NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2019)
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The Voice of
CLUSI
April 2019
Issue 4
Volume 20
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
23rd Annual Elders Honor Day
Elders Honor Day Queen and King pictured left. Pictured right, Councilman Doc Slyter plays flute during the event. Photographs by Morgan Gaines
Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
On Friday, March 15 Elders from Tribes across Oregon gathered
together at the Three Rivers Casino Resort Events Center. Hosted
by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw
Indians (CTCLUSI) and co-hosted by the Coquille Indian Tribe
(CIT), approximately 300 Elders attended the 23rd Annual Elders
Honor Day event. Elders representing Tribes across Oregon were
present, including members of the CTCLUSI, CIT, Warm Springs,
Grand Ronde, Siletz, Lower Rogue and Karuk.
Opening remarks were given by CTCLUSI Tribal Chairman
Mark Ingersoll. The presentation of the flags by CIT and CTCLUSI
Veterans was accompanied by a song and drumming by Ashley
Russell and Anne Niblett. Following the Color Guard posting of the
Eagle Staff and Flag’s, Chairman Ingersoll recognized members of
Tribal Council, Elders Committee members, and Tribal Veterans,
thanking them for their service.
Chairman Ingersoll then presented the gifting of the Eldest
Tribal man and woman. Warm Springs Elder Lupe Samuels, 89
years young, and Siletz Elder Ed Ben, 91 years young, were each
gifted with a Pendleton Blanket from the CIT and a gift basket by
CTCLUSI. Next, the drawing for the King and Queen of the day
were announced. Debra Cearley of the Siletz and Lamont Brown
from Warm Springs were drawn and invited up on stage. They were
each showered with gifts including beautiful necklaces made by
CTCLUSI Tribal Elder Arleen Perkins, gift baskets from CTCLUSI,
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Story continues on page 14
Also in this edition:
Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
Questions and Answers
Turn to page 10 and 11 for more information or visit
www.ctclusi.org/tcp
Canoeing in the Heart of the Bay,
in front of Roseburg Chip, Facing Northwest
Save the Date:
Tribal Election Day
April 14, 2019
Tribal Hall
Polls Open from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Tribal Council Business
As Reported at the March 10, 2019 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Chief Warren Brainard:
Jan 13 Tribal Council Meeting
Jan 14 Governor Brown Inauguration
Jan 15 Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
Discussion with City of Coos Bay
Jan 18 Kate Brown Gala
Jan 22 Meeting with Senator Merkley / Town
Hall Meeting in Bandon
Jan 25 Reception
Jan 30 Special Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Feb 13 Financing Meeting; Lane Act Meeting
Feb 14 Culture Committee Meeting
Feb 20 Financing Meeting
Feb 21 Three Rivers Foundation Lunch
Feb 22 Public Hearing in Coos Bay with
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
and State Advisory Committee on Historic
Preservation(SACHP), Traditional Cultural
Property, (TCP)
Mar 5 Special Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Doc Slyter:
Jan 1 Amanda Trail in Yachats
Jan 13 Tribal Council Meeting
Jan 15 Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
Discussion with City of Coos Bay; Coquille Tribal
Dinner
Jan 16 Traditional Culture Property Discussion
(TCP) with State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO)
Jan 17 Coos County Planning Department
Meeting to discuss (TCP); Public Informational
Meeting in North Bend (TCP)
Jan 18 Public Informational Meeting in North
Bend Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
Jan 24 Executive Worksession
Jan 29 Lakeside Lamprey site visit
Jan 30 Business Meeting
Jan 31 Visit to Administration
Feb 7 Lakeside Lamprey Conference call with
Yurok Tribe
Feb 15 Special Council Meeting
Feb 19 Coos Bay City Council
Feb 20 Charleston Boat House Presentation
Feb 21 Tour with State Advisory Committee
on Historic Preservation (SACHP), Traditional
Cultural Property, (TCP)
Feb 22 Public Hearing in Coos Bay with
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
and State Advisory Committee on Historic
Preservation(SACHP), Traditional Cultural
Property, (TCP)
Mar 5 Special Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Mar 6 Conversation with Liaison for Siuslaw
National Forest about Lakeside Cemetery
Mar 8 Coos County Planning Dept. Meeting,
Jordan Cove
Debbie Bossley:
Jan 13 Tribal Council Meeting
Jan 15 Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
Discussion with City of Coos Bay; Coquille Tribal
Dinner
Jan 16 Traditional Culture Property Discussion
(TCP) with State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO)
Jan 17 Coos County Planning Department
Meeting to discuss (TCP); Public Informational
Meeting in North Bend (TCP)
Jan 18 Public Informational Meeting in North
Bend Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
Jan 24 Executive Worksession
Jan 25 State Transportation Improvement Fund
(STIF)
Jan 30 Business Meeting
Jan 31 Administration visit, paperwork
Feb 7 Holistic App
Feb 15 Special Meeting
Feb 19 Health Board Meeting, Enrollment
Meeting, City Council Meeting, TCP
Feb 21 Three Rivers Foundation Lunch
Feb 22 Public Hearing in Coos Bay with State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and State
Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation(
SACHP), Traditional Cultural Property, (TCP)
Mar 5 Special Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Teresa Spangler:
Jan 13 Tribal Council Meeting
Jan 15 Dinner with Coquille Council
Jan 24 Executive Worksession
Jan 25 State Transportation Improvement Fund
(STIF)
Feb 11 Education Committee Meeting
Feb 15 Special Meeting
Feb 21 Three Rivers Foundation Lunch
Mar 5 Special Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Josh Davies:
Jan 13 Tribal Council Meeting
Jan 15 Dinner with Coquille Council
Jan 16 Traditional Culture Property Discussion
(TCP) with State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO)
Jan 17 Election Board Meeting
Jan 24 Executive Worksession
Jan 30 Tribal Council Meeting , GFORB
Feb 7 Executive Worksession
Feb 16-17 Portland, Visit Ilani Casino
Feb 19 City of Coos Bay Council Meeting, TCP
Feb 20 Housing Committee Meeting
Feb 21 Tour with State Advisory Committee on
Historic Preservation ( SACHP) , Traditional
Cultural Property, (TCP)
Feb 22 Public Hearing in Coos Bay with State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and State
Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation(
SACHP), Traditional Cultural Property, (TCP)
Feb 26 Talk to Jeannie
Mar 5 Special Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Doug Barrett :
Jan 1 Amanda Trail in Yachats
Jan 13 Tribal Council Meeting
Jan 15 Dinner with Coquille Council
Jan 16 Traditional Culture Property Discussion
(TCP) with State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO)
Jan 17 Public Informational Meeting in North
Bend (TCP)
Jan 18 Public Informational Meeting in North
Bend Traditional Cultural Property (TCP)
Jan 24 Executive Worksession
Jan 30 Special Meeting; GFORB
Feb 7 Executive Worksession
Feb 15 Special Meeting
Feb 19 City of Coos Bay Council Meeting, TCP
Feb 21 Three Rivers Foundation Lunch
Feb 22 Public Hearing in Coos Bay with State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and State
Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation(
SACHP), Traditional Cultural Property, (TCP)
Mar 5 Special Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Mar 9 Round Dance, Grande Ronde
Mark Ingersoll:
Jan 13 Tribal Council Meeting
Jan 15 Dinner with Coquille Council
Jan 17 Public Informational Meeting in North
Bend ( TCP)
Jan 24 Executive Worksession
Jan 25 Opening Pembina Office
Jan 28 Testified in Salem on Bill 2020
Jan 30 Special Meeting, GFORB
Feb 7 Executive Worksession
Feb 13 Bank Meeting
Feb 15 Special Meeting
Feb 18, 19, 20 Meeting with Governor
Feb 21 Bank Meeting
Feb 28, 29 Meeting with Governor
Mar 5 Special Meeting; Gaming Facility
Operational Review Board (GFORB)
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-091
Date of Passage: November 18, 2018
Subject (title): Coordinated Tribal Assistance
Solicitation (CTAS) Grant Expenditure
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved the
expenditure of CTAS funds by the Tribal
Police Department for the acquisition of a new
vehicle. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-092
Date of Passage: November 18, 2018
Subject (title): Prescription Drug Benefit
Administration Agreement Approval.
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved a
contract to provide prescription. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-093
Date of Passage: November 18, 2018
Subject (title): Tribal Navigator Program,
Approval of Agreement with Oregon DHS
Explanation: The Tribal Council approved
this Agreement with DHS. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-094
Date of Passage: November 28, 2018
Subject (title): Gaming Device Order
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
second amendment. Vote 6-0-1
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-095
Date of Passage: December 27, 2018
Subject (title): Cantrell Road Easement
Approval
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves this
road easement. Vote 5-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-096
Date of Passage: December 9, 2018
Subject (title): Approval of 2019 Tribal
Government Budget
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves
the proposed Operation Budget for 2019.
Vote 6-1-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-097
Date of Passage: December 9, 2018
Subject (title): Healing to Wellness Code,
Chapter 2-13, Title 2, Rules of Procedure
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves
the creation of this new Code and to be
posted for 28-day comment period.
Vote 6-1-0
Upcoming Council Meeting
April 14, 2019
Community Center 10:00 a.m.
General Council
Community Center 1:00 p.m.
In this public paper, some explanation will not display details due to confidentiality.
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April 2019
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 interested in
being on a committee, please contact Jeannie
McNeil, 541-888-7506. We are currently
keeping a list of those interested so that when a
committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon
as possible, so please contact us whether there is
a vacancy or not.
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., either
online at www.ctclusi.org/enrollment or
mail to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave.,
Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506
or Fax: 541-888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Full video available at www.ctclusi.org
If you would like to receive typed copies or
an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting
minutes send a written request, including
your current address to Jeannie McNeil,
1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Upcoming Events
April 4th – Elders Luncheon,
Eugene Outreach Office, 11:30 a.m.
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April 11 – Parenting Workshop,
Community Center, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
April 14th – Tribal Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
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April 14 – Tribal Family Gathering Lunch,
Community Center, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
April 14th – Tribal Council General Meeting,
Community Center, 1:00 p.m.
April 14th - Tribal Election Day, Tribal Hall,
Polls open Noon – 4:00 p.m.
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April 18 – Parenting Workshop,
Community Center, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
April 20th – Clam Dig and Easter Egg Hunt
(see flyer page 5)
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April 25 – Parenting Workshop,
Community Center, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
April 25th – Peacegiving Court Training Dinner
April 25th – National Rx Drug Take Back hosted by
Tribal PD, Eugene Office 10:00 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
Warren Brainard, Chief
Tribal Chief
April 26th - National Rx Drug Take Back
541-297-1655 (cell)
hosted by Tribal PD, Florence Office 10:00 a.m.
