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Volume 13 February 2013 Chief Kitsap Academy Performs For Washington State Justices In Olympia

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Students invited to participate in Swearing-in Ceremony at the state capitol Representatives of Chief Kitsap Academy performed at the Washington State Supreme Court Swearing in Ceremony for Justices Susan Owens, Steven C. Gonzalez and Sheryl Gordon McCloud on January 14, 2013.

“We are pleased and honored to be joined today by members of the Suquamish Tribe, who have a special presentation of the Flood Song,” said Washington State Supreme Court Justice Charles Johnson during opening events during the ceremony.

The justices invited the students to perform in the event after a visit to CKA and the Port Madison Indian Reservation in September 2012 that included a round table discussion at the Suquamish Tribe school.

Vincent Chargualaf before performing the song with other students.

The audience, which included newly elected Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and a number of state and federal judges, gave the students a resounding round of applause after their performance.

“The (Washington State Supreme) “The justices were impressed with the students’ questions and attitude during court has the honor Chief Kitsap Academy Students Amie Gallagher, Ryan Sigo, Vincent Chargualaf, Sequoia Chargualaf, Rosie Deam of having established Jocelyn Jones , Jazmine Ortiz and Healing of the Canoe Instructor Kate Ahvakana performing Flood Song for their visit in the fall,” said CKA Principal Fabian Castilleja. Castilleja a relationship with a Washington State Supreme Court Justices in their chamber in Olympia.

Chief Justice Karen Madsen. to the event by Castilleja and Kate traveled with CKA students to Olym- number of the tribal courts in recent years and we recently Ahvakana. pia, who performed the Flood Song CKA Students representing visited the Suquamish Tribe and met A video of the ceremony, including during the ceremony.

Suquamish at the event included Vinthese young people who impressed us the performance and remarks from cent and Sequoia Chargualaf, Rosie “This song, gifted to us by Michael enormously. justices, is available online at the Deam, Ryan Sigo, Jocelyn Jones, Pavel, is about coming together, and We thank you all for coming here TVW website by using the following Jazmine Ortiz, Rosie Deam and Amie leadership” said CKA Student and this morning and sharing with us,” link: http://goo.gl/KWIK7 Gallagher. They were accompanied Suquamish Youth Council Member said Washington State Supreme Court

Rotary Club of Poulsbo-North Kitsap Honor Suquamish

Tribal Government and businesses work together to help local club combat domestic violence throughout Kitsap Members of the Rotary Club of Poulsbo-North Kitsap honored the Suquamish Tribe and Port Madison Enterprises for the organizations’ combined donations to the club’s domestic violence initiatives.

The local rotary, along with the Silverdale branch of the club, are spearheading efforts to combat domestic violence in their communities.

According to Rotarian Chad Solvie, the clubs have doubled the amount of emergency housing available for domestic violence victims in Kitsap County over the last two years.

“Thank you for addressing domestic violence, and making it a priority in

your club,” said Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman during the honoring.

The Tribal Government and Businesses donated a total of $6,000 to the organization and their domestic violence initiatives. The funds will be used to make improvements on a YWCA transitional house for domestic violence victims and supplement education programs about domestic violence.

Forsman and PME CEO Russell Steele attended the honoring, held at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway in January.

Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, center, and CEO Russell Steele, left, joined by members of the Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary.

PME Announces Expansion Plans at Clearwater Casino Resort Larger convention spaces, more hotel rooms, a new parking garage and casino remodel With the addition of the resort and spa in 2004, Suquamish’s Clearwater Casino became of the few full-service destination resort casino in the region. After several years of successful operation, the casino resort is expanding to create a space with larger venues and more amenities to increase regional appeal of the property.

The expansion plan, including a 100Suquamish News

ployees to provide increased services at the property,” said PME CEO Russell Steele.

room new hotel tower, 25,000 squarefeet of convention space, a new parking garage and a complete remodel of the casino, is scheduled to occur in 4 phases over the course of 5 years.

The first phase of the expansion, scheduled to break ground this summer, includes the addition of 10,000 square feet of meeting space and 4,500 square feet of pre-function space. A new fine dining restaurant, remodeling of the

“When the expansion is completed, we expect to significantly increase tourism opportunities in the area with larger concerts and conventions. We also expect to hire an additional 160 em-

See Clearwater on page 3...

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In This Issue News ................... 1 Community Calendar

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Education

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Government

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Sports & Rec

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Wellness & Traditions

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Business ................. 12 Elders ................. 13 Community & Notices

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Community Calendar Native Crafts Workshop Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22 Noon-3pm Tribal members, Tribal household members and Suquamish Government Staff are encouraged to bring crafts, share and learn from others. Weaving, knitting crocheting, carving, quilting and sewing projects are encouraged. In the Elder’s Lunch Room at the Suquamish Tribal Administration Offices located at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98292. For more information contact Kathy Kinsey at (360) 394-8535 or kkinsey@suquamish.nsn.us Tribal Council Meeting Feb 4,5 & 18 Suquamish Tribal Council will meet on Monday, February 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m. to cover working session and executive, and then again on Tuesday, February 5, 1:30-4:30 p.m. to cover all other agenda items. Suquamish Tribal Council usually meetings occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 are open to Suquamish Tribal Members and Employees of the Suquamish Government. PME Special reports and presentations are open to Tribal Members only. For more information on Tribal Council meetings, please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us Yoga Classes Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 4:45-6:15pm Mondays at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370.

Classes are free for Suquamish Tribal Members, their families and Suquamish Tribal Government employees. Classes will be cancelled if attendance is less than 5 per week. For more information contact Kathy Kinsey (360) 394-8535 kkinsey@suquamish.nsn.us Zumba Classes Feb. 4-28 5:30-6:30pm Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week in the Gym at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Classes are free for Suquamish Tribal Members, their families and Suquamish Tribal Government employees. For more information contact Priscilla Preuit (360) 271-8708 zumbapriscilla@gmail.com.

Suquamish Warriors Meeting Feb. 5, 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish

Veterans 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 Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm.

Lushootseed Language Classes Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26 5:30-8pm Suquamish Tribe and Community members of all ages are invited to learn the traditional language of the Suquamish People. Language classes meet every Tuesday at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Dinner will be served to all who attend class. For more information contact Randi Purser in the Suquamish Education Department office at (360) 394-8566.

PME Board of Directors Meeting Feb. 6, 13, 27 9am Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur on Wednesdays, every other week throughout the year. Meetings are in the PME Boardroom at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392. The meetings are open to Suquamish Tribal Members and invited guests. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com

Suquamish Tribal Council Candidates!

Submit statements of interest and photos to Communications Coordinator April Leigh.

Submissiton deadline is 5pm February 15, 2013.

all ages, audio books and DVDs and current magazines. If you have a question about your library account or wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present.

Family Day at Suquamish Museum Feb. 9 11am-1pm Please join us as we kick off our new year of public programs at the Suquamish Museum. Every month we will have a Family Activity Day at the museum; Robin Sigo will be facilitating the activity for families to enjoy! For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit Feb 11 & 25 Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, with stops at the Early Learning Center from 2:15-2:45pm, in the parking lot at Suquamish Village 3-4pm and at Suquamish Elementary 4:15-4:45pm. Browse the shelves of the Bookmobile or go online before the Bookmobile’s visit to search the KRL catalog for a book, place it on hold and have it brought to the Suquamish Bookmobile stop. You can also return anything you’ve borrowed from any KRL branch library. Other Bookmobile offerings include: books for readers of

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Kids Day at Suquamish Museum Feb. 15 3:30-4:30pm Please join us as Tribal Elder Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch tells traditional Suquamish legends to children in the Lawrence Webster Education Auditorium at the Suquamish Museum. For more information contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

GED Orientation Feb. 20 2-5pm Tribal Members seeking to obtain their GED are encouraged to attend. GED Orientation meetings usually occur the third Wednesday of every month at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. For more information, contact Nancy Silverman at (360) 373-1539.

