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Suquamish News Volume 17
August 2017
Tribal Journeys 2017 In this issue...
New at Chief Seattle Days pg. 3
Suquamish start 200-mile trip to Campbell River
Culture Camp Wrap Up pg. 8
Suquamish Wins at NAIG pg. 9
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Community Calendar
Events
Tribal Journeys July 20- August 10 Suquamish Canoe Family members will be traveling to the We WaiKai and Wei Wai Kum Nations for the 2017 Tribal Journey- Standing Together. For more information visit the host nations online at www.tribaljourneys2017.com.
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Tribal Government Labor Day Closure Sept 4 Tribal Government holiday closures include Administrative Offices, Courts, Youth & Fitness Centers, Human Services, Wellness, Human Resources, TCW, Fisheries and the Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center. Essential staff, including Suquamish Back to School BBQ Tribal Gaming Observers, Agents and PoAugust 9 Noon-5pm A Back to School BBQ celebration will lice will continue to provide services.. be held for Suquamish Tribal families North Kitsap School District at Chief Kitsap Academy. School sup- First Day of School Grades 1-12 ply and back-to-school cards will be Sept 6 available. For more information contact Students, grades 1-12 for all North Kitsap Trish Chargualaf at (360) 394-8566 or School, including Suquamish Elementary, tchargualaf@suquamish.nsn.u will begin Wedensday, September 6. The first day of school for Kindergarten stuChief Seattle Days dents will be Monday, September 11. For August 18-20 The annual 3-day celebration returns with more information on NKSD schedules, a Coastal Jam, Powwow, Fun Run, Craft visit them online at www.nkschools.org. & Food Vendors, Youth Royalty Pageant and parade. Details and contact information for all events is online at www.suquamish. nsn.us. For more information, contact April Leigh at (360) 394-7102 or aleigh@suquamish.nsn.us. Suquamish Museum Special Event Dennis Banks August 19 2:30pm The Suquamish Tribe and Museum are hosting Dennis Banks in August for a free public discussion of his recent activities and a screening of the video Mother Earth Warriors. The event is scheduled to take place in the Deer Ballroom at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. For more details, visit the
Chief Kitsap Academy First Day of School Grades 6-12 Sept 6 The first day of school for students at Chief Kitsap Academy is Wednesday, September 6. For more information, contact Trish Chargualaf at (360) 394-8566 or tchargualaf@suquamish.nsn.us
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Meetings Suquamish Warriors Aug 1 @ 5:30pm Meetings occur the first Tuesday of every month. Veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For details contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236.
Meetings are not open to the public. Exact date to be decided. For more information contact Brenda Guerrero bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 394-8460.
PME Board of Directors Meeting Aug 9 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. For more information on Gaming Commission Meetings PME Board of Directors meetings and loAug 10 & 24 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission cations, please contact Richard Williams at holds regular meetings every other Thursday (360)598-8703 or RichardWilliams@clearthroughout the year. Meetings generally be- watercasino.com gin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, Aug 2 WA. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal The Suquamish Seafoods Board of Direcmembers. For more information on upcom- tors generally meet every first Wednesday ing meetings, contact Samantha Johnson at of the month, when Tribal Council is not in (360) 394-8652. session. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information conSuquamish Tribal Council Meetings tact Suquamish Seafoods at (360) 394-8512. Aug 14 & 28 Suquamish Tribal Council meetings general- Suquamish Elders Council Meeting ly occur every other Monday throughout the 15 5-7pm year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Meeting are the third Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way the Elders Lodge on Hyak Court. For details NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawSuquamish tribal members and employees rence@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 908-4085. of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For more inforElder Council Chairwoman Barbara Lawmation, including agendas and presentation rence-Piecuch jumping out of the canoe during times, please contact Windy Anderson wan- Cold Water Rescue Training on July 13, 2017. derson@suquamish.nsn.us The training is provided to those participating
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Suquamish Museum Featured Artist Reception Sept 9 3:30pm Join staff for a reception featuring the work of Suquamish tribal artist Kate in the journey to Campbell River, 200 miles by Neayuq Ahvakana. Both new and past Higher Education Board Meeting water in traditional cedar dugout canoes. Photo works in varying media by Ahvakana will TBD be on display through November 30. The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education provided by Nigel Lawrence.
