Suquamish News, February 2019

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Suquamish News Volume 19

February 2019

Weaving Through The Ages In this issue...

Longhouse Buffet closing pg. 3

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New Suquamish Museum exhibit brings art and history together

Carriere Exhibit pg. 3

Suquamish in D.C. pg. 7

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Community Calendar Events Lushootseed Language Classes Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27 5pm Family Lushootseed Classes Wednesdays!

Share a meal with community members while learning words and phrases in Lushootseed. Contact Lushootseed Language Coordinator Lena Maloney at (360) 394-8644 or email lmaloney@suquamish. nsn.us.

Presidents’ Day Holiday Closure Feb 18 Tribal Government closures include Administrative Offices, Courts, Youth & Fitness Centers, Human Services, Wellness, Human Resources, TCW, Fisheries and the Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center. Essential staff, including Tribal Gaming Observers, Agents and Police will continue to provide services.

Meetings Tribal Council Meeting Feb 4 & 25 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 Shoshanna Bayes at sbayes@suquamish.nsn.us.

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Suquamish Warriors Feb 5 5:30pm Veterans and guests 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.

PME Board of Directors Meeting Feb 6 9am 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@clearwatercasino.com or (360) 598-8703.

Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting Feb 6 1pm 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 (360) 394-8512.

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Feb 7 & 21 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds meetings every other Thursday.

Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information, contact Angela Brainerd at (360) 394-8652.

Higher Education Board Week of Feb 11th The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Board meetings are not open to the public.

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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. 360-394-8499.

Suquamish Elders Council Feb 19 6pm Meeting are the third Tuesday of the month in the Elders Lodge on Hyak Court. For details contact Della Crowell at (360) 394-8417 or dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us.

Proposed Code Change Hearing Feb 25 5pm All Suquamish tribal members are invited to attend and comment on the proposed Domestic Violence Code in Tribal Council Chambers directly after the Council Meeitng, scheduled the same day.

Museum Board Meeting Feb TBD For more information about meetings including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Suquamish Fishers Board Meeting TBD These meeting dates and times vary please feel free to contact Kim Kumpf at (360)3948438 or kkumpf@suquamish.nsn.us about any questions. The Suquamish Fishers Board meetings are open to the Suquamish Tribal Members.

The following boards and committees had no public meetings scheduled at time of publication, Suquamish Tribal Child Welfare Committee, the Suquamish Tribal Housing Board and Enrollment Committee.

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Re-Awakening Ancient Basketry Longhouse Buffet Closing in May Carriere exhibit opens at Suquamish Museum

by Janet Smoak

Suquamish Museum is celebrating the work of Suquamish Tribal Elder Ed Carriere, master basket-maker and teacher of Coast Salish traditional cedar weaving techniques. Re-Awakening Ancient Salish Sea Basketry, a new exhibit featuring Carriere’s work, opened to the public on January 19, Elder and Master Weaver Ed Carriere talking 2019. with a guest during the exhibit opening.

After a lifetime of mastering the art of basketry, Carriere chose pieces for the exhibit that reflect his interests and partnerships.

Carriere, along with his friend and colleague Archaeologist Dr. Dale Croes, share a passion for the art of basketry and ancestral Coast Salish techniques represented in excavations in the Pacific Northwest, on both sides of the international border. The unique partnership between them developed a new approach called Generationally Linked Archaeology, which connects contemporary cultural specialists with ancient and ancestral specialists through collaboration with archaeologists. An example of this approach is the analyses of the 2,000-year-old Biderbost wet-site basket fragment (Snoqualmie Tribal Territory). The fragment and Mr. Carriere’s full-size reproduction are both featured in the Suquamish exhibit for the first time. Other wet-site fragments dating over the past 6,000 years are also featured in the exhibit. In addition, copies of Re-Awakening Ancient Salish Sea Basketry by Mr. Carriere and Croes, the book that inspired the name for the exhibition, are available at the Leota Anthony Museum Store.

