Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

10/16/2026

CTCLUSI Tribal Member Households are invited to join us as we continue our Littles Language Program this Fall.

The program is geared toward 0-5 year olds with parental support on Zoom.

Classes have started, but you can still participate! If you are unable to make class times we have materials and support available and would love to connect!

For more information, please contact The Language Team by email at [email protected] or call (541) 888-1303.

Register by filling out this form online today: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Language-Class-Sign-Up

We look forward to seeing you soon!

10/15/2026

ATTN: CTCLUSI 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Players!!!

In partnership with the Siletz Tribe and as part of the Native American All-Star Series. Native student basketball players in 7th and 8th grade who attend an Oregon based middle school have an exciting opportunity to attend a basketball skills camp @ Nike World Headquarters!

The camp will be held Sunday, November 8th, 2026, from 11am-1pm and the agenda and skill drills will be organized by the Portland Trailblazers!

Nominations are due by Monday October 26th, 2026, and will be offered to the first 40 Boys and 40 Girls who apply and meet the eligibility requirements.

If you are interested in attending, please sign up as soon as possible as space is limited! Please see the flyer for details and contact information.

If you need assistance applying your CTCLUSI youth, please contact Morgan Cloud @ 541-294-8772.

10/15/2026

The Great Oregon ShakeOut is an annual opportunity to practice what you will do during the next big earthquake. It happens on the third Thursday of October every year which is today (15 Oct 2026). Wherever you are, you may DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON as if there were an earthquake occurring at that very moment. If you are unable, you can always mentally prepare based on your current location.

The ShakeAlert System is operational in Oregon, Washington, and California. People in these states automatically receive text-based alerts on their phones through the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system when a large earthquake is detected nearby. You can also download free ShakeAlert-powered apps like MyShake. These apps have more features than the basic WEA alert, such as customizable alert thresholds, and may deliver faster alerts. Whenever you receive an alert, be sure to DROP-COVER-HOLD ON!

Today, various counties, schools, and businesses will be testing their internal alerting systems. There may be a possibility that you have signed up for one of those and will receive an "Exercise Alert".

10/14/2026

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 42nd Restoration Day is this Saturday, October 17, 2026.

All CTCLUSI Tribal Government offices will be closed in observation of our Restoration Day on Friday, October 16th.
Tribal Offices will reopen for regular business hours, Monday, October 19th at 8:00 a.m. pst

Please plan accordingly for any services or appointments.

On October 17, 1984, after a long moral, legal and legislative battle, President Ronald Reagan restored the Tribes to federal recognition by signing Public Law 98-481.

Federal recognition gives us a formal government-to-government relationship with the United States, affirming our sovereignty and self-governance.

As we mark 42 years since our Tribe’s Restoration, we must put our hands up in thanks to our Tribal Elders, leaders, historians, and legal advocates who refused to let our People be erased. It is through your dedication and persistence that our federal recognition was restored.

You demanded justice. You protected self-determination. You protected our Tribe's future. k’ele, luuwii, hiis (thank you)

10/09/2026

The CTCLUSI Tribal Council Regular Meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. pst this Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The CTCLUSI General Council Meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. pst
The Tribal Council and General Council Meetings will be held in person at the Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center at 5647 Highway 126, Florence, Oregon, 97439.
Tribal Citizens, please login to the Citizen Portal of the Tribal Government website for the Zoom link: https://ctclusi.org/login

10/08/2026

In observance of Indigenous People's Day, all CTCLUSI Tribal Government Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13th.

Please plan accordingly for any services or appointments.

Indigenous People’s Day is a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native Nations, and recognize the impacts of colonization and the remarkable resilience of Indigenous communities.

Meaningful recognition starts with each of us. Whether you're learning whose ancestral homelands you live on, reading Indigenous authors, or supporting Native owned businesses, true appreciation extends far beyond a single date on the calendar.

We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful holiday weekend as we honor Indigenous Peoples and celebrate our communities.

09/30/2026

The October 2026 edition of The Voice of CLUSI is now available online as a pdf here:https://ctclusi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FINAL-October-2026-for-web.pdf

09/29/2026

Each year on September 30, Orange Shirt Day is recognized across the U.S. and Canada as a time to remember Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed in residential and boarding schools.

Join us in wearing orange this Wednesday to say !

Learn more about Orange Shirt Day and how you can participate: https://orangeshirtday.org

Content Warning: The materials linked below discuss historical trauma, abuse, family separation, and the impacts of the U.S. Indian Boarding School system, which may be distressing for some readers. Please prioritize your well-being and pace yourself.

Need Support?
-Crisis Text Line: Text NATIVE to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7.

-StrongHearts Native Helpline: Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) for free, confidential, and culturally centered support.

-Self-Care Reminder: It is okay to close the tab, step away, or set boundaries with heavy content. Honor what your mind and body need today.

To learn more about Truth, Justice, and Healing around Indian Boarding Schools, and to access the National Indian Boarding School Digital Archive (NIBSDA) visit: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/

09/25/2026

CTCLUSI Tribal Government Offices are closed today, Friday, September 25th in observance of Native American Day.

Native American Day is a day to celebrate indigenous cultures. A day of reflection, learning, and honoring the people.

Tribal Offices will reopen for regular business hours Monday, September 28th at 8:00 a.m. pst

09/23/2026

Happy National Estuaries Week from CTCLUSI and the South Slough Reserve.

Please watch and enjoy this short video put together by our friends at South Slough featuring our very own Council woman Ashley Russell, miluk (coos) and Pamunkey person, and Director of Culture and Natural Resources.

This video highlights the co-stewardship of the original peoples of the South Slough area and the South Slough Reserve and speaks volumes about the healing happening at the reserve.

In further celebration of National Estuaries Week and the spirit of co-stewardship, join Ashley Russell alongside the South Slough Reserve for a day of collaboration to plant and share stories about culturally important native plants.

Stewardship Day will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Event is Free to Attend, please register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/co-stewardship-workshop-tickets-1999110569528?aff=oddtdtcreator

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