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Suquamish News Volume 17
October 2017
Salmon Homecoming 2017 In this issue...
Forsman Elected to ATNI pg. 3
Suquamish Canoes Travel To Seattle For Annual Event
Protesting Fish Farms pg. 6
Harvest Festival pg. 8
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Community Calendar
Suquamish News
Events
and the ELC are teaming up bring Trunk or Treat and the Halloween Party together Lushootseed Language Classes at the House of Awakened Culture. Bring Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25 5pm your pre-carved jack-o-lanterns for judgFamily Lushootseed Classes are moving ing; participate in the costume contests, a to Wednesdays! Share a meal with com- cake walk and more! Dinner will also be munity members while learning words served. and phrases in Lushootseed. Contact LuVeterans Day Holiday Closure shootseed Language Coordinator Lena Nov 10 Maloney at (360) 394-8644 or email lmaFriday, November 10, 2016 is the Federal loney@suquamish.nsn.us. Veterans Day Holiday. All Tribal GovernSuquamish Community Health Fair ment offices will be closed. In addition, Oct 12 9am there is no school at Chief Kitsap AcadeMembers of the Suquamish Tribe and my or the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Community are invited to attend at the Learning Center. House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. The fair features healthy living information, raffles, gifts and free flu shots for Tribal Members and Suquamish Suquamish Warriors Government employees. For more infor- Oct 3 5:30pm mation contact Barbara Hoffman at (360) The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors usually occurs the first Tuesday of 394-8468. every month. All veterans and their guests Archaeology Month at the Museum are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior VetThe museum is hosting a lecture series to erans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquacelebrate! For more information, visit them mish WA, 98392. For more information online at www.suquamishmuseum.org. contact the Veterans Center Office at (360) Wrapped in Resilience 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open Oct 27 6pm every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visitSuquamish Foundation presents a fashion ing and Thursdays for service officer work showcase of Native shawls and vests. The 9am-3pm. fundraiser is designed to bring people to- Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting gether for an evening of fun and celebra- Oct 4 10am tion. Tickets are $25 and available online. The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors For more information visit suquamish- meet every other Wednesday of the month, foundation.org at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Community Halloween Party Suquamish tribal members. For information Oct 28 5:30pm This year, the Human Services Department contact (360) 394-8512.
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Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Oct 5 & 19 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 Tribal Council Meeting Oct 9 & 23 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. PME Board of Directors Meeting Oct 11 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 19 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
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Museum at (360) 394-8499. SR 305 Corridor Study Public Meeting Oct 24 6pm in Council Chambers The Suquamish Tribe is hosting a public meeting for the presentation of results from the SR 305 Corridor Study. For details contact Bob Gatz (360) 394-8422. Suquamish Elders Semi-Annual Gathering Oct 28 9:30am @ Kitap Room The Suquamish Elders Council is having their semi-annual gathering at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort form 9:30 am to 2:30pm. For more information contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawrence@ suquamish.nsn.us. Higher Education Board Meeting Nov TBD The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Board meetings are not open to the public. Suquamish Tribal Members can request to be added to the agenda by contacting Higher Education Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us.
From the cover...
On Saturday, September 16th the Suquamish and Sacred Water Canoe Families were joined by the Three Sisters Canoe Family from British Columbia, in the annual pull from Port Madison Indian Reservation to the Seattle Waterfront from Salmon Homecoming. Canoe families from Lummi, Tulalip, Muckleshoot and others joined the flotilla in Seattle for the final welcoming. The event, coordinated by the Salmon Homecoming non-profit organization, includes a day of salmon education for third-grade students at Seattle Aquarium, along with a day of vendors, powwow and waterfront activities.
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Forsman Elected ATNI President by April Leigh
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News & Events
Annual Elder Honoring
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Executive Board has a new president. Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman was elected to the position in a close race against fellow ATNI member and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Chairman Mike Marchand. “I am honored and humbled to be elected ATNI President. ATNI has a legendary reputation as an intertribal organization that is committed to preserving culture, language, fishing and wildlife habitat, and healthy tribal communities. I look forward to leading our organization in continuing to fulfill its mission to advocate for the tribal rights reserved through treaties, executive orders and other agreements. The Tribes of the Northwest are committed to protecting their homelands and their ancient way of life and I will work hard to help accomplish this sacred duty,” said Forsman. Forsman was elected September 20, 2017 during the ATNI Fall Annual Convention at The Davenport Grand in Spokane, WA. He replaces President of the Quinault Indian Nation Fawn Sharp, who held the position for 2 terms and did not seek re-election. “The current climate in Washington D.C. requires us to remain vigilant in our efforts to protect our sovereignty, hunting and fishing rights, health care, education, veterans, sacred places and natural resources from budget cuts and policies and regulatory changes that violate the trust responsibility. We must also work with our allies to protect our housing and economic development programs and initiatives,” added Forsman. Forsman, a 20-year Tribal Government veteran, is a wellknown consensus builder in Indian Country, serving as the Co-chair for the Tribal Leaders Congress on Education, Vice President of the Washington Indian Gaming Association and Vice President of the Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation along with several other
Forsman speaking during the ATNI Convention in September.