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
April 27th - National Rx Drug Take Back
hosted by Tribal PD, Coos Bay Office 10:00 a.m.
April 27th – Healthy Moms and Healthy
Doc Slyter
Babies program, Community Center, 1:00 p.m. Position #1 Council
April 27th – 28th – Fish Trap Workshop Session One, 541-808-7625 (cell)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
dslyter@ctclusi.org
April 30th – May 2nd – Cold Water Training
May 2nd – Parenting Workshop,
Debbie Bossley
Community Center, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Position #2 Council
May 3rd – Deadline to apply for
541-294-3972 (cell)
Summer Student Internships
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
May 9th - Elders Committee Meeting,
Tribal Hall, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mark Ingersoll,
May 11th – (Tentative) Cemetery Clean Up Day
Check May newsletter for details
Chairman
May 21st – Tribal Family Gathering Dinner,
Position #3 Council
Springfield, 6:00 p.m.
541-290-4610 (cell)
May 24th – 26th - Fish Trap Workshop Session Two,
mingersoll@ctclusi.org
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join a Committee
Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters
of interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit
your letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All
letters of interest are kept on file for one year.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Alexis Barry
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org
Health Services Division
Vicki Faciane - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
vfaciane@ctclusi.org
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
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Karen Porter, Education Dept
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
education@ctclusi.org
Family Services
Earl Boots, Director
2110 Newmark Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1311
Toll Free 1-800-618-6827
Fax 541-888-1837
eboots@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
Tribal Council
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel
Assistant Director of Health
Services
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Tribal Court
J.D. Williams
Chief Judge
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
tribalct@ctclusi.org
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Brad Kneaper
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi.org
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi.org
Department of Natural
Resources
Margaret Corvi
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
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
April 14, 2019
Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay,
Oregon 97420
Council 10:00 a.m.
General Council 1:00 p.m.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer
Report
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other
10. Good of the Tribes
11. Executive Session as needed
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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Council Corner
Daii Tribal Members,
I hope this message finds you well. As a teacher, it is hard
to believe it’s mid-March and school is over in a few months.
Time seems to have flown by more quickly each year as I
get older. We have some exciting times approaching with
the upcoming election. This past weekend, many past
and present Tribal Council members were able to attend
the forums that were held in Florence, Eugene and lastly
in Coos Bay. I must give the attendance trophy to the
Florence forum, which about doubled one location and
tripled another location. However, all three forums had
good attendance, and audience members were able to ask
questions to the candidates. Thank you to past and present
Council members who have made this opportunity possible
with all the dedication, tremendous hard work and many
hours that were needed in order to be where the Tribes
are today. Thank you also to the staff and Election Board
Committee that assisted in this weekend’s events.
Overall, I was happy to see the younger generation
stepping forward this weekend. I had a couple takeaways
that I would like to share and acknowledge for those of
you that weren’t’ able to attend. Some of the candidates in
their opening statements acknowledged Councilman Doug
Barrett for the lifetime work that he has done for not only
the Tribes but for some of them individually. I truly believe
that without all the hours that Doug has put into our Tribes,
more of our youth would not be where they are today.
The other take away was how moved and visibly touched
Councilman Doc Slyter was to see how much culture meant
to the candidates. He touched on this at each of the forums,
but at the end of the Coos Bay forum, the panel sang and
drummed together. This was a special moment to witness
and be apart of.
If you were unable to attend these forums, please check
the website as Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
will be uploading these as soon as she is able to. Also,
please make sure you have your voter’s registration card
on file. If you are unsure, please call Administration to make
sure your file is up to date. Every vote matters.
Hiis haiyach (with a good heart),
Councilman Josh Davies
We’ve Moved!
CTCLUSI’s Family Services Department has
moved to
The Newmark Center!
Our new address is:
2110 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Our Telephone Number Remains the Same:
541-888-9577
2019 Tribal Council Election Candidates
POSITION NUMBER
Position # 1
Position # 3
Position # 5
INCUMBENT
(Current Member of Council)
Doc Slyter
Mark Ingersoll
Teresa Spangler
FINAL LIST as of March 15, 2019
Candidates Running for Tribal Council
The Tribal Members listed below have decided to run for a position on Tribal Council. They have
officially submitted their Statement of Candidacy on the date listed by their name.
Name
Position #
Running For
Date Submitted
Statement of Candidacy
Mitchell Harper
Position #5
2/15/2019
Iliana Montiel
Position #5
2/20/2019
Susan Thomas
Position #3
3/04/2019
Heidi Enna Helms
Position #5
3/13/2019
Devynne Krossman
Position #3
3/13/2019
Doc Slyter
Position #1
3/14/2019
Mark Petrie
Position #3
3/15/2019
Margaret Corvi
Position #3
3/15/2019
Courtney Krossman
Position #5
3/15/2019
This information can be found online at www.ctclusi.org/elections
This list will be updated as individuals submit Statements of Candidacy.
NOTICE TO ALL READERS
Tribal Council Candidate Position Statement Inserted in the March 2019 and April 2019 Editions of The Voice
of CLUSI Tribal Newsletter
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians shall not be responsible
for the accuracy of the candidates’ position statements.
Tribal Code Title 7 -Enrollment, Committees, Elections and Referendums, Chapter 7-3. 7-3-24
Candidacy Procedures(b) (3) Each candidate shall indicate the position for which he or she is filing. No
shuffling of positions will be allowed. Each candidate will be given the opportunity to present a position
statement for inclusion in the Tribal Newsletter if submitted by the Newsletter deadline. Position
statements shall not be longer than one (1) sheet of 8-1/2” by 11” paper printed on both sides, capable
of being copied on a black and white copier. Position statements shall be published in the February,
March or April issue, depending upon when the candidate filed and the candidate’s preference. It will
be stated in the Tribal Newsletter that the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the candidates’ position statements. Further, if a
reasonable doubt exists as to the accuracy, candidates will be asked to furnish proof of their statement.
Join a Tribal
Committee
Chapter 7-5 GENERAL COMMITTEE CODE 7-5-1; General
Policy; Committees are established to assist the Tribal
Council in carrying out its responsibilities, to provide quality
services to the Tribal membership and to develop, maintain
and protect the assets and interests of the Tribes.
Tribal Committee appointments are made by Tribal Council and are for a four (4) year term.
Tribal Code allows for you to be on no more than three (3) committees at a time and you may
only server two (2) terms, unless special consideration is necessary.
Currently, we have at least one (1) position available in each committee due to vacancies and
term expiration on 12-31-2018. Tribal Committees cover several areas of the Tribe and work
with various departments. Below is a list of Committees you may be interested in becoming a
member of:
Culture Committee
Elders Committee
Investment Committee
Budget Committee
Enrollment Committee
Health Committee
Education Committee
Housing Committee
Election Board
How to become a member? You must be a CTCLUSI enrolled Tribal member. The attached
Letter of Interest Form must be completed and returned in the envelope for Tribal Council
considerations. All forms should be received by December 1, 2018.
Letters of Interest are only kept on file for one year.
Additional forms can be found on the Tribes’ website: www.ctclusi.org or requested through
any Tribal Government Office located in Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield. Questions? If you
would like to know any further details, please contact: Jeannie McNeil , 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos
Bay, Oregon 97420. By email, jmcneil@ctclusi.org or by phone 541-888-9577.
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Tribal Council Candidate Forums Well Attended
Contributed by Morgan Gaines,
Communications Specialist
On Saturday, March 16, 2019 Forums held in Florence (above) and Eugene (below)
Council Forums continued on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Tribal Hall in Coos Bay (below)
Clam Dig
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Come join us for a beautiful early morning tide! When the tide is low the
table is set. It is an honor to be able to gather our traditional foods and
give thanks for still having them.
Clam Dig hosted by the Department of Natural Resources
We will meet at Tribal Government Coos Bay Office at 6:45 a.m.
Or meet us out at the Charleston Boat Ramp
The Tribe will pay for permits at Davy Jones Locker in Charleston
(Please bring rubber boots, extra shoes and a change of clothing!)
We will clean clams at the Fish Cleaning Station at
the Community Center
Dinner at 4:00 p.m.
At the invitation of Tribal Council Mike Graybill, local resident and former
Natural Resource Manager, will discuss a range of impacts that the proposed
Jordan Cove Energy Project will have on the Coos Bay estuary. The Project
proposes to dredge 5.7 million cubic yards of sediment out of the bay, install a
compression/cooling station and export terminal on the North Spit as well as a
pipeline that terminates in Coos Bay going under the bay. Simultaneously, the Port
of Coos Bay is working to proposing to dredge 18 million cubic yards which,
coupled with the Jordan Cove Energy Project, will represent the largest change to
this estuary in its history. It is a deep concern for local aquaculture sustainability,
fisheries, recreational users and traditional uses of the bay. “I worked on the bay
my entire career studying the estuary, and the reason I’m here is because I’m very
concerned about the potential this project has to change the way our estuary
functions…”
Please RSVP by Friday, April 12, 2019
541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155
On Saturday, March 16th and
Sunday, March 17th Tribal Council
Candidates
were
given
the
opportunity to attend Forums, give
opening statements, and answer
questions provided by General
Council members in attendance.
Out of nine candidates, eight
attended the Florence Forum. Seven
attended the Forum held in Eugene,
and eight participated in the Coos
Bay Forum. One candidate, who is
running unopposed, opted to sit in
the audience during the Coos Bay
Forum allowing the other candidates
more time to answer questions from
General Council.
Tribal Council
Election Day
April 14, 2019
Tribal Hall
338 Wallace Street,
Coos Bay, Oregon
97420
Polls will be open from
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Dispute resolution the traditional way.
Community Center
338 Wallace Street,
Coos Bay, Oregon
Accountability. Restoration.
2:00 p.m. Egg Hunt
4:00 p.m. Dinner
Hosted by Family Services
Please RSVP by Friday, April 12, 2019
541-435-7155 or
toll free 1-888-365-7155
For more information on Peacegiving Court and how
your case can be transferred, contact Tribal Court.
(541) 888-1306
TRIBAL COURT WILL HOST
PEACEGIVING COURT
TRAINING
Tribal Court will host a
Peacegiving training on April 25,
2019, at Ciccarelli’s Restaurant in
North Bend, Oregon.
Judge Karen Costello will be
providing training.
In addition, there will be another
Peacegiver (or two) sworn in at
this function by Judge Williams.
Interested persons can contact
Tribal Court regarding this
training at tribalct@ctclusi.org or
come by the Tribal Court Office.
