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Volume 14
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July 2014
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Bound For Bella Bella
Suquamish Canoe Family begins the more than 550-mile journey to the Heiltsuk Nation
Suquamish canoes participating in Tribal Journeys left the shores of the Port Madison Indian Reservation at 10 a.m. on June 18, 2014. The two Suquamish Tribe sister canoes, Qal-qal-haitch and Siahm-ah-Oatks are making the more than 550-mile trip to Bella Bella, B.C. along with Suquamish Tribal Elder Ed Carrier’s family canoe. Members of the Nisqually Canoe Family also left the shores alongside Suquamish vessels. The trip, which will take more than three weeks to complete, is well underway. Canoes from throughout the Salish Sea are expected to land in Bella Bella, B.C on July 13, where the Heiltsuk Nation will greet them and begin a week of cultural exchanges between Tribes and First Nations. The trip holds special significance for Suquamish Tribal Members Nigel Lawrence, Ian Lawrence, Peg Deam, Kate Ahvakana and others who made the same trek 21 years ago. At the time, Tribal Journeys was just beginning to take shape as a vehicle for cultural resurgence within Coast-Salish tribal communities. “A trip like this, it changes you,” said Suquamish Tribal Elder Peg Deam. Suquamish Tribal Members kicked off Tribal Journeys the evening before leaving with a special ceremony honoring the Killer Whale followed by Tribal Journeys protocol festivities at the House of Awakened Culture. The honoring, conducted in the traditional way of the Suquamish People, was held to recognize the presence of Orca pods on the waters during the return of the Old Man House artifacts collection and on Suquamish’s journey
Suquamish Song & Dance perform Spinning Water during host protocol the evening before leaving for Bella Bella.
back from Salmon Homecoming in Seattle last year.
the Suquamish Tribe last year were also on display during the honoring.
“When the whales come and show themselves like that, it makes us feel like their telling us we’re doing the right thing,” said Suquamish Cultural Coordinator Tina Jackson.
“Tonight we honor the Killer Whales of the Salish Sea, especially those of the Southern Resident Community, that made history by escorting the spirits of our Old Man House ancestors back home to our museum,” said Suquamish Tribe Deputy Director Morrie BlackEagle during the honoring.
Witnesses were called for the ceremony, which included speakers and a presentation by the Suquamish Song and Dance Group. Pieces of the artifacts returned to
A video explaining the importance of the
Chico Creek Culvert Removal Gets Underway
Tribe breaks ground on multi-jurisdictional project to revitalize Kitsap’s largest salmon run
Kitty Hawk Drive, just off Chico Way between Silverdale and Bremerton, WA will soon be filled with work trucks and men in hard hats. The relatively small, inconspicuous roadway is home to a stream culvert that will soon be removed, thanks to the Suquamish Tribe’s cooperative efforts with County, State and Federal officials. Members of the Suquamish Tribe along with representatives from State, County and Federal regulatory agencies broke ground on the project on June 17, 2014. Workers expect to finish replacing the culvert with a bridge by this fall, just in time for the early winter salmon runs in October and November. Culverts are large cement tunnels that carry streams under roadways. The structures, used throughout the northwest during the last half of the twentieth century, create significantly faster running waterways that impede fish passage and damage creek beds. Over the past several years the Suquamish Tribe has worked with government agencies and other organizations to remove the 40-foot culvert at Kitty Hawk Drive. The goal is to remove the even larger 400-foot culvert upstream under State Route 3 as well, resulting in a much Suquamish News
honoring can be found online at www. youtube.com/thesuquamishtribe. Additional photos of Suquamish Protocol and canoes leaving Suquamish for Bella Bella, B.C. can also be found online at www. flickr.com/suquamish. For more information about Tribal Journeys 2014 Paddle to Bella Bella, also called Qatuwas, visit www.tribaljourneys.ca or the Suquamish Tribe Facebook page at www.facebook. com/suquamishtribe.
Suquamish Honors Graduates Annual event celebrates educational milestones of tribal members
Tribal graduates of all ages were honored for their achievements during the 14th Annual Suquamish Graduation Ceremony at the House of Awakened Culture on June 12, 2014. The program, designed to celebrate the educational accomplishments of Tribal Members, recognizes graduates from High Schools, GED Programs, see “Graduates” page 3...
From left; Chris Walbillig (WDFW), Capt. Thomas Zwolfer (NBK), Joe Dacca (Rep. Kilmer’s Office), Kitsap Comm. Linda Streissguth, Leonard Forsman and James Woods (EPA).
