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Volume 13
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August 2013
Annual Canoe Journey Comes To Suquamish
Tribe hosts 16 canoe families on their way to Quinault for 2013 Tribal Journeys The now familiar call for permission to come ashore rang out across the shores of Suquamish once more this summer. The annual Tribal Journeys brought 16 canoe families to the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Visitors this year were mostly made up of neighboring tribes in the South Sound, joining with Suquamish to travel north to Port Gamble S’Klallam territory and beyond to Quinault, where journey-end festivities are being held this year. Canoe families who traveled to Suquamish included Nisqually, Squaxin Island, Puyallup, Snoqualmie, Tulalip and more.
N o. 8 HOC Awarded Phase III Funding
Cirriculum to be shared with and tailored to other tribes and native education organizations by Nigel Lawrence
We are pleased to report that The Healing of the Canoe has received funding approval for Phase III - Dissemination. With the federal government’s budget sequestration, the approval process took longer than we had hoped but we’re pleased with the end result. Let the fun begin.
In Phases I & II the HOC Project, with the Suquamish Community, has created a culturally rooted life skills curriculum, implemented and tested it, and has been able to show statistical significance that it works to decrease youth substance abuse and increases youth’s sense of After resting and enjoying a connection to community. Now we seafood feast with visitors, are ready to share it with other tribes five canoes from Suquaand Indian organizations by teaching mish set out for the journey them how to tailor it to their culture to Quinault. The Suqua- From left, Suquamish royalty Quelisha Bayes and Raven Roberts greet visting canoes alongside Tribal Member Kate and needs, and then implement it in mish Tribe sister canoes, TheAhvakana and Elder Francis Jackson. their own communities. This sharing Sacred Water Canoe Family process is what we refer to as Phase III into trouble and sustained damage. The mish Canoe Family, with sister canoes and Ed Carrier’s Canoe Family all began - Dissemination. canoe is being trailered to Suquamish for skippered by Rob Purser and Nigel Lawthe trip north on July 20. The Tana Stobs Canoe Family opted to travel the South rence. Pullers on both vessels ran into assesment and repairs. Suquamish Canoe The foundation of the Holding up our Route this year- beginning their journey rough waters between Elwah and Pillar Family members continued on, traveling Youth curriculum is “The Canoe Journey with relatives along the Columbia River. Point on July 24. Then, during a partic- with a single canoe to the festivities in as a Metaphor for Life’s Journey.” We ularly rough day between Ozette and Quinault. hope to inspire these other tribes and A total of 68 people traveled in the Suqua- LaPush on July 29, qal- qal-la-leiX, ran Indian organizations to realize their own metaphors that they can use to teach life skills rooted in their own cultural values.
Northwest Indian College To Offer More 4-Year Degrees Port Gamble S’Klallam site adds Tribal Governance to bachelor programs
Northwest Indian College’s (NWIC) evolution from the Lummi Indian School of Aquaculture to a college that now offers more diverse educational opportunities mirrors a growing nationwide demand for post-secondary education in tribal communities. Now, as NWIC celebrates 30 years of serving both regional and other tribes, the college continues to evolve and grow to meet new demands in Indian Country. One of NWIC’s focuses in recent years has been on expanding its reach to more tribal communities and on providing students with the option to obtain culturally relevant four-year degrees without leaving their communities. This fall quarter, NWIC’s growth will continue as the college begins offering a variety of bachelor’s degrees at its extended campuses, located in tribal communities in Washington and Idaho. “We have put a lot of effort into meeting requests from the tribes we serve to offer our bachelor’s degrees in their communities,” NWIC President Justin Guillory said. “There is high demand in tribal communities throughout the U.S. for four-year degrees. Education, sovereignty and economic prosperity are goals for tribes, and they all go hand-in-hand.” NWIC currently offers three bachelor’s degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Native Environmental Science; a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies Leadership; and a Bachelor of Arts in Tribal Governance and Business Management. Suquamish News
We’ll be facilitating trainings in a few different formats, from webinars to conferences, to train the trainers who’ll be developing, adapting and implementing the curricula. In March we’ll be holding a training at Kiana Lodge and another in May at Northern Quest Resort in Spokane, Washington. During this year’s Tribal Journey we’ll be passing out Save the Date cards to spread the word about our trainings. For more information on the Healing of the Canoe project, contact Robin Sigo or visit our website at healingofthecanoe. org.
Aissa Yazzie is a Native Environmental Science student at Norhtwest Indian College.
“All of our bachelor’s degrees are designed to meet the needs of tribal communities, and to equip our students with the knowledge and skills needed to become leaders in their communities and obtain family-wage jobs,” Guillory said. Beginning this fall quarter, the college will offer at least one of those bachelor’s degrees at all but one of its seven campus locations: The college’s Port Gamble S’Klallam site, which already offers the Bachelor of Science degree, will begin offering the bachelor’s in Tribal Governance and Business Management. There is high demand at all NWIC sites for the bachelor’s degrees, said Bernice Portervint, NWIC’s dean of academics and distance learning. “Members of the tribes we serve really
want to help their communities develop and they really want to be involved with tribal nation building,” Portervint said. “Our degrees promote the skills, values and knowledge they can utilize for the betterment of their communities.” NWIC was approved as a baccalaureate degree granting institution in 2010 and, in addition to current bachelor’s degrees, the college is also developing a bachelor’s degree in human services, which is expected to be completed by the 20132014 academic year. NWIC degrees are approved by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, which oversees regional accreditation for 162 institutions. For more information on Northwest Indian College, visit www. NWIC.edu or call (360) 676-2772. 1
In This Issue News ................... 1 Community Calendar
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Education
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Government
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Sports & Rec
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Fisheries & Elders
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Health & Wellness
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Business ................. 12 Community & Notices
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Birthdays
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Community Calendar Suquamish Warriors Meeting Aug. 6 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Veterans usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm. PME Board of Directors Meeting Aug. 7 & 21 8am Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. Meetings are in the PME Boardroom at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com Zumba Classes Aug. 8-29 5:30pm Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week in the Gym at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Classes are free for Suquamish tribal members, their families and Suquamish government employees. For more information contact Priscilla Preuit (360) 271-8708 zumbapriscilla@gmail.com. Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meeting August 8 & 12 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission hold regular meetings every other Thursday throughout the year. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. For more information contact Petrina Joe-Lanham at (360) 598-8736. Tribal Council Meetings August 12 & 26 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only. For more information about meetings, including agendas and specific presentation times, please
contact Windy Anderson wanderson@ suquamish.nsn.us. Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit Aug. 12 & 26 3pm Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3pm 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. Kids Day at the Museum Aug. 14 2pm Join us as Tribal Elder Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch tells a traditional Suquamish story about Crow and the many, many baskets he wove. Traditional stories were used as teaching tools such as displaying good or bad behavior or lessons that would help through life. That remains to be true today and we use the stories as a way to reconnect with the cultural teaching of our ancestors. Event is free for Suquamish tribal members and government employees. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.