Contributed by Diane Whitson, Tribal
Court Administrator
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April 2019
This Month...be on the Lookout for Nori
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Plant description: Nori is in the family Bangiaceae,
the red algae family. Laver also belongs to this family
and is made into “laverbread”. Nori is a cold water
seaweed species that grows on rocks and pilings in
the upper intertidal and spray zone. Growing as a
“sheet”, this shiny beauty ranges from a light red to
a purplish color.
Food: Nori is high in vitamin B12, calcium,
minerals, trace elements and protein. Traditionally,
this red algae was gathered, taken home, and laid
out on mats or boards to dry in the sun. Dried nori
was usually dipped in seal oil, whale blubber, or elk
tallow. Today, it is used to thicken soups, season
foods, and also roll sushi. Darker colored nori seems
to be preferred over lighter colored nori.
Hanis: tłkínIx
Milluk: tłkínIx
Scientific name: Porphyra spp.
Photograph courtesy of John Schaefer
Perfect Weather to Usher in First Canoe Pull of the Year
Contributed by the Culture & Natural Resources Department
We put our beloved canoe, Lottie, into the Umpqua at
Winchester Bay with a full crew of tribal families. Our trusty
support boat, skippered by Tribal Biologist John Schaefer,
followed along on our short journey. We were welcomed with
Low winds, blue skies, and smooth waters. We could not have
asked for better weather! We were fortunate to be able to
visit one of our recently returned parcels of land, Tkimya, aka
Umpqua Eden. It was a very special and exciting experience.
Jesse Beers shared some history about the significance of the
site and offered a blessing before we set foot on land. After
taking in the sights, smells, feels, and sounds of Tkimya, we
set out on the water to return to Winchester Bay for a quick
bite at a local pizzeria before heading back home. Overall, a
very enjoyable and successful time on the river! Look forward
to more upcoming canoe outings!
“It was amazing to be able to stand in the place that our
ancestors once resided and gather the first edibles of Spring
from such a sacred and panuuch/nohauwitson (beautiful) place.
I can’t wait to go back and spend more time there.”
- Ashley Russell
Photographs courtesy of John Schaefer
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Traditional Fish Trap Workshop Series
Dai Estis (Hello Everyone),
I, Ashley Russell, am pleased to announce
a three-part Traditional Fish Trap Workshop
Series that I will be teaching with the help
of Sara Siestreem(Coos Master Artist and
Educator). During the workshop series,
Tribal families will learn what materials are
used in the construction of a Traditional
Fish Trap, when and how to gather and
process materials used in a Traditional Fish
Trap, and how to construct a Traditional
Fish Trap. Previous weaving experience is
encouraged for this workshop, but is not a
requirement.
Session One:
The first session of the workshop series
will involve Beaked Hazel gathering and
processing, Vine Leaf Maple gathering and
processing, Spruce Roots/Cedar Roots
gathering and processing, and (possibly)
Douglas Fir processing.
The following tools are necessary to
process the above materials:
• Trowel and/or Tiling Fork
• Loppers/ Pruning Shears
• Wood Splitting Froe
• Wood Shaver
• Draw Knife
• Clippers
• Knife
• Scissors
• Gloves
• Hiking Attire
• Safety Glasses
• Duct Tape
If you don’t have all of the materials listed
above, I do have some on hand and am
more than willing to share on a first come,
first serve basis.
Date: April 27th-28th
Day One: Beaked Hazel, Vine Leaf Maple,
and Douglas Fir gathering and processing
Day Two: Spruce Root/Cedar Root
gathering and processing; finish up Vine
Leaf Maple and Douglas Fir processing
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday and
Sunday
Location: Tribal Hall in Coos Bay, OR
Session Two:
Session two will involve the construction
of the Fish Trap. Green Spruce Roots that
were gathered during the first session of
the workshop will be switched out with
seasoned ready-to-use Spruce Roots
from CACHE 1: Wealth Item. More Vine
Leaf Maple and/or Douglas Fir processing
may be required depending on amount
of materials on hand that are already
processed and ready for use.
The following tools will be needed for
session two:
• Wood Splitting Froe
• Wood Shaver
• Draw Knife
• Clippers
• Knife
• Awl
• Scissors
• Gloves
• Safety Glasses
• Duct Tape
Date: May 24th-26th
Day One: Begin Fish Trap construction;
process more Vine Leaf Maple and/or
Douglas Fir if applicable
Days Two & Three: Continue Fish Trap
construction
Time: 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM Friday; 9:00 AM –
4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday
Location: Tribal Hall in Coos Bay, OR
Session Three:
The last session of the Fish Trap
Workshop Series will entail learning how
to make cordage out of Nettle/Fireweed/
Dogbane for the Fish Traps, which will be
instructed by Sara Siestreem, and finishing
up Fish Trap construction.
The following tools will be needed for
session two:
• Clippers
• Knife
• Awl
• Scissors
• Gloves(optional)
Date: June 7th-9th
Day One & Two: Cordage making with Sara
Siestreem; continue fish Trap construction
Day Three: Fish Trap construction wrap-up
Time: 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM Friday; 9:00 AM –
4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday
Location: Tribal Hall in Coos Bay, OR
If enough materials are gathered to make
several fish traps, my goal is to use the fish
traps to augment the Tenmile Lakes Basin
Partnership Pacific Lamprey Monitoring
Project. They are currently monitoring
Pacific Lamprey in Tenmile Creek and plan
to use traps out of PVC pipe this summer.
How wonderful would it be to use our
traditional fish traps to help them with their
endeavors? We haven’t used fish traps
to catch lamprey for, probably, a hundred
years.
If we aren’t able to gather enough
materials for several fish traps, we can
all work together to create a few. Sara
Siestreem has graciously offered to show
our finished fish traps in an exhibition that
she will be curating. After the exhibition,
one trap will be chosen by the group to
be proudly housed in one of the Tribe’s
facilities for display and teaching purposes.
If you are interested in learning how to
construct a Traditional Fish Trap Basket,
please RSVP to me at arussell@ctclusi.org
by April 19th.
Gala de Luwae (With a Good Heart),
~Ashley Russell
Circles of Healing Program Updates
Contributed by Melinda Radford, Circles of Healing Program Coordinator
The Circles of Healing Program provides confidential this time, Melissa has enjoyed learning about the Tribes as
advocacy and support services to victims of domestic violence, well as the programs within Family Services. Melissa is excited
dating violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Through to be a part of The Circles of Healing program and is thankful
empowerment and self-determination, the staff assist clients for the opportunity to continue to work with the Tribes.
in achieving their goals with respect to timelines chosen by
The Circles of Healing program staff have been working
the client as they address their needs for safety, peace and diligently to provide a voice for Tribal people in the Domestic
healing. Recently the Circles of Healing Program has made Violence and Sexual Assault community through participation
some exciting changes. Melinda Radford, who was the Circles in training facilitation, partnerships with federal, state and local
of Healing Outreach Advocate, is now the Program Coordinator. agencies, participation in funding workgroups, participation in
Melinda has worked for CTCLUSI in different capacities for over various training opportunities and working with Oregon’s Nine
6 years. Having worked for the program as an advocate for Tribes to address sexual assault and domestic violence. The
about two years, she has been able to assist many clients and staff recently traveled to Washington DC to participate in the
work towards addressing the needs of the Tribal community Office of Violence against Women New Grantee training, and
and community at large. In her new role, she is hoping to bring will be attending the Oregon Nine Tribes Coalition meeting,
more awareness to issues of sexual assault, stalking, dating providing training to the Crime Victim Services Division Staff,
violence, and domestic violence as well as providing community attending the Victims of Crime Act training, and the Tribal
and Federal Summit in the next few months. As the program
education, prevention, and survivor centered services.
In addition, a new advocate, Melissa Smith, was recently continues to expand and provide new services, please watch
hired. Melissa graduated from Eastern Oregon University in the website and newsletter for upcoming events and new
2017 where she studied Sociology and Anthropology. She information.
recently returned to school at Humboldt State University to
If you would like to speak confidentially with an advocate,
complete her Master’s in Social Work and has been interning please call 541-808-8450.
in the Family Services department since September. During
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Tribal Member Birth Announcement
Justin Tyee McGuire
~ Lower Umpqua~
Justin was born October 24, 2018 at 3:15 p.m.
to parents Chris and Chelsea McGuire. Justin
was 7lbs 4oz and 20” long. Justin is baby
brother to two amazing older sisters, Savanna
and Elayna, the grandson of Karen and Dave
McGuire and Bill Undlin, and great grandson to
Lower Umpqua Tribal Elder Anna Campbell.
Welcome Baby Justin!
Baby Baskets!
Are you expecting a Baby?
Come join us for lunch, prizes and information
on Best Practices during Pregnancy.
We will begin holding monthly gatherings with a
Kickoff on
Saturday April 27, 2019 @ 1:00 PM
at the Community Center 338 Wallace St
Coos Bay
Topics will include but are not limited to:
Pre-natal care
Tribal Best Practices
Substance Abuse Prevention
Safety—SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome,
Car Seat
Installation And much more!
The program includes projects like
cradleboards, baby books, Dream Catchers,
etc.
We hope you will join us and allow the Tribe to
support your
Journey
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 24, 2019
541-435-7155 or toll free 1-888-365-7155
Are you a Tribal member or Tribal spouse living in the five-county service area (Coos,
Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln counties) and expecting a baby? We can help you by
providing a basket of necessities for your new little bundle of joy. Our Community Health
Aides work together with our Dental Clinic to make sure you receive a great variety of
baby products to start your baby’s precious life with ease, comfort and good health. Some
of these items include diapers, wipes, bottles, a tooth/gum brush, bathing products, and
a car seat. If you are eligible to receive one of these baskets, please contact your area’s
Community Health Aide.
Congratulations!
Armando Martinez: Coos Bay Office: (541) 435-7228 Cell: (541) 435-5223
Doug Morrison: Florence Office: (541) 997-6685 Cell: (541) 297-2391
Kimmy Bixby: Eugene Office: (541) 744-1334 Cell: (541) 808-8684
Tribal Member Birth Announcements
Celebrate welcoming your baby to the Tribal family!
Send in your photographs and information to have your new
bundle of joy announced in The Voice of CLUSI newsletter.
Send information to:
Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist by emailing
mgaines@ctclusi.org
April 2019
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Tribal Member Birth Announcement
Adalynn May Jernigan
~ Coos ~
Alyssa Nelson and Joey Jernigan welcomed Adalynn into the
world on February 16, 2019 at 4:42 pm, weighing in at 8 pounds
and 19.5 inches long. Adalynn is the granddaughter of Tribal
Elder Barbara Nelson and her spouse Andrew Nelson. Adalynn
has four older siblings: Annabella, Angel, Jonathan, and Logan.
