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Suquamish News Volume 18
August 2018
Congratulations Class of 2031 In this issue...
Special Olympics Honors pg. 3
No. 8
Early Learning Center graduation focuses on bright futures for youth
Culture Camp pg. 8
Tribal Member Art at Clearwater pg. 12
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Community Calendar
Suquamish News
Events
Meetings
Suquamish Back to School BBQ AUG 8 Noon-5pm A Back to School BBQ celebration will be held for Suquamish Tribal families at the new Chief Kitsap Academy. School supply and back-to-school cards will be available. For more information contact Trish Chargualaf at (360) 394-8566 or tchargualaf@suquamish.nsn.u
Suquamish Warriors AUG 7 5:30pm All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm. Tribal Council Meeting s AUG 6 & 27 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For more information, contact Windy Anderson at wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. PME Board of Directors Meeting AUG 1 9am The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors usually meet every other week. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information, contact Richard Williams at richardwilliams@clearwatercasino.com or (360) 598-8703. Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings AUG 9 & 23 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds meetings every other Thursday.
Chief Seattle Days AUG 17-19 The annual 3-day celebration returns with a Coastal Jam, PowWow, Fun Run, Craft & Food Vendors, Youth Royalty Pageant and parade. Details and contact information for all events is online at www.suquamish. nsn.us. For more information, contact April Leigh at (360) 394-7102 or aleigh@suquamish.nsn.us. Tribal Government Labor Day Closure SEPT 3 Tribal Government holiday closures include Administrative Offices, Courts, Youth & Fitness Centers, Human Services, Wellness, Human Resources, TCW, Fisheries, and the Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center. Essential staff, including Tribal Gaming Observers, Agents and Police will continue to provide services. North Kitsap School District First Day of School Grades 1-12 SEPT 5 Students, grades 1-12 for all North Kitsap School and Chief Kitsap Academy. For more information on NKSD schedules, visit them online at www.nkschools.org
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Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652. Museum Board Meeting AUG 9 10:30am For more information about meetings including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting AUG 13 1pm The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors meet every other Wednesday of the month, at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For information contact (360) 394-8512. Suquamish Fishers Board TBD Meeting dates and times vary please feel free to contact Kim Kumpf at (360) 3948438 or kkumpf@suquamish.nsn.us for more information. The Suquamish Fishers Board meetings are open to Suquamish Tribal Members. Suquamish TCW Committee TBD These meeting dates and times vary please feel free to contact Cherrie May (360)3948507 or ccrowell@suquamish.nsn.us for information. The following boards and committees have no meetings scheduled in August: Suquamish Housing Board, Suquamish Elders Council, Suquamish Higher Education Board and the Suquamish Cultural Co-op Board.
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From the cover...
Suquamish Early Learning Center 2018 graduate Malia Carper smiles for her family as they take photos of her during ceremonies at the House of Awakened Culture on July 19, 2018.
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Special Olympics Honors
Protecting Doe-kag-wats
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News & Events
Suquamish Veterans provide color guard for national event Further destruction prompts Tribal Council to take action by April Leigh
Further damage to uplands at Doe-kag-wats has prompted Tribal Council to take steps to help protect the sacred site. New signage, barracades that remove access to upland marshes, fire pits on the beach and increased patrols by Suquamish Police are all part of the plan to help reduce further destruction at the site. Above, the image depicts damage caused to the uplands marshes at Doe-kag-wats by vehicles.
Chief Seattle Days August 17-19
Chief Seattle Days 2018 brings a mix of both old and new events for visitors and community members. In addition to the annual powwow, salmon bake and graveside honoring, the museum scavenger hunt returns along with the golf tournament, canoe races, a softball tournament and the popular fun run.
Thursday
Chief Seattle Days Golf Tournament at White Horse Golf Club. Registration is full! Camping areas in Suquamish open at 5 p.m.
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Royalty pageant at 4:30 p.m. Coastal Jam at the House of Awakened Culture immediately following pageant. Suquamish Veterans were honored to participate in the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics USA Games, held at the University of Washington Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA on July 1, 2018. Above, Suquamish Veteran and Elder Jim Henry leads the color guard to the podium. The event, broadcast on area sports stations, was attended by thousands of people. Athletes from across the country came to participate in the event.
