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Suquamish News Volume 18
September 2018
MV Suquamish Sets Sail In this issue...
Community members invited to celebration for new vessel
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Paddle to Puyallup pg. 6
Chief Seattle Days Royaltys pg. 8
PME Makes Top Employer List pg. 12
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Community Calendar
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Events
Meetings
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.
Suquamish Warriors SEPT 4 5:30pm Veterans and guests 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. Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting SEPT 5 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 Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings SEPT 6 & 20 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds meetings every other Thursday. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information, contact Angela Brainerd at (360) 394-8652. Museum Board Meeting SEPT 13 10:30am For more information about meetings including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Tribal Council Meeting SEPT 14 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
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 Suquamish Tribe Elder Honoring SEPT 20 10am The annual Suquamish Tribe Elder Honoring will be held at Kiana Lodge. Doors open at 10am, with lunch served at noon. Door prizes, raffles and vendors will be part of the event. For more information contact Della Crowell at (360) 394-8417 or Sue Henry at (360) 394-8472. Salmon Homecoming SEPT 14-15 The 26th Annual Salmon Homecoming will occur on the Seattle Waterfront Friday 2-10pm and Saturday 10am-10pm. Opening ceremonies will be on Friday, with a canoe welcoming on Saturday at noon, followed by Powwow and Coastal Jam. For a full schedule of events visit www.salmonhomecoming.org.
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and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For more information, contact Windy Anderson at wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. Suquamish Elders Council SEPT 18 6pm Meeting are the third Tuesday of the month in the Elders Lodge on Hyak Court. For details contact Della Crowell at (360) 394-8417 or dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us. PME Board of Directors Meeting TBD 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 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. Suquamish Cultural Co-op TBD These meeting dates and times vary please feel free to contact Tina Jackson for details at (360) 394-8455 or tjackson@suuqamish. nsn.us The following boards and committees have no meetings scheduled in September: Suquamish Housing Board, Suquamish MV Suquamish during sea trials in the Puget Fishers Board, and the Suquamish Higher Sound this summer. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of TransportaEducation Board.
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MV Suquamish Community Open House
Celebrations planned Sept. 22 for newest ferry carrying tribe’s name Suquamish community members are invited to attend a public open house for the new ferry MV Suquamish on Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington State Ferries Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility on Bainbridge Island.
News & Events
Special General Council Session This November Runoff election on the ballot by April Leigh
Suquamish Tribal Members will be receiving notices in the mail this month to attend a special one-day General Council Session this November. The sole topic of discussion and vote at the special meeting will be the creation of a runoff election process for Suquamish Tribal Council positions.
Festivities scheduled for the open house include vessel tours, kids activities, live music and refreshments. Suquamish representatives will also be participating in an inaugural ceremony during the afternoon including remarks by Chairman Leonard Forsman, a presentation by Suquamish Song & Dance, and special guest speakers. No sailings are planned as part of the event.
Currently, the top vote getter nominated for any position is automatically determined the winner, regardless of how many people are running for that position. As a result, when there are three or more people are running, the winner often receives less than 50 percent of the vote.
Parking is limited at the facility. Suquamish Program Manager Della Crowell is coordinating a trip for Elders to the event. There will also be shuttles running from Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Suquamish is scheduled to begin to carry passengers this fall after crews complete outfitting and training on the new vessel. It will operate on the Mukilteo/Clinton route in the summer and will serve as a maintenance relief vessel in the winter, filling in when other vessels are out of service. The last of four Olympic Class ferries commissioned by Washington State, the Suquamish carries up to 144 vehicles and 1,500 passengers. The first two boats in the Olympic class, the Tokitae and Samish, launched in 2015 followed by the Chimacum in 2017.
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From left, Suquamish Tribal Members Dickie Johnson, DeSean Santos and Lena Maloney at the MV Suquamish Christening ceremony in January 2018.
Port Gamble S’Klallam Honors Ted George
“In this top vote-getter system, elected officials often don’t have a mandate. If enough people run for a position, you can end up with elected officials who only received ten percent or less of the total vote,” said Suquamish Tribal Attorney Lyndee Wells. The implementation of a runoff election was discussed at the 2018 General Council Meeting in March. As a result, Tribal Legal Counsel has drawn up a proposed election code in compliance with the Tribal Constitution that would allow for a runoff election, eliminating the concern. “Tribal Members will be receiving a copy of the proposed code in the mail later this month,” added Wells. Under the new system, the runoff election would work very similar to a primary. Nominations for positions will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday during the regularly scheduled General Council in March. If more than 2 people are nominated for a position, a runoff election would be held. The top 2 vote getters from the runoff election will advance to the general election later the same day. “There are no changes to the nomination process, only the implementation of a runoff election when 3 or more people are nominated for a position,” said Wells.
This summer, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe held an honoring for Ted George, recognizing his years of service to their community. Pictured, Kyle George, Lisa George, Kevin George, Ted George, Randy George, Marilyn Jones, and Wayne George, presenting Ted with a blanket from the Jones family for all of his years of love, support, mentoring and guidance. The blanket is titled “Knowledge” by 8th Generations.
