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Volume 14
April 2014
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Ushering in Spring with Waking of the Canoes Celebration
Suquamish community welcomes warmer weather and begins preparations for the journey to Bella Bella this summer The turning of the season brings a welcome sight along the shores of Agate Passage. Cedar dugout canoes carrying Suquamish friends and family are once again traveling the waterway as community members prepare for the long journey to Bella Bella, British Columbia this summer, and the start of war canoe racing events. The official start of the 2014 canoe season in Suquamish began Thursday, March 20 with a traditional Waking of the Canoes celebration on the grounds of the House of Awakened Culture. Suquamish canoes, including both traveling and war vessels, were pulled from several months of winter slumber in the Canoe Shed located next to the house. Canoe Skippers, community members, youth and elders turned out for the event where the canoes were brushed with cedar and waters gathered from forests and shores across the Port Madison Indian Reservation. “Kate (Ahvakana) and I gathered cedar and water from Doe-Keg-Wats, Old Man House and beaches from all across the Marjorie Lawrence and Lindsey Moore placing wreathes of cedar and flowers on the canoes before the Waking of the Canoes celebration. reservation,” said Joey Holmes. In keeping with tradition, witnesses were young men for the first time during the Purser also spoke about the importance of the celebration, and ways to be when called to attend the waking. Suquamish celebration this year. songs were sung while women brushed “The poles here represent our ancestors. traveling in the canoes. “You must leave the canoes, lovingly adorned with flow- They watch over everything we do here all your anger, all your pain and personal ered wreathes for the celebration. Wit- and I know they are proud to see them sadness on the beach. My grandfather alness poles, gifted to the Suquamish by coming back,” said Canoe Skipper Rob ways told me, you must work together, as one in the canoe,” added Purser. the Skokomish in 2009, were attended by Purser during the event. “I’m excited to see these canoes out on the water again. When we work together, we can really make them fly,” said Ryan Sigo, a Suquamish Tribal Youth and one of four witnesses for the waking. Starting this month, the Suquamish Tribe Sports and Recreation Department will be coordinating canoe practices. Tribal friends and family of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Suquamish Song and Dance group practices are also scheduled in the coming month. For more information on canoe season practices and events, contact Suquamish Tribe Recreation Program Manager Kate Ahvakana at (360) 394-8573 or by e-mail at kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.edu.
Barb Sanots and Kate Ahvakana prepare wreathes for the canoes.
BIA Approves General Council 2014 Elections Forsman retains Chairmanship, Lawrence elected as Secretary White Horse The Suquamish Tribe annual General meeting was held March 16-17, Property Addition Council 2014 at Kiana Lodge. In addition to hear-
Proclamation adds 283 acres to the Port Madison Indian Reservation
The Suquamish Tribe is pleased to recognize the addition of 283 acres to the Port Madison Indian Reservation. The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the change in a proclamation issued February 28, 2014. “We are proud, happy and grateful to hear that Assistant Secretary Washburn has approved our request to enlarge the boundary of the Port Madison Indian Reservation to include the White Horse see “Expansion” pg. 12... Suquamish News
Barb Santos shows her excitement for the upcoming canoe season.
ing reports from departments throughout government and business operations, Suquamish Tribal Members also had the opportunity to vote for Chairman and Secretary of the Suquamish Tribal Council. A total of 352 Tribal Members voted in the election. Two people ran for the Chairmanship, incumbent Leonard Forsman and Tribal Elder Linda Holt. Forsman won his reelection with 78 percent of the vote. There were five candidates nominated for Secretary. Nigel Lawrence was elected to the position with 95 votes. Incumbent Randy George received 73 votes. Votes and remaining candidates were Emerson
One of the highlights during General Council this year. The Suquamish Girls Basketball Team see “General Council” pg. 2... won a Championship game the same weekend and received a standing ovation from the Tribe. 1
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Community Calendar Events
Zumba Classes April 1-29 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. Lushootseed Language Classes April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 5:30pm Suquamish Tribe and Community members of all ages are invited to learn the traditional language of the Suquamish People. Language classes meet every Tuesday at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Dinner will be served to all who attend class. For more information contact Randi Purser in the Suquamish Education Department office at (360) 394-8566. Sla-hal Lessons April 3, 10, 17 & 24 7pm The Suquamish Museum and Sport & Recreation Dept. are holding Sla-hal lessons for Suquamish Community Members every Thursday evening in April at the Youth Center, located in the Suquamish Village Complex on Suquamish Way. Learn the history of the game and how to play. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana (360) 394-8573 or kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us. Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit April 7 & 21 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. GED Orientation April 16 2:00pm Tribal members seeking to obtain their
GED are encouraged to attend. GED Orientation is held the third Wednesday of every month from 2-5 pm 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. Sla-hal Making Family Days April 12&13 12-3pm The Suquamish Museum and Sport & Recreation Dept. are partnering to offer community members a two-day Sla-hal game piece making workshop. Learn the history of the game and how to play in this free event, taking place at the Suquamish Youth Center in the Suquamish Village Complex. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana (360) 394-8573 or kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us. Song & Dance Practice April 14 & 21 5:30pm The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department is holding Song & Dance practice for all Suquamish Tribal Members at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. All levels of skill and all ages are encouraged to attend. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana at (360) 3948573 or kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us.
Community Easter Party April 19 5:30pm Suquamish Tribal Members and families are invited to attend the annual Easter Party hosted by the Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department. Games, egg coloring and giveaways will all be part of the event. Open to all ages. For more information contact Clae Williams at (360) 394-8413 or kwilliams@suquamish.nsn.us.
Sla-hal at the Museum April 16 4pm Join us in a game of Sla-hal at the Lawrence Webster Memorial Education Auditorium. Play with us, or join as a spectator. This event is free and open to all ages of the public. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 3948499.
Autism Awareness Walk April 23 5pm The Sports & Recreation Dept. is hosting the annual Autism Awareness walk for the Suquamish Community. The walk will begin at the Youth Center, located in the Suquamish Village Complex on Suquamish Way. Free and open to the public of all ages. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana at (360) 3948573 or kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us.
Harlem Crowns Special Event April 16 6pm The Sports & Recreation Dept. is hosting a one-night-only event featuring the Harlem Crowns, a comedic basketball team that teaches the importance of discipline, values and the leadership qualities associated with sports through laughter and audience participation. Free to the public and open to all ages, at the Suquamish Tribal Gym in Chief Kitsap Academy on Sandy Hook Road. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana at (360) 394-8573 or kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us.
