax and connect with your children. Make sure they know
they can come to you any time they have questions. Talk
together about fears, worries and other feelings. Encourage
them to call or video chat with friends and family to check on
others and stay connected.
Pay attention to what they see or hear on television, radio, or
online. Limit what they watch. Point them to age-appropriate
content so they don’t end up finding news shows or outlets
that scare them or have incorrect information. Talk together
about what they are hearing and correct any false information.
Watch for changes in behavior. This may mean that they are
anxious or not coping well. They may have trouble sleeping,
complain of headaches or not feeling well, get cranky, be more
clingy, or seem distracted. Keep reassuring them, talk to them
about their feelings, and try to stick to your normal routines.
Provide facts. Give them honest, direct answers and facts
that are appropriate for their age. Explain that some stories on
the Internet and social media may be based on rumors and
incorrect information.
Give them some control. Tell them what they can do to reduce
the spread of germs and keep themselves and others safe.
•
Stay home and away from people who are sick.
•
Cough or sneeze into their elbow or a tissue, then throw
the tissue into the trash.
•
Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,
especially after coughing or sneezing, going to the
bathroom, and before eating or making food.
Be a good role model. When you show empathy and support
to those who are sick, they will too. Pay attention to your own
healthy habits, technology use and mental health. Show them
that taking a break and protecting your own mental health is
important. Let your kids know that it’s normal to feel worried
and stressed out sometimes. Share with them how you deal
with stress in a healthy way.
Getting the conversation started
Start by asking a child what they’ve already heard. Most
children will have heard something, no matter their age.
Ask what questions they have. Keep the conversation direct
and easy to understand. Answer their questions, but don’t offer
more detail than they are interested in.
Follow your child’s lead. Some kids may want to ask lots of
questions and talk every day about COVID-19. Others may not
be interested in talking about it much at all. Both are ok.
It’s ok to say “I don’t know.” If your child asks about
something and you don’t know the answer, find the answer
together. Check CDC.gov/coronavirus for up-to-date, reliable
information.
Keep checking in. Talk about current events and what they
are hearing about, their questions, and their feelings. Help
them think through stories they hear about. Ask questions
like: What do you think about this story? Why do you think this
happened?
Keep explanations age-appropriate. Balance simple, direct
facts with reassurances that they are safe and will be taken care
of, especially for younger children.
Older children may need more discussions and information.
Help them identify facts from rumors.
For more information:
CDC.gov/coronavirus
healthychildren.org
This publication was supported by Cooperative Agreement
U254IHS0001-01-00, funded by the Indian Health Service.
Hello all, I hope you are doing well. I
work in the Family Support and Behavioral
Health Services Department. One of the
tasks I complete is processing invoices
for the Child Care and Development Fund
(CCDF). If you have questions or concerns
about child care or need to update your
financial or contact information with us,
please contact me, tvrell@ctclusi.org or
(541) 808-7841.
I have also been attending meetings on
zoom and involved in webinars in order to
stay informed of changes with the State
and CARES Act related to resources for
our families during this time. If you have
questions please feel free to reach out to
me and we will work on getting through the
resources together.
If you weren’t aware there are big
changes with SNAP benefits and you may
want to browse their website or call their
offices and see what may be available to
your household:
https://apps.state.or.us/onlineApplication/
Self Sufficiency SNAP DHS
1431 Airport Ln, North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 888-6155
If there are any other resources your
household needs please feel free to contact
me and I will do my best to work with you to
get access to the resources needed for your
family. Remember we are in this together. I
hope you and yours are getting through this
shutdown together. Keep yourselves well
and strong.
