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Volume 14 January 2014 Early Learning Center Year in Review
A look back on the highlights of 2013 and whats ahead for children and teachers The staff at the Early Learning Center excited to share some of the events we are most proud of in 2013.
Under the leadership of Dr. CHiXapkaid (Michael) Pavel, the ELC staff has been involved with the Preferred Native Teacher Early Learning Center Head Start Graduation, Summer 2013. Certification project because we know “a large body of evidence demon- other federally recognized Tribes and 32 comprehensive, week long Creative Curstrates the value to Native children of hav- are non-native. Of the 46 children served riculum training and another week in Data ing teachers who are themselves Native in our Before/After School program, 36 are Management Training. Other staff trainings and part of Tribal communities.” (CHiXa- from Suquamish Tribal member families, 3 include strategies to implement Positive pkaid). The preferred certification project are from other federally recognized Tribes Behavior Support and Engaging Children focuses on establishing Native language, and 7 are non-native. in Conversations that will support Higher culture and oral traditions as a preferred In partnership with parents, Policy Council Order Thinking. We are in high demand pathway. To support the Preferred Native and Community Partners (Wellness, Hu- with 15 children on our Early Head Start/ Teacher Certification project, the ELC has man Resources, Holly Ridge, North Kitsap Head Start waitlist and ten children on our supported four Suquamish Tribal members School District), the ELC staff developed Before/After School Child Care program. to meet their higher education goals and School Readiness goals for Infants, Tod- Many thanks to the Suquamish Tribal recently four additional Suquamish Tribal dlers and Pre School age children. New Council and the Suquamish Administramembers have registered and enrolled in employee orientation processes have been tive staff for their continued support in Early Childhood Education college cours- strengthened and include a tour of the meeting the vision of the Tribe and of the es. Suquamish Museum so all ELC employees Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning
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know the history of the Suquamish Tribe. Each new employee also meets with each of the seven management team. Staff also received training in CPR/ First Aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens, Cleaning and Sanitizing.
“The Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center is deeply rooted in respect for the Suquamish Tribal culture and its continuation in the lives of the youngest generation through daily interaction with traditional language, stories and experiences, a commitment to being responsive to parents and supporting them as their child’s first and most important teachers, an understanding of the importance of literacy-rich early learning environments, the importance of play, and an emphasis on developmentally appropriate, and best practice to support daily transitions for children from six weeks through the fifth grade.”
The Head Start program graduated 31 children to kindergarten with significant developmental gains in the domains of social and emotional skills, literacy, cognitive and language. All Early Head Start/Head Start Teachers participated in
Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge In Schools
Visiting educators share ideas about weaving traditional teachings with science, math and more by Jake Anderson
Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) students gave visiting educators a rare treat in December. Ty Purser,Trentin Moss,Ryan Sigo, and Jake Anderson cooked salmon in the traditional way over the fire for attendees of the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Gathering. Rob Purser also helped students cook clams for the event in the House of Awaken Culture. About fifty people attended the gathering, sponsored by OSPI and hosted by the Suquamish Tribe. In addition to sharing a traditional meal, participants also shared models and ideas to incorporate elder and commuSuquamish News
N o. 1 WebsterMartinson Takes NKSD Board Seat
Suquamish Tribal Member makes history as first to serve an elected position in Kitsap
In December 2012, there were five Suquamish Tribal members employed. Throughout the course of 2013, the ELC promoted one Tribal member and hired an additional six Tribal members to our ELC family, bringing our total of Suquamish Tribal members employed at the ELC to 10. The ELC management team is also composed of four Suquamish Tribal members and two Tribal members from other federally recognized Tribes.
Of the 94 children served in our Early Head Start/Head Start programs, 49 are Suquamish Tribal member families, 12 are from
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managing them that is particular and often detailed. In rural communities in developing countries, locally occurring species are relied on for many - sometimes all - foods, medicines, fuel, building materials and other products. Equally, people¹s knowledge and perceptions of the environment, and their relationships with it, are often important elements of cultural identity.”
nity traditional knowledge into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) education. The Director General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Mayor, 1994) defines traditional knowledge, “The indigenous people of the world possess an immense knowledge of their environments, based on centuries of living close to nature. Living in and from the richness and variety of complex ecosystems, they have an understanding of the properties of plants and animals, the functioning of ecosystems and the techniques for using and
This event shows the efforts of state education to move into a brighter future in partnership with tribes.
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Suquamish Tribal Member and Educator Cindy Webster-Martinson made history when she was sworn in to the District 1 seat of the North Kitsap School District (NKSD) Board of Directors last month. Webster-Martinson, a teacher and Elementary Program Manager for the Suquamish Tribe, is the first Suquamish Tribal Member to hold an elected position in Kitsap County outside of the Suquamish Tribal Government. She is also the first Native American to be elected to the NKSD Board of Directors. Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and members of the Suquamish Song & Dance Group attended the ceremony alongside Webster-Martinson and her family during a regularly held NKSD Board meeting on December 12, 2013 at the School District Offices in Poulsbo, WA. Forsman spoke in support of Webster-Martinson. Afterward, the Song & Dance Group performed a song to commemorate the event. “I would like to be a part of the change that is needed in our school district, especially in regards to communication and transparency, as well as the quality and equity of education provided in the district,” said Webster-Martinson. In addition to her District 1 position, Webster-Martinson will also serve as the Liaison to the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish Tribal Councils. NKSD Board of Director terms are for four years. Webster-Martinson is joined in her appointment to the board this year by another newcomer. Beth Worthington, a Suquamish community member, was sworn in to the District 3 seat during the same meeting. Worthington will serve as the Legislative Representative for the board for the next four years.
