Suquamish News, December 2016

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Suquamish News Volume 16

December 2016

Return of the Salmon In this issue...

Veterans Day Events pg. 3

Chum season in full swing at Grovers Creek Hatchery

CKA Students Visit UW pg. 4

#NoDAPL Day of Action pg. 7

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Community Calendar

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Suquamish Holiday Bazaar Dec 10 10am-4pm Suquamish Community members are encouraged to attend the Suquamish Holiday Bazaars with unique gifts by local artists.

Free and open to the public at the House of Awakened Culture, in Downtown Suquamish. For more information contact Kate Ahvakana at kahvakana@suquamish.nsn. us or (360) 394-8573.

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 Suquamish Community Holiday Party more information, visit them online at Dec 21 5:30 pm www.suquamishmuseum.org.

Suquamish Tribal members and Tribal Suquamish Museum households are encouraged to attend. At Holiday Lights Festival the House of Awakened Culture in DownDec 3 6pm town Suquamish. For more information Join Museum staff in celebrating the holi- contact Clae Williams at (360) 394-8412 day season with kids holiday crafts and re- or kwilliams@suquamish.nsn.us. freshments at 6pm. Stay for a special performance by Kids in Concert at 6:30pm. Tribal Government Holiday Closure Dec 26- Jan 2 Visit suquamishmuseum.org for details.

Tribal Government closures include AdSuquamish Food Bank Hours ministrative Offices, Courts, Youth & FitTuesday & Thursdays Noon-3pm ness Centers, Human Services, Wellness, The Suquamish Food Bank, located on Human Resources, TCW, Fisheries and the Augusta Ave., next to the Post Office in Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Downtown Suquamish, is open to commu- Center. Essential staff, including Tribal nity members in need of assistance with Gaming Observers, Agents and Police will groceries. Donations will also be accepted continue to provide services. during operating hours. For more information, contact the Suquamish Warrior Jean Lori Glover Retirement Luncheon Jan 6 11:30am Belmont at (360) 626-1080.

Suquamish Community Members are inLushootseed Family Classes vited to a luncheon at the House of AwakDec 6 & 13 5-7pm ened Culture in Downtown Suquamish, to Share a meal with community members celebrate the work of Healthy and Whole while learning words and phrases in Lu- creator Lori Glover, who is retiring. For shootseed. Contact Coordinator Lena Ma- more information contact Abby Purser loney with questions at (360) 394-8644 or (360) 394-8550 or apurser@suquamish. email lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us. nsn.us

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Meetings Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Dec 1 & 15 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission 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 Dec 5 & 12 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For more information, contact Windy Anderson at wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Warriors Dec 6 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 Tribal Council

Leonard Forsman Chairman

Bardow Lewis

Vice-chair

Nigel Lawrence

Secretary

Robin Sigo

Treasurer

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Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting Dec 7 10am The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors meet every other Wednesday of the month, at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For information contact Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us.

PMECC/SEC Meeting Dec 7 PME Board MeetingDec 14 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 .

Suquamish Elders Council Meeting Jan 17 4pm New Elders Lodge The Suquamish Elders Council meetings have moved! They will now occur the third Tuesday of every month at 4pm. During the January meeting, Calvin Medina, Manager of Agate Dreams, will be speaking to the council about the medicinal uses of marijuana. A representative with training will be there to answer questions about suaves, pain management, etc. For more information contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us or Della Crowell at dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us Higher Education Board Next Meeting- February 2017 The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Meetings are not open to the public. Exact date to be decided. For more information contact Brenda Guerrero bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 394-8460.

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News & Events

Veterans Day in Suquamish

Honoring at memorial, elementary school and powwow top list of events

Tribal Council Seeks Executive Board Applicants Tribal Council is seeking applications from Suquamish Tribal Members to serve on Executive Boards, with terms beginning in 2017. Council will be appointing members to the following boards: Port Madison Enterprises (stipend provided) • Position 5 - presently held by Cheryl Lawrence • Position 6 - presently held by Chuck Deam Sr. Tribal Gaming Commission (stipend provided) • Position 3 - presently held by Roger Contraro • Position 4 - presently held by Cherrie May Seafood Enterprise (stipend provided) • Position 3 - presently held by Barb Santos Housing Board (stipend provided) • Position 3 - presently held by Jim Henry • Position 4 - presently held by Trish Chargualaf Higher Education (stipend provided)

Veterans Powwow at the House of Awakened Cultur. In regalia front, Wendy Boure.