intergovernmental committees and organizations. “Leonard is a dear friend and champion not only for the Suquamish Tribe, but for all of Indian Country. I know that he will serve all the Northwest Tribes and will represent our interests across the country. I am grateful for his leadership and look forward to working with him as ATNI President,” said National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) President and Swinomish Tribal Chairman Brian Cladoosby.
From left, Suquamish Elder Bob George is given a gift by Brittany Dumford. George, who is 90 years old, was recognized at the oldest Suquamish Elder at the event.
The ANTI Executive Board is made up of 7 positions, with elected officers serving staggered 3-year terms. In addition to Forsman, ATNI Member Tribes also re-elected Theresa Sheldon of Tulalip as 2nd Vice President and Taylor Aalvik of Cowlitz as Assistant Secretary this year. Formed in 1953, ATNI represents 57 Northwest tribal governments in from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Northern California, Southeast Alaska and Western Montana. Through conferences, forums, networks and alliances, ATNI advocates for the interests of its member Tribes to national Indian and non-Indian organizations and governments. For more information about ATNI or to obtain an agenda of events, visit them online at www.atnitribes.org
From right, Sue Henry and Charlotte Santos peruse the vendor booths at the September 21st event. A total of 288 elders from 23 different tribes attended the honoring.
Council Seeks Executive Board Applications
The Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking applications PME Board Members spend approximately 30 hours a from Tribal Members for positions on several executive month attending and preparing for Board activities includboards that are up for appointment in 2018. ing Board meetings. Board meetings typically take place Position 1 on the Tribal Gaming Commission, currently on the Suquamish reservation during regular business held by Jim Lawrence; Position 1 on the Seafood Enter- hours. Attendance at regional and national conferences prise Board currently held by James (JimBob) Armstrong; and/or trainings may also be necessary. Terms are three Position 2 on the Seafood Enterprise Board currently held years for all appointments. Board members are paid stiby David Sigo Sr.; Position 1 on the Housing Board cur- pends as allowed by charter/ordinance. rently held by Ed Midkiff; Position 3 on the Higher Education Board currently held by Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch.; Position 1 on the Enrollment Committee currently held by Windy Anderson; and Positions 3 and 4 on the Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors currently held by Rob Purser and Brenda Guerrero.
Submit letters of interest to Windy Anderson by mail at PO Box 498, Suquamish WA 98392, fax at 360-394-3686 or hand delivery to the Administration Front Desk at Suquamish Village. Letters must be received by December 6, 2017. Tribal Members who signed up at the 2017 General Council meeting for these boards will automatically be submitted for consideration.
From left, Azure Boure presents a visiting elder with a gift. In addition to raffle items from Human Services Staff, departments at the Suquamish Tribe donated 19 baskets to the event.
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Education
Student Transportation Assistance now available for tribal children at Suquamish Elementary
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New Suquamish Education Administrative Offices Open house planned for tribal families this month
Administrative offices for the Suquamish Tribe Education Department are now located in Agate Pass Business by Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch Park, on George Lane off State Hwy 305. Tribal houseThe statistics are out from last school year and the results holds are invited to an open house at the new office on are concerning. It has become clear that important issues Wednesday October 18, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with our Suquamish tribal students are low attendance and high tardy rates. With this in mind the Suquamish Tribal “We invite you to come see our new offices and meet Council together with Suquamish Education Department with our staff, ask questions, share concerns and get Superintendent, Joe Davalos, have assigned Academic to know us a little more. We will be serving food and Coach Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch to a new responsibil- beverages and answering all your questions. Find out ity. Barbara has been given the resources necessary to re- more about the Academic Coaches, Higher Education, spond to students who need a ride to school at Suquamish the Superintendents role in your students school career, Elementary, or once at Suquamish Elementary, students and so much more!” said Academic Coach Barbara Lawwho may need a ride to their appointments at Wellness rence-Piecuch. and back to school, may also ask for this service. All phone numbers for the administrative staff will reBarbara has a tribal vehicle and a tribal cell phone for par- main the same. The new office houses Superintendent Joe ents or students to call 360.900.7327. No questions asked, Davalos, along with desks for Higher Education Manager if your student needs a ride to Suquamish Elementary or Brenda Guerrero and the Suquamish Academic Coachfrom Suquamish Elementary just call Barbara and she will es. However, Coaches Erin, Barbara, Chris and Charles spend most of their time in the schools with the students. make it happen!
