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Suquamish News Volume 21
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Chief Seattle Days 2021
Chief Seattle Days 2021 In this issue: Meet the new CKA Principal -- p2 1921 Japan Team Part II -- p3 New Housing Project -- p12 Suquamish Night at the Mariners — p3
Summer Fun! — p4
Boo! Fall is coming! — p11
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Community Calendar Events & Meetings
Regular Hours
Suquamish Tribal Council Tribal Council meets Sept. 7 & 20 Links are sent to Tribal members via SUN or ask Rebecca Purser, (360) 900-8031, rebeccapurser@suquamish.nsn.us.
PME Board meets online and in person on Sept. 15 @ 9am. Contact Emily Sato, emilysato@clearwatercasino.com (360) 598-8703.
Government Offices Communications: (360) 394-7184/7102 Community Dev: (360) 394-8415 Community Health: (360) 394-8468/8594 Emergency Management: (360) 394-8507 Emergency Work Orders: (360) 900-7050 Emergency Utilities: (360) 710-3223 Finance: (360) 394-8432 Fisheries: (360) 394-8438 Health Benefits: (360) 394-8424 Human Resources: (360) 394-8409 Human Services: (360) 394-8465 IT Help Desk: (360) 394-8485 Maintenance: (360) 394-8590 Tribal Child Welfare: (360) 394-8480 Tribal Court: (360) 394-8697
Suquamish Tribal Gaming Comm. meets online Sept. 9 & 23. Call Angela Brainerd at (360) 394-8652 for details.
Suquamish Elders — contact: Della Crowell (360) 394-8417 Donna Sigo (360) 394-8472
Suquamish Seafoods Board meets online on Sept. 14 @ 1pm. Seafoods Retail is open Thurs-Sun. Contact Shanel Carlson at (360) 394-8512 for details.
Suquamish Police Department lobby is available for government-related paperwork. Mon-Fri, 8am–4:30pm Front Desk: (360) 598-4334 Emergency: 911
Suquamish Warriors Suquamish Warriors meetings will be on 1st Tuesdays @ 5:30pm at Suquamish Warriors Vet Center. For information, contact Jean Belmont at (360) 601-7918.
Suquamish Museum Board Meets Sept. 16 @ 11am-1pm online. Call Jennifer at (360) 394-8499 for info. 2021 Tribal Distributions. If you want to receive your payments through Direct Deposit, contact Finance_Info@suquamish.nsn.us. If you have an address change, please contact Enrollment.
Wellness Center Front desk: (360) 394-8558 Crisis Hotline: (888) 910-0416
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Meet the new CKA Principal Chief Kitsap Academy's new principal is already a familiar face to most students and families. Rex Green has served at CKA since 2016, most recently as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. Green says his top priority for the new school year, which begins Sept. 1, will be helping students adapt to in-person instruction again while still keeping the school safe with COVID-19 safety protocols. A special emphasis will be placed on supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of our students and staff. Green says he sees his new role as much as a teacher of teachers as the students’ top advocate. "I think that's something people forget in education leadership. As principal, you are the teacher-leader," he says.Part of that is helping CKA faculty that have not grown up around Native communities better understand the bias that may have that can affect a positive and welcoming school climate. Green grew up in the redwoods of Northern California and much of his influences have been from the Native communities there. He graduated from Humboldt State University in 2004 and first started teaching and coaching in Bremerton. He and his partner have a blended family that includes six children of Dine`, Klamath, and Tolowa Dee-ni` descents. CKA currently has about 90 students in grades 6-12, more than half of whom are from Suquamish Tribe families.
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Suquamish Tribal member Teylor Matysn Ives was crowned Junior Miss Chief SeattlDays for 2021-21. See pages 6 & 7 for more on this year's Chief Seattle Days. (Photo by Jon Anderson)
Suquamish Tribal Council Leonard Forsman
Chairman
Wayne George
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Windy Anderson
Secretary
Robin L.W. Sigo
Treasurer
Rich Purser
Member
Sammy Mabe
Member
Luther Mills, Jr.
