NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2025)

The Voice of

November 2025

CLUSI

Issue 11

Volume 26

www.ctclusi.org

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

41st Restoration Celebration Puts Spotlight on

20th Anniversary of Peacegiving Court

On Saturday, October 11, 2025 The

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower

Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians celebrated

their 41st Year of Federal Recognition.

Thanks to the dedication and hard work of

Tribal Citizens and Leadership, the Tribe

was once again recognized as a Tribal

Sovereign Government with the signing of

Public Law 98-481 on October 17, 1984.

In addition to celebrating 41 years of

restoration, the Tribe took this opportunity

to also celebrate 20 years of Peacegiving

Court.

It is important to note that the federal

government terminated its government-togovernment relationship with the Tribes in

1954. As Chair Brad Kneaper said, “the fact

that we were terminated did not cause us

to fade away. On the contrary, our People

did not allow this to keep us down. The

Tribe maintained a Tribal Government that

continues to this day.” We were once again

federally recognized pursuant to an Act of

Congress – the CTCLUSI Restoration Act

of October 17, 1984. The Restoration Act

provided for the establishment of our Tribal

Constitution. We adopted our Constitution

on June 23, 1987, which provided for a

tribal court. And on November 13, 2005,

a second restoration took place; the

restoration of a culturally responsive way

to resolve conflict in the community and

beyond which embraces and advances

the tribal values – the establishment of the

Peacegiving Court.

Chairman Brad Kneaper welcomed

attendees and invited Judge Karen

Costello to the stage. Judge Costello

gave opening remarks as to the history

of Peacegiving Court. “The Peacegiving

Court is a voluntary dispute resolution

alternative, grounded in the Tribal values

of generosity, peace and healing.” A

key takeaway she shared was that it

was created by the community for the

community according to community vision

and values.

“Peacegivers are Tribal members or

spouses of Tribal members who have the

respect of the Tribal community and a

reputation for honesty, integrity, humanity

and a demonstrated practice of resolving

local problems by means that honor the

tribal values of peace and healing...

Peacegivers are officers of the Court and,

as such, they have a high duty of care to

abide by all applicable laws and rules.”

Judge Karen Costello then proceeded

to introduce the first judge of our

Peacegiving Court, “We cannot celebrate

our Peacegivers and our Peacegiving

Court without talking about the first Chief

Judge of your Tribal Court, my husband,

Don Costello. As many of you may know,

Don served as your Chief Judge from

January 1, 2002 to December 31 of 2009...

immediately after becoming your judge,

he got to work with the community on

developing the Peacegiving Court. Perfect

timing. He had spent the prior several

years working to develop restorative justice

projects in both state and tribal courts. His

resume is long and impressive, but, most

importantly, he has a heart for fairness and

justice and a deep belief in the ability of

people to work together in small and grand

ways for peace and healing.”

Judge Don Costello gave remarks

on his time as the Chief Judge and the

establishment of the Peacegiving Court.

At its creation, Peacegiving Court was

a joint effort of our Tribe and members

of the Coquille Indian Tribe. Together

we determined that the Peacegiving

philosophy is the restorative way.

Following with the heart of that

philosophy, all the Founding Members of

- Story continues on page 10

Save the Date:

Tribal Holiday Celebration

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Three Rivers Casino Resort Events Center, Florence, OR

Confederated Tribes of Coos,

Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Presorted Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Eugene, OR

Permit #481

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

Tribal Council Business

November 2025

Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from September 14, 2025 - October 12, 2025

Chief Doug Barrett

09/14 Tribal Council Regular Meeting

09/15 Vacation to Agness Oregon – Moon

Complex Cooperation Meeting

09/16 Vacation to Agness Oregon

09/17 Vacation and MHA / LADCP Monthly

Meeting

09/18 Vacation and Leaders Circle

09/19-09/20 Agness Pow Wow

09/21 Canoe Races on the Rogue

09/22 Vacation

09/23 Moon Complex Cooperation Meeting

09/24 Tribal Council Business Meeting

09/25 Vacation

09/26 Vacation and Home

09/27 Moon Complex Cooperation Meeting

09/30 NARA NW Monthly Board Meeting and

Orange Shirt Day

10/01 ANTI CRC Strategic Development

Meeting

10/02 Leaders Circle Meeting – STEP Meeting

in Gardner

10/03 Moon Complex Cooperation Meeting

10/06 G to G Meeting with the Governor

10/07 G to G Meeting with the Governor

10/08 Lane Act Monthly Meeting

10/09 Culture Committee Meeting

10/11 Restoration Ceremony and Peace

Givers Ceremony

10/12 Tribal Regular Council Meeting and

General Council Meeting

Total Hours: 122

Brad Kneaper, Chair

09/14 Budget Committee Meeting (ZOOM

due to illness), Regular Council Meeting

– CB (ZOOM due to illness)

09/17 Council Site visit to Camp Easter Seal

09/18 Leader’s Circle: Hult Dam update by

Langdon Group contracted by BLM

(ZOOM); Oregon Water Resources

Dept regarding Rule Making (ZOOM);

Discussions

09/22 Meet with Legal regarding Gaming

Operational Review Board Code

Amendments Draft (ZOOM)

09/24 Meet with CEO and Staff prior to

Business Council, Tribal Council

Business Meeting

09/30 Meet with Sovereign Finance (Financial

Advisors) to discuss financial planning

for TRC and the Tribe (ZOOM)

10/01 Meet with Legal, CEO, Forestry Dept

discussing Forestry LLC formation.

10/02 Leader’s Circle: University of Oregon

President and KoKwel Tribal Chief

Jason Younker regarding Higher

Education; School District 4J Team

regarding Indian Education status and

updates (ZOOM); Oregon

Representative Boomer Wright

(ZOOM); CTCLUSI Tribal Forestry

update

10/07- 10/08 Government to Government

Summit with the Oregon Governor and

Department Heads and the 9 Oregon

Tribes

10/09 Budget Presentation (ZOOM)

10/11 41st Annual Restoration Celebration at

TRCR

Total hours: 149

Teresa Spangler, Vice Chair

09/14 1st Budget Hearing, Regular Council

meeting

09/17 Camp Easter Seal Site Visit

09/18 Leaders Circle

09/24 Business Council Meeting

10/02 Leaders Circle

10/07-10/08 Government to Government

Summit

10/09 Budget Presentation Meeting

10/11 Restoration

Total Hours: 85

Debbie Bossley

09/17 Council visit to Camp Easter Seal

09/18 Leaders Circle

09/24 Tribal Council Business Meeting

09/25 North Jetty Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

10/02 Leaders Circle

10/07-10/08 Gov to Gov Summit, with Local

and State Officials

10/09 Budget Meeting

10/11 Restoration

10/12 Tribal Council Regular Meeting and

General Council Meeting

Total hours: 70

Julie Siestreem

09/14 Tribal Council/General Council Regular

Meeting Community Center Coos Bay

09/16 Education Committee regular monthly

meeting

09/17 Tribal Council Tribal Government Staff

on site visit to Camp Easter Seal

09/18 Council Leaders Circle; Hollee

Wood- Langdon Group-Hult Dam

Recreation Mitigation, DNRC staff,

Oregon Water Resources Department

consultation on Water Rights and

Rulemaking, DNRC staff, Biz Oregon

Christopher Frazier CTCLUSI Blue

Earth Federal Corporation President

Kerry Brainard

09/20 Fall Equinox Sweat Lodge and

Community Center Reservation Lands

Coos Bay Mark Petrie, Alycia Cossey,

Isaac Dull, Earla Kirk

09/23 U.S. Department Office of Indian

Education consultation 2027 Budget

09/24 GFORB, Tribal Council/General Council

regular Business Meeting TRCR

09/25 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony North

Jetty Repair Bastendorf Beach Colonel

Larry D. Caswell Jr. Commander

Portland District U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers, Education Department Open

House Tribal Hall Reservation Lands

09/29 National Congress of American Indians

Understanding Federal Government

Shutdown Impacts on Tribal Nations,

Tylar Scribner, Liz Carr, critical services,

programs, contingency measures,

mitigation plans, information,

preparedness

10/01 Elders and Families Potluck Tribal Hall,

Reservation Lands Coos Bay, Eddie

Helms, Arleen Perkins

10/02 Tribal Council Leaders Circle; University

of Oregon Jason Younker-KoKwell

Chief and Associate Vice President

and Advisory on Sovereignty with Gov.

to Gov. Relationships, with guests

University of Oregon President Karl

Schulz and his wife Melissa Schulz,

Nadira Rizkallah-Federal Programs

Administrator Eugene 4J Team, 4J

Eugene Superintendent Dr, Miriam

Mickelson and 4j NATIVES Program

Director Josh Davies, Rep. Boomer

Wright, Tyler Slyter Forestry update

10/06 Department of Early Learning and

Care Tribal Consultation Birth Through

Five Early Literacy Dr. Paulina

Whitehat, Jemiah Wassman

10/06 Government 2 Government State of

Oregon and the Nine Tribes of Oregon

Annual Summit KoKwell Casino Hotel

Economic State Agencies and all Nine

Tribes Economic Development Staff,

Kerry Brainard-President of CTCLUSI

Blue Earth Federal Corporation

10/07 Government 2 Government State of

Oregon and the Nine Tribes of Oregon

Annual Summit KoKwell Casino Hotel,

KoKwell Char Brenda Meade -welcome

and introduction of Governor Tina Kotek

statement update current responses to

Federal shutdown and impacts it may

have on both the State of Oregon and

the Nine Tribes of Oregon, Invited

to read the City of Coos Bay

Proclamation honoring, Indigenous

Peoples Day

10/08 Government 2 Government State of

Oregon and the Nine Tribes of Oregon.