Correction
A 2018 Suquamish High School Graduate was inadvertently left off the congratulatory list in the July issue of Suquamish News. Albeit a bit late, we wish a heartfelt congratulations to Azeneth Delaia Solano-Sigo for graduating from Curtis High School in Tacoma, WA. Congratulations Azeneth!
Saturday Chief Seattle Graveside Honoring at 9 a.m., following by the Parade at 11 a.m.. Canoe races and Salmon Dinner sales open at noon with the PowWow Grand Entry at 1 p.m. Special presentations by the LeLaLa Coastal Song and Dance Group at 3 p.m. and the Aztec Dance Group at 5 p.m. Sunday
The Chief Seattle Days 5k Fun Run kicks off events at 9 a.m., followed by the Elder’s Walk at 10 a.m. Canoe races start at 11 a.m. following by PowWow Grand Entry and Salmon Dinner sales at noon. The LeLaLa Coastal Song and Dance Group, and the Aztec Dance Group will also be sharing at 1 p.m. with a raffle and awards ceremony wrapping events up at 4 p.m. For more information on Chief Seattle Days, visit the community calendar at www.suquamish.nsn.us
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Education
Early Learning Center Annual Clam Dig Sharing traditions with youth and families
AUGUST On July 3, 2018, the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center (ELC) held their annual Clam Bake at Kiana Lodge. The event, attended by dozens of ELC families, included a clam dig on the beach and a meal on the grounds at the lodge. Above, James Armstrong shows youth how to find the best baked clams in the clam pit.
Visiting Youth Assist Elders and Veterans
Visit the Suquamish Museum during Cheif Seattle Days and complete the family designed scavenger hunt for ages 3 and up. Small prizes for children who participate. Free museum admission passes available at the information booth on the festival grounds (to be redeemed during Chief Seattle Days only).
Eighth annual summer trip to Suquamish for Mission to the World volunteers
In Canada, more than 500 Aboriginal women have gone missing or been murdered since the 1960s. Half the cases have never been solved. “Highway of Tears� showcases the effects of generational trauma, systemic violence, residental schools, and high unemployment rates on First Nation reserves and how they tie in with missing and murdered indigenous women. Aboriginal women are considered abject victimes of violence. Now find out what First Nation leaders are doing to try and swing the pendulum in the other direction (free event open to the community).
Youth volunteers from the Mission to the World program completed their eighth annual summer trip to Suquamish in July. Each year, youth from the Christian organization travel to reservations in the Pacific Northwest to assist Elders and Veterans with home projects. This year, 26 youth ages 13-19 spent a week in Suquamish. Above, volunteers assist elder Steve Lawrence with a project.
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August is World Breastfeeding Month
Important information about the vital role breastmilk plays in child development by Cathy Gunderson
The Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC) supports healthy living through healthy lifestyles. And breastfeeding is the ideal foundation for that healthy life! Breast milk is perfect for babies in so many ways. It is easy to digest and gentle on the stomach, with just the right balance of protein, sugars and fat. Breast milk is loaded with antibodies to protect Baby from illness. Breastfeeding reduces Baby’s risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, asthma, and some cancers in later life. In addition to all these physical benefits, breastfeeding also promotes healthy emotional development through a strong bond with Mother. Because Baby can eat as much or as little as desired, without being told to “finish the bottle”, overfeeding is rarely a problem. “Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full” – we should all follow the breastfed baby’s good example! There are benefits for parents, too. Breastfeeding can help Mom return to her pre-pregnancy weight, promotes bonding and relaxation, and decreases her risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding is also much less expensive than formula. And consider the fact that breast milk is available night and day, with no shopping, mixing, heating, or bottle-washing. It is the low-cost, lowstress feeding method. Let’s not forget the environment! Breastfeeding is “lean, green, and clean”. Breastfeeding saves water, doesn't require electricity, and causes no pollution. There is no packaging to dispose of in our landfills. And when Baby feeds at the breast, there is no worry about formula contamination or spoilage. During a growth spurt, babies want to nurse more often, causing some moms to worry that they aren’t making enough milk—after all, there’s no way to measure how much Baby is drinking! But all that nursing is telling Mom’s body to make even more milk—so feeding on demand ensures that supply keeps up. (Introducing formula at this point will cause a drop in milk supply—just what Mom was worried about in the first place!) More breastfeeding makes more breast milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies get only breastmilk for the first six months, and then keep breastfeeding until they are at least a year old, while other foods are introduced. Many moms find that using a breast pump helps make this possible. Using a pump can allow the baby to get all the health benefits of breast milk even if Mom has to be away or go back to work.