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Suquamish Night at the Seattle Mariners Game The Suquamish Tribe was honored at the Aug. 26 Seattle Mariners game with a special reception and events celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Tribe sending its baseball team to Japan. Tribal Elder Marilyn Wandrey threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game to the roar of the crowd, which included hundreds of Tribal members. Wandrey is the daughter of Lawrence Webster, the team's second baseman and catcher during their 1921 goodwill tour of Japan. Tribal Elder Jim Bob Armstrong, whose great uncle Louie George was the team's pitcher, said the "Suquamish people here come from a long line of great ballplayers." "It's so wonderful to see our Tribal members getting together, having a good time in this stadium and being able to see the excitment of everyone with the historic photos of the team up on the big screen and Marilyn's great job putting on a great show with the first pitch," said Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman. "I'm just super happy and super proud of everybody – our people, our ancestors and young people too. It's just a wonderful night." Suquamish Tribal Elder Marilyn Wandrey during the Aug. 26 Mariners game national anthem just before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (Photo by Jon Anderson)
1921 Suquamish ballplayers overcome obstacles, prove their mettle The Story of the Tour of Japan, Part II (Continued from August edition) After playing two more games (both lopsided losses) in Tokyo, the Suquamish team traveled north while their “Canadian” shipmates went south. As the Suquamish team got rid of their sea legs, their play improved. The Suquamish team got on a winning streak as they played teams from northern towns such as Ryugasaki, Fukushima, Niigata, and Mito. Lawrence Webster described how these games were arranged and hosted:
read the name on it. There was one thing I did learn on that trip was not to drink sake. Of course, they like to serve that warm…It didn't agree with me at all. Woody Loughrey described their successful competition in the north:
…they were hard to pitch to, because they have [a] certain height and down below your knees or what We'd play their college team or high school team to pitch in between there. And they were pretty short whatever it is one day. And most of the games were set in there. They are hard to pitch to and they are tricky up for two days, consecutive days. If we beat them, then on the base running. They steal on you. They will do we had to play their town team, which would -- may anything to get you -- you know, get you off beam. be the college team plus some more players. And every And they are pretty tricky. They are good ball players. night after the first game, whether we won it or -- well, Fast. Also fast. But the only thing we had advantage we won all of those we made on a tour -- they set up on them, we could hit. We could hit better than they a banquet. I sometimes think they were trying to get did. And our pitcher was better. They are slower than us too drunk to play the next day. Of course, they'd -the pitcher. So that's how we come to win our 18 outside of the meal, they'd have beer, whiskey, and sake games. We won 18, lost 3, and tied just 1. lined up in front of you. And some other wine, I couldn't Just like in their early games in Yokohama, the Suqua-
mish generated lots of excitement when they arrived in the Japanese towns. The townspeople would greet them in the streets and at the ballparks. The ballplayers also took time to try and teach the game to the local youth who were brought out of school to learn the game. Mr. Nagata documented a typical scene at Fukushima where “baseball fans who brought their lunches fought for a good seat, and rushed into Fukushima Junior High in the morning…One hour before the start of the game, the ground was double surrounded by [3,000] people” who wildly cheered “when the Suquamish team entered in a uniform with the crimson face of a tribal warrior.” An unidentified Suquamish player also entertained the crowd during the game when they had a hit or stolen base “turned around to the spectator seats and bowed, or he put on his hat sideway, and while clapping hands, jumped up and down, and delighted spectators.” The ballplayers also were able to take in local culture (Continued on page 9)
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Summer Fun in Suquamish Culture Camp A day out on the water learning to paddle, special language and culture workshops, fun and games -- it was all part of the excitment of this year's Culture Camp. The yusawiac Culture Camp is an interactive experience for Suquamish Tribal Members, Suquamish Tribal Descendants, and Suquamish Tribal Households ages 10 to 15. Culture Camps is a collaboration between ʔiišədalʔtxʷ ʔə ti suq̓ ʷabš (Family & Friends Center), Traditional Food & Medicine Program, Cultural Activities Program, and the Suquamish Language Program. It is also made possible with assistance from the Elders Program, Suquamish Museum, and the Fisheries and Grants Departments. This was the fifth year with the Tribe hosting culture camp. "Every year we focus on teachings of the Suquamish people, language, history, and practicing our cul- yusawiac Suquamish Culture Camp youth and staff with the guest from the Puyallup Language Program. ture," said Family and Friend Center Program Manager Kate Ahvakana. "We had a special guest from the Puyallup Language Sports & Recreation day fun with one group going to a Mariners game Program and All Girls Everything Ultimate Program At Sports & Rec, August was filled with a variety of and another group going to the Selfie Museum and join us for some extra fun," she said. activties, including softball and archery classes. Wings Over Washington. "We stayed safe with masks on and daily health On the opposite page, Luther Mills slugs out some hitBoth groups had a lot of fun. screening to insure our participants were safe. We ting practice while in-fielders work on their catching would like to thank everyone involved on another sucand throwing skills. Every Child Matters cessful camp." The 8-10 year olds were quick learners on the Hailey Nichols, Jurnee Fryberg, and Shaunie archery practice field. Lee Berlin got so good with the Cordero were among those who showed their Teen trip to Seattle bow, he scored three bullseyes! solidarity wit lost and surviving boarding school ʔiišədalʔtxʷ ʔə ti suq̓ ʷabš (Family and Friends Chris Miller helped his son Leyton Miller learn how children by wearing orange shirts for Every Child Center) brought a few Teens to Seattle for some Thursto steady his aim with the compound bow. Matters.
