# NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2015) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_clusi%3Ae85d60ff94e102c6 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text The Voice of CLUSI June 2015 Issue 6 Volume 16 www.ctclusi.org NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS Three Rivers Coos Bay Casino Is Now Open Grand Opening Ceremony Ushers in New Entertainment to Coos Bay Tribal Council welcomes Tribal members to the new Three Rivers Casino - Coos Bay during the Owner’s Premier Night Pictured left to right: Tara Bowen, Beaver Bowen, Vice-Chair Teresa Spangler, Chief Warren Brainard, Chairman Mark Ingersoll, and Arthur Mothershed of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians who gave us their support on this project. Thank you. community for the long term. “I can’t tell you all how proud we are of this project. It was a lot of work to get this done, but we are so happy to bring this to you. We are looking forward to being a good partner in this community. And we plan to be here forever and ever and ever,” said Ingersoll. Three Rivers Casino will be open twenty-­‐four hours a day, seven days a week in Coos Bay. While providing the city of Coos Bay with an entertainment source, they are also opening up the opportunity for economic growth with more than 90-­‐full time positions. NEWS RELEASE May 11, 2015 Coos Bay, Oregon — Three Rivers Casino in Coos Bay is now open for business. After a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by approximately 400 guests, including The Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, local business and civic leaders, the facility welcomed its first guests and was off to a brisk start. The casino is located at 1297 Ocean Blvd. NW Coos Bay, OR 97420. The casino features 250 brand new games and a full service on-­‐site restaurant, Café 1297. Bob Garcia will oversee all For more information, please visit operations of the facility and provide all coordination between http://threeriverscasino.com it and the existing Three Rivers Casino and Resort in Florence. Garcia will also handle all community relations and outreach in the Coos Bay area. The Coos Bay Mayor, Crystal Shoji, gave a personal and professional welcome to the opening of the casino, “On personal level, I have had the opportunity to work with these tribes for 15 years and I have been so happy working with them. And on behalf of the City of Coos Bay, our citizens are happy to have this casino here. Our city is actually named after the Coos Tribe, and our bay, which is our distinguishing feature, is also named after the Coos Tribe. So we’re so pleased to welcome you here.” In addition, Mark Ingersoll, Tribal Chairman of The Gaming Commission approving the operation and giving the Casino the Gaming License. This is the offical certification that the operation is approved Confederated tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and and ready to open for business. Pictured left to right: Brad Kneaper, Dean Siuslaw Indians, said they are committed to the Coos Bay Durgan, Beaver Bowen, Arron McNutt, Teresa Spangler, and Mike Rose. Save the Date Salmon Ceremony August 2, 2015 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID North Bend, OR Permit #44 2 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2015 Chairman’s Corner Greetings General Council, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your new Tribal Council Chairman. I am so proud to be serving you again for my third term on Council and equally proud to be elected by the Tribal Council on April 22nd to serve as your Chairman. I would like to introduce Teresa Spangler as your newly elected ViceChairperson by the Tribal Council. I would also like to welcome Doc Slyter as our newest Council member. Doc brings many years of experience Chairman Mark Ingersoll with the Tribe and will be a great addition to the Council. It has been only a short time since On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the first Council Business elections but a very busy one for the Tribe. Teresa, Doc, and I and the Tribal meeting following Tribal Elections, Elected Council members Teresa Spangler, Mark Ingersoll, and Doc Slyter were sworn in. Council are fast getting up to speed on all Tribal issues and endeavors. Although it seems that it has been a quick turnaround from announcement to completion of our Three Rivers Casino Resort – Coos Bay it has truly been a long journey for the Tribe. The 1986 Tribal Council started the original compact bringing us to 2007 where the idea was revisited and the process was rejuvenated. Even though the economy had its ups and downs the Tribes economic development was always kept in the minds of Council especially Bob Garcia. Prior to the opening, a special Owner’s Premier was held May 6, 2015. Chief Warren Brainard blessed the new casino, the flags were raised, and I gave a welcoming speech to general council members in attendance. Then special guest, Arthur Mothershed, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Council Treasurer, said a few words. On behalf of the Tribe I would like to thank Arthur and Jay Doris and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for their support Chairman Mark Ingersoll, Jay Doris, Arthur Mothershed, Alexis Barry, and in completing this project. I’d also like to thank Phil Brubaker Chief Warren Brainard during the Owner’s Premier of the of Best Services and Technology for helping to complete this Three Rivers Casino - Coos Bay project on time and on budget. The general contractor, Chambers Construction did a marvelous job completing our Three Rivers Casino – Coos Bay, what a wonderful company to partner with. The Owner’s Premier was a gala night. The wonderful Café 1297 served appetizers, gift bags were handed out as well as raffle prizes such as Pendleton blankets. Everyone was able to try our new machines first. It sure seemed that there were a lot of smiles that night. The next day, May 7th, was a magical day when the doors of the Three Rivers Casino – Coos Bay opened. Hundreds of people waited in the sunshine for the doors to open. A blessing was given by Chief Warren Brainard, speeches made by myself, Coos Bay Mayor Crystal Shoji, and Coos Bay Chamber of Commerce President Rick Skinner. The long anticipated ribbon cutting was completed by all of Tribal Council. Once the doors were opened the pushing and shoving to get to one of the new 250 machines started. Everyone was very excited to be there and the new casino has been very, very, very busy since its opening. May 7, 2015 - Opening Day of the Three Rivers Casino - Coos Bay, One item that has always been at our forefront has been the saw a steady stream of people filing in, signing up for players club cards, return of some of our ancestral forest lands. We are excited to playing on one of the new 250 machines, trying food from the Café 1297 and overall, enjoying this new business in the community. have Senate Bill S.814 coming to Senator Wyden at the upcoming Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Legislative Hearing on May 21st. This bill asks for the return of up to 15,000 acres. As this progresses through the Senate we will give you updates. You can view Senate hearings online by visiting http:// www.energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/ Tribal Member and Tribal Employee Discounts at Three Rivers Casinos Celebrating the opening of the Three Rivers Casino - Coos Bay Pictured left to right: Arron Mcnutt, Chairman Mark Ingersoll, and Phil Brubaker Tribal members and one guest can enjoy a 25% discount in Coos Bay at Café 1297 seven days per week – Tribal members and one guest can enjoy a 50% discount in Florence at any of our food outlets seven days per week (exclusions apply on all alcohol). Tribal members are also offered 25% off in our gift shop on merchandise (exclusions apply on all alcohol and tobacco products) Tribal members must be present to receive any discounts and must show your Tribal Identification Card for verification. Team members and Governmental staff can also receive a 25% discount at any of the Three Rivers Casino Florence restaurants and gift shop. This discount is valid from Sunday after 4 p.m. through Thursday. At this time there are no discounts available to staff at the Coos Bay location. 3 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2015 Information QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS? The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas, comments, criticisms, etc. Please write to: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST If you are a Tribal member and intersted in being on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil, 541-888-7506. We are currently keeping a list of those interested so that when a committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible, so please contact us whether there is a vacancy or not. All letters of interest are kept on file for one year. If you are currently on a committee, you are always encouraged to re-apply after a term ending. CHANGES? Please let us know if you have a change in address, phone number, name or addition to your family. Changes should be submitted to Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541-888-2853. ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal of Honor Medallions are awarded to of Veterans at the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan Lawrence at 541888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org for new requirements needed to be honored. 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. 