NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2016)

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The Voice of

January 2016

CLUSI

Issue 1

Volume 17

www.ctclusi.org

NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS

Annual Holiday Celebration Helps Bring 2015 to a Close

Submitted by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist

Members of Tribal Council pose with “Santa”

Holiday spirit filled the air at the Three

Rivers Casino Resort on Saturday,

December 12th as the Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw

Indians celebrated with their annual

Holiday Party. Tribal families and friends

gathered together for the festivities and to

spend time with one another this joyous

holiday season.

The halls were adorned with holiday

decorations and a large Christmas tree

sparkled from the stage at the front of

the room. Tribal members were greeted

by Tribal Government staff as well as

given gifts throughout the room. Human

Resources was available to answer Tribal

member’s questions about upcoming

were Hanis language cd’s, smudge sticks,

and tide books. Another present came

from the Housing Department, forget-menot flower seed packet planters featuring

the Tribes logo. Also given out was the

Tribal calendar for 2016; Indigenous

Resources, which featured photographs

taken by Tribal members within Tribal

territory of plants that have always

been an important part of the Tribes

culture. Each month features a different

Indigenous Resource that has our Tribal

language names along with descriptions

which were generously provided by Tribal

Linguist Patty Whereat-Phillips.

While holiday music played and Tribal

members visited with one another, last

employment and student internship

opportunities. The Health and Human

Services booth passed out lots of resource

information including applications for

Purchase and Referred Care (PRC)

(previously known as CHS) for the New

Year. PRC also held a special drawing

for an electric toothbrush and a dental

care package raffled later in the evening.

Packets were also available for the

upcoming Spring Break Camp, as well as

information on the Healing of the Canoe

Curriculum. The Department of Natural

Resource gave out beautiful stickers with

traditional language, xap tlewetos (Hanis)

and chii taiyuu (Siuslaw/ Lower Umpqua)

which means water is life. Also available

Story continues on page 4, more photos can also be found on pages 8 & 9

Save the Date

Elders Honor Day

March 18th & 19th, 2016

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

North Bend, OR

Permit #44

January 2016

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Tribal Council Business

As Reported at the December 13, 2015 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Chief Warren Brainard:

Nov 8 Excused Council Meeting due to

Veterans Parade

Nov. 9 Parade Meeting

Nov. 12 Elders Committee Meeting;

Culture Committee Meeting

Nov. 14 Fall Harvest Dinner; Drum Making

Nov. 17 Enrollment Meeting

Nov. 18 Tribal Government All Staff

Meeting

Nov. 19 Three Rivers Casino all Team

Member Meeting; Weekly Teleconference

Nov. 21 Budget Committee Meeting

Nov. 24 Management & Business Tribal

Council Meeting

Nov 26 Weekly Teleconference

Dec. 4 Transportation Meeting

Dec 3 Weekly Teleconference

Dec 4 Holiday Appreciation for Tribal

Government

Dec. 9 Lane ACT meeting in Springfield

Dec.10 Elders Committee Meeting; Culture

Committee Meeting

Dec 12 Blue Earth Services and Technology

Meeting; Tribal Christmas Dinner

And of course all executive telephone

teleconferences

Nov. 17 Tribal Government Staff Lunch,

PRAISE

Nov 19 Weekly Teleconference

Nov. 23 Tribal Sweat

Nov. 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Nov 26 Weekly Teleconference

Dec 3 Weekly Teleconference

Dec. 7 Moved wood

Dec. 9 Tribal Sweat

Dec 10 Culture Committee Meeting; Elders

Committee Meeting and Elders Lunch

Dec 12 Tribal Christmas Dinner

Beaver Bowen:

Nov. 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Nov. 9 Gaming Facility Operation Review

Board Meetings (GFORB)

Nov. 14 Fall Harvest; Drum Making

Nov. 19 Weekly Teleconference

Nov. 26 Weekly Teleconference

Dec. 3 Weekly Teleconference

Dec. 12 Tribal Christmas Dinner

Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:

Nov. 14 Fall Harvest; Drum Making

Nov 19 Weekly Teleconference

Nov. 21 Budget Committee Meeting

Nov. 24 Management Meeting; Business

Doc Slyter:

Tribal Council Meeting

Nov. 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Nov 26 Weekly Teleconference

Nov. 9 &10 Meeting with Stan Speaks, BIA Dec 3 Weekly Teleconference

Nov. 12 Tribal Court

Dec 4 Holiday Appreciation for Tribal

Nov. 14 Fall Harvest; Drum Making

Government

Dec 4 Transportation Meeting

Dec 12 Tribal Christmas Dinner

Arron McNutt:

Nov. 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Nov 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Dec 3 Weekly Teleconference

Tara Bowen:

Nov 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Nov 9 Court Trial at Coos County

Courthouse

Nov 14 Fall Harvest and Drum Making

Nov 19 Weekly Teleconference

Nov 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Nov 26 Weekly Teleconference

Dec 12 Tribal Christmas Dinner

Mark Ingersoll, Chairman:

Nov 8 Regular Tribal Council Meeting

Nov 10 Blue Earth Services and Technology

(BEST) Meeting

Nov 14 Fall Harvest and Drum Making

Nov 19 Weekly Teleconference

Nov 21 Budget Committee Meeting

Nov. 24 Business Tribal Council Meeting

Nov 26 Weekly Teleconference

Dec 3 Weekly Teleconference

Dec 12 Blue Earth Services & Technology

(BEST) Meeting; Blue Earth Meeting;

Tribal Christmas Dinner

CTCLUSI Resolutions

The Indigenous Resources

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw

Indians

2016 Tribal Calendar

RESOLUTION NO.: 15-072

Date of Passage: November 24, 2015

Subject (title): Approval of Contract with Beebe

Enterprises, Inc.

Explanation: Tribal Council approved a Contract with

Beebe Enterprises, Inc., to design and construct an

insulated shop and storage building at 1245 Fulton

Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon.

The 2016 calendar was gifted to Tribal

members at the Annual Holiday

Celebration on December 12, 2015.

We will be mailing these calendars to

members who were unable to join us for

the celebration.