Teylor Ives and Jim Henry.

Suquamish community members celebrated Veterans Day with a special recognition of veterans at Suquamish Elementary on Thursday, November 10, followed by the annual honoring at the Suquamish Veterans Memorial, Veterans Breakfast and the return of the one-day Veterans Powwow on Friday November 11. Special thanks to the staff at Suquamish Elementary, the Suquamish Warriors and volunteers for coordinating the events.

Chief Kitsap Students Visit USS Turner Joy Museum

• Position 4 - presently held by Brittany Bakken Museum Board • Position 1 - presently held by Peg Deam • Position 2 - presently held by Rebecca Purser Enrollment Committee • Position 3 - presently held by Tina Zaiss • Position 4 - presently held by Mable Anderson • Position 5 - presently held by Sarah George • Position 6 - presently held by Brenda Guerrero 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 360-3943686 or hand delivery to the Administration Front Desk at Suquamish Village.

Letters of interest must be received by December 9, 2016.

If you signed up at the 2016 General Council meeting for these boards, your name will automatically be submitted to Tribal Council for consideration.

From left, 7-graders Tehya Ledesma, Shayan Zaiss and Elijah Andrews.

From left, 7-grader Jewelian Lawrence.

Chief Kitsap Academy’s November 10 fieldtrip to the USS Turner Joy Naval Destroyer Museum was a resounding success with 6 and 7 graders. Students took tours of the Naval Destroyer and were able to see Captain’s quarters, Engine Rooms, bunk areas, mess hall and more. In addition, they took a STEM class that included hands-on science, technology, engineering and math.

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Bryna Lawrence scans the snout of a returning chum at Grovers Creek Hatchery near Indianola. Salmon released from the facility carry a tracking node in their snouts, allowing hatchery workers to track the number of fish who Students were very engaged the entire time and seemed very enthusiastic about their learning experience. At the return annually to the facility each fall. Eggs from the reend, they were given ‘goody bags’ with science trinkets. Science classes were given 4 hand boilers perfect for phys- turning salmon are harvested, fertilized and grown for release the following year. ical science classes!

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Education

Chief Kitsap Academy Students Become Huskies for a Day

by Lindsay Little

On October 19, Chief Kitsap Academy Bears had the op- Admissions advisors shared their tips and tricks for the UW applicaportunity to become Huskies for a day! tion. Admissions officers recommend Native American Student Day is put on by the Office of that tribal students and descendants Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMAD) every year at give proof of enrollment to the UW UW. Native American Students, Native Education Proregistrar. Students who identify as grams, and Tribal Schools are invited to the University of more than one minority group, such Washington, Seattle campus for an event directed towards as Native American and Hispanic or Native American students.

Native American and Black, should High schools students from across the state attended the apply only as Native American. With program. Activities included speeches from advisors, cur- college application systems at many rent students, tribal representatives, OMAD officials, pro- schools, this will provide Native stufessors, and program managers. Students toured campus dents with the most resources and and broke off into smaller groups by grade. Seniors re- scholarships. ceived advice from admissions counselors, juniors visited UW also recommends that students the law school, sophomores toured the Burke, and fresh- avoid cliché topics in their admismen heard from OMAD students. sions essays. Sentences like “I’ve Chief Kitsap Academy sophomore Iyreland Lawson attended and spoke with current students about the balance student athletes need to strike. Lawson, an elite softball player, hopes to attend UW and play for the Huskies. Touring campus and speaking with current students gave her a better idea of how she should tackle her final two years of high school. Iyreland is excited to be a Husky in two years!

always wanted to be a Husky” do not give admissions officers a good CKA Students pause for a photo at the entrance to the University of Washington campus in idea of a student’s desire to learn or Seattle, WA. The group took a day trip there for the annual Native American Student Day. contribute to the UW community. Being specific about awareness of culture, language, and community. Students the ways in which a student participates in their culture can ask their counselors, the Higher Education office, or enriches applications; UW officers are impressed with Senior Seminar teacher Lindsay Little (CKA) for inforSuquamish youth and their contributions, as well as their mation about college applications. Go Dawgs!

