Suquamish News January 2016

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Suquamish News Volume 16

January 2016

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Suquamish Youth Basketball Tournament In this issue...

Holiday Happenings pg. 2

First youth tournament in new facility brings teams from across the Northwest

European Visitors at CKA pg. 5 Years of Service Honored pg. 6

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Community Calendar

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Events

Learn how to weave a 2-inch Red Cedar basket with Kay-Ty-Ah Lawrence. Ideal Holiday Closure for beginners who want to learn the basics Dec 25-Jan 3 of Salish Basket weaving. Fee: $50 TribAll Tribal Government offices will be al Members, $75 Friend of the Museum closed for the holiday break. Regular office and $100 for the general public. For more hours will resume Jan 4. information contact the museum staff at (360) 394-8499.

Lushootseed Family Classes Jan 5, 12, 19 & 26 5pm Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Closure Share a meal with community members Jan 18 while learning words and phrases in Lu- All Tribal Government offices will be shootseed. Contact Lushootseed Language closed for the day. Regular office hours Coordinator Lena Maloney with questions will resume Jan 19. or comments at (360) 394-8644 or email lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us.

Meetings

GED Classes Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 3pm Individualized instruction to prepare students for the GED is offered Mondays & Wednesdays 3pm – 5pm through Kitsap Adult Center for Education. New students may sign up 3pm – 4pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. Classes are held at the Suquamish Tribal Education Center, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. To register, or for further information, please call Ann Rudnicki at 360-373-1539.

Museum Featured Artist Reception Jan 9 2pm Join Suquamish Museum Staff and Friends in welcoming Quinault Artist and Carver Douglas James to the Suquamish Museum.

For more information visit the museum online at www.suquamishmuseum.org Museum Workshop Series Jan 16 10:30am

Suquamish Warriors Jan 5 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, Suquamish 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.

Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting Jan 6 & 20 10am The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors meet every other Wednesday of the month, when Tribal Council is not in session, at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information

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The Suquamish Museum Board meets monthly and is open to Suquamish Tribal Suquamish Elders Council Meeting Members. For more information, call the Jan 7 Noon Suquamish Museum (360)394-8499.

The Suquamish Tribal Elders Council meets the first Thursday of every month in the El- Higher Education Board Meeting ders Dining Room at noon. For more infor- February mation contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us.

Board meetings are not open to the public.

Suquamish Tribal Members can request to Suquamish Tribal be added to the agenda by contacting Higher Gaming Commission Meetings Education Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) Jan 7 & 21 9am 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@suquaThe Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commis- mish.nsn.us sion 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 Jan 11 & 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

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News & Events

Suquamish Grants Year in Review

Tribal programs awarded more than 1.8 million in 2015

Holiday Happenings!

by Teresa Barron

Happy New Year! I have been asked to resume writing little updates about your Grants Department for the news. Today I want to offer a summary of the 2015 year in grants. All of these grants were proposed and developed by our awesome Tribal staff and we assisted them in every way we could. Together we submitted: A grant for entitled “Ecosystem PenPals: Connecting Indigenous Fishing Communities Across the Pacific Rim” to the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for an environmental education program at the Chief Kitsap Academy. We were awarded $17,004.

A grant entitled “Making Environmental Education Relevant to Indigenous Communities in Western Washington” to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an environmental education program at the Chief Kitsap Academy. We were not awarded the $88,000 request.

A grant entitled the “FY201 5 Historic Preservation Fund – Tribal Historic Preservation Offices” to the National Park Service for the work of our Tribal Archaeologist.

We were awarded $53,329.

Kids in Concert performed for Suquamish Museum visitors during the annual Tree Lighting in December. Dozens of Museum Friends, Tribal and Community Members attend the event that included the concert, tree lighting and artist fair.

A multiple funding sources grant entitled the “Coordinated Trial Assistance Solicitation” to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Public Safety Department for equipment and training; for the Wellness Program for the Suquamish Domestic Violence Program; for Tribal Court for an update of the Tribal Criminal Code; and for the Sports and Recreation Department for an adaptation of the Healing of the Canoe program.

We were awarded $595,500 for Public Safety, $570,775 for Wellness, $356,090 for Tribal Court and were not awarded the $482,512 request for Sports and Recreation.

A grant entitled “Suquamish 2015 Basic Library Grant with Education/Assessment Option” to the Institute of Museum and Library Services to support the library at the Chief Kitsap Academy. We were awarded $7,000.

A grant entitled “Indigenous Student Exchange Project – Pacific Rim Ocean Acidification” to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the Chief Kitsap Academy for an environmental education program. We were awarded $58,726.

A grant entitled “Suquamish Tribe Youth Mental Health First Aid Community Training Project” to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for a Wellness Program training. We were awarded $1,834.