Modern life can make it challenging to keep breastfeeding. Formula companies push their products by giving away free samples. Some moms need to return to work while Baby is still very young. In many jobs it is hard for Mom to pump during the work day. But society is learning the importance of breastfeeding, and policies are changing to support it. WIC would like to recognize World Breastfeeding Week during the first week of August by urging all future moms to breastfeed, honoring all the moms who have breastfed their children, and encouraging everyone who knows a breastfeeding mom to support her loving choice.
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Government
Elder Summer Excursions
Attending the Jamestown S’Klallam Honoring
A group of Suquamish Tribal Elders attended the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe annual Elder Honoring in July. As part of the event, Elders were treated to a friendly game of Bingo. During summer months, several outings are planned for Elders. The Elders Lodge on Hyak Lane near the House of Awakened Culture is also open for Elders. If you are a Suquamish Tribal Elder, be sure to check your mailbox for the Elders Events & Activities calendar. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Elder Program Coordinators Della Crowell and Sue Henry in the Human Services Department at (360) 394-8645.
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Government
Chairman’s Report by Leonard Forsman
Preservation of Suquamish culture is vital to our tribal sovereignty and sustainability as a Tribal nation. We rely on our Suquamish Museum to collect, preserve and share our heritage for today and the future. The Suquamish Museum Board has been active in the past few months reviewing researcher requests, getting better acquainted with Museum staff, and making plans for our future during our regular meetings and a staff/board retreat. The Suquamish Youth Services Department held a culture camp with tribal youth and their families at Camp Indianola and Doe-kag-wats beach. I had the opportunity to speak to the youth about the history of the Doe-kag-wats beach, how our sovereignty is sustained and protected, and how the tribal government operates. The Early Learning Center Clam Dig is another event that teaches our culture to our youngest members and their families about the importance of shellfish to our traditional way of life. The sunny day at Kiana Lodge was a great setting for dozens of children to comb the beach. The Suquamish Tribal Historic Preservation Department is working with their summer youth aide Zoe Fritz, and employee Marilyn Jones to interview tribal members about the importance of Old Man House and Doe-kag-wats beach. I also had an opportunity to be an interviewer for another project at Chief Kitsap Academy, an oral history of Nancy Brennen, a member of the Brennen family that lives near the new CKA school site. Ms. Brennen is an elder who remembers the establishment and operation of the Brennen Estate and former Northwest College of Art and Design on Highway 305 that was recently acquired by the Suquamish Tribe. Ms. Brennen shared her early life story and experiences living on and near the estate. An important part of our culture is honoring our elders. Ted George is one of our treasured elders who had a stellar career in Indian Education as a teacher and national advocate. He also worked as a federal appointee to develop policies to
improve the economies of tribes across the nation. After retirement he has worked hard to protect and promote treaty rights, civil rights and social justice for both the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish Tribes. The Port Gamble S’Klallam honored Ted at the Point Casino with tributes, speeches and gifts. I was honored to have the opportunity to thank Ted for all his work for Indian Country. Economic development is key to our growth as a Tribe, providing need- Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Bardow Lewis and Treasurer Robin Sigo honor Jennifer Pratt and the Pratt family during ed funding for our pri- the naming ceremony for the new barge “Challacum” during the July 9, 2018 Suquamish Tribal Council meeting. The orities including treaty Pratt family are descendants of Chief Challacum, for whom the new barge is named. right protection, education, child welfare, review our financial reports, and make the impacts of the decision and our strathousing, cultural preservation, and other plans to improve the organization in the fu- egy moving forward to get full compliimportant programs and initiatives. The ture. We have a seven-member board elect- ance with the order. ATNI joined with the Tribal Council met with the Port Mad- ed at our annual meeting. We are working University