Leonard Forsman, Suquamish Tribal Chairman, will speak about Chief Seattle during the one hundred and third Chief Seattle Days Celebration. Chief Seattle signed the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty establishing the Port Madison Indian Reservation. A beloved leader of his people with his winter village, Old Man House, on Agate Passage, Chief Seattle was a pivotal figure at a time of great change. Join us in the Lawrence Webster Education Auditorium to hear about this great man. Seating Limited to 50, so come early! The event is free to Suquamish tribal members and government employees. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.
Duane Pasco Book Signing August 14 5pm There will be a Book Signing held at Kiana Lodge for Duane Pasco’s book, Life as Art. Duane will give a short presentation starting at 6:30pm, followed by the book signing. Kiana Lodge is important in Duane’s early career. His first canoe was carved on the lawn in front of the lodge. He had a room in the old Gift shop where he carved the Entry Pole, and where he was asked to relinquish his room to then Vice President Agnew who was there to attend an event. For more information on the book signing contact Betty Pasco at bettypasco36@gmail.com. GED Class Aug. 15 There will be a summer break during the last 2 weeks of August, during which there will be no class or Orientation. The last class will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 15 and will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 4. September Orientation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 2:005:00 p.m. New students are asked to call Nancy Silverman at (360) 373-1539 to register.
Chief Seattle Days August 16-18 The Suquamish Tribe will be hosting the annual Chief Seattle Days Celebration the third weekend in March. Suquamish community members are encouraged to attend and participate in the festivities including the golf tournament, fun run, powwow, parade and more. For more information visit www.suquamish.nsn. us/chiefseattledays.aspx online or contact Suquamish Tribe Communications Coordinator April Leigh (360) 394-7102 aleigh@suquamish.nsn.us
Museum Public Lecture Series Aug. 17 3:30pm
Movie Night at the Museum Aug. 22 5:30pm
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Join museum staff for a screening of Boomtown. Movie description: A lively visit to the Suquamish Nation near Seattle, where selling fireworks has become a tradition for some Suquamish tribal members. For 30 years, this part of Indian country has sold fireworks that are officially banned off the reservation, attracting non-Indian buyers from near and far. And then on July 4th, the Suquamish Tribe plays host to one of the most enjoyable and unpredictable fireworks shows around. In a place where federal, state and local policies routinely collide with Native sovereignty, Boomtown focuses on this animated enterprise, offering a special glimpse into contemporary Indian life, where Native tradition meets today’s economic realities with uniquely successful results. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Healthy Choices Co-Ed Softball Tournament August 24 & 25 Sponsored by the Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department. Suquamish tribal members and their families are encouraged to participate. Prizes for the top three finishers, field day races and barbecue on the second day of activities. For more information contact Clae Williams at (360) 394-8413.
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Annual Suquamish Celebration Just Around The Corner Chief Seattle Days festivities include fun run, golf tourney, powwow and more The annual 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, is just around the corner. 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 include a Coastal Jam, Powwow, Fun Run, craft and food vendors and the Chief Seattle Days Youth Royalty Pageant.
ers throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. War Canoe Racing will occur along the waterways near the Charles Lawrence Memorial Boat Ramp in Downtown Suquamish.
Tot and Junior Warrior. Applications are available by contacting Kate Ahvakana at Kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us Chief Seattle Days Vendors Vendor applications are currently being accepted for Chief Seattle Days. If you are interested in being a vendor, please fill out a Vendor Application. The due date for applications is August 13. Submission details and event rules are listed on the application. For more information on becoming a Vendor at Chief Seattle Days contact Coordinator Ed Midkiff at (360) 434-4780.
Did You Know? The first Chief Seattle Days was started on the current Celebration Grounds in Downtown Suquamish by local Tribal Members, community residents and civic leaders from the City of Seattle. At the time, the new town of Suquamish was linked to Seattle by foot passenger ferries which allowed city residents to travel across Puget Sound and enjoy the celebration.
War Canoe Races Chief Seattle Days 5K Run/Walk Cheer on your favorite War Canoe RacSunday, August 18 at 10am. If you are interested in joining the Chief Seattle Days 5K Run, contact Teresa Barron at tbarron@suquamish.nsn.us, or by phone at (360) 394-8462. Suquamish Tribal Member participation is free, with pre-registration at $15 per person and day-ofevent registration for $18 per person for non-tribal members.
News Visit Us Online! Download applications, nomination forms, golf team sign-ups and more for Chief Seattle Days on our website.
Simply click on the link at suquamish.org
Co-Ed Softball Tournament Softball tournament occurs throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. Team registration is being organized by the Sports & Recreation Department. If you are interested in signing up a team, please contact Craig Miller at craigmiller@ suquamish.nsn.us or by phone at (360) 394-8574. You may also contact Magdalena Tureitta at mturrieta@suquamish. nsn.us or (360) 394-8634. Chief Seattle Days Golf Tournament Sunday, August 18 at 9am at the new White Horse Golf Club. Find out details and register your team by contacting Natalia Tvedt at (360) 394-8401 or ntvedt@ suquamish.nsn.us. Powwow If you’re interested in participating in the Pow Wow as a dancer, no pre-registration is required. Sign-ups will be available starting at 10am on Saturday, the day of the event. Events scheduled in Tiny Tots, Boys, Girls, Adults and Golden Years categories include Fancy, Traditional and Grass competitions. Saturday Parade Community members and organizations are encouraged to join! No registration necessary. Simply bring your family-friendly costumes, floats and banners to the Suquamish Tribal Administration Building at 10am on Saturday for the parade line up. For more information about participating in the parade, please contact April Leigh at (360) 394-7102 or aleigh@suquamish.nsn.us Salmon Dinner Saturday and Sunday noon-5pm there are traditionally prepared Salmon Dinners for sale. The meal includes Alder Baked Salmon, Red Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, a Bread Roll and Bottled Water. The price of the meal is $9 for adults and $6 for Seniors and children under the age of twelve. Royalty Pageant Suquamish Tribal Members between the ages of 5 and 18 are encouraged to compete in the Chief Seattle Days Royalty Pageant. A total of six youth will be crowned including Princess, Tiny Tot and Junior Princess, Warrior, Tiny Suquamish News
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Education
The BUZZ of the Language Program
Lushootseed Day Camp & Other Traditional Language Summer Happenings by Christy Roberts
Back To School Barbecue by Rebecca Purser
The new school year has arrived! We look forward to seeing you and your family at the annual Back to School Bar-B-Que. We must have a registration form filled out for each student receiving services. If you would like to fill them out prior to the event, please contact Rebecca Purser at (360) 394-8566.