The special General Council session is being called because no changes can be made to the election code without a vote by the General Membership. Suquamish Tribal Members of voting age will be encouraged to attend the single-motion session to be held at the House of Awakened Culture on Saturday, November 3, 2018. For more information on the special General Council session, contact Suquamish Tribal Council Executive Assistant Windy Anderson at (360) 394-8406 or wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.
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Education Department Updates for the New School Year Resources for Suquamish Tribal Families by Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch
Welcome everyone to a new school year! If you have Suquamish Tribal Member children in your household, and weren’t able to attend the Back to School BBQ last month, please contact The Human Services Offices at (360) 394-8465 to received your Back-to-School gift cards. An important part of the Back to School BBQ is that we ask you to consider completing a Release of Confidential Information Authorization Form while you are there. If you complete this form, we are able to include your student in the assistance and services provided by our programs and our personnel. Without the form on file in our office we cannot serve your student. If you have not completed this form, please call Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at (360) 271-0078 and she will be happy to meet with you to get this important paperwork completed and on file. Due to the nature of the Education Administration Office staff workload please call or e-mail for an appointment ahead of time. Examples of assistance include but are not limited to the following: College application and testing fees (college or vocational school need not be located in Kitsap County), Kitsap County School District’s ASB fees, Driver’s Education Training Fees, Graduation Cap and Gown, School supplies and incidentals and start of school supplies and incidentals vouchers in the amount of $50. Please note, cell phones and other technology are not covered by this program. Suquamish Tribal Member students ages 5 to 18 are eligible for the program. Parents or guardians must apply for their minor child. Additionally, the child must
be attending a Kitsap County School District School or Tribal viewpoint and quality education information, repChief Kitsap Academy. Students 18 and older must apply resents the office at Suquamish Tribal Education functions and events, and assists with Summer STEAM Camp, on their own. In addition to the education assistance program, please Summer Language and Culture Camp. You may contact consider utilizing one of our Academic Coaches to assist her at (360) 271-0078, (360) 900-7327 or blawrence@ your child in their education this year. Academic Coach- suquamish.nsn.us es provide in-classroom assistance to enrolled Suquamish Tribal members. If requested by parent, Academic Coaches will also attend Parent-Teacher Conferences, IEP, 504 Meetings and any other school meetings requiring advocacy. For more information about coaches at Suquamish Elementary contact either Chris Miller at (360) 900-6330 chrismiller@suquamish.nsn.us or Erin Morgan at (360) 394-8649 emorgan@suquamish.nsn.us. For a coach at Kingston Middle School contact K.T. Deam at ktdeam@ suquamish.nsn.us. And, for a coach at Kingston High School contact Charles Deam Jr. at (360) 394-8593 cdeamjr@suquamish.nsn.us.
You may also contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch for assistance. She provides transportation between Suquamish Elementary and Suquamish Wellness, and if a student misses the bus or for some reason needs occasional rides to school. She also writes all newspaper articles for the office and works on the Since Time Immemorial Curriculum to bring quality, truthful historical and contemporary information about the Suquamish Tribe to school teachers, curriculum developers and working groups. Barbara also attends STI trainings as a trainer (along with a team from Office of Native Education OSPI) to School Districts and conferences for the purposes of representing Suquamish
Traditional Heritage Specialist News
National Historic Preservation Officers conference comes to Suquamish this month by Marilyn Jones
We are hosting the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO), September 9-14, at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort and House of Awakened Culture. There will representatives from both Tribal and Government Agencies here. This is the 20th Annual Conference and we are excited to be hosting. We will be sharing a Cultural Night at the House of Awakened Culture on the 12th, with traditional foods, songs, dance and stories. This past summer, summer youth worker Zoe’ Fritz and I have been working on interviewing folks about OldMan-House and Doe-Keg-Wats. During her time with us she was able to learn historical information and things about Suquamish and Indianola that she never heard before. We visited the Suquamish Museum Archives with
Lydia Sigo and Zoe’ also learned how to do research in the archives. This summer was a great time to share and explore for Zoe’ and I am glad that I was able to be there with her. Thank you for being the Summer Youth Worker for us in Fisheries. We are still interviewing people for the Old-Man-House and Doe-Keg-Wats Project. Interviewees can be of any age and just need to tell us their stories of the place, memories and fun times had there. This project will help us to add better protection to both places and signage to let the public know that these are very special places for the Suquamish Tribe. Please contact me at either (360) 394- 8526 or mjones@suquamish.nsn.us and we can set up an appointment for your interview. All ages are welcome to come in and talk!
