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.

Tribal Code 7-3-23 Candidate Eligibility
According to the Tribal Constitution (Article VIII, Section 4(a)), in order to be eligible for election to a Tribal Council position, candidates shall meet the following qualifications:
(a) Be a duly enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes;
(b) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and
(c) Never have been previously removed from office for good cause after the date the Tribal Constitution was ratified. (May 23, 1987).

7-3-24 Candidacy Procedures (a) Statements of Candidacy (1) Candidates shall file Statements of Candidacy no later than thirty (30) days before the scheduled date of the election. CLUSI Const. Art.VIII, Section 4(c). (2) Statements of Candidacy must be filed with the Election Board either by mail, hand delivered to the Tribal Administrative offices, or delivered to the Election Board Chairperson. In order to verify timeliness of filing, a candidate may request a statement of receipt of said Statement of Candidacy from whoever receives the statement. The statement shall state, at a minimum, the name of the person accepting the statement, name, roll number and signature of the person presenting the statement, and date and time of the transaction.
(3) Each candidate shall indicate the position for which he or she is filing. Once a person has filed for a position, he or she will not be allowed to change positions or to withdraw and refile for the same election.

For a complete Election Code please see www.ctclusi.org Tribal Code, Ch 7-3 Elections.

Tribal Council Election Day: April 12, 2026

Your Vote Matters! Only Registered Voters Are Eligible to Vote in CTCLUSI Tribal Elections.

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Candidates for Tribal Election

Position #2	Position # 4	Position #6
Sarah Marical – submitted statement of candidacy 12/17/25	Teresa Spangler (Incumbent) – submitted statement of candidacy 12/4/25	Debbie Bossley (Incumbent) – submitted statement of candidacy 12/18/25
Howard Roy – submitted statement of candidacy 1/13/26	Tyler Slyter – submitted statement of candidacy 12/17/25	Justin Krossman – submitted statement of candidacy 1/22/26
Brad Kneaper – submitted statement of candidacy 2/9/26	Jack Garcia – submitted statement of candidacy 3/5/26

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Candidate Position Statements

Disclaimer from the CTCLUSI Election Board:

Tribal Council Election “Position Statements” are written, submitted, and provided by the Tribal Council candidates and do not reflect the position of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, in whole or in part. The accuracy of the information provided has not been independently verified by the Election Board and any questions regarding the information presented must be directed to the Tribal Council candidate.

Tribal Council Candidate Forum

The Tribal Council Candidate Forum (question-and-answer session) was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Candidates were not required to participate.

*page created 12/18/25

**last updated 3/24/26

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, in collaboration with The Coquille Indian Tribe, The Siletz Tribe and South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, is seeking an Indigenous artist to create artwork highlighting a historic canoe fragment on display at South Slough found at Sunset Beach. Components will consist of a four-sided pedestal wrap and a 6′ x 8′ wall mural.

The chosen artist will work through an internal creative review process and with the Arts and Exhibits Team to ensure we present a unified and culturally grounded identity.

Send letter of interest, portfolio, concept sketches, Resume, and proposed budget to:

Jared L. Schmidt | Cultural Arts and Exhibits Coordinator, jaredschmidt@coquilletribe.org

The Three Rivers Foundation was established in October of 2011 to serve as the charitable giving arm of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians and the Three Rivers Casino Resort.

The land and the people are interconnected and their fate is intertwined. The Three Rivers Foundation exists to improve, enrich, and enhance the health and welfare of the land and people of the historical homelands of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw people. As a reflection of the true interconnectivity of the land and people, The Three Rivers Foundation will also entertain funding applications for projects that have a statewide impact as well as those that impact Native Americans in Oregon.

The Three Rivers Foundation’s is interested in innovative ideas, collaborative approaches, and grassroots efforts in the following areas; education, health, public safety, problem gambling, the arts, the environment, cultural activities, and historic preservation. In order to best respond to the needs of organizations and communities, the Three Rivers Foundation has taken a grant-making approach that is responsive in nature and therefore has elected to not put forward specific initiatives at this time.