Invited to read a statement

acknowledging citizens from each

tribe’s Education Department for the

work they did to create HB2815

Tribal Early Learning Fund when I

spoke of contributions from our

CTCLUSI in addition to myself, I called

out our current Education Director

Jemiah Wassman, previous Education

Director Josh Davies as well as Ellen

Hansen

10/09 CTCLUSI Budget Committee meeting,

Finance Staff

10/11 41st CTCLUSI Restoration Ceremony,

20th year of services of our Courts

and Peace Giving Restorative Justice

Givers Recognition and Presentation,

Original members, Current members,

New Inductees. Theme- “Justice is

Healing, Honoring the Past, Celebrating

Today, and Building for Tomorrow”

Several KoKwell citizens were able to

attend and participate who were some

of the Original members.

10/12 Tribal Council General Council Regular

Monthly Meeting TRCR

Total hours: 130

Iliana Montiel

09/14 1st Budget Hearing Meeting / Tribal

Council Regular Meeting

09/24 GFORB / Tribal Council Business

Meeting

09/30 NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting

10/01 NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting

10/02 Leadrs Circle

10/07 G2E

10/08 G2E

10/11 Restoration Event

Total hours: 45

Ashley Russell

09/17 Camp Easter Seal Site Visit

09/17 Reviewed Leader’s Circle Packet

09/18 Leader’s Circle Meeting

09/24 Reviewed Business Meeting Packet

09/24 Business Meeting

10/01 Reviewed Leader’s Circle Packet

10/02 Leader’s Circle Meeting

10/07 G2G Meeting at Ko’Kwel Casino Resort

10/07 Meeting with Tribal and Attorney &

Lobbyist

10/09 Budget Presentation Meeting

10/11 Reviewed Tribal Council Packet

10/11 Restoration

10/15 Reviewed Leader’s Circle Packet

10/12 General Council Meeting

10/15 Drafted and submitted Council Business

Report

Total Hours: 80

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November 2025

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 Lorin Krossman at

541-435-7178 or enrollment@ctclusi.org

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 Lorin

Krossman at 541-435-7178 or at email lkrossman@

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.

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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: 541-435-7178 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 Miller at 1245 Fulton

Ave. Coos Bay OR 97420 or lkrossman@ctclusi.org

Please include the meeting date requested, your

name, current address, and Tribal Roll number for

verification.

CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices

Government Office

Lee Ann Wander

Chief Executive Officer

lwander@ctclusi.org

Brian Dubray,

Chief Operating Officer

bdubray@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Eugene Outreach Office

149 149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

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

Dept. of Human Resources

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7508

Fax: 541-897-9881

recruitment@ctclusihr.org

Health Services Division

Davon Smith, Chief

Operating Officer

of Health Operations

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7515

Fax 541-888-5388

dsmith@ctclusi.org

Community Health

Diann Weaver, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-7502

dweaver@ctclusi.org

Forestry Department

Tyler Slyter, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-1311

tslyter@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

Department of Culture and

Natural Resources

Ashley Russell, Director

Phone 541-888-9577

arussell@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Three Rivers Health Center

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Amanda Craig, Assistant

Director

Phone 541-435-7164

acraig@ctclusi.org

149 W. 12th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97401

Three Rivers Behavioral

Health

250 HullStreet

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone (541) 435-7200

info@threerivers.health

Three Rivers Pharmacy

150 S Wall Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: (541) 435-7234

Fax: (541) 435-7233

Three Rivers Dental Clinic

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-6433

Toll free 1-877-688-6433

Fax 541-888-7505

Jesse Beers,

Cultural Stewardship

Manager

Phone 541-997-6685

jbeers@ctclusi.org

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Social Services Department

Kelly Bradley, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7537

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

Fax 541-888-5388

kbradley@ctclusi.org

Tribal Housing Department

Brian Dubray, Interim Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-435-7150

Tribal Committee Members

Budget Committee

1. Martin Harris

2. Allen “Butch” Thorn

3. Margaret Corvi

4. Stephanie Watkins

5. Kerry Brainard

6. Sarah Marcial

7. Roseana Perry - Chair

Culture Committee

1. Earla Kirk

2. VACANT

3. Alyssa Lydick

4. Nicole Romine

5. Michael Brainard

6. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

- Chair

7. VACANT

Education Committee

1. Lorin Krossman - Chair

2. Julie Siestreem

3. Nicole Romine

4. Ashley Russell

5. Michael Brainard

Elders Committee

1. Arleen Perkins - Chair

2. Laura Fortin

3. Warren T. Brainard

4. Eddie Helms

5. Mike Lent

6. Stan McNutt

7. Teresa Spangler

Enrollment Committee

1. Courtney Krossman

2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips

3. Skip Brainard

4. Vicki Faciane - Chair

5. Teresa Spangler

Housing Committee

1. VACANT

2. Dan Krossman

3. Enna Helms

4. Tyler Slyter - Chair

5. Melinda Sprague

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, Communications Specialist

mgaines@ctclusi.org or 541-888-7536

Language Committee

1. Nicole Mendoza

2. Tammy Evarts

3. Ashley Vandevort

4. Jade Fong - Chair

5. Jamie Biesanz

6. Jesse Beers

7. Ayuthea Cisneros

Election Board

1. Jade Fong

2. Michael Brainard - Chair

3. Tes Gagner

4. Mark Petrie

5. Kathy Perkins

6. Kimmy Bixby

7. Ashley Russell

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

Fax 541-435-0492

bdubray@ctclusi.org

Education Department

Jemiah Wassman, Director

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-888-1318

Toll free 1-888-280-0726

jwassman@ctclusi.org

Elders Activities

Barbara Black

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-7532

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

Tribal Court

Karen Costello, Chief Judge

1245 Fulton Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9577

Toll Free 1-888-280-0726

tribalct@ctclusi.org

Tribal Council

Doug Barrett, Chief

541-297-2130 (cell)

doug.barrett@ctclusi.org

Ashley Russell

Position #1 Council

541-808-4455 (cell)

ashley.russell@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, Vice

Chair

Position #4 Council

541-294-3972

tspangler@ctclusi.org

Iliana Montiel

Position #5 Council

541-217-4613(cell)

iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org

Debbie Bossley

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 Lorin Krossman,

at

541-435-7178

or

enrollment@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/

Position #6 Council

541-808-5580(cell)

debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org

Council Meeting

November 9, 2025

Regular Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Coos Bay Community Center

338 Wallace Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Please login to the citizen portal of www.

ctclusi.org and click Council Meetings for

the zoom link to this meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Approval of Minutes as needed

4. Tribal Council Reports

5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer

Report

6. Chief Financial Officer Report

7. Old Business

8. New Business

9. Other

10. Good of the Tribes

11. Executive Session as needed

Council meeting video available to view at

www.ctclusi.org

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

November 2025

Council Corner

Greetings all, I hope all are doing well and are prepared for the fall for our membership. The

season.

Forest Management LLC

I would like to take this time to provide everyone with an update which is new Tribally

of the State of the Tribe, considering the federal shutdown.I would owned business, will

also like to take this opportunity to thank our Tribal Government initially utilize revenue

Employees, executive management team, committee members, to build capital, 10% of

staff and volunteers for all of their hard work throughout the royalties are mandated

year providing services to our tribal membership. Staff just for forest management

completed an extensive audit process with one of the top 10 audit activities/reforestation

companies, which included a thorough review of our new health efforts and all other

clinic operations, and the audit came back clean with no findings. additional funds will get

Our staff have done an excellent job adhering to our codes, allocated to the general

procurement processes, policies and grant guidelines.

fund.

I have heard many staff complain over the complexity of the

However, while working

procurement process since the implementation of our compliance to get the committee in

department.

