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K’wen ‘inish-ha Have you heard the news? Newsletter of the Coquille Indian Tribe March, 2011 Volume 19, Issue 3 To answer and submit the survey for the DON’T FORGET What’s Inside 2011 Summer Interns 2 Volunteer for Restoration Celebration 3 Health Care Working Group Report 3 Shirod Younker learns Maori canoe culture in New Zealand 6 Head Start Fathers Activity 7 PSU Teacher Program 8 CITGO Heating Program taking applications 9 CEDCO tsunami responses 9 KO-KWEL FISHING DERBY 12 The Survey is IN! The Strategic Plan survey has been mailed and emailed. Please encourage Coquille Tribal members to answer and submit it. This letter was mailed to all Tribal members 14 years and older along with the Strategic Plan survey. Please encourage other Tribal members you know to respond to and submit their survey. Dear Tribal Member, The Coquille Indian Tribe is updating its Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan expresses the vision that Tribal members have for their Tribe. Over the past decade, the population of the Tribe has increases, Tribal businesses have grown and Tribal government has provided expanded and improved services to Tribal Members. The Tribe has achieved many of the goals from the previous Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan Update survey online!!! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ LQWNVGP Tribe works with Port of Bandon on commemorative garden honoring Nasomah While the storm surge was impressive the morning of March 11, 2011, this photo of the Pacific from Coquille Point in Bandon was taken around three hours before the wave created by the Japan earthquake reached local shores. The Coquille Indian Tribe has been meeting Don’t Belittle Food: A reminder of the risk of tsunamis on with Bandon City and Port officials to discuss the southern Oregon coast and the wisdom found in the the creation of memorial garden and interpretive center near Old Town Bandon on land owned by stories of the Coquille and other Pacific Northwest Tribes. the Port that would tell the story of the people who lived in the area prior to the arrival of European settlers. The proposed area is near where In 1700, an earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast. The damage caused by this archaeological excavations were conducted last earthquake paled to the damage caused by the resulting tsunami. While the 1700 earthquake summer during a sidewalk renovation project. was not the first catastrophic event to hit this area, it was one that was later confirmed via the simultaneous destruction in other parts of the world. The earthquake and tsunami that struck At a meeting held last February, the Tribe, Port here in 1700 sent a devastating tsunami wave to Japan where the destruction was recorded. of Bandon, and city officials discussed how to Whether it compares to the catastrophe Japan is facing today remains to be seen. However, proceed. Tribal member staff representing the until early this month, it was considered the most devastating tsunami Japan had experienced Coquille included Don Ivy, Brenda Meade and in its history. Tribes in the Pacific Northwest also recorded the event via stories that have Denni Hockema. Attendees talked about how to been passed down generation to generation. best tell the story of Nasomah and other aspects of local history in such a way that the entire community benefits. All involved parties have expressed positive interest in the project. Ideas are still welcome. This garden could possibly tie in with a long-term plan to create walking trails from Old Town to the Bandon Marsh preserve which would benefit the city’s tourist industry. Last January, the Tribal Council agreed to support the project following a workshop held with the Cultural Services Program. The Council would like the Tribe to be a partner with the Port of Bandon and other interested groups as a means to pursue grant funding to pay for its development. An article on this project was printed in the March 19 edition of The World newspaper and is available online at: www.theworldlink.com. Coquille Indian Tribe Strategic Plan The Coquille Indian Tribe and many other tribes from this region tell stories about earthquakes and “huge floods” from the ocean. These floods inundated coastal areas to the point were lands were engulfed by water, entire villages were wiped out, geologic features were permanently changed, and the mind set of survivors forever altered. The stories told by tribes come in many forms but in the end they tell the same thing—tsunamis are deadly; this is how you know when one is coming, and this is what you do when it arrives…if you want to live. These stories have been passed down for generations and have been confirmed by geological studies and historical accounts recorded in Japan and other parts of the world. It is important to remember that the 1700 earthquake and resulting tsunami occurred prior to European contact. There are many printed and on-line resources available for Tribal members who would like to learn more (not to mention asking an elder). Pages 5 and 7 of this month’s newsletter contain excerpts from printed information on Native American stories about tsunamis striking the Pacific Northwest. • Turn to ‘tsunami stories’, pg. 5. The Tribe is evaluating its services and operations and developing a new Strategic Plan to help it meet its commitments stated in the Coquille Indian Tribe Constitution: 1. Preservation of Coquille Indian Culture and Tribal Identity. 2. Promotion of social and economic welfare of Coquille Indians. 3. Enhancement of our common resources. 4. Maintenance of peace and order 5. Safe individual rights of Tribal Members The Strategic Plan needs Tribal Member involvement. The purpose of the plan is to ensure that Tribal government activities meet Tribal Member needs and the Coquille Indian Tribe’s constitutional goals efficiently, effectively and with cultural integrity. This survey is open to all Tribal members 14 and older. Please encourage your Tribal family members, Tribal member friends and neighbors to fill out the survey. All questions are optional and at the end of the survey you will have an opportunity to be entered in a drawing to win one of five $50 gift cards. Thank you in advance for your participation. We look forward to your feedback. Sincerely, Edward Metcalf, Coquille Indian Tribe Please fill out and complete the CIT Strategic Plan Survey and submit/return by May 4, 2011. You may access the survey by clicking on the link below. This survey is for Tribal members age 14 years and older. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LQWNVGP Page 2K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 Call for College Summer 2011 Interns! If you are a Tribal member currently enrolled in college or you have just graduated, take advantage of this great opportunity to work for the Tribe this summer in the College Intern program. This is a great chance for you to earn a good wage, attend Tribal events, learn about the operations of the Tribe’s organization and spend time with the people who make up the Coquille Indian Tribe family. If you live out of the area and need a place to stay, the Tribal Council has made available at no cost, a house owned by the Tribe located near Kilkich Tribal Lands in Empire. It is a roomy 3 bedroom, 2 bath facility and is fully furnished. Wages are $10.50 /hr. for a full 40 hour week, M-F. There is some flexibility in scheduling that can be worked out on an individual basis if needed. We try to match job placements with your skills and interests and balance those with the needs of the various Administrative departments. Applications may be found on the Coquille Indian Tribe’s website at www.coquilletribe.org under the link for “Human Resources” or one can be mailed to you. For more information please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail. We look forward to receiving your application for one of the Summer Intern positions! Linda Mecum: lindamecum@coquilletribe.org 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 Education: lindamecum@coquilletribe.org Tribal Member Services: jivy@coquilletribe.org CIT Tribal Council: Chief—Kenneth Tanner 1296 Iowa Street Ashland, OR 97520 541-991-6041 kentanner@coquilletribe.org Chairman—Edward L. Metcalf PO Box 3117. Coos Bay, OR. 97420 541-297-0545 edmetcalf@coquilletribe.org or cit@coquilletribe.org Vice-Chair —Thomas H. Younker 62135 Crown Point Rd. Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-297-8029 tomyounker@coquilletribe.org Secretary-Treasurer—Joan Metcalf PO Box 3274 Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-5827 joanmetcalf@coquilletribe.org Representatives: Kippy Robbins 2241 N. 14th St. Coos Bay, OR. 97420 1-541-269-4606 kippyrobbins@coquilletribe.org Sharon Parrish 2635 Mexeye Lp. Coos Bay, OR. 97420 541-297-5609 sharonparrish@charter.net Toni Ann Brend PO Box 5877 Charleston, OR. 97420 541-297-1279 toniannbrend@coquilletribe.org CIT Administration: Executive Director—George Smith; Human Resources—Larry Scarborough; Director of Planning, Community and Real Estate Services— Todd Tripp; CFO—Mark Gagnon; Tribal Member Services—Jon Ivy; Education Program Director—Linda Mecum; LRES—Tim Vredenburg; Librarian—Chris Tanner; Court: Tribal Court Judge—Donald Costello; MIS Coordinator: Rod Debban; GIS—Zeb DeOs Office/Business Addresses: MARK YOUR CALENDARS For the 2011 Women’s Retreat May 13 – 15, 2011 Coquille Tribal Police 2602 Mexeye Lp. Coos Bay, OR. 97420 Tribal Police Department—(541) 888-0189; Emergencies: 911. Chief: Scott Lafevre; Officers: Matthew Parrish; Corretta Greybear-Benson; Brian Dubray We will be staying at the Bandon Inn, Bandon, OR. Packet Information will be mailed out soon Nasomah Health Group: Rod Cook PO Box 921 North Bend, OR. 97459 Phone: 541-751-0940; Fax: 541-756-4714 Letters to Editor Policy... 