In This Issue News ................... 1 Community Calendar
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Education
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Museum ................... 5 Government
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Sports & Recreation
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Elders ................. 10 Health & Wellness
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Business ...................12 Community & Notices
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Birthdays ..................15
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Community Calendar Zumba Classes Jan 2-30 5:30pm Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week in the Gym at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Classes are free for Suquamish tribal members, their families and Suquamish government employees. For more information contact Priscilla Preuit (360) 271-8708 zumbapriscilla@gmail.com. Family Day At The Museum Jan 4 11am Learn the history of Trade Beads with Joey Holmes, School and Docent Program Facilitator, and make a beaded necklace to take home. Supplies are provided! Bring your imagination. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Suquamish Warriors Meeting Jan 7 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Veterans usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm. PME Board of Directors Meeting Jan 8 8:00am Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. Meetings are in the PME Boardroom at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com HOC Community Luncheon & Dinner Jan 8 Noon & 5pm Join Healing Of The Canoe facilitators for an informational session about Phase Three of the project. Facilitators will be giving updates on how they will share the program with other tribes and tribal organizations in the Elders Lunchroom in the Tribal Administrative Complex on Suquamish Way during both dinner and lunch hours. Meals are provided for both events. For more information contact Nigel Lawrence at nlawrence@suquamish. nsn.us or (360) 394-8688.
Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Jan 9 & 23 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday throughout the year. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. For more information contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652. Tribal Council Meeting Jan 13 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only. For more information about meetings, including agendas and specific presentation times, please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@ suquamish.nsn.us. Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit Jan 13 & 27 3:00pm Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. in the parking lot at Suquamish Village. Browse the shelves of the Bookmobile or go online before the Bookmobile’s visit to search the KRL catalog for a book, place it on hold and have it brought to the Suquamish Bookmobile stop. You can also return anything you’ve borrowed from any KRL branch library. Other Bookmobile offerings include: books for readers of all ages, audio books and DVDs and current magazines. If you have a question about your library account or wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present.
New Traffic Signal On Suquamish Way
Kitsap County road crews have completed the new traffic signal at Suquamish Way and Division Avenue in Suquamish. The signal lights, equipped with pedestrian walkways and two left-turn lanes, was completed in partnership with the Suquamish Tribe Department of Community Development.
Suquamish Cultural Coop Jan 14 3:30pm Suquamish Tribal and Community Members are invited to attend the Cultural Coop meeting. Meetings are held monthly in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers. For more information, including agendas, please contact Cultural Coordinator Tina Jackson at tjackson@ suquamish.nsn.us (360) 394-8455.
Museum Exhibit Preview Jan 17 3pm Suquamish Tribal Members and Museum Friends are invited to attend the preview for the new exhibit From Treaty To Table. Captivating black and white images tell the story of a Suquamish Tribal family’s connection to the water through commercial fishing and hatchery conservation. Rika Manabe’s photographic essay illustrates the importance of fishing for both economic survival and cultural identity for Coast Salish People. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.
GED Orientation Jan 15 2:00pm Tribal members seeking to obtain their GED are encouraged to attend. GED Orientation is held the third Wednesday of every month from 2:00-5:00p.m. in the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. To New students are asked to call Nancy Silverman at (360) 373-1539 to register.
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Beading Workshop Jan 18 10am Suquamish Tribal Member, Joann Joe will lead a class to learn the Peyote Stitch by beading either a Pen Topper or
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a Key Ring at the Suquamish Museum. Ask about Tribal Member and Museum Friend discounts. Early Bird Registration through January 10 is $40. Registration after January 10 will be $60. Limited to 15 students only! For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Movie Night at the Museum Jan 23 5:30pm The Suquamish Museum will be screening the film Older Than America. This Georgina Lightning film addresses the “Kill the Indian, Save the Man” policy, where Native children were forced to attend government boarding schools. Entry is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.
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Light Up The Night! A severe cold snap didn’t stop Suquamish Museum staff from hosting their 2nd Annual Tree Lighting December 7, 2013. Holiday revelers were treated to hot chocolate and cookies followed by the lighting of the Museum grounds. Katelynn Pratt posed for a photo next to the trees outside before ducking out of the chilly weather. Thank
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Arts & Crafts at the Community Holiday Party on December 20.
Events
Wrestlers With Heart The Suquamish Championship Wrestling (SCW) conducted the Annual Food Drive Wrestling Show on December 14, 2013 and collected a truck load of food for the Suquamish Food Bank. Many thanks to the SCW Wrestlers, their fans, Joe Davalos and Chief Kitsap Academy and Maintenance Department in support of this food drive. Happy Holidays!
Community Health Nurses Kathy Kinsey & Barbara Hoffman.
Ugly holiday sweater time at the Community Holiday Party.
Suquamish Youth, CKA Students & Mentors In Seattle The Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Nutcracker, Seattle Repertory Theatre and more!
The CKA Middle School students and their mentors attended the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Nutcracker on December 5, along with 24 youth and families sponsored by the Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department. Students had great box seats and enjoyed the magical production thoroughly.On Friday Dec 13, eleven CKA High School students and four of their mentors also had the opportunity to have dinner in Seattle and attend “The Hound of the Baskervilles” at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. With second row seats, the students and mentors could feel the fog as it rolled in across imaginary moors, and saw everything up close and personal. Both field trips were both sponsored by the Gates Foundation Grant received last fall. The CKA Mentor Program, now in its’ second year, received $50,000 grant from the Gates Foundation. The program, designed by CKA staff and administrators, matches students with community mentors who meet on a regular basis and assist them with social and academic progress. Studies show that work with same-race and same-gender mentors increase student academic performance. School projects, including field trips like those taken in December, are designed to include mentors, family members and the community. Photo left- The Sports and Recreation Department treated community youth and families to an afternoon of holiday cheer in Seattle complete with a performance of the Nutcracker at Seattle Center.
Shop With A Cop Charity Event Turns 10!