Lushootseed Language Program
More classes and new offices for lushootseed learners by Lena Maloney
Language program has a new home, we are moving to a house on Sandy Hook Road. This house will have all the rooms labeled in lushootseed. All adult classes will be centered on bringing the language back into each room- kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, living room, and laundry room. We will provide you with resources to label your own homes. Please join us for this fun interactive method of revitalizing our language. We are not sure what day of the week we will offer classes yet, but will send a flier out once everything is finalized and ready to begin. One of the adult classes will continue they’re learning through actually cooking meals in our kitchen. There will also be another adult class for our beginning students. To reach more youth we are taking our classes to the ELC Before/Afterschool program and to the Youth Center. The youth center classes will be 2 times a week for 45 minutes each, and the Afterschool program will also me 2 days a week, but will be one of the options during daily homework time. We are still working on the details for the specific schedules at each of these locations. We will send a flier out once we finalize the details so that any interested student can sign up. Plans are in the works for finding ways to reach more interested Lushootseed learners during the day. We are thinking about offering a class at the tribal center during lunch at least one day a week. This would focus on phrases you could use everyday for greetings and other common phrases you use on a daily basis. Please email: lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us if you are interested in this type of class. Please stop in for a tour and visit at the new lushootseed offices beginning in mid – October. We are still trying to get moved in and set up. The address is: 15881 Sandy Hook Rd. Poulsbo, WA 98311. I am always open to suggestions for how to reach more interested Lushootseed learners, please call or email me with your ideas.
The new physical address for the administrative offices is 1557 George Lane NW, Suite 230, Poulsbo, WA 98370. If you are a parent or guardian of a Suquamish or Native student and you want the support or assistance of the Suquamish Tribal Administrative Staff, use the following contact information.
Administrator Joe Davalos
(360) 633-0643
Higher Education Manager Brenda Guerrero
Academic Coaches
(360) (360) 394-8460
Erin Morgan emorgan@suquamish.nsn.us Chris Miller cmiller@suquamish.nsn.us Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us Charles Deam Jr cdeamjr@suquamish.nsn.us
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Health & Wellness
Fitness Center to Start New Program For Elders Congratulations to our Fitness Manager, Stephanie Kunold, for receiving her SAIL certification! The SAIL program will be implemented for Suquamish Elders and those who need additional help with fall prevention. SAIL stands for Stay Active and Independent for Life! This program will help elders become stronger, have better balance, feel better and help them stay independent and active while preventing falls. Plus it is fun because elders get to connect with other elders while exercising. For additional information or to sign up, call or stop by the Fitness Center: 360-394-7142 | 5243 Totten Road NE | Poulsbo, WA 98370
Suquamis Fitness Center 360-394-7142 | 5243 Totten Road NE Poulsbo, WA 98370
Stop by the Suquamish Fitness Center 8am-8pm Mon-Fri to register and pick up a tracking card (and pedometer if needed).
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Government
No Place Here for Atlantic Salmon
Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission weighs in on recent collapse of non-native species fish farm by Lorraine Loomis
All Atlantic salmon fish farms in Puget Sound should be closed and future expansion plans scrapped following the Aug. 19 escape of thousands of the non-native fish from a facility on Cypress Island in northern Puget Sound. Treaty tribes in western Washington are shouldering most of the cleanup burden after the escape of about 200,000 fish when a section of Cooke Aquaculture’s floating farm structure collapsed. These were not small fry. They were fully grown fish weighing an average of 8 - 10 pounds and were ready to be harvested for market. Structural flaws, little state government oversight, lack of coordination and a rapid response plan, along with poor communication by Cooke Aquaculture delayed quick action to contain the fish, allowing them to spread throughout Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington coast and southern British Columbia.
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We don’t know what the full impact might be to our natural salmon stocks. We can only hope that this invasive species doesn’t establish a foothold in our region.
fish are screened regularly for fish diseases and do not endanger our precious Northwest natural stocks.