The Human Services Department hosted the annual Elders Holiday Dinner, complete with performances by Elvis impersonator Danny Vernon and his wife Marcia Ann-Margret, shown here livening up the crowd with Jim Lawrence and his sister Barbara Lawrence.

A grant entitled “Suquamish Tribe – Community Smokehouses Project” to the First Nations Development Institute for the Human Services Department/Community Health Program for a traditional foods project. We were awarded $28,773.

A grant entitled “Suquamish Seafood Enterprises Expansion: Tribal Seafood Harvest as Sustainable Employment” to the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development Office for the Suquamish Seafood Enterprises for new seafood processing equipment. We were awarded $108,892.

A contract and Memorandum of Agreement entitled “Thrive” to the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board for the Chief Kitsap Academy for a youth suicide prevention project using Healing of the Canoe. We received $15,000.

A grant entitled “Lushootseed Storybook” to the Potlatch Fund – Language Preservation and Education Fund for the Chief Kitsap Academy for a language project. We were awarded $5,000.

A continuation (awarded annually) grant entitled LIHEAP (Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services see “Grants” on page 6...

The Suquamish Warriors and Suquamish Championship Wrestling partnered on a Toys for Tots drive through the holiday season. The effort was a huge success! Toy Drive Organizer Clint Anderson thanked thanks the Suquamish Community and all who donated to the program.

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Education

CKA Celebrates Student Successes

Winter assembly recognizes highest GPA’s and Attendance

New Suquamish Elementary Liaison

Hello! I am Terry McAuley, son of Bob McAuley and Cindy Thompson. I am of the Black Feet Tribe on my mother’s side. I was recently hired by the North Kitsap School District as the Suquamish Elementary Native American Liaison.

My office is located at Suquamish Elementary across from the main office. I am available Monday -Friday from 9:15am-3:45pm, but only till 3:00pm on Wednesdays. I am excited to be a part of the Native American Education Program and to help students succeed. I am here for the students and families. If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to send me an email at tmcauley@nkschools.org. You may also stop by to see me at any time.

Terry McAuley Suquamish Elementary Native American Liaison NKSD Native American Education Program

CKA Tech Students Present to Council CKA Principal Fabian Castilleja recognizing students with perfect attendance during the assembly.

Chief Kitsap Academy honored 6-12 grade students for excellence in academics and attendance for the first term at an assembly in CKA gym on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Nine students earned 100-percent attendance and 24 students compiled a 94-percent attendance rate or above. Seventeen students were on the Principal’s List with a 3.0 – 3.49 GPA or above. Twenty-six students earned a 3.5 or above and were named to the Superintendent’s List, and 5 students earned a 4.0.

CKA is proud of the effort of all their students and recognizes the excellent performance of these students. Students with 4.0 GPA; Carlos Alegria-Sigo, Breena Belarde, Martha Fergus, Iryeland Lawson and Alijah Sipai. Students with Perfect Attendance; CKA Students Talon Capoeman and Cody McKelvey made a presentation before Tribal Council Jacob Anderson, Cali Castilleja, Melvin Colomb, Cassady Hill, Deandra Johnson, in December about the Career Technology Education program at CKA. Instructor Ron FlemMatthew Oreiro, Jasmyn Stewert , Austin Wion-Rathbun and Christian Wion-Rathbun. ming, right, also introduced his video production program.

World Learning Brings Czech Republic and Slovakia Visitors to CKA

by Cindy Webster-Martinson

Chief Kitsap Academy had invited visitors from the International Visitor Leadership Program, arranged by World Learning. Ms. Martina Horvathova and Mr. Michal Miko came from the Czech Republic. Ms. Timea Kardos and Mr. Stefan Vavrek came from Slovakia.

They were accompanied by two interpreters, Mr. Michael Borek and Mr. Ivo Ivo Reznicek. One of the objectives of the program is to explore government and civil society initiatives aimed at combating discrimination in employment, housing, education and other sectors of society.

Our guests from the Czech Republic and Slovakia first visited Lindsay Little’s World History class. They asked questions of students, including if they felt discriminated against for being Native American and what kind of opportunities they have here at CKA. The students gifted the visitors before Fabian Castilleja took them to see the carving shed. Then they took a school lunch and met

International Visitor Leadership participants from Europe talking to students at CKA.

with Joe Davalos and Cindy Webster-Martinson. Other staff stepped in when they were available. Joe and Cindy answered a lot of questions about history, education, the tribe and CKA. The delegation was very impressed by CKA.

Cindy then took the delegation on a short tour of the House of Awakened Culture, Chief Seattle’s grave, and the Veteran’s Memorial. A guest mentioned how blessed and fortunate we must feel to grow up in this area-the response was definitely!