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News & Events
Standing Together: Tribal Journeys 2017
Suquamish host, begin paddle to the We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum Nations near Vancouver Island’s Campbell River The Suquamish Tribe hosted another successful Tribal Journeys stopover this year. On July 20, 2017 more than 800 visitors and community members turned out for the event, which included the arrival of 9 canoes traveling on their way to the lands of the We Wai Kai and Wei Wai Kum Nations, near Campbell River on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. More than 80 Suquamish Tribal Government Employees and Community Members volunteered during the overnight stopover in Suquamish. “Hands up to all that assisted yesterday with the Canoe Hosting. Our departments represented Suquamish exquisitely, and helped make the event a success,” said Volunteer Coordinator and Human Resource Director Jamie Gooby. After an evening of feasting and protocol, three canoes from Suquamish joined others on the journey. Two Suquamish Canoe Family sister canoes and the Raven, Marilyn Wandrey’s family canoe, left the shores of the Port Madison Indian Reservation on July 21, 2017. The flotilla is set to arrive in Campbell River on August 5th, where they will participate in a 5-day celebration. For more information on Tribal Journeys 2017 visit their Chairman Leonard Forsman granting permission for a visiting canoe family to depart from Suquamish on July 21, 2017. website at https://www.tribaljourneys2017.com/.
Calling Suquamish Tribal Members! Take part in an upcoming museum exhibit
The Suquamish Museum is inviting Suquamish Tribal Members to take part in the upcoming exhibit, We Are the Ancestors, opening September 16 of this year. The exhibit hopes to capture our contemporary life with the goal of preserving our cultural memory for future generations of Suquamish people. The information and documentation to be displayed will come solely from Suquamish people to ensure that A contemporary photo of Suquamish by Heather Purser. The Suquamish Museum is our history is told through our asking Tribal Members to submit photos for the new exhibit. eyes. Please submit photos that help define your life, family, culture and the beautiful place we call home. Larger file sizes are best, so that we can enlarge them for display but will also work with smaller print and digital copies. Please submit photos to Museum Director Janet Smoak at jsmoak@suquamish.nsn.us by August 31, 2017. Be sure to include your name and any information you can provide about the photo such as the date the photo was taken, and names of people in the photograph and the title of the image. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Suquamish Museum at 360-394-8499 or, Heather Purser at 360-204-9041.
Chief Seattle Days
Annual event takes place August 18-20 Chief Seattle Days 2017 features a mix of both old and new events for visitors and community members. In addition to the annual powwow, salmon bake and graveside Chief Seattle Days Powwow participants in 2016. honoring, attendees will also have the chance to join in a scavenger hunt at the museum, view canoe races along the shore, participate in a 5k Fun Run and hear from American Indian Movement Co-Founder Dennis Banks. On August 19, the Suquamish Museum is hosting Banks for a free public discussion on his recent activities and a screening of his most recent film Mother Earth Warriors. Banks will share news of his continuing activism including protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Longest Walk 5 - War on Drugs and Domestic Violence. The event is free and open to the public on Saturday, August 19, 2:30-4 p.m. at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort’s Deer Ballroom. Other events and activities during Chief Seattle Days include; see “Chief Seattle Days” pg. 14...
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Education
Academic Coaches: A Valuable Resource for Tribal Families at NKSD Schools by Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch
During the school year Suquamish Tribal Education Department (STED) Academic Coaches; Erin Morgan, Chris Miller, Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch, and Charles Deam Jr. are stationed at North Kitsap public schools to support Suquamish Tribal students with their education, especially in the important subjects of reading and math. Charles Deam Jr. serves students and families at Kingston Middle School and Kingston High School. There are 25 Native students at KMS and KHS that Charles supports. Erin Morgan, Chris Miller and Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch are at Suquamish Elementary, where there are 79 students from Suquamish and other tribes. The STED Academic Coaches are hired to serve the educational needs of Suquamish Tribal students, and other native students who are socially, culturally and economically connected to the Suquamish Tribe and who attend school in the public schools situated on or near the Suquamish Port Madison Indian Reservation.
dents with educational services, tutoring, support services, recreational and sports activities. Erin, Chris and Barbara are located at The Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center, (MFB-ELC) where they partner with the Red Hawk and Black Hawk classroom teachers. The students in Red Hawk and Black Hawk are from Suquamish Elementary and are familiar with the Academic Coaches. The Academic Coaches go into the Red Hawk and Black Hawk classrooms and assist in the classrooms as well as on field trips. They also use the Suquamish Mobile Computer Learning Center (SMCLC); or what Luther Mills IV calls it “The Cool Bus”!