Suquamish Higher Education Partners With Brandman University’s Bangor Campus Program offers scholarships to Tribal students

by Margo Myers

While Suquamish tribal member Kristen Soy leads a busy life as a Marketing and Promotions Assistant at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino, she recently added two new major roles: that of new mother, and being a college student at Brandman University’s Bangor campus. “I am balancing a newborn baby and two college classes right now,” said Soy. “It will be a little more complicated when I return to work full-time in January, but I can do it.”

Soy is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree from Brandman after finishing as one of two finalists for a new job. The other candidate had a college degree, and landed the position, but Soy is not deterred. She sees a bachelor’s degree as life changing. “Right now, I’m in business and marketing classes, but I’m considering switching to education,” said Soy. “I love helping kids, and I want to be the person who helps our students stay in school. It’s something I needed when I was growing up, and I’ve been through it, so I can offer some solutions that work.”

Soy is the first student to benefit from a new partnership between Brandman University and the Suquamish Higher Education Program. “The way we deliver our degree programs are a perfect fit for working students like Kristen,” said Michael Goodnow, Brandman’s Community and Corporate Relations Manager at Bangor.

Tribal members can apply for scholarships if they attend an accredited school, and have their tuition, books, and other fees paid for. If they live in Kitsap County, their education is fully funded. Outside of Kitsap County, tribal members can receive up to $10,000 a year for education, and up to $7500 outside of Washington State.

Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average to remain eligible.

Brenda Guerrero manages the Higher Education program for the Suquamish tribe. “Our mission is to support education for our Tribal Members,” said Guerrero. “Brandman University is literally right in our backyard, so Suquamish Tribal Member Kristen Soy is pursuing a 4-year degree at Brandman. this is perfect for our tribal members For Soy, she believes having college taken care of finanwho want to earn university degrees online.” cially lifts a lot of pressure, she might otherwise feel after “We are very excited about the possibilities of bringing earning her degree. “I won’t have to worry about student our educational programs to both Tribal Members and loans in the future, and I can easily move if I need to for Port Madison Enterprises employees,” said Jennifer Per- a future job,” she said. “I would highly recommend this ryman, Brandman’s campus director at Bangor. “It’s a scholarship program and Brandman University to our othpartnership that we are very proud of.” er tribal members.”

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Longtime Wellness Employee Retires

Lori Glover, creator of the Healthy & Whole program finishes work in January Lorraine (Lori) Glover, LICSW, LMHC has worked as a clinical social worker for forty years. Her training and experience as a play therapist with children, as well as her work with adult and geriatric populations in diverse settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, schools, and in private practice, contributes to knowledge of the lifespan that benefits her clients, patients, and staff. Since 1978, she has worked with Native populations, including eight years for the Lummi, Nooksack, Upper Skagit, and Swinomish Tribes. For the last twenty years, Lori has been employed by the Suquamish Tribe Wellness Center, a cooccurring outpatient treatment facility, as the Senior Mental Health Counselor and supervisor. Her clinical interest is the effects of chronic trauma on the individual throughout their life.

Lori is proud of the development of the Wellness Center through the years and credits the hard-working and dedicated staff for its success. Services now include Substance Use Disorders, Problem Gambling, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Naturopathy and Acupuncture.

After much soul searching and careful reflection, Lori has decided to retire and January 6th will be her last day. Although she will deeply miss the Lori Glover relationships formed in over 20 years, she promises not to be a stranger at community events. She looks forward to more time with her grandchildren and friends, travel, reading, cooking, Additionally, this year Lori was nominated as a Kitsap County gardening, and walking.

Health Care Hero.

Lori’s passion has been the development of the Healthy and Whole Program for which she has received several honors. The Program was selected as a semifinalist for the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development and Honoring Nations; as well as an award for Service to Science Academy from NACE/SAMHSA. This year’s Healthy and Whole’s graduation at the Kiana Lodge included the largest number of participants from the Suquamish community since beginning the program in 2000.

Congratulations Leslie!

