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Abundance StoryMap
Abundance is a web-based story with pictures, songs, audio and narrative created by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw to share our story and our path. Abundance is a place for everyone to enjoy the culture and practices of the Tribal communities of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw who continue to steward the lands and waters and have since Time Immemorial.
Abundance means to have plenty. While some of our coastal resources are scarce, we still carry abundance of gratitude in our hearts for everything we have. And we show and share our gratitude through our cultural and stewardship practices for healthy communities and ecosystems.
Throughout this story, you will read about the lifeways and languages of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. You will see quotes from our Ancestors, listen to stories and hear our songs. You will also gain a unique perspective of how we continue to maintain our traditional practices and beliefs that define our unique cultural identity and root our mission as a sovereign nation today!
The lessons and knowledge—passed down by our Ancestors—of Tribal Nations living here on the coast are important contributions to current conversations and decision-making here on the coast and for all people living here, on our traditional homelands, who are working to care for Oregon’s lands and waters. We share the stories, guidance and knowledge here to educate our future generations and youth throughout the state.
CTCLUSI Canoe pull under North Bend bridge.
Photograph by John Schaefer
Photograph credits left to right: Tribal members Morgan Gaines, Nicole Romine, Morgan Gaines, and John Schaefer
All Tribes share a story of endurance and perseverance. This can be seen across the state of Oregon and across the country. And while Tribal histories are all different, we hope you take with you a curiosity about the history of the place where you stand now and an inspiration to stand alongside us on our mission to renew a place of abundance here.
Please enjoy the Abundance StoryMap provided by the modern Tribal government of Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw to give voice to our stories and culture and enrich public school curriculum in Oregon.
Content on the site is provided for educational purposes only. All images, text, and information within this website are the property of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. You may use the site solely for your personal, non-commercial use. As a condition of your use of this site, you warrant to us that you will not use the site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms and conditions. The contents of the site, including the text, images, audio, and video, may not be distributed, published, modified, reproduced, or used, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. For purposes of these terms and conditions, any use of these materials on any other website or networked computer environment for any purpose is prohibited. You may not make copies of any of the materials on this site for any commercial purpose. We reserve any and all rights not expressly granted by these terms and conditions.
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The Abundance StoryMap was created by CTCLUSI Tribal members and employees in response to Senate Bill 13 also known as Tribal History/Shared History. More information about SB13 can be found on the oregon.gov website.
Jesse Beers
Cultural Stewardship Manager
541-997-6685 (Main) jbeers@ctclusi.org 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420