The Chico estuary is a diverse mix of habitats including stream and nearshore riparian, salt marsh, tidal distributary channels, and inter-tidal gravel beach. The Suquamish Tribe has documented juveniles of 5 species of Pacific salmon (including listed Chinook salmon and steelhead) rearing within the Chico estuary. In the early 1960s, the State Highway Department built State Route 3 and Kitty Hawk Drive on fill as deep as 50 feet, resulting in the loss of approximately 5 acres of channel, floodplain, and saltmarsh in the Chico Estuary.
healthier estuary at the mouth of Chico Creek.Tom Ostrom, Salmon Recovery Coordinator in the Fisheries Department at the Suquamish Tribe, has been the lead on the project. “The Washington State Department of Transportation has ranked the State Route 3 culvert as the second highest priority for replacement in the entire Olympia Region. Removing Kitty Hawk Drive from the historic Chico estuary is a necessary first step allowing for the future replacement of the State Route 3 culvert,” said Ostrom. 1
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Piyo, Zumba & Insanity Exercise Classes July 1-31 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 Department calendar on page 9 of this newsletter. Lushootseed Language Classes On hiatus for the summer! For more information about when language classes will begin again, contact Randi Purser in the Suquamish Education Department office at (360) 394-8566. Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit July 14 & 28 3:00pm Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. in the parking lot at Suquamish Village. Browse the shelves of the Bookmobile or go online before the Bookmobile’s visit to search the KRL catalog for a book, place it on hold and have it brought to the Suquamish Bookmobile stop. You can also return anything you’ve borrowed from any KRL branch library. Other Bookmobile offerings include: books for readers of all ages, audio books and DVDs and current magazines. If you have a question about your library account or wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present. GED Orientation June 16 2:00pm Tribal members seeking to obtain their GED are encouraged to attend 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. Movie Night at the Museum July 17 5pm Each month, the Suquamish Museum showcases a film created by Native American directors, producers, screenwriters and actors. This month, the museum will be showing Expiration Date, a 2006 comedy about Charlie Silvercould III, who carries around a family curse passed down from his grandfather; death by a milk truck on his 25th birthday. With eight days left, Charlie accepts his fate and starts taking care of his unfinished
business, like watering his plants and returning his library books. While he’s out casket hunting, he meets a girl who just won’t let him die in peace, 94 minutes. Standard admission rates apply. For more information visit www.suquamishmuseum.org. 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. Exhibit Reception 45-KP-2 July 25 3pm Join us for the opening reception of 45KP-2; The Archeology of Old Man House. Exhibit designers will be available to discuss the structure of the exhibit and contents. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Janet Smoak at (360) 394-8499. A complete calendar of Museum events can also be found on page 5 of this newsletter. Family Day at the Museum July 26 11am Join our museum staff and volunteers to assist in the construction of Cattail cordage (rope) to be used for the Seasonal Cattail House to be located on museum grounds. Free event for Suquamish Tribal Members and syayaye? Friends of the Suquamish Museum. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Chief Seattle Days Aug 15-17 A 3-day public festival established in 1911 to honor chief Seattle, a famous leader of the Suquamish People for whom the City of Seattle is named. The first event was started on the current Celebration Grounds in Downtown Suquamish by local Tribal Members, community residents and civic leaders from the City of Seattle. Many of the same activities from the 1911 celebration are still featured today including the traditional salmon bake, canoe races, baseball tournaments, drumming and dancing, and a memorial service for Chief Seattle at his gravesite in Suquamish. Throughout the years other events have been added to the celebration. These in-
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. Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting July 9 & 23 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.
clude a Coastal Jam, Powwow, Fun Run, craft and food vendors and the Chief Seattle Days Youth Royalty Pageant. For more information, contact April Leigh at (360) 394-7102 or aleigh@suquamish. nsn.us.
PME Board of Directors Meeting July 9 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.
Meetings Suquamish Warriors July 1 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office
Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings July 10 & 24 The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commis-
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sion 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. Tribal Council Meeting July 21 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For more information about meetings, including agendas and specific presentation times, please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. Higher Education Board July 25 The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Board meetings are not open to the public. Suquamish Tribal Members can request to be added to the agenda by contacting Higher Education Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us.
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Technical Schools, Certificate Programs, Community Colleges and Universities. Special guest Gary Paul Davis, better known by his stage name Litefoot, was the keynote speaker for the evening. “It is important that you take this knowledge, and use it to ensure that no one else defines you or your capabilities but you,” said Litefoot. Before the keynote address, graduates were recognized individually and given awards for their accomplishments. High school graduates received commemorative paddles, plaques and a monetary gift sponsored by PME. Higher education students received paddles and commemorative prints.
2014 Suquamish Graduates. Top row, from left; Levi Doyle (HS Diploma) , Brenda Guerrero (AA), Jocelyn Jones (HS Diploma), Tara Anderson (AA), Jazmine Ortiz-Lawrence (HS Diploma), Crystal Boure’ (HS Diploma), Cindy Webster Martinson (MA Education). Bottom row, from left; Samantha Salas (HS Diploma), Kali Chargualaf (HS Diploma), Patrina Joe-Lanham (LMP), Calina Lawrence (AA), Kathy Kinsey (PHD Nursing), Marilyn Jones (AA), Cassandra George (MA Education), Tyleeander Purser (HS Diploma). Not pictured; Brook Orson (MA Architecture), Sherry Werbelo (AA), Tina Zaiss (CMA), Olivia Ferrara (BA Psychology), We-Laka Chiquiti (HS Diploma), Kaylee Contraro (HS Diploma), Ryan Sigo (HS Diploma), Katelynn Crowell (HS Diploma), Ciarra Covarrubias (HS Diploma), Colt Hedges (HS Diploma) and Josh Timmerman (HS Diploma).
