Information presented on behalf of Joanne Kittel, honorary tribal member and one of the organizers of the annual New Year’s Day Peace Hike in Yachats.

As one of the Tribes whose history and ancestors are honored through this commemoration, your voices and artistry hold a very special place in this gathering.

For the past 15 years, Yachats has hosted the tribally led annual New Year’s Day Peace Hike—a commemoration of the tragic history of the Alsea Subagency and the Amanda story. This meaningful event honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples who endured immense suffering under government-sponsored genocidal policies of the 19th century. The gathering serves as both a solemn remembrance of those who were lost and a recognition of the strength and resilience of their descendants. (Attached you will find a brochure with more details.)

Each year, a different artist contributes an original artwork to the Peace Hike. That artwork is then graphically adapted into the annual Peace Hike button, which is distributed to all volunteers, Tribal guests, and participants. (Attached are examples of past buttons.)

The selected artist is recognized in our press release and at the Peace Hike itself, which we hope they and their family can attend. In addition, the artist is welcome to host a table at the Yachats Commons (our community center and starting point for the Hike) to display or sell their art. Last year’s Peace Hike welcomed well over 250 participants of all ages.

For the 2026 Peace Hike button, we are inviting submissions from CTCLUSI artists, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians will also be submitting artwork. Because of printing deadlines, submissions must be received by November 13, 2025. If multiple submissions are received, we may select artists not only for 2026 but also for future Peace Hikes (2027, 2028, etc.).

If you are interested, please email your artwork submission (created specifically for the Peace Hike) to both:

1. Joanne Kittel, Peace Hike planning organizer: joannekittel@viewthefuture.org

2. Alycia Cossey, CTCLUSI Cultural Stewardship Associate: acossey@ctclusi.org

For any questions or more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (541) 961-8374.

With gratitude,
Joanne Kittel
Peace Hike Organizer
joannekittel@viewthefuture.org
www.viewthefuture.org

Greetings from the Education Department. We are excited to announce that we will be able to fund students for the Dress for Success Scholarship. This program offers $250 per enrolled CTCLUSI K – 12 student in a tribal household. The Dress for Success program provides financial support to tribal students K-12 to help them prepare for academic success through a $250 payment per student. The tribe’s education department offers this program to ensure tribal students have the necessary resources for their education.

Dress for Success Scholarship Criteria:

Students K-12th Grade that are enrolled CTCLUSI Tribal Members.
Kindergarten age students must have turned 5 by September 1st, 2024 to qualify

All forms must be submitted by October 31st 11:59pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the education staff at education@ctclusi.org or 541-888-1318

The following proposed Code was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on:

September 14, 2025

TITLE: 7 Enrollment, Committees, Elections and Referendums  

Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee

The Tribal Council has approved the establishment of Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee Code for First Reading; and          

CLUSITC Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee Code shall be established to create and update a Five-Year Plan to identify cultural priorities and educational opportunities that include projects, activities and events for the General Membership and surrounding Communities.

This Committee Code will allow from terms, and positions to its members and a clearly defined process for future appointments.

Tribal Council hereby approves the amendment of Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee Code and hereby approves for first reading draft be posting for a twenty-eight (28) day comment 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 FINAL PASSAGE:

November 9, 2025

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 or Lorin Krossman, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email:  jmiller@ctclusi.org or lkrossman@ctclusi.org.

In preparation for the 2026 Tribal Government Budget for Tribal Membership and Staff

Date: September 14th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Community Center – 338 Wallace Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Or you may attend via Zoom Meeting link.

To join zoom meeting, please click the link below:

The Hands of Harvest Voucher Program 2025 is available at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays from 9:00AM to 2:00PM from May 16th – October 20th, 2025. The program is to give tribal households opportunities to buy healthy foods like organic beef and poultry, local seafood, vegetables and fruits, vegetable plant starts, mushroom kits, and other eligible items through the Spring to Fall 2025 Season with locally grown and produced items. These vouchers are valid ONLY at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market between May 16th – October 20th, 2025

***Application Now Closed for the Season 9/16/25, thank you***

Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program

Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

WHERE: 

Coos Bay Farmer’s Market

320 Central Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420 

WHEN:

Wednesdays

9:00AM- 2:00PM

May 16th – October 20th, 2025

**(NO CASH VALUE) **

Program Eligibility: FUNDING IS LIMITED- FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE

*Enrolled tribal member household or parental guardian of enrolled tribal member within household, may request vouchers.