Welcome Baby Adalynn!
PARENTING
WORKSHOP
PRESENTED BY THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF
COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
When:
ThursdaysApril 11
April 18
April 25
May 2
Time:
5:30-7:30pm
Location:
CTCLUSI – Community
Center
338 Wallace St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
COLD WATER TRAINING
TUESDAY APRIL 30- THURSDAY MAY 2, 2019
Safety and Rescue
The three-day course will explore the following areas: paddling
environment, personal preparation, rescue philosophy, scene
management, medical issues, equipment, throw ropes, water
hazards and hydrology, swimming, wading, boat based rescue, pins,
entrapment, and water scenarios.
Childcare & Meals Will Be Provided
Please Call the RSVP Line at
541-435-7155
Or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155
By Thursday March 28, 2019
Healing of the Canoe program has covered the cost of the
training and training certificates for CTCLUSI.
For more
information,
contact:
Jesse Beers
541-888-1319
x7319
jbeers@ctclusi.org
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Q’alya Ta Kukwis Shichdii Me
Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) Receives Mixed Support for Nomination
Contributed by The Department of Natural Resources
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw have an obligation
as a sovereign government to define and
protect resources that perpetuate their
unique cultural identity. We feel local
protection has assisted in safeguarding
of many of our resources but that federal
funded or permitted, not small landowner
development,
has
not
adequately
addressed cumulative impacts to the
resource important to Tribal lifeways.
With our Traditional Cultural Property
(TCP) nomination the Tribe has gained
unanimous support by Oregon’s State
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
but has gotten opposition from several
local governments. We feel this is due to
a lack of understanding of the TCP and
impacts to landowners.
Local ordinances must reflect state
laws protecting archaeological and
cultural resource protection but do
they?
The County utilizes the Coos Bay
Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) to
ensure protection of Natural and Cultural
Resources mandated under statewide
Goal 5
The City of Coos Bay and City of North
Bend do not have adequate ordinances
in place to identify and protect
cultural resources and are
therefore out of compliance with
statewide Goal 5 and policy 18
under the CBEMP. Additionally,
the Tribe has NOT been consulted
with by either City for any
regular permit review to assist in
protecting cultural resources
What are the State and
Federal
regulations
that
protect cultural resources?
State laws ORS 97.745
prohibits the willful removal,
mutilation, defacing, injury, or
destruction of any cairn, burial,
human remains, funerary objects,
or objects of cultural patrimony of
any native Indian. ORS 358.920
prohibits excavation injury, destruction,
or alteration of an archaeological site or
object or removal of an archaeological
object from public or private lands.
Federal laws (43 CFR 10) respond
to adverse impacts archaeological and
cultural resources in permit review
through mandatory Tribal consultation;
however, some federal agencies have
not adequately responded to the
Tribes requests for consultation nor
concerns brought forth for federal permit
applications.
The Native American
Graves and Repatriation Act was passed
in 1990, provides a process for museums
and Federal agencies to return Native
American cultural items (human remains,
funerary objects, sacred objects of cultural
patrimony. NAGPRA also applies when
Native American remains are discovered
during a construction project on Federal
or Tribal lands.
Our Cultural Resources are not being
adequately protected. We have been
stripped of much of our ownership and
sovereignty of our ancestral lands. That
is not going to change. The TCP does
not give us rights or ownership. The TCP
gives us the opportunity to help steward
our resources through federal permit
Photograph by John Schaefer
review and helps start a conversation of
non-compliance with local municipalities
under the CBEMP.
We are disappointed that our local
governments
have
politicized
the
protection of our cultural resources as it
is our right and obligation to protect these
resources, our identity and way of life for
future generations. Protection of these
invaluable non-renewable resources is not
something that governments should need
to contemplate. Our TCP application is
moving forward for review by the National
Park Service thanks to the unbiased
review from the SACHP committee. It is
unfortunate that we have to go through
the expense of a TCP designation to
have a seat at the table for discussions
on proposed development and to protect
Tribal cultural resources that should be
protected under state and federal laws.
As we have stated in recent public
meetings, we are committed to working
with local jurisdictions to minimize any
secondary effects of a TCP listing on
local land use ordinances, which should
not be particularly difficult considering
that existing local and state laws already
require consideration of impacts to
archaeological and historic sites. That
offer remains, despite the unfortunate
hearing and votes by both the City of
Coos Bay and the City of North Bend.
We remain committed to working with
our neighbors to address any concerns
they may have with the effects of listing
Coos Bay on the National Registry of
Historic Places. There certainly is
a lot of misinformation circulating in
the community. The primary effect of
a listing would be to require federal
agencies to consider impacts of their
actions and permitting decisions on
specific sites within Coos Bay that
are of tremendous importance to the
cultural survival of the Tribe. Please
access our website for accurate
information regarding our application:
www.ctclusi.org/tcp
Historic District is fitting way to respect Tribal legacy
Printed online at www.theworldlink.com/opinions on March 5, 2019
As landowners, we support the Confederated Tribes of the
Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians effort to establish
a Traditional Cultural Property Historic District, which includes
areas of our ranch. We were fortunate to be able to purchase
our small ranch in 1997 and learned it had quite a history of
ownership: dairymen, loggers, ranchers, and mill workers all
worked hard here. Interestingly, our title shows that on May 8,
1869, the land was originally granted to James T. Jordan.
James was a hunter from Kentucky who moved to Coos County
and married Jane, a Hanis (Coos) Indian. Back then, if a female
tribal member married a white man, she could stay in her ancestral
area rather than be moved to the reservation in Yachats, where
most Indians were forced to relocate in those years. James and
Jane Jordan raised a family and owned a large area of land along
the northern margin of Coos Bay, where they ran livestock. Their
land included a small cove on the northern bend of the bay that
was eventually named Jordan Cove.
A number of relatives of the Jordans, now tribal members, still
live in our community today. Ancestors of Jane Jordan likely
lived in this area for 10,000 years or more before European
settlers arrived. They lived their lives, hunting, fishing, and
collecting clams, native oysters and all the rest of the bounty the
bay provided. For many generations they raised their families,
worshiped their gods, and told their stories and legends. There
are a large number of Indian fishing weirs near our ranch—a
testament to the importance of this area as a food source.
These traps consist of many sticks stuck closely together in the
mud flats in a “vee” shape which catch fish during the receding
tides. Dr. Mark Tveskov, an archeologist from Southern Oregon
University, claims the Haynes Inlet weirs are likely the greatest
array of fishing weirs in the entire Pacific Northwest. As current
stewards of our land, we honor the dairy farmers, the loggers,
the mill workers and others who lived on what was to become our
ranch. But we also honor the Coos Indians, who lived out their
lives here for millennia before any Europeans arrived. We feel
that designating areas around the bay as a Traditional Cultural
Property Historic District is a fitting way to commemorate and
respect their legacy.
Larry and Sylvia Mangan, North Bend
Larry and Sylvia,
Thank you for the positive energy in the letter to the editor in The
World newspaper...This was a very well written article and confirms the
importance for approval of the TCP by the National Parks Service.
Doc Slyter, Tribal Council Member
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Questions and Answers about the TCP Nomination
What makes Q’alya ta Kukwis shichdii
me a Traditional Cultural Property?
A “Traditional Cultural Property” TCP is
a property that is eligible for inclusion in
the National Register of Historic Places
(“NRHP”) based on its associations with
the cultural practices, traditions, beliefs,
lifeways, arts, crafts, or social institutions
of a living community. Generally, TCPs
are rooted in a traditional community’s
history and are important in maintaining the
continuing cultural identity of the community.
It is important to understand that this is a
nomination for recognition of the area as a
TCP as opposed to other recognition under
the National Historic Preservation Act.
Coos Bay and the contributing features of
our TCP are central to many Coos cultural
practices and beliefs that are still practiced
today.
If this nomination goes through, will
I lose the rights to my property? Will I
lose the ability to develop and make full
use of my private property?
Absolutely not. A TCP designation
primarily impacts federally approved or
funded projects. That said, Oregon, Coos
County, and local laws do require local
government to prepare a cultural resource
inventory and to protect archeological,
historic and cultural resources within Coos
Bay, even if those resources are located on
private property.
If the National Park Service approves
the TCP nomination, would my home
be subject to the same limitations
as Buildings that are on the National
Register?
No because homes are considered noncontributing features of the TCP.
Is my home a Contributing Feature to the
Tribe’s nomination?
Homes are not Contributing Features to
the TCP.
Will my property be subject to extra state
and local government regulations?
No. That said, existing Oregon law
prohibits destruction of archaeological sites
or objects. ORS 358.920 provides that a
“person may not excavate, injure, destroy
or alter an archaeological site or object or
remove an archaeological object located
on public or private lands in Oregon unless
that activity is authorized by a permit issued
under ORS 390.235.” Moreover, Coos
County, the Cities of North Bend and Coos
Bay have local requirements that require
protection of archeological, historic and
cultural resources within Coos Bay.
Must I apply for a permit with the Tribe
to replace my roof, windows, siding
or any other cosmetic changes to my
home? When I want to make changes
to my property, will I be required to give
notice to the Tribe and will the Tribe be
able to object to what I want to do to my
property?
A TCP listing does not confer jurisdiction
or property rights on the Tribe. Accordingly,
no permits will be required from the Tribe.
Independent from the TCP nomination
process, under County laws the Tribe
reviews local building permits within
unincorporated Coos Bay to ensure impacts that compliance with this agreement will
to archaeological, historic and cultural protect our Cultural Resources within Coos
resources are minimized.
Bay.
Will I have to disclose to potential buyers Would the Tribe receive benefits from
of my property that they are purchasing the Federal Government if the TCP
a “historic property”?
nomination is approved?
There would be no disclosure requirement
No, except for the “benefit” of requiring
for lands that fall within a TCP boundary. federal agencies to consider impacts to
Additionally, it should be noted that currently TCP Contributing Features. However, a
Oregon and local law generally do not TCP listing for Coos Bay would open the
require sellers to disclose archaeological or door for local counties, cities, and others to
cultural sites to buyers.
receive planning and other grants related to
How do I find out if there are the designation. For example, the National
archaeological sites or objects on my Park Services offers a number of TCPproperty?
related grants. The Tribe has indicated to
Contact the State Historic Preservation its local government partners that it would
Office and/or the Tribe. The Tribe is willing welcome the opportunity to support any
to provide professional archaeologists to funding opportunities that would assist in
work with all landowners, at no cost.
the implementation of the TCP designation.