A Port Madison Enterprises Fund grant enabled the Suquamish Museum to cooperate with the following Tribes and institutions to secure loans of seven ancient basket fragments that Mr. Carriere worked with over the past decades. The Suquamish Museum thanks the Tribal leaders, museum staff and Mr. Dale Croes for helping make the exhibit possible; the Squaxin Island Museum, the Musquem Indian Band and Tsawwassen First Nation courtesy of the University of British Columbia Laboratory of Archaeology (2 fragments), and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (4 fragments).

The Suquamish Museum is open year round 10 am to 5 pm. For more information on the Suquamish Museum visit www.suquamishmuseum.org.

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Suqumaish Museum Archivist and Exhibit Curator Lydia Sigo explains the process Carriere used to reproduce an ancient Salish basket to Suquamish Tribal Elders Dickie Johnson and Bill Gemmell during the exhibit opening on January 19, 2019.

News & Events

Clearwater ushers in new dining styles and more options for guests

by Lisa Rodriguez

The Clearwater Casino Resort is making some exciting changes that will take effect early summer of this year. The Longhouse Buffet will transition to a new dining destination with six new food outlets.

“Great chefs around the US are coming up with successful, unique, fast-casual concepts simply because of the emergence of food halls. We believe it’s a very important trend in fast-casual dining, with most Food Halls becoming a destination unto themselves,” states Samuel Askew, CEO of Port Madison Enterprises. “Food halls encourage new concepts and food that guests might not have otherwise experienced. I think the public benefits when we try something new, and while our chefs may not have the name recognition of those you see on television, they certainly have the talent, drive, and creativity! I know we can do it just as well, if not better, than others.”

The Longhouse Buffet is scheduled to close on May 6, 2019, to begin remodeling for the new food outlets. The current buffet staff are being retained and offered the opportunity to relocate to new positions within Port Madison Enterprises and within the upcoming food hall.

Longhouse Buffet is scheduled to close May 6, 2019

Dining in the Salish Kitchen will be available seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Select food outlets will be open for lunch, but all six outlets will be open for dinner.

The Point Elliot Raw Bar, will serve fresh seafood such as oysters, clams, sushi, sashimi, Hawaiian-inspired poké, and more. The majority of the seafood served at this restaurant will come from Suquamish Seafoods, a local distributor with public store hours on Fridays and Saturdays. This casual restaurant will be available for a quick meal without sacrificing taste and quality, or it can be a great location for a sit down dinner. The food outlet was named “Point Elliot,” referring to The Point Elliot treaty of 1855.

The new food hall is slated to open early July 2019. Unlike food courts that are made up of fast food chains, a food hall consists of a mix of local foods and restaurants. The new food hall, named The Salish Kitchen Food Hall & Refreshments will Luchador Street Tacos & Fry Bread, will be your provide a variety dining options for our guests. see “buffet” on page 3...

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Education Administration Offices New Location

Superintendent and Academic Coaches now at former CKA on Sandy Hook Road

by Barbara Lawrence

Suquamish Education Administration, Higher Education Programs and the Academic Coaches have moved! We are now located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road! YES, that is the Original Tribal Center Building and we are absolutely THRILLED to be here! From this location Joe Davalos- Superintendent, Brenda Guerrero – Higher Education Programs, Barbara Lawrence- Academic Coach / Since Time Immemorial Curriculum Project, Erin Morgan- Academic Coach, Chris Miller – Academic Coach, all have a place to work out of and serve you with many of your educational services.

Also located at this site are FREE GED Classes on Monday and Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm, The GED classes are open to anyone. You must pre-register by calling Lucy Dafoe at 360-394-8569. Suquamish Tribal Members will have their test fees paid for. There is one on one tutoring for your GED preparation. We are working in partnership with Olympic College to offer college level math and computer classes. The Olympic College Math/Computer classes are held in the Computer Lab. To register either go online to Olympic College or attend registration events.

