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Volume 14
Spring Events Round Up pg. 8
May 2014
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Tribal Summit Brings Secretary of the Interior to Suquamish
Leaders of the 6th Congressional District Tribes emphasize education, access and environment in meeting with federal officials Representative Derek Kilmer and leaders from every tribe in the 6th Congressional District were joined by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Sally Jewell at the House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish for a summit examining issues facing the region’s tribes on Thursday, April 24. Rep. Kilmer invited Secretary Jewell to attend this event on behalf of the tribes in the 6th District. “It was a great honor to welcome the Secretary of the Interior and neighboring tribal nations to the Port Madison Indian Reservation. It was the first time a Cabinet Secretary has visited our reservation, a place with a long and sometimes challenging relationship with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, an Interior agency. We and the other 6th District Tribes were happy to show Secretary Jewell our progress, identifying what we need to keep moving forward and thank her for the Obama Administration’s Indian Country initiatives that have helped us,” said Suquamish Tribal Chairman Forsman. Forsman, NCAI President Brian Cladoosby, Quinault Nation President Fawn Sharp and Rep. Kilmer moderated panels concerning issues facing tribes, followed by a keynote address from Secretary Jewell. During the panel discussions, tribal leaders emphasized the importance of streamlining processes between Federal and Tribal governments- including tax credit and fee to trust applications. Tribes located on the Olympic Peninsula also stressed the need for support of broadband internet service in remote areas, for both economic and education programs. During the summit there also were targeted discussions on tribal sovereignty, the best ways to increase economic development and grow opportunities on reservations, and the need for coastal resiliency to mitigate the impact of severe weather on tribal communities. “Tribal communities are among the most vulnerable to climate change because of their place-based nature and connection
From left: Congressman Derek Kilmer, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman talk with reporters outside the House of Awakened Culture after Jewell’s speech to leaders of the 6th Congressional District Tribes.
Mourning the Loss of a Great Leader
to the environment and are in the best position to detect changes and determine in their own community how to remedy those changes,” said Quinault Natural Resourses Advisor Gary Morishima.
Billy Frank, Jr. remembered by tribes, state and federal officials for a lifetime of advocacy
In her address, Jewell emphasized the Obama Administration’s commitmment to Indian Country and thier support for bringing fee lands owned by tribes back into trust status. She also spoke about the Obama Administration’s efforts to battle climate change, and how measurable goals can be met during the next three years.
Suquamish joins other Northwest tribes, Washington State leaders and Federal officials in mourning the loss of Billy Frank, Jr. A staunch advocate for Indian people and the environment, Frank passed away on May 5, 2014. He was 83 years-old.
Jewell serves as the Chair of the White House Council on Native American Affairs. Her participation in the summit came after Rep. Kilmer and the Tribal nations of the 6th District sent her a letter on March 25, 2014, requesting her attendance.
From left: Forsman and Jewell on a tour of Suquamish after the summit.
Seattle Mayor Visits Suquamish
Ed Murray commemorates 100 days in office by visiting the gravesite of the city’s namesake City of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray visited Suquamish for the first time since he took office in January. During his visit, Murray was treated to a tour of Chief Seattle’s Gravesite and a welcoming by Tribal Council Member Bardow Lewis, Council Treasurer Robin Sigo and the Suquamish Song and Dance group.
Frank spent most of his life defending the rights of treaty tribes and the natural environment. He was first arrested for fishing on the Nisqually River when he was see “Frank” page 10...
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Tribal Elders were also in attendance. During a gift exchange, Suquamish Elder Rich Demain gifted Murray with a carved replica of a traditional canoe. After visiting the gravesite Murray was also given a tour of the new Suquamish Museum, and praised the Suquamish Tribe for the work that has been done to preserve the history of the Tribe. Suquamish is working with Murray’s office and a design committee for the new Seattle Waterfront, ensuring that Coast Salish people are represented in the project. From left: Suquamish Tribal Council Member Bardow Lewis and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray. Suquamish News
“The Suquamish Tribe is greatly saddened by the passing of Billy Frank, Jr. The hearts and prayers of the Suquamish People are with his family and friends, as we mourn the loss of a great voice in Indian Country. His commitment to protecting Mother Earth and the rights of Indian people will be remembered and treasured forever,” said Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman.
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Community Calendar Events Zumba Classes May 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. For a complete list of exercise classes, visit the Sports & Recreation Department calendar on page 9 of this newsletter. Song, Dance & Sla-hal May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 5pm The Suquamish Museum and Sport & Recreation Dept. are holding Song & Dance, and 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. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana (360) 394-8573 or kahvakana@suquamish. nsn.us. A complete listing of Sports & Recreation Events can also be found on page 9 of this newsletter. Lushootseed Language Classes May 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. Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit May 12 & 26 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 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. Movie Night at the Museum May 15 5:30pm Wapato Rising 877- follow the story of
the 2011-12 Wapato (WA) Wolves boys varsity basketball team State Championship Season. The documentary is the first release from Rezhog Films and Yakama Director Ryan H. Craig, 59 min. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. A complete calendar of Museum events can also be found on page 5 of this newsletter. Museum Family Day May 17 12-3pm Twining Workshop- get your talented fingers ready to learn how to twine! Help the Museum make Cattail twine to be used constructing mats needed to build the Coast Salish style Summer Mat House on the Museum Grounds. For more information contact Joey Holmes at (360) 3948693. A complete calendar of Museum events can also be found on page 5 of this newsletter. GED Orientation May 21 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. ELC Head Start Graduation May 29 4pm At the House of Awakened Culture – Celebrate the event of 31 children stepping up to kindergarten from our Preschool Age classrooms! Traditional Salmon Dinner will be served. Call Cori Silvey at 394-7103. For a complete list of ELC events in May, visit page 4 of this newsletter. CKA Graduation June 5 7pm Suquamish Tribal Members, families and friends are invited to attend the annual CKA Graduation Ceremony honoring 2014 high school graduates. The commencement ceremony will take place at Kiana Lodge. Current eighth-grade studens will also be honored in a promotion ceremony. For more information contact CKA Principal Fabian Castilleja at (360) 394-8597.
