May, 2014 - Coquille Indian Tribe

What’s inside
May, 2014
Youth Mentoring Trip in July, pg. 2
CIT Youth Golf Clinic and other Tribe
sponsored golf events in June and July,
pg. 2
CIT Head Start receives a perfect review
from federal monitoring team, pg. 3
Contract Health Services: Health and
Wellness Program update, pg. 4
K’wen ‘inish-ha
Have you heard the news?
Newsletter of the Coquille Indian Tribe
May, 2014
Volume 22, Issue 5
Tribe has openings on Investment and
Enrollment Committees, pg. 5
2014 CIT Elections
Nominations Meeting
Ko-Kwow, LLC Board of Managers looking for a new member, pg. 5
The General Council Nominations
Meeting for the 2014 CIT election
will be held Saturday, August 16,
2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Coquille
Tribal Administration Building
located at 3050 Tremont Avenue in
North Bend, Oregon.
Tribe participates in Take Our Daughters
and Sons To Work Day, pg. 6
Kokwel Fishing Derby photos., pg. 7
2014 Restoration Celebration schedule,
pg. 8
Tribe holds tsunami evacuation drill. Read
a traditional story about tsunami’s on the
Oregon coast., pg. 9
Positions on Tribal Council up for
Election in 2014 are Vice-Chair
and Representative 2.
Golf Clinics offered at Bear Creek Golf
in Medford, Oregon., pg. 10
Billy Frank, Jr., fishing rights activist,
passes on., pg. 11
Camp Ta Nae 2014 announcement, pg. 12
Look for us on the web:
www.coquilletribe.org
Press Release: Coquille Indian
Tribe’s Restoration Legislation
Introduced
Fishing Derby 2014! Members of the Coquille Indian Tribe community cross Tarheel Dam while looking
for an ideal fishing spot. This year’s Derby had over 150 participants who enjoyed information booths,
geocaching, raffle prizes, a BBQ lunch and, of course, fishing at Tarheel Reservoir.
Tribal Community Fund invites non-profits to apply
early for grant program
North Bend, Ore. – It is never too early for area non-profit organizations
to apply for grant funding through the Coquille Tribal Community Fund.
Although the deadline for the current round of funding is Aug. 31, Fund
Today, Representative Peter DeFazio
introduced the Coquille Tribe Restoration officials say applying early gives organizations greater opportunity to
guarantee that their applications are complete and competitive.
Bill into the U.S. House of Representatives.
“When organizations submit their applications early, our Fund adminisThis legislation restores federal status of
trator has more time to review the applications and alert organizations to
the Coquille Indian Tribe.
problems or missing information,” said Sheldon Chase, chairman of the
Its federal tribal status removed in 1954
Fund’s board of trustees. “We want every application to receive the full
consideration that it deserves.”
under the disastrous federal policy of
termination, the Coquille Tribe has never The Fund provides grants to non-profit organizations and public agengiven up its hope for restoration. The
cies for specific projects in the areas of education, health, public safety,
problem
Tribal Council has worked for many
years for this day. “Representative
• Please turn to ‘Community Fund’, pg. 8
Defazio’s help has renewed our faith in
justice,” said Linda Mecum, Coquille Tribe
Restoration Committee Chairperson. “He
has demonstrated his commitment to the
It’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner! We have
needs of all the people in his district.”
had an awesome year so far at the After School Program! The Staff
“Restoration of the Coquille Tribe
are really excited about our Summer Program which will be starting on
completes the circle for Oregon’s Indian
June 16, 2014. We would like to invite Tribal Youth/Kilkich residents
tribes. Once again we will take our rightful
who are 5-18 years of age to join us for a fun-filled summer. The hours
place in the community of Indian nations,”
of operation will be from 7:30-5:30, Monday through Friday. Breakfast,
said Wilfred C. Wasson, Chairman, Coquille
lunch, and a healthy snack will be provided. We have a wide variety of
• Please turn to “Restoration”, pg. 12 activities planned including arts and crafts, cooking projects, hiking,
games and sports, community service work, and field trips! Space is
limited on our trips, so please turn in permission slips as soon as possible!
CIT COMMUNITY CENTER
AFTER SCHOOL - SUMMER PROGRAM
• Please turn to ‘Summer Program’, pg. 11
An announcement confirming the
time and date of the Nomination
meeting and the Tribal Council
positions up for election will be
mailed to eligible Tribal member
voters 30 days prior to the meeting. Election Day is
Friday, October 17, 2014.
Harvesting forest products on
Tribe’s lands: Policy change
New policy defines what products Tribal
members can harvest without a permit
and what products require a permit,
either free or paid.
Would you like to gather berries, forest
products or other items from the Tribe’s
Reservation? If so, then please read this
article!
Some Gathering Allowed Without a
Permit!
Recently, the Tribal Council revised its
policy that governs how you can gather
forest products from reservation lands
(the “Timber and Minor Forest Products
Use Policy”). The revised policy streamlines, and in some cases eliminates, the
need for a Coquille Indian Tribe permit.
This policy, for the first time, clarifies
that Tribal members can gather the following items on the Reservation without
the need for a permit:
• Please turn to ‘Forest products’, pg. 5
• Berries
• Bark
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Youth Mentoring Trip
Rafting on the Rogue!
July 2014
The Youth Mentoring Trip is
Scheduled for:
July 18-20, 2014.
Please watch for details in
the mail Or check out the
Coquille Tribal Teen Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/coquille.teens
Hope to see you there!
Coquille Indian Tribe:
Administration office:
3050 Tremont Blvd. North Bend, OR. 97459
Phone: (541) 756-0904, 1-800-622-5869
Fax: (541)-756-0847
Email:
Front Desk: cit@coquilletribe.org
Library: christanner@coquilletribe.org
CELS: bridgettwheeler@coquilletribe.org
Tribal Member Services: jivy@coquilletribe.org
CIT Tribal Council:
Chairperson — Brenda Meade
2674 Mexeye Lp.
Coos Bay, OR. 97420
541-297-8803
brendameade@coquilletribe.org
Vice-Chair — Toni Ann Brend
PO Box 5877
Charleston, OR. 97420
541-297-1279
toniannbrend@coquilletribe.org
Chief—Kenneth Tanner
1296 Iowa Street
Ashland, OR 97520
541-991-6041
kentanner@coquilletribe.org
Secretary-Treasurer—Joan Metcalf
PO Box 3274
Coos Bay, OR 97420
541-756-6861
joanmetcalf@coquilletribe.org
Representatives:
Kippy Robbins
1820 E Cedar St.
Myrtle Point, OR 97458
1-541-297-9876
kippyrobbins@coquilletribe.org
Sharon Parrish
2635 Mexeye Lp.
Coos Bay, OR. 97420
541-297-5609
sharonparrish@charter.net
Eric Metcalf
927 Inlet Lp.
Coos Bay, OR. 97420
541-808-7413
ericmetcalf@coquilletribe.org
CIT Administration:
Executive Director—George Smith; Human
Resources—Rachele Summerville; Public
Works—Todd Tripp; CFO—Mark Gagnon;
Tribal Member Services—Jon Ivy; Culture, Education & Library Services Director—Bridgett
Wheeler; LRES—Jason Robison; Librarian—
Chris Tanner; IT Coordinator: Robert Goldrick;
SDIS Coordinator—Zeb DeOs
Office/Business Addresses:
Coquille Indian Tribal Court:
3050 Tremont Street
North Bend, Oregon 97459
Phone: 541-756-0904
Fax: 541-751-1178
Donald Owen Costello—Chief Judge
Lynda Payton—Court Clerk
Coquille Tribal Police
2602 Mexeye Lp.
Coos Bay, OR. 97420
Tribal Police Department—(541) 888-0189;
Emergencies: 911. Chief: Scott Lafevre; Officers: Matthew Parrish; Rob Scoville, Jerry
Merritt.