Suquamish police and officers from throughout Kitsap make the holiday for at-risk youth Suquamish Police Officers joined law enforcement officials from agencies throughout the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas to participate in the annual Shop With A Cop program. The annual charity event pairs officers, including police from both Suquamish and S’Klallam tribes, with one of 100 at-risk youth selected for the program. Each child, ranging from 6-16 years in age, is given a $100 gift card to shop for holiday presents with their officer and treated to pictures with Santa inside the store. This year, the program gave each child an additional $25 to be used for new shoes or coats. “We’ve found over the years, that many of the kids will buy for other people in their family, or use their money to buy necessities like shoes and coats. We had an excellent turnout for our fundraisers this year and were able to give the kids a little extra, so they don’t have to spend their toy money on things like that,” said Officer and Kitsap Shop With A Cop President Penny Herret. Kitsap Shop With A Cop raises funds through charity events throughout the year. Herret added that this year, officers parked cars at the annual Kitsap County Fair. The new event was very successful and is the reason that the organizers were able to give youth additional funds this year. Photo right- Suquamish Marine Patrol Officer Justin Bedford helps his youth partner search for a gift during the annual Shop With A Cop in December. Suquamish News
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Education Letter From The Superintendent
Environment rooted in culture and small class sizes key to student success by Joe Davalos
Happy New Year to All! The school year is going fast and we are experiencing a great year. Our middle school program is going great and we really enjoy having them here at CKA. We plan on adding another section of 6, 7 and 8 graders making our enrollment almost 50 students. Many of our students have great improvement in their attendance and grade point averages and discipline issues are virtually non- existent. The average daily attendance for CKA is 94 percent and the grade point average is 2.8! Those are great, but there isn’t anything we are doing that we can’t do better. I believe the key component is relationships, small class size and the caring environment we have created. Probably our greatest attribute is having a connection with the culture, language and history of the Suquamish Tribe. We currently have 2 sections of Lushootseed and a period of carving all taught by our newest certificated teacher, Randi Purser. She has been a very valuable addition to our staff and soon, we hope to add her to our permanent teaching staff here at CKA.
Bringing Traditional Knowledge Back Home
University of Oregon master linguistics student teaches CKA students Lushootseed by Randy Purser
Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) students were very fortunate to have Cassy George in their Lushootseed Classes in December. Cassy was home on winter break from her masters studies at the University of Oregon. She completed a BA degree in linguistics in the summer of 2012. In the spring of 2014 she hopes to be at Suquamish Elementary student teaching as part of her masters studies. She started to learn Lushootseed when she was 11 years old at the Suquamish Language Programs weekly evening lessons. Cassy discussed language Suquamish Tribal Member and master linguistics student Cassy George teaching at CKA. use with students as part of our efforts to revitalize Lushootseed here in does not call herself fluent because she look back at these humble beginnings Suquamish. The chance for our students says she has more to learn. But it is with and be very thankful for Cassy George. I to hear language at this level is still very her our greatest hopes for the future lie. I lift my hands to you! rare. We have no first speakers left. Cassy think in the decades to come that we will
Lessons From A Nation Of Tribal Languages
One Lushootseed language teacher shares her expereinces at a national conference by Christy Roberts
catch phrases. These catch phrases stuck with me and I am going to borrow them and use them as much as possible. One elder referred to “tribal language” as a recovery program. You take the revitalizing of language “One day at a time”. The Our other new additions this year are Jan During the first two hours of the opening work you are doing with the language Jackson who came over from Suquamish day there were inspiring keynote speech- needs to be taken one day at a time, beElementary and Karen Matsumoto who es by tribal leaders and non-tribal leaders cause the language is in recovery (for came to us from the Seattle Aquarium. who came from various backgrounds and most tribes). I really liked that sentiment and I think about it every day when I run As you can see we have a strong staff had different experiences. into frustrations with my own language and we are doing great things for your The workshops over the next 3 days were use. and our students. Please visit! We look fun. We learned new methods of teachforward to an exciting and enriching rest ing, preserving and implementing the During another workshop an elder was of the school year. language from different tribes and states. speaking about education, degrees, fluThis was a great opportunity for me to ency and natives of any age trying their learn more about education and being best to preserve, revitalize and use their an educator. It was also good to network native tongue. What experience do they with other tribes and learn their experi- have? There are several different levels by Erin Pigott & Cindy Webster-Martinson ences with budgets, politics, recruiting, of fluency. It shouldn’t matter your eduHappy New Year! Hopefully, you and your family enjoyed a wonderful preserving and trying to make sure our cation level or tribal status as long as you holiday and break. Welcome back! language is revitalized and preserved in are putting forth your best effort trying to make sure the language is used approprithe proper ways. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE ately, spoken correctly and that you are Not every tribe has the privileges of still sharing your knowledge correctly with Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 3:50 - 5:00 p.m. having first speakers to pass on the lan- anyone and everyone you can. If not us, Wednesday Early Release 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. guage. As I have experienced in the past than who will? Nutrition classes every Monday from 4:00-4:15 pm. run by Fran Miller eleven years of trying to learn Lushoot- I enjoyed the conference, have severseed, things change as linguists uncover and Barbara Hoffman. new sounds through analyzing old re- al new ideas and can’t wait to find the time to try some. Even if we just say and Kitsap Regional Library Book Mobile visit every other Monday. cordings. use one Lushootseed word a day we are All tribes seem to have similar issues. keeping our language alive. NKSD & SUQUAMISH ELEMENTARY JANUARY EVENTS If we can just learn from each other’s Early Release 3:00 p.m. Every Wednesday experiences it will benefit our tribal ef- I hope to see more families give our forts to speak our own language. These “community class” a try. The class is at Monday Jan 6 School Back In Session workshops inspired me. It also gave me CKA on Tuesdays 5:30-7:45 p.m. EveryThursday Jan 9 NK School Board Meeting comfort to learn that all tribal languages one is invited to attend. We share a meal had or have solutions and ideas on how and have lots of fun! District Offices 6pm to move past difficult issues. Christy Roberts is a Lushootseed Language Friday Jan 10 Suquamish Elementary Spirit Day At a different workshop, tribal elders Instructor for the Suquamish Tribe. She can Crazy Socks Day were speaking and I heard some good be reached at christyraven@hotmail.com Monday Jan 13 Suquamish Elementary PTSA Suquamish Elementary Library 4pm The week of October 30, three of the language program employees flew to South Dakota to attend the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) language conference in Rapid City, South Dakota. This opportunity was the first NIEA conference Randi Purser and I have attended of this size and out of Washington State. Though Lena Maloney had attended the NIEA conference in previous years, she came with us to attend meetings and workshops the first two days. For me, the experience was informative, exhilarating and depressing all at the same time. On the flight down to South Dakota we had
a long layover in Denver for the connecting flight to Rapid City. When boarding the smaller plane I noticed that nearly all the passengers were native, and on their way to the conference. It was an awesome sight.
