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Suquamish News Volume 20
November 2020
No. 11
Honoring Our Veterans - page 11 In this issue ... Should you Travel? Probably Not – p4 Casey Fowler in Rolling Stone – p12 Kathy Kinsey Celebrated – p14 Suquamish Votes! – p3
Meeting the New Check-in Droids – p5
Elders Welcomed to Bloedel – p6
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Community Calendar Events & Meetings
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Government Offices
Suquamish Warriors For information, contact Jean Belmont at (360) 601-7918 or jbelmont87@gmail.com
Communications: (360) 394-7184/7102 Community Dev: (360) 394-8415 Community Health: (360) 394-8468/8594 Emergency Management: (360) 394-8507 Emergency Work Orders: (360) 900-7050 Emergency Utilities: (360) 710-3223 Finance: (360) 394-8432 Fisheries: (360) 394-8438 Health Benefits: (360) 394-8424 Human Resources: (360) 394-8409 Human Services: (360) 394-8465 IT Help Desk: (360) 394-8485 Maintenance: (360) 394-8590 Tribal Child Welfare: (360) 394-8480 Tribal Court: (360) 394-8697
PME Board of Directors Meets on Nov.11 at 9am. For agenda and meeting information, contact Brenda George at (360) 621-0047 or brendageorge@clearwatercasino.com
Suquamish Elders For Elders information contact: Della Crowell (360) 394-8417 Donna Sigo (360) 394-8472
Suquamish Tribal Gaming Comm. meets on Nov. 5 & 19. Call Angela Brainerd for details at (360) 394-8652
Suquamish Police Department
General Council is postponed until March 2021. Suquamish Tribal Council Meets on Nov. 10, 23, & Dec. 7 online. Tribal members who are signed up for SUN will receive a link. Or you can contact Rebecca Purser at (360) 900-8031 or rebeccapurser@ suquamish.nsn.us
Suquamish Seafoods Board Meets on Nov. 16 at 2pm online. Contact Shanel Carlson at (360) 3948512 for details
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COVID-19 Tests and Flu Shots Free drive-up COVID-19 testing and flu shots are available to Tribal members and families, Tribal employees, and Port Madison Enterprise employees. Mon.-Fri., 8:30am to 12pm For information, please contact: Barbara Hoffman (360) 394-8468 Amanda Brazeau (360) 394-8594 Mickenzy Cordova (360) 394-7177
On the Cover Honoring and Remembering — As Veterans Day approaches, Suquamish News looks back at this historic photo of Suquamish and S’Klallam veterans just returned from World War II, while looking ahead to the unveiling of the new National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. (Photo courtesy Lyle Emerson George.) See story on page 11.
The Police Department lobby is available to drop off payments and for other government-related paperwork. Lobby hours : Mon-Fri, 8am–4:30pm Front Desk: (360) 598-4334 Emergency: 911
Wellness Center Suquamish Museum Board Front desk: (360) 394-8558 Meets Nov. 19 at 11am online. Call Crisis Hotline: (888) 910-0416 Janet Smoak at (360) 394-8499 for info
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Election 2020: Make Your Vote Count! You can register and vote up to Nov. 3. Here’s how, and here are the candidates recommended by Tribal Council.
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ribal Council has released the list of 2020 ballot measures and candidates they will support in the 2020 elections. Their recommendations are included below. You can still register If you registered late and have not received your ballot, you can print one out and mail it or drop it off in a ballot box by 8 pm on November 3. There is a ballot box located at the Suquamish Tribal Center outside the main entrance. You can register and vote on the same day from 7am to 8pm on Nov. 3 at these Kitsap County locations: Poulsbo Olympic College Poulsbo Campus 1000 Olympic College Way Bremerton Marvin Williams Center 725 Park Ave. Port Orchard Kitsap County Elections Office 619 Division St. If you need a ride to one of these locations or have any questions, please contact the Suquamish Vote Team at (360) 204-9041.
Tribal Council recommendations State Measures Referendum 90 (Sexual Health Education)-Approved Advisory Votes Advisory Vote 32 (tax on carryout bags)-Maintained Advisory Vote 33 (heavy equipment rental tax)Maintained Advisory Vote 34 (B and O tax)-Maintained Advisory Vote 35 (B and O tax on airplane manufacture)-Maintained Proposed Constitutional Amendment Senate Resolution 8212 (public money investment)Approved
Federal Offices US President/Vice President-Joe Biden/Kamala Harris Congressional District 6-Derek Kilmer State Offices Governor-Jay Inslee Lt. Governor-Denny Heck Secretary of State-Gael Tarleton State Treasurer-Mike Pellicciotti State Auditor-Pat McCarthy Attorney General-Bob Ferguson Commissioner of Public Lands-Hilary Franz Superintendent of Public Instruction-Chris Reykdal Insurance Commissioner-Mike Kreidler Leg Dist 23 State Senator-Christine Rolfes Leg Dist 23 State Representative Pos 1-Tarra Simmons Leg Dist 23 State Representative Pos 2-Drew Hansen County Offices Kitsap Co. Commissioner District 1-Rob Gelder Kitsap Co. Commissioner District 2-Charlotte Garrido Judicial Races Supreme Court Justice Position 3-Raquel Montoya-Lewis Supreme Court Justice Position 6-G. Helen Whitener Kitsap Superior Court Judge Position 1-Lynn Fleischbein
Voting Checklist 1. 2. 3. 4.