Is this nomination bad for the local Have similar TCPs nominations been
economy? Will this affect home prices in approved anywhere else to protect
our area?
resources important to tribal cultural
This designation will enhance, not detract identity?
from, our local economy. Studies indicate
There are many TCPs across the Nation
that properties within historic districts that recognize the importance of cultural
appreciate at rates greater than the local history to Tribes, these include:
market overall as well as faster than similar,
• Bassett Grove Ceremonial Grounds,
non-designated neighborhoods. Moreover, Oklahoma: The Grounds have been the site
analysis shows that historic districts are of specific ceremonies conducted by the
also less vulnerable to market volatility from Seneca and Cayuga Indians since 1832.
interest rate fluctuations and economic
• Kuchamaa (Tecate Peak), California:
downturns.
A sacred mountain associated with
Why is the Tribe seeking to have Q’alya the Kumeyaay Indians. The mountain
ta Kukwis shichdii me listed as a TCP?
peak marks a significant location for the
To require that federal agencies consider acquisition of knowledge and power by
impacts to Contributing Resources before shamans and remains a site of important
engaging in activities or issuing permits for rituals and rites.
activities within the TCP boundary area.
• Nantucket Sound, Massachusetts: The
Much like the National Environmental Sound is an essential component of a larger
Policy Act, a TCP listing does not compel a traditional cultural landscape important to
particular result, but instead requires federal the ongoing practices, beliefs, and traditions
agencies to make informed decisions of the Wampanoag tribes of Cape Cod. The
regarding potential impacts to cultural TCP includes archeological and historic
resources. Over the years, the Tribe has sites associated with the ongoing practices
been lost many first foods or resources and traditions of the local tribes.
important to perpetuating our cultural Why did the Tribe not have to submit
practices. The federal government has a this application to the Coos County
responsibility honor their trust responsibility Planning Committee for approval prior
to tribes. The Tribe has been frustrated by to submitting to SHPO?
the refusal of certain federal agencies to
The application is for designation
even consider impacts to these resources under federal law – the National Historic
prior to issuing permits or authorizations.
Preservation Act. This requires review and
Why now? Why is the Tribe trying to approval by the National Park Service, not
designate Coos Bay now, after all of this local government. However, the Tribe has
time?
met with local government and has offered
Some have suggested that our TCP to enter into Memorandum of Agreements
nomination effort is a response to the (“MOAs”) to address any issues that may
Jordan Cove LNG and Pacific Connector arise under state, Coos County or local
Pipeline projects (collectively the “Jordan law from listing the TCP on the National
Cove LNG Project”), but that is not the case. Register.
The TCP nomination efforts instead arise Is this nomination a way to streamline
from our Tribal Constitution, which states the process of becoming an officially
that the Tribal Government is established recognized tribe by the federal
to perpetuate our unique tribal identify and government?
to promote and protect that identity. In light
No. The Tribe is already a federally
of our Constitutional obligations, we must recognized tribal government. On October
think about all federally permitted projects 17, 1984, as a result of a long moral, legal
within Coos Bay – and how they may impact and legislative battle, President Ronald
resources important to our unique cultural Reagan restored the Tribes to federal
identity. Moreover, the Tribe has a Cultural recognition by signing Public Law 98-481.
Resources Protection Agreement (“CRPA”)
with the Jordan Cove Energy Project More information can be found online at
applicant – Pembina - and we are optimistic
www.ctclusi.org/tcp
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Elders Beware: Scammers are Everywhere!
Contributed by Vicki Faciane, CTCLUSI Director of Health Services
I do not know about you, but in the past
in exchange for a “good faith” down
three weeks I have been receiving 6-8 fake
payment, a fake accident of a family
number calls each day. As I am writing this
member with a request for money, or a
article, I just got another one. Some of the
solicitation from a fake charity. Do not
calls are even coming before 7:00 AM. In
give money to unsolicited callers.
the news just two weeks ago, there was an 5. Internet Fraud – e-mail/Phishing
article about how these calls are increasing
Scams: A senior receives email
at an alarming rate. A couple of months
messages that appear to be from
ago, an Elder I know received a phone
a legitimate company or institution,
call from a number she did not recognize,
asking them to “update” or “verify” their
although it did have an Oregon area code.
personal information. A senior receives
The young man on the other end of the line
emails that appear to be from the IRS
said, “Do you know who this is? This is your
about a tax refund. Do not respond.
grandson.” The Elder replied, “Oh, is this
Instead, call your bank or the company/
Robbie?” This young man then proceeded
agency directly to verify there is an
to tell her he had been arrested and needed
actual problem.
money. Luckily, this Elder began asking 6. Homeowner/Reverse
Mortgage
why he had not called his parents and that
Scams: This one also has two different
is when he ended the call. Unfortunately,
versions. A) You get a letter that looks
many Elders are taken in by this and other
official giving you your property’s
frauds and end up paying big money to the
assessed value and offering to reassess
scammers. According to experian.com,
your property (for a fee, of course) to
financial scams are costing seniors $36.5
help lower your tax burden. B) You are
billion a year!
asked by a family member or a vendor
Have you ever received the grandparent
to apply for a reverse mortgage as a
call? How about a call telling you the IRS will
way to get a large sum of cash. Make
be sending the police to arrest you if you do
sure you understand the motives of
not send money right now or one telling you
someone who is pressuring you on a
there is a problem with your bank account,
financial decision.
credit card, or social security number, then 7. Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams:
asking for your account number or other
You get a notice that you have won a
personal information? You are not alone.
prize but you must call or respond right
This is happening every minute of every
away. The scammer sends you a fake
day and seniors are the number one target.
check that you deposit in your account.
According to the National Council on Aging,
The scammer then requires you to pay
here are the most common financial scams
certain “fees” and “taxes” on your prize.
affecting seniors out there right now:
Within a few days the bank determines
the check is fake and removes the
1. Medicare Scams: The caller will pose
money from your account but you are
as a Medicare representative and
out the money you paid the scammer.
get you to give them your personal
As in #2 above, if it seems too good
information. Once they have that, they
to be true, it likely is.
will bill Medicare for bogus services and 8. The Grandparent Scam: The scenario
pocket the money. Never give your
that started this article. Make him tell
personal information to someone
you his name. Ask questions that
who calls you.
only your grandchild would know to
2. Counterfeit Prescription Drugs:
help verify who is on the other end
These are mostly on the Internet –
of the call. Never send money unless
you are lured by the promise of better
you can verify it is your family
prices for your prescription drugs. The
member who needs your help.
problem is the drugs are fake and will
not help your condition. If it seems too
The frauds above are just the most
good to be true, it likely is.
prevalent scams right now but while you
3. Funeral/Cemetery Scams: There are reading this, scammers are thinking up
are two different types of funeral and new and creative ways to get money from
cemetery fraud. A) The scammer reads you. Here are some tips on how to identify
the obituaries looking for victims. They general scams (Tips from United States
contact the grieving family claiming Senate Special Committee on Aging for
the deceased family member had an Avoiding Scams, 2018 Fraud Book):
outstanding debt and will then extort
money to settle the fake debt. B) • Con artists force you to make decisions
Some disreputable funeral homes will
fast and may threaten you.
take advantage of family members’ • Con artists disguise their real number,
unfamiliarity with funeral costs to add
using fake caller IDs.
unnecessary charges to the bill. The • Con artists sometimes pretend to be
most common tactic here is for the
the government (e.g. IRS).
funeral director to tell the family they • Con artists try to get you to provide
have to buy a display or burial casket
them personal information like your
for a cremation when they only need to
Social Security number or account
use a cardboard casket. Shop around
numbers.
and ask questions.
• Before giving out your card number or
4. Telemarketing/Phone Scams: This is
money, please ask a friend or family
the most common scheme right now
member about it.
and it can take on many forms, from the • Beware of free travel offers.
offer of splitting a large sum of money
Here are some ways to protect yourself
from scams:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Never give out your personal information
to unexpected callers or if you are
suspicious of the caller.
If you have Caller-ID, do not answer calls
from numbers you do not recognize.
Let the call go to voice mail – if it is
important they will leave a message.
If you get a call from someone who
claims to represent a company or a
government agency asking for personal
information, hang up and call the phone
number from your statement, the
phone book, or the website to verify the
authenticity of the request.
If you are being pressured in any way –
to make a purchase, give information,
send money, take out a loan – use
caution. Talk to a family member, a
lawyer, or some other person you trust
to seek advice.
If you answer the phone and an unknown
person on the other end says, “Can you
hear me?” do not say anything, just
hang up the phone. If you say yes or
give some other affirmative answer,
they can use it as your authorization for
unwanted charges or billings.
If you use e-mail, do not click on links or
open attachments from senders you do
not know or recognize.
Government agencies will never call
you to ask for your bank information or
social security number. Before calling a
taxpayer, the IRS will first send a letter
notifying you of an issue and giving
you an opportunity to appeal. They
will never call you out of the blue and
demand money.
Keep yourself informed about the latest
scams. If you are unsure of a call or e-mail
you have received, ask a family member
for advice. If you think you have been
scammed, file a police report immediately.
Finally, if you need help or have questions,
there are many online and local resources
available to you.
Welcome New Tribal Elders
Theresa Branco
Michael Burger
Nancy Fisher
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Elders Corner
The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the
Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of
CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of
your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders!
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Maureen Dean
Mart
Larry Perry
• Lower Umpqua
• Son of William (Bill)
Perry and Joan Perry.
Brother to Loraine and
Carla. Cousin to Jerry,
Janet, Diane, and Lonnie.
• A note to Lonnie: Please
call Larry…. he lost your
number.
• Coos
• Sister to Barbara Nelson,
Aunt to Ryan Nelson,
Andrea Huntoon, and Alyssa
Nelson. Proud great-aunt
to five beautiful children:
Royce, Anabella, Reiah,
Roland, and Adalynn.
Maureen Mart
Favorite Hobbies:
•
•
•
Watching TV
Playing with her kitty.
Shopping with her
nephew, Ryan.
Favorite Saying:
“Hello!”
Proudest Accomplishments:
• She is very proud of her
nieces, nephew, and greatnieces and nephews.
• Her lovable kitty, Pippa.
• Winning Bingo at Tribal
Elders events.
Proudest
Accomplishments:
Larry Perry
Favorite Hobbies:
•
•
• Fishing
• Exercising
Bucket List:
• Continuing to spend as
much time with family and
Favorite Saying:
friends as possible.