Out on the water with canoe skipper Rob Purser
At the Selfie Museum in Seattle.
Go Mariners!
Wearing orange in solidarity with boarding school students.
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Big Congrats Little ELC Graduates!
The Marion Forsman Bushie Early Learning Center safely celebrated 19 Head Start and ECEAP graduates in August. The grads are now getting ready to start kindergarten this fall. We appreciate our staff and families for helping us prepare these strong and resilient children for this huge transition and wish them all the best of luck in their new learning environments.
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Chief Seattle Days
Chief Seattle Days 2021
The Tribe Gathers for Smaller, More Family-like Celebration The COVID-19 pandemic might have the curtailed the Chief Seattle Days celebration this year, but it couldn't keep it down. Tribal members gathered to remember their great leader at his gravesite as they have, one way or another, as part of Chief Seattle Days for 110 years. The ever-popular the salmon bake
was a drive-thru, but still-delicious event, where Tribal households also received swag bags and mementos. The 2019-20 Royalty Court, extended an extra year due to the outbreak, were finally able to turn in their cedar crowns with Teylor Matysn Ives stepping up to serve as the 2021-22 Junior Miss Chief Seattle Days.
Canoe races were limited to only Tribal members and their families, but they were still exciting and fun for those who gathered to watch along the shore or on the live stream. “We missed hosting the larger community, as we normally do,” said Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman. “Hospitality is an important part of
our culture, and Chief Seattle Days has grown into playing a big role in that joy of connecting with our community. But we had to put the safety of our Tribal citizens first.” Tribal officials are hopeful next year Chief Seattle Days will be back to its more robust self. “We are grateful and ap-
preciative of the relationships people have created within Suquamish and the surrounding communities,” says Lisa Jackson, who organized this year’s event. “We had to keep this gathering small for safety. But we are looking forward to hopefully welcoming many more people in 2022.”
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Government
Chairman’s Report
Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman (left) speaks at the Quinault Indian Nation during Tribal meetings with U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
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he Suquamish Tribe continues its strong engagement with government agencies and elected officials on natural resource protection. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is led by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, a former member of the Bainbridge City Council, and who has a longtime association with the Suquamish Tribe. I have been consulting with Commissioner Franz on two issues; establishing forestry buffers on salmon streams and eliminating fish farm pens on Puget Sound, especially at Rich Passage. We are also meeting with our congressional delegation to increase funding for salmon recovery through the infrastructure bill that is currently being negotiated on Capitol Hill. I was able to join Tribal leaders in a discussion with Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) of Tacoma in stressing the importance of salmon recovery funding. We are also working with the federal government on climate change legislation and funding. I was invited to join a virtual meeting with John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and other White House officials to discuss the Biden-Harris climate policies. Secretary Kerry told us that President Biden was “remarkably” forward minded in developing his climate policy. He also said that the White House must learn from the indigenous people on climate change solutions. The Northwest Tribes are engaging with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in seeking funding to support climate
change action by tribal governments. The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Climate Change Program is seeking additional funding to increase staff and bolster their efforts in assisting tribes and non-profit organizations committed to building resilience to climate impacts. One of our challenges moving forward to address climate change is preventing negative impacts to treaty fishing rights and sacred lands as we convert to biofuels, solar generation facilities and wind farms. Siting of these projects will affect cultural resources and, in the case of biofuel production, potentially increase vessel traffic and affect treaty fishing. State legislators are trying to manage this issue and one of their members, Rep. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham), has reached out to tribal leaders to try to find common ground. I continue to serve on the boards of the National Congress of American Indians and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians and both organizations are planning their annual meetings. Both NCAI and ATNI planned to have in-person meetings but have now reconsidered. Both meetings will now be virtual. Both executive boards are also planning to conduct virtual board elections during the conventions. The Council for Tribal Employment Rights held their national conference in-person at the Coeur d’Alene reservation in Idaho and had me speak to the audience