Suquamish Renewal PowWow April 25 & 26 The Sports & Recreation Dept. is sponsoring the annual Renewal PowWow. Grand Entry at 1pm and 7pm on Saturday, April 25. Grand Entry at 1pm on Sunday, April 26. Free to the public and open to all ages, at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. For more information contact Craig Miller at (360) 394-8574 or cmiller@suquamish.nsn.us.
Movie Night at the Museum April 17 5:30pm Goin’ Native: The American Indian Comedy Slam. Legendary Comedian Charlie Hill hosts this all Native American Comedy special starring PowWow Comedy Jam members Jr Redwater, Vaughn Eaglebear, Marc Yaffee and Jim Ruel; along with well-known Canadian comic Howie Miller and the famous Larry Omaha. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.
Meetings
Suquamish Warriors Meeting April 1 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors 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
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is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm. PME Board of Directors Meeting April 2 & 16 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. Suquamish Museum Board Meeting April 4 10:30am The Suquamish Museum Board of Directors regularly meets the first Friday of every month in the Lawrence Webster Education Auditorium at Suquamish Museum. The meeting is open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information contact Museum Administrative Assistant Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at (360) 3948499 or by e-mail at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us. Tribal Council Meetings April 7 & 21 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 and key staff. For more information about meetings, including agendas and specific presentation times, please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. Health & Fitness and Youth Center Final Design Draft Presentation April 7 5:30pm Suquamish Tribal Members are invited to
Editors Wayne George, Editor in Chief April Leigh, Layout/Design/Distribution Leonard Forsman, Contributor
Editorial Policy Publishers of the Suquamish Newsletter reserve the right to refuse the publication of letters to the editor and guest editorials. While the publishers of the Suquamish Newsletter encourage the submission of editorials and letters, they represent the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of the Suquamish Tribe. As such, we reserve the right to refuse to print any letter, for any reason. Vol. 14, No. 4
Healing of the Canoe Prepares to Take Training to Spokane Culturally-based curriculum proves successful at local training sessions in March
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by Nigel Lawrence
The Healing of the Canoe project is in the final phase of our three- phase project. In phase one, we performed a Strengths and Needs assessment. We learned about Suquamish Culture and developed a plan. In phase two, we developed, implemented and testing a curriculum, which we named Holding up our Youth. The curriculum has three parts; Suquamish culture, culturally grounded life skills and the effects on the body of drug and alcohol abuse. In phase two, we also brought in our neighbors, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. They adapted the curriculum and named theirs Navigating Life the S’Klallam Way. Thanks to our research, we’ve been able to show that the Holding up our Youth curriculum helps youth feel more connected to the community and less likely to use drugs. Phase three, which we began in recent months, involves teaching other tribes how to adapt and implement their own curriculum. In March, The Healing of the Canoe project staff finished the second group curriculum training session at Kiana Lodge. There were 11 different Tribes and Native organizations at the training. We were amazed to see the creativity in attendees and how they plan to implement their own curriculum. Some want to teach it to youth, while others want to gear it towards adults. Some are for cultural enrichment and some are for wellness and sobriety programs. Next we’re gearing up to put on our third group’s curriculum training, this time in Spokane to reach a wider audience. For more information, please see our website: healingofthecanoe.org, or check out our Facebook and YouTube pages. A total of 11 Tribes and Native American organizations participated in the March HOC training at Kiana. General Council continued...
George (82), Angel Hill (76) and Rebecca Purser (25). This is the second time Lawrence has been elected to the Suquamish Tribal Council. The council consists of four officers; Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary; and three at-large Council members. The Chairman only votes in case of a tie. Tribal Council officers and members serve three-year staggered terms. The Tribal Council meets on alternate Mondays and as needed throughout the year.
From left, Council Secretary Nigel Lawrence and Chairman Leonard Forsman.
Meetings
provide input on the final design draft of the new Suquamish Tribe Health & Fitness and Youth Center, in Tribal Council Chambers at the Administrative Building on Suquamish Way. For more information contact Windy Anderson (360) 3948406 or wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. Tribal Journeys Planning Meeting April 11 5pm Suquamish Canoe Families and community members are invited to help plan events in Suquamish and logistics this summer for the 2014 Journey to Bella Bella. Meeting will be held in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at the Administrative Building on Suquamish Way. The meeting is a potluck dinner. All attending are encouraged to bring a dish. For more information contact Tina Jackson at (360) 394-8455 or tjackson@ suquamish.nsn.us. Suquamish Seafoods Board Meetings April 14 & 28 10am The Suquamish Seafoods Board of Directors generally meet every other Monday of the month, when Tribal Council is not in session, at the Suquamish Seafoods Enterprises Board Room on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information contact Suquamish Seafoods Administrative Assistant Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or jledesma@suquamish.nsn. us. Suquamish Cultural Cooperative April 15 3:30pm Suquamish Tribal and community Members are invited to attend the Cultural Cooperative meeting. Meetings are held Suquamish News
In addition to Forsman and Lawrence, the current Suquamish Tribal Council includes Vice-Chairman Wayne George, Treasurer Robin Sigo and at large members Jay Mills, Irene Carper and Bardow Lewis.