Elementary News
Friday Jan 17 MLK Assembly Suquamish Elementary Gym 2:45pm Monday
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MLK Holiday, No School
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NK School Board Meeting District Offices 6pm
Mon-Fri Jan 27-31 Smile Partner Screenings Suquamish Elementary
Questions? Comments? Contact Us! Erin Pigott (360) 396-3893 epigott@suquamish.nsn.us Cindy Webster-Martinson (360) 536-7306 cwebster@suquamish.nsn.us Suquamish News
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Government
Suquamish Bids Fond Farwell To “Lucky” Joe Boyd Veterans Program Coordinator Retires
Healing of the Canoe News
Community meetings scheduled in January by Nigel Lawrence
Healing of the Canoe has been awarded the grant for the third and final phase of the project. We’ve worked with the Suquamish Community to develop a curriculum (Phase I), taught the curriculum to tribal youth and proved that it’s effective (Phase II) and now we’re helping other tribes and tribal organizations to do the same thing. We’ve been writing our training manual, creating digital stories to help explain key concepts and are even learning how to put on “webinars.” A webinar is a virtual seminar over the internet. We will use them to work with other tribes instead of traveling or asking them to travel. We also finished writing a journal article for peer review discussing the outcomes of our research. The “outcomes paper” as we call it for short, shows how effective our curriculum and its implementation is with tribal youth. Another amazing paper for journal publication that is co-authored by Suquamish Tribal Members and Healing of the Canoe staff! We would love to tell you more about what Healing of the Canoe has been up to. Please come to our Community Meetings on January 8, 2013. The first one is during Elder’s Lunch and then again at 5pm with dinner and a raffle provided for attendees.
Safe Travels!
The Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department hosted a retirement luncheon for Veterans Program Coordinator “Lucky” Joe Boyd on December 19, 2013. The long-time employee of the Suquamish Tribe is moving back to Colville to help care for his ill mother. “He has been a great employee and has worked very hard for our Veterans program here at the tribe,” said Human Services Department Director Steve Weaver. Human Services Clay Williams and Weaver wrapped Boyd in a Pendleton blanket during his retirement luncheon. Boyd was also honored with a Pendleton and carved box by the Suquamish Warriors.
House Application Deadline Approaches New applications and update forms due by March by Peg Deam
Suquamish Tribal Members- keep your housing application file current and on the ‘Active’ list! The deadline for UpDates and new Applications is March 31, 2014. For all Suquamish Tribal members who have a Housing Application in our Suquamish Housing Program it is time to give us the Annual Up-Date form.
For all those Suquamish Tribal members who would like to get involved in our Suquamish Housing Program, stop by our government offices in Suquamish at the Department of Community Development. In the reception area we have the Suquamish Housing Applications available for you. Remember, you want to get
the earliest date stamp possible on your completed form. Everyone will be filed in the order of completed form date. If you would like to receive the Application or Family Report in the mail, contact Peg Deam, Suquamish Tribe, Department of Community Development, PO Box 498, Suquamish WA 98392.
Help Run Suquamish Farmers Market Next Season
Call for volunteers as market president steps down
Dear Suquamish Neighbors, Volunteers are needed to run the market next year! Currently we have a couple volunteers including a wonderful effort to help us restore SNAP card processing that we had in 2011 and 2012. I, Alan, have been running this market for the last five years as the market board’s president, and I now would like to step down from the board to hand over the job of keeping it going to a new local foods enthusiastic president. If you could spare any time to the market for ideas you would enjoy working on, please write me back at trunkey4@hotmail.com. In the next five months, I would like to have a number of get-togethers of those of us who want to keep the market going. It’s totally open ended for what you’d like the market’s character and purposes to be. It can be changed to whatever you’d like, and so the first step is to have a number of winter party/talking sessions of the market supporters to create a group that can work amicably and has an agreed goal for what the market should be. So please do get back to me if you can donate some time to the market and we’ll find a first get-together time that works for everyone! Write me at: trunkey4@hotmail.com Thank You! Alan Trunkey 697-6817 Suquamish News
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
by Leonard Forsman
PME Annual Plan Presentation The Port Madison Enterprise Board and staff provided two public meetings, one at Elders Lunch and one in the evening, to present their annual budget and work plan to tribal members. PME will continue on to implement their five phase expansion plan over the next years. Phase 1 (parking garage) and Phase 2 (hotel expansion) are currently under construction or final design.
Kitsap Economic Development Association Panel KEDA hosted a panel presentation to provide an overview of economic development in Kitsap County. I was asked to provide a report on the future plans on the Suquamish Tribe and our enterprises. Other panelists included the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the office of Congressman Derek Kilmer, Mayor Patty Lent and others.
Navy-Tribal Council Meeting The Navy-Tribal Council Meeting, hosted by Admiral Bette Bolivar of Navy Region Northwest, was held at Subase Bangor. Admiral Bolivar honored the Tribal leaders with ceremonial gifts in the tradition of the native Hawaiian culture that she grew up in. Representatives from US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Coast Guard were also present.
Cindy Webster-Martinson Swearing In Ceremony Cindy Webster-Martinson made history last month as she became the first Suquamish Tribal member to be elected to a local office in a general election outside of the Tribe. Members of the Tribal Council, Youth Council, Royalty and staff came to witness the swearing in of Cindy onto the North Kitsap School Board.