Suquamish Health Benefits Administrator honored

Shasta Holiday Hours

If you need Health Benefits assistance during the Tribe’s holiday closure, please contact Shasta at (800) 441-4518. Shasta Customer Service will only be closed during 3 days of the holiday season: Friday, December 23, 2016, Monday, December 26, 2016 and Monday, January 2, 2017.

Medicare Enrollment

Does your Medicare coverage handle your current healthcare needs? Is it time to review your current Medicare plans?

As 2016 comes to a close, it is time for the annual review of your Medicare plans. The deadline to make changes to your Medicare Part B coverage is by December 7, 2016. Medicare Part B is the portion of your Medicare that pays for Physician and other provider based services.

It is also time again to review your Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits.

Center, Leslie Wosnig receiving honors for her work in Indian Country.

Suquamish Tribe Health Benefits Administrator Leslie Wosnig was honored at the American Indian Health Commission conference this fall for her dedication and years of service. We thank and congratulate Leslie on her accomplishments!

Not Sure? The Health Benefits team will review your current needs and assist you in signing up for the best coverage need to fit your current needs. Please contact your Health Benefits Team at 360-394-8424 to review your Medicare Part B or Medicare Part D coverage.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

The Suquamish Tribe’s work with federal, state and local governments, and agencies continues. We work to protect treaty resources, take part in decisions that shape our local and state economies, and contribute to improving the health and well-being of our tribal and local communities. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC), made of county, city, port, naval and tribal elected officials, meet monthly to make decisions regarding transportation and land use in the county. This month’s meeting focused on the work plan and budget for the next calendar year. KRCC also organized a Washington State Legislative Dinner event held at our Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort that featured Sen. Christine Rolfes, Sen. Jan Angel, Rep. Sherry Appleton, Rep. Drew Hansen, Rep. Michelle Cardiel and Rep. Drew MacEwen. The legislators sat on a panel and discussed the upcoming legislative session, which of course will be focused on education in response to the McCleary lawsuit.

Much of their attention will be on trying to find the money to fix educational disparity in the state. There was also a lot of dialogue regarding homelessness and the cost of housing. There are concerns about fees and regulations that drive the cost on new housing up. Kitsap Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation held one of three State Route 305 Open Houses at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. This was an opportunity for the public to offer their input in the planning process as the state determines how to spend transportation funding for road and transit improvements on this vital transportation corridor that runs through our reservation.

We also had two important meetings with federal agencies in the past month. Under our Treaty, federal agencies have a trust responsibility to the Suquamish Tribe.

The U.S. made promises to Chief Seattle and our sub-chiefs when we signed over title to what is now the lands of the Puget Sound Region. The federal government has an obligation to protect our treaty rights to fish, hunt, educate our children and provide for the health of our people. We meet with the U.S. Navy often to create agreements on projects that affect our treaty resources. We met with the new commander of the Naval Base Kitsap, Captain William Schrader regarding two projects; a tidal energy demonstration and a hull cleaning project. We are working to get our concerns addressed by the Navy. There was the first of several Consultations on Tribal Input into Federal Infrastructure Decisions with Tribal governments held at Daybreak Star in Seattle. The courageous efforts of the water protectors in Standing Rock protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline are responsible for inspiring President Obama to call this series of meetings, to hear how the federal government can improve consultation with Tribes on infrastructure projects.

I sat on the Seattle panel as a representative of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and heard some very moving and inspirational testimony by Tribal leaders from Lummi, Yakama, Lower Elwha, Spokane, Coos, Cheyenne River, Tulalip, Sauk-Suiattle and others.

We continue to be active in providing health care for the Suquamish Tribe by working with State and Federal officials to provide the resources necessary to meet their trust responsibility. As part of these efforts we have two inter-tribal organizations that held meetings in our area. The American Indian Health Commission

From left, Chairman Forsman and Rep. Sherry Appleton speak to a group of community members at the State Route 305 Open House at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort.

held their membership meeting on the Puyallup Reservation in Tacoma. There was a good discussion on the future of behavioral health care, especially in respect to substance abuse treatment as the federal government continues to push for a more holistic approach. The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board held their quarterly meeting at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. I provided a welcome to this important organization that works with Tribes, the Indian Health Service and other federal agencies to improve health care in our communities. Thanks to the Suquamish Warriors for posting the colors for the meeting. The Olympic Communities for Health held their annual meeting in Port Ludlow and provided information on the State of Washington’s waiver request to the federal government to implement the Affordable Care Act on behalf of the federal government. The State did not receive all of the money requested to implement the waiver. Of course, the election of Donald Trump has put our negotiations and agreements at risk. We will be working with Congress to try to protect what we have secured and are owed. We also had our internal meeting to plan for an on-reservation health clinic. We are considering a partnership with an existing clinic and also checking the feasibility of opening a smaller operation.

