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Suquamish News Volume 16
October 2016
Stepping into the past In this issue...
Standing with Standing Rock pg. 3
Visiting the Northwest Tribes Archives at the Smithsonian
Pasco Trade Exhibit Opens pg. 8
Journey Volunteers Honored pg. 14
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Community Calendar
Suquamish News
Events
Community are invited to attend at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish Museum Suquamish. The fair features healthy livNorthwest Trade Exhibit ing information, raffles, gifts and free flu Oct 1- June 2017 shots for Tribal Members and Suquamish Experience a unique exhibit designed in Government employees. For more inforpartnership with Betty and Duane Pas- mation contact Barbara Hoffman at (360) co and the JayHawk Institute exploring 394-8468. Trade over thousands of years by Native American Tribes along the Northwest Suquamish Museum Coast. Open during regluar museum Lecture Series: Sven Haakason hours. For more information, including Oct 25 6pm museum ticket prices, visit them online at Join Suquamish Museum staff in recognition of October Archaeology Month for www.suquamishmuseum.org. a special lecutre in the Lawrence Webster Suquamish Food Bank Hours Education Auditorium with Sven HaakanTuesday & Thursdays Noon-3pm son (Alutiiq). Haakanson is the Curator The Suquamish Food Bank, located on of Native American Archaeology at the Augusta Ave., next to the Post Office in Burke Museum. For more information, Downtown Suquamish, is open to commu- including museum ticket prices, visit them nity members in need of assistance with online at www.suquamishmuseum.org groceries. Donations will also be accepted during operating hours. For more informa- Community Halloween Party tion on Food Bank donations and hours, Oct 28 5pm contact the Suquamish Warrior Jean Bel- Celebrate with a ghoulish party hosted by the Human Services Department at Chief mont at (360) 626-1080. Kitsap Academy, on Sandy Hook Road. Bring your pre-carved jack-o-lanterns for Lushootseed Language Classes judging; participate in the costume conOct 4, 11, 18 & 25 5pm Family Lushootseed Classes are set to tests, a cake walk and more! Dinner will resume for the year! Share a meal with also be served. community members while learning words and phrases in Lushootseed. Con- Veterans Day Holiday tact Lushootseed Language Coordinator Nov 11 Lena Maloney at (360) 394-8644 or email Friday, November 11, 2016 is the Federal Veterans Day Holiday. All Tribal Governlmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us. ment offices will be closed. In addition, there is no school at Chief Kitsap AcadeSuquamish Community Health Fair Oct 13 9am my or the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Members of the Suquamish Tribe and Learning Center.
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rence@suquamish.nsn.us. Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Oct 15 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652. Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting Oct 12 10am The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors meet every other Wednesday of the month, at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For information contact Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us. Tribal Council Meeting Oct 3, 17 & 31 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For more information, contact Windy Anderson at wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.
Suquamish Warriors Oct 4 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact 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 Oct 5 in Chico Room Oct 19 in Chico Room (PMECC/SEC) The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors usually meet every other week. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information, contact Richard Williams at richardwilliams@cleawrwatercasino.com or (360) 598-8703. Museum Board Meeting Oct 6 10:30am Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the Burke Museum in Seattle. For more information about meeting including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Suquamish Elders Council Meeting Oct 6 5pm in New Elders Lodge The Suquamish Elders Council meetings have moved! They will now occur the first Tuesday of every month at the New Elders Marilyn Jones and Marilyn Wandrey exLodge at 5pm. For more information con- amine a Salish basket at the Smithsonian tact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blaw- Institute Archives in Washingson D.C.
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News & Events
Suquamish Supports Standing Rock
Tribal representatives and community members travel to camp to show solidarity
Elder Happenings
The Suquamish Tribe support the efforts of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota to require the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline project, in order to address impacts to their water and cultural survival. Recently, Suquamish Tribal Council Member Sammy Mabe traveled with a contingent of Northwest Tribal Leaders to Standing Rock in order to show Suquamish Tribal Council support. Suquamish Warriors Chuck Wagner, Jerry Lawrence and Allan Deam also traveled with Duran George and Spotted Horse to Standing Rock to place the Suquamish Flag. From left; Suquamish Tribal Members Angel Hill and George Hill, Debra Hill, Chairman Leonard Forsman also made the trip as well as community members Angel Hill, George Hill, Debra Hill and Carey Webster. Dozens of Suquamish Tribe and
Chairman Leonard Forsman and Tribal Member Carey Webster at Standing Rock.
Community Members also participated in a protest against the pipeline in Seattle, WA last month, including Council Treasurer Robin Sigo and others. For more information on the movement, visit standingrock.org.
Suquamish Elders recently traveled to San Diego, California for their annual Elders Trip. Vacationers participated in a number of events, including football games, excursions and a hosted afternoon at Viejas Casino by the Viejas Band of Kumayaay Indians.
