NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2023)

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The Voice of

June 2023

CLUSI

Issue 6

Volume 24

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

Restoring Lands, Waters and Language

Waite late 1800’s

Photo of Waite Ranch from 2019 canoe pull with the Oregon State

University Fisheries and Wildlife Club.

Members planted western red cedar and gathered juncus on that trip.

Waite present day

Contributions made by:

CTCLUSI: Jesse Beers, jbeers@ctclusi.org, Enna Helms, Patty Whereat-Phillips

McKenzie River Trust: Elizabeth Goward, elizabeth@mckenzieriver.org

Siuslaw Watershed Council: Mizu Burruss, restoration@siuslaw.org, and Tim Moffett, outreach@siuslaw.org

A decade after regional conservation organization, McKenzie

River Trust, purchased a 217-acre property in the Siuslaw

Estuary, we are breaking ground on a large-scale restoration

project. Led by our Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI), the project

will improve salmon and shorebird habitat, contribute to

regional climate resilience, and provide a place for local Tribal

citizens and families to celebrate and promote Indigenous

culture on our ancestral lands.

We have been involved in many restoration projects within

our ancestral lands; however, this is the first time that, working

with partners, the place will be restored in a completely holistic

way. For the Tribe, part of restoration is not only restoring the

place but restoring the culture to the place that had maintained

or stewarded it for thousands of years. A restored place is not

a wilderness but a place that is healthy for all the people,

whether they have fins, legs or are microscopic. This is also

the first time we are planning on restoring a place name for a

restoration project. To restore not only the ecosystem and the

culture that stewarded it but also the language or the polite

way to refer to a place.

In the process of naming a place sometimes it’s easy because

a place name in our traditional languages already exists and

so not much conversation needs to take place because it

has a name. Unfortunately, no place names have survived

for the Waite Ranch property so our language committee

has been surveying Tribal Citizens for possibilities and then

our Linguists, Patty Whereat-Phillips and Enna Helms have

translated them. Below is a list of possible names submitted

by Tribal Citizens who have had cultural practice experiences

on the lands in conversation. These have been translated into

the language of the place for consideration;

tǝmuuwii tɬ’a’ai (people coming together land/place.)-this is

a reference to the partnership to restore this place between

Mckenzie River Trust, Siuslaw Watershed Council and

CTCLUSI.

inq’a’ai chiin; ikt’at’uu chiina’muu (river returns; the place

where the ikt’at’uu [Siuslaw River] comes back- reference

to the waters coming back together near there. It’s also a

reference to the river returning on to the property itself as a

functional estuary.

t’ilməsinɬ maniis ants (siixai) qa’a’muu (our youth takes

care of this [canoe] entering place). This references our youth

getting a canoe landing added to the final engineer plans

through the New Beginnings for Tribal Students Camp

haich ikt’at’uu (heart of the Siuslaw [river])- This references

the shape of the land there from overhead shaped like the

heart of an aluudaq’ canoe.

Continues on page 7

Save the Dates:

Student Recognition Celebration Event: June 17, 2023

In person at Tribal Community Center & via zoom

Please RSVP to this event

Salmon Ceremony: August 6, 2023

Interested in designing this years t-shirt? See page 17

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Council Business

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from April 9, 2023 - May 14, 2023

Chief Doc Slyter

04/09 Tribal Council Meeting; General

Council Meeting -3.5 hrs

04/13 Culture Committee Meeting;

Special Council Meeting; Leaders

Circle - 4.5hrs

04/18 Rocky Mountain State Park

Executive Conference – Newport

Oregon - 3hrs

04/20 Shutter Creek Site Visit- 4hrs

04/24 Plankhouse Meet and Greet

– Depart of Land Conservation

Development (DLCD) – 3hrs

04/25 DLCD Meeting in Bandon – 4hrs

04/26 Zoom Meeting with Rep Val Hoyle

– 1hr; Gaming Operational Review

Board Meeting; Business Meeting

– 1.5hrs ; Business Meeting – 3hrs

04/04 Leaders Circle – 3hrs

04/11 Elders Luncheon – Communtiy

Center – 2Hrs; Cultural Committee

Meeting – 2.5hrs

Daily Emails and Phone Calls – 66 hrs

Total Hours 100.4

Brad Kneaper, Chairman

04/09 Regular Council Meeting; Easter

Lunch by Joe Barton; General

Council Meeting- No quorum

Present, Listening Session Held

04/10 Council Report Prepared

04/11 ZOOM Meeting with CEO, Legal.

Gaming Commission Discussion.

04/13 Meet (ZOOM) to review and

approve the Constitutional Survey.

04/18 ZOOM Meeting with REDW

regarding potential Council

Training.

04/20 Shutter Creek Facility Tour with

Dept of State Lands, Council and

Staff; Lunch Meeting with CEO,

Legal,Staff; Leader’s Circle

04/26 Council, CEO, Legal, and

Mapetsi meet with Representative

Val Hoyle and Staff regarding

Wind Energy environmental

Concerns, Port Project

environmental Concerns; Meeting

was cut short because the ZOOM

meeting set up by Rep Hoyle’s

staff was set up with the free

version and cut off at 40 minutes;

Gaming Operational Review

Board; Business Council Meeting.

04/27 Pre-meeting with Council,

Staff, Legal and Mapetsi regarding

Meeting with Sen Wyden Meeting

with Senator Ron Wyden and

Staff, Council,CEO, Legal and

Mapetsi (ZOOM) Special Council

Meeting – Resolutions for Gaming

Commission Supervision; TRC

CFO Contract. Appointed Vice

Chair Position.

04/29 Virtual (ZOOM) Listening

Session on the possible

Constitutional Amendments.

05/03 ZOOM Meeting with Mapetsi,

CEO regarding meeting requested

by Karmen Fore, Rep Val Hoyle’s

Chief of Staff with Tribal Chair.

(May 5, 2023)

05/05 Meet with Karmen Fore, Chief

of Staff for Rep Val Hoyle’s

Chief of Staff. Follow up to

meeting Val Hoyle meeting on April

26, 2023.

05/12 Visit Lake Tract Forest

Hours: 166.5

Julie Siestreem

04/09 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Tribal Council

Regular Monthly meeting and,

Tribal Council Election Day

04/10 12:00 noon- 4p.m. The Elliot

State Research Forest

Prospective Board meeting public

question, comment, answer

04/11 4:15p.m.-5:30p.m. Education

Committee meeting; 5:30p.m.8:30p.m. 4j IPC meeting

04/13 6:00p.m.-7p.m. First Constitutional

Survey Content Approval

04/20 5;15p.m.-7:15p.m. Tribal Council

Leaders Circle

04/24 7:00p.m.-9p.m. State of Oregon

Department of Land Conservation

and Development and Land

Conservation and Development

Commission Members on site

visit CTCLUSI Community Center

and Plankhouse

04/25 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Bureau of

Ocean Energy Management

04/26 1:00p.m.-2p.m. U.S. House of

Representative 4th District Val

Hoyle (4th district consists of; Coos,

Curry, Lincoln, Lane, Benton

and Douglas Counties); 4:00p.m.5p.m. GFORB meeting; 6:00p.m.9p.m. Tribal Council Business

Meeting

04/27 1:15p.m.-1:45p.m. U.S. Senator

Ron Wyden Pre meeting

discussion; 1:45-2:45 Meeting

with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

meeting; 2:45p.m.-3:15p.m. Tribal

Council Special Meeting

04/28 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. OTELA

Gathering and Work Session

04/29 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Constitutional

Amendment Public question,

answer, comment discussion

session with Tribal Council

and General Membership in person

Community Center and Zoom

05/03 11:00a.m.-12 noon White House

Climate and Environmental

Justification Briefing webinar

05/04 3:00p.m.- 6:00p.m. Tribal Council

Leaders Circle

05/09 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 4j IPC

05/11 11:00am.- 12:30 p.m. Elders

Luncheon

05/12 2:00p.m.-3:30p.m. Tribal

Consultation UIHP discussion

update M110 Tribal set aside

Total hours: 130

Doug Barrett, Vice Chairman

04/09 Tribal Council Meeting / General

Council meeting / Tribal Council

Vote

04/10 DSL Elliot State Research Forest

Board Meeting

04/11 Blue Earth Board Meeting

04/12 Community of Practice with

Healthy Native Youth; April Lane

Act Meeting, with ODOT

04/13 NW TOR Consortium Monthly

Meeting; SOR Grants Tribal

Monthly Meeting; Constitutional

Survey approval before mail out

04/17 Reedsport Substance Use

Disorder on the Coast

04/18 HHS Annual Tribal Budget

Consultation

04/19 AOD Prevention Networking Hour;