Curation Summit held in Ocean Shores.

The attendees showed great commitment to preserving and displaying their cultural heritage to their tribal members and, when appropriate, the general public. I encouraged them to continue to their work because it is such an inspiration to our people. The Suquamish Museum Board held their meeting, the most exciting action was our formal acceptance of the Bertelson Collection from the Burke Museum that contains artifacts from Old Man House. The Suquamish Tribe Cultural Cooperative Committee held their meeting and heard reports from several departments regarding their cultural programs. The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is planning to build a Native American Veterans Memorial next to their facility on the National Mall in Washington D.C. A representative from the NMAI visited to discuss the project and their fundraising strategy with me. The Potlatch Fund Gala was held at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort for the first time. The event was well attended by supporters of the Potlatch Fund that supports tribal programs and initiatives. Congratulations to Rich Purser for being selected by the Potlatch Fund to receive the Antone Minthorn Economic and Community Development Award for his work with the Suquamish Tribe in developing and expanding tribal enterprises.

Cultural resource preservation continues to be an important investment in our future.

The Quinault Nation invited me to give a keynote presentation at their 5th Annual

The Suquamish Tribe continues to work on preserving natural resources for present and future generations. The Council on Environmental Quality Chair Christy

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Government Goldfuss came to Seattle to announce the formation of a federal task force to prioritize actions for cleaning up Puget Sound. I joined Governor Inslee and Congressman Derek Kilmer and other elected leaders in celebrating this important announcement at the Nature Conversancy in Seattle. The Ballard Locks is celebrating its centennial. I participated in a video production reflecting on the impacts the 1917 project had on tribal people. The Port Gamble Forest and Bay project is also producing a video to educate potential donors on the importance of the ecosystem to the Suquamish, Port Gamble S’Klallam and other Tribes. I was interviewed for this video and hope it will help us raise the funds needed to acquire this property from the Olympic Property Group in order to preserve it for future generations. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held a call to update the seafood export industry on negotiations with the Chinese government regarding geoduck export rules. We look forward to positive developments in this nation-to-nation negotiation.

Maintaining and growing our tribal economy is a top priority. PME held their annual plan meeting at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. PME forecasts modest growth in the casino and expects more growth at Agate Dreams. The Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) held two meetings over the past month, one at Skokomish and the other at Snoqualmie.

The Skokomish meeting was held before the election and the Snoqualmie meeting is being held after. The State Legislature stayed relatively the same with the Democrats holding a slim majority in the House and Republicans holding a slim majority in the Senate. The WIGA Tribes have been in discussions with the Washington State Gambling Commission on proposals to change their fee structure. This is discussion is in its early phases and will continue.

The Suquamish Tribe continues to demonstrate leadership in developing education policy. We met with representatives from Olympic College to discuss offering classes here on our reservation. This may begin in the Winter Quarter. The University of Washington hired Ricky Hall as their Vice President of Minority Affairs. We met with Ricky to discuss how the school can be more supportive of tribal culture and edu-

cation. He has made completion of the second phase of the Intellectual House, which includes classrooms and design space, one of his top priorities. The North Kitsap Schools Foundation held their annual awards ceremony at North Kitsap High School. The Suquamish Tribe and Port Madison Enterprises are major contributors to the Foundation that gives out grants to local schools for innovative projects.

Tribal government departments hosted a number of events. Human Services put on another Halloween Party, well done!

The Suquamish Museum hosted a public hearing on Old Man House Park with assistance from Bob Gatz. We are considering improvements to the park, including expanded parking and stormwater controls.