If you are interested in applying for a grant from the Three Rivers Foundation, please begin by reviewing the eligibility criteria to determine if your organization and project meet the basic funding parameters of the Three Rivers Foundation.

Learn more and apply at https://threeriversfoundation.org/

The Tribal Police Department will once again be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day held on Saturday, April 25^th from 10am – 2pm at the governmental offices at 1245 Fulton Avenue in Coos Bay. This event is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and it provides the supplies to be able to collect unused or expired prescription medications to ensure that they are safely disposed of without falling into the wrong hands or unnecessarily polluting.

TPD personnel will be outside (parking lot) so that participants can just pull up and drop off their items.

After the event (on Saturday), from 2pm – 3pm, Tribal Police Officers will be available to travel within 20 miles of the governmental office to pick up any unused or expired medications from Tribal families or Tribal Elders. If you know of someone who would like to participate, but is unable to make it to any of the events, please have them contact me for scheduling at our office: 541-997-6011.

There will be no identifying information collected, and the program is anonymous. We encourage participants to remove any identifying labels from bottles prior to submission. We will be able to accept vape pens without internal batteries, controlled, non-controlled and over the counter medications with a few exceptions; Intra-venous solutions, injectables, syringes, chemotherapy medications, or medical waste WILL NOT be accepted.

If you have any questions about the program, please let me know. Our goal is to keep medications from being lost, stolen, or misused. If you would like to view information about the program from the DEA, please visit: https://takebackday.dea.gov/ . If you know someone who lives outside of the area, they can also search by zip code to find an event nearby.

In addition to the National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Tribal Police Officers will be at the Eugene outreach office on Thursday, April 23rd from 11am – 2pm to accept any medications and also at the Florence outreach office on Friday, April 24th from 11am – 2pm.

Since we began partnering with the DEA in the NDTBD program in 2018, the Tribal Police Department has collected over 384 pounds of medications from being misused or otherwise polluting our landfills and waterways. Anyone is welcome to participate, so feel free to share the information with your friends and family.

🌊Tsunami 101 Roadshow hosted by Coos County Emergency Management
🗓 Date: April 8, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Southwestern Oregon Community College
Hales Center for the Performing Arts
1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR

At this community event you’ll hear experts from:
🔹 National Weather Service
🔹 Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI)
🔹 Oregon Emergency Management (OEM)

🎤 What to Expect:
✔️ How tsunami and earthquake alerts work
✔️ The latest on recent seismic activity
✔️ What the science says—and how to prepare
✔️ Resources and tips for community resilience

This event is free and open to the public.
🌀 Be informed. Be ready. Stay safe.

Download the NVS Tsunami App by searching NVS Tsunami Evacuation in the App Store or scanning the QR codes provided on the flyer.

Thanks to Coos County Emergency Management for hosting!

CTCLUSI Tribal Families and Households are invited to join us for Spring Language Classes.

Spring Language Classes: March 31st through June 2nd

Last class for all languages Tuesday, June 2nd

Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: miluk
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm: hanis
Fridays, 4:00-6:00 pm: wa’as

✔ High Schoolers: Earn your Seal of Biliteracy
✔ College Students: Complete your Language Requirement
✔ Classes are fun, engaging, and open to Tribal member household!

Contact: language@ctclusi.org (541) 888-1303 -the Language Team

Spring Little’s Program Language Classes: for Ages 0 – 5 years

CTCLUSI Tribal Families and Households are invited to join us as we continue our Littles Language Program this spring.

This program will be geared towards 0-5 year olds with parental support on zoom.
If you are interested in joining class or would like more details please see the contact information below.
If you are unable to make class times we have material and support available and would love to connect.