It wasn’t a question of if but when Atlantic salmon would escape from the four fish farm operations that Cooke operates in western Washington. We can only hope that these fish aren’t any more successful than those that have previously escaped. Between 1996 and 1999, more than Washington is the only U.S. state on the 500,000 got loose in Puget Sound. West Coast that allows Atlantic salmon Ironically, Cooke was mounting an effort farms. In British Columbia, dozens of At- to expand its operations to a site near Port lantic salmon farms dot the coastline and Angeles even as fish were escaping from are a focus of increasing public protest be- its Cypress Island facility. We think that proposal – now in the permitting stage – cause of pollution and disease concerns. Atlantic salmon fish farm net pens should should be thrown out and the rest of the not be confused with Pacific salmon en- company’s Atlantic salmon farms should hancement net pens in which young hatch- be permanently closed. The risks of their Suquamish Tribal Member and Fisherman Ted Jackson was one of several vessels that joined in ery fish are held for a short time to accli- continued operation are just too great. mate before being released. Neither should These Atlantic salmon fish farms don’t be- the September 16, 2017 flotilla protest of the Cooke they be confused with other pens for rear- long here. We don’t want them in our wa- Fish Farm in Rich Passage near Bainbridge Island. The protest was coordinated by the environmental ing native species such as sablefish. These ters. There is no place for them. group Our Sound/Our Salmon. Cleaning up these fish increases impacts to returning stocks of hatchery and naturally spawning Pacific salmon such as chinook, pink and coho. Our salmon already face uncertain survival because of ongoing loss and damage to their habitat.
Suquamish in CityVision Magazine
New emergency housing for Tribal Members in Suquamish Tribal government lauded for progressive partnerships
The Suquamish Tribe’s Department of Community Development (DCD) is nearly finished building 6 tiny shelters across the street from the Tribal Center in Suquamish. Equipped with power, heat and access to a central washroom facility, the shelters will provide tribal members experiencing housing crisis a place to stay. The pilot project is designed to help create a pathway out of homelessness. DCD representatives expect the shelters to be occupied by tenants in the next 30 to 60 days.
The most recent issue of CityVision Magazine includes a feature story about the government-to-government relationship Suquamish has developed with the City of Poulsbo. Suquamish and Poulsbo coordinated with representatives from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) official magazine to complete the feature. In September, Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson, City Council Member Ed Stern and AWC CEO Peter B. King, presented the Tribal Council with copies of the magazine at their August 28th meeting.
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Government
Chairman’s Report by Leonard Forsman
School has started and the Suquamish Tribe is focused on providing quality education to its students, both at Chief Kitsap Academy and in the North Kitsap and other adjoining school districts. CKA held a teacher training at the House of Awakened Culture for teachers from around the area. I had the opportunity to provide a cultural and historical background of the Suquamish Tribe for the group. We hosted another event for high school and college students from Port Gamble and Suquamish at Kiana Lodge with three members of the US Congress: Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Rep. Eric Swalwell (DCA). The congressmen wanted a dialogue with American Indian millennials and the young people delivered by discussing their concerns about mental health and environmental protection. The University of Washington is in the planning stages of Phase 2 of the Intellectual House that will provide classrooms, offices and other support facilities for native students. We alumni and other UW supporters are working on a fundraising initiative and met to discuss opportunities. The Northwest Tribes are taking the lead on protecting our treaty rights from pollution, sprawl and climate change. The West Central Local Integrating Organization unites local governments in identifying actions that will help clean up Puget Sound. Our last meeting included a presentation on a proposal by Tribes to require jurisdictions to review land use actions that impact salmon runs.
Chairman Forsman welcoming and providing introductions during a meeting with Suquamish Youth and representatives from the U.S. Congress. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) spoke with youth about mental health and environmental protection.
by taking actions that will reduce high cost medical care activities such as emergency room visits and repeated hospital stays.