Meetings PME Board of Directors Meeting May 7 & 19 8:00am Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests, and take place at various PME properties throughout the year. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings and locations, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com. Suquamish Warriors May 7 5:30pm The regular meeting 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 Mondays 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm.
Suquamish Graduate Honoring June 12 5pm Suquamish Tribal Members, families and friends are invited to attend the annual Suquamish Graduate Honoring for Tribal Members graduating from High School, GED and College programs in 2014. At the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. For more information contact Rebecca Purser at (360) 394-8566. NKSD Last Day of School June 12 The last day of year for all North Kitsap School District schools is Friday, June 12. For a comprehensive schedule of Suquamish Elementary and NKSD events, see page 4 of this newsletter.
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Suquamish Museum Board Meeting May 9 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 Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at (360) 394-8499 or by e-mail at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us. Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting May 10 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 Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us. Tribal Council Meeting May 13 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suqua-
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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. 5
Carrying Traditions to Youth and Community
Language and Carving Instructor Randi Purser shares growing program accomplishments
News & Events
by Randi Purser
We are drawing to end of our second year here at Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) since the school was reorganized. It has been a good year for me personally. I received my state teaching certificate and am now employed full time in the Education Department. I could not be any more blessed to have yet another career that I love. For several years I was a tribal diver and now I am a teacher. I am thankful for these opportunities here with my tribe. This year we have had 27 students go though first year Lushootseed and ten who completed their second year. I am excited because that is a lot of language that is out there now in our community. The community class is growing as well. The hiring process to reinstate the fulltime coordinator position has started. We also added two CKA students as teachers in the community program for the youngest students in the class. At the beginning of April a NWIC Lushootseed class with 13 adult students began here at the school. The interest in language learning seems to be gathering at the launch pad, ready to rocket into the sky! Halfway through the first semester, a carving class was added to my schedule and
we are now finishing up several student projects. Masks, paddles, rattles, carved panels and design elements are keeping all the students involved and motivated. We were also fortunate to have been able to have students complete a knife making class over a long weekend. In two eight-hour days they came away with knowledge and carving knives. We are planning another knife class and an adze class with the same instructors, Steve Brown and Duane Pasco. I am impressed with all the work the students have done. I look forward to next year and to having one or two large school projects to add to personal ones. The middle school class recently started working with the HOC curriculum. It is a very powerful learning and teaching tool. This year we will cover half of the “units�. Next year I plan to use the full curriculum that uses Journey skills to teach life skills as well. We use tribal members and employees to address the kids about specific knowledge they possess. Helping with the HOC classroom this year is Shawn Adams and Cindy Webster-Martinson.
Mason Werbelo completing the new staircase leading up to the carving shed at CKA.
CKA middle school class students on a recent trip to gather, cook and feast on nettle entrees.
Meetings cont. mish 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. Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings May 15 & 19 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 Higher Education Board May 19 The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Board meeting meets throughout the year. Generally, meetings are not open to the public due. However, Suquamish Tribal Members can request to be added to the agenda of any Higher Education Board Meeting by contacting Higher Education Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@ suquamish.nsn.us. Tribal Journeys Planning Meeting May 20 5pm Suquamish Canoe Families and community members are invited to help plan events in Suquamish and logistics this Suquamish News
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 Cultural Cooperative May 20 3:30pm Suquamish Tribal and community Members are invited to attend the Cultural Cooperative 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. Sewer Work Public Meeting May 29 6pm The Suquamish Tribe and Kitsap County will be holding a public informational meeting to discuss upcoming sewer construction work slated to occur in Suquamish. All Suquamish Community Members are invited to attend at the Suquamish United Church - 18732 Division Ave NE, Suquamish WA. 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. 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. 3
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Education ELC Upcoming Events
Student Bloggers at Chief Kitsap Academy
Visit their online forum to see what the middle school students at CKA are up to! The Middle School Class at CKA has been working on their own blogs to share projects they are working on and to discuss books they have read. Please check out their work at http://suquamishlib. edublogs.org/ ( password : suquamish) for the latest on our Nettle Gathering Field Trip and Nettle Feast. We made Nettle Tea, Nettle Pesto, Nettle Stir-Fry and Nettle Ice Cream-delicious!
May 5, 6, & 7 Graducation Cap Cedar Weaving All upcoming Head Start graduate families are encouraged to join Denita in the Elders Lunch Room from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm to make your child’s graduation Cedar Cap. Call Denita at 394-8676.