Effective April 10, 2020
Source: CDC, AAP
GARLIC MUSHROOM QUINOA
Ginormous Fruit Salad Surprise
By http://danmdelicous.net
GARLIC MUSHROOM
QUINOA
Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA and Diabetes Coordinator
Recipe by http://www.hungry-girl.com/
Recipe from http://danmdelicous.net
Ginormous
Fruit Salad
Surprise
Contributed by Armando Martinez,
CHA and Diabetes
Coordinator
By http://www.hungry-girl.com/
Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA and
Contributed by Armando Martinez, CHA and Diabetes Coordinator
Diabetes Coordinator
Prep: 15 minutes Chill: 1 hour or more
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly
sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black
pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed
orange juice
1 tsp. seasoned rice
vinegar
1 tsp. granulated sugar
2 cups peeled and diced
cucumber
1 cup blueberriesPrep: 15 minutes
Chill: 1 hour or more
1 cup diced strawberries
INGREDIENTS:
1
large
Fuji
apple,
chopped
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup quinoa
Optional garnish: 1fresh
mint
1. In a large saucepan
2 cups water,
tsp. seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 of
tablespoon
olive oilcook quinoa according to package
1 tsp. granulated sugar
instructions; set aside.
DIRECTIONS: 2 cups peeled and diced cucumber
• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
blueberries
5 cloves
garlic,
minced
2. Heat olive oil in a •large
skillet
over
medium high heat. Add mushrooms, In a small bowl,11 cup
combine
orange juice, vinegar, and
cup diced strawberries
•
1/2
teaspoon
dried
thyme
1 large Fuji apple,
garlic and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 sugar. Stir until blended
andchopped
set aside. Place cucumber,
Optional garnish: fresh mint
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
minutes; season with
salt
and
pepper,
to
taste.
Stir
in
quinoa
until
well
blueberries, strawberries, and apple in a large bowl. Top
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
DIRECTIONS:
combined.
with the orange juice
mixture
andorange
stirjuice,
gently
In a small
bowl, combine
vinegar,to
andcoat.
sugar. Stir until blended and s
Place
cucumber,
blueberries,
strawberries,
and
apple inis
a large
bowl. Top with th
3. Serve immediately,
garnished with Parmesan, if desired.
DIRECTIONS:
Cover and refrigerate
for
at
least
1
hour
(overnight
best).
juice mixture and stir gently to coat.
1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to
package
instructions;
Cover and
refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
Stir gently just before
serving.
Nutrition Information:
(Per Serving)
set aside.
Stir gently just before serving.
Garnish with mint,Garnish
if using.
Enjoy!
with mint,
if using. Enjoy!
1/6th Recipe
2. Heat olive oil in aYIELD:
large skillet
over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic and
6 Serving
thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt
155 calories
MAKES 6 SERVINGS:
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes
MAKES 6 SERVINGS:
1/6 of recipe, about 10Cup:
and pepper, to taste. Stir in quinoa until well combined.
g Fat
5 g Fat
55 Calories
TIME:
Minutesif desired.
1/6 of recipe, about
1 Cup: 14 g Carbohydrate
3. Serve immediately,COOK
garnished
with 25
Parmesan,
0 g Fat
23 g Carbohydrate
TOTAL TIME: 35 Minutes
55 Calories
14 g Carbohydrate
0.5 g protein
7 g Protein
0.5 g protein
Nutrition Information: (Per Serving)
1/6th Recipe
155 calories
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Indoor Air Pollution and Health - Should you be Concerned about this?
Contributed by Roselynn Lwenya, Director Department of Natural Resources & Culture
What is Indoor Air Quality?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Air
Quality refers to the air quality within and around buildings and
structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of
building occupants. Understanding and controlling common
pollutants indoors can help reduce your risk of indoor health
concerns. Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be
experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. Some
pollutants in the air are especially harmful for children, elderly
people and those vulnerable. They may cause health problems
such as sore eyes, burning in the nose and throat, headaches,
fatigue, allergies, respiratory illnesses (such as asthma), cancer
and other serious long-term conditions. Sometimes individual
pollutants at high concentrations, such as carbon monoxide,
cause death.
Why should we be Concerned about Indoor Air Quality?
With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are spending most of our
time indoors.
• Vulnerable populations spend even more time indoors.
• The air inside your home, offices, and other buildings can be
more polluted and harmful to your health than the air outside.
• Many “new” pollutants are associated with modern living.
•
•
•
•
Primary Causes of Indoor Air Problems
Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into
the air.
Inadequate ventilation.
High temperature and humidity levels can also increase
concentrations of some pollutants.
smell other dangers like carbon monoxide and radon. Here are
examples of pollutant sources:
1.