Complete your selections. Place ballot in the “Secrecy Sleeve” provided. Place ballot and Secrecy Sleeve in return envelope. Sign your ballot! Unsigned ballots aren’t counted! 5. Place in Drop Box in front of Tribal Administration Building, 18490 Suquamish Way, or in any other official drop box. Or you can mail it back; no stamp required. Thanks for voting! Native votes count! ByHeather Purser Suquamish Vote Team Member
From left, Josh Bagley, Welaka Chiquiti, Sarah Bagley, and Hakwa Chiquiti are voting for the first time in Election2020.
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Should you Travel during COVID? Probably Not T
hinking about traveling during the holidays? It can be tempting to gather with friends and family, and to get a change of scenery. But COVID-19 is still spreading, and remains dangerous, especially to Elders, people who smoke, and those with compromised immune systems, diabetes, and heart disease. Even young people with no underlying health conditions can get very sick – and some remain sick for weeks or months after contracting the virus. So far, the hard work and sacrifice of the Suquamish Tribal community have helped stop the spread of COVID-19 in our area. But holiday gatherings and travel can spread the virus, so please think carefully before making plans, especially if you or your loved ones are vulnerable. Is It Safe to Travel to Visit Family or Friends? Before you travel, learn if coronavirus is spreading in your local area or in any of the places you are going. Check the CDC COVID Data Tracker https://covid.cdc. gov/covid-data-tracker. (See map below.) Can I spread COVID-19 While Traveling? Even if you don’t have symptoms, you can spread COVID-19 to others while traveling, at your destination, and when you return. Will I or those I am traveling with be within 6 feet of others? Being within 6 feet of others increases your chances of getting infected and infecting others.
the past 14 days. Do not travel with someone who is sick. Considerations for Types of Travel Airports, rest stops, bus stations, and train stations are all places where travelers can be exposed to COVID-19. These are also places where it can be hard to physical distance (keep 6 feet apart from other people).
es of your hands and rub your hands together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. • Keep 6 feet of physical distance from others. • Wear a cloth face covering in public. • Cover coughs and sneezes.
If you do travel, reduce your risks with these preparations:
• Pick up food at drive-thru, curbside restaurant service, or stores.
• Make sure measles, mumps, and seasonal flu vaccinations are up to date
• Take steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 when booking accommodations or planning an overnight stay. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ daily-life-coping/personal-social-activities.html#hotel
• Bring enough of your medicine to last you for the entire trip. • Pack enough alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) and keep it within reach. • Bring cloth face coverings, and keep them handy at all times. • Prepare food and water for your trip. Pack non-perishable food in case restaurants and stores are closed.
After Traveling: Even if you feel well, you may still carrying COVID-19 if you were exposed to the virus. When you return: • Stay at least 6 feet from other people, both indoors and outdoors. • Wear a mask .
While you’re traveling: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, after touching surfaces frequently touched by others, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, and before touching your face or eating. • If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfac-
• Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol). • Watch your health and look for symptoms of COVID-19. Take your temperature if you feel sick, and get tested.
Thanks for taking care of your health and of your family and community. Together, we’ll get through this! By Cherrie May
Am I or those I travel with more likely to get very ill from COVID-19? Individuals who have an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should limit their travel and limit hosting friends or family members from out of town. Do I live with someone who is more likely to get very ill from COVID-19 when I return? If you get infected while traveling you can spread COVID-19 to loved ones when you return. If I get sick with COVID-19, will I have to miss work or school? People with COVID-19 disease need to stay home until they are no longer considered infectious. Do not travel if you are sick or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in
COVID Cases per 100,000 during one week in October
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Friendly droids join staff Thermal cameras in Tribal offices help insure COVID-Safety
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alk into a Tribal government building, and you may find yourself talking to a friendly droid. Or at least allowing it to take your temperature. These robots have charming names you may recognize. Among them, R2-D2 is on duty in the Police lobby, Wall-E staffs the entrance to the Early Learning Center, and BB-8 is in the Administration building main lobby. But they look less like robots than cameras and monitors on stands, which is what they are. Thanks to these thermal camera units, the check-in tents, which are not weather proof, will soon be retired. Here’s how the process will work once the check-in tents are gone: 1. First, you’ll sign in with your name and phone number using one of the “clean pens” provided. After use, place the pen in the “dirty” pen jar so there is no spread of germs via pens. You will soon have the option of answering the questions using your smart phone. 2. Next, walk up to the thermal cam unit. You’ll see an outline of a face, and you match your own image to that outline. You’ll see green brackets when your face is positioned correctly for the temperature check. 3. The thermal cam will take your picture and record your temperature. If your temperature is below 100.4, you may enter the building. If your temperature is 100.4 or above, you’ll be asked to step back and try again after a minute (so you can cool off after your epic bike ride to the office, for example). If the second read is still 100.4 or above, you’ll be asked by the kindly robot to please leave the building and seek medical attention. An email with your photo and your temperature will be sent to Barbara Hoffman or others on the community nurse team so they can follow up. Keep in mind, for the most part Tribal administration buildings remain closed to the public. Only essential staff who are not able to do their work at home may access the buildings. However, there are limited appointments available at the Wellness Center. The Police lobby remains open and the Fitness Center is open to Tribal members only. Welcome to the high-tech world of a COVID-safe work place!