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Health & Wellness

Wellness Employee Spotlight: Abby Purser

by Abby Purser

Purser, right, presents Lynne Ferguson with a gift after speaking at the Community Wellness Dinner.

I was born and raised in the Suquamish and Kingston community. Before joining the Wellness team three years ago as the Program Coordinator, I worked for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe as the Foster Care Program Licensor. I enjoyed close to ten years serving the children and families of Little Boston where my husband and three children are members. Taking my next steps in career development and joining the Suquamish Wellness Center has been an educational and very rewarding experience. I am thankful for the skilled team I work with and the ways in which they enrich the lives of the Suquamish community. My family and I appreciate living in the Chimacum Valley area where we enjoy outdoor activities and seasonal sports. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my extended family members, physical fitness, camping, and playing on the water. I am blessed to live in an area where I can have the opportunity to explore my interests.

Suquamish Elder and Caregiver Services

by Kathy Kinsey

Our goal is to help elders’ maintain their health, welfare and independence for as long as possible. We want our elders to age gracefully in our tribal community surrounded by loving support.

Because Human Services has limited resources, our best chance to meet our goal is to support our elders’ natural caregivers. Caregivers such as spouses, children, siblings, and other loved ones perform a stunning array of functions at home for their elder. These caregivers are administering medications, navigating health care systems, providing emotional support, arranging rehabilitation, providing personal care and chore services, handling legal and financial matters and acting as advocates on the elder’s behalf. The tribe has an Agency on Aging (AOA) grant to provide natural caregivers support services. Human Services staff help the elder and caregiver by providing information about resources, counseling, education, emotional support, and respite care. The AOA provides ten hours a month respite care giving to relieve the natural caregiver of some of the burdens of caregiving. The respite caregiver assists the natural caregiver with chores, shopping, and personal care. When elders need more assistance with personal care, they and their families can seek assistance from the state through the States COPES program. Human Services Social Work Supervisor Kathy Kinsey and DSHS case manager can help facilitate COPES applications. The DSHS case manager is available at Human Services on Tuesdays.

The Elder’s lunch program offers nutritious meals and socialization opportunities week days and delivers lunch to the homebound elders. The Elders Coordinator provides socializing at the Elder’s Lodge on Tuesdays for elders, and their caregivers. The socializing at the Elder’s Lodge is a great opportunity for respite for those caregiving elders in need of memory care. If you are a natural caregiver in need of services call Kathy Kinsey at (360) 394-8535.

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Government

Employee Holiday Luncheon Highlights Years of Service

Celebrating Suquamish Tribal Government Employees reaching milestones career milestones

Cheryl Lawrence celebrated 30 years.

On December 15, the Suquamish Tribe Human Resources Department hosted the annual Holiday Luncheon for employees Gilda Corpuz from Accounting is congratulated by Morrie Black Eagle for 40 years of service.

Merle Hayes was honored for 20 years. of the Tribal Government at Kiana Lodge.

During the event, employees were treated to a meal, prize giveaways and special recogMerle Hayes Jaime Lawrence Joe Bethea Andrew Joe Janelle Mills nitions for those who reached milestones in Robert Gatz Steve Todd Samantha Perry Shawn Carper their careers with the Tribe. “I have worked Deborah Kay you, your parents and some of your grandAaron Lawrence Martha Mabe Robert Purser Jr. Delah Parker mothers,” said Gilda Corpuz as she we honKathy Kinsey Kate Ahvakana Cheryl Lawrence Kim Kumpf Laurina Buck-Louie ored for 40 years of service with the Tribe.

Shawn Adams

5 Years

10 Years

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Human Resources Director Jamie Gooby and her staff worked with Directors to ensure that each person honored during the luncheon received recognition for their individual contributions to the overall success of the Tribal Government and wellbeing of the Suquamish Tribe.

David Bourne Joey Holmes Sharon Tiller Joe Davalos Madrigal Saas

Chris Miller Megan Feeney Angelia Hendrix Samantha Johnson Sylvia Charles Will Werbelo

Megan Grable Teresa Barron April Leigh Dee Ann Simpson Janis Contraro Wendy Boure

Viviane Barry Sarah English Teri Bayes

Gilda Corpuz

Chairman’s Report

TOTAL AWARDS IN 2015: $1,817,923 for the Human Services Department for and $57,779 still pending award.

by Leonard Forsman community heating assistance. We expect Your Grants Department also assists with a variety of grant, contract, procedural Economic Development to be funded approximately $14,500.