Our Higher Education Program Manager Brenda Guerrero is also available to help with college and vocational school financial assistance for enrolled Suquamish Tribal Members. She can be reached at (360) 394-8460 or bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us. Superintendent Joe Davalos is also available for families at (360) 394-8675 or jdavalos@ suquamish.nsn.us. The Education Administration Offices are located in The Agate Pass Business Park on George Lane and Highway 305. Our new physical address is 15775 George Lane NW, Suite 230, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
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Art Therapy Groups Starting at Wellness Center
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Health & Wellness
New programs for both youth and adults by Tyler McLain
There are several art therapy groups in beginning stages at the Suquamish Wellness Center. Tom Axtelle and Tyler Elizabeth McLain are both art therapists, recently hired by the Tribe. Art therapy is similar to talk therapy, but it also uses art materials and the creative process to help clients work through their thoughts and emotions. You do not need to have experience with art to participate in and benefit from art therapy. Art therapists are trained to guide you through the process.
creative choice. Bring in something you are working on or try out something new. Five participants attended the first week in August, and they had lots of fun weaving, making necklaces, and marbling paper. We hope to see this group continue to grow!
Paddles Up! Every Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. in the Suquamish Wellness Center from Sept. 18 to Nov. 13. This nine week group is designed to help high school age youth coast into the next leg of their journey. The focus is on strengthening Open Art Studio Every Friday, 1-3 p.m. in the Elders Lunch Room. This sense of identity, self-esteem, and hopefulness through is a chance to connect with other artists in the communi- creative expression. ty and an opportunity to work creativity into your sched- For more information on art therapy groups, please conule! Various art supplies and project ideas will be avail- tact Tyler Elizabeth McLain at tmclain@suquamish.nsn. able, but what the participant chooses to make is their us or (360) 394-7110.
Benefits of Elders Exercise
Being active in your senior years contributes to quality and length of life by Stephanie Kunold
Regular exercise for elders has many benefits, including increasing lifespan. But sadly, only one in four people between the ages of 60 to 75 exercise regularly. Here are the main reasons to get moving:
More confidence and independence: Studies show that exercise in the elderly led to improvements in functional reach, daily functional activities and balance and reduced fear of falling.
Live Longer: according to the World Health Organiza- Beginning October 1, 2018 there will be a new introduction, leading a sedentary life is one of 10 leading caus- tion to Elder’s Exercise. Every Monday and Wednesday es of death and disability. Even gentle, regular exercise at 1:00 p.m. at the Fitness Center. such as walking or swimming can increase lifespan by around 3-5 years. Prevent falls: Improving muscle strength and bone density can be helpful in reducing the risk of falls as it can also improve balance. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of having a hip fracture by 40%. Reduced risk of stroke or heart attack: Regular cardiovascular exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling or light housework- anything that raises the heart rate-will increase blood flow to the heart and boost overall health. Better bone density: Weight-bearing exercise such as walking can help increase the strength of bones and reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis and fractures. Reduced risk of developing dementia: Being sedentary in later years can increase the risk of developing dementia. Prevent or delay disease: Exercise is an effective remedy for many chronic conditions. Studies show that people with arthritis, heart disease or diabetes benefit from regular activity. It can also help in management of high cholesterol; which helps to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Suquamish Tribal Members, their households and Tribal Government Employees are eligible at no charge.
Sponsored by Suquamish Community Health Programs
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Paddle to Puyallup: A Suquamish Journey
Chairman Forsman shares the story of the Suquamish Tribe’s travels this summer from Birch Bay to Puyallup by Leonard Forsman
The 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Puyallup Tribe’s canoe journey hosting in 1998. The Suquamish Canoe family started our journey at Birch Bay State Park near Blaine, WA. The Three Sisters Canoe family of Chilliwack B.C. hosted this stop with a great dinner of barbecued salmon and beef. Thanks to the crew (Jerry, Chuck and Shun) of the new Suquamish Barge “Challacum” for finding a stray canoe outside Birch Bay that had been taken by the tide overnight and returning it to the canoe family who lost it. The pull from Birch Bay to our next stop at Lummi was a sunny and mostly calm, with some rougher swells off Cherry Point. We had over 40 kids traveling with us and most pulled on the canoes all through our journey. The landing at Lummi was well attended and we were welcomed ashore by esteemed Tribal Elder, linguist, and traditional weaver Bill James. The Lummi Nation hosted a meal and cultural exchanges of songs, words and gifts in their big house. Our next pull was from Lummi to Samish. This was a nice, but hot, day traveling along Lummi Island towards Anacortes. We made great time using the currents and tides to our advantage and arrived early, allowing us to take a break offshore until our hosts at the Samish Nation were prepared to welcome us ashore. The Samish leaders welcomed us at the Fidalgo RV Park and invited us for a meal later that evening. A great meal of Indian tacos and salmon was provided with an informative skippers meeting that provided direction for the next day’s pull and an early overview of our final stop by representatives of the Puyallup Tribe. We travelled from Samish to Swinomish the next day with another hot day in little or no winds. The pull through Swinomish Channel was timed to coincide with a favorable tide as our flotilla grew with more canoes joining us as we proceeded south. After being welcomed at Swinomish we proceeded to our camp, once again set up well by our reliable ground crew. The Swinomish Tribe provided a meal and
