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The Voice of
CLUSI
May 2018
Issue 5
Volume 19
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
2018 Tribal Council Elections
Contributed by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
Tribal Election Forum’s provided opportunity
to hear from candidates before election day.
Forum’s were held on March 24th and 25th,
2018. Candidates had the opportunity to
attend the Forum’s for Tribal membership to
ask questions.
Tribal Election Day was April 8, 2018. The
polls were open in Tribal Hall from 12 (noon) to
4:00 p.m., after which the Election Board and
third party Isler CPA tallied votes and posted
results.
All three positions up for vote were filled by
new Tribal Council members. In Postition #2
Debbie Bossley, in Postition #4, Josh Davies,
and in Postion #6 Doug Barrett.
Thank you to Beaver Bowen, Tara Bowen,
and Aaron McNutt for their time served on
Council, and the work that they contributed to
the Tribe.
Please check next months edition of The
Voice of CLUSI for an introduction to your new
Council Members as they begin their
All candidates participated in the Coos Bay Forum on March 25, 2018 held in Tribal Hall
leadership of and service to the Coos,
Pictured left to right: Tom Brainard, Debbie Bossley, Josh Davies, Tara Bowen, Doug Barrett and Aaron McNutt
Lower Umqpua, & Siuslaw Indians.
Tribal Youth Had Tons of Fun at Spring Break Camps
The photograph at
right is a group photo
from Discovery Day
Camp’s first day. The
Campers
ventured
to Horsefall Beach in
Coos Bay, Oregon for
a scavenger hunt and
beach clean up. Read
more about this specific
camp activity on page
9.
Read about both
Spring Break Adventure
Camp and Discovery
Day Camp by turning to
pages 8, 9, 10, and 11.
SAVE the DATE
May 25, 2018
CTCLUSI Scholarship Application Deadline
June 18th – June 29th
CTCLUSI Summer School
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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U.S. Postage
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North Bend, OR
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Tribal Council Business
As Reported at the April 8, 2018 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Chief Warren Brainard:
Feb 11 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Feb 14 Lane Act
Feb 15 GFORB (Gaming Operational Review Board) Meeting;
Executive Work Session
Feb 16 Enrollment Committee Meeting
Feb 20 Financial Meeting in Florence
Feb 21 School Visit
Feb 22 Florence Three Rivers Foundation Meeting
Feb 24-25 Council Off Site Work Shop
Feb 28 Business Tribal Council Meeting; GFORB (Gaming Operational
Review Board) Meeting
Mar 1 Coos County Historical Museum Nation Armed Forces Display
Mar 16-17 Elders Honor Day
Mar 20 Tribal Family Dinner
Mar 21 School Presentation
Mar 24-25 Election Forums
Mar 28 Dinner with Spring Break Camp; Business Meeting; GFORB
(Gaming Operational Review Board) Meeting
Apr 5 Special Meeting
Beaver Bowen:
Mar 13 Education Committee Meeting
Mar 15 Executive work Session
Mar 19 Election Board Meeting
Mar 24-25 Election Forums
Mar 28 Dinner with Spring Break Camp; Business Meeting; GFORB
(Gaming Operational Review Board) Meeting
Apr 5 Special Meeting
Doc Slyter:
Mar 11 Regular Council Meeting
Mar 12 Sweat
Mar 15 Executive work Session
Mar 16-17 Elders Honor Day
Mar 19 Yahats
Mar 21 Meeting in Lakeside Lamprey Project
Mar 20 Sweat
Mar 23 BLM Meeting/Tour
Mar 25 Election Candidate Forums
Mar 24-25 Election Forums
Mar 28 Dinner with Spring Break Camp; Business Meeting; GFORB
(Gaming Operational Review Board) Meeting
Apr 5 Special Meeting
Apr 7 Basket Weaving Class
Arron McNutt:
Mar 11 Regular Council Meeting
Mar 15 Executive work Session
Mar 24-25 Election Forums
Mar 28 Dinner with Spring Break Camp; Business Meeting; GFORB
(Gaming Operational Review Board) Meeting
Apr 5 Special Meeting
Resolution Summaries
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-007
Date of Passage: February 28, 2018
Subject (title): Akana Service Contract Agreement Approval
Explanation: Tribal Council approved a request from the Planning
Department, to consider the most qualified firm to produce a Severy Access
Design of prposed improvements to the Three Rivers Casino Resort roadways.
Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-008
Date of Passage: February 28, 2018
Subject (title): 2018-2020 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding Initiatives to
Address Oregon Victim Service Gaps; Tribal Nations Victim Services
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the CTCLUSI Health and Human
Service Division to request program funding for Circles of Healing to provide
victim assistance. Vote 7-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-009
Date of Passage: March 11, 2018
Subject (title):2017 Annual Performance Report Submission
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the Housing Department 2017
Annual Performance Report for submission to the US Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD ). Vote 6-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.:18-010
Date of Passage: March 11, 2018
Subject (title):Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Grant Funding
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves funding from the US Department
of Justice providing grant funding through there Coordinated Tribal Assistance
Solicitation (CTAS) for projects and programs designed to address pressing
Tribal wellness and Justice concerns. Vote 6-0-0
RESOLUTION NO.: 18-011
Date of Passage: March 11, 2018
Subject (title):Committee Appointments
Explanation: The Tribal Council approves the following: Sarah Blount to the
Culture Committee; Danny Krossman & Jessica Olson to the Housing
Committee. Vote 6-0-0
Teresa Spangler, Vice - Chairman:
Mar 11 Regular Council Meeting
Mar 13 Education Committee Meeting
Mar 15 Executive work Session
Mar 21 Housing Committee Meeting
Mar 16-17 Elders Honor Day
Mar 24-25 Election Forums
Mar 24-25 Election Forums
Mar 28 Dinner with Spring Break Camp; Business Meeting; GFORB
(Gaming Operational Review Board) Meeting
Apr 5 Special Meeting
Tara Bowen:
Mar 11 Regular Council Meeting
Mar 15 Executive work Session
Mar 24-25 Election Forums
Mar 28 Dinner with Spring Break Camp; Business Meeting; GFORB
(Gaming Operational Review Board) Meeting
Apr 5 Special Meeting
Mark Ingersoll:
Mar 11 Regular Council Meeting
Mar 15 Executive work Session
Mar 16-17 Elders Honor Day
Mar 20 Tribal Family Dinner
Mar 21 School Presentation
Mar 24-25 Election Forums
Mar 28 Dinner with Spring Break Camp; Business Meeting; GFORB
(Gaming Operational Review Board) Meeting
Apr 5 Special Meeting
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Information
QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS?
The CLUSI Tribal Council welcomes your ideas,
comments, criticisms, etc.
Please write to: Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
ATTN: Tribal Council 1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
ATTENTION VETERANS
AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Native American Medal
of Honor Medallions are awarded to Veterans at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jan
Lawrence at 541-888-7538 or at jlawrence@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
COMMITTEE INTEREST LIST
If you are a Tribal member and intersted in being
on a committee, please contact Jeannie McNeil,
541-888-7506. We are currently keeping a list
of those interested so that when a committee
vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon as possible,
so please contact us whether there is a vacancy
or not.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Springfield Outreach offices.
Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may
only be issued one per year. The passes hang from the
rear view mirror and are good for access to some Forest
Service fee areas. Area maps available.
CHANGES?