Nasomah Health Group: Rod Cook
PO Box 921
North Bend, OR. 97459
Phone: 541-751-0940; Fax: 541-756-4714
Community Health Center: Kelle Little
600 Miluk Dr. (PO Box 3190)
Coos Bay, OR. 97420
541-888-9494 or 1-800-344-8583
Contract Health: 541-888-4405; 1-866-8627506; Fax: (541) 888-3431
Housing Authority: Anne Cook
2678 Mexeye Lp.
Coos Bay, OR. 97420
Phone: (541) 888-6501; 1-800-988-6501; Fax:
(541) 888-8266
CEDCO: Cal Mukumoto
3201 Tremont St.
North Bend, OR. 97459
Phone: 866-442-3326
Gaming Commission: Terry Springer
3201 Tremont St.
North Bend, OR. 97459
(541)-756-5664; 1-800-953-4800;
Fax (541) 756-5478
Drumming at the CIT
Special Transportation Fund
Advisory Committee meeting Community Plankhouse every
On June 9, 2014 the Coquille Indian
Tribe Special Transportation Fund (STF)
Advisory Committee will be meeting at
the Coquille Indian Tribe Community
Health Center, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
The role of this Committee is to advise
the Coquille Indian Tribal Council on
the transit needs of Tribal Senior and
Disabled Individuals and to make recommendations on the best use of Tribal STF
Funds to support those needs. The meeting is open to everyone and encourages
feedback from the public at large.
Youth Golf Clinic
Watch your mail
for upcoming golf
information!
• Adult Fundraising Golf
Tournament: June 14,
2014
• Local Youth Golf Clinic
at Bandon Dunes Golf
Resort: June 19, 2014
• Ages 12 – 18 years:
1:00 to 4:45 p.m.
• Ages 7 – 11 years: 2:45
to 4:45 p.m.
• Youth Summer Golf
Camp: July 7-9, 2014
Letters to Editor Policy...
“K’wen ‘inish-ha” is the publication of the Coquille
Indian Tribe. We have established an editorial policy
to encourage input from readers about families, news,
stories, or Tribal issues. Letters must be printed or
typed and cannot exceed 1000 words. K’wen ‘inish-ha
reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and
length, and to refuse publication of any letter or part
of a letter that may contain libelous statements, personal attacks, or has profane language. The Coquille
Tribal Newsletter and Tribal Government accept no
responsibility for statements made in the Letters to
the Editor. The opinions expressed are solely those of
individuals writing in. Not all letters are guaranteed
publication upon submission. Published letters do
not necessarily reflect opinions of the K’wen ‘inish-ha
employees or Tribal Council.
All letters must include your name, address and
signature.
Send your letter to:
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Coquille Indian Tribe
3050 Tremont Blvd.
North Bend, OR 97459
Wednesday evening at 6 PM
Community Calendar
• Head Start Graduation. Thursday, May 29. 6:30
p.m. CIT Community Center.
• Arthritis exercise classes. Tuesday, May 27
and Tuesday, June 2. 11 a.m. CIT Community Center.
• Family Fun Day. Saturday, May 31. The
CIT Community Center will be open on
Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with
a variety of activities available.
• Elders Luncheons. Elder luncheons are
scheduled in the Tribe’s Five-County Service
Area on June 3, June 4, June 6 and June 10.
Please turn to page 4 for the times and locations of these events.
• Head Start Thank You Lunch. Thursday,
June 5. 12 noon to 1 p.m. CIT Community
Center.
• Tribal Council meeting. Thursday, June 5.
1 p.m. CIT main office. Workshops scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
• Special Transportation Fund Advisory
Committee meeting. Monday, June 9. 2:30
p.m. Health Center conference meeting
room.
• Elders Committee meeting. Monday, June
9. 3 p.m. Health Center conference room.
• Adult Fundraising Golf Tournament.
Saturday, June 14. Please contact the CIT
Community Center for more information.
• Fathers Day. Sunday, June 15. Don’t forget
your father.
• Youth Golf Clinic. Thursday, June 19.
1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Bandon Dunes Golf
Resort. Please contact the CIT Community
Center for more information.
• 2014 Restoration Celebration. Tuesday,
June 23 to Sunday, June 29. A schedule of
events is printed on page 8.
• General Council meeting. Thursday, June
26. 10:30 a.m. Laverne Park located east of
the city of Coquille. This meeting is part
of the activities and events scheduled at
Laverne Park during the 2014 Restoration
Celebration.
• Restoration Day. Saturday, June 28. Anniversary of the June 28, 1989 signing of the
Coquille Restoration Act. CIT offices will be
closed on Thursday, July 3 in recognition of
Restoration Day.
• Fourth of July holiday. Friday, July 4. CIT
offices closed on Friday in recognition of the
federal holiday.
• Tribal Council meeting. Thursday, July 10.
1 p.m. CIT main office. Workshops scheduled
for Wednesday, July 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
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Great News For Head Start!
Coquille Indian Tribe
Head Start Program
2014-2015
Your child may be eligible for enrollment in the Coquille Indian Tribe
Head Start if they are:
Head Start Federal Review Team gives Coquille Indian
Tribe Head Start a perfect review!
The Coquille Indian Tribe Head Start Program had their on-site federal
monitoring review in March. The review team consists of four Federal
employees that visit the program every three years and review all of Head
Start’s records, management policies and the classroom to ensure that our
Head Start is meeting all of the required performance standards. There are
more than 1,500 rules and regulations related to implementing a Head Start
program.
With great excitement I am pleased to announce that the Coquille Indian
Tribe Head Start Program has received the report from The Administration
for Children and Families with no areas of noncompliance. We would like to
thank our Tribal Council for always supporting our program and showing
that educating our young people and supporting our families is a priority.
This is our 4th federal review for 12 years as a program of excellence. Thank
you to our former Head Start Director Jane Metcalf for laying a very strong
foundation and for our current Head Start Director Cristina Hyde for jumping
right in and taking on this enormous task right away. Congratulations to all
the Head Start staff for a job well done. You all do such amazing work with
children and families each and every day. On behalf of the Head Start staff we
would all like to send out a big thank you to all of the supporting departments
and employees and most importantly to all the Head Start families past,
present and future for being part of our program. We appreciate all of you!!
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Low Income Enrolled Coquille Tribal Member
Low Income Enrolled Native American. (Non-Coquille)
Low income child living in the service area
Homeless child living in the service area
Enrolled Coquille Tribal Member
Enrolled Native American. (Non-Coquille)
Child with a Disability
Children who reside on the Coquille Indian Reservation
Biological, legal step or adopted child three to five years of age living in a Coquille
Tribal home
Child placed in a Coquille Tribal Home through the Coquille Tribal Court
Child of parents who are full time employees of the Coquille Indian Tribe/CEDCO/
Mill Casino
Other (referral from South Coast Head Start, AFS, Children’s Services, ESD & other)
The Coquille Indian Tribe Head Start is a family-based program for Early Childhood
Education designed especially to target Native American families. Head Start provides
children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically. The Head Start staff recognizes that, as parents, you are the first and most important
teacher of your children. The staff welcomes your involvement in the Head Start activities and will work as partners with you to help your child progress.