Smithsonian Archives Offer Insight In To Tribal History by April Leigh In 1838, the United States Government began one of the most expansive exploring expeditions in history. Charged with the primary purpose of surveying lands to create more accurate maps, 6 ships left Chesapeake Bay off the coast of Virginia to circumnavigate the globe. In addition to Naval personnel, the 4-year expedition also included scientists, naturalists, taxidermists and others commissioned with collecting artifacts from throughout the lands and seas. The Wilkes Expedition, named for Naval Lieutenant Charles Wilkes who led the exploration, yielded some of the most comprehensive naval maps the world had ever known. In addition to cartography, the expedition also played a major role in the development of 19th century science. Many of the species and other items obtained by the expedition helped form the basis of the first Smithsonian Institution collections.
artifacts from Suquamish. Blankets, shawls, robes, jewelry, baskets, paddles and more from the Central Puget Sound are all part of the collections. It is blankets collected during the Wilkes Expedition that were recently tested against the DNA of the one known Woolly Dog pelt, proving that Salish People used hair from the now-extinct species to finish wool blankets before European contact. “The only proof we have of the existence of the Woolly Dogs is a single pelt, the pet of a 19th century ethnographer who put the animal down and sent it to Washington D.C. afterward,” said Jones, whose original inquiry about the blankets and Woolly Dog hair led to the testing project.
Georgia George shows off her raffle item winnings with Chuck Dryden at the Annual Suquamish Elders Honoring.
Mutton’s pelt is also housed at the Smithsonian archives, along with items collected after the Wilkes Expedition. Smithsonian Institution Repatriation Officer Melissa Powell, who facilitated the recent visit to the archives, explained Journals from the Wilkes Expedition detail their time in that the collections are so massive that specific details about the Central Puget Sound in 1841, specifically their time many individual artifacts have not been researched yet. In off the coasts of the Kitsap Peninsula and Bainbridge Is- fact, Mutton’s pelt was only recently rediscovered in 2004. land. As a result, Smithsonian collections from the Pacific Northwest, including those from the Suquamish Terri- “It was so amazing, to see all the artifacts and Mutton’s pelt. tory, are massive- most of which are housed in an off-site It reaffirms our oral histories about breeding Woolly Dogs facility several miles from the heart of Washington D.C. here before European contact,” said Wandrey. During a recent visit there, Suquamish Traditional Heritage Specialist Marilyn Jones, Chairman Leonard Fors- To find out more about the Wilkes Expedition archives at the man and Suquamish Tribal Elder Marilyn Wandrey were Smithsonian Institution, visit them online at: http://www.sil. given a tour of the facility and the archives that house si.edu/DigitalCollections/usexex/learn/Philbrick.htm
Chairman Forsman addresses the crowd at the Annual Suquamish Elders Honoring, hosted at Kiana Lodge.
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Climate Change Youth Leadership Club to Launch in November 2016 by Karen Matsumoto
A Climate Change Youth Leadership Club will be starting up in November 2016 as part of the Climate Change Youth Engagement project. This program will complement the Climate Change Adaptation planning process implemented by the Suquamish community. Students will learn leadership skills and how to work with other youth on a team. Focus will be on local environmental issues, with an emphasis on climate change. Each session will involve art/media, social action, some outdoor exploration, or restoration/service project. We will also schedule off-site field trips and partner with other organizations. Elders are welcome anytime.
Beginning November After-School Club Every other week Cowling Creek Center Day of week TBA 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. Snacks provided
Students will also practice leadership and life skills (including writing, communication, and presentation skill building) in the context of Suquamish culture and community Chief Kitsap Academy Students montinoring Cowling Creek in 2015. stewardship. Students will be working with Suquamish ence teacher at Chief Kitsap Academy, and held at Cowl- sponsored by a grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs resource scientists, elders, and University of Washington ing Creek Environmental Center. Details are now being Climate Change Youth Engagement program. For quesand Western Washington University staff, among others. confirmed, and participant grades/ages to be determined tions or more information, please contact Karen at kmatThe Club will be run by Karen Matsumoto, former sci- based on feedback from the community. This program is sumoto@suquamish.nsn.us.
Suquamish Education Administration News by Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch
There is a new Suquamish Education Office located at 15881 Sandy Hook Road. This is the same house that once served as TCW and at one time, Suquamish Seafoods. Our offices are located in a two story grey house, down the first driveway on the right side of road, approaching from Highway 305. In this office are Suquamish Tribal School District Superintendent, Joe Davalos, Academic Coaches, Erin Morgan, Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch, Chris Miller and Charles Deam Jr. The Academic Coaches are usually in their respective schools giving direct services to Native students. Erin Morgan, Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch and Chris Miller assist Tribal students at Suquamish Elementary School, while Charles Deam Jr. assists Tribal students at Kingston High School. Brenda Guerrero, our Higher Education Programs Manager, will also be joining us soon. For now, she is still in her office in the second floor of the Suquamish Seafoods building.