We continue to work hard on preserving our culture and history. The Cultural Cooperative met to discuss upcoming cultural events and to debrief on the past events, especially Chief Seattle Days and the Tribal Canoe Journey. The Poulsbo City Council invited Suquamish Tribal Elder Bob George to recite Chief Seattle’s Speech at their regular, televised meeting at City Hall. The speech was moving and The Suquamish Tribe appealed a decision well received and inspired many positive that excludes us from fishing in Skagit comments from the Council and the MayBay to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. A or. hearing was held at the old federal courthouse in downtown Seattle. Our attorneys The Suquamish Canoe Family and the argued before the panel in a professional Sacred Water Canoe Family joined the Three Sisters canoe family from British manner. Columbia in our annual pull to Seattle The Olympic Community of Health confor Salmon Homecoming. We began the tinues to work on strategies to improve morning with a ceremony honoring parthe health delivery system in the three ticipants in the Paddle to Campbell River. county area of Kitsap, Jefferson and ClalThe previous day I joined students from lam Counties. The OCH is working with CKA in singing during the opening certhe state to try to reduce Medicaid costs
emony of the school days portion of the event held at the Seattle Aquarium. The Northwest Indian Housing Association held their annual meeting at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. I had the honor of joining Peg Deam in welcoming the attendees to our homeland. The Washington Indian Gaming Association held its meeting at the Northern Quest Casino in Spokane for the second month in a row. A meeting with the Washington State Gambling Commission was held in Spokane the following day. We discussed personnel changes at WIGA and the upcoming legislative elections and legislative session. The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians held their annual meeting in Spokane. The week included a variety of reports on the federal budget and federal agency reports. I had the honor of being nominated for ATNI President and winning by a very close margin. I want to thank Tribal Council and members of the Suquamish Tribe for supporting my candidacy.
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Sports & Recreation
Harvest Festival Features Fall Delights
Annual community event includes contests, culture and fun by April Leigh
The 6th annual harvest festival, held at the Suquamish Fitness and Youth Center facilities last month, brought tribal families together for a day of culture and community. In addition to contests for smoked salmon, canned berries and best scarecrow, the event featured booths hosted by skilled tribal members who shared their knowledge of traditional lifeways including weaving, carving and language. Traditional storytelling with Suquamish Elder Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch, face painting and youth activities were also part of the festivities. “This year was the best attendance we’ve ever had. Everyone just raved about how much fun it was,” said Traditional Plants Program Coordinator Azure Boure, who planned the event along with the help of Suquamish Sports and Recreation staff. This was the first year the event has been held at the Fitness and Youth Center facilities. A trend that Boure plans to continue next year. In addition to activities and events, a traditional meal of smoked salmon and salmon head soup was served. Winners for contests this year include Bob Alexander Senior for Best Hard Smoked Salmon, Gene Tabafunda for Best Soft Smoked Salmon, Noel From left, Kippie Joe and Tina Jackson staffing a traditional skills booth for weaving at the Harvest Festival. Cisse Trawally Purser for Best Canned Berries and Lorraine Brice for Best and Magdalena Turrieta were just a couple of community members who stopped to learn more. Scarecrow. The Harvest Festival is held in September of each year, and is funded through the Suqua-
“The Harvest Festival is designed to bring families together to share in traditional mish Tribe Community Health Program. For more information on how to participate in the 2018 Harvest Festival, contact Azure Boure at aboure@suquamish.nsn.us. resources that we have,” added Boure.
Babysitter Boot Camp
Youth Center to provide skills workshop for teens by Barb Santos
Sports and Recreation is partnering with Linda Chadler, Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) trainer for a three hour Babysitter Boot Camp. This training gives kids the confidence and skills to help care for siblings and to take babysitting to the level of weekends or after school job. The course will cover the fundamentals of caring for children in all age groups and emergency training in the case of an injury or illness. Babysitter Boot Camp will be offered to The course outline includes: Babysitting ages 12-17 at the Suquamish Youth Cenas a Business, Safety & Injury Prevention, ter on Friday, October 13 starting at 4:15 Leadership, Playtime, Caregiving Skills pm. Sign up at the Youth Center or call Becky Rupp 360-394-8575 for questions. and some CPR & First Aid Training. Each participants will receive a babysit- Priority on participants are given to ting certification ID card upon completion Suquamish Tribal Member Households. Sign up by October 6th. Limited class. of the class.
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Suquamish Tribal Member Up For Native American Music Award Calina Lawrence’s “Alcatraz” nominated for Song/Single of the Year by April Leigh
Suquamish Tribal Member Calina Lawrence is no stranger to the limelight. The 24-yearold has been performing since she was 8 years old. “I lived with some bluegrass musicians in foster care, and they would bring me up on the stage at some of their shows. I also started singing a lot publicly as a youth during Tribal Journeys,” said Lawrence. A recent graduate of University of San Francisco with a B.A in Performing Arts and Social Justice, Lawrence spent the last 2 years working on songwriting, performing and activism. Her debut single Alcatraz is one of nine nominated for the Native American Music Awards Best Song/Single of the Year. “It’s really an incredible honor to start my professional career with such a recognition. Others artists nominated are among some of the most influential contemporary and traditional native musicians- they are people I admire,” added Lawrence. The Native American Music Awards gives the public the opportunity to help select a winner. Now through October 13th, the public can go online to nativeamericanmusicawards.com and fill out an online ballot.
