Harvest Program: Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Gathering
After several months of collaboration to meet the requirements in this agreement, on April 14, 2024, a draft of Chapters 3-4 Hunting Fishing Trapping and Gathering Code was approved for first reading and was posted on the website and published in the May 2024 Newsletter. After hearing Membership concerns it was reposted on June 10, 2024, and per Council direction, the home page of the Tribe’s website was redesigned to allow a special designated area for “Notice of Proposed Code Amendments” only, for Membership to easily locate. A text message was sent to every Tribal Member with a number on file on Friday, June 14, 2024, to inform them of the posting and direct them to the website’s new location.
Due to the wishes of the Membership, we have the goal to implement this benefit in THIS year’s hunting and fishing season. We are pleased to report that Oregon Fish and Wildlife negotiations have been completed and at the recent Business Council Meeting on June 26, 2024, BOTH the Tribal Code, Chapter 3-4 and Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Shellfish Gathering AND the Hunting and Fishing Regulations have been approved and adopted. We know this is just the beginning and as we move forward, edits may need to be made.
The Code adopted can be amended and we welcome any comments in writing so the Council can meet and discuss any suggestions made. You may submit written comments via email to jmiller@ctclusi.org or directly to Council via memberstocouncil@ctclusi.org
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Draft Amendment of LRTP
A 10-day public comment period for review of the draft of the amendment of the Long-Range Transportation Plan for The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians will open beginning 6/24/2024
Your input during the public comment period will help guide decision-makers as they finalize the policies and strategies in the amendment to the Long-Range Transportation Plan before taking action in 2024.
The Amendment can be viewed online here or a copy can be picked up at our Florence Outreach office located at 1576 12th St, Florence, OR 97439. The Deadline for comment submission is 07/05/2024. Comments can be submitted in-person or online by emailing Project Manager Tyler Slyer at TSlyter@ctclusi.org or contacting 541-888-7311
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Notice of Proposed Code Amendment Chapter 3-4: Approved during June 26, 2024 Business Council Meeting
June 27, 2024
RE; “Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Shellfish Gathering Harvest Program”
Tribal Membership,
This message is going to every Tribal Household (735) to provide an update on the Tribe’s newly developing “Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Shellfish Gathering Harvest Program”.
Tribal Council’s ultimate goal is to have this program available for Tribal Members to participate by Aug 1, 2024.
You may recall the special election to allow us to collaborate with the state for a Co-Management agreement, which would allow us to hunt and fish under our own regulation. That special election had the largest voter response that I have seen in the 20 years I have been with the tribe. The results of that election were 338 yes and 1 no vote. I keep that in mind during this process, knowing how important this is to Tribal Members.
The Tribe entered into a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on September 20, 2023. The Tribe was required to develop a Tribal Code and Regulation BEFORE our Harvest Program could be made available to its Members.
After several months of collaboration to meet the requirements in this agreement, on April 14, 2024, a draft of Chapters 3-4 Hunting Fishing Trapping and Gathering Code was approved for first reading and was posted on the website and published in the May 2024 Newsletter. After hearing Membership concerns it was reposted on June 10, 2024, and per Council direction, the home page of the Tribe’s website was redesigned to allow a special designated area for “Notice of Proposed Code Amendments” only, for Membership to easily locate. A text message was sent to every Tribal Member with a number on file on Friday, June 14, 2024, to inform them of the posting and direct them to the website’s new location.
No written comments from any Member have been received. Council in their review made minor edits to the first draft for clarification to areas related to “Gather” and “Harvest”.
Due to the wishes of the Membership, we have the goal to implement this benefit in THIS year’s hunting and fishing season. We are pleased to report that Oregon Fish and Wildlife negotiations have been completed and at the recent Business Council Meeting on June 26, 2024, BOTH the Tribal Code, Chapter 3-4 and Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Shellfish Gathering AND the Hunting and Fishing Regulations have been approved and adopted. We know this is just the beginning and as we move forward, edits may need to be made.