A special thank you to Tribal member

Patty Whereat-Phillips for providing the

traditional language and enthnobotany

information for each month.

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

RESOLUTION NO.: 15-073

Date of Passage: November 24, 2015

Subject (title): Appointment of the Tribal Benefits

Board

Explanation: Tribal Council appointed six members to

the Tribal Benefits Board.

RESOLUTION NO.: 15-074

Date of Passage: December 13, 2015

Subject (title): Approval of the 2016 Tribal Government

Budget

Explanation: Tribal Council approved the proposed

budget in the amount of $14,984,632 for the calendar

year 2016.

ORDINANCE NO.: 030D

Date of Passage: December 13, 2015

Subject (title): An Ordinance Revising Gaming Code

(CLUSITC Chapter 5-2)

Explanation: Tribal Council adopted Ordinance 030D to

amend the Gaming Code in order to: (1) clarify the role

of the Tribal Gaming Commission and the Director of

the Tribal Gaming Commission; (2) ensure that the

Gaming Code is in compliance with applicable

regulations; and (3) update its provisions consistently

with Gaming Commission and tribal practices that have

developed over time.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Notice: No More Higher Education Packet

Deadlines!

We now offer funding for on-line and part time classes.

If you have any questions please contact us

Angela Bowen/Education Director

abowen@ctclusi.org

Karen Porter/Educaton Asst.

kporter@ctclusi.org

Call 1-888-280-0726 Toll Free

Higher Education Students: After Each Term We Must Have Your Official Transcript and Your

Official Upcoming Schedule BEFORE We Can Turn In A Stipend Request To Be Processed.

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January 2016

Information

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

ATTENTION VETERANS

AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal

of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan

Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org

for new requirements needed to be honored.

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and intersted in being

on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil,

541-888-7506. We are currently keeping a list

of those interested so that when a committee

vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible,

so please contact us whether there is a vacancy

or not.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Springfield Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may

only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the

rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest

Service fee areas. Area maps available.

CHANGES?

Please let us know if you have a change in

address, phone number, name or addition to

your family. Changes should be submitted to

Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay,

OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Full video available at www.ctclusi.org

If you would like to receive typed copies or

an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting

minutes send a written request, including

your current address to Jeannie McNeil, 1245

Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Tribal Council

Upcoming Events

January 1 - All Tribal Offices will be Closed for New

Years Day

January 1st – New Year’s Day Peace Hike on Amanda

Trail, Yachats 10 a.m.

January 7 – Elders Luncheon, Hole in the Wall BBQ,

Springfield 11:30 a.m.

January 9 – Prevention Activity, Beading & Paddles –

Tribal Hall 10:00 a.m.

January 9th – CHAMP public forum, Tribal Community

Center 11:00 a.m.

January 14th – Elders Committee Meeting, Florence

Outreach Office 12:00 p.m.

January 15th – 2015 Fitness Deadline (all receipts must

be submitted today)

January 18th – Deadline to apply for Spring Break Camp

Counselor/ CIT

January 23rd – Belex Tlxanii (Butterfly Garden) Potluck

and gardening 11:00 a.m.

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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I look

forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines

February 13th – Prevention Activity, Beading & Paddles

– Chifin Youth Center Springfield 10:00 a.m.

February 16th – Parenting with Love & Logic, Tribal

Community Center 5:30 p.m.

February 18 – Diabetes Wellness Day – Florence

Outreach Office 1:00 p.m.

February 23 – Parenting with Love & Logic, Tribal

Community Center 5:30 p.m.

March 1st – Parenting with Love & Logic, Tribal

Community Center 5:30 p.m.

March 4 – Spring Break Camp registration deadline

5:00 p.m.

March 8th – Parenting with Love & Logic, Tribal

Community Center 5:30 p.m.

March 18 & 19th – Elders Honor Day, The Mill Casino

March 21st – 25th – Spring Break Camp

Join a Committee

Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,

Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters

of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit

your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All

letters of interest are kept on file for one year.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Administration Building

Alexis Barry

Tribal Administrator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

abarry@ctclusi.org

Contract Health Services

Sharon Arnold - Contract Health

Specialist

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

sarnold@ctclusi.org

Health Services

Assistant Director

Iliana Montiel

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Fax 541-888-5388

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Health & Human

Services Division

Vicki Faciane - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

vfaciane@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Angela Bowen-Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1317

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

abowen@ctclusi.org

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

Family Services

Shayne Platz, Caseworker

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

splatz@ctclusi.org

Cultural Department

Jesse Beers - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1319

Fax 541-888-2853

jbeers@ctclusi.org

Department of Human

Resources

Stephanie Watkins - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726

Fax: 888-723-3270

swatkins@ctclusihr.org

Tribal Housing Department

Linda Malcomb - Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1310

Fax 541-888-2853

lmalcomb@ctclusi.org

Tribal Dental Clinic

Dr. Sarah Rodgers

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Springfield Outreach Office

1126 Gateway Loop

Suite 102

Springfield, OR 97477

Phone 541-744-1334

Toll Free 1-800-877-2718

Fax 541-744-1349

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Tribal Gaming Commission

Brad Kneaper

Chief Law Enforcement Officer

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com

Tribal Police

Brad Kneaper

Chief of Police

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com

Department of Natural

Resources

Margaret Corvi

Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1304

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

mcorvi@ctclusi.org

Warren Brainard,

Chief

Tribal Chief

541-297-1655 (cell)

wbrainard@ctclusi.org

Doc Slyter

Position #1 Council

541-808-7625 (cell)

dslyter@ctclusi.org

Beaver Bowen

Position #2 Council

541-290-4531 (cell)

bbowen@ctclusi.org

Mark Ingersoll,

Chairman

Position #3 Council

541-290-4610 (cell)

mingersoll@ctclusi.org

Tara Bowen

Position #4 Council

541-808-7394

tbowen@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler,

Vice Chair

Position #5 Council

541-808-4828 (cell)

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Arron McNutt

Position #6 Council

541-297-1183 (cell)

amcnutt@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

January 10, 2016

Tribal Community Center

338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay,

OR. 97420

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as

needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Administrator Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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Holiday Celebration continued from cover page...

year’s celebration photos were displayed in a slideshow on the big screen.

