NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS (2022)
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The Voice of
April 2022
CLUSI
Issue 4
Volume 23
www.ctclusi.org
NEWS FROM THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Election Board Hosts Tribal Candidate Online Forum
Ashley Russell, Election Board member and Mark
Petrie, Election Board Chair pictured hosting the
Election Forum on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Election Forum Panelist: top row, left to right: Mark Petrie, Election Board Chair and Forum
Host, Josh Davies and Brad Kneaper. Middle row, left to right: David Petrie, Teresa Spangler
and Vicki Faciane. Bottom row, left to right: Debbie Bossley, Doug Barrett and Michael Romine.
Authored by Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
On Saturday, March 12, 2022 the Election Board of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
hosted an Election Forum online. This Forum was an opportunity
for General Council (the Enrolled Tribal Members of CTCLUSI) to
ask questions to the panel of eight Candidates.
Members of the Election Board and staff hosted the Forum, setting
up rules of conduct and expectations for the Forum proceedings.
All eight candidates were given two minutes to present opening
statements in a randomly selected order, one minute and thirty
seconds to answer questions asked by the audience participants,
and another two minutes to make a closing statement.
Candidates running for election in Position #2 are the Incumbent
(current serving Council member) Debbie Bossley, Brad Kneaper
and David Petrie. Candidates for Position #4 included Incumbent
Josh Davies and Teresa Spangler. And candidates running for
Position #6 are Incumbent Doug Barrett, Michael Romine, and
Vicki Faciane.
Around twenty-six participants logged on to the zoom meeting
from all across the country and asked a wide range of questions.
Some topics posed to each candidate for their opinions and views
were; Council pay; Tribal member engagement outside of the
service area; expansion of Three Rivers Casino and Hotel; views
on gathering and the Covid-19 pandemic; ecological protection
and forest lands usage, term limits; housing, historic culture and
knowledge; and staff retention and support were discussed
throughout the days event. Each candidate was allowed the
opportunity to address each question in turn by random selection
to offer a fair platform. Participation in this event was voluntary for
each candidate, all of whom chose to attend and participate fully
and enthusiastically answered the questions brought to them by
General Council members.
Mark Petrie, Election Board Chair, was the moderator for this
event. He was assisted by other Board members, Ashley Russell
and Pauline Benson, who both closely monitored activity during
this new virtual process. Petrie shared his thoughts on the process,
“It was an honor and a privilege to serve as the moderator for
this forum. I owe a great deal of gratitude to the Election Board
members and the administration staff for making this first virtual
forum a success. A big thanks to all of the candidates for taking
part in this voluntary forum. With everyone’s feedback, we hope
to make the next one even better! As a product of our tribal youth
programs, I am always happy to give back to our people in as
many ways as I can. Always learning and growing. Luuwii (thank
you).”
The Election Board held several meetings prior to the live event
to establish this new process. They discussed and decided on
Story continues on page 4
Tribal Council Election Day
April 10, 2022
Ballots were mailed to registered Tribal voters on March 18th. If you still
need to register to vote or your ballot was lost or damaged in mailing
please contact the Election Clerk to recieve a replacement.
For complete Election Code visit www.ctclusi.org
Questions? Contact Jeannie McNeil jmcneil@ctclusi.org 541-888-9577
Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
April 2022
Tribal Council Business
Activity of Elected Tribal Council Members from February 14, 2022 – March 12, 2022
Chief Doc Slyter:
2/13 Tribal Council Meeting
2/14 GFORB - CFO
2/17 Leader’s Circle - Casino Budget
2/19 Senator’s Merkley Town Hall Meeting
2/23 GFORB / Business Meeting
2/24 Leader’s Circle- Port of Coos Bay
2/25 Yachats- viewed the new Amanda
Bridge
3/03 Leader’s Circle
3/10 Elakha Alliance (Sea Otters)
3/10 Cultural Meeting
3/10 Leader’s Circle
Tribal emails and phone calls
Total Hours: 69.75
Debbie Bossley, Tribal Chair:
Feb - Mar In Office 20 days
02/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
02/15 9 Tribes Meeting
02/17 Leaders Circle
02/23 Tribal Council Business Meeting
02/24 BIA / Leaders Circle
03/03 Leaders Circle
03/10 Siletz – Tribal Council Meeting
03/12 Tribal Council Election Forums
Total Hours: 108
Julie Siestreem, Vice Chair:
02/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
02/14 Tribal Council Meeting with Dan
Condy, TRC CEO
02/15 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting
02/16 Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Business Meeting to consider
S2264 & Legislative Hearing to
Receive Testimony on S3123,
S3126 and S3381
02/17 Oregon Racing Commission
Meeting / Leaders Circle TRC Budgets
02/22 NOAA Tribal Engagement
on Infrastructure Bill / DOT Tribal
Consultation on the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Bill
02/23 NOAA Tribal Engagement on
Infrastructure Bill / GFORB / Tribal
Council Business Meeting
02/24 Tribal Property Walkthrough /
Chief Dental Officer Interview
02/25 BOEM Oregon Meeting /
Sharon Arnold Retirement
03/01 CTCLUSI Forestry Base Funding
Meeting
03/03 Chief Dental Officer Interview /
Leaders Circle Eugene Mayor,
Lucy Vinis / Eugene City Manager
Sarah Medary
03/04 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting
03/07 BOEM Programmatic Agreement
and Call Areas Discussion /
Tribal Council Legal Opinion
03/08 Natural Resources Committee First
Congressional Hearing Examining
Tribal Co-Management of Public
Lands / Education Committee
Meeting
03/09 U.S. Department of the Interior
Listening Session – Sacred Sites /
Executive Order 14053 Improving
Public Safety and Criminal Justice
for Native Americans and
Addressing the Crisis of Missing or
Murdered Indigenous People
Consultation
03/10 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting /
Government-to-Government
Governor Brown / Leaders Circle
03/11 Water Healing Gathering Planning
Meeting
03/12 Tribal Council Election Candidate
Forums
Total Hours: 108
Iliana Montiel:
02/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
02/23 GFORB / Tribal Council Business
Meeting
02/24 CDO Interviews / Leaders Circle
02/25 Sharon’s Retirement party
02/28 Delivered donation check from TRC
to MHS for Football Championship
03/02 White house Tribal Covid-19
Update
03/03 CDO Interview / Leaders Circle
03/10 Leaders’ Circle
03/12 Tribal Council Election Candidate
Forums
Reading & responding to emails
Total Hours: 48
Josh Davies:
02/13 Tribal Council Meeting
02/14 Tribal Council meeting with
Casino CEO
02/16 Educator Advancement Council
Board of Directors / Senate
Committee on Indian
Affairs Business Meeting / Housing
Committee Meeting / Blue Earth
Board Meeting / Election Board
Meeting
02/17 Sapsik’ʷałá Tribal Advisory Council
Admissions Meeting / Leaders
Circle – TRC Budgets
02/18 White House Tribal Broadband
Briefing
02/22 DOT Tribal Consultation on the BiPartisan Infrastructure Law / NOAA
Tribal Engagement on
Infrastructure Bill
02/23 GFORB Meeting / Tribal Council
Business Meeting
02/24 Leaders Circle Meeting with Port of
Coos Bay
02/25 Updates on the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law implementation /
Retirement Celebration
03/02 Call with ODE/OIE / Call with
NBSD Superintendent
03/03 Grow Your Own Advisory Council:
South Coast Educational Service
District Met with CEO / CTCLUSI
Tribal Council Leaders Circle –
Eugene Mayor, Lucy Vinis /
Eugene City Manager Sarah
Medary / North Bend School Board
Meeting Provided Testimony on
behalf of Tribal Council
03/04 Oregon 9 Tribes Meeting
03/07 Final Gathering for Winter:
Sapsik’ʷałá Seminar
03/08 Natural Resources Committee
to Hold First Congressional
Hearing Examining Tribal CoManagement of Public Lands / AI/
AN Advisory Committee meeting
Northwest Elders, Knowledge
Holders and Culture Keepers
ECHO / Election Board Meeting
03/09 Sacred Sites MOU Listening
Session / ELD Tribal Advisory
Committee
03/10 Conversation with North Bend
Mayor / Government to
Government Meeting
Leaders Circle - OSU Outreach for
Elliot State Research Forest
Management Planning Process
03/12 Tribal Council Election Candidate
Forums
Total Hours: 112
Doug Barrett:
02/13 Tribal Council Meeting
02/14 Tribal Council Meeting with TRC
CEO
02/16 Native Wellness & Resilience
Gathering Planning Committee
Meeting / Blue Earth Board Meeting
02/17 Oregon Racing Commission Zoom
Meeting
02/17 Leaders Circle – TRC Budgets
02/23 GFORB Meeting
02/23 Tribal Council Business Meeting
02/24 Leaders Circle - Meeting with Port
of Coos Bay
03/02 Rivers and Waters Healing
Ceremony Planning Meeting
03/03 Leaders Circle – Eugene Mayor
Lucy Vinis and Staff
03/04 Oregon Tribes Meeting
03/09 March Lane ACT Meeting
03/10 Culture Committee Meeting
03/10 Leaders Circle – OSU & Elliot State
Research Forests Meetings
03/11 Water Healing Gathering Planning
Meeting
03/12 Tribal Council Election Candidates
Forum
Total Hours: 82+ emails
Enna Helms:
02/13 Tribal Council Regular Meeting
02/14 Tribal Council Meeting (lunch break)
02/16 Election Board Meeting
02/17 Federal/Tribal Coordination Call;
Oregon Horse Racing Call;
Leaders Circle Meeting
02/22 DOT Tribal Consultation
02/23 NOAA Tribal Engagement Call;
Tribal Council Business Meeting
02/24 TC Leaders Circle Meeting
03/03 TC Leaders Circle Meeting
03/04 Oregon Tribes Zoom Meeting
03/09 Listening Session; Ceilo Falls
Storytelling
03/10 Government-Government Meeting;
TC Leaders Circle Meeting
03/12 TC Election Candidate Forums
Total Hours: 60
Regular Tribal Council Meeting:
April 10, 2022
at 10:00 a.m.
General Council Meeting:
April 10, 2022
at 1:00 p.m.
Election Day:
April 10, 2022
12:00 Noon - 4:00 p.m. at Tribal Hall
www.ctclusi.org
April 2022
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 Christine
Sylvester, 541-888-7532. We are currently
keeping a list of those interested so that when a
committee vacancy occurs we can fill it as soon
as possible, so please contact us whether there is
a vacancy or not.
Information
ATTENTION VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Veterans we need your help. Veterans are honored at
the Salmon Ceremony each year. Please contact Jeannie
McNeil at 541-888-7506 or at email jmcneil@ctclusi.org
for new requirements needed to be honored.