Fuel-burning combustion appliances such as water heaters,
gas stoves, clothes dryers and fire places.
2.
Tobacco products – cigarette smoking etc.
3.
Building materials and furnishings as diverse as:
a.
Deteriorated asbestos-containing insulation.
b.
Newly installed flooring, upholstery or carpet.
c.
Cabinetry or furniture made of certain pressed wood
products.
4.
Products for household cleaning and maintenance, personal
care, sprays and air fresheners.
5.
Central heating and cooling systems and humidification
devices.
6.
Excess moisture.
7.
Outdoor sources such as:
8.
a.
Radon
b.
Pesticides
c.
Outdoor air pollution.
Biological agents, such as pet dander, dust and mold. Pets
can cause and trigger asthma.
Basic Ways for Improving Indoor Air Quality
•
•
Pollutant Sources
•
It is not always easy to tell if your home has poor air quality. You
may notice bad smells or see smoke, but you cannot see or
Source control - eliminate individual sources of pollution or to
reduce their emissions.
Improved ventilation.
To increase the amount of outdoor air coming indoors.
Ten Things You Should Know about Mold
Contributed by the Natural Resources Department
Mold is a type of fungus. These small
organisms can be black, white, orange,
green, or purple and live almost anywhere
indoors and outside. Molds thrive on
moisture and reproduce through lightweight
spores that travel through the air. You’re
exposed to mold every day. They’re usually
harmless in small amounts. But when they
land on a damp spot in your home, they can
start to grow. They release spores that you
might breathe in. If you’re sensitive to mold
and inhale a lot of spores, it could make
you sick. Information is from https://www.
webmd.com.
Here are ten things you should know
about mold which are from the EPA website
https://www.epa.gov/mold/ten-things-youshould-know-about-mold
1. Potential health effects and
symptoms
associated
with
mold exposures include allergic
reactions, asthma and other
respiratory complaints.
2. There is no practical way to
eliminate all mold and mold spores
in the indoor environment; the way
to control indoor mold growth is to
control moisture.
3. If mold is a problem in your home
or school, you must clean up the
mold and eliminate sources of
moisture.
4. Fix the source of the water problem
or leak to prevent mold growth.
5. Reduce indoor humidity (to 3060%) to decrease mold growth by:
o
Venting bathrooms, dryers
and
other
moisturegenerating sources to the
outside
o
Using air conditioners and
de-humidifiers
o
Increasing ventilation
o
Using
exhaust
fans
whenever
cooking,
dishwashing and cleaning
6. Clean and dry any damp or wet
building materials and furnishings
within 24-48 hours to prevent mold
growth.
7. Clean mold off hard surfaces with
water and detergent, and dry
completely. Absorbent materials
such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy,
may need to be replaced.
8. Prevent condensation: Reduce the
potential for condensation on cold
surfaces (i.e., windows, piping,
exterior walls, roof, or floors) by
adding insulation.
9. In areas where there is a perpetual
moisture problem, do not install
carpeting
(i.e.,
by
drinking
fountains, by classroom sinks, or
on concrete floors with leaks or
frequent condensation).
10. Molds can be found almost
anywhere; they can grow on
virtually any substance, providing
moisture is present. There are
molds that can grow on wood,
paper, carpet, and foods.
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June 2020
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
How to Make the Best of Your Time at Home
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, CHA
“Stay home and save lives.” That’s what we’ve been hearing for •
the past few months and although it seems simple enough, it can
cause strain on us mentally and physically. Socializing is a basic
need in our lives, no matter how introverted or extroverted we may
be. Without it we can become bored, unmotivated, depressed or
anxious. We miss our friends and relatives outside of our homes.
Luckily, with technology these days, we have many ways to
communicate, including video chats such as FaceTime or Zoom.
I know it’s a huge adjustment, but it really can help us by seeing •
the faces or hearing the voices of our loved ones. There are also
many offices doing counseling sessions over the phone and
through video chat, so if you ever need someone to talk to, please •
don’t hesitate.
