The General Council met on Saturday, July 22, and submitted nominations for Tribal Council elections. Vice-Chair Jon Ivy, who is stepping aside for a bit when his term expires in October, nominated his successor. Ivy nominated Council Representative Jen Procter Andrews for the position of Vice-Chair and, with no other nominations for that post following, she will run uncontested.

For the position of Tribal Council Representative #2, Don Garrett, the sitting member, was nominated by Cassie Ross. Julie Gilkey-Wright nominated Tony DiBenedetto.

A Special Council meeting followed on Saturday to name the 2023 Election Board. Mary Dell, Shelley Estes and Chris Tanner were appointed to the Board. Shelley Estes was appointed as chair. Julia Willis and Ruth Jimenez were appointed as alternates.

Please visit the Election page on MyTribe for the election schedule and latest updates.

This year's event will also include a Tribal presentation by Dr. Mark Tveskov. For more details on the event click the flyer link, and to register click the form link.

The Tribal Council has set up a Climate Resiliency Taskforce to help come to grips with the changing climate within our traditional and historical homelands. There is an understanding that these changes may have a disproportional impact on Coquille Tribal people. Therefore, the taskforce has been charged with making recommendations to Tribal Council on how to adapt to and mitigate these potential impacts.

Named to the taskforce were Shelley Estes, Canyon Niblett, Edward J. Metcalf, Annette Sandberg and Rocky Doyle. Staff members appointed to join them were Mark Healy, Anne Niblett, and Jessica Hamner, who will also serve as facilitator.

Monday, July 31, 2023 - Tribal Administration, 3050 Tremont St., North Bend, OR – Tribal Council Chambers. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Thursday, August 10, 2023 @ Tribal Administration, 3050 Tremont St., North Bend, OR – Tribal Council Chambers. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

• Additional program information can be found on the MyTribe Hunting and Fishing page.

Contact the Natural Resources Office at harvestpermits@coquilletribe.org or (541)-756-0904 for any questions. Have a safe and productive season!

Phase 2 work will move forward this week with work that includes the continued excavation of the curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and ADA ramps near the Learning Center. Shrubs and brush will be removed, and the cultural rocks will be safely relocated.

You can also find all the latest info on the new Project's web page. For more information contact Project Management & Planning Office at 541-297-1355 or projects@coquilletribe.org.

Tribal Elders are encouraged to submit registrations as soon as possible for the guided salmon fishing trip along the Coos River coming up in September, as space is still available but limited.

The trip will begin on the evening of September 17 with fishing on September 18 and 19, in Coos Bay. You should plan to arrive at The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. Dinner begins at 6 p.m.

For more information, call Lori Austin at 541-888-9494, extension 2214 or 541-217-9897. You may also email loriaustin@coquilletribe.org.

Every Thursday, at noon, you can join others outside while getting better inside. Mindful Movement with Andy, at the KWC Community Gathering Space, is a class that teaches you to use feedback from the environment and your body to observe and direct attention towards an awareness of overall health.

For questions, please email wellness@coquilletribe.org and check the link below for more information.

Once you submit the updated user agreement, a new code will be sent to you by email within one business day. The old codes will no longer be in service as of August 1. Click the link below to complete:

If you have any questions, or would prefer a different format for completing the user agreement, please contact wellness@coquilletribe.org or call 541-888-9494 extension 2285 or 2286.