Suquamish Museum Historical Timeline Lecture Feb 23 3pm Join us for a lecture with Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Dennis

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Lewarch, as we unveil the final element of our premiere exhibit “Ancient Shores, Changing Tides”. The timeline showcases the Suquamish People’s history from the end of the last glacial period to present day. For more information contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Wrestling at Suquamish Gym Feb 23 5pm Watch local wrestling aficionados battle in the big ring in the Tribal Education Department Gym, located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370.

Tickets are available at the door. For more information contact Clint Anderson (360) 394-8590 or canderson@ suquamish.nsn.us Suquamish General Council March 16 & 17 The Suquamish Tribal Government has tentatively scheduled the 2013 Suquamish General Council Meeting, March 16-17 in Suquamish, WA. All Tribal Members are invited to attend. Presentations on government programs, tribal businesses and elections will be held during the annual meeting.

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Vol. 13, No. 2

Cleanup Project Continues on Doe-Kag-Wats Beach

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Suquamish Fisheries announces 2013 log removal project.

In conjunction with other natural resource agencies, the Suquamish Tribe is planning a small log removal project in the estuary portion behind the Doe-Kag-Wats beach. This is a follow up to the removal of more than 300 tons of creosote wood in 2010.

The effort will utilize a helicopter to

lift and remove limited quantities of cut logs from the salt marsh area. The concept is to reduce the vegetative cover that is presently buried under drift logs, to increase marsh diversity and biological productivity.

Clearwater continued...

The final phase in the expansion includes the addition of a 15,000 square foot meeting and entertainment extension at the property. Currently, there are two meeting rooms in the resort with capacity to host events for up to 270 people. By the end of the final phase, the two new meeting and convention spaces will be able to accommodate more than 2,800 people.

The convention spaces will also include movable walls, to accommodate large or small functions. All upgrades to the property are scheduled to be completed

by December 2017.

Longhouse Buffet, a two story support structure, new administrative office space, a new walkway with elevator entrance to the casino from the resort and a new 700 space parking garage.

The second phase is scheduled for completion in May 2015 and includes a 5-story hotel tower featuring 100 new hotel rooms, all with a water view. The tower will also be structured to receive an additional three stories in the future.

Phase three encompasses extensive remodeling of the casino resulting in an additional 5,700 square feet of casino floor space to accommodate the larger size of newer gaming terminals and larger open spaces for more foot traffic.

It also includes a new lounge that will seat 350 people, a specialty restaurant and a new bar in the center of the casino floor. Phase three is scheduled to take approximately 12 months and should be completed by December of 2016.

Being Frank

Aloha, Senator Daniel Inouye

by Billy Frank, Jr.

OLYMPIA – I’ve met a lot of people in my life, but no one like Sen. Daniel Inouye.

A soft-spoken son of Japanese immigrants, he rose to become a war hero and represented Hawaii in Congress from the time it became a state. But I always believed he was an Indian at heart.

My good friend for more than 30 years, he died Dec. 17 at 88. He served in the Senate for 50 years, the second longest term in U.S. history, and became one of the greatest champions for Indian people that we have ever seen.

Danny understood us and our issues in a way that many Americans can’t.

I think it’s because he knew what it was like to be different, to be someone who came from a people set apart.

As a 17-year-old, he rushed to enlist after Japanese bombs fell on Pearl Harbor in 1941. At a time when most Japanese Americans were rounded up and forced into internment camps around the United States, Inouye was fighting in Europe. In Italy he lost his right arm, and nearly his life, in actions that were later recognized by a Medal of Honor, our country’s highest military award.

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deposit logs near the beach. The monitoring of the removal would likely extend 5 years, to measure changes in the affected marsh reaches. This would entail site visits 4-6 times a year by science staff to collect information.

The project is set to involve 2-3 days of helicopter time onsite, to lift and

The Fisheries Department is interested

Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort owned by the Suquamish Tribe and operated by Port Madison Enterprises, an economic agent of the Tribe charged with developing resources through commercial activities. In addition to the casino resort, PME also operates Kiana Lodge, White Horse Golf Club, three retail outlets and a property management division for Suquamish.

in any comments or questions Tribal members may have regarding this project. Feel free to contact Tom Ostrom (394-8446), or Jay Zischke (394-8444) with any questions or concerns.

After the final phase is completed in 2017, Clearwater Casino Resort will have 100 more hotel rooms, a second parking garage, new convention facilities and a remodeled front entrance.

Many might question why a Japanese American like Inouye would fight so hard for a country that treated his people so poorly. That same question could be asked of Indians, African Americans and many others. As a tribal member and a veteran, I can tell you that we did it for the greater good of everyone in the hope that things would get better.

helped many, many more people while serving in the Senate than he ever could as a doctor.

I will miss him deeply and so will all of Indian Country. One of the things I’ll miss most might surprise you.

Danny was one heck of a piano player.

We will not forget this man who

understood and helped Indian people like few in this country ever have, a man who worked so hard and endured so much to make our country a better place for everyone.

Note: A more comprehensive remembrance of Sen. Inouye by Chairman Frank is available at: go.nwifc.

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But for Danny, and for many of us, it took a while for things to get better.

On his way home to Hawaii while recuperating from his war wounds, he made a stop-over in San Francisco.

Wanting to look good for his homecoming, he stepped into a barbershop, but was told they didn’t cut “Jap” hair.

Despite the injuries he suffered and the racism he experienced, he was never bitter. He became a quiet giant in the Senate, always with an eye toward helping those in need of social justice. He worked tirelessly to support the sovereignty of Indian tribes across the country, and equally as hard to gain that same recognition for native Hawaiians.

Suquamish Seafoods makes 1 pack of geoduck, approximately 5 to 6 ducks per pack, available to Tribal Elders every week.

During his time in the Senate he helped pass many pieces of legislation important to Indian people. Among them are the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, The Tribal Self Governance Act of 1994 and the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994.

Where: Suquamish Seafoods plant on Sandy Hook Road

When: Wednesdays & Fridays 11am-1pm For more information contact Julie Burdick (360) 394-8494 or jburdick@suquamish.nsn.us

Before enlisting in the Army, he was planning to be a doctor – a surgeon – someone who could help people. In the end, that’s just what he did, but he

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Vol. 13, No. 2

Education The Lushootseed Language Program Instructors give program overview and call student, elder participation

by Christy Roberts

wi?aac ?esXid Vex Ge Iaxac Vex ?u This is our first article submitted by the Lushootseed language program, and there will be many more to come!

The goal of the language program is to teach Lushootseed so you can speak the language daily. We need to use it before we lose it. Building and creating Language Nests in Suquamish will be a step in the right direction. If you want to know more about language nests, we will see you next Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and class. We are willing to accommodate special events or schedule different times to discuss and/or work on lushootseed with any student.

For those who have never been to one of our classes, we meet every week at the Chief Kitsap Academy Gym on Tuesdays at 5:30pm. We begin our program with a prayer and enjoy dinner together. Dinner is served until 6pm, when we clean the dining area up and break up into smaller group classes, based upon skill level. New students get to decide which class will best fit their current knowledge. We stay in groups until 7:30pm, when we all join the family class to review what has been learned and play a full immersion game.

Sometimes Randy’s kids will do a short play as well- all in Lushootseed. Class ends promptly at 8pm each week. For parents dropping children off to attend the classes, our teachers would greatly appreciate your return by 7:50pm to pick up your child. We are committed to making the program accessible to all- if transportation home is an issue, please let us know so that arrangements can be made for you and/or your child.

We are willing to accommodate special events or schedule different times to discuss and/or work on lushootseed.

Classes Here is a brief outline of the classes currently offered weekly at the language program: Lena Aabac (seaweed)

teaches the advanced learners and beginning students who are teachers, daycare workers, high school students and any others taking the class for credit. Randi Purser teaches the smaller kids class.

She plays different learning games and other fun activities with the children.