MHA / LADCP Monthly Meeting

04/20 Shutter Creek Site Visit;

Leaders Circle

04/21 Lane ACT Steering Committee

Meeting

04/24 Waite Ranch Communications

Engagement meeting; Meeting at

the Plank House with CLCD

04/24 Reclaiming Native Psychological

Brilliance

04/26 Meeting with Representative Val

Hoile and Port of Coos Bay;

GFORB Meeting and Tribal

Council Business Meeting

04/27 Meeting with Senator Wyden;

Tribal Council Special Meeting

04/29 Constitutional Amendment Public

Questions and Answers Session;

Paddle and River Cleanup & Tours

at Waite Ranch; Tribal Canoe at

Florence Library with the Kayak

Club of Florence

05/01 Offshore wind CBA

05/04 Substance Use Disorders ECHO;

Leaders Circle Meeting

05/08 Waite Ranch Restoration Meeting

05/10 Community of Practice with Native

Youth

05/11 TOR and SOR Meeting ; Culture

Committee Meeting

05/12 Tribal Consultation / UIHP Confer

Meeting M110

Total hours:183

Iliana Montiel

04/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting /

General Council Meeting / Trial

Council Election Day

04/13 Constitutional survey final approval

04/24 Meeting in Plankhouse with CLCD

04/25 NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting

04/26 Benefits Board Meeting / NPAIHB

QBM / GFORB/ Tribal Council

Business Meeting

04/27 Meeting w/ Dan Condy / Meeting

with Senator Wyden / TC Special

Meeting / Scorecard completion

04/29 Constitutional Amendment – Public

Question and Answer session with

the General Council

05/05 Leaders Circle

05/7 – 5/ 18 Vacation

reading & responding to emails.

Total Hours for the Month: 45

Enna Helms

04/09 Tribal Council Regular Meeting;

General Council Meeting; Election

Day

04/10 DSL Elliot State Research Forest

Board Meeting

04/11-04/13 NW Indian Housing Authority

Spring Meeting

04/12 RJC Housing and Homelessness

Committee

04/13 Constitutional Survey for Approval

to Tribal Membership

04/20 Tribal Council’s Leaders Circle

04/24 DLCD Visit Plankhouse

04/26 Rep Hoyle re: Port of Coos Bay;

Tribal Council Business Meeting

and Tribal Council swear in

04/28 OHCS Tribal Housing Work Group

05/04 Oregon Tribes Meeting in Portland

05/10 Racial Justice Council on Housing

and Homelessness Committee

Meeting

Total hours: 70 Hours

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June 2023

QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?

The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,

comments, criticisms, etc.

Please write to: Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST

If you are a Tribal member and interested in

being on a committee, please contact Jeannie

McNeil, 541-888-7506. We are currently

keeping a list of those interested so that when a

committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon

as possible, so please contact us whether there is

a vacancy or not.

Information

ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES

Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at

the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie

McNeil at 541-888-7506 or at email jmcneil@ctclusi.org

for new requirements needed to be honored.

US FOREST SERVICE

NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES

Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,

Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.

Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

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

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

view mirror and are good for access to some Forest

Service fee areas. Area maps available.

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: 541-888-7538 or Fax: 541888-2853.

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

The full meeting video is available at www.

ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of

CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed

copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes

please submit a written request to Jeannie

McNeil 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR

97459 or jmcneil@ctclusi.org including the

date requested , your name , current address

and Tribal Roll number for verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

lwander@ctclusi.org

Purchased/Referred Care

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-4873

Toll free 1-800-227-0392

Fax 541-888-5388

prc@ctclusi.org

Health Services Division

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

imontiel@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Jemiah Wassman, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1314

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jwassman@ctclusi.org

Department of Human

Resources

Ginny Hall, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726

Fax: 541-897-9881

ghall@ctclusi.org

Social Services Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Jamie Meyers, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Cell 541-808-4295

Fax 541-435-0492

jmeyers@ctclusi.org

1. Martin Harris

2. Wendy Garcia

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins, Chair

stephaniewatkins1360@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Roseanna Perry

1. Michelle Brix

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Wendy Garcia

4. Ashley Russell, Chair

arussell@ctclusi.org

5. Michael Brainard

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins, Chair

2. VACANT

3. Warren (Tom) Brainard

4. VACANT

5. Martin Harris

6. Allen (Butch) Swigert

7. Brad Kneaper

Cultural Department

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship Manager

Physical: 3757 Hwy 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Fax 541-997-1715

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

Investment Committee

1. Roseanna Perry

2. Jade Fong

3. VACANT

4. VACANT

5. Vicki Faciane

Language Committee

1. Warren T. Brainard

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane, Chair

vicki.faciane@gmail.com

5. Teresa Spangler

1. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Jade Fong

4. VACANT

5. Jamie Biesanz, Chair

jamiebiesanz@gmail.com

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Housing Committee

Election Board

Enrollment Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. Doug Barrett

3. Jennifer L. Conway-Portillo

4. VACANT

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips,

Chair

pphillips@ctclusi.org

Education Committee

Tribal Court

J.D. Williams, Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

Culture Committee

Tribal Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Elders Activities

Iliana Montiel, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7526

Fax 541-888-7526

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

imontiel@ctclusi.org

1. Wendy Garcia

2. Danny Krossman, Chair

dkrossman33@gmail.com

3. Enna Helms

4. Debbie Bossley

5. VACANT

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had

any recent special awards or achievements that

you would like to share, please submit your

information and photos to the newsletter. I look

forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines

mgaines@ctclusi.org

1. VACANT

2. Michael Brainard, Chair

qaxas19@gmail.com

3. Teresa Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Josh Davies

6. Pauline Benson

7. Ashley Russell

Florence Outreach Office

Physical: 3757 Hwy 101

Mailing: P.O. Box 2000

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6685

Toll Free 1-866-313-9913

Fax 541-997-1715

Tribal Gaming Commission

Rusty Bossley,

Executive Director of the

Gaming Commission

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-2830

Fax 541-997-7293

rbossley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Police

Brian Dubray, Police Chief

5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100

Florence, OR 97439

Phone 541-997-6011

Fax 541-902-6507

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Department of Natural

Resources

Ashley Russell,

Assistant Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-2853

arussell@ctclusi.org

Are you a Tribal member

who would like to learn more

about a Tribal Committee,

or are interested in being on

a committee? Reach out to a

Committee Chair person or

a Tribal Government Staff

member.

Committee Chairs are noted

at left with current sitting

members of the committee at

the time of publication of this

paper.

For questions, please contact

Jeannie McNeil, 541-888-7506

or jmcneil@ctclusi.org

The Tribe maintains a list of

those interested so that when a

committee vacancy occurs we

can fill it as soon as possible, so

please contact us whether there

is a vacancy or not. Letters of

interest remain on file for one

full year. Members can serve

on up to three committees

simultaneously.

Upcoming Events

Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar of

upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal website

at https://ctclusi.org/events/

Tribal Council

Doc Slyter, Chief

Tribal Chief

541-808-7625 (cell)

dslyter@ctclusi.org

Enna Helms

Position #1 Council

541-297-7538 (cell)

enna.helms@ctclusi.org

Brad Kneaper, Chair

Position #2 Council

541-808-5178 (cell)

brad.kneaper@ctclusi.org

Julie Siestreem

Position #3 Council

541-294-6055

jsiestreem@ctclusi.org

Teresa Spangler

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Doug Barrett,

Vice-Chair

Position #6 Council

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

June 11, 2023

10:00 a.m.