in my role as ATNI President about contemporary tribal issues. Ancient Connections The Suquamish Tribe has an ancient connection to Elliott Bay and the lands now occupied by the City of Seattle. We have been active in presenting our culture and heritage in many forums within the city. I was part of a walking tour of downtown Seattle on behalf of the Friends of the Seattle Waterfront conducted for potential donors to the waterfront park project. I shared our ancestral presence in the city and the old landforms that supported villages and camps before contact with non-natives. The Seattle Kraken hockey team has reached out to local tribes to help them with their land and peoples acknowledgment statement, feature native art in their facilities and to encourage tribal youth to play hockey. The Kraken management hosted a meeting at the new Climate Pledge Arena (the former KeyArena) in Seattle Center with tribal leaders and tribal artists to review their outreach to native communities. Two of the tribal governance boards that I serve on, for the Suquamish Museum and the Suquamish Foundation, met last month. The Museum Board discussed the acceptance of artifact donations from the Kitsap Museum including baskets and a canoe paddle made by Suquamish people. The Suquamish Foundation meeting focused on continued funding of Kitsap Strong, an organization committed to combating poverty through education and awareness of adverse childhood experiences, through our charitable giving program. We decided to renew our grant to Kitsap Strong. I also attended the retirement party of long-time Port Gamble S’Klallam employee and tribal leader Marie Hebert. Marie worked hard on education policy and advocated for all tribal students in her career. I also attended the memorials for two esteemed tribal leaders; past Suquamish Tribal Chairman Richard Belmont and Northwest Indian Fisheries Commis-
sion President Lorraine Loomis of the Swinomish Tribe. Both left a positive legacy for their Tribes and their families. Progressive Policymaking Most of our government-to-government consultation activity was with the federal government as the Biden-Harris administration is working to implement their progressive Indian policy. The Department of the Treasury held a tribal consultation on the American Rescue Plan funding for tribal governments. We advocated for a floor and a ceiling for the fund distribution that would make the awards more equitable. The Indian Health Service held a listening session with tribal leaders on mandatory funding of the I.H.S. This would make I.H.S. funding exempt from government shutdowns. The National Endowment for the Arts held a tribal consultation to discuss how the NEA could better serve Indian Country. We emphasized the need for more resources and grants to help tribal artists gain commissions and participate in the art market. We also met with the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland (Bay Mills Ojibwe) to discuss how we can improve real estate transactions in the Northwest. I also traveled to the Quinault Indian Nation to an in-person meeting with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) and U.S. House Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) with tribal leaders from the 6th Congressional District. I spoke to Secretary Haaland about the impacts of COVID-19 on our people, especially the strain that being able to gather for traditional ceremonies has had on our youth and Elders. The SR 305 committee met to discuss progress on improvements on this important business corridor. Work continues on the Johnson Road roundabout near Poulsbo and plans are being made for two roundabouts on the north end of Bainbridge Island near the Agate Pass (Continued on page 12)
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little or no money coming from the gate collected by the local promoters. Woody Loughrey offered this summary:
1921 Tour of Japan (Continued from page 3) at Fukushima. One well-documented event occurred at a park outside of town where two of the Suquamish ballplayers unknowingly violated cultural protocol as described by Lawrence Webster: Fukushima was a town near this park. It was kind of a national park with them. And we went up and toured that one day. And they had two bridges on it. This one bridge was for the commoners. I found this out later. And that's the one we went in on…Art Sackman and I got separated from the gang…And the other was kind of a private bridge for the "makato" or whatever was the boss in that country at that time. And you weren't supposed to use it. And we got separated…Art and I. And when…we come out, we seen the guys going on the other side, they had already gone out. So, this bridge that is carpeted with red linoleum and brass railings on it, we just started across it, shoes and all. And, boy, about the time that we hit that, there was a ki-yaying behind us. We couldn't understand what they were saying. We decided we were in trouble, and we just kept going and got out of there. But Mosco (Masuko) told us afterwards, when we come off that -- on that bridge, anybody walking that bridge is only supposed to be the royalty, and they're suppose to take their shoes off…And they was supposed to take them off when they come across it. And here we just come across in our shoes. I guess we were the heathens that day. After the series of games in the north, the Suquamish traveled south to Nagoya, and their troubles began when their promoter and manager Koji Masuko deserted the team. Masuko’s reputation preceded him. He had previously managed two American wrestlers in a previous tour, both of whom left with “a poor opinion of Japanese sportsman-
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I’m not quite sure where the money was supposed to come, whether it was Spalding or the other. But I should think it should be the syndicate, because they are the guys that made the money. We filled the park every time we went out there. The park was plumb full of people…around 50,000 people in the stands and all… And they made money off us all right. There was no question about that…I guess they had it in their head what they were going to do is they weren’t going to pay.