Though these stringent processes may feel place, I can assure you

challenging, even daunting at times, we can be assured that ALL that we are not on hold for

our Tribal funding and assets are completely accounted for and building up our culture,

managed appropriately as was just shown through the audit reports. programs and services

Despite some possible confusion or misleading information being to the membership. We are continuing to build up our social

sent out on social media.

and housing program availability and seeking funding to build a

In response to some of these concerns, I wanted to clear up new education facility. As part of educational programming, staff

some of the misunderstandings. It was stated in Facebook and are in the beginning stages of creating a culture and language

elsewhere that only 0.2% of the budget funding goes to direct immersion program.

services for membership. These calculations are

Due to leadership, membership and staff, we are

inaccurate as in fact, in the general fund and compact

in a good state in light of the chaos and challenges

“general fund

dollars 23.43% of budget funding provides direct

that surround us today by the federal and state

and compact

services to membership, 36.54% goes towards labor

governments. Through the various topics discussed

dollars

23.43%

and 40.02% is overhead cost (utilities, supplies, fixed

above, the Tribes are able to sustain programming and

of

budget

costs, debt service, legal fees, etc). Additional direct

services to membership during the shutdown. So far,

funding

services are provided to membership through grant

Medicaid/Medicare and Tribal Trust responsibilities

provides

direct

funding. NOTE** You can find the actual budget totals

are not affected by the shutdown. Health programming

services to

and what is spent for direct services on the CTCLUSI

receives IHS advanced appropriations, and all of

membership”

website attached to a copy of this document on the

the grant portals remain open at this time to accept

citizen side of the portal.

awards, submit reports, submit new applications

There have been questions around where funding will go now though adjudication may be delayed and request drawdowns of

that the casino has been paid off, and where funds from health funding.

revenue and Forest Management LLC proceeds will go. We have

The CEO has placed restrictions on all out-of-state travel, all

previously created an ad hoc committee to lay out the framework large capital expenditures and new staff hirings are under review

for the New Visions committee and that work has been completed. for the Tribal Government Staff. Additionally, we as Council have

A code will soon be presented to be able to implement the new also restricted our travel and expenses. Any travel and/or expense

committee which will be tasked with creating the framework for requests by Council will be evaluated, by consensus vote of the

where the Tribe would like to be in future years. This will lay the council, if it is determined to be critical. Additional strategies are

groundwork for the strategic planning moving forward. We will being explored as the shutdown continues. The Tribal Council

be looking for letters of interest from the membership to fill in the and Administrations main priority is to ensure that tribal programs,

committee seats once everything is approved.

services and benefits are maintained. Tribal members are

While in the process of finalizing the committee, revenue that encouraged to please use the members to council email address

comes to the Tribe will go to the operational reserve and endowment to continue to communicate directly with council to hear any

accounts per the code. The health clinic is generating revenue individual questions or concerns.

and those revenues, as required, will go back into health care

Thank you.

programming and the development of additional healthcare options

Brad Kneaper, Tribal Chairman

Hidden Image Search: Can You Find Me?

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

exactly like the one pictured here.

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 OAK LEAF hiding!

Must email by November 14th 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.

October Hidden Pumpkin Winners

Adult Winner: Marie Petrie

Youth Winner: Elayna and Justin McGuire

The pumpkin was hidden on page 20 of the October 2025 issue, in the

Three Rivers Casino advertisement, on top of a headstone near the black

cat, under the word “seat” in white font.

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November 2025

YOU’RE INVITED

NOVEMBER 15TH

HARVEST

Celebration

This event is open to Tribal Members & Tribal Families and CTCLUSI Government Staff

1 PM - 3 PM

DRUM MAKING/PAINTING

3 PM - 6 PM

ACTIVITY TABLES

5 PM - 6 PM

DINNER

Locations: Tribal Hall and Community Center

DRUM MAKING RSVP

SCAN HERE

ALL OTHER RSVP’S

PLEASE CALL THE RSVP

LINE AT: 541-435-7155

Please RSVP By 11/7/25

QUESTIONS/ NEED HELP?

Materials and supplies are limited please fill

out this form to reserve a spot and supplies

Contact: Amanda Craig

acraig@ctclusi.org

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NOTICE RE BASIC ROLL

November 1, 2025

Dear Enrolled Tribal Member,

In January of each year a Basic Roll is created to be posted

publicly in the Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield Government

offices managed by the Tribes. This notice is to inform you that

our current membership is now 1366 members. Your name, and

the names of your enrolled children, will be posted on this roll

as directed by the Enrollment Code unless you don’t want this

to occur. There is a provision that allows you to “Opt Out” of this

process. You must submit your request in writing if you DO

NOT want you or your children names to be posted to:

Enrollment Department

1245 Fulton Ave.

Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

enrollment@ctclusi.org

In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-142:

(a) The Enrollment Coordinator will develop a Basic Roll for the

Tribes. This Roll will contain all of the names, in alphabetical order,

of those Members who were enrolled from the date of the Tribes’

Restoration until the Constitution was adopted on May 23, 1987.

Numbers will be assigned on an alpha/numerical basis of this

Basic Roll (i.e., the first person on the Roll will have the number

0001, and the tenth Member will have the Roll number of 0010).

(b) All Members added after the date of the adoption of the

Constitution will have his or her name put on the Roll in alphabetical

order but will be given a Roll number consistent with the order of

his or her entry into the Tribes as a certified Tribal Member.

(c) Tribal Member Names, Base Ancestors, and Date of Enrollment

shall be posted at all Tribal Offices unless a Tribal member submits

a written request to “opt out” of the posting of his/her name.

The entire Enrollment Code is located on CLUSI website www.ctclusi.

org. Under Government, then Tribal Code, Title 7 Chapter 7-1.

Sincerely,

Lorin Krossman, Enrollment Specialist

Confederated Tribes Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

541-435-7178

Enrollment@ctclusi.org

CTCLUSI Officer Fleming Assists in Recovery of Stranded Kayaker

On Friday, September 12th, 2025,

at

approximately

1605

hours,

Officer Fleming responded to the

area of Sunset Bay State Park

after overhearing on the radio of an

overturned kayaker screaming for

help. The kayaker was last reported

to be clinging to rocks north of Sunset

Bay but the reporting party could

no longer see him from the shore.

Officer Fleming responded to Gregory

Point and launched CTCLUSI PD’s

M350 drone to search for the missing

kayaker. Utilizing the drone, Officer

Fleming was first able to locate the

overturned kayak. Officer Fleming

and a US Coast Guard Boat Team

then located the kayaker clinging to

rocks outside of Sunset Bay. The US

Coast Guard was able to rescue the

kayaker off of the rocks.

CTCLUSI Tribal Police strongly urges

everyone to wear a life jacket/vest

when engaging in any sort of water

activity, including canoeing, fishing,

kayaking, paddle boarding and others. CTCLUSI Tribal Police

recommends members use brightly colored or high visibility life

jackets with a safety whistle attached to them.

Important Reminders & Oregon’s Life Jacket Laws

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Make sure your life jacket is U.S. Coast Guard-approved.

Double-check that your life jacket is appropriate for your favorite

boating activities.

Children should wear the right fitted life jacket for them. Do not

buy a life jacket for your child to “grow into.” Remember snug fit!

Children 12 and under must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved

life jacket when the boat is underway. They do not need to wear

one if they are below decks or in an enclosed cabin. Life jackets

are mandatory to wear in Class III or higher whitewater rapids.

Life Jacket laws: OAR 250-010-0154

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

November 2025

CTCLUSI Honored with Oregon State University

Extension Service Cooperator Award

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025 the Confederated Tribes

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

honored with the OSU Extension Service Cooperator Award

in recognition of significant contributions to the Oregon State

University Extension Service.

Representatives from the CTCLUSI Education Department

and Department of Culture and Natural Resources accepted

the award on behalf of the Tribe. Education staff Daylen Cossey,

Morgan Cloud, Tribal Youth Ray and Education Director Jemiah

Wassman accepted the award alongside Alycia Cossey and

Jesse Beers from Culture and Natural Resources.

The OSU Extension Service shared that “CTCLUSI are a vital

partner in OSU Extension’s New Beginnings for Tribal Students

(NBTS) program, contributing leadership, cultural guidance,

community connections, and hands-on support…The program

collaboration also offers the six-day Environmental Leadership

for Indigenous Youth Camp. This camp is intended to increase

interest in the environmental sciences and access to higher

education for Indigenous youth…

CTCLUSI’s involvement in these efforts is central to NBTS

initiatives. Their partnership makes it possible to connect with

youth and offer these immersive learning opportunities.”

Pictured left to right: Daylen Cossey, Alycia Cossey, Jesse Beers, Morgan Cloud,

Tribal Youth Ray, and Jemiah Wassman

ATTENTION!

We Want to Hear

From You!

We are looking at overhauling our

website (ctclusi.org) and would love

your feedback on how we can improve

the website user experience.

What changes or features would you

like to see?

Any recommendations or requests that

you would like to share, please email

news@ctclusi.org

or call 541-435-7175

Education Departments New Transportation

New Transportation = More Access

Thanks to this partnership, Native youth attending Coos Bay

schools can ride the bus directly to our program site. This means

more opportunities for connection, growth, and cultural learning in

a safe and welcoming environment.

After-school Program Schedule

• Mondays & Wednesdays: Tutoring and Homework Help

We’re excited to welcome Kimberly Mandel as our onsite

tutor on these days. Kimberly is a substitute teacher for

both Coos Bay and North Bend school districts and brings a

wealth of experience and a supportive approach to student

learning.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Experiential Learning & Hands-on

Cultural Activities

Each day is designed to support academic success while

connecting students to cultural identity, peer relationships, and

personal development through project-based learning and

enrichment activities.

Who Can Participate?