Thursday, May 8 Mother’s Day Celebration Join us for a special meal with the children and make a take home gift. Call Cori Silvey 394-7103 or Denita Santos at 394-8676. Thursday, May 8 Health Service Advisory Meeting All parents/guardians, community members and health care professionals are encouraged to attend to provide your exper- Chief Kitsap Academy middle school students making foods with nettles. More tise on our health care policies. Call Renee information about student projects can be found on their blog. (Skakoiya) Hommel at 394-8589. Thursday, May 22 Wednesday, May 14 Family Activity Night Parents Supporting Parents Join us for a fun literacy event and the proJoin us for an opportunity for parents rais- motion of the “SUQUAMISH READS” ing children with special needs to meet reading campaign. Bring books that you other parents raising children with special no longer read for a book exchange. New needs. A light dinner is served. Call Renee books will be provided for the children. Hernandez Greenfield at 394-8582. Call Patty Eningowuk at 394-8579. Monday, May 19 Thursday, May 29 Parent Committee Meeting Head Start Graduation Please call Denita Santos at 394-8676 for At the House of Awakened Culture – Celemore information. This is the last Parent brate the event of 31 children stepping up to Committee Meeting before Head Start kindergarten from our Preschool Age classgraduation celebrations. rooms! Traditional Salmon Dinner will be served. Call Cori Silvey at 394-7103. Wednesday, May 21 Education Services Tuesday, June 3 Advisory Committee Honoring Fatherhood Join us for an opportunity to discuss edu- At the Early Learning Center, join us for cation curriculum used at the ELC, to look lunch, help dads/father figures to build over our education policies and to ask ques- a book shelf and meet Senator Christine tions about the day-to- day education expe- Rolfes, Representative Ross Hunter, Reprience of our children. We welcome all par- resentative Sherry Appleton, and possibly by Erin Pigott & Cindy Webster-Martinson ents, teachers and community partners. Call Representative Drew Hansen. Renee Hernandez Greenfield at 394-8582. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Elementary News 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 CALENDAR Early Release
Every Wednesday, 3 p.m. Pond Kids in the Library, 3 p.m.
Friday May 2 Elementary Summer School Applications sent to households Thursday
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NK School Board Meeting District Offices, 6 p.m.
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Suquamish Elementary Spirit Day
Monday May 12 Native American Day No Homework Club Monday May 19 PTSA Meeting Suquamish Elem. Library, 4 p.m. Tuesday
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Native Ed Program End of Year Celebration at KHS, 6:30 p.m.
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NK School Board Meeting District Offices, 6 p.m.
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Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL
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5th Grade CKA Visit 11:00a.m.
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Homework Club Last Day
Friday May 30 Applications Due! Elementary Summer School Monday June 2 Applications Due! Chief Kitsap Academy Friday
June 12
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
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Government Being Frank: Put People Before Profits by Billy Frank Jr.
OLYMPIA – When it comes to your chances of getting cancer from the foods you eat, what odds would you like: one in a million, or one in 100,000? Of course all of us would prefer the least amount of risk. That’s why it’s hard to believe that Gov. Jay Inslee is even considering changing water quality rules that would increase that risk. The justification? Businesses such as Boeing say that protecting your health increases their cost of doing business. There are two important numbers that go into determining how much pollution the state allows to be put in our waters. The numbers are 10-6 and 6.5.
one 8-ounce portion per month) is one of the lowest fish consumption rates in the nation. It’s lower even than states like Iowa, despite the fact that Washington has abundant seafood and one of the largest populations of fish and shellfish consumers in the United States.
The first number is your cancer risk rate from eating fish and shellfish containing toxics from pollution in our waters. Right now that rate of 10-6 provides you a one in a million chance of getting cancer. But Gov. Inslee is considering changing the risk rate to 10-5, increasing your exposure to known carcinogens to one in 100,000. That’s a tenfold decrease in protection, and that’s not right.
“We think the cancer risk rate should stay right where it is, and the fish consumption rate be at least 175 grams per day.”
The state admits that the current fish consumption The second number is rate doesn’t prothe amount of seafood tect most of its that the state of Washcitizens, yet has ington says you eat ev- Billy Frank Jr. used that very ery day. The lower the same rate to set number, the less protective water quality standards need to be to water quality standards for more than two decades. After years of prodding by protect us from poisons in our water. The problem is that the state’s current the tribes, environmental groups and othrate of 6.5 grams per day (equal to about ers, the state has finally agreed to develop a more realistic rate and is considering
a range from 125 to 225 grams per day. While that’s encouraging, if the state adjusts the companion number, the cancer risk rate, any increase in the fish consumption rate would be made almost meaningless in terms of improved water quality standards. The treaty tribes have been clear from the start about what we would like to see. We think the cancer risk rate should stay right where it is, and the fish consumption rate should be at least 175 grams per day. That’s the same rate that Oregon uses. We think everyone deserves at least that much protection. That’s especially true for tribes, sport fishermen and anyone else who eats a lot of fish and shellfish. We should know Gov. Inslee’s decision on the fish consumption and cancer risk rates in a few weeks. We hope he will decide in favor of protecting our health and water quality. The choice really boils down to whether we want a pollution-based economy or one that puts people and their health ahead of profits.
Tribal Employee Earns Kitsap County Government Outstanding Volunteer Award GIS Manager Tom Curley recognized for his work with Suquamish Citizens Advisory Committee and more
The Kitsap County Commissioners presented Suquamish Tribe GIS Program Manager Tom Curley with the Outstanding Government Volunteer Award on March 24, 2014. Curley was recognized for his decade-long service on the Suquamish Citizens Advisory Committee and his commitment to improving the lives of all community members in the Suquamish area. “The (Suquamish) Tribe has been great in allowing me – encouraging me – to volunteer and be part of the SCAC, NKF&R, NK Trails Association among others,” said Curley. As Chairman of the Suquamish Citizens Advisory Committee, Curley has been instrumental in several community development initiatives including the Safe Route to Schools sidewalks project, the annual Suquamish Clean-Up Day and the compilation of trails and cultural sites for a community guide map of the area.
Governor Inslee Signs Native American Heritage Day Bill
From left: Kitsap County Commissioner Linda Streissguth, Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido, Suquamish Tribe GIS Program Manager Tom Curley and Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder.