Finally, mailed to all membership are all the approved documents related to this program for Membership to review, understanding that we want to hear from and value Membership input. The Code adopted can be amended and we welcome any comments in writing so the Council can meet and discuss any suggestions made. You may submit written comments via email to jmiller@ctclusi.org or directly to Council via memberstocouncil@ctclusi.org
Once all the steps are in place for you to apply to participate and report as you use this new “Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Shellfish Gathering Harvest Program”, you will be contacted with detailed instructions.
We are working on developing licenses, tags, and a regulation guidebook. We are also developing a means of reporting back at the end of each season so that we can track harvest numbers for data collection. You will be required to report back if you have a tag issued whether or not you were successful during the season. Our goal is to protect our wildlife and maintain healthy populations for the future. We will make this process as easy as possible.
Lastly, there are no residency requirements for Tribal Members. If you are a Tribal Member and live on the East Coast and want to hunt in your ancestral territory, you can come and as long as you receive a tribal hunting license and appropriate tags, you are welcome to hunt under Tribal regulations. There are no costs for licenses and tags, and no non-residents fees or costs to do so.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this process that has taken a lot of work by staff to put in place. Look for more information coming soon.
Sincerely, and Happy Hunting, Fishing, and Gathering!
Brad Kneaper, Tribal Council Chair
Confederate Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.
Visit the new Harvest Program: Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Gathering Program page for Regulations and Applications to come soon!
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Language Revitalization Camp
Prior to making any travel plans that may be reliant on participant incentives, the Language Revitalization Camp planning team asks that those interested please check eligibility criteria as there have been updates and corrections made.
Embracing Family and Culture, August 19th – 23rd, 2024
Day Activities Location: Tribal Hall Reservation, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, OR
Camping Accommodations: Sunset Bay Campground, Charleston, OR
Camp Contact: For stipend and programming information, please contact Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or email ehelms@ctclusi.org.
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Fresh Air Day Camp Registration Open Now
Two weeks of fun for Tribal youth from 5 years-18 years. There will be 2 tracks, one for older youth and one for youngers. CTCLUSI Tribal children, staff children, children from other Tribes, children in a Tribal Home.
July 8th – 19th, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Tribal Hall/ Community Center
Contact CTCLUSI Education Department to RSVP.
Brandy Lauby, Education Specialist – Children’s Programs, 541-888-1314, blauby@ctclusi.org
Please complete this form to secure your child’s spot.

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Oiling on Oregon and Washington Beaches
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Three Rivers Foundation Boosts Oregon’s Economy with Over $720,000 Grants to 9 Local Nonprofits
Media Contact:
Rich Colton, Director of Marketing
rcolton@threeriverscasino.com
Florence, Ore. — Three Rivers Foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians as the charitable arm of the Three Rivers Casino Resort, proudly announced the award of over $720,000 to support the missions of 95 nonprofit organizations across Oregon.
Demonstrating its commitment to community enrichment, the Three Rivers Foundation distributed funds to a diverse range of nonprofits in sectors ranging from healthcare and education to combating food insecurities and enriching the lives of children.
“It makes my heart feel good. It’s just awesome that we can help these folks make an impact on
their organizations and their communities,” said Chief Doug Barrett, Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Nonprofits in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Harney, and Multnomah counties were awarded funding. Each received between $5,000 and $40,000 to continue providing services for Oregonians.
“We provide peer support services for new, expectant and grieving families or anything that a family might need to heal and recover from postpartum depression, loss of their pregnancy or infant and infertility,” said Lyndsie Leech, WellMama Executive Director. “This grant is particularly meaningful for us because we are trying to expand these services into some of the more rural areas. We recognize that the more isolated you are, the more you need those in-person services.”
“We got a $10,000 check for our Natural Resource program at Siuslaw High School for drones,” said Amy Tregoning, Siuslaw High School teacher. We are teaching kids how to use them because they are being used increasingly in the natural resource field—think wildfires and population densities. We hope to train our students and get them to take their pilot’s license before they leave high school so that they can start a career a bit further ahead of everyone else.”
