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Suquamish News Volume 17

January 2017

Shop With A Cop In this issue...

Holiday Happenings pg. 3

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Suquamish Police participate in annual holiday gift giving program

Ribbons of Resilience pg. 4

Suquamish 12’s on TV pg. 14

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Community Calendar

Events

Suquamish Museum Northwest Trade Exhibit Oct 1- June 2017 Experience a unique exhibit designed in partnership with Betty and Duane Pasco and the JayHawk Institute exploring Trade over thousands of years by Native American Tribes along the Northwest Coast.

Open during regluar museum hours. For more information, visit them online at www.suquamishmuseum.org.

Tribal Government Holiday Closure Dec 26- Jan 2 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.

Lori Glover Retirement Luncheon Jan 6 11:30am Suquamish Community Members are invited to a luncheon at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish, to celebrate the work of Healthy and Whole creator Lori Glover, who is retiring. For more information contact Abby Purser (360) 394-8550 or apurser@suquamish. nsn.us Suquamish Food Bank Hours Tuesday & Thursdays Noon-3pm The Suquamish Food Bank, located on Augusta Ave., next to the Post Office in Downtown Suquamish, is open to community members in need of assistance with

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groceries. Donations will also be accepted during operating hours. For more information, contact the Suquamish Warrior Jean Belmont at (360) 626-1080.

Lushootseed Family Classes Tuesdays 5-7pm Share a meal with community members while learning words and phrases in Lushootseed. Contact Coordinator Lena Maloney with questions at (360) 394-8644 or email lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us.

Museum Family Day Jan 14 10:30am Join Suquamish tribal members KippieJoe and Tina Jackson for this 6-hour cedar weaving workshop. Participants will learn the basics of cedar basket weaving and make their own 4x4-inch cedar basket.

Maximum 15 students. Cost Suquamish Tribal members $50; Museum Friends $60; General Public $80. Contact Ashley Weller (360) 394-7123 or Aweller@ Suquamish.nsn.us. RSVP by January 6.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Closure Jan 16 With the exception of essential police and gaming commission services, all Tribal Government offices will be closed for the day.

Meetings Suquamish Warriors Jan 3 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suqua-

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Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Jan 12 & 26 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Tribal Council Meeting Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. MeetJan 9 & 17 8:30am ings are open to Suquamish tribal members.

Suquamish Tribal Council meetings gen- For more information, contact Samantha erally occur every other Monday. Meet- Johnson at (360) 394-8652. ings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Suquamish Elders Council Meeting Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Jan 17 4pm Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to New Elders Lodge Suquamish tribal members and employees The Suquamish Elders Council meetings of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and have moved! They will now occur the third guest speaker presentations are open to trib- Tuesday of every month at 4pm. During the al members only and key staff. For more January meeting, Calvin Medina, Manager information, contact Windy Anderson at of Agate Dreams, will be speaking to the council about the medicinal uses of mariwanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. juana. A representative with training will be Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting there to answer questions about suaves, pain Jan 11 10am management, etc. For more information The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawmeet every other Wednesday of the month, rence@suquamish.nsn.us or Della Crowell at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on at dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Higher Education Board Suquamish tribal members. For information Next Meeting- February 2017 contact Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us.

Meetings are not open to the public. Exact mish WA, 98392. For more information contact the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm.

PME Board Meeting Jan 11 The Port Madison Enterprises 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 (360) 598-8703, richardwilliams@cleawrwatercasino.com .

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Leonard Forsman Chairman

Bardow Lewis

Vice-chair

Nigel Lawrence

Secretary

Robin Sigo

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New Suquamish Police Officer Nollan Quinn assists a child choosing gifts for himself and his family during Shop with a Cop. The annual event provided gifts, warm coats and shoes to 121 deserving children this year.

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News & Events

Museum Seeks Tribal Members For International Trade Show

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Two members will be chosen to travel to Germany in March

two applicants to complete the delegation at their February 10, 2017 meeting. Delegates chosen will need to obtain a Passport before the trip March 8-12, 2017 and will be required to attend four pre-meetings to learn about the conference and expectations for delegates. TransportaTo be considered for the delegation, tion and accommodations will be paid for Suquamish Tribal members must submit a those chosen to attend. letter of interest to the Suquamish Muse- The Suquamish Museum is coordinating um by 5 p.m. January 31, 2017. The letter with the American Indian and Alaska Nashould include the qualities and abilities tive Tournism (AINTA) association for possessed by the applicant that will help attendance at the show. For more inforpromote the Museum and entice interna- mation, contact Suquamish Museum Director Janet Smoak at (360) 394-8495 or tional travelers to visit Suquamish.