New law designates the fourth Friday in November as a legal state holiday
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed the Native American Heritage Day Bill, SSB 6087, on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in the Governor’s Conference Room at the Legislative Building in Olympia, WA. The bill declares the fourth Friday in November as a state legal holiday and a school holiday that will be known as Native American Heritage Day. In addition to signing the Native American Heritage Day Bill, Inslee also singed SHB 2080 into law. The bill allows for the vacation of convictions prior to 1975 for certain tribal fishing activities. Tribal members who are interested in having a conviction vacated will be required to apply to the sentencing court to have it removed from their record. Courts are still working on the forms needed to apply, and hope to have them ready by the end of May. Tribal members with questions about the program may contact the Suquamish Tribe Legal Department. Suquamish News
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
by Leonard Forsman
Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council The March KRCC meeting included a Legislative Session Report from Rep. Larry Seaquist, Sen. Tim Sheldon, Rep. Drew Hansen, Rep. Sherry Appleton, Rep. Kathy Haigh, and Sen. Christine Rolfes that provided a review of the past Special Legislative Session. The discussion focused on the successes and failures of the session. A bill was passed, but a new transportation bill was not passed. The legislature was able to pass a bill that funded the construction of a new ferry. There was also new money for education. They continue to work on a new passenger ferry for the Bremerton-Seattle run. In addition, there was a lot of discussion regarding marijuana legislation, especially in respect to how the tax revenue is split with cities and counties. 23rd Legislative District Democrats The 23rd LD Democrats had their quarterly meeting in Poulsbo. They asked me and Rion Ramirez, who is on the Democratic National Committee, to talk about the Obama Administration and their commitment to honoring the trust responsibility to the Nation’s Indian Tribes. Islandwood Meeting Several Council members visited Islandwood to learn more about their environmental education programs. The facility on Bainbridge Island hosts elementary students and their teachers on a 3-4 day program that teaches them about environmental sustainability on their forested campus. Museum Exhibit Design Meeting A small committee of board members and staff met to discuss our traveling exhibit content and schedule. I encourage everyone to visit the Museum and see our permanent and temporary exhibits and visit the Museum store. Attorney General Bob Ferguson Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson visited the Suquamish Tribe to talk about ways that his office and the Tribe could collaborate on reducing crime and educating people about consumer fraud and other issues. We shared strategies for combating drug addiction on our reservation and in surrounding communities with each other, as this is a statewide problem. Seafood Board/Tribal Council Meeting on Capital Projects Tribal Council met with the Seafood Board to discuss their plans to build a new seafood enterprise plant and office complex at their current site. The new building will house their current operations and also allow for expansion into other seafood product sales. NOAA Call on China Geoduck Ban The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been working with the Chinese government to lift the ban on geoduck. NOAA has been holding calls to discuss their progress, which included a trip to China to meet with Chinese officials. NOAA is developing an arsenic testing protocol that will be submitted to the Chinese for approval and hopefully result in a lifting of the geoduck import ban. WSGC Meeting Tribal Gaming Commission Executive Director James Armstrong joined Irene Carper and I in a meeting with staff from the Washington State Gambling Commission to discuss our mutual relationship. The WSGC conducts audits our gaming operations as part of state-tribal gaming compact. Our meeting was meant to help us determine the level of and costs associated with the state audit function. Suquamish News
From left, PME General Counsel Rion Ramirez, Tribal Council Secretary Nigel Lawrence, Tribal Council Member Bardow Lewis, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, Tribal Council Vice-Chair Wayne George, Senior Tribal Attorney Michelle Hansen and the Office of Tribal Attorney Director Rit Bellis.
Opiate Summit The second in a series of Opiate and Hard Drug Eradication meetings was held at the House of Awakened Culture. The meeting featured two guest speakers. Both speakers were doctors and spoke about the use of nalaxone as a way to save overdose victims and also the physical effects of opiates on the brain.
Old Man House Park Design Meeting Museum and Maintenance staff met to discuss improvements to Old Man House State Park. We hope to improve the trail, update the interpretive panels and develop a better drainage system to control runoff in the park. Seattle Waterfront Design Meeting Members of the Seattle Waterfront Design team, including the architects and city employees, came to Suquamish to present their proposed plans for redevelopment of the waterfront after removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Tribal elders and staff came to the meeting to review the plans and give their input on what the waterfront means to them and how the Tribal culture could be reflected in the design process.
North Kitsap Substance Abuse Coalition Robin Sigo and I met with members of the NK Substance Abuse Coalition regarding their drug awareness and prevention strategy. The Coalition is seeking funding to match a government grant that will support their initiatives, including outreach services at Kingston High School and family services. Navy Joint Land Use Study Meeting The Navy is sponsoring a land use study near their installations in Jefferson and Kitsap Counties in order to identify potential zoning policies that could affect Naval operations. The study will help local governments and the Navy to work together to make sure that the concerns of the Navy and local governments, including the Tribes, are considered in planning discussions.
Salisbury Park Meeting Tribal Council members met with Commissioner Rob Gelder to discuss issues related to use of the Salisbury Point boat launch and park on Hood Canal during crab and shrimp openings. We were seeking a solution that would not unfairly restrict tribal treaty fishermen and fish buyers from accessing the launch and also address concerns of the neighbors that live next to and near the park. Traffic and parking control and education of users are some of the potential solutions being discussed.
Harlem Crowns Basketball Game The Harlem Crowns, a traveling basketball team from the Oakland, California area, played for Tribal youth and families at the Tribal Gym. The Crowns are entertaining and educational as each player talked about their personal challenges and the importance of youth staying in school and staying drug free.
WIGA – Tulalip The Washington Indian Gaming Association held their monthly meeting at Tulalip. A final report on the legislative session showed few bills regarding Tribes passed. The bill vacating fishing violations did pass, as did a bill protecting sensitive archaeological data.