A combined total of 25 tribal members were honored including 11 Higher Education Graduates, 5 Chief Kitsap Academy Graduates and nine others who graduated from Kingston and North Kitsap High Schools. More than 200 family and community members turned out for the event in support of graduates and the Suquamish programs designed to encourage education for Tribal Members.
Youth Signage Campaign Urges Community To Do More Than Just Say No
Suquamish community activists partner with tribal youth in public awareness campaign about addiction The Suquamish Youth Council partnered with the Public Awareness Committee to create a comprehensive signage campaign about drug addiction and prevention on the Port Madison Indian Reservation. The signage included information about how to report drug related activity, how to get help for someone who is addicted to drugs and why living a drugfree life is better for everyone throughout the community. Suquamish Youth participated in both messaging and signage creation, allowing them to help design how the campaign “spoke” to young people on the reservation. The signage campaign is just one of the community action projects to come from a larger, grassroots campaign to address drug use. Over the past several years, Kitsap County has experience a surge in heroin, methamphetamine and the illegal sale and abuse of prescription drugs. Opiate related deaths and needle exchanges rates have nearly tripled compared to just 10 years ago. The Suquamish Community has not been immune to the increasingly destructive effects of these hard drugs and recognized that action needs to be taken.
ing the Suquamish Police Department to focus their efforts on the eradication of hard drugs within the community. In addition to the emphasis placed eliminating, and the priority of the issue placed on our Police and Justice systems, the Suquamish Tribe also understood that more must be done. Hard drug sales, their use and devastating effects are not just a problem of the courts, or the police. They wreak havoc on families and community members. As such, the Suquamish Tribe began spearheading efforts to address the problem through a grassroots community action campaign. In addition to the youth awareness signage project, community activists have also coordinated local NarA-Non and Al-A-Non meetings for families dealing with addiction and increased outreach to at-risk community members.
Serene George helps hangs a prevention banner outside the Youth Center.
Earlier this year, the Suquamish Tribal Council passed a proclamation, direct-
Sports & Rec Program Manager Kate Ahvakana helped youth coordinate the campaign. Suquamish News
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Education Suquamish Library Hosts Microsoft IT Academy Open House
The Suquamish Tribal Library will host an open house on July 16, from 4:006:00 pm in the library for any tribal member or employee interested in signing up for a free class from the Microsoft IT Academy. This is a great opportunity to increase your technical skills. Online courses are offered on all Microsoft programs from beginning computer users to Network Administration. Elizabeth Iaukea, Project Manager for the Washington State Library Microsoft IT Academy, will be on hand to answer questions and help people get signed up for a class. This program is sponsored by Microsoft and the Washington State Library. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Jackson at jjackson@suquamish.nsn.us or 360-394-8689.
Chief Kitsap Academy Celebrates Students
Graduation honors both high school and junior high achievements Educators at Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) celebrated the accomplishments of both High School and Junior High students at the school’s annual commencement ceremony this year. The tribal school conferred diplomas to five graduating seniors, and promoted three eighth grade students to high school during the event held at Kiana Lodge on June 5, 2014. “We had a lot of community members and mentors attend, it was a fantastic night for both students and staff,” said CKA Principal Fabian Castilleja. The CKA Class of 2014 included Suquamish Tribal Members Crystal Boure’, Tyleeander Purser, Samantha Salas, Jazmine Ortiz-Lawrence and Ryan Sigo. Chief Kitsap Academy 2014 Graduating Class. From left; Tyleeander Purser, Ryan Sigo, SamanBoure’, who was Valedictorian of her tha Salas, Jazmine Ortiz-Lawrence and Crystal Boure’. class, said that she and her fellow grad- the graduates, congratulating them on All three eighth grade students who were uates were ready to take on the future their accomplishments and recogniz- promoted to high school during the event during her ceremonial speech. Boure’ ing the importance of the occasion for are slated to attend CKA as freshman in is scheduled to attend the University of friends and family members. Cindy the fall. CKA is on schedule to have apWebster Martinson, a tribal educator and proximately 60 students attending grades Washington in fall 2014. North Kitsap School Board Member was 6-12 for the 2014-2015 school year. The Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard number represents the largest attendance also recognized during the ceremony. Forsman and Joe Davalos also addressed CKA has had to date.
Early Learning Center Graduates 31 From Head Start Program Students will continue on to kindergarten in the fall by Patty Eningowuk
The Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center was proud to present 31 children during our graduation celebration on May 29, 2014 at the House of Awakened Culture. Many have been enrolled in the ELC since birth. Five years later, they are ready for kindergarten and the families are ready to be education advocates for their children. ELC staff support optimal development for all children enrolled. Our teaching teams work with children in social/emotional, cognitive, gross/fine motor, science, mathematics and literacy/language areas. This year we showed significant growth in science, mathematics and literacy. Our family services staff, in collaboration with teaching teams, work with each family to identify and meet family goals such as achieving educational degrees, buying homes and finding employment. With the support of the ELC staff, many family goals have
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Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center Director Patty Eningowuk addressing student family and friends during Graduation.
been met while enrolled in the ELC programs.