US FOREST SERVICE
NORTHWEST FOREST PASSES
Now available at the Tribal Administration Building,
Florence and Eugene Outreach offices.
Requirements are: 1. Must be a CTCLUSI Tribal
member. 2. Must be over 16 years old. 3. You may only
be issued one per year. The passes hang from the rear
view mirror and are good for access to some Forest
Service fee areas. Area maps available.
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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: 541-888-7506 or Fax: 541888-2853.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
The full meeting video is available at www.
ctclusi.org If you are an enrolled member of
CTCLUSI and would like to receive typed
copies of the Tribal Council Meeting minutes
please submit a written request to Jeannie
McNeil 1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay OR
97459 or jmcneil@ctclusi.org including the
date requested , your name , current address
and Tribal Roll number for verification.
CTCLUSI Departments, Services & Offices
Government Office
Lee Ann Wander
Chief Executive Officer
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
lwander@ctclusi.org
Purchased/Referred Care
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-4873
Toll free 1-800-227-0392
Fax 541-888-5388
prc@ctclusi.org
Health Services Division
Iliana Montiel, Interim Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Education Department
Josh Davies, Education Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-1314
Cell: 541-294-4105
Toll free 1-888-280-0726
jdavies@ctclusi.org
Department of Human
Resources
Jennifer Silva, Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-888-7508
Toll Free: 1-888-280-0726
Fax: 541-897-9881
jsilva@ctclusihr.org
Family Support Services
Iliana Montiel, Interim Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-5388
imontiel@ctclusi.org
Cultural Department
Jesse Beers,
Cultural Stewardship Manager
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-1319
Fax 541-888-2853
jbeers@ctclusi.org
Tribal Dental Clinic
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-6433
Toll free 1-877-688-6433
Fax 541-888-7505
Eugene Outreach Office
135 Silver Lane, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
Phone 541-744-1334
Toll Free 1-800-877-2718
Fax 541-744-1349
Tribal Housing Department
Josh Stevens, Interim Director
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7546
Fax 541-435-0492
jstevens@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
Tribal Committee Members
Budget Committee
Elders Committee
1. George Barton
2. William Ingersoll Jr.
3. Margaret Corvi
4. VACANT
5. Teresa Spangler
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Roseanna Perry, Chair
ladyperrie@gmail.com
1. Arleen Perkins
2. George Barton
3. Warren (Tom) Brainard
4. VACANT
5. VACANT
6. Allen (Butch) Swigert
7. Brad Kneaper
Enrollment Committee
Culture Committee
1. David Petrie
2. Doug Barrett
3. Scott Slyter, Chair
slyterdesigns@gmail.com
4. Jade Fong
5. Michael Brainard
6. Patrica Whereat-Phillips
Education Committee
Elders Activities
Iliana Montiel, Interim Director
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-7526
Fax 541-888-7526
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
imontiel@ctclusi.org
1. Coline Benson
2. Julie Siestreem
3. Heather Gleason Biesanz
4. Ashley Russell, Chair
arussell@ctclusi.org
5. Bryson Bossley
Investment Committee
1. Roseanna Perry
2. Jade Fong
3. William Ingersoll Jr., Chair
bill7@yahoo.com
4. Andrew Newsome
5. Vicki Faciane
Language Committee
1. Debbie Bossley
2. Patricia Whereat-Phillips
3. Skip Brainard
4. Vicki Faciane
5. Teresa Spangler
1. Megan Medina
2. Alycia Cossey
3. Jade Fong
4. Jamie Biesanz
5. Ayuthea Cisneros, Chair
isabella.a.cisneros@gmail.com
Housing Committee
Election Board
1. VACANT
2. Danny Krossman, Chair
dkrossman33@gmail.com
3. Roseanna Perry, Vice Chair
4. Josh Davies
5. Bryson Bossley
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
If you or anyone in your Tribal family has had
any recent special awards or achievements that
you would like to share, please submit your
information and photos to the newsletter. I look
forward to hearing from you! -Morgan Gaines
mgaines@ctclusi.org
1. Andrew Brainard
2. Michael Brainard
3. VACANT
4. Mark Petrie, Chair
mpetrie@ctclusi.org
5. Josh Davies
6. Pauline Benson
7. Ashley Russell
Florence Outreach Office
Physical: 3757 Hwy. 101
Mailing: P.O. Box 2000
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6685
Toll Free 1-866-313-9913
Fax 541-997-1715
Tribal Gaming Commission
Rusty Bossley,
Executive Director of the
Gaming Commission
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-2830
Fax 541-997-7293
rbossley@ctclusi.org
Tribal Police
Brian Dubray,
Police Chief
5647 Hwy 126, Suite 100
Florence, OR 97439
Phone 541-997-6011
Fax 541-902-6507
bdubray@ctclusi.org
Department of Natural
Resources
Roselynn Lwenya, Ph.D.
Director of Natural Resources
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone 541-888-9577
Toll Free 1-888-280-0726
Fax 541-888-2853
rlwenya@ctclusi.org
Are you a Tribal member
who would like to learn more
about a Tribal Committee,
or are interested in being on
a committee? Reach out to a
Committee Chair person or
a Tribal Government Staff
member.
Committee Chairs are noted
at left with current sitting
members of the committee at
the time of publication of this
paper.
For questions, please contact
Christine Sylvester, 541-8887532 or csylvester@ctclusi.org
The Tribe maintains a list of
those interested so that when a
committee vacancy occurs we
can fill it as soon as possible, so
please contact us whether there
is a vacancy or not. Letters of
interest remain on file for one
full year. Members can serve
on up to three committees
simultaneously.
Upcoming Events
Turn to page 19 of this publication for a monthly calendar of
upcoming events or visit the Events Calendar on the tribal website
at https://ctclusi.org/events/
Tribal Council
Doc Slyter, Chief
Tribal Chief
541-808-7625 (cell)
dslyter@ctclusi.org
Enna Helms
Position #1 Council
541-297-7538 (cell)
enna.helms@ctclusi.org
Debbie Bossley, Chair
Position #2 Council
541-294-3972 (cell)
debbie.bossley@ctclusi.org
Julie Siestreem,
Vice-Chair
Position #3 Council
541-294-6055
jsiestreem@ctclusi.org
Josh Davies
Position #4 Council
541-294-4105
josh.davies@ctclusi.org
Iliana Montiel
Position #5 Council
541-217-4613(cell)
iliana.montiel@ctclusi.org
Doug Barrett
Position #6 Council
541-297-2130 (cell)
doug.barrett@ctclusi.org
Council Meeting
April 10, 2022
Regular Meeting10:00 a.m.
General Council 1:00 p.m.
To practice safe social distancing guidelines,
this meeting will be streamed online. Please
login to the citizen portal of www.ctclusi.
org and click Council Meetings for the zoom
link to this meeting.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes as needed
4. Tribal Council Reports
5. Tribal Chief Executive Officer
Report
6. Chief Financial Officer Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Other
10. Good of the Tribes
11. Executive Session as needed
Council meeting video available to view at
www.ctclusi.org
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April 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Tribal Council Corner
On Saturday March 12th the Election Board facilitated a Council Candidate Forum.
Thanks to the Election Board for all the hard work and hours involved in planning
this new virtual format. All 8 candidates participated by zoom. I appreciated hearing
everyone’s views and opinions. Ballots are coming by mail, don’t forget to VOTE.
I would like to share with you what your current council has accomplished recently in
land acquisition. As a group, we have purchased four (4) US Department of Housing
Urban Development (HUD) Housing units, and one Tribally Owned home. We are in the
due diligence phase of another house that will be an additional Tribally Owned Home.
Tribally Owned properties offer flexibility for occupancy and allows for rent to serve as
revenue for the Tribe. HUD Housing is limited to only participants meeting HUD criteria.
Rents are income based and revenue generated remains in HUD programs only.
For purposes of expanding Tribal Member services, we have also purchased
2 properties with multi use possibilities. One specifically is adjacent to Tribal Hall
Reservation land.
With ARPA Funding plans are being finalized for these properties, which will expand
services to our Tribal Members.
Look for upcoming information on our exciting new capital projects.
Stay well and stay safe!
Debbie Bossley, Tribal Chair
Election Forum...continued from cover story
various guidelines to achieve fairness
for all the participants and assisted staff
in several virtual tests to make this new
virtual forum a success.
Thank you to all of the participants
who attended and to the candidates. A
recording of this event is available to view
on the Tribal website at https://ctclusi.org/
tribal-council-election-2022/
Elections Ballots were mailed to every
registered voter on March 18, 2022. You
can vote by absentee ballot by using
the return envelope enclosed with your
ballots. Be sure to follow all the instructions
included with your ballot. The opportunity
to vote in person on Election Day, April 10,
2022 is also available. Drop your ballots
off at Tribal Hall at 388 Wallace Ave.,
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 with members
of the Election Board from 12:00 p.m.
noon to 4:00 p.m. Elections Results will be
posted publicly on the Tribal website and
in each Tribal Government Office location
following the official results.
If you did not receive a ballot, or
it is lost or damaged in the mail
please contact the Election Clerk,
jmcneil@ctclusi.org or 541-8889577 and ask for Elections.
Your voice matters, be sure
to vote in the upcoming Tribal
Elections!
LOTTIE'S DRESS
REPRESENTATION PROJECT
CULTURE
COALITION
SEEKING
EXPERIENCED
TRIBAL ARTISTS
The Tribe is looking for available and
experienced bead and leather workers
(hand sewing only) to help complete a
representation of Lottie's dress.
Contact Pam Stoehsler at
(509) 386-3318 or
Enna Helms at ehelms@ctclusi.org
FREE
COVID-19 at
Home Tests
The State of Oregon has
provided CTCLUSI and
other Tribes with free home
COVID-19 tests. If you are
a tribal member that would
like an at-home test and
have family members in
your household in need,
please call Tes Gagner at
541-744-1334.
One iHealth COVID-19
Antigen Rapid test will be
sent to each household
member, masks, and COVID
information/resources.
These resources are
FREE.
Call Tes Gagner at
541-744-1334.
www.ctclusi.org
April 2022
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ENROLLMENT
DEPARTMENT
NEWS
NOTICE OF 2022 TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION
APRIL 10, 2022
Location: Tribal Hall - 338 Wallace St. Coos Bay, OR 97420
Time: Voting Polls will be open from 12:00 noon to 4:00p.m.
All of These Forms Are
Available to Fill Out Online
You may register to vote in person at that time.
https://ctclusi.org/enrollment/
• New Tribal I.D. Request
Form
• Name Change Form
• Change of Address Form
As of March 11, 2022 the following Tribal Members
have submitted to run for Tribal Council:
Position #2
Position #2
Position #2
(Incumbent) Debbie Bossley
Brad Kneaper
David Petrie
Position#4
Position#4
(Incumbent) Josh Davies
Teresa Spangler
Position #6
Position #6
Position #6
(Incumbent) Doug Barrett
Michael Romine
Vicki Faciane
• Enrollment Application
Visit www.ctclusi.org and click
the Tribal Enrollment tab from the
dropdown Government Tab options.