“Don’t tell me what to do!”
• Being a part of Tribal events.
(Jokingly)
• Enjoying sunny days.
Bucket List:
•
•
•
Elders Luncheons
Thursday, April 4, 2019
11:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, Oregon 97404
Thursday, May 2, 2019
11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Call the RSVP line at 541-435-7155
Or toll-free at 1-888-365-7155
Limited Transportation is available
Sponsored by the
Health Services Division Elders Activity Program
• Staying alive and
healthy.
Being married for 47 years!
His eldest son, Greg Perry,
who works for the Bureau
of Indian Affairs, and
manages jobs in many US
states.
Travel to Australia to see
the Great Barrier Reef.
Take a summer trip to
Alaska.
Retire comfortably.
Tribal Elder
Richard Steinmuller Walks On
Richard Wayne Steinmuller, age
78 passed away at his home March
13, 2019. Born Richard Morris on
October 25, 1940 in Roseburg, OR
to Frances Lucille Allumbaugh and
Clifford Morris.
He was an elder in the
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw
Indians and was very proud of
his Native American heritage. He
touched our lives in many ways
and will be missed dearly.
Richard will be greatly missed
by his wife Ingrid and their little
dog, Jackson. Jackson was by
Richards’s side as he passed
during the night.
He is survived by his wife
Ingrid, children Fran, Mike, &
Linda. Sisters Echo, Gay & Cheryl, 4 grandchildren, 2 great
grandchildren, many nieces & nephews.
The family will arrange a gathering in the near future to
celebrate the life of Richard.
Our grandfather guides us over the rainbows and peacefully
frees us into the heavens.
Information provided by Fran Schreiber
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23rd Annual Elders Honor Day...continued from cover page
Pendleton blankets from CIT, and woven
cedar crowns made by a Lower Umpqua Tribal
member Morgan Gaines of the CTCLUSI.
Lamont Brown was so excited about being
chosen as King that he exclaimed “Don’t pinch
me, I’m dreaming!”
Chief Warren Brainard then joined Chairman
Ingersoll on stage to give an invocation before
lunch, hosted by the CTCLUSI. Following
lunch, CTCLUSI Tribal Councilman Doc Slyter
led a fun presentation about the first musical
instruments, then played a few beautiful
melodies on one of his handmade flutes.
After a short afternoon break, many Elders
gathered once again in the Events Center to
play BINGO. Elders enjoyed the fun games
and prizes as well as the time to visit with one
another.
The Coquille Indian Tribe Chairman Brenda
Meade welcomed everyone back for the
evening events along with re-recognizing the
King and Queen of the day. Chairman Meade
then welcomed CIT Councilwoman Kippy
Robbins to give an invocation before the
evening meal.
Following the meal was the drawing of
tickets for raffle prizes. The CTCLUSI and
CIT would like to thank Arleen Perkins,
Janet B. Brainard, Skip Brainard, Sue Olson,
Anna Campbell, Janet A. Brainard, George
& Barb Barton for donating such beautiful
handmade items for raffle gifts. Thank you to
the vendors that participated throughout the
day, and an especially big thank you to all
the CTCLUSI, TRC and CIT staff members
for their contribution to making this such a
wonderful event. Thank you also goes to the
Tribal Councils of both the CTCLUSI and CIT
for their support in honoring our Elders each
year.
April 2019
April 2019
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National Prescription
Drug Take Back Day(s)
Thursday, April 25th from 10:00 - 14:00 at the Eugene Office
Friday, April 26th from 10:00 - 14:00 at the Florence Office
Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 - 14:00 at the Coos Bay
government offices
The Tribal Police Department will be participating in the National
Prescription Drug Take Back Day held on Saturday April 27th ,
2019 from 10am – 2pm at the governmental offices at 1245
Fulton Avenue in Coos Bay. This event is sponsored by the Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) and it provides the supplies
to be able to collect unused or expired prescription medications
to ensure that they are safely disposed of without falling into the
wrong hands or unnecessarily polluting.
We will be set up outside of the main doors so that you can just
drive up and drop off your medications.
After the event (on Saturday), from 2pm – 3pm, Tribal Police
Officers will be available to travel within 20 miles of the governmental
office to pick up any unused or expired medications from Tribal
families or Tribal Elders. If you know of someone who would like
to participate, but is unable to make it to the event, please have
them contact me for scheduling at our office: 541-997-6011.
There will be no identifying information collected, and the
program is anonymous. We encourage participants to remove
any identifying labels from bottles prior to submission.
We will be able to accept controlled, non-controlled, and over
the counter medications with a few exceptions; Intra-venous
solutions, injectables, syringes, chemotherapy medications, or
medical waste WILL NOT be accepted.
If you have any questions about the program, please let me
know. Our goal is to keep medications from being lost, stolen, or
misused. If you would like to view information about the program
from the DEA, please visit: https://takebackday.dea.gov/ . If you
know someone who lives outside of the area, they can also search
by zip code to find an event nearby.
In addition to the National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday,
Tribal Police Officers will be at the Eugene outreach office on
Thursday, April 25th from 10am - 2pm to accept any medications
and also at the Florence outreach office on Friday, April 26th from
10am - 2pm.
Please join us for good food and fun with other
Tribal Families.
All Tribal families welcome to attend.
Sorry, No transportation is provided.
Sunday April 14, 2019
Coos Bay Tribal Community Center
General Council Meeting 10:00 am—11:30 pm
Tribal Family Gathering Lunch 11:30 am—1:00 pm
Election Poll 12:00 pm—4:00pm
Please RSVP By Wednesday April 10, 2019
(541)-435-7155 or toll free 1-(888)-365-7155
Sponsored by: Health Services Division — Diabetes Grant
Staying Hydrated
in the Winter
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Dehydration is not something we commonly think about
during the colder months of the year, and in turn, some
of us lessen our water intake without even realizing it.
When our body temperatures are lower, we usually are
not as thirsty and we tend to forget to drink the fluids
our bodies need. The winter months can get pretty busy
and stressful, and a lot of us turn to coffee, which has a
natural dehydrating effect. Try to keep it to 1 or 2 cups a
day max, and supplement with some herbal tea. Green
tea is a great example of a naturally caffeinated healthier
beverage choice.
Of course, water is the best way to keep yourself hydrated.
It is suggested that women drink about 90 oz. per day
while men drink closer to 125 oz. per day, as well as very
physically active people. It can be difficult to achieve this
goal, so breaking it up into smaller amounts throughout
the day will be much less intimidating. Start your morning
with a full glass of water, and then another glass a couple
of hours later. Add a glass of water with lunch, a glass
with an afternoon snack, a glass with dinner, and a small
cup right before bedtime. This method breaks it down into
smaller, more achievable goals.
Infusing your water with naturally sweet fruit, or even
a lemon, can make it even easier to meet your water
intake goals, and is much healthier than sports drinks with
electrolytes, as they contain a lot of added sugar. You can
find special water bottles with a built-in infuser at many
local stores in your area, or even online. If you stick with
plain water, a clear water bottle will help you by showing
how much or how little you have been drinking. You can
also use a journal to keep track of your water intake.
Making water your number one drink of choice has
endless health benefits. Some examples include:
•
It balances the body’s fluids. This helps to transport
nutrients into the body, regulate body temperature, and
digest food more easily.
•
It aids in weight loss simply by making people feel
full, which cuts down on calorie intake.
•
It fuels your muscles and gives you that extra
energy kick you need to get through your exercise routine.
•
It improves and supports healthy kidney function.
•
It improves the health and appearance of your skin.
Drinking the allotted amount of water each day will flush
out toxins that can cause skin breakouts and clogged
pores.
•
It can also give your brain a boost, improve
productivity and increase focus.
•
It can act as a pain preventer. It prevents cramps
due to dehydration, including aching joints and even
strains.
•
It supports a healthy immune system. Although it
is not proven to prevent sicknesses, it can help your body
bounce back quicker after fighting off a cold or the flu.
These are just a fraction of the benefits of water. There
is literally no downside to drinking plenty of water, other
than extra trips to the restroom. That can turn out to be a
benefit as well, because you are getting up and moving
more often!
Whenever you feel overwhelmed by the goals set out
for you to achieve, go back to this list and think about how
much this simple liquid can improve your well-being. Let’s
get motivated, fill our cups, and cheers to good health!
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April 2019
Forest Inventory: The Next Step on the Trust Lands
Contributed by Steve Andringa, CTCLUSI Forest Lands Manager
WE NEED YOU
An accurate and reliable forest inventory is vital in the development
Tribal Council has authorized the establishment of an
of a Forest Management Plan. It is also a necessary component to
Ad-Hoc Forest Planning Advisory Committee (Resolution
the development of timber harvest schedules and planning of other
19-05) which will oversee the development of the Forest
management activities. But what exactly is a forest inventory and what
Management Plan (FMP). This Committee will provide
does it entail?
guidance and ensure the development of the FMP
A forest inventory is an accounting of the trees and their related
addresses the needs and desires of CTCLUSI membership.
characteristics over a particular geographic area. When conducting
With the passage of the Western Oregon Tribal Fairness
a forest inventory, we do not measure each tree – that would simply
Act, the Tribe received seven separate parcels amounting
take too long. Instead, we take a representative “sample” of trees
to 14,742 acres of forested lands. Now it is time to pull up
within each stand. A “stand” is an area where the trees have similar
our sleeves and begin the preparation of the FMP which will
characteristics such as species, age, size, and spacing. Important
define the tribal goals, objectives and projects
inventory measurements include tree density,
associated with these lands.
An accurate and reliable
species, trunk diameter, height, age, and
It is anticipated that the Committee will meet
defect. This information is collected at various
forest inventory is vital
about once each month. The Committee will bring
points throughout the stand. Each point where
in the development of a
strategic advice, unique knowledge, provide
information is collected is referred to as a “plot.”
Forest Management Plan. independent feedback and recommendations,
The information that is collected at these plots
and serve as a sounding board during the
is termed “inventory data.” All of the inventory
various stages of development of the FMP and
data for a given stand, taken together, is termed
associated Tribal Ordinances. The Committee will serve
a “cruise” (the term cruise doesn’t refer to a boat trip – at least not to a
as an intermediary between the tribal public and Tribal
forester.) Foresters and forestry technicians who collect this data are
Council ensuring effective planning and strengthening of
called “cruisers,” and are trained to use specialized equipment such as
the FMP.