Jillian-Jane stiqew (horse) teaches kids that have outgrown the smaller children’s class. These older kids are Advanced Learners getting ready to graduate up to the family Chief Kitsap Academy Students who recently earned credit for taking Lushootseed classes. Front row, left to right, class. Christy Bagley Shaylene Jefferson, Ty Purser, Crystal Boure, Rayna Espinosa-Ives, Urieh Wright, Tommy Puckett and Jocelyn Jones.

(Roberts) Scetxwed Back Row, Kwll-kwull-tu Williams, Logan Fourstar and Kassia Smith. teaches the Family my teacher since then. ?esweli? conClass, comprised of anyone who wants perfectionists to use the language properly and speak Lushootseed cortinues to teach and encourage me even to learn. There are students of every when I growl at everything. In my age in the Family Class. Some families rectly. Suquamish Lushootseed program teacher Christy Bagley (Roberts) spare time my family and I work on choose to stay together in one class to is available at (360) 536-1708 or by revitalizing Lushootseed in our comlearn. We have lots of fun. We work e-mail at cbagley@suquamish.nsn.us, munity. I do homework, plan lessons, on projects, do weekly lessons with create games, scavenger hunts and homework and play games. The Fami- and also chrityraven@hotmail.com.

Randi Purser is available at rpurser@ projects for my class and the Lushooly Class has met at student and teacher homes and Old Man House outside our suquamish.nsn.us. Jillian Jane is avail- tseed language program. Our Bagley, able at (360) 434-1963 or by e-mail at Roberts and my two George girls have regular scheduled class as well. We created language nests in our home where there are certain areas and dedicated times that no English is spoken.

My long-term goal is to prevent our language from becoming a forgotten one. We must reclaim and resurrect our language and culture. My family’s At The Tribal Education Department Gym goal is to speak lushootseed daily.

We are determined that Lushootseed feel the more frequently we meet and jillian_jane17@hotmail.com. will not make it on the extinct list of work on language, the more comfortlanguages. My oldest daughter Cassy able we are going to be speaking the Volunteers Wanted is so brave staying at the University language.

We are also currently seeking Suquaof Oregon until she completes her mish Tribal members willing to share Contacting Suquamish Masters in linguistics, after recently their traditional knowledge with Lushootseed Teachers receiving her bachelors degree. She In every class we stress pronunciation. the Lushootseed program. We seek struggles with homesickness every day. to combine cultural and traditional It is crucial to ensure we are using the But, she is staying in Oregon to study knowledge with the language program proper words, spelling and grammar under ?esweli? I want her to know to build and create a collaborative when speaking Lushootseed as well. she is a true inspiration to us all. Our cultural workshop. Contact the LushIf you have questions, or are not sure family supports Cassy and her goals. which word to use, please attend one of ootseed program at (360) 394-8566 to We do what we can to help with the volunteer or suggest someone for this our classes. You may also contact any homesickness. My Aunt Jill continues volunteer opportunity. of our program teachers at any time to to travel to Oregon, stay with Cassy a ask questions about specific words and About The Author month at a time keeping and her comphrases. We will promptly return your My name is Christy Bagley (Roberts) pany. Her grandmother has also started call. Our goal is to preserve Lushootand my Lushootseed animal name is traveling there to stay a week at least seed and speak it as much as possible Scetxwed. I started learning Lushooevery other month. Cassy encourages with respect, just as our ancestors did. tseed in Winter 2002, at the old tribal me and all of our language family here This is no easy task. We must become center with ?esweli?. He has remained in Suquamish.

Lushootseed Language Class Tuesdays 5:30-8:30pm

Why I Love My Job

An open letter from the Elementary Program Coordinator

by Erin Pigott

I am often asked about my job and when I speak about it, I am told my eyes light up. I can honestly say that I love my job.

Yes, being a teacher is one of the most difficult jobs in the universe. It is both physically and emotionally demanding.

However, it is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had.

On a daily basis, I check in with a many of our Suquamish Tribal students. I am called “Mrs. Hults,” or “Ms. Pigott.” It Suquamish News

doesn’t matter what they call me. I am greeted with hugs and usually a question from one of my After-School Program students.

don’t have to do it, they choose to.

Even if students do not come to Homework Club, I am still able to meet with them and finish homework during the day or work with a student one-on-one.

Currently, I am meeting with a student twice weekly to practice multiplication tables. I have realized that mastering multiplication facts is one of the most important tools our students need for the future. I bring an iPad and let the student practice one of the many appli-

“Is there Homework Club today?”

My answer is always yes, to which I receive a big grin. How cool is that?

My students look forward to doing their homework with me after a long day of school. While other students go home, they persevere through another hour of school. My hands go up for them. They 4

cations available for reinforcing multiplication. This student really enjoys it and moved up three levels in fifth grade bubble math. When I found this out, I complimented the student who in return thanked me for my help.

It is this daily interaction with the students and their victories which leads me to say, I love my job.

Erin Pigott is the Elementary Program Coordinator for the Suquamish Tribe.

She can be reached at (360) 394-8649.

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CKA Kicks Off Mentoring Program

Student paired with adult mentors from throughout the community

Education

by Fabian Castilleja

Community members have volunteered to meet with students at least once every two weeks to act as advocates and positive role models for students. Community mentors have had two trainings already and completed an interest survey and WSP background check. Our staff thanks the community for its support. The Mentoring begins the first week of February 2013.

The CKA Mentoring Program attempts to match students with community mentors who will meet with students on a regular basis to check on their social and academic progress. Studies show that work with same-race and same-gender mentors increase student academic performance.

School projects will be designed to include mentors, family members, and community to participate with students in school activities.

Letter from the Superintendent

by Joe Davalos

Dear parents and tribal community, We are half way through another school year! Our students and young learners have had a very successful and remarkable year so far. We are very pleased at the progress all of our students have made and look forward to a successful second half of the school year.

School information is readily available on our web site here at Chief Kitsap Academy, and at all the other schools.

Please contact me if you ever have any questions about any of our programs, from the ELC, Elementary grades k-5, Middle School and High School. If I can’t answer your question right away, I will put you in touch with a staff member who can.

Education Staff is looking at creating a middle school program here at Chief Kitsap Academy. But first, we need to know if there is an interest for a classroom or two for 6th Grade and 7th Grade! We will be contacting families in the near future to discuss the possibilities. All of us in the Education Department thanks for your continued support. We’re looking forward providing another great semester for our students. Joe Davalos is the Superintendent for the Suquamish Tribe. He can be reads at (360) 394-8676 or by e-mail at jdavalos@suquamish.nsn.us.

Rylee Gooby, October Rylee models leadership through punctuality, problem solving and a “can do” attitude. He helps the kindergarten students resolve conflicts by guiding them to better choices, makes sure they have all their lunch needs met, walks them safely to recess and is a responsible Meaningful Work helper. Rylee is organized in the classroom, works on homework completion, works cooperatively with others, and has good attendance. Often time’s students will comment how much they enjoy Rylee as their Meaningful Work Helper.

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CKA Students and Teachers turned out to greet community members volunteering to be mentors at the Mentor Trainings held in January.

Mentor Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities

School Responsibilities

The adult mentors agree to : • Meet with the students on a regular basis at the school (twice per month).

• Ask students about their school perfor mance and activities and inquire about their personal well-being..

• Share personal stories and information to encourage students.

• Attend other school activities when possible.

• Support student in school related matters.

• Be a good role model.

Students agree to: • Host mentors when they visit the school or attend an activity by greeting them and introducing them to friends and family.

• Be respectful and attentive to their mentors.

• Be open and honest in their communi cations with their mentor.

• The school agrees to: • Provide Mentor training to adult volunteers and students.

• Provide meals and meeting spaces for mentors when they visit the school.

• Invite mentors to school events, activities, and presentations.

• Publicize mentoring program to the community.

• Provide information to the mentor regarding their student and the overall success of the program.

