Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

06/12/2026

Fire season restrictions in effect as of June 1, 2026, on CTCLUSI Forest Lands. The forests are now closed to the general public until restrictions are lifted. CTCLUSI Tribal Members are still able to access the forests through IFPL (Industrial Fire Protection Level) I and II.

Recreators are required to carry fire tools in their vehicles at all times while on the Tribal Forests during fire season. Fire tools include a shovel, an axe or Pulaski, and a 2.5 lb fire extinguisher (or larger) or a gallon of water.

Please see the CTCLUSI Forestry website for more information including the Forest Closure Order, Fire Districts, and Access Policy.

https://ctclusi.org/forest-management/

06/12/2026

The CTCLUSI Tribal Council Regular Meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. pst on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
The Tribal Council Meeting will be held in person at the CTCLUSI Community Center at 338 Wallace Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Tribal Citizens, please login to the Citizen Portal of the Tribal Government website for the Zoom link: https://ctclusi.org/login/

06/10/2026

For more than a hundred years, the land at haich ikt'at'uu was cut off from the tides.

Now, in the heart of the Siuslaw River estuary, that connection is being restored so water can flow the way it once did. As the tides return, so do the conditions that salmon and other species depend on.

Even small changes in how water moves can make a big difference, and today, following years of collaboration, miles of new channel habitat swell and recede daily in an ancient rhythm restored right here on Oregon's coast.

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

📢Calling all Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Tribal Citizens!

Submit your photographs for an opportunity to have your work featured in the upcoming 2027 Tribal Calendar.
We are looking for photographs that reflect the beauty, strength, culture, traditions, and everyday life of our community.

All photo submissions will be reviewed and selected by the CTCLUSI Tribal Council. To ensure a fair and unbiased process, panel members will not know the identities of photographers during the selection process.

‼️Submissions Deadline: September 11, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. pst‼️

Complete submission guidelines, rules, and entry instructions can be found at https://loom.ly/qoMiO0o

06/03/2026

haich ikt’at’uu is the “heart of the river”

On May 29, 2026 the levee was breached reconnecting the tidal Siuslaw River into the site, the first time in likely over 100 years, returning the natural processes to this place.
Ceremony was held to let the Salmon People know that this is a good place to come again.

Coalition celebrates breach of levee, adding a connection to traditional waterways.

06/03/2026

The Native Performing Arts Network (NPAN) is offering an incredible opportunity for Native Youth!
This summer will be their 6th annual Native Youth Performing Arts Camp.

Led by professional Native artists and designed for Native youth, the camp will be held on the campus of Portland State University, in Portland, Oregon, July 27-31, 2026.

This is a FREE, one of a kind, five day, four night sleep away camp for Native American students in grades 7-12.

Campers will explore improv games, scene work, writing or story boarding for stage and camera, and college prep. The workshops, activities, food, and accommodations are free and they offer a small travel stipend for each successful applicant to put towards part of their travel expenses.

Beginners encouraged to attend; no experience needed. Spots are limited, apply early!

APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/NPANcamp2026

06/02/2026

For the first time in more than 130 years, the Siuslaw River and Pacific Ocean are pulsing in and out of the tidal wetlands at haich ikt'at'uu (formerly Waite Ranch).

Led by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, whose sha'yuushtl'a people have always called this place home, partners removed 200 feet of artificial levee, inviting the land back into the rhythm of the tides.

Restoration work is still underway as partners continue to care for this place through the summer months.

In the months ahead, fields that were once isolated from the river and tides will begin to change. Mudflats will emerge, creating habitat for fish and shorebirds. Sediment carried by the river and ocean will settle here, and over time the landscape will slowly transform back into tidal wetland habitat.

For now, the water has returned. The tides are moving freely once again, and a new chapter is beginning at haich ikt'at'uu.

🎥 Spring Fed Media

🦺 Implementation team
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
Siuslaw Watershed Council
McKenzie River Trust
Environmental Science Associates
BCI Contracting

💦Restoration Partners & Funding provided by:
NOAA Fisheries West Coast


Ecotrust
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Among many, many others

06/01/2026

‼️Registration is now OPEN for Summer Culture Camp‼️
This camp is open to CTCLUSI Tribal Youth, Youth in Tribal Households, Youth of neighboring Tribes and Youth of CTCLUSI Staff ages 8-18. Registration Closes 8/10/26
Sign Up Today: https://laserfiche.ctclusi.org/Forms/Summer-Culture-Camp-2026
Questions? Please contact Angela Henry [email protected] or 1-541-294-9602

05/31/2026

The June 2026 edition of The Voice of CLUSI is now available online as a pdf here:https://ctclusi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Final-June-2026-for-web.pdf