Ecotrust is a Portland, Oregon non-profit A grant entitled “Suquamish Diabetes Pro- and financial compliance issues. that is working on developing economic gram” to the U.S. Department of Health If you have a community project that ben- development strategies in Indian Country. and Human Services – Indian Health Ser- efits the Suquamish Tribe and have your They are working with the Affiliated vice for the Human Services Department Department Director’s approval, please Tribes on Northwest Indians to create a – Community Health Program to support bring it to us and we will analyze what mentorship program for emerging tribal their diabetes prevention and manage- grants may be available for you and assist governments seeking to expand existing ment program. We expect to be awarded you to complete a competitive grant ap- businesses or create new ones. Ecotrust is plication. It is an exciting job to encour- interviewing tribal leaders as part of their $36,079.

A grant entitled “Suquamish Nike N7 age the creative efforts of our colleagues research and met with me to find out more Lifestyle Project” to the Nike Foundation and to see their visions come true! about how we at the Suquamish Tribe for the Suquamish Fitness Center for an Your success is our business. We are: have managed our businesses. The Kitsap early childhood exercise and nutrition Robin Sigo, Director of Grants, Angela Economic Development Alliance held program. The request was for $7,200 and Flemming, Manager/Compliance Offi- their quarterly meeting in Port Orchard we will be notified in April 2016 if we are cer, Teresa Barron, Grant Writer, and we and described how KEDA is promoting would love to assist you. awarded.

Kitsap County as a place to locate new

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40 Years

businesses. KEDA has developed videos and other messages for use on their website and social media platforms.

Three local companies; Watson Furniture Group, SAFEBOATS and Lyons Painting and Design were spotlighted in the latest videos. We also discussed the need for more workforce development in the area as many local companies are seeking to fill openings.

Government Relations

The Washington State House Committee on Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs held a hearing on tribal taxation. The committee has specific questions about fuel taxes and

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Government “Chairman’s Report” cont.

the new tribal-state marijuana compacts.

PME, represented by Rion Ramirez, and the Suquamish Tribe, for whom I testified, spoke to the committee about how the compacting process developed after voters legalized marijuana in Washington State. We also explained how the tax revenue will be collected and the general areas that the Tribe intends on spending the revenues. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council held their last meeting of the year. The meeting focused on land use issues and included a meeting of the elected leaders and planning directors from around the region. The planning directors try to meet the goals set by the elected officials from the city and county for managing growth in the Kitsap area. I emphasized the importance of smart growth principles that preserve critical habitat for salmon, shellfish and wildlife.

Tribal staff joined me for a meeting with Naval Base Kitsap to discuss upcoming projects that might impact tribal fishing.

We continue to have challenges meeting our respective missions with the Navy to provide facilities for their forces and the Tribe to protect our fishing grounds. We are continuing to seek resolution in our negotiations.

The Tribal Leaders Congress on Education met in Suquamish at Kiana Lodge. Primary topics were the upcoming legislative session and the Every Student Succeeds Act that recently passed by the United States Congress and signed by President Obama. State Senator Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island) and State Senator John McCoy (D-Marysville) provided an overview of the upcoming legislative session that will try to address the McCleary Supreme Court decision requiring the state to fully fund basic education.

Two holiday parties provided opportunities for networking and celebration of the past year’s accomplishments. The Muckleshoot Tribe held their annual Legislative Reception at their Casino attended by tribal leaders and other state and local elected officials. Governor Inslee held his annual Holiday Party at the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia that

Chairman Leonard Forsman, with PME CEO Russell Steele presenting an overview of Suquamish to the 2016 Leadership Kitsap Class.

exhibited the historic building with its their small display on the history of the working with our tribal community in Suquamish Tribe. traditional decorations. the future to discuss these proposals after more design concepts are developed.

Natural Resource Protection Public Outreach & Education The non-profit group known as the Friends of the San Juans works to protect the Salish Sea. We met with their executive director to explore ways we might support each other’s efforts to protect water quality in our ancestral waters and fishing areas. The West Central Local Integrating Organization held their meeting at Port Orchard City Hall. We approved our list of Near Term Actions (NTA) for our area determined to best help Puget Sound habitat and salmon recovery in the near future. The Suquamish Tribe had three projects on the NTA list; the East Kitsap Steelhead Recovery, the West Sound Eelgrass Monitoring Program and the West Sound Forage Fish Monitoring Program. These projects are now well positioned to be funded with federal grant dollars or by state and other grant Volunteers from the Poulsbo Maritime programs.

Museum showed us the expansion plans at Tribal Community & Government their new building in downtown Poulsbo. Wayne George and I met with Charlene It is one of three museums overseen by Rehnquist to discuss ideas about the Poulsbo Historical Society. They are investments in our Tribal Cemetery. The building an outdoor display area for their Elders Council has expressed interest in collection of historic boats and other some projects including improved seating vessels. They are also seeking help with areas and internment areas. We will be There were four speaking engagements given at local schools and community meetings. The Government class at Olympic College-Poulsbo asked me to present about the Suquamish Tribe’s history and government structure. In addition, I made two presentations to our own Chief Kitsap Academy about tribal history and culture; one to a middle school class on the Point Elliott Treaty and the other to the high school art class about place names and ancient stories. I joined Barbara Lawrence from the Suquamish Museum and Rob Purser at the annual Kitsap County Human Rights Conference to give a keynote address on the history and culture of the Suquamish Tribe and also join a panel reflecting on the history of the Human Rights movement in Kitsap County.