The Suquamish Museum Board will select jsmoak@suquamish.nsn.us A delegation of representatives from the Suquamish Museum will be traveling to Berlin, Germany this spring for an international trade show to promote the Suquamish Museum as a tourism destination- and their looking for two more Suquamish Tribe delegates.

Cowling Creek Visitors Observe Tribal Salmon Recovery in Action Chum and Coho return with the help of fish ladders

Suquamish Tribal Elders were treated to an evening with Danny Vernon as Elvis at Kiana Lodge for their annual holiday party. Suquamish hosts several holiday events each year. At the Suquamish Museum, staff hosted a holiday light festival featuring the music of Kids in Concert.

The Human Services Department held their annual Suquamish Community Holiday Party at the House of Awakened Culture. Suquamish Tribe employees were also treated to an evening of festivities at Kiana Lodge in December.

by Paul Dorn

This season, more than 1,400 visitors to the Cowling Creek Center in Suquamish were captivated by 1,100 Chum and Coho salmon splashing their way upstream to spawn. The action began in late October and continued into early December.

Cowling salmon are highlighted in Kitsap Salmon Tours annually as a local place to observe salmon recovery in action.

Cowling Creek wild salmon and trout were eliminated by the double 36” culverts intertidal culverts installed when Miller Bay Road was built in 1935. Culverts are “velocity barriers”, meaning the fast flows they channel into narrow, smooth chutes with no resting places make it impossible for either adult or juvenile fish to swim upstream.

Tribal staff, working with Trout Unlimited, Friends of Miller Bay, and student interns installed and maintain fish ladders at all barriers to allow salmon passage except Suquamish Elementary 3rd Graders walked to Cowling Creek to view salmon in November. at high stream flows. on replacing the Miller Bay culverts with To find out more about Kitsap Salmon The Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement either a tunnel or bridge. This work is Tours, and where you can view returning Chief Kitsap Academy students sample Cowling Group recently hired Cardno/Shannon funded by the Salmon Recovery Funding salmon on the Peninsula next season, visit stream insects and observe a spawning wild cutthroat trout up close. and Wilson to conduct a feasibility study Board. http://extension.wsu.edu.

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Seen & Heard

Ribbons of Resilience Event A Success

Suquamish Foundation thanks community for support, pledges to host another fashion showcase next year

by Angela Flemming

We want to thank all of you who joined us for the Suquamish Foundation’s inaugural Ribbons of Resilience fashion show at the Whitehorse Golf Course Ballroom on October 21st. This fun evening event celebrated Tribal history and traditions as well as the individual creativity and artistry of our community members. At the same time, it raised donations for and awareness of the Suquamish Foundation, which has supported programs and projects that benefit the Suquamish community since its’ inception in 2005.

An illuminated catwalk and a live deejay’s music mix featured the stylish modeling of male and female community members of all ages, as well as the full complement of the Suquamish Tribal Council, including Chairman, Leonard Forsman, and many of the very youngest and most adorable members of the Suquamish Tribe. Robin Sigo, Treasurer of the Suquamish Tribal Council and Director of the Suquamish Foundation, the non-profit branch of the Suquamish Tribal Government, emceed the event with obvious enjoyment, story-telling, infectious humor and pride. Each of the beautiful and original ribbon shirts, garments and baby outfits told an individual story through its colors, patterns and ribbons. Each, indeed, were wearable art pieces.

Suquamish youth lining up to showcase fashions during the Ribbons of Resilience event at White Horse Golf Club.

ta’ ae (LynDee Wells) and Xoputsee (Alaina Capoeman).

Styles included traditional stars and salmon motifs, as well as contemporary Seahawks and Star Wars designs.

One of the most hauntingly beautiful garments was a ledger art shirt, worn by Chairman Forsman, with an illustrated tribute to upholding sovereignty rights guaranteed Ribbons for Resilience showcased beautiful ribbon shirt in the treaty. and dresses from many community members and fami- Our nearly 150-person audience engaged with the energy lies, including original multi-piece collections by E’thay- of the models and artistry of the garments with such en-

Chief Kitsap Academy Girls Basketball

thusiasm and charitable generosity that we have already started planning for next year’s event. The Ribbons of Resilience event was joyful and beautiful. Again, we thank you for your attendance and for collaborating with us in continuing to support a diverse and cohesive community working together for positive change.