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. Warren Brainard, Chief Upcoming Events June 1st – Higher Education Stipend packets Due 5:00 p.m. June 3rd – 4th – Elders Overnight Redwoods Trip June 4th – Culture Camp Counselor/ CIT Application Deadline 5:00 p.m. June 6th – Canoe & Picnic – Springfield (meet at Lowell Marina @ Dexter Lake) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 11th – Elders Committee Meeting – Tribal Hall @ 12 noon June 11th – Culture Committee Meeting – Tribal Hall @ 4 p.m. June 12th – Deadline for July Newsletter submissions June 13th – Student Recognition Dinner – Community Center 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. June 13th – Canoe & Picnic – Coos Bay (meet at John Topits Park) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 14th – Tribal Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. Tribal Community Center Coos Bay June 15th – Education Committee Meeting – Family Services Conf room @ 5:30 p.m. June 15th – 19th – School to Work Program – Florence THE VOICE OF CLUSI If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had any recent special awards or achievements that you would like to share please submit your information and photos to the newsletter at mgaines@ctclusi.org or call 541-888-7536. I look forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines June 20th – Canoe & Picnic – Florence (meet at 2nd Gazebo @ Honeyman Park) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 21st – Summer Solstice – Tribal Reservation Ceremonial fire starts Sunday @ 12 a.m. June 21st – Father’s Day June 22nd – July 10th – Summer School – Community Center 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. June 23rd – Tribal Family Gathering – Springfield, Hometown Buffet 6 p.m. July2nd – Elders Luncheon, Springfield Home Town Buffet 11:30 July 3rd – All Tribal Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day (July 4th) July 12th – Tribal Council Meeting, Eugene, location TBA July 9th – Elders Committee Meeting – Tribal Hall @ 12 noon July 9th – Culture Committee Meeting – Tribal Hall @ 4 p.m. July 20th – Education Committee Meeting – Family Services Conf room @ 5:30 p.m. July 24th – Biggest Loser Challenge Registration Deadline 5 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. VACANCIES CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices Administration Building Alexis Barry Tribal Administrator 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-9577 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 abarry@ctclusi.org Contract Health Services Kathryn Gabel- Contract Health Specialist 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-4873 Toll free 1-800-227-0392 Fax 541-888-5388 kgabel@ctclusi.org Health & Human Services Division Vicki Faciane, Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7515 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-5388 vfaciane@ctclusi.org Education Department Angela Bowen-Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-888-1317 Toll free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 abowen@ctclusi.org 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 Family Services Shayne Platz, Caseworker 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-744-1334 Toll Free 1-800-877-2718 Fax 541-744-1349 splatz@ctclusi.org Tribal Dental Clinic 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-6433 Toll free 1-877-688-6433 Fax 541-888-7505 Tribal Council Health Services Assistant Director Elder’s Coordinator Iliana Montiel 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-7526 Fax 541-888-5388 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 imontiel@ctclusi.org 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 - Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1319 Fax 541-888-2853 jbeers@ctclusi.org Springfield Outreach Office 1126 Gateway Loop Suite 102 Springfield, OR 97477 Phone 541-744-1334 Toll Free 1-800-877-2718 Fax 541-744-1349 Florence Outreach Office Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101 Mailing: P.O. Box 2000 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6685 Toll Free 1-866-313-9913 Fax 541-997-1715 Tribal Gaming Commission Brad Kneaper Chief Law Enforcement Officer 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-2830 Fax 541-997-7293 bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com Tribal Police Brad Kneaper Chief of Police 5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100 Florence, OR 97439 Phone 541-997-6011 Fax 541-902-6507 bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com Department of Natural Resources Margaret Corvi Interim Director 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone 541-888-1304 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax 541-888-2853 mcorvi@ctclusi.org Tribal Chief 541-297-1655 (cell) wbrainard@ctclusi.org Doc Slyter Position #1 Council 541-808-7625 (cell) dslyter@ctclusi.org Beaver Bowen Position #2 Council 541-290-4531 (cell) bbowen@ctclusi.org Mark Ingersoll, Chairman Position #3 Council 541-290-4610 (cell) mingersoll@ctclusi.org Tara Bowen Position #4 Council 541-808-7394 tbowen@ctclusi.org Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair Position #5 Council 541-808-4828 (cell) tspangler@ctclusi.org Arron McNutt Position #6 Council 541-297-1183 (cell) amcnutt@ctclusi.org Council Meeting June 14, 2015 Community Center 338 Wallace St., Coos Bay, OR. 97420 Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Approval of Council Minutes 4. Old Business 5. New Business 6. Other 7. Good of the Tribes 8. Executive Session if needed Council meeting video available to view at www.ctclusi.org For information about the Tribes and upcoming Tribal events, please visit our website at www.ctclusi.org 4 June 2015 THE VOICE OF CLUSI CTCLUSI Resolutions RESOLUTION NO.: 15-029 Date of Passage: April 22, 2015 Subject (title): Support of BIA’s Tribal Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program (TCLCP) applcation by CTCLUSI for Tribal Marine Capacity building: Building Tribal coastal planning capacity and planning involvement Explanation: Tribal Council approved the submission of an application for the Tribal Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program, which will provide funding to support tribal projects to address climate change, adaption, and ocean and coastal management planning. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-030 Date of Passage: April 29, 2015 Subject (title): Approval of Automatic Rollover Services Agreement with Millennium Trust Company, LLC Explanation: Tribal Council approved the Agreement with Millennium Trust Company to provide services related to automatic rollover distributions to individual retirement accounts. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-031 Date of Passage: April 29, 2015 Subject (title): Education Committee Appointments Explanation: Tribal Council appointed the following individuals to the committee for positions and terms of service set out below: POSITION NAME TERM ENDS #3 Amanda Craig 12/31/18 #4 Ashley Russell 12/31/18 RESOLUTION NO.: 15-032 Date of Passage: May 6, 2015 Subject (title): Modern Building Systems, Inc. Sales Agreement & Addendum Unit 19361937 Explanation: Tribal Council authorized the entry into the Agreement and Addendum with Modern Building Systems, Inc. for the purchase a modular building. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-033 Date of Passage: May 6, 2015 Subject (title): Modern Building Systems, Inc. Sales Agreement & Addendum Unit 1927 1928 Explanation: Tribal Council authorized the entryinto the Agreement and Addendum with Modern Building Systems, Inc. for the purchase a modular building. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-034 Date of Passage: May 6, 2015 Subject (title): Appointment to Legislative Commission on Indian Services Explanation: Tribal Council nominated Mark Ingersoll for appointment as the Tribes’ representative on the Legislative Commission on Indian Services. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-035 Date of Passage: May 17, 2015 Subject (title): Tobacco Sales License for Three Rivers Casino Resort, Coos Bay Explanation: Tribal Council approved the Tobacco Sales License Application with an effective date of June 17, 2015. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-036 Date of Passage: May 17, 2015 Subject (title): To Acknowledge Receipt and Direct the Posting of Notices Regarding the Three Rivers Casino Resort, Coos Bay’s Request for Tribal Full On-Premises Sales and Off-Premises Sales Liquor Licenses to Tribal Council Explanation: Tribal Council approved taking action on the Three Rivers Casino Resort, Coos Bay’s request for Full On-Premises Sales and Off-Premises Sales Liquor Licenses at the June 14, 2015, regular Tribal Council meeting in Coos Bay, Oregon, and directed notices to be posted at the Tribal Council offices and Three Rivers Casino Resort, Coos Bay. Tribal Council also directed notices to be sent via certified mail to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-037 Date of Passage: May 17, 2015 Subject (title): DOJ-CVSD Grant Application FY2015-2017 Explanation: Tribal Council approved the submission of the DOJ CVSD Grant Application FY 2015-2017. A total of $40,000 for the 2015-2017 biennium has been allocated to the Tribes to enhance services to all survivors of domestic and sexual violence throughout the state. It is the intent of the CTCLUSI HHSD to utilize the funds to: (1) continue the operation of the Domestic Violence program to implement best practices strategies to prevent (2) and/or respond to domestic violence and sexual assault; (2) have a Program Coordinator continue to manage the program. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-038 Date of Passage: May 17, 2015 Subject (title): Amendments to CLUSITC Chapter 1-9 (Tribal Council) for First Reading Explanation: Tribal Council approved amendments to CLUSITC Chapter 1-9 (Tribal Council) for first reading and posting for a twenty-eight (28) day comment period. The amendment consists of removing the last sentence of CLUSITC 1-9-4(a) due to the inconsistency with the Tribes’ constitution. 