There are new stronger, and less forgiving attendance policies in effect this school year, instituted by the State of Washington. The policy is an enhancement to the Becca Bill and includes the following, but is far more reaching and detailed than what is outlined as: a requirement of regular school attendance; after 5 excused absences in a month or 10 excused absences in a year the requirement of a conference; after 1 unexcused absence in a month, a requirement of school communication with parent; after 2 unexcused absences in a month, a requirement of a conference with parent; after 5 unexcused absences in a month, requirement of an Attendance Agreement with the parent, or a Notification to the Truancy Board, or a truancy petition filed with the Court ; after 7 unexcused absences in a month or 10 in the current school year, a truancy petition will be filed with the court.
NKSD Native Education by Sonia Barry
The North Kitsap School District Native Education Program is introducing two new School Liaisons. Sancheen Collins- Kingston Middle I just wanted to introduce myself as the new Native American Education Liaison taking over for Cindy Thompson at Kingston Middle School. I know she has done an wonderful job with your students and I will do my best to continue her amazing work. Since, I am new to KMS and your community I wanted to take a moment to let you know a little bit more about myself. I am a member of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes from Fort Peck and look forward to learning more about the Tribal communities represented in our schools. I grew up in rural Idaho, where I received my undergraduate degree at Boise State University and my graduate degree at Washington State University in counseling psychology. I have had the pleasure to work as a counselor in both schools and in community health and as a Mentor Coordinator for WSU’s Native American Student Center. I was working as an elementary school counselor in the Seattle School District when my husband and I relocated to the beautiful Kitsap County. We are pleased to call Poulsbo our permanent home and look forward to raising our 2 kids, Kaiya and Lucas, surrounded by mountains and fresh air.
Our wonderful Suquamish Elementary School Office Manager Joanie Mills wants to express gratitude to the Suquamish families who attended the Kick-Off Assembly and especially thank those who sang a beautiful tribal welcome song at the event. Hands are Raised High to you for bringing this beautiful cultural welcoming.
What is important to remember is that at the heart of this change in policy, is the best interest for the education of the students of the State of Washington. The school districts are required by law to furnish each parent with the full enhanced attendance policy and to have on record at the school district office your signature for receiving this policy.
Now that the school year has begun, we want Suquamish Families to be aware of a few important details. First, Suquamish Elementary has an attendance line that is dedicated to receiving your phone calls concerning your children’s attendance at 360-396-3853. Please call each and every time your child is absent. Be sure to state the date, your child’s name and the reason for excusing the absence.
As always, full and timely communication with your child’s school on the day of an absence is important. Please remember your tribe has employees whose priority is your I am excited to be a part of KMS and look forward to child’s and your family’s educational rights and protecgetting to know you and your families this year. Please tions. Do not hesitate to call us if you feel you need supfeel free to contact me any time at (360) 396-3412 or port in attending these conferences and /or understanding see “NKSD on page 14... any paperwork that you receive from the school district.
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Tribal Member Indian Health Plan: Vision Services
Health & Wellness
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Suquamish Council increased the allowances for Vision Services to be sure that members can get a quality pair of glasses. It might mean some shopping around though. Please read the complete information below. As always, you may contact Shasta Customer Service for complete explanations of services or you can contact Health Benefits.
formed by a FCHN PPO provider unless: the service is an emergency or the provider is contracted under the member’s primary insurance plan. Lenses, contacts and frames can be obtained from any licensed vision provider. The maximum hardware allowance under this plan can be used in any combination of lenses, contacts (and contact lens fittings) and/or frames every 24 months (rolling 24 month period) from the first date of service and shall not exceed the following maximums: 100% up to $375 for single vision, 100% up to $405 for bifocal vision and 100% up to $425 for trifocal vision.
Eye Exams Eye exams must be provided by an Optician or Ophthalmologist who is contracted with First Choice Health Network. Ask the provider if they are a First Choice Health Network provider. You can also check the First Choice website, but the most current information will be from the If there is a prescription change during the 24 month provider. benefit period from the first date of service, an additional Hardware or Contact Lenses allowance of $150 will be available for the refraction and Be careful! Sometimes the doctors are contracted with replacement lenses and/or contacts. Transition lenses only First Choice Health Network, but the Optical Shop is not. covered if member has diabetes or other medical condiWhat this means is that you will most likely have to pay tions. The maximums during a rolling 24 month period out of pocket for some of the costs; in this situation the In- from the first date of service shall not exceed the following dian Health Plan probably won’t cover the full cost of your maximums: 100% up to $495 for single vision, 100% up glasses. Verify with the optical shop that your coverage to $525 for bifocal vision and 100% up to $545 for trifocal will take care of the full charge. If not, then shop around. vision. Anti-glare coatings are covered, subject to the 24 month maximums noted above. Scratch resistant coatings Vision Plan Coverage: One routine exam will be covered in a 12 month period are covered subject to the 24 month maximums noted from the first date of service. Vision exams must be per- above.