Left: Shilene George uses a thermal camera unit to check in before starting work at the Tribal Center. Above, instructions accompany each of the units.
Study Tables at Chief Kitsap Academy
The Suquamish Education Department began offering Study Tables to students in October at Chief Kitsap Academy. With many students and families requesting some structured quiet space where students can focus on classwork away from siblings and other at-home distractions, Suquamish educators are now providing safe, physically distanced space on the CKA campus, as well as one-on-one and small group tutoring. Plans call for offering more locations for more students in the coming weeks. (Photos by Jon Anderson)
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Elders Welcomed to Bloedel Reserve E arly this year, the Bloedel Reserve made a commitment to become a more welcoming place for all people, especially for people of color and other marginalized groups. Rather than assuming we knew what was needed for the necessary shift to occur, we launched a Listening Tour to learn directly from the seven groups we identified, and we reached out first to the Suquamish Tribe. This was a necessary beginning because the land that the Bloedel Reserve occupies is the ancestral territory of the Suquamish people. After our first Zoom meeting in June, it was suggested that Tribal Elders visit the Bloedel Reserve. Sadly, we discovered that many Elders had not visited in recent years—and some had never visited! On the weekend of October 2 and 3, we had the honor of hosting a number of Suquamish Elders at the Bloedel Reserve. The act of walking side by side was a blessing of grace for me. I believe we share an understanding of the healing powers of nature, and I like to think that the restorative elements apply to human relationships as well.
I have always felt a deep love and connection to the land, rooted from my family ancestors in Japan to my immigrant parents who fed us from the toil of working in the gardens of the rich in Los Angeles. Ten years ago, my husband and I moved from California, the only state I have lived in since disembarking from a ship following a month-long journey from Japan. When we retired, we headed north to Washington state and bought a house on the street shared by the Bloedel Reserve. I believe that the shared acknowledgment that the land is sacred and precious is the unifying principle that can serve as the bedrock foundation of our relationship. At Bloedel, we, too, strive to be faithful stewards of the land and of our common goal to protect the land and its waters for future generations. The Bloedel Reserve values its growing friendship with the Suquamish Tribe and hopes to honor it by continuous learning, active engagement, honest reflection, and meaningful change. By Kimi Kinoshita Chair, Bloedel Reserve Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee
Suquamish Youth Climate Change Task Force
A youth team is now forming to lead the Tribe in anticipating and adapting to changing conditions as they emerge. We will provide for the future by taking action to respond to the changes in land, sea and air in a way that is connected and responsive to the needs of Suquamish families.
Climate change is here.
Young people didn’t cause it, but we can and will address it. Open to all. Questions? Interested? Know someone who might be? Scan the QR code, tell your teacher, or text message 360 850 1812.
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Suquamish Wellness Center Fall Offerings
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he Suquamish Wellness Center offers a variety of behavioral health services and support, in both individual and group formats. If you are interested in learning more, or receiving support in a particular area, please contact the Wellness Center at (360) 394-8558. Social Support During COVID-19 We have experienced many changes and various effects as a result of physical distancing. This group provides a space to gather (virtually!) to discuss how these changes have impacted our lives, share stories, and provide support for each other through these unprecedented times. This will be a “drop in” group—there is no attendance expectations, and you do not need to sign up to participate. Contact Sara Olsen for more information: (360) 394-7134 or solsen@suquamish.nsn.us Domestic Violence Support Group — Ongoing This group provides support and psycho-education to victims of domestic violence and abuse. Contact Elizabeth Tonti for more information: (360) 394-7156. Power of Mindfulness Create balance and improve mood during this weekly class, Fridays at noon to 1pm via Zoom. Contact Liz at lreese@suquamish.nsn.us or call (360) 689-6701.
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Suquamish Tribe Fall Cleanup 2020 Fall clean-up is underway. Indianola and Eaglemere have already been served. Next up are: Wee Wun: Saturday October 31 Tundra: Thursday, November 5 Sackman: Saturday November 7 Woolly Dog: Saturday November 14 George Lane: Saturday November 21 Time 9:00am to 3:00pm Items Accepted (no empty, leaking or damaged containers) • Liquid household wastes (up to 15-gallons/household): • Paints, oils, antifreeze, cleaning products, flammable liquids and solvents, and herbicides and pesticides • Household batteries, aerosol cans, fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs, mercury thermometers, and road flares • Other household wastes (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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Chairman’s Report ton State Gambling Commission on an agreement to implement sports wagering in Tribal casinos, and we are making progress. The Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) continues to work to achieve tribal support and unity around this process.