Suquamish Tribal Members Back to School BBQ August 20, 2013 11am—6:30 pm Human Services 11am-5pm Tribal Education Department (Old Tribal Center) Human Services will also be distributing clothing vouchers for every enrolled Suquamish Tribal member between the ages of 4-18 who is currently enrolled in school. If you have any questions please contact Clae Williams at (360) 394-8413.
Online Credit Retrieval For High Schoolers Contact Shawn Adams (360) 394-8567 sadams@suquamish.nsn.us
Get Your Student Caught Up This Summer!
This summer, the Language Program hosted a two-week Language Summer Camp for the first time. There were 3 classes a day from 1-4p.m. In Celeste Loneia and language teacher Randi Purser’s class, students learned to make cedar bracelets. In Lena Maloney’s class, they created model long houses and canoes. In Christy Roberts and Jillian George’s class, students concentrated on sounds including the alphabet, greetings, animal names and how ask someone’s name. During the second week we worked on words of the house. Students also made cockle shell rattles during camp. We were also delighted to learn our campers made front page news in the Kitsap Sun on Saturday, July 13. The two-week summer camp was free for kindergarten through sixth grade students. The camp has been a goal we have been working towards for several years and is a huge step towards the revitalization our language. By opening the summer camp to all students, we exposed language to our tribal youth and the community- both Tribal and non-Tribal. My hope is to get more kids interested and involved so hopefully our community classes will be full. The community classes will resume in September when school starts and remain on Tuesday evenings in the Tribal Center Gym at the Chief Kitsap Academy (a.k.a the Old Tribal Center). Dinner starts at 5:30p.m. and classes 6-7:45pm. The class is free for any and all community members who are interested.
Students learned Lushootseed while making cedar bracelets in Lushootseed Day Camp..
ing and cooking. It was very exciting to have our own students speak only Lushootseed while serving our elders food. Hands up to Randi and the CKA students for a job well done. Keep an eye out for future full immersion events!
This past June, three of our teachers (Randi Purser, Lena Maloney, and Jillian George) went to the University of Oregon in Eugene for the Annual NILI language conference for two weeks. They took classes were Linguistics, Lushootseed (with Zeke Zahir) and Teaching Methods. They also took a technology class that taught them how to use iBooks to create books for language class. NILI is a hidden treasure full of language tools, tips on how to teach language and how to preserve language. Lushootseed campers made longhouses in class. This is a necessity for any language program. I would encour- back our language & culture. age any tribe to attend and utilize it to One of the teaching and learning methhelp save endangered languages. NILI is ods we use is a language nest. It is my a great investment for any tribe and great favorite learning tool. In the nest we try opportunity for our language teachers we to create as a family, as a class and as a learned a lot of useful tools and increased community. A language nest is an area our education to help improve our lan- you choose that you speak Lushootseed. This area can be large or small dependguage program. ing on your language level. In my class I encourage the use of language as much as possible if only for a few words or greetings a day. I ask my class to journal or note when they speak Lushootseed and share their experiences with the class during the first few minutes of each week. I also have older students and adults in my class write in their language journal for 10 minutes at the beginning of each class. My goal is to teach different creative ways of using the language, so everyone’s use of tXewlSucid increases. Anytime Lushootseed is spoken it revitalizes tXelSucid . Please make sure when speaking tXelSucid your pronunciation is correct. I put up a new word and new phrase each week in the classroom to keep the language fresh and fun. I will do the same for each newsletter article. This month here are a few words of the beach and summer. Next month’s article will include “how to build a language nest” Lushootseed camp teacher Lena Maloney. and more words.
This summer, Randi Purser and CKA students also provided a group of Suquamish Elders with a full immersion tXewlSucid breakfast. They took orders, cooked and served the food in full immersion. No English was spoken by the group serv-
News From Suquamish Elementary Afterschool Program
by Erin Pigott
Upcoming Events
Back To School Barbecue Tuesday, August 20 11am-6:30pm at the Tribal Gym Learn all about the upcoming school year including registering for the After-School Program. Applications available at the event.
Back To School Night Tuesday, September 3 5-6pm at Suquamsih Elementary Learn about upcomming programs for elementary students attending Suquamish Elementary for the 201314 school year.
First Day of School • September 4, 2013
Lacy Hawk, Antonia Ewing, Hali-Aleetsah Deam, Jayden Sigo and other Suquamish Elementary students at Islandwood.
Summer Activity Suggestions
• Explore the outdoors • Write notes with your child • Read a book with your child • Visit the library • Make a book with your child • Make flash cards Suquamish News
Unfortunately our language, Lushootseed, falls into the endangered category. tXewlSucid almost fell asleep and turned into a sleeping language, which is defined as a language that has no first speakers left to pass on the language to the next generation. It has a written alphabet and materials with learners and speakers working towards revitalizing their language. I don’t think our language is lost. We are the ones that are lost and we are slowly finding ourselves and bringing
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Early Learning Center Graduates Class of 2026 Head Start students of 2013 move on to kindergarten classes this fall
Education
An ELC graduate looks for his parents in the crowd as he receives his diploma.
Aliana Chiquiti was one of 31 students who graduated from the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center this year. A total of three classes were recognized at the event.
Lilly Pondelick shows off her diploma during Junly 25 graduation ceremonies.
Suquamish Superintendent Announces New Classes at Chief Kitsap Academy Justice Zaiss laughs outloud at something a classmate says as students eagerly await for the ceremonies to begin at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish.