If boredom creeps up on you, here are a few things you can do
to keep yourself busy, engaged and/or moderately active:
•
Gardening. Even if you have a small yard, getting your
hands in the dirt can help tremendously with depression
and anxiety. Do something simple like plant a flower
or pull a few weeds. It will give you a great feeling of
accomplishment and could even motivate you to do
more. Don’t have a yard? You can use that old flower
pot you’ve had lying around.
•
Journaling. Writing down things that have been on your
mind can help clear space for more creating thinking.
•
Meditate. This helps promote emotional health and wellbeing, reduces depression/anxiety, lengthens attention
span, enhances self-awareness, and can even possibly
reduce age-related memory loss.
•
Mindful breathing. This can be done along with
meditation and have similar effects, including
stress reduction and regulating your body’s
reaction to fatigue. It also can lower your heart
rate, blood pressure, improve diabetic symptoms,
and better manage chronic pain.
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Walk around the house or walk in place. Get
your joints moving and your blood flowing so you
don’t get stiff and sore from sitting too much.
Movement is so important for your body and
mind.
Do some easy indoor exercises. Don’t overdo
it, but try to make sure you’re working those
muscles to keep up your strength and endurance.
Try a few squats or use some hand weights or
wrist-weights while moving around.
Read that book you’ve been holding onto.
Exercising your mind and staying sharp during
this time is crucial. Do you have a good mystery
or Sci-Fi book you’ve been wanting to read but
haven’t had the time? Some may even want to
look into the self-improvement or spiritual genres
to help with encouragement and motivation.
If you’re more hands-on, you can look into
activity books such as adult coloring, Sudoku or
crossword puzzles.
Write a letter. Looking to do something you
might not have done in quite a while? Write to a
friend or relative and send it in the mail. Receiving
letters these days is not so common anymore,
and can be a nice surprise for someone when
they open their mail box to a personalized letter.
Sometimes it’s the tangible things that hold the
most sentimental value to others.
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Start those small home projects you’ve been
needing to get done. Clear out some of your old
wardrobe and set it aside for a time to donate. Fix that
leaky faucet. Reorganize your bedroom or office area.
Purge the extra junk laying around. Rearrange furniture
to change things up a bit — just don’t hurt yourself in
the process.
Take up a hobby, or pick up an old hobby, such as
painting, knitting, crocheting, etc. Do a jigsaw puzzle
— the more pieces the better.
If you have kids, remember to have fun. Pull out a
board game, play some music, as it can release moodenhancing chemicals in your brain. Have a mini dance
party in the living room with your kids, they will love it.
Watch a funny movie and have a good laugh. They
always say that laughter is the best medicine, so finding
a good comedy can really help lighten the mood. Watch
it with another member of your household if you want —
laughing together is even better.
The suggestions above are just a fraction of ideas you can
choose from while self-quarantined during these strange times. If
you need more ideas, visit usatoday.com and look up “100 things
to do while stuck inside due to a pandemic”.
Remember that you are not alone — we are all in this together
and will come out stronger, and hopefully with a feeling of selfworth, gratitude and a new outlook on life.
Last but not least, take care of yourself. Have patience, be
forgiving. Love one another and stay safe. We care about you.
Managing Stress During COVID-19
(Coronavirus)
Stress during COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The spread of a new virus like COVID-19 can be stressful. It is
normal to feel fear and anxiety about COVID-19 as positive
cases appear in local communities, and as routines are
disrupted by social distancing and home isolation.
Stress during this time can have a big impact on home lives.
It is normal to feel like things are out of control, but there are
ways to bring down stress levels. To reduce stress, it is
important to learn how to recognize the signs of stress and
to learn strategies for managing stress. For some people - like
those who experience violence at home - more help may be
needed to support a safe home environment.
Recognizing the signs of stress
A person’s body can react to stress in strong ways. People have
different signs of stress, but they may include:
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An increase or decrease in energy and activity levels
An increase in frustration, with outbursts of anger and
frequent arguing
Having trouble relaxing or sleeping
Not wanting to eat or eating too much
Worrying much more than usual
Wanting to be alone most of the time
Not able to feel pleasure or have fun
Feeling depressed, anxious, or fearful
An increase in alcohol use or use of illegal drugs
Stress can be managed, even when it feels like it’s impossible to
deal with. Here are some strategies to reduce stress at home:
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People who experience violence or abuse at home may be
experiencing increased stress and danger during this period of
social distancing and home isolation.
