Suquamish News - Nov 2023 by Suquamish Tribe

Volume 23

Celebrating the Harvest Azure Bouré’s story of falling back in love with gathering traditional foods–p3 Suquamish chefs’ recipes–p4 Tips for healthy & delicious seasonal eating–p5 New name for canoe at Harvest Fest, plus salmon filleting, pies, and more–p10

Plus... You Are Not Alone: Support for domestic abuse survivors–p8 Healing House is welcoming new patients–p9 Elders Honored at Kiana–p12

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Community Calendar Meetings

Community Events

Hotel Furniture Giveaway - Nov 14th 9am Tribal Elders, 10am Tribal MemWhat do you want Chief Seattle Days bers, 11am PME, SEC, PMECC and Suquamish Tribal Council meets Nov. 2, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 11. Agen- to be? Discussion and dinner, Nov. 2, Tribal Gov’t employees. Clearwater da and links sent via Weekly Update & 5:30pm at Suquamish Museum. Casino 1st Floor West Garage. SUN Texts. Are you 2 weeks ready? Emergency Holiday Bazaar - Nov. 18-19, Dec. Suquamish Tribal Gaming Comm. Preparedness - Nov 3, 5:30-6:30pm at 9-10. Details in Weekly Updates. Indianola Clubhouse. meets Nov. 7 & 21, 9:30-11am at the The Healing Heart of Lushootseed, a Suquamish Museum. Contact Angela Weaving Class Reindeer Ornament - film featuring Vi Hilbert, plus dinner, Brainerd at (360) 394-8652 for details. Nov. 4, 10:30am-noon. To register, call Nov. 21, 5-7pm, House of Awakened (360) 394-7105. Culture. For Suquamish community. Suquamish Warriors meet Nov. 7, 5:30pm at the Warriors Vet Center. Daylight Savings Time Thanksgiving / Native American Clocks “fall back” Nov. 5. Heritage Day - Tribal Government Suquamish Seafoods Board meets offices closed Nov. 23-24. Nov. 14. Contact Shanel Carlson at (360) Job & Career Fair - Nov 7, 9amMarion Forsman-Boushie Early 3:30pm at Kiana Lodge. Info (206) 394-8512 for details. Learning Center students Kasen Sulli531-4034. Open to the public. van and Bradley Sorensen are excited PME Board meets Nov. 15, 9am. Confor Halloween festivities in their K-5 tact Emily Sato at emilysato@clearwa- Holiday Voucher pick-up Black Hawk class. Nov. 6: Elders Only tercasino.com by Nov. 14 for link. Nov 7-9: Membership Households The harvest season is especially deSuquamish Museum Board meets licious this year. On the cover, (top) Nov. 16, 10am-noon, at the Museum Wisdom Warriors meet at Council Kylee Butler and Marie Sanders with Chambers, Nov. 8, 2-4pm. Education Room. For more info call salmon to be filleted during the Harvest (360) 394-8499. Veterans Day - Tribal Government Fest competition; (middle) Patricia offices closed Nov 10. Elders Council meets at Elders (Patty) Blomberg, Antonia Ewing, Lodge Nov. 21, 2-4pm. Call (360) Vax Clinic - Sat Nov 11, 11am-4pm. Dickie Johnson, Susan (Sue) Henry at 394-8417 for details. Healing House Clinic. (See page 9) the Elders honoring luncheon at Kiana Lodge; (bottom) Jana Mills with her PME 2024 Annual Plan Hearings. Native Wellness Institute - Nov. 13award-winning salmon filleting, and November 21st, 2023, 12pm-2pm. 15 all day, at Kiana Lodge, for Tribal Beach Rock Music & Sports Lounge, members. To sign up, email Amanda (right) Azure Bouré showcases her chicken nettle soup (recipe on page 4). Carper, acarper@suquamish.nsn.us 15347 Suquamish Way NE

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Suquamish News

Suquamish Tribal Council

Published monthly by the Suquamish Tribe: 18490 Suquamish Way, Suquamish, WA 98392

Leonard Forsman

Chairman

Josh Bagley

Vice-Chair

Email us at: communications@suquamish.nsn.us Send letters to: Suquamish News Editor, PO Box 498, Suquamish, WA 98392-0498

Irene Carper

Secretary

Denita Holmes

Treasurer

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Member

Sammy Mabe

Member

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Member

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Culture

Gathering Abundance How I got inspired to bring back our teachings on plants and medicines Suquamish tribal member and Traditional Food & Medicine Coordinator Azure Bouré was a keynote speaker at the second annual Food Sovereignty Symposium on Oct. 3 at Kiana Lodge. Bouré shared her journey to today, when she has the "job of my dreams" as the tribe's Native foods specialist.

he summer of 2006 is when taqa?ac salal changed my life. It was during a plant identification workshop taught by Northwest Indian College that I learned that salal is used for food and medicine. Childhood memories of me and my best friend Bunnie exploring came over me like a wave. It was a true ah ha moment for me. As children, my best friend Bunnie and I spent as much time as possible in the woods admiring plants without knowing their full worth. We just knew we were happiest while running free and noticing everything we could. How many times have we picked leaves and flowers to make up our own potions? Somehow, we knew the plants were special without ever being taught. Memories kept popping up during the workshop, and then the questions began. Why didn’t I know more about the plant world that I spent so much of my youth in?