The Cultural Cooperative Committee met to hear proposals from the Kitsap Water Trails regarding signage for kayakers on the reservation shoreline (we are coming up with an alternatively designed sign for two places on the reservation: Boat ramp and Old Man House Park), St. Peters Church regarding improved lighting in the Church/Cemetery parking lot (we will incorporate into the larger design plan for the cemetery that just received grant funding), review of tribal flag (language reviewed and approved) and a report on the Tribal Canoe Journey (it sounds like we will be hosting two days in late July).

The Suquamish Tribe hosted several holiday events; including the Community Christmas Party at the House of Awakened Culture with Santa and Mrs. Claus (way to go Human Services and staff volunteers!) and the Suquamish Museum Holiday Party at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. We also had our staff employee holiday party that included honoring longtime employees Cheryl Lawrence (30 years) and Gilda Corpuz (40 years).

Wow! Happy New Year everyone!

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamish Shines in First Youth Tournament at New Fitness Facility

by Steven Adams

The 9-11 year old co-ed Suquamish basketball team. Although a few of the players were injured, the team managed to pull together and take 3rd place. Team members: Sho-shyne jones, Isabelle Chiquiti, Bobby ray Pondelick, Likoodzi Ross, Jayla Moon, Steven Anderson, Isiah Pondelick, Ibrahim Trawally, Kah-ty Natrall, Bella Ramirez and Christopher Old Coyote.

Training in Self Care with Native Wellness Institute The 6-8 year-old co-ed Suquamish basketball team. These lil’ guys all worked as hard as they could and took home the champion jackets-winning the first home tournament in the new fitness facility. Youth who played on the team are Bobbyray Pondelick, Jaxon Corsac, Kyrie McGinty, Shelby Bullock, Mikayla Madayag, Luther Mills, Joel Jones, Olivia Chiquiti, Cheyanne Damian, and Bella Ramirez.

On December 12th and 13th, 2015 the Sports and Rec. Department hosted the first youth tournament in the new fitness facilty. Three of the home teams placed in every age group and the 6-8 year old team took the champnship game.

Teams traveled from as far as Nooksack, Elwah, Skokomish.

In the 6-8 year-old bracket the champion team hailed from Suquamish, in the 9-11 year-old bracket a team known as SHOWTIME hailing from Bellingham, WA took the championship game and the home team placed 3rd. In the 1214 year-old bracket the champions hailed from Skokomish and the home team also placed 3rd in this bracket. All 16 teams played a competitive tournment and put on a good show. The Sports and Rec. Department staff look forward to hosting many more tournaments for both youth and adults in the future.

Magdalena Turrieta, Joey Holmes, Aaron Lawrence, Angelina Sosa, and Craig Miller.

Sports and Recreation, and the Suquamish Wellness Department hosted a Native Wellness Self-Care Workshop.

The 12-14 year-old co-ed Suquamish team played hard and took third place in the home tournament. The youth who played on the team were Antonia Ewing, Joshua Bagley jr., Brandy Boure, McKenzie Wellman, Kanim Natrall, Leetsah Deam, Orlando Chiquiti, Nika Chiquiti, Sierra Denning, Kaiden Finkbonner, Mateo Sipai, and Matthew Wion.

Jilene Joseph, a member of Gros Ventre from Fort Belknap, Montana, and Executive Director for the Native Wellness Institute, led a one day training on “Self-Care” at the House of Awakened Culture on Monday, December 14, 2015. Jilene had discussions about historical trauma and modern day trauma. She also discussed various ways to be positive, productive and proactive, and ways to reduce stress and burnout, and realizing the need of effective and supporting teams. It was insightful and everyone enjoyed the ice breakers and a lot of laughter.

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Annual Holiday Tree Giveaway Brings Joy To Suquamish Community

Magdalena Turrieta, Steven Adams and Craig Miller.

Steven Adams unloads holiday trees for Suquamish Elders and Tribal Households.

Sports and Recreation gave away more than sixty trees during the annual Christmas Tree Giveaway. Nobles, Grand firs, and Douglas firs were given to Elders and Tribal households. We would like to thank Jerry and Tim Reid for their generosity and working with the tribe to help us give the trees in our community. This year’s Community Christmas Tree was donated by HRD Tree Farm. Thank you again Jerry and Tim Reid.