Canoe Family Meeting The Suquamish Canoe Family held their monthly meeting at Suquamish Village. Skippers and ground crew captains made further plans for the journey to Bella Bella. An estimated departure date from Suquamish will be around June 17, 2014 with a landing day on July 13, 2014 in Bella Bella. Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Legislative Breakfast State legislators from Kitsap County met with the KRCC board to discuss the upcoming legislative session. Sen. Christine Rolfes, Sen. (elect) Jan Angel and Rep. Larry Seaquist provided an overview of issues facing the state in the upcoming year. There are a lot of transportation issues that need to be settled in order to pass a transportation budget. New ferries to replace aging boats are under construction. City and county leaders also presented their priorities for the state representatives to consider. I reminded the legislators of the tribal governments and our need to be recognized as potential owners of state park facilities as they continue to be turned over to local governments. Association of Washington Tribes Meeting The AWT held a meeting in Swinomish to review the progress of the Washington State Department of Ecology’s fish consumption rate development process. Tribes continue to urge the State to set a rate that truly reflects the amount of fish that the Puget Sound Tribes actually eat. 2014 Tribal Budget Hearing Tribal Council held the final hearing on the 2014 tribal budget. The budget included increases in the court budget and a modest increase in elder and tribal member distributions. Thanks to the finance office and the executive staff for their hard work on the budget this year. Thanks to the tribal members who participated in the budget hearings. Waterfront Seattle Presentation The Seattle waterfront is undergoing a great transformation with the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and the construction of a new seawall along Alaskan Way. The city is seeking ideas from the community and the tribes regarding the type of art work and design principles will be integrated into the new public friendly waterfront. As part of this process, the Seattle Arts Commission sponsored a presentation, held at the Olympic Structure Park, on the influence of Indian people on the history of Seattle. I was asked to introduce the keynote speaker, urban historian Dr. Coll Thrush, and provide some opening comments on the subject. Suquamish News
Leadership Kitsap Presentation Russell Steele and I made our annual presentation on the culture, history, economic and charitable contributions of the Suquamish Tribe to the Leadership Kitsap class of 2013-2104. Leadership Kitsap educates emerging leaders from around the County on the government and business infrastructure in the region.
Cindy Webster-Martinson being sworn in as one of two newly elected members of the North Kitsap School Board. Forsman, along with other representatives from the Suquamish Tribe attended the ceremony in December. Webster-Martinson is the first Suquamish Tribal Member to be elected to public office in Kitsap County.
Fish Consumption Rate Meetings Meetings on the fish consumption have continued on a rapid pace as the deadline for Wasington State to implement a new fish consumption rate nears. Another meeting between the Governor and a smaller group of tribal leaders (I am a member of this group) and industry representatives was held in Olympia.
forward for public comment early in 2014. We also discussed construction of auxiliary space for the Early Learning Center. Josh Brown Farewell Event County Commissioner Josh Brown will be leaving his position to become the Executive Director of the Puget Sound Regional Council that facilitates planning for King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap Counties. Josh has been a strong supporter of the Suquamish Tribe, especially in protecting Chico Creek (as I mentioned during the ceremony), and will be missed in Kitsap, but will be good leader for the PSRC.
The Suquamish Tribe also hosted a meeting between tribal leaders, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Department of Ecology to discuss progress implementation of the fish consumption rate in Washington State. Suquamish Foundation Meeting The Suquamish Foundation held a meeting at Kiana Lodge. The end of the Tribal Capital Campaign has resulted in a decreased workload for the foundation. The Tribal Council would like to keep the foundation as a fundraising arm for the Tribe for special projects. Members of the Museum Board met with the foundation board to discuss the need to raise money for museum operations. Foundation board members expressed a strong desire to help in planning a fundraising event for the museum in 2014.
Museum Board-PME Board Joint Meeting The Museum Board met with PME during a board meeting to discuss joint marketing opportunities. PME is hiring a non-gaming marketing position to help promote our other businesses, including Kiana Lodge, the Resort, PMECC, Whitehorse Golf and other enterprises. PME board members and marketing staff committed to working with museum staff in a mutually supportive manner to increase visitation at the museum. Coast Salish Gathering Steering Committee Meeting The Tulalip Tribes hosted a meeting of Puget Sound Tribal leaders and leaders of the First Nations of British Columbia. The primary topic of discussion concerned the proposals to ship oil from the Alberta tar sands to the waters of British Columbia for shipment to Asian markets (Northern Gateway) and to ship coal through a proposed port at Cherry Point and/or Longview. Tribes and First Nations are concerned about the impacts that the increased shipping traffic will have on tribal fishing, the potential for oil spills, and on the increase in global warming and ocean acidification.
Seafood Enterprise Budget Meeting Tribal Council met the Seafood Board Enterprise to review the 2014 budget and annual plan. The annual plan will be delayed until February 2014 to allow the new general manager (Tony Forsman) and the board to develop a detailed plan of action for the New Year that will emphasize diversification of seafood product sales. The Seafood Board is assessing the need for construction of a new seafood building that will help in the diversification effort. The Chinese ban of geoduck continues to be a strain on our operations. We have reached out to state and federal agencies and elected officials to help resume our normal exports of geoduck to China.
Youth Center and Fitness Facility Planning Meeting Tribal Council met with DCD staff and the design committee to discuss plans for the new fitness center and youth facility to be constructed near the present ball field off Totten Road. The meeting resulted in a consensus to alter the design to have the youth center and the gym built adjacent to one another, but not connected. This plan will be brought 7
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Sports & Rec Coed 12 & Under Basketball
Suquamish youth shine at annual holiday tournament by Magdalena Turrieta
The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department recently hosted a 12 and under youth basketball tournament. We
had a great turnout with teams traveling from as far as Omak to participate for the weekend of December 6, 2013. The games, held at the Chief Kitsap Academy Gym, were fun and competitive to watch. There was some great talent on the court. All the youth had fun, kept their heads up and held a great attitude at all times. Thank you to volunteer referees Leonard Forsman and Gyasi Ross for keeping the games fun and fair. We would also like to extend our warmest appreciation to the parents and community members who came out to support these young athletes. We look forward to more upcoming youth tournaments in the New Year!