Student Work Employees of the Month

Suquamish Elementary Meaningful Work Program Celebrates Students

The Suquamish Elementary Meaningful Work program, supported by the Suquamish Tribe, provides students meaingful jobs at the school including assisting with younger classes, being a lunch attendant and more. In order to participate, students must submit an application, go through an interview process and sign a behavior agreement prior to their work. They are also observed in performance of their duties and held to the standards of homework completion, citizenship, school work and self-management.

Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, September Nika consistently demonstrates leadership through good attendance, homework completion, attentiveness in class, is organized with her school work and has a cheerful attitude. She is helpful, considerate of others, and follows through with job assignments. Nika escorts the Kindergarten students from the classroom to their lunches and to their bus. She is on-time and manages the children as they walk through the hallways. Recently, Nika volunteered to give up her lunch recess to help kindergarten students through the lunch line and escort them safely to recess.

Tehya Ledesma, November Tehya is responsible in her duties as the kindergarten lunch room aide; she ensures the students have their lunches, juice or milk boxes opened.

If the students squabble with each other or feel sad, Tehya sits with the students and helps them work through their feelings by being a good listener.

During recess line-up, Tehya stands with the class, encourages them to practice waiting patiently, and guides them to the playground.

She is kind toward others, models good citizenship by making good choices, and has excellent school attendance.

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Joe Horner, September Joe is consistent and reliable. He shows up for his job on time, gets it done and performs his duties correctly. Joe volunteers his recess time to bring the lunch boxes back to the class room, and to escort kindergarten students to the playground.

He sits with the kindergarten students and ensures they have their lunch needs met, and is a good friend to them. He models leadership through demonstrated reliable behavior, is organized in class, follows school rules and has good attendance. Joe is also positive and respectful of others.

Noleani Old Coyote-Stultz, October Noelani demonstrates leadership by being on time; good attendance, consistent in finishing class work, exhibits strong listening skills, and is kind to others and responsible in her job performance. She is calm with the kindergarten students, makes sure they practice safe behaviors in the hallway, manages her time, and is caring toward students. Recently, Noelani volunteered to give up her lunch recess to help kindergarten students through the lunch line and ensure they were safely escorted to the playground.

Dakota Standley, November Dakota is always on time for his job, whenever he spots a way to help, he pitches in. Dakota will help-without being asked too. There are times when other Meaningful Work employees forget to come to their job, or might forget a detail of their work; Dakota will fill in, and not complain or tease the other students. Dakota takes pride in his work, has excellent attendance, pays attention to detail, and is polite and considerate of others. He often comes up with suggestions on how to more efficiently perform job duties, or to get things done.

Joycelyn McCloud, December Joycelyn demonstrates leadership by being reliable, on-time for work, has good attendance and performs all her job duties. She sits with our kindergarten students during their lunch and encourages them to eat and follow lunch time rules.

She is calm; whenever the students misbehave, she finds a way to help them to remember the rules. During recess line-up, Joycelyn stands with the class and encourages them to wait patiently, and guides them to the playground. Joycelyn manages her own behavior and resolves conflicts; she is organized and pleasant to her peers.

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Welcome To The Team!

Government

The Suquamish Tribe is happy to introduce new staff hired within the last quarter

Celina Charlie

Early Learning Center Childcare Worker (360) 394-8578

Anthony Pondelick

Suquamish Museum Maintenance Custodian (360) 394-8499

Toni Jones

Human Services Support Enforcement (360) 394-8424

Vicki Turrieta

Human Services Elder Delivery Driver (360) 394-8407

Lenora Bagley

Suquamish Museum Receptionist (360) 394-8499

Barbara Lawrence Piecuch Suquamish Museum Receptionist (360) 394-8499

Marley Neal

Suquamish Museum Receptionist (360) 394-8499

Sophie Simpson

Early Learning Center Childcare Worker (360) 394-8578

Abigail Purser

Wellness Center Program Coordinator (360) 394-8550

Kaui Lawrence

Early Learning Center Childcare Worker (360) 394-8578

Hannah Hayes

Early Learning Center Childcare Worker (360) 394-8578

Tribal Council Meeting Overview December 10, 2012 Meeting Budget Modifications CY2012—125-128, 130-131 & 136 Finance Director Steve Garwood presented the following proposed budget modifications for approval: Budget Modification 2012-125 which if approved would reallocate $10,000 from 100.578 General Fund – Youth Council Travel to the 100.570 General Fund Athletic Program - Other Expenditures. Budget Modification 2012-126 which if approved would reduce the amount appropriated to make extra debt payments on the Bank of America Loan. Budget Modification 2012-127 which if approved would appropriate additional General Funds to cover over expenditures in Cultural Programs 100.157 Tribal Journey and 100.158 Chief Seattle Days. Budget Modification 2012-128 which if approved would recognize savings in the amount or $120,780 due to job vacancies in the Education Department and reallocate those savings to the Education Department’s Chief Kitsap Academy budget, Technology budget and Pre-opening Costs budget line items. Budget Modification 2012-130 which if approved would appropriate an additional $532 of General Funds to 100.023 General Fund – HR Discretionary to cover an over expenditure in that budget.

Budget Modification 2012-131 which if approved would appropriate an additional $198 of General Funds to 100.022 General Fund – IT Discretionary to cover an over expenditure in that budget. Budget Modification 2012-136 which if approved would transfer $408k of Seafoods Retained Earnings to the Membership Distribution Fund.

VOTE: Approved 6-0-0 Suquamish News

Request to Hire Stauffer and Associates to Conduct the 2012 Tribal Financial Audit Finance Director Steve Garwood requested authorization to rehire Stauffer and Associates to conduct the Tribe’s 2012 financial audit at a cost of $39k. After a brief discussion, a motion made to approve the request.

VOTE: Approved 4-2-0

would authorize the submission of an application to continue the existing EPA Support Agency Cooperative Agreement which funds the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Grant. The grant will provide financial assistance to support existing staff positions in the Fisheries Department Environmental Program. VOTE: Approved 5-0-0 RES#2012-158 EPA East Waterway Superfund Grant Resolution 2012-158 which if approved would authorize the submission of an application to continue the EPA Support Agency Cooperative Agreement which funds the East Waterway Superfund Grant. The grant will provide financial assistance to support existing staff positions in the Fisheries Department Environmental Program.

VOTE Approved 5-0-0

Non-Tribal Out of Cycle Appendix X Request A motion was made to approve an out of cycle Non - Tribal Appendix X application submitted for the Waypoint of Bainbridge Island Project in the amount of $5,000.00.

VOTE: Approved 5-1-0 December 17, 2012 Meeting Budget Modifications CY2012-132, 137 & 138 Finance Director Steve Garwood presented the following proposed budget modifications for approval: Budget Modification 2012-132 which if approved would increase the geoduck revenue budget by $800K based on SSE General Manager George Palmerton’s analysis of expected revenues for the remainder of 2012.

Budget Modification 2012-137 which if approved would add an additional $3,120 of NPAIHB Grant Funds to the Human Services Department budget.

Budget Modification 2012-138 which if approved would appropriate an additional $44,707 of General Funds to the Tribal Court budget to cover over expenditures in vehicle operation, contractual, and other expenses.

VOTE: Approved 5-0-0

RES#2012-159 Automatic Enrollment of J. Adams Fisheries Administrative Assistant Fran Nichols presented Resolution 2012-159 which if approved would acknowledge the automatic enrollment of applicant J.Adams. Mrs. Nichols stated the Enrollment Office reviewed the application and the applicant meets all requirements for automatic enrollment.

VOTE: Approved 4-0-0 RES#2012-142 MOU with Olympic College and NKSD Superintendent of Education Joe Davalos presented Resolution 2012-142 which if approved would authorize the Tribe to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the North Kitsap School District (NKSD) and Olympic College (OC) which details a program under which students at the Tribe’s School would receive college credits while working towards their high

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school diplomas. After some discussion, a motion was made approve Resolution 2012-142 as presented.