Thank you to all that attended and provided input. The Tribal Council held their second public budget hearing. Thanks to everyone who attended and provided great input.

Stopping the Dakota Access Pipeline

November’s Day of Action spurs protests across nation

On November 15, 2016 the Indigenous Environmental Network coordinated a Day of Action, calling for demonstrations in support of the Standing Rock Sioux and their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. The call resulted in more than 200 planned demonstrations across the nation, including the one pictured above in Silverdale, WA. There were also vigils and demonstrations held in Seattle, WA.

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamish Youth Participate in NB3 Foundation Event

by Craig Miller

On Sunday, November 13, the Sports and Rec. Department took part in an event sponsored by the NB3 Foundation to make physical activity a priority for our Native American children. The event was part of a nationwide campaign to engage 10,000 native youth in physical activity on this day.

This event was designed to bring awareness to, and raise the importance of, getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day to help lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and other illnesses. Physical activity can also help with weight control and may improve academic achievements. Thank you to everyone who participated in this event!

The NB3 Foundation is setting a national standard for investing in evidence-based, community-driven and culturally relevant programs that prevent childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes See more at: From left Daniel George, Sequioa Chargualaf, Josh Bagley Jr., Dionce, Shawn Jones and Bailey www.nb3foundation.org.

Moss playing a game of basketball as part of the nation-wide NB3 Foundation activity event.

Women’s League Wrap Up

Basketball program celebrates another successful season

by Magdalena Turrieta

Women’s League Champions- The Posse. Back row from left, Magdalena Turrieta, Shilene George, Savannah Turrieta, Rachel Kramer, Alyson Chandler, Zyrianna Davis. Front, Trishelle Jones.

Suquamish Sports and Rec. just finished up with the 2016 Women’s Basketball League. All games were played on Sundays at the Fitness Center. Four teams competed in the league this season, which was a good turnout.

End of season playoffs and championships were held Sunday, November 13.

The men’s league is still going strong, with games on Sundays. The first game is played at 10am and last is at 12pm. We look forward to these adult basketball leagues every year and the comptetition keeps getting better.

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Girls Fall Basketball

Inter-Tribal League Play Continues

by Magdalena Turrieta

by Magdalena Turrieta

Suquamish 5-6 grade team shines in Poulsbo league

Teams include junior high & elementary youth

Back row from left; Sho-Shyne Jones, Kayla Newman, Ava Armistead, Lily Nilluka, Bella Ramirez, Olivia Chiquiti, Norah Mcfeat and Taliyah Berg. Front row; Isabelle Chiquiti, Kendra Hawkins and Jayla Moon.

The Suquamish Sports and Rec. Department had a girls 5-6 grade team compete in the Poulsbo Parks and Rec. basketball league this fall. They played teams from South and North Kitsap. They had a good season, always ready to run, play and have fun. They are still practicing through the holidays, waiting for Parks and Rec. Winter basketball to begin. When the new league starts they will be playing on Saturdays. The Sports and Rec. staff will send out information on game times when the schedule comes out.

Prevention Summit

Suquamish youth represent in Yakima

by Tyleeander Purser

Elementary Squad. Back row from left; Leland Standley, Steven Anderson, Dakota Standley, Olivia Chiquiti and Sho-Shyne Jones. Middle row; Kendra Hawkins, Ty Natrall, Topher Old Coyote, Bobby Ray Pondelick, Koebyn Purser and Likoodzi Ross. Front row, Isabelle Chiquiti.

The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Rec Dept. currently have kids participating in South Puget Sound Inter-Tribal Basketball League. The teams playing are Elementary 4-6 grades and Jr. High 7-8 grades. The teams play on Wednesday evenings at gyms across the county and at our fitness center. These youth always look forward to traveling and playing against new friends they have met along the way. They are a great group of youth who show up, love to play ball and have fun. We all look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming home games.

Youth Center Thanksgiving Dinner

Annual event brings community and youth together

by Magdalena Turrieta

Back row, from left; Sequioa Chargualaf, Shawn Jones, Marc Kelly, and Ty Purser. Front row, Jenavieve Old Coyote-Bagley, Nika Chiquiti and Cassady Hill-Jackson.