To practice safe social distancing

guidelines, this meeting will be

streamed online. Please login to the

citizen portal of www.ctclusi.org

and click Council Meetings for the

zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

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June 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Council Corner

Compacts for Gaming for economic

growth, and, finally, the requirements

for Secretary of Interior approvals

that no longer apply.

For the area of Enrollment, we

are thankful we have never been a

blood quantum Tribe, however; our

membership has some inconsistent

areas that need to be addressed.

We are committed to be inclusive

to anyone who can prove lineage to

CTCLUSI.

Some members have

family linage documented in more than

one Tribe and some have family who

were outside the area when the 1940

census roll was taken. The Bureau of

Indian Affairs census roll that we rely

upon for enrollment decisions was a

snapshot of who was in the area and

who chose to be counted. It does

not capture everyone that we today

consider to be a CTCLUSI member.

To gain membership input on

proposed amendments, we drafted a

survey and sent it to every adult Tribal

member. We held a Public Meeting

inviting members to ask questions on

April 29th and we heard and listened

to many comments and provided

information to membership at that

meeting. May 12th was the deadline for

submissions of comments. Many thanks

to all who participated and took the time to

offer comments.

Tribal Council will now hold a special

workshop to discuss and study all the

comments received. A draft of the actual

language in the format that will be sent

by BIA will be sent to every adult member

for consideration and we will allow for

an additional comment period, and a

second Public Meeting will be held in

Greetings Everyone,

The summer months are here and it’s

hard to believe we are halfway through

the year already. An important issue

we remain steady in our efforts on is

the Constitutional Amendment process

for the Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw (CTCLUSI).

The Constitution represents the written

framework of our government structure.

The history of our Tribe has been

documented and there is a lot of that

information on the Tribes’ website under

“History” I encourage you all to visit and

read. Dates of history from the 1700, 1800,

and 1900’s tells a story of how we as a

people survived during many things that

negatively impacted us since the contact

of Europeans.

We endured the Termination Years of

1954-1984, our ancestors maintained

diligent efforts during this time, and, when

we were restored in 1984, they began to

develop our Constitution that was finally

voted on by the people and adopted in

1987. This document has never been

amended and has been unchanged for 36

years.

This original document framed our

Authority of Government, defined our

Jurisdiction and Territory, our Membership

Requirements, the Rights, Powers and

Authority of the members and the elected

body of Tribal Council. Since 1984, the

Tribe has grown tremendously. The

Constitution does not reflect our Self Governance Agreements, establishment of

a Tribal Court and all Ordinances codified

and made into Tribal Codes (Tribal Laws),

our efforts to develop agreements with the

State for hunting, fishing, and gathering,

our Election Board and Election Code, the

Chairman Brad Kneaper

June. Please watch your mailboxes and

check the Tribal website to announce this

important public meeting date to be set in

June. The meeting will be held on Zoom

and in person at the Tribal Community

Center in Coos Bay.

The graph below is the responses to the

surveys received for your information.

As we continue to take time in this

important process, please watch your mail

and visit the website for future information

and updates.

Results from Constitutional Assessment Survey

Total Survey Answers

Yes

Undecided

5 4

4 3

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June 2023

Resolution Summaries

RESOLUTION NO.: 23-045

Date of Passage: April 9, 2023

Subject (title): Enrollment of New

Members

Explanation: Tribal Council approved the

final enrollment of the following: Colbie

Elizabeth Carnation and Elijah Luis

Lemos . Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 23-046

Date of Passage: April 9, 2023

Subject (title): Enrollment Name

Change

Explanation: Tribal Council approves

the recommendation of the Enrollment

Committee to approve name changes

submitted. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 23-047

Date of Passage: April 9, 2023

Subject (title): Approval of Steel

Building and Concrete Pad at Florence

Outreach

Explanation: Tribal Council approves this

project and related costs. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 23-048

Date of Passage: April 9, 2023

Subject (title): Enrollment Active to

Historic

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves

the placement of names of the following

to be added to the plaque located at

Tribal Hall. Daniel Ray Dollins, Linn Lee

McNutt, Melody Joy Homer and Anthony

Todd McNutt Vote – 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 23-049

Date of Passage: April 9, 2023

Subject (title): Task Orders with

McKenzie River Trust and Siuslaw

Water Shed Council for Wait Ranch

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves

the expenditures and continuation of this

project. Vote 7-0-0

RESOLUTION NO.: 23-050

Date of Passage: April 13, 2023

Subject (title): Supervision of the

Executive Director of the Gaming

Commission

Explanation: The Tribal Council approves

this action. Vote -7-0-0

In this public paper, some Resolution titles and explanation will not be displayed or minimal details due to confidentiality.

Posted March 1, 2023

The Voice of CLUSI

Corrections:

ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL

MEMBERSHIP

The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should

be approved. Besides publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according 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 twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above.

Tribal Member: Waylon Jordan Hunt

Parent: Jordan David Hunt

Lineal Descendant: Martha Louise Huntington

Tribe: Coos

Tribal Member: Hallie Isla Schutz

Parent: Abigail Rose Schultz

Lineal Descendant: Emil Maxamillion Brainard

Tribe: Coos

In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the

recommendation of the Committee approving an application and must file a written, signed protest

with the Committee stating their reasons for believing that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment.

The protest must be filed with the Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed

enrollment is posted as described in CLUSITC 7-1-36(i).

In the May 2023 edition of

The Voice of CLUSI paper, an

article was published on page

15 that was sourced from the

Siuslaw News.

The title of that article

references

Tribal

Canoe

“Artifacts” being on display.

The items on display were

not artifacts. They were

contemporary pieces used in

current canoe culture practices

and from Tribal Council ViceChairman

Doug

Barrett’s

personal collection.

Can You Find Me?

In this edition of The Voice of CLUSI there is a hidden image

of a CAMAS FLOWER - exactly like the one pictured at right.

It could be any size and on any page, but will look exactly like

the one shown here.

If you find it, email mgaines@ctclusi.org to have your name

entered into a prize drawing. In your email you must include

your name, age, address (for mailing purposes) and contact

phone number.

In your email you must also let us know what page and

where on the page you spotted the CAMAS FLOWER hiding!

Must email by June 20th to be included in the raffle drawing.

Winners will be notified by phone or email and their name will

appear in an upcoming edition of the Voice of CLUSI paper. Prizes

will vary and are provided by different CTCLUSI Government

departments.

May “Flicker Feather” Edition Winners:

Adult - Kyle Gaines

Youth - Grayson Dollins

“Camas was a food staple for our Tribes for hundreds of years.

I would like to thank Chief Warren Brainard and wife Marjene

for providing me with camas bulbs so I could to start my own

patch. This picture shows my camas that I started about 7

years ago. Again, thanks to Chief Warren and Marjene for

gifting camas bulbs not only to me and other Tribal members,

but to the Tribal Garden located at the Tribal Hall property. It

is so nice to see the return of a Native plant to the Coos Bay

area.”

-Chief Doc Slyter

Flicker Feather from May 2023 edition was hidden on page 9 on the left side of the women’s self defense flyer.

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2023

Canoe Pull to the Munsel Lake Property

Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager

on back taxes was not lost on my Barrett All Tribal families are welcome. Elders

We’ll be visiting the Munsel Lake

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Property via Canoe on June 10th and we’d Ancestors who lost allotments in this way. and members with physical limitations can

The Munsel Lake Property was one of be accommodated on a first come, first

like to invite you to join us! This property

is in Siuslaw Territory and near the north the few allotments that was not lost. It was serve RSVP basis. For safety reasons,

fork of the Siuslaw River. It most likely Frank Drew’s allotment he passed the land all participants under 18 years of age are

would have been managed for thousands down to his Daughter, Marge Severy (Coos required to be supervised by a parent or

of years using controlled burns and other and Lower Umpqua) who gave it or rather guardian during this activity.

management practices by the Tribe to sold it for one dollar to our Tribe. Marge What’s Provided:

was an amazingly strong representative of

have good open land, as Frank Drew put Portland

• Paddles, life jackets, and water_ Tribe and was full of knowledge, though

it. This way you could see Elk and Deer, her

wicking long sleeve shirts

Salem

have good, straight weaving materials, it ^

_like many of us she wished she had asked

• Water

Map Extent

cuts down on pathogens, gives you space more of her relatives before they passed.