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destination for fresh street tacos and Native American fry bread. It brings together Mexican and Native American favorites in one place. With handmade tortillas prepared fresh daily, you’ll get a satisfying taste as a quick lunch or sit down dinner. Mexican dish favorites such as Tuscan Tamales and Enchiladas will be available on the menu. Luchador derived from the Spanish word meaning professional Mexican wrestler, known for compassion and dedication to Mexican culture. Fry bread is a staple in Native American culture and can be a dessert with jam on top, or an Indian Taco with the fry bread and your favorite taco toppings.

To fuse the Mexican and Native American traditions, Suquamish Tribal member, Kate Ahvakana, has been commissioned to create an art piece that combines Salish art and Luchador traditions.

The Market will feature casual dining where guests can enjoy soups, salads, wraps and sandwiches. Each item is handmade upon ordering and is a quick option for on-the-go meals. Artisan breads and soups will be made fresh on-site daily.

Upper Crust Pizza Co. will provide the opportunity to create your own pizza. With pizza dough made fresh from scratch daily, guests will be sure to get the best ingredients in their on-the-go pizza. Pizza will be stone fired at 800 degrees in under three minutes, making meals available for dining in or on the go. If grab and go is preferred, Upper Crust Pizza will also serve pizza by the slice.

Red Ginger is bringing Pan Asian cuisine favorites made up of appetizers, entrees and desserts. The menu will include Pho, Curry, Pad Thai, Bento and more. A wok bar will be included, where guests can create their own wok-tossed dishes from several fresh ingredients and sauces. A full-service bar within this food outlet offers a variety of imported Sakes, award winning wines, domestic and international beers, and signature drinks.

Corner Counter will be delighting guests with a variety of on-the-go items. This food outlet will bring coffee, lattes and espressos back to the Casino gaming floor.

The Corner Counter location will be the former Sunset Cove Bar, which means you’ll be able to continue to order your favorite wines, beers and cocktails. This location will have fresh baked pastries and hand-made gelatos in several different flavors. With all the sweets made fresh on property, guests will have a variety of delicious treats to choose from.

The Clearwater Casino Resort is excited to add a variety of new dining options to this getaway destination and invites you to join us when it opens in early July 2019.

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Health & Wellness

New Studio Cycle Classes!

Congratulations to Our Raffle Winner!

Suquamish Fitness Center is offering Studio Cycle classes during lunchtime. The “lunch express” class is a 30-minute class starting at noon on Tuesday and Thursdays.

The class is free and open to Tribal Member and Gym Members. For more information, contact the Suquamish Fitness Center at 360-394-7124.

Health Benefits Program Manager Rebecca Jones with Grand Prize Winner Bill Stroud.

The Tribal Elder won an overnight stay at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort.

Congratulations Tribal Elder Bill Stroud! He was our grand prize winner in our Health Benefits Raffle. We had 122 Tribal Members update their registrations and 17 prizes including one Grand Prize given away! The Registration Raffle has now ended. Thank you to everyone who participated! Please contact Martha if you have Medicare Part D Rx and have questions. Office Phone: (360) 394-8424.

February is Heart Health Month submitted by Stephanie Kunold

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.

Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news?

Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.

Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk: • Watch your weight.

• Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.

• Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.

• If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.

• Get active and eat healthy.

We currently have 34 participants in our Annual New You~ New Year weight-loss challenge! Let’s all work at making some changes for the New Year and make health a priority.

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Proposed Code Change Would Strengthen Domestic Violence Protections Suquamish Tribal Members invited to public hearing for review of proposed changes in February

by Julie Curtiss

A public hearing will be held on the proposed Domestic Violence Code chapter of the Suquamish Tribal Code February 25, 2019, at 5 p.m. in the Suquamish Tribal Council chambers. All Suquamish tribal members are invited to attend and comment. The new Code will go before Tribal Council for a vote at a subsequent Tribal Council meeting.