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Government NCAI Applauds President Obama’s Historic Visit to Indian Country WASHINGTON, DC – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) applauds President Obama for upholding his ongoing commitment to tribal nations and Native peoples by travelling to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation this Friday, June 13. Since taking office, President Obama has remained steadfast in honoring our nation-to-nation relationship. President Obama has kept his commitment to host the annual White House Tribal Nations Summit in Washington D.C. These summits have facilitated unprecedented engagement between tribal leaders and the President and members of his Cabinet. At the 2013 White House Tribal Nations Summit, the President announced that he would visit Indian Country himself – a longtime priority of tribal leaders. Friday’s visit to Standing Rock fulfills that promise. This historic visit is the first by a sitting President in over 15 years and makes President Obama only the fourth President in history to ever visit Indian Country. NCAI expects the President to address the economic development needs of tribal nations and the needs of Native youth. While tribal youth are included in the Administration’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, this Administration has always known that Native children have specific cultural and education needs that require focused attention. For this reason, Indian Country has witnessed an unprecedented collaboration between the Secretary Jewell at the Department of the Interior and Secretary Duncan at the Department of Education,
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to study what is necessary to make sure that all of our Native students – in public schools, tribal schools, and Bureau of Indian Education schools have the tools they need to ensure a strong future for all Native children. In 2013, Secretary Jewell visited the Pueblo of Laguna to see firsthand how a tribal education department was improving the quality of schools operations, performance and structure of BIE schools. She witnessed a nation that was engaged and excited to participate in efforts to improve educational outcomes in Indian Country. It will take visits like this – the agencies working together with tribal governments and national organizations such as the NCAI and the National Indian Education Association to ensure that our students can be the future tribal leaders, teachers, health care workers, and entrepreneurs that our nations and the United States need to thrive for generations to come. The President’s visit builds on ongoing efforts of his Administration to work closely with tribal nations on policy that affects their citizens. We trust the visit will be a catalyst for more policies that will not only succeed today, but cement the positive relationship between tribal governments and the federal government well into the future. President Obama has made annual summits between our nations in his words, “almost routine.” We trust this will be the continuation of his Administration’s engagement with our nations that makes visits to Indian Country by the President and his Cabinet routine too. The National Congress of American Indians: 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. NCAI advocates on behalf of tribal governments and communities, promoting strong tribal-federal government-to-government policies, and promoting a better understanding among the general public regarding American Indian and Alaska Native governments, people and rights. For more information visit www.ncai.org
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
by Leonard Forsman
Tribal Leaders Congress on Education Meeting at Lummi The Lummi Nation hosted a meeting of the TLC to discuss consultation protocol between the Tribes and the Washington State Department of Early Learning, and the compacting process between the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Tribal Schools of Washington State. Suquamish is one of three Tribes that are piloting the new educational funding approach. Canoe Journey Planning Meeting The Suquamish Canoe Family held their final planning meeting before leaving on the 2014 Paddle to Bella Bella. Most of the arrangements were made to transport pullers, ground crew, singers and dancers on the 30 day pull. NOAA Geoduck Update The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in a conference call that the Chinese had lifted the ban on shellfish imports, including geoduck, from the U.S., allowing certain tracts to be harvested including two from within our harvesting area. Meeting with Puyallup Nation Representatives of the Puyallup Nation held a meeting to discuss gaming policy in Washington State. Issues included leasing arrangements with non-casino Tribes and the investments that all Tribes are making in their local economies by providing jobs and buying services. North Kitsap School District Strategic Planning Meeting The NKSD held a meeting of community leaders in education to gather information on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the district’s mission of providing a quality education to the students of North Kitsap. School Board Director Cindy Webster-Martinson helped facilitate the session held at Vinland Elementary. Rep. Ross Hunter Tour of Early Learning Center State Representative Ross Hunter, chair of the State House Appropriations Committee, toured the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center with State Representative Sherry Appleton. Rep. Hunter is an expert and supporter of state education funding, especially for pre-kindergarten. Denita Santos and Patty Eningowuk provided an informative tour of our facility, showcasing our innovative programs and modern facilities.
From left, Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, Rep. Sherry Appleton, Rep. Ross Hunter, Early Learning Center Director Patty Eningowuk and Superintendent Joe Davalos during a tour of the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center.
Cold Water Rescue Training The Suquamish Youth and Recreation Department and the Cultural Cooperative hosted a cold water training for those participating in this year’s canoe journey. We learned about hypothermia and its effects and treatment. The trainers also stressed the importance of always wearing life jackets on the water. We then took to the water to practice rescue techniques.
Port Blakely Park Meeting The Bainbridge Island Parks Department held a meeting to discuss plans for improvements to Port Blakely Park at the site of the former Port Blakely mill. Parks is proposing new trail paths and a new bridge across the jetties on the old mill pond. The Suquamish Tribe expressed concerns regarding the plan and its impacts on critical fish habitat, cultural resources and future mitigation opportunities.
