# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2022) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3Ad0d26c4eb5572b90 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of May 2022 CLUSI Issue 5 Volume 23 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS Tribal Council Election, April 10, 2022 Results Brad Kneaper, Chair (Siuslaw) Position#2 Teresa Spangler, (Siuslaw) Position #4 Doug Barrett, (Siuslaw) Position #6 Authored by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Save the Dates: Tribal Council Elections were held on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Polls were open at the Tribal Hall for in person voting between 12 noon and 4:00 p.m. Staff and members of the Election Board were available to assist with registering voters, voting questions, and aiding the third-party contractor ISLER CPA with the official count. The certified elections results determined position #2 is newly elected Brad Kneaper, position #4 is newly elected Teresa Spangler, and position #6 in re-elected Doug Barrett. The official vote numbers are posted here (at right) in this edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper as well as on the Tribal Government Website at www.ctclusi.org. Tribal Council held a special meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022 to determine the Chair and Vice Chair representative for the Council. Turn to page four of this paper to hear from your new Tribal Chair, Brad Kneaper and residing Vice Chair, Julie Siestreem. Your voice as a General Council member matters. One way to have your voice heard is to vote in your Tribal elections. According to data collected from the Elections Clerk, there are 910 Tribal members eligible to vote out of a total of 1,316. However, only 565 of those eligible voters are actually registered to vote. Only registered voters receive absentee ballots to vote by mail. This makes it vitally important for you to register to vote to ensure that your voice is heard during Tribal elections. In the April 10th Tribal Council Election only 43% of registered voters submitted ballots by either absentee mail-in or in-person. Remember, next year is also an election year for Tribal Council Positions #1, #3, and #5. To ensure that you receive a ballot by mail, please contact the Election Clerk and make sure you are registered to vote. Call 541-888-9577 and ask for Elections or email jmcneil@ctclusi.org Tribal Scholarships Application Deadline May 22, 2022 Visit www.ctclusi.org to fill out an application online. Summer School July 5 - 15, 2022 See flyer on page 18. More details coming soon. Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Eugene, OR Permit #481 2 THE VOICE OF CLUSI May 2022 Tribal Council Business Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from March 11, 2022 – April 09, 2022 Chief Doc Slyter: 3/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 3/15 Goose Point Zoom meeting 3/16 Blue Earth Board 3/17 Leader’s Circle 3/18 Tribal Council Special Meeting 3/23 Tribal Council Special Meeting 3/31 Toured Gregory Point/Plank House with Barton Robison 4/01 Luncheon for Green Algae problem in Lakeside 4/04 Took Bob Bailey from Elakha Alliance on tour of Coquille Plankhouse & our Plankhouse 4/05 Coos County Commissioner Zoom Meeting Total Hours: 55.25 Debbie Bossley, Chair: March - April In Office 20 days 03/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 03/15 OTGA Meeting 03/16 Port of Coos Bay Container Facility Meeting 03/17 9 Tribes & Governor / Leaders Circle 03/18 Tribal Council Special Meeting 03/21 President of the Senate Courtney & Representative Rayfield Meeting 03/22 Social Services Director Interview 03/24 Leaders Circle 03/24 Social Services Director Interviews 03/29 Lakeside Cemetery 03/30 GFORB / Tribal Council Business Meeting 03/31 Chair Meade Meeting / Leaders Circle Total Hours: 94.5 Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair: 03/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 03/15 Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance Meeting/ Capital Projects Meeting 03/16 Port of Coos Bay Container Facility Meeting / Blue Earth Board Meeting w/ Tribal Council 03/17 Oregon Racing Commission / Tribal Chairs & Governor / Leaders Circle / IPC 4j 03/18 Tribal Council Special Meeting 03/21 Virtual Spring Break Camp / President of the Senate Courtney & Representative Rayfield Meeting 03/22 Virtual Spring Break Camp / Director of Social Services Interview 03/23 Virtual Spring Break Camp / Tribal Council Special Meeting 03/24 Leaders Circle 03/25 Director of Social Services Interviews 03/28 RESPECT ACT (H.R. 3587) Chair Raul M. Grijalva 03/29 Lakeside Cemetery in person visit with Chair Debbie Bossley, Lakeside current Government / White House Tribal Briefing 03/30 BIA/CTCLUSI Meeting / Coos Head / GFORB / Tribal Council Business Meeting 03/31 Oregon Tribal Broadband Summit II / Chair Meade Meeting / Leaders Circle 04/04 Forest Planning Advisory Committee Update 04/05 Coos County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting / Traditional Consultation ITEK White House 04/06 Director of Social Services Interview 04/07 Tribal Consultations on FEMA 20222026 National Tribal Strategy 04/08 Water Healing Gathering Planning Meeting Total Hours: 94.5 Iliana Montiel: 03/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting 03/16 Blue Earth Board Meeting 03/17 Leaders Circle 03/18 Tribal Council Special meeting 03/23 Tribal Council Special meeting 03/30 GFORB / Tribal Council Business Meeting 03/31 Leaders Circle Reading & responding to emails Total Hours: 37 Josh Davies: 03/13 Tribal Council Meeting / Celebrated my Mom’s Birthday 03/16 EAC Board of Directors Meeting / Blue Earth Board Meeting with Tribal Council 03/17 Met with HECC / Leaders Circle 03/18 Tribal Council Special Meeting / ESSR III Healing Ceremonies Tribal meeting 03/23 Tribal Council Special Meeting 03/24 Leaders Circle 03/29 White House Tribal Briefing - Biden’s Budget / Tribal Consultation on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law / White House Tribal Briefing 03/30 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council Business Meeting 0331 TSPC Commissioner meeting 04/01 TSPC Commissioner meeting 04/05 Tribal Consultation on Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge 04/07 Tribal Consultations on FEMA’s draft 2022-2026 National Tribal Strategy Total Hours: 86 Doug Barrett: 03/13 Tribal Council Meeting 03/15 Capital Projects Meeting 03/16 Native Wellness Gathering Planning Committee / Blue Earth Board Meeting With Tribal Council 03/17 Oregon Racing Commission Zoom Meeting / Leaders Circle 03/18 Rivers and Waters Healing Ceremony Planning Meeting / Tribal Council Special Meeting 03/23 Tribal Council Special Meeting 03/24 Leaders Circle 03/25 Rivers and Waters Healing Ceremony Planning Meeting 03/30 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council Business Meeting 03/31 Leaders Circle 04/04 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting 04/05 Tribal Consultation on Indigenous TEK, (Traditional Ecological Knowledge) 04/07 Leaders Circle 04/08 Rivers and Waters Healing Ceremony Planning Meeting Total Hours: 74 & Emails Enna Helms: 03/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting; 03/16 Blue Earth Board with Tribal Council 03/17 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 03/21 Tribal Council Special Meeting 03/22 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 03/25 Director Interviews 03/30 Tribal Council Business Meeting 03/31 Tribal Council Leaders Circle 04/04 Forest Planning Advisory Committee Update 04/08 Water Healing Gathering Planning Meeting Total Hours: 36 “Bridging Cultures, Healing Hearts” - Amanda Bridge Dedication You are invited to attend a very special event on May 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in Yachats, Oregon. “Bridging Cultures, Healing Hearts” Oregon Parks & Recreation Department, View the Future, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, Oregon Coast Visitors Association, City of Yachats, and additional partners, are proud to announce the completion and formal dedication of the Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge, located just south of Yachats city limits. Following the dedication will be a reception and performances of the play, “Amanda Transcending”. All events are free, although tickets must be reserved due to limited seating. Oregon State Covid requirements will be required in all settings. To register visit the website www.viewthefuture.org and click on “2O22 Bridge Dedication” You will find all the information you need to get tickets and register your RS.V.P. www.ctclusi.org May 2022 QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas, comments, criticisms, etc. Please write to: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST If you are a Tribal member and interested in being on a committee, please contact Christine Sylvester, 541-888-7532. We are currently keeping a list of those interested so that when a committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us whether there is a vacancy or not. Information ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie McNeil at 541-888-7506 or at email jmcneil@ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored. US FOREST SERVICE NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES Now available at the Tribal Administration Building, Florence and Eugene Outreach offices. Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest Service fee areas. Area maps available. 3 CHANGES? Please let us know if you have a change in address, phone number, name or addition to your family. Changes should be submitted to Enrollment Dept., either online at www. ctclusi.org/enrollment or mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853. TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES The full meeting video is available at www. ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes please submit a written request to Jeannie McNeil 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR 97459 or jmcneil@ctclusi.org including the date requested , your name , current address and Tribal Roll number for verification. CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices Government Office Lee Ann Wander Chief Executive Officer 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 lwander@ctclusi.org Purchased/Referred Care 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-4873 Toll free 1-800-227-0392 Fax 541-888-5388 prc@ctclusi.org Health Services Division Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 imontiel@ctclusi.org Education Department Josh Davies, Education Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-1314 Cell: 541-294-4105 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 jdavies@ctclusi.org Department of Human Resources Jennifer Silva, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-7508 Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726 Fax: 541-897-9881 jsilva@ctclusihr.org Family Support Services Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 imontiel@ctclusi.org Cultural Department Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1319 Fax 541-888-2853 jbeers@ctclusi.org Tribal Dental Clinic 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-6433 Toll free 1-877-688-6433 Fax 541-888-7505 Eugene Outreach Office 135 Silver Lane, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97404 Phone 541-744-1334 Toll Free 1-800-877-2718 Fax 541-744-1349 Tribal Housing Department Jamie Meyers, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-435-7150 Cell 541-808-4295 Fax 541-435-0492 jmeyers@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 Tribal Committee Members Budget Committee Elders Committee 1. George Barton 2. William Ingersoll Jr. 3. Margaret Corvi 4. VACANT 5. Teresa Spangler 6. Allen (Butch) Swigert 7. Roseanna Perry, Chair ladyperrie@gmail.com 1. Arleen Perkins 2. George Barton 3. Warren (Tom) Brainard 4. VACANT 5. Martin Harris 6. Allen (Butch) Swigert 7. Brad Kneaper Enrollment Committee Culture Committee 1. David Petrie 2. Doug Barrett 3. Scott Slyter, Chair slyterdesigns@gmail.com 4. Jade Fong 5. Michael Brainard 6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips Education Committee Elders Activities Iliana Montiel, Interim Director 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Fax 541-888-7526 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 imontiel@ctclusi.org 1. Coline Benson 2. Julie Siestreem 3. Heather Gleason Biesanz 4. Ashley Russell, Chair arussell@ctclusi.org 5. Bryson Bossley Investment Committee 1. Roseanna Perry 2. Jade Fong 3. William Ingersoll Jr., Chair bill7@yahoo.com 4. Andrew Newsome 5. Vicki Faciane Language Committee 1. Debbie Bossley 2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips 3. Skip Brainard 4. Vicki Faciane 5. Teresa Spangler 1. Megan Medina 2. Alycia Cossey 3. Jade Fong 4. Jamie Biesanz 5. Ayuthea Cisneros, Chair isabella.a.cisneros@gmail.com Housing Committee Election Board 1. VACANT 2. Danny Krossman, Chair dkrossman33@gmail.com 3. Roseanna Perry, Vice Chair 4. Josh Davies 5. Bryson Bossley 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 mgaines@ctclusi.org 1. Andrew Brainard 2. Michael Brainard 3. VACANT 4. Mark Petrie, Chair mpetrie@ctclusi.org 5. Josh Davies 6. Pauline Benson 7. Ashley Russell Florence Outreach Office Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101 Mailing: P.O. Box 2000 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6685 Toll Free 1-866-313-9913 Fax 541-997-1715 Tribal Gaming Commission Rusty Bossley, Executive Director of the Gaming Commission 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-2830 Fax 541-997-7293 rbossley@ctclusi.org Tribal Police Brian Dubray, Police Chief 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6011 Fax 541-902-6507 bdubray@ctclusi.org Department of Natural Resources Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D. Director of Natural Resources 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 rlwenya@ctclusi.org Are you a Tribal member who would like to learn more about a Tribal Committee, or are interested in being on a committee? Reach out to a Committee Chair person or a Tribal Government Staff member. Committee Chairs are noted at left with current sitting members of the committee at the time of publication of this paper. For questions, please contact Christine Sylvester, 541-8887532 or csylvester@ctclusi.org The Tribe maintains a list of those interested so that when a committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us whether there is a vacancy or not. Letters of interest remain on file for one full year. Members can serve on up to three committees simultaneously. Upcoming Events Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar of upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal website at https://ctclusi.org/events/ Tribal Council Doc Slyter, Chief Tribal Chief 541-808-7625 (cell) dslyter@ctclusi.org Enna Helms Position #1 Council 541-297-7538 (cell) enna.helms@ctclusi.org Brad Kneaper, Chair Position #2 Council 541-808-5178 (cell) brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org Julie Siestreem, Vice-Chair Position #3 Council 541-294-6055 jsiestreem@ctclusi.org Teresa Spangler Position #4 Council 541-294-3972 tspangler@ctclusi.org Iliana Montiel Position #5 Council 541-217-4613(cell) iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org Doug Barrett Position #6 Council 541-297-2130 (cell) doug.barrett@ctclusi.org Council Meeting May 8, 2022 10:00 a.m. To practice safe social distancing guidelines, this meeting will be streamed online. Please login to the citizen portal of www.ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for the zoom link to this meeting. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Approval of Minutes as needed 4. Tribal Council Reports 5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer Report 6. Chief Financial Officer Report 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Other 10. Good of the Tribes 11. Executive Session as needed Council meeting video available to view at www.ctclusi.org 4 May 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tribal Council Corner An Introduction from Newly Elected Chairman Brad Kneaper Greetings, I want to introduce myself to everyone. My name is Brad Kneaper and I am a Siuslaw member of the Tribe. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge and thank previous Council members and recognize the work they have done. Each and everyone have contributed to the future and welfare of our Tribe. I am honored and privileged to serve the Tribe in this capacity. I retired in March of 2021 as Chief Law Enforcement Officer for our Tribe. In that capacity I was the Tribal Police Chief and the Executive Director of the Gaming Commission. I began employment with the Tribe on April 1, 2004. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work for my Tribe. I want to continue the work that previous Councils have done. I believe there are many important goals that we should strive to reach. Economic diversification is very important to the future of our Tribe. I would like to see that our children, grandchildren and future generations benefit from new programs and programs that are already in place. A goal of mine is to see those programs and benefits expanded to include all our tribal families no matter where they live. Our culture is vitally important and we need to preserve it. We need to make it possible for our people to learn from our culture and find out who we were and where we came from while moving into the future. I want to see our people enjoy our forests. Hunting and Fishing rights that should have never been lost need to be restored. While our forests need to be preserved, we need to do that responsibly. I don’t think that anyone wants to see our forests clear-cut. There is a lot of work to be done. I mentioned a few things above, and these are some of the things I believe and want to see, but we need your help. Come to council meetings either in person or by Zoom. Join committees, and be part of the planning and development process. Communicate with Council and Government Staff in a positive way. Neither Council nor Government Staff want to keep information from you. Sometimes all of us may miscommunicate information, if there is confusion we want to clear that up. We all want to work together for the benefit of the tribe. I wish you all health and happiness. Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chair A Message from Vice Chair Julie Siestreem Dear General Fellow CTCLUSI members, The April 2022 Elections brings forth change in Tribal Council. Council positions are elected by the people, and first I want to encourage you all to exercise your right as an Enrolled member of this Tribe to VOTE. We only have approximately 25% of our eligible voters participating in our elections. Let your voices be heard and please participate in our Election process. Our former Chair Debbie Bossley and former Councilmen Josh Davies will be missed, I enjoyed and appreciated working alongside them and learned a tremendous amount from each of them during our time in office together. I want to acknowledge their daily dedication, devotion and hard work over the last four years and offer my thankful gratitude for their strength, sacrifices, guidance and service. All the candidates should be commended for their efforts who ran for Tribal Council with the desire to work for the Tribe. Each of them deserves respect for their participation in our Election process. Thank you to fellow Tribal Members David Petrie, Michael Romine and Vicki Faciane for your passion and desire to help our people. Finally, congratulations to Brad Kneaper, our new Chairman, Teresa Spangler and Doug Barrett, our newly elected and re-elected members of Tribal Council. With change comes room for growth, new perspectives and fresh ideas. I personally look forward to continuing the positive path Council has established, with our new Council members. To work together with unity to continue this momentum for the betterment of the Tribe. We are in a constant and continuous state of prayers for good health and spirit for all of us. Respectfully yours, Julie Siestreem, Fellow Tribal Member and Tribal Council Vice- Chair Comments from Your Tribal Council Elected Members I am very honored to have been one of the Tribal members chosen to serve on Council. The work that has been done in the last four years has made so much forward progress and I am very grateful to be able to continue this great work. What I look forward to more than anything is once again connecting with our Tribal community. I will work hard the next four years in a positive way and please always know you can reach out to me at any time when you have any questions or concerns. Teresa Spangler, Tribal Council I am humbly honored to be reelected to serve you. The work I have done on a Council level is so important to me, I am committed to work for all our members for the betterment of the Tribe for the next four years. Thanks to all past Councils for the time they served and everyone who dedicated to fight for the Tribe before us. I am excited to continue with all the projects and plans that have been started, to see them completed will be very rewarding. The Council will continue to work hard on all matters of concern together as we move the Tribe forward. Please call me any time with any questions or comments and ideas, we work for you. Doug Barrett, Tribal Council www.ctclusi.org May 2022 5 Donald Boyd Ivy ~ February 21, 1951-July 19, 2021 Chief Donald Boyd Ivy of the Coquille Indian Tribe passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, peacefully at home with his family by his side. He had fought a courageous seven month battle with cancer. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Ivy and Mary Gladys Burns Ivy. He is survived by his wife, Lucinda DiNovo; his sister and brotherin-law, Corrine and Greg Burnum; his son and daughter-inlaw, Jon Ivy and Soo Lee; and grandson Elliott Ivy. Family and close friends remember Don as intensely loyal, joyful and private, valuing his family and home life above all. A lifelong learner and scholar, he avidly sought out and read everything he could find addressing Northwest prehistory and history, current environmental and Native American issues, and popular culture. In the public sphere, Don was a natural leader widely recognized for his intelligence, integrity, creativity and boundless intellectual curiosity. His infectious energy and commitment to the common good enabled him to establish new, productive relationships with and among diverse groups and individuals. A skilled consensus builder, he advanced understanding of his Coquille Tribal ancestors’ traditional culture while helping to create unprecedented collaborations at state and local levels. His work included active participation in a wide range of community events and activities. Above all, he was deeply committed to advancing core values and quietly strengthening the next generation. Don is credited with establishment of Oregon’s exceptionally positive inter-tribal and inter-governmental relationships, expanded opportunities for education, increased tribal economic independence, and invaluable productive communication networks within and among tribal, state and local governments, academic institutions and non-tribal communities. His legacy includes vastly increased understanding and appreciation of the history, traditions, culture and continuing significance of the Coquille Indian Tribe, and heightened awareness of the relationship of natural systems to contemporary issues. Much of his work was accomplished quietly, often anonymously. His goal was always to “make good things happen” Don was born February, 21, 1951, in North Bend, Oregon. He spent much of his childhood and early youth roaming the Coos and Coquille Tribal homelands’ backwaters and bayfronts; surfing its ocean beaches; exploring its coves, headlands and tidelands; and venturing through the forests, prairies and banks of the Middle Fork Coquille River. His passion for discovery and fascination with the natural world remained with him throughout his life. Don’s energy, resourcefulness and strong work ethic were apparent from an early age. As a youngster he sold pumpkins from a Hood River fruit stand, picked beans in Eugene, peeled bark for chittum buyers, and collected