Our after-school programming is open to:

• CTCLUSI-enrolled youth

• Youth from CTCLUSI Tribal households and families

• Children of CTCLUSI Government staff

We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive space for learning,

cultural connection, and community support.

Interested in Enrolling?

If your student attends a Coos Bay school and would like to

participate, please reach out to us to enroll and coordinate

transportation arrangements. We’re so excited to welcome

more youth into the program!

•

•

How to Register

For Experiential Learning (Tues/Thurs):

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/ExperientialLearning

For Academic Tutoring (Mon/Wed):

https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/ED-Tutor-Request

For more information, please contact:

Brandy Lauby

Education Specialist II

CTCLUSI Education Department

541-888-1314

blauby@ctclusi.org

www.ctclusi.org

November 2025

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Baldija Memorial Project Update

Contributed by

Tabitha Messenger, Project Coordinator

We are excited to share a major milestone in the

Baldija Memorial Project— on Monday, October

6th, we successfully poured the footings!

As you can see in the photos, we used a

concrete pump truck to place the concrete.

This method allowed us to avoid disturbing the

ground with heavy trucks and helped keep the

site clean and free of debris. It was an important

step in protecting the integrity of the space while

moving the project forward.

Next, we’ll move into the delivery and

placement of the memorial walls, which will be

lifted into position by crane. With each phase,

we come closer to completing this project and

honoring the memory it represents.

We are so grateful for the ongoing support

and encouragement from everyone. Stay tuned

for more updates as we near the finish line and

prepare to bring this meaningful memorial to life.

Baldija Short Term Closure Notice:

We would like to inform you that the Baldija Memorial Site will

be closed to all visitors from November 3rd through November

7th.

During this time, a crane and construction crew will be on-site

to place the memorial walls. Due to the limited space and the

nature of the work, we kindly ask that everyone refrain from

visiting the site throughout the week.

This request is made to ensure the safety of all community

members and to allow the contractors to complete the work

without interruption.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we

take this next important step in completing the memorial.

Canoe Carving

November 18

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Coos Bay Tribal Hall

Join us for a fun,

hands-on canoe carving

activity for students and

families!

We’ll start with a

quick team-building

exercise, then carve

together.

For questions and to

RSVP

call Daylen Cossey at

541-294-7732

Hands-On

After School

Program

at Tribal Hall

3pm-5pm

Monday - Thurs day

Mon & Wed :

Homework help

& Tutoring

Tue & Thu :

Experiential

Learning

Scan the QR

code below or

sign up @

ctclusi.org/

after-school-program

Questions?

Please contact:

education@ctclusi.org 541-888-1314

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

UPCOMING EVENTS

CULTURAL-DCNR

Fall 2025 - Summer 2026

October 24th

Roots and Vision’s Exhibition (Coos Art Museum)

October 25th

Haunted Hall-oween (Tribal Hall Coos Bay)

November 4th

Youth Prevention Event (Eugene)

November 15th

Harvest Celebration (Tribal Hall & Community Center Coos)

November 22nd-23rd

November 2025

Native

Innovation

EXHIBIT

Honoring the Knowledge of Our Ancestors

CTCLUSI Citizens are encouraged to visit the

North Bend Public Library to experience the

Native Innovation exhibit — a celebration of the

creativity, science, and problem-solving of our

ancestors and coastal relatives.

This exhibit was created in past years with input

from CTCLUSI Cultural Staff, sharing stories and

traditions that reflect our living heritage.

Information on the exhibit can be found on the

website Museum of natural and cultural history

https://mnch.uoregon.edu/museum-adventurestraveling-exhibits

Cedar Cape Workshop Series (Florence)

December 19th-21st

Winter Solstice & Cedar Cape Work Shop Series

Monday, November 3 - Saturday, November 29

January 17th & 18th

Children’s Room, North

Bend Public Libary

Cedar Cape Workshop Series (Eugene)

Open House: Wednesday, November 5, 4:00–6:00 PM

March 7th

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acossey@ctclusi.org

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The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is honoring CTCLUSI

by having Tribal Council be the Grand Marshall in the 2026

Rhododendron Festival Parade!

In building relations between the Tribe and the City of Florence,

The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has also chosen to

extend the Rhododendron Festival logo contest to an artist from

CTCLUSI!

Deadline: Submit design by

November 30, 2025

for consideration!

Theme: təmuu hiisəch hai

(a gathering with a good heart)

Scan QR code to view full details and rules for submission.

E-mail a valid file version of your design to mgaines@ctclusi.org,

include the subject line: “Logo Concept”.

Grand Prize Awarded to Artist whose design is selected:

• From Florence Area Chamber of Commerce - $250 cash prize,

two tickets to the carnival. Winner will also receive mention

in community wide publicity, online posts at florencechamber.

com, and press releases related to the festival.

• From CTCLUSI – Gift basket containing food items, Ocean

Dunes Golf Links Certificate, and a hotel certificate to be used

at Three Rivers Casino Hotel in Florence, Oregon. Winner’s

name and design will also be published in The Voice of CLUSI

tribal paper.

Holiday Celebration

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Three Rivers Casino Resort, Florence, OR.

November 2025

Seeking Submissions

for Amanda Trail

Peace Hike Artwork

As one of the Tribes whose history and ancestors

are honored through this commemoration, your

voices and artistry hold a very special place in this

gathering.

For the past 15 years, Yachats has hosted

the tribally led annual New Year’s Day Peace

Hike—a commemoration of the tragic history of

the Alsea Subagency and the Amanda story. This

meaningful event honors the legacy of Indigenous

peoples who endured immense suffering under

government-sponsored genocidal policies of

the 19th century. The gathering serves as both a

solemn remembrance of those who were lost and

a recognition of the strength and resilience of their

descendants. (Attached you will find a brochure

with more details.)

Each year, a different artist contributes an

original artwork to the Peace Hike. That artwork

is then graphically adapted into the annual Peace

Hike button, which is distributed to all volunteers,

Tribal guests, and participants. (Attached are

examples of past buttons.)

The selected artist is recognized in our press

release and at the Peace Hike itself, which we hope

they and their family can attend. In addition, the

artist is welcome to host a table at the Yachats

Commons (our community center and starting

point for the Hike) to display or sell their art.

Last year’s Peace Hike welcomed well over 250

participants of all ages.

For the 2026 Peace Hike button, we are inviting

submissions from CTCLUSI artists, and the

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians will also be

submitting artwork. Because of printing deadlines,

submissions must be received by

November 11, 2025

If multiple submissions are received, we may

select artists not only for 2026 but also for future

Peace Hikes (2027, 2028, etc.).

If you are interested, please email your artwork

submission (created specifically for the Peace

Hike) to both:

• Joanne Kittel, Peace Hike planning organizer:

joannekittel@viewthefuture.org

• Alycia Cossey, CTCLUSI Cultural Stewardship

Associate: acossey@ctclusi.org

With gratitude,

Joanne Kittel

Peace Hike Organizer

joannekittel@viewthefuture.org

www.viewthefuture.org

www.ctclusi.org

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2025-2026 Cedar Cape Workshop

Series

Hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Join us in community to learn the traditional art of creating cedar bark capes —

from identifying and gathering cedar to making cordage and constructing

finished capes for all genders.

Workshop Series Dates & Focus

November 22–23, 2025 – Florence Canoe House

Focus: Cultural teachings, Processing Cedar & Making cordage

December 19–21, 2025 – Coos Bay, Tribal Hall

(Winter Solstice, Specific Dates TBD)

Focus: cultural teachings, Processing cedar & Making Cordage

January 17 & 18th 2026 – Eugene Outreach

Focus: Cultural teachings, Cape assembling

May – 22nd & 23rd - Focus: cultural teachings, gathering cedar

(location TBD)

June 19–21, 2026 – Coos Bay, Tribal Hall Cedar Bark Cape Workshop

(Summer Solstice, Specific Dates TBD)

Focus: Cultural teachings, Gathering Cedar & processing, making capes

Locations:

Florence Canoe House

Coos Bay Tribal Hall

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

November 2025

Restoration and Peacegiving...continued from cover page

the Peacegiving Court were sent

special invitation to be honored in

a Blanket Ceremony during our 41st

Restoration Celebration.

In a ceremony, the Founding

Peacegivers,

or

their

representatives, were blanketed

by CTCLUSI Chief Doug Barrett,

Chairman Brad Kneaper and

Vice Chair Teresa Spangler. They

were each wrapped in the Oregon

Potlatch blanket designed by Shirod

Yonker (Ko’Kwel) and Tony Johnson

(Chinook), it’s symbolism fitting for

the occasion as Peacegiving is

grounded in generosity and giving.