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overnment-to-government relationships are essential to protecting our tribal sovereignty, and the Suquamish Tribal Council has many such relationships, here on the Kitsap Peninsula, and also in Seattle and King County. The downtown Seattle waterfront is undergoing major improvements. Since the city of Seattle completed the seawall, they have been planning and implementing projects on the waterfront. Pier 62 was the latest project to be completed. This is the old wooden pier where waterfront concerts were once held (I saw Willie Nelson play here back in the 1990s). The old pier has been removed, and a new pier constructed. The Friends of Waterfront Seattle hosted an open house to celebrate and acknowledge the completion of Pier 62. I serve on this board of this non-profit organization, which collaborates with the city’s Office of Waterfront to build awareness and lead long-term programming. The event was physically distanced and masks were required to meet Covid-19 requirements. Thanks to Wayne and Randy George for visiting us at the new Pier
during the event before they set their fishing net in Elliott Bay. We are also working with the Friends of the Waterfront on incorporating Suquamish culture and history in an art installations at Pier 62. Pier 58 (Miners Landing), which recently collapsed during the phased demolition, is also part of the art plan, but projects there have been delayed. I met with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to discuss the city’s 2021 priorities, including affordable housing and transportation. With the probable replacement of the West Seattle Bridge, transportation will become especially urgent. The Puget Sound Regional Council (the planning organization made up of King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties) conducted a feasibility study on passenger-only ferries in Puget Sound. The Suquamish-Seattle route was one of the routes suggested for further analysis. We have told the PSRC that the Suquamish Tribe does not support a passenger-only ferry facility or route to Suquamish. We continue to work with the Washing-
The struggle to preserve our treaty resources, especially salmon runs, continues every month, every year, and will probably continue every generation going forward. I have been working hard on climate change issues as one of the co-chairs of the National Congress of American Indians’ Climate Action Task Force, ATNI President and Chairman of the Suquamish Tribe. Related events include: • Meeting with Congresswoman Deb Haaland to discuss ways to preserve land and water from development. • Meeting with Rear Admiral Anthony Vogt, Commander of the 13th Coast Guard District in Seattle to discuss tribal concerns about vessel traffic in our fishing areas. • Appearing on a virtual KCTS-9 broadcast promoting the new PBS series “Age of Nature,” which examines ways the world is responding to climate change. • Serving as a panelist and moderator for the first virtual session of ATNI’s National Tribal Leadership Climate Change Summit on Tribal Climate Change Policy, which had over 400 attendees online. • Meeting with the Climate Change Alliance to learn about their priorities in the upcoming state legislative session and to share our priorities on facing this threat.
Preserving our Culture
We have also been engaged in cultural preservation as we work to strengthen and grow our cultural resurgence. The Museum Board met three times: two regular board meetings and one special meeting on our reopening plans. The Museum’s plan, with Tribal Council ap-
proval, is to open Friday through Sunday by appointment only. We are also making repairs to the Museum heating and cooling system, which has been a challenge. The Culture Committee has been meeting as well, hearing reports from departments, such as the language program, and enterprises, such as PME, and reviewing requests from the public. The Nordic Heritage Museum has reached out to us to request interviews with tribal members with both Suquamish and Scandinavian ancestry for a project entitled “Interwoven.”
Conference Season Begins
As we move into the fall season, the time for annual conferences in upon us, with many, including ATNI and NCAI, instituting virtual platforms for their conferences. The Cultural Resource Summit, which is usually hosted at the House of Awakened Culture, was instead held as a virtual event. The Summit is a regional event serving archaeologists, anthropologists and tribal cultural resource staff. I was able to provide a welcome statement to the group, since Suquamish served as virtual “hosts.” Suquamish Song & Dance also provided a video filmed in front of the House of Awakened Culture with several songs which were featured during the summit. The first order of business at ATNI’s conference was elections. Tribal leaders asked that the ATNI elections be postponed until the 2021 annual convention, thereby extending my term as ATNI President by a year. Other business, including committee meetings, resolutions, and breakout sessions, were held all week. Native Vote, natural resource protection, and taxation policy were some of the major issues discussed. Indian education, always a challenging field, is especially difficult during a pandemic.
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Seeking Tribal Members to Serve on Boards & Commissions Chairman’s Report
(cont. from previous page) The Tribal Leaders Congress on Education has been engaged with the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to advocate for our tribal students as they navigate online learning. We attended a workshop hosted by OSPI on the concept of land acknowledgment. Many Tribes are using this as an opportunity to educate public school students and staff about tribal sovereignty. The Nisqually Tribe has an ambitious program and now has their flag placed within each school in the North Thurston School District. Here on the Reservation, we have been busy as well. Tribal Elder Kathy Kinsey retired from her job in Human Services after a long career in public health. A nice ceremony was held downtown at the HOAC for Kathy to honor her service (with Covid-19 protocols in place, of course). The ceremony was also live streamed. Tribal Council held a virtual meeting with the Seafood Enterprise Board to discuss their 2021 budget. They will have a challenge with the oyster program until the restaurant industry gets on its feet. We also held an online forum for Tribal voters to provide information about the 2020 election process. We continue to participate in calls regarding the federal response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The White House, Indian Health Service, and the Department of Health and Human Services are focused on developing a plan for distribution of a vaccine once one is approved. We are engaged with the state and federal government on making sure we are treated fairly as a Tribe when an effective vaccine is available. Leonard Forsman Suquamish Tribe Chairman
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he Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking applications from Tribal members for appointment to Executive Boards and Commission positions. Appointments are for three-year terms. Board members are paid stipends as allowed by charter or ordinance. Port Madison Enterprises Board # Currently Held By Term Duration 4 Brenda Guerrero Dec. 31, 2020 3 Rob Purser Jr Dec. 31. 2020 Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission # Currently Held By Term Duration 1 Barb Santos Dec. 31, 2020 Suquamish Seafoods Board # Currently Held By 1 James Armstrong 2 David Sigo Sr.