A special photo booth was set up by Team Casino where fun props and big

smiles made for some wonderful family photo prints.

Chairman Mark Ingersoll welcomed everyone to the celebration and then

introduced Council member Doc Slyter who played two beautiful songs on one

of his handmade flutes. Chairman Ingersoll then invited all of Tribal Council to

the stage where they all shared some warm words with the crowd. Chairman

Ingersoll also recognized past members of Council and thanked them for all

their work in getting the Tribes to where we are today.

Chief Warren Brainard also made a special announcement. Chief spoke

about all the hard work that had gone into making the Eagle Staff that had

been gifted to the Tribe’s during the 31st Restoration. He then proceeded to

thank the artists who had worked on it and gave them each a special gift. To

Sue Olson who did all the detailed bead work he showed us the Pendleton bag

he would give her the next time he saw her. He then presented a Pendleton

vest to Skip Brainard who selected and prepared the wooden base of

the staff, and a Pendleton vest to Kip Brainard for carving the beautiful

three eagle heads at the top of the staff. Chief, Skip, and Kip then gave

Chairman Ingersoll the gift of a hand carved and finished club, jokingly ‘to

keep the rest of Council in line’. Chief Brainard then gave an invocation,

acknowledging our thankfulness for those around us and to those that

helped prepare such a wonderful celebration. Chief then invited everyone

to join in the holiday meal. Thankfully there was more than enough to go

around as we had 269 Tribal members and their family and friends in

attendance, far more than the 140 who R.S.V.P.’d. We even set up a

few extra tables to accommodate everyone. It was wonderful to have so

many people come together.

Following dinner, Tribal member Ashley Russell lead the youth in a

round of traditional songs followed by a few holiday jingles to get them in

the spirit for the next big event of the evening: Santa!

Santa Claus entered to the delight of the youth in the crowd. They

eagerly lined up to have their turn to talk with him. One by one every

child spoke with Santa and received a stocking filled with goodies. Santa

had lots of helpers this year from our very own Tribal Council. Chairman

Mark Ingersoll, Beaver Bowen, Teresa Spangler, Tara Bowen,

and Doc Slyter all happily helped Santa give out stockings to

our Tribal youth. Everyone was pleased to see such big smiles

on the faces of all our youth at the end of the evening.

After all the children received their stocking and before prizes

were raffled away, Chairman Ingersoll had one more special

announcement; Tribal member Talice Russell had just turned

four years old that day. The whole room sang him a round of

Happy Birthday to his delight! During the raffle some amazing

prizes were given out including a Kitchen Aid mixer, Pendleton

blanket, digital camera, and so much more. At the end of the

evening Chief Warren Brainard thanked everyone for coming

and gifted away the beautiful poinsettia centerpieces to the

eldest Elder at each table.

The holidays are a time to join together with those close to

you, and the spirit of the holiday was alive with everyone on

this night as family and friends gathered to share in the fun

and excitement of the celebration. Thank you to all those who

worked so hard to make this event happen and to all those that

traveled to be there.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

January 2016

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Longevity and 5 Steps that Can

Help Restore Balance into Your Life

Submitted by Heidi E Helms, Tribal Tobacco Program Coordinator

Quitting tobacco and E-cigarettes is the single most important

step you can take to improve the length and quality of your

life. Quitting can be hard, so a good plan can help you get past

symptoms of withdrawal. Here are five steps that can help you.

(1) Set a Quit Date.

Stay Active– Create a quit plan that balances your day,

with modern to traditional activities. Do a sweat in the

sweat lodge or use the sauna/steam room at the athletic

club to help release toxins. Stay hydrated and active from

walking to swimming to going to the gym.

Any day is a great day to quit!

Diabetes Wellness Day

Our first Diabetes Wellness Day was a great success. We had 8 Tribal

members and family come and enjoy healthy snacks and learn more about

diabetes, fitness, nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. We started by

passing around a medicine rock so that everyone could talk about what

(2) Get Support.

Stay Connected – Find a buddy to support you. Support is

key!

Share your quit date with important people in your life and seek

support.

they were thankful for, it was a great icebreaker. It was so nice to talk to

(3) Remove Temptation.

Stay Free – Remove all tobacco, ashtrays, lighters and

matches out of the house and vehicles. Old cigarette and

tobacco odors can cause cravings.

Find and create environments free of commercial tobacco.

Wellness Day.

everyone and to focus on their future goals. This was our first wellness

day so it was great to see how it turned out and what to work on for next

time. With the help of Nicole Mendoza we had great conversation and

lots of information to give out. I look forward to our next Diabetes

SAVE THE DATE:

Thursday, February 18, 2016 @ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

― Our Diabetes Wellness Day at

The Florence Outreach Office

(4) Anticipate and Plan for Challenges.

Stay Positive – Find fun activities that improve your

mood. The urge to use tobacco is short, usually lasting

only three to five minutes. Before your quit day, write

down healthy ways to cope with cravings.

If you get stuck, look within yourself and unearth self-discipline

and willpower.

You got this!

(5) Consider Medications.

Tobacco cessation products are provided by CTCLUSI

who live within the 5-county service areas of Coos, Curry,

Douglas, Lane and Lincoln Counties. You may obtain

this through Purchased/Referred Care at 1-800-227-0392.

Additionally, the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line provides free

and friendly support to quit smoking or chewing. Call

1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Stay Traditional – Keep Tobacco Sacred.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: TRACI STEFANEK

TSTEFANEK@CTCLUSI.ORG

CELL #: 541-808-8684

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, 338 Wallace Avenue, Coos Bay, OR

We Welcome You to Our

Tribal Community Garden!

Tribal Elder quotes,

“gardens grow more

ATTENTION: Garden Beds are Available, 1/2 or whole bed per Tribal

family household on a first come, first serve basis. Garden beds can

be equipped with automatic watering system.

Current Events:

than vegetables,

gardens grow

friendships too...”

- Tribal Elder, Debra Fisher

Saturday, January 23rd, 11:00am—Potluck and Plant a few

seeds in the Greenhouse Activity.