NCAI Anchorage The National Congress of American Indians held their mid-year conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The highlights of the conference included an update on the Bay Mills Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court upheld the Tribal sovereign immunity in a narrow decision regarding the Bay Mills Tribe’s efforts to establish an off-reservation casino in Michigan. This was a good decision for Tribes.
Tour of Resort Expansion Sen. Christine Rolfes toured the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort construction area to view the progress of the expansion of the resort and casino. The Association of General Contractors coordinated the tour to provide Sen. Rolfes with information on the construction industry. Tribal representatives joined the tour to describe the project and our vision for the new and expanded services for our customers.
The Department of Justice reported that they are concentrating on protecting voters rights across Indian country, especially in Alaska, where remote villages have difficulties casting their votes with no support and often resistance from the State of Alaska.
Old Man House Video Interview Matt St. Carrel conducted a video interview of me for the upcoming Old Man House exhibit that opens at the Suquamish Museum on July 25. We conducted the interview at Old Man House park and talked about the history of the archaeological site, the winter house, the destruction of Old Man House, the removal of the Suquamish families from the site in 1904 and the return of the park to the Tribe in 2005.
Raina Thiele of the White House Intergovernmental Affairs Office reported that President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama would be traveling to Standing Rock, North Dakota to make his historic visit to Indian Country. The focus of the visit is on education and economic development. Ms. Thiele noted that the White House Council on Native American Affairs had their third meeting that included seven cabinet secretaries in attendance. New Indian Country initiatives include climate change, taking land into trust in Alaska, increased funding for the BIA and IHS and full contract support funding.
SHPO-THPO Conference Western State Historic Preservation Officer, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officers of the Western U.S. and the representatives of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation met at historic Fort Vancouver to discuss issues surrounding the protection of archaeological sites, sacred places and cultural landscapes in tribal lands. I was representing the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in my role as the Native American representative. Washington, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Wyoming and many Tribes were present at the meeting.
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn reported on the Department of Interior’s progress on restoring tribal lands. Mr. Washburn recalled that the Tribes lost 100 million acres of land in the lower 48 states and that they are “focused like a laser beam” on the fee to trust process for Tribes. They have converted 250,000 acres into trust so far and are hoping to reach 500,000 acres by the end of the Obama Administration. A very small part of this effort is on land for gaming. Most of the lands are for agriculture and forestry, followed by government infrastructure and the non-gaming
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economic development and then housing. Of the 1700 approved fee to trust applications, only 20 involve gaming.
Naval Base Kitsap Meeting Tribal representatives, including Bardow Lewis and I, met with the Navy to discuss security improvements at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and proposed mitigation projects at Carpenter Creek near Kingston. Protection of fishing areas in Sinclair Inlet and restoration of critical habitat remains a top Tribal Council priority. Tribal Graduates Honoring The Suquamish Education Department honored several high school and college graduates at this years graduation celebration. One of the great accomplishments, among many were Kathy Kinsey receiving her Ph.D in Nursing from the University of Arizona and Cassie George receiving her M.A. in education from the University of Oregon. Kitty Hawk Culvert Removal Groundbreaking The Suquamish Tribe conducted a brief ceremony at the site of the Kitty Hawk Culvert to break ground on the project to remove the obstruction at the mouth of Chico Creek. We are grateful for the efforts of the Suquamish Fisheries Department (especially Tom Ostrom), the Environmental Protection Agency, the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the late Ron Ross, the Suquamish Tribal Council 7
(past and present), Kitsap County, the U.S. Navy, Sixkiller Consulting, former Congressman Norm Dicks, Senator Patty Murray, Congressman Derek Kilmer and many others for their work on this project. We are working to save the wild run of chum salmon on Chico Creek. Thanks to Commissioner Linda Streissguth, Joe Dacca (Rep. Derek Kilmer’s Office), Capt. Thomas Zwolfer (Naval Base Kitsap), Chris Waldbillig (WDFW), and James Woods (EPA) for speaking at the event.
Honoring of the Orca Whales The Suquamish Tribe hosted a ceremony honoring the Orca Whales that escorted our ancestral artifacts home from the Burke Museum to the Suquamish Museum at the House of Awakened Culture. The ceremony was very moving and beautiful. Thanks to Kate Ahavakana and Peg Deam for their work in organizing the honoring ceremony and to Joey Holmes, Vincent Chargalauf and the singers and dancers for their work. Thanks to our speaker Morrie Black Eagle and our witnesses Jim Thomas (Tlingit), Ray Krise (Skokomish), Jennifer Kilmer (Wa. State Historical Society) and Vina Brown (Heiltsuk Nation). Thanks to April Leigh for the video and all the other preparations. Thanks to maintenance. A big hands up to the Suquamish Museum Board, Janet Smoak and Lydia Sigo for allowing some of the artifacts to be part of the ceremony. Thanks to Jay Mills and all the Suquamish cooks for the wonderful meal. Centennial Accord The Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs hosted the 25th Centennial Accord at the Evergreen State College Longhouse along with the Squaxin Island Tribe. Governor Inslee addressed the tribal leaders and emphasized his commitment to tribal economic development, broadband for rural tribes and environmental protection. Presentations by panels of state and tribal representatives covered natural resources, economic development, education, and health. I was presenter on the panels for education and economic development. Tribal Journey to Bella Bella The Suquamish Tribe is pulling two canoes on the Tribal Journey. As of this writing we have traveled eight days and are now in Cowichan B.C. We have had fair weather and decent winds that have allowed us to put up our sails on two of our travel days. We look forward to further travels through the waters of the Salish Sea. Vol. 14, No. 7
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Suquamish War Canoe Racing Heats Up!