Summer Words & Phrases summer pedhedub sXudXud ?e te swadaV words of the beach jelly fish kalepXelV rock ZeOe? crab besR starfish EelaVi? shell ZeWey Puget Sound HelV salmon sVedadx seaweed Aabac barnacles CubCub oysters OuHOuH
Elementary After School program students Tyton Purser and Celia Williams visit with Joe Davalos
Hello, I would like to share with our tribal community a few things. First, I hope everyone is having a great summer. The weather has been great and we all hope it continues. We have an update from the education department- recently the Suquamish Tribal Council passed a resolution approving a one year pilot program expanding the grade levels at our own CHIEF KITSAP ACADEMY! Next year we will be offering grades 6 through 12 in our school! Yes, we are adding middle school for the 2013-14 school year. We have room for about 15 students and we have 12 already signed up. If you are interested in having your student attend, please contact us as soon as possible, as there are very few spots left. We are also working with staff at Suquamish Elementary on the possibility of an additional allday kindergarten class at the school. I am happy to report to you that we have almost completed working out the details! If, for some reason the school district does not have enough students to start a new section we are looking into the possibility of offering one at the Early Learning Center! I will update the community on the possibility of an Early Learning Center kindergarten class as soon as I know more. Time goes so fast, enjoy the rest of summer, another school year approaches soon enough. Regards, Joe Davalos Superintendent of Education
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Government Tribal Council Meeting Overview Submitted by Windy Anderson
June 13, 2013 Meeting
Budget Modifications CY2013-047, 048, 050 & 051 Finance Director Garwood presented the following proposed budget modifications for approval; Modification 2013-047 which if approved would appropriate $19,965 of a 2012 $20,000 Appendix X award for Veteran’s Van operations which had been carried over to the 2013 budget. Modification 2013-048 which if approved would appropriate $23,562 of Indian Health Services Grant funds for elder care which had been carried over to the FY2013 budget. Director Garwood noted that $23,486 of this amount has already been expended leaving only $76 remaining to be spent. Modification 2013-050 which if approved would appropriate $4,184 to the General Fund – Legal Budget (100-002) to pay the costs related to a settlement. Modification 2013-051 which if approved would appropriate an additional $37,000.00 of Indirect Revenues Earned through budget modifications 001-050 previously approved in 2013.VOTE: Approved 4-0-0 Ratification of June 6, 2013 Phone Vote Approving RES #2013-043 PME IGT Purchase Tribal Council Executive Assistant Windy Anderson reported that on June 6, 2013 at the direction of Chairman Leonard Forsman she conducted a phone vote to approve Resolution 2013-043 which would authorize a Sales Order and accompanying Equipment Standard Terms and Conditions Agreement under which PME will purchase equipment and obtain certain game licenses and IGT will manufacture and sell to PME (50) Player
Department Director Rit Bellis presented Resolution 2013-065 requesting approval to accept Team4 Engineering’s June 9, 2013 bid to complete initial mapping and survey work at Suquamish Shore in preparation for redevelopment of the property after its return to the Tribe in May 2018. Mr. Bellis said that the Tribe has funds available. After a brief discussion, a motion was made to approve Resolution 2013-065 as presented. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0
Terminals and associated equipment. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0 RES #2013-051 Approving FY2014 Indirect Cost Proposal Finance Director Garwood presented Resolution 2013-051 requesting approval of the 2014 Indirect Cost Proposal which proposes a 2014 OnSite Indirect Cost Rate on salaries and fringe benefits of 47.82% and an OffSite Rate of 10.75%. Director Garwood said the proposed resolution if approved would also authorize the Chairman to sign the 2014 Indirect Cost Proposal and the Finance Director to submit the proposal to the National Business Center to start negotiations. Motion was made to approve Resolution 2013-051 as presented. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0
RES #2013-064 Amending RES #2013-015 Map Ltd. Contract Tribal Engineer Bob Gatz and Legal Department Director Rit Bellis presented Resolution 2013-064 which if approved would amend Map Ltd. existing contract to authorize Map, Ltd. to complete the remaining eighteen items of civil engineering work set out in its December 12, 2012 proposal and add boundary mapping of two additional parcels as set out in MAP’s April 9, 2013 proposal for a total addition of $94K to Map Ltd’s existing contract. Mr. Bellis said the Tribe has these funds. A motion was made to approve Resolution 2013-064 as presented. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0
Controller Job Description Approval Finance Director Steve Garwood presented a proposed Controller job description which he said updates the existing Finance Manager’s job description to conform the description to the current duties and responsibilities of the position and changes the job title to reflect the actual duties and responsibilities of the position. After a brief discussion, a motion was made to approve the Controller job description as presented. VOTE: Approved 3-1-0
RES #2013-059 2013 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Chief of Police Mike Lasnier, Police Sargent Mark Brennan and Emergency Management Coordinator Cherrie May presented Resolution 2013-059 requesting authorization to submit a Tribal Homeland Security Grant application to DHS/FEMA and authorizing the Executive Director to execute contracts of any award received. The Suquamish Emergency Management Coordinator and Public Safety Department jointly proposes to purchase emergency response supplies, two mobile emergency response trailers stocked with food, water and emergency response supplies and a marine patrol boat to provide Tribal and coordinated regional homeland security and emergency response services. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0
RES #2013-056 Cascade Design Collaborative Inc. Contract Tribal Engineer Bob Gatz and Legal Department Director Rit Bellis presented Resolution 2013-056 which if approved would authorize the Tribe to enter into a contract with Cascade Design Collaborative, Inc. to conduct a site inventory for Suquamish Shore. The resolution would also authorize the Chairman or his designee to execute the contract and authorize the DCD Director to issue a Notice to Proceed. After discussion, a motion was made to approve Resolution 2013-056 as presented. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0 RES #2013-065 Approval of Team 4 Bid for Suquamish Shore Survey Work Tribal Engineer Bob Gatz and Legal
RES #2013-060 Revised Child Support Policies
Child Support Enforcement Manager Bill Paine presented Resolution 2013060 requesting approval of proposed revisions to the policies and procedures for garnishing and distributing child support debts and clarifying procedures for suspending and reinstating Tribal fishing licenses. After discussion, a motion was made to approve Resolution 2013-060 as presented to become effective July 1, 2013 after an announcement has been placed in the Tribal newsletter. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0 Tribal Listening Session Donation Request Chairman Leonard Forsman requested a $1,000.00 donation to the Tribal Listening Session scheduled for August 2013. A motion was made to approve a $1,000.00 donation. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0 RES #2013-063 MOA with Indian Health Services Tribal Attorney LynDee Wells presented Resolution 2013-063 requesting approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Indian Health Services to serve eligible individual homes with satisfactory water supply and waste disposal. Ms. Wells said the agreement includes a process for approving homes for water and sanitation services. After a brief discussion, a motion was made to approve Resolution 2013063 as presented. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0 RES #2013-067 Chico Creek Estuary Road Easement Tribal Attorney LynDee Wells presented Resolution 2013-067 requesting authorization for the Tribe to grant an access and utilities easement to Bruce A. Owen and Kenneth W. Erickson and theirs heirs, successors and assigns. Ms. Wells said this is part of the transaction under which Kitsap County will deed the Kitty Hawk Dr. NW right of way to the Tribe after which the Tribe will construct a new public access road across the Chico Creek estuary site. A motion was made to approve Resolution 2013-067 as presented. VOTE: Approved 4-0-0
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
Submitted by Leonard Forsman
Lewis and I are the legal liaisons and joined part of the retreat to get updated and provide direction. The court system, especially in respect to heavy prosecutor and public defender work load, was one of the major subjects. Washington Indian Gaming Association Trade Show The annual WIGA Trade Show was held at the Tulalip Resort. As WIGA Vice President, I provided welcoming remarks at the opening session. The audience of tribal leaders, gaming industry representatives and tribal casino management staff heard presentations from representatives of the White House Intergovernmental Affairs Office, National Indian Gaming Association, National Indian Gaming Association and other leaders during the conference.