Copies of the proposed Code chapter will be available at the front desk of the Suquamish Administration building after February 4, 2019. Any questions or comments regarding the proposed code may be directed to Donna McNamara at dmcnamara@ suquamish.nsn.us or 360-394-8519, or at the public hearing.

In summary, the Suquamish Tribal Council has declared that the official response of the Suquamish Tribe to domestic violence is that the Tribe will neither tolerate nor excuse violent behavior under any circumstances. It is the intent of the Suquamish Tribal Council that the official response to domestic violence will stress the enforcement of laws to protect victims and to hold perpetrators accountable.

The new code will strengthen the Suquamish Tribe’s response to domestic violence crimes, as well as providing authorization for the Suquamish Tribe, as a participating tribe under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA 2013), to exercise special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction upon a non-Indian person who commits domestic violence under certain qualifying circumstances. The non-Indian defendant must: • Reside within the Indian Country of the Suquamish Tribe; or • Be employed within the Indian Country of the Suquamish Tribe; or • Be a spouse, intimate partner, or dating partner of a member of the Suquamish Tribe or the spouse, intimate partner or dating partner of a member of a federally-recognized Tribe who resides within the Indian Country of the Suquamish Tribe.

Upon conviction of a crime involving domestic violence, the Tribe may commence exclusion proceedings consistent with § 5.3.1. Any person with two or more convictions for crimes of domestic violence assault will be deemed an habitual domestic violence offender, and may be subject to federal prosecution as a federal Habitual A law enforcement officer will, without a DV Offender. warrant, arrest a person and charge him or Any person who prevents or attempts to her for the appropriate crime if the officer prevent a victim or witness of domestic has probable cause to believe that the per- violence from calling 911 commits the son has committed a crime of domestic vi- crime of interfering with the reporting of olence. This provides victims with imme- domestic violence. Any person who prediate protection from the current violence, giving them time to consider legal options, to safely relocate or obtain protection orders, and to ensure adequate and prompt law enforcement response. Victims of domestic violence have the right: Domestic violence is a crime that is physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the infliction of fear or imminent physical harm, bodily injury, or assault; or sexual assault or unwanted sexual touching; or attempting to commit or committing malicious mischief or property damage against an intimate partner or family member.

• to be reasonably protected from the accused.

• to provide a victim impact statement, and to be treated with fairness and respect.

• to have notice of and be present for any court hearing.

• to be reasonably heard at any public court hearing involving release, plea, or sentencing.

• to full and timely restitution as provided in law.

vents or attempts to prevent a witness from testifying in a court proceeding, or otherwise impedes the prosecution, commits the crime of interfering with the prosecution of domestic violence.

Domestic violence crimes have serious consequences for the Suquamish Tribal community and all of its families, so it is necessary to provide victims of domestic violence with the maximum protection that the law can provide. Please attend the public meeting to assist your tribe in passing this very important legislation. Light refreshments will be served.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board held their quarterly meeting at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. The NWPAIHB is an intertribal organization that works on policy issues and advocates with the federal government for improved health care for the Tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks to the Suquamish Warriors, Chief Kitsap Academy and Elder Dickie Johnson for opening the meeting.

The Holiday season always means many ceremonial events for the Tribe, other governments and organizations. One of the first events this holiday season was a celebration with some sadness; a farewell dinner for longtime PME attorney Rion Ramirez held at Kiana Lodge. Present and past PME Board members, Tribal Council members and many of his colleagues acknowledged Rion and his family for his long service to the Suquamish Tribe. Best of luck to Rion in his new job with the Mashantucket Pequot Nation.