*TRIBAL ENROLLMENT NUMBER *NO INCOME REQUIREMENT

*CURRENT ADDRESS ON FILE WITH ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT

*ONE (1) PER ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBER HOUSEHOLD

*Single Persons/Family Households eligible

*Enrolled tribal members may submit a request for one (1) alternate to pick-up their voucher. As an alternate they may only be assigned to one (1) enrolled tribal member household per season.

* Vouchers may be picked up OR sent as certified mail only. If request is to be mailed the enrolled tribal member or parental guardian of an enrolled tribal member’s CURRENT ADDRESS will be required to be on file with the Enrollment Department or the request may be denied.

* CTCLUSI holds no responsibility for lost or stolen vouchers and vouchers will not be redistributed or replaced.

*Pick-up for REQUESTED vouchers will be at the Coos Bay Administration building reception desk (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, excluding closed dates) and will require a signature from the enrolled tribal member/parental guardian of an enrolled tribal member or requested alternate.

PICK- UP:

Coos Bay Administration Building (Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00PM)

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420

June 9th, July 25th, and September 12th are the three (3) distribution dates for requested and approved vouchers for the 2025 Season. Requests are subject to the deadline dates listed below with no exceptions. Each distribution date REQUIRES a newly submitted Laserfiche form and participation in the online prevention materials.

*Elders can receive help from the Elder’s Coordinators and Community Health Aids to submit requests.

	Laserfiche FormOpen-Close Deadline for Submission	PICK UP date:
1st Distribution:	May 27th – June 9th	June 10th
2nd Distribution:	June 27th – July 11th	July 25th
3rd Distribution:	August 15th – August 29th	September 12th

Hands of Harvest Voucher:

Vouchers are exchanged in total amounts ONLY and NO CHANGE will be given back by the vendor. Please try to maximize the vouchers by getting close to $5 and/or $10 increments.

Vouchers are valid through May 16th – October 20th, 2025

Eligible Products:

ONLY: Any variety of fresh, dried, frozen, whole, or juiced- fruits and vegetables, and juice (without added sugar, fats, oil, or salt). Includes fresh and dried herbs, dried beans, mushroom kits, edible plants starts/seeds, nuts, grains, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, honey, bread, pickles, fermented foods, salsa, jam, jellies, cider, and dried tea.

* Disclaimer: If vendors or staff at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market report incidents of disrespectful behavior or negative interactions from voucher users’, continued participation in the program may be suspended due to this reason. Each Voucher is assigned to the recipient receiving the booklets.

Please always be respectful and act appropriate as a representative of the Hands of Harvest Voucher Program by Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians. This is an amazing opportunity for tribal households and the future of the program will be determined by vendor and market feedback.

*CTCLUSI holds no responsibility for lost or stolen vouchers and vouchers will not be redistributed or replaced.

Contact for questions or concerns:

Nicole Romine

Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program Specialist II

541-294-9341

nromine@ctclusi.org

2025 Annual Sacred Salmon Ceremony for CTCLUSI Tribal Families

Sunday, August 3rd

Begins at 11:00 a.m.

Lunch at 1:00 p.m.

Location: baldija (formerly known as Gregory Point)

Lighthouse Way, Coos Bay, Oregon

Shuttle transport only to the site from Coos Head

Shuttles from Coos Head will begin at 10:30 a.m.

(Direction to Coos Head below)

Come and enjoy time with family and friends !

EVENT RSVP 1-541-435-7155

Dry Camping for RV/Tents*

RSVP & Questions

Contact Amanda Johnson at 541-435-7249

*please call for details as space is limited

Directions to Coos Head Parking Site

Shuttle transport only to the Salmon Ceremony site from Coos Head.

Turn right off of Cape Arago Hwy onto Coos Head Road

*Signs will be posted along roadside

Should you need further assistance, please contact the

Tribal Government Office during regular business hours

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or www.ctclusi.org

Shuttles from Coos Head will begin at 10:30 a.m.

All youth grades K-12 that reside in CTCLUSI Tribal households are eligible for back to school supplies!

You will be able to choose school supplies from a selected list of products. This program is open until September 12th, 2025. Any unused funds from each voucher will be returned to the tribe, and any expenses over $110 will be the responsibility of the household.

***application has now closed***

Contact the Education Department if you have questions by emailing education@ctclusi.org or calling 541-888-1314