ACHP Chair Wayne Donalson, left, and Dorothy Lippert swear in Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman in Washington, DC.
Burial of Ancestors Ceremony The Suquamish Tribe held a ceremony to return four ancestors back to the earth that had been turned into the Tribal Historic Preservation Office and the Suquamish Museum. Marilyn Wandrey and Rob Purser led the ceremony with assistance from Warren King George Jr., of the Muckleshoot Tribe. Thank you to the Suquamish Warriors Veterans Group who posted the colors and the elders who witnessed the ceremony. Enrollment Committee Meeting The Suquamish Tribe Enrollment Committee had their first meeting. The committee reviewed the enrollment section of the Tribal constitution and the enrollment ordinance. The committee will be attending training at an upcoming enrollment conference in Swinomish. Welcoming at Indian Child Welfare Conference
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met with Col. Bruce Estok and staff from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (Seattle District) to discuss how their permitting process works and express the Tribe’s commitment to protecting shoreline and riparian habitat from development impacts. Col. Estok assured us that the USACOE understands their trust responsibility and will continue to work with the Tribe, State and other parties to protect treaty resources.
The Suquamish ICW Department hosted a meeting of caseworkers and court officials at the House of Awakened Culture. The meeting is held periodically to inform non-tribal court systems of issues surrounding tribal rights regarding placement of native children. Washington State Department of Transportation Meeting WSDOT and the Suquamish Tribe held a government-to-government meeting to discuss results of a study about traffic conditions and possible improvements at the intersection at SR 305 and Suquamish Way. A long discussion on the feasibility of a roundabout at the intersection was held. The Tribal Council and the PME Board are still analyzing the study results.
Appendix X Application Review Meeting The Appendix X committee reviewed the quarterly applications from local non-profit organizations. We have focused most our giving this quarter on the Kingston Green Community center project in Kingston. Legal Department Retreat The Legal Department had their annual retreat at Bloedel Reserve. Bardow
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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Meeting The first meeting of the ACHP since my nomination to the Council by President Obama was held on July 17 and 18. I was officially sworn in by Council Chair Wayne Donaldson and Dorothy Lippert, who is Choctaw, an archaeologist and colleague from my time in the archaeological field. The Council provides federal agencies with guidance on how to apply laws and regulations intended to protect historic properties, including tribal sacred places and cultural landscapes. Thank you to Tribal Council and Tribal Members for your support. Tribal Canoe Journey Hosting The Suquamish Tribe hosted two days of the canoe journey, one stop at Manchester and the other in downtown Suquamish. We had fifteen canoe families from the South Sound and a few from the North, including Tulalip, Tsartlip B.C., and Sauk-Suiattle. We had a tremendous seafood feast for our guests on the second night that included a clam bake, fresh sockeye salmon, shrimp and crab. Thanks to Jay Mills and all the cooks. They are still talking about our hosting!
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Sports & Rec
Youth Rave About White Horse Golf Camp
Recently the Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department took a small group of youth to White Horse Golf Course for a three day golf camp. The first day of camp the youth learned the basics of how to play. They learned the proper golf stance and how to swing their club. Day two of camp the youth learned how to chip and how to use a pitching wedge. by Aaron Lawrence Day three of camp the youth learned how Trish Chargualaf and I were honored to putt and play on the green. They said to chaperone our Youth Council to rep- they enjoyed camp- especially playing on resent our Tribe at the 2013 National the green. They all spoke highly of their UNITY (United National Indian Tribal instructors Bruce and Matt. and look forYouth) Conference in Los Angeles on ward to more camps in the future. July 11-16, 2013. Many thanks to White Horse Golf Course The first day we attended the lighting of for inviting our youth to join their camp the UNITY Grandfather flame. We lis- and a HUGE THANK YOU to the intened to the spiritual leaders speak about structors Bruce and Matt. the flame- explaining that it will always be there for us and keep us warm. The second day we had a handful of great speakers, one was Louisville Cardinals Chief Seattle Days Royalty Pageant basketball player, Jude Schimmel, as Friday, August 16 well as her parents. They spoke about not Contact Kate Ahvakana to sign up to giving up in life and always being happy and pursuing your dreams, whatever they run for Chief Seattle Days Royalty. Applications are also available online may be.
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Golf camp participants Marcus Mclean, Shawn Jones, Jade Jefferson and Tyler Marquez. Not pictured; Mataya Stroud.