Or sign in to the Citizen Portal and
click on the Admin Request Forms
box.
Contact the Enrollment Office
Jeannie McNeil, Enrollment Clerk at
541-888-7506
jmcneil@ctclusi.org
Final List of Official Candidates
Election ballots were mailed March 18, 2022
to every registered voter.
Tribal Police to Participate in
National Prescription Drug
Take Back
NATIONAL TAKE-BACK INITIATIVE
National Take Back Day
Saturday, April 30, 2022
10AM to 2PM
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe,
convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while
also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of
medications. We encourage all families, friends, and neighbors to
participate. Go to www.dea.gov to find a collection site near your residence.
It’s that time of year again for the annual Prescription Drug
Take Back. Tribal Police will once again be participating
and will be available at Tribal Government Offices to take
any unwanted or no longer needed prescription drugs so
that they can be properly disposed of. These events help
to educate our community about the potential for abuse of
medications as well as preventing harmful environmental
impacts when these medications are disposed of improperly.
Tribal Police will be available at the
Eugene Outreach Office, 135 Silver Ln, on
Thursday, April 28, 2022
from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.,
Florence Outreach, 3757 Hwy 101, on
Friday, April 29, 2022
from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and
Tribal Government Office in Coos Bay,
1245 Fulton Ave, on
Saturday, April 30, 2022
from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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April 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Department of Natural Resources and Culture Welcomes New Air Protection Specialist
Ayukîi (Hello)! My name is Ali Grove, I
am a member of the Karuk Tribe, located
in the Northwest region of California. I
am pleased to introduce myself as the
new Air Protection Specialist for the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI),
Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
I hope to grow and improve our air quality
monitoring while bringing a breath of
fresh air to the program. Caring for the
Earth and her people is innate in my
commitment to environmental stewardship
and sustainability of Tribal land and
culture. I was born and raised on Coos
and Coquille lands and have developed a
stong appreciation for this area and feel
a kinship here, which is why I feel greatly
honored to be joining the DNR in my new
role.
Over the last ten years I have been
cultivating, researching, and working
closely with plants – which I find ironic
in my new position, as the plants from
my past release the air I breathe now. I
recently graduated from Portland State
University with a B.S. in Environmental
Science and Management with a minor
in Sustainability. While studying at PSU
I also worked for the University as a
research assistant, studying the ecology
of ecoroof plants for a National Science
Foundation research project that studied
the influence of ecoroof surfaces on indoor
air quality. I also worked for a company
that designs and maintains ecoroofs as
well as stormwater mitigation systems
in the Portland area. I am very
passionate about sustainable
infrastructure designs and
hope to bring some
ideas
for
climate
resilience with me in
my new role.
I am a wild plant
lover who enjoys
gathering edible
and medicinal
native plants.
I think I get
this from my
great-great
grandmother
Eureka Fry or
Áatish (in Karuk
meaning
“to
carry home in a
pack basket”) who
was known to be a
medicine woman living
on the Rogue River. My
family history really resonates
well with me; I love to learn about
the traditional uses of plants in southwest
Oregon and feel connected to my
ancestors the more I learn and practice.
Saturday April 23, 2022
Meet at Charleston Marina at 10:00 A.M. (PST)
We will be pulling in our Traditional Dug out canoes to our traditional
clamming beds, so dress appropriately.
After the dig, meet back at Tribal Hall to clean clams.
Bring boots if you have them. We will supply the Shovels, buckets
In the future I hope to learn traditional
basket weaving methods to carry home
all my goods.
I once volunteered to help design and
build up a community garden;
many hands made light work
in the garden and it was
wonderful to see the
community
support
each other. I’m
grateful for the
opportunity
to
return home to
plant some of my
own roots and I
look forward to
meeting you all
in the CTCLUSI
community. In
my spare time
you can find me
in the woods, at
the beach, or in
the garden with
my husband and our
two year old daughter
exploring,
gathering,
and creating !
If you have any questions
on air protection matters feel free
to contact me at my Office: 541-435-7156
Cell: 541-294-6136 or
Email: agrove@ctclusi.org
APRIL 8TH, 2022
3:30 TO 5 PM (PST)
@ GATHER.TOWN
TRIBAL FAMILY
MOVIE NIGHT
Virtual Screening of "Dream Keeper".
TO SIGN UP & TO RECEIVE GOURMET
POPCORN, CONTACT ASHLEY RUSSELL AT
ARUSSELL@CTCLUSI.ORG OR (541) 888-7511
Please be sure to have your shellfish license prior to the event.
Shellfish license reimbursement available upon request.
RSVP with Doug Barrett by Thursday April 21, 2022
at 541-297-2130 or dbarrett@ctclusi.org
Sponsored by:
Culture and Natural Resource Department
April 2022
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CTCLUSI Sponsors Resolution at the ATNI Virtual Winter Convention
Authored by Margaret Corvi, CTCLUSI Consultant and Hanis Coos Tribal Citizen
Margaret Corvi, Hanis Coos Tribal citizen member and arose during the permit and consultation process with the Federal
CTCLUSI Consultant, presented a resolution at the Affiliated Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) concerning the Jordan
Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Virtual Winter Convention. Cove Energy Project when CTCLUSI was denied signatory
This resolution was created in collaboration with Roselynn status by FERC despite gaining support from Governor Brown
Lwenya and Courtney Krossman from the Natural Resources and and the ACHP.
The resolution was approved by the ATNI Natural Resources
Culture Department as well as Legal Counsel Rick Eichstaedt.
The resolution was approved by the ATNI Natural Resource Committee and passed by the ANTI Board as resolution
Committee and submitted to the ATNI Board for reading.
2022-07. While the
resolution does not
On January 27, the resolution was read before the
“...it
is
an
important
step
in
gaining
mandate revision of
ATNI Board of Directors by Lisa Wilson, the ATNI NR
support and momentum to bring
the regulation, it is
Committee Chair and of the Lummi Nation Council.
forth more meaningful roles to Tribal
an important step in
During discussion, CTCLUSI Vice Chair Julie
gaining support and
Siestreem provided critical support to the passage of
Nations... by requiring federal agencies
momentum to bring
this resolution when presented to the ANTI Board. We
to include Tribes as signatories in
are grateful for her leadership and the support of our
forth more meaningful
support of meaningful consultation
roles to Tribal Nations.
Tribal Council. The resolution proposes to call upon the
and
recognition
of
sovereignty.”
If amended, the CFR
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to
would afford Tribes the
amend parts of the National Historical Preservation Act
opportunity to weigh
implementing Regulation, 36 CFR 800, to clearly direct
federal agencies to invite Tribes as signatories to agreements in on identification and resolution of adverse effects to cultural
settling resolutions of adverse effects on Historic Properties for resources through Section 106 Agreements by requiring federal
a project when they have identified sites of religious and cultural agencies to include Tribes as signatories in support of meaningful
significance. This resolution is in response to the issues that consultation and recognition of sovereignty.
Offshore Wind Energy: Tribal Engagement in the Planning Process
Contributed by Dr. Roselynn Lwenya, Natural Resource Director
On February 25, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
issued call areas off the Oregon Coast. The Call Areas (the Coos
Bay Call Area, the Bandon Call Area, and the Brookings Call Area)
are focused offshore the south central and southern Oregon coast
where the high wind energy resource contributes to an estimated
lower cost of energy and greater potential for commercial viability.
The process is in the beginning stages, and developing call areas
brings BOEM one step closer to potentially placing wind farms off
the coast of Oregon.
DOI’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is
responsible for ensuring that offshore renewable energy
development in federal waters takes place in a responsible
and sustainable manner. BOEM currently regulates offshore
wind projects through four distinct phases: planning, leasing,
site assessment, and construction and operations.
CTCLUSI has participated at a number of meetings with
BOEM’S Regional staff and made recommendations on
environmental and cultural impacts that might arise following
implementation of approved projects. The CTCLUSI has
participated in BOEM’s offshore wind authorization process,
which includes establishing intergovernmental task forces
whose purpose is to serve as an authorizing body for issuing
leases, including commercial leases, limited leases, and
research leases; and reviewing plans that describe specific
offshore wind project proposal. The Vice Chair Julie Siestreem
is the Primary representative for the Tribe on this body and
Roselynn Lwenya, Natural Resources Director is the alternate.
In as much BOEM is responsible for ensuring that offshore
renewable energy development in federal waters is conducted
in a responsible and sustainable manner. Offshore wind energy
development has the potential to impact the traditional and
cultural practices of the Tribes, as well as disrupt the religious
beliefs of the Tribe
On September 30th, 2020, CTCLUSI passed resolution
No. 20-084, supporting research Into Developing Clean,
Renewable Floating Offshore Wind Energy. This resolution
identifies the benefits of harnessing ocean wind energy off of
the Oregon Coast, while identifying the need for this new use
of energy be developed in a way to minimize any potential
effects on the cultural and natural resources of the Tribe,
ocean environment, and other responsible ocean users. While
Offshore Wind is looked to as the green energy alternative, it
does not come without concerns. CTCLUSI is dedicated to
continuing dialogue and engage in meaningful consultation with
BOEM as these projects move forward, to ensure the protection of
our cultural and natural resources that could be impacted.
If you have any concerns, questions regarding this process
please contact Dr. Roselynn Lwenya, Natural Resources Director
at (541) 435-7151 or rlwenya@ctclusi.org, or Courtney Krossman,
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer at (541)-888-9577 ext. 7547 or
ckrossman@ctclusi.org. Thank you!
Proposed Call Areas
BOEM Oregon Task Force Meeting, 2/25/22
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THE VOICE OF CLUSI
April 2022
CTCLUSI Forest Program Updates
Authored by Colin Beck, Forest Lands Manager
Staff Updates
protections, revenue accounting procedures, the State outlining how our governments
Steve Andringa vacated his post as the and other tribal policies. We expect that the will work together to advance tribal forest
Tribes’ Forest Lands Manager in July of 2021. ITAMP will be completed and approved by management interests.
He’s currently working for the Lumi Nation in the BIA by this coming fall.