of Washington to hold the first ison Enterprise Board to discuss plans together to make ATNI an even stronger annual Tribal Water Summit on the Seattle campus. I had the honor of opening the for strategies for growing our business organization. arm. We discussed plans to remake our The monthly Washington Indian Gam- conference that featured a variety of tribal food and beverage, entertainment and ing Association meeting was held at the leaders, scientists and water policy experts marketing programs to promote our casi- Ilani casino on the Cowlitz Indian Reser- presenting on the challenges we face in our no resort. PME staff and tribal members vation. The WIGA board is reviewing the region protecting and preserving our water also met with Ahtna, an Alaska Native upcoming legislative elections and endors- resources. Corporation enterprise, to discuss their ing candidates that support tribal gaming An important part of the job as a tribal traditional foods program. Ahtna has in Washington State. We are also analyz- council member is speaking to the public helped other Tribes incorporate traditional ing the impacts of sports betting on tribal about our Tribe’s past, present, and fufoods into their hospitals and other public businesses in the event that it is legalized ture. The North Kitsap Rotary invited me facilities. to speak to at their weekly breakfast meetin Washington State. The Suquamish Tribe has a tradition of be- The Suquamish Foundation hosted an- ing held at the Sons of Norway. After hearing active in intertribal organizations. As other meeting of tribal charitable giving ing about their local projects, including the President of the Affiliated Tribes of North- program representatives to compare notes student exchange program they support west Indians, I have had the opportunity to on our respective giving programs and seek (they have an Italian exchange student), I was able to give an overview of our histobuild upon this custom. The Confederated ways to make our giving more strategic. ry, current initiatives, and government acTribes of Warm Springs invited me to atOur waters and shorelines that are so imtivities. Thanks to Frances Malone for the tend their annual Governor’s Pi-umeportant to the health of the traditional ecoinvitation. sha Traditional Dinner at Kah-Nee-Tah systems are under threat from pollution Lodge in Warm Springs, Oregon. Tribal Voice of American Russian visited the Chairs from the Plateau Tribes attended the and development. The fishing Tribes of Suquamish Museum to learn more about meeting, which started several years ago to Washington State scored a great victory the Suquamish Tribe and Chief Seattle as honor the Governor and the traditions of the with the 4-4 tie in the culverts decision part of their mission to provide information Warm Springs Tribe. The dinner precedes last month by the U.S. Supreme Court that on Indian Tribes to a Russian audience. I the annual Pi-Ume-Sha Pow Wow. The leaves intact the 9th Circuit decision in was interviewed in our exhibit hall and ATNI Board held an executive meeting at favor of requiring the state to remove fish provided background on our people and the ATNI office in Portland, Oregon to plan blocking culverts. The Suquamish Tribe our traditional way of life. for the annual meeting in Coeur D’Alene, hosted an intertribal meeting to discuss
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Sports & Recreation
Suquamish Youth at Camp
Week-long program teaches language, culture and history by Kate Ahvakana
The 2018 Language and Culture camp this summer was a great success! The Sports and Recreation Department, the Language Program, and the Education Department partnered to provide a six-day camp for youth in fourth grade and up. This year’s concentration was Suquamish Historical Place Names and Tribal Governance, then and now. Youth met with Suquamish Leaders, historians, and cultural teachers during the interactive camp. There were many activities the youth participated in such as cooking and preparing traditional foods, scavenger hunts, and traditional games. We would like to thank the many departments involved in making culture camp happen this year, and our guest presenters and teachers including Leonard Forsman, Azure Boure, Rob Purser, Betty Pasco, Robin Sigo, Gus Purser, LynDee Wells, Rit Bellis, and others. We also Suquamish Elders Rob Purser and Betty Pasco thank all our wonderful staff and coordinators share with youth how to cook bread in the sand who worked to make the camp happen for our Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman talking to youth about sovereignty and like Suquamish ancestors did once commodities were introduced into their diets. Suquamish history during camp in July. youth this year.