Upcoming Events & Details For Suquamish Youth
The third day Robert Johnston, a motivational speaker and leader, spoke to everyone about drugs and alcohol and how it can affect you and others around you- and how to always keep your surroundings positive. There was a lot to offer at this conference and I believe our kids benefited and learned a lot about themselves; as did I. If you see Ryan Sigo, Devon Crow, Vincent Chargualaf, Sequoia Chargualaf, Shilene George or Uriea Wright, ask them about their trip to UNITY. They will be giving a presentation on their trip at an upcoming Tribal Council Meeting. Trish and I had the pleasure of taking our young leaders and we hope to go on many more trips to represent our Tribe.
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but there are others that may be shy and curious about how to play. We would love to have community involvement. A barbecue is planned along with a special participating gift. For more information contact Barb Santos. Freezer Jam Workshop Tuesday, August 20 Learn how to make Freezer Jam at the Youth Center from 1-3pm. Youth Council Elections Tuesday, August 20 Elections will occur at the Education Department Back To School Barbecue at the Tribal Gym. Speeches will take place early in the day, with polls opening following the speeches. Polls will close just prior to the end of the barbecue. Elections will be tallied and announced at the
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Youth Bowling League Sign Ups Sunday, August 18 Youth Bowling League at All Star Lanes, begins September 7, every Saturday 9am to noon. Ages 6-18 are encouraged to participate. Contact Craig Miller for more information. Athletic Field Day Monday, August 19 The Sports and Recreation Department is coordinating a field day to play Soccer, Lacross and Volleyball. The plan is to schedule specific time and locations for youth ages 11-18 to learn the basics of each sport. We invite those that know how to play to come and help assist and participate. Some kids may play already-
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end of the event. Teen Group at Wild Waves Thursday, August 22 For youth ages 11-17. Group will leave the Youth Center at 8:45am. The park opens at 10am and closes at 7pm. The group is expected back at the Youth Center by 9:30pm. There may be extra tickets for families that wish to go on their own as well. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana. Lil Kids at Family Fun Center Monday, August 26 For youth ages 6-11. Lil kids group at Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant. Leave Youth Center at 9am, park opens at 10am and closes at 10pm. The group is expected back at the Youth Center by early evening.
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Suquamish Men’s Softball League Scores A Home Run
Sports & Rec
by Craig Miller
The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department coordinated the Men’s Softball league this season. The season went great with some very competitive games. The staff who coordinated the event would like to thank umpires Silas Fontes and Jon Briggs for showing up and having a good time with the teams competing. Also, a huge thank you to the families and fans who always show up and support the teams playing. We had six teams compete in the league the year with the following standings at the end of the season. 1st Place Tribe Coaches Craig Miller & Aaron Lawrence 2nd Place Little Boston Coaches Jeff Purser & Scott Moon 3rd Place Best of Best Coach Mike Madayag
Best of Best Team All Stars Andrew Joe and Chris Sullivan. Center, MVP Dan Rapada . Tournament Champions Best of Best. Top row from left; Mike Madayag, Tanner Cheyney, Andrew Joe, Tyler George, Vincent Chargualaf, Daniel George, Doug Abraham , Joey Schaffer, Jimmy Boure, Christopher Sullivan. Bottom row from left; Kauika Peleti , Chad Kakala, Dan Rapada, Mike Griffey, Gene Tabafunda.
The end of season tournament champions were Best of Best, followed by Little Boston in second place, Tribe in third place and No Name, coached by Wayne George, in fourth.We look forward to next year’s season.
Divers & Diggers Team All Star Mike Rogers. Not pictured; Tribe Team All Stars Gene Jones Jr and Aaron Lawrence- Balls Deep All Stars Tim Beckwith and Victor Turrieta.
Little Boston All Stars from left; Ruben Smith and Jeff Purser.
Team Little Boston. From left; Jaymon DeCoteau, Jr Purser, Jeff Purser, Mark Hendricks, Mikol No Name All Stars from left, Randy George Hendricks, Chris Jones, Dukey, Ruben Smith, DJ Sullivan, Matt Oliver, Ryan Sullivan, Danny and Doug Hagen. Purser and lil-Deandre.
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2013 The Roof is on Fire Basketball Tournney
2013 The Roof is on Fire Basketball Tournney Swimming @ BI
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Fisheries & Elders Salmon Counts Now Available For View
Fisheries announces regular count postings as runs begin to show returns by Jon Oleyar
The sockeye salmon have started their run into Lake Washington. Official counts started on June 12, 2013. The Suquamish Fisheries Department will be closely monitoring their passage numbers on a daily basis. For those who are interested, an updated chart of the daily numbers will be available in the information display case just outside the Fisheries Department offices near the elevator at the Tribal Administration Building in Suquamish Village. Please stop by and see what is coming back this year, and how that compares to previous years’ returns (please allow a few days between postings, as passage counts are distributed every 2-4 days). At this point, the current run-size does not look large enough to allow for a commercial fishery in 2013.
Suquamish Tribe Finfish Program Manager Jay Zischke shows other Tribal employees how salmon eggs become fish during a tour at Grovers Creek Hatchery last fall.
Kassia Rose Smith, Josh Smith, Vikki Smith, Willy Pratt, John Villanueva, Bill Alexander, Luke Williams, Louie and Georgiana Ungaro, Kevin Alexander, James Anderson, Manuel Purcell, Sutah Purcell, Armand Chavez, Bardow Lewis, Jarid Sigo and Alex Warner for their tireless efforts in catching these fish during a
The Suquamish Fisheries Department, on behalf of the Suquamish tribal community, would like to thank the following tribal members for their willingness and time spent to secure enough ceremonial sockeye for the Tribe’s celebrations and special events during the upcoming year. Our hands are up to Dave Smith,
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Fruit Infused Waters Make A Splash At Tribal Journeys Members of visiting tribes show interest in bringing the program back home by Kathy Kinsey
To support healthy living through the 5-21-0 campaign, the Community Health Program is promoting Fruit Infused Waters as an alternative to sodas and other sugary sweetened beverages. 5-21-0 is healthy living plan that includes five or more fruits and vegetables, two hours or less of recreational screen time, one hour of physical activity and no sugar sweetened drinks. The Community Health Program is providing Fruit Infused Water on Wednesdays at the Main Reception Desk, Human Services, Wellness, Chief Kitsap Academy, Youth Center, Early Learning Center, Elder’s Luncheon and the Walking Club. Community Health provides Fruit Infused Water at a variety of community events including the Easter Party, Women’s and Men’s Health Days, and Education Department graduation ceremony and most recently at the Suquamish Canoe Hosting. The Community Health Program’s goal is to get everyone to LOVE water and
Health & Wellness challenging to keep the dispensers filled. In the large crowd, few people were seen drinking sodas or Gatorade.