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. Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings 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. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information on upcoming meetings, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652. Suquamish Tribe Housing Board The Suquamish Tribe Housing Board meets as needed throughout the year. The last meeting of the Housing Board occurred on March 26, 2014. At publication, no meetings were scheduled for the month of April. Suquamish Housing Board meetings are open to Suquamish Tribal Members. For more information about upcoming meetings contact DCD Administrative Assistant Lois Sullivan at (360) 394-8416 or by e-mail at lsullivan@suquamish.nsn.us. Suquamish Higher Education Board The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Board will be attending a retreat April 8, 2014. Meetings are not open to the public. Suquamish Tribal Members can request to be added to the agenda by contacting Higher Education Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us. 3
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Education Squaxin Island Team Wins SMC Memorial Tourney by Rebecca Purser
My family and I host a memorial basketball tournament in honor of my older brother Shawn’s memory. He passed away back in 1992 and he loved to play basketball, whether it was on the slab, the hoop on the hill, or in a gym. This tournament originally started back in 1994 and went on for a few years. In 2011 my little brother Thomas said that we should bring it back, and so with the help of the Suquamish Tribe’s Appendix X program and fundraising we were able to bring it back in 2012. This was a huge accomplishment for us because it was a time for our family to get together and watch a sport that our brother, son, and uncle loved to play. Shawn was 20 yearsold when he was suddenly taken from all of us. Having this memorial tournament is a way for our family to show him that even though he is no longer with us, he is never forgotten. This year’s tournament was held during the weekend of March 8, 2014. We had eight teams, with one that forfeited. It
was filled with teams from all over the Western Washington- from as far south as Squaxin Island, to right here in Suquamish. The teams fought hard for their place in the tournament. We had games all day on Saturday which brought us to a great matchup on Sunday for the championship game between our own Suquamish team and Three Nations from Squaxin Island Tribe. The games leading up to the final were some of the best games I have ever witnessed. They were filled with some fierce competition and guys who loved the game as much as my SMC Memorial Tournament Champions Three Nations from Squaxin Island. brother. My greatest experience throughout the proud of what we had done in his honor. Salas for running the boards, and books! weekend was having the ever so often This year’s tournament was taken by the Thank you to everyone that helped out feeling of my brother. I would all of a Three Nations team from Squaxin Island. in the kitchen! Big shout out to Windy sudden be filled with an abundant feeling Second place went to Suquamish Two, Anderson, Franci Jackson, Loretta Ives, of happiness, or I would see him out of and third place went to Suquamish One! I and Thomas Cordero- you guys rock! the corner of my eye. I kept that feeling would like to give a big thank you to our To Tanya Johnson for supplying us with close to my heart because I knew that Sports and Recreation Department for some fantastic awards this year. Last but what we had done made him proud! As everything they contributed to the event. not least thank you to all the communiI presented the awards to the champions, We couldn’t have had such a successful ty members that came out and supported second and third place teams on Sunday event without each one of you. Thank this event, it means a lot to the family and I know he was there and that he was very you to Maggie, Kaui, and Samantha I that you all shared this with us.
Elementary News
by Erin Pigott & Cindy Webster-Martinson
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
3:50 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Early Release
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Nutrition classes every Monday from 4:00-4:15 pm. run by Fran Miller and Barbara Hoffman. Kitsap Regional Library Book Mobile visit every other Monday.
NKSD & SUQUAMISH ELEMENTARY APRIL EVENTS Early Release
Every Wednesday, 3 p.m. Pond Kids in the Library, 3 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday
Spring Break
April 1-4
Tuesday April 8 Gabe Murfitt Assembly In the Gym, 9:30 a.m. Thursday
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NK School Board Meeting District Offices, 6 p.m.
Friday April 11 Suquamish Elem. Spirit Day PJ Day Monday
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KMS Band Assembly
Monday April 21 PTSA Meeting Suquamish Elem. Library, 4 p.m. Thursday
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Saturday April 26
NK School Board Meeting NK High School, 6 p.m. Annual PTSA Auction White Hors Golf Club, 5-11 p.m.
Monday April 28 Monthly ITPEC (Intertribal Parent Ed. Committee) If you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming NKSD budget, please do not hesitate to contact the Board (including Cindy Webster-Martinson) by e-mail at Schoolboard@nkschools.org. Important decisions are being made and we need to hear your voice! Questions? Comments? Contact Us! Erin Pigott
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Government Being Frank: New Hatchery Is A Blessing by Billy Frank Jr.
OLYMPIA – I was excited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony recently for a new state salmon hatchery at Voights Creek near Orting. The new facility replaces a hatchery – nearly wiped out by floods in 2009 – that has been operating on the creek since the early 1900s. Close tribal and state cooperation made the new hatchery a reality. It will be the first new state salmon hatchery built in the past couple of decades. I’m glad that the old hatchery is being replaced. We can’t afford to lose any more of them or the salmon they provide, despite what you might be hearing these days.
While we celebrate this year the 40th anniversary of the Boldt decision in U.S. v. Washington, we’re also marking the 40th anniversary of the federal Endangered Species Act. The ESA is supposed to help recover threatened wild salmon stocks, but that’s not happening because the law is not being used to protect salmon habitat and ensure that recovery plans are being implemented.
extremist groups who think that all wild salmon and steelhead are good and all hatchery-produced fish are evil. I’m not sure what they’re trying to achieve. All fishermen – Indian and non-Indian – rely on hatcheries, because fisheries are supported by them. Some hatcheries produce fish for harvest. Others serve as nurseries to supplement weak wild stocks. It’s really pretty simple. No hatcheries equals no fishing. For anyone. That’s unacceptable to the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington, because our constitutionally protected fishing right depends on salmon being available for harvest.
That’s why we are also marking the 15th anniversary of the 1999 ESA listing of Puget Sound chinook, Hood Canal summer chum and Lake Ozette sockeye. Puget Sound steelhead were added to the list in 2007. While some stocks of Hood
Hatchery opponents argue that when hatchery fish breed with wild fish, their offspring don’t survive as well. But research by the Nez Perce Tribe in Idaho has shown that’s not always the case.
“All fishermen Indian and non-Indian rely on hatcheries, because fisheries are supported by them.”
Canal summer chum are showing signs of recovery, Puget Sound coho are now a candidate species for listing. Even closing all hatcheries and ending all fisheries would not bring back the salmon. That’s because fixing and protecting habitat are the most important components of salmon recovery. From the beginning to the end of the salmon’s life cycle, it is the overall quantity and quality of habitat that determine the strength of the resource. It’s one thing to restore salmon habitat. It is another to protect it. If we want salmon in our world to thrive once again, we must do both.
New Employees
Suquamish welcomes the following new additions to government operations for the Tribe. Ashley Smith
The bottom line is that we will need salmon hatcheries for as long as lost and damaged habitat prevents salmon recovery. We would prefer not to rely so heavily on hatcheries, but today more than half of the chinook and coho harvested by Indian and non-Indian fishermen come from
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Closing the Voights Creek Hatchery would - Billy Frank Jr. mean the annual loss of 1.6 million fall chihatcheries. nook salmon and 780,000 coho salmon. That’s in addition to 400,000 more fall We’ve become dependent on the fish prochinook and 100,000 additional coho that duced in hatcheries because we are losare transferred from the facility to the ing the battle to recover naturally spawnPuyallup Tribe’s hatchery for release into ing salmon and their habitat. I think we are going to rely on hatcheries for quite the Puyallup River each year. some time, because salmon habitat is beHatcheries have been getting a bad rap ing lost and damaged faster than it can be lately. Tribal, state and federal hatcheries restored and protected, and the trend isn’t are under fire from lawsuits filed by a few improving.
