CTCLUSI Makes Historic Agreement with ODFW
Affirms Rights of Members to Hunt, Fish, Trap and Gather Under Tribal Licenses
CTCLUSI Tribal Government, Coos Bay, Ore.-
On Friday, June 16, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission at its meeting in Newport unanimously approved a co-management agreement with the Tribes that provides for Tribal management of hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering under tribal regulations. Chairman Brad Kneaper and Ramil Beers provided testimony in support of the agreement explaining the significance of hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering to the Tribes and the importance of the agreement.
The Agreement calls for annual meetings between Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff and representatives from the Tribes to discuss opportunities for cooperation on fish and wildlife projects, as well as discussing specific harvest issues. The Agreement covers the Tribes’ five county service area. The Agreement recognizes that regulations for subsistence and ceremonial harvest of fish and wildlife resources, including the issuance of tags, seasons, and equipment will be specifically set by the
Tribes.
“I grew up in a hunting and fishing family and have memories of going out with my grandfather, said Chairman Kneaper during the meeting. “Being able to do that under the umbrella of Tribal responsibility is extremely important to me and I know it’s the same for other members, too.”
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting June 16, 2023 Photos by Bob Swingle, ODFW
Chairman Kneaper, alongside CTCLUSI Counsel Rick Eichstaedt, and ODFW Davia Palmeria made a presentation and statements starting at 0:49 seconds into the start of the video. Chairman Kneaper gives his statement beginning at the 2:24 mark.
Siuslaw Tribal member Ramil Beers (as seen on the cover page image) made an address beginning at the 33:08 and ending at the 35:36 mark of the recording.
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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Copiers – Replacement and Maintenance Contract
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
FOR
Copiers – Replacement and Maintenance Contract
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF COOS, LOWER UMPQUA & SIUSLAW INDIANS
Due Date: July 14, 2023 5 p.m.
The Request bidding documents are available at https://qcpi.questcdn.com/cdn/posting/?group=8011689&provider=8011689&projType=all and/or www.QuestCDN.com.
Reference Quest Number 8563296.
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To access the electronic bid form, download the bidding documents and click the ‘Online Bid’ button or Online Bidding ‘Available’ button on the bid posting page.
After the bid close, bidders will be charged a fee of $15.00 for successful bid submission
Bids will ONLY be received and accepted through vBid via QuestCDN.com.
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Tribal Student Programming at OIMB
June 22nd (youth 5-10 years)
June 23rd (older youth)
Bastendorff Beach
Join us for a morning at the beach to learn about tides, sand, and what lives in/on the sand. Be prepared to do some digging!
July 5th (youth 5-10)
July 7th (older youth)
Cape Arago
Join us for an exploration of South Cove during low tide. Learn about algae and many animals that live in tide pools.
August 3rd (youth 5-10 years)
August 4th (older youth)
Charleston Marina & Pt Adams
We’ll do a beach seign to look at what lives in the water just off the beach. Then we’ll go on the docks where we’ll examine what calls the docks home. We will also do a plankton tow and put a hydrophone in the water.
All Sessions are from 9 Am-Noon
If you have any questions, Please contact Brandy Lauby at blauby@ctclusi.org or Jemiah Wassman at jwassman@ctclusi.org
*August sessions are included in Summer School Programming.
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Summer School 2023
Summer School Day Camp 2023 is in person this year and is being held from July 31st-August 4th at the Tribal Hall Reservation (338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, OR). Summer School will be from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Students must be 5 years or older, youth ages 5-7 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Transportation for Summer School is by request, in the Coos Bay area.
Deadline to sign up for camp is Friday July 14th. In order to receive a camp T-shirt, students must sign up by no later than Friday, July 7th.
Upon sign up, you and your youth will receive an email confirmation and a list of suggested items to bring to camp. No later than one week before camp, you and your youth will receive a camp agenda via email.
For more information, please contact Brandy Lauby at (541) 888-1314 or email blauby@ctclusi.org
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Student Recognition Luncheon: June 17, 2023
Congratulations to all students who are graduating or progressing in their education this year! The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians are proud to honor your achievements and invite you to participate in our Annual Student Recognition Luncheon on June 17, 2023.
The Student Recognition Luncheon is being held in person and on Zoom June 17th at the Community Center (338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, OR) and will begin at 11:00 a.m. pst
For more information, please contact Jemiah Wassman at (541) 888-1314 or email jwassman@ctclusi.org
Be sure to check future editions of The Voice of CLUSI monthly Tribal paper for more details. Events are also posted on the Tribes website at https://ctclusi.org/events/
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Tribal Court Luncheon Presentation
TRIBAL COURT INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
JUNE 27, 2023
Tribal Hall 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“TRIBAL COURT V. TRIBAL LEGAL SERVICES” What’s the difference?