The

Founding

Peacegivers

Judge Karen Costello and Diane Whitson

Rocky Doyle and Chief Doug Barrett

and current Peacegivers were

also gifted with a Four Directions

Peacegivers Necklace, designed

with the guidance of the Culture

and Natural Resources staff and

Tribal citizens Amanda Craig and

Alycia Cossey. Special thanks to all

who helped bead these necklaces

created only for Peacegivers;

Jeannie Miller, Lorin Krossman,

Courtney Krossman, Susan Rodley,

Amanda Johnson, Tiffany Rose and

Diane Whitson. The Four Directions

Peacegiver Necklace symbolism

includes; North – represented by

the dark blue beads to symbolize –

beginning and acknowledgement;

East – light blue – vision, clarity,

and hope; South – light green – Chief gives the new Peacegivers their label pins

Brad Kneaper, Judge Don Costello, Teresa Spangler

renewal, growth and compassion;

and West – dark green, reflection,

closure and wisdom. The center

piece of abalone and dentalium

represent justice and balance

while the dentalium throughout the

necklace represents movement

through the restorative justice

process returning to community

balance.

In addition to recognizing the

Founding Peacegivers and Current

Peacegivers, New Peacegivers

were officially sworn in and given a

necklace and lapel pin designating

them an Officer of the Court and to

honor them for their commitment to

restorative justice.

Judge Karen Costello swears in new Peacegivers (front row) with current Peacegivers (back row) alongside them

Special recognition was then given

to Ms. Diane Whitson. Whitson is

the longest serving officer of the

Tribal Court. To honor her for her

16 years of dedication and service,

she was presented with cedar rose

hair clips and earrings and was

also blanketed by Tribal Council.

Tribal Council honored both

Judge Karen and Don Costello with

a blanket in special recognition

of their work. Our hands go up in

thanks to them and to all of our

Peacegivers.

In closing, Tribal Council member

Ashley Russell led a song to honor

our Peacegivers, the Chief Daloose

Jackson dream song that translates

Tribal Council, Iliana Montiel and

to “we will not fall down”.

Scott McNutt, Stephanie McNutt, Stephanie Watkins,

Judge Don Costello

and Arron McNutt

hiisa (thank you).

www.ctclusi.org

November 2025

Founding Peacegivers

Chief Doug Barrett

Jesse Beers

Rocky Doyle

Laura Beth Barton

Ed Metcalf

Stephanie McNutt

Beverly Bowen

Michelle Burnette

Sharon Parrish

Tom Younker

Cassie Ross

Joe and Lindsay Ward

Dottie Garcia

In Memoriam Founders

Carolyn Slyter (represented by her daughter,

Debbie Bossley)

Edgar Bowen (represented by daughters,

Tara, Angela, and Beaver Bowen)

Don Ivy (represented by son, Jon Ivy)

Evelyn Moore (represented by daughter, Judy

Rocha)

Joan Metcalf

Current Peacegivers

Ashley Russell

Morgan Gaines

Mark Petrie

Kristy Petrie

Stephanie Watkins

Enna Helms

Laura Fortin

Sam Sprague

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Help Us Tackle Trash

and Debris Issues

Participate in Our Community Survey!

Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about trash, debris, and dumping in our

community. Are there spots you avoid for recreation because of litter? Trash near a

favorite fishing spot, hiking trail, or beach? Let us know!

Participation in this survey is voluntary and open to all CTCLUSI Tribal members

and community members who use or visit lands and waters within the Tribe’s fivecounty service area. Respondents are encouraged to share observations of dumping,

abandoned materials, or debris, such as household waste, construction materials,

fishing gear, or litter, whether on Tribal property, public lands, or near waterways.

Participants may include photos or descriptions of the site location, type of debris, and

any potential hazards to people, fish & wildlife, or cultural resources. The information

collected will remain confidential and will be used solely to guide cleanup planning,

coordinate with environmental partners, and strengthen Tribal environmental protection

efforts.

Tribal Government and Tribal Housing waste is collected by Les County Sanitary in

Coos County, and Central Coast Disposal in Lane County. Tribal members living on

Tribal lands are encouraged to take their recycling to appropriate recycling facilities,

such as transfer stations. See below for options for recycling within the five-county

service area.

Coos County: Beaver Hill Disposal Site and West Coast Recycling and Transfer Station.

Curry County: Curry Transfer & Recycling (CTR)

Douglas County: 10 transfer stations across Roseburg, Reedsport, Myrtle Creek,

Canyonville, Glide, Yoncalla, Glendale, Elkton, Camas Valley, Tiller, and Oakland.

Lane County: Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene, and 14 other transfer stations

available.

Lincoln Transfer Station: Schooner Creek Refuse Transfer Station, Thompson’s

Sanitary Transfer Station, and Dahl Disposal Transfer Station in Toledo and Waldport.

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All Peacegiving issues are confidential.

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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: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

November 2025

Spotlight on Three Rivers Health Center

Medical Primary Care

At the heart of Three Rivers Health Center is

our Primary Care Services, where we provide

comprehensive healthcare for all ages.

Whole Family Primary Care

Our team of experienced healthcare professionals

is dedicated to ensuring our community’s health and

well-being by providing the following services:

•

•

•

recognizing and preventing illnesses

developing,

chronic disease management, and

providing acute care

from

Pediatric Care

Our Pediatric Care team is devoted to the health

and happiness of our future generation. We focus

on creating a warm, welcoming environment where

children and their families feel supported and

informed. Offering a range of services from:

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Care to our most fragile children, our newborns

Yearly well child checks to prevent long term illnesses (2-18

years old)

Providing care for your child’s immediate illnesses (e.g. fever,

sore throat, ear pain, cuts, falls and more)

Providing care for children of all ages who have chronic illnesses

(e.g. asthma, allergies, diabetes, depression, anxiety and much

more)

Providing care for our children with developmental challenges

Providing care for our children with learning problems in school

Providing care for our children with worries, anger, irritability, or

other challenges with their lives

Providing comprehensive care for our adolescent children

Behavioral Health

Our Behavioral Health team is passionate about providing a healing

space for individuals, families, and groups where you can share

your story and receive trauma-informed and culturally responsive

behavioral health services. Our providers are here to support you

through life’s challenges, offering strategies for coping, healing,

and growth. We provide a range of services to meet the behavioral

health needs of tribal families and community members, including:

•

•

•

•

•

•

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is now located at 250 Hull Street, Coos Bay, OR.

Coos Bay’s one stop pharmacy offers:

• Mail Order

• Local Delivery

• Drive-thru pickup

• Walk-in pickup

About Our Mail Order Service

• Convenience - With our mail-order service, you can conveniently

order your medications from the comfort of your own home.

• Time-saving - Skip the trip to the pharmacy by having your

medications delivered directly to your doorstep.

• Accessibility - Access to a wide range of prescription medications

and over-the-counter products.

• Cost-effectiveness - Save money on your prescriptions with

competitive pricing and potential discounts.

Dental Clinic

Welcome to a place where your smile is our mission. At Three Rivers

Health Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional oral health

care to our Tribal Members and the broader community.

Our dental providers have extensive experience and training in

minimally invasive, patient-centered, trauma-informed care. We

provide a full range of preventive, pediatric and general dental

services including:

Psychotherapy for children, youth, adults, and families, including

• cleanings

• dentures

individual, couples, and family therapy

• treatment planning

• root canals

Primary Care Behavioral Health, where behavioral health

• fillings

• extractions

providers are integrated into the primary medical care services

• crowns

• and more

at TRHC

• bridges

Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management services for

adult and pediatric patients

With state-of-the-art technology and a team of caring professionals,

Care Coordination services to help you connect with services we strive to make every dental visit comfortable and anxiety-free.

available from us but also in the community outside our clinic

Behavioral Health Deflection, including case management and

peer support services delivered in collaboration with tribal law

Contact Three Rivers Health Center:

enforcement to help individuals with behavioral health needs

541-435-7200

focus on recovery and avoid the criminal justice system

threerivershealth@ctclusi.org

Coming soon: support groups and wellness classes to meet our

community needs. Check the website for updates as groups are

Primary Health Care and Pharmacy

announced!

150 S. Wall Street, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Pharmacy

Our unique pharmacy model leans heavily on convenience and

affordability, allowing you to access medications easily and affordably

while prioritizing your health and well-being. We understand that

convenience is key when it comes to managing your health. That’s

why we offer a range of convenient services to make accessing

medications easier than ever.

Behavioral Health New Location Now Open

250 Hull Street, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Dental Clinic

541-888-6433

1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

www.ctclusi.org

November 2025

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Elders Corner

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Three Rivers Casino Resort

Events Center

Florence, OR 97439

Doors open 11:30am

Lunch 12pm

Guest Presenter: Jodie Delsere, Adult Services Site Coordinator /

SHIBA of Lane County

Topics that will be covered:·

·

Changes coming to Medicare in 2026

·

Medicare basics

·

Fraud prevention

·

Other general Q&A

Elders Committee Meeting to follow the Luncheon

Please RSVP By Friday, November 7, 2025

Welcome New Tribal Elder

Kimberly Krossman - Romine

Doug Morrison (541) 997-6685

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

Health Services Division

Funding for this Event was provided by MIPPA Grant

Uninterrupted Self Governance

Contributed by Chief David Brainard

In 1954 Congress passed the Western Oregon Termination Act.