• Lunch

Florence

Eugene/Springfield

_She

also wished for the property to be

to grow first foods and gives you healthier

• Canoe protocol and etiquette

Bay used for Cultural and Educational uses,

timber. Munsel lake is a fresh water Coos

lake

Florence

instruction

that is one of 4 lakes within a 50 milePort

long

Orford not economical. Let’s pull to the Munsel

•

Sunscreen

Lake Property and honor Marge Severy’s What to Bring:

Dunal Aquifer, this is an important ground

water source. This lake is pinned from the wishes.

• Water bottle

west by dune sands and from the east by

• Warm clothes

June

2023

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bedrock.

• Rain gear if rain is forecast

Agenda: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

When the Coast Reservation was

This data is for display purposes only. No liability

• Sunglasses

9:00 am gather at the Florence Outreach

is assumed as to the data delineated hereon.

operational (1859-1875) Munsel Lake sat

• 

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within the boundaries of the reservation

9:30 11/24/2008

am to ~ 12:00pm Canoe trip and Please utilize our RSVP Line at 541-435until this land that was set aside for our visit of Munsel lake.

people “forever” was closed. At which point ~12:30 – 1:00 pm Parting words and 7155 or toll free at 1-888-365-7155



the United States Government decided to snacks.

both open the land to settlers and

offer tax free allotments to Indian

people. Of course, the allotment

era had other outcomes as well.

The allotment or land ownership

pushed our Ancestors from a way

of communal stewardship and

management of the lands for the

greatest collective good of the

people and resources into smaller

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land ownership by small family

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groups, land possession and

ultimately selfish tendencies and

greed. Later, in 1924 when Tribal

people became citizens of the

United States and gained the right

to vote these tax free allotments

became fee lands. Fee lands are

lands that you have to pay taxes

on. Many Tribal Families lost these

after this time because they did not

understand the concept of taxes or

did not believe that their tax free

allotments could be taxed. The

600

Feet

irony of losing a tax free allotment

CTCLUSI Natural Resources and Culture Staff Gift Attendees

at Sacred Tobacco and Medicines Gathering

Contributed by the Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program

At the Sacred Tobacco and Medicines Gathering in May, The Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Tribal Tobacco and

Prevention Program gifted sacred Colombian tobacco (var. multivalvus) to

several individuals and organizations.

Oregon tribal recipients of the CTCLUSI gift were the Confederated Tribes

of Grand Ronde, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Confederated

Tribes of Warm Springs, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, The Cowlitz

Indian Tribe, and Coquille Indian Tribe. The Tribal Tobacco Prevention

Program for Klamath Tribe also received the sacred tobacco as a gift.

Organizations working to benefit tribal members who received tobacco were

the Native American Youth Association, the Native American Rehabilitation

Association, and Sakari Farms in Bend, OR. Our tribe has an important and

critical history with sacred Columbian tobacco. It holds an important role in

our traditions. We offer and view this gifting as a way to honor and show

respect to individuals and organizations dedicated to the cultural and longterm preservation of our people and life ways.

If you are a tribal person or program interested in more information please

contact Nicole Romine at nromine@ctclusi.org

June 2023

www.ctclusi.org

Restoring Lands, Waters and Language...continued from cover page

shinchai; shincha’muu; ɬkuumiihat’ilma (going in a circle;

going in a circle place; big elbow [bend])- this references the

shape of the property currently creating a bend.

directly contributing to the decline of salmon and steelhead

abundance on Oregon’s coast. Through the restoration, critical

salmon nursery and graduation habitat will become available

to support this iconic northwest species in a basin that was

hiis piiuuɬa’muu (good fishing place)- this references the closed to fishing in 2022 due to low returns.

good fishing off the shore there.

In 2010, McKenzie River Trust purchased the property that

was

historically a forested tidal swamp turned dairy farm. Since

tɬəmnaqamɬ maxch qnuuha’muu (elk antlers finding place)

that time, partners from across the Siuslaw Basin have come

– references an elk shed that was found there.

together to design, engineer, and now implement the project.

ɬpinnat patɬna’muu (duck hunting place)- references the good Partnerships like these add to the longevity and success of

duck hunting that may possibly be there post restoration and these projects.

Led by our Tribal Nation with staff support from the Siuslaw

used to be there.

Watershed Council and McKenzie River Trust, the project will

hawatsitəch hauhuu; (new marsh)- references the return of take place in two phases, the first of which will run through

the functional estuary lands.

early September of this year. During the summer of 2023,

those passing the project area on Highway 126 can expect

hawatsitəch wi’iiyamɬ tɬ’a’ai (new Salmon’s place)to see a lot of heavy equipment on-site as functional estuary

references the restoration of salmon habitat

grade is cut back into the landscape. The restoration project is

wi’ii chiina’muu (Salmon returning place)-references both not predicted to cause any traffic delays or impacts for travel

the return of access for Salmon to this estuary land as well along Highway 126, however, people can expect to see some

as referencing to the access to Tribal Citizens performing increase in truck traffic moving soil in and out of the project

area.

Salmon Ceremony there during COVID.

Funding for the project was secured through the America

hiilaxwauni chiiwa (salty water place)- references the tidal the Beautiful Challenge and administered through the

influence and the brackish water in the estuary

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. This funding was

generously matched with dollars from the Native Americans

shkuuchisk’in (small mountain place)- references the small in Philanthropy who provide conservation funding for Tribal

dike that will be put on site to protect the highway and will be Nations. Additional funding was provided through the National

a visual feature from the highway side.

Oceanic and Atmospheric Associations (NOAA) Pacific Coast

We welcome Tribal input on any and all of these names, Salmon Recovery fund.

Given the property’s accessible location and associated

especially if you have had personal cultural activity on these

infrastructure

improvements, partners look forward to

lands. Please reach out and let us know preferences as the

Language Committee will be meeting soon to look over these welcoming the public onto the site through guided events and

tours once work is complete. “We look forward to working with

names.

The physical project will take place over two summer seasons schools, community volunteers, and Tribal Citizens and their

and include restoring roughly 200 acres of tidal wetlands just families to help replant the project site and provide ongoing

a few miles upstream from Florence, OR. Among some of the care once the dust settles on the project.” To learn more

most biologically and economically productive ecosystems, about the restoration project and find events and volunteer

estuarine wetlands provide critical habitat for salmon and other opportunities, you can visit www.mckenzieriver.org online.

fish species. Since the 1850s, nearly 70% of Oregon’s outer

coast estuarine habitat has been lost to land development,

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Lag̣auwiiyat’as, True History Gallery

Upcoming exhibit planned for Fall/Winter 2023!

CTCLUSI’s Department of Culture and Natural Resources’ Curations

Program is excited to announce the planning for an upcoming exhibit

at Lagauwiiyat’as

True History Gallery at CTCLUSI’s Tribal Hall in Coos

Bay, scheduled for Fall/Winter of 2023!

The exhibit will feature the beloved wedding dress of Lottie Evanoff,

daughter of the last hereditary chief, which was recently returned home to

the Tribe. The dress will be surrounded by other Tribal regalia, illustrating

the evolution of Tribal traditional regalia to contemporary times.

The Curations Team is soliciting any interested Tribal citizens and

CTCLUSI people for temporary loan of their precious regalia for this

exhibition. The regalia would be made accessible for your use during

the coinciding ceremony that will be held on opening day of the exhibit.

We would also greatly welcome any photographs of you or your family

wearing your regalia that might be displayed in the exhibit, too!