Please let us know if you have a change in
address, phone number, name or addition to
your family. Changes should be submitted to
Enrollment Dept., 1245 Fulton Ave., Coos Bay,
OR 97420. Phone: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Full video available at www.ctclusi.org
If you would like to receive typed copies or
an audio CD of the Tribal Council meeting
minutes send a written request, including
your current address to Jeannie McNeil, 1245
Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Tribal Council
Upcoming Events
May 3rd – Elders Luncheon,
Community Center, 11:30 – 2:00 p.m.
rd
May 3 – Free Dementia Care Class during
Elders Lunch, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
May 4th – Deadline to apply for
Summer Student Internships
th
May 5 – Float Hunt Prevention Activity,
Florence 10:00 a.m.
May 4th – 6th – Healing of the Canoe
weekend workshop
th
May 10 – Elders Committee Meeting, Tribal Hall,
2:30 p.m. (please note time change)
May 11th – SOLVE Historic Cemeteries Clean
(see page 12 for flyer)
May 12th – Cedar Bark Gathering, Florence 10:00 a.m.
May 14th – Ladies Self Care – Adult Coloring Social
5:30 p.m.
May 15th – Tribal Family Gathering Dinner,
Hometown Buffet, Springfield, 6:00 p.m.
th
May 18 – 20th – Healing of the Canoe
weekend workshop
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If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I look
forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines
May 20th – Regular Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
th
May 20 – Tribal Estuary Response Plan
presented at Council Meeting
May 25th – CTCLUSI Scholarship Application Deadline
May 26th – Weaving Gathering –
Reedsport and Lake Marie
May 27th – Weaving Gathering –
South Slough and Tribal Hall
June 7th – Elders Luncheon, Clawson’s Wheelhouse,
Florence 11:30 a.m.
June 10th – Regular Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00 a.m.
June 18th – June 29th – CTCLUSI Summer School
June 21st – Summer Solstice & Tribal Family
Gathering Dinner, Community Center
June 30th – Student Recognition Dinner,
Community Center 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
July 8th – Regular Council Meeting, Eugene
location to be determined, 10:00 a.m.
Join a Committee
Enrollment, Housing, Education, Culture, Health, Elders, Budget,
Investment, and Garden Committees are always accepting letters of
interest. Would you like to serve on a Tribal committee? Submit your
letter of interest to Jeannie McNeil at jmcneil@ctclusi.org. All letters
of interest are kept on file for one year.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Alexis Barry
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abarry@ctclusi.org
Health & Human
Services Division
Vicki Faciane - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7515
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
vfaciane@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Stephanie Watkins - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 888-723-3270
swatkins@ctclusihr.org
Tribal Housing Department
Linda Malcomb - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1310
Fax 541-888-2853
lmalcomb@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
(FKA Contract Health
Services)
Sharon Arnold - PRC Specialist
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
sarnold@ctclusi.org
Elders Activities
Andrew Brainard
CHR/Elders Activity Program
Coordinator
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-5388
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
abrainard@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Angela Bowen-Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1317
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
abowen@ctclusi.org
Tribal Court
J.D. Williams
Chief Judge
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
tribalct@ctclusi.org
Family Services
Meagan Davenport, Family
Services Program Assistant
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1311
Toll Free 1-800-618-6827
Fax 541-888-1837
mdavenport@ctclusi.org
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers - Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Tribal Police
Brad Kneaper
Chief Law Enforcement Officer
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Springfield Outreach Office
Shayne Platz, Lead Case
Manager
1126 Gateway Loop
Suite 102
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
splatz@ctclusi.org
Department of Natural
Resources
Margaret Corvi
Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1304
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
mcorvi@ctclusi.org
Tribal Dental Clinic
Dr. Sarah Rodgers
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Brad Kneaper
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
bkneaper@ctclusi-pd.com
Warren Brainard,
Chief
Tribal Chief
541-297-1655 (cell)
wbrainard@ctclusi.org
Doc Slyter
Position #1 Council
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Debbie Bossley
Position #2 Council
541-294-3972 (cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Mark Ingersoll,
Chairman
Position #3 Council
541-290-4610 (cell)
mingersoll@ctclusi.org
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Teresa Spangler,
Vice Chair
Position #5 Council
541-808-4828 (cell)
tspangler@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
May 20, 2018
Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay,
Oregon 97420
10:00 a.m.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Administrator Report
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other
10. Good of the Tribes
11. Executive Session as needed
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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CTCLUSI Summer
Student Internships
The CTCLUSI Student Intern is a paid internship with the goal to assist current
College Students in supplementing their work and education experience based
work experience along with their needs, desires and interests.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Must be an Enrolled Full-Time Student (Sophomore status or above) OR recent graduate
(within 6 months) in/from any Accredited College including on-line schools (NOTE: Students may qualify even if they are not on a Tribal educational stipend)
Must have verifiable transcripts that show a current GPA of 2.0 – can be obtained from
your college’s registrars or campus placement office.
This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background
check which may include fingerprinting.
Indians
Camp Opportunities
Online Applications will be taken starting March 12, 2018.
Tribal Members will need to www.ctclusi.org to apply. Go to Tribal Government/Job Opportunities and click on the CTCLUSI Tribal Member link.
Deadline to apply is May 4, 2018
8th Annual THRIVE Conference
Age: 13-19
Date: June 25-29
Location: Portland, Oregon
Native Youth Wellness Warrior Camp
Age: 12-18
Date: June 25-28
Location: Grand Ronde, Oregon
For more information on these camps contact
Devynne Krossman at (541) - 888 –7537
Healing of the Canoe For Tribal Youth
Ages 12-18
April 20, 21, & 22, 2018
May 4, 5, & 6, 2018
May 18, 19, & 20, 2018
Application
Deadline:
Wednesday
before each
weekend
workshop
Graduates of the HOC Program will be eligible
to participate in future Canoe Journeys
Apply online at ctclusi.org under youth services
For questions, please contact: Devynne Krossman 541 -888-7537
HOC Weekend Workshops will begin Fridays @ 4:30-5:00 pm-Sundays @ 12:00 pm.
Drop off/Pick up @ Coquille Plank house. Transportation is available upon request.
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Opportunity for Public Comment on
Tribal Election Forum’s Provided
Tribe’s Tribal Estuary Response Plan
Opportunity to Hear from Candidates
Those attending the May 20 Tribal Council Meeting will have an opportunity to learn
Before Election Day
about the Tribe’s Tribal Estuary Response Plan, which will inform the Tribe how to
Forum’s were held on March 24th and 25th, 2018
Tribal Election Day was April 8, 2018
Photographys courtesy of Jan Lawrence
properly respond to hazardous substance releases or oil spills within the estuaries
of the Ancestral Territories and areas of interest. The Plan will help Tribe respond,
review and assess spill impacts to Tribal health and the environment. The Plan will
also help us keep Tribal members informed of relevant safety and health issues.
There will be a public comment period following the introduction of the Plan during
the Council Meeting.
Originally printed in The Voice of CLUSI April Issue 4A
Posted: April 12, 2018
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT
The following proposed Code amendment was passed for first reading by Tribal
Council on April 11, 2018:
TITLE:
Chapter 1-9 Tribal Council
Striking Section 1-9-10, See Resolution No. 18-024, Redline Code
Text to be removed:
1-9-10 Tribal Council Member Employment
A currently-employed Tribal government employee may not also serve as a
Tribal Council member. A Tribal Council member who becomes employed by
Tribal government shall immediately resign his or her position on the Tribal
Council. This section does not apply to employees of any of the economic
enterprises of the Tribes.
DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED
CODE AMENDMENT IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL
PASSAGE:
All candidates participated in the Coos Bay Forum on March 25,
2018 held in Tribal Hall
May 10, 2018
The notice of the proposed amendment shall be published in the Tribal
Newsletter and the text of the amendment will be posted for public comment for
twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach
Until Filled
Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of Post:
the Gaming
Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of
Jeannie McNeil, Administration Office, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420
or email: jmcneil@ctclusi.org.
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GAMING COMMISSION
****NOTICE OF VACANCY****
CTCLUSI 5-2-7
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians’ Gaming Commission is
established pursuant to CLUSITC 5-2-7. The purpose of the Gaming Commission is to regulate Class II
and Class III gaming on the Confederated Tribes’ Indian Land. The Commission consists of five (5)
members appointed by a majority vote of the Tribal Council.
All candidates participated in the Florence Forum on March 25,
2018 held at the Florence Outreach Office
The Gaming Commission currently has a vacancy. The term of this position is three years. Interested
parties shall file a statement with the Commission reflecting their interest in serving as a Commission
member.
Qualifications for the Posted Vacancy:
Commissioners must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements (CLUSITC 5-2-7(d):
(1) Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2) Must successfully complete a background investigation, as set forth in CLUSITC 5-2-15;
(3) No member of Tribal Council may serve as a Commissioner; and
(4) No employee of a Gaming Operation may serve as a Commissioner.
Each applicant for Commission membership shall be subject to a background investigation (CLUSITC 5-213) and drug testing (CLUSITC 5-2-21).
Interested parties may file a statement of interest with the Commission reflecting their interest in serving as
a Commission member to Brad Kneaper, Director for the Gaming Commission, at the following address:
5647 Hwy 126 Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Most of the candidates participated in the Springfield Forum on
March 24, 2018 held at the Many Nations LongHouse
You may also fax your statement to 541-997-7293, or email at bkneaper@ctclusi.org.
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This notice of vacancy shall be posted at all Tribal offices.
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This Month...be on the Lookout for Sitka Spruce Tips
Contributed by Ashley Russell, Water Protection Specialist
Plant description: Sitka Spruce is in the family, Pinaceae, the Pine
family. Other culturally significant plants that also belong to the Pine
Family are: Douglas fir, Port Orford cedar, shore pine, western hemlock,
and western red cedar. This prickly evergreen rarely grows far from
saltwater and are so wind tolerant that they grow to giant proportions,
reaching heights upwards of 300 feet tall and widths of up to 16 ft. The
bark of this tree is thin and flaky, and the green/reddish cones grow to
2-4 inches long and contain thin, flexible scales.
Food: In mid-late spring, Sitka Spruce needle buds emerge, packed
with vitamin C and can be eaten fresh or steeped as a tea. The new
needles should be gathered when they are first bursting from their bud
sheaths, as this is when they taste the best. Douglas fir and hemlock
tips can also be eaten or utilized as a tea.
Fiber: The roots of Sitka Spruce are very strong and durable and were
utilized in a variety of baskets and traps. They also made good ties for
dip nets and bundles of dried meat.
Other: The hoop-and-pole game sometimes utilized young spruce trees
along with vine maple.
Technology: Bowls and cups were often times carved out of spruce
and polished with a rough stone inside and out. Small shovel-nosed
canoes were occasionally carved from spruce as well.
Photograph courtesy of Ashley Russell
Hanis: ch’ishiiməł, ch’ishiimł
Miluk: ch’ishiimł
Siuslaw: ts’asii
Scientific Name: Picea sitchensis
Summer Solstice & Family Gathering Dinner
JUNE 21st ~ SAVE THE DATE
Location: Community Center
& Tribal Hall ~ Coos Bay
Saturday May 12, 2018
We are accepting proposals for
Cultural Activities from Tribal
Instructors/artisans for this event
Please R.S.V.P. at 541-435-7155
or toll free at 1-888-365-7155
by
Wednesday May 9, 2018
Contact Mark Petrie @ (541) 2973681 or mpetrie@ctclusi.org
Leaving Florence– 10AM
Returning around– 4PM
Lunch and drinks provided.
Opportunity for Public Comment on
Tribe’s Tribal Estuary Response Plan
Transportation will only be provided from the Florence
Office (3757 HWY 101) to the gathering site.
We are Gathering for
Regalia making.
If time permits, everyone will be able to make a
Folded Bark
Container.
Those attending the May 20 Tribal Council Meeting will have an
opportunity to learn about the Tribe’s Tribal Estuary Response Plan,
which will inform the Tribe how to properly respond to hazardous
substance releases or oil spills within the estuaries of the Ancestral
Territories and areas of interest. The Plan will help Tribe respond,
review and assess spill impacts to Tribal health and the environment.
The Plan will also help us keep Tribal members informed of relevant
safety and health issues. There will be a public comment period
following the introduction of the Plan during the Council Meeting.
Pictured: Folded Bark
Containers
handmade by
David Brainard.
Sponsored by:
CTCLUSI
HHSD,
Prevention Activity Program
and Culture Department
Culture Program is soliciting proposals for
Mitsmitsta Halqaima Workshops from the Tribal community
Example Workshop Proposal themes: Regalia, Weaving projects, Tool making, Gathering, Bow
making, Carving, Cooking, Language, Traditional Games, etc.
Please submit an outline of your workshop, budget and preferred timing. Proposals will be
negotiated with CTCLUSI on a first come first serve basis but, will remain open until funds are
allocated. Drop proposals at any Tribal Office, Attn: Jesse Beers or Mark Petrie. Contracts may be
subject to background checks.
Mitsmitsta Halqaima (To Teach Relatives) www.hanis.org
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Weaving Workshop Updates
Dear Tribal Community,
Our April weaving and gathering workshops were
lovely this year!! The highlights were a medallion made
by Talice Russell, Ashley starting her first cooking basket
as a part of her weaving apprenticeship, it will be for
making tea, Tyson Russell coming to his first workshop,
Kristy Petrie working with cattail and sedge on a new
basket, visiting with Doc and Deb Slyter, digging
kinnikinnick with Mark Petrie out at the North Spit, a
first foods lunch with salmon and nettle, and welcoming
home three historic baskets to our tribal collection. Here
they are pictured with some dance caps I made for the
youth who have attended the weaving workshops to
wear at this year’s Salmon Ceremony.
The gathering season for weaving materials has begun!
This month we will begin to build our cache of materials
for the coming year. Saturday we will gather our plants
around the Reedsport area and then traveling to Lake
Marie to clean them and have a pick-nick. Sunday we
will be gathering in the South Slough and then returning
to Tribal Hall for a Salmon dinner. During these gathering
workshops you will learn appropriate sustainability and
cultural protocols for gathering, a general understanding
of the specific plants and habitats that we will be
interacting with, a historical perspective on the places
we will be visiting from our tribal perspective, as well as
the complete steps to properly process these plants to
make the best weaving materials from them.
May 26: Triangle Sedge and Tule
May 27: Dyes, Cat Tail, Spruce Root
You will need to wear pants, rubber boots, and have
garden gloves, clippers, and lifejackets for children.