US Coast Guard Presentation I was visited the Coast Guard Station in Seattle to talk about tribal history and culture to the Pacific Northwest Officers Association luncheon. Retired and current military officers attended the luncheon and enjoyed the presentation. Spirit of Giving Event The Suquamish Tribe hosted the 2nd annual Spirit of Giving Event at Kiana Lodge. The Tribe recognized non-profits who received grants from the Tribe and PME over the past year. We recognized a PME employee that raised over $300,000 for the children’s hospitals of San Francisco and Seattle during the NFL playoffs by challenging each team’s fans to donate to the other city’s hospital, a brilliant idea that originated here in Suquamish. Fish Consumption Leadership Meeting State, federal and tribal officials met in Seattle at EPA Region 10 headquarters to discuss the latest information concerning raising the Fish Consumption Rate in Washington. The State is near making a decision and having that decision go through the rules process. Port Gamble Bay Shoreline Celebration I joined community members and representatives of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, the State of Washington and Kitsap County in celebrating the acquisition of a large Port Gamble Bay shoreline parcel from Pope Resources. This land will forever be in open space and only used for recreation and habitat protection.
Museum Board Meeting The Suquamish Museum Board met to discuss operations, collections and fundraising. We accepted a few interesting items, including a designer Suquamish baseball jacket (1991 Avirex Bomber Jacket) donated by Mike Clementz. Tribal Audit Meeting Tribal Council representatives met with Moss Adams regarding the financial audit of the tribal government in fiscal year 2013. West Central Local Integrating Organization Meeting The WCLIO met in Bremerton to review progress on implementation of actions needed to improve water quality and habitat in West Central Puget Sound. 7
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Sports & Rec Basketball
Suquamish defend home court in tourney, taking 1st in Men’s League play by Craig Miller
Over the weekend of April 12, 13, 2014 the Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department sponsored the men’s annual 35 and 50 years and over basketball tournament at the tribal gym. This year we had a total of six teams in each division with teams coming from both the coast and eastern Washington. The 35 and over team went undefeated through the winner’s bracket and beat Muckleshoot in the finals 67-64 to win the championship. The team was played very well together as a team and lead ever game from start to finish George Hill team fished in 3rd place and Muckleshoot in 2nd place. The Suquamish 50 years and over team came back and won the championship they let slip away last year. This years could not have ended with any more excitement. The 50 plus team started off by winning their first two game on Saturday and played a rematch game with last year’s tournament winner Warmer and Associates from Colville Washington. Suquamish fell short once again on Sunday and had to play through the losers bracket. The team beat Puyallup who finished 3rd place in the tournament and set up a winner take all championship game. Suquamish trailed by 16 points
Comedy basketball team uses humor and activity to teach youth the dangers of drug use and bullying
The Suquamish Sports and Rec. Dept. recently sponsored a Harlem Crowns Basketball Game. The Harlem Crowns are a basketball team that travel from place to place spreading their message about anti-bullying, anti-drugs and alcohol abuse Suquamish Men’s Basketball: Shawn Jones, and to stay in school and do something Tanner Cheyney, K.T. Deam, Charles Deam Jr. good with your life. Antonio Boure, Gyasi Ross and Gene Jones Jr.
The Sports and Rec Dept. put a team together to play them made up of youth and adults. The game was very comical and entertaining. All that participated had a great time, and so did the audience. This is the second year in a row the team has visited Suquamish. The youth and community members now look forward to them coming every year.
in the second half before battling all the way back and trailed by one with ten seconds left. After a timeout Suquamish chose not to commit a foul and instead set up to trap the ball handler and cause a turnover. The play worked and we got the ball back with seven seconds remaining in the game and trailed by one point 4746. After call time out we inbound the ball and with 4.6 second left we took the last shot and the ball fell short and was grabbed by Scott Lee who was fouled on the shot and went to the line to shoot two free throws with 2.5 seconds remaining in the game. He missed the first throw and on his second attempt to tie the game and send it into overtime he missed and there was a battle for the rebound and the ball fell into Dave Lewis’s hand and he put the shot back up and the ball fell through the hoop as time expired giving Suquamish a come from behind 48-47 championship victory. This year’s tournament was very competitive and the Sports and Recreation staff would like to thank all the teams who came and participated and the community who came by and supported the tournament. We all look forward to seeing you all next year.
Harlem Crowns Player Showing Daniel George how to play defense.
Suquamish Youth Ali Chiquiti jumping for the ball, to Left Antonio Boure, Shawn Jones and Vincent Chargualaf.
Spring Events Round Up
A look back at popular Sports & Recreation activities this season
Suquamish 35 & over Champions: Rick Menear, Charles Deam, Rion Ramirez, George Boyd, Chuck Deam Sr., Beaner Jones, Gyasi Ross. All-stars: Charles Deam, Rick Menaear. MVP: Gyasi Ross.
Rocky Brook Waterfall. Kids had a blast climbing the rock’s aside the river back and forth from the waterfall. ;Tiana Hawk, Jade Jefferson, Cheyenne Castaneda, Oskar Salas, Isaiah Pondelick and Sammy Castaneda.
Suquamish 50 & Over team: Dennis Sutter, Brian Driskco, Jeff Manzke, Jr. Santos, Dave Lewis, Chuck Deam, Tim Combs, Craig Miller, Jerry Vettleson, Scott Lee. (Not Pictured Lenoard Forsman) All stars : Jerry Vettleson, Brian Driskco. MVP: Jeff Manzke. Suquamish News
Top: Justice Zaiss, Lily Pondelick, Cheyenne Castaneda, Oskar Salas, Sammy Castaneda, Bobby Pondelick, Nika Chiquiti, Cheyenne Zaiss and Cheyenne Damien. Bottom: Luuk Lanham and Jimmy Price.