How many other lessons have I missed out on? How can I make up for lost time? My mom and her siblings tell stories of Great Grandma Jackson sending them into the woods

to look for plants she needed, but she kept her secrets close. She was a healer, but so much of her knowledge left when she passed on. At the workshop on traditional foods, my childlike wonder about the plant world was rekindled. We have been gatherers, hunters, and fisherman since time immemorial. Getting our foods from our area’s abundance has always been our way. Eating with the seasons and preserving foods for winter is who we are.

Our ancestors didn’t have the health disparities we have now. We had a healthy diet, and exercise was part of everyday life, finding food, moving camp. There was no over-indulgence. You gathered enough to feed the family. All were whole foods without the additives, sugars, salts, processing of foods today. These are foods that maintain nutritional value and provide fiber. By bringing back our traditional foods, even one at a time, we can restore our health. Our family, like many others, suffered from boarding schools and generational trauma. Today, we are fighting to bring back all the teachings that were lost due to the boarding school era and the attempted eradication of our culture. We are fighting to keep our lands clean and the foods harvestable. We are constantly fighting to

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“Our ancestors didn’t have the health disparities we have now. We had a healthy diet, and exercise was part of everyday life, finding food, moving camp.” keep our right to fish, hunt, and gather in our U&As. I love the human connection of teaching and learning. Keeping a curious mind and meeting people who do work like I do helps me stay inspired. We evolved as people, and our tools and recipes also evolve as we teach and share. After that weekend workshop, I set a goal to learn as much as possible about our food and medicine. In the process, I hope to heal the wounds that our family has endured. I promised myself to never to lose my childlike wonder, and I promised to share it, because you never know who you might inspire. By Azure Bouré As the Traditional Food and Medicine Program Coordinator, Bouré’s work includes making traditional medicine in apothecary for tribal members and teaching food preservation classes — canning, smoking, and freeze drying. She also gathers traditional plants and foods to serve at community events and teaches members of the community to make healthy recipes that introduce traditional foods into their daily lives. Visit https://bit.ly/3Qa8CTO or scan the QR code to view a video about Azure Bouré and her quest to preserve traditional food and medicine.

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Culture

Jay’s Geoduck Fritters 2-3 medium Geoduck cleaned and ground in food processor, which should make about 2 cups. 2 cups self-rising flour 2 eggs, well beaten 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 cup milk (approx.) 3/4 cup clam nectar, preferably fresh 1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste) 1/4 tsp garlic powder (or to taste) 1/4 tsp onion powder (or to taste) green peppers (optional) All ingredients can be adjusted. Consistency should be like a thick pancake dough with lots of geoduck and onion. Pan fry in veg. oil or in deep fryer w/ 2-3 cups veg. oil at about 360-370 degrees. Use two tablespoons — one to scoop up the batter, the other to push the batter into the oil. Be careful, watch out for hot oil splatter!

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Harvest Recipes from Suquamish Chefs Azure’s Chicken Nettle Soup 2 lbs chicken breast diced 3 carrots diced 1 bunch celery diced 1 medium onion diced 6 cups chicken broth salt & pepper & seasoning to taste noodles of choice (fusili is my favorite) 2 cups fresh nettles or 1 cup frozen blanched nettles chopped 2 tbls olive oil In a large soup pot saute onion, celery, and carrots. When soft, add chicken. When browned, add chicken broth. Bring to a boil and add noodles. The last 5 minutes of simmering, add chopped nettles. Serve hot on a cold fall evening!

Luther “Jay” Mills shares food wisdom

Rose Nettle Mint Tea

Chef, Tribal Council member, and Elder Luther “Jay” Mills is well known for serving thousands of visitors during the annual canoe journey, guiding the Ocean to Table project at Chief Kitsap Academy, and sharing his knowhow and love of traditional foods throughout the community. Recently, he shared some of his favorite foods during the Suquamish Seafoods customer appreciation day, where the Geoduck fritters (recipe above) were a big hit. He also grilled salmon the traditional way at the October 3 Food Sovereignty Symposium at Kiana Lodge. Thank you for all the teachings, Jay!

Mix equal parts dried rose petals, nettle, and mint. Pour boiling water, and steep for 20 minutes to overnight. Any unsprayed rose, nettle, and mint plants can be used. Rose petals are high in Vitamin C, mint eases upset stomach and congestion, and nettle helps with detoxification, allergies, and is energizing.

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Harvesting Health: 11 tasty tips for an awesome Autumn

ating with the season helps ensure that our bodies are getting the nutrients we need for this time of the year. The right foods can fortify our bodies to fight colds and other sicknesses, boost our mood, and taste delicious. Here are 11 tips to help you reap the benefits of a healthy fall diet: 1. Remember your roots: Sweet potatoes, turnips, radishes, carrots, onions, and other root vegetables are high in antioxidants, vitamin A and C, which helps keep our immune system strong through the fall and winter months. 2. Enjoy pumpkin: Pumpkins aren’t just for carving, they’re also a heart-healthy superfood. Just one cup of cooked pumpkin packs in more than 200 percent of the RDA of vitamin A, which supports eye health, as well hearty doses of vitamins B-2, C, and E, plus potassium, manganese, copper and iron. Pumpkins also contain antioxidants, which can help reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases. 3. Add squash: Butternut and acorn squash are packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and folate. These nutrients boost your immune system and support heart health. 4. Snag some Salmon: Salmon is another nutrient-packed superfood, high in a variety of B vitamins, which help convert food into energy, reduce inflammation, and repair DNA. It’s also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, blood pressure, and the risk of cancer. Salmon is also one of the few foods that supply vitamin D. 5. Tank up on Vitamin D: Get outside when the sun is out to capture more vitamin D, which our bodies convert from sunshine on our skin. D is essential for health, and hard to keep at healthy levels during the dark days of winter. So consider taking a vitamin D supplement. 6. Lean into healthy proteins: In addition to salmon, add lean proteins like turkey and chicken into your meals. They’re low in saturated fat and high in protein, support-

ing muscle health and providing essential amino acids.

not only add flavor but also have antioxidant properties.