Pictured above: Annie Miner Peterson wearing Lottie’s Dress during interview

Lottie Evanoff’s buckskin dress will be on display during exhibit

For more information about the exhibit or loaning regalia, please get in touch with the Curations Team at thpo@ctclusi.org

Tribal Tobacco Prevention

Program Word Search

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER

UMPQUA, AND SIUSLAW INDIANS

WELCOMES THE

JUNE

20-23

TRIBAL

HALL

2 0 2 3

S O L S T I C E

DAILY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:

JUNE 20TH: MEN'S REGALIA ACTIVITY & WOMEN'S SWEAT

JUNE 21ST: TULE AND ROOT GATHERING & MEN'S SWEAT

JUNE 22ND: CANOEING AT SUNSET BAY

EVENING DANCING EVERY NIGHT

CAMAS

DAHA

SMUDGE

SOLSTICE

SUMMER

BEADING

SIUSLAW

SHINNY

CANOE

SACRED

CHIIYUUSAN

ALUUDAQ

YABBAS

SALMON

TOBACCO

COOS

CEREMONY

LOWER UMPQUA

CONTACT PERSON: JESSE BEERS (541) 297-0748

PLANNING TO CAMP OVERNIGHT FOR SOLSTICE? PLEASE VISIT

WWW.CTCLUSI.ORG TO FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM

This is a drug & alcohol free, family-friendly event.

Please watch the ctclusi.org webpage for suggested list of things to bring.

June 2023

www.ctclusi.org

PRIDE

MONTH

JUNE 2023

CIRCLES OF HEALING IS

LGBTQIA2S+ FRIENDLY!

Join us to celebrate the freedom of

love as we gather together to make

pride inspired beaded keychains!

IN PERSON:

Tuesday - June 13th 2023 @ 6PM

Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Lane, Suite 200

Eugene, OR 97404

ZOOM:

Thursday - June 15th 2023 @ 6PM

Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program - Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Social Services Division

“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program

SELF - CARE DAY

Sponsored by Circles of Healing Program - Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians

Social Services Division

EUGENE

Goodman Creek

Saturday June 10th 2023

MEET: Eugene Outreach Office

135 Silver Ln. Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97404

TIME: @ 10 AM

NATURE WALK

Join Circles of Healing

Staff for a walk in the

forest and experience the

benefits of nature-based

wellness.

OPEN TO ALL

COOS BAY

Shore Acres

Saturday June 24th 2023

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2712075499?

pwd=aTFWWVNhcXFSZ0xSSSsyaTY5L3VI

QT09

MEET: Coos Bay Office

1245 Fulton Ave Coos Bay OR 97420

RSVP:

Morgan Krossman

+541-294-6007

TIME: @ 11 AM

Transportation may be made

available upon request.

Please RSVP.

For more information please

contact:

Morgan Krossman

541-294-6007

Supplies will be provided.

For those who wish to participate via ZOOM.

Please RSVP to ensure supplies arrive before

class begins.

Circles of Healing

If you are experiencing issues related to domestic

violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking

or human trafficking, the Circles of Healing program

is here to help. We offer confidential advocacy,

safety planning, support groups, and other support

services.

For more information, please call an advocate

541-808-8152

June is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month

Contributed by Dennita Antonellis-John, Public Health Improvement Coordinator

Is It PTSD?

four categories: reliving or re-experiencing advocate – take that first step for yourself.

the event, avoiding things or places that Learn more about PTSD symptoms at the

When you have PTSD, it’s hard to feel remind you of the event, negative changes National Center for PTSD.

safe. The traumatic event – natural disaster, in beliefs and feelings, and hyperarousal

combat, sexual assault, accident - can take or being on guard. For someone to be

hold, and you find you can’t stop thinking diagnosed with PTSD, they need to have

about it. Maybe you have nightmares and symptoms in all four categories.

PTSD symptoms can happen at any

trouble sleeping. Maybe you feel on edge

and unsettled or don’t find pleasure in age, and they come and go. Only a mental

things you used to enjoy. Maybe you feel health care provider can diagnose you with

it’s just easier to be alone. Feelings like PTSD. And, knowing if you have PTSD is

these are common after going through a the first step to getting effective treatment.

trauma. For most people, they pass in a So, it is important to talk with a doctor if

few weeks or months, but for others, they you think you have symptoms. There are

effective treatments even if you have been

are long-lasting.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is living with symptoms for years.

Keep in mind that you’re not alone. And,

a mental health problem. PTSD can only

develop after you go through or see a life- some treatments will help you feel better

Source

threatening event. PTSD symptoms fall into and take back control of your life. Be the

Source

June 2023

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Tribal Court Clerk Attends American Indian Justice Conference

Contributed by Stephanie Nord, Tribal Court Clerk

Did you know 97 percent (97%) of all incarcerated individuals instead of “what law was broken?” I was most impressed with

have past histories of trauma? I didn’t, although I suspected. the Restoration process also focusing on the restoration of selfStates are finally beginning to recognize, and adopt, Native esteem, self-worth, and hope in the person who committed the

American Tribal practices of Restorative Justice, further crime. Instead of committing them to a jail cell where they most

solidifying Natives knew what they were doing, and they did it likely will reoffend, the Restoration process is to be “trauma

well.

informed.” In prisons and jails 97 percent (97%) of inmates have

There are so many reasons why you should attend a conference prior histories of trauma, which often lead to substance abuse,

on Native Americans affairs. Learning more about Restorative and eventually end up in the system. State corrections are now

Justice is just one of those many reasons. Experienced traveler acknowledging the behaviors associated with past trauma in

I am not. My sheer lack of knowledge in traveling and airport inmates, and are incorporating similar practices to Restorative

technology and terminology, combined with near panic of Justice. (icjia.illinois.gov).

crashing in the airplane, was well worth it.

The next session “Family group conferencing,” spoke of using

As the Tribal court clerk, I had the honor and privilege of Restorative justice practices in families dealing with a variety

attending the American Indian Justice Conference May 3rd and of issues from substance abuse to family violence. With a

trained facilitator, the families create a circle to discuss

4th in Reno, Nevada. The educational

behaviors that affect them as a whole, not just the person

conference centered on the people Restorative justice

who caused harm. Using this method has helped a lot of

affiliated with federally recognized

families restore relationships and create harmony.

tribes employed in the criminal justice practices have been

To hear about the positive outcome traditional

system, including courts, corrections, law shown to reduce

Restoration practices have had all over the nation is

enforcement, probation, and other areas. recidivism rates by

something Native Americans can be proud of. While

Consisting

presentations

and

attending the “Response in Healing to Wellness Courts,”

workshops, we had the ability to choose at least 32 percent.

the results speak for themselves in surveys, studies, and

which one to attend (except when the

tests. Restorative justice practices have been shown to

Chief Judge J.D. Williams asked me to

attend specific ones to further my knowledge on tribal traditions), reduce recidivism rates by at least 32 percent.

The “Circle Peacemaking, Tribal Sovereignty...” workshop

which turns out he was right about. Walking what seemed to

be a mile, I had to find my way to the conference rooms in the talked about the importance of self-care while providing

Grand Sierra Resort and casino hotel, which is exceptionally peacegiving or facilitating in circles, and how “holding each other

up,” is essential.

large and remarkable.

Although I attended more workshops than I named here, the

Although a little late for the beginning of the Cultural opening,

I finally made it there to witness the rest of the traditional Great most interesting one for me was one I attended by accident.

basin dances by the Eagle wings Pageant Dancers, courtesy Heading in the wrong conference room took me to a double

of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. These talented, experienced workshop “The Role of tribal law enforcement in the missing

dancers kicked off the beginning of the conference with energetic or murdered indigenous persons effort,” and “Developing Best

practices and protocols for the investigation of unresolved/cold

spirit.