Pictured at left:

Planting Season is just around the corner, we will discuss the

upcoming community activities for the year!

Native Tobacco plants

were grown and

harvested from Belex

Tlxanii (Butterfly

Garden), the Tribal

Community Garden

located on the Tribal

reservation.

We are looking for ideas, thoughts and ways to expand on the Native

plants within the garden and to create a daily log of plant care in the

Greenhouse. Sign up with Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant.

Stay Traditional Keep Tobacco Sacred

To Nurture a

Garden is to Feed

Not Only the

Body, but the

Soul.

Reasons to Garden at

Belex Tlxanii:



Garden Space is Free!



It’s Local!



It’s Sustainable!



It’s all Natural & Organic!



It Builds Community!

Garden plots

Please Contact Mark Petrie at 541-297-3681 to learn more about the Tribal Garden.

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Tribe Represented at Geology Lecture Series at Local Community College

Submitted by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant

In the latest Geology Lecture Series at the Hales Center for the Performing Arts at the

Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) campus, renowned maritime

archaeologist, author, and explorer, Dr. James Delgado, led the geology lecture

entitled: The Great Museum of the Sea: Exploring the Ocean’s Depths For History.

Dr. James Delgado is currently

the Director of NOAA’s Maritime

Heritage Program and is famous for

his undersea explorations, including

the RMS Titanic and the “ghost ship”

Mary Celeste. Over 400 people

attended the fascinating lecture

and were treated with desserts in

the lobby by SWOCC’s very own

Culinary Institute. CTCLUSI, the

Coquille Indian Tribe, Marshfield

Pioneer Cemetery, and the Coos

Historical and Maritime Museum

also captivated guests with local

historical information relating to

the Coos Bay/North Bend area in

the main lobby before and after the

geology series presentation. CTCLUSI’s booth displayed traditional tools, basketry

and weaving materials, regalia, and a history and traditional foods poster. We

interacted with guests and shared our collective knowledge relating to the items

displayed in hopes of raising Cultural Awareness. We were received kindly and look

forward to more opportunities to promote Cultural Awareness.

Tribe Educates Youth at Boy’s and Girl’s Club Event

Submitted by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant

Native American Heritage Day at the Boy’s and Girl’s Club on November 18th in Coos Bay was organized by Nancy Caffey and

Annette Brainard, Coos Bay and North Bend Indian Ed Coordinators. Roughly 300 native and non-native students attended five

stations where they could make tule ducks with Doug Barrett, learn about Traditional Tools with Mark Petrie, drumming with Nicole

Norris, dancing with Traci Kelley, and beading with Nancy and Annette. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in this educational

event!

Prevention Activity

Beading & Paddles

Prevention Topic: HOC ( Healing of the Canoe Curriculum ) Canoe Journey

All Tribal Members and the Families of the

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

are eligible to attend.

Please choose from one of the two locations and two dates below,

then Please R.S.V.P. by the date indicated.

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

COOS BAY

Saturday, January 9, 2016

SPRINGFIELD

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Chifin Youth Center

Meet at Tribal Hall,

338 Wallace, Coos Bay OR

For Beading, Necklace Making

& Paddle Making

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday,

January 5th.

1084 G Street Springfield OR, East Entrance

For Beading, Necklace Making

& Paddle Making

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday,

February 9th.

English to Hanis

Food & Mealtime Phrases

Food

= tluuwawas

Salmon

= qalyeq

Chicken, pheasant

= hehek

Roasted meat

= tk’wiiwii

Bread

= qalax

Apples

= sisuuxw

Potatoes

= kwiimots

Blackberries

= wixaini

Roots

= Lopiihqos

We’re roasting the meat = Xwin skiniiyat

RSVP to Doug at:

541-297-2130,

541-888-7512 or

1-800-618-6827

Everyone is eating dinner = Guus le me tluuyam

Have a happy winter!

= Niwets qaluu!

Each month we will have a list of words to encourage

We will be providing:

Snacks

Beads, Necklace Making

Supplies & Paddles Blanks

Sponsored by:

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Prevention Program,

Family Services,

Health & Human Services Division

& The Culture Department

learning the Hanis Coos language. Visit Hanis.org

and request a login today! Contact the Culture

Department for more info at (541)888-1318.

Thank you

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January 2016

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Holiday Celebration 2015

January 2016

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Department of Natural Resources Offers “Green Cleaning” Tips

Cleaning is an essential task in maintaining our homes, the idea being that we are removing potentially harmful dirt, dust and

residues that collect in the buildings we spend our lives in. Unfortunately the chemical cleaners and supplies the average person

uses to clean with can cause health problems as well.

How can cleaning supplies, household products affect health?

Many cleaning supplies or household Products containing VOCs and other

products can irritate the eyes or the toxic substances can include:

throat or cause headaches or other

health problems. Some products release • Aerosol spray products, including

dangerous chemicals, including volatile

health, beauty and cleaning products;

organic compounds (VOCs). Other • Air fresheners;

harmful ingredients include ammonia and • Chlorine bleach;

bleach. Even natural fragrances such as • Detergent and dishwashing liquid;

citrus can react to produce dangerous • Dry cleaning chemicals;

pollutants indoors.

• Rug and upholstery cleaners;

VOCs and other chemicals released • Furniture and floor polish; and

when using cleaning supplies contribute • Oven cleaners.1, 2

to chronic respiratory problems, allergic

reactions and headaches. Studies are Never mix bleach or any bleach-containing

underway to assess how these chemicals product with any cleaner containing

affect people who have asthma and other ammonia. The gases created from this

respiratory illnesses. However, past combination can lead to chronic breathing

studies link exposure to chemicals from problems and even death.2 Read all

cleaning supplies to occupational asthma labels and follow instructions when using

and other respiratory illnesses.

cleaning products. It could save your life.