and sold scrap metal. In his teens he worked at the local Sunset Market, then as a stock boy for Albertson’s in North Bend. At 25, he was appointed Albertson’s Portland-based store director, managing stores in Oregon and Washington until 1982. In 1983, he accepted a position with E&J Gallo Winery and was ultimately named Gallo’s territory/brand manager for all of Western Oregon. Don returned to Coos Bay in 1989 for the Coquille Indian Tribe’s inaugural restoration celebration. ( A f t e r decades of work, the tribe had regained federal recognition on June 28, 1989.) Initially a volunteer on the tribe’s Self-Sufficiency Planning Committee, he returned to Coos Bay permanently in 1991 as the tribe’s first self-sufficiency planning coordinator and economic development specialist. During the next several years, he helped write the Tribe’s Constitution and ordinances, and helped develop and implement the first tribal budgets. He also assisted in drafting articles of incorporation for the then-new Coquille Economic Development Corp. (CEDCO) and facilitated the tribe’s acquisition of Tupper Rock in Bandon, Ore., a site of enormous cultural significance. In 1993, Don began working as a consultant to the Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest Indians and the U.S Bureau of Indian Affairs, advising Oregon and Northern California tribal governments on development of tribal constitutions, on governance, and on economic and community development projects. His clients included the Yurok Tribe, the Klamath Tribes, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Lummi Nation, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and the Tulalip Tribes. In 1996, Don assisted the Coquille Indian Tribe with reorganization of CEDCO and revision of its articles of incorporation. In 1997, Don was hired to establish and lead the Coquille Indian Tribe’s then-new Cultural Resources Program. He recognized that the tribe’s recently regained sovereignty mandated even more intensive work to locate, reassemble and interpret scattered documentary and physical evidence of tribal history and culture. Don believed strongly that accurate knowledge of tribal culture and history was essential for current and future generations’ academic, economic and political progress. Don independently began collecting and researching written materials concerning local tribal history, and he began exchanging that information and cultural knowledge with historians, anthropologists, geologists and archaeologists at Oregon State University and the University of Oregon. He soon developed professional relationships — and in many cases, close personal friendships – with leading academics working throughout Southwestern Oregon. Field researchers noted that Don’s deep familiarity with traditional cultural practices altered their understanding and recognition of historic landscapes. Undergraduate and graduate students working under Don’s supervision found him to be an exceptionally engaged and inspiring mentor who strongly encouraged their professional development. Don was especially proud of the many students who, after working alongside him, obtained advanced degrees in related fields. At the same time, Don worked with other tribal representatives statewide to help state, federal and local land managers recognize and modify practices that inadvertently harmed tribal cultural resources or destroyed culturally significant sites. He was instrumental in creation of Oregon’s Culture Cluster, through which all nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon and 19 state agencies achieved productive communication and more effective protections of cultural resources. The group still follows Don’s vision of collective stewardship as its core principle. The strong inter-governmental relationships he helped build have made Oregon a national leader in tribalstate land stewardship. To further education and awareness of the Coquille tribal identity and understanding of the Coquille Tribe’s perspectives, Don designed and organized an annual Coquille Tribe Culture Conference. Under his leadership, the conference was held annually for 11 years, attracting the enthusiastic participation of tribal members, academics and agency representatives. Don managed the conference to maximize opportunities for individual and group discussions that would further sensitivity to tribal concerns and build positive partnerships to enhance protection of cultural resources. In 2005, Don became deeply involved in design and construction of what would become the tribe’s now-iconic Community Plank House. Embodying Don’s vision of connected past, present and future, the building combines a form anchored in traditional culture, with a welcoming interior easily adapted to a wide variety of tribal celebrations and events. The significance of this structure for the tribe’s cultural renaissance was recognized early by Don’s cousin, the late George Wasson, who predicted the house would inspire a revival of traditional dancing. In fact, the Plank House quickly became the natural gathering place for tribal members and youth to dance and drum during annual solstice celebrations. As another facet of the Cultural Resources Program, in 2007 Don assisted in the creation of the Kilkich Youth Corps. Fired by his energy and passion for continued stewardship of ancestral homelands, the program engaged tribal teens in the physical work of cultural resource and environmental restoration. Like so many of Don’s initiatives, the Youth Corps provided its participants with immediate benefit while also preparing them to meet future challenges. The youth gained knowledge and experienced meaningful accomplishment, while also gaining basic life skills and a sense of personal responsibility. Don also worked with partners to ensure that young people throughout the region were aware of local tribes’ histories and cultures. Beginning in late 2004, he, along with representatives of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians and the Coos History Museum, created what was at the time the only structured multi-week school program highlighting local tribes’ traditions, technologies and continued presence in the community. The program proved so popular and effective in addressing existing curriculum gaps that it now serves schools in Coos, Curry, Lane and Douglas counties. In 2017, inspired in part by this program, the Oregon Legislature mandated creation and teaching of K-12 Native American curricula statewide. In 2014, Don was elected chief of the Coquille Tribal Council, the primary cultural and spiritual representative of the tribe. He served in this role for seven years, retiring shortly before his death. Between 1990 and 2020, Don participated as a highly valued member of state and local boards and committees - literally too many to count. They include the Oregon Heritage Commission (vice chair), Oregon Racial Justice Council, American Leadership Forum, Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation, Partnership for Coastal Watersheds, Port of Coos Bay Marine Reserves Recommendation Committee, Coos-Curry-Douglas Business Development Corp. Board, Coos County Planning Commission and South Slough Natural Resource Advisory Committee. Don’s lasting impact extends far beyond tribal and state interests. He repeatedly devoted time and effort for the benefit of the entire South Coast community. He was among the first to recognize the multiple economic, social and cultural benefits of constructing a new museum on the downtown Coos Bay waterfront, and he helped inspire the Coquille Indian Tribe to provide a generous early gift of $1 million that triggered successful construction fundraising. The facility was completed in 2013, with the Coquille Tribe its single largest donor. Under Don’s recent leadership, the Coquille Indian Tribe acted as the first vocal supporter and an important partner in creation of Southwestern Oregon Community College’s new Health & Science Technology Center. Don was also generous with his time, appearing as a highly popular and sought-after speaker at innumerable community events. He also accepted various invitations to assist with educational programs at the community college, including field trips for participants in Road Scholar Elder Hostel excursions, and for geology students. In the private sphere, Don’s adventurous spirit and curiosity inspired a lifelong enthusiasm for travel. He loved exploring unfamiliar cities and countrysides on foot, simply to discover new people and places. In addition to visiting much of the United States, he made multiple trips to Europe, Central America and East Asia, with Thailand, Cambodia, China and Cuba among his favorite destinations. Throughout his life, Don continued to spend countless hours fishing, crabbing and clamming on Coos Bay. A talented chef and generous host, he was happiest when cooking and sharing meals with family and friends. In gatherings big and small, he always made a point of individually welcoming each guest with a warm hug, and he created an atmosphere in which meaningful conversation could flourish. Having transformed his backyard with an intensive assortment of native and exotic plants, he delighted in the diversity of visiting birds, and later qualified as a master gardener through OSU Extension. Don consistently chose to share his many gifts in the true spirit of potlatch, a tradition shared by the Coquille Tribe with many other Pacific Northwest tribes. In Don’s words: “To potlatch is to give and receive; to share and to care; and to pay back (and pay forward) for the blessings and benefits we have received – or hope to receive. It is about helping those who need help now, with hopes that they can and will help us later. As we are helpful to each other, so too are we helped in our own lives.” A public memorial service and Celebration of Don’s life will occur at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at The Mill Casino ● Hotel, 3201 Tremont Avenue, North Bend, Ore., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations in Don’s memory be made to the Donald Ivy Memorial Scholarship Endowment at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Don was a student at SWOCC and in 2021 was named the SWOCC Distinguished Alumnus for his significant contributions to the community. To help students and the community in Don’s honor, donations can be made online at www.socc.edu/give. Donations can also be made online to the Elakha Alliance www.elakhaalliance.org/donivy/, of which Don was a founding member and whose mission is to restore a healthy population of sea otters to the Oregon Coast. 