opened their big house for robust songs by the Muckleshoot in the traditional lan- Jackson, Chelsea Jones, John Jones, Toni and dances by the canoe families encamp- guage. A meal was offered on their reser- Jones, Phenix Mabe, Rob Purser, Jacinda Lawrence, Stonechild Chiefstick, Eric vation in Auburn. ed on their lands. The next pull was from Swinomish to Tu- The next pull was from Alki to Dash Point, Webster, Madgalena Turrieta, Luther Mills lalip, one of the longest pulls on the jour- the soft landing for the final landing at Puy- IV, Katelynn Pratt, Jayla Moon, Randi ney, nearly 40 miles. We left early and allup. This was another hot day with calm Purser, Dee Axelrod, Raven Roberts, Cisse pulled the entire way, making it in around water and our crew easily made our way to Trawally, Emily Sigo, Jana Rice, Francine 9 hours, thanks to the work of our most- the staging area. We were pleased to have Rope, Lily Sloan-Nilluka, Shayla Sigo, ly teenage and younger crew. The Tulalip Ross Hunter, head of the new Washington Cheyenne Sigo, Braden Hess, Hailee Hess, Tribes welcomed us ashore in a traditional State Department of Children, Youth and Sarah Van Gelder, Edward Grace, David manner and provided a meal for our con- Families and his Tribal Liaison, Tleena Sigo III, Natalia Sigo, Kali Hess, Desean Santos, Kody Cotten, Mark Pratt, Lee Bertingent which consisted of over 30 canoes Ives, join us on the pull. rin, Koebyn Purser, Stacy Dubek, Marion at this point of the journey. The Power Paddle to Puyallup canoe wel- Leonard Ives, Taliyah Berg, Rosie TurrietThe next day some of us departed for the come ceremony was held at the mouth of ta, Jennifer Pratt, Alana Chiefstick, MackEdmonds ferry to go ahead of the barge Hylebos Waterway on Commencement enzie Stevens-Moore, Jacob Miller, Ibraand canoes to prepare for the welcoming Bay in Tacoma. Our canoes waited at him Trawally, Breayn, Azure Boure, Ryan and hosting at Suquamish. The two tribally Browns Point for most of the flotilla to be Boure, Genevieve Boure, Braylen Boure, owned canoes, Seahmaoaks (Rob Purser, welcomed, as most lived farther away than Sherrena Edwards, Chuck Wagner, Jerry Skipper) and KalKalLaHache (John Jones, us, and then joined the other Suquamish Lawrence, and Shun Latta. Skipper), made great time crossing from family canoes; Tana Stobs, Sacred Water, Tulalip to Suquamish. I joined our royalty Spirit of the Raven, and Jackson Fam- We are planning our next pull, a one day and singers on the beach as we welcomed ily to be welcomed in. The Weisdult had journey on September 15th, to Elliott Bay over 50 canoes to our shores. Canoes came been welcomed earlier. Once we were wel- for Salmon Homecoming. The Salmon from Oregon, the Washington Coast, Hood comed and camp was established, we wait- Homecoming planning committee is planCanal, Northern Puget Sound and British ed either in camp or at home for our time ning events for school days, the salmon Columbia. Once again thank you to Na- on the protocol floor. We took the floor late bake, pow-wow and canoe landing. This val Base Kitsap (Navy/Marines) for haul- Friday night/Early Saturday morning and event is an educational opportunity and ing the canoes up the boat ramp and then presented our traditional songs and words celebration to educate students and adults returning the next morning to pack them from skippers and other leaders. A give- about the importance of salmon to the culdown to the water. We provided another away also commenced. Thanks to all who ture and survival of the fishing Tribes of the Salish Sea and the coast. great meal led by Jay Mills. Thanks to all worked on the giveaway workshops. the fishermen, cooks and servers for mak- This was a great journey and our young ing this traditional feast such a success as people, including our royalty were a big we fed over 5,000 people. We then had a part of our success. Some missteps were night and morning of protocol in the House made, but we all learned from them, makof Awakened Culture (until 4 a.m.) with ing us stronger. I cannot adequately or acgreat cultural sharing from our visiting ca- curately thank everyone. A special thank noe families. Thank you to maintenance you to the cooks, Randi and Mable. Our for the set-up and all the other volunteers ground crew leads Tina, Mark and Cody. at the camping sites, the information booth, Our drivers Thomasine, Jennifer, Eric and vendors area, shuttle areas and security Azure. Our youth center workers. Once (thanks Suquamish P.D.) for making this again thanks to our canoe skippers and one day hosting a success. Thanks to Tina Challacum crew. Jackson for overseeing and directing the Here is a list of participants that started in canoe hosting committees. Birch Bay, we added more as we headed The next pull was from Suquamish to Alki south: Point where the landing was hosted by the Muckleshoot Tribe. The Suquamish ca- Leonard Forsman, Shawn Adams, Zoe noes made good time and came ashore to Ann, K.T. Deam, Dakota, Isaiah Ponjoin the other canoes which lined the beach delick, Leah, Kayla Cortes, Thomasine Chairman Forsman discusses the pull for the along Alki beach. The canoes were greeted Khan, Kyle Turner, Charlene Ives, Tina day aboard the new “Challacum” barge.