Recent research has found that even

natural fragrances in cleaning products,

particularly in air fresheners, may react

with high levels of ozone from indoor

sources, like some air cleaning devices,

or from outdoor air to form formaldehyde

and dangerous fine particles indoors.5,

Ozone is a harmful, but invisible, gas

that worsens asthma and other lung

diseases. Particles are also common air

pollutants that can worsen asthma and

other lung diseases and risk heart attacks

and stroke. Both ozone and particles can

be life-threatening. Formaldehyde is a

known human carcinogen.

Source:http://www.lung.org/our-initiatives/healthyair/indoor/indoor-air-pollutants/cleaning-supplieshousehold-chem.html?referrer=https://www.

google.com/

Thankfully there are products you can buy which are made with no, or lower levels of VOCs. Another alternative it to make, natural

or “green cleaning” products on your own. This is healthier and you know what is in your cleaning products, and it’s CHEAPER too!

Below are a three recipes for healthy cleaning products for your home.

Note: These formulas and substitutions are offered to help minimize the use of toxic substances in your home, and reduce the

environmental harm caused by the manufacture, use and disposal of toxics. Results may vary and cannot be guaranteed to be

100% safe and effective. Before applying any cleaning formulations, test in small hidden areas if possible. Always use caution with

any new product in your home.

Make sure to keep all home-made formulas well-labeled, and out of the reach of children.

All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup

vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or

2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon

(2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use

for removal of water deposit stains

on shower stall panels, bathroom

chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom

mirrors, etc. Or use a citrus-based

natural all-purpose cleaner.

Bathroom mold: Mold in bathroom

tile grout is a common problem and

can be a health concern. Mix one

part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with

two parts water in a spray bottle and

spray on areas with mold. Wait at

least one hour before rinsing or using

shower.

Laundry Detergent: Mix 1 cup Ivory

soap (or Fels Naptha soap), 1/2 cup

washing soda and 1/2 cup borax.

Use 1 tbsp for light loads; 2 tbsp for

heavy loads. Commercial natural,

biodegradable laundry detergents

are also now available online and in

select stores.

More recipes: http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm#formulas

IMPORTANT NOTICE

from Purchase/ Referred Care

(formerly known as Contract Health):

The Pharmacy for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

has decided to close their mail-order pharmacy business

effective January 31, 2016. If you live in the Oregon 5-county

service area (Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln counties)

you should have received a letter in the mail by now with

instructions on how to switch your prescriptions. If you have

any questions, or if you need assistance, call

541-888-4873 or 1-800-227-0392.

2015 Fitness Deadline

All 2015 receipts and invoices must be

received in the Florence Outreach Office by

January 15th, 2016

2015 receipts or reimbursement request

will not be accepted after the deadline

Contact Dee Dee Plaep for more

information

by calling 541-997-6685

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Keep Mold and Mildew

Out of Your Home

CTCLUSI Family Services Wishes You

a Safe and Happy New Year ! !

Submitted by the Housing Department

Did you know that just by breathing, you add about three

pints of moisture to the air inside of your home everyday?

In fact, many factors contribute to the level of moisture

inside your home. Moisture can lead to mold and mildew

growing and that can lead to an unhealthy environment

for your household. If you live in a newer home, chances

are that it’s very airtight. The air quality inside your home

can be worse than the pollution outside. And since you

spend about 60 % of your time indoors, your health can be

affected by poor indoor air quality. The following are some

tips to help you control the moisture level inside your house

this Fall and Winter.

Bathroom: One ten minute shower produces one pint of

moisture

• Always use the fan while showering or bathing.

It may seem loud, but all that moisture needs to

escape. Let it run a few minutes after you have

finished.

• If your toilet sweats or has condensation dripping

on the outside of the tank or bowl, your house is too

humid. Use the fan or insulate your toilet tank.

With the cold weather it is the time to stay safe and

warm ! Winter is upon us and CTCLUSI Family Services

continues to offer Energy assistance to families who

qualify through our LIHEAP Program (Low Income

Home Energy Assistance). Please feel free to contact us

and learn more.

Many other programs and services are also available

such as resumé building, clothing for new employment,

childcare assistance to low income families, outreach

services and assistance, school-to-work program for

Tribal youth, parenting program services, alcohol and

drug treatment service referrals, as well as resource

knowledge and service referrals.

Most programs and services are based on eligibility and

available funding and the only way to know more and

learn more is to contact us. Family Services is here to

help! For Coos Bay Outreach call 541-888-7516

For Springfield Outreach call 541-744-1334

For Florence Outreach call 541-997-6685

Kitchen: Cooking three meals per day produces over 4

pints of moisture daily

• Always use the vent/fan above your stove to help

get rid of the steam.

• Use a ceiling fan while cooking.

• Open a window if the weather allows

• Make sure your fridge has a tight seal

Laundry Room: One Unvented Dryer Load produces over

6 pints of moisture

• Vent your dryer to the outside

• Keep clothes and belongings off the floor

• Keep lint from gathering around dryer

• Install an exhaust fan near the washer and dryer

Windows: Do your windows sweat during the winter?

• You can place a plastic film over the windows and

this will save your energy bill as well as the window

sills. These kits are cheap and can be found at

hardware stores everywhere. Do it before winter.

Test Your Fans and Fridge

• Hold a piece of toilet paper next to the bathroom fan.

The paper should stay and not fall to the ground. If

it falls, you’ll need a more powerful fan or maybe it

needs cleaning.

• Put a dollar bill in between the fridge and its door.

Can you easily pull the dollar out? If you can, then

you need a new seal.

This month in the Department of Natural Resources...

Sponsored by the CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division

The Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Presents

Parenting with

When:

Tuesdays: February 16, February 23, March 1,

and March 8, 2016

Time:

5:30 PM ― 7:30 PM

Location: CTCLUSI Tribal Community Center

John Schaefer

(pictured at

right), the

Tribes’ water

protection

specialist/

biologist is

shown repairing

a sonde (water

quality testing)

site near the

Empire docks.

338 Wallace St.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

RSVP by Contacting:

CTCLUSI Family Services

541-744-1334 or 1-800-877-2718

Free Dinner and Childcare will be

provided.

RSVP is required for participation in meals and childcare.

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Clean Up Your “ACT”!