Image from Lawrence’s official video for her debut single Alcatraz, availalbe on ITunes and Spotify.
Written and performed by Lawrence, the single Alcatraz is a melodic folk song that Alcatraz and Lawrence’s second single Generations, both produced by Stylo in San speaks about the resilience of Alcatraz, both as a place and a metaphor. Francisco, CA are available for purchase on ITunes and Spotify. Official music videos of “What Standing Rock is to us, Alcatraz was to our parent’s generation,” said Lawrence. each single are also available on YouTube and Facebook. For more information on CaThe winner will be announced at the awards ceremony, being held in Niagara Falls on lina Lawrence, including her music and upcoming performance dates, visit calinalawrence.com. October 14th. Lawrence plans to attend the event.
Youth Explore New Heights
Excursion to Bainbridge Island Rock Gym by Kate Ahvakana
The youth center took youth to the Bainbridge Island Rock Gym, climbing to new heights through healthy activities. From left, Austin Wion, Tyler Marquez and Chris Wion pose with instructors in between climbs.
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Activities Calendar SUN
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Adult Basketball League @ Fitness Gym
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Rez Clean-Up 12pm @ YC
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Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym
Inter-Tribal Youth Basketball 6pm @ Fitness Gym
Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC
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Inter-Tribal Youth Basketball 6pm @ Nisqually
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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC
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Lil’ Boys & Girls Groups 4:30pm @ YC
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Fitness Center Closed - Gym Floor Resurfaceing
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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym
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Babysitting Workshop 4pm @ YC Halloween Movie Night! @ YC
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Regalia Workshop 10am-3pm @ YC Youth Basketball Tournament @ Squaxin Island
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Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym
Inter-Tribal Youth Basketball 6pm @ Fitness Gym
Adult Basketball League @ Fitness Gym Youth Council Mtg. 12pm @ YC Youth Basketball Tournament @ Squaxin Island Mens/Womens Basketball Tournament @ Fitness Center
Spirit Hawk & NAIG Dinner 6pm @ YC
Adult Basketball League @ Fitness Gym
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Adult Basketball League @ Fitness Gym Youth Council Mtg. 5pm @ YC
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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Song & Dance 5pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym
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Youth Council Mtg. 12pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym
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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym
NKSD No School CKA Half Day Youth Center Halloween Party 1pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym
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Teen Group Haunted Mens/Womens Scrapyard Visit Basketball Meet 6pm @ YC Tournament @ Fitness Center
NKSD No School CKA Half Day
Community Halloween Party & Trunk or Treat
5:30pm @ House of Awakened Culture
Youth Center 360-394-8576 Youth Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-7pm Center Transports Fitness Center 360-394-7142 6pm Staffed Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
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Elders Lunchroom MON
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Chicken Fajita (Chicken, peppers, on ions, whole wheat tortilla) Refried Beans Apple-Carrot Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
Tamale Pie (ground beef, cheese, veg gies, & cornmeal crust) Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit
Goulash (ground beef, green beans, tomato) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
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Split Pea Soup Tuna Fish Sandwich Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
Sliced Turkey & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
Sloppy Joes over a Multigrain Bun Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Cole Slaw Spiced Fruit Cup
Geoduck Chowder Chef Salad (w/ ham, hard boiled egg, sunflower seeds) Blueberry Bran Muffin Yogurt Parfait (w/ Fruit & Granola)
Tamale Pie (ground beef, veggies & cornmeal crust) Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit
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Salmon Roasted Red Potatoes Capri Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Frozen Fudge Bar
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Baked Fish Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad w/ sunflower seeds Wheat Roll SF Jell-O w/ Fruit
Baked Chicken Quinoa Salad Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad w/ dried cranberries Chewy Chocolate Cookie Steak & Green Bean Casserole Brown Rice Kale Salad Fresh Fruit
Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Spinach Salad w/ sunflower seeds and dried cranberries Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit & Granola Hamburger Vegetable Soup Egg Salad Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit
Tuna-Noodle Casserole Fresh Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit
Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Capri Veggie Blend Broccoli-Sesame Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit
Baked Potato Bar Chicken-Rice Salad w/ chili, broccoli & cheese (chicken, rice, tomatoes, sauce lettuce, & cucumber) Tossed Salad Corn Bread Blueberry Bran Muffin Cottage Cheese with Fruit Applesauce Cup
Elders Council Meetings 3rd Tuesday of the month 5pm at the Elders Lodge
Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Peach Crisp
Beverages Served Daily 1% Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Coffee and Tea. Occassional substitutions may be necessary.