Lunch will be pot-luck style. If you do not have some
part of those materials they will be provided for your use
for the day.
Because we will be around rivers and bogs, only one
child per parent is permitted. If you would like to join
in these field trips, please RSVP to sarasiestreem@
hotmail.com by May 20th for more detailed information
regarding meeting times and location.
I am looking forward to gathering with you!
Best,
Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos)
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.
(541) 888-1307
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Spring Break Adventure Camp 2018
Contributed by Mark Petrie, Cultural Assistant & Tobacco Grant Coordinator
This year for Spring Break, the Tribe created two separate
camps: Discovery Day Camp for ages 5-12 and Adventure
Camp for ages 13-18. The Discovery Day Camp was held at the
Community Center in Coos Bay, while the Adventure Camp was
at Camp Cleawox, the Girls Scout’s Camp just north of Honeyman
State Park in Florence.
This year our tribal cousins, the Coquille Tribal youth and
staff, attended Adventure Camp. Each year many of our Tribal
youth attend the Coquille’s Camp Ta Nae; which builds lasting
friendships and connections that bring strength to both of our
nations. Activities throughout the week consisted of canoeing on
our ancestral lakes (Munsel Lake, Siltcoos Lake, and Tahkenitch
Lake) each morning, followed by cultural activities in the evening
including: pine nuts aprons, wraps, drums, medallions, clacker
sticks, shinny, storytelling, and singing. Wednesday was extra
special in that we were able to have
dinner with Tribal Council at the Tribe’s
very own Ocean Dunes Golf Course
before their business meeting. On the
last day of camp, the campers kayaked
on Cleawox Lake before departure.
Jesse Beers, Camp Staff:
“It was an honor to once again be a
tl’i’nyawa or ma’atii, to steer a canoe for
the youth. I always enjoy the opportunity
to get in the canoe and dig deep but it is
good that more of us are stepping in as
steers-people in the canoes. A ma’atii
sits in the back of the canoe and not
only physically steers the canoe with
their larger paddle but also guides the
pullers by encouraging them, giving
them breaks, assuring balance and
ballast is maintained, preparing them
for what’s ahead, pushing them to
pull harder if needed, and providing a
song or levity if that’s needed. Without
our pullers we ma’atii cannot achieve
much of anything. Everybody in the
Canoe has a place and is just as
important as anyone else. Pulling in the
canoe is all about healing, it’s all about
accomplishing something together,
it’s all about good hearts, it’s all about
leaving nothing behind but blessings in
the water, chii taiyuu. My hands are up
to all our youth and staff who pulled for
our Elders, both with us and passed,
that never had the opportunity.”
Shayne Platz, Camp Staff:
“It was truly inspiring to watch our tribal youth participate in
canoeing on the lakes surrounded by the beautiful Siuslaw
National Forest. It was also impressive to watch young campers
listening to tribal stories being told around the campfire, learning
tribal songs, making bonds with other tribal children, and while
having fun, gaining some cultural knowledge along the way (e.g.
canoe protocol, history of the region, regalia & drum making,
tribal stories). I have a feeling the adventure camp experience
served to energize many of the young campers to look forward
to more Spring and Summer Camp Adventures.”
Doug Barrett, Camp Staff:
“I am so glad that we still do these camps to engage with our
youth and have them coming back to keep learning. It is an
honor to be a part of a great team to support our Youth. It is
long hours and hard work but very rewarding at the same to see
everyone having fun while learning. This was a great camp for
everyone involved!”
James Barton, Camp Staff:
“Was really great to see new campers that were enthusiastic
about learning our tribal culture and history. I had a great time
with everyone!”
Ashley Russell, Camp Co-director:
“Being able to pull on our ancestral lakes in our traditional
dugout canoes for the first time in over one hundred years is
one of the most exhilarating moments of my life. Bald Eagle
was even in approval as he followed us on our adventure all
week. The most memorable moment, for me, was scavenging for
floating eagle feathers as we paddled on Siltcoos Lake. I also
have to add that paddling to Chief David Brainard’s property on the
Siltcoos and asking permission to come ashore, Canoe Journey
style, was such an honor. Good weather and great company made
Adventure Camp such a success. I can’t wait for our canoe crew’s
next adventure!”
Mark Petrie, Camp Co-director:
“We had a fantastically smooth week at camp: the weather was
the best we could have asked for in March, the camp facilities
and activity areas were amazing, and the staff and youth were
great! It’s always inspiring and heartwarming for me to see bonds
between people grow and grow into lasting friendships. My hands
go up in thanks to everyone who made camp a success this year!”
Both Canoes, Tyee E. Bowen and Lottie,
pictured below, were at camp with the Youth
Photographs courtesy of Mark Petrie and
Ashley Russell
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Environmental Day at Discovery Day Camp
Contributed by Adrienne Kirk, Tribal Resource Response Specialist
During Environmental Day on the first day of
Discovery Day Camp, campers participated in a
scavenger hunt and beach cleanup at Horsefall
Beach. For the scavenger hunt, campers identified
native and invasive plants, beachcombed for shells
and the like, as well as for environmentally harmful
materials like styrofoam and plastics. The chaperones
also carried plastic bags for additional garbage found
on the beach. The purpose of the activity was to teach
the campers about native and invasive species and
introduce them to the concept of brownfields, because
the Tribe has a program specifically for brownfields. A
brownfield is a property that is actually contaminated
or perceived to be contaminated by an environmental
contamination, like toxins or oils, that may pose
health and safety risks to the surrounding community.
Typically, a brownfield is not a beach, but may be an
abandoned warehouse or a corner gas station, a mill
site or an abandoned mine—places where you might
imagine there being hazardous contaminations. Our
Tribe has a program for brownfields to make sure
our lands aren’t contaminated to the extent it might
risk community health. Regardless of where the
brownfield is, the first step in conducting a brownfield
cleanup is assessing the property and looking at the
environmental conditions (stains, rust, smells, holes,
leaks, trash, etc.) and then the final step, being that it
does pose a risk to human health, would be to clean
it up! We had such a fun time cleaning up the beach!
Discovery Day Camp campers listen as Adrienne Kirk explains the upcoming activity.
Photographs by Morgan Gaines
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May 2018
Discovery Day Camp 2018
Contributed by Meagan Davenport, Family Services Program Assistant and Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
The 2018 Spring Break Camps were a little different this year for
CTCLUSI. For the first time ever two different camps were held:
Discovery Day Camp for ages 5-12 and Adventure Camp ages 1318.
Discovery Day Camp, held at the CLUSI Community Center, kicked
off bright and early Monday morning with Oregon Master Beekeepers“The Bee Guys”. Max and Rick came to teach the campers about
everything bees. We were able to view the inner workings of a
beehive, including the Queen, and Max and Rick graciously answered
lots of questions about all the different species and their importance
to our environment. Following the lunch hour, Adrienne Kirk with the
DNR Department, led the campers out to Horsefall Beach, where she
conducted a fun-filled scavenger hunt/beach cleanup. The campers
hunted for wild strawberry plants, sand dollars, sea kelp, and other
natural resources. We also did our best to bring home any plastic
bottle caps and Styrofoam we found.