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; 1-866-862-7506 Fax: (541) 888-3431 Housing Authority: Anne Shane 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 Native drumming at the CIT Community Plankhouse every Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. Community Calendar • Siletz Elder Honor Days. Wednesday, April 6 and April 7. CIT Elders will have opportunity to travel to this event. Please contact the CITCHC for more information. • Tribal Council meeting. Thursday, April 7. 1 p.m. CIT main office. Workshops scheduled for Wednesday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Elders Committee meeting. Tuesday, April 12. 3 p.m. CIT Community Health Center. More information on pg. 3. • Elders Dinner in Lane County. Thursday, April 14. Time and location TBA. Please contact the CITCHC for more information. • Elders Dinner in Douglas County. Tuesday, April 19. Time and location TBA. Please contact the CITCHC for more information. • Tribal Council meeting. Saturday, April 23. 9 a.m. CIT main office. Workshops scheduled for Friday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Elders Dinner in Jackson County. Tuesday, April 26. Time and location TBA. Please contact the CITCHC for more information. • Tribal Council meeting. Thursday, May 5. 1 p.m. CIT main office. Workshops scheduled for Wednesday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. “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: K’wen ‘inish-ha Coquille Indian Tribe 3050 Tremont Blvd. North Bend, OR 97459 Page 3K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 ELDERS COMMITTEE MEETING: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the CIT Community Health Center. Please call Brenda at 541-888-9494, ext: 20205 for confirmation. Health Care Work Group (H.C.W.G) Report The Health Care Work Group was created in December of 2009 to provide recommendations to Tribal Council, of how best to maintain the overall sustainability of the Tribe’s health care programs, specifically the Nasomah Health Group and Contract Health Services. The work group is made up of: Don Ivy, Tribal Member at Large; Kippy Robbins, Tribal Council and Health Advisory Board Representative; Kathy Henry, Controller; Mark Gagnon, CFO; Rod Cook, Nasomah Health Group Manager; Pat Dudas, FNP Clinic Manager; Denise Stuntzner, Nasomah Wellness Program Coordinator;and Kelle Little; Health and Human Services Administrator. The work group continues to use a list of health care related “Cost Savings Ideas” as our primary point of reference to evaluate and develop proposal(s) for the Tribal Council. The Health Care Workgroup continues to meet monthly, prepare reports for the Tribal Council and the CIT Newsletter on a regular basis. Major Accomplishments to Date • Drafted and proposed the Health Services Reserve Fund Ordinance which was adopted by Tribal Council on 2-10-11. • • GATHERING FOR RESTORATION CELEBRATION: Volunteer opportunities for the 2011 Restoration Celebration Surf Perch Fishing – Saturday, May 7 Camas Bulbs – Saturday, May 21 We will meet at the Coquille Community Plankhouse on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. and then proceed to the beach. Afterwards, we will return to the Plankhouse and process our day’s catch. Please bring rubber boots, a surf fishing rod, and a 5-gallon bucket. If you are over 14 years of age, you will need an Oregon fishing license. Clam Digging – Saturday, June 4 We will provide lunch, your bait, weights, and the hooks you will need. If you are planning on joining us, please RSVP by April 22. If you have never surf-fished before, now is the time to learn. Mussel Gathering – Sunday, May 8 We will be meet at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 8 at the Coquille Community Plankhouse. This year we will be gathering mussels and smoking them for the Restoration CelebraPrepared and presented to the Tribal Council a proposal regarding tion. The gathering area is not an easy reimbursement of health insurance premiums, for those who are to access place and you will have to climb eligible for CHS and Nasomah. This was originally presented to steep, rocky terrain in order to help gather Council in August, 2010. A second proposal, of like topic, was mussels (please no young children). Please presented to the Tribal Council on 2/25/11. Tribal Council approved bring your rubber boots, a pointed shovel this proposal by Tribal Council Resolution, CY 1124 on March 10, and a 5-gallon bucket. If you are over 2011. 14 years of age, you will need a shellfish license. The gathering area is not an easily Evaluated possible pharmaceutical cost savings options that are accessible place. If you prefer to help clean available to individuals who use the Tribal Health Center for Primary and prepare the mussels after gathering, Medical Care. Due to the limited numbers of individuals who would be we will return to the Plankhouse at 12 affected and the need to restrict pharmacy access, the HCWG and the noon. We will be providing lunch for all volunteers so please RSVP by April 22 if Health Advisory Board did not recommend moving forward with this you plan to join us. proposal. We will meet on Saturday, May 21 at 7 a.m. at the Coquille Community Plankhouse. You will need a pointed shovel or digging stick, gloves, and sunscreen. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by May 6. We will meet on Saturday, June 4 at 7 a.m. at the Coquille Community Plankhouse. Please bring rubber boots, a pointed shovel and a 5-gallon bucket. If you are over 14 years of age, you will need a shellfish license. We will meet at the Plankhouse at 7 a.m. and proceed to clam digging. After our limits are filled, we will return to the Plankhouse to process our catch. We will be providing lunch so please RSVP by May 26 to confirm that you will be joining us. Please don’t worry if you have never dug or processed clams before. We will have experienced people available to offer guidance. PLEASE NOTE ANYONE UNDER 18 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FAMILY MEMBER. Contact: Brenda Meade, Elders Coordinator at 800-344-8583 or 541-888-9494 Ext: 20205; E-mail: brendameade@coquilletribe.org • The members of the Health Care Work Group carefully monitor the progress of Health Care reform implementation through correspondence with the Tribe’s lobbyist, National Indian Health Board, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, ATNI, I.H.S. (). Legislation and regulation that could be of benefit to the provision of health care by the Coquille Indian Tribe are evaluated by the HCWG. Peacegiving available at Coquille Tribal Court. • Both the Nasomah Health Group and its Third Party Administrator (HealthComp, Inc.) are audited annually by an independent auditor for accuracy with its medical billing practices. Contract Health Services is planning an independent audit of CHS business practices, policies and procedures, and work flow in December 2011. • Emphasizes mutual respect, generosity, and creativity • Uses restorative justice principles and traditional tribal dispute resolution and community integration values and practices • Provides a safe and peaceable means for the resolution of cases and disputes • Ensures for all participants due process and equal protection under Tribal law • Helps address the underlying causes of cases and disputes • Focuses on restoration, safety and skills-development, and not on punishment • Mentors and guides individuals, particularly youngsters The HCWG is currently in the process of evaluating and monitoring the possibility of pooling with other self funded insurance groups, accessing the Federal Employees Benefit Pool and exploring medical tourism. These projects are in the early evaluation phase and more information if you have any questions or concerns regarding the HCWG please contact Rod Cook at rodcook@coquilletribe.org or 1-866-436-4785 or Kelle Little, kellelittle@coquilletribe.org, 1-800-344-8583. *Resolution CY1124 directs Contract Health Services to discontinue paying the employee share of Nasomah medical premiums on behalf of CHS-eligible employees of the Tribe and The Mill Casino-Hotel. The Council adopted this Resolution based on the recommendation of the Health Care Working Group. The first peacegiving case was filed in the Coquille Indian Tribal Court in 2004. Starting with that case, a wide variety of Coquille Indian Tribal Court cases and other disputes in the Coquille Tribal community have been resolved with a high level of participant satisfaction. This is because peacegiving: Cases or requests for peacegiving may be filed by individuals at the Tribal Court clerk’s office or referred to the Coquille Indian Tribal Attorney for review and possible filing. For additional information and filing forms please contact Susan Thornton, Peacegiving Court Advocate, Coquille Indian Tribal Court, 541/756-0904 or susanthornton@ coquilletribe.org. Page 4 Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (T.P.E.P) Healthy