The first of two Suquamish teams representing at the tournament: Back row, from left- Austin Wion, Alana Chiefstick, Noelani Old Coyote, Jade Jefferson and Kanim Natrall. Front row, from left- Kaiden Finkbonner, Kah-Ty Natrall, Christian Wion, Christopher Old Coyote, Stoney Chiefstick and Kiaya Natrall.
The second Suquamish teams representing at the tournament: Back row, from left- Javier Ramirez, Sierra Denning, Antonia Ewing, Brandy Boure, Mateo Sipai, Clae Williams and Mataya Stroud. Front row, from left- Orlando Chiquiti, Nika Chiquiti, Joshy Bagley and Leetsah Deam.
Tournament Champions-Team Omak.
Second Place- Team Skokomish. Suquamish News
Barb Santos, Director Craig Miller, Athletic Manager Kate Ahvakana, Program Manager Aaron Lawrence, Youth Worker Magdalena Turrieta, Youth Worker Karren Bagley, Youth Worker/Cook Terry Johnson, Youth Worker Steven Adams, Youth Worker
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Festive fun with food and more tops December events for Suquamish youth The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department hosted a Holiday Dinner for the youth and their families in December. Everyone pitched in, decorating the Youth Center and the tree. They all played games outside and watched movies before dinner time. We had a great turnout! We served dinner about ninety people at the event. It was great to see the kids with their families having a family dinner. Many thanks to Victor Turrieta and Grandma Karren for another wonderful meal! Also, thank you to all the youth who showed up on a daily basis and participated in all the holiday activities in December. You all make a great difference down here!
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Bowling ALL STAR Youth Open Gym 4pm Salish Design Elements Youth Open Gym 4pm Piyo 12pm Youth Open Gym 4pm with Zumba 5:30pm 9am PiYo 5:30pm Andrea Wilbur-Sigo Adult Open Gym 7pm Adult Open Gym 7pm JR Boys BB 5:30-7pm
Swimming @ BI Adult Basketball 5:30pm Mens & Womens BB League
Swimming @ BI Adult Basketball 5:30pm Mens & Womens BB League
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Elders Elders Holiday Happenings
Annual celebrations bring friends and relatives together for the season Each year, Port Madison Enterprises (PME) hosts a holiday luncheon for elders. Suquamish Tribal Members age 55 and older are treated to a visit with Santa and a monetary gift provided by the Suquamish-owned company. In addition to the luncheon, elders are invited to an annual holiday dinner in December. Coordinated by the Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department, the event includes Prime Rib Dinner at Kiana Lodge and an evening of entertainment. Elders also participate in a number of arts and crafts workshops, including Lunch & Learn gift-making, hosted by the Suquamish Tribe Wellness Program each holiday season.
Visitng with Santa: Above- Cindy Webster-Martinson stops for a chat with PME Santa, CFO Mike Klatt and his helper Resort Director Doug Bartell. Top Right- Jackson family siblings from left, Betty Pasco, Delores Mills, Rich Demain, Jim Henry Jr, Sue Henry, Earlene Abler and Charlotte Santos with PME Santa, Klatt and his helper, Bartell. Right- Marlyn Wandrey with PME Santa, Klatt.
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Beef Stir Fry w/ Asian Blend Veggies Brown Rice Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit Calico Bean Soup Chef Salad w/ Spinach, HB Eggs, Cheese, & Dried Cranberries Corn Bread Yogurt Parfait
Split Pea Soup w/ Ham Tossed Salad Corn Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries & Granola
Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich w/ Lettuce Coleslaw Fresh Fruit
Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit
Meatloaf, Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Cucumber-Tomato Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Pork-Vegetable Stir Fry Shepherd’s Pie Brown Rice (ground turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes) Waldorf Salad Pumpkin Cookie Tossed Salad
Baked Fish Scalloped Potatoes Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit 10
Beef, Bean & Cheese Burrito California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fudgsicle Bar Geoduck Chowder Tuna Sandwich w/ Lettuce Coleslaw Fresh Fruit
Beef Stir Fry Brown Rice Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Spiced Fruit Cup
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Ideas For Weight Loss Resolution Success
submitted by Kathy Kinsey
The New Year is here. Are you like many Americans who are making a resolution to finally lose weight, start exercising and get in shape? Here are tips for successfully meeting your goals. Tips to achieve your 2014 fitness goals: break your resolution down into small bite-sized steps. One of the main reasons most people give up on their resolution is that it’s too overwhelming to make a major change. Add 10 minutes of activity to your day. It may not sound like much but small, simple changes have more of a lasting impact than big ones that aren’t manageable in the long run. Try not to commit to a total life style change overnight. This leads to burn out. Instead, make a smaller resolution, such as to work out for 30 minutes three times a week, and make that nonnegotiable. Make physical activity part of your routine, fun, and convenient. Physical activity should be a regular
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to stick with the plan. You can also celebrate your milestones and exercise successes together.
part of your day, not something sporadic. Pencil it in on your calendar, program it into your smartphone and stick to it just like you would any other important appointment. For best results, you may find that exercising at the same time and on the same days each week (such as first thing in the morning Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) helps you stay on track. Check the Sports and Recreation calendar. There are many recurring activities that you can plan to do with friends and family.