On the MCLC there are 10 computers and internet access. Students are entertained while playing educational learning games, skill building tutorials, math, English, and reading activities, as well as tutorials that build fine motor skills. The Suquamish students look forward to time on the “Cool The Academic Coaches give support to the parents and Bus” and the Academic Coaches truly enjoy their time with guardians of students- during Parent-Teacher Conferences, the students. seeking diagnostic testing services, understanding what programs and services are available through the school Charles Deam Jr. has the gym open at KHS. Besides being district and/or through the Tribe for their children. If you present for students to keep their basketball game up, he are a parent or guardian of a Native student at Suquamish is also there to offer academic assistance, problem solve, Elementary School, Kingston Middle School or Kingston seek resources for the students, and prepare them for the High School and you want to access the Academic Coach- following year. Charles is an advocate for his students and es, feel free to call us and we will be more than happy to they know he is there for them year round, day and night! assist you. In 1999 Robert Gemmell, Cindy (Purser) Drover and others During the summer months the Academic Coaches are wrote the grant to create the Suquamish Mobile Computredirected to various locations to continue to provide stu- er Learning Center to bring computer literacy and internet
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access to the Suquamish Reservation neighborhoods. At that time, the Internet was fairly new and very few tribal households had internet access and even fewer tribal households had computers. The purpose of the SMCLC was to advance the intellectual capabilities, and widen the educational horizons of whole families on the reservation through the use of the “Cool Bus” visiting the neighborhoods. Back in the 1950’s- current, Book Mobiles traveled to rural locations bringing the love of books and reading to places where there were no libraries. The SMCLC filled that same role only with computers and the Internet. We can testify that to this day, it is difficult to get internet access into some reservation neighborhoods. It is for those very reasons that the need for and use of the SMCLC is still relevant. If you are a parent or guardian of a Suquamish or Native student and you want the support or assistance of the Academic Coaches please contact at one of the emails listed.
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Health & Wellness
Keeping Fitness Goals in the Summer
Easy ways to ensure you don’t get off track despite schedule shakeups by Stephanie Kunold
With summer upon us, many people will be traveling, having family get togethers, camping and more. Making healthy choices during these times can be a challenge, but it is possible to enjoy your summer and be healthy. It takes planning and adding some exercise to find a good balance. There are several things you can do to keep yourself from going overboard over the summer. Simple things like swapping out unhealthy choices for healthier ones would even make a huge difference. You don’t have to deprive yourself, especially if you tend to be more active during the summer months. These things will help you stay on track this summer, so that you don’t have to start over at square one when September rolls around.
Exercising is very beneficial to your body, especially when paired with good nutrition. Summertime is a great time to go for family walks, bike, hike, fun runs, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors! Make Healthier Choices Life is all about balance, and eating right a majority of the time. Food was made to fuel our bodies, but treating yourself every now and then is not a crime. The key is knowing when to allow yourself a treat, and when you should make healthy choices. It’s not too hard to find the healthy alternative to common summer foods, but it is easy to overeat without realizing it.
You might be surprised to find out how many calories common summer snacks actually have, making your harmless snack a big setback. When grilling out, instead of choosing that bacon cheeseburger, swap it out for grilled chicken. Instead of potato chips, choose carrots and celery. Instead of fruit salad, have plain fruit without the added sugars. The general guidelines for water intake is that you should Don’t be afraid to let your hair down and enjoy yourself drink at least half an ounce for every pound you weigh. this summer. But don’t forget about your goals, because Drink water periodically throughout the day, even at set when fall comes around you don’t want to be regretting 3 months of slacking. Just remember the 80/20 rule, and intervals of time to ensure you are getting enough. keep your body moving. Happy Summer! Stay Active Some people are more active in the summer, and some people turn into home bodies. Those who don’t like the heat very much are more likely to stay inside and lounge where there is air conditioning. If that sounds like you, Perfect for: make sure that you set aside some time for working out at least a few days a week. • Parents • Grandparents • Coaches • Mentors • Youth • School Administrators • Law enforcement • Counselors • Treament Providers Keep Hydrated We all know by now that if you want to be your healthiest, you have to drink plenty of water. When you don’t drink enough water, your body retains any water that it does get. This results in extra bloating, and even weight gain.
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Government
Suquamish Tribal Code Resolutions by Ben Brueseke
On July 10, 2017, the Suquamish Tribal Council passed Resolutions to amend the Suquamish Tribal Code regarding Disorderly Properties and Public Nuisances. The Suquamish Tribal Council also passed a Resolution adding a new Chapter to the Suquamish Tribal Code regarding Sexual Assault Protection Orders. On June 19, 2017, the Suquamish Tribal Council held a Public Hearing regarding the upcoming revisions and additions to the Suquamish Tribal Code. There were a number of Suquamish Tribal Members in attendance who offered valuable feedback on the upcoming changes. The Suquamish Tribal Council incorporated their feedback into the new legislation where possible and discussed any concerns. These Resolutions represent an increased focus by the Suquamish Tribal Council on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Port Madison Indian Reservation and eliminating the proliferation of properties harboring occupants who disturb the peace and tranquility of the community.