ship and the dependability of Japanese promoters.”15 The team was put on a train to Osaka where they were fortunate to have a prepaid weeklong hotel stay allowing them to play some games against local clubs. A chance meeting with a local Japanese tailor who spoke some English was fortuitous for he was able to arrange additional games. Lawrence Webster said he “helped us arrange games with different teams around Osaka and Kobe and Kyoto… we must’ve got seven-eight games arranged through him.” A Stormy Return Home After this series of games, it was mid-October. They had been gone over two months, and had not been paid in weeks. The team decided it was high time that they find a way to get back home. That led to a trip to the American Consul in Kobe, who heard the team out and told them to wait for them to arrange passage back to Seattle. A week later they were on a ship back home and sailed into a typhoon. Woody Loughrey recalled “we started back from Kobe…it was 23 days we were on the ocean…we hit a storm out there…I
thought we were going down a couple of times. It was really bad…and everybody was afraid on there.” The team made it into Seattle on November 11th ending their four-month journey. After getting home, the players reflected on their trip. There was some bitterness about not being paid. Spalding had recruited and promised to pay them, but the hosts in Japan were unaware of this arrangement. Perhaps Spalding expected the Japanese syndicate to pay the players since they were collecting ticket revenue from the fairly large crowds. There was confusion aplenty. For example, the teams believed that they were playing at the invitation of Meiji University, who unaware of this arrangement and had to scramble to make game arrangements. The Japanese were also concerned about the exploitation of foreign and local teams including a local police department disturbed “by the fact that inviting baseball teams to Japan has become a business for some promoters who ignore the spirit of amateur sports.”17 It is highly probable that Mr. Mazuko did exploit the team, but his departure may have had been borne of the same frustration the players experienced,
The players contacted a lawyer once they were stateside, but there was no relief. The American Consulate insisted the players leave their contracts in Japan, preventing a successful lawsuit. Over time the players joyfully reflected on their adventure. Lawrence Webster saying, “I used to cuss every once in a while, when I'd think about it. In later years, I'm glad I took the trip, whether I made any money or not.”19 While Woody Loughrey concluded that he “wouldn’t have traded that trip for ten times the amount they were going to give me…I wouldn’t give anything to miss that trip. It was really something.” The players went on with their lives, some of them playing ball for a few more years. Two died in accidents shortly after returning, Roy Woolsey in a mine blast and Harold Belmont in a logging accident. But the adventure was a proud moment in the history of the Suquamish Tribe and an inspiration to future generations, including the 1984 National Champion Suquamish Softball team made up of descendants of the 1921 squad. The Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame inducted both the 1921 and 1984 teams, as well as Louie George, the master of the “clam ball.” By Leonard Forsman
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2022 Assistance Based on Need applications, renewals open Oct. 1 Suquamish Tribe Human Services will begin the Assistance Based on Need, or ABON, renewal and application process on Oct. 1, 2021. We will accept ABON renewal applications for 2022 Payments until Dec. 10, 2021. Any members who would like to continue having their Tribal Distributions paid to them in monthly or quarterly payments should renew their applica-
tions beginning October 1, 2021. If you would like to participate in this program, you will need to come in for an ABON interview before Dec. 10. Please note: Once the Finance Department has processed the first batch of ABON Payments, we will not be able to make any additions to the 2022 ABON list. If you have any questions please contact Clae Williams at (360)394-8413.