“It’s massive; the amount that Three Rivers Foundation can contribute to everyone in the local community is immense. We couldn’t get nearly as much done as we have without these types of contributions,” said Stephen Beale, Florence Food Share Operations Manager. The Florence Food Share was granted $10,000.
“One in two families can’t afford enough to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. There is no state or governmental assistance for diaper support, so $10,000 goes a long way in our small nonprofit,” said Teresa Baur, Lane County Diaper Bank Founder On Friday, May 10, all organizations gathered for a luncheon at Three Rivers Casino in Florence, where they were awarded their grants.
The North Bend Police Department was a first-time grant recipient. “We are purchasing individual first aid kits for any type of emergency, anywhere from a traumatic crash or active shooter. It’s going to get them prepared now that we have the money from the foundation,” said Captain Ed Perry, North Bend Police Department.
“On our project, we are trying to expand our technology in our electives and social-emotional learning classes,” said Cece Howell, Business Manager at Siuslaw School District. “This grant will go to our podcasting team.”
The foundation requests applications at the beginning of each year and will continue to award impactful grants each year.
Three Rivers Casino Resort
Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort has strong ties to the surrounding community along the Central Oregon Coast. As one of the largest employers in the area, Three Rivers provides resources and opportunities for both tribal and non-tribal members of the region. In addition to providing local jobs, Three Rivers sponsors local arts programs for professional and children’s theater and donates to dozens of local and regional nonprofit organizations. It has become a pillar of community support; the philanthropic spirit of Three Rivers Casino is felt deeply on the Central Oregon Coast and statewide. For more information, visit threeriverscasino.com.
About the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are made up of 3 tribes (4 Bands): 2 bands of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos (Coos Proper), Miluk Coos; Lower Umpqua Tribe; and Siuslaw Tribe. The tribes trace their ancestry back to the aboriginal inhabitants of the South-Central coast of Oregon. For more information, visit ctclusi.org.
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Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening Celebration – June 1
Join the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians for the Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 1 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Three Rivers Health Center is located at 150 S. Wall Street, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420.
Open to Tribal Members Monday, May 20th
Open to the public Monday, July 1st
Visit Three Rivers Health Center for more information today.

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Tribal Scholarships Now Open
The deadline to submit these scholarship applications is Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 11:59pm. pst
Please reach out to Jemiah Wassman, Director of Education at jwassman@ctclusi.org, or Morgan Cloud, Higher Education Specialist at mcloud@ctclusi.org with questions.
visit our Education page for even more information https://ctclusi.org/education/
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Notice of Proposed Code Amendment Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Management Code
Posted: April 1, 2024
NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT
The following proposed Code was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on: March 10, 2024
TITLE: 10 – NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIORNMENT
Chapter 10-2 TRIBAL FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CODE
The Tribal Council has approved the draft language to establish Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Code for First Reading; and
CLUSITC Chapter 10-2, In accordance with the foregoing Tribal and Federal authorities and the Tribe’s retention of the full spectrum of sovereign powers, the Tribal Council has the authority, desires to and does hereby establish this Tribal Forest Resources Management Code for the following purpose:
(1) To establish formal Tribal government direction, standards and procedures for management of Tribal trust forest lands;
(2) To strengthen Tribal sovereignty and advance the principles of self governance in carrying out forest management activities; and
(3) To fully exercise Tribal authority in carrying out forest management activities as authorized by Tribal law and provided for in the Indian Trust Asset Reform Act (“ITARA”) (P.L. 114 178), the NIFRMA, the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (“ISDEA”) (P.L. 93 638) and other applicable Federal
law.
Tribal Council hereby approves the establishment of Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Management Code and hereby approves for first reading draft be posting for a twenty-eight (28) day period. Draft language as set out in the attached Exhibit A (deleted text is red and stricken and new text is blue and underlined),
DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING FINAL PASSAGE:
May 11, 2022
The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission). Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie Miller, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmiller@ctclusi.org.
Tribal Members: To view proposed code amendments please login to the Citizen Portal
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