Communities Project Report The TPEP and Stakeholders have all been working hard over the last grant period. The main work during the first two quarters of the grant has been the gathering of policies and ordinances regarding tobacco and health programs for the Health Administrators to evaluate. Individuals in different departments have been working with the TPEP coordinator to help compile the information needed to assess what policies are in place. On February 17, 2011 the Stakeholders had a meeting to determine what to do with the Best Objective # 4: Commercial Tobacco Free Community Health Center. The Stakeholder recommendation was to carry this objective over for the next grant period. It was referred to a Tribal Council workshop. The second Best Objective # 1b: Build Capacity for Healthy Communities is a required objective. The kick-off for this objective was on March 7, 2011 with representation from all Stakeholders as well as two members from Berk and Associates. This is a data collection objection which will help us in obtaining grants in the future. In addition, we’d like to extend our appreciation to the members of the Coquille Indian Tribe’s T.P.E.P. Stakeholders which requires a good deal of time and energy. The group includes; Scott LaFevre CIT Police Chief, Anne Shane CIHA, Executive Director, Laura Angulo Prevention Coordinator, Connie Barton Community Health Representative, Joan Metcalf Tribal Council Representative, Brenda Meade Elder’s Coordinator, Denise Hunter Health Advisory Board Representative, Drew Adams Assistant Health Administrator and Kelle Little Health and Human Services Administrator. For any questions regarding this report and grant call 1-800-344-8583 or 541-888-9494. Respectfully, Connie L Barton, TPEP Coordinator We are looking for a Tribal member Elder to be a Stakeholder/member of the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program. This Elder would be part of an Advisory Group that helps guide the development of the Tribal Program Plan. Those interested should call or email Connie Barton. K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 My Nurse 24/7 Update Contract Health Services has an update regarding “My Nurse 24/7”, your 24 hour a day connection to medical advice by a nurse. The service has been in place since November of 2008, and has been successfully used by several of our Tribal members and spouses. In fact, the spouse of a Tribal member who used the service commented that they felt very comfortable talking to “My Nurse 24/7” because the nurse seemed very concerned and responsive to their needs. This person received a phone call from the nurse a few days after the contact of the service just to check on their condition and see if they needed more help. The goal of My Nurse 24/7 is to be able to give you the opportunity to receive medical care that is appropriate, timely and cost effective. When you are unsure of what do to about a medical concern, the nurse is available any time during the day or night to help you. The toll – free number for the nurse is 866-500-5922. For your convenience there are refrigerator magnets with the 24/7 number on them available from Contract Health. For questions regarding My Nurse 24/7, please call Deb Sensenbach, RN Case Manager in Contract Health Services at 888-9494 ext # 20204 or email deborahsensenbach@coquilletribe.org. Diabetes Prevention Program: Forty-one have finished program! Meet the New Tribal Youth Advocate We have graduated a total of 41 participants from our Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)! All participants were very successful. They have decreased their blood sugars to within normal limits. They have on average decreased their cholesterol by 40 points. All participants are continuing to incorporate healthy eating and exercise in their daily routine. After graduation from the 16-week DPP, all participants move into the After-Core phase of the project which continues for the project’s duration. The After-Core phase allows the participants to ease out of the intensive, highly personally-supported weekly program activities while continuing to receive a less intensive monthly program to encourage their continued progress towards goals and maintaining health changes they have already achieved. This portion of the program includes ongoing individual monthly lifestyle coaching visits and the opportunity to attend additional classes or other activities to reinforce what they have learned. The Lifestyle Coach maintains a relationship with the DPP participants through this kind of ongoing support. Some of the additional classes and activities we have held include: • DPP Picnic: A celebration for all Consortium graduated participants to recognize their successes in the program. • Strive For Five: Set-up goals to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily and exercise five out of seven days a week. Hello, my name is Lisa Lemmons and I was recently hired as the Tribal Youth Advocate. I have lived in the Coos Bay area pretty much my entire life. I worked for the Department of Human Services, Self Sufficiency Programs office for the past 15 years and have a lot of experience in connecting families with community resources and prevention services. I am very excited to have this opportunity and look forward to working at CIT Community Center. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like information about the Tribe’s Youth Programs at 541-888-9494 Ext 20248. SCINT representative at Community Night The CIT Community Center held an Education • Cooking Class: Healthy cooking on a budget was the Night on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Our presenter was Detective Scott Moore who is part of the South focus on this class. Coast Interagency Narcotics Team. Det. Moore • Circuit Training: Ongoing strength and aerobic spoke about the status of Coos County regarding classes the war on drugs, specifically methamphetamine. • Diabetes Walk: To further encourage exercise and to He answered many questions from the audience. Participants enjoyed dinner and door prizes. We enlearn about the risk of diabetes courage Tribal members, Kilkich residents, and all We are now recruiting in Jackson, Lane and Coos staff to attend future Education Nights. It’s a great Counties for the next group with pre-diabetes to way to bring the community together! participate in DPP. Please contact Gail Accinelli for more information at 541-888-9494, ext: 20216 or 1-800- Respectfully submitted, 344-8583. Laura D. Angulo, Prevention Coordinator Page 5K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 ‘Tsunami Stories’, continued (another tsunami story on pg. 7) These excerpts are from of John P. Harrington, an anthropologist recorded the languages and historical information of many individuals from Oregon coastal Tribes. I found these excerpts when perusing Tribal member George Wasson’s paper titled Oral Traditions of the Earliest Humans on the Oregon Coast: A comparison of Ethnohistorical and Archaeological Records which is included in the publication Changing Landscapes: Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Coquille Cultural Preservation Conference, 1999. The three volume Changing Landscapes series includes a wide range of writings covering many aspects of the Don’t Belittle Food . This story is taken from Melville Jacobs, a linguist and anthropologist who interviewed and recorded the histories, songs, and stories of several ancestors of the Coos and Coquille Tribes. The story describes a huge flood raging upriver after some young men make fun of salmon. A connection between making fun of the food that keeps you alive and catastrophic events? Think about that before you criticize your fry-bread. Coquille Indian Tribe. Salmon Did Ill to Boys “Creation of the World” (A story from the people at Coos Bay) The Young fellows went away The young fellows were going to spear fish They went up a creek There they were going to catch things The earth is flat and floating on water which is underneath land on all sides. Every so often the earth rocks up and down and tips a little, and this is the cause of the tides. When the creator made the earth, the water came all over the earth at every high tide. To make land appear the Creator obtained ‘Blue earth’ and laid down a layer of it. Some old people believe it came from the blue clay at a place now called “Cook’s Chasm” just north of the Sea Lion Caves. (John P. Harrington, unpublished field notes) But it was not enough because the water still covered it all over. The Creator placed a second layer of ‘blue earth’ down, so that the water went over most of it though it was no longer completely covered. When he put down a third layer, it was all right; it worked well. Still each time the earth tipped, the water ran too far inland. Then the people placed strips of basketry along the whole length of the ocean shore. The water ran through the basketry and back out and it came no farther inland than where the basketry was placed. The basketry is now the sand along the beaches. The blue earth can still be seen under the ocean water. The people did not say what made the land tip. (Harrington 1943, 1981) This next story is included in Wasson’s work from Changing Landscapes. It is a creation story told by Charles Depoe, a man who was born at the mouth of the Rogue River and lived on the Siletz Reservation after the forced removal of coastal tribes in the