Seattle Storm Kids Day
Youth Wellness Camp
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Suquamish youth at Key Arena for WNBA game
Recently, the Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department took a group of youth to the Seattle Storm game for Kids Day. The youth got to check out some booths offering them a glimpse of new technology, some even got to use a machine that calibrates if they could dunk a basketball on the moon! The youth all had a great time and even got to see basketball player Kyrie Erving down in the front row cheering for the Storm. The Storm lost in overtime to the LA Sparks, but all our youth left with all smiles on their faces. Above, Suquamish youth excitedly wait for the Seattle Storm to take the court on Kid’s Day.
Suquamish youth in Grand Ronde Oregon
Suquamish Sports and Recreation sent seven youth to the Native Youth Wellness Warrior Camp held in Grand Ronde Oregon during the week of June 25-28, 2018. The camp was sponsored by the Native Wellness Institute and attracted native youth from all over the United States. Traditionally our young people were trained, mentored and taught how to live a good life. Through hands on experiences, stories, and teachings the youth all came together and were divided up into clans with the other youth from various tribes and participated in native leadership, healing, traditional fitness, and healthy relationships. Above, Shoshine Jones, Rosie Turrieta, Zoey Fritz, Isiah Pondelick, Cassidy Jackson, Stonechild Chief Stick, and Christian Wion pose on the beach at Lincoln City during one of their breaks from the camp.
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Cedar Hat Workshop Draws in New Weavers Class attended by community members of all ages by Joey Holmes
Mother and son Ryan Boure’ and Azure Boure’ work on their cedar hats with Ryan’s children Alden and Genevieve. On the last week of June the Sports & Recreation Program hosted a cedar hat making class for tribal members. Participants learned how to process, split, and thin cedar as well as weave them. The class was instructed by Yakama Tribal Artist Toma Villa. Above, sisters Sierra Sorensen and Destiny Bakken show off their first cedar hats.
Summer Suds of Fun
July youth outings include Puyallup Bubble Run
On July 14, 2018 Youth Center took youth to the Bubble Run in Puyallup. Though the team missed the run, they made the after party! Above, Katelynn Pratt, Shyan Zaiss, and Quelish Bayes.
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Activities Calendar SUN
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Shuttles will pickup youth in Suquamish Tribal Housing between 10am and 11am on days the Youth Center is open. Pickups include Wee Wun, Sackman, Eaglemere and Spirit Hawk. Call the Youth Center for info!
(360) 394-8576 Summer Hours Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm
(360) 394-7142 Staffed Hours Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
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Movies & Ice Cream Horse Camp Leave YC @ 11:30am Trip Leave YC @ TBD Adult Open Gym
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Elders Lunchroom MON
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Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Asian Blend Vegetables Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
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Goulash (hamburger, green beans, tomatoes) Brown Rice Broccoli Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese w/ Stewed Tomatoes Fresh Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407 Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day.
Minestrone Soup w/ Oyster Crackers Tuna Fish Sandwich Fresh Vegetable Platter Waldorf Salad Italian Ice
Steak & Green Bean Casserole Brown Rice Spinach Salad w/berries & walnuts Italian Ice
Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Applesauce
Lentil Rice Salad w/lettuce & tomato Carrot-Raisin Salad Wheat Roll Yogurt & Fruit Parfait
Chicken Apple Crunch Salad on a bed of Lettuce Quinoa Salad Wheat Roll SF Jell-O w/ Peaches
Tamale Pie (ground beef, veggies, cornmeal crust) Coleslaw Fresh Fruit
Pasta Salad Meatloaf w/ Roasted Vegetables Mashed Potatoes & Gravy & Ham California Blend Veggies Carrot-Apple Salad Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit SF Pudding
BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Germany Veggie Blend Kale Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Baked Chicken Quinoa Salad Capri Blend Veggies Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit
Pork Stir Fry w/ Asian Veggies Brown Rice Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Applesauce
Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Peach & Berry Cobbler
Elk Vegetable Stew Chef Salad w/ sunflower seeds, ham, cheese & dried cranberries Irish Soda Bread Fresh Fruit
Ham Hocks & Beans Brown or White Rice Steamed Kale Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese & Peaches
Salmon Boiled Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fresh Fruit
Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese Fresh Vegetable Platter Fresh Fruit
Geoduck Chowder & Crackers Chef Salad Applesauce Muffin Cottage Cheese & Pears
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Fisheries
Hundreds of Years of Tradition in Remodeled Resort Q&A with Suquamish Tribal Artist who created blanket design for hotel rooms by Lisa Rodriguez
When the Clearwater Casino Resort began designing the Resort remodel, the designers expressed interest in incorporating some Suquamish Tribal art into each Resort room. That is how tribal member, Danielle Morsette, began a beautiful art piece that is now available for the public to enjoy at the resort. What is your experience weaving? I’ve been weaving for about 15 years. It started when I took a weaving class at the Suquamish Tribal Youth Center. From there, I continued to weave on my own and took more classes with some talented weavers. I have been professionally weaving since 2010 and specialize in wool garments and decorative pieces. You can find one of my decorative blankets hanging in the lobby of the Clearwater Casino Resort tower, near the fireplace. I’ve also spent the last few years increasing my knowledge and experience in digital representations of Coast Salish weavings. These digital renderings have been produced into blankets, table runners, and more.