Sla-hal game at the Suquamish Youth Center Thursday on nights. 8
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Suquamish Youth Represent
Sports & Rec
Northwest Indian Youth Conference The Sports and Department took a group of youth to Spokane for the annual Northwest Indian Youth Conference. They got to learn lots of new things, the first day they got to listen to some guest speakers who are in the music industry and explained to them how you can use music to spread your message and tell stories, and the different types of music. A couple youth wrote raps and got up in front of everybody and rapped what they had written I was very proud of them for doing that. They next couple days they got to pick classes to go to, to learn about different stuff, they had a variety of classes to choose from, they had poetry classes, stress management, anti-tobacco, meditation, and some others. One of our youth that had written her rap had a chance to record some of it with the music people, she did very well in her class, they were all very impressed with her talent.
They had guest speakers speak to the youth that had powerful stories to share about themselves and how they got to where they are today. They had Native athletes who are currently playing sports in college, they talked about how they got there and the obstacles they faced getting there. They had another speaker who told his story about his life how he overcame all his illness, that they thought would kill him, how he lived in poverty but was able graduate from a good school and how he went on to graduate college and live a good life. They had great stories and the youth all enjoyed them.
Events
May
Song and Dance & Sla-Hal May 1, 8, 15, & 29 5:00pm-7:00pm @ font of House of Awakened
From Left To Right: Marcus Mclean, Leetsah Deam, Katelynn Pratt, Shawn Jones, Alijah Sipai and Popeh Chiquiti.
Culture
Basketball Banquet May 2 Friday 5:30pm @ Suquamish Gym Sandy Hook RD Making Stuff with Julia May 3 Saturday Bella Bella Giveaway
10:00am-3:00pm May 7 Wednesday Mothersday Craft
We were very pleased with our youth at the conference they participated in many group activities, and met lots of new friends; they are all looking forward to going back to this conference next year.
4:00pm-7:00pm May 9 Friday Herbal FirstAid Kits
From Left to Right: Antonia Ewing, Vincent Chargualaf, Alijah Sipai, Popeh Chiquiti, Shawn Jones, Nassyaha Dahl, Shaylene Jefferson, Marcus Mclean, Katelynn Pratt, Sequoia Chargualaf and Leetsah Deam.
4:00pm-7:00pm @ Youth Center Classes with Celeste Limited spots please sign up May 5, 6, &9 Cedar Medallions
4:00pm-7:00pm @ Youth Center May 18 Sunday Copper Bracelets
9:00am-5:00pm @ House of Awakened Culture Beading with Petrina May 8 Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm @ Youth Center Lil Kids Group & Teen Group May 9 Friday putt putt golf LIL KIDS
time TBD May 16 Friday
Movie Night TEEN
Above Back Row Left to Right: Sequoia Chargualaf, Vincent Chargualaf, Popeh Chiquiti, Antonia Ewing Middle Row Left to Right: Marcus Mclean, Leetsah Deam, Alijah Sipai, Nassayaha Dahl, Katelynn Pratt Front Row Left to Right: Shawn Jones and Shaylene Jefferson.
time TBD May 23Friday
Movie Night LIL KIDS
time TBD leave from Youth Center
Shaylene Jefferson recording her rap she wrote.
May Sports, Recreation & Youth Center Calendar
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Swimming @ BI Adult Basketball open gym 6pm
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Swimming @ BI Adult Basketball open gym 6pm
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Swimming @ BI Adult Basketball open gym 6pm Womans Basketball Tournament
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Swimming @ BI Adult Basketball open gym 6pm
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Celeste cedar class 4pm
Insanity 12pm HAC Youth Open Gym 4pm Zumba 5:30p Pickleball 7pm
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Celeste cedar class 4pm Mothers Day Tea Youth Open Gym 4pm 4:30pm
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Piyo12pm HAC
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Adult Open Gym 7pm Insanity 7pm
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Insanity 12pm HAC Youth Open Gym 4pm Zumba 5:30pm Pickleball 7pm
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm Inter-tibal flag Football Adult Open Gym 7pm 5pm Insanity 7pm pain Lil Kids Movie Night
PiYo 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Insanity 7pm HAC
Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm SSD & Sla-hal 5pm
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inter-tribal track & Youth Open Gym 4pm field meet Piyo12pm
Canoe Practice 4:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Teen Movie Night time TBD Insanity 7pm HAC
Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm SSD & Sla-hal 5pm
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Celeste cedar class 4pm Pull Around BI
Zumba 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Put Put Gulf LiL Kids time TBD Insanity 7pm pain
Native American Day! Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm Family Board Game SSD & Sla-hal 5pm special zumba and PiYo 5:30pm Night 6pm HAC Zumba 5:30pm PIYO 12:15pm Gym
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Youth Open Gym 4pm SSD & Sla-hal 5pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm
PiYo 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Insanity 7pm
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Piyo12pm HAC Bella Bella Giveaway Youth Open Gym 4pm wrk shop w/ Julia SSD & Sla-hal 5pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm Zumba 5:30pm 10am-3pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Basketball Banquet 5:30pm @ GYM Insanity 7pm HAC
SSD-Suquamish Song & Dance
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THU
Womans Basketball Tournament
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Piyo 12pm pain Youth Open Gym 4pm Canoe Practice 4:30pm Zumba 5:30pm Inter-tibal flag Football Time TBD Adult Open Gym 7pm 5pm Insanity 7pm pain
PiYo 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Insanity 7pm HAC
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water, and quality of life for our people. The loss of Billy as our teacher, mentor, and elder is immeasurable. Our very way of life is only possible because of the battles Billy fought – without his personal sacrifices, tribes in the Northwest would look very different. My own life would be very different if I had not had been blessed by Billy’s teachings, example, and love. My prayers go out to his family and the many, many others whose lives he touched,” said Nation Congress of American Indians (NCAI) President and Swinomish Tribal Chairman Brian Cladoosby in a NCAI press release.