Youth Center Holiday Craft Activities

Unique Gifts

Gingerbread Houses

Community holiday tree making its way to Suquamish.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Azure Boure’, from the Suquamish Traditional Foods Youth worker Angelina Sosa helped youth create their and Plants Program, taught youth how to make bath own individual gingerbread houses to take home for the fizzies for gifts. holidays.

Jenavive Old Coyote, Cassidy Holt, Christian Wion, Alana Isabelle Chiquiti, Bobby Ray Pondelick, Ibrahim Trawally, Kane Chiefstick, and Kaiden Finkbonner.

Chiefstick, Likoodzi Ross, Koben Purser, and Sho-shine Jones.

Suquamish community enjoyed an amazing Thanksgiving Dinner made by Victor Turrieta. We at the Suquamish Youth Center are thankful to the Staff, families and friends that make our Youth Center a success looking forward to a new year.

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Teen Movie Night Friday 15th with Aaron and Steve.

Tentative lil’ kids movie night Friday the 8th with Aaron and Steve if no basketball games interfere with schedule.

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TRX w Tleena 6:30am Roadee Ride 1 12pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Inferno Power 5:30pm Meditation Yoga 6:30pm Pickleball 7:30pm

Road Series 6:30am Spin w Stephanie 12pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Kickboxing II Mobility Yoga 6:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Road Series 6:30am Spin w Stephanie 12pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Kickboxing II Mobility Yoga 6:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm Road Series 6:30am Spin w Stephanie 12pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Kickboxing II Mobility Yoga 6:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Road Series 6:30am Spin w Stephanie 12pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Kickboxing II Mobility Yoga 6:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Cardio w/ Tleena 6:30am Roadee Ride 1 12pm Youth BB Practice 3:30pm TRX w Tleena 5pm Funkie Fusion 1 6:30pm

Cardio w/ Tleena 6:30am Roadee Ride 1 12pm Youth BB Practice 3:30pm TRX w Tleena 5pm Funkie Fusion 1 6:30pm

Cardio w/ Tleena 6:30am Roadee Ride 1 12pm Youth BB Practice 3:30pm TRX w Tleena 5pm Funkie Fusion 1 6:30pm Craft day cookie in a jar

Cardio w/ Tleena 6:30am Roadee Ride 1 12pm Youth BB Practice 3:30pm TRX w Tleena 5pm Funkie Fusion 1 6:30pm

Intense Abs 6:30am Spin w Stephanie 12pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Kickboxing II 5:30pm Mobility Yoga 6:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Intense Abs 6:30am Spin w Stephanie 12pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Kickboxing II 5:30pm Mobility Yoga 6:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Intense Abs 6:30am Spin w Stephanie 12pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Kickboxing II 5:30pm Mobility Yoga 6:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

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BHT Class 6:30am Basketball Youth Roadee Ride I 12pm League Youth BB Practice 4pm Inferno Power 5:30pm Meditation Yoga 6:30pm

BHT Class 6:30am Basketball Youth Roadee Ride I 12pm League Youth BB Practice 4pm Inferno Power 5:30pm Meditation Yoga 6:30pm

BHT Class 6:30am Basketball Youth Roadee Ride I 12pm League Youth BB Practice 4pm Inferno Power 5:30pm Meditation Yoga 6:30pm

Basketball

Practices and Games may change please contact us if you have any questions

Tues-Thurs practices 4:00pm-5:45pm EE practice (5-6 yr old), and E boys 7-8 yr old boys

Magdalena Turrieta, Youth Worker 360-394-8634 Steven Adams, Youth Worker 360-394-7131 Aaron Lawrence, Youth Worker 360-394-8575

Mon-Wed-Fri practices 4:00pm-5:45pm Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm D boys; D girls; B boys; 5/6 th grade boys, and7/8 th grade boys

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Elders Lunchroom MON

TUE

WED

THU

Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

Elders Council Meetings

Beverages Served Daily

First Thursday of Every Month in the Elder’s Lunch Room. For more information contact Barbara Lawence-Piecuch blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 394-7123.

Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day.