October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Wellness Recovery BBQ submitted by Maureen Olsen
October has been designated as domestic violence awareness month, a time when advocates and communities work together to reach out to victims, educate the public about the signs of abuse and talk about ways to stop the cycle of violence. Awareness is the first step toward real change. The Suquamish Victim Services Program will be using the “Shine a Light on Domestic Violence” campaign to get the word out in our community. Purple is the traditional color used for domestic violence awareness, so you will begin to see the color purple, sometimes in lights, in various places to remind Suquamish residents about the significance of this month. It is our hope that these visual cues will help start discussions about how we can affect change in our community. As community members, there are many ways you can help with this campaign. First, you can listen to your friends and relatives when they talk about their relationship issues. It’s as easy as saying, “I’m sorry this happened to you. I believe you. Let’s get you help.” Then encourage or help them to reach out to the Suquamish Victim Advocate or the Wellness Center. Services for victims of domestic violence are available free of charge and confidential, and there is no requirement that they file a police report to get help. Second, you can begin talking to your younger children and grandchildren about respect and healthy relationships. Even preschoolers can learn that “hands are not for hitting”. Children can learn better ways of expressing anger and can learn that love doesn’t hurt. If your children have been exposed to domestic violence, please reach out to Victim Services to get counseling services for them. If we all take responsibility for working toward breaking the generational cycle of domestic violence, we can look forward to a future where abuse in relationships is a distant memory. You can reach your Victim Services program by calling Advocate Maureen Olson at 360-3947156 or calling or texting after hours to 360-328-6622.
The Wellness Staff would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to the community members and staff that attended the “September Celebrates Recovery BBQ”. We enjoyed a nice lunch , beautiful weather and great company. We will be looking forward to planning next year’s celebration.
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Suquamish Awarded Climate Change Adaptation Grants by Paul Williams
mate change resides with Tribal members to address the issues that impact or inand those who work to support the well- terest them most. Fishers and hunters, youth, elders, Wellness, the Cultural Cobeing of the Tribe in every way. Several Puget Sound Tribes, including Tu- op, those interested in traditional plants, lalip, Swinomish, Jamestown S’Klallam, and community development are some of Nooksack, and the Lummi Nation have the workgroups that may be formed. The gone through the process of developing grants provide ample resources to support adaptation plans. Many liken the climate the workgroup participants in their work change planning process to a vine that to identify vulnerabilities and opportuniThe Fisheries Department recently re- threads through the many tribal depart- ties and to explore the ideas they generate. ceived three grants from the Bureau of ments rather than another branch of the Climate change will have ever increasing impacts on the Suquamish Tribe. The Indian Affairs to support the process of Tribe government that stands alone. finding ways to adapt to climate change. Our first step in creating a plan will be to broader the involvement in the adaptation These grants will support development meet with different departments and tribal planning process, the more likely we will of a climate vulnerability assessment and groups to explain how we view the adap- be able to find ways to adapt and to create adaptation plan, and support extensive tation process and recruit others to form a opportunities for the generations to come. youth engagement activities. steering committee. We will then conduct Workshop dates for both Tribal Members The climate and ocean are changing in ways that will affect the Suquamish Tribe in almost all aspects of life. Because many of the known impacts are to the natural fisheries resources that are vital to everyday life, the Tribal Council directed the Suquamish Fisheries Department to begin the process of finding ways to prepare for these changes.
Although Fisheries will compile the technical information and facilitate the process, much of the information and ideas needed to identify the potential vulnerabilities, opportunities and solutions to cli-
New Suquamish Oxford House
A new Oxford house is opening in Suquamish this month. The newest recovery home will provide services to women and children. The property is the second Oxford Home opened in Suquamish this year. The first, which serves men only, opened in July. Both facilities are the result of a partnership between the Suquamish Tribe and the Oxford House program. Oxford homes assist in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The houses are democratically run, self-supporting, drug free homes. Recovering men and women who stay in Oxford Houses pay all household expenses. Each House represents a remarkably effective and low cost method of preventing relapse. The first Oxford House was established in 1975. There are now more than 2000 Oxford Homes throughout the United States. Beds at the Suquamish Oxford Houses are open to community members, with preference given to Suquamish Tribal Families. For more information on the Oxford House program, visit them online at www. oxforhouse.org.
a series of informational workshops targeting all interested Tribal Members and staff to share what is known about climate change and its impacts. Interested workshop participants will form workgroups
and Government Staff will be announced in the next Suquamish newsletter. For more information, contact Paul Williams, Shellfish Policy Advisor, at pwilliams@ suquamish.nsn.us.