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If you have a compassionate, safe, loving home, and the desire to make a difference in a foster child’s life CALL US at (360) 394-8480 or EMAIL Erika at ecordero@suquamish.nsn.us
You do not need to be a Tribal Member to be a Foster and Respite home for the Tribe
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Don't be scared to start Halloween planning now Frighten away end-of-summer blues by focusing on the fun-to-come this fall
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etting ready for Halloween early through decorating and crafting can be a fun way to transition into fall. As the weather becomes cold and daylight hours shorten, thinking about Halloween can help you kick some end-of-summer blues and see to a more comfortable transition into fall. Savoring the new season For those who celebrate All Hallows Eve, thoughts about what you want to do, how you’d like to dress up, and how you want to decorate can be fun to entertain. The earlier you start thinking, the longer you have to build your excitement and enjoy the season. But this is more than just a way to boost your mood. Getting ready for any holiday ahead of time prevents stress and provides you with more opportunities for other festive and memorable activities. These could include going on fall hikes, cooking and baking Halloween treats, or visiting pumpkin patches, and carving your finds into Jack-oLanterns. Terry Johnson and James Ablers’ family look forward to Halloween every year. James has made costumes for all their kids, but their son Billy is most eager to get an early jump on the development of his ideas. Brainstorming early “Billy and I like to brainstorm around August and September. He loves competing in our tribal Halloween contest. I was just telling him the other day that I don’t know how we can top his Prince costume.” James said, referring to the singer Billy went as last year. Because of
Covid19, there didn’t end up being a party or contest, but even if it gets canceled again, James and Billy will still have a great time planning for a contest anyway, just in case. Getting crafty Several others share Billy’s enthusiasm in Suquamish, including Tribal Councilwoman Windy Anderson. Her decorations are up every year by September 1, and many of them are ones she made herself. This year, Windy is adding a haunted house to her Halloween town, something she’s been crafting and adding to over the last few years. The display sits in glass cases in her living room, and the haunted house she began painting on and transforming over the summer will complement and progress her little
village nicely. Windy says making crafts for the town, and Halloween wreaths, her personal favorite so far, is a fun way to relax and spend some of her free time. Halloween crafting and decorating doesn’t have to be a complex process or an expensive endeavor. Many Suquamish crafters advise that you don’t need to buy costly materials to take on crafting projects. Much of what you need is out there and can be found at little expense to you if you know what you’re looking for and exactly what you want. Windy finds most things at the Dollar Tree, in thrift stores, and on-sale in any store the day after any holiday.
Find your joy Pinterest and Tiktok, Suquamish crafters say, are the best places to gather and generate ideas for Halloween or any other occasion. A common source of craft inspiration, a search on either of these sites will pop up with quick tutorials for crafts that are both easy and inexpensive to make. Getting excited about Halloween and planning to get the most out of the season creates more fun, long-lasting for everyone involved, and increases feelings of joy. Nothing has to turn out perfectly, be expensive, or look just right to bring you joy. “I am a fan of happiness,” says Barbara Lawrence, who gathers crafting ideas from Pinterest and magazines for holidays and events. “I look and see if I can do it affordably and if it’s interesting, has some kind of twist that’s cool, I try it. When I can, it’s worth it to see others enjoy it, and I get to look at it and be happy too.” By Heather Purser
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Chairman's Report (Continued from page 8) bridge. Education of our young people is an investment in our future. We work with the State of Washington, especially the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington State Legislature, to improve tribal student success. The Washington State Indian Education Association held their annual meeting in Spokane where they celebrated their successes and showcased their best practices. The Tribal Leaders Congress on Education held their meeting in Omak, WA on the Colville Indian Reservation. That was primarily a virtual meeting with limited in-person attendance. Tribes discussed their challenges in getting tribal languages taught in public schools.
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I joined Tribal Council members Rich Purser and Robin Sigo in a presentation on tribal history and contemporary issues for North Kitsap school teachers. One of the teachers made a moving speech thanking us for providing vaccinations to them earlier this year. The Suquamish Youth Program held their youth culture camp last month that included a boat tour of Port Madison where I joined Dennis Lewarch in providing the young people with some background on the history and culture of the Suquamish Tribe. The Suquamish Tribe EOC held a virtual forum for tribal members to provide information on plans for in-person learning at Chief Kitsap Academy and Suquamish Elementary. This was an informative session for parents and tribal educators. By Leonard Forsman
Traditional Heritage Specialist News Well summer has gone by, we are headed into the fall with cooler weather, and kids back to school. Watch out for the buses and the kids walking on the roads. The days are getting shorter and colder too. Time to reflect on life and days gone by. Remember stories told by Elders and share with our youth. Make favorite foods to warm ourselves during the cold winter nights. Time to preserve salmon, deer, elk and other favorite meats. Fill your freezer and cupboards with non-perishables in case of storms and power outages. Be sure to have supplies of everything to keep you warm and healthy. Keep extra batteries and water available for your needs too! Check on family and friends as much as possible and do not go out except for needed items. Again, this is the time to tell stories and share knowledge about how things were done in the past by our Ancestors. It is a time of teaching and learning. Please share your knowledge with your children and grandchildren. If you have a video camera or a recorder, make recordings of what you
are sharing as this is a way to keep this knowledge and pass it down to the next generations. Today’s youth do not keep the stories the way the youth of the past did, they are too into the games and movies and other activities, stories and old ways are kept in their minds as the should be. If you record your stories for your family, someone will cherish them someday in the future and be very glad you did it today for them. When an Elder passes and their beautiful knowledge passes with them, no one carries on in the next generation, because it was not treasured or shared or reordered. Some our dear Elders never shared their knowledge and have passed on now we will never know the beautiful ways they hunted, cooked, gathered, weaved, canned, knitted, sang, danced, carved, preserved foods, or learned from their parents to survive from the boarding schools. Please help to leave something to help teach the future generations about your generation and you beautiful life. By Marilyn Jones
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Elder’s Lunch Menu September 2021 Mon
6 Closed Labor Day Holiday
Tue
7 Split Pea Soup Tossed Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds Corn Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Granola & Berries
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Elder’s Kitchen: 360-394-8407 Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day.