The Spirit Hawk Canoe Club is gaining momentum throughout the Northwest, and popularity here at home turnout for practices this season included 19 youth, with up to 11 traveling to compete in races with other Tribes and First Nations.
After many years, the Spirit Hawk Canoe Club, called the Suquamish Canoe Club in previous years, has been re-established. Suquamish youth and adults are training and traveling; representing at war canoe races throughout Washington State and Canada.
“We have been able to take our 11-man Spirit Hawk, and our 6-man The Muz, at least four singles and two double-man war canoes to many of the races this season and are now at the half way point in the 2014 race schedule,” said Santos.
“I’ve always wanted our canoe club to return and be more active. And, this year, it has finally worked out. It is happening,” said Barb Santos, coach of the Spirit Hawk Canoe Club.
The Muz and Spirit Hawk await racing at Lummi Stommish Days in June.
Canoe races the Spirit Hawk Canoe Club have participated in so far this year include, Nooksack at Stommish Grounds, Chilliwack Landing, Cultus Lake, Scowlitz, Lummi Stommish Days and Ambleside Beach. This month, racers will be traveling to Chemainus Bay. The
Santos added that this year there were many encouraging messages sent her way to guide her into getting the canoe club up and going including increasing interest from tribal youth. The largest
canoe racing season lasts May-August each year, wrapping up at Makah Days in Neah Bay. One of the events the canoe club is looking forward to this year are the races scheduled at home, during Chief Seattle Days. “We are excited to race our 11-man and our 6-man in the junior buckskin category at Chief Seattle Days this year, something that has not happened in quite some time,” said Santos. For more information about the Spirit Hawk Canoe Club and the rest of the schedule this year, contact Barb Santos, bsantos@suquamish.nsn.us or 360-3947107.
Junior Buckskin, 13 and under, 11-man crew at Lummi Stommish Days in June with Skipper Justin Williams and Francis Williams.
Bobby Ray Pondelick, taking 3rd Place in the 7 and under heat at Cultus Lake Water Sports Festival.
The Spirit Hawk, during practice along Agate Passage. From left, Tyrell Williams, Sincere Zahir, Joycelyn McCloud, Alana Chiefstick, Shyan Zaiss, Joshua Bagley Jr, Tamara Eningowuk, Mathew Wion, Jenavieve Old-Coyote Bagley, Awasis Williams and Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti.
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Both above. From left, Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, Awasis Williams, Jenavieve Old-Coyote Bagley, Mathew Wion, Tamara Eningowuk, Joshua Bagley Jr, Shyan Zaiss, Alana Chiefstick, Joycelyn McCloud ,Sincere Zahir and Tyrell Williams during practice in the Spirit Hawk.
Center, Bardow Lewis-Oya II racing in the 10 and under singles war canoe race at Lummi Stommish Days.
Joshua Bagley Jr racing in the 13 and under single heat at Lummi Stommish Days.
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slopes. Kitsap County has a variety of useful maps on their GIS website. It is extremely helpful to consult resources like these to get a better idea of possible hazards where we live and work.
Elders Landslides
What you should know about the earth beneath you by Cherrie May & John O’Leary
The recent Oso landslide has given us a new perspective on the kind of threat Puget Sound landslides may pose. A USGS representative stated, “The landslide occurred in an area of known landslide activity, but this time the slide was much larger, traveled much further, and had greater destructive force than previously experienced.” Generally speaking, landslides that cost lives or seriously damage property don’t happen very often around here. The slides we see most frequently are much smaller and typically do relatively minor localized damage. Landslides can move in very surprising ways. Sometimes they behave like liquids, even when they come from hillsides that would have been considered relatively dry. They can travel very far and very fast, as shown by the aftermath of recent slope failures in Oso and Mesa County, Colorado. Over the last few months, we have been reviewing information about local geologic hazards such as landslides and steep
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Checking these maps only gives us information about possible hazards. The mapping is rarely accurate enough for anyone to be confident they will be hazard free if they see a mapped hazard area that ends in their next door neighbor’s yard (or even a block over). Also, for those in or near a hazard zone, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, to know when to expect problems and how dangerous they will be. Be aware. Check where you live and nearby areas. • Does a slope rise or fall by more than half foot every three feet? If yes, then under certain conditions it may be considered “steep” or geologically hazardous. • Are there any places on the slope where there are cliffs or other evidence of past landslides? • At any time other than during the middle of huge downpours, does surface water flow on the slope or at the base of the slope? • Is there a group of trees with bent trunks – all having a similar shape and direction? see “Landslides” page 11...