We were told that none of the promises made to our tribe by the

Federal Government would be honored. Also, since our treaty had

never been ratified, we would not receive

any compensation. This was bleak news

for our tribal population. Most Indians

disagreed with this unilateral decision by

congress. Howard Barrett Sr., our long-time

tribal chairman passed away a few years

later, and attendance at tribal meetings

shrank. My father, Roy R. Brainard, was

one of the few who refused to give up, and

he agreed to be chairman and hold regular

meetings to write letters to politicians and

continue the fight. For the next several

years monthly meetings were held, many

at Cushman, I believe. My father had two

of my sisters compose letters and one

Roy R. Brainard

of the letters was to Richard Nixon after

he had been Vice-President to President

Eisenhower. At that time, he was practicing law in California.

Although Nixon could not help, he did respond, and I found his letter

among my dad’s things after he passed.

Several years later, after my cousin Bill took over the Chairmanship

and after our restoration was finally approved, congress wrote that

the “uninterrupted self-governance” of the tribe was essential to the

restoration of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.

In 1961 when this Nixon letter happened, I was a senior in a new

high school. I apologize for my memory, but 1961 was a long time

ago and I had a lot of distractions at that time in my life.

I know how hard dad worked for our tribe and I know he was a part

of the “uninterrupted self-governance” during the most frustrating

early years of “termination”. I am sharing this information so that my

father’s contributions to tribal history will not be forgotten.

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

November 2025

Investing in Growth for a

Tribal Member Birth Announcement

Brighter Future!

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ves

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y

A

Ashton and Christianna

Reeves welcomed their son,

Aydon Noah Reeves

to the world on

October 1, 2025

at 2:21 a.m.

At birth, Aydon weighed 8.15

pounds and measured in at

21.45 inches.

Aydon’s name means “little

fire, or Fiery One”, keeping

the flames burning from his

father Ashton’s Tribal name

of Brave Fire.

A name given to him by his

Grandma Cheryl ColemanParrett.

Tribal Member Brett ParrettOn October 5th, I embarked on an incredible

journey to Washington for essential training at

Polish and Punish Detail Academy, a step I knew

was crucial for my growth as a business owner.

With limited funds, I reached out to the amazing

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and

Siuslaw Indians. Thanks to Morgan and Jemiah in

Hire Education, I secured the funding needed to

seize this invaluable opportunity.

In just one week, I’ve already seen a remarkable

turnaround in my business! While the implementation

is up to me, having the right tools and understanding

has transformed my experience completely.

A heartfelt

thank you

to Jemiah

Wassman and

Morgan Cloud

(CTCLUSI

Education) for

believing in me

and lifting me

up to something

greater. Your

support has

been truly

priceless!

Let’s keep

pushing

boundaries

and making

a difference

together!

Native Son Cellars Uncorks a Legacy

A new player has arrived on the Oregon wine scene. Native Son

Cellars, a tribal-member owned company, was founded by Warren

“Brad” Brainard, a Hanis Coos Elder and decorated ServiceDisabled Veteran, and his wife, Kelley. After three decades of

military service, Brad and Kelley have shifted their focus. Owners

of Oregon Roots Vineyard, they maintain a direct connection to the

land, ensuring every bottle expresses the quality and character of

the region.

Whether you are savoring the intricate layers of the Pinot Noir,

the refreshing crispness of the Pinot Gris, the vibrant character of

the Chardonnay, or the distinctive notes of the Rose, their wines

offer a harmonious blend of tradition and modern innovation.

These exceptional wines can be found in Oregon Native American

businesses, at select Eugene wine shops and in the refrigerated

section of the casino gift store. “As a tribal member, we are

especially proud to have our wine served at Three

Rivers Casino & Resort restaurants and were

pleased to hear that Native Son came out on top in

the tasting survey the gift store conducted against

some of the big names in the industry.”

More than just attractive packaging, the label is

a visual story of heritage, honoring water, earth

and sky. The powerful soaring eagle pays tribute

to Brad’s distinguished Air Force career and the

honor and strength of Native Americans. Salmon is

sacred to coastal indigenous people and represents

sustainability and life, a nod to the annual Salmon

Ceremony. The black and white palette, reminiscent

of charcoal drawings, brings tradition to each bottle.

Native Son Cellars invites you to explore their

wines and experience the fusion of history and art

poured gracefully into every glass. Enjoy Oregon’s

culture and craftsmanship one unforgettable bottle

at a time. Cheers!

Kelley and Brad Brainard, owners of Native Son Cellars

November 2025

www.ctclusi.org

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Winterizing Your Home

Contributed by Leslie Thompson, Housing Assistant

The cold weather came in fast this fall, and shocked all of our

Trimming away branches or limbs from the chimney is a good

systems, especially our homes. November is a good time to get the

idea for several reasons. It helps prevent fire hazards, damage

home and yard cleaned up and ready for the cold months. Here are

to the cap, and aids a good draft flow.

some ways to winterize your home, before it gets too cold and the

Even if you don’t have a fireplace, having your heating system

wet weather sets in.

checked is a good idea. Whether you use a pellet stove, propane,

1. Now is the time to clean your gutters of any leaves, twigs, or

or have an HVAC system – completing an annual maintenance

plants that have put down roots in those soon to be water ways.

review of the system you will mostly likely be using, is a good

Although this can be a time-consuming and tedious task, doing

idea.

this now can prevent bigger problems down the road.

9. Last, but certainly not least, are you prepared for a winter storm

2. While you’re up there, check out that roof: are there any leaks,

or an emergency in cold weather? This can include stocking

missing shingles, or damaged flashing? Also don’t forget to

up on food, batteries, emergency radio, flashlights, blankets,

check the attic or crawl space and look for water damage or

alternative heat source, first aid kit, jumper cables, water, snow

leaks, ensure that space has proper ventilation to aid in the

shovel and/ or ice scraper if necessary.

prevention of mold and mildew growth.

3. Give your lawn one last mow, and rake/sweep up any remaining

NEED A NEW

debris. Is your lawn damaged from the summer? Seeding it now

ROOF?

before the first frost allows the seeds to begin taking root and

WHAT ABOUT A

gives it a jump start for spring. Prepare your garden by clearing

WATER HEATER?

out all the dead stuff. Cover/ store any outdoor furniture to avoid

wear and tear on upholstery.

UP TO $15,000 IN

4. Insulate your pipes to prevent them from freezing in the winter.

HOME REPAIR

Turn off and flush-out outside water faucets and hoses.

ASSISTANCE

5. Test smoke and/ or CO detectors along with changing their

batteries. It is also a good time to check your fire extinguisher’s

pressure gauge. The needle should be in the green if the

extinguisher is still good. Checking the nozzle and hose for

AVAIALBE TO TRIBAL

cracks is a good idea too.

MEMEBERS

THROUGHT THE

6. Clean out those dryer vents! You can prevent buildup in your

COUNTRY!

dryer vents by cleaning the lint trap after every use. Having your

dryer close to an exterior wall, without a lot of corners to snake

This program assists low to moderate income Tribal Members and is

intended to repair the owner-occupied home, and is not intended for

around decreases the risk of a clog, which also decreases the

cosmetic or unnecessary repairs. This may include roof repair or

replacement, heating system, electric or pluming repairs.

chance of a fire.

7. We’ve all heard of spring cleaning, but what about fall cleaning?

The home repair program strives to assist homeowners make their home a

decent, safe, and healthy place to live. The Tribal Member must be listed

Fall is a good time to dust all those commonly forgotten areas like

on the deed. Income is calculated on the family’s gross household income

CTCLUSI HOUSING

of all adults 18 years of age and older.

baseboards, lampshades, tops of cupboards, shelves, curtains,

DEPT.

blinds, and screens. Open up the windows and give your home

If funding is unavailable at time of application, waitlists are utilized.

1320 Neese St.

Coos Bay, OR 97420

a good airing out while cleaning before old man winter comes.

(541)-888-1310

8. Getting your fireplace ready for the winter includes cleaning

Monday-Friday

out any creosote and soot buildup in the chimney, along with

8am-5pm

repairing any chips or cracks in it. Checking the chimney cap

and damper is also a good idea, ensuring it is free from debris.

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CTCLUSI

HOME REPAIR

CTCLUSI Social Services Identifies Programs that

Help Keep Power Costs Low

Contributed by Abbigail Thomas, Circles of Healing Outreach Advocate - Coos Bay

As summer months come to an end and fall begins, many people

start to see a rise in their power bills. Social Services would like to

provide information on possible programs to help with managing

the rise in costs. Social Services has put together a list of programs

that local power companies offer. This month, we will be highlighting

Pacific Power, Portland General Electric, and Central Lincoln PUD.

Please also remember that the tribe has a Low-Income Home

Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that tribal members could

apply for to potentially access assistance. Assistance is contingent

upon eligibility. Currently LIHEAP funds for the new year have

not been awarded to date, and with government deferment, it is

unknown when funds will be available. Continue to apply and we

will let you know if funds are or are not available at that time.

Pacific Power:

• The Oregon Low-Income Discount Program allows you to

receive a discount between 20-40% off your monthly bill. You

can apply for this on the Pacific Power Website, or call Pacific

Power Customer Support at 888-221-7070.