The Washington Indian The Tribal Elders had their annual Holi- Gaming Association held its day Party at Kiana Lodge as well. This was monthly meeting at Squaxin Isa great event with a nice dinner, gift raffle land. WIGA members finalized and some fine Karaoke singing! This party policy strategies for the new was held the same night as the Community state legislative session. Sports Holiday Party featuring Santa Claus and betting and problem gambling gifts for the kids. Human Services held this policy are some of the issues year’s party at the Original Tribal Center that might be taken up by the From left. Chairman Leonard Forsman, Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS), Treasurer Robin Little on Sandy Hook Road because of the winter legislature this year. storm power outages.

The State House Commerce Wing Sigo and Congresswoman Debra Haaland (D-NM) at a reception honoring the newly elected native women and their new roles in congress.

I joined Treasurer Robin Sigo on a trip to and Gaming Committee The Maritime Innovation Advisory Washington D.C. to attend the Congress- held a work session on gaming in Wash- giving program. ington State.

I joined WIGA Executive The Suquamish Museum Board held Council held a meeting to roll out Washwomen Debra Haaland (D-NM) and Director Rebecca Kaldor (Port Gamble their monthly meeting. Director Janet ington Maritime Blue, a comprehensive Sharice Davids (D-KS) Honoring RecepS’Klallam/Suquamish) in a presentation Smoak gave a financial report that showed plan setting the course for taking the industion and other events celebrating pro-tribal on the state of tribal gaming in Washington we met admissions targets and had a good try to the highest level of global clean marcandidates in the new U.S. Congress. We have high hopes that the new Congress will State. We emphasized the positive contri- year in the Museum store. We also heard itime leadership. Governor Inslee formed strengthen the federal trust responsibility to butions that tribal properties make to our about upcoming events, including the bas- this group to encourage lowering the carstate’s economy, creating jobs and driving ket exhibit featuring work by Ed Carriere. bon footprint of maritime industries, imthe nation’s Tribes. business growth in our local communities. The exhibit, entitled Reawakening Salish prove our waterfronts, support job training One of our new legislators is Deb Lekanoff in maritime jobs, and improving the busi(Tlingit) who works as the governmental The Suquamish Tribal Council and the Sea Basketry, features work by Suquamish ness climate. affairs director for the Swinomish Tribe. Port Madison Enterprise Board met Tribal Elder Ed Carriere who has replicatDeb is the first Native American woman to to plan the future growth of our business ed ancient baskets found in archaeological We continue to work on the education of serve in the State Legislature. The Squaxin arm. One of the issues we discussed was sites. The exhibit opening event featured our youth. The Chief Kitsap Academy Island Tribe planned a ceremony to honor improvements to State Route 305 present- the Chief Kitsap Academy Singers and Board of Directors (Tribal Council) held Deb the day before her swearing-in, but it ly being designed and planned for in the members of the Musqueam and Tswas- a meeting in January to get an update from was cancelled due to a memorial for former short and long term. There are preliminary sen First Nations of British Columbia who staff regarding school programs. Students Squaxin Chairman David Lopeman. The discussions of roundabouts along the route, accompanied thousand year old basketry are adapting to the new campus and improvements to the former art college buildSquaxin lost a great leader and honored him including the potential for one at the casi- fragments for display in the exhibit. no intersection.

This will take much more The WRIA 15 Watershed Restoration ings continues. in a dignified and moving ceremony. study and analysis before a final decision and Enhancement Committee held their I joined Tina Jackson, Robin Sigo and LydGovernor Inslee gave his annual State of is made. meeting at the Poulsbo Library. Tribes, lo- ia Sigo for a Historical Panel Discussion the State address at the State Capitol to cal governments and community leaders on Point Elliott Treaty of 1855 held at The Suquamish Foundation Board met members of the House and Senate. The Governor outlined his major priorities that to receive updates from staff regarding up- are working with the State Department of the House of Awakened Culture on Treaty included environmental protection, mental coming events and fundraising strategies. Ecology to develop a plan for managing Day. This was an opportunity for our peohealth treatment expansion, carbon foot- The annual Time to Gather will be held on water resources in the Kitsap Peninsula ple to provide information and perspecprint reduction to combat climate change, April 27 at Kiana Lodge. Staff has had an region. Hopefully we can protect stream- tives on the importance of the Treaty of saving the orca whales and investments in open house for tribal employees to explain flows for salmon and other animal and Point Elliott to our past, present and future generations. giving opportunities through the employee plant species. education.