Tuesday morning brought excited faces, as we headed out to South
Slough Estuary Reserve. We began with a presentation about life in
the wetlands, and moved on to a hike. We were taught how to identify
skunk cabbage, trillium flower, salmon berries, and many more
traditional resources. One highlight of the hike was learning about the
woodpecker, and how they not only get sap from trees, but also use
that sap to catch bugs in the holes they peck - returning at the end of
the day to that same hole to snatch up their tasty treats. Upon leaving
South Slough, we made our way to the North Bend Bowling Alley,
where we had a delicious lunch followed by
many fun games of bowling.
The CTCLUSI Dental Staff came to visit
the campers bright and early Wednesday
morning. DHAT (Dental Health Aide
Therapist) Naomi Petrie planned four
fun-filled activities to teach the campers
the importance of good dental hygiene.
The campers learned proper brushing
techniques, along with the difference
between “natural” sugar and “processed”
sugar, and their effects on enamel. After the
Dental Staff left, the campers had a healthy
sack lunch and played on the playground to
get the wiggles out before our “Movie Day.”
The campers watched “Coco” an animated
movie about the importance of culture,
ancestry, family and following your dreams.
When the movie ended campers were able
to play outside on the playground, play card
games or color. There were some intense
games of Uno to be had that afternoon!
Thursday was an eventful day for The
Campers! We had a field trip to the Pottery
Company, in downtown Coos Bay and the
campers were given the choice to paint
mugs, bowls or magnets. Campers were so
Campers visited the Coos History Museum and learned more about their own culture and viewed artifacts
from their own traditional territories
well behaved and showed extra care around
all of the ceramics. It was so neat and the
staff enjoyed seeing all the creativity shine through. After we painted pottery we walked to the Outdoor In and had pizza for lunch. The
Campers greatly enjoyed using the tokens to play in the arcade. The bounce house and play structures were also a huge hit.
Once the wiggles were bounced out and left at the Outdoor In, the campers enjoyed learning more about their native heritage at the
Coos History Museum. Through great discussion, the campers were able to learn about other Oregon-based tribes, as well as see
artifacts from their own traditional territories. The campers left Thursday evening with the anticipation of a possible “surprise” awaiting
them for the last day of camp.
Friday morning was full of crafts and painting. The campers painted monsters made from popsicle sticks, and anything else their
heart desired (including themselves).
After a “Carnival Style” lunch was served, the surprise was revealed that the last half of the day would be spent playing games,
eating cotton candy, face painting and cake walking. In addition, the campers grouped up to learn how to make “moon sand”. Each
camper got to take moon sand home along with carnival prizes - ending the First Annual Discovery Day Camp on such a great note.
Each morning campers were met with a snack, and each afternoon camp was ended with a Talking Circle, where we discussed our
favorite discovery for the day, one nice thing about another camper, and what we were proud of ourselves for.
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Discovery Day Camp 2018
Each afternoon, camp ended with a Talking Circle
The Campers enjoyed a nature hike at the South Slough Estuary
The CTCLUSI Dental Clinic staff planned fun activities for the Campers to learn
about the importance of oral hygiene
Campers painted at the Pottery Co. and let their creativity shine!
During Carnival Day, the last day
of Discovery Day Camp, campers
had a blast with the photo booth,
face painting, fun games, making
moon sand, and enjoying treats
like popcorn, cotton candy, and
mini cupcakes!
The Discovery Camp Staff
would like to thank:
North Bend Bowling Lanes
The Pottery Company
Outdoor In
The Bee Guys (Oregon Master Beekeepers)
– Max and Rick
Coos History Museum
South Slough Estuary
CTCLUSI Administration Staff
Jan Lawrence (for use of the popcorn
machine and printers)
Vicki Faciane (for donating the cotton candy
machine)
CTCLUSI Tribal Council for their support in
CTCLUSI’s very first Discovery Day Camp
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Elders Luncheon
With special presentation:
Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.
Speaker: Suanne Jackson, Oregon Care Partners
THURSDAY May 3, 2018
11:30am - 2:00pm
Community Center
338 Wallace St. Coos Bay OR 97420
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 27, 2018
Thursday, June 7, 2018
at 11:30 A.M.
Clawson’s Wheelhouse
820 US 101, Florence Oregon 97439
Please call the RSVP line at: 541-435-7155
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, June 5, 2018
or toll free at 1-888-365-715
Please call the RSVP line at: 541-435-7155
LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.
or toll free at 1-888-365-7155
LIMITED TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Health & Human Services Division
Elders Activity Program
Health & Human Services Division
Elders Activity Program
Marshfield
Pioneer Cemetery
GOOD ENDINGS
Please join us for good food and fun with other
Tribal Families.
All Tribal families welcome to attend.
Sorry, transportation is not provided.
Friday,
Friday, May
May 11,
11, 2018
2018
PREPARATION-1:30 pm to 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm APPRECIATION
PREPARATION: 1:30 pm 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - APPRECIATION
• Lend a hand preparing for Memorial Day.
Then, tour the cemetery and join us in
thanking the many donors who made
projects like our new fence possible.
• Join us for a BBQ from 5 - 6 pm and
we’ll toast the many accomplishments
with root beer floats!!!
• Conclude your visit with a sending forth
by the Confederated Tribes of the
Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw.
StatEwIDE
HIStOrIc cEmEtErIES
clEaN-Up
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Hometown Buffet
3000 Gateway street
Springfield, OR
Dinner 6:00pm—8:00pm
RSVP By Friday, May 11, 2018
(541) 435-7155 or toll-free at 1(888) 280-0726
Speakers
Meagan Davenport—Child Care Development Program
Kimmy Bixby—Wisdom Warriors Chronic Pain Management
NW NATUARAL
cbcemetery@gmail.com (541) 435-1177 http://sites.google.com/site/cbcemetery
Sponsored by: CTCLUSI Health & Human Services Division
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Elders Corner
The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the
Eldest. Elders will be contacted by Andrew Branard of the Health and Human Resources Division with information for an article to be published in a future edition
of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to
highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders!
Contributed by Andrew Brainard, CHR and Elders Activity Program Coordinator
Pam Stoehsler
• Lower Umpqua Tribal
Member
• Wife to husband of 35
years, Ben. Mother to
Robin Green and Phillip
Barker. Pam has 10
Grandchildren and 6 Great
Grand Children.
Proudest
Accomplishments:
1. Three Time Californian
Upland Game Stamp Print
2. Two Time Oregonian
Upland Game Stamp Print
3. Pam felt it was a
privilege to do the three
historical tribal paintings of
the tribe. “It brought me in contact with my grandmother’s tribal
ancestors.”
Bucket List:
“To live my life in a
way my Lord and
Savior will welcome
me in Heaven”
Favorite Hobbies:
1. Working on her
yard
2. Being with her
grandchildren
3. Fishing, camping
and hiking.
“Being an artist, it is
wonderful to have
life’s work be also
your passion”- Pam
Stoehsler
Jeff Fong
Korean War Combat Veteran.
3. March 2018 reached 66 years old young; “Full Retirement
Age.”
4. March 2019 will retire from U.S. Postal Service with 42
years. As a clerk, mechanic, and then an Electronic Technician;
repair/maintain various automated high speed mail processing
equipment.
Bucket List:
For the tribes to set aside funds and to lead a small contingent
of CTCLUSI Combat Veterans to partake in the opening
festivities of the National Native American Veterans Memorial
on the National Mall in Washington D.C., tentatively scheduled
for Veterans Day 2020. This will be a National Monument
honoring the military service and sacrifices of Native American
Servicemen/Women. Native Americans have fought alongside
Americans from the Revolutionary War to the recent Afghanistan
Operation.