7. Savor some soup: Homemade soups with a variety of vegetables, legumes, and lean proteins are a comforting way to increase your vegetable intake, get more fiber, which improves digestion, and provide essential nutrients.

11. Stay hydrated: As the weather cools, it’s easy to forget about hydration. Enjoy herbal teas and infused water to ensure you’re staying adequately hydrated, which is crucial for overall well-being.

8. Go nuts: Nuts like walnuts and almonds are fall favorites. They’re rich in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E, promoting brain health and reducing the risk of heart disease.

Remember, a balanced diet with a variety of foods is key to good nutrition. By embracing these tips and enjoying the seasonal foods of fall, you can enhance your health while savoring the flavors of the season. Want help boosting your health with nutritious meal planning? Contact the Nutrition Team in Community Health at (360) 621-5839.

9. Opt for seasonal greens: Dark leafy greens like kale and spinach are still in season. They are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 10. Spice it up: Incorporate fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg into your dishes. They

By Rachel Parsons Community Health Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist

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Tribal Government

Chairman’s Report in Suquamish. I had the opportunity to speak to the students during their visit to the grave of Chief Seattle.

ur children are back in class, some attending North Kitsap schools, some our own tribal schools, some elsewhere. The Suquamish Tribe consistently advocates for our tribal students by insisting on a nurturing, learning environment and a classroom that teaches accurate information about our tribal heritage. We met with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe to develop a strategic approach to our government-to-government relations with the North Kitsap School District, and both tribes met with the North Kitsap School Board at our annual meeting during their regular school board meeting. We discussed tribal priorities, including staff and teacher training in tribal history and culture, and meaningful consultation with tribes on policies that impact tribal student success. We also talked about the challenges faced by the school district, including budget shortages. As part of our consultative relationship, NKSD Superintendent Laurynn Evans brought the NKSD leadership team to Suquamish for a training session on Suquamish culture and history. Thanks to Denita Holmes for helping with the presentation, held in our Council Chambers. The Education Division also hosted a special event for teachers attending a University of Washington program called the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). It included presentations on tribal heritage and a tour of historic sites

Government-to-Government Relations Our role as the first government in our ancestral homeland continues to require council and staff time as we work to protect our sovereignty, natural resources, and tribal economy. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council held its regular meeting in Bremerton. The leadership focused discussions on homelessness and the issue of affordable housing in the county. The City of Bremerton is addressing the issue and has had intense conversations regarding the housing challenge. The Port of Bremerton held their annual meeting at the conference center in downtown Bremerton. They provided an overview of their past growth, primarily on their industrial lands around the Bremerton airport, and how it has positively affected their economy. They also discussed the funding secured to repair the breakwater at the Port Orchard Marina that was accomplished with the assistance of the Suquamish Tribe. Tribal Council also met with Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) to discuss the upcoming legislative session. This will be a short session, and any new legislation will have to move efficiently. We stressed the importance of maintaining support for tribal priorities in protecting salmon habitat, and investing in public health and education. I joined staff in meeting with Seattle City Councilmember Alex Pederson to discuss his efforts to develop policies for identifying trees that have been modified for cultural purposes. Pederson proposes to identify these trees and develop ways to manage them appropriately. I also joined Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell in welcoming attendees at an event on Pier 62 designed to educate the community and potential donors regarding the importance of the Seattle Waterfront Park project. There was also a trio of federal government consultation opportunities. The U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai held a tribal consultation to discuss efforts to support and expand trade between U.S. companies and foreign markets. I emphasized the impor-

tance of the Asian market to our fishers and our Seafoods enterprise. The Federal Emergency Management Agency held their tribal consultation led by FEMA Secretary Deanne Chriswell who has worked hard to support tribal governments in declaring and managing disasters in their respective homelands. Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Director Brian Mercier traveled to our reservation to meet with Tribal Council and staff to provide an update on their activities. Puget Sound Agency Superintendent Janine Van Dusen joined the meeting where we discussed the realty program and our joint efforts to put land into trust in ancestral territory. ATNI Annual Conference The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Annual Convention was held at the Chehalis Tribe’s Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, Wash. This was the 70th annual convention and served as an example of the strength and tenacity of ATNI and its member tribal governments. Attendance was high, and the general sessions, committee meetings, and breakout sessions were at or near capacity. Commissioner for Public Lands Hilary Franz updated the assembly on efforts by the state’s Department of Natural Resources to fight wildfires, remove derelict vessels, and manage recreational lands in a way that protects tribal hunting and gathering rights. Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Director Brian Mercier (Grand Ronde) also addressed the convention and stressed the need for tribes to set their budget priorities to help the BIA develop their budget requests. He also reported on progress made on the realty management front. The new Secretary of the Interior Tribal Advisory Committee, co-chaired by Kat Brigham (Umatilla) and T.J. Greene (Makah), also reported out on the work of their committee and asked for input from tribal leaders on their priorities. Tribal leaders provided a presentation on the protection of the Indian Child Welfare Act after the successful defense of the Brackeen case at the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as a briefing on the epidemic of fentanyl on our reservations and severe impacts the drug is having on tribal citizens.

