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Volume 14
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June 2014
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Annual Renewal Pow Wow Weekend Sets New Attendance High Organizers expect the three-day event to be even bigger next year by Craig Miller
This year renewal pow wow was held on April 25-27, at the House of Awakened Culture. The event was changed from the two-day program used last year, to the three-day format used previously. More than 175 people attended the opening Friday Coastal Jam. On Saturday, the host drum Black Lodge opened up the dance competion grand entries at 1p.m. and 7 p.m., with finals held on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. This year there were more than 115 dancers and 14 traveling drum groups from throughout the United States and Canada, making this years annual pow wow the biggest one yet. We also expect Renewal Pow Wow to keep growing in upcoming years. Organizers would like to thank all who came out and supported the dancers, saw and heard some beautiful dances and listened to the songs. Our culture is truly beautiful and amazing. Also, thank you to the Suquamish Sports and Recreation staff, and the Renewal committee for putting in all the time and effort on making this annual pow wow a success.
Renewal Pow Wow was held the last weekend of April in the House of Awakened Culture on the Suquamish Waterfront.
Prevention: Keeping Kids In School
Chief Kitsap Academy’s Counselor is working with staff to re-enroll students who have dropped out of school by Shawn Adams, MA LMHC
In February of 2014 The Suquamish Tribal Council made a commitment to protect the health, welfare and safety of the community by taking a stand against the sale and use of hard drugs on the Port Madison Indian reservation. I was invited to participate in the Call To Action Committee. I volunteered to chair the sub-committee on prevention. It had been 7 or 8 years since I had taken an addiction class and most of what I learned was how to categorize and treat addiction not how to prevent drug abuse. I knew that education played a large role in prevention. To that end the
correctly: high-school dropouts are 30 percent more likely to abuse drugs than the general population. This fit neatly
“Healing of the Canoe: Holding Up Our Youth” Curriculum that was developed to promote a sense of cultural belonging and prevent substance abuse among tribal youth and provided an excellent opportunity for school-aged youth. I did a little research on the National Institutes on Drug Addiction (NIDA) web site.
“High school drop outs are 30 percent more likely to abuse drugs than the general population.”
I inquired the reasons that people use drugs and what sorts of things are linked to drug abuse. Those things that put a person in the category of more-likelyto-abuse drugs are called risk factors. I assumed that dropping out of high school would be a risk factor. I assumed
- Shawn Adams into my role as school counselor. Next, I needed to find out who had dropped out and get them enrolled in some kind of school.
Suquamish Open 104th Annual Event For Historic Organization Song and Dance group provides welcoming for the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting and Museum Expo, held in Seattle this year
With help from my co-workers, I came up with a list of 22 students that had dropped out of high school in the community. I made a list and started calling and emailing people. As of today, we have 8 of those students that were previously not enrolled in any school that are now enrolled in some kind of education. That’s a 32 percent improvement. Some of these students are taking GED classes, some are taking Adult Diploma classes at Olympic College, some are taking online school courses and others are doing traditional school programs. Our education department has its role in helping the prevention effort. If enrolling students that have dropped out of school can help prevent drug use in the community, then we are going to do our part to make this a healthy community. When summer quarter rolls around we hope to have close to 50 percent of known dropouts in the community enrolled in school.
In This Issue News ................... 1 Community Calendar
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Tribal Journeys
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Education
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Museum ................... 5 Sports & Recreation
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Elders ................. 10 Health & Wellness
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Front row, from left: Kate Ahvakana, Amie Adams, DeSean Santos, Kippie Joe, Tina Jackson and Peg Deam. Back row, from left: Calina Lawrence, Vincent Chargualaf, Lu-uk McCloud, Joey Holmes, Bennie Armstrong, Leonard Forsman, Magdalena Turrieta and Craig Miller. Suquamish News
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Community Calendar Events
Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit June 2, 13 & 30 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. 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 at Kiana Lodge. Current eighth-grade studens will also be honored. For more information contact CKA Principal Fabian Castilleja at (360) 394-8597. Family Day at the Museum June 7 11am Join our museum staff and volunteers to assist in the construction of the frame for the Seasonal Cattail House. Free event for Suquamish Tribal Members and syayaye? Friends of the Suquamish Museum. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Piyo, Zumba & Insanity Exercise Classes June 9-30 Times Vary Exercise classes for all fitness levels are available each weekday at different times throughout the day. 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 calendar on page 9 of this newsletter. Lushootseed Language Classes June 3 & 10 5:30pm Suquamish Tribe and Community members of all ages are invited to learn the Suquamish Lushootseed language. Classes meet at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Dinner will be served. For more information contact Randi Purser at (360) 394-8566. Suquamish Song & Dance Practice June 9 & 10 5pm The Sports and Recreation Department is holding Song & Dance practice for all Suquamish Tribal Members, families and friends at the House of Awakened Cutlure. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana at (360) 394-8573 or KAhvakana@suquamish.nsn.us.