Elliott State Research Forest
N. Washington as their Forestry Manager,
Project Planning
The second piece of state forestry legislation
where he is closer to his family who live that
Concurrent with the development of our was the SB 1546, which establishes the
area. Steve brought over 30 years’ of tribal FMP and ITAMP, we are also working on the Elliott State Research Forest as a public
forest management experience to CTCLUSI, Tribes’ first Forest Management Operating forest managed by Oregon State University.
and his contributions to the development of Plan. This Operating Plan will include site- The Elliott State Forest was established in
the Tribes’ Forest management Program specific management actions, including 1930, to be managed to provide revenues for
have been invaluable.
timber sales. We expect that the Operations Oregon’s Common School Fund. Litigation
We are currently working on hiring an Plan will be completed this coming fall, over timber harvest on the Elliott in the early
additional forester to bring our Forestry at which point we can proceed with the 2000’s severely limited harvest on the Elliott,
Program to full capacity. In the
and there has been no harvest
meantime, we are working with
on the Elliott since 2016. As a
contractors to provide short-term
result, management of the Elliott
support. These contractors are
has been costing the Common
assisting with planning, project
School Fund millions of dollars
layout, mapping, and other
every year.
forestry needs.
The Department of State Lands,
Forest Management Planning
along with OSU, convened
Update
an Advisory Committee in
We’ve made significant progress
2019 to explore the possibility
towards the completion of
of managing the Elliott as a
CTCLUSI’s Forest Management
research forest. The work of the
Plan (FMP), which is required
advisory committee culminated in
before we can proceed with the
SB 1546, which directs that the
implementation of management
Elliott be managed by OSU as a
projects including timber sales.
research forest. Research on the
We’re currently developing the
Elliott will primarily focus on ways
management guidelines of the
to provide a sustainable supply
FMP. These guidelines will inform
of timber, while still providing for
our implementation of future
other values such as biodiversity
management projects including
and carbon storage. SB 1546
harvest, reforestation, prescribed
also directs that the Elliott be
burns, etc. We also have a
decoupled from the Common
contractor working on the final This second-growth stand of Douglas-fir on the Lake Tract was thinned about 15 years ago. As School Fund, with the State
a result, there are now many densely-packed hemlock seedlings growing in the understory.
inventory analysis and sustained- CTCLUSI
reimbursing the Fund for the
has secured NRCS funding that will be used to thin these young hemlock seedlings,
yield determination, which will
appraised value of the Elliott.
resulting in a more biologically diverse and productive stand condition.
inform the level of timber harvest
SB
1546
passed
with
that we can sustainably harvest
overwhelming support, and OSU
while still providing for other environmental implementation of management activities is currently moving forward to develop a
including the first timber sales on the Tribal Forest Management Plan for the Elliott.
values.
We plan to have a completed draft of our Forest.
CTCLUSI’s forestry staff were heavily
Private Forest Accord and Tribal
FMP this coming May. This draft FMP will
involved in the Advisory Committee, and we
Sovereignty
need to be reviewed and approved by both
will continue to work closely with OSU to
We were heavily involved in two pieces ensure that tribal interests in the Elliott are
Tribal Council and the Bureau of Indian
of forestry legislation that were taken up by protected.
Affairs.
the Oregon Legislature during the February
Indian Trust Asset Reform Act (ITARA)
NRCS EQIP Funding for Lake Creek Tract
We submitted a letter to the BIA last 2022 legislative session. The first piece
CTCLUSI was recently awarded $373,195
August, requesting that CTCLUSI be of legislation was SB 1501, which will in funding from the Natural Resources
included in the Indian Trust Asset Reform Act overhaul the Oregon Forest Practices Act Conservation Service (NRCS) to implement
(ITARA) Demonstration Project. The ITARA based on a “Private Forest Accord” that was a variety of stand improvement activities on
Demonstration Project allows tribes to exert reached between a small working group the Lake Creek. These treatment will include
their sovereignty over management of their of industrial timberland owners and large the following:
trust forestlands, by authorizing participating environmental groups. We were concerned - 567 acres of understory thinning,
tribes to approve forest management that this legislation would regulate tribal
including 97 acres of fuels treatment
activities that would otherwise require BIA forest management on lands that are owned
adjacent to roads (hand piling and burning)
review and approval. Removing the BIA by tribes, even though Oregon’s 9 tribes were - 582 acres of cedar planting
approval requirement will allow CTCLUSI all excluded from participating in the working - 9 acres of native pollinator planting
more flexibility to manage the Tribal Forest group that developed the Private Forest
(fireweed, etc.)
in a way that meets the Tribes’ priorities and Accord. Our Tribal Chair, Vice Chair, and staff - 4 acres of riparian restoration (mowing
objectives, and will significantly reduce the invested significant time into this effort, and
reed canary grass, planting native species)
timelines and costs associated with planning we were ultimately successful in lobbying the - 14 acres of invasive species removal
and implementing forest management legislature to introduce a tribal amendment
(cutting down Scotch broom with hand
to SB 1501 that effectively excludes tribal fee
projects.
tools)
We are currently developing our Indian forestlands from state forestry regulations.
These treatments will start in late 2022
Trust Asset Management Plan (ITAMP) SB 1501 passed, along with the tribal and will continue through 2026. While these
which is a requirement of ITARA. This amendment. This is a monumental victory treatments will focus on the Lake Tract, we
ITAMP will include forest management in the advancement of tribal sovereignty and expect to work with the NRCS to secure
ordinance and regulations, environmental self-governance. Moving forward, we expect funding for treatments on the other 7 tracts
review procedures, endangered species to develop an MOA between the Tribes and of the Tribal Forest.
www.ctclusi.org
April 2022
9
“In the Loop” with the Circles of Healing Program
Talking
Circle
CTCLUSI Circles of Healing Program
H. E. A. L. I. N. G.
Heal, Empower, Affirm, Learn, Inspire, Navigate, and Gather
Contributed by Kathy King, Circles of Healing Coordinator
Teen
Dating
Violence for
parent/teen
pairs/trios
Culturally Sensitive Trauma Healing Support Group
Utilizes traditional healing circles at the beginning of each session
Includes education about complex trauma, CPTSD, and the brain
Educates about symptoms attributed to trauma and complex trauma
Incorporates themes of balance and holistic healing approaches
Support Group is facilitated in 10 weekly sessions to promote
healing and progression
Zoom
Saturday
April 16, 2022
4:00—5:00pm
Call or text
541-808-8152 for the Zoom link
Objectives
Weekly objectives include: examining the importance of balance in
all aspects (physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional); goal-setting;
understanding and creating safety in all forms; recognizing forms of emotional
dysregulation and developing skills to manage them; recognizing and
navigating triggers; understanding the functions of anger and developing
skills to acknowledge and navigate anger and its underlying emotions;
skill-building to manage symptoms of anxiety; growing self-compassion,
empathy, and self-esteem; identifying, creating, and sustaining healthy
relationships; understanding family systems; identifying the occurrence of
lateral violence; recognizing the effects of generational trauma; boundary
setting and healthy communication skills; prevention and planning; and for
increased understanding of the phases of healing. A short confidentiality
agreement will apply to create a safe space for sharing.
At the end of each session, there will be a celebration ceremony.
LADIES SELF-CARE
Please join us for a
Zoom Class!
Book Group &
Creative Bookmark
Class
Materials will be
sent via USPS mail.
2022 Schedule
Session 1: April 4th - June 6th
Session 2: June 13th - August 15th
Session 1 Evening:
Every Monday at 6:00 – 8:00 pm on ZOOM, for 10 weeks
Open to all women.
Class size is limited to 10.
Rye
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
6:00pm- 8:00pm
For more information or to RSVP
please call or text
Kathy King at 541-808-8152.
RSVPs are kindly requested by Tuesday, April 12, 2022
so we can get materials to you.
Sponsored by the Circles of Healing Program
CTCLUSI Health and Human Services Division
Session 2 Afternoon:
Every Monday at 3:00 – 5:00 pm on ZOOM, for 10 weeks
Contact the Circles of Healing program for information and
registration for this support group. Registration and participation
are at no cost and all participants will receive a certificate
of completion as well as a copy of their weekly attendance
logs. Please reach out for technology or other assistance in
advance, as we seek to meet individualized needs.
Circles of Healing Program: (541) 808-8152
10
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
April 2022
Good News! More Garden Boxes are Available
Contributed by Jesse Beers, Cultural Stewardship Manager
When COVID-19 hit we were presented with an obstacle: the
inability to safely access the community garden due to health
concerns relating to COVID-19. This pandemic also inhibited our
ability to gather, learn from our Elders, and teach our youth as
a Tribal community. We recognized that our community garden
isn’t beneficial to our Tribal membership if they aren’t able to
utilize it without risk. Because of this, we sought innovative
ways and resources to be able to provide our Tribal people with
ways to supply themselves with their own traditional foods and
other healthy fruits and vegetables from the safety of their own
backyards.
While, working from home during quarantine our department
wrote a small grant with the goal to provide garden boxes and
soil to Tribal Elders and Families who
were interested within the five-county
service area. This way should they be
quarantined at home again they can be
more self-sufficient and grow their own
fruit and veg. Having our tribal citizens
be self-reliant is a great way to increase
our tribal citizen’s Food Sovereignty.
Luckily, we received this grant from the
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health
Board (NPAIHB).
Thanks to our maintenance department’s
hard work on the garden boxes and
delivery. We were able to provide 4 patio
planters and they constructed 22 raised
beds, which were delivered to 22 tribal
families, 11 of which were Elders. We have now secured and
sent out fifty different organic garden and herb seeds along with
harvest brodiaea, camas, sweet grass, bear grass, and traditional
tobacco. With this small grant and teamwork, we were able to
provide large results.
Now, through the CARES act we are once again able to offer
this resource and maintenance has already started putting them
together. Just as before this is a first come first serve opportunity
as there is a limited amount of lumber. We have a small waiting
list left over from the last funding and we will be contacting them
shortly. If you already have a garden box and would like another
feel free to contact us and we will put you on a waiting list. If we
have enough boxes you maybe able to get another. For those
that don’t have any garden boxes and
missed your opportunity last time or didn’t
have the space and now do, here’s your
chance!
If interested in this round of 4 foot by 8
foot garden boxes and live within the five
county service area please contact:
Jesse Beers- Sha’yuushtl’axan hiich (I
am a Siuslaw Person)
CTCLUSI Stewardship Manager
3757 Hwy. 101 Florence, OR 97439
Cell: (541) 297-0748
E-mail: jbeers@ctclusi.org
Virtual Cultural
Fridays
Virtual Cultural Fridays will be hosted via
ZOOM from 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm (PST) every
other Friday beginning February 18th.
Join live via ZOOM
Virtual Cultural Fridays
April 2022 Schedule
April 8, 2022
Movie Screening
via Gather.Town and Popcorn
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PST)
April 22, 2022
Necklaces via zoom
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PST)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85039393602?
pwd=akI3M0Y5cUJyTXI2TDhGeXdxU3pyUT09
Meeting ID: 850 3939 3602
Passcode: 099953
Family Participation is encouraged!