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There were breakouts on the Washington State Climate Commitment Act and the challenges and opportunities this presents for tribal governments, featuring introduction of the tribal liaisons from many of the state agencies, and a forum of American Indians who are running for elected offices across the Northwest. Cultural Activities I am encouraged by the implementation of Culture Night on a regular basis at the House of Awakened Culture. This is a great opportunity to keep our traditions strong and share them with more of our people. The Suquamish Tribe wrapped up the summer season of cultural events with attendance at the Salmon Homecoming celebration at Pier 62. Suquamish canoes traveled to the event to join in the landing protocol where we and the Muckleshoot welcomed the visiting canoe families to the shores of our ancestral lands. The weather was coastal (rainy!) but it was a proud day for us to share our traditions with the people of Seattle. The Potlatch Fund held their annual gala at the Tulalip Tribes’ gathering hall. They honored Cheryl Fryberg (Tulalip) for her consistent support of the Potlatch Fund’s work over the years. Tribal Council Tribal Council held a retreat at Kiana Lodge to discuss the 2024 budget. We are looking at a challenging post-Covid budget and we are working with the Finance Department and other department directors to develop a balanced budget. We will have a public meeting/presentation on Nov 2. Happy Holidays I am looking forward to the approaching holiday season and hope you all have an opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. Leonard Forsman Suquamish Tribe Chairman

Tribal Council Schedule Tribal Council meets Nov. 2, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 11. Watch for SUN alerts and Weekly Updates for details.

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Council seeks comment on proposed Tribal Code change Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking written comments on a proposed revision of Suquamish Tribal Code (STC) Title 14, Section 14.1.42. Currently, STC chapter 14.1 does not contain any provisions granting “inspection” and “seizure” authority to the Suquamish Fisheries Police Officers. Under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 77.15.080 and RCW 77.15.085, Fish and Wildlife Officers are permitted to inspect fish and equipment being used to fish pursuant to their enforcement authority and effect seizure without warrants for violations. The proposed amendment to the STC would provide similar inspection authority for administrative searches by Suquamish Fisheries Police Officers.

Chapter 14 of the current STC is posted on the Suquamish Tribe website. You can read the proposed revisions here: https://bit.ly/3ScVOP2 or scan the QR code. Comments may emailed with the subject line “Chapter 14.1 Comments” to bbrueseke@ suquamish.nsn.us. Or they may be mailed to: Office of the Tribal Attorney, STC Chapter 14.1 Comments, P.O. Box 498, Suquamish, WA 98392. Please submit written comments by Nov. 30, 2023.

Tribal Council Endorsements Your ballot should arrive in the mail soon, if it hasn’t already. This is an off-year election, so there are only a few critical races on the ballot. However, these local races can make a big difference in the lives of our students and everyone in the tribal community. Tribal Council has endorsed the following candidates for North Kitsap School Board: NK School Board District 2 Natasha Fecteau Minger NK School Board District 4 Terri Schumacher NK School Board District 5 Stacy Mills

PLEASE VOTE! You can return your ballot at the ballot box in front of the Suquamish Tribe Administration Building, or at the Poulsbo Fire Station at 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo. Both are open 24 hours a day through Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023. Or mail your ballot as soon as possible! For more information about voting in Kitsap County, go to kitsapgov.com/auditor and click on elections.

Boards & commissions members needed Tribal Council is seeking tribal members to serve on a number of boards and commissions for three-year terms. Those seeking to be re-appointed to their current position must also apply. Please email Amanda Carper at acarper@ suquamish.nsn.us with your name and phone number. Deadline to apply is Nov. 29, 2023. Tribal Council will announce the selections at their last meeting of the year. A full list of current and expiring membership terms is available at https://bit.ly/STboards.

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Health & Wellness

You Are Not Alone

Survivors of violence and abuse can get help from Suquamish Integrated Victim Services

ctober was Domestic Violence Awareness month and the Suquamish Integrated Victim Services (SIVS) has been working to shine a light on the many forms abuse can take and to offer help. Abuse can be verbal, emotional, financial, physical, or sexual. It can include threats, intimidation, isolation, denying, blaming, and stalking. Those affected may be children, adults, or elders. The perpetrator may be a family member or intimate partner, an acquaintance, or a stranger. Suquamish tribal members or descendants, regardless of where they live, are eligible for services. Services are also available to anyone who is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking committed on the Port Madison Reservation. All services are free of charge. The heart of our mission is to help end violence through support services and community education and outreach. We are here to promote a life of meaning for everyone working towards a life free of violence and exploitation. Integrated Victim Services is here to be of service to the Suquamish Community, to support and empower Indigenous women and others at risk, and to make sure you understand and are treated fairly and compassionately while you work through the justice system. Even if you choose not to report the crime, you can still seek services with SIVS. You can reach SIVS anytime by calling or texting (360) 979-9754 or emailing victimservices@ suquamish.nsn.us. All information you share with SIVS is confidential. Know that we are right here, and we will greet you and welcome you when you are in need.

When Home Isn’t Safe: Safety Planning Inside the Home Rooms • Identify rooms that have escape routes. Move there when arguments occur or if you feel unsafe. • Identify a room for children to go to when things escalate or they feel afraid. • Avoid areas in the home that have weapons or things that could be used a weapons.