6 THE VOICE OF CLUSI May 2022 Tribal Riparian Management Strategy Contributed by Colin Beck, Forest Lands Manager us to fully exercise tribal sovereignty and self-governance in the The Forestry Program recently presented a draft version of our management of the Tribal Forest. Tribal Riparian Management Strategy to members of our Forest Planning Advisory Committee, Culture and Natural Resources staff, • In September of 2021 we presented a range of management alternatives to Tribal Council, and sought direction from Tribal and Tribal Council. This strategy will ultimately be incorporated Council on the management direction that should be incorporated into our Forest Management Plan, and will guide protection and into the Forest Management Plan. Tribal Council directed that restoration of water quality as well as salmon and lamprey habitat we should pursue the “Holistic Forest Management” approach, on the Tribal Forest. This strategy was developed over the past which provides a balanced approach to managing for revenue as year with input from the Advisory Committee and other Tribal well as ecological and cultural objectives. Members, and with assistance from leading scientific experts in the fields of forest hydrology and fisheries biology. Dr. Gordon Reeves, • In November of 2021 we completed a draft of the Tribal Forest Management Code, and in February of 2022 we completed a draft Research Fish Biologist (Emeritus) at the Pacific Northwest of the Tribal Forestry Regulations. Research Station and Dr. Lee Benda, Both of these documents are Forest Hydrologist at TerrainWorks required under ITARA. We are both assisted in the development of currently working on a Tribal the Riparian Management Strategy. environmental review process, and The focus of the Tribal Riparian a policy for managing Threatened Management Strategy will be to & Endangered Species under the use tribal ecological knowledge, upEndangered Species Act. These to-date science, and state-of-thedocuments will be presented to art computer modeling techniques Tribal Council for initial review in the to identify areas where protection near future. and restoration can most benefit • We presented a draft version fish and other aquatic organisms. of our Tribal Riparian Management We have delineated Tribal Riparian A thinned stand on the Lake Creek Tract of the Tribal Forest. Strategy to members of our Forest Management Zones (TRMZ’s) Planning Advisory Committee, in areas where protection and Culture and Natural Resources staff, and Tribal Council earlier restoration will have the greatest benefit to aquatic ecosystems. this month. This Tribal Riparian Management Strategy will be a Unlike private, state and federal forestlands where a generic “one major component of the FMP. size fits all” approach is used, the TRMZ’s on the Tribal Forest are developed using site-specific factors including stream gradient, • We are currently finishing up a draft of the “Management Objectives and Guidelines” that will be a major section of the FMP. Once the stream size, stream aspect, landslide susceptibility, and the draft is completed, it will be distributed to the Forest Planning potential for the stream to provide fish habitat. Advisory Committee, Culture and Natural Resources staff, and The Tribal approach will also differ from that used on private, state, Tribal Council for review and comment. and federal lands in that appropriate management activities will be implemented in the TRMZ’s where doing so will benefit aquatic • We are planning to have a completed draft of the FMP in May or June of 2022. The draft will be circulated among the Planning species. Such management activities could include selective Advisory Committee, Culture and Natural Resources staff, and harvest (thinning) to promote development of large trees, tipping Tribal Council for review and input. Once we have incorporated trees into streams to improve in-stream habitat, and planting native the feedback that we receive and obtained preliminary approval species to improve habitat and biological diversity. from Tribal Council, the FMP will need to be reviewed and The Tribal Riparian Management Strategy will be one of the approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. most environmentally sound and scientifically defensible riparian management approaches in the Pacific Northwest. The only • This coming summer, we will be meeting and negotiating with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to secure their approval of our FMP other forest that will be implementing a comparably progressive and the Tribes’ ability to operate under ITARA without the need approach is the Elliott State Research Forest. The Elliott is also for future BIA approval and oversight. We hope that the BIA will within the Tribes’ Ancestral Territory, and we’ve been working complete their review and approve the FMP and other necessary closely with the State and OSU on the future management of that documents in September of 2022. At that point in time the FMP forest. We hope that our approach to managing riparian areas on will require a final approval from Tribal Council. the Tribal Forest as well as on the Elliott will serve as an example for other land managers, and will lead those land managers to • Concurrent with our negotiations with the BIA, we will be working to plan upcoming management activities on the Tribal Forest. adopt management approaches that provide improved protections These management activities will likely include timber sales, and benefits for salmon and lamprey. thinning, reforestation, road maintenance, invasive species Forest Management Planning Update control, and planting of native species. These management Development of the Forest Management Plan (FMP) has faced activities will be detailed in an Operations Plan, which will detail some setbacks due to staff turnover as well as ongoing staffing management activities over a period of approximately five years. shortages; however, the Forestry Program has been able to Once the Operations Plan has been drafted, we will seek input overcome some of these setbacks and we are making significant from Tribal Council, staff, the Advisory Committee, and the Tribal progress towards completing the FMP and getting the Forestry Membership. The Operations Plan will ultimately require approval Program fully operational. Here’s a quick summary of our progress from Tribal Council. to date and planned timeline going forward: • In February of 2021 the Forestry Program presented a variety • Once the Tribal Forest Management Code and Regulations, the ITARA documents, the Forest Management Plan, and the of forest management options to the Forest Planning Advisory Operations Plan have all been reviewed and approved by Tribal Council, Culture and Natural Resources staff, and members of Council, we will proceed with the implementation of management Tribal Council. We received some helpful input from staff and our activities including timber sales. Individual timber sales will require Advisory Committee members. Those present were generally additional approval by the CEO and/or Tribal Council. We expect supportive of the “Holistic Forest Management” alternative, though that timber sales could be ready for approval in October of 2022, which the Tribal Forest would be managed using ecological forestry with on-the-ground activities starting in the winter of 2023. techniques to provide a balance of timber harvest, cultural and While we’ve made significant progress to date, there are many environmental protection, and a diversity of habitat and species diversity. The primary characteristics of this approach are longer steps of review and approval that need to take place before harvest rotations, uneven-aged management (no clearcutting), management activities such as timber sales are implemented. We will continue to work with Tribal Council, the Advisory Committee, and a focus on protecting and restoring aquatic habitat. • Tribal Council provided direction for CTCLUSI to enter the the Tribal Membership and staff to seek input on the FMP and Indian Trust Asset Reform Act (ITARA) Demonstration Project in upcoming management activities. If you are interested in learning more about the Tribal Riparian September of 2021. Under ITARA, the Tribes will be able to carry out many forest planning and management activities without Management Strategy or the Forest Management Plan, or would the need for oversight and approval from the Bureau of Indian like to provide suggestions and input, please contact the Tribes’ Affairs. This will reduce the Tribes’ management costs, speed Forest Lands Manager, Colin Beck, and cbeck@ctclusi.org or planning timelines, increase management flexibilities, and allow (541) 888-9577. www.ctclusi.org May 2022 7 Garden Boxes Still Available Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager When COVID-19 hit we were presented with an obstacle: the inability to safely access the community garden due to health concerns relating to COVID-19. This pandemic also inhibited our ability to gather, learn from our Elders, and teach our youth as a Tribal community. We recognized that our community garden isn’t beneficial to our Tribal membership if they aren’t able to utilize it without risk. Because of this, we sought innovative ways and resources to be able to provide our Tribal people with ways to supply themselves with their own traditional foods and other healthy fruits and vegetables from the safety of their own backyards. While, working from home during quarantine our department wrote a small grant with the goal to provide garden boxes and soil to Tribal Elders and Families who were interested within the five-county service area. This way should they be quarantined at home again they can be more self-sufficient and grow their own fruit and veg. Having our tribal citizens be self-reliant is a great way to increase our tribal citizen’s Food Sovereignty. Luckily, we received this grant from the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB). Thanks to our maintenance department’s hard work on the garden boxes and delivery. We were able to provide 4 patio planters and they constructed 22 raised beds, which were delivered to 22 tribal families, 11 of which were Elders. We have now secured and sent out fifty different organic garden and herb seeds along with harvest brodiaea, camas, sweet grass, bear grass, and traditional tobacco. With this small grant and teamwork, we were able to provide large results. Now, through the CARES act we are once again able to offer this resource and maintenance has already started putting them together. Just as before this is a first come first serve opportunity as there is a limited amount of lumber. We have a small waiting list left over from the last funding and we will be contacting them shortly. If you already have a garden box and would like another feel free to contact us and we will put you on a waiting list. If we have enough boxes you maybe able to get another. For those that don’t have any garden boxes and missed your opportunity last time or didn’t have the space and now do, here’s your chance! If interested in this round of 4 foot by 8 foot garden boxes and live within the five county service area please contact: Jesse Beers- Sha’yuushtl’axan hiich (I am a Siuslaw Person) CTCLUSI Stewardship Manager 3757 Hwy. 101 Florence, OR 97439 Cell: (541) 297-0748 E-mail: jbeers@ctclusi.org VIRTUAL CULTURAL FRIDAYS 3:30-5:30 PM (PST) Call for Archery & Fishing Instructors FIRST HUNTER & FISHER PROGRAM SUMMER 2022 2X PER WEEK FROM JUNE 20THJULY 29TH The Culture & Natural Resources Department is looking to host our first ever First Hunter & Fisher Program this summer for youth ages 9-13 in the Eugene and Coos Bay Areas. If you would like to become an instructor (Must be able to pass a background check), please contact Jesse Beers at jbeers@ctclusi.org or (541) 297-0748 or Ashley Russell at arussell@ctclusi.org or (541) 888-7511. Traditional Cooking Q&A with Jesse Beers May 27th Join live via ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85039393602? pwd=akI3M0Y5cUJyTXI2TDhGeXdxU3pyUT09 8 THE VOICE OF CLUSI May 2022 WHAT’S IN A NAME? HANIS, MILUK, SHA’YUSHTŁ’A UŁ QUUIICH Contributed by Patty Whereat-Phillips, Tribal Linguist and Enna Helms, Linguist Associate Our Tribe has been known as the “Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians” for many years. At least since the 1960s, although before then occasionally there were other variations on the name (such as the Siuslaw, Lower Umpqua and Coos Bay Indians which was the name used in an appeal to the United Nations to repudiate the US government’s tribal termination policy). In the 19th century, there were more interesting spellings from explorers and colonists – Koos, Kusa, Kalawotset, Sheastuckles, among many others. However, with few exceptions, all of these names were in whole or in part misunderstandings on the part of the writers. Few really understood the actual relations of Tribe and language. Indeed, even today few do. The traditional languages of the Tribe have other names, and not everyone is familiar with the traditional names of the languages. The modern name “Coos” refers to two languages spoken on the bay (very closely related in many respects, but distinct enough to be classified as two distinct languages) which are hanis and miluk. The name “Coos” has referred to both of these communities on the bay, as even the earliest explorers largely failed to pick up on the fact that there were two languages spoken on the bay. The Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw spoke two dialects of the same language. Linguists early on named their language “Siuslaw” (to avoid confusion with other Umpqua languages, namely the unrelated Upper Umpqua language). As mentioned above, there were two languages spoken on Coos