To see additional photos, please visit our website www.SuquamishFoundation.org. To donate or to order a # Sovereign Style shirt, please call Margeaux Lewis at (360) 394-8453.

George Earns Top Sports Honors Bellevue soccer player wins title & team MVP In November, Madi George, a Suquamish Tribal Member and student at Bellevue High School, helped lead the school’s soccer team to the 3A Washington State Championship. This is the first time Bellevue has ever won the title. George, a senior, was the starting goal keeper for the team.

From left, Miya Smith, Brandy Boure’, Tu-tia-aud Brealan-Bayes, Kailyn Usman and Martha Fergus

These five CKA girls made history in December, with the formation of the first CKA Bears Girls Basketball Team. Both the Girls and Boys seasons are in full swing. Visit the website at www.suquamish.org for a list of upcoming games.

The interesting part is that, before this season, George had never played goalie before. She played youth recreational soccer until she was 12, but she never played goalie. Last spring, her soccer friends approached her about trying out to be the goalie on the team. They knew the soccer team was going to be good, having made three straight trips to state games in the past. However, their goalie from the year see “George” page 5...

Madi George stopping a goal.

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Health & Wellness ...“George” continued.

Madi George with her sister Olivia holding the 3A Championship Trophy.

before had graduated, leaving a hole in the starting line- George only allowed 8 goals the entire undefeated seaup. son. The team finished with a record 19 wins, 0 losses, Before this season, George was focused on softball and and 2 ties. This included 15 total shut outs, including the gymnastics during her high school years. She is the team last 8 games in a row. Five of those games were the discaptain on both teams for Bellevue. In gymnastics, she trict and state playoffs. She learned how to play the pohas qualified for state the past three years. She also played sition of goalie during the season, seemingly improving premier club softball for the last six years as a shortstop, every game. She only allowed 2 goals in the last 15 games. travelling all over the USA to play in tournaments. She In the semifinal game, they beat Seattle Prep, who had a also played select basketball until eighth grade. Her prov- 44 game win streak, not having lost since 2014.

en athletic abilities were the driving force behind the soc- George’s key saves during both season and post-season cer team’s request- they knew she would be good. games landed her the Team MVP Award for the year.

And they were right. With the help of a stellar defense, Congratulations Madi George!

Registration Contact: Barbara Hoffman (360) 394-8468

Suquamish Tribal Members, their households and Tribal Government Employees are eligible at no charge.

Sponsored by Suquamish Community Health Programs

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Government

Suquamish Employees Celebrate Years of Service Retirements and honoring for employees highlight annual event

5 Years

Brian Burwell, Wellness Jan Marcelo, Gaming Sierra Sorensen, Administration Lydia Sigo, Musuem Misty Castaneda-Ortiz, Police LynDee Wells, Legal Shoshanna Bayes, ELC Brian Isaacson, Gaming Janet Smoak, Museum

10 Years

Suquamish Tribal Government employees are treated to a celebratory breakfast at the end of each year, honoring those who reach milestones in service.

Pictured from left, HR Director Jamie Gooby, Paroll Specialist Rhonda Newman, Deputy Director Morrie Black Eagle and Director Wayne George.

Chris Santos, DCD Shawna George, Human Services Jesse Dumford, Gaming Celena Charlie, ELC Frances Crowell, ELC Rhonda Neuman, Finance Darrell Duckett, Police Mark Williams, Police Aaron Wheeler, IS Jonathan Glover, Wellness Heather Zaiss, TCW Anabelle Dadia, Finance Teri Tippets, ELC Abigail Hall, ELC Rosalinda Zrout, ELC Stephanie Trudel, Fisheries Dennis Lewarch, Fisheries Craig Miller, Sports & Rec Alan Roberts, Maintenance

15 Years

Danielle Charwood, Gaming Alison O’Sullivan, Fisheries Marjorie Lawrence, Human Services Jodie Roberts, ELC Tommy Nance, Police Micki Blighton, ELC Thomas Ostrom, Fisheries Michael Huff, Fisheries John O’leary, Natural Resources

20 Years

Lorraine Glover, Wellness Trish Chargualaf, Education Lawrence Hawk, Police

25 Years

Denise Wiliams, Natural Resources Richard Brooks, Fisheries Paul Williams, Fisheries David Mills, Natural Resources