Avoid wearing scarves or long jewelry

Immediate action • If possible, have a phone accessible at all times • If you are in immediate danger, call 911 • Create a code word you can text/tell a trusted friend or family when you need help. • If you need to leave home quickly, what items do you need? For example: phone charger, cash, ID, medication, important documents, baby items. Consider leaving some important items with friends or family in case you need to leave without them.

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Health & Wellness

Healing House accepting new patients

Clinic offers a warm welcome, professional care, and acupuncture!

he Healing House, the Suquamish Tribe’s new clinic, is like other clinics in Kitsap County, but there are some very real differences. The clinic is owned and operated by the Suquamish Tribe, not a big corporation with headquarters miles away. So the tribal community is the top priority. And the clinic feels like part of the community, with a warm, personal welcome for all patients. The Healing House primary care team is made up of a family physician, Dr. Kristine Ewing, who sees both children and adults, and a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Alex Kraft, who is also able to prescribe medications and offer acupuncture treatments. The health care professionals at Healing House practice “integrative” medicine. “That means we promote health — we don’t wait for you to get sick to act,” according to Medical Director Dr. “I start my day with this thought: All of us need to be seen, to be heard, to feel felt, and get gotten. That is the way I want to be treated, and it is my goal to treat each and every patient I see this way.” Dr Kristine Ewing “I treat patients using a combination of Naturopathic principles, traditional herbal medicine, Acupuncture, and Western medical science. My goal is to meet my patients where they’re at to promote wellness through prevention. I do this through holistic healing, primary care, and the treatment of chronic illness.” Dr. Alex Kraft

Kristine Ewing. “We take a holistic approach to your wellness. We encourage you, as the patient, to take the lead in defining what care looks like to you — and to work with us as a team on getting and staying healthy.” Unlike most clinics in Kitsap County, you can get conventional treatment and prescriptions at the same place you get naturopathic, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and supplements. “We can tailor treatment to what will best serve you and your family,” says Dr. Ewing. The staff prioritizes high-quality care for tribal Elders and tribal families, and also offers services to tribal government and PME staff and families, and others in the community. Healing House primarily takes Medicaid (Apple) insurance. However, the Tribal community and employees of the Tribe’s businesses and government, and their families, can use any insurance. New patients can make an appointment by calling (360) 394-1350. Sarah van Gelder

FALL CLEANUP 2023 haʔlid ʔə ti pədt’əsəbil

Fall Cleanup is for hazardous waste. Neighborhood Dates, Saturdays, 9am-3:30pm Sackman: Sat., Nov. 4 Woolly Dog: Sat., Nov. 11 George Lane: Sat., Nov. 18 Adams: Sat., Dec. 2 Items Accepted Note: no empty, leaking, or damaged containers. • Liquid Household Waste (up to 15-gallons/ household): paints, oils (including cooking oils), antifreeze, cleaning products, flammable liquids and solvents, herbicides and pesticides • Solid Household Waste: batteries, aerosol cans, fluorescent tubes, and CFL bulbs, mercury thermometers, and road flares • Other Household Waste (up to 10 items/ household): isobutane or butane/propane pressurized fuel canisters, propane bottles (1 Liter or Smaller), and auto batteries We are not accepting household garbage, furniture, appliances, mattresses, or electronics. If you have larger quantities or any questions, please contact Jaime Lawrence, Solid Waste Coordinator, at (360) 471-3500.

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Culture

Harvest Fest ushers in fall festivities T

he Suquamish Tribe gathered for the annual Harvest Festival Oct. 14 at the House of Awakened Culture. The fest opened with a traditional ceremony, conducted largely in Lushootseed, renaming the tribe’s fiberglass canoe formerly known as dukʷ čəł, originally the Wellness canoe. The Culture Committee selected həliʔgʷił, which means “Life and Vitality Canoe.” “When you get into this canoe, you deliberately choose life.” Witnesses to the work were Donna Sigo, Elilai Abraham, Chuck Wagner, and Shayleen Macy. With the ceremony concluded, a variety of booths and activities opened. Tribal artists shared their knowledge with hands-on opportunities to learn. Peg Deam and Kippie Joe taught many how to pound cedar. The Suquamish Language Program taught new language learners, and there was fierce competition for the championship titles in the pie baking and salmon filleting contests. And of course, no harvest fest would be complete without a feast of delicious salmon, seasonal veggies, and yummy treats..

Pie Baking Contest Winners 1st place — Gilda Corpuz - Warm apple pie 2nd place — Gilda Corpuz - Lemon meringue 3d place — Tom Curley - Sour cream apple pie Honorable mention — Linda Sue Goodall Salmon Filleting Contest Winners 1st place — Jana Mills 2nd place — Tony Adams 3rd place — Shayla Sigo