Where: Virtual on Zoom

All 3 Languages: miluk, hanis, wa’as

The following proposed Code establishment draft was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on January 11, 2026

TITLE: 2 RULES OF PROCEEDURES

Chapter 2-14 Peacegiving  Court    

The Tribal Council has approved recommendations submitted by the  Court, who worked through Peacegivers  who have approved suggested amendments to several sections of the Code These include; to better define areas of definition, roles and responsibilities and access to the Court process; to include ‘restoration in values as well as formatting and clerical changes.

Tribal Council hereby approved the amendments to this Code 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:

April 12, 2026

Please visit www.ctclusi.org for complete draft to all Codes above.  

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.

FLORENCE, Ore. Three Rivers Casino Resort is making it easier than ever for guests to turn spare change into meaningful community impact through a new charitable giving feature now available on its gaming floor. The resort launched the Everi Cares Giving Module, an award-winning program that allows casino guests to donate the remaining cents from their redeemed gaming vouchers to local charities directly at full-service kiosks. Guests redeem their voucher, select a nonprofit, and the donation is processed instantly. One hundred percent of every dollar donated goes directly to the selected organization.

“This is truly a win-win situation for everyone,” said Rick Ray, director of gaming operations at Three Rivers Casino Resort. “When guests are gaming, they come for entertainment. That small amount of change at the end of a visit might not feel like much on its own, but when our guests come together, it can make a huge difference.”

Initial nonprofit partners for the Florence property include Florence Food Share and the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County, two long-standing organizations that provide critical services to local families and youth.

As casinos across the country move to cashless gaming environments, the Everi Cares Giving Module offers a user-friendly option for guests who might otherwise leave small voucher balances unredeemed. In addition to supporting community nonprofits, the program helps reduce abandoned vouchers, improves efficiency on the gaming floor, and lowers coin handling costs.

“For years, Three Rivers has supported local charities through our foundation and community partnerships,” said Ray. “This program is just one more way we can give back, and it feels good knowing that something so simple can have such a positive impact.”

“With this support, Florence Food Share will purchase essential food to serve families for six months, stretching every dollar with volunteer power and community match,” said Colin Morgan, executive director of Florence Food Share. “When food donations vary, this funding fills the gap, ensuring local families have consistent access to healthy, culturally appropriate food.”

Food Share provides food assistance to individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout Western Lane County, while the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County offers after-school and youth development programs that support academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character development.
This program is now active at ticket redemption kiosks at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence.

Visit threeriverscasino.com

March 23rd–27^th, 2026 at Camp Cleawox

The Department of Culture and Natural Resources is excited to announce the return of Camp hoohoolii. Camp hoohoolii is the Tribes Spring Break overnight camp. This Camp is open to Tribal youth, youth in Tribal households, and youth of CTCLUSI staff, ages 8–18. Camp hoohoolii is a time to learn, grow, connect, and most of all have fun.

The word hoohoolii means reflections on water, a fitting theme as we reflect on the growth of our youth.  Each spring, camp gives us a meaningful opportunity to nurture that growth while passing on the teachings, traditions, and cultural practices that strengthen our Tribal community. As our young people continue to grow, they reflect the resilience, strength, and unity of our Tribe.

By gathering each year, we create a positive pattern of growth, learning, and belonging. Camp hoohoolii is an investment in our future and a celebration of who we are as a people.

We look forward to seeing our youth come together once again this spring.

Interested in working as a Counselor or Counselor-in-Training at camp? Fill out an Special Events application with CTCLUSI HR today at https://ctclusi-int.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512409.viewjobdetail&CID=512409&JID=885550

February 16 – June 5, 2026
Earn $12,800 through full-time program for tribal young adults ages 18-26.
Work alongside Lomakatsi’s professional foresters, fire and cultural resource specialists, technicians, and crew leaders! You’ll emerge with the skills and professional certifications to pursue related careers immediately after the program.

Deadline for Application is Jan 30th!

Apply online at www.lomakatsi.org/applyOCC