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. Suquamish Graduate Honoring June 12 5pm Suquamish Tribal Members, families and friends are invited to attend the annual 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. Elders Annual Spring Salmon Bake June 13 11:30am At the House of Awakened Culture – Suquamish Tribal Elders are invited to the Annual Spring Salmon Bake luncheon. For more information contact Elder Council Chair Marilyn Wandrey at wahalcut40@gmail.com. Suquamish Tribal Journey Hosting June 17 5-9pm Suquamish Tribal Members, families and friends are invited to attend the annual hosting for Suquamish Tribal Journeys at the House of Awakened Culture. Due to the route this year, no canoes will be arriving by water to the Suquamish territory. As a result, welcoming and all Tribal Journeys festivities will occur inside the House of Awakened Culture. For more information on Tribal Journeys please see page 3 of this newsletter.
Meetings Tribal Council Meetings June 2, 16 & 30 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. Suquamish Warriors June 3 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 is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm. Tribal Journeys Planning Meetings June 5 & 12 5-7:30pm 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 Suqua-
GED Orientation June 18 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. New students are asked to call Nancy Silverman at (360) 373-1539 to register. Museum Lecture Series June 21 3:30pm Join us in the Lawrence Webster Educational Auditorium to hear Suquamish Tribal Archaeologist and Historic Preservation Officer Dennis Lewarch discuss the Suquamish Summer villages. For more information contact Joey Holmes at (360) 394-8693. A complete calendar of Museum events can also be found on page 5 of this newsletter. Movie Night at the Museum June 26 5:30pm Blackfish – a 2013 documentary directed by Gabriela Cowperwaite. Blackfish focuses on Tillicum, an orca held by Sea World, and the controversy over captive killer whales, 83 minutes. 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.
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mish 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 Museum Board Meeting June 6 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. Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting June 9 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 June 11 3:30pm Suquamish Tribal and community Members are invited to attend the Cultural
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. 6
SUQUAMISH TRAVEL DATES JUNE 18 - JULY 13
2014 JOURNEY TO BELLA BELLA
Suquamish will take the inside passage route
Cold Water Rescue Training
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Hypothermia/Cold water Near Drowning Pfd’s House Signals Handheld VHF May Day of Flares Awakened Whistle In Water Practicum Culture Self rescue back in canoes 7235 NE Pkwy, Self rescue into support boat Suquamish, WA 98392 With impaired person(s) using rescue swimmer
Meetings cont. 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. PME Board of Directors Meetings June 11 & 25 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 Suquamish News
Board of Directors meetings and locations, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com. Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings June 12 & 26 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 contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652. 3
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Education Marine Science Camp For Kids
Summer STEAM program available for K-5 Suquamish students in late June and early July The ELC is pleased to announce that ELC students (grades K-5) are invited to join in a three week Marine Science exploration program this summer. Students will investigate intertidal zone creatures and more. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Camp will begin June 23-July 10 (Monday-Thursday) at Chief Kitsap Academy from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00. Applications will be given out soon. Please feel free to contact Erin Pigott at (360) 394 – 8469 or Wilma Lady at (360) 394- 8580 with any questions.
With Much Appreciation
A heartfelt thank you from ELC Director Patty Eningowuk
I would like to express my gratitude to the many departments with the Suquamish Tribe that supported our work during the week of the Head Start Federal Review! An excerpt from the letter that the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start sent states,
Carper and the Policy Council Chairwoman, Rebecca Purser, spent several hours with me to review the comprehensive Federal Monitoring Protocol and she spent several more hours participating in teleconference meetings with the Review Team Leader
“We wish to thank the governing body, Policy Council, staff and parents of your program for their cooperation and assistance during the review. Based on the information gathered, no area of noncompliance was found during the course of the review.”