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Community

Opportunities for local veterans Suquamish Tribe offers Veterans Day tribute The Suquamish Tribe will offer a special Veterans Day tribute to local tribal community veterans on Nov. 11 at the Clearwater Casino. To attend, veterans should RVSP by Nov. 3 by contacting Suquamish Tribe Human Services at (360) 394-8415. Suquamish area veterans can add their name to Veterans Memorial Veterans in the Suquamish community who would like to have their names added to the Suquamish Tribe Veterans Memorial are invited to fill out an application to be included in the next engraving. Built in 2010, the site honors all local Native and non-Native veterans who have served in the armed forces with their names carved into granite canoes at the memorial site. To apply, contact Suquamish Warriors Vice President Bill Gemmell at (360) 536-0007 or DiverDuck2@gmail.com. Puget Sound Honor Flight offering free trip to DC for Suquamish vets The Suquamish Warriors are gathering names of local veterans who are interested in an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC in recognition for their service. The Puget Sound Honor Flight, in collaboration with the Suquamish Warriors, is organizing a special flight for Suquamish tribal community veterans next year. Since their inaugural trip ten years ago, the group has taken more than 2,500 Western Washington veterans and support volunteers to visit memorials at the nation’s capital. “This would be the first time that an Honor Flight journey of this sort is done for tribal veterans as a group,” said Steve Talkington, an Honor Flight board member. Any Suquamish area veteran who has served in the U.S. military (including Reserves and National Guard) is eligible for the trip. Interested vets need to do two things. First, add your name to the planning list by contacting Suquamish Warriors’ Bill Gemmell at (360) 536-0007. Then, fill out the Puget Sound Honor Flight application at pugetsoundhonorflight.org.

Catherine’s Column Honorable People of the Clear Salt Water!

ow, it’s November already — it feels like the year just blew by! With the year winding down, we are busy here at Tribal Government

with year-end tasks. One of our main topics is the Government budget. It’s a great time to talk about our budget as we wind down from an influx of funds that came with the Coronavirus pandemic. We have been asked to tighten our belts as expenses grow and revenues do not. With our new Finance Manager, we are looking closely at government spending, asking directors to reduce their 2024 budgets, and to be prudent and efficient. Our priorities are to serve Tribal families, maintain a thriving workplace, and achieve excellence in fiscal management. We are excited for your input at the Budget Hearing to be held on November 2nd. Addiction and Recovery You may have heard that Tribal Council declared a Fentanyl/Opioid Emergency (see Oct. 2023 Suquamish News). With that declaration comes the creation of a task force. Let’s talk about this for a minute. This addiction crisis threatens our way of life and the stability of our community. Addiction, overdoses, and mental health crises break down family systems. Parents are more likely to neglect children and even use substances in their presence. People who are using can’t get and keep jobs, and that leads to poverty and even to homelessness. This in turn costs the economy because there is less income to circulate and so there are fewer opportunities in our community. Our people are susceptible and easily targeted for addition because we are still recovering from the oppression brought on by the many forms of genocide we and our ancestors experienced. When things feel hopeless, some of us

turn to drugs or alcohol for relief, and hopelessness then becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Here in Suquamish, we not only want our next generations drug- and alcohol-free, we want them alive and thriving. We need to combat this epidemic, which means we need funding for prevention, education, mental health counseling, rehab centers, and law enforcement so we can remove drug dealers from our community. Our task force and emergency declaration are meant to do just that — get us the resources we need. Domestic Violence Awareness October was Domestic Violence Awareness month, and many wore purple on Oct. 19. Ending the cycle of violence continues to be a priority here at Tribal Government. Violence was not our way. It is our hope and dream that we can return to traditional ways where everyone was safe in their homes. We do have a Victims Services program here at the tribe, which is funded with grants from the U.S. Justice Dept. and Victims of Crimes set-aside funding. (See details on page 8.) Someday this won’t be needed. Sovereignty We have some exciting opportunities to work on food sovereignty and energy sovereignty. As the world turns to renewable energies and climate resiliency, we are, too. We will soon be hiring a Climate Program Manager with funds from several grant agencies. We will begin planning what climate resiliency means to the Suquamish people and their government. Food sovereignty has always been a priority of our peoples. With many challenges to the survival of the region’s fisheries, we continue to work towards becoming more sustainable. We are excited about growing our traditional foods program and are excited about the beautiful work that went into this year’s Harvest Festival! Hope you all have a great month — Shout out to our veterans on Veterans Day! Respectfully, Catherine N. Edwards, Executive Director, Suquamish Tribe tix̌ix̌dubut čəxʷ

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Lunchroom Menu

NOVEMBER 2023

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Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on Whole Wheat Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit

ast Breakfnch! u L r fo Egg, Vegetable & Cheese Frittata Oven Roasted Potatoes Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

Sweet and Sour Pork Brown Rice California Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Beef Stew Egg Salad Sandwich Cranberry Coleslaw Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit

Spaghetti Tossed Salad Garlic Bread Fresh Baby Carrots Fresh Fruit

Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Tossed Salad Applesauce Cup

y Birthda ion! t a r b cele Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Capri Blend Vegetables Fresh Fruit Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Beef & Bean 29 Burrito (w/ tortilla, beef, Baked Chicken refried beans, Germany Blend cheese, tomato, Veggies salsa, sour Apple, Celery and cream) Pineapple Salad Steamed carrots Pumpkin Cookie Fresh Fruit

Chicken A La King Brown Rice Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad SF Pudding

Shephard’s Pie (ground turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes) Spinach Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Thanksgiving Tuna Fish Sandwich Calico Bean Soup Dinner on Whole Wheat Chef Salad w/ ham, Turkey w/CranSauce Bread cheese, sunflower Mash Potatoes Baby Carrots seeds & dried w/ Gravy Minted Pea Salad Germany Veggies cranberries Yogurt Parfait w/ Applesauce Muffin Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fruit Fresh Fruit

Corner Della and Melissa are staffing the Elders trip in Hawaii — they’ll tell you all about it next month!