The new revisions to the Suquamish Trib- issued by the Suquamish Tribal Court al Code go into effect on August 1, 2017. or any other tribal, local, state or federal A brief summary of each Resolution is in- court. cluded below. Any questions or comments • A place where occupants are engaging in regarding the Resolutions may be direct- activities that contribute to the criminal ed to Suquamish Tribe Attorney LynDee act or delinquency of a minor. Wells at lwells@suquamish.nsn.us or 360- • A place where occupants are engaging in 394-7164. any activity that constitutes the crime of Maintaining a Disorderly Property rendering criminal assistance under the This Resolution is an amendment to Suquamish Tribal Code. Suquamish Tribal Code 7.24.2 to add a • Maintaining a Disorderly Property is a criminal violation for Maintaining a Disor- misdemeanor. After the first conviction, derly Property. Maintaining a Disorderly a second instance will be charged as a Property includes, but is not limited to, the gross misdemeanor, and all subsequent following: instances will be charged as felonies. • A place where controlled substances are Civil Public Nuisance Amendment used, delivered, or manufactured. This Resolution is an amendment to • A place where occupants are engaging Suquamish Tribal Code 10.2 to update this in unlawful conduct, including trespass, section of the Code to today’s standards. assault, stalking, harassment or reckless • In addition to re-stating the types of acendangerment, illegal gambling, prosti- tions that are deemed to be a Public Nuitution, theft, possession of stolen proper- sance within the boundaries of the Reserty, or disturbing the peace. vation, a civil violation for maintaining a • A place where occupants are avoiding disorderly property is included. service of process or service of warrants • Procedures for enforcing the notice of
infraction, abatement order and fines are included. • Fines cannot exceed $1000 per day per occurrence. Sexual Assault Protection Order This Resolution is a new Chapter of the Suquamish Tribal Code that provides for Sexual Assault Protection Orders. • Sexual Assault Protection Orders protect victims of sexual assault who do not qualify for a Domestic Violence Protection Order. • Sexual Assault Protection Orders are a civil order issued by the Suquamish Tribal Court on behalf of a sexual assault victim. • Any person 16 or older who is a current or past victim of sexual assault - including a single incident - may petition the court to obtain the order. Victims under 16 need a parent or guardian to petition on their behalf. • Violation of a Sexual Assault Protection order is a gross misdemeanor.
Take Back The “Rez” Event Draws A Crowd
Happy Retirement Bill
Photos submitted by Marilyn Wandrey
Bill Paine was hired as the Child Support Program Manager for the Suquamish Tribe in February 2009. He assisted in successfully applying for federal funding for the program and worked with Melody Allen to present program design options to the Suquamish Tribal Council. Bill retired July 31, 2017. His immediate plans include traveling to attend his nephew’s wedding reception in Yakima, WA and Florida to see his first grandchild. Bill is also considering consulting work for tribal child support issues and perhaps volunteering to work with programs like Habitat for Humanity. Bill thanks all of the wonderful people he has had the pleasure to work with during his time with the Suquamish Tribal government, it has been the highlight of his career!
More activities planned for September
On Saturday, June 17, Suquamish Tribal community members held an afternoon of events designed to raise awareness about drug abuse and increase citizen activism. The events, coordinated by Tribal Elder Marilyn Wandrey included a gathering at the House of Awakened Culture, speakers, a protest march and a meal. “It was a very successful and well attended event. There will be follow up activities planned for September,” said Wandrey.
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Government
Chairman’s Report by Leonard Forsman
non-Indians who engage in criminal activity. Our officers will also be able to testify as witnesses in county court trials as well. Thanks to Mike Lasnier and our legal team and Sheriff Simpson for their hard work in getting this MOU signed. I attended the County Commissioners Meeting to witness the MOUs passage and sign the MOU in person.
