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

September 22, 2026 – November 24, 2026

Please sign up online at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Language-Class-Sign-Up
Contact: language@ctclusi.org or call (541) 888-1303

Dear Tribal Citizens,
The Housing Department and Social Services Department will be relocating to the Tribe’s new Outreach location at:
1275 Ocean Blvd.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
The newly remodeled location is nearly complete, and our target date to be fully operational at the new site is August 3rd. Please plan any visits on or after August 3rd accordingly.
For reference, the new Outreach location is located on Ocean Blvd., right between EZ Mini-Storage and Coos Bay Marine.
During the transition, including staff relocation and equipment setup, there may be temporary delays in email and phone responses. For urgent matters, please contact the Coos Bay Tribal Government Office at: 541-888-9577.
We look forward to welcoming you at the new location and continuing to provide services to the community.

The Tribal Council Regular Meeting this Sunday, July 12, 2026 will be held via ZOOM ONLY due to schedule conflicts with meeting space. We appreciate your understanding.

The Zoom meeting link can be found in the regular spot in the Citizen Portal. Tribal Citizens, please login to get the meeting link.

The CTCLUSI 2026 Hands of Harvest Voucher Program 2nd Distribution Open June 29th!

We have expanded the voucher program to include the Lane County Farmers Market (LCFM) and the Coos Bay Farmers Market (CBFM).

Program Eligibility (Per Household):

• Enrolled CTCLUSI Tribal Member (Widow/Widower eligible).

• Parent or Guardian of Enrolled Tribal Member(s) within household.

Farmers Market Vouchers can ONLY be used at the selected market and CANNOT be used at both Markets.

Vouchers are NOT interchangeable between markets.

This is a first-come first-serve system, and funding is limited to availability.

Please submit an application at the link provided:

Form Re-Opens: August 16th

3rd Distribution will open on August 16th and available for pick up September 15th.

If you need assistance please call or email:
Barbara Black, Tribal Navigator/Community Health Aide/Elders Coordinator
bblack@ctclusi.org
541-888-7520

Nicole Romine
Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program Specialist II
nromine@ctclusi.org
541-294-9341

July 16 – July 19, 2026, Coos Bay, Oregon

Exploring our waters and growing stronger as a community.

Please join us for the second annual Local Canoe Journey! Local Canoe Journey is about exploring our ancestral waterways and rebuilding strength within our canoe culture.

This year, we will continue exploring local waterways while sharing community meals and self-guided cultural activities. There will be a little something for everyone, from more advanced pulls in challenging river waters to family-friendly pull on lake waters.

We will also offer a variety of cultural activities at the community center for Tribal members and families who would like to participate in supportive ways and who do not have the ability to pull in the intermediate/advance pulls. This will include beading, gift making, and youth activities from the Healing of the Canoe curriculum.

This is a family-friendly event. Families are encouraged to participate together. No Childcare will be provided. All youth under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

All participants that sign up will be notified via email of the daily itineraries prior to the start of Local Canoe Journey.

What do intermediate/advanced pulls require? 

Intermediate/advanced pulls require a level of physical endurance and mental stamina to pull against currents, winds, and prolonged exposer to all types of weather. These pulls have limited breaks and require pullers to do repetitive action for lengthy durations. If you have shoulder, back or health issues, we recommend you participate in the family friendly pull on Sunday, July 19th. 

For more clarification regarding intermediate/advanced pulls please contact Alycia Cossey at (541- 294-1237) or email localcanoejourney@ctclusi.org

A limited number of rooms are available for Elders or Tribal Members that need specific accommodations. 

Transportation provided daily from Tribal Hall to pull start locations and landings ONLY.