Elders 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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Spotlight on PME: Greeter Aggie Pratt
Suquamish Elder’s experience with art and culture make her a perfect resort fit by Lisa Rodriguez
Aggie Pratt is one of the most well-known elders in the Suquamish community. She has spent her life raising her family and doing what she loves most. To this day Aggie aspires to do more and accomplish things she’s never done. “With four children and five grandchildren, family is everything to me,” said Aggie. Adventures are key in the Pratt family, going to the movies, watching Seahawks games and of course, the excitement of Goodwill trips. As with most families, getting together for the holidays to enjoy a meal and catch up on life, is what is most important to Aggie. Most of the community knows Aggie as the Greeter at the Resort of the Clearwater Casino. Having been the Greeter for 11 years, you remember your visit because Aggie was there to greet you. When asked what she would do to improve her job, Aggie responded; “It would be amazing to showcase young people’s art. We have a lot of talent in Suquamish and this would be the perfect location to share their creativity, while also bringing something new to our property. Having exhibits for all art forms would be exciting.” Bringing something new to the property isn’t Aggies only priority. She also aspires to learn more about weaving, dyes and the meaning of Native American designs. Outside of work and family, Aggie has accomplishments she is proud of, “Over the years I’ve had poems published, my art displayed in exhibits and have fought for sovereignty,” said Aggie. Most people don’t know that she has had a love for poetry that progressed deep enough to pursue her pieces getting published. In school, a teacher by the name of Terry Allen was Aggie’s writing instructor and introduced her to the world of poetry that she’s been doing ever since. For the future, Aggie wants to learn Lushootseed, create more art and explore Washington State. One of her dreams is to have an Art Studio where she can continue to create art and of course, she has a goal for the number of pieces she wants to finish. Don’t forget to say hi to Aggie when you see her greeting guests at the Resort.
Suquamish Elder and long-time resort employee Aggie Pratt signs one of the final beams for the newest resort tower, October 2014.
PME Begins Search for New CEO by April Leigh
In the last 16 and a half years, Port Madison tinue working in hospitality, just on a more Enterprises (PME) CEO Russell Steele has limited basis,” said Steele. seen a lot of changes. During his tenure in Suquamish, Steele has “When I started, we were operating the ca- seen PME’s businesses grow exponentialsino in a temporary structure. I like to call it ly. He spearheaded the successful opening of a casino destination resort on the Kitsap the little tent that could,” said Steele. Steele, long-time steward of the Suquamish Peninsula including 3 restaurants, a main Tribe’s hospitality and retail properties, is casino gaming installation, spa, an 85announcing plans to leave the business in room resort and the recent additions of a the next six months. During that time, the 98-room hotel tower along with 10,000 sq. PME Board of Directors will be performing ft. of conference space at the waterfront faan executive search to find his replacement. cility. “The Suquamish Tribe is proud of the work that Russell Steele has done to grow PME into the regional presence it has become. Not only is he a great business leader, but also a great mentor and friend to our Tribal community,” said Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman. Steele will continue to lead PME through the transition to new leadership, and at nearly 72 years-old has no plans to slow down. After leaving PME, the 48-year hospitality industry veteran plans to return to his roots, working in restaurants. “My plans are to consult, travel and con-
Alliance (KEDA) Lifetime Achievement Award- an honor that has only been given six times since 2004.
“Russell will be a tough act to follow. He has been the face of PME with an active presence in several civic and governmental organizations throughout the region. I’ve grown to appreciate the grit Russell has shown through his dedication and perseverance through several multi-year projects. He has been instrumental to our success,” said PME Board of Directors Russell has also worked to diversify PME President Greg George. business operations. He managed the ac- Prior to working for PME, Russell was inquisition of the popular event facility Ki- volved in the opening of Quinault Beach ana Lodge, expanded retail operations in- Resort & Casino, a fifty-million dollar cluding the recent re-launch of the Masi project for the Quinault Indian Nation. He Shop, the acquisition of White Horse Golf also spent five years as a Regional ManCourse and the course clubhouse build. ager for ARAMARK Corporation where PME’s workforce has grown from rough- he oversaw operations for Lake Quinault ly 200 to more than 900 during that time, Lodge, Kalaloch Lodge, Cascade Peaks resulting in Suquamish becoming one of and Coldwater Ridge. In addition, he manthe top employers in North Kitsap. Steele’s aged properties for John Q. Hammons Hodiligent efforts leading the expansion of tels and Sterling Hotels. Russell started his Suquamish’s business operations have hospitality industry career in the scullery, earned him several awards, including the after earning his Business Administration prestigious Kitsap Economic Development degree at Seattle University.