Bay. Broadly speaking, hanis was spoken at villages along much of Coos River, the upper bay down to the Empire region. The miluk speaking villages began at a place roughly halfway between Empire and Charleston, down the bay through South Slough and Cape Arago. A southern dialect of miluk was spoken by the Lower Coquille people that lived in 3 villages at or near the mouth of the Coquille River. However, the full distribution of the languages is a little more complex than this. Miluk villages on the main bay all had seasonal fishing camps on the South Fork Coos River (this was the actual “Millicoma River”). Just as many Hanis villages also had seasonal camps on kuggwiich (today’s “Millicoma River”). And while these were primarily camps inhabited seasonally for fishing, there were always a few people who preferred to stay year-round VIRTUAL CULTURAL FRIDAYS 3:30-5:30 PM (PST) CLASS May 6th, 2022 13th, & 20th CEDAR GRADUATION CAP CLASS Join live via ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85039393602?pwd=akI3M0Y5cUJyTXI2TDhGeXdxU3pyUT09 For more information, for supplies, and/or to sign up, please contact: Ashley Russell @ (541) 888-7511 or arussell@ctclusi.org in these far upriver communities. Which likely meant there were at least a few miluk speaking people that lived year-round up South Fork. Now, many people might assume that Tribe=language, meaning Tribe and language are synonymous. But the reality wasn’t that straightforward at all. Interestingly, the hanis and miluk communities did not recognize tribal boundaries between them. Both hanis and miluk recognized Tenmile Creek as a boundary between the Lower Umpqua and Coos Bay people, and a point near Cut Creek as a boundary between them and the Lower Coquille. But on the bay itself there were no boundaries. As was common in Oregon coastal villages, each village had a lot of political autonomy. Although larger villages with well respected chiefs tended to have more influence than others. But they were more like a loose confederation of villages recognizing a complex web of social and economic ties in common. I write a little bit about this in a little more detail here: https://shichils.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/onbountaries-and-Tribes/ The modern name “Coos” is, I think, likely to have come from a couple of sources. The first being from the journals of Lewis and Clark in 1806. They asked the Tillamook and Clatsop about Tribes to the south, and they called the Coos Bay people “Coooo-oos”. Then, in both Hanis and Miluk the bay and the area is called kuukwis, which sounds similar to Coo-oo-oos. In both Hanis and Miluk, kuukwis means ‘south’, as the people felt closer kinship to the people to the north than the Athabaskan peoples which dominated the south. (The popular story that Coos means lake or place of pines is wrong, and in part reflects a confusion with Cöos county in New Hampshire which does mean white pines in the Abenaki language, which is not related to our languages). The meaning of the names hanis and miluk isn’t yet known, but they are tied to two politically influential and prominent villages: hanisiich (loosely, “hanis place”) in Empire and milukwich (“miluk place”) near Charleston. The Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw spoke dialects of the same language. Currently we call this language sha’yuushtł’a uł quuiich, a name that was voted on by the participants in a language page on facebook to reflect the traditional names of each Tribe. Although some words were different the two communities had no trouble understanding each other’s speech. The name “Umpqua” apparently comes from a place name of a location somewhere near Roseburg in the Upper Umpqua language and early on became applied by colonists to the entire river. The Lower Umpqua were also often known as Kalowatset which is the Tillamook name for them. In their own language, they are the quuiich which means “south people ‘’ from south (quuii) and people (hiich), reflecting that they are the southern community of people that spoke the same language as the Siuslaw people. “Siuslaw ‘’ is just an anglicized version of the name in the Native language, sha’yuushtł’a. Unlike quuiich, this name doesn’t have a clear etymology. As best I have been able to determine, it comes from the name of a creek which was probably the source of drinking water for a village on the North Fork Siuslaw. This name became the name for the Siuslaw (sha’yuushtł’a) people. The quuiich people lived in several villages from the mouth of the river up to a village known as Ts’aliila, which is located just a short distance upriver from Wells Creek and Scottsburg, as well as on the Smith River, and at least one fish camp on tsaxinich (Tahkenitch) creek. Smith River falls was an important seasonal fishing site for salmon and lamprey. The sha’yuushtł’a lived in villages from the mouth to far up Lake Creek and the Siuslaw River. Triangle Lake was a meeting place for Siuslaw and Kalapuya people to trade, and some Siuslaws went elk hunting in the hills just to the east of the lake. Unlike the hanis and miluk, the sha’yuushtł’a and quuiich did recognize a boundary between the two, it was chiltłkuus (Siltcoos) creek and lake. To the north, the Alsea and Yaquina kind of mirrored the Siuslaw and Lower Umpqua in that they were two bands that spoke the same language. All four of these Tribes had a legend to explain this pattern. Long ago, Coyote called the First People together and announced that he would send one couple each to the Siuslaw and Umpqua rivers and they would speak the same language. Then he sent one couple each to the Alsea and Yaquina rivers, and they would speak one language. And so it was for many generations until disrupted by American colonization. For more information on our languages, check out this youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DhINhxni8s. www.ctclusi.org May 2022 9 “In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program CTCLUSI Circles of Healing Program LADIES SELF-CARE H. E. A. L. I. N. G. Heal, Empower, Affirm, Learn, Inspire, Navigate, and Gather Contributed by Kathy King, Circles of Healing Coordinator • • • • • Culturally Sensitive Trauma Healing Support Group Circles of Healing Utilizes traditional healing circles at the beginning of each session Includes education about complex trauma, CPTSD, and the brain Educates about symptoms attributed to trauma and complex trauma Incorporates themes of balance and holistic healing approaches Support Group is facilitated in 10 weekly sessions to promote healing and progression Meet Up at Circles In The Sand Objectives Weekly objectives include: examining the importance of balance in all aspects (physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional); goalsetting; understanding and creating safety in all forms; recognizing forms of emotional dysregulation and developing skills to manage them; recognizing and navigating triggers; understanding the functions of anger and developing skills to acknowledge and navigate anger and its underlying emotions; skill-building to manage symptoms of anxiety; growing self-compassion, empathy, and selfesteem; identifying, creating, and sustaining healthy relationships; understanding family systems; identifying the occurrence of lateral violence; recognizing the effects of generational trauma; boundary setting and healthy communication skills; prevention and planning; and for increased understanding of the phases of healing. A short confidentiality agreement will apply to create a safe space for sharing. We will meet in Scenic Bandon We’ll stay outdoors to view the circles & socially distance Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:00am May 21, 2022 For information and to sign up, please call or text Kathy at 541-808-8152. There is a long, steep stairway down to the beach which can be quite cool and windy. Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division LADIES SELF-CARE At the end of each session, there will be a celebration ceremony. Please join us for a Zoom Class! 2022 Summer Session Session 2: June 13th - August 15th Medicine Pouch Bag & Abalone or Bezel Necklace Session 2 - Afternoons: Mondays at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on ZOOM, for 10 weeks Contact the Circles of Healing program for information and registration for this support group. Registration and participation are at no cost and all participants will receive a certificate of completion as well as a copy of their weekly attendance logs. Please reach out for technology or other assistance in advance, as we seek to meet individualized needs. Circles of Healing Program: (541) 808-8152 LADIES SELF-CARE SAVE THE DATE Dreamcatchers Class -TuesdayJune 28, 2022 6:00pm Supplies will be sent out via USPS mail. Photos courtesy of Pixabay Open to all women. Class size is limited. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 6:00pm For more information or to RSVP, please call or text 541-808-8152 RSVPs are kindly requested by Tuesday, May 1, 2022, so we can get materials out to you. Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division 10 THE VOICE OF CLUSI May 2022 Spring Break Virtual Camp 2022 Authored by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Spring Break Virtual Camp 2022 was a hit hygiene. Culture lead them in activities with the youth who attended! Many of the youth around food dehydration and learning about who participated were from out of the area. first foods. Education and Culture joined That is certainly one good thing about having together to present activities on solar power the ability to hold events through zoom, we get and traditional technologies for tool making to see so many faces that otherwise we might and other uses. Youth were also lead in drum not. We are looking forward to seeing everyone stick making and painting of their drums, in person again when it is safe to do so, but are and presentation on lamprey conservation, delighted at meeting our Tribal families living canoe culture, and the revitalization of Youth throughout the country. Each family/participant Council. was sent an activity kit filled with items that Thank you to all the staff who participated were for various events throughout the week and made this camp such a success. Also of camp. For example, they were sent kits for thank you to all the youth and their families beading, mosaic making, canoe cut outs, drum who participated and provided feedback. We painting and more! look forward to seeing you again soon! Youth hold up their painted drums for everyone to see! st Monday, March 21 through Friday, March 25th youth, their families, and staff gathered online. Each morning, break out groups learned their traditional languages and greeted one another in morning talking circles. Here they had a space to share and practice their traditional language. Police Chief Brian Dubray joined us on Monday after camp protocols and introductions for a presentation on cyber safety. Our online presence has greatly increased due to Covid-19, with school taking a hybrid approach and events such as our own virtual camp. He reminded us of the importance of online safety, what type of information not to share, and how to watch out for one another. To keep us energized and get us moving rather than sitting at our computer screens to long throughout the day, we did physical warm ups by following along to Powwow Dance. Youth had a blast learning one of their own Tribal dances and put their endurance to the Tribal siblings participated in virtual camp together from Washington, loved to have them join in. test with the hop dance game. That definitely got the blood flowing and appetites up for their at home lunch breaks. Afternoon sessions were held in the Tribes new virtual space Gather.Town. This virtual space was created to replicate the Tribal Hall, Community Center, and other spaces around the reservation. Through the creation of an avatar, youth were able to explore these spaces, practice more of the language, do various scavenger hunts for traditional plants and first foods and so much more. Together they watched a movie online as well as played games such as an escape room based off of a traditional story about nuusgilii. Throughout