Four Directions Conference a Success Focus placed on holistic health, wellness and recovery
Traditional Heritage Specialist News by Marilyn Jones
I am back from The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) to bring home our Ancestor that was there from the Wilkes Expedition of 1841. We arrived on Tuesday, August 23, in the afternoon and went to our hotel. It was hot and humid. We met for dinner and talked about the next day’s activities. In the morning we headed of the NMNH and met with Program Manager Melissa Powel and other Repatriation Office staff. The repatriation for the Ancestor was planned and that afternoon our Ancestor was received into Suquamish tribal hands. The ceremony was very emotional and everyone had great words to bring this Ancestor home in a good way. We next talked about the work in the archives and seeing all the collections from the Wilkes explorations and also wool dog “Mutton” – the last of the breed which we know of. Before contact, wool dog hair was collected to spin and weave into blankets and clothing. Each of these collections were so exciting to see and learn about. We spent so much time in the collections that we almost forgot about getting the bus back to the museum.
In September, the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling held their annual Four Directions Problem Gambling and Health Awareness Conference at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. The Suquamish Tribe partnered with the Council to host the event, inviting attendees to a night of cultural sharing at the House of Awakened Culture, providing museum tours and an early-morning prayer service at Chief Seattle’s Grave. Pictured, Chairman Leonard Forsman provided opening remarks the conference alongside Vice-Chair Bardow Lewis and Council Member Sammy Mabe.
We learned that in June, Noel Purser was brought back to the NMAI to place the weaving she had done for the exhibit “Listening to Our Ancestors: The Art of Native Life Along the North Pacific Coast”. The weaving is being accessioned into the collections and will be a permanent part of the Smithsonian at NMAI. I am so proud of Noel and that her work is going to be forever in the NMAI. Congratulations Noel! There will be more about our Ancestor coming soon, please watch you mail for the information.
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Government
Chairman’s Report by Leonard Forsman
Cultural preservation is key to our survival as a nation. We are working on a plan to make improvements to Old Man House Park, which was returned to the Tribe by the State of Washington in 2005. This is the site of the ancient winter village occupied by Chief Seattle, Chief Kitsap and most of the major families of the present Suquamish Tribe. The Suquamish Museum and the Suquamish Department of Community Development will be holding a public meeting in the near future on the proposed plan. I traveled with Marilyn Jones, Marilyn Wandrey, and April Leigh to Washington D.C. to retrieve the remains of one of our ancestors that was taken by the Wilkes Expedition in 1841. The remains were stored at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History until we ceremoniously transferred them into our ownership and returned them to Suquamish. A reburial ceremony will be conducted in early October. In my role as the Native American Member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation I traveled to the National Association of Historic Preservation Officers annual meeting held on the Southern Ute Reservation. We heard testimony from cultural and spiritual leaders from across the nation regarding their frustration with federal and state agencies treatment of their sacred places. There are specific concerns regarding how agencies don’t allow natural resources, like water, air and wildlife, to be part of the discussion when Tribes are identifying key components of sacred sites. The ACHP will be taking this testimony under strong consideration. The annual Salmon Homecoming held at the Seattle Aquarium was successful despite extremely windy weather on Saturday that canceled the canoe landing. The Suquamish Tribe took the barge over to transport some singers to join in on the coastal song session held in the Pow Wow arena. Thanks to the youth, including Miss Chief Seattle Days Hailey Crow, for traveling over with us. Before we left for Salmon Homecoming we held our annual canoe journey honoring where we acknowledge everyone who participated in the canoe journey, this
year being the Paddle to Nisqually. This year we had special gifts for Mark Pratt and Kody Cotton for all the work they do on the ground crew. We also honored the U.S. Navy and their Marine Detachment from Naval Base Kitsap for the incredible job they did packing nearly 70 canoes up the boat ramp during our hosting this year. The monthly Cultural Cooperative meeting featured reports on the Museum, Basketry Conference, Early Learning Center, Language program and other reports. We did receive information that the Campbell River/Cape Mudge, British Columbia canoe journey hosting will be on August 5, 2017. The Suquamish Museum Retreat was held at the Burke Museum. We discussed our budget and future exhibit plans. We also had lunch with leadership from the Burke Museum who updated us on the construction of their new building on the University of Washington campus. Part of our role as tribal council members is to share our history with the public in a variety of venues. I provided a welcome and overview of tribal history to the Seattle Waterfront Civic Boot Camp, which is a program that brings residents of Seattle together to learn more about their city and become better neighbors. I joined Windy Anderson and Robin Sigo at the Bainbridge Community Foundation’s honoring dinner at Islandwood. The Suquamish Tribe was one of the honorees this year for the BCF philanthropy awards in recognition of our charitable giving programs. As signatories to the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott, the Suquamish Tribe has an obligation to protect its treaty rights. This requires staying engaged with other government leaders to ensure that our rights are being respected and preserved. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council held its September meeting at the Norm Dicks Building in Bremerton, the usual location. This was the last KRCC meeting for Captain Thomas Zwolfer from Naval Base Kitsap, who will be giving way to a new captain for his 3 year term. I publicly thanked Captain Zwolfer for the Navy’s assistance during canoe journey. Tribal leaders met again with the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the US Department of Agriculture and the US