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Joe Davalos participated in the early morning teleconferences and supported me with the organization of the introductory session and the early morning face-to-face meetings with the Review Team Leader
Without the support of the Tribal Council, the Head Start Policy Council, the Suquamish Tribal departments of Accounting, Maintenance and Information Systems, we would not have been able to prove full compliance with over 1,100 Head Start Performance Standards and another 900 Head Start Act Regulations. Here are just a few highlights of how we were supported:
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The crews from the Maintenance Department worked hard to fluff our playground bark, installed new self-glowing exit signs, assembled classroom structures, and were immediately available for many small maintenance tasks that we needed. Their continued support keeps our facility looking beautiful and welcoming for our families
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The staff from the Information Systems department continually supports our technological needs. They helped us set up I-pads for the teachers to use in the classrooms with our Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold assessment data management system. The IS staff has been immediately available to help us set up office telephones, cell phones, desk top computers and laptops
The full 18-page “legal notice” of compliance is available for your review in our Early Learning Center on the Parent Resource board.
The Accounting Department staff
Congratulations Courtney!
Kingston Middle School 8th Grader, Courtney Gooby, was awarded 2nd place in the Junior Category for her Individual Exhibit: “Native American Boarding Schools: A Right To Their Culture.” at Olympic Regional History Day. As a result, Courtney will participate in the Washington State History Competition at Auburn Community College. Your family is so proud of you for all of your hard work and dedication!
Elementary News
by Erin Pigott & Cindy Webster-Martinson
Homework Club ended on May 29, 2014. We had great attendance this year and saw students make gains in their reading and math skills. Thank you to the students, parents and staff!
NKSD & SUQUAMISH ELEMENTARY JUNE CALENDAR Early Release
Every Wednesday, 3 p.m. Pond Kids in the Library, 3 p.m.
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5th Graders at IslandWood
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Monday June 9 Field Day Wednesday June 11 Half Day Kindergarten Last Day 5th Grade & Staff Kickball 2pm NK School Board Meeting District Offices, 6 p.m. Thrusday
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NK School Board Meeting District Offices, 6 p.m.
Questions? Comments? Contact Us! Erin Pigott
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Government Long Time Human Services Director Bids Suquamish Farewell Suquamish Tribal Members and government staff knew that a simple going away party just wouldn’t do for Human Services Director Steve Weaver. Weaver, who left Suquamish in May to take a Social Services Administrator position with the Morongo Tribe near his home in Palm Springs, was given a roast-style farewell by employees and Tribal Members on May 21, at the House of Awakened Culture. Weaver began working for Suquamish in 2002 as an intern before being permanently hired in 2003. “I was working two departments at the time, half-time in Indian Child Welfare, and half-time in Human Services,” said Weaver. During his tenure in Suquamish, Weaver spearheaded the growth of Human Services including the development and expansion of Community Health, Elders and Assistance programs.
From left: Suquamish Tribe Nutritionist Fran Miller, Tribal Elder Dee Stroud, Steve Weaver, Department of Natural Resource Water Program Manager William Lawrence and Human Services’ Marjorie Lawrence. In the background, Tribal Elder/Photographer Rich Demain.
When asked what he will miss the most about Suquamish, Weaver said “The people. Both the Suquamish People and the staff. I just love everyone here.” While Weaver will be working and living in Palm Springs, he has promised to return and visit often. Two of his children still live in the Kitsap area and he will always have strong ties to the Suquamish People.