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1 Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
2 Sloppy Joe on a whole wheat bun Callifornia Blend Veggies Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit
8 Beef Soft Taco (ground beef, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa) Spanish Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
9 Chicken a la King Brown Rice Steamed Baby Carrots Kale Salad Fresh Fruit
Fri 3 Geoduck Chowder w/ oyster crackers Chef Salad (w/ hard boiled egg, meat, cheese) Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit
10 Ham Hocks w/ BeansBrown or White Rice Steamed Kale Tossed Salad Pachado Bread SF Jell-O w/ Fruit
13 Birthday Celebration Baked Fish Sweet Potatoes Steamed Spinach Light Pineapple Coleslaw Wheat Roll Birthday Cake w/ Ice Cream
14 Breakfast for Lunch Whole Grain Pancakes Topped with Warm Mixed Berries Scrambled Eggs w/ Red Peppers & Onions (served w/ salsa) Fresh Fruit
15 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes California Vegetables Broccoli Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
16 Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Capri Veggie Blend Apple-Carrot Salad Italian Ice
17 Cook’s Special Chili Brown Rice Green Beans Tossed Salad w/ strawberries Corn Bread Cottage Cheese & Pears
20 Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Spinach-Blueberry Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit
21 Chicken Vegetable Soup Egg Salad Sandwich Cucumber Tomato Salad Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail
22 Shepherd’s Pie (ground beef, green beans, mashed potatoes) Cranberry Cole Slaw Wheat Roll Spiced Fruit Cup
23 Tuna Noodle Casserole Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit
24 Indian Tacos (w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese) Fresh Vegetable Tray Fresh Fruit
27 Chicken Fajita (Chicken, peppers & onions, whole wheat tortilla) Refried Beans Apple-Carrot Salad SF Pudding
28 Goulash (ground beef, green beans, tomato) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
29 Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
30 Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Veggies Spinach Salad w/ berries & walnuts Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit
Beverages Served Daily: 1% milk, or Lactose Free Milk Coffee & Tea Occasional substitutions may be necessary
Elders Corner We wish to welcome our August and September Suquamish Tribal Elders. Happiest Birthday to our newest August Elders: Chrystal Parsons, Dawn Forsman, Everett Powers, and Annette West. Happiest Birthday to our newest September Elders: Tina Jackson, Phillip Holt, Jr., Deanna Baker. and Deborah Mabe Happy Milestone Birthdays to: Beverly Adams, Georgia George, Bryan Gladstone, Darryl and David Hoffman, Lisa Ellis, Todd Belmont, Sharon Purser and David Pierpoint, Charlene Renquist, Wendy Jackson, Harold Belmont, Jr., and Kerri Maikranz. We would also like to wish Tracy Tabafunda happy retirement after working 31 years with Columbia Bank as Credit Analyst. We offer our condolences to Ed Moore and Lisa for their loss of their dear wife and mother, Joann. Joann was a great asset to the tribe as a cook for the elders council. She would always step up and assist with food distributions at Chief Seattle Days and Canoe Journeys as well as any other functions that she was able to volunteer. JoAnn’s bright beautiful personality will be greatly missed by the elders staff and council. As always we offer prayers and support to all those in need. Please Mask up when out and about. Keep all of us safe, especially our littles. If you haven’t vaccinated, please go get your vaccine. It is saving lives. Thanks everyone. Stay Safe! By Della Crowell & Donna Sigo
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t p e S September 1 Edward Moore Joseph Holmes Jr. Joseph Wilson Miakoda George September 2 Ashley Cobb Irvin Webster Jeremy Bagley Linda Holt Robert Alexander III September 4 Kaliska Lawrence Michael Roger Sr. Ryan Boure Thiago Cordeiro Tina Jackson September 5 Brianna Johnston Cialesh-halil Williams Richard Sigo Wendy Jackson
September 8 Andrew George Colleen Albrigo David Sigo Sr. Illyanna Purser Kennan Klaus September 9 Harold Belmont Jr. Lanna Covarrubias Linda Sandoz September 11 Caitlin Blomberg James Abler Joseph Alexander Steven Golden September 12 Jasmine Barnes Kayden Oswalt Margaret Deam September 13 Bruce Anthony Eric Snow
September 6 Harlea Armstrong Sean Surratt
September 14 Braiden Adams Cynthia Thomasson Lynn Lindell Samantha Robson
September 7 Joshua Mabe Kayauna Cordero
September 15 Brendan Welch Daniel Pratt Jr.