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Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Light Pineapple Coleslaw 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit
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Chicken & Dumplings w/ Mixed Veggies Apple-Carrot Salad Orange Rice Pudding
French Dip Sandwich Broccoli Salad Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
Chicken & Pear Salad with Mint Dressing Pasta Salad Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin SF Pudding
Geoduck Chowder (w/ veggies) Chef Salad w/ Ham, Cheese, Sunflower Seeds Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Yogurt & Fruit Parfait
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Picnic Ham w/ Beans Brown or White Rice Peas & Carrots Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Yogurt & Fruit Parfait Indian Tacos (fry bread w/ meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream) Baby Carrots Fresh Fruit
Beverages Served Daily: 1% milk, or Lactose Free Milk, Coffee & Tea Occasional substitutions may be necessary.
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Recent Changes: • Are there any new or widening cracks in pavement, foundations, or other fixed structures? • Have sources of water appeared, disappeared, or flow paths changed? • Have there been any small landslides in the immediate area? • Have you heard new sounds, such as trees cracking or increased “settling” of the house? Preparing for an emergency: • Notify neighbors – have prearranged signal (dinner bell/cell phone tree or circle) • Notify public safety – call 911 • Have an individual/family kit, known destination, and communication protocol prepared Recognizing an emergency: • Earthquakes and/or unusually persistent or heavy rains may cause slopes to suddenly collapse. o Evacuate immediately if you are already concerned about your general situation or about any recent changes. o If you haven’t had concerns but now are suddenly seeing or hearing things that aren’t quite right, leaving may be your best option until things settle back down. • Even without an earthquake or extra buckets of rain, observing sudden changes such as those above in “Recent Changes” could mean a slope failure is about to happen. Evacuate, don’t wait. Any delay after noticing sudden changes could be disastrous. If a mass of earth and debris is approaching at 20 mph and you notice it when it is 200 yards away, you only have 20 seconds to recognize the danger, access your vehicle, and achieve enough speed and distance to outrun it or escape its path. Your chances diminish substantially when you consider those extra moments that may be needed to make sense of what you are
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seeing, collect essentials such as ID and keys and/or evacuate others from your household. One estimate for the speed of the Oso slide was an average of 60 mph. Some slides reach speeds that exceed 100 mph.
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In case riding it out sounds like an option – imagine taking a locomotive and crushing it lengthwise until it is “just” 15’ long. You’ll have a box shaped hunk of metal roughly 10x15x16 ft. Five of these will fit in the space that was originally occupied by one locomotive. Now take anywhere from a few hundred to tens of thousands of these, stack them up until they are as high as the hillside that is coming your way, and start them tumbling, bouncing and rolling toward your house. How would that turn out? If crushed locomotives seem too large, consider building the same structure using different sized concrete balls, packed as tightly as possible. Baseball size will weigh 1 ½ pounds, bowling ball size will weigh 32 lbs (twice as much as the heaviest regulation bowling ball), 3 ft diameter balls will weigh 2,500 lbs, and a ball just over five feet in diameter will weigh 6 tons. How DNR, GIS, Water Resources, and Emergency Management will assist tribal members and gov’t: • We are working to connect relevant geologic information with our realty database and GIS services. • We are reviewing the areas designated by the county and determining if changes may be needed to enhance emergency preparedness. • We are consulting with USGS to make sure that we have adequately identified the areas that may pose the most imminent or serious threat. • Water Resources/GIS will review mapped hazards and help interested tribal members get a better sense of how those hazards could impact their particular location. • Emergency Management will help individuals and neighborhoods develop emergency plans tailored to their specific needs.
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Business PME Spotlight: Calvin Medina
Retail Division’s Manager-In-Training discusses what motivates him and his vision for the future by Lisa Rodriguez
Suquamish tribal member Calvin Medina spent his professional career learning from every opportunity that came his way. But his greatest achievement of all, in November of 2014, Calvin will become a father. After graduating high school, Calvin found himself wanting to experience life outside of Washington. He spent several years in Hawaii where he worked at Starbucks for three years as a shift supervisor. He then spent two years at Billabong as a customer service representative. Missing home, Calvin moved to his parents in Albuquerque New Mexico. Going back to his strong suite, Calvin Calvin Medina worked at Starbucks for another year then worked at Wendy’s. As every opportunity is a chance to grow, Calvin took his supervisor job at Wendy’s to the next level, he and his Wendy’s team set the Franchise record for speedy service. They were able to get every car through from beginning to end in 88 seconds average. After all of the amazing experiences Calvin was convinced by his brother to return to the Suquamish reservation. Calvin began working at the Masi Shop in 2010 and in 2 months he was promoted to the position he has today, Retail Manager in Training. Since his promotion, Calvin has completed a great deal of trainings, such as a certificate in Professional Retail Man-
agement, Underground Storage Tank Operator Training, UW Minority Business Executive training and the National Association of Convenient Stores Executive Leadership Class.
Port Madison Enterprises As of June 25, 2014 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises.