The schedule of activities and recorded
sessions will be posted on the Tribe's
website @ https://ctclusi.org/youth-
Watch Previously
Recorded Cultural
Videos Online
Login to the Citizen Portal and view Virtual
Culture Zoom classes here...
https://ctclusi.org/youth-servicesprivate/
The Zoom link to live classes will be posted
here as well as all the previously recorded
videos.
services-private/
Need help registering for the website?
For more information, for supplies, and/or to sign up, please contact:
Contact Morgan Gaines
mgaines@ctclusi.org
(541) 808-7918
Ashley Russell @ (541) 888-7511 or arussell@ctclusi.org
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April 2022
11
Tribal Language Used to Celebrate World Water Day
Contribued by Enna Helms, Tribal Linguist Assistant
“Water is Life, the lifeblood of mother earth,” a quote often spoken the importance of clean and fresh water and remind ourselves to
by our Chief Doc Slyter.
thank the water for giving us life. Thank you to the Language and
Since 1993, the United Nations has made March 22nd every Culture Committees and Tribal Council for their input and support!
year, World Water Day. In honor of World Water Day, these
flyers will be placed at every water dispenser site throughout the
Scan the QR codes below to hear the language online.
Tribal Government building and Offices to bring awareness of
qais o xhap'
"World Water Day"
Gahais do hap'
"World Water Day"
k'sat chiiomł
"World Water Day"
March 22nd,1993
March 22nd,1993
March 22nd,1993
nosqats lo besik' (I get a cup)
noxhap'o nopa'ats lo besik' (I fill the cup with water)
notł'ets luuwii lo xhap' (I give thanks to the water)
xhap' noshiits (I drink water)
tłewetos o xhap', lo ka'ain o tł'da
"Water is life, the lifeblood of mother earth"
- Chief Doc Slyter
łakuunan k'anishk'an (I get a cup)
chiiwa to k'anishk'an (I fill the cup with water)
hiis chii (I give thanks to the water)
qachuutxan chiiwa (I drink the water)
taiyuu chii, to tsinuukwa tł'a'ai
"Water is life, the lifeblood of mother earth"
- Chief Doc Slyter
Galam'uu tło pasik' (I get a cup)
nohap'o bats'uu tło pasik' (I fill the cup with water)
ildwa'uu k'ele tło hap' (I give thanks to the water)
noxq'awats'uu tło hap' (I drink the water)
dlewetos do hap', tło ka'ain do tł'dayas
"Water is life, the lifeblood of mother earth"
- Chief Doc Slyter
Hand Washing!
xamtłiitin chiitłin
It’s always a good idea to wash one’s hands
regularly! Learn how to do so in our three
languages! Thank you to the Language and
Culture Committees and Tribal Council for
their input and support!
Scan the QR codes to hear the language
online!
"I will wash my hands"
(sha'yuushtł'a uł quuiich
language)
2
łakuunan tłxaiyamtł'
"I grab the soap"
"I will
wash my hands"
"I will wash
my hands"
xamtłuułtsin
chiitłin
tł'aquułtsin
chiitłin
"I wash my hands"
"I wet my hands"
4
5
(miluk language)
6(hanis language)
no psiiwot
len k'iła
ts'uutuu
tło'no k'iłan
no sqats lo tsuuttsuut
Galam'uu tło ts'uutts'uut
psiiwii'uu tło'no k'iłan
5
4
6
xamtłuułtsin chiiwach
"I clean my fingers and nails too"
10
"I wash/rinse with water"
11
12
yahwii'uu tło'no k'iłanno yakwtits len k'iła
"I rub my hands"
smuut'atin
chiiwa
7
"I stop the water"
tłxuuyuułtsin
8chiitłin
7
"I dry my hands"
:CIPOT
,YADNOM
"I wash my hands"
STORYTELLING
PLANNING
5
xamtłuułtsin chmiiłq uł miiłtx aisxa
ntsuutTOPIC:
len k'iła
"I rub my hands"
smuut'at
8 wan 9
"All done"
MONDAY,
APRIL 4TH AT
6
5:00PM
GNINNALP
"I grab the soap"
4
"I wet my hands"
"I wash my hands"
"I grab the soap""I wet my hands"
GNILLETYROTS
9
Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/841
96065982?pwd=MDdZZWIyYj
dUTEp3QllZOG1WTUhRZz09
Meeting ID: 841 9606 5982
Passcode:
897052
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Meeting ID: 841 9606 5982
Passcode: 897052
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Hanis
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Miluk
3
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12
April 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
With Prediabetes, Action is the Best Medicine
American Diabetes Association. Contributed by: Kristy Petrie and Armando Martinez, Diabetes Team
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, we know that can
feel like a lot—like your life has changed and you’ll never be
“normal” again. But know that that isn’t the case.
You have the power to change things.
For some people with prediabetes, early treatment, as well as
moderate lifestyle changes, can return blood sugar levels to a
normal range, effectively preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes.
Ask your doctor plenty of questions and listen to the answers you
get. Increase your daily physical activity. Start eating healthy. And
your life can be yours again.
What it means and what you can do
There are no clear symptoms of prediabetes so you may have it
and not know it. But before people develop type 2 diabetes, they
almost always have prediabetes—where blood sugar levels that
are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed
as diabetes. You may have some of the symptoms of diabetes
or even some of the complications. If you think you may have
diabetes or prediabetes, check with your doctor and get tested.
If you discover that you do have prediabetes, remember that
it doesn’t mean you’ll develop type 2, particularly if you follow a
treatment plan and make changes to your lifestyle through food
choices and physical activity. Even small changes can have a
huge impact on delaying or preventing diabetes altogether. Work
with a health care professional to make a plan that works for your
lifestyle, or look for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) recognized lifestyle change program, guided by a lifestyle
coach trained to use a CDC-approved curriculum, where you will
meet other people who are working to prevent diabetes. Contact
Kristy Petrie or Armando Martinez for more information on a
lifestyle change program.
6 Health Benefits of Walking
Julia Westbrook and Karen Asp / Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD. Contributed by: Kristy Petrie and Armando Martinez, Diabetes Team
Walking can do more than get you from
point A to point B. This classic activity can
improve your heart health, blood sugar, and
more. Plus, we include tips on how to get
more out of your walks.
It’s convenient. It’s free. And it comes with
a wealth of benefits. Don’t underestimate the
power of America’s favorite physical activity—
walking! All you have to do is lace up and
head out the door (we have the best walking
shoes according to podiatrists to help).
No gym or fancy equipment is necessary.
Witness some of the latest evidence for
these benefits of walking.
Health Benefits of Walking
There are several reasons why walking
can be a great form of physical activity. Here
are a few of the specific health benefits of
walking.
1. Improve Blood Sugar
A short jaunt around the block after you
eat could help keep your blood sugar steady,
especially if you have type 2 diabetes,
according to research published in the
journal Diabetologia. When adults with the
condition walked for 10 minutes following
every meal, they lowered their blood sugar
12 percent more, on average, than when
they took a single 30-minute stroll each day.
“Walking uses large muscles in your legs and
torso-which require a lot of energy,” explains
Andrew Reynolds, Ph.D., lead study author
and postdoctoral fellow at the University of
Otago in New Zealand. “To get that energy,
those muscles remove sugar from circulation
and your blood sugar goes down.” He adds
that after-meal walks may also help prevent
diabetes in the first place. (Get more lifestyle
and diet tips to help lower blood sugar with
12 ways to lower blood sugar.)
2. Help Your Heart
You don’t need crazy-hard cardio to
strengthen your heart. A review of data
from more than 130,000 women, published
in the Journal of the American College of
Cardiology, found that those who walked at
least 30 minutes a day significantly lowered
their risk of heart failure. Other research
has found that exercisers—and most of
them were walkers-reduced systolic blood
pressure (the top number) by an average of
nearly 9 mmHg, an improvement similar to
that from medication, according to a metaanalysis in the British Journal of Sports
Medicine. Getting at least 150 minutes
of moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk
walking, each week is the benchmark for
heart benefits, according to the American
Heart Association.
3. Improve Fertility
For couples trying to get pregnant, here’s
a reason to hoof it: researchers from the
UMass Amherst found that overweight and
obese women who regularly walked for at
least 10 minutes at a time were nearly twice
as likely to conceive as those who didn’t go
for a stroll. The researchers say that being
at an unhealthy weight—which applies to
nearly three-quarters of us
—is linked to
higher levels of chronic inflammation, which
can affect fertility. But walking reduces that
inflammation and also may lower stress
levels, both benefits that improve your odds
of welcoming that bundle of joy.
4. Reduce Dementia Risk
Research has shown that those who walk
regularly (think: 3 to 5 times per week for 30
to 40 minutes) had a significantly lower risk
of dementia than those who didn’t partake
in aerobic exercise. This could be because
walking helps improve blood flow which can
help improve cognition, but more research
is needed to explain walking’s impressive
brain-healthy benefits. Walking is an easy
way to add more aerobic exercise to your
day, which can help strengthen your body
and mind in the long run.
5. Promote Weight Loss
While it can sometimes get overlooked,
walking is a great way to get more exercise
and can help you lose weight. Finding ways
to up your physical activity is key when trying
to lose weight (along with what’s on your
plate, of course).
6. Boost Mood
Last but certainly not least, regular
exercise like walking can help to boost your
mood—immediately and in the long term.
Plus, getting outside for a walk can help you
spend more time in nature, which has proven
benefits for your mental health and can help
you reduce stress.
5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Walks
Spending too much time on your tush can
lead to numerous health woes. But here’s an
easy fix: After an hour of sitting, walk around
for two minutes. It could reduce your risk of
early death by 33 percent, according to a
study published in the Clinical Journal of the
American Society of Nephrology.
Here are some more expert tips on how to
get more out of your walks, solo or with a
walking buddy.
1. Go Off-Road
Moving your walks to varied terrains like
grass or dirt requires you to use different
muscles that can strengthen your core and
improve balance, something you don’t get
from walking on asphalt, explains Libby
Richards, Ph.D., RN, an associate professor
at the Purdue University School of Nursing.
Choosing a route with some gradual hills can
amp up the challenge even more.
2. Add Some Weights
Make your walk more challenging by adding
a weighted vest (or wearing a backpack) to
increase the load your body is carrying. Add
no more than 5% of your body weight to start
and spend only a few minutes walking in
it at a time until your body gets used to it,
Richards says
3. Go Fast and Slow
Dave McGovern, 15-time U.S. Champion
race walker and author of The Complete
Guide to Competitive Walking (buy it:
$18.95, barnesandnoble.com) likes doing
“turns and straights” on a school track,
where you alternate between easy strolling
on the turns and full-tilt walking sprints on the
straightaways.