Sloppy Joe on a Chicken & Geoduck Chowder Whole Wheat Bun w/ oyster crackers Dumplings w/ California Veggie Germany Blend Mixed Veggies Blend Veggies Fresh Veggie Tray Cottage Cheese w/ Carrot Apple Salad Applesauce Muffin Yogurt Parfait w/ Fresh Fruit Fruit Fruit

Beverages : Choice of 1% Milk or Lactose Free Milk. Occasional substitutions may be necessary

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Elders

Tribal Elders

Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

Suquamish Tribe Honors Elders

Kiana Lodge was especially festive on Oct. 13, as the Tribe celebrated Suquamish Elders with gifts, food, and entertainment. Below from left to right: (top) Patricia (Patty) Blomberg, Linda O’Connor, Janet Surratt; (bottom) Antonia Ewing, Dickie Johnson.

Closed Veteran’s Day Holiday

Indian Tacos (meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream) Carrot Raisin Salad Fresh Fruit 24

Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Elders Kitchen: (360) 394-8407. Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day.

Photos by JoAnn Joe

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Tribal Elders

Good day

May the creator’s unwavering love and mercy continue to spark wonder and thankfulness with us all. May our gratitude for the breath of life within us all become ever fervent and enduring throughout our journey on Turtle Island. May the power of our ancestors’ teachings resonate within our spirit. Suquamish Elder, Aggie Pratt

The short saga of an Elder’s lost wallet

athy Kinsey enjoyed the Elders’ cruise to Alaska, but ran into an unexpected challenge on her way home. She was busy helping to get everyone on the bus, and calling family to let them know she was on her way home, and she took her wallet out of her briefcase, and left it on the bus. The wallet had all her credit cards, and her identification, including her social security number and her military ID. It wasn’t until she got home that she realized it was missing. “I called Melissa, who is a dream,” Kathy said. Melissa Lund, Suquamish Elders program coordinator, emailed the charter bus company, and learned that the wallet had been turned in by someone at the Seahawks Training Camp! The Seahawks staffer Bailey Draeger told Melissa she would return the wallet by mail. Kathy waited anxiously for it to arrive. She dreaded the thought of replacing her identification cards. “It didn’t come, and it didn’t come,” she said. “I prayed about it, and I finally got a notice from the Post Office that I had something to pick up. I went down, and there it was!” Everything was in the wallet, including $200 in

cash. And Draeger sent her a Seahawks calendar for her refrigerator. The incident has renewed Kathy’s passion for the Seahawks. “I used to watch football with my husband, but I’m going to start watching it again,” she said. “I believe in miracles and prayer.”

Health Benefits Tip of the Month Medicare Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D Prescription Plans is Oct. 15–Dec. 7. Part D Plans change annually!!! Members enrolled in Health Benefits should contact Martha at 360-394-7138 to get your plan updated now! Health Benefits assistance (360)394-8424 PO Box 546, Suquamish, WA 98392

Traditional Heritage Specialist

ctober has given us cool weather and mixed rain and sun. We aren’t sure what the rest of the year has in store. I’ve been busy working on transcripts and getting videos copied and stored safely. I’m learning more and more secrets about how these things we call computers work, which is a great accomplishment for me. Each time I solve one of my problems, I learn a new one. I am so thankful that we have an IT Department that is able and willing to teach me how to solve my problems and explain them to me in English and not a computer language that always goes over my head. Ha, ha, ha, I am getting better and better at this each day. I have gotten my transcripts going and time is flying by. I feel very positive about how I am growing and learning about transcribing, which was something I had never done before. It is wonderful to do and is very educational, too. I have learned how to make these transcripts

into treasures that preserve our Elders’ words both on video and on paper. The next generations will be able to see, hear, and read what their Elders recorded about their life stories many years from now. I am so thankful to be a small part of building this history for our tribe. If you wish to record your life story, please contact either Heather Purser at hpurser@suquamish.nsn.us or myself at mjones@suquamish. nsn.us or (360) 394–8526. We will gladly set up appointments to record you on any topics you wish to talk about and any stories you wish to tell. Our tribal memories and history come from the people that live it and experience it. We cannot know all of it without your assistance. Please make an appointment and give your history to the future generation. My hands are raised to all those who have done this and to those who will be doing this. I thank you in advance! By Marilyn Jones

Congratulations to

Marilyn Jones

Volunteer of the Month for November In addition to her staff role as the Tribe’s Traditional Heritage Specialist, Marilyn has also been volunteering with the Suquamish Tribe for many years and has been a valuable asset at numerous events.

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Sports

Youth Basketball with Poulsbo Parks & Rec

ports and Recreation has six teams participating in the Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Fall basketball league. We have a total of 65 youth who turned out this year and have teams made up of grades 3-8, both boys and girls. The fall season runs through the middle of November. Our next season will begin December 1 and run through March. For more information look on our Suquamish Sports and Recreation Facebook page or contact the Sports and Recreation staff: craigmiller@suquamish.nsn.us, mturrieta@ suquamish.nsn.us, wchiquiti@suquamish.nsn.us. By Craig Miller