Favorite Hobbies
1. Acting Chair, Veterans Run Mental Health Advocacy Council
Fort Miley San Francisco
2. Veterans Benefits Coach Volunteer at the Veterans Resource
Center tabled at the local library.
Join us for two great upcoming events on Tuesday, May 8.
In the morning, join us in North Bend for a ScamJam.
Every year, con artists steal billions from Americans like
you. The AARP Fraud Watch Network arms you with the
information you need to spot and avoid scams so you can
protect yourself and your family. Get the tools to protect
yourself!
Then, in the afternoon we invite you to join us
for an Age-Friendly Community Conversation.
Your voice and your engagement matters! Join the
conversation!
Can you outsmart a con artist?
Join the Age-Friendly Oregon Movement!
Join AARP Oregon, the Oregon Department of Justice, the Federal Trade
Commission and the Department of Consumer and Business Services
for presentations about the latest scams hitting Oregon.
AARP is helping Oregon communities become great, livable places
for people of all ages. Register today for an “Age-Friendly Oregon”
community conversation near you.
You will hear from experts, such as, Oregon Attorney General Ellen
Rosenblum, consumer advocates, and local law enforcement.
aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork
What: ScamJam
When: Tuesday, May 8
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: North Bend Community Center
2222 Broadway Avenue
North Bend, OR
RSVP: Register online at
https://aarp.cvent.com/NorthbendScamJam
or call toll-free 1-877-926-8300.
• Coos Tribal Member
• Husband of 30 years
to wife Flora. Father to
Cheyenne and Fleurette,
brother to Rodney Fong
and Candace Hirsch.
Proudest
Accomplishments:
1. 24 years of Military
Service: 4 years USMC
1972-1976, 20 years
Army -Reserve. 19771997 (Retired E7, Sgt. 1st
Class).
2. Passed 2012: my father
Daniel Fong, Submariner,
U.S. Navy World War II and
What: Coos Bay Age-Friendly
Oregon Community
Conversation
When: Tuesday, May 8
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
(registration & coffee at 2:30 p.m.)
Where: Coos Bay Red Lion
South Umpaq Room
1313 North Bayshore Drive
Coos Bay, OR
RSVP: Register online at
http://aarp.cvent.com/CoosBayAgeFriendly2018 or call
toll-free 1-877-926-8300.
Elders Committee
Meeting
May 10, 2018
2:30pm at Tribal Hall
~Please Note New Time Change
Starting in May~
Welcome New
Tribal Elder
Timothy Havelock
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CTCLUSI Dental Word Search
Contributed by Naomi Petrie, Dental Health Aide Therapist
T Q V J H Z I X X M I I R Z K
S E P E T Q S J F A X N F J Z
M Z T X E U B O R X F C U S G
P U N P E J B C F I U I H G M
E S N N T W O C C L U S A L S
P C Y H R V A P C L A A P P K
Q I U U O Z C G H A X L G L Y
M A N D I B U L A R T E E T H
M G Q G R G H Q C Y L N R B P
D S O K E Y V S S T E Y A X M
H T E E T R O I R E T S O P U
S N B B N Y Y M X E P S C P D
P I N Q A I T L G T K V V Z D
I O H Y S Z N C E H B A I F W
C C L D P R N M G C L H Y Q F
CLUSI SUMMER SCHOOL!
BEGINS; MONDAY JUNE 18TH, 2018
ENDS; FRIDAY JUNE 29TH, 2018
WHERE; CLUSI COMMUNITY CENTER
WHO CAN ATTEND; STUDENTS K—12TH GRADE
THAT ARE CLUSI ENROLLED, SIBLINGS OF ENROLLED STUDENTS LIVING IN AN ENROLLED
TRIBAL FAMILY, AND THOSE WHO ARE ENROLLED IN A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE,
AND CLUSI TRIBAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION STAFF CHILDREN.
SUMMER SCHOOL PACKETS ARE ON THE CTCLUSI WEBSITE!
Word Search Answer on Page 19
WORD LIST:
Anterior Teeth
Mandibular Teeth
Incisal
Posterior Teeth
Maxillary Teeth
Occlusal
DEFINITIONS:
Anterior Teeth: The teeth located at the front of the
mouth (canines and incisors).
Incisal: The tips of anterior teeth (canines and incisors).
Maxillary Teeth: Teeth located in the upper jaw.
Mandibular Teeth: Teeth located in the lower jaw.
Does your Tribal Family Child need a tutor in the
Coos Bay area?
We have a tutor available to assist students.
If you would like an appointment, please contact
the CTCLUSI Education Department.
Karen Porter, Education Assistant,
541-888-1315
Angela Bowen, Director of Education,
541-888-1317
Posterior Teeth: The teeth located at the back of the
mouth (premolars and molars).
Student Recognition Dinner
Occlusal: The biting surfaces of posterior (back) teeth.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Call the CTCLUSI Dental Office
to schedule your appointment today
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tribal Community Center
338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
541-888-6433
Dental Office Hours:
March, Monday -Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m.)
April, Tuesday -Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. )
Call Karen Porter, Education Assistant
for more information at 541-888-1315
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Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw
TRIBAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!
2018-2019
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 25, 2018
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CTCLUSI
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN May 25, 2018 BY 5:00 P.M;
REGARDLESS OF POSTMARK. ONLY SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSIONS THAT
ARRIVE BY THE DEADLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE AWARDS!
ATTENTION PLEASE!! The selected scholarship winner(s) will receive a scholarship.
Scholarships are usually $250.00 to $500.00 but the amount is contingent on scholarship funds.
Be sure to apply to all because you could win more than one!!!!
Winners will be announced at the Annual Student Dinner on June 30th, 2018.
Scholarship winners will receive a phone call, email or letter informing them of their
award if they do not attend the Student Recognition Dinner.
Only students who win will be notified by the Education Department. Their names
will be printed in the Tribal Newsletter, and the scholarship will be sent directly to the
student.
1.)
Applicant must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua, and Siuslaw.
2.)
Scholarship submissions must include the following:
Cover Page: Include your name, address, phone number, Tribal Enrollment #;
and name of CTCLUSI scholarship(s) you are applying for.
We provide 3 questions for each scholarship. Applicants must choose 2 out
of the 3 questions that are provided for each specific scholarship, and each
essay answer must have a minimum of 250 words.
3.) You are encouraged to apply for more than one scholarship.
4.) Applicants can be in any year of higher education (entering Fall 2018 and beyond).
5.) Do not place your name on any of the pages of writing, except for the cover sheet
of the submission. Names are blocked to conceal the identity of the applicant.
6.) Applications for Scholarships must be received by May 25, 2018, no later than 5 P.M. Pacific
Standard Time, regardless of postmark. If applications are not in by this deadline time,
they will not be considered for the awards.
Scholarship Opportunities
1.) Pepsi Scholarship: Purpose – Recognition of Community Service - Answer two
questions below in an essay format on separate sheets of paper. Each essay answer
must be a minimum of 250 words.
1) Tell us about a time you participated in a community service based event.
What value did that event add to the community?
2) The Tribes recently acquired lands through the Western Oregon Tribal
Fairness Act lands bill. What kinds of community service based or cultural based
facilities and/or activities would you propose for our newly acquired lands?