Our goal is to change our Suquamish community’s relationship with water but our Fruit Infused Water campaign is having impacts on other communities as well. We served people from many tribes at the hosting. A Native woman from Arizona was so impressed with the waters she wants to bring the concept back to her tribe. She said “I am from Arizona. We live off water but it gets sort of old drinking plain water. I think this will be great at home.” Staff from the Kitsap Indian Education Program plan Youth from visiting nations line up outside the House of Awakened Culture to try fruit infused to provide fruit infused water to their students as part of their efforts to teach waters provided by Suquamish Community Health Program during Tribal Journeys. for it to be their preferred beverage. We and Coconut; Watermelon and Mint; about health and good nutrition. are trying to change the community’s Blackberry and Orange; and Strawberry We plan to serve fruit infused waters at relationship with water. We are starting and Thai Basil. Children and adults came Chief Seattle Days and continue with our to see a community change. At the Canoe back time and again for more water. Our Water Wednesdays. Come by and enjoy Hosting, youth and elders lined up for the guests felt pampered being served the this delicious, all natural, and sugar-free various fruit infused waters: Pineapple fruit infused waters for free. We found it beverage.
Salal Berries Carry Powerful Medicinal Properties by Julia Bennett-Gladstone
Salal has always been one of my favorite Northwest plants with its beautiful evergreen leaves that range in color from bright to deep green, pretty pink berry stems and blue black berries! Although this shrub is literally almost everywhere under our noses, many folks do not realize the amazing gifts that Salal has to offer to us! According to herbalist, Elise Krohn, “Salal berries are rich in powerful antioxidants and vitamins. They were traditionally a staple food for the Coast Salish people. The berries could be mashed, dried into cakes and then stored and eaten in the winter months. The cakes were dried on cedar boards or skunk cabbage leaves (also called Indian wax paper).” Erna Gunther recorded in Ethnobotany of Western Washington that the Lower Chinook People’s salal loaves weighed as much as 10-15 pounds! Many people preferred to rehydrate the cakes in water or dip them into seal, whale or eulachon oil. Today we can share salal berries with our family and friends, fresh as they are or by preparing them in smoothies, baked goods, dried as fruit leather, jams and syrups. They make a delicious jam when combined with tart Oregon Grape
place out of sunlight. When the leaves are dry and crackly when crushed, strip them off the branches and store them in a glass jar or zip-close plastic bag for later use. Before making tea, crush or cut the leaves. Use about one heaping tablespoon per cup of hot water and infuse for 20 minutes.
berries! Salal leaves are used by First Nation cooks as a seasoning in fish and clam soups and broths. The leaves were also used as spoons during potlatches and feasts. Salal branches were tied together in a bundle to be used as a whisk for whipping soapberries into Indian Ice Cream. Many Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest have chewed salal leaves and used them as a poultice on burns and sores. Suquamish Tribal Elder Rich Demain shared that when he was young his grandmother used salal leaves to treat his wounded leg and that it healed quickly! Salal leaf has a long history as a medicine for coughs, colds and digestive problems. I use salal leaves in certain teas that I make for the Suquamish elders. In the book; Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West, herbalist Michael Moore explains that, “Salal tea is astringent and anti-inflammatory, both locally to the throat and upper intestinal mucosa, and through the bloodstream, to the urinary tract, sinuses and lungs.”
Salal can be found almost everywhere in our region; in dry evergreen and coniferous Salal berries have a blue-black hue when they are ripe. forests and in wet and boggy areas. The evergreen shrub can grow to Their flavor can vary greatly depending be five feet tall and can form very dense upon soil and growing conditions so taste thickets. The leaves are alternate, leath- before you harvest and try other bushes ery, thick and dark green. New growth is if need be. Salal berries remind me of more tender and a bright green. The flow- Juneberries in texture and a have a subtle ers appear in the spring and resemble lit- flavor. tle white or pinkish bells. The berries are If you have never enjoyed salal before I a dull blue-black color when ripe. Salal hope that you will try this year! If you berries ripen later in the summer, usually would like recipes using salal or if you August and September. The easiest way would like more information about sato harvest them is to pull the entire pink lal or any other plant please contact me, stem of berries off, place them in a bag Suquamish Traditional Plants Program or basket, and then process them all at Coordinator Julia Bennett-Gladstone at once. Pinch the berries off of the stem in- jgladstone@suquamish.nsn.us or 360stead of trying to pull them off. Rinse and 394-8564. enjoy them as you would other berries!
To gather Salal for medicine, choose green healthy looking leaves from spring to summer. Cut stems and bundle them with rubber bands. Hang in a dry warm
What You Did, and Didn’t Know About Breastfeeding
Suquamish WIC celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with list of positive outcomes for baby, mother and environment by Cathy Gunderson
The Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC) supports healthy living through healthy lifestyles. And breastfeeding is the ideal way to start that healthy life! Breast milk is perfect for babies in so many ways. It is easy to digest and gentle on the stomach, with just the right balance of protein, sugars and fat. Breast milk is loaded with antibodies to protect baby from illness too. Breastfeeding also reduces the risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, asthma and some cancers in later life. In addition to all these physical benefits, breastfeeding also promotes healthy emotional development through a strong bond between mother and child. Because baby is able to regulate food intake without external pressure to Suquamish News
“finish the bottle”, overfeeding is rarely a problem. “Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full” – we should all follow the breastfed baby’s good example! There are benefits for parents too. Breastfeeding can help Mom return to her pre-pregnancy weight, promotes bonding and relaxation and decreases her risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding is also much less expensive than formula. And consider the fact that breast milk is available night and day, with no shopping, mixing, heating or bottle-washing. Let us not forget the benefits to the environment. Breastfeeding saves water, doesn’t require energy to produce and causes no pollution. There is no packaging to dispose of in our landfills. And when Baby feeds at the breast, there is no worry about formula contamination. 11
During a growth spurt, babies may want to nurse more often, causing some mothers to worry that they aren’t making enough milk—after all, there’s no way to measure how much baby is drinking! This frequent nursing actually prompts mom’s body to produce even more milk—so feeding on demand will ensure that supply keeps up. (Introducing formula at this point will cause a drop in milk supply—just what mom was worried about in the first place!)