late 1850s. Depoe’s telling of the story is included in Stephen Dow Beckham’s 1977 book The Indians of Western Oregon: This Land Was Theirs. Origin Myths and Legends of Floods and Earthquakes “How the World Was Created” (A story from the people at the mouth of Rogue River) It became evening The young fellows had quantities of salmon Now they sang and danced And one of the young fellows (said) “Come Play” “Don’t annoy me, I’m so sleepy” (retorted one fellow) “Come come don’t be so lazy” Oh don’t bother me, I’m awfully sleepy.” “Don’t annoy him. Let him sleep then.” “Ha! Lay a salmon there, and let that be his wife!” They thought no more of it again. Then they returned home. Another year, and then the salmon camp up river again Now they heard something jingling Everybody went outside and watched it Ho! Quantities of salmon are coming But out in front a baby was being held aloft, And its decorations were what was jingling In the beginning there was no land. There was nothing but the sky, some fog, and water. The water was still; there were no breakers. A sweat house stood on the water, and in it there You should not watch a thing like that lived two men-Owalaci and his Companion. Owalaci’s Companion had tobacco. He usually So some of them indeed did not go outside (to look) stayed outside watching, while Owalaci remained in the sweat house. Now water (a tidal wave) rushed in, And thus all of those people drifted away (with the flood) One day it seemed to the watcher as if daylight were coming. He went inside and told Pretty nearly all the people were gone Owalaci that he saw something strange coming. Soon there appeared something that looked like land, and on it two trees were growing. The man kept on looking and was soon able to That is how it is not a good think when the children do all sorts of tricky things distinguish that the object was white land. You are not to do such things You should not belittle food Then the ocean began to move, bringing the land nearer. The distant side of the land was Because the people die from that dark. The land kept on moving until it struck the sweat house where it stopped. The land You should not perpetrate all sorts of tricks was white like snow. There was no grass on it. As the men watched the land began to expand like the waves of the ocean. Then the fog lifted and the Companion could look far away. Melville Jacobs, Coos Ethnological and Narrative Texts When the Companion came into the sweat house, Owalaci asked’ “Is the land solid?” Beverly Ward wrote and published her biography White Moccasins in 1986. Her life story has been quoted by several academics whose thesis work focused on the Coquille “Not quite,” the Companion replied. Then Owalaci took some tobacco and began to smoke. He Indian Tribe. As you can see, Ms. Ward directly references the 1700 tsunami in her book as a blew the smoke on the land and the land became motionless, historical fact she learned from her elders. Only two trees were growing at that time redwood to the south and ash to the north. Five times Owalaci smoked while discussing with his companion various means of creating the world and the people. Then night came. After that daylight appeared again. Four days Owalaci worked. The trees began to bud and fell like drops of water upon the ground. Grass came up and leaves appeared on the trees. Owalaci walked around the piece of land that had stopped near his sweat house and commanded the ocean to withdraw and to be calm. Owalaci made five cakes of mud. He threw three cakes of mud into the water and the land rose under the water until his Companion shouted: “It looks as if breakers are coming!” Owalaci was glad because he knew now that the land was coming up from the bottom of the ocean. After the sixth wave receded, Owalaci scattered tobacco all over. Sand appeared. Thus the land and the world were created. When Owalaci stepped on the new land it became hard. Looking at the sand, Owalaci saw a man’s tracks. They came across the land and disappeared into the water. Owalaci wondered what this could mean and was very worried. Five times he ordered the water to rise up and overflow the new land which he had created out of the cakes of mud, but each time when he looked at the sand he saw human footprints. At last Owalaci became discouraged and said: “This is going to make trouble in the future!” And since then there has always been trouble in the world (Beckham 1977:2-4). “most winters were mild, but sometimes a big storm struck and snow fell. Indians said there was a big flood shortly before the white man’s time, and the Indians had many stories about a huge tidal wave that struck the Oregon Coast not too far back in time, for some old Indians said they saw people who were crippled in the tidal wave. Indians said the rains came down and the rivers rose; then the ocean rose and huge waves swept and surged across the land. Trees were uprooted and villages were swept away. Indians said they tied their canoes to the tope of the trees, and some canoes were torn loose and swept away. Some ran back in the hills, and climbed trees. When the waves receded, some fell out of the trees and got hurt. After the tidal wave, the Indians told of tree tops filled with limbs and trash and of finding strange canoes in the woods. The Indians said the big flood and the tidal wave tore up the land and changed the rivers. Nobody knows how many Indians died. Beverly Ward, White Moccasins Page 6 K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 PNW Tribal Delegation represented at Waitangi Day Celebration in New Zealand Tribal member Shirod Younker submitted this report on his recent travel to New Zealand where he was one of several representatives of Pacific Northwest Tribes invited to attend the Waitangi Treaty Day Celebration. Shirod is one of several Coquille Tribal members who participate in the annual Canoe Journey, an annual inter-tribal canoe paddle event hosted by Tribes located in the Puget Sound area of Washington. Last year, several Maori were invited to pull in the 2010 Canoe Journey: Paddle to Makah. Dai S’la Miluk/Coquille family and friends, My family and I had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of a small delegation of tribal representatives from the Pacific Northwest to attend the Waitangi Treaty Day Celebration* in New Zealand on February 6th, 2011. With the financial help of family, friends and the Coquille Tribe; my wife, daughter and I flew over to Aotearoa (“Land of the Long White cloud”) a week before the celebration to help our Maori host family to prepare and witness the big event. The Toi Maori Arts organization and Maori chiefs and Waka captains invited representatives from Suquamish, Grand Ronde, Chinook, Coquille and the Netherlands. *Waitangi Day is a New Zealand National Holiday celebrating the Treaty of Waitangi of 1840. Over 500 Maori Chiefs and women signed the treaty, which recognizes Maori ownership of their lands, but also gave the Maori the same rights as British subjects. It was largely ignored by the courts and parliament until the 1970s, but the Maori people have used this treaty to uphold rights and to seek remedies for its’ indigenous people. In 2009 and 2010 a Maori delegation of Waka (canoe) paddlers have been coming to the Pacific Northwest to participate in the “Tribal Canoe Journeys” annual celebration. While on their travels a Maori representative offered an invitation to select representatives from Grand Ronde, Suquamish, Coquille and Chinook to participate in their Waitangi Treaty Day in New Zealand. They event has a waka (canoe) pageant which the Maori people paddle their wakas (canoes) and share their culture with the many visitors and dignitaries on shore. Although our trip was short I thought that I’d share with you some of the things we learned and saw while in New Zealand. If you type in the URL’s listed below you’ll be able to learn more about the some of the things we saw. Auckland While in New Zealand (our first day) our guide Francis took us to the Auckland Nautical Museum to show us “Te Aurere” a traditional double hulled sailing canoe that the Maori use to travel to other Polynesian islands in the Pacific. According to navigator Stanley Conrad, the Te Aurere has travelled over 40,000 miles to such places as the Cook Islands, Tahiti, Hawaii, and Easter Island. (http://teaurere.org.nz/) Maori Protocol and Waka Taua (War Canoe) While traveling to Waitangi we were had great discussion with our Maori hosts on what to expect when entering the “Marae” (Maori communal grounds). As guests we were required to partake in “Powhiri”, a welcoming ceremony. Visitors are never allowed to enter the marae without this being performed. Our Maori hosts guided us in to the grounds, where the warriors of the marae performed a “haka” (challenge). Three select Maori warriors placed objects at the three delegates feet. By picking up the object we demonstrated to our hosts that we had come in peace. They led us to an area for a formal oration from both visitors and hosts, each sitting on opposite sides. Our Maori hosts spoke in the Maori language. We had a translator next to us to help explain who they were, their honor to host us and expectations of us while in there care. Multiple Maori Chiefs spoke and after they were finished their words were confirmed with a traditional Maori song. The floor was given to us to speak on why we were coming to visit as well as talk about our “Whakapapa” (ancestral lineage) so that their ancestors would know who we were as well. After we spoke, we a reciprocated a traditional song to confirm our spoken words. After the formalities were done, we had some tea and ate dinner. I should point out that hardly anybody drinks coffee in New Zealand and tea is the drink of choice. “Tent City” is what they called the waka camp. The camp housed the several hundred Maori youth and adults who were there to work in an official capacity representing the Maori Waka (Canoe) Culture. The Camp also housed the tribal delegates as well as the delegation from the Netherlands. As visitors we were expected to fully participate in all of the event’s drills and work that the others were in. We practiced multiple “hakas” and “paddle” drills in preparation to the event as well as helped paddle and move wakas to the canoe grounds. Moving wakas was much more difficult than most would think. Maori wakas are much larger and heavier than our tribal canoes. The largest of wakas is “Ngatokimatawhauroa”. It is 117 feet long, holds 80 paddlers, 50 other passengers and weighs 12 tons. So moving him from the canoe shed to the water is quite an event in itself. The largest of canoes are Waka Taua (War Canoes) are only for men. The women had their own canoes. In addition to the largest we also had to transport 7 other wakas from where they were stored to Waitangi beach. The canoes are so large that you need massive numbers of paddlers just to get them to move in the water. Our camp would practice land and water protocol each day getting ready for the event. Land protocol consisted of hakas and paddle drills. Our water protocol consisted of multiple paddle salutes, timing calls and paddle songs and chants. http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/Ngatokimatawhaorua Feb. 6th, 2011 Waitangi Day (http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/ category/tid/133) The New Zealand government sent the vice Prime Minister and England sent the Lt. Governor to give discuss the importance of the treaty and to dialogue with the Maori Representatives. Our new “Waka Whanau” (Canoe Family) was in charge of security around the official Waitangi Marae and Wharenui (Big House). We formed a single file line and surrounded the grounds side by side with our “hoes” (paddles). We were a deterrent for any protesters who would try to get onto the grounds to assault the dignitaries and their families. Select warriors performed the hakas and Powhiri ceremony to the visitors while we stood guard. On Youtube.com type in: Waitangi Day Haka or Waitangi Day 2011 to see videos of the Waitangi day events. If you look close enough you might see me in the background. Cape Reinga and “Pipi” digging We were excused one day from Waka protocol so our Maori host could show us the most northern tip of New Zealand. Cape Reinga, is where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea, it is also a place of great importance. After a Maori passes on, it is believed that the spirit travels to Cape Reinga where it finally departs across the ocean to Hawaiki, the land from which the Maori people originally came from. We also had the chance to dig “pipis”, or clams very similar to our littleneck clams. We had missed the tide by a half hour but we knew we needed to bring clams back to tent city to help feed the camp so we clammed in the surf. The water is considerably warmer than the cool ocean currents on our shores. However, digging clams were much easier. We stood in the surf and the water rushing out would dig out the sand near our feet. We reach down and dig with our hands and pull out a few clams at a time. In less than two hours we had dug 900 clams. Tuohoe After the Waitangi events were over, I had an obligation to meet with our Toi Maori Arts representative in his iwi (tribal) lands in Tuohoe (near Rotorua). Tuohoe is considered the heart of the New Zealand in the middle of the island and is in the mountains and considered the bush. The Tuohoe people are the only Maori tribe that did not sign the Treaty of Waitangi, and are in negotiations to have tribal lands transferred back in their control. After an eight-hour car ride into the hills of New Zealand, we arrived at one of the 11 Tuohoe maraes. We were allowed to sleep in their “Big House” and were formally welcomed into the community with another powhiri ceremony. While in Tuohoe our guide took us to Lake Waikaremoana (“sea of rippling waters”) in Te Urewera National Park. It is a massive lake and from what I was told there are eels that have been know to be 9 meters long and well over 100 lbs! Despite the stories of the eels…we went for a quick swim. I made sure I was close to shore! Coming Home Our stay in New Zealand was short and very busy…but the hospitality of the Maori people left an indelible impression that we’ll never forget. Their struggles with their government, the incredible hard work to retain their language and culture is very similar to our own tribal issues here in the states. Hopefully at some point we will be able to host a delegation in the same manner in which they hosted me. I look forward to them sending a new group of paddlers over this summer for the “Paddle to Swinomish”. I hope that they will have an opportunity to camp and paddle with us. Waga K’yele and Tsu Tsi Wes! Shirod Younker Coquille pullers are greeted as they arrive after paddling across the Coquille River during the 2009 Restoration Celebration. This picture is included to showcase the similarities between the canoe cultures of this region with those of the Maori of New Zealand. Page 7 K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 3 Issue 19 Head Start Fatherhood Program This final story is from Annie Miner Peterson and is taken from one of the notebooks of On Saturday, March 12, 2011 the Head Start Fatherhood Program held a “Date with Daddy” function at North Bend Lanes Bowling Alley. All fathers of Head Start children were invited to come and bowl and have lunch with their children. Six dads and one grandfather were able to attend with thirteen children. The function was a great success as all parties had a great time and dads left with happy, smiling kids. The water got high Melville Jacobs. Tribal member Troy Anderson was working on digitizing this story which is written in English with phonetic translation into Miluk (as you know, there was no written form of Miluk). You can view Troy’s work in Miluk online at: https://sites.google.com/a/miluk.org/milluk/Milluk/results/tsunamistory tƚə‿há•p! hɛ•́ wi kwi‿i´ƚ‿du•‿gik&tƚá•u tƚə‿tƚgú•s má•tsi‿du•‿há‿n•a•bánt’, Long long ago there was (once) a continuous rain, moss and dirt. án‿wá• i´l•ɢ̣ɛs, just hung from them there tƚɛ‿hɛ•́ •niyɛ gu•s‿mi´n i´l•ɛ•́ q, hán•a•bánt’‿ič ƛʼdá•yá•s. Their paddles not large raindrops, tƚi‿iƚdəƛʼɛh ́ɛ fine small raindrops. máʰ‿x‿̣ wɛ•́ n mi´l•ɛ•́ t’i ɛ•č’i´li‿i´l•ɢ̣ɛs. wherever they (the canoes) had dropped (when It rained a long long time. the waters receded). Above: Bill Beaudry celebrates an outstanding round of bowling with his daughters Ava and Mckenzie. Below: Duke Summers and Ryan Scott enjoy snacks with their children Kake Summers, Tripp Scott and Kaydence Scott. hɛ•́ •niyɛ i´l•ɛq́ • idʒáu‿dá• tƚə‿túwitə́n•ya. yu‿kwi•‿bi•´nát’s tƚə‿há•p! hám•siya tƚə‿dik’i´u, They Then the ocean became higher, never learned what had become of. wi´‿án‿k’wɛ•’ni•´m dʒi´‿a‿yadzu´ttsəm. hɛi‿má•tsi báldi•´məs phwi•´lá•t’, That is the way the people tell about it. and the waters rose. x‿̣ wɛ•́ n i´ƚ‿du laɢ̣áwiyat’a•na’ya tƚɛ‿x̣‿k’áʰ. wɛń ‿kwi‿hɛ•́ wi tƚə‿há•p!. My grandfather saw one The people who had canoes got into them wi´‿tƚə‿’nəx̣‿tsqúƚq!wč there, of the old women (survivors) who i´‿n0tƚgwə́lsɛ•‿k’áʰ wi´‿ɢ̣ɛ`́ ‿iƚxƛ̯ ʼú•təm, had been left alive. all the people dashed towards wi•´‿hič’i´‿hamáq! tƚə‿tə́m•‿a‿dƚɛ´wɛ their canoes, hu´mik̯ʼ. gú•s‿k’áʰ tƚgwə́licdʒa’iƚdə‿yaɢ ̣áda She had been hung up on a tree, and those people who were still running nək’wi•´n’ič tsá•‿ɢ̣ɛq!di´n•u, afoot and the limbs of that wi•´‿tƚə‿k’áʰ‿čá•č‿nəqɛ•qɛi tree were too high up. were all caught by the water (and wi´‿hɛƚt’‿hɛ‿ɢ̣wá•n‿dɛhɛl•ɛḱw tƚə‿ni´k̯ʼin. drowned). So she took her pack line and tied it to a wi•´‿gu•s‿há•p!‿kwi•‿ɢ̣álám. limb, When the water went back wi•´‿kwi•‿hɛƚ•ɛ•́ gwədʒɛ then it returned slowly. and when she wanted to go down that way, she fell, wi´‿xq̣ !ɛ•́ l‿bi•´‿nát’s. wi•´‿x̣‿kwi´’‿yu‿dúha’ya‿pq!áu, Then many people were saved. she was just a girl when she fell from it. wi‿ɢ̣á•ƚ‿k’á‿gwi•´du. wi•´‿má•tsi‿tú•ya‿tƚə‿t’əḿa‿gwɛ’́ When the water lowered it fell slowly. ɛk& tƚə‿kwi•‿tú•ya. wi´‿yu‿kwi‿tú•ya‿tƚə‿há•p! xq!ɛĺ ‿tú•ya. Her back was broken from it After that when the people were out wi•´‿tƚɢ̣ái‿dzu‿dəhwə́ƛʼhwi. hunting That is what she told about the raised wi´‿dá‿qƚəm•ni´yu i‿du•‿ƚə́m•dai‿də́‿k’á’ water. they found canoes that were just nothing x‿wɛń ‿ƚaɢ̣áwiyat’a•ná’ya but moss, Page 8K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 Portland State University begins Was that made by an Indian? The Indian Arts and Crafts Act. recruiting Tribal members for The Indian Arts and Crafts Act is a piece of legislature designed to protect Native American artists and ensure products labeled as “Indian” were indeed created by an Indian. 