If you have any questions, please contact the Head Start staff at 541-888-9494 or pick up
an application at the Coquille Tribal Community Center located at 591 Miluk Dr, Coos
Bay, Oregon 97420.
Our Head Start program offers assistance to low income families that have transportation
needs to participate in parent activities after the hours of Head Start. Assistance will be
provided on a case-by-case basis and will need to be pre-approved. Please contact Cristina
Hyde or Tanya Clark for assistance.
The Coquille Indian Tribe is an equal opportunity provider.
Head Start Public Report
You are cordially invited to our 14th Annual Head Start Graduation
on Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Coquille Indian Tribe
Community Center. Refreshments and cake will be served.
If you would like to view the
Head Start Public Report,
you may pick one up at
the Coquille Indian Tribe
Community Center. If you
have any questions please
call Cristina Hyde at 541888-9494 ext. 20234.
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Health and Wellness Program Update
On January 1, 2011, Contract Health Services began a
health and wellness program designed to educate and
encourage all Contract Health members to focus on the
principles of staying healthy. For the last three years,
during the month of your birth, you should have received
by mail a packet of educational materials and instructions
on how to participate in this program.
Final One is Saturday, May 31!
OPEN ON SATURDAY! During the month of May we will be
hosting Family Fun Day/Open Gym on all Saturdays from 10
a.m. - 2 p.m.! Join us in some fun the whole family can enjoy.
A variety of sports and equipment will be available including
basketball, volleyball, pickle ball and badminton. Open to all
tribal families and families of the Kilkich Community. Children
must be accompanied by an adult, no exceptions. If you have
any questions please contact Becky Cantrell or Luke Clark at
541-888-9494 ext. 20235 or ext. 20240.
Basketball and Volleyball nights will end in
May (and resume in September)
In preparation of
our youth summer
schedule, the last
night for volleyball
was May 19th and
the last night for
basketball was May
20th. Both volleyball
and basketball will resume in September. Open gym
from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. will remain available. If you have
any questions you can call Luke Clark at 541-888-7724.
The packet that you received includes a wellness card which lists the tests/exams
you should have on a yearly basis in order to maintain your health. They are standard, preventative, and specific tests and exams for your age and gender. By taking
the card with you to your medical appointments, you and your provider can use the
wellness card as a reference to target the areas of your health that you should be
monitoring.
Return the wellness card to me, signed by your provider, and you will receive a
$25.00 gift card from Contract Health as a reward for your efforts to stay healthy.
What better way to ensure good health and celebrate you at the same time.
Please let me know if there are any suggestions or questions you have about the
program; I am always open to ideas on how to increase participation in programs
that benefit Tribal members.
You can reach me at 541-888-9494 ext. 20204
Deb Sensenbach, RN Case Manager, Contract Health Services
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
The Coquille Indian Tribe announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Program
for eligible applicants at the Community Center. Breakfasts and lunches will be made
available Monday through Friday free to all children residing on the reservation 18
years of age and under. Meals will be served at the Tribal Community Center beginning
on June 16, 2014. Meal times will be 8:30 a.m. for Breakfast and 11:30 a.m. for Lunch.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Cantrell, Sandi Belletto or Laura Angulo
at 541-888-9494. “USDA and the Coquille Indian Tribe are equal opportunity providers
and employers.”
**Elders Luncheons in June**
Douglas County Elders Luncheon
At Applebee’s Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
at 5:30 PM (2755 NW Edenbower Blvd Roseburg, OR 97471)
RSVP by May 27, 2014
Jackson County Elders Luncheon
At Red Lobster on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Noon (2200 Crater Lake
Highway)
RSVP by May 27, 2014
Curry County Elders Luncheon
At Hook’D Cafe on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 11:30 AM (29844 Ellensburg
Ave, Gold Beach, OR 97444)
RSVP by May 29, 2014
Lane County Elders Luncheon
At Hole in the Wall BBQ on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Noon (1807
Olympic Street Springfield, OR 97477) RSVP by June 2, 2014
Frozen meal shopping will be after luncheon
RSVP to Lori Austin at 541-888-9494 x 20214 or loriaustin@
coquilletribe.org
Dental Program News
The After School program at the Coquille Tribal Community Center recently completed a dental Program called “Open Wide and Trek Inside”. This program was
created by the National Institute of Health to educate school age children on their
mouths and proper care of their teeth. The class taught participating children
about the anatomy of their mouths, the organisms that cause harm to their teeth,
and how healthy eating and tooth brushing will help keep their mouths healthy.
Dani Bliss, the Tribe’s Community Health Representative, conducted the class.
She stated that she was both very impressed and delighted to see how interested
the children were in learning, and how well they understood the concepts from
the course. She plans on repeating the class semi-annually to continue educating
children on the importance of proper dental care.
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‘Forest products’, continued
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Branches (not including Cedar Boughs)
Roots
Acorns / Nuts
Syrups
Herbs
Any other forest product used as a traditional source of food or
medicine
• Any other forest product used for basketry and/or making regalia.
Even though you do not need to obtain a permit, you must carry
your CIT ID with you while gathering these items. The Tribal
Police need to ensure that your Tribe’s natural resources on the
Reservation are conserved for your use.
Free Use Permits
Tribal members, guardians of Tribal members and Tribal organizations may gather limited amounts of other reservation forest
products with a no-cost Free Use Permit. These permits allow
gathering of up to $5,000 worth of forest products for personal and
noncommercial use.
Paid Permits
The Tribe also issues paid permits for personal or commercial use.
Most paid permits are issued to Tribal members, but in limited
instances some will be issued to non-Tribal members. Normally
these permits do not authorize the removal of wood products with
a stumpage value exceeding $25,000 and there are several terms
and conditions that apply.
How to Get a Permit or Learn More
To obtain a permit contact Darren Cagley at the Tribe’s Land, Resources
and Environmental Services office at (541) 756-0904.
Rockin’ to the Oldies Arthritis Class
Why you should come get
your joints moving and
grooving?
Studies have shown that
exercise helps people with
arthritis in many ways. Exercise reduces joint pain and
stiffness while increasing:
• Flexibility
• Muscle strength
• Cardiac fitness
• Endurance
• Balance
The exercises included in this program also help to prevent
the onset of arthritis. It also helps with weight reduction and
contributes to an improved sense of well-being. This class is
especially helpful to seniors, and people with mobility issues.
Want to know more? Please call Dani or better yet, come to
the Coquille Indian Tribe Community Center every Tuesday
from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. The final two sessions for this series
of classes is Tuesday, May 27 and Tuesday, June 2.
For information call Dani Bliss @ 541-888-9494 ext. 20206;
email: danellebliss@coquilletribe.org
Would you like to serve on the Investment Committee?
The Tribal Investment Committee has an opening for a non-voting Tribal member
position. The Tribal Council encourages any interested Tribal members to apply to serve
on this committee. Service on this committee will expose you to a number of interesting
issues regarding Tribal finance and investment policy decisions. The Investment
Committee has six members, including one voting Tribal member, two non-voting Tribal
members, two Tribal Council Members, the Chief Financial Officer of CEDCO, and the
Chief Finance Officer of the Tribe. This position will be an excellent opportunity for a
Tribal member to understand how the Tribe makes investment decisions.