If someone is experiencing violence or abuse in their home,
they are not alone. There are many resources available to help:
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the home
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news
stories, including social media. Instead, read a book or
watch a show that takes the mind off the news.
Care for the body! Take deep breaths with eyes closed,
stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced
meals, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
Exercise! Get outside for a walk, or do an in-home workout.
Connect with others through a phone call or video
chat! Share concerns and feelings with a friend or family
member.
Try to laugh! Humor is a great way to calm the mind.
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 24/7,
confidential and free: 1-800-799-7233 and through chat.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 24/7, confidential
and free: 800.656.HOPE (4673) and through chat.
The StrongHearts Native Helpline for domestic/sexual
violence is available 7am-10pm CT, confidential, and
specifically for Native communities: 1-844-762-8483.
The SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline offers 24/7,
confidential and free crisis counseling: 1-800-985-5990.
They can also reach out to a friend, co-worker, or family
member who can check in with them about their safety
and support needs, and help them make plans for staying
somewhere else if their situation becomes dangerous.
We all can support those at risk by reaching out to loved ones,
friends, neighbors, and coworkers to see if they have the care
and support they need, and if they feel safe at home. If you
suspect someone you know may be experiencing violence or
abuse at home, consider reaching out to let them know you
are available to talk. You can also call the free, confidential
National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233.
For more information: www.CDC.gov/coronavirus
This publication was supported by
Cooperative Agreement U254IHS0001-01-00, funded by the Indian
Health Service.
Effective May 6, 2020
Sources: CDC, Futures Without Violence:
www.futureswithoutviolence.org
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Site: New York Times, Online help to Stay Sober During Pandemic
Tips for Safe Grocery Shopping During COVID-19
Before Leaving Before Entering When Inside the
the Home
the Store
Store
When Entering
Home
• Wear a mask or bandana, and • Do not touch your eyes, nose, or
• Write down a shopping list on
make sure that it covers both
mouth.
paper to avoid touching your
• Keep a distance of 6 feet from
phone in the store.
the mouth and nose.
others at all times, especially in the
• Stay home if feeling sick with • Wipe down shopping cart or
basket handles with
aisles and at checkout. Stores may
fever, cough, difficulty
disinfectant wipe or cloth with
also have additional distancing rules.
breathing, headache, muscle
cleaning solution.
• Cough or sneeze into a tissue or
pain, chills, or sore throat.
• Leave your reusable bags
the inside of your elbow.
• Bring your own hand sanitizer,
behind. Use plastic or paper
• Use a debit card instead of cash
wipes, or cloth with cleaning
bags from the store instead.
when at the register.
solution if you have them.
• Clean your hands with hand
• Go alone to the store to reduce
sanitizer after paying at the register.
risk to others in the home.
• Go when store is less crowded.
Tips in bold
Contact store about new hours,
are
the
most
important steps for
and if there are special times
staying safe from COVID-19 in public.
for seniors or other groups.
• Remove shoes and leave outside.
• Wash your hands immediately
upon returning home.
• Wipe down phone, wallet, debit
card, and other objects touched
while in store with disinfectant
wipes or cleaning solution.
• Wipe down countertops with
disinfectant wipes or cleaning
solution after unpacking food.
• Put empty grocery bags in the trash.
• Wash hands again after
unpacking food.
• Do not use disinfectant wipes or
cleaning solution to clean food.
Instead, rinse fruits and vegetables
with water before eating.
For more information, visit
CDC.gov/coronavirus.
Effective May 1, 2020
Source: CDC, FDA
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Stigma
Viruses Don’t Discriminate, and Neither Should We
Stigma is a strong feeling of disapproval that is often based on unfair judgment or misinformation about a group of people or
certain actions or activities. The stress, fear, and anxiety about a disease, like COVID-19, can lead to stigma toward people or
places. Stigma hurts everyone by creating fear and anger. Stigmatized people are hurt emotionally and mentally, and may be
rejected by others, denied healthcare, education, housing or employment, or even face physical violence. We can all do our
part to reduce stigma.