NCAI Recognizes First Female Native US District Court Judge WASHINGTON, DC – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) congratulates Diane J. Humetewa of the Hopi Indian Tribe on her confirmation as federal judge in the U.S. District Court of Arizona. As the newest member of the federal bench, she is the first Native American woman ever appointed to serve in that position. The Honorable Humetewa is impeccably qualified for her new role. She has practiced law in federal courts for over a decade – as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, as Assistant U.S. Attorney, and as the U.S. Attorney for Arizona – and is experienced in a wide array of complex proceedings, hearings, and cases. Further, Judge Humetewa has dedicated time to serving the interests of Native peoples. She has been the Appellate Court judge for the Hopi Tribe, counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and special advisor to the President on American Indian Affairs at Arizona State University. NCAI greatly appreciates the efforts of the President and Senate in achieving this historic confirmation. There are many qualified, talented people like Diane Humetewa in Indian Country who are able and willing to serve. We eagerly anticipate many more nominations of Native people to the federal bench and other offices. Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization in the country. Suquamish News
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
by Leonard Forsman
NW Portland Area Indian Health Board Welcoming The NWPAIHB held their quarterly meeting at Kiana Lodge here in Suquamish. The Board represents member Tribes from Washington, Oregon and Idaho that work to help tribal leaders advocate for the federal government to meet its treaty obligations to provide health to the Tribes. I provided a welcoming speech to the delegates and thanked them for holding the meeting in our territory. Jay Mills and the Kiana staff were great hosts as usual and thanks to Leslie Wosnig and the Suquamish Warriors for all of their assistance. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell Meeting with Tribes of the 6th Congressional District Congressman Derek Kilmer, the Tribal Chairs of the 6th District (Suquamish, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Hoh, Quileute, Skokomish and Quinault), the NW Indian Fisheries Commission and representatives of federal and state agencies gathered in Suquamish for a tribal summit with Secretary of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. The meeting included panels on climate change, economic development, and self-determination. The meeting ended with a tour of our geoduck harvest boat, Chief Seattle’s Grave and a tour and lunch at the Suquamish Museum. Thanks to the whole tribal team for putting together such an amazing and historic event. Salish Sea Conference The Salish Sea Conference brings BC First Nations, US Tribes, scientists and regulators from both Canada and the US together to share information on efforts to protect the waters of both the Washington and British Columbia from pollution and restore damaged habitat. The Conference was held at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Thanks to Kate Ahvakana for helping open the conference with me with a traditional song. WIGA-Suquamish The Suquamish Tribe hosted the Washington Indian Gaming Association Meeting in May at the Clearwater Casino Resort. Tribal leaders received reports on legislative activity in both the state legislature and in the US Congress. We also received reports on the WIGA budget and on our public relations efforts. Great job by the Clearwater team in hosting the meeting! Special thanks to Councilman Bardow Lewis for his work in planning for the event. ATNI-Chehalis The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians held their mid-year conference at Great Wolf Lodge in Chehalis. Representatives of the Suquamish Tribe joined Attorney Gabe Galanda, Henry Cagey of the Lummi Nation Council, and the Washington State Liquor Control Board to address the convention regarding impacts of marijuana legalization on the Northwest Tribes. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Northern Plains Tribal Summit Staff and members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation traveled to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota to meet with the Tribes of the Northern Plains about their issues regarding protection of sacred sites in their traditional lands. The rapid development of natural gas pipelines and mining in the area has made site protection very challenging for them. Several federal agencies were in attendance to hear the tribal concerns. I was impressed by the tribal Suquamish News
Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, second from left, co-chaired the Tribal-State Economic Development Summit in May with Governor Jay Inslee, left.
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commitment to preserving their ancient way of life.
Indian Education Panel-Muckleshoot The Washington Education Association and the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction held a workshop at the Muckleshoot Tribal School for tribal students considering a future in education as teachers or administrators. I sat on a panel with tribal educators that discussed ways that young Indian people can positively impact the education system.
Peleti Sentencing Hearing I joined Robin Sigo, Bardow Lewis, tribal staff and community members to testify at the sentencing hearing of Renee Peleti, a former employee who pled guilty to embezzling from the Tribe during her employment. The hearing, which was difficult for all involved on both sides of the issue, was held in the Federal Courthouse in Tacoma.
American Association of Museums Meeting The AAM held their annual meeting in Seattle at the Washington State Convention Center. The Suquamish Tribe opened the meeting with a welcoming statement and traditional songs from the tribal canoe family. Thanks to Peg Deam, Kate Ahvakana and Joey Holmes for leading the group.
Billy Frank Jr. Memorial The Squaxin Island Tribe hosted the memorial for Billy Frank Jr. who crossed over on May 5, 2014. Many great words were offered in Billy’s memory. A firm friend of the Suquamish people, Billy will always be remembered as a tireless warrior for all Indian people. Our prayers are with his family. US Geological Survey Meeting The Tribal Fisheries Department hosted a meeting with the USGS Regional Director and his staff to discuss their efforts to quantify and protect water resources and salmon in the Northwest.