00711267.v1 Summer Solstice June 21st – Tribal Hall, Plankhouse & Community Center in Coos Bay Ceremonial Fire Starting Sunday morning at12 am to 11:59 pm Activities: Trip to the beach for shinny & other traditional games Cedar/Maple bark & Tule weaving with Heidi Helms Tomahawk and Archery Competition with Sam Sprague (with awesome handmade prizes) Meals Provided: Breakfast 8:00 am Tribal Hall NOTICE OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT Lunch 12:00 pm at Sunset Beach (bagged lunches) The following proposed Code amendment was passed for first reading by Tribal Council on May 17, 2015 Dinner 6:00 Tribal Hall TITLE: Chapter 1-9 Tribal Council DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE: July 12, 2015 PLEASE RSVP Call Mark Petrie at (541)297-3681 or Jesse Beers at (541)297-0748 if you have any questions. Cedar Bark Gathering Submitted by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant Culture and Prevention’s annual Cedar Bark Gathering was held Saturday May 9th. Fifteen Tribal members and tribal spouses gathered at the Windward Florence Outreach to listen to Doug Barrett’s presentation on trending illegal drugs in Drug & Alcohol 00715538.v1 Prevention. We left for the Siuslaw National Forest to a cedar forest with a good selection of cedars to peel from. The forest was serene Posted June 1, 2015 and filled with beautiful sites and refreshing fragrances. And a ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR monstrous Douglas fir towered above us with an enormous spiraling scar from a lightning strike, which filled me with awe to behold. TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed To peel bark from a cedar tree, the sap needs to be running so below should be approved. Besides publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according the bark will slip from the tree. The sap runs up the cedar around to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information will be posted in the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for the same time each year; which typically coincides with the twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above. blooming of trilliums in the Angelina Fay Brainard Saralynn Mary Myrtle Carolanna Gaines forest. Trilliums have been Parent: Henry Brainard Parent: Timothy K. Gaines indicators for the time to Lineal Descendant: Henry Lineal Descendant: Anna Campbell harvest cedar and maple Brainard Tribe: Coos Tribe: Lower Umpqua bark for thousands of years for our people. Cedar bark Abigail Jewel Dean Donnie Ray Stallard is used to make clothing, Parent: Stefanie Barrett Parent: Cheyenne Baker cordage, baskets, hats, Dean Lineal Descendant: Doug Lineal Descendant: Geraldine Tabernig canoe bailers, and a Barrett whole multitude of things. Tribe: Siuslaw Tribe: Coos The cedar (or tlahaimihl In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to in Hanis) is regarded protest the recommendation of the Committee approving an application and must file a written, signed protest with the Committee stating their reasons for believing as the Tree of Life by that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The protest must be filed with the many nations, our nation Pictured left to right: Ashley, Kaie, and Richard Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed enrollment is Russell, John Schaefer, David Brainard, Orion included. posted as described in CLUSITC 7-1-36(i). The notice of the proposed amendment shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text of the amendment will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie McNeil, Administration Office, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmcneil@ctclusi.org. Petrie, Mark Petrie, Doc Slyter, and Jesse Beers June 2015 Tribal Council Business As reported at the May 17, 2015 Regular Tribal Council Meeting Chief Warren Brainard: April 12 Regular Council Meeting; General Council Meeting April 13 Employee Orientation New Casino April 15-16 Native Caring Conference (Color Guard) April 22 Special Meeting April 25-29 Self Governance Meeting April 30 Yurok Tour of New Tourist Center May 3 Tall Ship Ceremony May 6 Tribal Member Night at Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay Special Council Meeting-Coos Bay; Dinner with Poarch Creek May 7 Public Opening Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay May 12 Cleaning of Salmon Allotment May 13 Governor House Tour May 14 Honor Guard for Commission on Indian Services 40th Anniversary; Testified on behalf of Water and Land Use; Met with new Attorney General Doc Slyter: April 12 Regular Council Meeting April 13 Employee Orientation New Casino; Meeting with Jesse and Coos Historical Museum April 15 Tour of New Casino; Executive Work Session April 17 Met with Katherine Jones, CFO Tribal Government; Executive Work Session April 18 Tribal Family Fun Day, John Topits Park April 20 Met with Alexis Barry, Tribal Administrator; Education Meeting April 21 Tribal Family Gathering April 22 Special Meeting April 23 New Hire Orientation for Casino April 24 Meeting with New Community Coalition April 25 Float Hunt April 27 Met with Housing Department April 28 Visited Seistreem Property April 29 Business Council Meeting; Bob Rannow, PGA Professional and Course DirectorTour of Ocean Dunes Golf Course, Stephanie Watkins, HR Director and staff, Brad Kneaper Chief of Police, Mike Rose, COO Three Rivers Casino April 30 Attended Lamprey Harvesting with Coquille May 1 Spruce Root Gathering May 3 Tall Ship Ceremony May 5 Met with Jan Lawrence, Jeff Stump and Morgan Gaines May 6 Tribal Member Night at Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay Special Council Meeting-Coos Bay; Dinner with Poarch Creek May 7 Public Opening Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay May 8 Historical Talk with Tall Ship Crew May 9 Cedar Bark Gathering May 12 Cleaning of Salmon Allotment May 13 Tour of Jordan Cove May 16 Tour of Camp Easter Seal Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman: April 12 Regular Council Meeting; General Council Meeting April 15 Executive Work Session April 17 Executive Work Session April 20 Education Committee Meeting April 22 Special Meeting April 23 BEST Meeting; New Hire Orientation for Casino April 29 Business Council Meeting May 3 Tall Ships May 6 Tribal Member Night at Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay; Special Council Meeting-Coos Bay; Dinner with Poarch Creek May 7 Public Opening of New Casino Beaver Bowen: April 12 Regular Council Meeting; General Council Meeting April 13 Salem Pow Wow Meeting April 15 Executive Work Session April 17 Executive Work Session April 23-24 New Hire Orientation for Casino 5 THE VOICE OF CLUSI April 26 Service for Gil Datan April 28 Visited Seistreem Property April 29 Business Council Meeting; GFORB; Tour Golf Course April 30 8th Annual Peace Symposium in Eugene May 4-7 Visited Casino prior to opening May 6 Tribal Member Night at Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay Special Council Meeting-Coos Bay Dinner with Poarch Creek May 7 Public Opening Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay May 12-14 White Bison Training May 12 Cleaning of Salmon Allotment May 13 Tour of Jordan Cove May 14 Staff Bowling Activity Mark Ingersoll, Chairman: April 12 Regular Council Meeting; General Council Meeting April 15 Executive Work Session April 17 Executive Work Session April 18 Tribal Family Fun Day, John Topits Park April 22 Orientation of New Casino Staff; Casino Inspection with Blue Earth; Special Meeting April 23 BEST Meeting April 24 Casino Inspection: Meeting with Administration on Agenda April 25 Float Hunt April 29 Business Council Meeting April 30 Casino Inspection May 2 Bow Making May 3 Tall Ships May 6 Tribal Member Night at Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay; Special Council Meeting-Coos Bay; Dinner with Poarch Creek May 7 Public Opening Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay May 13 Meeting with Senator Roblin; Legislative Committee on Indian Services; Governor House Tour May 14 Staff Bowling Activity May 15 Meeting with Morgan Gaines with Newsletter May 16 Tour of Camp Easter Seal Arron McNutt: April 12 Regular Council Meeting; General Council Meeting April 15 Executive Work Session April 17 Executive Work Session April 20 Education Committee Meeting April 29 Business Council Meeting May 4-7 Opening of New Casino May 6 Tribal Member Night at Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay Special Council Meeting-Coos Bay;Dinner with Poarch Creek May 7 Public Opening Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay Greetings from Councilman Doc Slyter: My first day on Council was April13th. I was fortunate to accompany Jesse Beers to the new Coos History Museum in Coos Bay where we attended a meeting that was put on by the New Community Coalition, a non-profit organization devoted to community- building activities. After the meeting I invited artist Laurie Marshall, secretary/treasurer Char Luther and member/consultant Deborah Maher to tour our Tribal Hall and Plank House. While in the Plank House, Laurie sketched a folk art drawing of me playing the flute. Communication is vital to the success of our Tribes. At this time, the Tribal Newsletter is the number one source of communication to all our Tribal members. It is only published once a month and I feel that I am not asking too much of you to read the entire newsletter from the first page to the last page. I have been guilty in the past of just skimming through the newsletter and missed some pertinent information. It was recently brought to my attention that I missed an announcement that I did not think had been