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Chairman’s Report
and culturally appropriate manner. We are working with an outside funder to work on making the TLC a more formalized orgaby Leonard Forsman Our government-to-government relation- nization and look forward to more accomships remain strong. They require exten- plishments in the future. sive planning an commitment to the prin- Tribal Council continues to work closely ciple of sovereignty based on treaty with with the North Kitsap School District on the United States. The Advisory Council tribal student success. Superintendent Evon Historic Preservation did not meet this ans and Board liaison Glen Robbins meet summer as we wait for the U.S. Senate to with us quarterly so we can keep each othconfirm our new ACHP President. In lieu er informed about concerns, successes and of a meeting we held teleconference calls challenges we face in regard to attendance, with the subcommittees. We are working assessment, discipline and school safety. to make sure that our sacred places and cultural sites are preserved in this era of Preservation of our natural resources constreamlined permitting and aggressive in- tinues to be challenging, especially in this era of federal deregulation. In our state and frastructure construction schedules. region we are continuing to work togethThe Governors Office on Indian Affairs er to improve water quality and improve met with representatives of the Suquamish habitat for salmon and shellfish. The West Tribe to plan the annual Centennial Ac- Central Local Integrating Organization cord that will be held here in Suquamish in (WCLIO) met in Bremerton where we late September. This is a meeting between learned about funding opportunities for Governor Inslee, his cabinet and advisors Puget Sound clean-up projects and a proto discuss issues between the Tribal Gov- gram by the Puget Sound Keepers to eduernments and the State regarding health, cate marinas on how they can educate their education, natural resources, child welfare boaters on how to improve water quality. and other important policy subjects. We look forward to honoring the spirit of the The Southern Resident Killer Whale Centennial Accord signed by tribal leaders Task Force met in Wenatchee to further analyze the best actions to take to save and Governor Gardner in 1989. the endangered orca pods. We continue to The U.S. Department of Health and Hu- work on toxics, prey (harvest), and vessel man Services held their Region IX and X traffic and noise. The removal or breaching Office of Family Assistance Temporary of the Snake River dams was the subject Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) of most of the public testimony. The proconference at the Suquamish Clearwater ponents state that dam removal would inCasino Resort. Tribal TANF program rep- crease Chinook salmon populations in the resentatives from Arizona, California, Ne- Columbia River system that would benefit vada, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washing- orcas that feed at its mouth. ton came to share best practices and learn more about recent policy developments at The Washington Department of Fish the gathering. Many of the presentations and Wildlife hosted a tour of habitat restowere about job training and economic de- ration sites, crabbing areas and a shellfish velopment as Tribes work to move mem- seed production facility on Hood Canal for bers from TANF to good paying jobs. congressional representatives and federal Thanks to the Suquamish Warriors and agency staff. This tour helped educate the Suquamish Song and Dance group for group about the successes and challenges facing us as we try to preserve our fisheropening the event. ies. Education is front and center in the state as the legislature has increased spending for The Yes on I-1631 planning committee teachers to comply with the McCleary de- held a meeting to update supporters of cision. The Tribal Leaders Congress on the carbon fee initiative on the state of the Education is engaged with the Office of campaign. This initiative, if passed, will the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide funding for restoration and mitigabe sure that tribal students in school dis- tion projects to help us cope with the eftricts and tribal schools are treated in a fair fects of climate change.
Suquamish canoe, skippered by John Jones, traveling through Puget Sound to Puyallup for the 2018 Tribal Journeys final hosting. Mount Rainier in the background.
Seattle is home to many urban natives from tribal nations from throughout the Northwest and Alaska. The Chief Seattle Club provides services for the homeless members of the urban community. They are now commencing to build 80 units of permanent housing for this population next to their center in Pioneer Square. We wish them the best on this ambitious and inspirTribal Council and the Suquamish Sea- ing project. foods Enterprise Board met to discuss The 107th annual Chief Seattle Days celtheir business plan and operations. Sub- ebration was held in Suquamish again this jects included new diver selection, oyster year. We had great crowds all three days markets, seafood tariffs and the future of (four if you count the golf tournament). Congratulations to the royalty for a great the retail market. The health of our community is of great pageant. Our new Miss Chief Seattle Days importance and key to our success. The Af- Cassidy Jackson and the rest of the court filiated Tribes of Northwest Indians held a worked hard all weekend representing the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Summit at Tribe and our celebration. Thanks to CoorSwinomish to allow Tribes and federal rep- dinator Ed Midkiff and all of the workers resentatives to share ways of combatting and volunteers that organized the royalty substance abuse. Opiate abuse was the ma- pageant, coastal jam, gravesite ceremony, jor topic and we received updates on how vendors, canoe races, salmon bake, powclinics are managing prescription abuse wow, fun-run, and softball tournament. and how law firms representing Tribes are Despite the heavy smoke in the air from suing the pharmaceutical industry for dam- the forest fires, our visitors and Suquamish families all had a good time. ages related to opiate distribution. The Port of Kingston hosted a meeting with representatives of the Tribe and County Commissioner Rob Gelder to discuss the Kingston-Seattle ferry terminal operations and Treaty fisheries conducted at the Kingston Marina boat ramp. The ramp occasionally gets crowded and creates some dissension with users. Better signage and monitoring should help improve flow.