the week youth also met the entire Dental Clinic team, Education Department Staff, members of Culture and the Department of Natural Resources, Tribal Council members and Communications staff. The Dental staff lead a fun toothpaste slime activity while teaching youth about the importance of dental Exploring Gather.Town Showing off mosaic skills! www.ctclusi.org May 2022 11 Spring Break Virtual Camp 2022 What was your favorite thing from the entire camp? What do you want to see for the next camp? ants to the rocks. W t u o b a g in earn Isabelle - “L camp.” g at the next in k a m ry e tt do po Talice - “Making the necklaces, and the solar power activity. We should do sol ar powered cars.” the doing d n a ody !” everyb e fun things g n i e e - “S , mor Paislie uture camp g. F beadin Gather.Town was a huge hit with the Youth who picked up the hang of it quickly while us adults caught on in due time. Ge neck nevieve lace s an ”Beadin d do ing g the g the j in ump Eli k a dan and jah ce” “M mo “Re re b ally e zi ” ead like n ing d ke lry. c for bead a e nex ing M jew t ca , e mp th !” ce. g the neckla in k a m d e v ar!” o Chase - “L rson next ye e p in y d o b every Wants to see Tribal Dental Team spent a session talking about dental hygiene and leading fun activities over zoom Jaylah - “Honestly can’t think of one thing that was her favorite. Want to be in person next camp!” Pa ever tty - “Be yo in crea ne from g able t tive o wor all ove gather r! A ks b toge n y ev eryo d seein ther wi g all th ne.” of th e Ashley - “W atching every interact with one each other a nd learn the history, lang ir uage, but m ost importan the nuusgilii tly, Escape Room in Gather.” Every morning youth participated in their Native Language Classes to learn vocabulary words for each day’s activities. They learn the language so fast! Afternoon sessions took place in Gather.Town. Here youth interacted with each other using avatars while exploring a virtual replica of Tribal Hall, the Community Center and more! Youth listened in during a presentation all about the lamprey conservation efforts that the Tribe has been doing. They learned how lamprey was not only a traditional food source for our ancestors but remains a vital part of our local ecosystems. 12 May 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Health Department Hires Purchased/ Referred Care Specialist Say Hello to Housing Director Jamie Meyers My name is Heidi Reiber and I’m the new Purchased / Referred Care Specialist in the Coos Bay office. I have lived in the Coos Bay / North Bend area my entire life. I attended school in Coos Bay and North Bend before graduating from Marshfield High School in 2002. I previously worked at The Mill Casino Hotel and RV Park for 16 years. This position will give me more, much needed time with my family. My boyfriend Kyle and I had our first child in 2020. Our daughter, Reilin, will be two in July, and watching her grow up has been one of the biggest joys of our lives. I enjoy time spent at the beach searching for treasures, camping with friends and family during the summer months, and gardening. I am excited to be part of the PRC team and I look forward to learning new skills and meeting new people. I have worked for CTCLUSI since November of 2016 as the DHAT Coordinator/ Dental Billing Specialist in the dental clinic. During this time, I have worked with the State of Oregon to help the DHAT (Dental Health Aide Therapist) program be successful and pass legislation for the DHATs to become licensed in Oregon. Before working for CTCLUSI, I worked doing property management and was a part of the first building in North Bend obtain the Urban Renewal Grant in 2012 where I managed the project during upgrades. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management while also working full-time. I am the mother of two boys, 20 and 13, and the mother-in-law to a 21-year-old. I spend my off time with my family as much as I can. My youngest is active in many sports, and I enjoy taking him to practices and watching him play. If we have time outside of that, we enjoy exploring new places and small hikes. I am looking forward to working with Tribal members in a new aspect while doing everything I can to maintain the standards set before us while providing affordable living. Call PRC at 541-888-4873 or Toll Free at 1-800-227-0392 JAMIE MEYERS Director of Housing Office: 541-435-7150 541-808-4295 jmeyers@ctclusi.org MELANIE MATESKI Housing Portfolio Manager Office: 541-888-7504 Cell: 541-808-4104 mmateski@ctclusi.org ANDREW BRAINARD Housing Tenant Liaison Office: 541-888-7533 Cell: 541-808-1701 abrainard@ctclusi.org Tribal Member Sharon Arnold Retirement Celebration Authored by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist On February 25, 2022 a retirement celebration was held amongst staff to honor Tribal member Sharon Arnold during her last day with the Purchased and Referred Care (PRC) department of The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians. Sharon has been helping Tribal members for over 13 years. When she started in 2008 she trained at the front desk, then moved into the dental office and part time in contract health. From there she moved into PRC full time. She is already missed but we are so very grateful to her for all of her time and dedication through the years. We wish you every happiness in your retirement. Some of the kind works shared during her retirement celebration include: “It’s been so fun to work with you, I appreciate all the years that you’ve given us and that you’ve stayed as long as you did. It’s just been an absolute pleasure to work with you. Tribal members love you and you’re going to be truly, truly missed.” ~ Iliana Montiel “[When I came onboard with the Tribe] you were so very welcoming, and at the same time, kind of intimidating. You knew so much, you were such the office professional in every step of the way. There wasn’t a day you didn’t show up ready to present as the professional you were. Every single day, on time, I just can’t say enough about you. We grew very close…I think of you as a sister, mom, a coworker, a friend, you’re just a very, very special person that was always so balanced and great to work with as a coworker… You’re going to be missed a lot.” ~ Nancy Spray Sharon shared amongst the kinds words of her friends and coworkers that “I want everyone to know that I’ve appreciated what the Tribe has done for me…and have nothing but gratitude for all that the Tribe has done for me and my family.” Sharon also shared some parting words of wisdom by letting us all know “If you can’t have fun when you’re working, you should go someplace else. You should enjoy your job, and especially the people you have to share more time with than your family, so you need to care for what you do.” Tribal Council members gift Sharon with a Pendleton blanket Most attended via zoom while a small group gathered with Sharon in the Community Center to celebrate her last day of work at CTCLUSI www.ctclusi.org May 2022 13 Elders Corner The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders! Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide Chris Cornellsen Attention Tribal Elders: Coos Help us celebrate you! If you have not yet been featured in the Elders Corner and would like to be, please reach out to us by contacting Kimmy Bixby at (541) 808-8684 or email kbixby@ctclusi.org Chris Cornellsen Elders Committee Are you interested in serving on the Elders Committee? Contact us today for more information by calling Christine Sylvester at 541-888-7532 or email csylvester@ctclusi.org • My native heritage that I’m aware of starts with my great-great-great-grandmother Nancy Walker, her daughter (my greatgreat-grandmother) Etta Carlson was married to Gustav. Their daughter (my greatgrandmother) was Lizzie (Elizabeth) Carlson Hodges. Her daughter was my grandmother, Daisy Hakanson Ellefsen, married to Art. My mom, Lynn (Marylyn) Cornelssen, was their daughter and married my Dad Hank (Henry) in 1958. I have a sister Cathy, 3 nieces and nephews, and 5 great-nieces and nephews. I’m currently engaged to Rojelio Castrejón and we plan to wed later this year. Proudest Accomplishments: • Graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree Bucket List: in Graphic Design and I’m • I don’t have a bucket list. Just live life to proud to have worked in that the fullest, travel, and be fit and healthy. profession for over 35 years. • Co-founder of a non-profit, Favorite Saying: helping raise funds to help “When life gives you lemons make organizations fight bullying, and lemonade.” promote inclusion and tolerance Favorite Hobbies: in our youth. • Travel. So far, I’ve been to 13 • Hike • Camp countries and 22 states, and • Travel DC. Title VI Program Services Available to Elders The Title VI Program for Elders (age 55 and over) provides federal grant monies for our Congregate Meals Program, Frozen Meals Program, Chore Service and Respite Care Services for Tribal Elders, Spouses and Widow(er)s whose primary residence is within our five-county service area (Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties). This month we would like to highlight Chore Services: Chore Services Program Eligibility: Some but not all inclusive eligible chore services include: Elders age 55 and older whose primary place of residence is within the five-county service area of: Yard work, including lawn mowing, leaf raking, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln Counties. general clearing of debris around the home Tribal spouses are not eligible for Chore Services; Weather stripping around doors and windows however, widow(er)s are eligible until the time Gutter cleaning they remarry. Snow removal from driveway and sidewalks Services must be provided at the Elder’s primary Purchase and stacking of firewood place of residence is within the five county service General cleaning of the household, including but area. not limited to dusting and cobweb removal, vacuuming, trash removal, bathroom cleaning, The purpose of the Chore Services program is to dishwashing, laundry, scrubbing floors and walls, provide assistance to Elders with activities they appliance cleaning, window washing, and stripping cannot easily do for themselves and which, by and remaking beds. having someone perform these duties for them, allows them to remain living independently in their own home(s). There are forms that must be filled out for this service. Those forms can be picked up at your local office or mailed to your home. The cycle for these funds is not on a calendar year. The funds are available annually from April 1st of the current year through March 31st of the following year. For further information on Chore Service, please contact your local Community Health Aide: Coos Bay - Barbara Black (541) 888-7520 Florence - Doug Morrison (541) 997-6685 Eugene - Kimmy Bixby (541) 744-1349 14 May 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI LEARN ABOUT WILDFIRE SMOKE AND HOW REDUCE EXPOSURE Contributed by Ali Grove, Air Protection Specialist We are blessed to live in the lush Pacific Northwest, with plenty of fresh air and cool coastal winds. However, wildfire smoke knows no boundaries, and even from far away can find its way into our communities. The composition of wildfire smoke is complex and the chemical species are determined by the burn site, vegetation burned, and weather conditions. All wildfire emissions have a substantial amount of PM2.5 (about 90%), which has a significant impact on human health. Particulate matter at this size is especially harmful because the hazardous chemicals are so tiny, they can enter the bloodstream. Proactive planning is essential for keeping our families and loved ones safe during smoke events. I would like to look back on a traditional Coos story that was shared with me about a ‘fire wind’ - a big fire that came over the sea and people hid in the mud to escape it. A version that Frank Drew, Hanis Coos, told in English: “One time long ago there came from the west, in the daytime, five gusts or layers of fire, from the ocean; they swept across the land. It seems as if the people knew just what to do to save themselves. Everything burned. One sheet of fire came east quickly. Seeing