published, prompting me to be more thorough in reading the monthly newsletter. I have spent much of my first month going out to meet each department head in order to educate myself on the services available to our Tribal members. I have just a few department heads left to meet. I would like to encourage everyone to attend the regular monthly Tribal Council meetings that are held the 2nd Sunday of each month and give your input. If you are unable to attend, there is a section on page 3 of the newsletter titled ‘Information’ where you can submit Questions or Suggestions to the Tribal Council. Thank you. - Doc Tara Bowen: April 12 Regular Council Meeting; General Council Meeting April 13 Salem Pow Wow Meeting April 14 Clamboree Meeting April 15 Executive Work Session April 17 Executive Work Session April 20 Education Committee Meeting April 22 Special Meeting April 28 Visited Seistreem Property April 29 Business Council Meeting; Bob Rannow, PGA Professional and Course Director-Tour of Ocean Dunes Golf Course, Stephanie Watkins, HR Director and staff, Brad Kneaper Chief of Police, Mike Rose, COO Three Rivers Casino April 30 8th Annual Peace Symposium in Eugene May 6 Tribal Member Night at Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay Special Council Meeting-Coos Bay Dinner with Poarch Creek May 7 Public Opening Three Rivers Casino-Coos Bay May 12 -14 White Bison Training May 13 Tour of Jordan Cove May 14 Contacted Clamboree Committee Member Folk Art depicting Doc Slyter playing one of his flutes by Artist Laurie Marshall 6 June 2015 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Congratulations Mark and Kristy Petrie! Zane Brainard Traces Family Line for School Project Submitted by Tesa and Marjene Brainard Tribal member, Zane Brainard, son of Jerry and Tesa Brainard, is a 7th grader at St. Paul School in Eugene, Oregon. He displayed his school project on genealogy at the CTCLUSI Tribal Administration building through the end of May. Zane traced his family roots back through Chief Warren Brainard and his great-grandfather Emil Brainard. Zane took a unique twist on the family tree concept and created a colorful salmon run to depict his family lineage. The project also documents Zane’s view on the evolution of the Tribe from the Amanda Trail through the tragic sinking and death of his great-great-grandfather, William Brainard on the North Star to the growth and success of the Tribe today. Family pictures as well as personal interviews recorded with family members completes the family story. Thank you Zane for sharing your project! Mark Petrie and Kristy Watson were wed on May 1, 2015 in a beautiful traditional ceremony. Both the bride and groom and a number of their family members and guest wore full regalia to celebrate their culture during their union. Although it was chilly, the happy couple stayed warm by cuddling together under a pendleton blanket during the ceremony. Congratulations! May the two of you live a long and happy life together. Bow Class Draws in Tribal Members Submitted by Sam Sprague Saturday May 2nd we had a great time working on bows and gathering roots. Two Tribal members started their first bow, which was great to see. We also steam bent recurves into some Yew blanks and had an awesome lunch. I know there are lots of folks out there with bows to work on, so we’ll be holding classes every other month. I am still trying to find locations in Eugene and Roseburg that are either set up with a covering and outside or that have dust collection due to the toxicity of Yew dust. If you have any leads on such a facility contact the Culture Department please! Our bows traditionally were usually made of Vine Maple or Yew according to informant Frank Drew. There are many words in Hanis for bows of different sizes. Tsants’ (Ts-ahnts’) for a child’s bow made of baleen, the filtering ‘teeth’ of krill eating whales. Piilos (Pee-Lus) for another kind of child’s bow, I’m guessing made of Vine Maple or Yew; this word can also mean uncle. Oregon White Oak was said to have been used sometimes in The Indians of Western Oregon by Stephen Dow Beckham. Baubau (BowBow like a dog bark) means large bow or gun. Kwaxatl’ (Kwa-Hahtl’) is another word that means the largest bow, or gun. The language is all available at Hanis.org which is a great resource if you want to learn more about our Tribal heritage. I hope to see more of your smiling faces at the Summer Solstice celebration June 21st at Tribal Hall. We’ll be having our bi-annual archery/tomahawk competition hosted by the Q’axas Canoe Family with traditional hand made prizes. We’ll also be holding a bow making activity that same day, so come shoot, make some shavings, enjoy some good food and get to know your fellow Tribal Members! Sam Sprague and JT Dean steaming yew wood blanks to make recurve bows. Photo courtesy of Heidi Helms. Phone Tree for Gathering and Harvesting Opportunities Every year we Gather and Harvest different traditional foods and weaving materials such as wood for tools, and roots and grasses for basketry. The seasons shift, which creates a challenge to schedule accurate dates for the gathering of many cultural resources. We are looking to build a Phone Tree List for Tribal members interested in gathering opportunities. The Phone Tree list will be used on the auto-dialer for efficiency. If you are interested in being put on the list to participate please contact Morgan Gaines at (541) 888-7536 or by e-mailing mgaines@ctclusi. org with your name and phone number. Also, please make sure your phone number is up to date with the Enrollment Department if you would like to receive regular periodical phone message about other Tribal activities and events. Thank you. June 2015 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Tall Ships Reconciliation Ceremony 7 Submitted by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist Tribal members of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians and of the neighboring Coquille Tribe gathered together on Sunday, May 3, 2015 to collaborate with the crew of the Tall Ship Lady Washington in a display of cultural sharing and a Reconciliation Ceremony. In a fashion representative of a time not so long ago, the canoes paddled out to greet the large vessel on the Coos River where they approached with their paddles raised in a friendly gesture to show we mean no harm and offer peaceful relations. This was and remains our people’s traditional protocol for welcoming visitors in our waterways and territories. After greeting the Lady Washington and pulling our canoe Tyee E. Bowen around her alongside our southern neighbors, the Coquille Tribe, Tribal representatives traveled to the Coos Bay Boardwalk to meet the Tall Ships Captain and crew. There, they exchanged gifts dock-side. Chief Warren Brainard welcomed the Captain and Crew to our shores and expressed that he hoped that they enjoy their time here amongst us and Tribal Council member Doc asked that when the time come they Slyter plays the flute for the crew of the Lady Washington. leave our waters in a good Tribal Elder Eddie Helms way and return again next stands behind him year. Councilman and Coos Tribal Elder Doc Slyter offered the crew the gift of two beautiful songs played on his flute. And Chairman Mark Ingersoll also welcomed them with warm words. It was a beautiful sunny day made warmer by the coming together of all peoples. On Friday, May 8th, the crews of the Tall Ships were welcomed to our Reservation. Cultural Director Jesse Beers gave the crews a Tribal Tribal members pull the canoe Tyee E. Bowen around the tall ship Lady Washington during the 2015 Reconciliation Ceremony historical presentation and tools demonstration. Our guests were also invited to sit around the fire in the Plankhouse where they enjoyed Labrador tea, learned about plankhouses, listened to Councilman Doc Slyter’s traditional flute playing and instrument presentation, and shared songs between one maritime culture and another. We look forward to our cultural exchange again next year. Chief Warren Brainard exchanges gifts with the Captain of the Lady Washington Pictured at left: the CTCLUSI Canoe Family and the Coquille paddles along-side the Lady Washington during the Reconciliation Ceremony CTCLUSI Join the Coquille for a Lamprey Float Submitted by John Schaefer, Biologist and Water Protection Specialist Each year the Coquille Indian Tribe partakes “Lamprey in a cultural harvest of Pacific Lamprey from the (commonly South Fork Coquille River. This year CTCLUSI tribal members and staff were graciously invited to called eels) were a significant participate in the lamprey float along with ODFW fish biologists. Lamprey (commonly called eels) first food of our were a significant first food of our ancestors but ancestors” their numbers have declined dramatically since the 1970’s. Many Tribal elders and other community members can recall large numbers of these fish in the rivers. Today laden females and pairs that showed signs of active spawning. there are few lamprey to be seen and harvesting is necessarily Like salmon, lamprey die after spawning so allowing them to limited to prevent further declines. To keep the tradition alive, spawn as much as possible minimizes the harvest impact. Most the Coquille Tribe has a permit that allows an annual take of no of the successfully caught lamprey were grabbed by hand with attempts at netting being far less productive. The lamprey were more than 60 lamprey. As we floated down the river in kayaks, the biologists counted butchered as they were collected with a demonstration of proper live lamprey and lamprey cleaning techniques. A total of 28 lamprey were harvested spawning sites in the during the float. The harvested lamprey are used during the Coquille Tribe’s river’s gravel. Lamprey Restoration celebration, and