• The Equal Pay Program takes an estimate of your yearly cost of

power and then divides it into 12 months so that you pay roughly

the same amount each month instead of a high bill here or there.

This would average your bill out to a reasonable amount all year

long instead of high fall/winter bills. You can apply for this online

or by calling their customer support at 888-221-7070.

• While Pacific Power has a payment plan option, there is

information that you need to know before doing this. The

payment plan will take the total amount you are paying off and

divide it between the 12 months in a year. That smaller amount

is added to each month’s bill along with the power that you

used that month. If your account becomes disconnected due

to nonpayment, that payment plan is ended and the full amount

owing comes due all at once. This leads to a very high bill as it

is all your past due and your reconnect fee that you must pay to

restart service.

Portland General Electric:

• The Income-Qualified Bill Discount Program allows customers

to receive a discount of between 15-85% from their monthly

bill. You can apply for this on their website or by calling their

Customer Service line at 503-228-6322.

Central Lincoln PUD:

• The Project Care Campaign is an assistance program where

people donate or round up their bill to fund the program. Local

service agencies receive the money in the form of vouchers to

hand out, which you must apply for. To apply, you must contact

the agency closest to where you reside

•

•

Florence Area Assistance

Siuslaw Outreach Services

541-997-2816

Newport Area Assistance

Community Services

Consortium

541-265-3293

•

Reedsport Area Assistance

Lower Umpqua Ministerial

Association

541-662-0926

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

PLEASE PROVIDE

THE ENROLLMENT

DEPARTMENT

WITH ALL CURRENT

CONTACT INFORMATION

Join a Tribal Committee

General Membership;

In our continued efforts to provide all the General Membership with

important news we need to ensure that we have your correct contact

information. The Enrollment Department is the central location that all

Departments within the Tribal Government obtain contact information to

send you important updates and news.

We work closely with our Communications Department to provide this

vital information by:

► Valid Address (both mailing and physical)

► Phone (both cell phone and land line)

► Email

The Tribe sends important information about current news, services,

benefits, elections or events and activities by USPS in the form of letters,

flyers, or postcards to you. It is very important that we also have your

current physical address, if different than mailing or if you have a P.O. Box,

so packages may be shipped and received.

Another form of communication we provide is by phone. This is either by

cell phone and/or land line if you have them. We send important messages

via text message and voice calls to announce important events or activities

or general information for opportunities for the membership to access

various services or benefits.

So you don’t miss any upcoming or future important information please

reach out to ensure all these areas of communication are current with the

Enrollment Department.

Please update your information through the Tribal website at www.ctclusi.

org under the Government tab, then Tribal Enrollment tab and complete the

“Tribal Member Change of Contact Information” form. You may contact the

Enrollment Department at enrollment@ctclusi.org or call Lorin Krossman at

541-435-7178.

FY26 Budget Process

Timeline

The following is a tentative schedule for the FY26 Budget Process.

This schedule will provide programs and departments with a

timeframe of how the budget process will operate. Except for dates

in red, this schedule is not firm and is subject to change by the

Tribal Council, CEO or Budget Committee.

November 3rd, 2025

2nd Budget Hearing Notice published and revised budget posting to

CTCLUSI website and outreach locations. See 7-10-6(b).

November 17th – November 21st, 2025

2nd Budget Hearing (time and date to be established by Tribal

Council) see 7-10-6(a).

Nov 24th – Dec 5th , 2025

Final reviews by CEO/COO and Budget Committee.

December 14th, 2025

Tribal Council to review and approve final budget at Regular

Meeting or Business Meeting. See 7-10-8(b).

The Budget Committee may schedule non-public meetings and/or

work sessions as needed.

November 2025

Chapter 7-5 GENERAL COMMITTEE CODE 7-5-1;

General Policy; Committees are established to assist

the Tribal Council in carrying out its responsibilities,

to provide quality services to the Tribal membership

and to develop, maintain and protect the assets and

interests of the Tribes.

Tribal Committee appointments are made by Tribal

Council and are for a four (4) year term. Tribal

Code allows for you to be on no more than three (3)

committees at a time and you may only server two

(2) terms, unless special consideration is necessary.

You must compete a Letter of Interest Form to be

considered by the Tribal Council. Below is a list of

Committees you may be interested in becoming a

member of:

Culture Committee

Election Board

Education Committee Budget Committee

Elders Committee

HousingCommittee

EnrollmentCommittee Language Committee

Letters of Interest are only kept on file for one

year.

Letters of Interest forms can be found on the Tribes’

website: www.ctclusi.org or requested through

any Tribal Government Office located in Coos Bay,

Florence and Springfield. Questions? If you would

like to know any further details, please contact:

Lorin Krossman

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

By email, lkrossman@ctclusi.org

541-888-9577

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

November 2025

www.ctclusi.org

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Circles of Healing Program on Healthy Relationships

It is important to know what a healthy relationship

looks like, and an unhealthy relationship. A healthy

relationship includes communication, respect, trust,

honesty, and other qualities along this line. An unhealthy

relationship can look like dishonesty, not trusting each

other, trying to take control, spending time with only each

other, and other qualities that could lead to a repressed

or controlled feeling. An unhealthy relationship can

very easily venture into an abusive relationship, which

is why we want you to know the signs of an unhealthy

relationship. A relationship can become abusive when

things like mistreatment, isolation, belittling, threatening

or causing physical violence, damaging your property,

and other qualities that could make you fear them enter

the relationship.

We highly encourage teaching your younger family

members what a healthy, unhealthy, and abusive

relationship can look like. If you or a loved one is experiencing

domestic violence, please reach out to the Circles of Healing team.

What

Can

Dating

Abuse

Look

Like?

November is National Diabetes

Awareness Month!

Contributed by Elizabeth Escobedo, MS, CHES, Diabetes Educator

November is a great time to pause and check in on your

health. Whether you are living with diabetes or supporting

someone who is, small daily steps can make a big difference.

Try this cozy recipe to celebrate the season!

This fiber- and protein-rich soup is diabetes- and veganfriendly. Chili powder adds a soft heat to this filling soup that

is balanced with creamy lite coconut milk. This healthy soup

is also great to use as leftovers or for meal prep for a week

of easy lunches or dinners.

5 min prep time 30 min cook time 8 servings ½ cup

Step-By-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and ginger to the pot. Cook,

vember

is National

Diabetes

Month!

stirring

occasionally,

until Awareness

onion softens,

4-5 minutes.

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potatoes,

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MS,

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cook,

covered,

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4. Stir in baby spinach until wilted.

Power & Control

Emotional & Verbal Abuse

•

Tracking you

•

Putting you down

•

Needing to know who you’re

•

Embarrassing you in public

talking to

•

Threatening you

Monitoring your relationships

•

Telling you what to do/wear

with other people

•

Accusing you of cheating and

•

•

Controlling where you can be

Internet Abuse

•

Sending threats via text,

social media, or email

•

Stalking or humiliating you on

social media

•

Logging into your social

being jealous of your friends

media or email accounts

Sexual Abuse

Physical Abuse

and when

Financial Abuse

•

Taking your paychecks

Pressuring or forcing you to

•

Hitting

•

Not paying bills

do anything sexual without

•

Punching

•

Preventing you from working

your consent or to

•

Slapping

•

Controlling where and how

watch/create sexual content

•

Kicking

•

•

you work

•

Forcing you to sext

•

Shoving

Making you buy them things

•

Restricting access to birth

•

Biting

control

•

Choking

but not for yourself

We are here to help. To reach a confidential Advocate, call

541-294-8624 or 541-808-8152.

Behavioral

Health Aide (BHA)

Education Program

Now recruiting!

Your opportunity to pursue a holistic,

culturally relevant, and relational higher

education program.

Northwest Indian College (NWIC) offers a

culturally-specific behavioral health pathway

for Indigenous students.

NPAIHB funding will be prioritized to prospective

students currently working in a tribal behavioral

health clinic in OR, ID, and WA.

Prioritization also given to students who

currently have a Clinical Supervisor and are

interested in receiving National Certification as a

BHA.

What is the Application Process?

There is a 2-step application process.

1. Complete the Northwest

Portland Area Indian Health Board

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

November 2025

Three Rivers Casino Resort Wins National Theo Award for

Excellence in Casino Marketing

FLORENCE, Ore. – Three Rivers Casino Resort was honored

with a national Theo Award at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E)

in Las Vegas, recognizing excellence and creativity in casino

marketing. The resort earned the award for Best Promotion/

Giveaway for Medium Casinos for its Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

campaign.

“Creativity is part of who we are. We love finding playful ways

to bring our guests together. Whether it’s a whimsical Mad Hatter

Tea Party or a themed event dreamed up by our team, we’re

all about creating moments that let people laugh, connect, and

escape the everyday. Our staff and our guests feel like one big

family, and that energy is what makes this place so special,”

said Rich Colton, director of marketing at Three Rivers Casino

Resort.