CKA powers up Carving Den with new solar array

hief Kitsap Academy has installed solar panels at the school’s new Carving Den with the help of a $39,000 grant from Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power program. “The Suquamish Tribe is proud to partner with PSE to illuminate our Carving Den through the power of the sun,” said Brenda Guerrero, Director of the tribe’s Education Division. “This project aligns with our traditional values of environmental stewardship, where we strive to care for our lands and resources as our ancestors did.” The new panels provide 11.8 kilowatts of clean energy. The Suquamish Tribe has been at the forefront of adopting solar power in Kitsap County. Last year, the tribe installed its first solar array at the Family & Friends/Fitness Center complex with another PSE grant. Plans are in the works for several additional solar projects across tribal government. The Carving Den serves as a space where students, staff, and tribal community mentors come together to learn and preserve traditional carving techniques. “The integration of solar power underscores the idea that tradition and innovation can coexist harmoniously,” said Guerrero, “highlighting both our adaptability and resilience. By Jon Anderson

New Hires

Suquamish Is Hiring! The Early Learning Center and other Government departments are hiring! See the Suquamish Tribe’s Career page by scanning this QR code, or go to https://bit.ly/SuqTribeJobs

Port Madison Enterprises

also has immediate openings. Scan this QR code or go to https://bit.ly/PMEjobs

Name Sarah Anderson

Title Department Shellfish Biologist 3 Fisheries

Khristian Harvey-Tamplin * Jana Mills

Enforcement Agent Tribal Gaming Receptionist Cultural

Trevor Shuey

Staff Accountant

Finance

* Eric Snow

Operations Assoc.

Museum

Kayla Wakefield

Assistant Director

ELC

* Tribal member **Tribal Descendant

Elementary School Study Table Wednesdays, 3:10 pm. Elementary School Study Tables will take place at the Family and Friends (F&F) Center. Parent pick up is at 4:30 pm. Contact us to sign your Suquamish Eagle up! chrismiller@suquamish.nsn.us and nkorsak@ suquamish.nsn.us | (360) 710-0631

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Birthdays

r e b m e v o N November 1 Chalakwatud Chiquiti Rayn Hendricksen Scot McPhee Wilsie Hawk November 2 Savannah Ranes Windy Anderson November 3 Antonia Ewing Carlos Virella Hali-aleetsah Deam Krystal George

November 6 Jenavieve Old Coyote-Bagley JoAnn Joe Julian Rodriguez November 7 Vince Peterson November 8 Tara McNally Travis Demain

November 14 Gregory George Susan Henry November 15 Aliana Chiquiti Ethan Willis Marlin George III Nathanial Pratt Ryan Cobb Xavier Medina November 16 Michael Pelch Quelisha Brealan-Bayes November 17 Donna Sigo Marlayna Old Coyote Ryan George Shawn Hawk Jr. Thomas Cordero Jr.

November 4 Hazel Ginn

November 9 Andrew Vejar Christopher Santos Isaiah Devore Krystopher Hyatt-Tansill Tyler George

November 5 Ali’Rose Hawk Jayden Sigo Jill Howard Sebastian Pool

November 10 Brooklyn Ives Frances Whitehead Marta Belmont Torri Rubeck

November 19 Alaric Jackson Angelia Cordero Avery Purser

November 11 Jason Napoleon Jennifer Hess

November 20 Brenda Anderson Kiera Swift Madison Cordero-Edgley

November 12 Augustina Purser Vernelle Trevathan November 13 Kathryn Johnston

November 18 Patricia Vollenweider

November 22 Duwayne Oakman Mellene Kurtz Sequoia Chargualaf

November 23 Aaron Nelson Alexander Warner Kana’i Lawrence Sheri Wilson November 24 Clifford Adams Ethel Jones Kristen Caldwell Skyler Bakken November 25 Amanda Stieger Jace-Anthony Adams Krista Cornn Michelle Brown Rachel Nellenbach River Alexander November 26 Marilyn Jones November 27 Armando Chavez Brandon Smith Elijah Covarrubias Elilai Abraham Erik Alexander Kale Kalahan William Jones IV November 28 Charles Lawrence Cory Winnie Luther Mills III

November 29 Azure Bouré Kiarra Armstrong Talynn Marquez November 30 Alycia Covarrubias Rudolph Smith

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VETERANS DAY

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HONORING

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 1200 HOURS CLEARWATER CASINO DEER HALL 4TH FLOOR 15347 SUQUAMISH WAY NE, SUQUAMISH, WA 98392

Lunch Provided Special Guest Speaker CAPTAIN John W. Hale United States Navy Commanding Officer, Naval Base Kitsap PLEASE RSVP BY NOVEMBER 3RD 2023 @4PM redo CALL (360) 394-8515 -need

HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

info open to public?

Wednesday, November 8 at 5:45 pm xalilc Elementary, 12781 N. Madison Ave. NE For details, visit https://bit.ly/406DYzn, or scan the QR code. Questions: Contact Sheila Jakubik at 206-780-3010

Monday

NOVEMBER FITNESS

Functional Fitness: 7-8am Spin: 12:05-12:45pm Functional Fitness: 5-6pm Women & HS Boys OG: 6pm

Thursday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Strength & Conditioning: Functional Fitness: 7-8am 6-7am | 7-8am Toning/Mobility: 12:05-12:45pm Elders Fitness: 10:30-11:30am Yoga: 2:45-3:45pm Commit Dance: 5-6pm Functional Fitness: 5-6pm

Friday

Contact: Fitness Center: Strength & Conditioning: Functional Fitness: 7-8am | 5-6pm 360) 394-7142 6-7am | 7-8am Saturday Fitness Specialist: Elders Fitness: 10:30-11:30am HITT: 9-10am (360) 979-6942 Commit Dance: Commit Dance: 7:30-8:30am 12:05-12:45pm Orange = teens welcome! (First Sat. of the month only)