2024 Student Recognition Celebration
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 Graduation Celebration on August 10th, 2024.
Student Recognition will be held in person at the CTCLUSI Community Center at 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Event begins at 11:00 a.m.
For more information please contact Morgan Cloud at 541-888-1319 or email mcloud@ctclusi.org
Please RSVP by filling out the online form using the link provided.
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Regular July 2024 Council Meeting Location Moved to Three Rivers Casino – Florence, Oregon
The Regular Tribal Council meeting scheduled for this Sunday, July 14, 2024 has changed location. The meeting will now be held at the Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, Oregon in the private meeting room (“Section D Private Room”) located in the back of the Cafe.
Membership is invited to attend in person or online via Zoom. Please login to the Citizen Portal for the Zoom meeting link. https://ctclusi.org/citizen-portal/
The Regular Council Meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. pst
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Language Revitalization Camp
Prior to making any travel plans that may be reliant on participant incentives, the Language Revitalization Camp planning team asks that those interested please check eligibility criteria as there have been updates and corrections made.
Embracing Family and Culture, August 19th – 23rd, 2024
Day Activities Location: Tribal Hall Reservation, 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, OR
Camping Accommodations: Sunset Bay Campground, Charleston, OR
Camp Contact: For stipend and programming information, please contact Enna Helms at (541) 297-7538 or email ehelms@ctclusi.org.
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Fresh Air Day Camp Registration Open Now
Two weeks of fun for Tribal youth from 5 years-18 years. There will be 2 tracks, one for older youth and one for youngers. CTCLUSI Tribal children, staff children, children from other Tribes, children in a Tribal Home.
July 8th – 19th, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Tribal Hall/ Community Center
Contact CTCLUSI Education Department to RSVP.
Brandy Lauby, Education Specialist – Children’s Programs, 541-888-1314, blauby@ctclusi.org
Please complete this form to secure your child’s spot.
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Oiling on Oregon and Washington Beaches
Oily, tar-like substances washed ashore in late May along sections of north and central Oregon and
southern Washington beaches.
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Three Rivers Foundation Boosts Oregon’s Economy with Over $720,000 Grants to 9 Local Nonprofits
Media Contact:
Rich Colton, Director of Marketing
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Florence, Ore. — Three Rivers Foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians as the charitable arm of the Three Rivers Casino Resort, proudly announced the award of over $720,000 to support the missions of 95 nonprofit organizations across Oregon.
Demonstrating its commitment to community enrichment, the Three Rivers Foundation distributed funds to a diverse range of nonprofits in sectors ranging from healthcare and education to combating food insecurities and enriching the lives of children.
“It makes my heart feel good. It’s just awesome that we can help these folks make an impact on
their organizations and their communities,” said Chief Doug Barrett, Confederated Tribes of
Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Nonprofits in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Harney, and Multnomah counties were awarded funding. Each received between $5,000 and $40,000 to continue providing services for Oregonians.
“We provide peer support services for new, expectant and grieving families or anything that a family might need to heal and recover from postpartum depression, loss of their pregnancy or infant and infertility,” said Lyndsie Leech, WellMama Executive Director. “This grant is particularly meaningful for us because we are trying to expand these services into some of the more rural areas. We recognize that the more isolated you are, the more you need those in-person services.”
“We got a $10,000 check for our Natural Resource program at Siuslaw High School for drones,” said Amy Tregoning, Siuslaw High School teacher. We are teaching kids how to use them because they are being used increasingly in the natural resource field—think wildfires and population densities. We hope to train our students and get them to take their pilot’s license before they leave high school so that they can start a career a bit further ahead of everyone else.”
“It’s massive; the amount that Three Rivers Foundation can contribute to everyone in the local community is immense. We couldn’t get nearly as much done as we have without these types of contributions,” said Stephen Beale, Florence Food Share Operations Manager. The Florence Food Share was granted $10,000.
“One in two families can’t afford enough to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. There is no state or governmental assistance for diaper support, so $10,000 goes a long way in our small nonprofit,” said Teresa Baur, Lane County Diaper Bank Founder On Friday, May 10, all organizations gathered for a luncheon at Three Rivers Casino in Florence, where they were awarded their grants.
The North Bend Police Department was a first-time grant recipient. “We are purchasing individual first aid kits for any type of emergency, anywhere from a traumatic crash or active shooter. It’s going to get them prepared now that we have the money from the foundation,” said Captain Ed Perry, North Bend Police Department.
“On our project, we are trying to expand our technology in our electives and social-emotional learning classes,” said Cece Howell, Business Manager at Siuslaw School District. “This grant will go to our podcasting team.”
The foundation requests applications at the beginning of each year and will continue to award impactful grants each year.
Three Rivers Casino Resort
Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort has strong ties to the surrounding community along the Central Oregon Coast. As one of the largest employers in the area, Three Rivers provides resources and opportunities for both tribal and non-tribal members of the region. In addition to providing local jobs, Three Rivers sponsors local arts programs for professional and children’s theater and donates to dozens of local and regional nonprofit organizations. It has become a pillar of community support; the philanthropic spirit of Three Rivers Casino is felt deeply on the Central Oregon Coast and statewide. For more information, visit threeriverscasino.com.
About the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are made up of 3 tribes (4 Bands): 2 bands of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos (Coos Proper), Miluk Coos; Lower Umpqua Tribe; and Siuslaw Tribe. The tribes trace their ancestry back to the aboriginal inhabitants of the South-Central coast of Oregon. For more information, visit ctclusi.org.