it coming the people all went into the river and mud flats, crawling into the west mud and water until the sheet of fire had passed over them. Only the mud did not burn. Four more sheets of flame were evaded the very same way. The people had taken sealion paunches and put into them the infants that could not run. The people could not explain what made the fire come that way, but maybe it was to purify the earth.” What is PM2.5? PM2.5 means particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less across. A micron is a very small unit of measure – one millionth of a meter. • These particles are so small that they cannot be seen by the human eye. • Particles this small can be easily inhaled and travel deep into the respiratory tract and have been associated with a variety of short-term and longterm health conditions. While we need not hide in the mud from wildfire smoke, this story tells of the Source: United States resiliency of the first people Environmental Protection Agency and how preparedness can https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/ help in times of need. There particulate-matter-pm-basics are a few precautionary actions that we can take to get ready for wildfire smoke events: • Designate a room in your home to be a “clean room.” This room should have as few windows or doors as possible, or they should be closed, to keep smoke out. Use an indoor air cleaner or filter fan to make the air in the room even cleaner. HEPA filters are highly rated. • When the air looks and smells smoky, it may not be the best time for activities outdoors. Use your best judgement. • If you must be outdoors, NIOSH approved masks with the label “N95” or “N100” are the most effective type of mask that protects you from air pollution. • Keep an eye on PM2.5 levels in your area during wildfires. AirNow’s Fire and Smoke Map is a reliable source, which can let you know if there are fires or smoke plumes within a 150mile radius of your selected location (fire.airnow.gov). If you have any questions on air protection matters feel free to contact me at my Office: 541-435-7156 Cell: 541-294-6136 or Email: agrove@ctclusi.org Department of Natural Resources Clean Air Program Has received a grant from DEQ to promote Clean Air in Tribal Communi�es Survey to follow For more informa�on please contact: Ali Grove: (541)-294-6136 agrove@ctclusi.org 15 www.ctclusi.org Progress Update on Upgrades to DNR’s Environmental Testing Laboratory May 2022 Contributed by Janet Niessner, Environmental Scientist Since 2016, the Department of Natural Resources and Culture’s Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) environmental laboratory has been dedicated to monitoring water Although our Shimadzu GCMS-TQ8050 was purchased in quality to monitor baseline measurements and find trends on a 2020 to investigate pesticides, herbicides, PCBS, PAHs, and monthly basis. But water is the basis for all life, and therefore other contaminants of concern (COCs), formal training was affects and is affected by its ecosystem. As a result, the laboratory cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff worked hard also looks at sediment, vegetation, fish tissues, and culturallyto analyze samples, but had difficulty with remote software handled materials for a variety of contaminants and pollutants. training in trying to work and understand the results. Training The long-term objectives of the laboratory program are focused was finally rescheduled and completed in April 2022, and into three areas: 1) to support sovereignty and self-governance; routine analysis has begun on water, vegetation, sediment, 2) to collaborate with agencies to understand environmental and human health risks; and 3) provide educational resources to the and fish tissues. Tribal community. Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Beginning in Fall 2021, DNR asked Tribal Reaction (qPCR) Council for funding to support analytical The long-term objectives of the Staff have completed the installation of the improvements to the Department’s laboratory program are focused Agilent AriaMx quantitative polymerase chain Environmental Testing Laboratory, which into three areas: 1) to support reaction (qPCR) instrument and NanodropOne happily was granted! Staff purchased sovereignty and self-governance; Spectrophotometer to analyze the presence/ numerous analytical instruments and 2) to collaborate with agencies absence of for DNA, RNA, and proteins. In associated testing supplies to understand to understand environmental and coordination with the Facilities and Maintenance the presence of toxic algae, pesticides human health risks; and 3) provide Department, we are in the midst of building a and herbicides, DNA and RNA, legacy educational resources to the Tribal clean-room structure for sample processing to contaminants (such as PCBs, PAHs), community. avoid sample contamination. pharmaceuticals and drugs, and heavy Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) metal toxicity (such as arsenic, lead, and assistance: mercury). The laboratory will also support regulatory compliance Electrical upgrades were completed in February to testing for the wastewater treatment plant in Florence, contractual accommodate new ovens, furnace, bioclave, and vacuum bacteria testing in water, and numerous grant-funded projects. pump to perform analysis for Total Suspended Solids, Total In February 2022, DNR staff reported to the community about Dissolved Solids, Volatile Suspended Solids, and more. the massive upgrades occurring to our laboratory. So much Staff are nearly complete with written formal procedures to has happened since that time! Apart from ongoing trainings, undertake validation testing to assure quality testing. Staff are staff are already scheduling monthly routine analysis, compiling coordinating with Facilities and Maintenance staff to form a draft protocols, and calculating per-sample analytical costs for collaborative and fluid routine by summer 2022. grant applications with local partners. The Laboratory Program team, formed from DNR’s various environmental programs, has Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (pXRF): Laboratory and cultural staff presented the purchase proposal a structured workplan for development and a draft Laboratory to Tribal Council in April 2022 for a pXRF to screen for the Management Plan. More specific updates include: presence of heavy metal contamination on a variety of FlowCam materials. Staff are working through the procurement process The FlowCam Cyano was successfully installed and laboratory and preparing health and safety protocols for its operation. The staff are pacing through the training modules running samples instrument will require no installation or routine maintenance, collected from Empire Docks in Coos Bay. Routine analysis and can be put to immediate use upon arrival. In the mean has already begun to understand what phytoplankton and time, participating staff are drafting testing plans for specific projects so that analysis can be carried through in a structured zookplankton exist in the various waterbodies. manner depending on the material and the application. Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (LCMS) DNR hopes to meet with Tribal Council for development of the Upgrades are nearly finished for facility HVAC requirements. Our new Shimadzu LCMS-9030 Quadrupole Time of Flight Laboratory Program, as well as for suggestions on bestowing a traditional Tribal name for the entity. Staff are poised to put up a (QTOF) with two Nexera X3 High Performance Liquid website page as well that would describe our function and advertise Chromatographs (HPLCs) are scheduled for installation the educational opportunities. As analysis moves forward, results will week of May 9th. Staff will have a couple weeks to work with influence educational outreach on health concerns to both the the instrument to develop some working knowledge and Tribal community and community at large. Moreover, cultural staff questions prior to the official operational training scheduled for will be facilitating the Gather.Town platform to include visual and the week of May 23rd. Staff will also be traveling to Maryland interactive education for these incredible tools, especially in how for more advanced operational training hopefully by Fall or they can be used with traditional ecological knowledge. Stay tuned for more important updates regarding laboratory Winter 2022. capabilities and a virtual tour in the coming months! PEACEGIVING Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice option available to you for the resolution of conflict. All Peacegiving issues are confidential. Are you in trouble with the law? Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction? Are you ready to make a change? What does true Wellness look like for you? A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you. Make the choice for a better life. Confidential Photo By: Jesse Beers For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the address listed below. Peacegiving Coordinator 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316 EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving Contact Tribal Wellness Court. (541) 888-1307 16 May 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Education Corner Abbie Wright Earns Full Scholarship for Summer Abroad Program! Explore with Us in Gather.Town Spring has Sprung! Virtual scavenger hunts for first foods and spring flowers are now available in our CTCLUSI metaverse. gather.town. Check them out at gather.town. For more information, to receive an invite link, and/or for login For more information, to receive an invite link, and/or for login help, contact Eriq Acosta at (541) 888-1318 or eacosta@ctlcusi.org or Desiree Kane gather@ctclusi.org help, contact Eriq Acosta at (541) 888-1318 or eacosta@ctlcusi. org or Desiree Kane gather@ctclusi.org Spring has Sprung! Virtual scavenger hunts for first foods and spring flowers are now available in our CTCLUSI metaverse. Check them out at Abbie Wright (Coos) of Grants Pass High School (GPHS) is headed to South Africa this summer! There she will spend three weeks in Cape Town, South Africa, working on projects that bring South African President Nelson Mandela’s legacy to life. Only 10 students in the entire state of Oregon received full scholarships to attend the CIEE summer opportunity. Congratulations Abbie, we look forward to hearing about your experience when you return. Information contributed by Shawna Wright OUR TRIBAL YOUTH ARE OUR TRIBE'S FUTURE. INVEST IN A TRIBAL YOUTH TODAY. To donate to a Tribal Higher Education Scholarship, d in the tribal newsletter that the education department is seeking youthor spotlight contact Christa Hernandez at (541) 435-7166 ts. chernandez@ctclusi.org STUDENT RECOGNITION DINNER SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2022 Please check CLUSI web page for updated information. Contact education; 541-888-9577 jdavies@ctclusi.org kporter@ctclusi.org eacosta@ctclusi.org Attention 2022 Graduates! Are you graduating from high school or your higher education institution this spring term? If you would like a dentalium necklace with your school colors to wear to your graduation, please contact the culture department as soon as possible. Call Ashley Russell at 541-888-7511 or email arussell@ctclusi.org by Friday, May 20, 2022 to ensure enough time to mail your necklace to you before your graduation. Thank you. ATTENTION HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS TRIBAL HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS NEED YOU! SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE Apply online via laserfiche at www.ctclusi.org Scho lar shi p Ap p l ic at io n D eadlin e is Ma y 2 2 nd b y 1 2 :0 0 am (P S T ) For more information, please contact Karen Porter at @ kporter @ctclusi.org or (541) 888-1315 or Josh Davies at jdavies@ctclusi.org or (541) 888-1314 www.ctclusi.org May 2022 17 Education Corner Tribal Youth Ages 14-24 Mission Statement: The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians Youth Council strives to protect and preserve the cultural, spiritual, and traditional values of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. Youth