other cultural gatherings. CTCLUSI clear out an easily seen depression in the gravel were generously gifted with 5 frozen lamprey for our own for spawning called a cultural use and plan to be prepared for the upcoming Salmon redd. It was encouraging Ceremony. The river was clear and cold, the sun was warming, the fishing to hear from the Coquilles productive and the sense of Tribal collaboration and community that the lamprey numbers were higher than the was strong. Doc Slyter said “it’s something I will remember for previous year. Lamprey the rest of my life.” We would like to thank the Coquille Tribe for were visually selected the invitation to participate in this ancient tradition and hope to for harvest, avoiding egg be invited again next year. 8 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2015 Tribe Gives Community Members Lessons on Canoe Culture at Annual Family Fun Day Event Jesse Beers (left) and JT Dean (right) help pull the canoe through Empire Lakes during Family Fun Day Submitted by Shayne Platz, Family Services Caseworker Tribal members, staff, and volunteers who helped with the canoe activities at With glorious weather, CTCLUSI Family Services and staff Family Fun Day, pictured left to right; Shayne Platz, Jesse Mavis, JT Dean (in back), participated in this year’s annual Family Fun Day at Empire Stephanie Marusich, Tami Foster, Janneke Remick, Doug Barrett, and Jesse Beers. Lakes in Coos Bay, Oregon. As years past, CTCLUSI staff offered canoe rides across the lake and paddled alongside with the Coquille Indian Tribe. It was a little windy this year, but beautiful in its setting and spirit of giving and recognizing April as the month of “Child Abuse Awareness.” Multiple community partners including the Coos Bay Fire Department, Coos Bay Police Department, The Bay Area Hospital, Kid’s Center for Hope, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and many others came together to offer free, healthy, educational, and fun things to do for the entire community. This year’s event was brimming with excitement and many fond memories were made. It was a beautiful day of children and adults laughing and playing where as a community, we all enjoyed a barbeque accompanied by ice cream. This event is truly held in a way that brings the community together. There is no cost for attending or participating. The day was shared and the gift of giving resonated with the community, whether it is a child catching his first fish, running the 5k race, or an adult Nichole Norton, Amada Bolling, Kendall Chris Coleman and son Jude show off their catch having just as much fun as the children. This event is Norton, Larissa Norton, Marian Norton, and from fishing at Family Fun Day something that can be looked forward to every April in Evangeline Bolling. recognizing “Child Abuse Awareness” and promoting family activities in a positive, healthy and memorable way. Attention Graduates! Are you graduating from High School, College, or University? Have you earned your diploma, certificate, or a degree? If so, you could be featured in an upcoming edition of The Voice of CLUSI Tribal newsletter! Send in your photo and information about your degree and future plans. Mail or e-mail your submission by June 12, 2015 Attn: Morgan Gaines 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR. 97420 mgaines@ctclusi.org June 2015 9 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Prevention Float Hunt and Beach Clean-up Submitted by Doug Barrett, Prevention Activities Coordinator This year the Float Hunt Prevention Activity was held in April, hoping for better weather, and what a nice day it was! The sun came out and the activity began with talking about the agenda for the day. I also let them know that for the first time, we were going to have a raffle for two of the large floats. The remaining floats – some medium-sized floats, rolling pins, and old glass floats – would be hidden at the beach. After welcoming everyone, I talked with the group about the new synthetic “designer” drug Flakka. I explained what it was made from Tribal members hold up the floats they found along the beach while packing out trash in buckets. and described some of the side Pictured left to right: back row; Doug Barrett, Doc Slyter, Chairman Mark Ingersoll, Annette Ingersoll, Carol Colton, effects its users experience, such Ron James, Scott Slyter, Ashley Russell, Bruce Plaep, Dee Dee Plaep, George Barton, and Anthony Stefanek. Middle as episodes of temporary insanity, row; Bayleigh Colton, Savannah Colton, Traci Stefanek, Teresa Brainard, Haley Pace, Julie Belcher, Barbara Barton. Front row; Zachary Pace, Emily Stefanek, and Kaie Russell. aggressive behavior, hyperthermia (fever), horrific hallucinations, and severe paranoia. Some users have even died. I Pictured at Right: Jeff had handouts available and told the parents and Barrett wins the biggest float in a raffle after the grandparents who were present what to look for to days beach clean up, see if their children or grandchildren might be using/ brother Doug Barrett can’t abusing drugs. believe Jeff ’s luck!! We also talked about water shortages and the importance of recycling to protect the environment. Pictured below: Scott Slyter We all need to pitch in and do our part to protect shows us the float he found during the Tribes annual our environment and conserve precious resources, float hunt such as water. I shared a video of the problem Midway Island, located in the Pacific Ocean, is experiencing with plastics which are washing up on the beaches – I apologize Prevention Topic: Canoe Journey—Life's Journey that it was hard for some to see and hear. If you’d like to view the trailer for the movie you can see it here: PlasticParadiseMovie.com/ trailer. You can see pictures and learn more about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch here: http:// education.nationalgeographic. com/education/encyclopedia/ great-pacific-garbageChoose your location and RSVP by the Friday before each event. patch/?ar_a=1 Bring towel, swimsuit and change of clothing. We will After the movie, new Council Pictured below: Julie Belcher provide the Picnic, Canoe and Life Vests. member Doc Slyter and Council finds a float along the shore Chair Mark Ingersoll spoke for a COOS BAY few minutes while the glass float Saturday June 13th hiding team went out to hide floats. 10:00-2:00 We served Subway sandwiches Meet at Boat Launch for lunch and then we were off to at John Topits City Park, the beach to search for the elusive Hull Street floats. As always, everyone had a FLORENCE All Tribal Families of the SPRINGFIELD lot of fun looking for and finding Confederated Tribes of Saturday Saturday Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw the old glass fishing floats. Once June 20th June 6th Indians are eligible to attend. all of the floats had been found 10:00-2:00 10:00-2:00 Please Note: No transportation will Meet at the 2nd Gazebo Meet at the we returned to the Florence office be provided for this activity. at Honeyman Park, Lowell Marina for a raffle of the larger floats. 3 Miles South of Florence at Dexter Lake Congratulations to Bruce Plaep for winning the medium-sized float PLEASE CONTACT: and Jeff Barrett for winning the DeeDee to RSVP at: Sponsored by: 1-866-313-9913 Health & Human Services Division large float. Call Doug Barrett for questions. Canoeing & Picnic Thank-you to everyone who participated in the event! Family Services Prevention Activity Program Culture Department 541-297-2130 10 June 2015 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Student Recognition Dinner Saturday, June 13, 2015 4:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m. CTCLUSI Community Center 338 Wallace St., Coos Bay, OR. 97420 ***If you have a Tribal student in your family (or you are a Tribal student) that is graduating from High School or College/ University, please contact the Education Department so we can give you recognition at the Student Recognition Dinner*** RSVP to the Education Department by calling 541-888-9577 or A Call for Tribal Artists Stories have been translated from historical documents of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Would you like to help illustrate the stories from our ancestors? Interested Enrolled Tribal Members may contact: Pam Stoehlsler at (541) 884-4230 or Heidi Helms at (541) 297-7538. Karen Porter, Education Assistant at 541-888-1315 Persons who RSVP by June 1st will be eligible for entry into drawing for door prizes during the Student Recognition Dinner. You must be present to win. Sponsored by the Culture Coalition Committee National Smile Power Day! Submitted by Shannon M. Schritter, BS, RDH June 15 is National Smile Power Day, and since the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic is your local expert at keeping your smile bright, we WHERE: TRIBAL COMMUNITY CENTER 338 WALLACE AVE. COOS BAY, OR 97420 thought we should celebrate. Read on to discover the best ways to take care of your smile. DATES: JUNE 22nd—July 10 (no school July 3) Step 1: Brushing and Flossing. You must brush twice TIMES: 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. per day (in the morning after breakfast, and at night before bed), WHO CAN ATTEND: All Students ages 5—18 or Grades K through 12 and floss at least once per day. When you brush, make sure you are brushing for two minutes. You can use a little stopwatch, a second hand on a clock, or come over to the CTCLUSI Dental ELIGIBILITY: CLUSI TRIBAL CHILDREN, STAFF CHILDREN, TRIBAL CHILDREN FROM OTHER TRIBES, STEP, FOSTER, AND ADOPTED CHILDREN Clinic and buy an Oral B Vitality electric toothbrush. This takes IN TRIBAL FAMILIES all the guess work out of brushing your teeth! You can use traditional floss, which you wind around your middle fingers CONTACT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR PACKET AT; and manipulate with your index fingers, or make it just a little Angela Bowen/Education Director abowen@ctclusi.org 1-541-888-9577 easier on yourself and use the little floss handles or floss picks. Confused? Make an appointment for your dental cleaning with Tracy Blue/ Education Specialist tblue@ctclusi.org 1-541-888-1314 Shannon today, and she can help you. Karen Porter/Education Assistant kporter@ctclusi.org 1-541-888-1315 Step 2: Fluoride Treatments. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral and can be found in lakes, streams, wells, soil, CTCLUSI EDUCATION DEPARTMENT some plants, and even fish and other marine animals that swim 1245 FULTON AVE. in the fluoridated water source. Fluoride prevents decay on your COOS BAY, OR 97420 teeth, and can even help with sensitive teeth. There are several ways to get a little more fluoride on your teeth. It is in most FAX: 1-541-888-2853 toothpastes now, as the American Dental Association has noted its benefits and recommends it to all dental patients. Fluoride is also in some mouthwashes for your convenience. Some cities concern about how often you are coming to the CTCLUSI Dental around the globe place a tiny bit of fluoride supplement in the water Clinic for a dental cleaning, do not hesitate to ask Shannon, and supply, which is great for young children that are still developing she will be happy to discuss this with you. Step 4: Restorative Dentistry. Sometimes we need to teeth to get a systemic exposure to it, and some pediatricians restore a tooth for you to make your smile more will prescribe a fluoride supplement to your child if he or she is at risk for “Do not let the world change your appealing using a filling material or more in depth decay or does not get enough of it. smile….Let your smile change procedures like root canals, crowns, bridges, etc. At the CTCLUSI Dental Clinic we do our best to Lastly, you can always get a fluoride the world!” make this an easy and comfortable experience for treatment at the CTCLUSI Dental (Author unknown) you. If you do not need any restorative work done, Clinic. We recommend a varnish, but are interested in ways to whiten your smile, because it is the most substantial we can talk to you about that as well. There are (meaning it will stay on your teeth several ways to make your smile brighter, from over-the-counter longer and do a better job.) Depending upon your decay rate or options, to custom trays made in the dental office that you can risk, we can apply 4 treatments per year. Step 3: Regular Dental Cleanings. A dental hygienist use at home. Right now we have two part-time dentists on staff can help you keep your smile in tip top shape by recommending (Dr. Dixon on Mondays, and Dr. Macy on Wednesdays), and one products or tricks that help you do a better job at home. In addition, full-time (Monday through Friday), temporary dentist, Dr. June she cleans off the plaque buildup and calculus/tartar deposits Sisson, that is helping us out through the month of June. If you that may be yellowing your pearly whites. Some patients need have a tooth that is hurting or need a filling done, please call us to come in every 3 or 4 or 6 months, depending on your dental and we will help you schedule an appointment. Our number is needs and periodontal concerns. If you ever have a question or (541)888-6433. June 2015 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 11 Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay Recruitment a Success! Submitted by Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist Planning for the Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay recruitment began well over a year ago, and Human Resources has had this plan fully implemented since the end of 2014. The vision was no easy feat: hire almost 100 qualified Team Members who will commit to the mission, making sure that hiring preferences are followed, and all this in less than 6 months. Our Human Resources Department and Management Team was up to the challenge! Recruitment began for the Four Property Shift Managers who would run the day to day operations of the Coos Bay facility. An Internal announcement for CTCLUSI Tribal Members and Current Staff was posted in November 2014, with Interviews that same month. The announcements were made and this team began in early December. The team includes David Barton, CTCLUSI Tribal Member. Just after the Management Team was announced, Three Rivers Casino ~ Coos Bay Recruitment Team the internal recruitment began December 1 for 15 other Pictured left to right, Bill Wilson, LaShawn Ferdig, Pam Hickson, Kysha Bossley, Stephanie positions (over 85 jobs) for CTCLUSI Tribal Members Watkins, Shawn Strenke, and David Barton and Current Staff. We had 11 Florence Team Members that did officially make that transfer. Plans additionally were under way for the Public announcement for the Jobs on February 1. Department of Human Resources The World newspaper provided us with a wide Current Openings at CTCLUSI and All Other Tribal Entities advertising base between its regular paper and its supplemental publications. We were able to create a Tribal Government Offices successful campaign through the month of February Culture Camp Counselor Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Florence and sourced about 42 percent of our applicants Bartender ~ Beverage Server Culture Camp Counselor In Training Food Server ~ Host ~ Cashier ~ Busperson Special Events Employee from this marketing. Equally as important, we put Barista Dental Assistant, Temporary together a two-day Job Fair on February 12-13 with Buffet Station Attendant ~ Line Cook Tribal On Call Cook our employment-partner, Worksource Oregon (in Guest Service Attendant Licensing Agent Coos Bay. Each day, the newly hired Property Shift Guest Room Attendant Blue Earth Managers, Directors and Human Resources Team No openings at this time Environmental Services Technician Players Club Rep shared with applicants the vision for Three Rivers Slot/Keno/Bingo Attendant Casino Resort and met with them one-on-one to Table Games Dealer apply for jobs. We met over 100 applicants during the Security Officer I job fairs, and subsequently processed over 500 onhttp://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/ Special Events Team Member Go to Job Opportunities on the website for Three Rivers Casino Resort ~ Coos Bay line applications through the next couple of months. full job posting and to Apply Online Line Cook Our source data indicates that just over 40 percent Updated Daily Dish Machine Operator/Prep Cook of our applicant referrals came from the Worksource Or call Recruitment at 541-902-6504 Oregon. After the fairs and newspaper blitz, the phone calls really began, and then it was time to meet those Members were then bussed each day April 27-29 to train side applicants for interviews… Before hiring any outside applicants HR held a CTCLUSI by side with their Departments in Florence. They began their Tribal only event on March 9th at the Tribal Community Center training on Coos Bay on April 30. Human Resources can’t say enough about the fantastic Hiring where Departments interview and hired all 6 applicants who Team including the newly hired Property Shift Managers. Their applied. In future Newsletters we will be highlighting each valued member. We then opened the interviews up to the expertise and commitment to hiring were invaluable. In addition, Public and spend March 16-20 doing all Department Interviews ATSonDemand (our online application processing system) and Pre-Employments in Coos Bay at the Tribal Community allowed for a seamless and efficient way to communicate with via email and phone. Center. It was an energetic time as our hiring team met with/ applicants , 2014 was the Grand Opening of Three Rivers Casino May 7 conducted over 250 interviews during this 5-day period – job offers were made, and Human Resources and Gaming were on Resort, and a great fully-staffed team of new hires eagerly to hand to start the pre-employment process for our future Team provide the same quality service we have come to expect and Members. Additionally, we conducted some follow-up interviews know. To inquire about current openings at Three Rivers Casino in in Coos Bay throughout March and April that included another Florence or Coos Bay, please visit threeriverscasino.com. For 50 applicants being reviewed. The culmination of the work began when over 90 new hires any recruitment questions regarding any of our Tribal entities, attended the Orientation and OnBoarding (New Hire paperwork please contact Pam Hickson, Recruitment Specialist at 541processing) on April 23 and 24. The new Coos Bay Team 902-6504. THE VOICE OF CLUSI If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had any recent special awards or achievements that you would like to share please submit your information and photos to the newsletter. June 12th is the deadline for submission to July’s edition. E-mail mgaines@ctclusi.org or call 541-888-7536 12 THE VOICE OF CLUSI June 2015 Tribe Hosts 10th Annual Native Caring Conference Submitted by Doug Morrison, CHR and Title VI Program Coordinator April 15th this year was not only “Tax Day,” but it was also the starting date of the 10th Annual Native Caring Conference, which was held at the Three Rivers Casino and Resort and hosted this year by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. This two-day event is designed to give caregivers of native elders and relative caregivers of children from Northwest Indian communities an opportunity to attend valuable workshops which will enhance their caregiving skills, and also Tribal members wear regalia to dance at the Native Caring Conference serves to provided them with a Pictured left to rigth: Ashley Russell, Jesse Beers, Courtney Krossman, Mark