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just 14 years-old and was a spokesman for the rights of treaty tribes during the fishing wars of the 1960s’. His advocacy and outspoken support of tribes and protection of natural resources was instrumental in the landmark United States v. Wa s h i n g t o n Supreme Court ruling of 1974 known as the For the past four Boldt Decidecades, Frank has sion, which been the Chairman re-affirmed of the Northwest Intribes’ treadian Fisheries Comty-reserved mission, where he fishing rights continued to fight and estabfor the rights of Inlished tribes dian people and the as natural Leonard Forsman natural environment resource through negotiations co-managers with State, Federal and Tribal fisheries with the State of Washington. programs. His presence will be greatly Billy Frank, Jr. speaking on a panel about the environment at the 6th Congressional District “Indian Country has lost one of the greatmissed by all of Suquamish. Tribal Summit, held in Suquamish on April 24, 2014. est leaders who fought to protect salmon,
“His commitment to protecting Mother Earth and the rights of Indian people will be remembered and treasured forever.”
MayElders Lunch Menu MON
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Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Capri Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Beverages Served Daily: 1% milk, or Lactose Free Milk Coffee & Tea Occasional substitutions may be necessary
FRI Geoduck Chowder (w/ veggies) Chef Salad w/ HB egg, cheese & sunflower seeds Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Cottage Cheese & Pears
5 Birthday Celebration 6 Chicken Fajitas (chicken, peppers & onions, tortilla) Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
Split Pea & Ham Soup Tuna Fish Sandwich Light & Tangy Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit
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Picnic Ham w/ Red Beans Brown & White Rice Green Beans Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Yogurt & Fruit Parfait
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Closed Native American Indian Day
Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit
Closed Memorial Day Holiday
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Beef Vegetable Stir Fry Brown Rice Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Minestrone Soup Egg Salad Sandwich Broccoli Salad Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail
Chicken a La King Brown Rice Capri Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy Mashed Potato California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit Chicken Apple Crunch Salad Tossed Salad Quinoa Salad SF Pudding
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad Baked Beans Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit
Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Spiced Fruit Cup
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Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Japanese Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Apple-Blueberry Crisp
Sliced Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Baked Fish Scalloped Potatoes Steamed Spinach Carrot-Apple Salad Applesauce Muffin Italian Ice
Indian Tacos (fry bread, meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, FF sour cream) Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit
Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Frozen Fudge Bar
Elk Vegetable Stew Tossed Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds & cranberries Irish Soda Bread Cottage Cheese w/ Fruit Cocktail
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Traditional Plants Classes Return
Spring and Summer programs include new classes on herbs and more
Health
by Julia Bennett-Gladstone
Hello Everyone! I’m excited about all of the classes that we will be offering this year! Something new this year will be a series of herb classes that will explore the medicinal, nutritional and cultural aspects of three local plants every month. The classes are designed to learn in depth what wonderful gifts these plants offer to us! This month’s class will discover Nettle, Dandelion, and Horsetail! In June, we will be learning about Wild Rose, Chamomile and Fireweed. These classes will combine discussion and hands on activities and are sure to be fun and informative!
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Other classes offered in May and June are: Introduction to Family Gardening; May 17th, 12:30-3:30, Grow It! Gardening 101; May 24th,12:30-3:30, Women’s Herbal Wellness Class; May 28th, 5:308:30, Herbs for Summer Wellness and First Aide; June 17th, 5:30-8:30. I hope to see you soon! For more information and to sign up for classes please contact Julia Bennett-Gladstone M. Ed. SBA, Suquamish Traditional Plants Program Coordinator in the Human Services Department at jgladstone@suquamish.nsn.us or by phone at 360-394-8564.
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Business PME Spotlight: Shanel Greer
Human Resource Recruiter and Tribal Liaison Shanel Greer shares her plans to assist Tribal Youth entering the workforce by Lisa Rodriguez
Within Port Madison Enterprises (PME), there are employees who go above and beyond to ensure the success of the company. Shanel Greer is currently the Recruiter/Tribal Liasion for the Human Resources (HR) department at the Clearwater Casino. She manages incoming employees for all five PME entities as well as PME Construction Company to ensure they are fully prepared. Growing up in Port Orchard, Shanel found her first break during high school. In the summer she assisted people as a summer youth worker at the court house with filling, helping guests, answering phones and more. Shortly after high school Shanel began working at the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center (ELC) as a Childcare Teacher. After a year at the ELC she pursued a position at the Resort as a Reservation Agent for six months. She then pursued the HR Coordinator position and found her pas-
sion. Four years passed and Shanel desired to further her career, she did so by accepting the HR Recruiter/Tribal Liaison position she’s had for four years now. “I wouldn’t have been able to pursue my passion and further my education without the help of HR Director Barbara Griffin and HR Manager Karleen Crow,” said Shanel Greer. “The support, encouragement and training opportunities I received have allowed me to accomplish what I’ve desired.” Since Shanel’s transition to HR she has achieved the Tribal Enterprise Gaming Certificate, received Employee of the Quarter and completed the Fundamentals of Supervision program. In the near future, Shanel would like to create a program where she can speak and meet with Suquamish tribal youth to prepare them for the work force. Such as filling out applications, completing resumes, appropriate interview attire etc. Along with that program, Shanel would like to have tribal members mentor the youth to encourage their motivation to better their future. She would also like to educate the youth about PME’s Education Leave program that allows Suquamish Tribal Members to further their education while working with PME. While focusing on the future of the company, Shanel is also focusing on her future. Sometime this year Shanel will begin a degree through North West Indian College in Human Resources in Indian Country. With this she can further her passion and further her success at PME.
PME Recruiter/Tribal Liaison Shanel Greer.