2011-12 Teacher program PSU Graduate School of Education receives funds to Under the Act, it is unlawful to offer or display for sale, or sell, any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian Tribe. In the start American Indian Teachers Program regulations, unqualified use of the terms “Indian” or “Native American,” or the names of particular Indian Tribes in connection with the sale or display for sale of an art or craft product will be interpreted to mean that the Portland State University’s Graduate creator of the item is a member of an Indian Tribe (federally and/or state recognized), a member of the specific School of Education (GSE) is recruiting tribe named, or is certified by an Indian Tribe as a non-member artisan. For artwork to be sold as Indian, student candidates for its new project: the Native American, or as the product of a particular Indian Tribe, it must be produced by an enrolled member American Indian Urban Teachers Program. of a federally or officially State recognized Tribe, or by an individual who has been formally certified as a nonThis program is being funded by the U.S. member Indian artisan by the federally or officially State recognized Tribe of their descent. Violations of the Act Department of Education’s Office of Indian carry civil and criminal penalties of up to $250,000 in fines, imprisonment up to five years, or both. Education. The university applied for a four-year development grant in consortia with several Oregon Tribes including the Grand Ronde, Siletz, Warm Springs and Umatilla. The first group of students will begin classes in July 2011. Native American students enrolled in the program will be awarded tuition, fees and books and a living allowance including dependent care. The program will train 18 teachers over the next four years to teach in schools with significant numbers of Native students enrolled. Portland State is one of eight colleges and universities in the nation awarded funding. To apply or receive a program application, students should contact Marilyn Quintero at quintem@pdx.edu at 503-725-9943. The link to the GSE website is www.pds.edu/ education. The link for the AIUTP is www. pdx.edu/aiutp. Students interested in enrolling in the 2012 Teacher Education Program should contact the program office to receive an application as early as possible. The deadline of December 1, 2011, requires an online application be submitted to both Portland State and the Graduate Teacher Education Program, as well as the submission of three letters of recommendation and copies of transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable until official transcripts are available.) While graduate students are not required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), all teachers applying for a state license are required by the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission to take either the CBEST or the Praxis. Each academic department may also have other testing requirements prior to admission. More information on the Act is available online at www.iacb.doi.gov And why is this in the newsletter? Ko-kwel Gifts at The Mill Casino features Coquille Tribal Artists The Ko-kwel Gifts store in The Mill Casino-Hotel has been a great help to Coquille Tribal artists who display their work for sale at the store. The store is committed to promoting the artistic work of Coquille Tribal member artists. Considerable space has been set aside since the opening of the store to display and offer for sale the finished products of Coquille artists and artisans. The store features a Tribal member “Artist of the Month” that began in September, 2010. Artists are encouraged to make personal appearances where they can meet the public in front of the gift shop. The gift shop will provide a table where the artist can set up displays of their work, meet with the public, and increase their sales. Every Coquille artist selling their work at the store has a picture of them with a small quote describing what inspired them to produce their work. This information gives potential customers more background on the artist and has shown to increase the sales of the Tribal member’s work. In conjunction with Ko-kwel Gifts, there is an Art Advisory Committee that promotes the sale of artistic works made by Coquille Tribal members at the store. Artists are encouraged to produce high quality work that reflects the culture and traditions of the Coquille Indian Tribe. The goal of Committee is to help artists become more self-reliant and teach them business basics. Once approved, items to be sold should be delivered to Ko-kwel Gifts where the items will be placed on display. For more information, please contact Laura Fraley at Ko-kwel Gifts via The Mill Casino-Hotel at 541-756-8800. Coquille Crafted: Logo certifies hand-crafted products sold by Tribal members. The Coquille Crafted trademark guarantees products sold were produced by a member of the Coquille Indian Tribe. Visit Ko-kwel Gifts at our casino or peruse the kiosks at events like the Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, and no doubt you’ve seen some of the incredible hand-crafted items made by Coquille Tribal members. A few years ago, some Tribal members asked how products could be verified as authentically made by a Coquille. As a response, the Tribe approved a trademark logo that certifies a product as authentically made by a Coquille. Such official recognition assures the authenticity of the product and can potentially increase its value. The Coquille Crafted logo is used to certify a product as made by a member of the Coquille Indian Tribe. It is a designation of craftsmanship with standards assuring only products of high quality and of authentic Coquille origin receive this recognition. Restrictions on receiving a label include no items assembled from a kit and that none of the work involved in producing the item was performed by a non-Tribal member. Currently, spouses of Tribal members can not receive the designation. CIT Ordinance 250, the Coquille Crafted Ordinance, provides complete details on the logo policy. Copies are available at the CIT main office on request and can also be viewed on the Tribe’s Legal Department web page at www.coquilletribe.org. The logo is issued as a permit to a Tribal member for them to designate their item as “Coquille Crafted”. This gives them the authority to use the logo as an identification label on the hand-crafted product they are selling. For more information: Marilyn Quintero, 503- The permit process includes an application and handling charged that can be picked up and submitted at the 725-9943, quintem@pdx.edu; Maria Tenorio, Tribe’s main office. After a review, and approval, the permit is issued. The permit is valid for two years. 503-725-9925, tenorio@pdx.edu To learn more about the Coquille Crafted certification process, please contact the main office. Page 9K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 Tribe taking applications for CITGO Heating Assistance Tsunami warning tests emergency preparedness at Program CEDCO businesses This supplemental heating assistance program only provides a payment Long before most Oregon coast residents were aware of a tsunami created by directly to the heating vendor. Due to limited grant resources, the program will the earthquake off the coast of Japan, members of The Mill Casino • Hotel’s only be available in 2011 to Tribal members living in Oregon crisis management team were already managing the situation. The Citizens Programs Corporation assists in providing heating assistance to low-income households in partnership with CITGO Petroleum Corporations. As directed by CITGO, the Coquille Indian Tribe has received a grant for heating assistance for the season of 2011. The amount of the funding was based on the level of need indicated on the application to CITGO from numbers based of previous years use. The explanation of rule change for those Tribal members living outside of Oregon from the CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil Program. There have been significant changes to the way the grant has been distributed and administered; due to the limited resources CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil Program will focus on service to the Tribal members who reside within the State of Oregon. For any questions or concerns, please contact Todd Tripp or Julie Goff at the CIT Administration office. Commonly asked questions Q: Who can apply? A. Enrolled Coquille Tribal Members Households within the State of Oregon B: Contact Todd Tripp or Julie Goff at the Coquille Indian Tribe, for further information and/or application. (1-800-622-5869) Q: What is a Coquille Tribal Member Household? A: Any household in which the Tribal member is; the Head of Household; established continuing residence in a non-tribal household (Temporary housing is not eligible); or is a minor Tribal child living under the care of a non-tribal household Q: How often can I get assistance? A: Once per season Q: If I receive money from LIHEAP or another program, can I qualify for fund from this program? A: Yes, but your award must be spent by May 30th, 2011. The credit to your fuel provider cannot carry over past the season ending May 23rd, 2011. Q: How do you determine an award: Is it based on the amount I owe to my utility company? A: Your award will be based on total household income, number of people in the household, etc. The amount that you owe will NOT be used in the calculation. Q: Can I receive assistance for my electric (primary heating source) and propane/gas/oil (secondary heating source)? A: No, the