VOTE: Approved 5-0-0 RES#2012-155 First Nations “Food as Medicine Program” GrantDeputy Executive Director Morrie Black Eagle presented Resolution 2012155 which if approved would authorize the Tribe to submit a “Food as Medicine Program” grant proposal to the First Nations (NAFSI grant program). This grant will allow the Tribe’s Community Health Program to provide community education and services linking community health with preserving and promoting Native American traditional foods and cultural traditions. A motion was made to approve Resolution 2012155 as presented.

VOTE: Approved 3-2-0 RES#2012-160 2013 Tribal Budget Finance Director Steve Garwood presented Resolution 2012-160 requesting approval of the FY2013 Tribal Governmental Budget and specifically requesting approval of the proposed use of General Fund Revenues on pages 8 and 9 of the Budget, the use of Cigarette Tax Revenues on page 10 of the Budget, and the use of Fuel Tax Revenues on page 11 of the Budget.

After discussion, a motion was made to approve resolution 2012-160 as presented. VOTE: Approved 5-0-0 Political Contributions A motion was made to approve the following amounts to the following organizations and political candidates: Washington State Democratic Party $5,000.00, Native American Rights Fund $1,000.00, Friends of David Sawyer $400.00, Friends of Troy Kelly $400.00. VOTE: Approved 4-1-0 Vol. 13, No. 2

Chairman’s Report

Government

by Leonard Forsman

Adult & Youth Recreation Department Facility Planning Meeting Council members Angel Hill, Chuck Deam and I met with DCD and Youth Center staff to develop a request for proposal for the a new recreation center that would house new gym space, youth and adult recreation staff and activities, and adult exercise facilities. More information on the project will be provided in a future public meeting.

Fiscal Policies Review Tribal Council representatives met with finance, administrative and legal staff to review a draft credit card policy for tribal government employees. This is part of a larger effort to update our financial procedures and policies. Council is also updating and formalizing their financial procedures and policies, including their credit card policy.

General Council Planning Meeting Staff members met with me to review plans for the 2013 General Council meeting to be held on March 16 and 17, 2013. The informational meeting will be held on Saturday, March 16 at the White Horse Golf Club House. The General Council Meeting and Elections will be held at Kiana Lodge on Sunday, March 17.

Coal Terminal Project Proposal Review Meeting I attended an intergovernmental meeting hosted by the City of Seattle to discuss the potential impacts of proposed coal shipping terminal at Cherry Point near Bellingham. Tribes, Cities and State Legislative staff also attended. The group discussed the potential impacts the project could have on fishing, cultural sites, local traffic and the environment.

ton at the ceremony.

Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman with Jay Inslee, right, at the dedication of the Suquamish Veterans Monument in 2010. Forsman attended Governor Inslee’s inauguration last month in Olympia.

PME Expansion Review With Local Elected Officials Russell Steele, April Leigh and I met with state, county and city elected officials and representatives to review expansion plans at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. The primary questions were related to traffic issues and the size and scope of the conference space and new hotel addition.

affected by the new exchange. Tribal leaders and staff have worked hard to assure that tribal member health care will not be negatively affected, but hopefully enhanced, during implementation of the new health care law.

National Congress of American Indians Education Conference Call NCAI has received a grant from the Gates Foundation to conduct research on tribal-state relations in education policy.

The Suquamish Tribe will host a meeting in late March to bring tribal leaders and educators together to discuss the goals of the project.

Poulsbo Rotary The Poulsbo Rotary honored the Suquamish Tribe and Port Madison Enterprises for their financial support of the Rotary’s initiative on domestic abuse prevention at their weekly breakfast meeting.

Inauguration of Governor Jay Inslee I attended the swearing-in and inaugural speech of Jay Inslee held in the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. The Governor requested that tribal leaders sit in the front row of the balcony. The leaders of the Yakama Nation, Tulalip Tribes, Colville Tribes, Muckleshoot Tribe, and Spokane Tribe joined me in representing the first people of Washing-

Health Benefits Exchange Tribal Consultation Meeting The Washington Health Benefit Exchange, which is part of our State’s participation in the requirements of the Affordable Care Act, met with Tribal Leaders to inform us of how tribal governments and their members will be

Washington State Supreme Court Swearing-in Ceremony Suquamish students from Chief Kitsap Academy traveled to Olympia to open the Washington State Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony with a traditional song. Newly elected Justice Sheryl McCloud invited the students to sing the “Flood Song” that celebrates leadership.

Justice McCloud, as the newest member of the Court, had the privilege of arranging the invocation and asked our students to have the honors after visiting the school late last year.

Healthy and Whole Graduation I was honored to address the Healthy and Whole graduating class at their celebration at Kiana Lodge. This year’s class spoke of the importance of family, friends and Wellness Program staff in helping them improve their lives through community service and learning about healthy behaviors that are mentally, physically and spiritually fulfilling.

West Central Local Improvement Organization I am now chair of the Puget Sound Partnership’s West Central Local Improvement Organization that will help elected leaders decide on what projects and initiatives to cleanup Puget Sound are the most effective and feasible. The last meeting was a technical session that highlighted current activities and future initiatives that will be considered for future funding, including Chico Creek culvert removal and water quality projects in Dyes Inlet.

Suquamish Attends Presidential Inauguration in Washington DC

Representatives from Suquamish join tribes from across the nation celebrating a second term in office for Obama Chairman Leonard Forsman and Councilmember Jay Mills traveled to Washington D.C. to represent the Suquamish Tribe at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama for his second term in office.

The Suquamish Tribe joined several other Northwest Tribes and Tribes from around the nation in supporting President Obama’s successful reelection campaign this year. With the assistance of Port Madison Enterprises Attorney Rion Ramirez, who volunteered many hours to the Obama campaign, and the support of the Suquamish Tribal Council, Chairman Forsman and Councilman Mills were able to represent the Tribe at the Inauguration and several other events surrounding the actual swearing-in of President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

Events included the National Museum of the American Indian Inaugural Ball and the Washington State Society Evening Reception before the Inauguration and their afternoon coffee event held at the Capitol the day after.

Our new Congressman Derek Kilmer also attended both of the events. Suquamish Tribal member Heather Purser also attended the inauguration in honor of her work in support of gay marriage. The Inauguration weekend was an exciting experience and was a great way for us to celebrate the accomplishments that the President made in Indian Country in his first term and to create momentum for more historic gains in the second term.

Photo Left: From left, Suquamish Tribal Council Member Jay Mills, Joanie Mills, Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, PME Legal Counsel Rion Ramirez and Michelle Ramirez at a Inaugural Ball in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. Photo Right: Forsman and Mills at the gate to enter ceremonies for President Obama’s Inauguration in Washington DC.

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Sports & Rec Suquamish Boys Play Saturdays In Poulsbo Parks Basketball League

by Craig Miller & Magdalena Turrieta

The Sports and Recreation Department currently has a 7th & 8th grade basketball team participating in the Winter League sponsored by the City of Poulsbo Parks and Recreation. The team played their first league game on Saturday January 12, and will continue to play every Saturday for the next six weeks at Bainbridge High School.

The Suquamish boys played a team from North Kitsap and played very well for their first game since the fall.

Our players hustled on both ends of the court, playing good team defense and offense.

Boys February Games Saturday 2-09-2013 2pm Saturday 2-23-2013 4pm Team Members: Jerald DeLafuente, Bailey Moss, Shawn Jones, Shilene George, Alijah Sipai, Popeh Chiquiti, Sequoia Chargualaf, Stacey McClould, Kynoa Sipai, Marcus Mclean.

The full league schedule hasn’t been sent out yet but when it is we will be posting it and hope to see you at a game cheering on our youth. For more information please feel free to contact Craig Miller or Magdalena Turrieta at the Suquamish Youth Center 360-3948576.

Making A Splash With Youth At The Bainbridge Pool Did you know that the Suquamish Sports & Recreation Department brings youth to visit the Bainbridge Island Aquatics Center every month? In February, two visits are planned for the pool.

Both visits are scheduled on Saturdays this month. For exact times, see the calendar on page 10.