Council aims to embrace our cultural traditions and strengthen our Tribal community as well as positively impact the communities in which we live. Youth Council works towards a common good while always being mindful and looking forward to the next seven generations by being good stewards of the lands, waters, and communities in which we live. If you are interested in being part of CTCLUSI Youth Council please contact: Josh Davies jdavies@ctclusi.org 541-888-1314 (office) 541-294-4105 (cell) New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) Presents Tribal Youth Pre-college OSU Summer Camp August 22-25, 2022 Designed for CTCLUSI Youth entering 10th – 12th grades Learn about going to college and how to get help with financial aid, scholarships, and explore majors! Explore SWOCC and OSU campuses and visit cultural centers including the OSU Ina Haws Longhouse. Hands-on FUN field trips about environmental science and careers. Meet science professionals and college students. Other activities include: • Sleep in the dorms at OSU • Snorkeling in the Santiam River with scientists • Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport • Visit ecological and cultural restoration sites • Canoe trip to Waite Ranch on the Siuslaw Youth will come home having experienced life on the OSU college campus and a packet for how to get help with entering college/community college and the Native American cultural support resources on campus. A range of environmental sciences and careers are explored but not a required interest for youth. Camp participation and all meals are FREE. Campers will be supervised 24 hours per day. All Covid-19 safety measures in place at the time for CTCLUSI and OSU will be carefully followed. This event is also co-sponsored by the OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, and Oregon Sea Grant. Last day to sign up June 7th https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/For ms/New-Beginnings-TribalStudent-OSU-SOCC-OvernightCamp For more information contact: Josh Davies CTCLUSI Education Director jdavies@ctclusi.org (541) 294-4105 Bessie Joyce NBTS Program Manager bessiejoyce4@gmail.com (541) 743-6106 Congratulations Carson McMahan for earning Student of the Week at your Elementary School! On March 4, 2022 Carson was awarded student of the week for “PAWS-itively working hard to meet goals in the classroom and school.” We are so proud of you, keep up the good work! 18 THE VOICE OF CLUSI May 2022 Tentative Schedule for Summer Programming May: July: th • Virtual Cultural Friday 3:30-5:00 pm (PST) (May 6 ) • Materials Gathering (roots, bark, sedges, sticks, etc…) (July 1st & 2nd): Site TBD-Enna Helms Graduation Caps th • Chief Don Ivy Memorial Ceremony (May 7 ) • Summer School (July 5-15) • Regalia Making July 19th – 22nd 9:00-4:00 pm (Eugene • Materials Gathering (roots, bark, sedges, sticks, etc…) th (May 6 ); Smith River Tract-Enna Helms Office) th • Regalia Making July 26th – 29th 9:00-4:00 pm (Tribal Hall) • Virtual Cultural Friday 3:30-5:00 pm (PST) (May 13 ) – Graduation Caps (Continued) • Tseriadvn Village Ceremony (May 14th) Salmon Bake and August: • Local Canoe Journey/Honoring the salmon on all the rivers Canoe Activities (Sat and Sun) th (August 4th, 5th, and 6th) • Virtual Cultural Friday 3:30-5:00 pm (PST) (May 20 ) – Finish Graduation Caps • Salmon Ceremony (August 7th) • Materials Gathering (roots, bark, sedges, sticks, etc…) • Culture Camp (August 8-12th) th (May 20 ); Lake Creek Tract-Enna Helms • Canoe Pull (August 12th) • Amanda Trail Suspension Bridge Dedication (May 21st) • BPA Field Trip Grades 8-12 (August 19-21st) th • Virtual Cultural Friday 3:30-5:00 pm (PST) (May 27 ) • OSU Tribal Youth Program Grades 10-12 (August 22nd – Traditional Cooking (prerecorded video): live Q&A with 25th) Jesse Beers • Back to School Party (August 27th) June: • Summer Solstice Kits • Materials Gathering (roots, bark, sedges, sticks, etc…) (June 10th & 11th); Site TBD-Enna Helms • Materials Gathering Week (roots, bark, sedges, sticks, etc…) (June 13th & 17th); Site TBD-Enna Helms • Materials Processing (roots, bark, sedges, sticks, etc…) (June 18th) - Enna Helms • Student Recognition Dinner (June 18th) • First Hunter/Fisher Program (twice per week from June 20th- July 29th). • Summer Solstice (June 20th- 22nd) Are you in the 5 County Service area and needing a ride? The Tribal Transportation Department aims to provide necessary transit services for accessing shopping, employment, education, health care, and social/recreational opportunities to all CTCLUSI members and their eligible family members currently lacking reliable transportation. Transportation options that may be provided directly include door-to-door rides with a 72-hr advance notice and/ or bus passes. In addition to services provided directly from the Transportation Department, CCAT services are available free of charge by presenting your Tribal ID card to the CCAT driver at the time of service. *Door-to-Door Service is limited to Coos County at this time* For more information or to access these services, please contact Kathy Perkins, Tribal Transportation Coordinator, at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550. Due to the shifting landscape around Covid 19, in person activities and events are subject to cancellation, rescheduling, or conversion to hybrid/ virtual gatherings. Please be patient with us as we try to schedule summer programming accordingly. Our goal is to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable populations. Be sure to refer to your current newsletters, the online event calendar at www.ctclusi.org/events/ or the government staff members organizing the event for more information. Thank you for your understanding. CTCLUSI Summer School July 5 - 15, 2022 This camp is for students entering Kindergarten through 12th Grade or students who are 5 through 18 years of age. We are offering camp to Tribal Enrolled students, step/foster/adopted children, and children of other federally recognized Tribes. The Education Department will be following protocols put in place by Tribal Council in regards to Covid-19 pandemic. We will keep participants up to date with information as it comes available. Please sign up for Summer School using the Laserfiche link at: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Summer-School-Application Deadline to sign up June 16, 2022 at 11:59pm Once signed up for Summer School, a confirmation email will be sent. Email will include Summer School Zoom information, mandatory parent/camper meeting, along with additional important camp material. www.ctclusi.org May 2022 19 Upcoming Events May 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY 1 TUESDAY 2 3 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY 5 SATURDAY 6 Cedar Grad Caps 7 3:30pm - 5:30pm Chief Don Ivy Memorial @ The Mill Casino1pm - 4pm Materials Gathering, Smith River Tract 8 Regular Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. 15 Tseriadun Honor Ceremony & Salmon Bake, Port Orford 22 Scholarships Deadline 12am 29 5 9 10 16 23 30 11 17 18 12 13 Culture Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Cedar Grad Caps 3:30pm - 5:30pm 19 Bridge 20 Cedar Grad Caps 21 Amanda Dedication, 24 25 26 2 Memorial Day All Tribal Offices will be Closed Ladies Self Care Medicine Pouch 6pm 31 1 6 7 8 14 3:30pm - 5:30pm Tseriadun Honor Ceremony & Salmon Bake, Port Orford Materials Gathering, Lake Creek Tract Yachats 1pm COH Circles in the Sand, Bandon 10am 27 28 3 4 Traditional Cooking via zoom w/ Q&A 3:30pm - 5:30pm 9 10 11 Culture Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Materials Gathering, Location TBA Materials Gathering, Location TBA FRIDAY SATURDAY June 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 29 30 31 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 Regular Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. Materials Gathering, Location TBA 19 20 21 THURSDAY 2 9 3 10 4 11 Culture Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Materials Gathering, Location TBA Materials Gathering, Location TBA 16 17 18 Materials Gathering, Location TBA Deadline to sign up for Summer School (7/57/15) Materials Gathering, Location TBA 22 23 24 25 29 30 1 2 6 7 8 9 Student Recognition Dinner Summer Solstice 26 27 28 Ladies Self Care Dreamcatchers 6pm 3 4 Fourth of July All Tribal Offices will be Closed 5 Summer School CULTURE COALITION SEEKING EXPERIENCED TRIBAL ARTISTS The Tribe is looking for available and experienced bead and leather workers (hand sewing only) to help complete a representation of Lottie's dress. Contact Pam Stoehsler at (509) 386-3318 or Enna Helms at ehelms@ctclusi.org LOTTIE'S DRESS REPRESENTATION PROJECT The Tribe is looking for available and experienced bead and leather workers (hand sewing only) to help complete a representation of Lottie's dress. TRIBAL ARTISTS SEEKING EXPERIENCED CULTURE COALITION LOTTIE'S DRESS REPRESENTATION PROJECT 20 May 2022 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Three Rivers Casino Donates to Local Schools Althetic Divisions LOTTIE'S DRESS REPRESENTATION PROJECT CULTURE COALITION Contact Pam Stoehsler at (509) 386-3318 or Enna Helms at ehelms@ctclusi.org SEEKING EXPERIENCED Coos Bay, OR. February 28, 2022 - TRIBAL ARTISTS Tribal Council Woman Iliana Montiel presents a $10,000 check donation from Three Rivers Casino to the Marshfield Pirates Football Coach John Lemmons and his State Championship winning team. Congratulations on a historic season! The Tribe is looking for available Three Rivers Casino also donated $10,000and to Siuslaw High School in Florence, Oregon for experienced bead andinleather workers winning State Championship their division as well. (hand sewing only) to help complete a representation of Lottie's dress. THE VOICE OF CLUSI If you or anyone in your family has had any recent special awards or achievements that you would like to share, please submit your information and photos to the newsletter. I look forward to hearing from you! Contact Pam Stoehsler at (509) 386-3318 MONDAYS 6PM-9PM or TUESDAYS 6PM-9PM $50 Cash Hot Seats every Pick your color and you Enna Helms at ehelms@ctclusi.org 30 minutes. PLUS, $10 Free Play could win $100 Cash. Good Neighbor Prize for the Drawings every 30 minutes. entire bank! Earn 25 same-day points to play. keep WEDNESDAYS 7PM-9PM THURSDAYS 7PM-9PM Drawings every 30 Minutes to Drawings every hour to win win up to $1,000! Earn 50 up to $2,500! Receive one points and swipe at the kiosk entry for every 25 same-day to pop a balloon for your points earned. prize amount. Earn additional entries for every Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Office: (541) 888-7536 Cell: (541) 808-7918 or mgaines@ctclusi.org 100 same-day points earned (limit 4). If you are picked at one of the drawings from 7pm to 9pm, you'll win that prize. WIN $1,000 CASH! PHARAOH’S FORTUNE Saturdays from 7pm-9pm Drawings every 30 minutes. Earn entries Sunday - Saturday. 2X entries on Fridays. One entry for every 50 points earned. MONDAY - CHICKEN BACON RANCH PIZZA & WINGS With spring onions, Roma tomatoes, and tri-colored bell peppers. Served with six wings and choice of sauce. $20 Open Daily - 8am-12am Bay shrimp and snow crab piled high on a brandy garlic butter crouton with melted swiss cheese. Served with French fries. $12 TUESDAY - FISH TACOS FRIDAY - OVEN ROASTED PRIME RIB Served f rom 4pm-9pm Drizzled with garlic, lime crema and served with coleslaw. $16 SATURDAY - SMOKED BBQ BRISKET Served f rom 4pm-9pm Beer battered cod on a warm tortilla topped with avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, red cabbage, cotija cheese, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa. MAY WEEKLY SPECIALS THURSDAY - SEAFOOD MELT WEDNESDAY - TOP SIRLOIN Ten ounces with mushroom onion demi-glace. Served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, brown gravy, chef’s choice vegetables and garlic bread. $16 Served with au jus, baked potato, chef’s vegetables and a dinner roll. $20 Served with baked beans, coleslaw, corn on the cob, sweet cornbread. $18 COOS BAY 5 4 1 - 8 0 8 - 9 2 0 4 | T H R E E R I V E R S C A S I N O . CO M --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3Ad0d26c4eb5572b90. Public record. Not legal advice.