PME/Tribal Council Meeting Tribal Council met with the Port Madison Enterprise Board at Whitehorse Golf Course to review performance of the casino/resort and other business operations under their leadership. We also discussed more opportunities for diversification into other businesses, especially those related to the defense industry.
Salisbury Point Boat Launch Community Meeting County Commissioner Rob Gelder hosted a meeting in Port Gamble with community members that live near the Salisbury Point Boat Launch on Hood Canal. Representatives from the Lower Elwha, Port Gamble and Jamestown S’Klallam Tribes and the Suquamish Tribe attended the meeting. A good exchange of information between the Tribe, County, and residents resulted in a good meeting and agreement on ways that traffic congestion during state and tribal crab, shrimp and geoduck openings could be better managed. We hope that new striping and better communication will result in less impact on the neighbors that live nearby and provide fishermen with a convenient place to launch their boats and sell their harvest.
Tribal State Economic Summit
The Washington State Department of Commerce and the Governor’s Office held a summit at Squaxin to discuss ways that the State could help tribal economies grow and provide more jobs and growth in their communities, thereby making the state economy stronger. Cultural Resource Protection Summit The 7th Annual Cultural Resource Protection Summit was held at the House of Awakened Culture. Archaeologists and cultural resource managers from Washington and Oregon assembled to hear about best practices in protecting our ancestral sites. I moderated a panel on the new State Environmental Policy Act that is supposed to streamline the process for land use projects. This effort has caused concerns that sites would be disturbed due to decreased scrutiny of projects. The State and cultural resource stewards are working on making the SEPA application more responsive to protecting archaeological sites and historic buildings. Tribal Council Retreat The Suquamish Tribal Council held their annual retreat at Squaxin at the Little Creek Casino Resort. Council worked on a new vision statement and heard detailed reports on Education, Indian Child Welfare, Finance, Fisheries, Wellness, Legal (Suquamish Shores), Housing, and Human Services.
KEDA Retreat The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance held their retreat at White Horse Golf Course. Business and government leaders from around Kitsap County met to discuss trends in job growth and devel7
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Spirit Hawk War Canoe Race team is back together and in the water with a new crew! Look for more in next month’s issue!
Suquamish Places In First InterTribal Track Meet
Mateo and Kanim shine on the field, taking 1st and 2nd place in every event they competed in!!!
Mathew Wion, Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, Tamara(nuvaluk) Kyla Iyapana Enigowuk, Joshua Bagley Pull in the Buckskin two man at Chilliwack Landing. Below Below; Joshua Bagley, Ah—Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, Tamara(nuvaluk) Kyla Iyapana Enigowuk and Jenavieve Old-Coyote Bagley.
Mateo Sipai and Kanim Natrall participated in the first Inter Tribal track meet this year in Puyallup at Chief Leschi School. The boys placed 1st or 2nd in every event they competed in.
Storm Practice in Nisqually
Suquamish youth had a treat to see and participate as well as meet up with some big name athletes
Brandy Boure, Magdalena Turrieta, Antonia Ewing, Miya Smith, Sue Bird, Noelani OldCoyote, Kameryn Crew, Kiaya Natrall. Sue Bird, center back row, is two time WNBA champion, four time Euro League champion and two time Olympic Gold Medalist. WOW!!!
Suquamish Womens Tourney The Suquamish Tribe Sports & Rec Dept. recently hosted a Women’s Basketball Tournament. There were five teams that participated in this tournament; there were two home teams, and teams from Tahaloah, Skokomish, and Chehalis tribes. This one day event has a great turnout, lots of players, and fans that came to support the teams as they competed. These games were very competitive and fun to watch. All teams that
Back Row Left to Right: Amanda Carper, Malia Carper (baby) Hailey, Chloe and Breyenne. Front Row Left to Right: Kaui Lawrence and Katelynn Carper. Suquamish News
participated hustled on both ends of the court never giving up, just kept pushing to the end of the game. We would like to THANK all the players, and fans for showing up and making this tournament a success. We are all looking forward to the next.
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Walk for Autism Awareness
Sports & Rec
Suquamish Community gathers together for this important cause
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Youth participating in a activity with Bricks 4 Kidz. The team of Bricks 4 Kidz came out to support and hold activities for the Autism Awareness Walk Day.