Term Duration Dec. 31, 2020 Dec. 31, 2020
Suquamish Housing Board # Currently Held By 1 Danielle Morsette
Term Duration Dec. 31, 2020
Enrollment Committee # Currently Held By 1 Windy Anderson
Term Duration Dec. 31, 2020
Higher Education Board # Currently Held By 3 Barbara Lawrence
Term Duration Dec. 31, 2020
Suquamish Foundation Board # Currently Held By Term Duration 10 Jamie Gooby Jan. 2021 11 Annie Forsman Jan. 2021 Tribal Council is also seeking applicants for the Culture Committee. The Suquamish Museum Board’s openings this year are for a PME appointee and a Tribal Council liaison position only. Next year, two Tribal Member positions will be open on the Museum Board. How to Apply In a normal years, Tribal members would have had an opportunity to sign up to serve on boards and commissions during the General Council meeting in March. As a result of the postponed General Council meeting
and the ongoing pandemic, the applications process has shifted online. To apply for appointment or re-appointment to any of the boards and commissions, please complete the form at: https://suquamish.nsn.us/now-accepting-applications-for-suquamish-tribe-boards-and-commissions. In addition to the form, you may submit letters of interest to: Rebecca Purser Tribal Council Executive Assistant PO Box 498 Suquamish WA 98392 Or email: BoardsCommissions@Suquamish.nsn.us. The online form plus any supporting material must be submitted by the end of business on December 4, 2020. If you currently hold one of these positions, and would like to apply for another term, please complete the same process. All Tribal members who submit an application will automatically be submitted for consideration. Decisions will be made by the end of December 2020 and announced at a Tribal Council meeting. By Rebecca Purser
New Vacancies on Fish Committee
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he Suquamish Tribe is seeking at least two Tribal member volunteers to serve on the Fish Committee to replace members who have opted to resign. The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations to Tribal Council on policies, ordinances, and issues relating to annual fisheries. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2020. Call Kim Kumpf at (360) 394-8438 to apply.
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Ancestor from Agate Passage Reburied W eather is colder and I am recovering more and more each week. I would like to thank the Cultural Committee for doing the Reburial of the Ancestor from Agate Passage. This work takes lots of strength and knowledge of how to handle the Ancestors. My hands are raised to each of you for doing this work. I want to thank Leonard for finding the following excerpt published in Crosscut in July 2019: “Commercial diver Michael Salter was in the middle of a routine geoduck harvest Wednesday afternoon near Bainbridge Island, about halfway between Brownsville Marina and the Agate Pass Bridge. Crawling along the Manzanita harvest tract roughly 60 feet below the surface, he blasted the seabed with a water gun. A haze of mud and silt trailed behind him as he dropped down onto a sand ledge no more than three feet across, lined with seaweed and shells. Suddenly, he nicked something with his elbow.
About Elderberry Syrup Black Elderberry are native to Europe. This immune boosting plant has a long history of use . Black Elderberries are rich in antioxidants, phosphorus, calcium vitamin C, potassium and beta carotene. .
“There’s this huge cloud of silt behind me, and this skull rolls out of it, and the eyestock is popped up and looking at me and it was the creepiest feeling I’ve maybe ever had,” Salter says. “I knew it was a human skull as soon as I saw it… I didn’t know what to do.” He’d seen remains in a college anatomy class before, but nothing like this in the course of his work. He radioed his colleagues aboard the deck of the harvesting boat.” This is the diver that found the Ancestor, thank you for your care in this as you found our Ancestor. Our hands are raised to you. I hope to be cleared soon to return to work by my doctor, everything is day by day, as these were major injuries, and my body is healing slowly. Thank you to everyone for their prayers, love, and support. By Marilyn Jones Traditional Heritage Specialist
Each home kit contains enough supplies to make one batch of Elderberry syrup as directed below. You will need to provide the honey or vegetable glycerin. Both can be found online or at Central Market in Poulsbo
sc̓abt and c̓ikʷikʷ Elderberries are traditional food and medicine for many Native people throughout the Pacific Northwest. In the Puget Sound region it is common to find Red Elderberries, sc̓abt and occasionally Blue Elderberries, c̓ikʷikʷ . Blue Elderberries are more commonly found on the eastern side of the Cascades and in Southern Washington and can also be cultivated. . Take daily for its immune boosting properties.
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1/4 cup dried organic Black Elderberries 1 1/2 cups water 1 Teaspoon dried ginger root 1 Teaspoon dried rosehips 1 cinnamon stick 1/2-3/4 cup honey or vegetable glycerin Combine water, elderberries and spices in saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until water is reduced to half. Smash the berries to release remaining juice and strain the mixture. Measure juice to be certain you have 3/4cups liquid. Add water if needed. Stir in honey or glycerin and heat on low until mixed. Allow to cool and bottle. Will keep for 3 to 5 months when stored in the fridge. If syrup begins to smell spoilt or moldy throw away.
Rich in antioxidants Black Elderberry syrup is a proven remedy for preventing and recovering from the flu and colds. Black Elderberry contain a protein that prevents the flu virus from attaching itself to the cells, thereby limiting the duration of flu symptoms and preventing it from spreading altogether.