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamish Youth Basketball Teams Turn Out For Tournament & League Play Participation in annual basketball youth activities on the rise

Boys 2nd Grad Parks & Recreation Team. From left, Braylen Boure, James Cordero, Kayo Zaiss, Atticus Moffett, Sully Korsak, Silas Old Coyote, Kenai Ledesma and Ethan Alexander.

Girls E Team. Back row from left, Teylor Ives, Hailey Nichols, Emily Castaneda-Sigo, Shaunie Cordero and Devany Dutton. Back row from left, Makiya Beckwith, Imelda Flores-Purser, Rosalynn Lee-Timm and Destiny Werbelo.

Elwah 12 & Under Tournament Suquamish Team. Back row, from left, Aliana Chiquiti, Olivia Chiquiti, Sho-Shyne Jones, Bobbyray Pondelick, Taliyah Berg, Talynn Marquez, Isabelle chiquiti, Koebyn Purser, Modou Suso, Steven Anderson and Kane Chiefstick. Front row, from left, Ricky Alexander and Malakhi Purser.

Little Boston 12 & Under Tournament Suquamish Team. Back row, from left, Koebyn Purser, Bobbyray Pondelick, Kane Chiefstick, Steven Anderson, Modou Suso and Koodzi Ross. Front row from left, Tati Lawrence, Olivia Chiquiti, Malakhi Purser and Ricky Alexander.

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Holiday Movie Trip

Celebrating the season with youth outings

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New Year Paint & Sip

Popular craft night continues in 2019

Back row; Mikayla Madayag, Shayla Sigo, Samantha Stanos. Lilly Pondalick, Aliyah Roberts, Kane Painting with Kate Ahvakana and Michele Soderstrom on January 3, 2019. The family friendly event Chiefstick, Ricky Alexander, Joshua Oliver, Taylon Lowe, Cheyanne Sigo, Talynn Marquez, Jada Kennedy included painting wood for the New Year. Pictured, James Mabe Jr. with this artwork. More Paint & Sip nights are scheduled for the future, including one this month on February 7, at the Youth Center. and Aliana Chiquiti. Front row, Carlos Henry and James Mabe.

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Song & Dance Group Draws a Crowd

Successful weekend with facilitator Chelsea Jones

Kate Ahvakana with daughter Shyla Ahvakana. Tleena Ives showing her creation.

Alaina Capoeman working on a skirt. A total of 15 skirts were made at the January workshop.

Suquamish Song & Dance started the year right with an amazing turn out for heYouth Center Suquamish Song & Dance Night. Thank you to our wonderful Cooks Azure Boure with her co-cooks mom Eanie Abler and son David Sigo Jr. Our hands are raised to all who could join us, over 40 people.

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Youth Basketball Youth Basketball Practice Practice 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym Song & Dance 5pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Youth Basketball Practice 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym Valentine’s Day Card Crafts After School @ YC

Youth Basketball Practice 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym Valentine’s Day Cookie Crafts After School @ YC

Youth Basketball Practice 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Making 6-8pm @YC

Youth Basketball Practice 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym YoG’s Trip Leave YC @ 3:30pm

Youth Basketball Youth Basketball Teen Girls Dancing Practice Practice Brush Outing 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym 10am-6pm 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym Paint & Sip 6pm @ YC

Youth Basketball Youth Basketball Tie Die with Elders Practice Practice 10am-4pm 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym @ Elders Lodge Adult Open Gym Sa’Heh’Wa’Mish Days Trip 6pm @ Fitness Gym Leave YC @ 10am

Youth Basketball Youth Basketball Practice Practice 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Making 6-8pm @YC Youth Basketball Practice 4:30-6:30pm @ Gym Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Photo Voice!