much needed break from their daily Petrie, Raquel Helms, Heidi Helms, and Sam Sprague responsibilities. A little history of how this caregiver conference originated: Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal Sean Barrett, “Home Safety and Four Tribes (Siletz, Warm Springs, Accident Prevention,” and Douglas Medical Equipment Supply, Chief Warren Brainard welcomes attendees to the 10th Annual Native Coquille and Coos, Lower Umpqua “Caregiver Hands on Skills”. There were also many workshops on both days covering Caring Conference & Siuslaw) out of the Nine Tribes in Oregon came together in October various topics such as: Medication Management, More than Elder 2004 for a meet and greet with the State of Oregon Department Abuse, Long Term Care Options, Social Security Q&A, Consumer of Human Services Tribal Liaison to see how they could all best Protection/Fraud Prevention, Learning About Yourself, Caring for serve the Native Caregivers of Oregon. From this meeting the first Those with Memory Loss, and Issues with Children’s Drug and conference “Native Caring... A Conference to Learn, Connect and Alcohol Use. Prior to the start of the conference, the AARP conducted an Share” was born. The committee planned for the first conference to “Electronic Polling” of the attendees. Polling involved the participants be held in February 2005. With the success of the first conference, it became clear that this needed to be an annual event. Caregivers inputting answers from a wireless device that provided immediate found it helpful not only to hear the speakers, but meet caregivers feedback of the results. Activities were held throughout the day, such as a one-mile Native from across the State that shared some of the same fears and Caring Fitness Walk, Energizer / Comedy Sessions, and prizes situations they had themselves. Soon after the first conference, the Native Caring Conference were raffled off throughout both days. After dinner the first night, everyone enjoyed the dances from Committee was formed and is now made up of representatives the Siletz and Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Tribes. At the from eight of the nine Oregon tribes, as well as state agency representatives and representatives of groups like the AARP. The conclusion of the dancing, a Pendleton Blanket was presented to goal of the committee is to have as many knowledgeable and Committee and Founding Member Judy Bowen as she announced her retirement and in appreciation for her many years of service to dynamic presenters as possible for the conference each year. the Native Caring Conference. A Best Joke Contest was held and Each year since its inception, then it was time for “Bingo,” with the conference has grown in some pretty good prizes given attendance and the sessions away to the winners. offered have expanded to meet The conference continued on the needs of the conference day two with workshops and attendees. This is the only more of Mitch Factors Comedy, conference in Oregon held for concluding the conference with NATIVE Caregivers, Not only a big raffle and another poll does the conference provide from AARP. the caregiver with knowledge What was learned from the it also gives the caregiver polling was the majority of time for much needed respite, attendees are female, however, relaxation and rejuvenation. Major emphasis is placed Mitch Factor, comedian and speaker of “Striving for Healthy Family Communication” there were more men in gets the crowd going with his lively routine during the Native Caring Conference attendance than prior years. on caregivers learning about The majority of caregivers respite care, support groups, ranged in age from 35-60. education and training. Surprisingly, many caregivers This year’s keynote speakers were caring for family members, included nationally renowned as well as for friends and comedian and speaker Mitch neighbors. There were also a Factor, “Striving for Healthy large number of grandparent Family Communication”, caregivers who are caring for internationally renowned their grandchildren. Attendees speaker Vicki Schmall, PhD, overwhelmingly felt the content “The Caregiver’s Journey”, of the conference covered their internationally renowned interests and that over all the speaker Shelly Zylstra, PhD, “Traditional Foods: Important Doug Barrett runs a break-out workshop on Issues with Children’s Drug and Alcohol conference was more than they expected. use at the 10th Annual Native Caring Conference for Everyone,” Siuslaw Valley June 2015 13 THE VOICE OF CLUSI Elders Corner The Salmon Have Arrived! Submitted by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE ELDERS COMMITTEE 48940 BLACKTAIL DRIVE GRAND RONDE, OR 97347 The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde would like to invite you to join us with our Annual Tribal Elders Honor Day celebrating “Honor Their Wisdom.” This event will be held Monday July 13, 2015 at Spirit Mountain Casino Event Center We have arranged for a block of rooms at Spirit Mountain Casino Lodge for Sunday July 12, and Monday July 13. For rooms please call (888) 668-7366 for reservations Please mention you are attending the Grand Ronde Elder Honor Day. If possible, RSVP the number attending Please fax or mail your RSVP to: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Elders 9615 Grand Ronde Rd. Grand Ronde Or. 97347 Fax 503 879-4626 or call 503 879-2233 Doors will open at 8:30 am and continental breakfast will be 8:30 until 10:00am. Since this is a gaming area, no Children Please. The early morning of Tuesday, May 12th, Tribal members and Administration staff Jesse Beers and Jeremy Petrie spent the day traveling to the Cole River Hatchery to retrieve 1,800 pounds of Salmon that Chief Warren Brainard requested from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). Chief submits a request each year so that the Tribe receives Salmon to use for our Annual Salmon Ceremony and other events throughout the year. Salmon is one of our most essential first foods. We are forever grateful to the Salmon peoples for their generous gift. Only a handful of Tribal members show up to do the hard but important work of cleaning the Salmon each year. Although small in numbers this group has perfected its cleaning technique and only took a few short hours to clean all 1,800 pounds. To those that put in the work, Chief gifts a Salmon to their family to enjoy before freezing the rest for our upcoming ceremony. Thank you to those who cleaned Salmon this year, it is truly appreciated. Hope to see you all at Council member Beaver Bowen smiles Salmon Ceremony on August as she holds up one of the freshly 2, 2015. cleaned Salmon TRIBAL FAMILY GATHERING TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 6:00PM TO 8:00PM at HOMETOWN BUFFET 3000 GATEWAY ST, SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 PLEASE RSVP TO: TRACI STEFANEK at 541-808-8684 TOLL-FREE at 1-800-877-2718 BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 ALL TRIBAL FAMILIES WELCOME TO ATTEND NO TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED SPONSORED BY: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION – DIABETES GRANT Elders Committee Meetings Tribal Hall at Noon June 11, 2015 July 9, 2015 August 13, 2015 News from Indian Country 14 June 2015 THE VOICE OF CLUSI What I Did Last Summer… Submitted by Mike Smith, Training and Development Specialist With the spring semester in full swing, someone inside the organization and get an internship, take it. “A hiring manager certainly appreciates many college students are eagerly making yourself available and designing it seeing a couple volunteer positions, but awaiting summer break. While there’s together.” ultimately wants someone with relevant Academic Activities nothing wrong with a little down time If you want to get ahead in your education and experience,” he says. and fun in the sun, students should use the three-month break to beef up their schoolwork (and keep your brain active Conduct Your Own Individual Project If you don’t land a job or internship during the summer months) look into what resumes with career-related experience. While the job market shows some summer classes and lodging are offered in your area of interest, the experts signs of improvement, students face an at your school or local community college. recommend taking matters into your own “Finding a class at a community college hands. Whether it’s making a short film, uphill battle landing a full-time job after graduation and should use the break that transfers to the graduate’s main writing a book proposal or project that’s between semesters to maximize their university should shave off time from the related to your career interests, actively degree and save money in tuition,” says pursuing your interests will look good to chances of getting hired. future employers. “Employers are looking for students who Lauzer. “Those kinds of self-directed, If you’re an upperclassman, Haberfeld have done meaningful work,” says Lynn O’Shaughnessy, author of The College suggests looking into the possibility of a independent projects speak volumes both fellowship or independent to future employers, graduate schools, Solution. “They’re not just and oftentimes are their own ways into [a study. interested in students who “Interning is one business],” says Haberfeld. “If you work with your may have devoted a lot of time Experts suggest creating a blog that advisor or a professor in studying and getting straight of the best things the department that you’re is focused and relevant on your career A’s. 