Coronavirus doesn’t recognize race, nationality, or ethnicity.
Diseases can make anyone sick regardless of their race or ethnicity. COVID-19 started in China, but
that’s just geography. Having Chinese ancestry (or any other ancestry) does not make a person more
likely to get COVID-19. Likewise, being from a place where people have COVID-19 doesn’t mean the
person has the disease.
Wearing a mask does not mean a person is ill.
We should not judge someone for wearing a mask/bandana or assume they are sick. People wear
masks for a variety of reasons, including to avoid pollen and air pollution, for cultural and social
reasons, or they may be wearing the mask because they (or someone they care for) are at higher risk
for getting sick, and they are trying to protect themselves. They may be a health care worker doing
their best to keep everyone safe.
You can interrupt stigma. Start by sharing information that is
true.
Know the facts and avoid spreading misinformation. Stay informed through trusted sources like the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), Indian Health Service (IHS.gov), Johns Hopkins
University (JHU.edu), etc.
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Speak up if you hear, see, or read false information or
mistreatment of others.
Gently correct false information, and remind the speaker that speaking badly of others and treating
them unkindly makes us all less safe. If serious mistreatment occurs, report it to authorities or call 911.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Family Support and Behavioral Health Department continues to offer Heating Assistance for qualifying households. To receive heating assistance contact the FSBH Department or fill out an application
on the CTCLUSI website at https://ctclusi.org/family-services. Eligible households must reside within
the five county service area of Coos, Curry, Lincoln, Douglas, and Lane, and fall into 60% of the Estimated Oregon State Median Income as listed below. To qualify, your yearly income needs to be at or
below the following:
1 Person Family
$24,549
2 Person Family
$32,103
3 Person Family
$39,656
4 Person Family
$47,210
5 Person Family
$54,764
6 Person Family
$62,317
In order for your application to be processed and determine qualification you must provide:
Proof of Income (Pay Stub)
Social Security Card
Show compassion and support for those most closely impacted.
Copy of your utility bill
SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits
Listen to, acknowledge and, with their consent, share the stories of people experiencing stigma, along
with a message that treating people this way is not acceptable in your community. Create learning
opportunities for youth and others to identify and correct racist and misinformed ideas.
Tribal Enrollment Card
Child Support Statement
Oregon Trail Card
Current Oregon Health Plan Card
We’re all in this together.
Everyone can do their part to help slow the spread of coronavirus. There are things you can do to help
keep yourself and others healthy. Stay home, wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20
seconds, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, and clean and sanitize commonly-touched items in
the home frequently. When sick, stay away from others and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue,
then throw the tissue in the trash and wash hands.
For more information:
CDC.gov/coronavirus
This publication was supported by Cooperative Agreement
U254IHS0001-01-00, funded by the Indian Health Service.
Effective March 31, 2020
Source: CDC & King County, WA https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health.aspx
No appointment is necessary, Tribal Households can obtain and fill out the application on-line at
https://ctclusi.org/family-services or contact a Family Support and Behavioral Health staff for assistance. If you have any questions regarding the LIHEAP program you can also contact Shayne Platz
at 541-297-3450.
*Note that available funding can be subject to change .
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On the 2020 Census
The Tribal Member
MUST list “Head of
Household” as Native
American and write:
Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua
and Siuslaw Indians,
Ways to take the
2020 census:
By Mail: Simply mail in the census
questionnaire that was sent to your
household.
By Phone: Call (844) 330-2020 to speak
to a Census hotline representative.
Online: go to www.2020census.gov to
fill out your census online.
Do you need help filling out your
census?
Call Jeannie McNeil
at (541) 888-7506
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.
Visit https://ctclusi.org/healthalert-notifications for more
information and links to the
CDC concerning the Covid-19
Pandemic.
If you are a Tribal member
who needs assistance getting
signed up for full access to
www.ctclusi.org please e-mail
mgaines@ctclusi.org or call
(541) 808-7918.