One of the first sessions I attended was the “Introduction to cases.” This impressive two-part workshop was presented by the

Restorative Practices,” where presenters from the “National staff of MMU (missing and murdered unit) Mark Pooley, Jason

Criminal Justice training center of Fox Valley Technical college,” Jones, former Homicide Investigations, and Jeff Lindsey, former

spoke of how Restoration practices bring people together, FBI and COPS officer). There is too much to list here in what

reconnecting them. Restorative Justice focuses on human I learned from this workshop, but these men donate their time

connection and healing, allowing the victim to ask questions, to help locate missing persons, and help in cold case murders.

giving them more of a sense of justice. Victim centered, it focuses They will help non-native communities as well, if the community

on healing, but also allows for the one who committed the crime is a rural area and no DNA testing has been completed.

to make amends, helping to restore the human connection. The

I can’t thank the Tribe enough for sending me to this conference.

benefits are impressive, and states are taking notice.

Always encouraging me to learn more about Tribal traditions and

Some key differences between Restorative justice and the practices, I also thank Judge J.D. Williams for sending me, and

State corrections system include asking “what harm was done?” getting me out of my comfort zone.

PEACEGIVING

Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice

option available to you for the resolution of conflict.

All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

Are you in trouble with the law?

Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?

Are you ready to make a change?

What does true Wellness look like for you?

A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.

Make the choice for a better life.

Confidential

Contact Tribal Wellness Court.

Photo By: Jesse Beers

For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving

Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the

address listed below.

Peacegiving Coordinator

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

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

EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org

Website: https://ctclusi.org/tribalcourtpeacegiving

(541) 888-1307

www.ctclusi.org

June 2023

CTCLUSI Constitutional Amendment Process

Notice to All Adult CTCLUSI Enrolled Members who make up the General Council:

You will have the right as an enrolled

member of CTCLUSI to participate

in the upcoming election to vote on

proposed amendments to the CTCLUSI

Constitution. The Tribal Government will

continue to send out information to each

member about draft of amendments and

Council will hold a second Public Meeting

in late June to allow for more Tribal

Member comments and to address any

questions or concerns.

This Constitutional Amendment Election

is called a Secretary Elections and will be

completely facilitated by the Bureau of

Indian Affairs (BIA) The BIA will get the

address of every Enrolled adult member

from the Tribes Enrollment Department

and will be sending out first, a “Notice of

Secretarial Election” this will provide you

with the election date. They will then be

sending information to the last known

address of every adult enrolled Tribal

member requiring you to “register” for

this election with them. You must register

with the BIA to participate. The Tribal

Government will be providing outreach

to membership and be available for any

questions throughout the process.

Once you are registered with the BIA,

you will then be sent a ballot mailing from

them. The Tribal Government will have

no involvement with this process. Once

you have voted, all the votes will be sent

to the BIA and tabulated. The outcome

will be solely determined by the BIA and

they will certify the results.

If you have any questions please

contact Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@

ctclusi.org or you can contact the Tribal

Council directly to their group email for

members only, which is located on the

citizen portal of the Tribes website.

www.ctclusi.org

Tribal Council Hosts Site Visit with Oregon State and Land Conservation

Development and Commission

Contributed by Julie Siestreem, Tribal Council

Chief Doc Slyter invited staff and members of the Oregon

State Department of Land Conservation Development and Land

Conservation and Development Commission to an onsite visit to

our Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Community Center and Plankhouse on April 24, 2023.

Tribal Council, Government Staff and regular Staff were invited

to attend and participate in the Cultural and Historical Gathering

led by our Chief form 7:00p.m. to 9p.m. Chief led the group

throughout the Community Center as he shared a historical

overview of our Tribal history. Cultural Stewardship Manager,

Jesse Beers shared a few of our Tribal stories. Chief led the

group on to the Plankhouse which Vice Chair Doug Barrett and

ATTENTION

TRIBAL MEMBERS AND STAFF!

TRIBAL COURT INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A

LUNCHEON PRESENTATION

Jesse Beers had prepared a fire for all to circle around while

Chief performed several flute prayer songs thanking our Creator

for all our blessings and asking for continued guidance and

strength to make sound decisions in the best interests of our

general membership.

At one point Chief brought out a drum and a rattle and taught

the group which of the three was the first and oldest musical

instrument. To the groups surprise he asked for two volunteers

from the visitors to participate in a song with him. He gave one

the drum and the other the rattle. The song they played together

was smooth, well connected, as if they had all known each the

instruments all their lives!

Gifts were exchanged. Good byes were exchanged and, offers

were made for future

visits to share more of

our history and culture

with the visitors.

JUNE 27, 2023

Tribal Hall 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“TRIBAL COURT

TRIBAL LEGAL SERVICES”

What’s the difference?

Presented by: Tribal Court Judges

J.D. Williams and Karen Costello

Lunch will be provided

PLEASE R.S.V.P. by calling 1-541-435-7155

(so we can order the luncheon )

The two beautiful photos of

the CTCLUSI Plankhouse

were taken and shared

by Council Member Julie

Siestreem.

June 2023

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Tribal Elder Wanda L. Williford Walks On

CTCLUSI Tribal Elder Wanda L. Williford, age 87, passed Today, NATECH is a thriving small business with contracts

away on April 17, 2023. She was born Wanda Louise Hughes with Northop Grumman, LEIDOS, CSSI, and the Smithsonian,

in North Bend, Oregon, on May 4, 1935, daughter of Eugene to name a few. Wanda was rightfully proud of NATECH’s

T. Hughes and Florence M. Lambert (later Florence Davis). success, especially when it was awarded the Portland District

Her parents divorced when she was 10 and she lived with Small Family-Owned Business of the Year in 2019 and the

her mother, her grandmother, Dora Goodman, and her aunt, Pacific Northwest Region Small Business Subcontractor of

Fronie Erickson, all Hanis Coos Indians. She grew up in the the Year in 2022. With Wanda’s passing, the company will

Tribe pre-termination and was part of Tribal activities her entire continue the strong foundation she and John built, with their

life. Her ancestors included Caroline

family at the helm.

Evans (her 2x great-grandmother who

Wanda was very proud of her Hanis

received an allotment from the federal

Coos Indian heritage. After she moved

government for a plot of land that is

back to Oregon, she became very active

now part of Shore Acres State Park)

in her Tribe, contributing both time and

and Annie Miner Peterson (Caroline’s

resources to the Tribe. In April 1998,

aunt). Annie’s daughter, Nellie Aasen,

Wanda was elected to the CTCLUSI

was a close friend of Dora, and Wanda

Tribal Council. She was the first woman

had many fond memories of visiting

elected as Tribal Council Chairperson

with Nellie and her family as a child.

for the Tribe, a position she held from

Wanda graduated from North Bend High

January 2000 until she left Tribal Council

School, Class of 1953, and attended

in February 2001. Under her leadership,

business school in Oakland, California.

tribal housing was built, administration

She met her husband, John Williford,

and health care facilities were established,

in 1955 at the North Bend Air Force

culturally important Tribal land was reStation (Oregon), and they were married

acquired from the federal government,

at her mother’s home on December 28,

and she helped launch the Tribe’s first

1955. In 1956, John was transferred to

casino. She was a strong proponent for

California, where their first child was

the education of our Tribal youth, and

born. For the remainder of John’s 24

she contributed money for scholarships

years in the U.S. Air Force, Wanda

for Tribal members to attend college.

followed and supported him as they

Wanda was also very accomplished

lived at numerous small Air Force radar

in crewel embroidery work, and many

sites throughout the United States, as

Elders’ Honor Day attendees over the

well as two years in Colorado Springs

years have received beautiful tablecloths

(where John worked at Cheyenne

embroidered by her.

Wanda L. Williford

Mountain/NORAD) and four years in the

Wanda was preceded in death by her

May 4, 1935 - April 17, 2023

Philippine Islands. During their travels,

husband of 65 years, John W. Williford.