35 Years

Wayne George, Administration

40 Years

Chuck Deam Sr., DCD

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

The Suquamish Tribal Government continues to explore expansion of our health care system. Staff from Human Services, Administration, Department of Community of Development and Tribal Council continue to meet. We are focusing our research into the feasibility of on-reservation health facility. We are planning to start small and expand as needed. We will be seeking public input early next year once a draft concept document is completed. We held a meeting with representatives from Harrison Medical Center (CHI (Catholic Health Initiatives) Franciscan Health) to discuss billing issues, especially for emergency room visits. We are still engaged in finding a solution to this complex billing issue. The Olympic Community of Health held their executive board meeting in Suquamish. This was our first post-election meeting and there are great concerns about how the Trump Administration may try to change the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). We are going to move forward with our plans and initiatives to provide improved healthcare delivery in our three-county region.

Tribes are working hard to prepare for the incoming Trump Administration. We are concerned about natural resource protection, the budget for the BIA and Indian Health Service and Supreme Court appointments. I attended two meetings regarding the Presidential Transition. The National Indian Gaming Association and the National Congress of American Indians hosted a Presidential Transition meeting in Washington, DC. Several Republican lobbyists, former staffers and representatives came to the meeting and gave their opinions on how the new Trump Administration would approach Indian Country issues. The main message was that the Congress (House and Senate) would not allow the new President to roll back gains in Indian Country made in bi-partisan supported legislation. For example, the Violence Against Women Act and Indian Health Care Reauthorization.

They also urged Tribes to educate incoming Congress members and their staffs and incoming Presidential appointees. The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians held

a Presidential Transition Planning Session in Tulalip as well. We heard many of the same messages from a tribal lobbyist reporting from DC that we heard at the NIGA-NCAI meeting. There are great concerns regarding energy extraction projects that will be promoted that could have great impacts on our waterways. I have also engaged with the National Conference of State Legislators through State Senator John McCoy (D-Marysville) in developing a program to educate state legislators regarding Tribal issues and Treaty Rights.

We hope to provide the Conference with speakers to help them better understand the issues and thereby improve relationships.

Locally we continue to work cooperatively with our neighboring governments. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council held its monthly meeting. There is a discussion of land use and transportation planning. We work with the Puget Sound Regional Council to identify our economic centers for planning purposes, this allows for grant dollars to flow to the County for infrastructure investment, especially transit and transportation. Kitsap Transit dedicated their new North Viking Transit Center in Poulsbo near the Sonic restaurant that will serve as transit hub and park and ride for riders on SR 305 and other routes.

Russell Steele joined in the celebration as we unfurled a banner saying “welcome” in our language. The U.S. Navy held their Navy Tribal Council meeting at Naval Base Everett. Rear Admiral Mayes hosted the meeting that featured presentations by a Navy Seal detachment on their training techniques. The Seals train in Puget Sound at times and try to be as non-disruptive as possible. Chairman Mel Sheldon of Tulalip and I gave Admiral Mayes and all the local Navy Base Commanders an overview of our tribal history and culture.

Cultural resource preservation has received a lot of attention lately, mostly because of the Obama Administration’s attempt to protect sacred places and because of the Dakota Access Pipeline Protest. I was honored to have President Obama appoint me to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation as Vice-Chairman last month. I will be the first American Indian to hold the post.

Thanks to all of you for your support over the years and I look forward to representing our Tribe and the Nation in a good way.

From left, Senator Maria Cantwell swearing in Chairman Leonard Forsman as the Vice-Chair for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. He is the first Native American to hold the position.

to order the completion of a full Environmental Impact Statement on the project.

He also announced that his Tribe wanted all the protesters at the encampment on the Missouri River to return home because of the harsh weather. The DAPL protest is a historic stand against many forces; climate change, fossil fuel dependence, destruction of sacred sites, and endangerment of water quality. We as Indian Nations need to As previously mentioned, we have our honor this movement and use their energy work cut out for us in our efforts to pro- to engage future projects that lack adequate tect Puget Sound from further damage. tribal consultation and/or consent.