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Health & Safety Measures at Three Rivers Casino Resort
As we begin the process of reopening our facility, the safety of of protection to everyone visiting our facility. We appreciate your
our staff, guests and community is our number one priority. Our patience as we move implement these processes and look forward
commitment is to make Three Rivers Casinos cleaner and safer to seeing all of our friends again soon!
than ever. In order to accomplish this, we are making a number of
Sincerely,
changes to our operation that you will notice when visiting property.
We feel these changes are necessary to offer appropriate levels
Daniel Condy, Chief Executive Officer
Effective May 22, 2020 & Until Further Notice
*Be advised, this information was posted 5/15/20 and may be subject to change after this publication has gone to print.
Please check for current information on www.threeriverscasino.com
TRCR Florence Casino Facility
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Casino hours of operation will be 7am – 3am daily in
Florence. These reduced hours will provide appropriate
time for deep cleaning and sanitation at the end of each
business day.
Temperatures will be taken of each guest entering the
casino using a touchless thermometer. Any person found
to have a temperature in excess of 100.4 degrees will be
asked to leave premises until their fever subsides.
Protective face coverings must be worn by all team
members and guests while inside the casino.
Latex gloves are available to any guest upon request but
are not required.
Presentation of valid photo identification will be mandatory
for all guests. You will be asked to lower your mask at the
security check point to validate your photo ID.
Roughly one third of our slot machines will be placed
out of service and chairs will be removed to encourage
responsible social distancing practices by our guests.
Many of our machines have been repositioned to ensure
we are offering as many of our most popular machines
as possible. Both smoking and non-smoking areas of the
casino are open for guests.
Table games will be open from 10am to 1am, Sunday
through Thursday; and 10am until 3am, Fridays and
Saturday. Table games will have limited seating and are
non-smoking.
Poker is closed until further notice.
Sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the
property and we encourage frequent use by all guests.
Restaurants
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limited, socially distanced seating.
Riverside Food Court will be open daily from 7am to 10pm
with limited, socially distanced seating.
RV Parking
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distanced spaces
Hotel
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The hotel will be operating at limited capacity
to provide the safest environment possible for
our guests.
Early check in and late check out will not be
permitted.
Room amenities (coffee, water bottles,
toiletries and extra pillows/blankets) will only
be available by request from the hotel front
desk.
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Casino hours of operation will be 7am – 2am. These
reduced hours will provide appropriate time for deep
cleaning and sanitation at the end of each business day.
Temperatures will be taken of each guest entering the
casino using a touchless thermometer. Any person found
to have a temperature in excess of 100.4 degrees will be
asked to leave premises until their fever subsides.
Protective face coverings must be worn by all team
members and guests while inside the casino.
Latex gloves are available to any guest upon request but
are not required.
Presentation of valid photo identification will be mandatory
for all guests. You will be asked to lower your mask at the
security check point to validate your photo ID.
Roughly one third of our slot machines will be placed
out of service and chairs will be removed to encourage
responsible social distancing practices by our guests.
Many of our machines have been repositioned to ensure
we are offering as many of our most popular machines as
possible.
Sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the
property and we encourage frequent use by all guests.
Restaurants
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Café 1297 will be open daily from 7am to 10pm with
limited, socially distanced seating.
*Be advised, this information was posted 5/15/20 and may
be subject to change after this publication has gone to
print. Please check for current information on
www.threeriverscasino.com
Due to Covid-19, some of our positions may not be actively
interviewing; however, we are accepting applications for these
important jobs.
Please visit the website (jobs updates daily) or contact
Recruitment for additional information.
Department of Human Resources
Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence
Director Management Information Systems
Food & Beverage Supervisor
Bartender
Hotel Front Desk Lead
Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk
Guest Room/Laundry Attendant
Player Services Representative
Table Games Pit Manager
Table Games Dealer
Golf Course Golf Shop Assistant
Blue Earth Services & Technology
No Openings
Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay
Food & Beverage Supervisor
Bartender/Server
Security Officer
http://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/
Go to Job Opportunities on the website for full
job posting and to Apply Online
Updated Daily
Or call Recruitment at 541-999-7860
Tribal Government Offices
Director of Education, Coos Bay
Director of Family Support and Behavioral
Health Services, Coos Bay
Assistant Planner, Coos Bay
Payroll Specialist, Coos Bay
Special Events Employee, Assignment Varies
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