Robert Stark
Finance Staff Accountant (360) 394-8432
Lavada Anderson
Human Services Tribal Veteran Representative (360) 394-8515
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
by Leonard Forsman
Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Meeting The February KRCC meeting, held at the Norm Dicks Government Building in Bremerton, focused on predicting future growth and transportation funding. Based on growth trends, Kitsap County is expected to grow an additional 80,000 people by 2035 to a total population of 331,000. Local jurisdictions plan to accommodate this growth through economic development and land use planning in conformance with the State Growth Management Act. The KRCC is also reviewing the SR3 Industrial Corridor Funding Plan, which prioritizes projects related to transportation improvements in the Gorst Interchange vicinity. I made sure that the elected officials were aware of our ongoing treaty fishing in the area and our concerns for habitat protection. Waterfront Seattle Meeting Bardow Lewis, Suquamish Fisheries staff and I met with new Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and his staff to discuss the Waterfront Seattle design process. The Mayor and his representatives explained that the waterfront will be going through a major transition after the tunnel is dug and the viaduct is removed. We explained the importance of consulting with the Suquamish Tribe, not only on environmental and cultural resource issues, but also on the design themes for the waterfront. The Mayor committed to working with us and has set up a design team visit to Suquamish in April. Dyes Inlet Tideland Owners Reception The Suquamish Tribal Shellfish program hosted a reception at the Silverdale Yacht Club Broiler with tideland owners in Dyes Inlet who have entered into leases with the Tribe to harvest clams on their private beaches. Under the Rafeedie Shellfish Decision, the Tribe can harvest at least half of the clams on a private beach after entering into an agreement with the landowner. The reception was intended to acknowledge the landowners and also recruit other owners to enter into leases. Robin Sigo also joined staff in hosting the event. Head Start Review The federal review of our Early Head Start and Head Start programs was conducted outside reviewers. The reviewers interviewed Tribal Council about the the Early Learning Center and its operations and programs. Gates Foundation Meeting The Gates Foundation held the second of their two-day outreach session in early March at their Seattle headquarters. The session included leaders from the Native American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander and other communities that suffer from poverty. We provided Foundation staff with direction on how their programs could better serve our respective communities.
From left, Suquamish Fisheries Biologist Steve Todd, Tribal Council Member Bardow Lewis, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Chairman Leonard Forsman and Historic Preservation Officer Dennis Lewarch meeting about the future of the Seattle Waterfront.
Cultural Cooperative Meeting The Cultural Cooperative Committee discussed several issues regarding the cultural activities within the Tribe. Presentations included an update on the Early Learning Center cultural education programs and information on a new program from the Wellness Program centering on strengthening families. We also discussed the progress of the repairs to the two tribal canoes, which received some damage during the Paddle to Quinault last year. The si?am ?e?utXs will be ready for the journey to Bella Bella. We are working
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Meeting The Winter meeting of the ACHP was held at the Russell Senate Building in Washington D.C. Agenda items related to tribal issues included a report on our activities during the White House Tribal Nations Conference, the upcoming Northern Plains Summit in South Dakota, and an update regarding the Positive Train Control program that requires railroads to place towers for wireless communication on every mile of railroad track in the U.S.
on getting qalqaleXiV repaired in time for the journey.
Tribal Enrollment Conference I provided welcoming remarks at the Tribal Enrollment Conference held at Kiana Lodge and organized by our Enrollment Department. Several members of our enrollment committee attended the meeting that included lots of training exercises. Waking the Canoes The Suquamish Youth Services Department held the annual canoe blessing ceremony at the Canoe Shed downtown. Many songs and good words were shared during the ceremony. Thanks to Kate, Barb, Maggie, TJ and all the youth workers for their efforts.
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Kitsap Anti-Poverty Initiative Planning Meeting Robin Sigo, Angela Flemming, Windy Anderson and I met with representatives of the Kitsap Community Foundation and United Way to discuss best strategyies for addressing poverty in Kitsap County. We made progress in understanding each of our strengths and weaknesses and look forward to combining our efforts and funding to meet our goals.
A letter from President Barack Obama, confirming the President’s commitment to honoring the treaty rights of Northwest Tribes.
Museum Board Meeting The monthly Museum board actions included acceptance of two baskets donated by a longtime Suquamish non-native family, a presentation from the delegation that traveled to the Phillippines on the Museum Connect project, and review of the upcoming traveling exhibit schedule.
Suquamish Tribe/US Navy Government-to-Government Meeting Bardow Lewis, fisheries staff, legal, and I met with Captain Zwolfer and staff from Naval Base Kitsap to discuss issues affecting the Tribe. The two major issues involved mitigation funding for removal of the Kitty Hawk culvert on Chico Creek and fishing access issues at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
Governor’s Informal Advisory Group Meeting Chairman Ron Allen and I met with Governor Inslee and his staff for further discussions on the Fish Consumption Rate. Governor Inslee continues to study the issue with his natural resource staff and the Department of Ecology. We are working together to try to find a way to balance clean water with economic growth.
NOAA Strategy Call The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which oversees the federal shellfish inspection program, has been intensively engaged in negotiations with the Chinese government on their ban on geoduck imports. NOAA representatives consulted with tribal
Old Man House Park Exhibit Design Meeting Museum staff met with tribal members and community members to discuss Old Man House Park and ways we can express our history at the park. The group was able to develop themes around the archaeological history of the site, the
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cultural history of the winter house, and the spiritual meaning of the park to our people. Plans for the development of the park will be further developed and presented to the community for review in the near future.
representatives on their upcoming trip to China to meet with government representatives to learn more about their concerns regarding arsenic levels in seafood products. I was able to relate to the NOAA representatives the importance of the geoduck harvest to our people.
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Sports & Rec Representing at Nespelem Tourney
Suquamish Young Ladies Bring Home Title Pee-Wee Girls Team wins 2014 championship by Magdalena Turrieta
The Suquamish Pee-Wee Girls Basketball Team, comprised of girls age 12 under, started the month of March off with an opportunity to play for a spot in the league championship game. They competed in the semi-final on March 13, at Hawkins Middle School against the third-place Warren Avenue Team. These young ladies showed up with one thing on their minds and that was to make it to the big game. They played to win- moving the ball around, playing as a team Back row from left: Scott Lee, Leonard Forsman, and not letting up on defense. Deon Shots, George Hill, Gene Jones Jr. and Their efforts were rewarded Carlos Ancheta. Front row from left Carie Web- with a big win and a shot at the ster and Vern Diggs. league title.