All Committee members must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and must
pass a Tribal Background Investigation as required by the Tribal Child Protection
Ordinance.
There are limitations on how much travel expenses the Tribe may reimburse for
committee members, but attendance by telephone is permitted.
Interested Tribal members should submit a signed letter of interest. Please include
enough information to help the Tribal Council assess your qualifications. For example,
if you were requesting to serve on the Investment Committee, you could describe your
professional background in finance and investments. Send your letter of interest no
later than June 30 to:
Kay Collins
Coquille Indian Tribe
3050 Tremont Street
North Bend, OR 97459
You may also e-mail to eopinion@coquilletribe.org.
Would you like to serve on the Ko-Kwow, LLC Board of Managers?
Ko-Kwow, LLC is a limited liability company formed under Tribal Law. It is owned
51% by the Coquille Indian Tribe and 49% by Wow Arts and Exhibits, Inc., an Oregon
Corporation. Ko-Kwow, LLC creates museum quality exhibits, interpretative displays,
fabrication, and artwork.
The Board has five positions, three of which are to be held by Tribal members. There is
currently one position open. If you are a Tribal member interested in serving on the KoKwow, LLC Board of Managers, we encourage you to submit a letter of interest. Please
note that, Ko-Kwow, LLC currently has no policy to reimburse Managers for travel and
lodging costs related to Board duties. You may submit a letter of interest as follows:
Coquille Indian Tribe
Attn: Kay Collins
3050 Tremont Street
North Bend, OR 97459
Fax (541) 756-0847
kaycollins@coquilletribe.org
Letters can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. Please include a brief description of your
background in business, management, government contracting, or any of Ko-Kwow,
LLC’s fields of practice (e.g. exhibits, interpretive displays, fabrication or artwork).
All persons selected for the Ko-Kwow, LLC Board of Managers must pass a federal
criminal background investigation. This requirement is imposed by the Small Business
Administration for participation in the 8(a) disadvantaged business enterprise program.
Would you like to serve on the Enrollment Committee?
The Tribal Council encourages any interested Tribal members to apply to serve on
the Enrollment Committee. The Enrollment Committee reviews each application
for enrollment and recommends to the Tribal Council acceptance or rejection of each
application. They meet as needed to consider applications.
Interested Tribal members should submit a signed letter of interest. Send your letter of
interest no later than June 30, 2014 to:
Coquille Indian Tribe
Attn: Kay Collins
3050 Tremont Street
North Bend, OR 97459
You are also welcome to send an email to: eopinion@coquilletribe.org
Please direct any questions to Kay Collins, Coquille Indian Tribe (800) 622-5869 or (541)
756-0904.
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Tribe participates
in annual Take Our
Daughters and Sons
To Work Day.
Above: Duke and Jake Summers pose for a picture during a quick break
between the numerous work duties Duke performs as part of the Tribe’s
Public Works Department.
Above: Lane Garland of the Information Technology
department hands out computers to Tribal members
during IT’s giveaway at the Health Center.
Coquille IT Department Computer
Giveaway
Computers remain for CIT families in Medford
area. Another giveaway planned at Health Center by end of the year.
The Information Technology (IT) department
maintains a policy for times when employee
computers are updated and/or replaced. When
computers are replaced, the older working
computers that are deemed still usable are
cleared of any data and offered to CIT programs
for their use. Any computers remaining are
then offered directly to Tribal members (one
per member) with the rest offered to charities
or public schools. Computers deemed unusable
are salvaged for spare parts and e-recycled.
On April 26th, 2014, the IT department
provided one computer to a Tribal member
in the Medford area. Approximately nine
computers remain at the Medford office
for any tribal member (one per member)
in the local area to pick up. On May 3rd,
2014, the IT department provided eighteen
computers, monitors, keyboards and mice to
Tribal members at the Community Health
Center in Coos Bay.
The IT Department will hold another computer
giveaway at the Community Health Center
when the next cycle of older computers becomes
available. They expect this to happen before the
end of the year and this giveaway will be announced ahead of time. The event will be held
on a Saturday between 9 and 10 a.m.
On April 24, the Coquille Indian
Tribe participated in Take Our
Daughters and Sons To Work
Day, an annual event held in
the United States where parents
take their children to their
place of employment so they can
experience a real-world work
environment. Nationally, this
event focuses on helping teach
youth about the work-world of
their parents, or other significant
adults in their life, and getting
them to start thinking about
their own future careers.
Parents from Coquille families who work in the
Tribe’s Public Works, Tribal Member Services, and
Human Services Departments brought their children
to work for the day. There, the children experienced
a real-life work environment as they observed their
parents performing their daily work duties. Youth
participants learned skills that could benefit them
later in life and, hopefully, were inspired to pursue
their career goals through hard work and studying.
The Coquille Indian Tribe was one of thousands of
workplaces across the United States where children
learned how their parents, or other significant adults
in their life, performed their respective jobs. One
of the other American workplaces where this event
took place was the White House. First Lady Michelle
Obama hosted an event with over 180 children
of White House employees attending. First Lady
Obama and staff from various departments that work
in the White House talked to the youth about the
different types of careers one can have working for a
presidential administration and how these employees
learned the skills they needed to work in the career
of their choice.
2014 marks the 21st year of this event, which
is run by the Take Our Daughters and Sons To
Work Foundation. The Foundation’s web page has
numerous resources that children, teachers and
parents can use to inspire youth to reach their goals.
Learn more at www.daughtersandsonsnetwork.org.
Of course, Coquille parents have taken their children
to work with them since time immemorial.
Above left: Caitlin Beauvais scans
documents while learning some
of the work her mother Dasha
Beauvais performs in the Tribe’s
Records Management Program.
Far left: Whitney Summers spent
the day at the Tribe’s Education
Center & Library with her mother
Danielle. She made 14 pairs of
earrings that will be part of the
Tribe’s giveaway at the 2014
Restoration Celebration.
Left: Hallie Chambers was one of
the younger participants but that
didn’t stop her from learning basic
computer skills while her mother,
Human Resources Tech. Jackie
Chambers, took care of several
work assignments.
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Above: One of the many appeals of the Kokwel Fishing Derby is the number of trophies and prizes handed out to participants. Here, Chairperson Meade hands out medals to youth for participating in
the Derby. Above right: A group of young fishing enthusiasts pose with a poster listing all of the Derby’s sponsors. This year’s Derby had more sponsors than ever before. Below left: The Derby featured
several information booths with each teaching a skill related to fishing. Here, participants are taught how to cast a fly-fishing reel by volunteer Cam Parry. Below right: You can imagine that knowing how
to create your own lures is a very valuable skill if you like to fish. Here, Ron Harkins shows several people how to put together a fishing lure. Next to him is Shaun Harkins who ran the knot-tying table.
Joe Ward and his sons Joey and Hayden talk to a member of the local Coast Guard auxiliary about
basic water safety rules, including how to use a life-jacket. Several watercraft, including a canoe,
were made available at the Derby (you can see them in the photo above). Everyone who used the
pontoons for fishing or pulled in the canoe was wearing a life-jacket at the Derby!
This section of Tarheel Reservoir was reserved for the youngest Fishing Derby fishermen and the
parents and grand-parents who helped them out. Prior to the Derby, this section was covered with
netting to prevent cormorants, osprey and other predators from taking any of the fish that had
settled there.