3) If you were asked to plan a community service based event, what event would
you plan and what value would it bring to the tribal community?
2.) Mitsis Scholarship: Purpose – A Hanis Coos word meaning wisdom, knowledge,
and
learning. Answer two questions below in an essay format on separate sheets of paper.
Each essay answer must be a minimum of 250 words.
1) In what way does your knowledge of our tribe’s history influence your plans
for your future? Please explain why.
2) What tribal activity, cultural tradition, or piece of tribal history would you like to
learn more about and how would you apply this knowledge?
3) Tell us about a current or past experience when a small piece of Tribal
knowledge was given to you and how it influenced you.
EDUCATION CORNER
Each child, like an adult, expresses and
receives love best through one of five
different communication styles. Find
your child’s communication style. This
book may be helpful in improving your
family relationships.
The May “BOOK OF THE
MONTH” is:
The Five Love Languages
Of Children
By: Gary Chapman, PH.D
Ross Campbell, M.D.
649.1 CHA
Gary Chapman teams up with Ross
Campbell, to help parents speak their
child’s love language. Gary has a
passion for people and for helping
them form lasting relationships.
Discover your child’s primary language:
Quality Time - Words of Affirmation Gifts - Acts of Service - Physical Touch.
If you like this book, you may want to
check out - “The 5 Love Languages:
The Secret to Love that Lasts”.
3.) Elders Scholarship: Purpose – This award is offered by the Tribal Elders.
Answer two questions below in an essay format on separate sheets of paper. Each essay answer must be a minimum of 250 words.
1) What Tribal Elder has impacted your life the most and why? How will you take this Elder’s philosophy forward in your life to
help the tribes?
2) The future of the tribes depends a lot on the younger generation and their willingness to take responsibility for all aspects
of helping our people live better lives while learning our culture. What do you think a responsible younger person should do to
ensure the continuation of our sovereignty, culture and progress?
3) What do you picture yourself doing in the next 5, 10 & 20 years of your life?
Please mail CTCLUSI scholarship submissions to:
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw
Education Department
1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
You may also Email them to: kporter@ctclusi.org
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Safety Planning: An Integral Part of
Seeking Safety for Yourself and Others
Contributed by Melinda Radford, Circles of Healing Outreach Advocate
Many people have experienced or know someone who has
experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Victims
and their family members, friends or acquaintances may feel
empowered when they have a safety plan in place for whenever
help may be needed. A safety plan is a personalized plan unique to
the victim who is seeking an increased level of safety or preparing
to leave their current situation. Safety plans may include various
forms of safety, such as safety during a violent situation, safety
when preparing to leave, safety with a restraining order and many
other forms of safety, depending on the victim’s needs.
Generally, a safety plan includes a checklist of items that should
be taken with the victim when they leave the abusive situation.
That will often include legal papers, such as restraining order,
rental agreement, insurance cards, and various identification such
as birth certificates, social security cards, driver’s license, and
other valuable items, such as car and house keys, medications,
photos, clothing and personal hygiene products. Often times the
victim may give money, items or documents to a trusted friend,
family member or caseworker to safeguard during their transition.
Helping a victim create a safety plan assists them in evaluating their
needs, creating a checklist of important items, and understanding
what people, items and places are crucial for their safety. The basics
of a safety plan should assist the victim in knowing their resources
and taking steps to plan for minimizing risks while promoting safety.
If you would like a to have a confidential conversation about safety
planning for yourself or a loved one, even if that person is not
willing to separate from the situation, feel free to call the Circles of
Healing program at (541) 888-1309.
Ladies Self-Care
Come join us for an adult coloring social!
Coloring promotes mindfulness and is a popular stress
reduction and relaxation technique.
Monday, May 14, 2018
5:30-6:30 p.m.
This event is open to all women to join.
Materials will be provided. For more information
please contact Melinda Radford at (541) 808-8450.
This event is sponsored by the Health & Human Services Division.
For Tribal Members of
All Ages !
Family
Services
Employment
Program
Resume Assistance
Job Search Skill
Building
Job Interviewing
Techniques
Career Planning
Assistance
Clothing Assistance
for New Employment
Glass Float Hunt
Prevention Topic: HOC and Beach Clean Up
Saturday May 5, 2018
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday May 2, 2018
at: 541-435-7155,Toll-Free 1-888-365-7155
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians
Family Services Staff
Coos Bay Office:
Earl Boots 541-888-7516 &
Meagan Davenport 541-888-1311
Springfield Outreach: Shayne Platz 541-744-1334
Program is based on available funding and other qualifying criteria. Please Contact Family Services to Learn More.
We will meet at 3757 Hwy 101, the Florence Office at 10:00 A.M.
We will return to the Florence Office around Noon for lunch.
You must attend the Prevention Activity to hunt for glass floats.
Sponsored by:
CTCLUSI Prevention Activities and
The Health and Human Services Department
May 2018
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Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Upcoming Events 2018
May
June
July
May 3 – Elders
Luncheon, Community
Center Coos Bay, 11:30 –
2:00 p.m.
June 7 – Elders
Luncheon, Clawson’s
Wheelhouse, Florence
11:30 a.m.
July 8 – Regular
Council Meeting, Eugene
location to be determined,
10:00 a.m.
May 3rd – Free Dementia
Care Class during Elders
Lunch, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
June 10th – Regular
Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00
a.m.
rd
May 4th – Deadline
to apply for Summer
Student Internships
May 5th – Float Hunt
Prevention Activity,
Florence 10:00 a.m.
May 4th – 6th – HOC
weekend workshop
May 10th – Elders
Committee Meeting,
Tribal Hall, 2:30 p.m.
(note time change)
May 11th – SOLVE
Historic Cemeteries
Clean (see page 12 for
flyer)
May 12th – Cedar Bark
Gathering, Florence
10:00 a.m.
May 14 – Ladies Self
Care – Adult Coloring
Social 5:30 p.m.
th
th
th
Save the Dates
Council Meeting
May 20, 2018
Scholarships Deadline
June 18th – June 29th
– CTCLUSI Summer
School
May 25, 2018
June 21st – Summer
Solstice & Tribal Family
Gathering Dinner,
Community Center
June 18 - 29, 2018
June 30th – Student
Recognition Dinner,
Community Center 4:30
p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Student Recognition
Dinner
Summer School
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June 30, 2018
All fitness purchases from January 1, 2018 thru
June 30, 2018 will be due for reimbursement no
later than July 13, 2018.
All purchases after July 1, 2018 will be due by
January 11, 2019.
May 15th – Tribal Family
Gathering Dinner,
Hometown Buffet,
Springfield, 6:00 p.m.
May 18th – 20th – HOC
weekend workshop
May 20th – Regular
Council Meeting,
Community Center, 10:00
a.m.
May 20th – Tribal Estuary
Response Plan presented
at Council Meeting
May 25th – CTCLUSI
Scholarship Application
Deadline
May 26th – Weaving
Gathering –Reedsport
and Lake Marie
May 27th – Weaving
Gathering – South Slough
and Tribal Hall
Dispute resolution the traditional way.
Accountability. Restoration.
For more information on Peacegiving Court and how your case can be transferred,
contact Tribal Court. (541) 888-1306
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TH = Tribal Hall
CC = Community Center
TRC = Three Rivers Casino
May 2018
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2
1
Friday
3
6
7
13
14
17
22
23
24
29
30
31
Family Gathering
Dinner, Springfield
20
21
27
28
Regular Council
Meeting, CC
10:00 a.m.