The West Central Local Integrating Or- Kitsap County hosted a meeting with the ganization is one way that our local gov- Low Income Housing Initiative regardernments can work together to provide on ing the Tiny House movement. This is the ground solutions to improving habitat a strategy for providing low cost housing in Puget Sound. I met with WCLIO Vice- solutions to homeless populations. Many Chair Commissioner Charlotte Garrido to of these homeless people cannot find afdiscuss how we could make our mission fordable housing while others face mental and actions more relevant to these goals. health or substance abuse issues. There are Martha Kongsgaard has decided to leave many good projects using the Tiny House her position as President of the Puget approach in Seattle and Kitsap will be takSound Partnership. A dinner honoring ing a strong look at bringing a project here. her was held in Bremerton. We all wish We at the Suquamish Tribe are also considher the best knowing she will be involved ering a similar approach. in other ways in protecting our precious Leadership Kitsap held their annual EcoSalish Sea. NCAI held a conference call nomics Day at Watsons Furniture for their updating Tribal Leaders on the Dako- new class. Russell Steele and I joined John ta Access Pipeline Protest at Standing Forsman (Leadership Kitsap Alumnus) in Rock. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chair- presenting a history of the Suquamish man Archambeault spoke to their success Tribe and an overview of our economic in getting the Army Corps of Engineers activities.

I was humbled and honored to have Senator Maria Cantwell present to swear me in to my new post. In our state there is a major effort underway to improve the process for protecting archaeological sites and sacred places on private forest lands. A meeting between Tribal Governments and Private Forest Landowners to discuss ways to accomplish this important task was held in Olympia.

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamish Youth Athletes Fundraise for Indigenous Games

by Joey Holmes

The Suquamish Sports and Rec. Department is helping a group of Suquamish Youth realize their dream of attending the North American Indigenous Games in 2017. The first fundraiser for the youth, a pancake breakfast with Santa, was held on December 11, 2016 at the House of Awakened Culture.

The fundraiser was a great success! Organizers wish to thank all those who came out to the breakfast and supported the Suquamish youth. Funds will help pay for the youth travel to Toronto, Ontario to be part of the events July 16-23, 2017. The Suquamish Youth Athletes scheduled to complete include: Kamiakin Gwinn (age 16), Hailey Crow (age 16), Orlando Chiquiti (age 13) and Tyler Marquez (age 13) in Golf for Team Washington. Genevieve Old Coyote-Bagley (age 14), Awasis Williams (age 12), Nika Chiquiti (age 13) in Canoe/Kayaking for Team Washington.

Suquamish coaches will be working with the young athletes and training with them over the coming months including, Barb Santos, Female Canoe/Kayaking Coach and Irene Carper Female Golf Coach.

The Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are expected to be one of the largest sporting and cultural gathering of Indigenous Peoples in North America. The event will host more than 5,000 participants, 2,000 volunteers and countless spectators for 14 sport categories being held within world-class venues located across the Greater Toronto Area, including the Region of Hamilton and Six Nations of the Grand River.

More fundraisers will be planned in the future!

If you would like to donate to help Suquamish youth attend NAIG, contact Barb Santos at (360) 394-7107.

Gingerbread Homes For The Holidays Winter youth craft days full of mirth and merriment

From left, Teylor Ives studies how Kylie Cordero decorates her gingerbread house. Youth center craft days in December included gingerbread house making, and decorating the Youth Center.

Suquamish youth with coaches at the Santa Pancake Breakfast in December.

Youth Center Girls Group Night Out An evening at the movies, screening Moana

Back row, from left; Mackenzie Crow, Josephine Sparks, Shayla Sigo, Olivia Chiquiti, Kendra Hawkins and Kailyn Usman. Middle row; Tionna Hawk, Jayla Moon, Cialesh Williams, Lily Nilluka, Makala Madayag, Isabelle Chiquiti and Talia Berg. Front row; Alana Chiefstick, Dejia Usman, Aiyana Turrieta, Rosie Turrieta and Cassidy Jackson.

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Inter-Tribal Tournament Brings Heavy Hitters From Throughout the Northwest Adult basketball play ends with top notch showings by Suquamish Teams Basketball stories by Magdalena Turrieta

The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Rec. Department recently held an adult men’s and women’s basketball tournament. Teams traveled from throughout the Northwest to play. There were teams from Warm Springs , Squaxin Island, Tulalip, Omak, Idaho and more.

The tournament started Saturday Dec 3, at the Suquamish Fitness Center. The games were very comptetitive and fun to watch.

The curtain was dropped across the gym in the Fitness Center, so two games could be played at once. The games ran all day Saturday, with the last game played at 8pm.