Army Corps of Engineers on the Treaty Rights at Risk initiative. We discussed progress on water quality initiatives, regulation of agricultural activities and the sad state of our salmon runs. The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Protest at Standing Rock, North Dakota has brought attention to the threat that oil pipelines pose to our natural resources and sacred places, in this case, the Missouri River. Northwest leaders traveled to Cannonball, North Dakota to support the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their efforts to require the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop the project and truly address its impacts to their water and cultural survival. Sammy Mabe represented the Suquamish Tribe during the Northwest Leaders visit while was in Southern Ute. During our trip to the Smithsonian Institution, April Leigh and I were able to join the demonstration outside the D.C. District Court while arguments were heard regarding the legality of the DAPL permit. I was able to travel alone to the DAPL protest encampment in North Dakota on September 10 and 11, joining Suquamish Tribal members Angel Hill, Carey Webster and George Hill with his wife Debra, who had driven out to the encampment earlier. I had the honor to sit in on a meeting of Sioux leaders in their ceremonial lodge at the encampment, who shared their visions regarding the future of their epic struggle against the pipeline and other threats to their way of life. We concluded this phase of our participation in the protest by joining a DAPL protest march and rally in downtown Seattle. Special thanks to Chuck Wagner, Allan Deam, Spotted Horse, Duran George and Jerry Lawrence for making the first Suquamish pilgrimage to Standing Rock in support of the encampment, bringing the Suquamish flag to the ceremonial grounds in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The Suquamish Tribe continues to host conferences in our event for tribal organizations that enjoy traveling to our homeland to hold their meetings. The Four Directions Conference focused on treatment of problem gambling and other addictions, providing counselors with an opportunity to learn best practices. We held a sweat lodge ceremony, graveside service and culture night for the attendees, who
traveled here from as far away as Nebraska and Oklahoma. Tribal leaders from Washington gathered in Lummi for the monthly Washington Indian Gaming Association meeting. We continue to work on supporting candidates for the legislature and for statewide races. We are also preparing for the upcoming legislative session. We also gathered in Chehalis for the annual Centennial Accord meeting with Governor Inslee and his staff and agency representatives. We discussed natural resources, taxation, education, social services, health, traffic safety, and cultural resources. We agreed that we had a lot of successful partnerships, but still have some outstanding issues, especially regarding dual taxation issues and culvert repair. Tribal Council held a public hearing on the Fishing Fines Public Ordinance Proposed Revisions. We heard both sides of this difficult issue. Fishermen who owe large court fines are seeking a way to repay their fines, but many cannot if they cannot fish, which is not allowed under our current ordinance. Thanks to those who have provided public comment. Council will take all testimony into consideration before making a decision.
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Suquamish Youth Show Their Artistic Talents by Joey Holmes
In September, the Sports & Recreation Dept. held a painting workshop for youth as part of the crafts program. Youth created paintings to give as gifts on Grandparent’s Day. In October, craft days include lessons on making mini cedar hats and beginners sewing classes. Check the Sports & Recreation Calendar on page 10 for craft days dates and times.
Finished birch trees with sunset painting by Ja- From front; Shayla Sigo, Josephine Sparks, Cia- From back, Shayla Sigo, Josephine Sparks and Cialesh Williams. Facing away, Janis and Talynn nis Marquez. lesh Williams and Zoey Miller. Marquez .
Northwest Trade Exhibit Opens at Suquamish Museum
Newest creation by Betty & Duane Pasco provides a glimpse into the region’s history and resources
The practice of bartering for goods and services has been in existence in the Northwest for a millennia. The presence of Pacific Northwest dentalium shells in the ancient beadwork of Southwest Tribes is a testament to the impact and long history of trade among first peoples. This history is told from a Tribal perspective in the new exhibit Trade of the Northwest Coast at Suquamish Museum. Created by Betty and Duane Pasco in conjunction with the non-profit JayHawk Institute, the exhibit explores trade over thousands of years by Northwest People. Trade routes, networks and the unique Chinook trade language are examined from a Tribal point of view. Impacts on trade created by European contact, including the availability of new textiles and changes in the values of trade goods, are also explored in the exhibit. Trade of the Northwest Coast is open to the public during regular museum hours, and will be on display through June 2017. In addition to the new exhibit, the museum will also be featuring a lecture in recognition of October Archaeology Month. Sven Haakanson (Alutiiq), Curator of Native American Archaeology at the Burke Museum will be lecturing on Tuesday, October 25 at 6pm in the Lawrence Webster Educational Auditorium. For more information, including hours and ticket prices, visit the museum online at www.suquamishmuseum.org Duane Pasco, center, describes to use of bentwood boxes by trade packers before European contact to exhibit visitors.