Tribal Member Achievement

Submitted by Shannon M. Schritter, BS, RDH

Has your dentist or dental hygienist recommended a daily fluoride

rinse to you? Nearly everyone could benefit from a daily topical fluoride

exposure. Fluoride helps prevent decay and strengthens your teeth.

ACT is the most widely known mouthwash that contains adequate

amounts of fluoride, but the ACT manufacturers recently added some

products to their line that contain little to no fluoride at all. Here at

the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic, we know how overwhelming it can be to

walk down the dental aisle at the store, so here is a chart about ACT

mouthwashes to hopefully make it a little easier on you.

If you still need help deciphering dental products, ask your friendly

dental hygienist to help you. There are a lot of different products in the

dental aisle for a lot of different purposes. Some are just gimmicks, but

there are a lot of things there that can help you do a better job with your

home care. And don’t forget to make an appointment for your dental

cleaning and checkup today. (541) 888-6433.

Type of ACT

Anticavity

% of fluoride

0.05% sodium

fluoride

0.05% sodium

fluoride

0.05% sodium

fluoride

Kids

Restoring

Total Care

0.05% sodium

fluoride

Sensitive

0.02% sodium

fluoride

0.02% sodium

fluoride

0.02% sodium

fluoride

Dry Mouth

Braces Care

Advanced Care

NONE

Alcohol Content Other

NONE

#1 choice!

NONE

#1 choice!

11% alcohol

Contains a lot of

alcohol, which

can be drying to

tissues.

Look carefully

at the flavors if

you need alcohol

free.

Clean

Mint=NONE

Icy Clean Mint

contains 11%

alcohol.

NONE

Less fluoride

NONE

Less fluoride

Garrett Bradley Brainard

Congratulation Garrett Brainard for graduating

with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical

Engineering and pursuing a Master’s Degree upon

acceptance in the Fall of 2016

Class of 2015

Colorado School of Mines

Friday, December 18, 2015

Golden, Colorado

NONE

Less fluoride,

but also contains

xylitol!! 

Clean

This line of

Mint=NONE

products also

contains CPC’s,

which have a

tendency

to stain

Frosted Mint conteeth

Look

caretains 11% alcohol

fully at the flavors

if you need alcohol free. Clean

Mint does contain xylitol! 

Announcing

Red Road Wellbriety Meetings

Come join us for a Native American recovery group experience.

WHERE: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians

Spring Break Camp

Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, 97420

4-H Camp, Salem — March 21-25, 2016

(8 hour Orientation/Training on March 12, 2016)

WHEN:

Thursdays at 5:30 pm, beginning November 5, 2015

Are you a positive role model?

WHO:

All CTCLUSI and Coquille Tribal Members and their families are



Do you enjoying working with others in a team environment?



Do you enjoy working with Tribal Youth and Staff?

Then Sign Up and be a Counselor (ages 18+) or

Counselor-In-Training (ages 16+)

(Must be CTCLUSI Tribal Member, CTCLUSI Spouse or Domestic Partner or applicant with

longstanding relationship with the Tribe and are in Tribal Families.)

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the online application:

Website: www.ctclusi.org

If you have any questions, please call Pam Hickson at 541-902-6504

Deadline to apply: January 18, 2016 by 4pm

welcome to attend

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Elders Corner

Tribal Elders Celebrate the Holidays

Submitted by Iliana Montiel, Assistant Health Director

On Thursday, December 10th, the Elder’s Luncheon was held in Coos

Bay at the Community Center. Our friends the Coquille Elders joined us

as well. We had a wonderful turnout with about 45 Elders that braved

the blustery day. Tribal Member Joe Barton put out a delightful spread

of delicious food. Prior to lunch, Tribal Elder Doc Slyter enchanted us

with a little holiday music on his flute. After lunch, we headed to Tribal

Hall to enjoy some yummy desserts that several of the Elders made and

brought to share. An option of a gift exchange was given and many

participated. It was fun to see all the gift giving. Many thanks to all my

staff that helped that day and to the After-School Program and Culture

Department for setting up and decorating such a beautiful Christmas

Tree.

Welcome New Elder

Jeffrey Barrett

Elders Luncheon

January 7th @ 11:30

Hole in the Wall BBQ

1807 Olympic St., Springfield, OR

RSVP to Andrew at 541-888-7533

by January 4th.

Elders Committee Meeting

January 14, 2016

Florence Outreach Office @ noon

Save the Date

Elders Honor Day

March 18th & 19th, 2016

The Mill Casino

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Spring Break Camp 2016

Spring Break Activity Camp

March 21— March 25, 2016

We Have New and Exciting Activities Planned

for a Week of Fun Adventures!

Call for more information

WHAT IS Spring Break Camp Counselor or Counselor in Training?

This position is responsible for providing assistance and support to the Camp Director for the Tribal Youth Camp.

Position is responsible for assisting the Camp Director in carrying out activities during the youth camp as well as providing

direction for the youth campers.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

To be eligible to participate in the 2016 Spring Break Camp:

 Meet minimum requirements as outlined in the job description

 Must be CTCLUSI Tribal Member, CTCLUSI Spouse or Domestic Partner or applicant with longstanding

relationship with the Tribe and/ are in Tribal Families.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF SELECTION?

The Recruitment Specialist for Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians will review submitted

applications for completeness and administer the evaluation process. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Camp

Director for review. The following criteria are considered during the selection process: presentation of application, and

involvement in the Native community. An appointed committee conducts a final review of the application and makes an

official selection of awarded applicants.

5:00 p.m. Friday,

February 19, 2016

You must register by the

Tribal Youth

above date to have the

between the ages of 10

required registration packets

and 18 who are enrolled

for camp mailed to you .

March 21 – 25, 2016

(8 hour Orientation/Training on March 12, 2016)

Program and Application information

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

in school are eligible to

attend.

All registration packets are due by

5:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016

WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?

Completed applications must be received ONLINE by 4pm on Monday, January 18, 2016 (Applications accepted

beginning January 4, 2016)

For questions, contact:

Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist

5647 Hwy 126

Florence, Oregon 97439

Phone: 541-902-6504

Website: www.ctclusi.org

WHEN WILL YOU BE NOTIFIED IF YOU ARE SELECTED?