Winning teams returned Sunday for the finals. Women’s teams started the day with the ladies playing to get to the semi-finals. Tulalip won and played Suquamish women. Suquamish played hard and held on for the win to get to the championship

game against Coastal Natives, another Tulalip team. However, Suquamish ladies fell short by a couple of points, taking second place overall.

Next up, the Suquamish men played to get the the championship game. Team 3 Nations won the semi-finals and played Hill Tribe for the championship. The championship game was very intense and competitive. All the players that compteted put up a great fight for the title. However, Hill Tribe fell short by a few buckets and lost in overtime.

The Suquamish Sports and Rec Dept. would like to thank staff and volunteers for all their hard work to make this event a great success. They would also like to thank everyone who came out to support the teams and concession stand.

10 & Under Team Shines in Nisqually Young players finish strong in inter-tribal play

Chuck Deam Jr, playing for Suquamish, passes the ball to KT Deam during tournament play.

Tulalip Invitational at Seattle University

White jerseys, from left; Kay-Ty Natrall, Bobbyray Pondelick, Steven Anderson, Topher Old Coyote and Dakota Standley with the ball.

The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Rec. Department recently brought two youth teams to Seattle U for the 4th annual Tulalip Invitational Basketball Tournament. When the youth arrived at Seattle U, they had student athletes from the college talk to them about being a student athelete, and what it takes to be successful. The youth asked some great questions, and of course had some funny questions too!

In black jerseys, #4 Steven Anderson passing in ball, Bobby Ray Pondelick, Kendra Hawkins, Once it was time to play ball the boys and girls teams both did a great job. The tournament Sho-Shyne Jones and Isabelle Chiquiti.

The Suquamish Sports and Rec. Department recently brought a young co-ed team to Nisqually for a 10-and-under tournament. The tournament was played Saturday and Sunday. The Suquamish team did a great job playing together. They all had fun and never gave up. They made it to Sunday, but lost in the early afternoon taking 4th place overall. We are very proud of these young athletes and look forward to many more tournaments with them.

was played jamboree style, with kids playing 11-minute halfs. All the games were pretty comptetitive and tough. For a couple of youth, this was their first tournament experience.

Both teams played great and had fun. The girls won both of their games and the boys won one of three games. After play, the youth were asked to stay and listen to the Seattle U men’s assistant coach speak about being a student athlete and what it takes to be a ball player and an athlete. The youth all enjoyed themselves, and were super excited to be able to stay and watch the Seatte U mens basketball game afterwards.

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Activities Calendar SUN

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Youth B-ball Practice Youth B-ball Practice Co-ed EE 8th Grade, Girls C Boys E, Girls E Boys A, Boys C 3:30-5:30pm @ Fitness Gym 4:30-6pm @ Fitness Gym

Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Youth B-ball Practice Youth B-ball Practice Co-ed EE 8th Grade, Girls C Boys E, Girls E Boys A, Boys C 4:30-6pm @ Fitness Gym 4:30-6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Song & Dance MLK Event @ Kitsap Pavillion

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Youth B-ball Practice Youth B-ball League 8th Grade, Girls C Games Boys A, Boys C Call for place & time 4:30-6pm @ Fitness Gym

Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Basketball

Youth B-ball Practice Youth B-ball Practice Practices and Games may change please contact us if you have any questions Co-ed EE 8th Grade, Girls C Boys E, Girls E Boys A, Boys C Youth Center 360-394-8576 4:30-6pm @ Fitness Gym 4:30-6pm @ Fitness Gym Lil’ Kids Buck Lake Pickleball 6-9pm @ CKA Gym

Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm Fitness Center 360-394-7142 Staffed Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

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Chicken a La King Brown Rice Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad w/ cranberries Fresh Fruit

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Macaroni-Beef Casserole w/ Tomato Sauce Capri Veggie Blend Blueberry Bran Muffin Canned Peaches

Geoduck Chowder w/ Oyster Crackers Coleslaw Blueberry Bran Muffin Cottage Cheese & Fruit

Split Pea Soup w/ Ham Egg Salad Sandwich on Multigrain Bread Waldorf Salad SF Pudding

Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Tossed Salad Irish Soda Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries & Granola

Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Coleslaw Fresh Fruit

Meatloaf, Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Shepherd’s Pie (Meat, green beans, potatoes) Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Baked Fish Scalloped Potatoes Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit

Chicken & Dumplings w/ Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad w/ sunflower seeds Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail

Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

Beef Stir Fry w/ Asian Veggies Brown Rice Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Spiced Fruit Cup

Elders Council Meetings New Date & Time

Now the 3rd Tuesday of the month 4pm at the Elders Lodge

Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa & sour cream Fresh Vegetable Platter Fresh Fruit

Salmon Oven Roasted Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Frozen Fudge Bar

Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown or White Rice California Blend Veg. Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese & Peaches

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: David Briggs

F&B Manager has goals for Cedar Ridge Grill; it’s more than a golf course, it’s a restaurant

by Lisa Rodriguez

From Seattle to Switzerland, Silverdale local David Briggs, brings his culinary experience to White Horse Golf Club’s, Cedar Ridge Grill. From bacon wrapped mushrooms to bite size beef tenderloin appetizers, Cedar Ridge Grill combines delicious food with quality service.

Brigg’s began his culinary adventure after graduating high school in 1996. He spent a year in Olympic College’s Food Service Program obtaining hands on experience, before being accepted into the Art Institute of Seattle’s Culinary Arts Program. Two years later, Briggs obtained his AA and got three years of banquet experience at Salty’s on Alki Beach. In 2000, Briggs adventured to Zurich, Switzerland. He spent nine months working banquets at a hotel, assisting with event setups for up to 500 people. An Instructor at the Art Institute expressed the great experiences Switzerland had to offer, which enticed Briggs to gain those unique skill sets.

Thanksgiving of 2000, Briggs moved to New York working for Chef David Bouley at Bouley Bakery. The bakery turned five star restaurant was two blocks from the World Trade Center. During the attack in 2001, Briggs assisted in cooking meals for rescue workers. As this was purely volunteer, Briggs was fortunate enough to work at Atlas in New York for four months.

Briggs’s next adventure brought him to Sydney Australia in 2002. Having issues with his work visa, the search for culinary experience turned into a three month vacation. He then ventured back to Switzerland working in an Italian restaurant as a line cook. The beginning of 2003 Briggs found himself in a severe car accident, giving him a broken femur and other injuries that landed him in the hospital for quite some time. He ventured back to Silverdale to be close to his parents and begin physical therapy. At the end of 2003, Briggs worked in banquets at Key Arena in Seattle. Six months later, he began line cooking at Seerose restaurant in Switzerland, where he spent three years traveling and working during the summer months. In 2008 Briggs became the Sous Chef at Rowley (Raleigh)

Hotel in Miami Florida. With a year and a half under his belt, Briggs then moved to assist the Viceroy Hotel open a restaurant called Eos.

Cedar Ridge Grill, it couldn’t be where it is today without the help from Catering and Sales Manager, Mario Calderon. He is very skilled at his job and brings in various events, giving me the opportunity to share my culinary experiences with new people.

I would like to thank everyone in my life that has provided opportunities to grow and hands on culinary experience. I couldn’t have the skills and knowledge without everyone that has helped me along the way.”

Said Briggs.

Missing home, Briggs moved back to Washington and spent nine months in 2010 as a line cook at Crow in Seattle. In January 2011, Briggs became the Sous Chef at the Clearwater Casino Resort managing the Cedar Steakhouse kitchen. Two years later he was given the opportunity to become the Food and Beverage Manager at White Horse’s Cedar Ridge Grill. Briggs has been When you think of a restaurant to eat at in transforming the Cedar Ridge Grill for Kingston, do you think Cedar Ridge Grill?

Most people don’t because all they see is a almost four years. golf course. That is one of the challenges “I couldn’t have the experiences and be where Briggs faces, especially in the winter and fall I am without the support of my mother and seasons. “The Cedar Ridge Grill provides father,” said Briggs. “They always allowed consistent food quality and great customer me to come home and have supported every service, but trying to break that stigma decision I’ve made. My parents are my role of having to be a golfer to experience the models and I couldn’t be more thankful to restaurant is something I work on constantly have parents like them. For my time at the to break,” said Briggs. The amount of

David Briggs

restaurant options in Kingston is limited, seeing the restaurant grow and become its own destination outside of the golf course is something Briggs strives for.

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Community Notices

Traditional Heritage Suquamish 12s On Century Link TV! Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

Welcome to the New Year! When you stop by the Fisheries Department and Department of Natural Resources offices in 2017, you will find that some of the staff have moved around. In Fisheries, you will now be required to stop and ask for entrance before being brought into the work area.