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Tribal Journeys Honoring
Traditional Heritage Specialist News by Marilyn Jones
September was still hot and gave us a true Indian Summer. October is here and the weather is cooling with leaves in full autumn bloom. School is back in session, children and young adults are going to classes and eager to learn. In our offices, we are finishing up the traditional places data base work, and adding in the final information from the folks that recorded their hunting, fishing, and clamming, gathering and sacred sites for us. We are hopeful the data base will help save our special places for future generations. Dots on a map make a huge difference when we are fighting to keep something from being turned into a strip mall or a row of track houses. Land needs to be taken care of, and water needs to be allowed to flow clear and unpolluted. Recorded information on where you hunt, gather, fish, clam, etc., will help save our mother earth and our sites for the future generations. Please set up an appointment with me at (360) 394-8526 or email at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us and you will see how easy it is to help save our sites.
On September 16, 2017 Suquamish employees, volunteers and community members gathered at the House of Awakened Culture (HAC) for the annual Tribal Journeys Honoring. Attendees were treated to breakfast and a presentation recognizing those who help make the event a success for Suquamish.
KIDS DAY OUT! NB3FIT Week and Suquamish will be promoting physical activity and healthy-lifeways among Native youth. We will be offering various exercise stations and games to engage our Youth beginning Monday, November 6 to Friday, November 10! Getting our youth moving by giving them fun, exciting activities! We’re even inviting the ELC will participate! Five Facts to Consider: •
81% of Native adults are overweight or obese and 45% of 2-5 years old overweight.
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1 out of 2 Native children born since 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes.
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Obesity is the leading contributing factor to type 2 diabetes.
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Type 2 diabetes may reduce a child’s life expectancy by 27 years.
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Native American diabetes death rate is 3 times higher than general US population.
The Good News… We can prevent this! NB3FIT is to help ensure children grow up at a healthy weight, eat right and stay active. NB3FIT week is the largest national event to engage Native youth in physical activity at one time! Our community is taking part! For information contact Stephanie Kunold. Suquamish Fitness Center 360-394-7142 | 5243 Totten Road NE | Poulsbo, WA 98370
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Oct 14 Dale Ahvakana Gaylon Vaught
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Chiquiti Shawn Gainer Shelly Immken Jana Mills Lillian Pondelick Rose Sigo Charles Vollenweider Melita Ziass Oct 16 Nadia Armstrong Charles Deam Jr John Jones Wyatt Mabe Oct 17 Lawrence Elevado Robert Forsman Oct 18 Dolores Bakken Bryce Bradwell Kirt Napoleon Oct 19 Danielle Palomino
Oct 20 Cheyenne Castaneda-Sigo Daniel Pratt Heather Purser Oct 22 Pierce Peterson Oct 23 Shanel Greer Lawrence Hawk Destiny Mabe Martha Mabe Aaron Napoleon Shelley Wood
Oct 26 Emily Castaneda-Sigo Robert George Sr Karen Villanueva Oct 27 Jerin Bagley Gloria Viray Aiden Willis Oct 28 Irene Carper
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Oct 30 Robert Alexander Jr Brittany Bakken Aubrey Collier Erika Cordero Raymond Pondelic Destiny Pool Hunter Brown Celia Williams
Oct 25 Jordan Joe Janet Surratt Shery Werbelo Chynna Murphy-Rubeck
Oct 31 William Forsman Timothy Midkiff Rebekah Stewart Cindy Webster-Martinson
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Kent, WA Permit No. 71
2017
Thursday, OCT 12th 9am-1pm House of Awakened Culture Flu Shots for adults!
(Tribal members, Tribal household members and Tribal government employees)
Raffles & Gifts Exercise & Nutrition Info Blood Pressure Screenings
Community Resources Stress Management Blood Sugar Screenings
For more information contact Barbara Hoffman 360-394-8468