From Left To Right: Miya Smith, Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, Antonia Ewing are just a few who participated in this walk held on April 23. The Suquamish community gathered at the Youth Center and walked the streets of Suquamish with the help of the Suquamish Police Department. The Sports & Rec would like to thank alll that attended and gave support.
Storm Game JUNE1 Sunday 6pm @ Seattle Song & Dance JUNE 4, 9, & 10 5:00pm-7:00pm @ House of Awakened Culture Prevention Sign Day JUNE 13 friday 12:00pm-7:00pm @ Youth Center Rocky Brook Falls JUNE 20 Friday 10:00am leave @ Youth Center Journey Hosting JUNE 17 5:00pm- late @ House of Awakened Culture Bricks 4 KIDZ JUNE 23-27 Mon-Fri 2:00pm-3:00pm @ Youth Center
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Elders Diabetes & Eyesight
What your vision is trying to tell you
(NewsUSA) – Diabetes is a serious disease that can affect many aspects of the body — the heart and kidneys, blood circulation and even the eyes. In fact, diabetic eye disease increased in prevalence by 89 percent between 2000 and 2010 and is a leading cause of blindness among American adults. Despite this, vision care is often overlooked by people with diabetes as they work to manage the many other health problems the disease can cause. According to a survey by the American Optometric Association, 55 percent of people are unaware that diabetic eye disease often has no visual signs or symptoms. Additionally, 44 percent of Americans don’t know that a person with diabetes should have a comprehensive eye exam once a year, including a retina (dilated) eye exam. Yet, these exams are the only way to diagnose serious eye diseases associated with diabetes at its early stage. Regular retina eye exams are critical for early detection and treatment of these pro-
Suquamish Tribal Elder getting her blood sugar tested at the 2013 Wellness Fair.
always present, this swelling can cause blurred vision, double vision and patches in vision, which may appear as small black dots or lines “floating” across the front of the eye.
gressive eye diseases that often begin without warning. The longer a person has diabetes, the higher their risk for eye disease. Over time, diabetes may cause damage to the blood vessels in the back of the eye, known as diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to diabetic macular edema (DME). DME occurs when the damaged blood vessels leak fluid and cause swelling. Although symptoms are not
Approximately 26 million Americans have diabetes and may be at risk for DME. More than 560,000 Americans have DME. Yet, approximately 55 percent are unaware that they have the disease. African Americans and Hispanics
over the age of 40 are also at a higher risk for DME. Prevent Vision Loss by following these easy steps. First, getting an annual retina eye exam is the best way to help detect changes in vision. Don’t wait — make an appointment with a retina specialist today. For more information about DME and tips for healthy vision, visit www.diabeteseyecheck.org
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Chicken Vegetable Soup Tuna Fish Sandwich Cucumber Tomato Salad Yogurt & Fruit Parfait
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Minestrone Soup Turkey Sandwich (w/ cheese & lettuce) Apple, Celery, & Pineapple Salad Chewy Chocolate Cookie
Split Pea Soup Chef Salad (w/ HB eggs, sunflower seeds & dried cranberries) Wheat Roll Yogurt Parfait & Strawberries
Beef Soft Taco (tortilla, beef, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa) Chuckwagon Corn Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Green Bean Beef Casserole Brown Rice Tossed Salad Irish Soda Bread Fresh Fruit
Chicken Fajita (chicken, peppers & onions, tortilla) Refried Beans Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
Tuna Noodle Casserole Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit
Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Applesauce Chicken Apple Crunch Salad Quinoa Salad Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin SF Fruited Jell-O
BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad Broccoli Salad Cucumber Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit
Cook’s Special Chili w/ Cheese Brown Rice Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
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Indian Tacos (fry bread w/ meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream) Carrots & Cucumber Coins Fresh Fruit
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Summertime Foot Care
Tips for protecting your feet during active outdoor months
(NewsUSA) – It’s easy to take our feet for granted, but consider this: there are 26 bones and 33 joints in the human foot, and those small bones must take us where we need to go every day. By the time Americans reach the age of 50, they’ve logged 75,000 miles on their feet — that’s three times around the planet. Common foot problemsYears of wear and tear on your feet — aging, weight gain and wearing shoes that don’t fit — can cause foot problems such as corns and calluses, bunions, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis of the feet and gout.
flops. Podiatrists warn against wearing them because they can damage your feet. ”Flip-flops should not be used on a daily basis as they offer very little support and leave the feet unprotected,” said Dr. Silvia Arroyo, a podiatric surgeon at the Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center in Southern California. “Being a flat-soled shoe, they offer no support to the natural arch of the foot and can result in not only foot pain, but knee, back and hip pain as well.”Dr. Arroyo added that flip-flops are often associated with falls, ankle injuries and broken bones from tripping.