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‘Community Fund’, continued
gaming, environmental issues, arts and culture and
historic preservation. In last year’s funding cycle, the
Tribe provided over $342,000 to 39 community and
civic organizations.
Chase added that most applicants can begin their
search online. Grant-seekers in the five-county area
of Southwestern Oregon – Coos, Curry, Lane, Douglas and Jackson Counties – can go to www.coquilletribalfund.org to get full information on the grant
program and begin the application process by using
an online form for submitting a letter of inquiry. The
site includes all of the criteria governing what organizations and projects qualify for grant funding and
step-by-step guidance on how to apply.
Information also is available by calling the Tribal
Community Fund at (541) 756-0904, or by sending an
e-mail to info@coquilletribalfund.org.
The fund reflects the commitment of the Coquille
Indian Tribe to take a proactive, positive role in the
well-being of the community. Funds, derived from a
percentage of revenues from The Mill Casino · Hotel,
are managed and distributed by a board of trustees
comprised of community leaders and representatives
of the Coquille Indian Tribe.
Forestry Degree Returns to Southwestern Oregon Community College
Two-year Associate of Science degree program will
begin again in Fall 2014
Southwestern Oregon Community College recently
approved a new Associate of Science (AS) degree in
Forestry that will begin Fall Term 2014. Southwestern is in the process of finalizing an agreement with
Oregon State University. This articulation agreement means that students who complete a two-year
AS degree in Forestry at Southwestern will be able
to transfer to OSU’s Bachelor of Science Forestry
program as a full junior. The AS Forestry degree
itself will provide students with employable skills.
The skills learned while earning the two-year degree
will be of great assistance when seeking summer,
seasonal, and even permanent, full-time employment
with local business and agencies connected to the
timber industry.
Skills covered in the AS Forestry degree include
plant and tree identification, surveying, GIS, photogrammetry & remote sensing, recreation management, soil science, basic tree measurements and
forest sampling techniques.
25th RESTORATION EVENTS / ACTIVITIES AGENDA
Specific events and times are still subject to change
Tuesday
June 24
Registration
Mill Casino
Hotel Lobby
12 - 8 p.m.
Native
Technology
Workshops
Check in at
Plankhouse
12 - 4 p.m.
Boxed Lunch
At Plankhouse
12 - 1 p.m.
Elders Lunch
At Mill Casino
12 - 1 p.m.
BBQ Dinner
At Sunset Bay
State Park
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
June 25
Native
Technology
Workshop
Check in at
Plankhouse
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taco Bar
At Plankhouse
12 - 1 p.m.
Poker Walk
Check in at
Community
Center
8:30 - 10 a.m.
“Road to
Restoration”
Dessert Social
East Salmon
Room at The
Mill Casino
7 p.m.
Youth Activities
At Mill Casino
Check in Cedar Room
Ages 5- 18 yrs.
7:30 - 8:30
p.m.
Thursday
June 26
Friday
June 27
Saturday
June 28
Sunday
June 29
Laverne Park
Main Day Use
Area
Geocaching &
Fishing
Check in at
Community
Center
8:30 a.m. 1 p.m.
Award
Ceremony
1:15 p.m.
Continental
Breakfast
Available in
the Salmon
Room
Mill Casino
7 - 9 a.m.
Continental
Breakfast
Available
in the Mill
Casino
Salmon
Room
7 - 9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brunch
9:30 – 10:30 am
General Council
Meeting
10:30 a.m.
Italian Style
Dinner
2:30 p.m.
“The Cherokee
Word for
Water”
Screening
At Pony Village
Theatre
7 p.m.
Lighting of the
Fires
At Plankhouse
Dusk
(9 p.m.)
Kids Restoration
Parade
Kilkich
Reservation
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Traditional
Foods Night
At Plankhouse
Hosted by the
Coquille Indian
Tribal Families
Traditional
Dinner:
3 p.m.
Traditional
Dancing to
follow
A Hospitality Table will be located at The Mill Casino Hotel Lobby
to answer questions regarding location or times for any of the
events - ANYONE ARRIVING AFTER TUESDAY - PLEASE
REGISTER AT THE HOSPITALITY TABLE
Canoes
Depart
At Ni-les’tun Bandon
7 a.m.
Salmon
Ceremony
At Bullards
Beach in
Bandon
8:30 am
Pow Wow
Grand Entry
Mill Casino
12 p.m.
Closing
Ceremony
Mill Casino
3:00 p.m.
Bandon
Historical Talk
Bandon
Boardwalk
10:30 a.m.
25th Restoration
Celebration Pow Wow
At the Mill Casino
Grand Entry:
1 p.m.
Salmon Dinner:
3 p.m.
Pick dinner tickets up in the
hotel lobby
CEDCO/The Mill Casino · Hotel job postings for May 16
One of the largest employers in Coos County, The Mill Casino · Hotel is committed to building a team of
employees who provide Million$ Service to our guests while working in a fun and friendly environment. We
offer opportunities for training and advancement along with a competitive compensation and benefits package.
We encourage qualified Tribal Members and Spouses to take advantage of the personal growth and advancement possibilities that come with employment at The Mill Casino · Hotel and other CEDCO businesses. Kalen Mills, our employee relations administrator, is available to answer questions and provide personal
assistance to Tribal applicants at 756-8800 ext. 2218.
The program is designed to be a transfer program
with OSU to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in
Forestry. In addition, the program will include seven
We currently are seeking applicants for the following positions (full-time unless noted otherwise).
hands-on forestry courses. Southwestern plans to
EVS Tech (P/T)
add a one-year certificate option to the Forestry pro- Central Reservations
Central Reservations Agent (on-call)
Hotel
gram that will focus on the main forestry and related
House Person (P/T)
Food & Beverage
science courses to prepare students who would like
Room Attendant (P/T. F/T-Temp)
Plank House Expeditor (P/T)
to gain employment in the forestry field without conPlank House Server (F/T, P/T, F/T-Temp)
Maintenance
tinuing on to OSU for a Bachelor’s degree.
Plank House Hostess (P/T, P/T-Temp)
Coquille member students interested in learning
more about this program should contact Southwestern at 1-800-962-2838. You can read their latest
course catalogs and learn more about the Forestry
program by visiting their web page at www.socc.edu/
academics/pgs/catalog/index.shtml
Sous Chef
Beverage Server (F/T-Temp)
Plank House Line Cook
Banquet Server/Bartender (on-call)
Timbers Line Cook
Plank House Busser (P/T-Temp)
EVS
Shift Supervisor
Maintenance Assistant (P/T)
Slots
Slot Tech II
Slot Tech I
Table Games
Multi-Game Dealer (P/T)
Dual Rate Floor Supervisor
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Tribe holds Cascadia Event Tsunami “Tsunamis are Terrifying and destructive events but relatively infrequent from the standpoint of a human lifetime. It is no wonder, then, that tsunamis appear in the mythology of coastal peoples. To my
Drill on Thursday, May 22.
knowledge, no one has looked in depth at a particular Oregon coastal people’s language and their mythology to
On Thursday, May 22 the Coquille Indian Tribe
held a Tsunami Evacuation Drill. The Coquille
Indian Housing Authority, Health Department,
Coquille Tribal Police, Culture, Education and
Library Services Department, and residents of
the Kilkich housing community were some of the
participants.