program only allows for payment to the single primary heating source. Q: Do you provide payments for inactive accounts? A: No, inactive accounts will not be eligible from this program. The program will not pay for previous balances, deposits, reconnect, or tax charges Q: When will I receive notice about my award? Shortly after receiving a series of text message updates in the first hours of the morning, Mike Hurd, director of security, arrived at The Mill. Suzann Anaya, director of hotel operations, already was on the scene after receiving several calls and hearing about the tsunami warnings on the news. During the next few hours the team kept an eye on the situation while preparing for the worst. Anaya created a roster of guests at the hotel and RV Park. She also checked to see if any special needs guests were staying on the first floor. Those guests could be moved to higher levels or evacuated first if necessary. Meanwhile, Hurd was carefully watching the results from Hawaii, where the tsunami would hit first. “We put off making an evacuation decision until we could see what happened in Hawaii,” Hurd said. “If Hawaii had been hit hard, we would have sent a page to all of the crisis team and would have begun evacuation procedures.” Hurd said he had the benefit of additional information from a member of his security team, Don Manley, who serves on the Charleston Rescue team. “Don gave us regular updates on the information they were receiving, which supplemented what we were getting from other sources,” Hurd said. Human Resources Director Dena Miles, who manages The Mill’s crisis management program, said the team was in regular contact with North Bend police and fire officials as well as with Larry Close, The Mill’s general manager, and Terry Springer, chairman of the Coquille Gaming Commission. “Everyone agreed that our key consideration was to not create a panic,” she said. While The Mill’s team was working through the early morning hours, another management team was facing similar decisions at Heritage Place. Because of the time and risks involved in moving residents of the assisted living facility and the memory care unit, a decision to evacuate must be made quickly and carefully. After consultations with local law enforcement and emergency management officials, the team decided that the expected height of the wave did not require an evacuation. However, as a precaution, residents were moved to the third floor where coffee and doughnuts were served. As the time for the tsunami approached, and with assurances that the tsunami’s impact would be minimal, Mike Hurd kept an eye on the bay and on the islands across from The Mill. “I could see the grass on the mud flats as the tide went out, then it was suddenly covered with water again,” he said. The tsunami had passed. A: In 2-3 weeks, you should receive an award letter if you are eligible. Please note: if it is a shutoff, The morning’s events offered an opportunity to see The Mill’s planning in we will give the information as soon as the file is processed– this DOES NOT guarantee eligibility or action. Members of The Mill’s crisis management team are reviewing the payment) reaction to the tsunami warning to see if refinements to the plan are needed. Q: What do I do with the letter? A: Follow the instructions, namely, to call your utility, tell them your award amount, and verify that they have received a check from the Coquille Indian Tribe/CITGO program Q: How long are the funds are available? A: The funds available in this program are based on estimations from the previous year’s usage. The funds do have a limited amount available, once depleted; will bring an end to the program for this season. Q: How long does the program offer assistance? A: The program time period runs from February through May 30th, 2011. May 23rd, 2011 is the deadline for applications to be processed, any applications received after 23rd will not be processed. Page 10 K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 American Idol Taylor Hicks to perform at The Mill Two Salmon Room Concerts Scheduled for Friday, May 27 North Bend, Ore. – Members of the “Soul Patrol” rejoice! On Friday, May 27, The Mill Casino welcomes Alabama’s favorite son, American Idol winner and certified-platinum selling artist Taylor Hicks. Tickets for Taylor Hicks’ 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Salmon Room performances go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 at Ko-kwel Gifts for $25 and just $19.50 with a Millionaire$ Club card. This concert is for those 21 or older only. On May 24, 2006, Taylor Hicks made television history when audiences turned that evening’s American Idol finale into one of the most watched television programs of the decade. It was an emotionally uplifting night as 36.4 million viewers tuned in and 63 million votes were cast crowning a gritty, down-home, R&B singer the Season 5 winner of American Idol. Hicks, who hails from Birmingham, Alabama was destined for the musical stage from an early age. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and became a fixture in the Southeast music scene playing concerts and club dates with James Brown, Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Robert Randolph, Keb’ Mo’ and Widespread Panic and releasing two independent albums “In Your Time” and “Under The Radar”. His energetic stage performances and influences, derived from classic rock, blues and R&B music earned him a devout following of fans, dubbed the “Soul Patrol”. Hicks’ personal twist of fate came when he was in New Orleans, the night before Hurricane Katrina hit. With his flight cancelled, he was given a free airplane voucher. Hicks used the ticket to travel to Las Vegas, where coincidentally, American Idol auditions were being held. From the start, Hicks’ material and his unique take on southern soul, R & B, country and blues set him apart. Hicks passed the audition with the approval of judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul, but not Simon Cowell, who said that Hicks would never make it to the final round. On Hicks’ first performance for the voting public, Cowell called back to this quote, admitting he was wrong. The rest, as they say, is history. Less than three weeks after his Idol win, Hicks’ debut single, “Do I Make You Proud,” entered at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Pop 100 and Single Sales charts. His self-titled album, Taylor Hicks. debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. During the annual Grantees Luncheon at The Mill Casino, representatives of some of the non-profits who received grant awards posed with members of the Coquille Community Fund Boards, Tribal Council and Community Fund Coordinator Julia Willis. Last January, the Coquille Community Fund awarded over $265,000 in grants to 45 local and regional non-profit organizations. The Coquille Tribal Community Fund supports non-profit and governmental organizations with projects in the areas of education, health, public safety, problem gaming, environmental issues, arts and culture and historic preservation. Funds, derived from a percentage of revenues from The Mill Casino, are managed and distributed by a board of trustees comprised of community leaders, a gubernatorial appointee and representatives of the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Coquille Economic Development Corporation. CEDCO/The Mill Casino-Hotel job postings One of the largest employers in Coos County, The Mill Casino-Hotel is committed to building a team of employees who provide Million$ 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. Ralph Richmond, our recruitment administrator, is available to answer questions and provide personal assistance to Tribal applicants at 756-8800 ext. 2292. Below are summaries of job descriptions you can find in the employment section of the Mill Casino’s web site. For full job descriptions and information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.themillcasino.com/about/employment.cfm • • During the last three years, Hicks has seen his debut album certified platinum, performed with the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, The Allman Brothers and Willie Nelson, toured through Asia, penned a brisk-selling Random House memoir and made his Broadway debut in Grease. • In 2009 Hicks released his second album, The Distance, as well as a live DVD titled Whomp at the Warfield, a collection of exhilarating live performances by Hicks and his band at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco. • For ticket information, please contact The Mill Casino at 541-756-8800 or visit their web page at www. themillcasino.com • • • Multi-Game Dealer (2 Full-Time): Efficiently deal the table games as described in established policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with federal, state and tribal regulations. Must pass an audition with representatives of the Gaming Commission and the Table Games Department. Dual Rate Dealer/Supervisor (1 Full-Time): Effectively supervise the daily functions of the Table Games pit area, specific to assigned games and dealers, and maintain the integrity of our operation through enforcement of established policies and procedures. Floor Supervisor (1 Full-Time): Effectively supervise the daily functions of the Table Games pit area, specific to assigned games and dealers, and maintain the integrity of our operation through enforcement of established