Limited transportation is available to and from the pool.

If you are interested in having your child attend, please contact Denita Santos at (360) 394-8618.

Tutaiud Bayes takes a ride on the slide during a visit to the Bainbridge Island Aquatics Center. The 2-story slide is a popular feature during open swim. Suquamish Parks & Recreation brings youth to the facility every month.

Adult Teams To Play In Nespelem

February Pee-Wee Basketball Schedule 2013 Boys 12 & Under

by Barb Santos

Games Date Place Time Monday 2-04-13 Mountain View 7:00 PM Wednesday 2-06-13 Home 6:00 PM Monday 2-11-13 Bremerton Jr High 6:00 PM Wednesday 2-13-13 Home 7:00 PM Thursday 2-14-13 Bremerton Jr High 7:00 PM Wednesday 2-20-13 Hawkins Middle School 7:30 PM Friday 2-22-13 Home 6:00 PM

Four Suquamish Teams, Men 18 and over, Women 18 and over, Men 35 and older, and Men 50 and older will be playing in the Nespelem All Indian Basketball Tournament on February 16 - 17, 2013 at Coulee Dam, Grand Coulee and Nespelem, Washington.

Games are scheduled to take place in the Nespelem Community Center, Lake Roosevelt High School Gym and Grand Coulee Middle School Gym.

Practice Date Place Time Tuesday 2-04-13 Home (90 Minutes) 4:15 PM Tuesday 2-26-13 Home (90 Minutes) 4:15 PM

Come watch and root on our team!

Contact Craig Miller, Athletics Program Manager at (360) 394-8574 or cmiller@suquamish.nsn.us for more information.

Girls 11 & Under Games Date Place Time Friday 2-01-13 Home 7:00 PM Wednesday 2-06-13 Home 7:00 PM Monday 2-11-13 Woodland Elementary 6:30 PM Tuesday 2-12-13 View Ridge 6:00 PM Friday 2-15-13 Home 6:00 PM Wednesday 2-20-13 Kitsap Lake Elementary 6:00 PM Thursday 2-21-13 Hidden Creek Elementary 6:00 PM Practice Date Place Time Friday 2-08-13 Home (90 Minutes) 4:15 PM Wednesday 2-27-13 Home (90 Minutes) 4:15 PM Co-Ed 5 & 6 Years Old Games Date Place Time Friday 2-01-13 Home 6:00 PM Friday 2-08-13 Home 6:00 PM Wednesday 2-13-13 Mountain View 6:00 PM Wednesday 2-20-13 Home 6:00 PM Practice Date Place Time Friday 2-15-13 Home (90 Minutes) 4:15 PM Monday 2-25-13 Home (90 Minutes) 4:15 PM For more information contact Craig Miller at (360) 394-8574 or Magdalena Turrieta at (360) 509-9512 .

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Winter Mens & Womens Basketball League Wrap Up New league scheduled to begin later this month

Sports & Rec

by Magdalena Turrieta

The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department sponsored a men’s and women’s basketball league which started beginning of November and ended at the end of December. Both leagues went very well.

In the men’s division there were six teams. Suquamish Deam team ended the season league champs with record of 9-1 followed by Suquamish Guns 7-3, Fort Kitsap 4-6, Boston 4-6, Rainy City 4-6 and Bremerton 1-9.

There was an end of the season tournament; all games were very good and competitive. Suquamish Deam team won the tournament, Suquamish Guns taking second place and Rainy City third place.

In the women’s division there were four teams. Total Package took first place in the league with a record of 4-2, followed by The Replacements 4-2, Suquamish 3-3 and Ohana 1-5.

There was an end of season tournament held in which all the games were very competitive, Suquamish won the tournament, Total Package took second and The Replacements placed third.

The Sports and Recreation Department is looking forward to the next season which is planned to start mid-February.

For questions or comments about the league contact Craig Miller (360) 394-8574 or CraigMiller@suquamish. nsn.us or Magdalena Turrieta at (360) 394-8634 office or cell (360) 5099512 mturrieta@suquamish.nsn.us.

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Womens and Mens teams who participated in the Winter Adult League. All games were held at the Suquamish Education Department Gym.

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Suquamish Shines At Squaxin Island Holiday Tournament Two Suquamish Youth teams show promise at Inter-tribal games

by Craig Miller

Thank You To Our Suquamish Community!

by Barb Santos

The Sports and Recreation Department of the Suquamish Tribe would like to thank all the families who came to Family Movie Night and all the youth who participated in the Bowling event in December. We would also like to thank the Suquamish Tribal Maintenance Department, who stripped and waxed the floors of the Suquamish Youth Center while we were away, and the patience of our families during the scheduled maintenance.

We are very pleased with the results and know the extra attention we gave our facilities over the holiday will help us provide an even more inviting space for our youth in the coming months.

We hope that each and every one of you had a pleasant holiday season and look forward to providing you with more family fun and activities in 2013! If you have any questions or suggestions for activities, please contact me.

Barb Santos is the Sports & Activities Director for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at (360) 394-7107 or by e-mail at bsantos@suquamish.nsn. us.

During Christmas break, two teams from the Suquamish Youth Program played in the holiday basketball tournament in Squaxin Island. The teams participating in the tournament were 10 and under, and 14 and under.

Our 10 years and under team played two games losing to Muckleshoot and little Boston. Both games were very close. The players learned a lot and Coach Craig, Shilene George, Stacy McCloud, Kynoa Sipai, Jerald Delafuente, Popeh Chiquiti, Bailey Moss, Sequoia progressed nicely. It Chargualaf, Miya Peato, Breena Belgarde . was a first time experience for most of the players. Everyone showed good sportsmanship and had fun making new friends.

The 14 and under team came out winning their first two games, beating Squaxin and Little Boston before losing to Skokomish. The team battled back with two more wins against Skokomish 2, and winning a double overtime thriller against Muckleshoot before bowing out with a third place finish against Nisqually.

Both teams played short-handed due to the sickness to players and staff. I am very pleased with how our youth played and represented themselves both on and off the court. Thanks to the Suquamish Youth Center staff for transporting the kids.

Mateo Sipai, Nika Chiquiti, Jocelyn McCloud, Brandy Boure, Antonia Ewing, Joshua Bagley, Orlando Chiquiti, Coach Craig

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Elders Fitness 10:30am Elders Fitness 10:30am Youth Council 3:30pm Zumba 5-6:30pm Beading Workshop 1pm Yoga 4:45-6pm Open Gym 7-9pm Zumba 5pm Pickleball 7pm Teen Group- Noon

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Walking Group 12-1pm Elders Fitness 10:30am House of Awakened Song & Dance 5pm Culture Zumba 5-6:30pm Open Gym 7-9pm

Walking Group 12-1pm House of Awakened Culture YC Fundraiser 2pm Administration Bldg.

Elders Fitness 10:30am YC Fundraiser 2pm Adminsitration Bldg.

Zumba 5-6:30pm Open Gym 6-9pm

Walking Group 12-1pm Elders Fitness 10:30am House of Awakened Weaving Class 4:30pm Culture Zumba 5-6:30pm Open Gym 7-9pm

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Swimming 1-3pm Youth Council Fundraiser 1-3pm Lil’ Kids Group 4pm In the Administration Building�

Youth Center Closes at 5pm with limited transportation

Youth Center Closed

Swimming 1-3:30pm

Sports & Rec Staff Members: B Santos, Director 360-394-7107 C Miller, Athletic Manager 360-394-8574 C Sullivan, Youth Worker 360-394-8575 D Santos, Youth Worker 360-394-8618 M Turrieta, Youth Worker 360-394-8634 Vol. 13, No. 2

What Sugary Beverages Do To Your Health

Drinking soda on a daily basis can create serious health risks beyond weight and cavities

by Fran Miller

Most of us already know that soda isn’t good for us. Did you ever stop to think about what kind of health problems too much soda, energy drinks, fruit punches, and other sugary beverages can lead to?