Five tribal youth participated in the Washington State Prevention Summit that took place in Yakima. Youth attended sessions at the Yakima Convention Center that centered around digital media, drug prevention, cultural competency, and innovative ways to improve their communities. They were encouraged to engage with their peers and establish relations with youth of all backgrounds from all over the state.

The youth were vocal and engaged in discussions that involved their future and identity as indigenous youth.

The Sports and Rec. department recently held their annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Youth Center. This is their seventh year hosting the event, designed for youth who come to the center and particpate in activities.

During the evening, youth share dinner with their families and friends, and have a great time doing so.

The Sports and Rec. staff would like to thank Victor Turrieta for volunteering again to cook for the event, as he has done each year. We are already looking forward From left, Dennis Sutter help Victor Turrieta carve the turkey to next year. for the annual Youth Center Thanksgiving Dinner.

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Pickleball A Christmas Story 6-9pm @ CKA Gym Show Trip Sign-up required

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Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Elders Council Meetings New Date & Time

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

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Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

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

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Winter Squash Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

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Turkey w/ Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes, Gravy Broccoli Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Sugar Free Apple Pie

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Split Pea Soup w/ Ham Egg Salad Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit

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

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BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad Capri Veggie Blend Waldorf Salad Pumpkin Cookie

Baked Fish Sweet Potatoes Germany Veggie Blend Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds Wheat Roll SF Pudding

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Elder’s Kitchen Closed Today PME Elders Luncheon

Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fudgsicle Bar

Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Goulash (Ground beef, tomatoes, green beans) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Tuna Noodle Casserole Peas & Carrots Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

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Lunch will be delivered to homebound Elders

Pork Stir Fry w/ Green Beans, Onions, & Mushrooms Brown Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

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Geoduck Chowder w/ Oyster Crackers Tossed Salad w/ HB Eggs & Sunflower Seeds Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries & Granola

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Business

Spotlight on PME: Darwin Davis

Clearwater Casino Resort Pit Manager puts new opportunities and tribal growth at the top of goal list

by Lisa Rodriguez

With father Ed Cordero, Darwin Davis spent his childhood growing up on Sackman in Suquamish. Growing up with people like Nick Armstrong and Phil Holt, Davis has found Suquamish a place he calls home.

Once Davis turned 15, he and his family moved to Seabeck. He spent the last two years of high school working weekdays at Lapita’s Restaurant in Bremerton, and the weekends on Phil Holt’s fishing boat, purchasing and processing fish. After graduating from North Kitsap High School, Davis began working at Evergreen Utilities with his father where he spent three years doing underground construction with power cables and other projects. In 1996 Davis began working at the Clearwater Casino Resort in the Environmental Department. He took blackjack dealing classes during this time and became a dealer a few months later. After four years at the Clearwater Casino, Davis spent eight years as a blackjack dealer at various casinos; Emer-

ald Queen Casino, Chips in Bremerton, All Star Lanes, Pondera and The Point Casino. Davis also experienced seven years as a Tribal Gaming Agent (TGA) at Lucky Dog Casino and Clearwater Casino Resort.

He’s spent the last four years at Clearwater

I would like to thank Russell Steele, Rich Purser, Irene Carper and Karen Villanueva for believing in my abilities to lead.

- Darwin Davis Casino Resort as a Pit Manager and awaits other opportunities within the Casino to become available.

“Growing up in Suquamish, one of my closest mentors was Nick Armstrong. He

taught me about business, ways of life and leadership. Because of his mentorship he gave me, I had the confidence to accept the opportunity as Pit Manager. I couldn’t be in the position I am without Marion Boushe, Dave Paulie and Pat Smith who taught me everything I know about table games. Rick Krenzelock and Bob Cordero were my mentors during my time with TGA. They were eager for me to succeed and showed that with all the skills they taught me. Lastly I would like to thank Russell Steele, Rich Purser, Irene Carper and Karen Villanueva for believing in my abilities to lead. When the boss was out sick, they believed I could fill in certain duties and be more than a Pit Manager,” said Davis.

The Suquamish Tribe has a variety of programs that are valuable to its members.

Davis believes there is always room to grow and would like to see an indoor activity area to keep youth out of trouble.