policies and procedures. IT Security Administrator (1 Full-Time): Responsible for network security, antivirus, span and patch management for workstations and firewalls. Creates and manages security policy and procedures for all systems. Senior Accounting Operations Assistant (1 Full-Time): Responsible for supporting all functions of the Accounting, Payroll and Revenue Audit positions. Must have an understanding of the entire general ledger process from auditing through financial statement processing. PC Tech I (1 Full-Time): Installs, modifies, troubleshoots repairs and tracks personal computers, printers, peripherals and software systems and provides technical assistance and training to Casino clients. Security Officer (1 Full-Time): The primary function of this position is to promote a safe and secure environment for the Mill Casino, its guests, and employees and to provide exemplary guest service. This position also observes and ensures that overall operations conform to casino policy. Page 11K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 01 01 02 03 03 03 04 04 04 04 06 07 07 07 07 08 08 09 09 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 April Birthdays Anita Neiffer Arnold Tull Emma Rocha Shawn Beaudry Kassidy Duke Jeromy Short Kelsey Duke William Hargis Thomas Sandberg Doyle Summers Victoria Zimmerman Ryan Heather Kaitlynn Perkins Lorraine Snadden Kaylee Wardlaw Vanessa Bailey Evan Dell Rebecca Cantrell Audrina Flores-Summers Raymond Chase Sr. Lyndon Cox Raven Harpole Michael Beaudry Nicolai Ogier Angel Pearson Damon Rodriguez-Chase Rodney Cannon Kristy Holden Craig Huffman Charles Welter Nathan Smith Jake Summers Kylee Briggs Marsha Frost Benjiman Gilkey Brian Rocha Ashlyn Briggs Christina Cox Carole Easter 16 Miguel Angel Meza 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 30 Darrell Resendez Sr. Margie Shoemaker Pel’el Branting Cristina Vitt Miranda Fenlon Lon Matheny Hillary Wasson Maralee Cannon Susan Wolgamott Lyman Meade Kim Mason Christina Frasl Gwen Cantrell Jasmine Chase Reagan Graves Isabella Hanna Nicole Metcalf Kelly Canaday Preston Shea Gerald Leon Bruce Sandberg Abbigail Thomas Troy Anderson Jonathan Hockema Anne Niblett Leonah Smalley Austin Ellsworth Dana Johnson David Gilkey Patrick Metcalf Cora Pomiak River Scott Calysta Burns Joseph Ward Jr. Rachel Johnson Jeffrey Severson Kristina Van Ortwick The following is not a Native American tsunami story but a short description of some of the geologic activity that causes the “seismic events” such as the 1700 earthquake that strike the northwest every 300-500 years. “The Cascadia Coast lies at the junction of two of the earth’s tectonic plates. Lying under the ocean, the Juan de Fuca plate is moving eastward toward the continent. Where it meets the North American continental plate, the Juan de Fuca plate slides underneath and descends into the earth’s mantle. Although the subduction process is very gradual, the massive forces that drive the converging plates cause strain to accumulate at the edge of the North American plate. Over decades this strain causes the edge of the continental plate to bend and rise in elevation. Periodically the strain releases, and the edge of the North American plate rapidly drops downward as much as one to two meters along the coast. The effect is a great earthquake, sudden lowering of the coastline, and corresponding relative sea level rise. The region affected by these earthquakes is termed the Cascadia Subduction Zone (Nelson et al. 1995). The strain accumulation process is known as uplift, and the elevation drop which occurs during an earthquake is termed subsidence.” – Scott Byram and Robert Witter; Wetland Landscapes and Archaeological Sites in the Coquille Estuary, Middle Holocene to Recent Times; Changing Landscapes: Proceedings of the Third Annual Coquille Cultural Preservation Conference, 1999. PREPARING MAKES SENSE: GET READY NOW! In light of the recent catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan, it is an opportune time to remind ourselves of the importance of being prepared should such a crisis arise in our community. Below are a few simple, but crucial steps to help you take care of yourself and your loved ones should such an emergency occur. 1) Put together a kit of emergency supplies; enough to last for at least three days. Recommended supplies to include in a basic kit: WATER – One gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation. NON-PERISHABLE FOOD – At least a three-day supply. RADIO– Battery- powered or hand crank with extra batteries.. NOAA WEATHER RADIO – With tone alert and extra batteries . FLASHLIGHT – With extra batteries. FIRST AID KIT WHISTLE – To signal for help. FILTER MASKS – Or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air. MOIST TOWELETTES, GARBAGE BAGS, PLASTIC TIES. WRENCH OR PLIERS – To turn off utilities. MANUAL CAN OPENER – If your kit contains canned food. PLASTIC SHEETING AND DUCT TAPE – To shelter in place. IMPORTANT FAMILY DOCUMENTS ITEMS FOR UNIQUE FAMILY NEEDS – Such as daily prescription medications, infant formula or diapers. 2) Make a plan for what you will do – Know how to contact other family members if you are separated, you may not be able to use a phone. Watch television, if possible, and listen to the radio for official instructions. 3) Create a plan to shelter-in-place – It may be necessary to create a barrier between yourself and contaminated air outside by sealing a room with plastic sheeting. 4) Create a plan to get away – Plan in advance how you will assemble you family and anticipate where you will go. Know your closest evacuation sites and routes. You can go to the website www.ready.gov to learn more about how to prepare in advance for an emergency or call 1-800-237-3239. Also available to answer your questions: Kelle Little, Health & Human Services Administrator, 800-344-8583, 541-888-9494 ext: 20217 or Deb Sensenbach, RN. ext: 20204. Get a Disaster Kit: General 72-hour survival kits are also an option since most contain the same sup- plies as earthquake-specific kits. StanSport makes a comprehensive disaster kit available at retailers like Walmart and Amazon.com. Whatever kit you choose, make certain that the basics — first-aid supplies, nonperishable food, water (at least one gallon per person, per day), flashlights with extra batteries, cash, sturdy shoes, a can opener, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, and a wrench or pillars to turn off utilities — are included. Also ensure that the kit can accommodate the size of your family and special needs like medical conditions that anyone might have. Information on helping earthquake and tsunami victims and their communities: A Tribal member provided some web page links with information on charitable organizations that are providing assistance to the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami and/or is continuing to help other countries, such as Haiti, that are still recovering from a natural disaster. These links provide information on multiple organizations. • • • • www.care2.com/causes/environment/blog/five-ways-you-can-help-japan/?z00m=19950098 www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/blogs/how-to-help-japan-now www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/impact.your.world/ www.petergreenberg.com/2010/01/13/how-to-help-haiti-volunteer-opportunities-and-globalrelief-efforts/ Page 12K'wen ‘inish-ha Volume 19 Issue 3 Fourth Annual Ko-kwel Fishing Derby Come join us for LOTS of fun, fishing, food & prizes!! Saturday, May 7 Schedule: Fishing from 8 a.m. to 12 noon Barbecue Lunch begins at 12:15 p.m. Awards Ceremony at 1 p.m. Location: Tarheel Reservoir located on the Coquille Indian Tribe Reservation Parking Overflow: Community Center Health Center All Tribal members and family are welcome to attend the Tribe’s fourth annual fishing derby held at Tarheel Reservoir. The Derby begins at 8 am and is scheduled to end at noon. At noon, a barbecue lunch will be served to all Derby participants. Prizes will be handed out at this time for age group winners, the biggest and smallest fish caught, and the accumulated weight of fish caught. There will also a raffle with numerous prizes available to all Derby participants. Following the lunch, a small ceremony will be held to thank the fish for their part in making the event possible. The Tribe does issue fishing licenses for Tribal member anglers to fish on Coquille lands. For the Fishing Derby, no fishing tags or permits will be necessary. You can show up and go fishing or you can just take a hike on the many trails surrounding the reservoir or you can visit with friends and family. For more information, please contact Clara Gardner at the CIT main office @ 541-756-0904 Circuit Training Classes Thursday Night Men’s Basketball Come on out to the CIT Community Center for a fun evening of Circuit Training. By moving to music and lifting light weights you can blast calories away! Every Thursday evening at 5:15 p.m. until approximately 7:00 p.m., we host Men’s Basketball Night at the Coquille Indian Tribe Community Center. Come join in the fun while getting into shape as well. If you have any questions you can call Luke Clark at 541-888-9494 Ext. 20240. Classes will be held every Tuesday evening at 5:15 p.m. starting April 5th through June 7th. For more information please contact Luke Clark at 541-888-9494 Ext. 20240.
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