Project Unveiling 5:30 pm Tuesday, February 26th Inside the Youth Center

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019 6 p.m. Elders Lodge, Hyak Lane

For more information contact: Della Crowell (360) 394-8417 or dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us

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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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1% Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Coffee and Tea. Occassional substitutions may be necessary.

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Chicken Adobo Brown Rice California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fruit Crisp

Chicken w/ Mushroom Sauce over Brown Rice Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Pork Stir Fry w/ Green Beans, Onions, & Mushrooms Brown Rice Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Winter Squash Fresh Veggie Platter Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Baked Fish Scalloped Potatoes Steamed Spinach Pineapple Cole Slaw Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Applesauce

Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes California Blend Veggies Waldorf Salad Corn Bread SF Pudding

Salmon Roasted Red Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Apple-Carrot Salad Pachado Bread Italian Ice

Elk Stew Tossed Salad w/ sunflower seeds Pachado Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries

Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown or White Rice Carrots w/ Cranberries Tossed Salad Corn Bread Cottage Cheese w/ Peaches

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Being Frank: Ruling Strengthens Habitat Protection Protecting and preserving gains are essential to salmon recovery

by Lorraine Loomis

A recent Washington Supreme Court ruling has strengthened a state law aimed at protecting the waters, shorelines and streambanks essential to salmon recovery. The ruling also reflects the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the culvert case that the state has a duty to protect habitat so that salmon are available for tribes to exercise our treaty rights.

and enforcement. Several bills were intro- contribute to diverse instream habitat that duced in the state legislature to resolve the salmon – both hatchery and wild – need to thrive. Our marine shorelines provide critconflicts but went nowhere.

One of the largest sticking points was the ical habitat for prey species like sand lance scope of WDFW’s enforcement authority. that salmon feed on.

Critics claimed the agency could regulate activities only below the high water mark along streams and marine shorelines. Supporters argued that few projects take place Since 1943 the entirely below the high water line and can Hydraulic Proj- dramatically affect streamflows, water ect Approval quality and fish. process – ad- Opponents filed suit in Thurston Counministered by ty Superior Court challenging WDFW’s the Washington jurisdiction, but the court ruled that the Department of agency’s existing area of responsibility Fish and Wild- was clear. State Attorney General Bob Ferlife – has been guson came to the same conclusion when one of our front- asked to issue an opinion in the case. line defenses to protect salmon. Dissatisfied, opponents took the case to the Lorraine Loomis An HPA is re- Washington Supreme Court, which ruled quired for any activities in and around state unanimously in early December that the waters that can threaten fish, shellfish and plain language of the HPA law clearly does other natural resources. That includes ev- not limit WDFW authority above the high erything from construction of a hydroelec- water line. tric dam to maintenance on a private dock. That’s a win for salmon at a time when Most state natural resources agencies that salmon are declining because we are losing issue permits can use civil law enforcement salmon habitat faster than it can be restored tools like high fines and stop work orders and protected. to ensure compliance. WDFW could only Healthy streambanks help keep water levy a $100 dollar per day fine and could temperatures low, stabilize sediment and not issue stop work orders. The agency could use criminal law enforcement tools like referring violators to local prosecutors, but clogged courts made convictions slow and difficult.

Tribal Members!

WDFW wanted to use additional civil enforcement tools like providing technical assistance before moving on to fines, stop work orders and criminal prosecution. It was clear that changes were needed.

In 2011 WDFW embarked on a nearly four-year process to amend the HPA rules that included gathering extensive input from the public, construction industry, local governments, tribes, environmental groups and others.