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We talked with career and getting hired after opportunities and getting hired down the Volunteer job experts about ways to graduation” “Volunteering is an road. make your summer vacation Showing initiative and your own amazing place to collect into a valuable experience. experience that you can capabilities can be great examples for Internships Interning is one of the best things use in your resume, not only to show your your professional network to see and college students can do over the summer civic leadership and community service, show your talents beyond what’s on your to increase their chances of getting hired but to show how you have leveraged your resume. after graduation, the experts agreed. skills and intellect to make a difference for “Internships are usually highly competitive an organization,” says Haberfeld. 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Meredith Haberfeld, executive that you wouldn’t have and career coach, says that getting out done if you were looking and talking to people about gaining real- for a paycheck.” While volunteering can world experience can lead to a position. “Often the internships end up bridging make for quantifiable to talk into future employment at that same experience Special Events Employee – On Call organization when, in so many cases, about with a potential Lauzer the internship didn’t even exist,” she employer, Open to all CTCLUSI Tribal Members who meet Minimum Qualifications says. “It got created by connecting with advises that if you can AND NOW, Spouses or Registered Domestic Partners of CTCLUSI Tribal Members PEACEGIVING Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice option available to you for the resolution of conflict. All Peacegiving or Peacegiving Court issues are confidential. Photo By: Jesse Beers For more information about Peacegiving or Peacegiving Court, please visit the Peacegiving Website or contact the Peacegiving Court Coordinator at the address listed below. Peacegiving Court Coordinator 1245 Fulton Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316 EMAIL: Peacegivingcourt@ctclusi.org Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving The primary function of the Special Events Employee is to support and supplement activities for the Tribal Administration of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal Member OR the Spouse or Registered Domestic Partner of a CTCLUSI Tribal Member Food Handlers card may be required Minimum age requirement is depending on assignment Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English Position is subject to pre-employment drug testing Position is subject to a criminal history background check which may include fingerprinting Must have employment eligibility in the U.S Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process How to Apply Tribal Members apply online at www.ctclusi.org and log in/register. Spouses of CTCLUSI Tribal Members, please complete a paper application that can be obtained from Human Resources. For more information, Contact Pam at (541)902-6504 or Julie at (541)888-7523 June 2015 THE VOICE OF CLUSI 15 Traditional Weaving Research & Education Project Update Submitted by Sara Siestreem Weaving Workshop Calendar: (this can flex if the dates or locations are not workable for the community) September 4: Introductions, Artist Talk and Project kick off slide show (7 PM Tribal Hall, Coos Bay) September 5: Spruce Root Dig and Processing (10 AM Honeyman State Park) September 10: Spruce Root Processing/Stage Two (5:30 PM-8PM Tribal Hall, Coos Bay) September 11: Dyes and Cordage Workshop (5:30 PM-8PM Tribal Hall, Coos Bay) September 12: All Day Tule/Spruce Weaving Workshop (10 AM-4PM Tribal Hall, Coos Bay) September 19: All Day Spruce Weaving Workshop (10 AM-4PM Tribal Hall, Coos Bay) Dear Tribal Community Members, I am writing with an update on the Traditional Weaving Research and Education Project. To date we have visited the U of O, Maryhill, Bandon, Siuslaw, Coquille and Portland Art Museum’s South Coast Weaving collections. The U of O collection notes and photos are now posted in the culture section of the website for your access. Community insight into these items is the next stage of building this archive. Please let us know your thoughts Tribe forward, I chose to display our cache between the base and the walls represents about these items so we can attach your to represent our weaving tradition moving our coast and the natural environment. into the future. I like the idea that our The yellow of the Oregon Grape Root knowledge to the resource. Another component we are building into upcoming baskets will have already been is included for two political-medicinal the culture website is an archive of our in a Contemporary Museum before they reasons. Oregon Grape Root’s medicinal contemporary weavers work. If you would are even woven. Our roots, titled CACHE: quality is antiseptic, it cleans things. I like your work to be included in this archive WEALTH ITEM will be on display from include it to protest the ecologic distress June until August along with a basket I am of our natural environment. The second please contact me. weaving called The Gold piece that the yellow represents is artistic Our Community Hummingbird. If you are identity. Spruce Root Cache in the Portland area this Part of institutionalized racism against has been gathered with summer, I invite you to Indigenous culture is poor record keeping twenty bundles of root visit your spruce root of our historic items in museums. Most that are well on their way and witness the public of our artist’s names and Tribal groups to becoming your 2016 acknowledgment of our were not documented in connection to our South Coast Baskets. culture. objects. Those pieces of information were We will process and The Gold Hummingbird not deemed important by the institutions weave with these roots Basket is a large cross collecting our cultural property; so much of in September at our fall warp twined spruce our work is anonymous and disassociated weaving workshops. root piece with Oregon from its Tribe. This robs us of an enormous Jesse Beers spoke to grape root dye and lineage of cultural prestige and identity me about the significance sea grass overlay. It is and fights against the progression of our of a cache. It shows our based on ideas about knowledge. accomplishment and the numbers and time, I am pushing back against that by future of our survival, plant medicine, politics, including a “signature”, a unique design our wealth. I have been selected as a featured Spruce root bundle is one of twenty in the hummingbird stories as element that you build into each of your well as a reference to baskets to link it to you. Mine will be a community cache artist for the upcoming gold, to represent justice yellow winqas, or the place of beginning. I exhibition Oregon State have chosen this because yellow was my of Craft at the Museum of Contemporary and prestige for Indigenous culture. It is woven counterclockwise to refer to first favorite color as well as all of the other Craft in Portland. In an effort to put the the Hummingbird, a time traveler, indicated symbolic qualities I mentioned. I urge you by its unique ability to hover in to also design what your signature will be midair and move in all directions. if you have not already. The hummingbird is a symbol Please let me know if you intend to of unexpected sweetness. I participate in these events, want to include reference of this animal contribute to the archives or any other to indicate the positive energy questions you have. My email address is we encounter through traditional sarasiestreem@hotmail.com. I am looking weaving and to acknowledge that forward to weaving with you in the fall. we are actively in communication -Sara with the past, present and future when we weave. These principles are also embedded in the upright section of the basket which is 14 rows tall. This is to recognize with gratitude our ancestors seven generations back and then to look into the future for seven generations to come. The Sea Grass South Coast Child’s Cap - Portland Art Museum overlay at the transition Conifer root with bear grass overlay and commercial dye “Gold Humming Bird” in progress 16 June 2015 THE VOICE OF CLUSI School To Work ! Monday – Friday June 15th-19th, 2015 Now accepting applications for Counselors –in- Training (Ages 16+) and Counselors (Ages 18+). Culture Camp provides Tribal Counselors and youth with the opportunity to learn and teach traditional skills from cooking to games, as well as how to be better stewards of our lands and waters in a beautiful setting. 9:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. Transportation will be Provided from the Coos Bay and Springfield Offices Florence Outreach Office 3757 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439 This is a one week program that provides job readiness training for Tribal Youth between 15– 21 years of age. Youth will learn how to write a strong resume, write a cover letter, build your effective interview skills, career exploration, obtain a food handlers card, and MUCH MORE ! Questions? Call: 541-902-6504 or 541-888-7523 Or email jgoff@ctclusihr.org Apply online www.ctclusi.org ~ Deadline: June 4, 2015 (Accepting Applications May 4, 2015 - June 4, 2015) RSVP by June 8th by Contacting Shayne Platz (541) 744-1334 or Stephanie Marusich (541) 888-7657 YOU HAVE TILL 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY JULY 24TH TO WEIGH IN AND GET REGISTERED. I AM DOING THIS FOR ME! DON’T WISH FOR A GOOD BODY ― WORK FOR IT. JULY 24, 2015 THE BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE Get ready to challenge yourself! The Biggest Loser Program is back for 2015. Who is ready for the Challenge? Are you? If you are interested in signing up, please call or send me an email so that I can get you the Instructions and Application and more details. POSITIVE MIND POSITIVE VIBES POSITIVE LIFE po BE STRONG! 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