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Sports & Recreation
Chief Seattle Days Royalty Court
Youth Bowling Trip
by Joey Holmes
by Ryan Boure
Newly crowned youth to represent Suquamish in 2018-2019
Staying active with friendly competition
In August, Joey Holmes and Ryan Boure accompanied 12 youth to All-Star Lanes in Silverdale where they enjoyed bowling and eating while enjoying each other’s company and friendly competition.
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Chief Seattle Days Royalty Court. The new royalty were crowned after competing in the pageant on Friday, August 17, 2018. From left, Rylee Hommel Junior Miss Chief Seattle Days, Alana Chief Stick Miss Chief Seattle Days Court, Kahteya McDonald Miss Chief Seattle Days Court, Stonechild Chiefstick Chief Seattle Days Warrior, Kayo Zaiss Chief Seattle Days Tiny Tot Warrior, Cassady Jackson Miss Chief Seattle Days, Teylor Ives Little Miss Chief Seattle Days, ha-huli-tud Tionna Hawk Miss Chief Seattle Days Court and Joseph Holmes Jr. Chief Seattle Days Junior Warrior.
Native Horsemanship Youth Program Summer camps teach care and riding basics by Becky Rupp
The Sports and Recreation Dept. has been partnering up with Lynne Ferguson and her Native Horsemanship Youth Program all summer to bring youth to horse camp twice a week. Youth learned basic riding techniques, basic grooming, and helped with feeding and filling their water buckets. The Native Horsemanship Youth Program is a non-profit community organization with a mission to preserve and teach horsemanship to interested youth and families, regardless of ability to pay. Classes are offered to youth and families with disabilities. The organization supports itself with donations, grants, and music fundraisers. For more information on the program vis- From left, Hailey Hess, Jada Kennedy, Aliyah Kennedy, Justice Zaiss, it www.nativehorsemanship.org Eilleen Belo, Brayden Hess, Ayanna Jones and Kali Hess.
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Home Team Wins Chief Seattle Days Softball Tournament
Annual event draws a crowd with 9 teams from throughout the Northwest competing for the title by Magdalena Turrieta
The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Recreation Dept. hosted the annual Chief Seattle Days Co-ed Softball Tournament at the Suquamish baseball field Aug. 18-19, 2018. Nine teams traveled from Muckleshoot, Tulalip, Lower Elwha, Seattle and Little Boston to compete alongside three Suquamish home teams this year. Fireball coaches Aaron and Kaui Lawrence, Unknowns coaches Magdalena Tur2nd Place Lower Elwha Booyahs rieta and Jimmy Boure, and PMECC coach Michael Zaiss led the three home teams. A total of eighteen games were played, with 2018 CSD Softball Champions: “Unknowns”- MVP Brian Yeaman and Katie McNeel-Cotner, a winner take all championship. All Stars Andrew Joe and Magdalena Turrieta. Back row left to right: Katie Mcneel-Cotner, There was more than one competitive game over the weekend that came down to the wire in the last inning. After a long weekend, Suquamish’s Unknowns came out on top to win the championship, followed by Lower Elwha’s Booyahs in second place and Natives by Nature in third.
Magdalena Turrieta, Brian yeaman, Chris Sullivan, Brady Brann, Curtis Buchanan, Gene Jones Jr, Kristina Jones. Front row left to right: Shye Yeaman (lil guy) Cordell Cabanag, Ricky Crombie Vazhia Crombie (lil one) Brandy Boure, Jace Joe(lil guy) Andrew Joe and Jimmy Boure.
The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Rec Dept. would like to thank all the teams, players, coaches and fans for coming out and making this event so great. We would also like to thank the Maintenance Dept. along with the numerous volunteers who helped keep the area clean and safe for all to enjoy. 3rd Place Natives by Nature
Fun-filled Summer Excursions at the Youth Center by Magdalena Turrieta
Summer trips in August at the Youth Center included a trek to Bullwinkle’s in Everett where youth spent the day playing mini golf, bumper boats, bumper cars, go karts and laser tag. It was quite the day! All youth enjoyed themselves and had lots of laughs and smiles to share with others. While summer trips are coming to an end this year, everyone will remember the water park visits, days at the beach and the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center. Sports and Recreation Staff look forward Left to Right: Avery Werbelo, Education Specialist KT Deam, Shayla Sigo, Modou to a packed 2018 Fall Schedule with Suso, Austin Wion, Lee Berlin, Bobby Ray Pondelick, Stoney Chiefstick, Christian Wion, Ricky Alexander, Koodzi Ross, Kane Chiefstick, Topher Old Coyote, Dakota sporting events quickly approaching! Standley, Activity Coordinator Ryan Boure and Billy Jones.