September 16 Jaime Lawrence John Bagley Jr. Kevin Kalahan Kody Cotten Mark Golden September 17 Kerri Maikranz Sophie DiMartino September 18 Katherine Bradley Kenneth Potts Kiomi Pavlock Phillip Holt Jr. Zachary Webster September 19 Jeramie Smith Robert Atkins Steven Holt September 20 Alexis Anderson Cody Bradwell Lawrence Webster Jr. Lynden Stewart September 21 Desiree Covarrubias Samantha O'BrienDouglas September 22 Kailee Gaines Kaitlyn Boerner Leonard Barnes V Nicole Hadley William Werbelo
September 23 Florence Mellon Sharon Ogilvie September 24 Kenita Sherman Mackenzie Kimmel Preston Smith Jr. Zoe Fritz September 25 Albertina Mclntosh Beatrice Hommel Catherine Coleman John Potts Kaiden Pacquette September 27 Angelique Williams Carylan Midkiff Deanna Baker Dezmond Cordero Hanna Brown-Flath Olivia Johnson September 28 Brittany Dumford Gloria Santos James Boure September 29 Deborah Mabe Jared Heredia-Sigo Noel Purser September 30 Edward Jeffers IV Kylee Manley Maya Emmett Natalia Castaneda-Sigo Nicole Lantzy Regan Bradwell
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Introducing “Little Hill” Infrastructure Project The Department of Community Development is pleased to announce the next large multi-family housing project called the “Little Hill Infrastructure Project,” utilizing funds acquired from the American Recovery Act. This exciting, unprecedented project includes the complete infrastructure construction for the entire development of the approximately ten 0.25-acre “ready to build” lots for Suquamish Tribal Members to lease the land to either construct their own home or place a manufactured home on the lot. Each lot will have curbside connections available for power, water, sewer, and cable. The development will include paved roadways, sidewalks, and storm water retention as well as access to each lot. The existing roadways of the Sackman development will be used to access the property to save costs on roadway and reduce the impact of permanent paved roadways. DCD staff, along with the Tribe’s legal department are currently developing eligibility policies and criteria as well as the application process. MAP LTD, a local engineering firm, has been contracted to design the development, provide construction specifications, and plans that will be placed out for bid. In a perfect world there are high hopes for infrastructure to be completed later in 2022. DCD staff are also in the process of building good working relationships with some lenders in order to assist Tribal members to gain the individual resources (loans) to build their own home or purchase a manufactured home. Due to recent conversations at regular Suquamish Tribal Council meetings, DCD has received enormous interest from the Suquamish membership about this exciting project and program. We ask for your patience and understanding during this time and as soon as more information is available, it will be released in weekly Suquamish Update Now emails, upcoming newsletters, and the Suquamish Tribe’s website. By Lois “Lane” Sullivan
Legal Notice – Code Change The Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking written comments on a proposed new chapter of the Suquamish Tribal Code 3.4 – Court of Appeals. Please submit written comments by September 5, 2021. Contact the Office of the Tribal Attorney for a copy of the proposed chapter. The new chapter is intended to provide a clear statutory description of the scope of the Suquamish Court of Appeals’ jurisdiction and describe its functions. The proposed code: 1) Describes the composition of the Court of Appeals including qualifications; method of judicial appointment and removal; assignment of cases. 2) Limits the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals. 3) Sets timelines for the Court of Appeals to issue decisions. 4) Requires publication of written decisions. Submit comments to : Office of the Tribal Attorney, STC Chapter 3.4 Comments, P.O. Box 498, Suquamish, WA 98392 or by email with the subject line “Chapter 3.4 Comments” to twoolsey@suquamish.nsn.us.
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Suquamish Tribe is Hiring! To find current career opportunities with the Suquamish Tribe, please check out the regularly updated job posting on the Tribe's website at:
www.suquamish.nsn.us/careers You can see current openings, review job descriptions, and either apply online or download hardcopy applications. For more infomation call the Job Hotline at: 360-394- 8414 Or email: HR_email@suquamish.nsn.us
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