For several years, the Tribe has made it a priority to educate its community, facilities and staff
on the risks of a tsunami striking the southern Oregon coast. The Tribe does this because
holding drills is the best way to assure that the
Tribe’s community members will survive such a
catastrophic event.
Included on this page is an announcement of
Tsunami Preparedness Week (held in March),
some basic tsunami safety rules, and a traditional story about a “large wave” that struck
the Oregon Coast some time ago. These stories
are another way of teaching people about what
tsunamis are and how to best avoid being killed
by one.
“If you ever see the ocean receding way farther
than you’ve ever seen it recede before, run uphill
as fast as you can!” – Howard Antone Tanner National Tsunami Preparedness Week
Fifty years ago this month, a strong earthquake in Alaska’s
Prince William Sound caused a powerful tsunami. The
Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunamis of 1964 damaged
or destroyed many towns along the Alaskan coast and
killed more than 100 people across Alaska, Oregon, and
California. Tsunamis in recent years—the 2004 Indian
Ocean tsunami and the 2011 tsunami in Japan—serve as
vivid reminders that these disasters occur with little notice
and can strike coastlines in a matter of minutes. This
National Tsunami Preparedness Week, we pay tribute to
those we have lost, honor the resilience of our people, and
recommit to taking action to prepare ourselves and one
another before a tsunami strikes.
Our nation’s coastal communities are vulnerable to this
uncommon yet deadly natural phenomenon. Strong undersea earthquakes typically cause tsunamis, but landslides,
volcanic eruptions, and meteorite strikes in the ocean can
also trigger them. While not all earthquakes in coastal
regions result in tsunamis, residents and visitors in these
areas should recognize strong or prolonged ground shaking and unusual or rapid changes in ocean water levels as
natural warning signs of a potential tsunami.
Since 1964, our Nation has made significant improvements in our ability to forecast, detect, and warn individuals of potential tsunami impacts. The Federal Government—in partnership with state and local governments—is
working diligently to improve our coastal communities’
tsunami preparedness. Since we cannot prevent tsunamis,
we must come together to enhance public awareness and
prepare schools, volunteer groups, rescue and relief organizations, the private sector, and the media for coordinated
action before, during, and after a tsunami.
assess the scope and effect of these events from the point of view of Native people. I will focus on the mythology
of the Coos Bay Indians and on the Hanis language (along with Milluk, it was one of the two languages that was
spoken on Coos Bay), as it is the one I am the most familiar with.” — Patty Whereat Phillips
ma’aTł, The flood
Excerpt from “Tsunamis and Floods in Coos Bay Mythology. Written by Patty Whereat Phillips. Originally published in the Oregon Historical
Quarterly, vol. 108 no. 2
In 1909, linguist Leo Frachtenberg worked with Jim Buchanan on Coos
Myths and cultural traditions. One of the stories that was recorded
was “The Flood” (see Frachtenberg, Coos Texts, pages 44–49). I have
retranslated the story from the Hanis and arranged the translation into
lines of verse. In this way, I hope to illustrate Buchanan’s use of repetition of imagery and rhythm in his narration.
When the flood tide came there was no ebb tide.
All was full of water.
It was wholly filled.
The world was full of people.
There were too many people.
They looked, when that water reached its fullness.
Some people had large canoes.
And some had small canoes.
All kinds of people crowded in when they settled down on the earth.
Some people were ready with braided ropes they’d stored away.
So they quickly went into the canoes.
all people became scared.
The earth sank into the water.
Wherever a small bit of land stuck out,
that’s where they went.
They did not know anyone.
Fear was in their hearts.
Nothing was sticking out.
They scattered far away, the people drifted far and wide.
The water carried them far away.
When night came, the people’s canoes were fastened.
They were watching their canoes.
They were watching the canoes when they were made fast.
Some of the ropes were short.
Suddenly some were loosed, and they drifted away.
Water carried them away.
Thus in that manner half the people drifted away.
They no longer knew one another.
When it became evening, the water ran down.
Everywhere one person had a canoe that was fastened.
They did not know how to take care of the canoes when the water
went down.
Whenever a canoe caught on a tree limb, they freed that canoe.
Some people didn’t watch the canoes.
They did not watch them, they tipped over.
A small bit of land was sticking out
Here the people assembled.
All the animals came there in twos.
All small birds came there in twos.
All kinds of things came there in that manner.
They were mixed together there with the people.
It’s as though they did not know one another,
when they were mixed together with the people.
Wherever the top of a fir tree was sticking out, there they fastened the
canoes.
And some people were without braided ropes.
Some people drifted far away.
Many people had braided ropes.
They no longer knew one another.
The small piece of land kept on floating.
The small bit of land’s name was Qalatl (Kentuck).
It was sticking out.
There the people were assembling.
There all manner of things were assembling.
There were many kinds of animals there among the people.
When ever a canoe got hung up, when it became caught on a tree limb,
their canoes tipped over, when evening came.
Thus they worked.
They could not sleep, when they watched their canoes.
When the earth again became dry, the people dropped onto the earth
with their canoes.
So again they returned there.
Everywhere they settled down individually.
One man with one woman.
Thus they settled.
The animals, they again returned to shore, when the earth dried.
Likewise the small birds.
Everywhere the small birds went in pairs.
They did not know the place where they dropped down,
and the people began to go farther away.
They did not know where they dropped down.
Thus the people were scattered.
In this manner is the story being told.
What to do? Tsunami Safety Rules
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During National Tsunami Preparedness Week, I call on all •
Americans—especially those who live, work, and relax
on the coast—to learn more about tsunamis and better
prepare for them.
President Barack H. Obama, March 21, 2014.
All kinds of birds were mixed together there in pairs.
•
All earthquakes do not cause tsunamis, but many do. When you
know that an earthquake has occurred, stand by for a tsunami
emergency message.
An earthquake in your area is one of nature’s tsunami warning signals. Do not stay in low-lying coastal areas after a strong
earthquake has been felt.
Tsunamis are sometimes preceded by a noticeable fall in sea
level as the ocean retreats seaward exposing the seafloor. A roar
like an oncoming train may sometimes be heard as the tsunami
wave rushes toward the shore.
These are also nature’s tsunami warning signals.
A tsunami is not a single wave, but a series of waves that can
come ashore for hours. The first wave may not be the largest.
Stay out of danger areas until an “all-clear” is issued by a recognized authority.
A small tsunami at one point on the shore can be extremely large
a few kilometers away. Don’t let the modest size of one make you
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lose respect for all.
All warnings to the public must be taken very seriously, even if
some are for non-destructive events. The tsunami of May, 1960
killed 61 people in Hilo, Hawaii because some thought it was just
another false alarm.
All tsunamis are potentially dangerous, even though they may not
damage every coastline they strike.
Never go down to the shore to watch for a tsunami. When you
can see the wave, you are too close to outrun it. Most tsunamis
are like flash floods full of debris. Tsunami waves typically do not
curl and break, so do not try to surf a tsunami.
Sooner or later, tsunamis visit every coastline in the Pacific and
all oceans. If you live in a coastal area, be prepared and know
nature’s tsunami warning signals.
During a tsunami emergency, your local civil defense, police,
and other emergency organizations will try to save your life. Give
them your fullest cooperation.