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Youth Summer Pickup Transports Youth Center 360-394-8576 Last Day September 4th Sept 1-4 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm will pickup youth in Suquamish Tribal Sept 5 Fall Hours Begin! Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Shuttles Housing between 10am and 11am on days the
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Youth Center is open. Pickups include Wee Wun, Sackman, Eaglemere and Spirit Hawk. Call the Youth Center for info!
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Split Pea Soup Tossed Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds Corn Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Granola & Berries
Shepherd’s Pie (ground beef, green beans, mashed potatoes) Cole Slaw Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Chicken Rice Salad (chicken, rice, lettuce, tomatoes & cucumber) Coleslaw Corn Bread Yogurt & Fruit Parfait
Elders Council Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 6 p.m. Elders Lodge, Hyak Lane
For more information contact Della Crowell at (360) 394-8417 or dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us
Chicken Vegetable Soup Egg Salad Sandwich Cucumber Tomato Salad Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail
Tamale Pie (ground beef, veggies & cornmeal crust) Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit
Chicken a la King Brown Rice Steamed Baby Carrots Kale Salad Fresh Fruit
Salmon Roasted Red Potatoes Capri Veggie Blend Tossed Salad w/ dried cranberries Pachado Bread Frozen Fudge Bar Cook’s Special Chili Brown Rice Green Beans Tossed Salad w/ strawberries Corn Bread Cottage Cheese &Pears
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Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Veggies Spinach Salad w/ berries & walnuts Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit
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Ham Hocks & Beans Brown or White Rice Steamed Kale Tossed Salad Pachado Bread SF Jell-O w/ Fruit
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Suquamish Business Among Largest Employers in Kitsap
KEDA ranks Port Madison Enterprises sixth overall and first in industry for employment in the county by April Leigh
According to new data released by the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), Port Madison Enterprises (PME) is one of the top employers in Kitsap County, and the largest employer in the Tourism and Hospitality industry. “We are proud to be recognized as one of the top employers in the region, and first in our industry. We look forward to providing even more employment opportunities for local residents in the future as we continue to grow our business operations,” said PME CEO Sam Askew. In the overall list, 60 percent of the top ten employers are public sector – with the largest by far being the Navy. This is a change from 2016 where 80 percent of the top ten employers were public sector. CHI Franciscan-Harrison and Port Madison Enterprises are the two private sector listings in the top ten. By industry, the largest (private) employers are: Defense (Lockheed Martin), (Healthcare) CHI Franciscan/Harrison Medical Center, Nonprofits (Kitsap Mental Health Services), Profession Services (AMSEC), Retail (Haselwood Auto Group) and Tourism/Hospitality (Port Madison Enterprises). Port Madison Enterprises is agency of the Suquamish Tribal Government comprised of Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, White Horse Golf Course, Kiana Lodge, PME Retail, a property management firm and two wholly owned subsidiaries including the Suquamish Evergreen Corporation and Port Madison Enterprises Construction Corporation. The most often requested data sheet from the KEDA office is the Top Employers list. This data is utilized by public and private partners, potential real estate investors and companies considering expansion or relocation for inclusion in market analysis, industry cluster analysis, competitive analysis and workforce analysis. Western Washington on the Peninsulas partnered with KEDA to produce the list, along with WWU’s Center of Economic and Business Research, who gathered and compiled the data. For more information on employment data in Kitsap County, visit KEDA online at www.kitsapeda.org
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Summer Work For Elders Appreciated
Obituaries
We would like to thank Robert Bird for bringing Subway sandwiches to Human Services staff during a busy summer month. Many thanks to Georgia George as well for bringing us beautiful, colorful wild flowers and veggies from her garden and sharing her veggies with tribal members who stopped by Human Services. I would also like to thank Todd Stroud and Allan Roberts from maintenance for their last-minute efforts before Tribal Journeys to ensure the Elders Lodge was cool by covering up a sunny windows and making the lodge more secure.
Virginia Renee Adams was born in Yuma Arizona on September 27, 1970, to Harvey and Judith Adams. She passed away on August 8, 2018 and left behind several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She leaves behind her life partner, Ted Jackson and their beloved dog, Jimmy Looks Twice.