When your children or grandchildren ask for soda, can you explain to them why it should be an occasional treat and not an everyday food?

Problem: Unwanted Weight Gain Soda and other sugary drinks have a lot of calories, and all of the calories come from sugar. One 12 ounce can of soda has ten teaspoons of sugar. If you drink just one can of soda a day, over a week that adds up to 1,000 extra calories. In just one year, you could gain 12 or more pounds unless you cut back on other food or burn the calories with extra exercise every day! The problem with liquid calories is that they don’t fill us up like other foods do, so when we drink soda, we still tend to eat just as much food. Researchers have found that people take in more calories on days that they have soda, and the more soda they drink, the more total calories they consume. Over time, this can lead to extra weight gain. Even 100% fruit juice can be a problem if we are drinking too

much. Children should not have more than one small (4-6 oz.) glass of fruit juice each day, and adults should limit themselves to 8 ounces of juice per day.

Problem: Cavities Every time you take a drink of soda, you are coating your teeth in sugar. Sipping on sugary drinks throughout the day is especially harmful to teeth, because the bacteria that attack teeth are being fed all day long! The acids in soda also weaken tooth enamel—both regular and diet soda have enamel-eroding acids.

is just as bad as regular soda in this regard.) Often, people don’t know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone—and by then, it is too late. Some experts point to the fact that children break more bones in the United States than they used to, and attribute it to the trend we have seen over the last few decades toward less milk and more sugary drink consumption among kids.

Problem: Risk of Osteoporosis Many people who regularly drink soda don’t drink enough calcium rich beverages. In addition, the acids in soda reduce absorption of the calcium that we are taking in. (Once again, diet soda

What About Energy Drinks?

Energy drinks are the beverage of choice

Ten Things To Know About Mold

Wellness & Traditions for many young people today. Energy drinks have a lot of added sugar, just like soda. They also contain a significant amount of caffeine. Recent news reports have told us that as energy drinks were growing in popularity, emergency room visits related to energy drinks doubled between 2006 and 2011. Typical problems included anxiety, headaches, irregular heartbeats and heart attacks.

Young people are at higher risk for problems related to energy drinks, as most of the advertising for these beverages is geared to that age group. Combining energy drinks with alcohol or stimulants can be especially dangerous. Help the young people in your life to understand the dangers and encourage them to avoid energy drinks or limit them to an occasional treat, and especially importantly to never combine energy drinks with alcohol or other mind-altering substances.

The Bottom Line Soda and energy drinks can contribute to many health problems. They should be occasional treats, and not an everyday part of our diet.

What mold spores can do to your health and how to eliminate them from your home From EPA, Submitted by Peg Deam Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.

If mold is a problem in your home you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture. Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.

Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air conditioners

Mold can hide in hard-to-see places, like the bottom of faucets in bathrooms and kitchens.

and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning. Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.

ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced. Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation. In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.

Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as

Peg Deam is the Housing Counselor for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at (360) 394-8418 or by e-mail at pegdeam@ suquamish.nsn.us.

News From the Traditional Heritage Specialist Interviews mapping traditional use places in process this month

by Marilyn Jones

I have mailed letters to approximately one hundred hunters and Elders, setting dates for interviews to help map places of traditional use in our area. Seven interviews were completed in January. I have also set dates for thirteen interviews in February. Each interview is an hour and very informal, talking about hunting or gathering, life experiences as a Suquamish Tribal member and the lessons learned about our culture. I wish to thank those who have taken the time to be interviewed and those who have scheduled interviews with me. This is a great project and will serve to teach future generations of Suquamish.

I would also like to thank April Leigh for helping me learn how to upload video from the camera to the computer, and her willingness to assist in the future with this project. She is a great help and guidance instructor. I fully appreciate her knowledge and skills with multi-media. Without her, I would still be trying to read the guide books and stumbling through the connections in the fine print. Hands on is so much better Suquamish News

than reading and diagrams!

Many thanks as well to Tina Jackson for the use of her tri-pod, it keeps me from having to sit and hold the camera for each interview; you are a live saver.

The camera is steady and pictures are clear with great sound and easy to view.

Thank you Tina for your assistance and the tripod!

As I continue with the recording process I hope that others in the community will find that they remember a story or place that their family would go and hunt or gather and be willing to coming and talk with me on camera or audio recording about the memory – just to document it for the future. All stories are important every the very short ones. My grandma took me to her favorite berry patch every summer and we would gather wild blackberries and she would make pies, jam, jelly and syrup for us to enjoy, boy how good that kitchen would smell!

This is just an example of a story we need a record of, and if you remember grandma’s recipes for all those things and want to share it, put it on the record too!

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Business PME Manager In Training Earns College Certificate Calvin Medina reflects on Olympic College classes

During my time spent at Olympic College the amount of group work done throughout the courses was the most fun, and the most stressful. In a previous community college and in high school the majority of assignments were for me alone, and my performance was only a reflection of my work ethic. This

time around a great deal of the work was assigned to groups and the coordination required was daunting at times, being that I and most others had jobs, classes or family schedules that created narrow windows of time my groups could get together and focus on the assignment.

Along with the narrow work windows, the grades were to reflect on the performance of the collective not just myself and this compounded the stress. Was I going to pull my weight on this team?

Or am I going to carry others to the A we are all looking to achieve?

in our group work. There were a fair share of students younger than me and they had a refreshing perspective on life, unburdened by years of responsibility to others, their creativity and ability to see our assigned tasks from another angle was helpful. As I regularly found myself in the leadership role, regardless of our generational mix, I could see this as a precursor to my career here at PME. It was a dance of coordination between busy professionals to come to the collective goal- growth and prosperity.

In my further education I can see additional focus on communication and leadership as the most helpful. Improving my awareness of others feelings and how to better communicate with those

The diversity of the student body was interesting as well, being that I had expected to attend classes with recent High School graduates and a handful of adults seeking to retrain for different careers. What I found was a large portion of students were well out of their teens and their experience in past or current careers proved to be invaluable

around me will be most valuable in my future.

I would like to thank the three responsible for affording me this opportunity- Barb Griffin HR Director, Retail Director Frank Black and Operations Manager Nic Armstrong. I would also like to thank those in my department for their patience and encouragement while I was in classes.

Calvin Medina in the Port Madison Enterprises Retail Manager in Training.

When not in the classroom, Medina can be found at one of PME’s three retail outlets on the Port Madison Indian Reservation.

Port Madison Enterprises As of November 14, 2012 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings

Opening Date

Administration*** Executive Assistant to the CEO (FT)

DOE

01/17/13

1

Cage*** Souft Count Team Member (FT)

$10.00

01/15/13

1 1

Environmental Services Worker/Relief Supervisor (FT) Worker (FT)

DOE $10.35

01/08/13 01/17/13

2 4 1 1 1 1

Food and Beverage Bartender (PT) Cocktail Server (FT/PT/On-call) Steakhouse Server (PT) DMO (FT) Deli Cashier (FT/PT) Busser (PT)

$8.90 $8.55 $8.55 $9.75 $10.00 $8.65

11/21/12 01/16/13 10/19/12 01/16/13 01/17/13 12/14/12

DOE

01/07/13

DOE

10/29/12

$9.25

12/13/12

1

Human Resources*** Admin Assistant (FT) IT*** AV Technician (FT)

1

Keno*** Cashier (PT)

Kiana Lodge 1 Bartender (PT) $8.55 06/08/12 2 Server (PT) $8.55 06/08/12 1 Chef (FT) DOE 12/25/12 Marketing 1 Valet Attendant (PT) $8.55 09/14/12 1 CCW Ambassador (FT)*** DOE 11/15/12 Resort 1 Guest Service Agent (FT) $10.75 01/03/13 2 Maintenance Technician DOE 01/16/13 Slot*** 4 Cashier (FT/PT) $10.00 01/09/13 1 Supervisor/Cashier (FT) DOE 11/22/12 1 Sr. Technician (FT) DOE 11/29/12 1 Relief Shift Manager/Supervisor (FT) DOE 12/13/12 Table Games*** 1 Dual Rate (FT) DOE 12/13/12 1 Dealer (FT) DOE 12/26/12 35 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal AND State)

Opening March 2013

White Horse Golf Club Clubhouse

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.