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

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Scalloped Potatoes & Ham California Blend Veggies Waldorf Salad SF Pudding

5

Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Coleslaw Canned Pears

11 Birthday Celebration 12 Pork Pancit Germany Veggie Blend Apple-Carrot Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Calico Bean Soup Chef Salad with Spinach, HB Eggs, Cheese & Cranberries Corn Bread Yogurt Parfait

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Tribal Center Closed MLK Jr Holiday

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

Geoduck Chowder with Oyster Crackers Coleslaw Blueberry Bran Muffin Yogurt Parfait

Split Pea Soup w/ Ham Tuna Sandwich on 9 Grain Bread Waldorf Salad SF Pudding

FRI

1

Tribal Center Closed New Year Holiday

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7 Elders Council

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Beef Goulash with Green Beans & Tomatoes Brown Rice Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

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

Indian Tacos (meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream) Fresh Vegetable Platter Fresh Fruit

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

Salmon Oven Roasted Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fudgsicle Bar

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Meatloaf, Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Cucumber-Tomato 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

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Pumpkin Cookie

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

Beef, Bean & Cheese Burrito Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

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

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Business

Spotlight on PME: Rosie Bayes

Mentors, coworkers and family support top Sales & Catering Manager’s list for success in Suquamish

by Lisa Rodriguez

Suquamish Tribal Member Rosie Bayes knows that Suquamish is home. From employment opportunities to meeting her husband, the Suquamish community has everything she desires.

Right out of High School Rosie found herself as a Keno runner at the Clearwater Casino in 1999. During this time she gained experience in the Cage and as a Soft Count Cashier. After a year and a half at the casino, Rosie worked at the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center (ELC) as a Childcare Worker. A year later Rosie decided to move to Georgia. She loved the experience of the new place but missed home and moved back to Suquamish. In 2004 opportunity for a Hostess/Server in the Longhouse Buffet & Cedar Steakhouse was available and Rosie took it. Two years later Rosie got her first opportunity at the resort in 2006 as a Front Desk Agent, a year later she was recruited to Sales Associate, shortly after she accepted the opportunity as Sales & Catering Manager, a position

she’s excelled in for the past seven years.

“I learned the importance of customer service, patience and the ability to anticipate people’s needs with the support of my mom, dad and sister. I couldn’t be the professional I am without my family,” said Rosie. “My husband EJ has been my biggest supporter since we met at Clearwater Casino. He’s been there for me every step of the way and he helped me through some major life transitions this last year. Professionally I couldn’t have the career I have without Sam Askew. As the Resort Director when it first opened, Sam saw potential in me I didn’t know I had. He recruited me to the Resort and Sales world in 2006 and I’ve gained amazing experiences and skills since then. I would also like to thank Amy Adams and Lisa Adair for taking me under their wing. They taught me the ins and outs of sales, and gave me opportunities to excel. I couldn’t thank Amy and Lisa more for their support and willingness to help me grow. Lastly I would like to thank Brittany

PME Employment Opportunities 1

Administration*** Executive Secretary (FT)

DOE

2 3 2 1

Cage*** Soft Count Team Member (FT/PT) Cashier (FT) $ Main Bank Cashier (FT) Soft Count Lead (FT)

$10.25 $11.25 DOE DOE

2 6

CSO*** CSO Shift Manager/ Supervisor (FT) Supervisor/Cashier $ (FT)

DOE DOE

1

Engineering*** Jr. Engineer (FT)

$14.00

8 2 5 5 1 1 1 10 7 17 1 1 1

Bakken for being my right hand, I am not sure where I would be without her support through these last couple of years. With the addition of the 10,000 square feet of event space Brittany and I have more than doubled the amount and size of group bookings. Because of Brittany we have been able to take these challenges head on and succeed. I’m thankful for everyone in my life and couldn’t be more thankful for the people mentioned above.”

As opening any business is tough, Rosie has found excitement with all the new additions. As we move closer to the completion of the inside of the casino, Rosie hopes the tribe will still build the amphitheater originally laid out in the expansion plans.

As we slowly become an entertainment destination, the amphitheater would make us the go-to place in Kitsap County. As for Rosie’s current position, she still loves what she does and doesn’t see herself leaving her Sales & Catering Manager Rosie Bayes position any time soon. As the Suquamish plans to join boards and be more involved community is where Rosie thrives, she in the community in the upcoming year.

116 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position

Food and Beverage Bartender (FT/PT/ On-Call) $ Cook (FT/PT) Bar back (FT/PT) $ DMO (FT/PT) Prep Cook (FT) Restaurant Supervisor (FT) Sous Chef (FT) Deli Cashier (FT) $ Banquet Houseperson (PT) Banquet Server(FT/PT/ On-call) $ Lounge Host (PT) Buffet Server (FT) $ Host(ess)/Cashier (PT) $

$10.00 DOE $10.00 $10.00 DOE DOE DOE $10.00 $12.00 $10.00 $11.00 $10.00 $10.00

1 1

Marketing Valet Attendant (FT) $ Web Master (FT)

$10.00 DOE

3

Security*** Officer (FT/PT)

DOE

1 1 2 3

Slot*** Sr. Technician (FT) Supervisor/ Cashier (FT) Relief Shift/Supervisor (FT) Cashier (FT) $

DOE DOE DOE $11.25

1 5 1

Table Games*** Floor Supervisor (FT) Dealer (FT/PT) $ Dual Rate (FT)

DOE DOE DOE

PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • • •

Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept.