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Another big thank you to Scott Crowell of DCD for working with his staff, following up on complaints and concerns of elders in Suquamish owned rentals. Scott is always sending out his crews for concerns or complaints received, and I always hear how professional they are with the Elders. The Elders at Elders Housing thank Allan Deam, Marcus Mabe and their assistants who are their “Rock Stars”. This team has Virginia began her career been keeping Elder’s lawns mowed and berry vine in control on a regular basis. Many as a youth worker in the Suquamish museum as a of the Elders in Elders Housing are proud of their lawns. A special thank you to Jim Henry as well for helping us sent up the chairs and tents tour guide. Throughout her career she worked in DCD at Elders Lodge for Tribal Journeys and being our Grill Master. Jim barbecued the and was the museum gift Virginia Renee Adams best burgers and hotdogs. Many thanks to everyone else who ensured our Elders were shop manager. September 27, 1970 - August 8, 2018 cared for this summer. Virginia dedicated years to the Suquamish culture and traditions. She excelled at wool weaving by designing traditional pieces, teaching classes and sharing her talents with the community. VirI took the day off work to attend the Suquamish portion of the Canoe Journey. I ginia’s death was sudden, but her life was not faint. Her memory will always be with would like to thank you for such gracious hospitality. All day I watched the canoes ar- us, and her legacy will continue through her friends and family. rive and I listened to the exchanges between you and each canoe family. Even though Services for Virginia were held at the House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish, WA many were not spoken in English I could feel their spirit and pride. The feast at the on Monday, August 13, 2018. She was interned at the Suquamish Cemetery following end of the day was spectacular! So many volunteers working so hard for so long on services. such a hot day and all the while staying so friendly and pleasant. For all you do and all your community does, thank you for a very unforgettable and uplifting experience. John V. Chiquiti, of Suquamish, passed away What a beautiful day it was! You must be very proud. Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Harrison Medical Respectfully, Center after a long illness. Born in Algodones, New Mexico on April 4, 1939, he was Barbara Welch, Exec Assistant to Amy Scarton the son of the late Jessica Duran and was 79 Washington State Ferries years of age.
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John served his country and was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy. He was also a highly educated man having earned 2 Doctorate Degrees one of which being a Juris Doctorate, which he would put to good use throughout his life fighting for legislation and the rights of Native Americans. John was very proud of his Native American Heritage being Tesuque Pueblo, and because of his education and John Chiquiti Tribal affiliation, he became a true advocate April 4, 1939 - July 24, 2018 for all Native American people. John was truly a man of vision and determination. Everywhere he went he made friends and gained allies in his fight to better the lives of so many. He will be sadly missed and remembered by all who had the privilege to know him, but especially his loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings. Services for John were held at the House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish, WA on August 5, 2018.
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Sept 1 Miakoda George Joseph Holmes Jr. Joseph Wilson Edward Moore
Sept 2 Robert Alexander III Jeremy Bagley Ashley Cobb Linda Holt Irvin Webster Sept 4 Ryan Boure Tina Jackson Kaliska Lawrence Michael Rogers Sr. Jeana Rogers Ronald Villanueva
Sept 5 Wendy Jackson Brianna Johnston Richard Sigo Cialesh-halil Williams Sept 6 Harlea Armstrong Capoeman Sean Surratt Sept 7 Kayauna Cordero Joshua Mabe Sept 8 Colleen Albrigo Andrew George Kennan Klaus Sienna Napoleon David Sigo Sr.
Sept 9 Harold Belmont Jr. Lanna Covarrubias Sept 11 James Abler Joseph Alexander Caitlin Blomberg Steven Golden Sept 12 Peg Deam Kayden Oswalt Sept 13 Bruce Anthony Eric Snow Sept 14 Samantha Robson Lynn Lindell Cynthia Thomasson
Sept 15 Brenden Welch Daniel Pratt Jr. Sept 16 John Bagley Jr. Kody Cotton Kevin Kalahan Jaime Lawrence Mark Golden Sept 17 Edith Clark Kerri Maikranz Sophie DiMartino Sept 18 Katherine Bradley Phillip Holt Jr. Kiomi Pavlock Kenneth Potts Zachary Webster Sept 19 Robert Atkins Steven Holt Jeramie Smith
Sept 20 Beatrice Hommel Alexis Anderson Albertina McIntosh Cody Bradwell Kaiden Pacquette Lyden Stewart John Potts Lawrence Webster III Sept 21 Desiree Covarrubias Samantha O’Brien Douglas Sept 22 Nicole Hadley William Werbelo Kailee Gaines Kaitlyn Boerner Sept 23 Sharon Ogilvie Florence Mellon Sept 24 Zoe Fritz Mackenzie Kimmel Kenita Sherman Preston Smith
Sept 27 Deanna Baker Dezmond Cordero Carylan Midkiff Angelique Williams Hannah Brown-Flath Olivia Johnson Sept 28 James Boure Brittany Dumford Gloria Santos Sept 29 Deborah Mabe Noel Purser Jared Heredia-Sigo
Sept 30 Regan Horton Natalia Castaneda-Sigo Maya Emmett Sept 25 Edward Jeffers IV Catherine Coleman Nicole Lantzy Marlin George Jr. Kylee Manley
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