Sometimes foot problems are the first signs of serious health conditions such as diabetes or circulatory disorders. Feet must last a lifetime, so it’s important to practice good foot care. Wear comfortable shoes that fit wellOne of the best things you can do to protect your feet is wear comfortable shoes that have good arch support and fit well.
“Individuals with certain medical conditions — especially those with diabetes — should not use them. Any blister or cut can turn into an infection and may be hazardous to your health,” said Dr. Arroyo. Sandal use is only recommended when going to the pool or the beach, or while taking a shower in a public place. Wearing flat sandals or shoes is not recommended for long walks.For more information about foot care, visit share.kp.org/ footcare. For questions or advice about a specific condition, talk to your physician.
As you age, your shoe size may change, so make sure you have the right size. The best time to measure your feet is at the end of the day. Ditch those flat sandals or “flip-flops”During warm weather, many people tend to wear flat sandals or flip-
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Business PME Spotlight: Andrew George
White Horse Golf Club’s first Suquamish Manager In Training talks about working for the Tribe since high school and his plans for the Suquamish-owned golf property near Indianola by Lisa Rodriguez
As a Suquamish tribal member, Andrew George has found an abundance of opportunities offered through the tribe. Hard work coupled with help from wonderful people, Andrew has moved his way up and continues to push himself beyond what is expected of him. Andrew began his career in his senior year of high school back in 2003, he worked for Suquamish Seafoods as a plant employee. In 2005 he began work at the Clearwater Casino as a slot cashier, a year later he moved to the tribes Department of Community Development (DCD) to oversee housing construction. In 2007 an opportunity at Tucker’s Topsoil came to light, Andrew took the position and worked his way up
to equipment operator. Just a year later Andrew became a Club Clearwater ambassador at the Clearwater Casino, he soon moved his way up to Promotion Specialist in the Marketing department. Since October of 2013 Andrew has been the manager in training at White Horse Golf Club. “Throughout my professional career there are several people who have encouraged me to push my career further,” said Andrew George. “My mom and dad have been the greatest supporters, my girlfriend Brenda Stice has helped me realize my potential and has kept me in line, Patty Junt at the Clearwater Casino offered me my first job in Marketing and Curtis Patnode has always believed in my abilities to do a great job.” After a short time at White Horse, Andrew has visions of the future for the company and the tribe. Andrew would like to focus on tribal youth by finding fun ways to get them involved. He would like to do weekend golf camps and a day of shadowing. He would like to bring in a group of youth for a day and give them a crash course in the golf world, how the course is ran, how important each job is and how the youth are important to the businesses survival. For the golf course, Andrew would like to increase White Horse’s presence to attract big name golf tournaments. He would like to see improvements in the course such as cleaning stations, a covered driving range and indoor teaching facilities. Andrew has great ideas and is opening doors to a brighter future for White Horse Golf Club and the Suquamish Tribe.
White Horse Manager In Training Andrew George.
Port Madison Enterprises
As of March 26, 2014 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings
Dept/Position Cage*** Operations Clerk (FT) Cashier (PT) $
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Community Traditional Heritage Specialist News by Marilyn Jones
I would like to say thank you to those who have completed interviews with me and to those that have scheduled them. I am trying very hard to get as many done as possible before the end of summer. The goal for the grant was to accumulate 65 interviews. To date, we have just eight full interviews and one map document. If you wish to preserve your U & A for the future of the Suquamish Tribe and generations to come, these interviews are the way to do it. The data from these interviews will help to protect and preserve the U & A; however we can’t do any of it without your help. If you wish to complete an interview please contact me and I will gladly schedule one with you. If I can’t do an interview, Dennis Lewarch will gladly work with you to mark places on the map(s) that are important for hunting, fishing and gathering areas for the Suquamish Tribe. Please come by the Fisheries office and help us preserve our U & A. Attention Plant Gathers: It is time to think about gathering again! If you would like to participate in cedar gathering events, please contact me and provide your address, so that I can easily send you infomration about our program. I will also be updating the addresses of our current gatherers list, in order to mail out gathering permits for sweet grass and announcements for other types of gatherings. If you are on the gatherers list, and do not receive your permits, please either call me and leave me a message with your address at (360) 394-8526 or
County Class For Retrofitting Your Home
Kitsap County, WA – This month the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) along with Kitsap County and the Cities of Bremerton and Port Orchard are recognizing the importance of building safety and those programs that go with it by proclaiming May as Building Safety Month. One safety program we are advocating is the
“Bolt It-Brace It-Do It” Home Retrofit Program. The goal is to minimize structural damage to wood framed homes from the ground forces of an earthquake. Many of the older homes in Kitsap County (1980’s and older) were not built with the safety codes that bolt and brace your foundation to help stabilize the house from ground movement.