Relaskops, D-tapes, inclinometers, rangefinders, and increment bores to
As a Committee Member, you will be provided with the
measure tree characteristics.
opportunity for site visits to the parcels of trust land. We are
Once the inventory data is collected, it can be processed and expanded
also in the process of coordinating “Fact Finding” trips to
to provide estimates of timber volumes across the whole stand. Using
Cow Creek, Siletz and Quinault tribes to view their forestry
statistics, we can determine if we have sampled enough trees to
operations, exploring various approaches to tribal forest
accurately estimate the volume within a given stand. If not, we collect
management and seek ideas as we build our FMP. There
more data by putting in more plots. But how do we know that the correct
will also be tribal public meetings during the development
data was taken? We do something called “check cruise.” The check
of the Plan.
cruise provides quality control by ensuring that the measurements taken
If you are interested in participating on the Forest
by the cruisers are accurate.
Planning
Advisory Committee, submit your Letter of
An important use of the inventory data is the calculation of an Annual
Allowable Cut (AAC) and development of a timber harvest schedule. Interest (Laserfiche form) which can be found on the
CTCLUSI Website (https://ctclusi.org).
The AAC is a calculation of the volume of timber that could be harvested
If you have questions or need more information, feel
annually while not depleting the source – sometimes also referred to as a
free to contact:
“sustainable yield.” Foresters will continually update the forest inventory
Steve
Andringa,
Forest Lands Manager,
by collecting additional, more recent data and analyzing the information
(541) 435-7156 or email: sandringa@ctclusi.org
to insure that harvest levels are sustainable.
There will certainly be some areas identified during the development
Your ancestors respected and cared for this land for you
of the Forest Management Plan that are sensitive and will be managed
and future generations. This Forest Management Plan
for goals other than commercial timber harvest. Forestry data can be
will reflect the desires and needs of the tribal members,
collected in those areas to monitor forest health and development, but
and serve to guide management, provide economic
those areas will be excluded from any Annual Allowable Cut calculation
opportunities, protect sacred and culturally sensitive sites,
and timber harvest schedule.
and enhance lands in need of restoration into the next
You can expect this inventory project to take several months. Some
decade and set the foundation of future plans to follow.
preliminary information on the volume of timber and species composition
should be available when the field work is completed, hopefully later this
This is your land, and we need you!
summer. This information will be shared with you at that time.
Tribal Member Achievement
Kaiə Russell
received an award
for ambition at
Sunset Elementary
School this last
month. She is
in the 4th grade
this year in Mrs.
Hanlin’s class.
She loves to paint
and is on the Coos
County Cheer
Team.
Information
contributed by
Ashley Russell
If you are interested in participating
please Contact
Devynne Krossman at 541-888-7537 or
Dawn Adams 541-888-7514
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Prom Safe Driving Tips
Contributed by Sonja McCarty, Healing of the Canoe Facilitator
All too often, the excitement on prom night
is overshadowed by a tragic event. This •
year, make prom safety just as important
as the dress your daughter will wear or the
style of your son’s tuxedo. Your advice will
play an important role when discussing •
teenage driving tips that might prevent
them from becoming a tragic statistic.
Prom Tips for Teen Drivers
If your child plans to drive their own car,
the family car or will be riding in another
vehicle, discuss the following issues.
Explain that you want them to have a
memorable evening, but more important is
that they come home in one piece.
•
• Limit the number of kids in the car, and
confirm that they will be the only driver
of your car.
• Insist that everyone wears a seat belt
even if it means a few clothing wrinkles.
• Instill the importance of concentration
•
behind the wheel. (Teenage passengers
can be distracting and cause the driver
to be careless. Also, they will see all
•
of their friends when they get to PromNo need to be texting or on the phone
while driving!)
• Explain the importance of driving
defensively on a night when the
accident rate is high.
Confirm they know exactly where they
are going, even if you have to scout the
trip during daylight hours. (This includes
any post prom party locations.)
Discuss the dangers of drinking and
driving. No matter how confident a
teenager is about his or her abilities,
there will be temptations on prom night.
(Remind your teen that the number one
killer of teenagers is car accidents.)
Driving tips for teenagers also means
that they know the underage drinking
and driving laws in your state and the
ramifications should they be arrested.
Point out that they will be dressed in
unfamiliar clothing and not wearing
comfortable shoes. That might inhibit
reaction time while driving. (More than
one new shoe has slipped off a brake
pedal.)
If you have given your teenager an
extended curfew, discuss how fatigue
can also cause accidents.
No list with tips for teen drivers would
be complete without an understanding
that you would rather have a phone call
at 2 a.m. than your teen making the
decision to drive impaired.
Prom Safety Tips for Parents
Once you get your driving tips for
teenagers out of the way, there are other
tips for you to consider as well.
• Be sure your teenager has a fully
charged cellphone in the car.
• Before they leave for the night, make
sure you have their complete itinerary,
including where, when and who they will
be with and their contact information.
(Any answer that implies that she
will “just be driving around” is not an
acceptable prom safety answer.)
• Decide on a curfew that is equal to your
teenager’s level of responsibility.
• Express your trust in them while
discussing the dangers they might
encounter.
• Confirm the location of any afterprom parties, who will be there and
if they will be supervised by an adult.
Unsupervised parties are an invitation
for underage drinking and drug use.
Another way to relieve worry about prom
safety is by renting a limousine and driver
for the evening or serving as a driver
yourself. It might be worth the cost or the
effort on your part to be sure that your kids
have fun but always have a responsible
driver behind the wheel.
We Have the Power to Prevent Diabetes: Tips for American Indians & Alaska Natives
Contributed by Armando Martinez, Community Health Aide
We are American Indians and Alaska Natives, and we have the
power to prevent type 2 diabetes. Science has proven that we
can prevent diabetes if we lose as little as 10 pounds by walking
30 minutes 5 days a week and making healthy food choices
“I know everyone can do it once they make up their mind. A
lot of people out there know it runs in their family and they think
‘Okay, I’m going to get it.’ No, it is not so. You can prevent it. If I
can do it, so can you.”
- Glenda Thomas Fifer, Gila River Indian Community and
Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Here are 7 powerful steps you can take to get started
today:
1. Move More. Get up, get out, and get moving. Walk, dance,
bike ride, swim, or play ball with your friends or family. It doesn’t
matter what you do as long as you enjoy it. Try different things
to keep it fun.
“I found ways to work activity into my day. I walk for 10 minutes
every morning. At night, my wife and I walk with our daughter.”
- Tom John, Seneca
2. Make Healthy Food Choices. Focus on eating less. Eat
fiber-rich fruits and vegetables each day. Choose whole grain
foods such as whole wheat bread and crackers, oatmeal, brown
rice, and cereals. Cut down on fatty and fried foods. You still can
have foods you enjoy, just eat smaller servings. Choose water
to drink.
“I used to always go back for second helpings. Now, I leave the
leftovers for another day. I think it’s working.”
- Josephine Malemute, RN, Athabascan
3. Take Off Some Weight. Once you start eating less and
moving more, you will lose weight. By losing just 10 pounds,
you can cut your chances of getting diabetes.
“Since losing a few pounds, I feel better and have more energy
to do the things I enjoy.”
- Loreli Decora, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
4. Set Goals You Can Meet. Start by making small changes.
Try being active for 15 minutes a day this week. Then each week
add 5 minutes until you build up to at least 30 minutes 5 days
a week. Try to cut 150 calories out of your diet each day (that’s
one can of soda!). Slowly reduce your calories over time. Talk to
your health care team about your goals.
“When I first started walking, I could only go for about 10 minutes.
Now I feel stronger and am able to walk 45 minutes every day.”
- Jonathan Feather, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
5. Record Your Progress. Write down all the things you eat and
drink and the number of minutes you are active. Keeping a diary
is one of the best ways to stay focused and reach your goals.
“Keeping track of my activity allows me to see how I’m doing. By
walking for 10 minutes at least 3 times a day, I’m able to get my
30 minutes in.”
- Lorraine Valdez, RN, Isleta/Laguna Pueblos
6. Seek Help. You don’t have to prevent diabetes alone. Ask
your family and friends to help you out. Involve them in your
activities. You can help each other move more, eat less, and live
a healthy life. Go for a walk together or play a pick-up game of
basketball. Join a support group in your area to help you stay
on track.
“After dinner I often take a walk with my family instead of
watching TV.”
- Kelly Moore, MD, Creek Nation of Oklahoma
7. Keep at It. Making even small changes is hard in the beginning.
Try to add one new change a week. If you get off track, start
again and keep at it.
“When I don’t think I have time to exercise, I just remember how
important it is to be around for my family.”
- Ralph Forquera, Juaneño Band of California Indians
“We have the power to help our people and the generations to
come. We have the Power to Prevent Diabetes.”
- Yvette Roubideaux, MD, Rosebud Sioux
Take your first step today. Talk to your healthcare team
about your risk for type 2 diabetes and the small steps you
can take to prevent it.
This content is provided as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
18
April 2019
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Education Department Updates
Contributed by Stephanie Watkins, Human Resources Director
These past few months the Tribes
have been working diligently to evaluate
the Department of Education Higher
Education Program. Though focus group
contribution, and introduction of the on
line application we are streamlining the
process while enhancing the engagement.
With upcoming high school graduations,
the Department has sent communication to
families who have youth in this age range.
Our effort is to meet with each of you to
discuss how the Tribe can help unite the
youth with all the opportunities which are
ahead. We are creating systems to work
collectively with the many programs and
other benefits available.
There are some events and applications
deadlines for your consideration. If you
need assistance, or have questions give
us a call.
Tribal
Scholarship
application
deadline: May 31, 2019. Over the years,
Tribal leadership and dedicated Tribal
Education Committee Members made
the commitment in helping students be
successful in the education path by securing
funds for enrolled Tribal members who
will be attending college. To access to the
application please go to www.ctclusi.org,
member services, Education Department.
Tribal Internship Program application
deadline: May 3, 2019. CTCLUSI’S
internship program was designed to assist
Tribal Members actively enrolled in an
academic program the opportunity to gain
paid on-the-job training, specially designed
to complement and support your academic
goals. Internships are a great way to learn
hands on about a specific career field to
aid in your decisions in selecting a career
path. See flyer below.
Student Recognition Dinner:
The
department is busy planning the upcoming
Student Recognition Dinner to be held at
the Tribal Community Center on June 22,
2019. Please save the date to come and
celebrate our students of all ages. The
winners of the Tribal Scholarships will be
announced at this event.
We are consistently updating the
CTCLUSI Education Website with helpful
opportunities. Please help us help you and
other tribal members by providing helpful
web links that worked for your family.
