The Coquille Indian Tribe has been selected as a 2023 Forest Stewardship Council U.S. Leadership Award winner.
KQEN Radio – December 15, 2023
Author: Tim Novotny
Coquille Tribe helps spread joy
The Coquille Indian Tribe proudly joined forces once again with the Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club, and others, to spread fun and funds at a crucial time of year. The Tribe-owned Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park again played host to the Rotary Club’s Festival of Trees Holiday Tree Showcase and Benefit Auction.
Coquille Tribe lands massive DOT grant
The Coquille Indian Tribe is receiving over $7.7 million in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is believed to be the largest grant award the Tribe has ever won.
“This news is nothing short of amazing! It is a great day for the Coquille Tribe, its people, our community, and our future,” said Coquille Tribal Chair Brenda Meade. “Our thanks to our hard-working staff and representatives for securing this funding that we believe will bring strong economic benefits to this area for generations to come.”
Yahoo! News and The World Newspaper, Nov. 1, 2023
Nov. 17 deadline for CIT Community Fund Grants
The Fund’s grant application cycle is now open, with an estimated $500,000 available to eligible grant applicants.
Wood from Coquille Tribal Forest lands at PDX
How sourcing Northwest wood for PDX’s new roof helps the environment and rural economies.
Coquille Tribe’s newest addition to Rogue Valley
Bear Creek Golf Center opens renovated driving range, bringing an upgrade to the Rogue Valley’s only covered driving range.
Coquille River small mouth bass derby extended
The derby is helping the recovery of salmon and other important species by ridding the river of invasive small mouth bass.
Coquille Tribe remembers Jimmy Buffett
Coquille Tribal Chair Brenda Meade shared reaction after the news of the passing of legendary singer, author, and businessman Jimmy Buffett, who was the founder and influence behind the Tribe’s Compass by Margaritaville Hotel in Medford, Oregon.
Indian Country Today story, 9/13/23
Native nations on front lines of climate change
Sharing knowledge and finding support at intensive camps. Associated Press covered the camp the members of the Coquille Tribe Climate Resilience Taskforce recently attended in Washington.
Dept of Transportation funds to help salmon
The Coquille Indian Tribe are among the agencies that will receive more than $19 million to get rid of barriers that have made it difficult for threatened fish to journey from freshwater rivers and streams to the ocean and back.