The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians would like to thank all the CTCLUSI Tribal Citizens who voted in the April 28, 2026, Secretarial Election for Amendments to the Tribal Constitution.

Election results for proposed amendments are as follows:

Proposed Amendment #1 – Passed

Proposed Amendment #2 – Passed

Proposed Amendment #3 – Passed

Proposed Amendment #4 – Passed

Proposed Amendment # 5 – Withdrawn (removed from this election)

Proposed Amendment # 6 – Passed

Proposed Amendment # 7 – Passed

No ballots were rejected; a spoiled vote means that there was no vote for that proposed amendment or the ballot was left blank.

Proposed amendments shall be adopted if a majority vote in favor of adoption, provided that at least 30% of registered voters have cast ballots, with 2/3 of votes cast in favor.

Out of 268 registered voters, 136 ballots were received, 91 votes in favor were needed to pass the proposed amendments.

May 3, 2026: Any challenges to the election results must be made within five calendar days of the Election and must be submitted in writing to the Secretarial Election Board Chairman.

They must include substantial evidence supporting the challenge. The BIA will review and make a determination regarding any challenge.

secretarialelectionboard@ctclusi.org

The Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians invite the public to review and comment on Draft Amendment #2 to the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).

Public comment period will be open from April 22, 2026 through May 18, 2026.

Public input is an important part of this process and will help guide decision-makers as they finalize policies and strategies included in Draft Amendment #2 before formal action is taken in 2026.

How to Review the Draft:

• Online: https://ctclusi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LRTP-Amendment2-DRAFT.pdf
• In-person: Florence Outreach Office
  1576 12th Street
  Florence, OR 97439

How to Submit Comments: Comments must be received by May 18, 2026 and may be submitted via: Email: ggray@ctclusi.org Phone: (541) 888-9577 In-person at the Florence Outreach Office

For additional information, please contact Project Manager Garrett Gray using the details above.

The following proposed Code amendment draft was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on April 12, 2026

TITLE: 10 Natural Resources and the Environment

Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Management

The Tribal Council has determined the need to amend Chapter 10-2 Tribal Forest Resources Management Code.

This Code amendment is necessary to comply with requirements set forth by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in the approval of the Tribe’s Indian Tribal Asset Management Pan (ITAMP).

Tribal Council hereby approves the amendments for First Reading and required posting for a twenty-eight (28) comment day period.

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DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE:

June 14, 2026

Please visit www.ctclusi.org for complete draft of the Code.

The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the draft 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 by May 31, 2026, in care of Jeannie Miller, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email:  jmiller@ctclusi.org.

April 15th, 2026 For Immediate Release

COOS BAY, OREGON— The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) is pleased to announce the selections of Teresa Spangler as Tribal Chair and Brad Kneaper as Vice Chair following its most recent election that saw both Chair Spangler and Vice Chair Kneaper re-elected along with Tribal Council member Debbie Bossley.

As Tribal Chair, Spangler will lead the Tribal Council in its continued mission to promote the health, education, and economic well-being of the Tribal Membership while protecting the Tribe’s sovereignty and natural resources. Chair Spangler brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Vice-Chair since 2024 and on Tribal Council for multiple terms.

Chair Spangler shared, “I am honored to serve my Tribe for another four years, and very grateful to my peers for electing me as chair. This responsibility is one I take very seriously. I look forward to working closely with our Tribal community to help advance the well-being of our people—not only now, but for the next seven generations.”

Brad Kneaper, selected as Vice-Chair, will continue his role supporting Tribal Membership as a Tribal Council officer, having previously served as Chair from 2022 to 2026.

“I want to thank all those who voted for me to continue on Council as I am looking forward to building on our goals and initiatives from the previous 4 years. I made the decision to step down as Chair so I can dedicate more focused attention to key projects and issues that are important to the Tribe. In this role, I will continue working closely with the Council and the Chair to ensure these priorities remain active and moving forward. I am honored to continue to serve the Tribe and extend a hand to tribal members wherever located.” Vice Chair Kneaper stated.

The Tribal Council is the governing body of CTCLUSI responsible for policy development, oversight of Tribal Government operations and legislative actions.

About 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 and miluk; Lower Umpqua Tribe (quuiich); and Siuslaw (sha’yuushtl’a) Tribe.

For media inquiries, please contact: R.J. Benner, Community Information Manager rbenner@ctclusi.org (541) 435-7175

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.

Election Results April 12, 2026

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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