Wanda worked in various businessShe is survived by three daughters and

related fields, eventually moving into a career in banking in their husbands (Vicki and Kerwin Faciane, North Bend, OR;

Slidell, Louisiana. After moving to Bethel, Alaska, Wanda went Wendy and Bob Garcia, Westlake, OR; and Jacquie and

to work for Alaska USA Credit Union, for which she was the Larry Armstrong, Yuma, AZ), four grandchildren (Cori Kelly,

manager until moving to Fairbanks, then Anchorage, Alaska. Aldie, VA; Ashley Faciane, San Diego, CA; Amanda Craig,

Upon John’s retirement in 1994, he and Wanda returned to Bend,OR; and John Faciane, San Francisco, CA), and one

Oregon. They bought a small Victorian house built in 1908 in great-granddaughter (Samantha Kelly, Aldie, VA).

North Bend, which they added on to, renovated, and made

Following her cremation, her ashes will be placed beside

their forever home – a home that Wanda loved and was her husband at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay, Oregon.

immensely proud of. In 1995, after finishing renovations on The family is holding a memorial in her honor at the CTCLUSI

their home, Wanda founded Native American Technology Tribal Hall on Sunday, June 11, 2023, beginning at 1:00 PM. In

Corporation (NATECH), a small business dedicated to finding lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the CTCLUSI

highly qualified employees to staff government contracts. Education Department.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

IN HONOR OF TRIBAL ELDER

Wanda L. Williford

Sunday, June 11, 2023

CTCLUSI Tribal Hall

338 Wallace Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon

Service will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Wanda pictured above at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of

the Tribal Government Administration Building in Coos Bay, Oregon

www.ctclusi.org

June 2023

Elders Corner

What’s Up, Elders?

SAVE THE DATES

ELDER

ACTIVITIES

GRAND RONDE ELDERS HONOR DAY

JULY 9-11, 2023

Please RSVP by June 15th

HELLGATE JETBOAT EXCURSION

SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2023

Please RSVP by August 10th

Call Barbara Black @ 541-888-7520 to RSVP.

Transportation is Provided. Space is limited.

More details/agenda to come.

Submitted by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide

Madeline Knowlton

Tribal Elder Madeline Knowlton resides in Alaska and was fortunate

enough to visit family in the lower Pacific Northwest in March, 2023.

She began her trek to Coos Bay, landing in Eugene first, to ride

with her daughter Cheri and son-in-law David to our Tribe’s Annual

Elders Honor Day at the Mill Casino. The morning of the event she

started off with a canoe ride!

During Elders Honor Day Madeline reunited with some family and

friends and really enjoyed the event. The rest of the weekend she

enjoyed many family gatherings such as her great-granddaughter’s

birthday party, then church and lunch with her nephew Andrew and

other family members and friends.

The next couple of days, Madeline spent in Florence with two of

her grandchildren, Isaac and Keileigh,

shopping in Old Town and eating at

Three Rivers Casino. From there,

she rode the bus to Eugene and

then took the Amtrak to Seattle to

meet her son Pete and daughterin-law Erin and their family for a

three-day visit.

After her visit in Washington,

Madeline

flew

San

Francisco where her daughter

Cheri and son-in-law David

picked her up. They spent

the night in San Jose and

attended a memorial service

the next day for a dear aunt on

her husband’s side of the family.

From San Jose, she flew home

to snowy Anchorage to get some

much-needed rest and cherish all

the memories she made.

Coos Bay Elders Luncheon

Contributed by Barbara Black, Tribal Navigator/Community Health Aide

Our Coos Bay Elders Luncheon was held

locally at the CTCLUSI Tribal Community

Center. Lunch consisted of smoked

chicken, smoked pulled pork, green salad

and pasta salad, and topped off with a

lemon bar dessert. It was a delicious meal

enjoyed by all.

Our guest speakers were Sarah Kilby and

Rylie Scoville from Oregon Department

of Human Services-Aging & People with

Disabilities. They presented a slide show

of information about Long-Term Care

Services and how they can help if needed.

Elders can reach out to Barbara Black,

Tribal Navigator, at 541-888-7520. Or, if

they want to reach out directly to Sarah or

Rylie for assistance, you can call 541-7562017.

Emergency Planners were given out to

attendees who missed the Golden Years

Event, last April. In case of a natural or

manmade disaster, these planners were

created with the thought in mind, if Elders

grab this box it will help save and retain

personal information that could be lost.

There are 6 different segments inside

that are geared to have our Elders in

control of their decisions towards their

health and end of life wishes. It also

allows to open conversations with family

members in the event of being incapable

of making their wishes known. Each

case has 6 segments inside to fill out.

Pictured left: Chief Doc

These included: Personal Information,

Slyter plays flute during the

CTCLUSI Information, Financial, Health

Elders Luncheon

Information, Advanced Care Planning,

Pictured above: Emergency

and Peace at Life’s End. These planners

Planners provided by the

were worked on by Armando Martinez,

Public Health Modernization

CTCLUSI’s Emergency Management

grant were passed out during

Coordinator, with funds provided by the

the luncheon.

Public Health Modernization grant.

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Florence Outreach Oﬃce

(Blue Room Conference Area)

3757 Hwy 101

Florence, OR 97439

Doors Open 11:30am

Lunch 12:00pm - 1pm

Bingo to Follow 1pm—2pm

Please RSVP By Friday May 26, 2023

(541)-435-7155 or toll free 1-(888)-280-0726

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Health and Social Services Division

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2023

Media Contact:

Rich Colton, Director of Marketing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2023

rcolton@threeriverscasino.com

Media Contact:

Rich Colton, Director of Marketing

Three Rivers Casino and Resort Opens Destination Bar and Restaurant

rcolton@threeriverscasino.com

FLORENCE, Ore. -- Three Rivers Casino and Resort announces showcases larger, more spacious booths to invite groups of up to

Three Rivers Casino and Resort Opens Destination Bar and Restaurant

the re-opening of its bar and restaurant, Blue Bills. Located within eight patrons to have fun and relax.

the casino, Blue Bills aims to act as a connector to coastal visitors,

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Ore. -- Three Rivers Casino and Resort

announces

the re-opening

of its bar and

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information,

visit threeriverscasino.com.

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Three Rivers Casino and Resort.

The Florence Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon Rivers provides resources and opportunities for tribal and noncutting on May 26 at noon, along with a grand opening celebration tribal members of the region. In addition to providing local jobs,

The Florence Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting on May 26 at noon, along

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of the Board. "We want to continue to connect people to our beautiful coast.”

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department and food and beverage staff. The restaurant includes

new signage, bar equipment, flooring and seating areas. It also

For more information, visit threeriverscasino.com.

About Three Rivers Casino Resort

Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw

Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort has strong ties to the surrounding community along the

Central Oregon Coast. As one of the largest employers in the area, Three Rivers provides

resources and opportunities for tribal and non-tribal members of the region. In addition to

June 2023

www.ctclusi.org

Tribal Members Gather in the Community Garden for Earth Day

On Saturday, April 22, 2023 community members

gathered at belex tlxanii (butterfly garden) at the Tribal

Reservation in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Participants helped clean up the garden and restore

garden boxes as well as plant sacred tobacco. Thank

you to those who participated in this wonderful activity to

celebrate Earth Day.

All photographs taken and shared by

Tribal Council Member Julie Siestreem

Notice from CTCLUSI Transportation Department

Do you live in Coos Bay/North Bend?

Get a hold of Kathy Perkins

Are you interested in going to the Farmers Market

on Wednesdays?

Call or text 541-808-8282

Email kperkins@ctclusi.org

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

June 2023

ATTENTION

GRADUATES

LETS CELEBRATE

THE 2023

GRADUATES!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR

STUDENT RECONGNITION

CELEBRATION EVENT

SAVE THE DATE!

JUNE 17, 2023

PLEASE RSVP!

TO JEMIAH WASSMAN

CALL 541-888-1314 OR EMAIL

J W A S S M A N@ C T C L U S I . O R G

New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) and the Confederated Tribes

of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) present

OSU Indigenous Youth Summer Camp

August 20-25, 2023

Hands-on FUN outdoor field trips to learn about

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND CAREERS.

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:

Designed for self-identifying Indigenous youth entering 9th –

12th grades in Oregon.