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first six months, then continue breastfeeding until at least twelve months while introducing foods. Many women find that using a breast pump helps make this possible. Using a pump can allow the baby to get all the health benefits of breast milk even if
WIC would like to recognize World Breastfeeding Week during the first week of August by urging all future moms to breastfeed, honoring all the moms who have chosen to breastfeed their children, and encouraging everyone who knows a breastfeeding mom to support her loving choice.
Modern life can make it challenging for some women to meet their breastfeeding goals. Formula companies push their products by giving away free samples. Women may need to return to work while baby is still very young. Employers may not be supportive of pumping breast milk during the work day. But society is coming to understand the importance of breastfeeding, and public and private policies are changing to support it.
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Business PME General Counsel Receives Federal Appointment Rion Ramirez chosen for President’s Commission on White House Fellows
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Port Madison Enterprises General Counsel, Rion Ramirez, to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. If confirmed, Ramirez will receive the second presidential appointment affiliated with the Suquamish Tribe this year. Last month, Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman was confirmed as a member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships consists of 27 members who are charged with recommending candidates for positions as White House Fellows. Candidates selected by the commission spend a year working as paid fellows to Senior White House Staff. The appointment is a volunteer position. If confirmed, Ramirez will serve at the pleasure of the president, traveling to Washington DC a few times each year to select fellows while continuing to serve as General Counsel for Port Madison Enterprises.
Ramirez, right, with President Obama in Washington, DC.
Suquamish Tribe. Ramirez received his B.A. from the University of Washington (1995); his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law (1998) and is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Band of Indians.
Ramirez came to Port Madison Enterprises in 2004. Since that time, he has worked diligently to keep litigation to a minimum for PME and all of its ventures and has played a major role in transferring land into trust status for the
Before becoming the General Counsel for Port Madison Enterprises, Rion was an associate at the law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP and practiced primarily in the areas of Indian Law, Tribal Finance, Business Law and Gaming Law.
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Port Madison Enterprises The following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 4
Dept/Position Cage*** Assistant Manager (FT) Cashier (FT/PT) $ Soft Count Team Member (PT) Main Bank Cashier (PT)
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Marketing Director (FT)*** Player Development Coord. (FT)*** Security*** 1 Outside Lead Officer (FT) 1 Officer (FT) Environmental Services Retail Worker (FT) $10.35 05/30/13 2 Clerk (FT) Food & Beverage Slot*** $13.00 04/11/13 Cook (PT) 4 Cashier (FT/PT) $ Short Order Cook (FT) $11.25 05/30/13 1 Supervisor/Cashier (FT) 05/10/13 Buffet Server (PT) $ $8.55 1 Relief Shift Manager/Supervisor (FT) $10.00 05/10/13 Buffet Cashier (PT) $ Sr. Technician (FT) 1 06/17/13 Busser (PT) $ $8.65 Table Games*** 06/13/13 Prep Cook (FT) $10.00 2 Dual Rate (FT) Kiana Lodge Floor Supervisor (FT) 1 Server (PT) $ $8.55 04/15/13 7 Dealer (FT/PT) $ 43 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position DOE $10.75 $10.00 $16.50
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PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept. • All Casino positions require a State and/or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions. • We accept online applications at www.clearwatercasino.com. If you have questions please contact our Recruiter/Tribal Liaison at (360) 598-8717 or the Job line (360) 598-1360.
Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of The Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.
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Community Notices OLYMPIA - Washington State’s Health Care Authority is applying a new brand for adults enrolled in Medicaid programs – a population that is expected to surge dramatically next year as new eligibility rules go into effect under the Affordable Care Act. The new brand – Washington Apple Health – capitalizes on the successful children’s medical brand, Apple Health for Kids, which was adopted in 2008. The umbrella designation of Apple Health for Kids made life easier for clients since they didn’t have to be concerned about the technicalities of program eligibility or other details the agency uses in enrollment. “We’ve found that the designation of Ap-
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ple Health for Kids has been a reassuring brand name, one that remains very popular with parents,” said Health Care Authority Director Dorothy Teeter. “We are counting on the same result with Washington Apple Health. “They only need to know that Apple Health means health care coverage – regular doctor visits and a healthier future.” Using Washington Apple Health will also help prevent confusion this fall as Medicaid expands its eligibility rules under the federal Affordable Care Act. Analysts predict the new rules will expand Medicaid enrollment by up to 328,000-plus beginning January 1, 2014. That’s because the eligibility ceiling for adult enrollment changes from about 50 percent of the federal poverty level to 138 percent – a jump of about $500 a month to $1,322.
The newly designed logo for Washington State’s Health Care Authority.
Since its creation in the mid-1960s, Medicaid was generally intended to apply to the most vulnerable low-income populations: the very young, the very old and the disabled. There was little opportunity for healthy childless adults to sign up for the coverage in the past.
For a family of three, the new eligibility rules would set the monthly Washington Apple Health income ceiling at $2,246 and the annual income limit at $26,951.
Health -- will also help identify Medicaid clients from the additional thousands whose income exceeds Medicaid limits but who remain eligible for subsidized health care coverage up to 400 percent of the poverty level under the federal reform law.
The new brand -- Washington Apple
Anniversaries
Miller, Lawrence
John & Cheryl Lawrence
Laree Charlotte Lawrence of Indianola, WA and Christopher Craig Miller of Seabeck, WA were married in a ceremony at Kiana Lodge on July 19, 2013. Laree is the daughter of Cheryl and John Lawrence Sr. of Indianola, WA. Christopher is the son of Craig and Cheryl Miller of Seabeck, WA.
The family of John and Cheryl Lawrence would like to congratulate the couple for reaching their 25th Wedding Anniversary. The two have made their lives in Indianola for the past 20 years, and have been employed with the Suquamish Tribe for more than 25 years. Cheryl and John have three children together: twins Laree Charlotte Miller and John Allen Lawrence Jr., and son Aaron Jared Lawrence. They also have four grandchildren; Bryson John Luta Miller, Avianna Renee Lawrence, Tatiana Hoku’lani Lawrence and Tataya Lilo’lani Lawrence.
Laree, 25, graduated from North Kitsap High School in 2006. Chris, 24, graduated from Klahowya Secondary School in 2007 and attended Western Washington University. Laree and Chris are employed by the Suquamish Tribe. They make their home in Indianola with their son, Bryson.
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