Florence, Ore. — The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $850,000 in grants
to 83 organizations across Oregon, continuing its mission of investing in programs that strengthen communities, support
families, and improve quality of life throughout the region.
“This is one of the best times here at the casino, to see the smiles on everybody’s faces when we hand them the checks and announce their names,” said Tribal Chief Doug Barrett of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians. “It’s a proud day for the Tribes and Three Rivers Foundation, for all the work that this money is going to do for the
communities.”
Established in 2011 by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, the Three Rivers Foundation has
distributed millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon, supporting programs and services that create lasting
change in local communities. This year’s grant cycle represents one of the Foundation’s largest community investments to date,
helping support organizations focused on public safety, youth services, housing, health care, food security, education, cultural
preservation, and community development.
Triangle Food Box received an $8,000 grant from the Three Rivers Foundation to support programs that help families facing
food insecurity in rural communities. Especially during COVID and ever since, “I will say that the importance of our mission
has become clearer,” said Bryn Tomlinson, board secretary for Triangle Food Box. “We have had a lot of opportunities to
connect with these families, cry with them and celebrate with them because these things really are life-changing in our area.”
At a special luncheon held at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, nonprofit leaders gathered to celebrate the impact of
the grants and partnerships that are helping strengthen Oregon communities.
The Florence Police Department received a $35,000 grant from the Three Rivers Foundation to purchase speed radar signs and
flashing stop signs designed to improve safety for residents and visitors,” said Florence Police Chief John Pitcher. “To be able to
do these things for our community, to provide these extras, to help protect them and provide them some different resources,
we wouldn’t be able to do this without them.”
Organizations receiving support this year represent communities throughout Oregon, including Lane, Douglas, Coos, Curry and
Lincoln counties.
“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley received a $10,000 grant from the Three Rivers Foundation to help expand its Bethel
Clubhouse as it moves into the former Shasta Middle School,” said Shelly Ivey, Chief Executive officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of
Emerald Valley.
“There’s such a need in our community for a safe place to be after school. These funds allow us to keep our prices intentionally low so that every kid who needs a safe place to be after school can afford it.”
“We’re super excited to receive this grant and have the opportunity to do some focused investigations on property crimes here in West Lane County,” said Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold Wilkerson. “We’ve had a rash of burglaries and thefts, and with only one deputy assigned to West Lane County, it can be difficult to dedicate the extra investigative effort these cases require. This grant will help us fund overtime and focus on those property crimes that are impacting our communities. Grants are harder to get right now. Federal grants are extremely competitive, and state funding has diminished, so the opportunity to receive
support from a local stakeholder like the Three Rivers Foundation is exciting.”
“With the state of the country right now, it’s a little rough for a lot of families to make ends meet,” said Tribal Chief Doug Barrett of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. “So, if we can help with that, that’s a good thing.”

2026 Award Summary

• Coos County: 19 organizations
• Curry County: 2 organizations
• Douglas County: 14 organizations
• Lincoln County: 3 organizations
• Lane County: 43 organizations
• Other Counties / Statewide: 2 organizations
  Total: 83 organizations
• 
  Coos County
• Coos-Curry Electric Charitable Foundation
  (Coos & Curry Counties) – $15,000
• Oregon Coast STEM Hub/Agricultural Research Foundation –
  $1,704
• Fishing Poles for Kids Oregon Coast – $5,000
• Agape Respite Center – $5,000
• Lakeside Rural Fire Protection District – $12,491.31
• Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce – $2,000
• Myrtle Point Senior Citizens Center – $5,000
• The Evergreen Quest – $6,000
• Coquille River Lighthouse Keepers Inc – $2,200
• Oregon Coast Music Association, Inc. – $7,000
• Knights of Columbus – $5,000
• Soldiers of Compassion – $5,000
• Coos Beekeepers – $3,339
• Hearts with a Mission – $15,000
• Coos County Habitat for Humanity – $20,000
• Financial Beginnings – $10,000
• Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool – $8,500
• Food Backpacks for Kids – $10,000
• Pregnancy and Parenting Center – $1,800
• 
  Curry County
• The Common Good – $10,000
• South Coast Community Aquatics – $15,000
• 
  Douglas County
• Glide Revitalization – $10,000
• Community Cancer Center – $10,000
• CCD Business Development Corporation – $5,000
• Umpqua Valley Farm to School – $10,000
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace – $5,500
• St Francis Community Kitchen – $10,000
• CASA of Douglas County – $10,000
• Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society of Myrtle Creek –
  $15,000
• NeighborWorks of Umpqua – $15,000
• The Fish of Roseburg – $10,000
• Safe Haven Maternity Home – $10,000
• Douglas County Cancer Services (DCCS) – $5,000
• Source One Serenity – $6,500
• Oregon Coast School of Art – $9,170
• 
  Lincoln County
• Yachats Rural Fire Protection District – $18,299
• Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival Association – $5,000
• Oregon Coast Fire and Rescue – $5,790
• 
  Lane County
• General Assembly of the Church of God – $8,000
• Florence Senior Center – $4,700
• Siuslaw High School – $10,000
• Siuslaw Valley Charter School / Whitmore Classical Academy –
  $26,373
• Florence Police Department –$35,000
• Friends of Florence – $10,000
• Oregon Coast Military Museum – $10,000
• Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students – $6,960
• Florence Community PTA – $15,000
• McKenzie Little Eagles Childcare Center – $10,000
• Junction City Police Department – $15,000
• Keeper’s of Heceta Lightstation – $9,000
• Junction City School District – SkillsUSA – $15,000
• Triangle Food Box – $8,000
• Mapleton Food Share – $20,000
• Mapleton School District – $18,000
• Rose Children’s Theater – $1,200
• Lane Council of Governments – $4,725
• Oregon Cancer Foundation – $25,000
• Back2Youth – $5,000
• OSLC Developments, Inc. – $10,000
• Lane County Sheriff’s Office – $25,000
• HIV Alliance – $6,000
• Kids First – $20,000
• Shelter Care – $12,000
• Community Supporter Shelter – $10,000
• Boys and Girls Club of Emerald Valley – $10,000
• Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras – $15,000
• Relief Nursery, INC – $15,000
• Ophelia’s Place – $15,000
• A Family for Every Child – $10,000
• Eugene Science Center – $9,000
• Hosea Youth Services – $25,000
• Bags of Love – $3,000
• Bethel Education Foundation – $12,015.76
• Veterans Legacy – $3,000
• Lane DUII Victim Impact Panel – $4,000
• One Hope – $8,000
• Food for Lane County – $10,000
• Head Start of Lane County – $5,000
• Lane County Diaper Bank – $5,000
• Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District – $10,000
• Volunteers in Medicine Clinic – $15,000
• 
  Other Counties / Statewide
• Oregon Volunteer Firefighter Association – $3,000
• Oregon Lion’s Sight & Hearing Foundation – $7,500