My office is moving to the north side of the building, next to Dennis Lewarch and the rest of the Historic Preservation Office staff. Janis Contraro and Janis Marquez have moved to the south side of the building, next to the windows by Natural Resources. It will take some getting used to for all of us, however it is a much better floor plan. Though we are busily moving offices, I will still be recording stories of hunting, fishing, clamming, and gathering. Don’t forget, recording your stories will help us keep our lands for future generations, and prevent the loss of our lands to others. If you wish to be able to continue to have these places forever, please come in and record them on maps, on video or digital recorder. Please call (360) 394-8526 or email at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us to set up an appointment. Thank you, Marilyn.

Die-hard Seahawks fans Jim and Wendy Boure entered into a football themed contest for the ultimate Fan Cave and won a spot on the Century Link Field big screen during the December 15th home game against the Rams. A film crew stopped by the Boure’s house to shoot footage of their Seahawks themed cave for the feature last month.

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Birthdays

Tory Dotson Jacinda Lawrence Jan 14 Kourtney Lawrence Dillan Ashenbrenner Geraldine Joe Leonard Forsman James Lawrence Jan 20 Steven George Winona Mabe Jan 15 Belinda Hommel Brandy Sherman Angela Clark Bakolah Williams Phoenix George Jan 21 Jan 26 Shilene George Marlene Brown Alira Hill Jan 1 Debra Hill II Robert Cordero Jr Taren Haynes Gail Coyne Brandon Emmett Jorden Lawrence Jan 11 Floyd Dollar Edward Midkiff Sr Robert Gemmell Illyanna Purser Jamie Loneia Trevor Adams Stephanie Power Austen Jenkins Jan 27 James Mabe Bennie Armstrong Jan 2 Aleccia Pratt Jacob Sigo Jamie Gooby Tyler Mabe Troy Mabe Charlie Brown Timothy Jackson Tami Jefferson Jan 16 Baily Moss Isabelle Chiquiti Jan 5 Kristen Mabe Michael Cordero Jan 22 Andrew Pondelick Charlene Renquist Miya Smith Joaquin Santos Kimberly Kumpf George Adams David Schuler Marion Ives Jan 6 Harriet Webber Cheayvone Lawrence Frank Chavez Crystal Sigo Jan 3 Kellen Baker Peter Werbelo III Eric Lindell Benjamin Goodwin Elizabeth Napoleon William Alexander Andrea Nellenbach John Rubeck Jan 28 Jan 17 Jan 12 Cha-la-kwa-tud Chiquiti Sr Jan 7 Gloria Smith Nicholas Leva Clavin Medina Phillip Contraro Melvin Colomb Anthony Mabe Eric Webster Betty Pasco Aaron Purser Henry Jackson Jr Merle Hayes Jr Mary Lou Salter Rachel Dunn Jan 24 Makaha Lawrence Mikayla Madayag Jan 18 Jan 8 Gary Crowell Seth Mabe William Sigo III Jan 29 William Jackson Samantha Salas Linda Immken Christopher Puckett Thomas Bailey Sutah Purcell Jan 4 William Swift Honorato Rapada V Allicia Knapp Jan 13 Mary Adams Jan 19 Jan 9 Daniel Santos Jan 25 Barbara Santos Bruce Belmont Susan Bambino Devan Crow Autumn Colomb Frederick Sigo Vicky Doyle Jan 31 Aiana Medeiros Brittney Timmerman Thomas Cordero Sr Kwlll-kwull-tu Williams Brandon Dryden Edward Widen Lorraine Brice

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Save the date!

Starts January 18th Save the date!

Starts January 18th

What: A 6 week workshop series co-facilitated by Grace Jones and Fran Miller When: Wednesdays from 12:00-1:15 pm, January 18-February 22, 2017 Where: Council Chambers in the Suquamish Tribe Administration Building Who: Open to tribal members/family, tribal government staff, and community members served by Wellness or other tribal programs. Tribal government staff can extend their lunch break to attend (with supervisor’s permission).

To register: Call Grace Jones (394-8556) or Fran Miller (394-8476) Group size is limited, and registration is required. Participants are asked to commit to What: A 6 week workshop series co-facilitated by Grace Jones and Fran Miller attending each week for 6 weeks.

When: Wednesdays from 12:00-1:15 pm, January 18-February 22, 2017 Where: Council Chambers in the Suquamish Tribe Administration Building

General Council March 18-19, 2017 Kiana Lodge