each bed in the newly remodeled Resort hotel rooms. The Clearwater Casino Resort requested that I adjust my design to be made into a blanket that anyone could purchase. The blanket was produced by a Native-owned company based in Seattle, Eighth Generation. This company is known for creating their own wool blankets working with Native Artists from across North America. This is a custom blanket that is sold exclusively at the Clearwater Casino Resort Gift Shop and makes the perfect gift to represent Suquamish culture.
What is the significance of the blanket? Going back many generations, our ancestors utilized wool blankets as currency or trade for other goods. The more blankets you gave away or had available for trade portrayed how wealthy you were. Today, a wool blanket is still perceived as the highest honor when it is gifted to someone. Blankets are used during celebrations and ceremonies to honor an individual, to thank people for their help or for witnessHow did you come up with the design ing the work being done. It’s an honor to Suquamish Tribal Artist Danielle Morsette with one of the blankets that feature her desgin. The be part of sharing this tradition with the blankets are showcased in each of the remodeled resort rooms and available for purchase at the for this piece? Clearwater Casinoo Resort Gift Shop. When I was chosen to design this piece, community. the Resort remodel designers gave me the What does this experience mean to you? colors and design elements that would be It’s been one of the best experiences, to going into the new rooms. I took those be able to bring more of the Suquamish elements and translated those colors into culture into our Resort and the Casino my design to flow with the room. The property. When it comes to handwoven design itself is based on the Coast Salish work, very few can commission a piece weaving style and is my interpretation of that may take months to create, however Contemporary Coast Salish weaving. The making this blanket available in the Gift body of the blanket styles the twill weave Shop gives everyone the opportunity to and twine border that you see in tradition- enjoy Coast Salish art and one of my faal handmade woven blankets. When I cre- vorite designs. I believe this experience to ate a piece for someone, I like to person- be an important teachable moment about alize it to meet their personality and find Suquamish Heritage and Culture today. out what the piece will represent to them. This is just one example of how tradiWith this piece, I designed it with the col- tion can translate to modern culture. The or scheme in mind, while incorporating Casino & Resort properties are modernhundreds of years of Suquamish Tribal ized, but including this art piece into the traditions. rooms and custom blankets, shows that Where can people see and purchase the Suquamish Tribe values their tradition and culture by incorporating it into our your art? The wall hangings are displayed above businesses whenever possible.