Ideas to build physical activity into your day while at work: at the office, exercise at your desk by doing standing push-ups (place both hands flat on your desk, take a few steps back, and push!), or pumping your arms over your head briskly. You can also do jumping jacks, squats and lunges just about anywhere, or try standing with your back against the wall, then lowering your knees to a 90-degree angle (as though you’re “sitting” without a chair) and holding
Getting a workout buddy -- a friend, family member, colleague -- can motivate you. When you set appointments with a buddy, you suddenly have someone to hold you accountable; making it much less likely that you’ll skip out on your workout at the last minute. When you set up a workout schedule with your buddy, you both act as each other’s personal cheerleaders, encouraging one another
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Health & Wellness for 60-90 seconds. Keep a set of 5-, 10-, or 20-pound weights near your desk and do some quick bicep curls while making phone calls. Buy a desk cycle you can peddle when you are chained to your desk. These devises are affordable alternatives to add physical activity to your day. Kathy Kinsey is a Community Health Nurse with the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at kkinsey@suquamish.nsn.us or by phone at (360) 394-8535.
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Business PME Executive Spotlight:
New marketing director brings wealth of gaming and golf experience by Lisa Rodriguez
Chris Archunde, recognized throughout the country for her successful leadership skills, ability to start businesses from scratch and ability to increase casino revenue, has accepted the position of Director of Marketing for Port Madison Enterprises. Throughout her career, Archunde has had the opportunity to manage marketing departments at the Westin Aruba Resort & Casino, the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino and Santa Ana Star Casino. Archunde hadn’t always been a marketing manager, from 2000 to 2006 Archunde began as an Executive Host, moved to Marketing Coordinator, then Marketing Supervisor and finally a Players Club &
Executive Host. Jerry Smith, from the Laguna Pueblo Tribe gave Archunde her step into marketing as the Marketing Coordinator. Conrad Granito was her GM at the Santa Ana Star Casino and without him Archunde couldn’t have experienced her first job as a Marketing Manager. Of course Archunde could not forget to credit her current opportunity’s origins at the Clearwater Casino to General Manager Rich Purser and past CFO Jim Snead.
Promotions Manager. “Throughout the years, I have spent a great deal of time with extremely skilled managers, CEO’s and tribal entities,” said Director of Marketing Chris Archunde. “With 25 years of golf experience, coupled with years of hospitality and marketing experience, I believe we can help all Port Madison Enterprises entities realize their full potential making Suquamish a getaway destination.”
“For the future of the Port Madison Enterprises and its entities, I plan to continue to keep building the existing skilled marketing team,” said Archunde. “I will define strategy based on desired results, awareness and brand loyalty. We will take that philosophy and apply it to the non-gaming entities of Port Madison Enterprises (PME).”
With Archunde receiving awards such as the Barona/VCAT award Port Madison Enterprises Marketing Director Chris Archunde. for excellence in Indian Gaming Marketing and Diamond with all of these wonderful opportuniRomero Awards; Recognizing Excel- ties. She first thanks the Isleta Pueblo lence in Casino Marketing, Archunde Tribe in New Mexico for providing her has a handful of people that she credits first stepping stone into gaming as an
As the expansion continues and other entities within PME grow, Archunde has the experience; motivation and desire to ensure the awareness and success of each entity. Chris is very appreciative of all entities working together to make certain that the future of the Suquamish Tribe is bright. Lisa Rodriguez is the PR/Media Coordinator for Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. She can be reached at LisaRodgriguez@ ClearwaterCasino.com or (360) 598-8731.
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The following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings
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$10.00
08/29/13
$10.35
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Cage*** Soft Count Team Member (PT) Environmental Services Worker (FT)
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Food & Beverage Prep Cook (FT/PT) DMO (PT) Kitchen Steward (FT) Bartender (On Call/PT) $ Deli Cashier (PT) $ Buffet Server (PT) $ Cocktail Server (PT) $ Busser (PT) $ Banquet Server (PT) $ Short Order Cook (FT)
$10.00 $9.75 $12.50 $8.90 $10.00 $8.55 $8.55 $8.65 $8.55 $11.50
12/12/13 10/16/13 08/16/13 12/09/13 10/09/13 10/09/13 11/12/13 11/08/13 12/12/13 12/19/13
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Slot*** Cashier (FT/PT) $ Sr. Technician (FT) Supervisor/Cashier (FT)
$10.00 DOE DOE
11/25/13 06/17/13 11/28/13
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IT*** IT Manager (FT)
DOE
09/06/13
2
Resort Guest Service Agent (FT)
$10.75
11/05/13
1
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Accounting*** Controller (FT) DOE Marketing*** Gaming Marketing Manager (FT) DOE Non-Gaming Marketing Manager (FT) DOE Poker Dealer (PT) $ $8.55/17.55 Legal Legal Secretary/Paralegal (FT) DOE Kiana Lodge $9.50 Prep Cook (PT) $9.00 DMO (PT) Grounds Keeper (PT) DOE Bartender (PT) $ $9.50 Food & Beverage Manager DOE Table Games*** Floor Supervisor DOE Dealer (FT) $ DOE
07/26/13 12/17/13 12/17/13 09/06/13 11/12/13 07/10/13 11/22/13 11/06/13 11/25/13 12/10/13 04/29/13 11/12/13
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Retail Masi Shop Clerk (FT/PT) Suquamish Village Shell (PT) $ Masi Latte Barista (PT) $
$10.00 $10.00 $8.55
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Human Resources Assistant (FT)
DOE
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Security Officer (FT)
DOE
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Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept.
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All Casino positions require a State and/or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions.
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We accept online applications at www.clearwatercasino.com. If you have questions please contact our Recruiter/Tribal Liaison at (360) 598-8717 or the Job line (360) 598-1360. Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of the Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.
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Topping Off The New Parking Garage At Clearwater Work continues to on Phase I and II projects in 5-year expansion plan
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photos by Lisa Rodriguez
Work on the first phase of the Clearwater Casino Resort expansion reached a milestone in December when workers fastened the top level of the new parking garage in place. Representatives from the Suquamish Tribe, PME and Korsmo Construction celebrated the event with a small ceremony atop the new structure. “We’ll be allowing guests to use the garage on New Year’s Eve. However, finishing touches including work on the elevators will continue through February,” said PME CEO Russell Steele. The expansion plan, including a 100-room new hotel tower, 25,000 square-feet of convention space, a new parking garage and a complete remodel of the casino, is scheduled to occur in 4 phases over the course of 5 years. Phase one, which includes the new garage, additional meeting space, site prep for the new hotel, support structures and more is scheduled to be completed by Spring/Summer 2015.