Presented by the Casino Direct Marketing Association, the

inaugural Theo Awards spotlight the year’s most effective,

innovative, and results-driven marketing across the gaming

industry. Winners were announced Oct. 8 at G2E’s Networking

Lounge, celebrating strategic and imaginative campaigns that

elevate brand engagement and customer loyalty.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party promotion delighted guests with a

fantasy-inspired event featuring costumed characters, interactive

games, and custom prizes that brought the casino floor to life.

“I had such a great time at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, and I

took a trip with the money I won!” said Eva W., a Three Rivers

Casino guest.

“The Mad Hatter event was absolutely fabulous! It was an event

you could dress up for and I did! The hosts and event staff were

incredibly accommodating. I had so much fun. I’ve travelled all

around to different casinos, Three Rivers Casino has the best

events and staff,” added Karen Fruetel, a Three Rivers Casino

guest.

To watch the promotion, visit: https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=1wwU3PV5idw

CTCLUSI Human Resources

recruitment@ctclusihr.org

COOS BAY JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Department

Health Services

Health Services

Health Services

Health Services

Health Services

Health Services

Special Events

Job Title

Behavioral Health Therapist

Charge Capture Specialist

Clinic Manager

Community Health Nurse*

Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Practitioner

Depends on Assignment

Status

FT

FT

FT

FT

FT

FT

Age

18+

18+

18+

25+

26+

21+

Starting Wage

$61,360/yr - $90,960/yr

$60,640/yr - $90,960/yr

$95,000+/yr DOE

$83,430.00/yr - $111,230/yr

$124,656/yr - DOE

$145,000/yr - $200,000/yr

OC

14+

Depends on Assignment

FLORENCE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Department

Special Events

Job Title

Depends on Assignment

Status

OC

Age

14+

Starting Wage

Depends on Assignment

EUGENE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Department

Health Services

Special Events

Job Title

Public Health Nurse*

Depends on Assignment

Status

FT

OC

Age

25+

14+

Starting Wage

$83,200/yr. - $124,000/yr.

Depends on Assignment

*Position requires a valid driver’s license and ability to be insurable by CTCLUSI’s insurance agency.

Please visit Job Opportunities on the Tribes website for full job descriptions and benefits available.

You may also apply for any position online. https://ctclusi.org/human-resources-job-opportunities/

Tribal Members please log in to your Citizen Portal to access additional CTCLUSI Tribal Member Job Opportunities as they

become available.

Updated: 9/19/2025

www.ctclusi.org

November 2025

19

Upcoming Events

RSVP for events by calling

1-541-435-7155

November 2025

SUNDAY

26

MONDAY

27

2

TUESDAY

28

29

miluk language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

hanis language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Youth Prevention

4 Event Eugene Office

3

miluk language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

9

10

11

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 am

16

Cedar Cape Workshop

Veteran’s Day

Offices Closed

miluk language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Elders Potluck@noon TH

Native Innovations Exhibit

Open House, North Bend

Public Library 4pm

hanis language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5

12

hanis language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Canoe Carving

183:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 19

Tribal Hall, Coos Bay

hanis language class

miluk language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

17

23Series, Florence

WEDNESDAY

24

25

26

30

6

FRIDAY

13

1

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Littles Language

Class Online 9am-10

7

8

14

Elders Luncheon

Three Rivers Casino sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

Florence, 11:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

20

21

27

SATURDAY

31

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day

Tribal Offices Closed

miluk language class

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

30

THURSDAY

Littles Language

Class Online 9am-10

15

Fall Harvest & Drum

Making Event

Cedar Cape Workshop

22 Series, Florence

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Littles Language

Class Online 9am-10

28

29

Native American

Littles Language

Heritage Day

Class Online 9am-10

Tribal Offices Closed

December 2025

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

30

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

9

10

11

12

SATURDAY

6

13

Holiday Celebration

Three Rivers Casino

Resort

14

15

16

17

18

Regular Council

Meeting 10:00 am

21Winter Solstice Day 22

Winder Solstice Event

Cedar Cape Workshop

Series, Coos Bay

28

29

23

30

24

25

Christmas Eve

Staff Appreciation Day

Tribal Offices Closed

Christmas Day

Tribal Offices Closed

31

1

19

20

Winder Solstice Event

Cedar Cape Workshop

Series, Coos Bay

Winder Solstice Event

Cedar Cape Workshop

Series, Coos Bay

26

27

2

3

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THE VOICE OF CLUSI

November 2025

Coos Bay North Jetty Completion Ceremony

Speech by USACE Colonel Larry Dale Caswell Jr. delivered at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 25, 2025

Good morning, everyone—and welcome.

We are deeply honored to have with us individuals representing

leadership and commitment to our shared community. Please

join me in giving a warm welcome to: Dahna Black from Senator

Merkley’s office; Molly McCarthy from Senator Wyden’s office; Zak

Otjen from Representative Hoyle’s office; Chief Bossinger for USCG

Commander Harris; Shelley

Estes from the Coquille Indian

Tribal Council; representatives

from the Confederated Tribes

of Coos Bay, Lower Umpqua,

and Siletz; and Brad Kneaper,

Chairperson.

As we celebrate the completion

of the Coos Bay North Jetty

today, I’d like to take a moment

to honor the memory of Chief

“Doc” Slyter, who passed away

in 2023. I met Chief Slyter of

the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and

Siuslaw Tribe at our first stone

ceremony two years ago. During

the short time I knew him, he invited me to visit him and CTCLUSI

often. Doc invested time in helping me understand the importance

of balancing the economic growth of the region while preserving

the cultural resources and uniqueness of its people. I’d like to

acknowledge his efforts to ensure that projects like this reflect the

needs and values of our Indigenous communities.

Today we gather to celebrate the completion of the Coos Bay North

Jetty repair—the first full overhaul of this critical structure since

1929. That’s right—this jetty has lasted nearly a century before

requiring a complete renovation.

This project is a major achievement for the Portland District and a

milestone in protecting our community, commerce, and coastline.

Construction began in 2023, and thanks to the dedication of our

team and partners, the final stone was set this past July. We hit

a few bumps along the way, mostly due to the sheer magnitude

of the amount of stone required and the overall complexity of

the project. However, we are proud to say that despite these

challenges, we were able to deliver a strong and resilient

jetty. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work

and dedication of everyone involved, and we’re excited to

celebrate this milestone with all of you today.

As we celebrate the completion of the Coos Bay North Jetty

today, we also want to take a moment to honor the memory

of Chief “Doc” Slyter, who passed away in 2023. Chief

Slyter, of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Tribes, was

a passionate and vital advocate for this project, ensuring

that it reflected the needs and values of our Indigenous

communities. During the ribbon-cutting for the first phase,

we acknowledged his invaluable contributions, and today we

continue to honor his legacy in the successful completion of

this project.

The $84 million project—including $34 million in disaster relief

and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding—shows

a strong national commitment to resilient infrastructure.

Now, if you look back at the original jetty construction, the

records are… let’s say, a little fuzzy. Some claim it was

finished in 1897. Others say 1901. My personal theory is

that the engineers just kept saying, “We’re done!” and then

someone would add, “Well, and hear me out on this—what if

we...?” Anyone who’s ever remodeled a kitchen knows that

feeling.

But through the challenges—bad weather, shifting currents,

and an unforgiving coast—the importance of this harbor

was never questioned. In fact, an 1890 report called Coos

Bay “without exception the best and most important harbor

on the Oregon coast, excepting the Columbia River.” That

statement still holds true today.

The rebuilt jetty now sits on its original foundation but with

modern upgrades: a 200-foot toe berm and jetty head, plus

a 1,000-foot curved end that improves sediment control,

navigation safety, and erosion protection. Altogether, the

jetty now stretches about 4,900 feet—that’s nearly a mile of rock

standing guard over this harbor.

I want to give special recognition to Trade West Construction, our

prime contractor. As a small business executing their first project

with Portland District, they rose to the challenge with innovation

and determination—finishing physical construction safely with zero

lost-time accidents. Additionally,

they made sure beach access

remained open for the community

throughout construction. That’s

building not just a jetty, but trust

with the people who live here.

I would also like to recognize and

honor the Coquille Indian Tribe

and the Confederated Tribes of

Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw,

and the Siletz for their deep

connection to these lands—a

history marked by both care

and hardship, and above all,

remarkable strength. Our work in

Coos Bay—through navigation,

shoreline restoration, habitat protection, and flood control—happens

on lands and waters that hold cultural, ecological, and spiritual

importance to these tribes. To honor that heritage means committing

to genuine consultation, respecting and integrating traditional

ecological knowledge, and supporting tribal sovereignty—while

understanding that we all share responsibility for the impact our

projects have on this shared environment.

This project also comes at a special time—USACE’s 250th birthday.

For two and a half centuries, our mission has been to safeguard

communities, support navigation, and strengthen infrastructure.

The Coos Bay North Jetty is part of that proud legacy, standing as

a resilient, mission-ready structure that will protect commerce and

coastal communities for generations to come.

So today, as we cut this ribbon, we’re not just celebrating an

engineering accomplishment. We’re honoring the people, the

partnerships, and the perseverance that made it possible.

Thank you all for being here to share in this important moment.