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Community Notices
Traditional Heritage Specialist News by Marilyn Jones
July went by fast! In our offices, we were busy teaching our Summer Youth Worker about tribal history, how to use digital and video recording equipment, and even a little bit of transcribing. She is a great young lady named Zoe’ Anne Fritz. She is very eager to learn and not afraid of any task we have asked her to try. It has been great having her on board with us. I went to an evening event at the Suquamish Museum to discuss labels and artifacts for the new Burke Museum with Peter Lape and Sven Haakanson. I enjoyed the turnout of people and the information shared. Suquamish folks that came to the event included MaryAnn Youngblood, Randi Purser, Gus Purser, Gene Jones Sr., our Museum Director Janet Smoak, and myself. I liked how they folks from the Burke shared the items for the exhibits and their thoughts for the displays. The sharing of ideas and topics from everyone on how this new museum is coming together was impressive. I am thankful to the Burke staff for the time they shared with us here in Suquamish. We were also asked to set up a meeting at the next Elders Council for the project; we are hoping that will be done at the time of this printing. The Sports & Recreation Department hosted Culture Camp in July as well. Zoe’ Anne Fritz and I attended on Thursday, July 12, 2018 and videotaped for a few hours while youth worked with staff on exercises in language, games, archaeology, and history at the House of Awakened Culture and Old-Man-House. It was so enriching to see the youth ask questions about how and why things happened to our people and what has been learned in through the digs at Old-Man-House, and the building of the new house. I enjoyed seeing the youth use their language, share stories and work together to help each other learn new things. When one was not sure of something, another would whisper in their ear and help them instead of saying it for them. They are building respect and trust with each other, which is so beautiful. When I was not sure what to say in the circle, they understood that even as an Elder, I do not know the language and needed help and I accepted it gracefully from them. My hands are up to these youth and their teachers! Continue the great work and much success in the future!
Obituaries
Liz’s life was an epic tale of challenges and adventure. It was full of love, humor and wisdom. She was born the third child of five on the family ancestral lands of Elwood, where the Bremerton Naval Hospital is currently located. Liz’s earliest memory was of loving parents, Alexander Napoleon and Violet Bagley Napoleon, and her grandmother Susie Parker Napoleon living with the family. Unfortunately, her mother Violet died when she was eight years old. Liz became the mother figure for her younger sisters Marge and Mary. Like many of their time, Liz and her siblings left school after the 7th grade to join Elizabeth “Liz” Napoleon Puckett the work force. Liz told of February 20, 1928 - July 8, 2018 adventures working as a welding assistant in the Bremerton Naval Ship Yard during World War II and later working as a nursing assistant at the Naval Hospital. During that time, she met and later married a United States Marine named Clinton Puckett. She nicknamed Puckett “Tommy”. Most friends and family knew Puckett as Tommy thereafter. The Marine Corps and her tribal association defined their life together. The culmination of their experience with the Marine Corps was Puckett’s assignment as the sixth Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. He was the last Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps to serve in Vietnam. Liz and Puckett’s personal histories before they met were unique. Puckett was literally a cowboy before he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1944. Deployments were something Liz had to deal with throughout their marriage. Puckett had two tours of duty in Korea and two in Vietnam. When not deployed, Marine Corps stationed the family in San Diego and Camp Pendleton CA, Pearl Harbor HI, San Mateo CA, Camp Smith HI, and lastly Headquarters Marine Corps. Liz said that she liked every place she ever lived. She always had a story to tell about her life with Tommy. When Puckett was passing, Liz said to Tommy, “See you after your next deployment.” Liz died on June 8, 2018. A celebration of life was held for her at Kiana Lodge on June 28, 2018 in Poulsbo, WA. Her ashes will rest with Tommy’s at Arlington National Cemetery. At 90 years old, Liz’s passing was the way she wanted it to be. She was able to avoid doctors and hospitals. Her children and grandchildren worked as a team to keep her as independent and comfortable as possible at home. Liz died at home, in her sleep, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Liz is survived by sisters Marjorie Napoleon and Linda O’ Connor; daughters Nancy Johnston and Kathy Kinsey; son Chris Puckett; grandsons Tommy and Michael Puckett; her nieces and nephews and their children and extended family of cousins. She was preceded in death by Great Grandmother Susie Parker Napoleon, Mother Violet Bagley Napoleon, Father Alex Napoleon, brothers Alex Napoleon Jr (Tune). Duane and Don Napoleon, sisters Vivian Mansikka and Mary Mahaffee.
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August 17-19, 2018
FREE ADMISSION Friday, August 17
Chief Seattle Days Royalty Pageant Coastal Jam
Saturday, August 18 Chief Seattle Graveside Honoring Co-ed Softball Tournament Parade Salmon Dinners Powwow Horseshoe Tournament Canoe Races
Sunday, August 19
Co-ed Softball Tournament Chief Seattle Days 5K Fun Run Elders Walk Horseshoe Tournament Canoe Races PowWow Grand Entry Salmon Dinners Raffles & Awards Ceremony
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