Learn how to make Elderberry Syrup in Lushootseed and English! Learn how to make Elderberry Syrup in Lushootseed and English! c̓ikʷikʷ (tseek-wh-eek-wh or ts-ay-k-wh-ay-kw) Blue Elderberry
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Veterans Day 2020
From simple photos to a new National Monument, Suquamish Tribe honors and remembers It was only about a year after World War II ended in 1945 when Lyle George pulled together every veteran from the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam tribes he could find to gather for a simple photo. George had joined the Army shortly after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and would go on to fight across the Pacific as a combat engineer, first helping fend off a Japanese invasion of Alaska and eventually fighting in the battles for Tinian and Okinawa. He, along with 20 other veterans, some still in uniform, posed shoulder to shoulder in two neat rows for the photographer, some smiling broadly, others offering only a grim stare. The photo was a simple gesture to both honor and remember those who served, says George’s son, former Suquamish Tribe Chairman Lyle Emerson George, a veteran himself who served in the Air Force turning wrenches on big B-52 bombers in Guam supporting the war in Vietnam. “He was proud of his service, and the service of everyone in this area who served,” says George of his father. “He knew all of their stories.”
In 1975, the elder George organized an honoring for tribal members in the area who served in Vietnam. “That kind of evolved into the pow wows we have today,” he says. He was always looking for ways to honor and remember. “He became a kind of caretaker of the veterans section of the Suquamish cemetery. He always made sure there were flags on all the veteran graves,” he says. Honoring and remembering.
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“The design incorporates water for sacred ceremonies, benches for gathering and reflection, and four lances where veterans, family members, Tribal leaders, and others can tie cloths for prayers and healing,” according to the National Museum of the American Indian, where the memorial is located. “The memorial creates an interactive yet intimate space for gathering, remembrance, reflection, and healing. It welcomes and honors Native American veterans and their families, and educates the public about their extraordinary contributions.”
‘Long overdue’ “I think it’s long overdue,” says George. “My dad was born in 1917 and didn’t become a U.S. citizen until 1924. But he believed in the values of this country. And New National Memorial defended it.” He thinks his dad would be pleased the nation is As for himself, George says he’s reserving judgment finally finding a way to honor and remember Native on the memorial’s design. American veterans in Washington, DC. “To be honest, I wasn’t in favor of the Vietnam Dubbed the National Native American Veterans Memorial. Until I went there. My whole perspective Memorial, the new monument will be officially unveiled changed once I was actually there and saw it for myself. in an online ceremony on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The It’s very powerful,” he says. “I’ve got classmates and Suquamish Tribe was among the Native American nafriends on the Wall. And two aircrews of airplanes I tions consulted on the memorial’s creation. worked on. It’s a pretty humbling experience. An elevated stainless-steel circle balanced on an intri“I hope it becomes a place where people can find cately carved stone drum, the memorial is designed to peace,” he says. “That kind of healing process needs to be simple and powerful, timeless and inclusive. happen with all veterans.” By Jon Anderson
Front Row, Left to Right: John Sigo, Bill Sigo, Ivan George, Cecil George, Robert Cordero, Lyle George, Richard Purser, Herbert Charles, Harold Fulton Back Row Left to Right: Ed Purser, James Webster, Joseph Nicholson, John Armstrong, William Sparks, John Bagley, Floyd Buber, Harold Jackson, Robert Jones, Kenneth Fulton, Charles Alexis, Name Unknown.
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STONECHILD “Lynne Ferguson contacted me on behalf of Stonechild’s family,” Fowler says. “The family wanted Lushootseed in the song. I heeded their request. I then met up with my language teacher Zalmai Zahir, ʔəswəli (Puyallup) and Chris Duenas (Puyallup) online. We discussed the injustice and the family’s request to add Lushootseed to a rock song about it. We collaborated on some possible lyrics. I then reached out to Trishandra Pickup to ask the family which lyrics they wanted to be in the song. I asked if the family wanted to learn the words and be recorded. They insisted that I do the recording and represent the family. I have been fortunate enough to be a school teacher to two of Stonechild’s children. Like n August 17, 2019, the Tribal community marched some of their other Suquamish Elementary teachers, I have been eager to help and stand up for his kids and through Poulsbo in a solemn remembrance of demand justice. I want them to know that the lack of Stonechild Chiefstick, who had been shot on July 3 by accountability given to Officer Keller for murdering Poulsbo Police officer Craig Keller. their father is not unnoticed.” One year and one day later, on the other side of the Fowler recorded the Lushootseed on her phone, country, a singer found the words to a song coming to standing in her pantry, and sent it off to Audra. her. She hadn’t intended to write a song about Chief“It sounded like it always belonged there,” Audra said. stick’s killing. “I just started to hear it in my head, and I “We ended the piece with her words. I am so honored followed where it went,” she said. Buick Audra, one of the two-person band, Friendship to have her participation.” “I am thankful for The Friendship Commanders and Commanders, had read about the shooting death of Lynne Ferguson for giving me the opportunity to conStonechild Chiefstick from Lynn Ferguson, a Suquamish musician and songwriter, and her longtime friend. tribute to the song,” Fowler said. “I raise my hands to Stonechild’s family for staying strong and representing “Lynn shared that Keller wouldn’t be held accountthe community in a good way. Thank you for trusting able, and that she was grief stricken,” Audra said. me to represent you in this song.” “Then [Chiefstick’s] memorial was vandalized by an The piece has received positive response from listeners elected port commissioner. It felt like a lot of insults on top of injury happening to this family and community.” and recently was written up in Rolling Stone Magazine. Audra is based in Nashville, Tennessee, a long distance from these events, and she wanted to make sure the song The Rolling Stone article about the song “Stonechild” is at this link: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-feawould be welcomed by the family and relevant to the community. That’s where Cassandra Fowler got involved. tures/friendship-commanders-stonechild-1075216