Preserving and practicing our cultural traditions and activities is crucial to our survival as a Tribe. We are preparing for and conducting our summer activities including ceremonial harvests of salmon, Tribal Journeys and Chief Seattle Days. The Cultural Cooperative Committee met to make plans for the Tribal Journeys and to hear a presentation from the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront on the latest design plans for public art on the new waterfront. Thanks to the elders, Museum Board members and Cultural Cooperative We continue to work hard Board members for attending the presenta- to diversify our economy. Cannabis is one of our new tion and providing comments. businesses and I joined a A cold water training session was held in delegation in Washing- Chairman Leonard Forsman and Elder Rich Demain presenting a model a Coast Salish canoe to the Poulsbo Suquamish in preparation for the Tribal ton DC, to help our con- Maritime Museum. From left, Museum Board President Tom Henderson, Demain, Forsman, Suquamish Warrior Journey to Campbell River B.C. After gressional representatives Ray Holdroc and Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson. Photo by Ian A Snively/Kitsap News Group. watching a film and presentation on hyunderstand the emerging pothermia and water safety we went to the state and tribal cannabis industry. This was are working with their clients to identify half of the Forsman family to everyone for water to practice water rescues. Thanks to your support while we mourned the passa productive trip and we look forward to underlying causes of problem gambling. the canoe skippers, the barge crew and our more opportunities to educate our elected Natural resources protection remains on ing of Helen Forsman. Kiana Lodge and instructors for putting on a great training. leaders. The Washington Indian Gaming the forefront of our priorities. The US the Suquamish Tribe stepped forward to Tribal Elder Rich Demain carved a model Association met in Kalispell at the North- Coast Guard met with tribal represen- help us put together a respectful memoricanoe for the Poulsbo Maritime Muse- ern Quest Casino. Major topics included tatives to discuss their plans for permit- al. Thank you. um’s display on tribal culture. We held a the Washington State Gambling Commis- ting permanent anchorages in the Salish brief ceremony at the Museum to acknowl- sion’s budget presentation and the legisla- Sea. This meeting was held at the House of edge Rich’s generous donation. Poulsbo ture’s standoff over the Hirst water dispute Awakened Culture. We expressed our conMayor Becky Erickson and past Mayor and the capital budget. cerns about the potential impacts of these Donna Jean Bruce joined me in witnessing We also discussed efforts to address prob- large ship anchorages on our treaty fishing the presentation. lem gambling. This preceded my travel to resources. History was made after the signing of the Portland, OR to attend the Tribal Summit Captain Schrader of Naval Base Kitsap Law Enforcement MOU between the on Responsible Gaming. Presenters at the met with us to discuss future potential Suquamish Tribe and Kitsap Coun- summit discussed ways that casino prop- projects at the NBK facilities. We are conty that allows our tribal police officers to erties identify and assist problem gamblers tinuing to have productive meetings with arrest, detain and deliver to county jail seeking help and how treatment providers the Navy and have hope for an improved relationship. Staff from the Environmental Protection Agency hosted a tour of the Gorst Creek Dump Cleanup Site. A private landowner opened the dump in the 1950s. They put this section of Gorst Creek in a pipe and filled the ravine with garbage. Since the cleanup began over 30,000 tons of garbage have been removed. We are grateful that this work is getting done. The Suquamish Education Department hosted a teachers training at the House of Awakened Culture to educate new teachers on tribal history. I was fortunate to be able to talk to the group about our history and culture. I would like to take this opportunity on be-
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Sports & Recreation
Second Annual Suquamish Culture Camp a Success
New setting the table and “feeding your Suquamish” program proves informative and engaging for youth by Kate Ahvakana & Joey Holmes
Suquamish Culture Camp this year focused on our relationship with our food, past, present and what we would like it to be in the future. Topics covered included traditional harvesting, Usual and Accustomed territory of the Suquamish People, the Boldt Decision, the Treaty of Point Elliott, our fisheries, traditional plants, cooking food, and more. The Sports and Rec. Department led the planning and implementation of the camp along with the assistance of Education, Language, Traditional Plants, Fisheries, Museum along with many other programs, departments and tribal community volunteers. The second annual weeklong day camp took place at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort with trips to different locations throughout the community and Kitsap County. Some of the best memories for the youth were clam digging on Dyes Inlet, Lushootseed language, learning to use traditional plants as medicine,
Suquamish Culture Camp 2017 participants.
playing red rover and of course eating a feast on the final day of the camp where traditional foods were prepared and served, including a demonstration by Tribal Elders Rob Purser and Jay Mills on how to cook
salmon on an open fire. We would also like to thank the Suquamish Grants Department and First Nations Development Institute for the grant that financially supported the Fisheries Director Rob Purser showing youth how to cut and cook fish on an open fire. camp.
Suquamish Youth at UNITY
Seattle Storm Native American Night
Trish Chargualaf, Ty Purser, and Becky Rupp chaperoned nine Suquamish Youth July 5-11 in Denver, Colorado for the 2017 UNITY Conference. The conference included a cultural presentation night, talent show, and a trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, workshops and more. During down time, youth enjoyed circling up and pulling out their drums and rattles to do impromptu song and dance at the conference and throughout the city of Denver. Pictured from left: Katelynn Pratt, Jenavieve Old Coyote Bagley, Tyler Marquez, Miss Renewal-Cassady Hill-Jackson, Tyleeander Purser, Raven Roberts, Jayden Sigo, Ah-nika-leesh Chiquiti, Izaiah Fisher (Siletz), Jr. Miss Chief Seattle Days Mackenzie Crow, and Miss Chief Seattle Days Hailey Crow.
