COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and Resources
CTCLUSI has ended our independent first-time dose clinics. Our second dose (booster) clinics will be complete in May, 2021. CTCLUSI has been closely working with Local Public Health here in Coos County to ensure that our community stays safe, informed and protected. CTCLUSI has played a small role in helping our Local Health Partners with vaccine clinics, and will continue to do so. Please keep an eye on the resources that are provided for updates.
Recently local pharmacies have taken on an important role of vaccinating our Communities as well. Coos Health and Wellness, Bay Area Hospital, Coquille Valley Hospital, Southern Coos Hospital, and the Coastal Community Center have all held large vaccine events and recently have had difficulties filling their clinics, even when opening it up to everyone to prevent wasted vaccine at the end of a clinic day. Partnering with our local partners also allows for our CTCLUSI staff to have more time to provide services for our Tribal members and community.

- CTCLUSI and Coos Health and Wellness are partnering to get Pfizer into Coos County.
- Pfizer is approved for individuals 16 years of age and older.
- Keep an eye out for updates on this CTCLUSI website.
- Tribal Members:
- Please make sure that you answer your phone for auto-dialer message for information about future clinics. If you don’t have Voice-Mail set up, please do so, so you don’t miss this important message.
- We will do our best to send out Post-Card updates once we have more information, and as time permits. Once we receive Pfizer, CHW will have a two-week span of time to use it.
- Tribal Members:
- Coos Health and Wellness
- Facebook Coos Health & Wellness updates: https://www.facebook.com/CoosHealthWellness/
- CHW has been posting information about other LPH community Vaccination events like Bandon Community Center, Bay area Hospital Vaccine Clinics, and more.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information https://cooshealthandwellness.org/public-health/covid-19-vaccine-information/#1615907606326-c14825d1-3f82
- Pharmacies Vaccine availability/sign ups
- Safeway
- Bi-Mart
- Walmart
- Walgreens
- Rite Aid
- Pharmacies Vaccine availability/sign ups
- Facebook Coos Health & Wellness updates: https://www.facebook.com/CoosHealthWellness/

- Oregon Home Care Commission: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and Resources. Vaccine Clinics and Information by County https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/HCC/Pages/COVID-19-Vaccine-Clinics-and-Resources.aspx
- Facebook link to receive updates about vaccine clinics and resources https://www.facebook.com/OregonHomeCareCommission/
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal News
Hollering Project Delayed, Tribe and City Committed to Working Together on Development of the Area
April 13, 2021
For Immediate Release
HOLLERING PROJECT DELAYED, TRIBE AND CITY COMMITTED TO WORKING TOGETHER ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA
Coos Bay, Oregon — The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (“Tribe”) and the City of Coos Bay through the Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency (“URA”) announced that the Tribe’s development of a cultural center at the Hollering Place, located on the corner of Newmark Avenue and Empire Boulevard, is on indefinite hold. Economic impacts associated with the COVID crisis has significantly impacted the ability of the Tribe to proceed with development of the property.
Development of the Hollering Place, including the transfer of property from the URA to the Tribe, was agreed to by the URA and Tribe in a development agreement and called for a joint approach for the development of two parcels of property. In October, the Coos Bay Planning Commission approved land use plans a proposed the Hollering Place Cultural Center, which would be home to historical and cultural exhibits and serve as a place to share Tribal culture.
As part of the development agreement, the Tribe agreed to construct a new seawall to protect the lower bluff property from erosion in exchange for transfer of the upper lot. Construction of the sea wall was completed by the Tribe last year. On June 20, the deed to the upper bluff parcel was signed over to the Tribe.
In recent discussions, the Tribe and the URA agreed that the Tribe would retain ownership of the upper bluff parcels and explore options for development in the future. Lower lot ownership will remain with the URA and it is expected that the URA will explore other development options in the months ahead. The parties remain committed to working together for positive economic development in the area and across the region.
For further information, contact Rodger Craddock, City Manager, City of Coos Bay at 541-269-8912 and Sharol McDade, Chief Executive Officer, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, at 541-888-7527.