The process quickly turned into a debate over HPA permit fees, program jurisdiction

Have you received your forms for taxable distributions? Please make sure that the Tribal Government has an accurate address for you.

Protecting and preserving habitat gains are essential to salmon recovery. The ruling helps ensure that completed habitat restoration projects aren’t undermined by

construction or other activities above the highwater mark.

We applaud the Washington Supreme Court’s decision because we believe that all natural resources are connected and that we are connected to them. Limiting how and where those resources can be protected compromises their health and our ability to manage them effectively in the future.

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Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

January is gone and February is here. The winter is not as cold and we expected it to be, and we have still have a way to go. I am happy to say that the transcription of the hunting, gathering, fishing and clamming videos are completed. I am working on the Old-Man- House and Doe-Kag-Wats videos now. I am still very interested in doing interviews with anyone that would like to share their information about either of these topics. The more information we have, the better protected our U&A is for future generations. With so much development happening in our communities, we might not have areas like these much longer if we don’t work together to protect and preserve them. I cannot stress enough how important it is to preserve what we have and try to keep all lands, waterways and areas open for the protection of our Treaty Rights.

We have an obligation to protect the fish, animals and plants we depend on for our ceremonies, foods, and medicines. Please come mark on the maps, record your stories and preserve our ways of life for the future generations. Contact me at (360) 394-8526 or email at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us for an appointment. My hands are raised to those who have already stepped forward and completed an interview. Your work is greatly appreciated!

Earthquakes

How to prepare and respond in an emergency

by Cherrie May

As we all know we are very susceptible to earthquakes here on our reservation which can cause catastrophic damage with buildings and homes collapsing, destruction of infrastructure such as water, sewer and power. They can cause serious significant injuries and property damage, all with no warning. You need to be prepared for 14 to 21 days without additional support.

If an earthquake strikes protect yourself right away. Drop, Cover, and then Hold On! Be aware of your surroundings, look for exits, tables and chairs, blocked exits, look up and notice if there are any unsecured objects which could fall or hurt you.

• Drop to the floor, cover your head and hold on to a sturdy piece of furniture.

Try to get under a table or protect your head under a chair. Stay there until the shaking stops.

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If you’re in a vehicle, pull over and stop.

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If in bed, stay there.

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If outdoors, stay outdoors.

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Do not get in a doorway.

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Do not run outside.

How to prepare in earthquake country •

Secure items, such as televisions, and objects that hang on walls. Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves.

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Practice Drop, Cover, and then Hold On with family and coworkers. Drop to your hands and knees. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Crawl only as far as needed to reach cover from falling materials. Hold on to any sturdy furniture until the shaking stops.

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Create a family emergency communications plan that has an out-of-state or out of town contact. Plan where to meet if you get separated.

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Make a supply kit that includes enough food and water for 14 to 30 days, a flashlight, a fire extinguisher, and a whistle. Consider each person’s specific needs, including medication. Do not forget the needs of pets. Have extra batteries and charging devices for phones and other critical equipment.

After an earthquake strikes •

Expect aftershocks to follow the largest shock of an earthquake.

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Check yourself for injury and provide assistance to others if you have training.

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If in a damaged building, go outside and quickly move away from the building.

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Do not enter damaged buildings.

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If you are trapped, cover your mouth. Send a text, bang on a pipe or wall, or use a whistle instead of shouting so that rescuers can locate you.

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If you are on the Reservation and near the water you are in an area that is susceptible to having a tsunami, go inland or to higher ground immediately after the shaking stops.

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Save phone calls for emergencies. Use Text messaging if necessary.

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Once safe, monitor local news reports via battery operated radio, TV, social media, and cell phone text alerts for emergency information and instructions.

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Feb 18 Brandy Boure Patricia Medina Candess Johnson

Feb 13 Robert Bird Shellene Kurtz Tanner Kumpf Carilyn Patrick Feb 14 Angela Hill Betty Bagley Connor Jackson Tina Zaiss

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