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They played their Championship Game at Olympic High School March 15, against the undefeated North Mason team. Back Row from left: Coach Magdalena Turrieta, Leetsah Deam, Brandy Boure, Kenzee Wellman, Antonia Once these young ladies took Ewing, Sierra Dennig and Nika Chiquiti. Front row from left: Joycelyn McCloud, Kiaya Natrall, Noelani Old the court there was no looking Coyote and Alana Chiefstick. back and no playing soft. They played together as a strong team! Their This is the girls’ first championship. They Even when it was hard and you were tired defense was intense. They never let up have been working hard all season, com- you never gave up, you just kept giving and were always looking up the court ing to practices and pushing hard, even your best and that’s all we could ever ask when they were tired. They kept going for. You deserve your championship; you From left, Dennis Sutter, Mike Hamblet, Chuck for their teammates, following through and that’s what won them their cham- earned it with all your hard work! Deam, Leonard Forsman, Gene Jones Jr., Scott to the very end! This was one very intense game for both teams. They wanted pionship- the heart and desire to push The Sports and Recreation Department Lee and Craig Miller. the same thing. But, it was Suquamish through and never give up no matter would also like to thank all the families, friends and fans who came to support that kept pushing it to the basket and not what. letting North Mason inch ahead on the As their coaches we cannot begin to tell these young athletes as they made their scoreboard. The Suquamish girls finished you all how proud we are of them and way through the season. You gave them strong and walked out with what they their hard work and dedication to this a reason to keep pushing and making evteam. Thank you ladies for all you do! eryone proud. came for- their championship trophy.
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Suquamish Pee-Wee League Teams From left, George Hill, Amelio Banuelas, Carlos Ancheta, Jacob Hill, Steve Adams, Anthony Pondelick and Aaron Lawrence.
Women’s
Top right- 5 & 6 Years-Old, back row from left; Xavier Jones, Josh Oliver, Luther Mills, Mikayla Madayag, Billy Jones and Trey Kumpf. Front from left; Alex Mabe, David Sigo, Josue May, Cheyenne Damien and Isabella Ramirez.
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7 & 8 Years-Old
10 & Under
Top far right- 14 & Under, back row from left; Kanim Natrall, Popeh Chiquiti, Jade Jefferson, Bailey Moss, Sequoia Chargaluaf, Jerald DeLafuente, Marcus Mclean, Alijah Sipai and Shawn Jones. Bottom right- 7 & 8 Years-Old, back row, from left; Craig MIller, Steven Adams and Magdalena Turrieta. Middle row; Isabelle Chiquiti, Shayla Sigo and Sho-Shyne Jones. Front row: Ben Beckwith, Kane Chiefstick, Isaiah Pondelick, Steven Anderson, Topher Old Coyote and BobbyRay Pondelick.
Back row from left: Debra Hill, Memory Calflooking, Angel Hill, Rowina Antone and Monica Calflooking. Front row from left: Samantha Salas, Magdalena Turrieta, Malora Boure and Randie Lee.
5 & 6 Years-Old
Bottom far right- 10 & Under, back row from left; Craig MIller, Steven Adams and Magdalena Turrieta. Front row from left; Kah-Ty Natrall, Orlando Chiquiiti, Austin Wion, Kaiden Finkbonner, Stoney Chiefstick and Christian Wion.
Suquamish Boys Shine on the Court
Team Finishes as Runner Up in Bremerton City Annual Kiwanis Goldenball Tournament The Suquamish boys participated in the Bremerton City League Boys Basketball League Junior Division this season. Age 15 and under played on Saturday mornings at Sheridan Park gym in Bremerton. The team started the season slow, losing their first three games but finished strong and kept riding the momentum into the season ending tournament. They began the tournament by beating teams from the Silverdale and Bremerton areas and fought their way to the city championship before bowing out and finishing as runner up. Overall, the team finished the league in third place. The boys came to play every weekend and competed in a very competitive league that was formed for area youth who do Suquamish News
not play for the high school teams. Everyone showed great sportsmanship and energy. Each player brought their own talents to the team. We are exceedingly proud of their improvement throughout the season and would like to thank all the parents and families who came out to the games. Team members Included Bailey Moss, Alijah Sipai, Shawn Jones, Popeh Chiquiti, Marcus Mclean, Sequoia Chargualaf, Kynoa Sipai, Josh Combs. We look forward to having these players back for another season next year!
Photo right. From left: Coach Craig Miller, Shawn Jones, Marcus Mclean, Bailey Moss, Kynoa Sipai, Sequoia Chargualaf, Alijah Sipai, Popeh Chiquiti and Assistant Coach Magdalena Turrieta. 8
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Seuss it Up!
Sports & Rec
Community youth turn out for fun with books at Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Bash
Suquamish Sports and Recreation threw a birthday party for Dr. Seuss on March 5, with books and crafts for the community. There were 131 people in attendance at the event! We would like to thank our staff as well as the amazing volunteers, Cat in the Hat Vincent Chargualaf, Thing One Katlynn Pratt, Thing Two Raven Roberts, Little Suzy Kaylayla Ives, Tina Jackson, Amie Adams, and Kippie Joe. We could not have had so much without all of your help.
April
Slahal April 3, 10, 17 & 24 Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm @ Youth Center -Dinner Served! April 12 & 13 Sat & Sun 11:00am-3:00pm @ Youth Center April 16 Wednesday 4:00pm-5:30pm @ Museum Beading Class w/Petrina Joe-Lanham April 6 Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm April 9 Wednesday 3:30pm-7:00pm @ Youth Center 35 & Over/ 50 & Over Basketball Tournament April 12 &13 Sat, & Sun @ Suquamish Gym
Song and Dance April 14 & 21 Mondays 5:30pm-7:00pm @ House of Awakened Culture Harlem Crowns April 16 Wendesday 6:00pm-9:00pm @ Suquamish Gym Autism Awareness Events April 23 Wednesday 3:45pm-7:00pm @ Youth Center Renewal Pow Wow April 25-27 Fri, Sat, & Sun @ House of Awakened Culture Coming Soon-Canoe Schedule WAR & JOURNEY
Cat In The Hat ,Vincent Chargualaf,reading to the youth.
Austin Wion gave this event two thums up.
Isabelle Chiquiti with Cat in the Hat Vincent Chargualaf, Sally Kaylayla Ives, and thing one and two Raven Roberts and Katlynn Pratt.
Events
Olivia Chiquiti, Elilai Abraham, and Aliana Chiquiti with Cat in the Hat Vincent Chargualaf, Sally Kaylayla Ives, and thing one and two Raven Roberts and Katlynn Pratt.