“There are a handful of people in my life that have made my opportunities possible,” said Calvin Medina. “Frank Black, Nic Armstrong and Russell Steele took a chance on me for the Manager in Training position and I can’t thank them more for the opportunity. Scott Labalan was my manager at Starbucks; he taught me the importance of corporate rules and how to get ahead. My parents, Pat and Rick Medina, are also credited with helping me understand the importance of hard work and sacrifices to support your family.”
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The future of the company and the tribe is very important to Calvin. As no idea is too big to help a business grow, Calvin and his team hope to have additions such as the following someday: expanded food service in the Masi Shop (i.e. fried chicken, bakery and more); a car wash as an added amenity; expanded fuel options for off road diesel (for construction and farm vehicles) and clear gas which is ethanol free (for fishing boats and other sensitive motors). He would also like to see a lube service station for oil changes and more, a 24-hour eatery/restaurant at the Masi as it is a 24 hour gas station and to have a tribal-owned brewery, to have something truly local and home grown.
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Lisa Rodriguez is the Public Relations and Media Coordinator for PME. She can be reached at lisarodriguez@clearwatercasino.com.
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All the above will require return-on-investment research. If such opportunities prove to help PME diversify, they will then be considered during the Annual Planning Process with the PME Board and Tribal Council.
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Retail Suquamish Village Shell Clerk (PT) $ Longhouse Texaco Lead Clerk (FT) Longhouse Texaco Clerk (FT)
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Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept. All Casino positions require a State and/ or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions. 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. PME expressly supports Tribal Preference. Vol. 14, No. 7
Congratulations PME Class of 2014
Suquamish businesses graduate 25 from Fundamentals of Supervision program
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submitted by Barbara Griffin
PME recently completed the spring session of the Fundamentals of Supervision. As usual, our coworkers who attended did a great job participating in discussions on a range of topics, and developing and presenting their group projects and ideas for future PME programs and ventures. Congratulations to you all.
From left, class students Darwin Davis, Vander McInnis, Jeff Roades and Sam Perry.
From left, Roberto Guevarra, Geoffrey Tolosa, Wendy Moses, Megan Harsila, Matt Pritchard, Alan Huff, Doreen Milstead, Mario Calderon, Lisa Pettit, Nathan Anunson, Brandon Dryden, Mary Jane Cruz, Wil Werbelo, Stephanie Lara, Andrew George, and Marcus Harness. Not Pictured: Christian Taitingfong, Edwin Tiglao, Chris Beckwith, Gage Leigh, Danilo Aguilar, Robert Battin, Jeff Petersen, James Edwards, and Levi Barnes.
From left, Veronica Rhodes, Phyllis Hagen and Ashley Weller.
outstanding contribution to the class. Additionally, congratulations to those who completed the Human Relations in the Workplace course. Their work has earned them 3 credits through Olympic College, and additional insight and skills
Additional cheers to Megan Harsila of Slots and Brandon Dryden of Food and Beverage for getting the top scores on the final review and Alan Huff of Table Games and Wendy Moses of Environmental Services in recognition of their
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for interacting and working with others. Whether it was presenting research projects, or other serious business, they were focused and did great work. Barbara Griffin is the Human Resource Director at PME, she can be reached at barbara@clearwatercasino.com.
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Community Traditional Heritage Specialist News by Marilyn Jones
The Suquamish Oral History Project is still collecting your stories about hunting gathering, fishing and other information about Suquamish Tribal U&A. Please call or e-mail me for an appointment and we can schedule you for an interview. If you don’t wish to be videotaped, you can call and set up a time to mark on the maps places where you have gathered, hunted or fished and we will add the information to the data base for you. The goal is to protect the Suquamish U&A for future generations. It is very important work and we need your help to make it happen. School is out and graduation is over, I have received my AAS in Direct Transfer and will be attending NWIC in the fall to start work on my BA. I never knew so much work went into graduation, double checking credits, ordering you cap,
grown, getting invitations mailed out and talking to all your family members many times to make sure they understand that yes you are a graduate and part of the celebration, not just coming to wish their child well. I am so happy and proud of all the graduates this year, they are so bright and eager to go on to the next steps in their lives. Each one has such exciting plans! We have come such a long way from when there was four full time college scholarships and not one student interested in going off the reservation to go to college. I am so proud of our Suquamish Tribe and the accomplishment we have made over the years. I am thankful for the opportunity I have to go back to college while working full time. This is an amazing time in my life and I hope that all the youth see that you are never too old to go to college and gain knowledge. The more education we gain the better we are in the future. Thank you to the Suquamish Tribe and everyone in my family that has helped me to accomplish this step in my goals. Marilyn Jones is the Traditional Heritage Specialist for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at 360-394-8526 or mjones@ suquamish.nsn.us.
Suquamish Championship Wrestling Food Drive Thank You Suquamish! Suquamish Championship Wrestling (SCW) organizers would like to thank the Suquamish Tribal Government, specifically the Education, Sports & Recreation and Maintenance Departments for their support of the recent SCW Food Drive. Non-perishable foods were donated by the fans of SCW and the local community of Suquamish. Sincerely, Clint Anderson
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