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South Sound Inter-Tribal Starts with a Win for Suquamish by Magdalena Turrieta
The Suquamish Sports & Recreation Dept. is happy to announce the inter-tribal basketball league has started back up. The high school team had their first game at home against Squaxin Island on September 14, 2016. They played a great game, had fun and came out with the win for their first game of the season! The inter-tribal teams will play on Wednesday evenings throughout the fall. Other teams in the league include Skokomish, Nisqually, Muckleshoot, Puyallup, and Squaxin Island.
Suquamish Youth Girls Group Activities Program supporting teen girls ramps up at Youth Center
Above from left; Alana Chiefstick, Cassady Jackson, Kaynoni George, Tionna Hawk and Mackenzie Crow at September’s Girls Group.
Girls Group continues, girls ages 13 and up meet up different days of the months, discuss different things, do random activities, arts, crafts and lots of fun! If you are a girl age 13 and up and would like to attend a group or learn more about it please contact Magdalena Turrieta at 360-394-8634 or cell 360-509-9512 or Kate Ahvakana 360-394-8573.
These High School teams are comprised of youth in grades 9-12. There are also teams made up of Junior High youth in grades 7-8. Not all the tribes in the league have teams in both age brackets. As a result, our Suquamish teams will have to travel to two different locations for games. Please contact the Youth Center for upcoming game locations and times. We look forward to seeing community members at the games cheering on our youth.
Top right - Suquamish Fall Inter-Tribal High School Team. Back row, from left: Mateo Sipai, Alijah Sipai, Sequoia Chargualaf, Bailey Moss, Jerald DeLafuente, Shawn Jones and Marcus McClean. Front row, from left; Kynoa Sipai, Brandy Boure, Antoina Ewing and Shilene George.
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Activities Calendar SUN
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Boys Group Open Gym Youth Council Mtg. Song & Dance After School @ YC 6pm @ Fitness Center After school @ YC Practice 5-7pm @ YC
Teen Haunted House Trip 6pm @ Leave YC
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Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Center
Race Canoe Season End Dinner
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New Youth Center Turns 1! Birthday Jam 6pm @ YC
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Steak & Green Bean Casserole Brown Rice Tossed Salad Peach Crisp
Goulash (ground beef, green beans, tomato) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit Split Pea Soup Tuna Fish Sandwich Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit
Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Chef Salad (cheese, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries) Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit & Granola Hamburger Vegetable Soup Egg Salad Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Broccoli Florets Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
Baked Potato Bar (w/chili, broccoli & cheese sauce) Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Applesauce Cup
Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407
Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day.
Turkey Sloppy Joes (Over a Multigrain Bun) Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Cole Slaw Spiced Fruit Cup
9am-1pm @ HOAC Macaroni-Beef Casserole Steamed Baby Carrots Tossed Salad Angel Food Cake w/berries
Sweet & Sour Chicken Brown Rice Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Beverages Served Daily 1% Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Coffee and Tea. Occassional substitutions may be necessary.
Geoduck Chowder w/crackers Chef Salad (ham, hard boiled egg, sunflower seeds) Blueberry Bran Muffin Yogurt Parfait w/fruit & granola Elk Stew Tossed Salad (w/sunflower seeds & dried cranberries) Irish Soda Bread Cottage Cheese & Peaches
Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Frozen Fudge Bar
Elders Council Meetings New Place & Time
Now the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Elders Lodge
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Business
Spotlight on PME: White Horse General Manager Bruce Christy
Resident Golf Pro envisions PGA Junior Leagues, Men’s and Ladies Clubs plus more as recipe for success
by Lisa Rodriguez
White Horse Golf Club General Manager, Bruce Christy, began his golf career at the age of five. Having spent almost his entire life on perfecting his career, Christy is eager to continue growing and learning about the world of golf. At the age of five, Christy joined his father at Puetz Golf Range, filling coke machines, breaking down boxes, changing the leader board and more. Having worked at the range until he was 15, Christy pursued other sports, but found he still loved golf. He spent two years on a golf scholarship at the University of Washington, an experience that made him want to turn pro. At 20 years old, he became the assistant professional golf pro at Nile Golf Course in Mount Lake Terrace. Four years later, he landed an official PGA (Professional Golf Association) job. Four years with the PGA is exactly what Christy desired, but he strived for more. For two and a half years, Christy assisted a friend and fellow PGA Professional in starting the Willows Run golf course. After accomplishing the challenge of opening a new course, Christy pursued his dream of becoming a head golf professional. He started as an assistant head pro at Sand Point Country Club in Seattle. A few short months
later he was promoted to the 1st Assistants professional position. But Christy’s most exciting venture was yet to come. A job became available for a Head Golf Professional at Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore. Having to compete with 125 other applicants, Christy was anxious and nervous at the same time-trying to fulfill a lifelong dream to become the head professional at one of the premier private golf clubs in the state. He had great recommendations and worked hard to make a lasting impression. All his hard work paid off, as he was hired and stayed with the company for four years. Christy accepted a position that involved running all the golf courses in the city of Everett. Having six years under his belt, Christy resigned and took some time off and traveled with his family to Europe. He caught wind about a golf course being built in Kingston. Christy applied, interviewed three times and got the job to start White Horse Golf Club. In the 10 years Christy has been at White Horse, he’s been through four owners, three general managers, and has become the General Manager himself. “Throughout my life, I couldn’t be who I am without my Father. He instilled a great work ethic and is the reason I fell in love with golf.