Contact:
Kate Ahvakana (360) 394-8573 kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us
April Sports, Recreation & Youth Center Calendar
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Inter-tribal basketball PiYo 5:30pm @ home 6-9 pm
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Insanity 12pm Swimming @ BI Youth Open Gym 4pm Adult BB League Beading @ YC 12pm Zumba 5:30pm Pickleball 7pm
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Swimming @ BI Adult BB League Sla-hal Stick Set Making @YC 11am ... Ball Tournament
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Swimming @ BI Adult BB League
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Swimming @ BI Adult BB League
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Youth Open Gym 4pm
Zumba 5:30pm Pickleball 7pm
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Insanity 12pm
Youth Open Gym 4pm
Zumba 5:30pm Pickleball 7pm
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Bowling Youth Open Gym 4pm Piyo12pm Zumba 5:30pm Youth Open Gym 4pm @ ALL STAR 9am
Adult Open Gym 7pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Insanity 7pm Insanity 7pm Sla-hal 7pm @ YC Northwest Indian Youth Confrence Paddle Carving with Jimmy Price 2-4pm at the Youth Center- Limited Space Please Call
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Inter-tribal basketball Youth Open Gym 4pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Bowling @ home 6-9 pm PiYo 5:30pm Zumba 5:30pm @ ALL STAR 9am Adult Open Gym 7pm Beading @ YC 3:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Sla-hal Stick Set Making Sla-hal 7pm @ YC Insanity 7pm @YC 11am
14 Song & Dance 15 Insanity 12pm
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Youth Sla-hal Game @Museum 4pm PiYo 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Harlem Crowns Insanity 7pm @ Gym 6pm
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Piyo12pm Bowling Youth Open Gym 4pm Zumba 5:30pm @ ALL STAR 9am Adult Open Gym 7pm Insanity 7pm Sla-hal 7pm @ YC
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Inter-tribal basketball @ Nisqually 4-8pm PiYo 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Autism Youth Events @ YC 3:45pm Insanity 7pm Autism Walk @ YC 5pm
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Bowling (Final)
Zumba 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Insanity 7pm Sla-hal 7pm @ YC
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Renewal PowWow
Youth Open Gym 4pm Inter-tribal basketball @ Wah-He-Lut 4-8pm PiYo 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Insanity 7pm
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Elders Grief & Loss
Understanding healthy coping mechanisms and when to seek professional help by Sarah Sense-Wilson
Losing someone or something you love or care deeply about is very painful. You may experience all kinds of difficult emotions and it may feel like the pain and sadness you’re experiencing will never let up. These are normal reactions to a significant loss. But while there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain that, in time, can renew you and permit you to move on. Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief will be. You may associate grief with the death of a loved one—which is often the cause of the most intense type of grief—but any loss can cause grief. Grieving is a personal and highly individual experience. How you grieve
depends on many factors, including your personality and coping style, your life experience, your faith, and the nature of the loss. The grieving process takes time. Healing happens gradually; it can’t be forced or hurried—and there is no “normal” timetable for grieving. Some people start to feel better in weeks or months. For others, the grieving process is measured in years. Whatever your grief experience, it’s important to be patient with yourself and allow the process to naturally unfold.
forward. If you aren’t feeling better over time, or your grief is getting worse, it may be a sign that your grief has developed into a more serious problem, such as
“Distinguishing between grief and clinical depression isn’t always easy, as they share many symptoms.”
The single most important factor in healing from loss is having the support of other people. Even if you aren’t comfortable talking about your feelings under normal circumstances, it’s important to express them when you’re grieving. Sharing your loss makes the burden of grief easier to carry. Wherever the support comes from, accept it and do not grieve alone. Connecting to others will help you heal.
- Sarah Sense-Wilson complicated grief or major depression. Distinguishing between grief and clinical depression isn’t always easy, as they share many symptoms. But, there are ways to tell the difference. Remember, grief can be a roller coaster. It involves a wide variety of emotions and a mix of good and bad days. Even when you’re in the middle of the grieving process, you will have moments of pleasure or happiness. With depression, on the other hand, the feelings of emptiness and despair are constant.
When you’re grieving, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself. The stress of a major loss can quickly deplete your energy and emotional reserves. Looking after your physical and emotional needs will help you get through this difficult time. It’s normal to feel sad, numb, or angry following a loss. But as time passes, these emotions should become less intense as you accept the loss and start to move
Other symptoms that suggest depression,
not just grief include: an intense, pervasive sense of guilt; thoughts of suicide or preoccupation with dying; feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness; slow speech and body movements; inability to function at work, home and/or school; seeing and hearing things that aren’t there. When should you seek professional help for grief? If you recognize any of the above symptoms of complicated grief or clinical depression, talk to a mental health professional right away. Left untreated, complicated grief and depression can lead to significant emotional damage, lifethreatening health problems, and even suicide. But treatment can help you get better. Contact a grief counselor or professional therapist if you: feel like life isn’t worth living; wish you had died with your loved one; blame yourself for the loss or for failing to prevent it; fell numb and disconnected from others for more than a few weeks; are having difficulty trusting others since your loss; are unable to perform your normal daily activities. For more information on grief/loss resources, please contact Suquamish Tribe Wellness Center at (360) 394-8558 or if you are interested in grief/loss group loss of a loved one please contact Sarah SenseWilson at (360) 394-8642.
April Elders Lunch Menu MON
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Beef Soft Taco (ground beef, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa) Spanish Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
French Dip Sandwich Apple-Carrot Salad Tossed Salad Sugar Free Jell-O w/ Fruit Cocktail
Baked Ham Scalloped Potatoes Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Elk Stew Egg Salad Sandwich Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit
Baked Chicken Sweet Potatoes Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Cottage Cheese & Peaches
Tomato Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on 9 Grain Bread Baby Carrots Fresh Fruit
16 Breakfast for Lunch Whole Grain Pancakes Chicken & Rice Soup w/ veggies w/ mixed berries Tossed Salad Scrambled Eggs w/ Sunflower Seeds w/ Peppers, Onions & Salsa Pachado Bread Fresh Fruit Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail
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Pork Adobo Brown Rice Capri Vegetable Blend Apple-Carrot Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
Goulash (ground beef, green beans, tomatoes) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
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Baked Fish Roasted Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit Shepherd’s Pie (ground turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes) Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Spiced Fruit Cup Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
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Calico Bean Soup w/ Spinach Tuna Sandwich Cucumber Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
Beef & Green Bean Casserole Brown Rice Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit
BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Cole Slaw Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
Chicken w/ Mushroom Sauce Brown Rice Broccoli Tossed Salad Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries 10
Sliced Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad French Bread Stick Applesauce Baked Potato Bar w/ broccoli, chili, cheese Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit
Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown & White Rice Peas & Carrots Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit & Granola Salmon Boiled Red Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Italian Ice
Beverages Served Daily: 1% milk, or Lactose Free Milk Coffee & Tea Occasional substitutions may be necessary
Vol. 14, No. 4
Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right
Health
Following basic steps can improve overall wellness by Cathy Gunderson
Eating can be one of the great pleasures of life. And actually tasting, savoring and appreciating your food can help prevent overeating. Too often, we eat mechanically, with no thought or attention paid to either the food or our body. Food companies know that sugar, salt, and fat are hard-wired in our brains to be appealing. They are also inexpensive. The food industry has spent a lot of money to find the levels of each that produce the best sales. “Betcha can’t each just one” didn’t just happen; most of us can’t stop after eating a single serving of 10-12 chips when the whole bag is at our fingertips. But a savvy consumer can make savvy choices, and knows when he or she is being manipulated. Knowledge alone is often not enough to change behavior, but it helps! Not only do sugar, salt and fat tempt
feelings?