All Casino positions require a State and/or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions.

We accept online applications at www.clearwatercasino.com. If you have questions please contact our Recruiter/Tribal Liaison at (360) 598-8717 or the Job line (360) 598-1360. Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of the Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.

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Clearwater Casino

PME Employment cont.

1

Kiana Lodge DMO (PT) $

$10.00

1 4

Resort Guest Service Agent (FT) Room Attendant (FT/PT)

$12.00 $10.00

1 1

Whitehorse General Manager (FT) Cook (PT)

DOE DOE

1 1 1 2 1

Retail Manager In- Training (Suquamish Tribal Member only) SV Shell Lead Clerk (FT) Assistant Masi Shop Manager (FT) SV Shell Clerk (FT) $ Masi Shop Clerk (FT)

DOE

1

IT*** Technician (FT)

DOE

DOE DOE $10.00 $10.00

1

HR ***Manager (FT)

DOE

2 1

Environmental Services Worker (FT) Supervisor (FT)

$10.85 $16.25

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Community Notices

Strategies For Maintaining Your Weight Through the Holidays submitted by Stephanie Kunold

With so many family get functions during the holidays, maintaining a healthy weight is always a challenge for us. However, there are a few simple ways to help keep the calories from adding up. Here are some suggestions from Doreen Lerner, PhD, on how to keep the weight off this winter.

Avoid wearing baggy clothing that allows you to expand as you eat. After you’ve eaten, stay away from the food tables at the party. Keep your hands busy by finding a way to help out. It’s the best way to distract yourself from food. Avoid alcohol. When we drink, we’re more likely to abandon healthy eating. Fill up on water and other low-calorie drinks.

Take a healthy dish for the pot luck-something you can eat: consider salad, fruit, raw vegetables and a healthy dip. Focus on your relationships, not on the food-learn to focus on enjoying the people and the special holiday experiences, on building special memories for yourself and your family.

Meeting new people is another good way of distracting yourself from food. Plan ahead. The best kind of plan, when it comes to food, is about what you are going to eat- not about what you’re not going to eat. If we focus on what we can’t eat (or what we think we shouldn’t eat), this kind of thinking can set us up for failure because you end up feeling deprived.

Don’t arrive completely famished- you’ll be more likely to eat in a way you’ll later regret. EXERCISE! Counteract some of what you have eaten by going to the gym and burn some of those extra calories.

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January

Jan 1 Brandon Emmett Illyanna Purser Jan 2 Charlie Brown Isabelle Chiquiti Charlene Renquist Marion Ives Jan 3 William Alexander

Cha-la-kwa-tud Chiquiti Sr

Melvin Colomb Merle Hayes Jr Mikayla Madayag William Sigo III Jan 4 Mary Adams Bruce Belmont Vicky Doyle

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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 Brandon Dryden Brittney Timmerman Robert Cordero Jr Taren Haynes Gail Coyne Debra Hill II Jan 11 Floyd Dollar Edward Midkiff Sr Robert Gemmell Jorden Lawrence Trevor Adams Stephanie Power Austen Jenkins Jan 27 Jamie Loneia Bennie Armstrong Aleccia Pratt Jacob Sigo Jamie Gooby James Mabe Troy Mabe Timothy Jackson Tami Jefferson Jan 16 Tyler Mabe Baily Moss Kristen Mabe Michael Cordero Jan 22 Andrew Pondelick Jan 5 Joaquin Santos Kimberly Kumpf George Adams David Schuler Miya Smith Harriet Webber Cheayvone Lawrence Frank Chavez Crystal Sigo Jan 6 Peter Werbelo III Eric Lindell Benjamin Goodwin Elizabeth Napoleon Kellen Baker John Rubeck Jan 28 Jan 17 Jan 12 Andrea Nellenbach Gloria Smith Nicholas Leva Clavin Medina Phillip Contraro Jan 7 Eric Webster Betty Pasco Aaron Purser Henry Jackson Jr Anthony Mabe Rachel Dunn Jan 24 Makaha Lawrence Jan 18 Mary Lou Salter Gary Crowell Seth Mabe Jan 29 William Jackson Jan 8 Linda Immken Christopher Puckett Thomas Bailey Sutah Purcell Samantha Salas Honorato Rapada V Allicia Knapp Jan 13 Jan 19 William Swift Daniel Santos Jan 25 Barbara Santos Susan Bambino Jan 9 Autumn Colomb Frederick Sigo Jan 31 Aiana Medeiros Devan Crow Thomas Cordero Sr Kwlll-kwull-tu Williams Edward Widen Lorraine Brice

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General Council March 19-20, 2016 Kiana Lodge