Information provided by the International Tsunami Information Centre. More information on Tsunami awareness and disaster preparedness
available online at: http://ioc3.unesco.org/itic/
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Barbecue, Blues & Brews Participates
in Mission to Feed People in Need
Kansas City Barbecue Society to Donate 100,000
Meals
The Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) has been
coordinating a national BBQ donation effort to cook
and distribute more than 100,000 meals throughout
America in 2014. BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay in
North Bend, Oregon participated in the 100KCBS
Meals Mission by collecting food contributions for the
hungry during the event.
Food donations from the general public were accepted
at the May 23-25 BBQ, Blues & Brews festival and
the 100KCBS Meals Mission. The Mill Casino-Hotel
worked with local non-profit Oregon Coast Community Action to distribute the donated food to those in
need.
With almost 20,000 members and more than 425
sanctioned BBQ events in its network, KCBS is
the largest organization of BBQ enthusiasts in
the world. By using its volunteers, judges, cook
teams and event organizers, the nonprofit society
will be providing fully cooked, world-class pork
butts and other nonperishable food items to food
banks and other charitable entities coast to coast,
border to border.
“By the very nature of our size and collection of
food enthusiasts, we have an obvious opportunity
to make a difference in America’s hunger crisis,”
said Carolyn Wells, executive director of KCBS.
“There are more than 7,000 teams who compete
at our events, and for years, they all have demonstrated a giving, charitable mentality. We simply
believed it was time to organize a major effort that
is a natural extension of our overall mission.”
According to recent hunger and poverty statistics,
nearly 15 percent of all U.S. households, or 49
million people, struggle to put food on their table.
More than 1 in 5 children in the U.S. live below
the poverty line. The 100KCBS Meals Mission
aims to help in this effort and give back to the
community.
By April 30, 2015, KCBS will have donated more
than 3,200 pork butts — the equivalent of 25,000
pounds of cooked pork, or, 100,000 meals to this
effort. There were 34 registered teams that received
the donation for the Memorial Day weekend event.
In addition to cooking the provided pork butts, all
teams, judges and BBQ enthusiasts were encouraged
to participate in this mission by bringing nonperishable items to the BBQ, Blues & Brews event.
For more information or to view participating events, Show Pays Homage to the Glory Days While Keeping the Humor Timely and Topical
visit www.kcbs.us/100k-meals.
North Bend, Ore. – This June relive the music, laughs, and hep-cat cool camaraderie
About Kansas City Barbecue Society
that defined the golden era of Las Vegas when Swingin’ with The Rat Pack hits the
stage Saturday, June 7 at The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park. The Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoyTickets for the 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances of Swingin’ with The Rat Pack are
ing barbecue, is the world’s largest organization of
just $15 each and are on sale now at Ko-Kwel Gifts.
barbecue and grilling enthusiasts with over 17,000
members worldwide.
Starring David De Costa as Frank Sinatra, Johnny Edwards as Dean Martin and NichoKCBS sanctions over 400 barbecue contests throughlas Brooks as Sammy Davis, Jr., Swingin’ with The Rat Pack is more than just a
out the United States and spanning the globe. From
tribute
or impersonation show. The performers create an engaging blend of the iconic
volunteering to actual event production, our members also offer assistance to civic and charitable orga- hit songs of these classic Vegas crooners and timely, topical, improvisational humor
nizations who organize events. For more information, that was the hallmark of these legendary performers. The show gives the audience a new
visit: www.kcbs.us.
opportunity to experience what is was like to spend a night with the Rat Pack in their
Rat Pack Swinging Into The Mill This June
prime.
For more information about making The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park the centerpiece
of your Oregon Coast getaway or for more information on all the latest attractions,
events and entertainment call 800.953.4800 or visit www.themillcasino.com.
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NCAI grieves the loss of Billy Frank, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is grieving the loss of Billy
Frank, Jr. A member of the Nisqually Tribe, Billy spent his life fighting for our right to fish and protect
our own waters and fiercely advocated for the complete fulfillment of treaty commitments by the federal
government.
Billy Frank, Jr. has been the Chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) since its
inception in 1974. NWIFC was created following a Supreme Court decision “that re-affirmed the tribes’
treaty-reserved fishing rights and established them as natural resources co-managers with the State of
Washington” and serves “to assist member tribes in their role as natural resources co-managers.”
NCAI President Brian Cladoosby had the honor of growing up under Billy Frank, Jr. As he did with Brian,
Billy guided many young leaders across the country and shared with them the importance of natural
resources and the value of treaty rights. Together, with Billy’s teachings to sustain culture and a unique
Northwest quality of life, we will continue to work together to protect all that is important to our Tribes.
Upon learning the news, President Cladoosby said:
“Indian Country has lost one of the greatest leaders who fought to protect salmon, water, and quality of life
for our people. The loss of a Billy as our teacher, mentor, and elder is immeasurable. Our very way of life
is only possible because of the battles Billy fought – without his personal sacrifices, tribes in the Northwest would look very different. My own life would be very different if I had not had been blessed by Billy’s
teachings, example, and love. My prayers go out to his family and the many, many others whose lives he
touched.”
‘Summer Program’, continued
If you have not completed an AFTER SCHOOL
REGISTRATION, Youth Conduct code, and reviewed
the program rules and guidelines, please stop by the
Community Center and complete the necessary forms.
We are updating our system to make it easier and more
efficient for everyone!
We have an excellent summer planned, and we hope to see
you! If you have any questions, please contact the After
School Program Prevention Team at #541-888-9494.
Have a Spectacular Summer!
CIT Community Center Staff
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Visit www.nwifc.org for more information about Billy’s work and legacy at the Northwest Indian Fisheries 01
Commission.
02
The following information on Billy Frank, Jr. and the 1974 federal court ruling known 02
as the “Boldt Decision” is reprinted from historylink.org
02
Written By Robert O. Marritz. Republished from historylink.org
02
Billy Frank Jr. served as chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) for most of its first
02
30 years. He committed his life to protecting his Nisqually people’s traditional way of life and to protecting
the endangered salmon whose survival is the focus of tribal life. Beginning with his first arrest as a teenager in 1945 for “illegal” fishing on his beloved Nisqually River, he became a leader of a civil disobedience
04
movement that insisted on the treaty rights (the right to fish in “usual and accustomed places”) guaranteed
05
to Washington tribes more than a century before. The “fish-ins” and demonstrations Frank helped orga05
nize in the 1960s and 1970s, along with accompanying law suits, led to the Boldt decision of 1974, which
restored to the federally recognized tribes the legal right to fish as they always had. Following the Boldt
06
decision, Frank was a leader in the work to save the river and its fish. Billy Frank Jr., who was honored
06
with national and international humanitarian awards, overcame personal tragedies to help save a precious
06
resource, not only for his people, but for the broader society that was heedlessly destroying it.
06
Boldt Decision
07
Federal Judge George Boldt issues historic ruling affirming Native American treaty fishing rights on February 12, 1974.
07
Written by Walt Crowley and David Wilma, February 23, 2003. Republished from historylink.org.
07
On February 12, 1974, Federal Judge George Boldt (1903-1984) issues an historic ruling reaffirming the rights of Wash08
ington’s Indian tribes to fish in accustomed places. The “Boldt Decision” allocates 50 percent of the annual catch to treaty
08
tribes, which enrages other fishermen. At the same time Judge Boldt denies landless tribes — among them the Samish,
Snoqualmie, Steilacoom, and Duwamish — federal recognition and treaty rights.