From left- Council Member Randy George, PME CEO Russell Steele, PME Executive Assistant Richard Williams, Resort Greeter Aggie Pratt, Council Member Jay Mills, PME Board President Greg George, PME Board Member Nigel Lawrence, Council Member and Assistant Casino GM Irene Carper, PME Marketing Administrative Assistant Tricia Chargualaf, Casino Slot Manager Veronica Rhodes, Resort Sales Associate Brittany Bakken, PME Marketing Director Chris Archunde, Casino GM Rich Purser and Shenowah Purser.
Purser, left, discusses the final stages of the build. With Shenowah Purser.
Construction workers participated in the event. Korsmo representatives at the topping off ceremony.
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Community Traditional Heritage Specialist News
Calling All Fisherman, Hunters and Gatherers! by Marilyn Jones
We are still looking for Suquamish Tribal Members with knowledge of our traditional hunting and gathering areas; this is a very important project to protect our lands from being developed. We need to know where our hunters, gatherers and fisherman hunt and gather in order to do this. Do you, a friend or family member
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hunt, gather or fish? You can simply come in and place marks on tour map at places you perform these tasks. It helps a lot in protecting our natural resources form being destroyed.
A Great Holiday Bazaar! On behalf of myself and all the Suquamish Tribe ICW staff, I would like to thank the Suquamish Tribe and the Suquamish Community for all their support in helping to make the Holiday Bazaar a success this year. Our Decem-
We are always being asked to look over plans for new development and things that would destroy the land where the animals live, plants we gather grow and the streams that the fish return to go. Without your help we can’t prove how important these areas are to the Suquamish Tribe.
ber dates were very busy at the House of Awakened Culture! I would also like to thank the Suquamish Tribal Members who participated as vendors this year. It is not easy to give up an entire weekend during such busy holiday times. We look forward to many more successful events in the future! - Vicky Doyle
Please call and set up an appointment to talk about the knowledge you have to protect the natural habitat for the next generations to come. Our grant for this project was to have sixty-five interviews and transcripts. To date, we have just ten interviews and two transcripts. Come and help us get more information for our preservation of the animals and the land. We have just a few short months to complete the process. As for my college career I am very happy to say that I have a GPA of 3.6667 and a career GPA of 3.7099. I have 74 credits and for next quarter will be working on 12 more and then the final ones for a total of 90+ for my AA Degree. Then I will be going on to my four-year degree. I will be so happy to get that and I will see from there what is next.
Maverick Cash Gregory George
Silverdale, WA December 1, 2013
Ryan and Stephanie George welcomed their first child, a boy, into the world on December 1, 2013 at Harrison Hospital in Silverdale, WA. Maverick Cash Gregory George was born weighing 7lbs 12 oz. and measured 19.5 inches long.
I would like to thank everyone that has supported me and helped me with all of this, because working full time and going to college full time is a lot of hard work and I am glad to be doing this to better myself. My family and all my coworkers are great about supporting me, Thank you all! I hope that everyone has had a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Marilyn Jones is the Traditional Heritage Specialist for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 394-8562
Obituaries
Arlene B Cady
Gig Harbor, WA December 4, 1941 – November 26, 2013 Suquamish Tribal Elder Alrene B Cady passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home in Gig Harbor, Washington. She was born December 4, 1941 in Seattle, WA. She was 71 years of age. Arlene is survived by her brother Harold Belmont of Seattle, WA, son John Belmont and his wife Lori Pinkney of Gig Harbor, WA. There are two granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Dorthie Belmont, husband Warren Cady, and siblings; Mary James, Elsie Lewis and Danny Zack. Family and friends held services for Arlene on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Suquamish House of Awakened Culture, with internment at Suquamish Cemetery shortly afterward. Suquamish News
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Charlie Brown Isabelle Chiquiti Charlene Renquist
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William Alexander Cha-la-kwa-tud Chiquiti Sr Melvin Colomb Merle Hayes Jr Mikayla Madayag Milliam Sigo III
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Mary Adams Bruce Belmont Vicky Doyle Brandon Dryden Debra Hill II Jorden Lawrence Jamie Loneia James Mabe
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Samantha Salas Devan Crow Brittney Timmerman
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Trevor Adams Bennie Armstrong Troy Mabe Baily Moss Andrew Pondelick David Schuler Crystal Sigo
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Anthony Mabe Mary Lou Salter
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Marlene Brown Gail Coyne Robert Gemmell Austen Jenkins Jacob Sigo
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Angela Clark Phoenix George Shilene George Taren Haynes Edward Midkiff Sr
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Susan Bambino Lorraine Brice Jacinda Lawrence Kourtney Lawrence
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William Jackson Sutah Purcell
Clavin Medina Aaron Purser
Barbara Santos Frederick Sigo Kwlll-kwull-tu Williams
Gloria Smith Eric Webster
Autumn Colomb Thomas Cordero Sr Tory Dotson Leonard Forsman Steven George Belinda Hommel Bakolah Williams
Phillip Contraro Henry Jackson Jr Makaha Lawrence Seth Mabe Christopher Puckett
Geraldine Joe James Lawrence
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Michael Cordero Kimberly Kumpf Cheayvone Lawrence Elizabeth Napoleon
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Kellen Baker Andrea Nellenbach
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Stephanie Power Aleccia Pratt
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Jamie Gooby Tami Jefferson Kristen Mabe Joaquin Santos Harriet Webber Peter Werbelo III
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Nicholas Leva Betty Pasco
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Thomas Bailey Allicia Knapp Daniel Santos
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