• Restaurant & Bar • Golf Pro Shop

• 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.

• Terrace Seating

White Horse Golf Club • (360) 297-4468

Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of The Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.

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Wednesday Walking Group On Its Way To Quinault

Elders

Weekly excersize program aims to log enough miles for a round trip before summer

by Barbara Hoffman

The Wednesday Walking Group started on January 9, 2012.

The group meets at noon every week at the Community House to walk for an hour.

At the first meeting 14 participants walked a total of 28.3 miles. The following week, 14 participants walked 28.5 miles. The group is taking a virtual walk to Quinault and back before the Canoe Journey this summer.

Participants who attend at least half of the walking groups between January 9 and the Canoe Journey will receive a t-shirt. The first Wednesday of each month we also hold a small raffle at the end of the walk and a raffle for a $20 gift card is held the third Wednesday of the month.

Raffle entries for the gift card are all participants from the previous month. Each walker receives one entry for each time they participate. Walkers of all abilities are welcome and resting when you need to is encouraged.

We have a couple of elders who walk with walkers and one participant even gets in a little jogging. Join us in getting some exercise. Walking with buddies makes the time go faster and it doesn’t seem like quite as much work.

Barbara Hoffman is the Community Health Nurse for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at (360) 394-8468 or by e-mail at bhoffman@suquamish.nsn.us.

As of January 16, Wednesday Walking Group participants have walked just past Jamestown on their virtual journey to Quinault.

February Elder’s Lunch Menu MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

1

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

4 Birthday Celebration 5 Tuna Noodle Casserole Brussels Sprouts Waldorf Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Minestrone Soup Turkey, Cheese Sandwich Tossed Salad Angel Food Cake *with strawberries

11

12

Sliced Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fruit Crisp

18

Closed President’s Day

25

Shepherd’s Pie *with meat, green beans, and potatoes.

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6 Breakfast for Lunch Whole Grain Pancakes *with warm berries Scrambled Eggs *with peppers & onions topped with salsa Fresh Fruit

7

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potatoes Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Applesauce

8

Indian Tacos *with meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, & sour cream

Baby Carrots & Cucumber Coins Fresh Fruit

13

15

Blueberry Bran Muffin Yogurt Parfait

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Capri Vegetable Blend Cole Slaw & Vinaigrette Dressing Fresh Fruit

14

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20

21

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26

27

28

Geoduck Chowder Tossed Salad

*with Sunflower Seeds

*with berries & granola

Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Spiced Fruit Cup French Dip Sandwich Green Beans Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit

Chicken Fajita *with chicken, peppers, onions, sour cream and salsa Spanish Rice Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Applesauce 13

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Apple-Carrot Salad Pachado Bread Fudgsicle Bars Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown or White Rice Carrots with Cranberries Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese & Peaches

Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Stir Fry Veggies Tossed Salad Fruit Crisp

Vol. 13, No. 2

Community & Letters Kumpf Announces Tribal Council Bid

Help Map Your Neighborhood

Volunteers needed to assist in community disaster preparedness program

by Cherrie May

The Suquamish Tribe Emergency Management would like to help you and your neighborhood be prepared for Emergencies. Let’s work together to ensure our safety and comfort during My name is Kim Kumpf, and I am an Emergency or disaster. We will announcing my intention to run for the begin offering to help you to Map Your Treasurer position scheduled for elec- Neighborhood. tion next month during the 2013 GenWe need someone in every eral Council neighborhood willing to gather their Meeting. I neighbors together for this vital am a lifepreparedness. We will be on our time resident own for the first several hours or of Suquadays following a large emergency or mish and disaster, maybe as long as 3 to 5 days! believe my If people have been hurt, if there is a experience in both pubfire, if property has been damaged the lic service “first responder” will have to be you and the priand your neighbors. Our Fire Dept. , vate sector make me of PME Retail Properties- all requiring the perfect annual budgeting, review and consencandidate sus by board members. We worked for the position. cooperatively to ensure the success of our Tribal businesses. I believe the I have more than a decade of expesame cooperation is required for the rience in finance and budgeting for Treasurer Position on Tribal Council.

Suquamish Tribal Government programs, Tribally-owned ventures and As a PME Board Member, I also privately held businesses. As an Adhad the opportunity to represent the ministrative Program Manager in the Suquamish Tribe on a national stage Suquamish Fisheries Department I was including the NIGA Annual Concharged with creating and managing vention, WIGA Conference, Global the budget for all Fisheries divisions. Gaming Expo, and several hospitality My experience in Fisheries has also and retail conventions. given me insight into Tribal Enrollment Programs, Fisheries Policies and In the private sector, I held administrative positions in purchasing, inventory protection of our natural resources. and billing. I have also performed I have also had the privilege to serve bookkeeping duties for family-owned on the Port Madison Enterprises construction companies while working Board of Directors. Appointed by full-time positions at other firms.

Tribal Council to the board for more If elected I would bring my knowledge than 14 years, I held several posiand years of experience to assist in tions including Secretary, Treasurer making balanced decisions equitable and Vice-President. My time on the PME Board of Directors included the to all Tribal Members with a focus on planning and construction of the resort providing services and access to future and casino, negotiation of the purchas- generations of the Suquamish Tribe.

Thank you for time and the es of Kiana Lodge and White Horse Golf Course as well as the expansion opportunity to serve you.

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Police Dept., and medical as well as our 911 personnel will be overwhelmed dealing with immediate life-threatening demands.

response in a meaningful way.

The Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) program will help you to:

Create a Contact List that helps identify those with specific needs such as elderly, disabled, or children who may be home alone during certain hours of the day

Learn the “9 Steps to Take Immediately Following a Disaster” to secure your home and to protect your neighborhood.

It is hard to think clearly following disaster and these steps will help you to quickly and safely take actions that can minimize damage and protect lives.

Identify the Skills and Equipment each neighbor has that would be useful in an effective disaster response. Knowing which neighbors have supplies and skills helps your disaster response be timely, and allows everyone to contribute to the

Create a Neighborhood Map identifying the locations of propane tanks for quick response if needed.

Work together as a team to evaluate your neighborhood during the first hour following a disaster and take the necessary actions.

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS? Contact Cherrie May 360-394-8507 or ccrowell@suquamish.nsn.us for training information, presentation options, and materials.

Emergency Response Team Certification Three day class held this month for volunteers

by Cherrie May

Would you like to help your family and friends in an emergency? Would you like to know what to do and how to do it?

The Suquamish Tribe is looking for volunteers to become a Volunteer Certified Trainer in Community Emergency Response. This program will teach you about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area and will train you in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Using this training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT

members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

You will also be able to support the Suquamish Tribe emergency response by taking a more active role in our emergency preparedness projects in our community.

There will be a 3 day training offered at the Port Of Seattle on February 26-28, 2013.

If you are interested in being a Volunteer Certified CERT Trainer or just being a CERT Member please contact Cherrie May at 360-394-8507 or ccrowell@suquamish.nsn.us.

Higher Ed

Application Deadline February 13, 2013

Contact Brenda Guerrero for more infomration at bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us

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Birthdays Feb 21 Ceyenna Norris Dawn Featherston Hazel Mabe John Lindell Jonathan George Ka-el Williams Shannon Iaconis Feb 22 Craig Winnie Ha-huli-tud Hawk Welvin Colomb William Ross Feb 23 Luther Mills Feb 24 Adam Jackson Jennifer Lawrence Jose Martinez Feb 25 Jessica Santos Marcus Mabe Sea-ots-ton Jones Feb 26 Crystal Purcell Jackie Severson Lisa Henry Michael Immken Feb 27 Martha George-Sachava Feb 28 Carey Webster

Happy Birthday

Calina!

We Love You, Mom, Dad, Sister & Brothers

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