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Cultural connections Snoqualmie Tribe hosts tribal youth at summer camp By EVAN PAPPAS
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When Rhonda Neufang was young, her school wouldn’t allow her to go to attend a tribe camp, because her tribe was not recognized. Because of that experience, she started a youth camp that would allow native kids to go regardless of their tribe affiliation. “It was really hurtful. I didn’t want any kid to go through that because I want them to be proud of their heritage, proud of their upbringing, proud of what makes them them,” Neufang said. “I wanted to provide a youth camp that would allow all natives to go no matter if the tribe was recognized or not.” Today, as Youth Camp Director, she has helped make that happen. More youth than ever before took part in the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s youth camp, Aug. 16 to 20 at Camp Waskowitz. Culture, health and fitness were the themes of the fourth annual camp, attended by 44 youth with native backgrounds, from grades 5 to 12.
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A team-building exercise at the Snoqualmie Tribe’s youth camp last week encouraged groups of youth to pass a hula hoop from person to person, while holding hands. Jim Bove, PR and Marketing Communications Officer for the Snoqualmie Tribe, said that their 44 campers weren’t just local kids, but are from all over the state. “They are from any tribe, not just the Snoqualmie Tribe but throughout the state. The other tribes have
been really good about pushing it out to their membership as well,” Bove said. One camper, Jewel, age 16, said that her involvment with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, as well as her blood relation to the Tlingit Haida
tribe of Alaska, enabled her to come to the camp. “I’m with TANF and they gave out forms to go to this camp because they wanted us to have a lot of opportunities...” Jewel said.
School starts in one week
Back-to-school backpacks Churches outfit area children with all they need for start of school By EVAN PAPPAS Staff Reporter
Backpacks, school supplies, and brand new shoes were available for pickup last Wednesday at the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank. In collaboration with the King County Library System, local churches, and companies like Costco and Walmart, the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank hosted a day of resources for kids getting ready to go back to school. SEE BACKPACKS, 3
SEE CAMP, 2
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Grace Himka, 15, and Emily Crose, 14, are some of the youth who volunteer at the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank. They were on hand last week for school supplies distribution.
School starts on Wednesday, Sept. 2 for most students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District. Kindergarten classes will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8. In Riverview, classes start on Sept. 1. There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. For specific information from your child’s school, visit the school district website, www.svsd410.org, or www. riverview.wednet.edu.
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