Presented by: Tribal Court Judges, J.D. Williams and Karen Costello
Lunch will be provided
PLEASE R.S.V.P. BY CALLING 1-541-435-7155 (so we can order the luncheon )
visit the Events Calendar page to view this event and more. https://ctclusi.org/events/
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Culture Camp 2023
Culture Camp 2023 is in person this year and is being held from July 10-14th at the Mapleton School (Overnight camp is available to 3rd-12th graders of CTCLUSI families, youth of other Tribes, and youth of Tribal Administration Staff. Overnight camp is not being extended to youth under the age of 8 at this time. However, youth ages 5-7 may attend camp during the day from 7:30am – 5:30pm and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Transportation for overnight campers is available from 3 locations this year: Tribal Administration in Coos Bay, the Florence Outreach Office, and the Eugene Outreach Office. Daily Transportation for K-2nd graders will not be provided to and from camp.
Deadline to sign up for camp is Friday, June 30th. In order to receive a camp shirt, campers must sign up by no later than Friday, June 16th.
Upon sign up, you and your youth will receive an email confirmation and a list of suggested items to bring to camp. No later than one week before camp, you and your youth will receive a camp agenda via email.
For more information, please contact Jesse Beers @ 541-297-0748, jbeers@ctclusi.org
Please note, if you are applying for On Call/ Special Events Employee, you will need to create a special login for the HR page as it is not the same as logging in to the Citizen Portal.
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CTCLUSI Tribal Scholarships
Tribal Government Scholarships are now open. Application Deadline is May 21, 2023.
Contact the CTCLUSI Education Department with any questions. Education Director Jemiah Wassman is available by email at jwassman@ctclusi.org or phone 541-888-1314.
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Tribal Council Election 2023
The Tribal Council Election was held on April 9, 2023.
Each Council member shall be elected for a four (4) year term at the appropriate General Council meeting in the year of the expired term. Council Positions #1, #3, and #5 shall be elected in odd-numbered years. Positions #2, #4 and #6 shall be elected in even-numbered years.
For a complete Election Code please see
Tribal Code, Ch 7-3 Elections.
2023 Election Results
Declared Candidates
Tribal Council Election April 9, 2023
For Positions #1, #3 and #5
Posted in the order received by position as of 2/2/2023
| Position Number | Candidate | Declared Date |
| Position #1 | Debbie Bossley | 1-26-2023 |
| Position #1 | Enna Helms | 1-30-2023 |
| Position #1 | Kerry Brainard | 2-12-2023 |
| Position #3 | Julie Siestreem | 1-10-2023 |
| Position #3 | Jeremy Petrie | 1-26-2023 |
| Position #3 | Crystal Bishop | 2-9-2023 |
| Position #5 | Iliana Montiel | 1-27-2023 |
| Position #5 | Henry (Kip) Brainard | 2-1-2023 |
| Position #5 | Justin Krossman | 2-3-2023 |
Candidate Forum Information
Candidates are not required to participate; however, there will be an opportunity for any candidate to meet with the membership and have a question/answer session.
Saturday, March 11, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. pst
Location in Person: The Community Center in Coos Bay.
Virtual: A zoom link will be provided.
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Proposed Code Amendments: Chapter 1-18 Burial Benefit Fund, Chapter 10-1 Water Quality Standards
The following two (2) proposed Codes was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on March 12, 2023
TITLE: 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 1-18 Burial Benefit Fund
The Tribal Council has determined a need for this Burial Benefit Fund; and
The purpose of this Code is to assist Tribal families who may experience a financial hardship due to the loss of a spouse or family member and to better define a service that is already offer to membership.
TITLE: 10 NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIORONMENT
Chapter 10-1 Water Quality Standards
The Tribal Council has determined a need for this Water Quality Standard; and
The purpose of these standards is the safeguard, maintain and improve the quality of the Tribes waters… the Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development of these standards.
Tribal Council hereby approves the establishment of Chapter 1-18 Burial Benefit Fund and Chapter 10-1 Water Quality Standards , and hereby approves drafts for first reading and posting for a twenty-eight (28) day period.
DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE:
May 14, 2023
The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the complete Codes 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 McNeil, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email: jmcneil@ctclusi.org.
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