10
Elders Committee
Meeting, TH
2:30 p.m.
16
15
Ladies Self Care
5:30 p.m.
Weaving Gathering
9
8
4
Elders Luncheon
CC 11:30 a.m. Deadline to apply Student
Free Dementia Care Class
HOC weekend
workshop
Saturday
Summer Internships
5
Float Hunt, Florence
10 a.m.
11
12
Cedar Bark Gathering
Florence 10:00 a.m.
18
19
HOC weekend
workshop
SOLVE Cemetery
Clean up
HOC weekend
workshop
25
Scholarships
Deadline
26
Weaving Gathering
June 2018
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
3
4
5
6
10
11
12
13
17
18
19
20
Regular Council
Meeting, CC
10:00 a.m.
Friday
Saturday
1
2
7
8
9
14
15
16
21
22
23
28
29
30
Elders Luncheon
Florence, 11:30 a.m.
Summer Solstice
CTCLUSI Summer School
24
25
26
27
CTCLUSI Summer School
Student Recognition
Dinner CC 4:30 p.m.
July 2018
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Regular Council
Meeting, Eugene TBD
10:00 a.m.
May 2018
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Why Choose Foster Care? (part 2)
Contributed by Earl Boots, Family Services Program Case Manager
Angie and Danny Krossman
April 10, 2018
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th. I wish all Mothers,
Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers a Big Happy Mother’s Day!
There are mothers within CTCLUSI who may not have been given
our appreciation from time to time. Let’s do our best to honor them
every day, and even more on their Holiday. There are mothers who
open their hearts and homes to children of other mothers, I am
talking about our Tribal Foster Mothers, past and present. I also
want to honor and recognize the sisters, aunts, grandmothers,
and great-grandmothers who have taken in and raised their family
member’s children, to which I am personally so grateful. It is about
the ability of human beings to share love.
As I shared last month I will be writing a little about CTCLUSI
foster parents over the next 3 or 4 months, I hope you enjoy my
second article, and maybe consider becoming a home for children
in need.
We have 4 tribal community foster parents (open to all children)
and 2 relative foster parents (open to relatives). With a tribal
membership of just over 1,200 CTCLUSI should be very proud to
have 6 foster families, who look beyond themselves to help keep
children safe, included, and loved regardless the faults of their
parents.
Today I was given permission to share the story of Angie and
Danny Krossman on their personal journey of sharing their love
with children of parents also in need of help. I first met Angie
and Danny 3 years ago, when they started their foster parenting
journey. Since opening their home, they have fostered 14 children.
They are currently going through the process of becoming adoptive
parents hoping to permanently grow their family by 3.
I was really excited when Angie and Danny agreed to meet with
me, talk a bit about their foster parenting and to allow me to share
with all of you in our CTCLUSI Newsletter.
The first question I asked was “Why did you choose to become
foster parents?” Danny began telling a story that he has told many
times:
“Angie and I were at the hospital to visit our new grandbaby, and
we could not wait for our new bundle of joy to come home. Angie
noticed that there were 4 other babies in the infant viewing room.
She asked a nurse “When will those babies be going home,” as
they were born just moments apart of our grandchild. The nurse
replied, “Those babies won’t be going home right away for reasons
not shared,” Angie and I both agreed that maybe we should do
something to help children in need. We made the decision to go
home, get the family together and talk about becoming foster
parents. Angie and I knew a DHS caseworker named Karen
Cummins. So, we made contact with her and the rest is history.”
I sat down on the couch, Angie sat down beside me and, Danny
was herding children. I decided to start the interview with Angie. In
short time, I was interrupted by foster child #1 age 3. Apparently
I was sitting too close to his mother, and I needed to make room
for him. After a moment Danny joined us on the couch. Danny told
me, “When anyone comes over to visit, the children start “working”
us, trying to get us to give them sweets”. Apparently foster child
#2 age 5 (FC2), carries the cute and cunning skills to maneuver
himself into the right positon to get cookies. Now, I know some
of you may think, well that happens in any home, but there is a
scientific difference. There is a genetic connection when we are
dealing with our own children, a natural mechanism of biological
parents and relatives to intervene, with only “THE LOOK”. Foster
parents are different; they evolve into almost a hybrid human
parent. Their intuition is like the Homeland Security System. You
have different levels of security: Green- low risk of attack, Blueguarded general risk of attack, Yellow- significant risk of attack,
Orange- high risk and Red -severe risk of attack. I think this is
why, in foster parenting classes they are told to “pick their battles.”
In regards to FC2 we must have been at level Green, because
Danny was able to share his insights with me about visitors in
the home without the usual behavioral diversions to throw foster
parents off, for a slight moment. Foster parents must also have
GPS. Danny was able to locate FC2 in the kitchen without leaving
the couch. This is a skill, as FC2 is shorter than the kitchen
counters, he was like a submarine, not visible on the surface.
Danny clearly moved into level Yellow, it was in his eyes. We
Angie and Danny Krossman
continued our conversation but for some reason I didn’t think
Angie or Danny could hear me. I am sure we have now moved into
level orange, because FC2 (cute and cunning) must have cut off
our communication. I am trying to be respectful and professional,
but I felt I was in an episode of Star Wars, frozen in time. But
not, Danny and Angie. They were on it, like the velociraptor in
the move, Jurassic Park. Yes, FC2 was trolling the kitchen. He
was asked to leave the kitchen and was not happy and shared
his position with auditory significance, as he stormed off into the
hallway. Threat averted. With smiles on all of our faces Angie,
Danny and I continued our conversation. Back to level green.
Angie and Danny talked about the progress the children have
made since the first day they arrived in their home. the oldest
child is doing very well in school, she is making friends and she
is feeling safer than she has ever felt in her life. “Mr. cute and
cunning,” is the most loving child you could have in your home.
And he has a heart larger than the Krossman home. Oh, he is
grandpa’s love. And how “Mr. move over you’re too close to my
mom,” helps his older brother, his little nephew and of course he is
the equally cute, and a family protector. Angie shared with me that
the children have taught her more than she could ever teach them
and that she feels that she has become a better person. Angie is
thankful for Danny because of their ability to work together. It must
be Love.
Angie and Danny would like other parents to consider becoming
foster parents, so LAST MONTH’S:
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FC1, 2 and 3.
If you get an E S N N T W O C C L U S A L S
urge to become P C Y H R V A P C L A A P P K
a foster parent or
have questions, Q I U U O Z C G H A X L G L Y
feel free to give M A N D I B U L A R T E E T H
me a call, Earl M G Q G R G H Q C Y L N R B P
Boots
(541)
888-7516,
your D S O K E Y V S S T E Y A X M
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Growing Your Communication Skills
Contributed by Mike Smith, Tribal Benefits Specialist - Contact me at 541.902.3819 or at msmith@ctclusihr.org
in a writing course if you feel your writing needs some special
Communication Skills – Everyone knows you need them, but
attention. Specialist business and technical writing courses can
how many do you need to see the best results in your career?
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Here are the top four communication skills to help prime you for
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Having good public speaking skills helps you talk to others
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• Focus on what the speaker says.
• Notice the speaker’s body language.
• Wait for the speaker to finish, without
interrupting.
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