All qualified applicants will be notified by the week of February 15th, 2016 by Human Resources.

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS?

Spring Break Camp Counselors must meet the following award requirements.

 Complete ONLINE Application by the specified deadline

 Must be interviewed and selected by the appointed committee.

 Pass pre-employment drug test

 Pass background information and obtain fingerprints through Tribal Police Department

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

To register for camp please call:

Tami Foster @ (541) 888-1311 or DeeDee Plaep @ (541) 997-6685

Vicki Faciane, Health & Human Services Director

Health Services Department for CTCLUSI

Phone: (541) 888-9577

Email: vfaciane@ctclusi.org

Deadline to apply – January 18, 2016

Coos Head Public Forum

Coming Soon!

Submitted by Melinda Sprague, Planning Assistant/ Grant

Specialist

The Coos Head Integrated Resource Management Plan

(IRMP) developed in 2008 created an overall vision for Coos

Head and was based on Tribal Member input. The goal of the

Coos Head Area Master Plan (CHAMP) is to create a further

detailed plan for Coos Head that does justice to the efforts

and vision of the many Tribal members who contributed.

The Coos Head Area Master Plan (CHAMP) takes up where

the Coos Head Integrated Resource Management Plan left

off. The monthly Coos Head Public Forums provide Tribal

member input and information for determining appropriate

on-site (Tribal property) uses. The process for Tribal input

has started and will continue with monthly meetings. CHAMP

will also look at the off-site infrastructure supporting Coos

Head including roads, bike and pedestrian trails, and sewer.

Bastendorff Beach and Chicken Point will also be part of the

planning process.

Weather permitting, our next CHAMP public forum will

be held Saturday, January 9th at 11:00 A.M. at the Tribal

Community Center.

If you have questions, would like more information or

need to confirm a meeting hasn’t been canceled due to bad

weather, please contact Jeff Stump at jstump@ctclusi.org or

541-888-1305.

Historical Fact: In his 1932 interview with anthropologist Melville

Jacobs, James Buchanan reported the name Xitlxaldich (meaning

the place of dim light becoming daylight), referring to the tunnel

by Coos Head known as Tunnel Point and giving a name to the

geological Tunnel Point formation.

Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist

Human Resources Department

Phone: (541) 902-6504

Email: phickson@ctclusihr.org

CTCLUSI

Student Internships

The CTCLUSI Student Intern is a paid internship with the goal to assist current

College Students in supplementing their work and education experience based

work experience along with their needs, desires and interests.

Minimum Requirements:



Must be a member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Indians



Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) in any Accredited

College including on-line schools (NOTE: Students may qualify even if they are not on a

Tribal educational stipend)



Must have verifiable transcripts that show a current GPA of 2.0 – can be obtained from

your college’s registrars or campus placement office.



This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background

check which may include fingerprinting.

Online Applications will be taken starting April 1, 2016.

Tribal Members will need to www.ctclusi.org to apply. Go to Job

Opportunities and click on the CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.

Deadline to apply is May 6, 2016.

For Additional Information, Contact

Stephanie Watkins at 541-902-6502 or Pam Hickson at 541-902-6504

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TRIBAL COURT GIVE US FACTS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and RESOURCE SERVICES

Submitted by Diane Whitson, Tribal Court Clerk and Peacegiving Court

In presenting these facts, I will be referring to the victim as “she”

because in over 90% of domestic assault cases, the victim is

the woman. That is not to say that men are never the victim. In

many cases it simply means that men are less likely to be the

victim OR they do not report as often.

Have you ever known someone who lives in a home where

there is domestic assault? Do you know what to do or do you

ignore it because people do not like to be involved in family

matters?

Did you know that Native American women are four times as

likely to be victims of domestic violence as non-native women?

And did you know that abuse is generally at the hands of nonnative men?

Did you know that the average victim is assaulted 7-9 times

before they leave for good? Domestic violence generally

escalates over a period of time. Usually after the first domestic

assault, the offender is sorry, tells the victim they did not mean it,

and they will never do it again. The offender is probably telling

the truth as he believes it to be. It rarely means that the violence

will end.

Have you ever said to yourself...Why doesn’t she just leave

him? In domestic violence situations, you have to remember that

in most cases the offender knows more about the victim than

any other person in their life. The offender knows where all the

victim’s important papers are stored. They know the victim’s

social security number, what bank she uses, who she works with,

her friends, all her family member’s names and addresses. They

often use children as a weapon or threaten to harm the victim or

Home Security Protection

Submitted by the Tribal Police Department

Two million home burglaries are reported each year in the

United States. About 30 percent of all burglaries are through

an open or unlocked window or door. Nearly 66 percent of all

burglaries are residential (home) break-ins. Renters are just

as likely to be the victims of property crime as homeowners.

The highest percentage of burglaries occur during the summer

months. Homes without security systems are up to 300% more

likely to be broken into.

To protect your home, here are some suggestions on what to

have/do:

• If you have light timers, have them set for all year round

• Buy some cameras (working or not)

• Place a motion sensor near your garage or front door

• Make sure that everything is locked (doors, windows, and

garages)

• Leave extra key with someone that you trust

• Keep records of all your valuables

• Trim hedges and bushes

If you are looking for some security systems, here are a few to

consider:

• Frontpoint

• ADT

• Vivint

• Protect America

• Link Security

If this does happen to you call your local police department and

take inventory of all your items.

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If you or anyone in your Tribal

family has had any recent special

awards or achievements that you

would like to share, please submit

your information and photos to the

newsletter by e-mailing

mgaines@ctclusi.org

-Morgan Gaines

her friends and family.

Have you ever said...Why does she keep picking the wrong

man? Domestic abuse is about Power and Control. Domestic

violence is generally not something a person makes a choice to

be around. During courtship everyone is on their best behavior

and the offending behavior is not prevalent. Sometimes the

victim is flattered that finally someone wants to take care of her.

An abuser can often spot a new victim just by the way they walk

or talk. Remember, they want to have someone that they can

control.