- Published in Public Notices, Tribal News
Tribal Scholarship Applications
Deadline to Apply is May 23, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. PST
The Confederated Tribes’ Education Department is doing everything we can to ensure students have an easier time paying for their education, but we are not the only ones who are thinking of you. The Education Committee works very hard to organize and ensure the availability of our tribal scholarships. These scholarship donations come from many different areas in the community and within the tribe.
The Pepsi Scholarship is a privately funded scholarship. Applicants should look into explaining their role of community service in the tribes.
The Mitsis Scholarship is exclusively funded by the Education Committee. Applicants should write about how our tribal history or knowledge has changed their life in some way.
The last scholarship we offer is the Elders Scholarship, funded by private tribal donations as well as our own tribal elders. Applicants should look into writing about their experience with an elder’s teachings and how it has changed their life.
All of these scholarships are annually awarded and funded. Only CTCLUSI Higher Education Students are awarded these scholarships. We encourage you to apply for all of them!
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal Event, Tribal News
Covid-19 Moderna Vaccine (Applications Now Closed)
***As of April 19, 2021 CTCLUSI is no longer taking applications for the Moderna Vaccine. Please check back for more information and resources on Covid 19 vaccines as we continue working with public health and assisting our Tribal members, families, and the community.***
The COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine was approved for Emergency use Authorization (EUA) for ages 18 and older. This means that we will be getting the Moderna Vaccine. Please take a few minutes to fill out this short application. The purpose of this application is so that the CTCLUSI Health Department can gather data on who would like the COVID-19 vaccine. This data will be used to set up appointment times, and keep those who want the vaccine informed.
Disclaimer: CTCLUSI is getting a very limited supply of the COVID-19 vaccines for the first distribution, yet expect to receive more vaccines when available. The second distribution of vaccines is unknown. It is our goal to make sure that everyone that wants the vaccine has the opportunity to receive it. There are 10 doses of vaccine in each vial, and once a vial is punctured it is only is good for 6 hours, it will then be disposed of if not used. Due to this, having a list of names and contact numbers will help to prevent the waste of the vaccine if someone is unable to receive it. The vaccine is a two dose vaccine, the second dose is 28 days apart from the first dose.
***Disclaimer: Consent form must be filled out and dated for the day the vaccine is available and administered. Forms are available at the vaccine site to fill out. (updated 1/12/21)
***Update: The Covid-19 Moderna vaccination is now open and available to all staff and spouses. If you are interested, please complete the Covid-19 Moderna Vaccine Application. (updated 2/3/21).
***Update: The Covid-19 Moderna Vaccination is now open and available to CTCLUSI employee’s over 65 and older or high risk medical extended family. Please complete the Covid-19 Moderna Vaccine Application. (updated 2/24/21).
***Update: The Covid-19 Moderna Vaccination is now open to extended family of CTCLUSI Tribal members, community Elders, Teachers, first responders and essential workers. (updated 3/23/21)
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal News
Enrollment Posting March 2021
ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP
The Enrollment Committee recommends that the enrollment of the Applicants listed below should be approved. Besides publication in the Tribal Newsletter, according to CLUSITC 7-1-36(i), this information will be posted in the Administrative Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino for twenty-eight (28) days from the date listed above.
In accordance with CLUSITC 7-1-37(a), Tribal Members shall have the right to protest the recommendation of the Committee approving an application and must file a written, signed protest with the Committee stating their reasons for believing that an Applicant(s) is not entitled to enrollment. The protest must be filed with the Committee within twenty-eight (28) days after notice of the proposed enrollment is posted as described in CLUSITC 7-1-36(i).
- Published in Public Notices
Student Summer Internships Cancelled
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, CTCLUSI Summer Student Internships have been canceled this year. We hope to provide internship opportunities in the future but at this time our Tribal communities health is our top priority. Please stay safe and continue to practice CDC recommended safety guidelines concerning the coronavirus.
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal News
Health Survey (5-County Service Area)
Survey has closed as of February 17, 2021.
The CTCLUSI Health & Family Support Services division is conducting a survey of enrolled Tribal members ages 18 and older who are living in the five (5) Oregon counties of Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, and Lincoln. The purpose of the survey is to assess the needs of Tribal members and their families for services related to healthcare, oral health, behavioral and mental health services, drug and alcohol prevention services, and other individual and family support services and programs. The information gathered in this survey will be kept confidential and no individual data will be shared. This information will help us in planning for current and future services offered to enrolled Tribal members living in the service delivery area. Survey participants who reside in the 5- County Service Area will receive a $25 Amazon or Fred Meyer gift card. Please select which gift card you prefer.
Fill out the survey by clicking the link below. Thank you for your participation.
For more information or assistance filling out the survey please contact Tara Vrell at (541) 435-7154 or email tvrell@ctclusi.org
Survey has closed as of February 17, 2021.
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal News
Tribal Youth Needs Assessment
Education should be accessible, community led, guided and driven. We are working hard as the new Education Department team to create and implement programming that is culturally relevant and accessible to all Tribal members. Please take the opportunity to fill out the needs assessment to help guide future programming and identify needs of our students and families.
The Tribal Youth Needs assessment can be accessed on the main CTCLUSI Website or at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Tribal-Youth-Needs-Assessment
The Deadline to Complete the needs assessment is January 29, 2021 All enrolled Tribal Children ages 0-17 will receive a $30 incentive gift card to either Amazon or Walmart, whichever is selected on the form. Please make sure to provide a current mailing address.
If you need help filling out the assessment contact Eriq Acosta, Education Specialist II at 541-888-1315 or eacosta@ctclusi.org.
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal News
Tribal Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Application/Deadline Passed
The deadline to apply has passed (December 29, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m. PST)
The COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program is designed to provide economic assistance to enrolled Tribal members who have experienced financial hardships due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding of this program is in accordance with the federal CARES Act Relief Fund and is non-taxable as a Tribal general welfare assistance program. Please refer to CTCLUSI’s Tribal Member COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program Plan for details on eligibility and use of this assistance, and/or the Application Instruction Form. APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 29, 2020 by 5:00pm, PT (Pacific Time). DISTRIBUTIONS: Beginning on or about December 16, 2020. Approved applications will be processed in the order they are received until the funding deadline.
- Published in Public Notices, Tribal News
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