His lifelong dream was to run his own golf facility, I feel I’ve accomplished the ultimate goal by fulfilling his dream,” said Christy. “Dave Puetz, the owner of Puetz Golf Range, is one of the smartest men in the golf industry. The opportunity to work with him, inspired me to fully pursue my golf passion. Local golf professional, Ron Haggen, was one of the the brightest and most influential golf professional I ever came across. He was an exceptional mentor and his respect for golf inspired me to be the professional I’ve become. Jack Kirkpatrick (Sand Point CC-General Manager and President of the CMAA) taught me the ropes about the food and beverage industry and various aspects of club management. Because of his mentorship, I gained the confidence to one day become a golf course General Manager.” Throughout his career, Christy became a certified PGA golf professional in 1993, won the National Merchandizer of The Year Award in 2004 with Billy Casper Golf Management group, and has taught many other golf professionals throughout the region. Christy finds joy in the youth and elder programs he implemented in 2010. He heads a PGA junior league that consisted of all Suquamish Tribal Member youth for 2016.
Clearwater Conference Attendees Give Big
Miller, Nash, Graham & Dunn host ice cream party, donate bikes to area children In September, the Seattle-based law firm of Miller, Nash, Graham & Dunn hosted their annual retreat at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. At each retreat, the firm coordinates a community service event.
This year, they chose to give to the Suquamish Community. The group purchased and assembled 24 children’s bikes, and gave them away to children in the area. They also provided a luncheon for families and a banana split social to meet the children during the retreat. Thank you Miller, Nash, GraMiller, Nash, Graham & Dunn employees purchased and assembled 24 new bikes for ham & Dunn for your efforts! Suquamish children during their annual retreat at Clearwater in September.
White Horse General Manager Bruce Christy
Christy is proud of his junior league, as they won the local championship for 2016. As the years pass, Christy loves his time at White Horse, he hopes to retire from the position someday. He continues to grow the company, implement new programs and continues to teach. The future looks bright for White Horse Golf Club.
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Community Notices ...NKSD continued.
scollings@nkschools.org. My office hourse are Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Millie Loughnane- Suquamish Elementary Millie is a long time resident of Kitsap County. She attended and graduated from Bainbridge High School and is a member of the Nooksack Tribe and Shxwhay Band of Chilliwack B.C. Holding a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Lake Washington Technical Institute, Millie was assistant director for Suquamish Tribe’s preschool program. For number of years she held the position of Native American Education Program Coordinator for Bainbridge Island School district. She has also taught in various settings including Montessori Country School and St. Barnabas Day school. In addition, she spent the summer of 2014 working as the Interim Director for Stephens House and Island Time Activities working with young adults with intellectual disabilities. Millie enjoys being with her family, and camping in the summer time. She is married and has one son. He’s finishing his freshmen year at Eastern Washington University. You may contact Millie at (360) 396-3868 or mloughnane@nkschools.org. Her office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tribal Journeys Honoring
Cultural Activities Coordinator Tina Jackson and Chairman Leonard Forsman present Naval Base Kitsap’s Rozy Catellanos with a Paddle to Nisqually Pendleton blanket during the Tribal Journeys Honoring at the House of Awakened Culture on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
The annual Journey Honoring highlights the work of community volunteers and employees who assist with Tribal Journeys hosting in Suquamish. “It takes a community to put an event like Tribal Journeys together, we could not do it without everyone’s help,” said Tribal Council Member Jay Mills. In addition to the support of volunteers from Naval Base Kitsap, who were honored for their work carrying canoes on to the shore, Suquamish also recognized Kiana Lodge, Port Madison Enterprises Food & Beverage, Suquamish Warriors and several Tribal Government Departments that volunteered for the event.
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