Did you know that domestic abuse is one of the only crimes

where the legal system blames the victim; i.e. What did you do

to make him mad? We have to remember who the criminal is

in a domestic assault. It is the person who assaults. In other

words, if you leave your keys in your car, and someone steals it,

are you to blame? No. It may have been a dumb thing to do, but

the person who steals the car is the criminal. It is the same way

with domestic assault.

Did you know that there are more murders of victims after the

filing of a restraining/protective order?

Do you know that in the United States there are more animal

shelters (2,700) that domestic abuse shelters (1,800)?

Finally, do not remain silent. Victims of domestic assault need

an advocate and support. Contact CTCLUSI Family Services for

assistance. In the alternative, in Coos County, Women’s Safety

and Resource Center assists most victims of domestic assault

with safe housing and additional services. In Lane County,

contact Women’s Space.

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving or Peacegiving Court issues are confidential.

Photo By: Morgan Gaines

For more information about Peacegiving or Peacegiving Court,

please visit the Peacegiving Website or contact the Peacegiving

Court Coordinator at the address listed below.

Peacegiving Court Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316

EMAIL: Peacegivingcourt@ctclusi.org

Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving

TIME TO DO YOUR FAFSA!

Higher Education Students and HS Seniors…

Contact Your Education Director if you

Have any questions.

Angela Bowen/Education Director

abowen@ctclusi.org

1-541-888-1317

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Fax 541-888-2853

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Improving Work Relationships in the New Year

Submitted by Mike Smith, Training and Development Specialist

Stephen R. Covey, the best-selling author of The 7 Habits of

A sincere attempt to mend any friction you may have created

Highly Effective People, emphasized the value and importance or been a part of this past year could potentially go a long way

of personal development skills as tantamount to one’s success in creating a friendlier, less contentious relationship and work

in business and life. The rise and fall of our career and business environment in the upcoming year. If you have had difficult

is often rooted in our ability to network, build, sustain and nurture moments with co-workers in the past year, now is a great time to

professional relationships, both within and outside the workplace, reach across the aisle and extend a hand. Make amends and

in an authentic manner. Consequently, it is imperative we seize try to re-assure them that any work differences, whether it was in

the opportunity to develop and enhance our relationship skills developing a strategic business plan, marketing initiative, setting

any chance we get.

goals, etc., was in fact a business difference and not a personal

The most important relationship we have is the one we have matter. Clearly state your intention and desire to work together in

with our self. Understanding yourself is the foundation upon a more harmonious and aligned way in the upcoming year.

which all other interactions, both professionally and personally

Success is not achieved within a vacuum. We must be able to

stem. Reflect on the past year and make an honest assessment build healthy relationships with others to achieve any success in

of how you relate to others in the work place. Make a conscious business and life. Commit to increasing your ability to build these

effort to work on your personal flaws, while continuing to develop relationships in the upcoming year!

your interpersonal strengths. Many of us need to improve our

communication skills -- where our ability to effectively listen is Reprinted from “Reflections for Improving Work Relationships in the New

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our emotions better so we control them, instead of our emotions

controlling us.

The more confident and secure we are with ourselves,

Department of Human Resources

the less we will need to lash out at others, especially when

criticized and/or stressed with looming deadlines. Rather

Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities

than being defensive when criticized, try to pause and

reflect upon the elements of truth found within the criticism,

keeping our anger in check.

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Reach out to your colleagues to nurture and solidify the

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relationships you have already established with them.

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During the holiday season thank your clients and anyone

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else within or outside your organization with whom you

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have worked with throughout the past year. Let them know

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how much you appreciate their help and efforts in achieving

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importance of how far a sincere “thank-you” goes in the work

Go to Job Opportunities on the website for

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full job posting and to Apply Online

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everyone loves to be acknowledged and appreciated. While

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reaching out to your colleagues, make sure you let them

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know you will be more than willing to help them out in any

way possible in the coming year.

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Three Rivers Casino & Hotel

5647 HWY 126, Florence Oregon 97439 (541) 902-6504

2016 THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATION INFORMATION LETTER

WHAT IS THE TRC & H SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM?

Three Rivers Casino Resort is delivering a paid Summer Employment Program beginning June 13, 2016 to August 19, 2016

for CTCLUSI Tribal Members. Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon and is offering this employment opportunity

as an integral part of its long-term strategy of providing the highest quality of career and employment opportunities to all

CTCLUSI Tribal Members. Three Rivers Casino Resort provides work experience in a range of Guest Service professions and

support services including Hotel, Finance, Casino Marketing, Human Resources, Food & Beverage, and Informational

Technology.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

To be eligible to participate in the TRC & H Summer Employment program, you must be a member of the Confederated Tribes

of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF SELECTION?

The Director of Human Resources and the Recruitment Specialist for Three Rivers Casino Resort review submitted

applications for completeness and administer the evaluation process. The following criteria are considered during the selection

process: academic merit, presentation of application, and involvement in the Native community. An appointed committee

conducts a final review of the application evaluations and makes an official selection of awarded applicants.

WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?

Applications are being received ONLINE March 7, 2016 through May 9, 2016. Completed application must be

received online by 5pm on Monday: May 9, 2016 at www.ctclusi.org. Go to Job Opportunities and click on the

CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.

WHEN WILL YOU BE NOTIFIED IF YOU ARE SELECTED?

Interviews and hiring decisions will be complete Monday – June 6, 2016

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS?

TRC & H Summer Employment recipients must meet the following award requirements. All rights to the Three Rivers Casino

Resort Summer Employment program are waived if the requirements are not met.

 Submit an online application at www.ctclusi.org (log in or register to see job announcement)

 Pass pre-employment drug test.

 Obtain Gaming License from CTCLUSI Gaming Commission.

 Actively participate in the TRC & H Summer Employment.

 Adhere to current Three Rivers Casino Resort policies as outlined in Team Member Handbook.

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

Stephanie Watkins, Director of Human Resources

Phone: (541) 902-6502

Email: swatkins@ctclusihr.org

Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist

Phone: (541) 902-6504

Email: phickson@ctclusihr.org

Online Applications: March 7, 2016 - May 9, 2016

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