4. Work on Form
Perfecting your gait and posture will
inherently help you move faster, McGovern
says. Follow these three tips: Take shorter,
faster steps. Land on your heels and roll
through the tips of your toes. And, finally, be
sure to bend your arms at 90-degree angles,
vigorously driving them behind your body
while keeping the arm swings short in front
of the body.
5. Up Your Walk Time
A slower, longer workout can be just as
effective as a faster, shorter one, says
Richards. And hey, it means more time to
chitchat too if you’re walking with a partner.
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April 2022
13
Elders Corner
The Elders Spotlight of the Month will feature a new Elder each month. Elders are selected from a list of the Eldest to the Youngest Elder, starting with the Eldest. Elders will be
contacted by Kimmy Bixby of Community Health Services with information for an article to be published in a future edition of The Voice of CLUSI newsletter. Many thanks go out
to our Elders for all that they have done for our Tribal community. We hope to use this opportunity to highlight a few of your many accomplishments. Thank you Elders!
Contributed by Kimmy Bixby, Community Health Aide
Cherity Macauley
Cherity Macauley
Bucket List:
• Since I was 12, I have
wanted to go to all 50 states.
I have been in at least 25 so
far.
• Lose weight
• I want to make quilts for
foster kids and orphans.
Favorite Saying:
“Trust in the Lord with all
your heart, lean not on
your own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5
Favorite Hobbies:
• Stamping, making cards,
and scrap booking.
• Sewing/quilting.
• Painting and all types of
crafts.
John Domaschofsky
Coos
Coos
• Grandparents - Roy and
Marie Brainard; parents- Stan
and
Madeline
(Brainard)
Knowlton; spouse - David
Macauley; children - Sara Macy;
grandchildren - Triniti and Violet;
aunts - Jean Bouman (Lane),
Flossie Garcia (Jack); uncles
- Tom Brainard (Janet), former
Chief David Brainard (Judy);
siblings - Julie, Andy, Eric, Brian,
Pete, and Philip. Numerous
cousins.
• Grandmother Ida Wages Helms
Gwinn; Mother Florence Helms
Domaschofsky; Wife Sharon
Domaschofsky; Children Jaime
Mattison and Bradly Rickard,
and 4 Grandchildren.
Proudest Accomplishments:
• I have taught Sunday school
for over 40 years, created
my own Bible curiculum and
games for children. Something I
asked God to allow me to do if I
survived a brain tumor in 1977.
I also got to teach painting and
craft classes to children at a
homeschool co-op for 2 or 3
years.
• I attended Merrit Davis
Business College, graduated
in Accounting and worked at
McCracken Motor Freight in
Accounts Receivable.
• Adopted our daughter (another
miracle from God)
John Domaschofsky
Bucket List:
• Seeing my grandchildren
grow up and be happy.
• Taking my wife to Alaska.
• Retiring and relaxing with
my wife.
Favorite Saying:
“The most terrifying words in
the English language are: I’m
from the government and I’m
here to help.”
-Ronald Reagan
Welcome New Tribal Elder
Danny Krossman
Proudest Accomplishments:
• 35 years and counting
relationship with the love of my
life, Sharon Domaschofsky.
• My children and the people
they have become.
• The business I have built.
Favorite Hobbies:
• Reading.
• Woodworking.
• Traveling.
Elders Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 14th, 2022
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
If interested in attending, please RSVP to
Iliana Montiel by emailing
imontiel@ctclusi.org for the zoom link.
Please RSVP by Monday, April 11th.
It’s Easy to Take Your Eyesight for Granted
American Diabetes Association
Contributed by: Kristy Petrie and Armando Martinez, Diabetes Team
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision
loss in people 18–64 years old. And there
are no obvious signs or symptoms. But the
great news is an annual routine eye exam
could prevent 95% of vision loss caused by
diabetes.
Focus on Diabetes™ is a multi-year
initiative that brings together the American
Diabetes Association and Visionary
Partners from leading organizations in
vision care to increase awareness about
diabetes and eye health.
Get Smart About Eye Health
Vision loss is preventable with early
detection, timely treatment, and appropriate
follow-up care.
Step 1
Know the Risk for Diabetes
ignore, which might present as:
Blurred vision
Dark spots or “holes”
Flashes of light
Seeing an increased amount of floaters
Poor night vision
Many people have prediabetes or diabetes
for years without knowing it because early
symptoms can be so easy to miss. That’s
why an annual comprehensive eye exam is Step 3
critical for the prevention and early detection
of diabetes-related eye complications.
Take Control of Eye Health
Step 2
Know the Warning Signs of Diabetic Eye
Disease
Some diabetic eye diseases have no signs
or symptoms until they are too obvious to
Routine eye exams can help identify
problems that when treated can prevent
or delay vision loss due to diabetic eye
complications. Unfortunately, many people
with diabetes don’t get their eyes examined
regularly. Find an eye care professional.
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April 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Sippy Cups and Your Child’s Teeth
This article was prepared by the American Dental Association as a public service to the community. Contributed by Bobbie Hafer, R.D.H.
This article was prepared by the American Dental Association
as a public service to the community. As soon as teeth appear
in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early
childhood caries (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay or
nursing mouth syndrome) is frequent and prolonged exposure of
a baby’s teeth to liquids, such as fruit juice, milk, or formula, which
all contain sugar.
Tooth decay can occur when a baby is put to bed with a bottle.
Infants should finish their naptime or bedtime bottle before going
to bed. Because decay can destroy the teeth of an infant or young
child, you should encourage your children to drink from a cup by
their first birthdays.
Many training cups, also called sippy or tippy cups, are available
in stores. Many are ―no spill cups, which are essentially baby
bottles in disguise. No-spill cups include a valve beneath the
spout to stop spills. However, cups with valves do not allow your
child to sip. Instead, the child gets liquid by sucking on the cup,
much like a baby bottle. This practice defeats the purpose of using
a training cup, as it prevents the child from learning to sip. Don’t
let your child carry the training cup around. Toddlers are often
unsteady on their feet.
They take an unnecessary risk if they try to walk and drink at the
same time. Falling while drinking from a cup has the potential to
injure the mouth. A training cup should be used temporarily. Once
your child has learned how to sip, the training cup has achieved its
purpose. It can and should be set aside when no longer needed.
Tips
For sipping success, carefully choose and use a training cup. As
the first birthday approaches, encourage your child to drink from a
cup. As this changeover from a baby bottle to a training cup takes
place, be very careful:
- what kind of training cup you choose
- what goes into the cup
- how frequently your child sips from it
- that your child does not carry the cup around
Talk to your dental professional for more information. If your
child has not had a dental examination, schedule a well-baby
checkup for his or her teeth. The American Dental Association
says that it is beneficial for the first dental visit to occur before the
child’s first birthday.
CTCLUSI Dental Clinic is open for well-baby visits. We want to
make your child’s first dental visit a happy one!
Please call 541-888-6433 to schedule.
Preventative Dental Care
Contributed by Marissa Gardner, DHAT and Naomi Petrie, DHAT
This month our dental clinic is
focusing on preventative services,
mostly engaging with our tribal youth.
We will describe all preventative
services that are individually tailored
to you or your children during the exam
and hygiene appointments. There
are several different procedures and
techniques for different levels of tooth
decay risk patients. Everyone has a
different smile but we all have one
common goal, to have a healthy smile.
So, what you can expect during your
exam and hygiene appointments?
They will include but are not limited
to the following: Oral hygiene
instructions with tooth brushing and
flossing techniques, motivational
interviewing of food and beverage
consumption, a combination of
fluoride varnish applications with
povidone-iodine,
silver
diamine
fluoride (SDF), and sealants. We
will be giving education to expecting
mothers and explain how to clean their
new baby’s teeth. Please remember if
you have a new addition to the family
that we recommend bringing him or
her into the dental clinic as soon as
the first tooth erupts. As always, we
encourage happy visits or well-baby
visits for those kiddos who have never
been seen at the dental clinic or that
may have a fear of coming to the
dental clinic. Our dental team strives
for all of our kids to have a happy and
healthy visit while visiting us.
Our current staff includes 1
temporary
Dentist,
2
Dental
Therapists, 1 Hygienist, 5 Dental
Assistants, and 1 Receptionist. We do
not have a full-time Dentist on-site at
this time but are making great efforts in
recruiting a Dentist. We are currently
scheduling appointments within the
Dental Therapists scope of practice
these include exams, referrals,
hygiene appointments, restorative
treatment, and preventative services
as listed above. If you have any
questions or concerns please feel
free to contact our front office. To
schedule an appointment please call
1 (541)888-6433 to see one of our
Dental Therapists.
Naomi Petrie, DHAT teaching young Tribal member
Nyjah Rutledge about dental care with the help of
Sheriff Woody from Toy Story.
Positive COVID-19 Results and CTCLUSI Resources
OHA COVID-19 News Release: February
25, 2022. Oregon reports 981 new confirmed
and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new
deaths
PORTLAND, Ore. — There are four new
COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising
the state’s death toll to 6,582, Oregon Health
Authority (OHA) reported at 12:01 a.m. today.
OHA reported 981 new confirmed and
presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01
a.m. today, bringing the state total to 692,261.
Positive COVID-19 test?
If you are a CTCLUSI Tribal member and have
a Confirmed Positive COVID-19 test from a
testing facility, CTCLUSI has resources to help
you and your household quarantine/isolate
for the CDC recommended quarantine time.
This is an effort to help our Tribal members,
and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by
taking away the need to leave home during
the quarantine/isolation period for things like
food. At home, COVID-19 tests are NOT
diagnostic per the manufacturer and State.
Therefore, we can not take a positive home
test as a positive result until it is confirmed by
a testing facility.
Contact a Community Health Aide:
Send photo proof by email or text of your
Positive COVID-19 result to your local
Community Health Aid (CHA). The test must
be completed by a COVID-19 testing facility.
Kimmy Bixby
email: kbixby@ctclusi.org
phone: 541-744-1334 x7156
cell: 541-808-8684
How to access the COVID-19 Family
Quarantine/isolation Assistance (Examples:
Frozen food, electrolytes, etc.):
Armando Martinez
email: amartinez@ctclusi.org
phone: 541-435-7228
cell: 541-999-4151
Doug Morrison
email: dmorrison@ctclusi.org
phone: 541-997-6685 x 7701
cell: 541-297-2391
www.ctclusi.org
April 2022
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF
COOS, LOWER UMPQUA AND SIUSLAW INDIANS
ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT
1245 Fulton Avenue - Coos Bay, OR 97420
Telephone: (541)888-7506 Toll Free 1-888-280-0726 Fax: (541)888-2853
March 1, 2022
NOTICE – Basic Roll
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Live Native: Tribal Family Program
CTCLUSI’s grant programs: Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and Tobacco
Prevention Program would like to invite Tribal Families to participate in our new
program, Live Native. This program will be from March 3 to April 21, with at your own
pace family activities, and a variety of virtual classes including, but not limited to cooking
classes, guest speakers, and cultural activities.