08
Western Washington tribes had been assured the right to fish at “usual and accustomed grounds and stations” by Federal
09
treaties signed in 1854 and 1855, but during the next 50 years Euro-American immigrants -- armed with larger boats,
09
modern technology, and the regulatory muscle of the state — gradually displaced them. The campaign to reassert Native
09
American fishing rights began in 1964 with “fish-ins” on the Puyallup River led by Robert Satiacum and Billy Frank, who
defied Washington state attempts to regulate their fishing.
10
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Local tribes sued to block state regulation, but the U.S. Supreme Court issued an ambiguous decision in 1968 that left
the issue unresolved. In 1970, the Nixon administration’s U.S. Attorney for Western Washington, Stan Pitkin, filed a new
11
complaint against the state of Washington, which was defended by Attorney General (future U.S. Senator) Slade Gorton.
11
Commercial and sport fishing groups submitted friend-of-the-court briefs opposing treaty fishing rights.
11
This 1970 filing of U.S. v. Washington followed by nine days the arrest in Tacoma of 60 persons (Native Americans and their
12
supporters) who failed to disperse during a fish-in on the Puyallup River. The trial began on August 27, 1973. Judge Boldt
held court six days a week including on the Labor Day holiday. Forty-nine experts and tribal members testified.
12
Judge Boldt finally held that the government’s promise to secure the fisheries for the tribes was central to the treaty-making
12
process and that the tribes had an original right to the fish, which they extended to white settlers. It was not up to the state
12
to tell the tribes how to manage something that had always belonged to them. Judge Boldt ordered the state to take action to
13
limit fishing by non-Indians.
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The Boldt Decision revolutionized the state fisheries industry and led to violent clashes between tribal and non-tribal
fishermen and regulators. In 1975, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Boldt’s ruling, and on July 2, 1979, the U.S.
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Billy Frank, Jr. has walked on but will never be forgotten. NCAI lifts up his family, friends, and tribe.
including shellfish.
COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Ava Beaudry
Judith Rocha
Kerry Stora
Anna Cearley
Julie Goff
Marguerite Metcalf
Matthew Short
Glenda Van Ortwick
Danille Chase
Warren Murphy
Stacy Ward
Cristina Ashline
Ian Frost
Mark Hockema
Inacio Jimenez
Mike Kelly IV
Shianne Myers
Rafael Zaragoza
Matthew Summers
Brody Wasson
Corbin Wasson
Quinn Conner
Sierra Metcalf
Marnie Wolfe
Jennifer Johnsen
Aleph Ashline
Andrew Baird
Mark Pirak
Koda Price
Kari Ambler
Roy Burnette
Betty Hockema
Kyle Robbins
Amanda Bennett
Raymond Chase
Austin Maier
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Ashley Cordes
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Whitney Summers
Makenzie Chase
Julie Eldridge
Shasta DeOs
Daniel Mecum
Paul Murphy
James Burns III
Stephanie Spencer
Evan Graves
Terry Doyle
Duke Summers
Rhonda Ferguson
Michael Metcalf
Alyson Simpson
Ashley Waite
Kiana Holley/
Sandberg
Joshua Simpson
Bryson Burns
Trevor Severson
Thomas Hill
Enoch Niblett
Steven Parrish
Jacob Reeder
Roy Gilkey
Jaieland Moore
Emilee Amy
Kitzn Mitchell
Hal Van Ortwick
Matthew Neiffer
Lewis Simpson
Cody Brown
Hannah Coimbra
Quentin Saludes
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Tribe. “At last the United States is making good the promise made to our people. As
Justice Hugo Black said, ‘Great nations, like great men, keep their word.’”
In 1954, two acts of Congress terminated 63 Oregon Tribes. Since 1977, with the
restoration of the Siletz Tribe, there have been a total of five Oregon restoration bills.
Under these five acts, nearly all of the 63 tribes have been restored. The Coquille
Tribe is the last Oregon Tribe known to be seeking for restoration legislation.
The Coquille Tribe is located in the Bandon area and the upper portions of the
Coquille River. Anthropological evidence prepared by Dr. Hall of Oregon State
University shows that the Tribe has occupied that area since time immemorial.
Despite pressure from miners during the gold rush and forced evacuation by the
United States army in 1856. Tribal members always returned to their aboriginal
lands. The Tribe, which numbers approximately 500 members, has maintained a
tribal roll and has continued to elect a tribal government despite being told by the
United States that they were no longer Indian.
Restoration of federal status will mean reestablishment of the government-togovernment relationship between the Tribe and the United States, the resumption
of federal Indian health and education services, and opportunities for economic
development assistance which will benefit the entire community, both Indian and
non-Indian.
The Coquille Restoration Act:
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
Coquille Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Coquille Indian Tribe.
Makes all laws and regulations generally applicable to Indians applicable to the Tribe
and its members, to the extent that they are not inconsistent with this Act. Restores
all rights and privileges of the Tribe and its members under any Federal treaty, agreement, or other authority which were diminished or lost under a specified 1954 statute.
Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized tribes or their members without regard to the existence
of a reservation.
Deems members of the Tribe in specified counties in Oregon to be residing on a reservation for purposes of the availability of such services.
Camp Ta Nae 2014
August 11th - 16th
Mark your calendars for another
fun week of summer. Camp Ta Nae
is held at Camp Myrtlewood near
Bridge, OR. This camp is open to
Campers aged 8-13 and Counselors
age 14+. We will spend the week
sleeping in cabins, swimming, hiking and partaking in cultural activities. If you have any questions call
Danielle Summers at
(541) 756-0904 Ext 10233;
541-217-7403(cell) or email:
daniellesummers@coquilletribe.org.
Declares that the Tribe shall be considered an Indian tribe for the purposes of the
Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act. Declares that the Indian Reorganization
Act shall be applicable to the Tribe and its members.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior:
(1) to enter into negotiations with the governing body of the Tribe, with respect to
establishing a plan for economic development for the Tribe;
(2) to develop such a plan not later than two years after adoption of a tribal constitution; and
(3) upon approval by the governing body of the Tribe to submit such plan to the Congress. Provides that any proposed transfer of real property contained in the plan shall
be consistent with the requirements of this Act. Directs the Secretary to accept in
trust for the benefit of the Tribe not over 1,000 acres of land located in Coos and Curry
Counties if such land is free of adverse legal claims at the time of such acceptance.
Authorizes the Secretary to accept additional acreage in the Tribe’s service area.
Provides that such land taken in trust shall be made part of the Tribe’s reservation
and shall be exempt from all local, State, and Federal taxation as of the transfer date.
Requires Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction within the boundaries of
the reservation.
Requires the Secretary to compile a Coquille Indian Tribal membership roll within
one year of the enactment of this Act. Specifies the criteria for enrollments.
Requires the Secretary to accept any available evidence establishing Coquille ancestry
and the required amount of Indian blood quantum.
Specifies evidence the Secretary shall accept as conclusive evidence of Coquille
ancestry.
Provides for the Tribe to be governed by an Interim Council until a new constitution
and bylaws are adopted.
Provides for an election, by secret ballot, for the purpose of adopting a constitution
and for electing tribal officials.
Campers, counselors and staff gather around the cafeteria at Camp Myrtlewood on the final day
of the Tribe’s annual youth camp, Camp Ta Nae. The 2014 camp is scheduled for August 11 to
16 with August 11 reserved for the orientation and training of camp counselors. For more information on the 2014 camp, please contact Danielle Summers at the phone numbers and email
address listed above.