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Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening Celebration – June 1
Join the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians for the Three Rivers Health Center Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 1 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Three Rivers Health Center is located at 150 S. Wall Street, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420.
Open to Tribal Members Monday, May 20th
Open to the public Monday, July 1st
Visit Three Rivers Health Center for more information today.
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Tribal Scholarships Now Open
The deadline to submit these scholarship applications is Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 11:59pm. pst
Please reach out to Jemiah Wassman, Director of Education at jwassman@ctclusi.org, or Morgan Cloud, Higher Education Specialist at mcloud@ctclusi.org with questions.
visit our Education page for even more information https://ctclusi.org/education/
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Notice of Proposed Code Amendment Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Management Code
Posted: April 1, 2024
NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT
The following proposed Code was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on: March 10, 2024
TITLE: 10 – NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIORNMENT
Chapter 10-2 TRIBAL FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CODE
The Tribal Council has approved the draft language to establish Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Code for First Reading; and
CLUSITC Chapter 10-2, In accordance with the foregoing Tribal and Federal authorities and the Tribe’s retention of the full spectrum of sovereign powers, the Tribal Council has the authority, desires to and does hereby establish this Tribal Forest Resources Management Code for the following purpose:
(1) To establish formal Tribal government direction, standards and procedures for management of Tribal trust forest lands;
(2) To strengthen Tribal sovereignty and advance the principles of self governance in carrying out forest management activities; and
(3) To fully exercise Tribal authority in carrying out forest management activities as authorized by Tribal law and provided for in the Indian Trust Asset Reform Act (“ITARA”) (P.L. 114 178), the NIFRMA, the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (“ISDEA”) (P.L. 93 638) and other applicable Federal
law.
Tribal Council hereby approves the establishment of Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Management Code and hereby approves for first reading draft be posting for a twenty-eight (28) day period. Draft language as set out in the attached Exhibit A (deleted text is red and stricken and new text is blue and underlined),
DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SECOND READING FINAL PASSAGE:
May 11, 2022
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.
Tribal Members: To view proposed code amendments please login to the Citizen Portal
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CTCLUSI Announce Leadership Team For New Three Rivers Health Center
Coos Bay, OR, March 18, 2024 – Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians CTCLUSI) are excited to announce the exceptional leaders who will join the journey toward revolutionizing healthcare at Three Rivers Health Center (TRHC) opening late Spring 2024.
This milestone is not just about opening doors to a new facility; it’s about redefining care, connection, and community wellness. John R. Reeves III, CTCLUSI Health Administrator, states “we want to create an environment where the essence is the people, focusing on unconditional acceptance and non-judgment so that each individual can shine as the best version of themselves.” This vision aligns with CTCLUSI’s goal to foster a space of safety and innovation, where patients and staff alike can thrive.
Dr. Pratip K. Nag, MD, PhD, joins as Chief Medical Officer/Chief Medical Information Officer. He brings a holistic vision to healthcare that perfectly aligns with TRHC’s values of treating the body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Nag shares, “what we’re trying to do is address what we know – that while 20% of a human’s life may be determined by medical actions within the clinic, 80% is everything else happening in their lives. Our goal is to reach beyond the clinic walls, supporting the other 80% through a holistic approach that integrates the best of modern medicine with our traditional healing practices.” This approach underscores TRHC’s commitment to providing comprehensive care that honors each individual’s journey.
Dr. Alfredo Velez, MD, joins as Behavioral Health Director. He emphasizes a compassionate approach to mental health, understanding the deep-rooted connections within the community. His vision to create a space where “each individual feels seen, heard, and supported” mirrors TRHC’s mission to offer care that is holistic and deeply empathetic. Dr. Velez shares his enthusiasm for building a new institution from scratch, noting, “it’s a rare opportunity to start something that truly reflects our values and aspirations. We’re creating a place where innovation is the norm and all feel welcome and supported.”
CTCLUSI is inviting passionate individuals to be part of this groundbreaking initiative. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Nag and Dr. Velez, they’re cultivating an environment where innovation and empathy are at the heart of everything they do. They’re looking for individuals who resonate with their vision of a supportive, innovative workplace and are hiring for the following roles at the new Three Rivers Health Center in Coos Bay, OR.
- Advanced Practice Provider – Medical
- Behavioral Health Therapist
- Care Concierge
- Clinic Coordinator
- Front Office Assistant
- Licensed Practice Nurse – Primary Care
- Medical Assistant – Behavioral Health
- Medical Assistant – Primary Care
- Registered Nurse – Medical & Behavioral Health
For more details and to apply, please visit Three Rivers Health Center careers page at: https://threerivers.health/careers.
About Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI):
Headquartered in Coos Bay, Oregon with a five-county service area including Coos, Curry, Lincoln, Douglas and Lane Counties, The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are one of the 9 Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon. CTCLUSI is comprised of 3 Tribes (4 Bands): 2 bands of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos, Miluk Coos; Lower Umpqua Tribe (Quuiich); and Siuslaw Tribe. Learn more about CTCLUSI at https://ctclusi.org.
For more information, contact: R.J. Benner Community Information Manager Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians Phone: 541-435-7175 Email: rbenner@ctclusi.org
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Dr. Pratip K. Nag, MD, PhD, joins Three Rivers Health Center as Chief Medical Officer/Chief Medical Information Officer. Dr. Alfredo Velez, MD, joins Three Rivers Health Center as Behavioral Health Director.
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