us to eat more food than we need, they provide few nutrients. We use the term “empty calories” to describe foods high in calories, but little in terms of nutritional benefits. Excess sugar, salt, and fat are also associated with chronic disease. Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity are all areas of concern.
Think about taste - Can you name the different flavors? Could you identify this food with your eyes closed? You’ll get better over time. Think about your meal - What are the ingredients? Where did they come from? Who prepared it? Practice gratitude.
Rather than just relying on will power, and trying to bully your way to change, focus on nurturing yourself. It is important to love and care for this body that does so much for you. Curiosity and a sense of adventure will get you much farther than strict rules.
Experiment – Do you prefer chili powder or paprika? Cinnamon or nutmeg? Olive oil or peanut oil? Romaine or Bibb lettuce? Try them side-by-side.
Pay attention to how you feel after eating different foods – and not just immediately, but over the next few hours. Do you feel stuffed, bloated, sluggish, thirsty, anxious, or nervous? What did you eat that might have caused these
People usually prefer what they are used to, but tastes can change. After a period of eating less-processed foods, the processed variety can taste too sweet or too salty! You can make the choice to eat more whole, less processed foods and
As you learn to eat thoughtfully, you’ll also eat more slowly and with more enjoyment.
consciously teach yourself to appreciate a variety of flavors. Sometimes seniors, or those on medications, will complain that some foods don’t taste the same anymore. The sense of taste and smell will both decrease as we age. In some cases, this can lead to a loss of appetite or overuse of salt and sugar. The taste of foods may be enhanced with lemon juice, spices, olive oil, gravy or other seasonings. Warm foods will have more flavor than cold foods. Feature nutrient dense foods in modest portion sizes. If nothing seems to help, just try to follow a regular schedule for meals and snacks, and keep things pleasant by focusing on another source of pleasure – social interaction. This article was written by Cathy Gunderson, from the Suquamish Tribe’s WIC office. She can be reached at 360-394-8473.
Suquamish WIC Program: (360) 394-8473
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Business Expansion continued.... Golf Course. Our ancestral leaders, including Chief Seattle, Chief Wahalchu and the other Treaty signers, trusted the federal government to honor our contract. Our people have endured many hardships resulting from misguided federal policies that enabled sale of our lands and this proclamation, adding land back to our reservation, is a significant step towards reconciliation,” said Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman. The addition enlarges the Reservation to include outlying portions of the White Horse Golf Course Property near Indianola, WA. Purchased by the tribe in 2010, the 396-acre parcel straddles the original Reservation boundary. The newly incorporated 283-acre section includes portions of the golf course, a green belt and a walking trail. Currently, the Suquamish Tribal Government has no plans to further develop the property. Suquamish sought to incorporate the section contiguous to the reservation to improve regulation and management of the parcel. The Proclamation allows the Tribe to treat the entire golf course as Reservation property, making management and stewardship more streamlined. The addition is the first expansion of the Reservation since 1864 and another successful step in the Tribe’s efforts to reacquire their homelands. Like many Treaty Tribes, the Suquamish continue to face significant challenges in reacquiring reservation lands taken out of Tribal ownership as a result of the assimilation policies of the previous century, including the federally sponsored sale of reservations lands to non-natives.
At a Glance...
The dotted line on the map above shows where the boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation were originally. The solid line represents the new boundary line. Approximately 283 acres were added to the reservation in late February. The shaded area indicates the entire White Horse Golf Course property, purchased by the Tribe in 2010.
Port Madison Enterprises
As of March 19, 2014 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings
Dept/Position
1
Cage*** Soft Count Lead/Team Member (FT) Operations Clerk (FT) Main Bank Cashier (FT) Cashier (PT) $ Food & Beverage Buffet Server (FT) $ Cocktail Server (PT) $ Bartender (PT/FT) $ Banquet Server (PT) $ Prep Cook (PT) Cook (FT) Restaurant Supervisor (FT) DMO (FT) Kiana Lodge Bartender (PT) $
3 1 2 1 4 2
White Horse Cook (PT/FT) Prep Cook (PT) DMO (PT) Bartender (PT) $ Cart & Range Attendant (PT) Course Attendant (PT)
1 1 1 3 1 2 4 1 2 1 1 1
Salary Range
Opening Date
$12.50 $13.50 $16.50 $11.25
03/17/14 12/31/13 12/31/13 01/14/14
$8.55 $8.55 $8.90 $8.55 $9.50 $14.25 $14.00 $9.75
10/09/13 11/12/13 01/13/14 12/12/13 03/03/14 03/17/14 03/07/14 03/07/14
$8.90
11/25/13
$12.50 $9.50 $9.75 $8.90 $10.00 $12.00
02/27/14 02/27/14 02/27/14 02/27/14 02/27/14 02/27/14
1 4
Accounting*** Revenue Auditor (PT) Marketing*** CCW Ambassador (FT) Driver (FT/PT) Valet Attendant (FT) Poker Dealer (PT) $ Resort Laundry Attendant (PT) Retail SV Shell Clerk (FT/PT) $ Masi Clerk (FT/PT) Table Games*** Floor Supervisor (FT) Dealer (FT/PT) $
3 2
Slot*** Cashier (FT/PT) $ Sr. Technician (FT)
$11.25 DOE
01/08/14 06/17/13
1 2 1
Security Manager (FT) Security Officer (FT/PT) Security Director (FT)
DOE DOE DOE
01/08/14 02/19/14 03/07/14
1
Engineering*** Junior Engineer (FT)
$14.00
03/03/14
1 1 2 1 3 1 2 3
DOE
03/07/14
DOE DOE $8.55
01/08/14 03/07/14 03/07/14
$8.55
01/08/14
$10.00
02/10/14
$10.00 $10.00
02/10/14 03/03/14
DOE DOE
01/08/14 01/13/14
62 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: •
Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept.