On July 6, the Suquamish Sports and Rec. Department sponsored a trip for youth to the Seattle Storm’s Native American Night at Key Arena. As part of the program, youth are invited to play on the court and participate in a giveaway before the game. This year, Suquamish youth were chosen to receive basketballs signed by players. Pictured: Suquamish youth with famous Native American player Shoni Schimmel (Umatilla).
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Suquamish Youth Take Third at North American Indigenous Games Chiquiti and Old Coyote-Bagley take home bronze medals in canoe racing by April Leigh
offer 14 sport competitions in addition to a vibrant cultural program, showcasing North American indigenous cultural groups and entertainers. The NAIG, was first held in 1990 in Edmonton, Alberta, and has been staged on seven other occasions since then, in Canada and the United States. Athletes competing in NAIG must be born of North American Indigenous ancestry. All contingents participating in NAIG must represent the Indigenous Peoples of a Province/Territory in Canada, or a State/Region in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www. naigcouncil.com.
The 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) will be remembered as a historic event by at least eight Suquamish Youth. The teens, along with coaches and family members, traveled to Toronto July 16-23 to participate in the Olympic-style games. Ah-nika-leesh Chiquiti (14), Jenevieve Old Coyote-Bagley (14) and Awasis Williams (13) participated in the Canoe/Kayak races. Kamaiakin Gwinn (17), Devan Crow (18), Tyler Marquez (14) and Orlando Chiquiti (13) and Hailey Crow (17) all participated in the Golf events. In their first ever appearance at the games, Ah-nika-leesh Chiquiti and Jenevieve Old Coyote-Bagley placed third in the 1000 Meter Doubles event for girls 16 and under, bringing home bronze medals and a sense of accomplishment for their coach and teammate. “I’m so proud of these girls, they’ve worked hard and just made history for the Suquamish Tribe,” said Suquamish Sports and Rec. Director, and NAIG Team Washington Manager Barb Santos. The pair, along with Williams who participated in several races with a top finish in 5th place in the 14 and under mixed 3000 meter, have raced canoes throughout Western Washington and British Columbia for four years as part of the Spirit Hawk Canoe Club. Though competition is fierce between canoe racers here in the Pacific
Team Suquamish- from left; Irene Carper, Hailey Crow, Tyler Marquez, Janis Marquez, Ah-nikaleesh Chiquiti, Jenevieve Old-Coyote Bagley, Awasis Williams, Orlando Chiquiti, Bruce Christie, Kamiakin Gwinn, Devon Crow and Barb Santos.
Northwest, Ah-nika-leesh Chiquiti felt that team members gained valuable experience playing against a tough field of athletes. it was tougher at NAIG. Final overall scores in their respective di“We didn’t know what to expect, and many visions were; Hailey Crow (7th), Kamiakin of the other participants train on clippers,” Gwiin (17th), Devan Crow (16th), Orlando said Chiquiti. Chiquiti (19th) and Tyler Marquez (18th). “Clippers” are the fiberglass canoes that Though some of the youth who participatare used in the NAIG competitions. For ed this year will not be eligible to complete Chiquiti, and others used to racing wooden in the next games in 3 years, many plan to canoes locally, they are much harder to pull return. through the water. “What a great experience, this is someThe five youth from Suquamish who par- thing that they will never forget,” said Golf ticipated in golf were the sole representa- Coach Bruce Christy. tives from Team Washington in the event. NAIG is a multi-sport, multi-disciplinary Though coming up short of a medal, Coach- event involving Indigenous youth from From left; Ah-nika-leesh Chiquiti and Jenevieve es Bruce Christy and Irene Carper said that Canada and the United States. The games Old Coyote-Bagley on the award podium.
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Bowling Trip Bricks 4 Kids Bricks 4 Kids Bricks 4 Kids Back to School BBQ Swimming at BI Pool Leave YC @ 10:30am 1pm @ Youth Center 1pm @ Youth Center 1pm @ Youth Center Noon @ CKA Gym Leave YC @ 2pm Pickleball Native Horse Camp Native Horse Camp 6-9pm @ CKA Gym 11:30 @ L Ferguson’s 11:30 @ L Ferguson’s Open Gym Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym
Tribal Journeys - Paddle to We Wai Kai & Wei Wai Kum Nations
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Youth Center 360-394-8576 Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Fitness Center 360-394-7142 Staffed Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
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Beverages Served Daily 1% Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Coffee and Tea. Occassional substitutions may be necessary.
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Split Pea Soup Tuna Fish Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit
Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day.
Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Applesauce
Salmon Boiled Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fresh Fruit
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Onsite lunch cancelled for staff training. Lunch will be delivered to homebound elders.
