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A monthly publication of the Suquamish Tribe
Volume 14
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November 2014
Suquamish Opposes Kinder-Morgan Pipeline
Tribal Representatives join Canadian First Nations in testifying against expansion Representatives from four U.S. tribes, including Suquamish, spoke in unified opposition on October 22, 2014 against oil giant Kinder Morgan’s new proposed trans-mountain tar sands oil pipeline. The announcement took place in Chilliwack, a rural town of 80,000 about 50 miles (86 kilometers) east of Vancouver, B.C., where the elders, fishers, leaders and youth testified against the project to Canada’s National Energy Board.
No. 11 Tribal Council Still Seeking Members For Executive Boards
Several positions set to open in the coming months by Windy Anderson
The Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking applications from Tribal Members for positions on several executive boards that are up for appointment in 2015.
“The proposed pipeline, if approved, will increase the risk of oil spills and cause more disruption of our fishing fleet. The Suquamish Tribe has a duty to stand up to further threats to our Salish Sea fish- Chairman Leonard Forsman, Shaylene Jefferson and Kassia Rose joined respresentatives from other ing grounds that have sustained our US Tribes at the Fraser River for a morning ceremony before testifying against the pipeline. people since time immemorial,” said Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman. terminal in Burnaby, B.C., a suburb of Van- essence of who we are as Coast Salish, lives Forsman, along with 17 year-old Shaylene couver, greatly increasing the traffic of oil on for generation to generation. We fight for tankers carrying diluted tar sands bitumen our past and our future.” Jefferson testified before the NAB. through Canadian and U.S. waters. “Like the sea, Coast Salish people acknowl“Will there be enough fish to harvest for the edge no boundaries. We are united to protect “If the pipeline is approved, there will be future generations? For my children and the Salish Sea,” said Coast Salish Gathering a 500 percent increase in tanker loadings,” grandchildren? I wonder if the shellfish will Co Speaker Ray Harris. “It’s a danger to the said Tulalip Board Director Glen Gobin. be edible; if they won’t be too poisoned,” environment, a violation of aboriginal fish“This increased traffic will directly interfere said Jefferson during her testimony. with access to traditional and treaty-protect- ing rights, and a threat to all people who call The Kinder Morgan proposed oil pipeline ed fishing areas, and put the safety of tribal this unique place home,” he said.The NAB would roughly triple the capacity of the ex- fishers at risk—not to mention drastically is expected to make their recommendations isting pipeline from 300,000 barrels per day increasing the chance of a catastrophic oil on the expansion of the pipeline to the Cato 890,000 per day. It would run alongside spill,” he said. My father, Bernie Gobin nadian Parliament next year. Ultimately, an existing pipeline that stretches from the fought side by side with leaders such as Bil- the decision on the pipeline will be made by Alberta tar sand oil fields to an oil shipping ly Frank Jr. to ensure the salmon, the very Canadian lawmakers.
Annual Health Fair Showcases Healthy Eating and Activity
Position 1 in the Tribal Gaming Commission, currently held by Hazel Pacquette. Positions 1 and 2 of the Seafood Enterprise Board currently held by JimBob Armstrong and David Sigo Sr. Position 1 of the Housing Board currently held by Ed Midkiff and a position on the Higher Education Board held by Barbara Lawrence. The 2 positions up for re-appointment are positions chosen by Council from the Suquamish Foundation and the Port Madison Board of Directors. Terms are three years. Board members are paid stipends as allowed by charter/ordinance. Submit letters of interest to Windy Anderson by mail at PO Box 498, Suquamish WA 98392, fax at 360-394-3686 or hand delivery to the Administration Front Desk at Suquamish Village by December 10, 2014. CORRECTION- A digital copy of the November 2014 newsletter released before noon on November 4, 2012 incorrectly identified the seats up on executive boards in the coming year. The above story has been ammended and is correct. We sincerely apologize for the oversight.
Displays and vendors tout benefits of fruit and veggie filled diets along with exercise by Kathy Kinsey
The Suquamish Tribe Community Health Program has been promoting healthy living through 5-2-1-0 the Suquamish Way. Five-2-1-0 stands for five or more fruits and vegetables, two hours or less of recreational screen time, one hour of physical activity and no sugar sweetened drinks everyday as part of a healthy lifestyle. Five or more fruits and vegetables were emphasized and fruits and vegetables were featured throughout the health fair. A huge colander of fruit and platters of vegetables with dip were available for participants to snack on and take with them. Participants enjoyed the humus and guacamole dips (these individual serving containers are available at Costco). Door prizes included colanders full of fruits and vegetables, stock pots with all the ingredients to make black bean and corn soup, and baskets of fruit nuts, and bottled water. A variety of displays as well as 29 vendors promoted two hours or less of recreational screen time, one hour of physical activity and no sugar sweetened drinks. The Sports and Recreation staff (Katie Ahvakana, Barb Santos, Priscilla Preuit, and Melita Zaiss) were available to introduce members to physical activities available in the community. Chief Lasnier added a new attraction featuring both physical activity and vegetables by demonstrating square foot gardening and featuring winter crops. Swift Sanchez Suquamish News
Kathy Kinsey and Marie Sanders dishing up good-for-you treats at the annual Health Fair.
They will put up posters and encourage staff and community members to participate in the challenge.
promoted physical activity and personal protection with upcoming self-defense class. Lori Glover, Lisa Thomas ( new Wellness Director) and Peggy Snow, LMT (Kingston Crossing) offered other opportunities to de-stress. Lori and Lisa talked to participants about Wellness programs that teach new skills and Peggy gave much needed back massages.
Our cooks, Eanie Abler and Marie Sanders were our most powerful health educators that day because they taught us through our taste buds that we can easily include five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day. The cooks served a delicious kale salad, pesto minestrone soup, raw berry crisp. The raw berry crisp was the hit of the day with a hundred servings served. Many participants commented how delicious and filling the meal was.
For a chance to win the door prize, participants talked to our registered nutritionist, Fran Miller about how to add more servings of fruits and vegetables daily and taking the 4 week 5210 Challenge- 42 individuals signed up, 14 people signed up to be 4 week challenge champions for their department/area.
In This Issue News ................... 1 Community Calendar Education Government
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Sports & Rec ................... 8 Elders ................. 10 Health & Wellness
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Business ................. 12 Community & Notices
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Birthdays ..................15
see “Health Fair” page 10... 1
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