With this simple and inexpensive fix, a homeowner could reduce the probability of structural failure from a major earthquake. To assist homeowners throughout the county, KCDEM is offering a free Thank You Suquamish 3-hour home retrofit workshop on June The Stroud families would like to thank th 6 , 911 Carver St, Bremerton, 98312 the Suquamish Tribe and the Human Services Department. We would also like to thank the guys for cooking fish and clams, and all the other cooks that helped with the food for our mother Regina Rambo’s memorial service. We want to thank Shawna George for her help arranging and setting things up as well, it was a great help. Again… a big thanks to everyone. It was truly a huge help to our family.
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from 9am until 1pm. Lunch and snacks are provided. The course will cover: home evaluation, permit process, proper bolt and plate installation, and safety and engineering solutions.
With this information and training an owner could retrofit their home themselves or become an educated customer when hiring a professional contractor to provide this service. CEU’s are available for this training and building professionals are encouraged to attend. To register for this class please go to http://www. kitsapdem.org/class/home-retrofit-class. aspx or call our office at 360-307-5871 and speak to Michele for assistance.
Sincerely, The Strouds e-mail me at mjones@suquamish.nsn. us and I will add your addresses to my mailing list My college classes this semester end June 19, 2014. I will graduate with my AA in Direct Transfer from Northwest Indian College on June 20, 2014. Ceremonies are held at the main campus in Bellingham WA, and I am very excited to do take the next step going on the work for my BA in Museology. If I can’t find courses in Museology, I am going to take Native American Business Administration Classes. Both will give me the tools I need to work in the field I want to be in after obtaining my BA.
Obituaries
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Charles Dryden Kai Williams
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James Anderson Brian Belmont Marjorie Napoleon Paul Peck Angela Tate
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Michael Cordero Kamiakin Gwinn Bernadette Herrmann Bradley Jackson
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Rebecca Castillo Lance Purser Clyton Winnie Laura Yaeger James Zimmerman
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Jace Joe Karyn Keller
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Samantha Kimmel Janis Marquez
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Angel Freeman
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Shoshanna Bayes Raymond Forsman Kyle George Amber Jackson Porcha Vaught
Joshua Bagley
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Juanita Borja Banielle Bemain Ayanna Jones
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Shawn Hawk
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Breanna Jackson Michael Smith
Anthony Agibinik Richard Belmont Kayla George Joe Joe
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Edward Bradwell Mitchell George Milo Peck III
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Cookie Boyd Alexander Potts
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Camellia Keller Levi Mabe
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Bardow Lewis-Oya II
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Beatrice Berlin Isaac Covarrubias Lisa Ellis Hazle Pacquette
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Bearon Old Coyote Sydney Purser Joshua Smith
Joel Sigo
Darrel Hoffman David Hoffman Ruth Lindell Ignacio Santos Jr. Wade Williams Tutau Abraham
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Ivy Cheyney Stormi Vivian
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Adam Edelstein Julie Haubrich Maiya Jeffers Rhett Mills
Todd Belmont
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William Crowell
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Isaiah Pondelick
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Michael Armstrong Shane Clark Nancy Reynoso-Purser Peggy Snow Ariana Warner Awasis Williams
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Beverly Adams Nancy Davis Christian Lawrence
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Ann Forsman Lewis George John Vollenweider Jr.
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Stephen Lawrence Sr. Keli Parrett Maureen Sather
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Sarah George Niomi Pavlock
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Lucas Nichols James Porter
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