All Tribal Family participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of
CTCLUSI designed clothing and/or outdoor apparel, while supplies last. There will be a
grand prize raffle: one for an adult, and one for youth. Raffle tickets are awarded to
each participant for each activity and virtual class/event completed.
Free Outdoor Apparel
Raffle Prizes: Adult and Youth
RE: BASIC ROLL
Sign up form will be available at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Live-NativeTribal-Family-Activities
Dear Enrolled Tribal Member,
Each year a Basic Roll is updated of all current Enrolled Members to be posted publically
in the Coos Bay, Florence and Springfield Government Offices, managed by the Enrollment
Department. In addition, it will now be posted on the private side of the Tribes website. This
notice is to inform you that our current membership is now 1,316 members. Each Enrolled
member’s name will be printed on this Roll as directed by the Enrollment Committee and
Enrollment Code.
There is a provision that allows you to “Opt Out” of this process. You must submit your
request in writing to include the name(s) you DO NOT wish printed on this public Roll. (This
information will be redacted following your request)
Submit written request to:
Enrollment Department
Basic Roll
1245 Fulton Ave.
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Questions: Contact Mark Petrie at 541-435-7217, mpetrie@ctclusi.org
or
Armando Martinez at 541-888-7228, amartinez@ctclusi.org
Photo Credit: Kristy Petrie
The specific portion of the Code is on the back of this letter. The entire Enrollment Code is
located on the CTCLUSI website www.ctclusi.org. If you have any questions please contact me.
Sincerely,
Jeannie McNeil
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
Enrollment Office
541-888-7506
Only Names, Base Ancestor, and Date
jmcneil@ctclusi.org
of Enrollment will be shown. No contact
information is included on this roll.
Are you in the 5 County Service area
and needing a ride?
(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 Tribal Transportation Department aims to provide
necessary transit services for accessing shopping,
employment, education, health care, and social/
recreational opportunities to all CTCLUSI members
and their eligible family members currently lacking
reliable transportation.
Transportation options that may be provided directly
include door-to-door rides with a 72-hr advance notice
and/or bus passes. In addition to services provided
directly from the Transportation Department, CCAT
services are available free of charge by presenting
your Tribal ID card to the CCAT driver at the time of
service.
PEACEGIVING
For more information or to access these services,
please contact Kathy Perkins, Tribal Transportation
Coordinator, at 541-888-9577 ext. 7550.
Enrollment Code – Basic Roll
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.
*Door-to-Door Service is limited to Coos County at this time*
Peacegiving is a traditional Restorative Justice
option available to you for the resolution of conflict.
All Peacegiving issues are confidential.
Are you in trouble with the law?
Are you suffering with drugs, alcohol or addiction?
Are you ready to make a change?
What does true Wellness look like for you?
A life without drugs or alcohol is possible for you.
Make the choice for a better life.
Photo By: Jesse Beers
For more information about Peacegiving, please visit the Peacegiving
Website or contact the Peacegiving Coordinator at the
address listed below.
Peacegiving Coordinator
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
PHONE: (541) 888-1306 or (541) 888-1316
EMAIL: Peacegiving@ctclusi.org
Website: http://ctclusi.org/peacegiving
Confidential
Contact Tribal Wellness Court.
(541) 888-1307
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April 2022
THE VOICE OF CLUSI
Education Corner
Gather is Growing and IT NEEDS YOU!
Gather is growing and IT NEEDS YOU!
Submitted by Eriq Acosta
Contributed by Eriq Acosta, Education Specialist
Tribal hall and admin were created virtually with some twists of
course to be able to explore CTCLUSI Culture, mingle with other
Tribal members, build and learn. This virtual space is open to all
Tribal members at any time to come alone or together. If you need
a tour we would be honored to show you around, contact Mark
Petrie (mpetrie@ctclusi.org) or Eriq Acosta (eacosta@ctclusi.org)
and we will gladly show you around. Since last month, we have
added a game center, go-cart track, more language incorporation
and of course a virtual escape room - be careful Nuuskilii will trap
you in her dungeon and you could get lost forever………. just
kidding. As mentioned the space is open to use for Tribal members
and the sky is the limit for what you want to use it for. You want
to host an art class and sell your goods? Great! You want to host
a movie night and have a discussion or better yet a book club?
Wonderful. This space can do all that and more. We know new
technology or maybe even the idea of technology has you a bit
worried, don’t fear, we are here to help guide you and answer any
questions you might have. I have had many elders throughout the
country tell me we have to live in the two worlds: the Indian world
and today’s society. We have made a place where we can do just
that. Come explore Gather and see for yourself.
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Phone:
(541) 435-7217
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Phone:
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what you
want to
use it for. You want to host an art class and sell your goods? Great! You want
to host a movie night and have a discussion or better yet a book club? Wonderful. This space
can do all that and more. We know new technology or maybe even the idea of technology has
you a bit worried, don’t fear, we are here to help guide you and answer any questions you
2022
Graduates!
Please let the Education Department know if
you are graduating this spring. We would like
to recognize the graduating students with
something special.
Please include:
1) School’s name
2) School colors
3) Future Goals
4) Advise for future students
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT INFORMATION 5/1/2022
Email info to education@ctclusi.org
ATTENTION HIGHER
EDUCATION STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
NOW
AVAILABLE
Apply online via laserfiche at www.ctclusi.org
Scho la rs hip A p p li ca ti on
D eadline is M ay 2 2 n d by
12 : 00 a m ( PS T )
For more information, please contact
Karen Porter at @ kporter @ctclusi.org or
(541) 888-1315 or
Josh Davies at jdavies@ctclusi.org or
(541) 888-1314
www.ctclusi.org
April 2022
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Education Corner
Critical Race Theory, Then and Now...
Contributed by Josh Davies, Education Director
resolution that the District “will not
tolerate racism and racist conduct”
in its classrooms. We commend
this language. This sentiment is the
value that should help inform the
teaching of American history in its
classrooms.
However, the Tribe is extremely
concerned about the language in
the resolution that would prohibit
teaching that may make individuals
feel “discomfort, guilt, anguish” or
otherwise uncomfortable. • There is
much to be concerned about when it
comes to the teaching of American
history. The Tribe is well aware of
the longstanding influence of history
textbooks and curricula that neglect
to tell the truth about American
history. Teaching history of my own
Tribe and of tribal people across
this Nation was often ignored. Our
accomplishments, culture, and
treatment by the United States
during settlement was often missing.
For years, the only thing children
learned about Native people was
the “Thanksgiving story.”
Unfortunately, history was not
kind to tribal people and teachers
should not be required to sugar
coat history in a way that ignores
its reality. In 1860, our people
were rounded up by the federal
government and marched 60 miles
to a reservation on the Yachats River
and imprisoned for 17 years. During
this time, 50 percent of the Tribal
members died during this period
due to the deplorable conditions
including starvation, mistreatment,
and disease. This is a hard history –
it causes me discomforted and
anguish even talking to you this
New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) Presents
evening. It still makes my heart
hurt. Ignoring this history is not
Tribal Youth Pre-college OSU Summer
good for the Tribe and not good
for students.
Camp August 22-25, 2022
The Resolution risks infringing
on the right of teachers to teach
Designed for CTCLUSI Youth entering 10th – 12th grades
and of students to learn. The
clear goal of this Resolution is to
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about the role of racism,
Additional information &
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people, in the history of the
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found at www.ctclusi.org.
United States. An examination
including the OSU Ina Haws Longhouse.
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of the treatment of Native
Summer Camp to register.
people and other minorities
Hands-on FUN field trips about environmental science and
Post cards will be mailed
might cause some students
careers. Meet science professionals and college students.
out to eligible Tribal
“discomfort” because it is an
members.
uncomfortable and complicated
Other activities include:
subject. Teachers must provide
For
more
information
• Sleep in the dorms at OSU
contact:
an accurate view of the past in
• Snorkeling in the Santiam River with scientists
order to better prepare students
Josh Davies, CTCLUSI
• Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport
for community participation and
Education Director
• Visit ecological and cultural restoration sites
to understand where they are
jdavies@ctclusi.org
• Canoe trip to Waite Ranch on the Siuslaw
(541) 888-1314
today. Suppressing or watering
down discussion of difficult
Bessie Joyce, NBTS
subjects deprives students
Program Manager
Youth will come home having experienced life on the OSU college
bessiejoyce4@gmail.com
of opportunities to discuss
campus and a packet for how to get help with entering
(541) 743-6106
and foster solutions to social
college/community college and the Native American cultural support
division and injustice.
resources on campus.
This Resolution cannot erase
A range of environmental sciences and careers are explored but not a
“concepts”
or history; it can,
required interest for youth.
however, diminish teachers’
Camp participation and all meals are FREE.
ability
to
help
students
address facts in an honest and
Campers will be supervised 24 hours per day.
open environment capable
All Covid-19 safety measures in place at the time for CTCLUSI and OSU
of
nourishing
intellectual
will be carefully followed.
exploration. This School Board
owes students a clear-eyed
This event is also co-sponsored by the OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife
and frank delivery of history,
and Conservation Sciences, and Oregon Sea Grant.
so that they can learn, grow,
Dr. Daniel Solórzano (Saint
Mary’s College), read an article in
the Chronical of Higher Education
Magazine, that used terminology
“Critical Race Theory” back in
1993. He had never heard those
words before, but realized that this
was important work, it is work that
he was very familiar with. He uses
the analogy of a camera polarizing
filter. As the concepts and theory
have filtered through the layers of
education, one has to look between
these layers at the concept.
Critical
Race
Theory
was
established over 40 years ago
by legal scholars such as Derrick
Bell, Angela Harris and MexicanAmerican scholar Richard Delgado
to study how race is central to the
creation of laws and potentially
how the laws perpetuate racism.
In actuality, what is being fought
against is a truthful retelling of our
nation’s history (Julissa Arce). While
ODE requires school administrators
to have Consultation with Tribes
whose Members they serve, school
boards are not required to meet. This
proves to be a very intricate issue
now because Superintendents,
Administrators and Educators are
losing their positions because
they do not condone this way of
instruction.
Most recently, with the support
of Tribal Council, I read testimony
in regards to the educator and
administrator,
the
opposition
you are referring to in regards to
North Bend School District’s draft
resolution titled Non-Discrimination
that was brought forward by the
North Bend School District School
Board. After finding out on 3/1/22
this week about this resolution, and
after talking to multiple individuals
across the county, state, and federal
levels, I was able to collaborate and
construct testimony. Here is my
testimony:
Good evening Chair Jordan,
Vice chair Thies, 2nd Vice Chair
Simpson, Board Members and
Superintendent Bogatin. My name
is Josh Davies and I am a Hanis
Coos Tribal Member. I serve as both
the Education Director and as a
member of the Tribal Council of the
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. I am
here to testify against the Resolution
regarding non-discrimination.