Port Madison Enterprises
As of March 26, 2014 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings
Dept/Position
1 1 1 3
Cage*** Soft Count Lead/Team Member (FT) Operations Clerk (FT) Main Bank Cashier (FT) Cashier (PT) $
2 2 4 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 1
Food & Beverage Buffet Server (FT) $ Cocktail Server (PT) $ Bartender (PT/FT) $ Banquet Server (PT) $ Prep Cook (PT) Cook (FT) DMO (FT) Sous Chef (FT) Steakhouse Server (PT) Busser (PT) Steakhouse Cashier (PT) $ White Horse Prep Cook (PT) Banquet Server (PT) $ Server (PT) DMO (PT) Bartender (PT) $ Cart & Range Attendant (PT) Course Attendant (PT) Pro Shop Clerk (FT)
1 3 4 2 1 3 1 1
Salary Range $12.50 $13.50 $16.50 $11.25
Opening Date
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) Masi Latte Barista (PT) Table Games*** Floor Supervisor (FT) Dealer (FT/PT) $
4 2
Slot*** Cashier (FT/PT) $ Sr. Technician (FT)
$11.25 DOE
01/08/14 06/17/13
1 1 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 1
Kiana Lodge Bartender (PT) $ Prep Cook (FT) DMO (PT)
$8.90 $9.50 $9.75
11/25/13 03/19/14 03/19/14
1 1 2 1
03/17/14 12/31/13 12/31/13 01/14/14
3 1
$8.55 $8.55 $8.90 $8.55 $9.50 $14.25 $9.75 DOE $8.55 $8.65 $10.00
$9.50 $8.55 $8.55 $9.75 $8.90 $10.00 $12.00 DOE
10/09/13 11/12/13 01/13/14 12/12/13 03/03/14 03/17/14 03/07/14 03/21/14 03/21/14 03/24/14 03/24/14
2 5 1
02/27/14 03/26/14 03/26/14 02/27/14 02/27/14 02/27/14 02/27/14 03/26/14
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 $8.55
02/10/14 03/03/14 03/25/14
DOE DOE
01/08/14 01/13/14
76 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.
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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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Clearwater Casino Resort
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to map them out as soon as possible so that we can get the information in our databases. My contact information is 360-394- 8526 or mjones@suquamish. nsn.us.
Traditional Heritage Specialist News by Marilyn Jones
If you don’t wish to be interviewed, please drop by my office and place your initials our map so that we can protect our lands. Thank you for your assistance in this important program to protect our future for generations to come.
May is here and we are looking at a cooler spring. The gathering of information from hunters, fishers, and gathers is slow in coming. Unfortunately, the longer it takes to complete our mapping project, the harder it is to protect our usual and accustomed areas. If you have knowledge of traditional hunting or gathering areas please schedule an appointment with me
My college classes are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays this quarter. However, I am in the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for appointments. I will be graduating with my Associates Degree on June 20, at Northwest Indian College and then going onto my BA in Native Museumology, or possibly Business Administration.
Obituaries
Cecelia M. Hawk
SUNRISE 4-18-1935
SUNSET 4-17-2014
Family and friends gathered on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the old Suquamish Tribal Center Gym in Suquamish, WA. to celebrate the life of Cecilia M. Hawk. The funeral services were held at 2:00 PM, interment took place at the Suquamish Tribal Cemetery afterward.
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M May 1
Rachel Duthie Jewelian Lawrence Sean John Mabe
May 2
Robert Alexander Sr. Michelle Charette Dawn Ensminger Robert Pastrana
May 3
Maureen Belmont Thomas Michael Jefferson John Jones Cindy Nichols
May 4
Angela Ives Duane Napoleon Jr. Brooke Orsen Reada Smith
May 5
Brooke Edlen Virginia Gemmell Brenda Guerrero Monique Pastrana Nanette Sanchez
May 6
Oliver Jackson Jr.
May 7
No-Yectee-Hemeh Alexis Jessica Cordero Leroy Henry III
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Birthdays
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Mark Pratt
May 23
Amie Adams
May 24
May 8
Jennifer Agibinik
Karleen Crow Jasmine Hill Luke Williams
May16
James Bradwell Jr. Elizabeth Lindell Koen Smith Tyler Tiffany
May 9
Joshua George David Greer Toshina Jackson
May17
Charles Deam Sr. Golden Hawk Jr.
May 10
Nancy Johnston Harold Pratt
May 18
Dolores Mills Lily Stockwell
May 12
Edward Cordero William Hoffman ladys Jackson Elias Neugebauer Warren Neugebauer Cathlene Norris Ryan Sigo
May 19
Christopher George-Old Coyote Phenix Mabe
May 20
Marlane Buckner Roxanne Cruver Robert Hagen Olivia Purser Georgianna Ungaro
May 13
Angee Harrington George Hill Jr. Christina Roberts Shardan Rose Wanda Vollenweider
May 21
Clyde Brown Braden Hess Kayla Purser David Zurflueh
May 14
Tu-tai-ud Brealan-Brayes Cecelia Brown Mackenzie Crow Michael George Bryna Lawrence Lori Wolfe
May 22
Shawn Boushie Bonnie Brown Robin Camacho Dylan Crow Fances Jackson Brayden Napoleon
May 15
Lillian Abler
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Albert Adibinik Jr. Stephanie Alexander Matthew Hawk
May 25
Duran George Charlotte Ives Jimee-Mai Webster Celia Williams
May 26
Anthony Howard Madison Pool David Sigo III
May 27
James Armstrong Daniel George Althea Jones Orion Keller Rigel Keller Nata-chee Pratt
May 28
Chelsey Jackson Daniel Smith Jennifer Willis
May 29
Bernard Adams Antonette Kemp LeAnne Nilluka Christine West
May 30
Amanda Carper Ronald George Jr William Lund Caleb Stewart John Webster
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