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K’wen Weekly
Oct. 24, 2022
Jason Younker, Jen Procter Andrews win Tribal Council races

Jason Younker has been re-elected as the Coquille Indian Tribe’s chief, and Jen Procter Andrews has won a seat on the Tribal Council.

Younker defeated challenger Anne Niblett with a tally of 177 votes to 109, or 62 percent to 38 percent. Five write-in votes were cast. He will begin his first full term as chief, after being elected last year to fill the unexpired term of the late Chief Don Ivy.

Procter Andrews defeated opponent Lauren Severson Morris 171-108, or 61 percent to 39 percent. Six write-in votes were cast. She will fill the Tribal Council representative No. 3 seat.

Out of 762 ballots mailed to voters, 292 valid ballots were submitted, or 38 percent.
Construction update
Kilkich residents may hear noises in their pipes starting today (Oct. 24), as construction workers survey the area.

Questions? Call Lon Matheny at 541-808-8101.
Athabaskan language class Thursday
In-person language class begins with a potluck in the Kilkich Community Plankhouse at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Class starts at 6:30 p.m.
Salmon are resilient
Read findings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's five-year review on salmon and steelhead species in Oregon under the Endangered Species Act.

Tribal flags will wave downtown

The Coquille Indian Tribe's flag soon will join the U.S flag on the Coos Bay Boardwalk.

The Coos Bay City Council voted recently to honor the area's indigenous people by routinely flying the flags of the Coquille Tribe; the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians; and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. All three have historical ties to the area.

A ceremony honoring the tribes will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, on the boardwalk.
Student loan debt relief application is live
You can now apply for the Biden-Harris student debt relief program.
Serve on the Elders Committee

The Elders Committee is seeking new members. If interested, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Join us for the Fall Harvest Festival
The Coquille Indian Tribe Learning Center invites you to attend the Coos County Fall Harvest Festival from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, Oct.28. Costumes are encouraged for all ages, but nothing too scary. The festival is open to Kilkich residents and Tribal employees.

To RSVP or if you have any questions, call Becky Cantrell at 541-888-7737, ext. 2235.
The Mill has treasures to share

The Mill Casino-Hotel and RV park has some unneeded furnishings to give away. There are table lamps, coffee makers, a green leather couch, a desk and three coffee tables.

If you want any of this stuff, please stop by the casino warehouse Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Ask for Jake Johnson.
Welcome to the team
Lauren Valencia
Lauren is our new business office specialist 1 in the Purchased and Referred Care Department at the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center in Coos Bay.
Kim Cuevas
Kim Cuevas started working in Finance in 2018 as an accounts payable assistant. She'll start her new position Oct. 31 as the fleet and property clerk.  
Shu’ naa-srit-‘a   (good thoughts)
By Gina Allison
Distress tolerance skills
I.M.P.R.O.V.E
Imagery
Imagine your safe place that has everything that you need in one spot, or imagine yourself coping successfully in the difficult situation that you are in right now.
Meaning
Try to find meaning in the moment. Look at your values and purpose. Focus on the things that are important to you.
Prayer
Prayer can mean different things to everybody. it might be to pray to a higher power, or maybe it means praying to find strength in the moment.
Relaxing actions
Do something relaxing for yourself to try and find peace and calm. read a book, have a bath, listen to music or go for a walk.
One thing in the moment
Mindfully focus on the moment. Try to keep your attention on the task you are doing.
Vacation
Give yourself a short vacation. switch off your phone and give yourself a mini-break that you know you deserve.
Encouragement and rethinking
Practice positive self-talk. say things such as "I am braver than
i think" and "I can do hard things."

Gina Allison is a mental health therapist at the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center and is available for counseling for individuals, families, teens, and tweens. [email protected] or 541-888-9494 ext. 2245.
Opportunities

Jobs at the tribe
The tribe is hiring a GL accounting supervisor, curation specialist, finance manager and more.

Jobs at The Mill
The Mill is hiring front desk agents, housekeeping staff, a marketing specialist and more. See all positions

Jobs at Tribal 1
Tribal1 is hiring for 49 positions in Oregon and beyond. See all positions
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