Places like Skateland and the Ice Arena in Bremerton are far away, so he believes

Casino Pit Manager Darwin Davis

having something local could bring in revenue but also be a safe gathering place for families. As opportunities become available, Davis plans to continue the Tribe’s growth by taking on more leadership roles.

Clearwater’s Bakken & Hart Honored With Kitsap 20 Under 40 Award Resort Sales and Graphic Design Managers recognized as emerging business leaders

Two of Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal’s 20 Under 40 honorees this year are rising stars at Port Madison EnterprisesResort Sales Manager Brittany Bakken and Graphic Design Manager Christopher Hart.

Bakken joined the sales team at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort in 2009 and was promoted to manager five years later. She’s been described as a proud Suquamish Tribe member who is passionate about contributing to the Tribe’s future as well as leaving a positive footprint in everything she undertakes. Her long list of commitments includes the Suquamish Higher Education Board, Suquamish Foundation and Potlatch Fund Committee. She is also a member and referee for Peninsula Basketball Officials Association, president of the Suquamish Early Resort Sales Manager Brittany Bakken Learning Center Policy Council and stu- water Casino Resort six years ago as dent mentor for Chief Kitsap Academy. a graphic designer and for the past four Hart started working at Suquamish Clear- years has served as manager. Taking an

upbeat and professional approach to all his work, Hart has been instrumental in promoting the casino and its various events. For the past eight years, he has been involved with Extra Life, a 24-hours gaming marathon charity benefitting Seattle Children’s Hospital patients who have little or no insurance. When the Seattle Seahawks Superbowl game against the San Francisco 49’ers created fan rivalry, Hart organized an initiative for Hawks fans to raise $20,000 for San Francisco’s Children Hospital. The effort went viral and resulted in nearly $500,000 total raised for both the Seattle and San Francisco children’s hospitals.

Each year, the journal recognizes emerging leaders in non-profit, government and business throughout Kitsap County. Bakken and Hart were honored along with others in a presentation at Admiral Theatre on November 2, 2016. Port Madison Enterprises employees who received the

Graphic Design Manager Christopher Hart

award in previous years include Andrew George, Irene Carper, Barb Santos, Nigel Lawrence, Nic Armstrong and others.

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Community Notices

Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

We are looking to complete Traditional Places Mapping Project interviews before the end of the year! If you have knowledge of our traditional places, please call me at (360) 394-8526 and set up an appointment to be interviewed.

We are collecting all the information we can about hunting, gathering, fishing, clamming and sacred sites in order to preserve them forever. If we do not record these places now, we will lose access to them along with the ability to contest their future development.

It is more important than ever for us to preserve all the gifts that our earth has given us. We must work together to save our rights so that future generations can do what we have done for thousands of years. Please help. If you have information about our traditional places, call to set up an interview time. Your children and ancestors will thank you.

Obituaries

Suquamish Tribal Member Thomas Patrick Adams past away on November 9, 2015. Tom was a long-time Suquamish resident who spent several years working for Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort and the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission before his retirement. In recent years, he was active in Tribal community programs including Elders events and Suquamish Warriors Veterans.

Tom was laid to rest on November 18, 2016 in the Suquamish Tribal Cemetery, next to his beloved wife Andi following services at the St Peters Mission. The community celebrated his life with a gathering at the House of Awakened Culture following internment the same day.

Tom will be missed by all who knew him.

Thomas Patrick Adams

October 19, 1951 - November 9, 2016

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Birthdays

Dec 20 Donald Jones Nicholas Alexander Dec 21 Authur Brown Dec 22 We-Laka Chiquiti Jr. James Mabe Nancy Martinez Delmont Ostenberg Richard Purser Dec 23 Julia Hommel Agnes Pratt Tony Snorteland Dec 24 James Cordero Lisa Rodriguez Azeneth Solano-Sigo James Suarez Dec 25 Kyle Dozier Nancy Sigo Toni Smith

Dec 26 Danny Williams Dec 27 Patricia Blomberg Tyee Lawrence Anissa Ostenberg Jackson Purser Dec 29 Amber Lui Carsyn Maloney Daniece Williams Dec 30 Jacquelyn Kimmel Linda O’Conner Charissa Sigo Dec 31 Randy George Wayne George Jerry Porter Desean Santos Victoria Welch

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