Chicken & Pear Salad with Mint Dressing Pasta Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin SF Pudding
Calico Bean & Spinach Soup Turkey Sandwich w/ Cheese & Lettuce Carrot-Apple Salad Frozen Fudge Bar
Baked Fish Sweet Potato Fresh Steamed Spinach Coleslaw Wheat Roll Apple-Berry Crisp
Steak & Green Bean Casserole Brown Rice Spinach Salad w/ berries & walnuts Italian Ice
Lentil Rice Salad w/ lettuce & tomato Kale Salad Wheat Roll Yogurt & Fruit Parfait
Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Germany Veggie Blend Kale Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Baked Chicken Quinoa Salad California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
Tuna Noodle Casserole Germany Veggie Blend Broccoli Sesame Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit
Pork Stir Fry w/ Asian Veggies Brown Rice Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Applesauce
Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Peach & Berry Cobbler
Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown or White Rice Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese & Peaches
Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese Fresh Vegetable Platter Fresh Fruit
Elders Council Meetings
3rd Tuesday of the month 5pm at the Elders Lodge
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Spotlight on PME: CSO Supervisor Erica Cardiel
Second generation PME employee puts family, community and experiences first by Lisa Rodriguez
At 24 years old, Erica Cardiel has lived on the Suquamish Reservation her entire life. She has grown to love the people and culture that being a Suquamish Tribal member has offered.
have met him,” said Cardiel. Throughout her life, Caridel practices love, respect and kindness for others, as was taught by her mother, Gloria Santos. “Erica’s favorite quote is ‘Stay Awesome’,” says Santos. “She’s always been proud of who she is and where she comes from. When Erica was about 12 years old, we went out for dinner and there was a poster on the restaurant window that said ‘America’. She looked in amazement and said ‘Erica is American’. She was so proud of that, she put it on her myspace page.”
In high school, Cardiel enjoyed jumping off the Indianola dock, having BBQs with her family and being part of the Suquamish Tribe Youth Council. As part of Youth Council, the group would clean up the roads on the reservation. Having enjoyed cleaning the community roads, Cardiel is hoping to get back into helping the community soon. As she gets older, she’s feeling more motivated to find ways to As Cardiel grows into the person she give back to the public. wants to be, she dreams of eating crepes “One of my biggest accomplishments was in Paris, having a house of her own and participating in filming a documentary maybe starting a family. When asked about ocean acidification and getting the “what would you do if you won the lot- As a CSO Supervisor, Cardiel helps manage Slot and Cage operations for Clearwater Casino. opportunity to interview Billy Frank Jr. If tery?” Cardiel responded “I’d help people it weren’t for him, Western Washington in need and donate money to the SuquaNative Americans wouldn’t have the fish- mish Youth.” She strives to help others ing rights we have. He changed the game and looks forward to the opportunities for Native Americans, and I’m honored to that come her way.
Angeline Spa Featured Art
Local Northwest photographer, Judith Ryan, is the featured artist this summer at the Angeline Spa. Judith has over 40 years of experience capturing the essence of people, nature and events creating images that please the eye and touch the heart. Judith’s photography is for sale at the spa and ranges in price from $40.00 to $225.00.
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Obituaries
An elder once said that the Point Elliott Treaty was not signed 160 years ago, but two handshakes ago. In other words, the mid1800s were not that long ago — it was the time of the grandparents’ grandparents. Evelynne Beatrice Gemmell personified that statement. She was the Evelynne Beatrice Gemmell granddaughter of Suquamish Tribe March 1, 1924 - June 23, 2017 culture-bearer Julia Jacob (1874-1960). Jacob was, in turn, the daughter of Wahalchu (1799-1911), the last chief of the Suquamish Tribe and a signer of the Point Elliott Treaty of 1855. Gemmell was born in 1924, 13 years after her great-grand-
...Chief Seattle Days continued.