CTCLUSI

Jemiah Wassman or

Jesse Beers

(541) 888-9577

Field trip activities to include freshwater snorkeling

with wetsuits provided, team-building challenge

course, Hatfield Marine Science Center,

ethnobotany, traditional canoeing and much more.

Learn about going to college and OSU’S variety of

environmental science programs and majors.

Visit the OSU student longhouse, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina

Haws.

How to get help with financial aid and scholarships.

Bessie Joyce

NBTS Program Manager

bessiejoyce4@gmail.com

(541) 743-6106

§ One night camping at Cascadia County Park.

Stay in the dorms at Oregon State University in

Corvallis, Oregon.

MORE INFORMATION and

§ FREE andhttps://ctclusi.org/newall meals and 24-hour supervision provided.

REGISTRATION:

beginnings-for-tribal-students-nbts-osuindigenous-youth-summer-camp/

This camp is a partnership of CTCLUSI, OSU and SWOCC with support from a USDA New Beginnings for Tribal Students

(NBTS). Co-sponsored by the OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, Oregon Sea Grant and

the Calapooia Watershed Council.

Congratulations on your

accomplishment!

Send your graduation photo and

information to be featured in a future

edition of The Voice of CLUSI Tribal

paper.

Email Morgan Gaines, Communications

Specialist at mgaines@ctclusi.org

Education Department Welcomes

Education Specialist II

Hi my name is Brandy Lauby. I

am excited to be working with the

CTCLUSI tribe as an Education

Specialist II. I have spent the last

20 years working with children in

one way or another. I started in a

childcare center, I have worked

at 3 Head Start Programs, I spent

a year at the North Bend Middle

School in the Life Skills classroom,

I have also provided case

management, as well as direct

services to children and families

with disabilities.

My family moved to the coast

about 14 years ago from Northern

Idaho, Nimiipuu (Nez Perce)

country. I am married and have 4

Kids of my own, I also helped raise

my niece, so I think of her as mine as well. I have 3 boys still at

home-the girls have grown up and moved out, so I am the only

girl in my house.

I have taken 3 ½ years towards my Psychology BA at LewisClark State College, but didn’t get a chance to finish. Since then

I have taken several classes from SWOCC, Chemeketa, and

PSU. Mostly Early Education, and Native American Studies. I

take classes when I can, and hope to be able to finish someday.

I am an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma,

as are my children, but rarely get a chance to get back to visit. I try

to engage in whatever local native culture I can, as I am not able

to engage in my own often. I love learning about all cultures, but

especially native/indigenous cultures. I appreciate you letting me

be a part of your Education team, and I look forward to learning

some things as well!

www.ctclusi.org

June 2023

2023

Cere

T-Shirt Design Contest

Any Enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes

of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians can

submit a design for consideration

Deadline to submit entry is

June 23, 2023

Submit designs to Jeannie McNeil at

jmcneil@ctclusi.org

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Summer is almost Here! The Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians Social Services Department

continues offering Heating or Cooling assistance for qualifying low income households. To receive

assistance contact the Health and Human Services Division or fill out an application on the CTCLUSI

website at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP. Households do not need to reside within the

Tribe’s five county service area to be eligible; however, eligible households must reside within the

State of Oregon to qualify.

To qualify, your household gross income needs to be at or below the following income limits:

1 Person Family

$31,266

2 Person Family

$40,886

3 Person Family

$50,506

4 Person Family

$60,126

5 Person Family

$69,747

6 Person Family

$79,367

In order for your application to be processed and determine qualification you must provide:

Proof of Income (Pay Stub)

Social Security Card

Copy of your utility bill

SSI or SSDI Statement of Benefits

Tribal Enrollment Card

Child Support Statement

Oregon Trail Card

Current Oregon Health Plan Card

No appointment is necessary as Tribal Households can fill out the application online at https://

laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/LIHEAP . If you have any questions please contact Carol Ann Young at

541-435-7159 or Shayne Platz at 541-297-3450.

June 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

Department of Human Resources

Current Openings as of 5/23/2023

Tribal Government Offices Job Opportunities

• Administrative Assistant II. – Florence

• Chief Dental Officer – Coos Bay

• Community Information Manager – Coos Bay

• Cultural Resources Protection Specialist – Coos Bay

• Dental Hygienist – Part-Time – Coos Bay

• Dental Assistant I. – Coos Bay

• Director of Natural Resources & Culture – Coos Bay

• Forester – Coos Bay

• Forestry Program Assistant – Florence

• Gaming Inspector – Florence

• GIS Administrator – Coos Bay

• Higher Education Specialist – Coos Bay

• Internal Audit Supervisor – Coos Bay

• Special Events – On Call – Varies on assignment

Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full job

descriptions and benefits available. You may also apply for any

position online. http://ctclusi.org/jobs

Tribal Owned

BUSINESS

Are you a CTCLUSI Tribal member

who owns their own business?

Do you have licensing or

accreditation?

Are you a licensed contractor?

Do you provided a business

service?

CTCLUSI is looking to put together

a list of all Tribal member owned

businesses or services.

information to a list of Tribal

Business.

Contact

Jeannie McNeil

541-888-9577

jmcneil@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

Updated Frequently

Please email questions to recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Looking for Awesome Team Members

ployees

Wanted

Potential Events that

need workers

Culture Camp

Spring Break Camp

Restoration

Salmon Ceremony

Harvest Party

Halloween Party

Easter Egg Hunt

and MORE.

Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal

Member; a Spouse of a

CTCLUSI Tribal Member; Child

in CTCLUSI families (whether

child is a registered CTCLUSI

Tribal or not); Part-Time

Employee; Spouse of Employee;

Child of Employee; OR have

close economic ties to our

tribal membership or

employees at the discretion of

the Chief Executive Officer,

and/or the Director of Human

Resources.

On CTCLUSI Website Link:

https://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?

fuseaction=512409.viewjobdetail&CID=512409&JID=8

45537

Why RSVP For Tribal

Events?

Tribal Department staff who plan

events and activities for the benefit of

Tribal Member need membership to

“please reply” when asked to RSVP

when wanting to attend Tribal events.

This ensures the right amount of

supplies and food and beverages to

meet the needs of those in attendance.

Thank you in advance for making future

events as successful as possible by

always calling to RSVP when asked.

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

www.ctclusi.org

June 2023

Upcoming Events

June 2023

SUNDAY

MONDAY

Memorial Service 1pm

Father’s Day

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1 sha’yuushtɬa uɬ

8 Florence Outeach

9 Ko-Kwel Covid

23 Salmon Ceremony

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

miluk language class

4pm-6pm

COH Pride in-person

keychains 6:00 p.m.

hanis language

class 4pm-6pm

quuiich language

class 12pm-2pm

Elders Luncheon

hanis language

class 4pm-6pm

11:30 a.m.

sha’yuushtɬa uɬ quuiich

language class 12pm-2pm

COH Pride Zoom

keychains 6:00 p.m.

Summer Solstice

Booster Clinic

Eugene, Oregon

Tribal Court Luncheon

Presentation Tribal Hall

11:30 am - 2 pm

T-Shirt Design

Contest Deadline

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Canoe Pull

Munsel Lake

Student Recognition

Celebration Event

Summer Soltice Activities

SATURDAY

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 a.m.

TUESDAY

Youth Unity Conference, Washington D.C.

July 2023

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Youth Unity Conference, Washington D.C.

Independence Day

4 Tribal Offices Closed

Youth Unity Conference, Washington D.C.

Grand Ronde Elders Honors Day

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Seeds for Success Programm

Culture Camp - Mapleton, Oregon

Business Council

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

June 2023

THE VOICE OF CLUSI

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY

served f rom 4pm-10pm

FRIDAY - PRIME RIB $21

SATURDAY - SMOKIN’ CHARLIE $15

SUNDAY - CHEF’S CHOICE

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 - DINE IN ONLY

BBQ BURNT ENDS $18

served with barbecue beans, buttered corn

on the cob, house-made cornbread & chef’s

honey butter

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