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by Friendship Commanders English lyrics by Buick Audra Lushootseed lyrics by Cassy Fowler (Suquamish), Zalmai Zahir ʔəswəli (Puyallup), and Chris Duenas (Puyallup) the day before their independence day his independence would be taken away and then the colors would light up the sky and someone’s history would be defined in a park by water in a Northern town a son and father, people all around a park by water, children everywhere a son and father is no longer there where is your peace in the world of today? what do you honor, what do you betray? do you oppress or do you elevate? what do you face and when do you look away? in a park by water in a Northern town a son and father, people all around a park by water, children everywhere. a son and father is no longer there cut čəxʷ, “syayaʔ čəł,” You say, “We are friends.” tux̌ʷ didiʔł čəxʷ ʔugʷəlald. But you still killed him. tuʔəƛ̓, tuc’əbidup, tugʷəlald. You who had come here, rape the land and kill. ƛ̓ux̌ʷadᶻ ti ʔiišədčəł a(d)dxʷšəgʷł. Our people are being slaughtered in your streets. ʔəčədaʔ! ʔəčəda! ʔəsx̌id həwə ti dəxʷƛ̓ugʷəlald! #*@*! #*@*! Why are they being killed? in a park by water in a Northern town a son and father, children all around a park by water, people everywhere a son and father. . . how can we repair? ʔəčədaʔ! ʔəčəda! ʔəsx̌id həwə ti dəxʷƛ̓ugʷəlald! #*@*! #*@*! Why are they being killed? ʔəsx̌id. Why?
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PLEASE SIGN UP: Suquamish Elders, Please sign up for packed lunches available beginning November 2nd via a drive-thru pick-up. Lunches will be prepared by the Elders Kitchen Staff and will be available for pick-up Monday – Friday from 11:30am – 1:00pm or until supplies last. Pick-up location will be behind the Elders Lunch Room at the Tribal Center. Please call Clae by October 30 to sign up: (360) 394-8413 or kwilliams@suquamish.nsn.us
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3 Split Pea Soup Tuna Sandwich on whole wheat bread Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit
4 Shepherd’s Pie (ground turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes) Spinach Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
5 Chicken & Dumplings with Mixed Veggies Fresh Veggie Assortment w/ Ranch dressing Fresh Fruit
6 Geoduck Chowder w/ crackers Chef Salad (w/ hard boiled egg, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries) Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
9 Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on whole wheat bread Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit
10 Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Germany Blend Vegetables Waldorf Salad Fresh Fruit
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12 Tamale Pie (ground beef, cheese, veggies, & cornmeal crust) Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit
13 Salmon Oven Roasted Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
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17 Beef Stew Egg Salad Sandwich Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
18 Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice California Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
19 Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Applesauce Cup
20 Indian Tacos (w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream) Fresh Baby Carrots Fresh Fruit
24 Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Chef Salad w/ cheese, sunflower seeds, & dried cranberries Fresh Fruit
25 Tuna Sandwich on whole wheat bread Baby Carrots Light Pineapple Coleslaw Fresh Fruit
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23 Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey with Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes, Gravy Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Pumpkin Pie 30 Chicken A La King Brown Rice Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
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Kathy Kinsey Led with Strength & Kindness
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ne of things that makes Tribal communities in general and the Suquamish Tribe in particular so special is the depth of connection that exists among its people. This was the heart of Kathy Kinsey’s message to well-wishers who had gathered for her retirement ceremony outside the House of Awakened Culture. “We as a community, as a Tribal culture—we make everything about family. We do that whether we are an enrolled member and follow the lineage down to our great-great-grandparents or you’re new to the community and have been here a matter of months. I think that is our strength and our power,” Kinsey told the scattering of physically distanced attendees who gathered in person, and the dozens more who watched online in the Tribe’s first-ever live-steamed retirement ceremony. It’s always all about connections, she said. “We do that whether we’re at work or not. It’s who we are—we make connections. We hold those connections.” Indeed, it was Kinsey’s ability to connect that made her such a valuable member of the Human Services team where she worked as a social worker for the past ten years. “We thank Kathy for all her work for the Tribe and all her work on behalf of Indian Country,” said Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman. “As many of you know, she’s worked for Indian Country for decades. And I’m so grateful you brought all that knowledge back to us. I just want to thank you for all the kind words, actions, and initiatives you’ve started here.” Before joining the Tribal staff, Kinsey served in the military for 25 years as an Army nurse. Human Resources Director and Acting Co-Director Jamie Gooby praised Kinsey’s deep impact across a wide range of work. “She has leveraged resources and built partnerships