Chief Seattle Days Golf Tournament Thursday, August 17, at 9am. at the White Horse Golf Club. Registration is full! Royalty Pageant Friday, August 18, Suquamish Tribal Members and Descendants between the ages of 5 and 18 are encouraged to compete in the Chief Seattle Days Royalty Pageant. A total of six will be crowned including Miss and Junior Miss, Warrior and Junior Warrior, Tiny Tot Princess and Tiny Tot Warrior. The Pageant will be held at the House of Awakened Culture at 4:30pm. Applications are available at the Youth Center. To obtain an application contact Sports & Recreation’s Joey Holmes at (360) 394-8576. Chief Seattle Gravesite Ceremony Saturday, August 19, Suquamish Tribe and Community Members are encouraged to attend annual gravesite honoring ceremony for Chief Seattle at 9 a.m. Representatives begin the weekend festivities by paying respects to the leader for whom the city of Seattle and the festival is named. Parade Saturday, August 19, 11am. 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@
information about races contact Sports & Recreation Director Barb Santos at (360) 394-7107 or bsantos@suquafather passed away. But the cultural knowledge she received mish.nsn.us. from him was carried from her grandmother to her. And so, Co-ed Softball Tournament Gemmell was an important link to Suquamish’s past. Put a team together and participate in the annual Co-ed She had also served in the U.S. Navy and, at 93, was the Softball Tournament. Held both Saturday & Sunday with Suquamish Tribe’s oldest female elder and veteran. prizes for the top 4 finishing teams. For details on regAnd so, when she passed away on June 23 and was returned istering, contact the Sports & Recreation Department at home from California for a July 8 memorial service in the (360) 394-8576. House of Awakened Culture, she was accorded a mix of Salmon Dinner traditional and military honors. The Suquamish Warriors August 19-20, Saturday & Sunday, noon-5pm there are escorted her ashes and those of her husband to the long- traditionally prepared Salmon Dinners for sale. The meal house. Flags were lowered to half staff. “Taps” was played includes Alder Baked Salmon, Red Potatoes, Cole Slaw, twice — once by a Navy sailor, and again by Rich Demain, Baked Beans, a Bread Roll and Bottled Water. The price a Suquamish Tribe elder. Singers drummed and offered a of the meal is $9 for adults and $6 for seniors and chilsong. dren under the age of twelve. “The experience of saying goodbye the way we do is keepChief Seattle Days 5K Run ing them with us, in a way,” Bob Gemmell, a son, said. Sunday, August 20 at 10am. A fun, scenic and challengFamily friend Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch added, “There is ing course that passes by historic cultural heritage sites no death, merely a change of worlds. It is our way.” in Suquamish such as Chief Seattle’s Grave, Old Man Gemmell’s ashes will be interred next to her grandmother’s House Park, marine water and mountain views, and starts and finishes at the Suquamish Tribe’s beautiful House of grave in the Suquamish Cemetery. Excerpt of story “A culture-bearer returns home” by Sophie Awakened Culture. Ribbons and t-shirts will be presented Bonomi in the July 13, 2017 edition of the North Kitsap Herald. to the first five male and first five female finishers. The first male and female finishers will also each receive a Pendleton blanket. Participant ribbons, t-shirts and refreshments will be presented to all other participants. Pay suquamish.nsn.us. entry fee and sign waiver on the day of race or send in Pow Wow registration brochure with payment and signed waivAugust 19-20, Saturday & Sunday. This year, the Host er. Pre-registration at $15 per person and day-of-event Drum will be Smokey Valley. The MC for the Pow Wow registration at $18 per person. Tribal members register will be Raymond Thunderchild and the Arena Director Frank “Sunny” Eagle Speaker. During the Pow Wow, for free. All are welcome. For more information, contact there will also be performances by the Aztec Dancers, and Fitness Center Manager Stephanie Kunold at (360) 394George Taylor and the Le La La Dancers of Vancouver Is- 7142 or skunold@suquamish.nsn.us land. If you’re interested in participating in the Pow Wow Chief Seattle Days Vendors as a dancer, no pre-registration is required. Sign-ups will Vendor applications are currently being accepted for Chief be available starting at 10am on Saturday, the day of the Seattle Days. Applications are available on the website or event. Events scheduled in Tiny Tots, Boys, Girls, Adults by contacting Coordinator Ed Midkiff at (360) 434-4780. and Golden Years categories include Fancy, Traditional Attention Suquamish Tribal Members- receive additional and Grass competitions. For more information about the discounts for your booth! Pick up your application at the Pow Wow, contact Ed Midkiff at Midkiff2@wavecable. Tribal Administration Front Desk during regular hours. com or (360) 434-4780. Parking & Transportation Museum Scavenger Hunts Free general parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Visit the Suquamish Museum during Chief Seattle Days House of Awakened Culture. Parking will also be made 10am-4pm Saturday & Sunday to participate in a family-designed scavenger hunt for ages 3 and up! Small priz- available at the Tribal Administration Offices on Suquaes for children who participate (limited to the first 100 mish Way. Arrive early! These areas have limited spaces participants). Free Museum admission passes also avail- available. able at the Information Booth on the festival grounds. Ride The Shuttle! Shuttles will be running throughout the weekend between War Canoe Races Cheer on your favorite War Canoe Racers throughout the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort and the festival day on Saturday and Sunday. War Canoe Racing will oc- grounds in Downtown Suquamish! For exact times, concur along the waterways near the Charles Lawrence Me- tact Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort at (360) 598morial Boat Ramp in Downtown Suquamish. For more 8700.
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