•
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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Business
Clearwater Casino Resort
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Community Traditional Heritage Specialist News by Marilyn Jones
As we approach the end of our traditional places mapping project, I am making another request for all Suquamish hunters, fishers and gatherers to come in and talk with me about traditional use areas for the Suquamish Tribe. At the General Council Elders’ Breakfast in March, I requested the Elders’ phone numbers so I could call and make appointments with them directly. They all said they would participate and I look forward to speaking with them about the project. I would like to thank the Suquamish Elders for the opportunity and truly appreciate their assistance. If you or someone you know is interested in pointing out some of our traditional use areas, please feel free to stop by my office at the Tribal Center in the Fisheries Department. If I am unavailable, Dennis Lewarch will be available to help mark on the map where these places are and assist you in setting up an appointment with me.
Letters
While working on the traditional places mapping project, I continue to take courses at Northwest Indian College. During the upcoming spring quarter I will be offsite attending classes Wednesday and Friday afternoons. I will also be taking Language courses at Chief Kitsap Academy on Tuesday evenings. In addition, I will be going on the Elders’ Trip to Las Vegas April 10-14, 2014, and attending the annual American Alliance of Museums Meeting in Seattle May 18 – 21, 2014. On a personal note, it is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of our leader of the sister canoe club in Chilliwack BC, Dean Williams “Koyale” – with his canoes the Suzanne Rose, St. Francis and River Spirit, we were able to Dean Williams go to “Paddle to Seattle in 1989 and then canoeing to so many people- and they have the Spirit Hawk canoe carved and all came to honor him. The family sends racing for our Suquamish Youth. Dean its’ thanks to the Suquamish Tribe for the was a quiet and gentle man that taught by generous gift to assist with the needs they example and wisdom. He told the youth, had during this hard time, they raised their “It doesn’t matter where you finish in a hands to you in thanks during the dinner, race as long as you finish it.” He also said when Barb presented the gift. We wished that, as you continue to race, you will that more of the Spirit Hawk crew could place higher and higher. Barb Santos, have been there but the border and short Gene, Marilyn and Geronimo Jones went notice made things hard for travel and up and attended the services for Dean. the family understood this. They know The family also requested Gene do the that you have them in your thoughts and Candle light service on Friday evening. prayers and said “We will see you on the On Saturday we assisted with the Paddle water this summer” So be ready to pull in Salute and flowers. This was a large this Chief Seattle Days Canoe Races and service for a man that taught culture and “do it, for uncle Dean Williams.”
Chief Seattle Days Parade Call For Volunteers Organizers of the Chief Seattle Days Parade are seeking volunteers to assist with coordination and participation in the annual event scheduled Saturday, August 16 at 10 a.m. For more information on how you can volunteer, contact Clearwater Casino Resort Special Events Coordinator Marilyn Sharpnack at (360) 598-8722 or by email at msharpnack@ clearwatercasino.com. Thank You Suquamish Tribe I would like to thank everyone in the Suquamish community who has offered their thoughts and prayers to me and my wife Andi, who is battling Stage 4, small cell lung cancer. I would especially like to thank Leonard Forsman, Bardow Lewis and Cathleen Norris for their help assisting us with our son when he came to visit at the end of January. I would also like to thank the Human Service Department, Barbara Hoffman, Fran Nichols and Peggy Tonan for their visits with my wife. They are much appreciated. Sincerely, Tom Adams Need Help Getting Your License Back? Approximately 300,000 Washington drivers have their licenses suspended for unpaid traffic tickets. These suspensions fall most heavily on low-income people and people of color. For example, in 2009, 3 percent of the cases filed for Driving While License Suspended in the 3rd Degree were against Native Americans, though Natives represent only 1.8 percent of the total state population. Depending on the court and the reason for the suspension, suspended drivers can often regain their licenses by setting up payment plans or doing community service. Another option is to apply for an occupational/restricted driver’s license. A restricted license may be issued to those who need it to get to work, school, drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare appointments, or to provide care for a dependent. Eligibility depends on the reason for suspension. The Northwest Justice Project provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services for people who cannot afford a lawyer in Washington. If your driver’s license was suspended because of unpaid traffic fines, getting in a car accident when you were uninsured, or driving with a suspended license, we may be able to help. We cannot assist in cases where a license is suspended for failure to pay child support, or certain criminal traffic convictions such as DUIs. In order for us to assist you, the court must have already ruled on the traffic citations that caused your license to be suspended. The court can rule even if you did not come to court. To find out whether you qualify for assistance from the Northwest Justice Project, call the “CLEAR” toll-free hotline from 9:10 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. at (888) 201-1014. CLEAR services are in high demand so hold times may be lengthy and it may take several attempts to connect. If you are not successful in reaching us on first try, we ask that you redial and thank you for your patience. Calling from a landline is advisable. Native American Callers: In addition to CLEAR, NJP’s Native American Unit (NAU) has an intake line devoted to Native American callers. To reach the NAU, call the toll-free hotline at (888) 201-1014, and then press 5 to leave a message. You can leave a message 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we will return your call within 2 business days. Depending on the legal issue, you may receive services from the NAU or from another NJP staff attorney.
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Jean Belmont Jalysha Covarrubias Katelynn Pratt Randi Purser Veronica Rhodes David Watson Michael Zaiss
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Anthony Forsman Jonathan Morsette Patricia Ostenberg Modoulamin Suso Brenda Vogel
April 22
Mark Crowell Jacob Hill Ebony Rubeck Diaria Skundberg
April 14
April 23
Chal-chee-quin Williams Alfred Youngblood Jr.
Cathy Kimmel Ralena Maloney Nicholas O’Brien Robert Purser Sr.
April 15
David Adams
15
Teri Bayes Travis Silvey
April 25
Steven Anderson Sophia Chiquiti Lea McMillan Jr. Christopher Purser James Wilson
April 26
Joseph Bagley Destiny Bakken Makayla Featherston
April 27 Jesse Ives
April 28
Lee Berlin Misty Castaneda-Ortiz Enoch Scheer
April 29
Dylan Jackson Andrew Jackson-Nickel William Lawrence Edward Schaefer
April 30
Christopher Beckwith Gordon Hawk Jr. Renee Hommel Willard Pratt
Vol. 14, No. 4
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