Re-imagining Healthy Holiday Traditions during a Pandemic
that have already had, and will continue to have, a lasting impact on our community,” said Gooby. “Kathy has been a role model to many of us and stands as an advocate who empowered others. She is creative and Are you looking for ideas to celebrate intuitive, and has the quiet and gentle strength that can the holidays during the COVID-19 panmove mountains. We are so lucky to have been inspired demic? Our celebrations will look differby you over the course of your employment with the ent this year, but we can find new ways Suquamish Tribe. You are a strong and educated Suquato celebrate that build on our traditions mish Tribal woman, Elder, auntie, and friend to many.” and bring in new ideas that can help our families celebrate Human Services Director Nehreen Ayub said, “I’ve safely while protecting our physical and emotional health. only known and worked with Kathy for about 17 Here are some ideas to consider. months, but from the first day I heard innumerable stories about her selfless service, her unsurpassed gen1. Make a decision to re-focus this year. 2020 is erosity, and her unending kindness. And most of these the perfect year to simplify, reduce stress around stories had nothing to do with her job.” holiday planning, and build down time into your Like others, Ayub pointed to Kinsey’s “quiet strength. schedule. She detests the spotlight, but when she is passionate 2. Decorate like crazy. Or skip the decorations, if about something, she will be the first person to stand they are a source of stress. You’re not decoratup for what she believes in—and will have the research, ing to impress anyone this year, so do whatever the documentation, and the evidence to support her makes you happy. position always.” 3. Cultivate thankfulness. Keep a journal and jot Along with wrapping her in blanket, Kinsey was given down something you are thankful for every day, a hand-woven basket, among other send-off gifts. or have family members share something they are Co-worker Della Crowell offered a plant adorned thankful for each day at mealtime or bedtime. with an ornamental butterfly because, like Kinsey, they 4. Spend time together with household members. are “quiet but mighty.” Take walks, play board games, or bake a holiday “She’s leaving our community more healthy than treat together. Turn off the social media, computwhen she started,” said Tribal Elder Georgia George. er games, and TV to really concentrate on quality “But it’s not like we’re losing you because you live time together. just up the road. You’re going to continue to contribute 5. Have a (virtual) holiday party. Find a family your compassion and your wonderful way to our Tribal member who has an upgraded virtual meeting people. You were an asset at the Tribal Center, and you account to be the host (Zoom, Go to Meeting, will continue to grow into a very wise and contributing House Party, etc.). Decide on a theme: will it be a Elder in our Tribe.” pajama party, dress up affair, or come as you are? By Jon Anderson You could ask everyone to come with something to share—from playing a holiday song on a musical instrument to reading a poem to telling a fun family story from the past. 6. If you enjoy cooking a big holiday meal, go ahead and cook the whole feast! Then box it up to deliver to family members, friends, or someone you know who is homebound and unable to cook for themselves. 7. Practice immune-boosting habits: eat healthy, plan physical activity into your schedule, and get enough sleep. All of these habits will help you feel better, deal better with stress, and keep your immune system stronger. 8. Put it all into perspective. Soon this pandemic will end and we will return to our normal hectic schedules. Take this opportunity to breathe, relax, and enjoy the extra moments of peace.
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November 1 Scot McPhee Chalakwatud Chiquiti Wilsie Hawk Rayn Hendricksen November 2 SavannahRanes Windy Anderson November 3 Hali-aleetsah Deam Carlito Virella Krystal George Antonia Ewing November 4 Hazel Ginn November 5 Jayden Sigo Jill Howard Sebastian Pool November 6 Julian Rodriguez Jenavieve Old Coyote-Bagley JoAnn Joe November 7 Vince Peterson November 8 Tara McNally Travis Demain
November 9 Krystopher HyattTansill Isaiah Devore David Iindell Christopher Santos Tyler George Andrew Vejar November 10 Marta Belmont Brooklyn Ives Torri Rubeck November 11 Jason Napoleon Jennifer Hess
November 12 Augustina Purser George George Vernelle Trevathan November 13 Kathryn Johnston November 14 Gregory George Susan Henry November 15 Xavier Medina Ethan Willis Ryan Cobb Nathanial Pratt Aliana Chiquiti Marlin George III
November 25 Michelle Brown November 16 River Alexander Quelisha Brealan-Bayes Rachel Nellenbach Michael Pelch Krista Cornn Amanda Stieger November 17 Jace-Anthony Adams Donna Sigo Ryan George November 26 Thomas Cordero Jr. Marilyn Jones Shawn Hawk Jr. November 18 Patricia Vollenweider November 19 Angelia Cordero Avery Purser Alaric Jackson
November 27 Brandon Smith Elilai Abraham Elijah Covarrubias William Jones IV Armando Chavez Erik Alexander Kale Kalahan
November 20 Madison Cordero-Edgley Kiera Lawrence Brenda Anderson
November 28 Luther Mills III Charles Lawrence Cory Winnie
November 22 Duwayne Oakman Sequoia Chargualaf
November 29 Azure Boure Talynn Marquez Kiarra Armstrong
November 23 Aaron Nelson Alexander Warner Kana’i Lawrence Sheri Wilson
November 30 Rudolph Smith Alycia Covarrubias
November 24 Clifford Adams Kristen Soy Skyler Bakken Ethel Jones
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Salmon Window Cling This activity aids in our Cultural Monthly Theme
Time of Silver Salmon Supplies: 2-3 tablespoons of white school glue 1/4 teaspoon liquid dish soap 3-5 drops of food coloring Small bowl
Lushootseed word for
Silver Salmon
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Small paint brush Sheet protector (or plastic wrap) Directions: 1. Mix the school glue, liquid dish soap and food coloring together
2. Place Salmon outline into the sheet protector 3. Paint with the glue mixture until Salmon outline is completely covered 4. Add glitter or other decorations while wet 5. Once dry (after 12 hours or overnight) peel the design off of the sheet protector and place onto any glass surface
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