External Internship Opportunities;
• Interships.com
• National Science Foundation Research
Experience for Undergraduate’s
• Northwest Indian College – Nez Perce
Site Internship
• NW Documentary (Portland, Oregon)
• US Department of the Interior – Office of
Environmental Policy and Compliance
• Friends of Tryon Creek – Outreach and
membership intern (unpaid)
• Claremont Native American Fellowship
• Indian Land Tenure Foundation
• Environmental Protection Agency
• American Fisheries Society
• National Science Foundation Research
Experiences for
Undergraduates
• Oregon Museum
of Science and
Industry
• Fish and Wildlife
Services
CTCLUSI Summer
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
Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) OR recent graduate
(within 6 months) in/from 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.
Indians
Online Applications will be taken starting March 11, 2019.
Tribal Members will need to www.ctclusi.org to apply. Go to Tribal Government/Job Opportunities and click on the CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.
Deadline to apply is May 3, 2019
Scholarships
• Fastweb (scholarship search engine)
• Big Future (scholarship search engine)
• Scholarships by the School Year
(scholarship search engine)
• Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide
(scholarship search engine)
• OregonStudentAide.gov
• American Indian Services Scholarship –
Deadline: Ongoing
• NOAA Fisheries Scholarships
• National Johnson O’Malley Association
Scholarships
Native American Student Scholarships
opportunities
• Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Hatfield
Fellowship
• University of New Mexico, American
Indian Student Services. This university
scan available scholarship weekly for any
new opportunity. https://aiss.unm.edu/
pages/private_scholarships.html.
• Cobell Scholarship
• American Indian Services
• American Indian College Fund
• Bureau of Indian Education
• Native American Scholarship Fund
The department will be providing training
for parents and students for government
grants late this summer. In the meantime,
we encourage families preparing for college
to go to OregonStudentAid.gov to check
out more than 500 grant and scholarship
opportunities. This is a one-stop shop for
information, including the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (Fafsa), Oregon
Promise and the Oregon Opportunity
Grant. For those families needing similar
help outside the State of Oregon please
give us a call.
In closing, please give the department a
call for a status update, and be certain we
have your most current contact information.
Karen Porter, 541-888-1315 or
Stephanie Watkins 541-999-1360.
April 2019
19
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
The Five Myths of College Costs
Contributed by Sonja McCarty, Healing of the Canoe Facilitator
How many purchases in life would you spend hours or even
days on without knowing the cost? Imagine looking at homes or
vehicles and obsessing over their details to find the right one, only
to then be told the seller would get back to you on the price that
they were customizing only to you.
Seems crazy right? Yet that is essentially how the college
pricing model works. No purchase — let alone one as significant
in amount and impact — is so vague and hard to understand. It is
no surprise, then, that myths and inaccuracies abound regarding
paying for college.
Here are 5 that every family should be aware of:
Myth #1 – You will get a scholarship if your son or daughter
has a phenomenal GPA and test scores
Unfortunately for those families counting on their child’s 4.0 GPA
to pay for a full-ride, this is not true. In fact a surprising number of
colleges do not give any scholarship money to students based on
grades and/or test scores, otherwise known as merit aid.
Some colleges do, and it is important to know who they are
because strategically, if your child has terrific grades and high test
scores, it likely makes sense to target those schools because you
have the opportunity to get more free money. Visit Collegedata.
com to look at how much each institution is awarding (or not) in
merit aid.
Schools that do not give merit aid instead focus on giving their
free money to families who may have trouble affording college
because of their income. This is called need-based aid.
Myth #2 – Money saved in a 529 Plan under your child’s name
will hurt your chances of getting financial aid
While it is true that assets in your child’s name outside of a 529
Plan may affect your aid award, assets within a 529 Plan are
treated the same as savings in your name and are only assessed
at a rate of 5.64%. You are also allowed a savings allowance
based on your age and a few other factors, meaning some part
of your savings isn’t assessed at all. And we haven’t even started
talking about the tax-advantaged growth benefits.
What matters far more is your income, which is assessed up to
47%. So keep saving!
Myth #3 – Colleges hold the leverage with their pricing
Colleges have done a fantastic marketing job of promoting an
air of exclusivity with the acceptance process, and they’ve then
used that to raise their prices nearly every year, and at rates
substantially higher than any other industry, including health care.
But aside from the Ivy League schools and a handful of other
exclusive ones, the reality is that it is a buyer’s market and colleges
need you far more than you need them. Yet unlike most other big
purchases like a home or vehicle, families don’t realize that the
price of college can be negotiated, which is called an “appeal.”
Just like an airline ticket, nearly everyone in a college’s incoming
class is paying a different price. So it doesn’t make sense that
a college gets to collect all your financial information to set that
price, and then families just have to accept it and pay it, or worse
yet, take out loans and go into debt to do so.
If your family income circumstances have changed, most
colleges will be receptive to an appeal. What they don’t want you
to know, is that they will also be receptive — and will likely give
you more money — if you appeal and use a better offer from
another college, especially a main competitor.
Myth #4 – A public university is always less expensive than
a private
Yet another smoke and mirrors problem with the cost of college
is that, like your favorite department store, almost no one is paying
the advertised price. So even though the “sticker prices” of public
universities are always lower than privates, they also don’t give
nearly as much free money.
Private colleges because they do not receive state tax dollars
like public schools, they are far more dependent about tuition
revenue to pay their bills and thus are far more aggressive
price discounters. In fact, Inside Higher Ed reported that tuition
discounting by privates reached an all-time high of 48 percent last
year and only appears to be rising.
Read that last statistic again — the average private school
sticker price is being discounted by 48 percent!
Now based on your family income and other factors, it doesn’t
necessarily mean that your discount will be 48 percent, but it
does mean you shouldn’t rule out private colleges because you
perceive them to be more expensive.
Myth #5 – Starting at a community college saves a lot of
money
If it went as everyone intends for it to go, starting at a community
college and then transferring to a 4-year school to complete a
bachelor’s degree would indeed save a lot of money. But 2 big
issues often get in the way of that happening:
One, only 20 percent of students starting at a community college
transfer to 4-year institutions, which defeats the point of starting
at a CC to save money on the cost of a degree if none is actually
acquired. The better news is that of those students that do actually
transfer, around 70 percent end up with a bachelor’s degree.
The second issue is that depending on what school you transfer
to, not all credits may transfer, again defeating the point of the
cost-saving strategy, or at least making it less efficient.
A third and related issue that many families are not aware of is
that financial aid awards are typically lower for transfers because
colleges provide more aid to first-year freshmen as incentives to
keep them and their tuition dollars at the school for 4 years. Free
money that would have been available as a freshman is often not
available as a transfer.
_________________________________
Written By: Chris Wills the President of College Inside Track and is
passionate about helping families navigate the complicated college process,
find the right fit, and save lots of money.
Please join us for good food and fun with other
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All Tribal families welcome to attend.
Sorry, transportation is not provided.
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Please RSVP By Friday, May 17, 2019
(541) 435-7155 or toll-free at 1(888) 280-0726
Speaker:
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20
April 2019
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Goodbye Complex Wellness Routines, Hello Sanity!
Contributed by Mike Smith, Tribal Benefits Specialist - Contact me at 541.902.3819 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org
In these days of the internet age, there is
no shortage of wellness plans and activities
for us to chase in search of personal health
goals. When your wellness routine—AKA
the rituals and habits you embraced to
make your life better—is stressing you
out, however, things need to change.
And for so many people this year, the line
between constructive self-care and pure
anxiety trigger (as in, just another thing on
your already-jammed to-do list) became
blurrier than ever before. In 2019, it’s time
to simplify, simplify, simplify and get that
wellness-loving mojo back!
“In the age of social media and particularly
Instagram, I believe the pressure
people feel to engage in performative
wellness creates anxiety, self-doubt, and
depression,” says author, doula, and
wellness maven Latham Thomas, who’s
watched the landscape shift and expand
as wellness has gone from esoteric to
everywhere.
In the process, Instagram feeds have
been flooded with picture-perfect healthy
meals, #selfcaresunday rituals, and more.
(Hey, if you don’t take an in-studio selfie,
did your workout even happen?!?) All of
this enthusiasm is infectious and, yes,
fun—but it comes with a side of unspoken
pressure to perform your healthy-living
habits.
The industry boom—and the staggering
number of new fitness, food, and lifestyle
options to choose from—is partly to blame.
New data shows that since 2015, the
global wellness industry has grown 12.8
percent, from $3.7 trillion to $4.2 trillion.
That increase is reflected in a myriad of
new and expanded companies, products,
and trends—which means more decisions turn with the embrace of wabi-sabi—a
Japanese design philosophy that finds
to make (hello, tyranny of choice).
“People have more choices than they’ve beauty in imperfections and is all about
ever had in history, and whenever you have embracing your home as it is. (Consider it
a lot of choice, it can be overwhelming,” KonMari’s cozier cousin—the one who will
says David Siik, creator of Equinox’s let you eat takeout on the couch.)
Basically, this new wave of self-care
Precision Running program. He says that
in the fitness world, people are hungry to involves reclaiming your time and attention.
return to basics, as evidenced by the cool- (Heck, even some of Instagram’s very
creators have logged off forever, saying
factor resurrection of the treadmill.
But, some want off the proverbial that the platform compromises a sense of
treadmill altogether: 2019 is looking like well-being.) While opting out of all social
the year when we get real about what’s media likely isn’t going to happen for most
doable on a daily basis. The indications of us in 2019, a back-to-basics wellness
are there already—after all, when fitness revamp is a chance to get back to what
phenom Kayla Itsines is singing the made you fall in love with self-care to
praises of JOMO, you know something’s begin with. So, remember…take care of
up. And while “staying in is the new going yourself by not bullying yourself!
out” has been a trend for a while, bonding
taken from “It’s Time to Say Buh-Bye,
over the desire for a simpler life has Content
‘Performative Wellness’ – and Hello, Sanity” by
become a national pastime.
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Make an appointment for LIHEAP with:
Coos Bay Office:
Meagan Davenport
(541) 888-1311
In order to qualify, families must
have an annual household income
(before taxes) that is below the
following amounts:
Eugene Office:
Shayne Platz
(541) 744-1334
LIHEAP is a federally funded program
that assists with home energy bills,
energy crises, and weatherization.
LIHEAP assists families not only in
winter to heat homes but also with
cooling needs in summer. The
program is based on income and
family size. To qualify, you must
reside in the 5-county service area of
Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and
Lincoln Counties.
NOTE:
If you think you may be qualified,
please call Family Services for more
information and to apply. We can help
with your questions, such as, what
counts as income and what
documentation you need to apply.
Income limits change each year, so
you may qualify now even if you did
not in the past.
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