First, the Tribe is extremely
disappointed that we have not been
consulted regarding this Resolution.
This Resolution will impact the
teaching of history including the
teaching of the history of the Tribe
– this unfortunately has tragic
elements that could make anyone
feel uncomfortable. This resolution
will also impact how schools deal
with issues of discrimination, which
could threaten the safety and
security of our youth. We urge the
School Board to defer any action on
this resolution until there has been
an opportunity for the District to
meet with the Tribe to discuss this
resolution and its impacts.
Second, as far as the substance
of the Resolution, the Tribe is
pleased with the language in the
and confront the issues of the day.
Knowledge of the past, including
what happened to my ancestors
and tribal ancestors across this
Country, exists to serve the needs
of the living. This includes an honest
discussion of all aspects of that
past. Americans of all ages deserve
nothing less than a free and open
exchange about history and the
forces that shape our world today.
To ban the tools that enable those
discussions is to deprive us all of
the tools necessary for citizenship
in the 21st century. We learn history
so that we can appreciate where we
are now and work to be better in the
future. I’m reminded of the quote –
“Those who forget their history are
condemned to repeat it.”
For these reasons, the Tribe
opposes this resolution. Thank
you very much for your time and
consideration this evening.
Here is a link to the North
Bend School Board meeting.
My comments begin at around
7:47. The vote begins around
2:13:15. 3-3 tie with one abstention
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watch?v=l9tsSeT8fAE)
After attending the Government
to Government Education Cluster
State Day Meeting last month, here
are comments shared:
Colt Gill, Director of the Oregon
Department of Education: Josh, I just
want to say thank you. I appreciate
your actions and leadership.
Unfortunately, in these times it takes
more courage than what it should
to ensure all our children are seen,
included, loved and supported.
Tony Rosilez, Executive Director of
the Oregon Teacher Standards and
Practices Commission: Deconstruct
to reconstruct to co-construct.
Ben Canon, Executive Director
of the Oregon Higher Education
Coordinating Commission: Part of
what makes this issue difficult, and
Josh’s intervention so admirable,
is that boards are framing their
resolutions as “anti-discrimination”
measures, with language that
resonates with most people. You
have to look more closely, and
ideally have some experience with
classroom education, in order to
see clearly what’s so problematic
about them. Josh, I just listened to
your testimony at the school board
meeting. It is so important for more
people to hear your experience and
perspective. I hope you will share
it out with this group, and more
broadly.
Rudyanne
Rivera-Lindstrom,
Director of Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion for the Higher Education
Coordinating Commission: This also
brings to light the need to support
our educators in how to engage
in these discussions. Grounding
a lesson in the recognition of
experiencing discomfort and is in
fact a part of process can go a long
way. But it’s so surprising that it is
always a missed component in
equity discussion processes. Thank
you, Josh., This is hard, but know
that you are not alone.
Power Through Spring Break!NEWS LETTER
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THE VOICE OF CLUSISubmitted by Eriq Acosta & Mark Petrie
April 2022
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funds to continue that momentum that we’d like to share with you! Did you know, the sun produces
enough energy every second to cover earth’s needs for 500,000 years.
Of that energy, enough power reaches the earth in one hour to power all of society for a year. With that
Education Corner
Power Through Spring Break!
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are right around the corner. The sun will be
shining its glorious rays more frequently and
with that the more potential to learn about
renewable energy; more specifically, solar
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Break Camp will give students a very basic
opportunity to learn about renewables,
so if you signed up, well see you then. If
not, no worries, we have some renewable
and solar programming in the works
partnering with the Tribe’s Department of
Natural Resources & Culture. If interested,
reach out to Mark Petrie or Eriq Acosta
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Upcoming Events
APRIL 2022
SUNDAY
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Culture Coalition
Meeting 5:00 pm
10 Election Day 11
Regular Council
Meeting 10:00 a.m.
General Council 1pm
TUESDAY
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THURSDAY
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Sha’yuushtl’a uhl
Miluk Language Class Hanis Language Class Quuiich Language
Movie Night (virtual)
online 4:00 p.m.
online 4:00 p.m.
Class online 1:00 p.m. 3:30pm - 5 pm
Elders Committee Meeting
Miluk Language Class Hanis Language Class Sha’yuushtl’a uhl Quuiich
Class 1 p.m.
online 4:00 p.m.
online 4:00 p.m.
Culture Committee Meeting
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Talking Circle
Teen Dating Violence
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
23
Necklaces (virtual)
Miluk Language Class Hanis Language Class Sha’yuushtl’a uhl
Quuiich Language
3:30pm - 5 pm
online 4:00 p.m.
online 4:00 p.m.
Class online 1:00 p.m.
Clam Digging
Charleston Marina
10am
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28 Rx Drug Take Back, 29
Ladies Self-Care
Eugene 10am-2pm Rx Drug Take Back,
Hanis Language Class
Book Group 6pm-8pm online 4:00 p.m.
Florence 10am-2pm
Sha’yuushtl’a uhl
Miluk 4:00 p.m.
Quuiich Class 1 p.m.
Rx Drug Take Back,
Coos Bay 10am-2pm
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online 4:00 p.m.
online 4:00 p.m.
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Tribal Council Election Day April 10, 2022
Vote by absentee ballot (mail in) or in person at Tribal Hall 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact the Election Clerk with any questions at jmcneil@ctclusi.org or call 541-888-9577
Virtual Language Classes
10-Weeks - Spring 2022
April 5th through June 9th
Three Rivers Casino Resort (Florence)
Food & Beverage
•
•
Hotel
•
Supervisor-Food & Beverage ~
Bartender ~ Barback ~ Cocktail
Beverage Server ~
Blue Bills Food Server ~ Busperson ~
Food Court Runner/Dining Room
Attendant
Food Court Outlet Lead Cook ~ Food
Court Outlet Cook ~ Line Cook ~ Night
Cook/Cleaner ~ Team Dining Room Staff
~ Dish Machine Operator
Hotel Front Desk/PBX Clerk ~ Telephone
Specialist ~ Night Auditor ~ Porter ~ RV
Park/ Guest Services Attendant ~ Guest
Room/Laundry Attendant ~
Housekeeping Lead
Gaming Floor
•
Table Games Dealer ~ Slot/Keno/Bingo
Attendant ~ Casino Service Host
Marketing/Events
• Banquet & Events Coordinator ~ Special
Events Team Member ~ Promotions
Representative
Finance/ Player Services/ IT/ Human Resources
• Chief Financial Officer ~ Controller ~
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Clerk ~ Soft Count TM
• Players Services Representative ~ Player
Services Representative Dual Rate Main
Bank
• IT Manager ~ Network
Administrator/Engineer ~ Information
Technology Technician II
• HR Manager ~ Recruiter
Security
• Security Officer 1
•
Security Officer 1 ~ Security Officer 1
Dual Rate Supervisor
•
Environmental Services Technician 1
•
Bartender/Server ~ Line Cook
Temporary Groundskeeper 1 ~
Groundskeeper 2
Internal Maintenance/Facilities
•
Electronic Gaming Machine Team
Member
•
Electronic Gaming Machine Technician I
•
Player Services Team Member ~ Player
Services Representative Team Member
2 ~ Player Services Representative Dual
Rate Main Bank ~
•
Environmental Services Technician 1 ~
Maintenance Tech 1
Wednesdays: hanis 4:00-6:00 pm
Thursdays: sha'yuushtła uł quuiich
1:00-3:00 pm
Please sign up with Enna Helms at
language@ctclusi.org, or by phone at (541) 297-7538
Three Rivers Casino Resort (Coos Bay)
Golf
•
Tuesdays: miluk 4:00-6:00 pm
(Jobs updated weekly) RED means not actively interviewing, offer pending
Updated 3/21/2022
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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,
Communications Specialist
Office: (541) 888-7536
Cell: (541) 808-7918
mgaines@ctclusi.org
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April 2022
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Improvements made to Three Rivers Casino Resort
- Florence and Coos Bay, and Ocean Dunes Golf Links
New carpet, Coos Bay casino
New carpet in the event center of the Florence casino
New Sports Book, Florence casino
All new Keno station in Florence casino
GAME
CUBE
keep
HOT SEATS
MONDAYS 6PM-9PM
TUESDAYS 6PM-9PM
WEDNESDAYS 7PM-9PM
THURSDAYS 7PM-9PM
$50 Hot Seats every 30
Pick your color and you
Drawings every 30 Minutes to
Drawings every hour to win
could win $100 Cash.
win up to $1,000! Earn 50
up to $2,500! Receive one
Drawings every 30 minutes.
points and swipe at the kiosk
entry for every for every 25
minutes. PLUS, roll the game
cube to multiply your win!
Earn 25 same-day points
to play.
to pop a balloon for your
same-day points earned.
prize amount. Earn
additional entries for every
New Day!
100 same-day points earned
(limit 4). If you are picked at
one of the drawings from
7pm to 9pm, you'll win that
prize.
New dinning area, Riverside food court, Florence casino
SATURDAYS 7PM-9PM
Drawings every hour to win up
to $5,000! Pick your favorite emoji to earn
your entries. Receive one pick for every
150 same-day points earned.
MONDAY - CHICKEN BACON RANCH PIZZA
& WINGS
New highway reader board, Florence
With spring onions, Roma tomatoes, and tri-colored
bell peppers. Served with six wings and choice of
sauce. $20
New golf course marquee
TUESDAY - FISH TACOS
APRIL
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Open Daily - 11am-10pm
Beer battered cod on a warm tortilla topped with
avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, red cabbage,
cotija cheese, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa.
Drizzled with garlic, lime crema and served with
coleslaw. $16
WEDNESDAY - TOP SIRLOIN
Ten ounces with mushroom onion demi-glace. Served
with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, brown gravy,
chef’s choice vegetables and garlic bread. $16
THURSDAY - SEAFOOD MELT
Bay shrimp and snow crab piled high on a
brandy garlic butter crouton with melted
swiss cheese. Served with French fries. $12
FRIDAY - OVEN ROASTED PRIME RIB
Served f rom 4pm-9pm
Served with au just, baked potato, chef’s
vegetables and a dinner roll. $20
SATURDAY - SMOKED BBQ BRISKET
Served f rom 4pm-9pm
Served with baked beans, coleslaw, corn
on the cob, sweet cornbread. $18
COOS BAY
5 4 1 - 8 0 8 - 9 2 0 4 | T H R E E R I V E R SC A S I N O . CO M
New hallway branding, back of house, Florence
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