In preparation for the 2027 Tribal Government Budget for Tribal Membership and Staff

Date: November 8, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. pst

Location: Community Center – 338 Wallace Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Zoom link option available in the Citizen Portal, please login to access: https://ctclusi.org/citizen-portal/

Fall Harvest Celebration for CTCLUSI Families will be held on November 14, 2026 at the CTCLUSI Tribal Hall and Community Center in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Drum Making: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Sign-Ups Open in October. Spaces Limited. 1 drum per family)

Crafting Stations: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Lunch: Noon

RSVP by calling 541-435-7155 or 888-435-7155

Hello from the Three Rivers Dental Clinic!

Due to ongoing renovations at the Dental Clinic, all dental patients need to check in at the Tribal Government Reception area instead of the Dental Office entrance beginning now through September 28th.

We thank you for your patience during this time and are happy to be able to continue to provide care during renovations.

The Budget Committee is currently engaged in the review of the Tribal Government First Draft General Fund Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. Budget Summaries are available for review and comment by the General Membership and may be accessed through the Tribal Member portal on the CTCLUSI website or by selecting the “Public Notices – 28 Day Comment Period” tab on main page at www.ctclusi.org.

All Tribal Government programs have submitted their First Draft General Fund Budgets, which are now under comprehensive review by the Budget Committee. This process ensures careful evaluation and alignment with the Tribe’s financial priorities and strategic goals.

The 28-day comment period for CTCLUSI Tribal Members is from September 11th through October 8th, 2026.
Any comments please submit at https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/FY27-Budget-Comments

An auto-dialer phone call and text message are scheduled to go out on 9/11/26 and 10/2/26. If you do not receive a text or a phone call, please reach out to Enrollment at (541)888-9577.

Members are encouraged to watch the Tribe’s website for information regarding the next Budget Hearing. Once the date and time have been established, the hearing will be posted on the Tribal website and in all Tribal Government office locations. This hearing will provide an opportunity for the General Membership to participate and share comments.

The next steps in the budget process are the Tribal Government programs will have the opportunity to modify draft budgets. Final drafts will go to Tribal Council for approval. This is set for Tribal Council Meeting on 12/13/26, per budget code 7-10-8.
– Finance Team

Login to the Citizen Portal to review First Draft General Fund Budgets for Fiscal Year 2027 and visit the Finance tab (bottom of Citizen Portal page) https://ctclusi.org/financedepartmentprivate/

There will be 250 Fall Equinox Boxes available to Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indian (CTCLUSI) Tribal Households, offered first come, first served while supplies last. Celebrate the changing season, fall harvest, gathering, and preparing for the colder months ahead.

Limit of one box per CTCLUSI Tribal Household.

Sign-up now open, closes September 6th.

Once all 250 boxes have been claimed, sign-ups will close, even if it is before the September 6th deadline.

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.