The Tribal Council has approved recommendations for amendments to the Vision Committee to move this committee under the Enrollment Department do the primary goal is to facilitate communication to membership using various forms of member contacts, where the Enrollment Department manages this area of data.

Tribal Council hereby approved the amendments to this Code for First Reading and posting for a twenty-eight (28) comment day period.

Date of the Tribal Council Meeting at which the Proposed Code is Expected to be Considered for Final Passage:
August 10, 2026

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

Read Full Draft: https://ctclusi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ch-7-16-Visions-Committee-DRAFT-July-Posting-.pdf

Chapter 7-5 General Committee Code
The Tribal Council has approved amendments to the General Committee Code. This Code serves as the Code that is used for all practical purposes and guidelines to the structure of all Committees.

Tribal Council hereby approved the amendments to this Code for First Reading and posting for a twenty-eight (28) Comment day period.

Date of the Tribal Council Meeting at which the Proposed Code is Expected to be Considered for Final Passage:
August 10, 2026

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

Read Full Draft: https://ctclusi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ch-7-5-General-Committee-6-12-2026-July-Post.pdf

The forests are now closed to the general public until restrictions are lifted. CTCLUSI Tribal Members are still able to access the forests through IFPL (Industrial Fire Protection Level) I and II.

Recreators are required to carry fire tools in their vehicles at all times while on the Tribal Forests during fire season. Fire tools include a shovel, an axe or Pulaski, and a 2.5 lb fire extinguisher (or larger) or a gallon of water.

Please see the CTCLUSI Forestry website for more information including the Forest Closure Order, Fire Districts, and Access Policy.

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Community Calendar 2027
We are excited to invite community members to submit photos for our upcoming Tribal calendar!

2027 Calendar Themes:
“Our Homeland Through the Seasons” – Local landscapes or floral photographed
throughout the year…
“Where the Forest Meets the Sea” – Pacific Northwest imagery: cedar, fog, tide flats,
salmon, mountains, canoes..

We are looking for photographs that reflect the beauty, strength, culture, traditions, and
everyday life of our community. Photos may include canoes, canoe journey, harvesting, art,
regalia, landscapes, cultural events, water, wildlife, or meaningful community moments.

*Photos that include faces must be submitted with the express written permission of the
individual(s) or parent/guardian of youth photographed, that their likeness can be used for
publication in a Tribal calendar.

Submission Guidelines:

• Submit high-resolution JPG or PNG images (please limit your submission to 3 images
  maximum)
• Minimum 2000 pixels on the longest side preferred
• Photos should be clear, original, and minimally edited
• No watermarks, filters, or added text
• No AI
• Please include:
• Photographer’s name
• Photo title or short description
• Date/location (if known)
  

Submission Deadline: September 11, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. pst

How to Submit:
Submit photographs by email to mgaines@ctclusi.org
The subject line of your email should be: Tribal Calendar Photo Submission

How will photographs be selected?
All photo submissions will be reviewed and selected by the CTCLUSI Tribal Council. To
ensure a fair and unbiased process, panel members will not know the identities of
photographers during the selection process.

Please note:
By submitting photos, you grant permission for images to be used in the Tribal calendar and
related promotional materials. Photographers will be credited whenever possible.
We encourage photos that honor our people, lands, waters, traditions, and future generations. We look forward to seeing our community through your eyes.

What happens if there are not enough photo submissions?
If an insufficient number of community photo submissions are received to fill the calendar,
additional photographs submitted by Tribal staff may be used to complete the remaining
calendar months.

Questions?
Please contact:
Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist
mgaines@ctclusi.org
541-888-7536