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Suquamish News Volume 16

March 2016

Weaving Traditions In this issue...

ATNI Wrap Up pg. 2

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Suquamish hosts First International Salish Weavers Symposium

Catching up with CKA pg. 4

Youth Council at UNITY pg. 8

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Community Calendar

Events

Museum Family Day March 5 11:30pm Join Suquamish Museum Staff and Friends for a hands-on weaving demonstration.

Learn the significance surrounding weaving patterns like the Mountain Design.

Hear and have a chance to try some of the different wool weaving patters displayed in the Special Exhibit- Woven. No age restrictions. Families welcome. For more information visit the museum online at www. suquamishmuseum.org Lushootseed Family Classes March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 5pm Share a meal with community members while learning words and phrases in Lushootseed. Contact Lushootseed Language Coordinator Lena Maloney with questions or comments at (360) 394-8644 or email lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us.

GED Classes March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30 3pm Individualized instruction to prepare students for the GED is offered Mondays & Wednesdays 3pm – 5pm through Kitsap Adult Center for Education. New students may sign up 3pm – 4pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. Classes are held at the Suquamish Tribal Education Center, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

For more information, call Ann Rudnicki at 360-373-1539.

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of Chile’s Patagonia region flow two of the world’s purest rivers, the Baker and Pascua. Fed by vast glacial systems, these untouched rivers drive biodiversity in rainforests, estuaries and marine ecosystems.

They are also the life source for Patagonia’s most tenacious residents. For more information visit the museum online at www.suquamishmuseum.org Renewal PowWow April 29, 30 & May 1 Save the date! Times for the annual spring Renewal PowWow has been set. See page 9 for event details.

Meetings Suquamish Warriors March 1 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.

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contact Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or erally occur every other Monday. Meetjledesma@suquamish.nsn.us. ings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, PME Board of Directors Meeting Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to March 2 9am Kitsap Room Suquamish tribal members and employees March 3 8am Chico Room of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) and guest speaker presentations are open Board of Directors usually meet every oth- to tribal members only and key staff. For er week. Meetings are open to Suquamish more information about meetings, contact tribal members and invited guests. For Windy Anderson at wanderson@suquamore information, contact Jordan Sheets mish.nsn.us. at jordansheets@clearwatercasino.com.

NOTE- PMECC & SEC meeting on March Museum Board Meeting 9, 9am in the Chico Room at Suquamish March 10 10:30am Council Chambers Clearwater Casino Resort.

The Suquamish Museum Board meets monthly and is open to Suquamish Tribal Suquamish Elders Council Meeting Members. For more information, call the March 3 Noon Suquamish Museum (360)394-8499.

The Suquamish Tribal Elders Council meets the first Thursday of every month in the El- Higher Education Board Meeting ders Dining Room at noon. For more infor- May 2016 mation contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us.

Board meetings are not open to the public.

Suquamish Tribal Members can request to Suquamish Tribal be added to the agenda by contacting Higher Gaming Commission Meetings Education Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) March 3, 17 & 31 9am 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@suquaThe Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commis- mish.nsn.us sion holds regular meetings every other Thursday. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652.

Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting March 2 10am The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors meet every other Wednesday of the month, when Tribal Council is not in session, at the Tribal Council Meeting Museum Movie Night Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy March 14 & 28 8:30am March 19 6:30pm Hook Road. Meetings are open to SuquaPatagonia Rising (2011). Deep in the heart mish tribal members. For more information Suquamish Tribal Council meetings gen-

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News & Events

Praise Abounds for Affiliated Tribe of Northwest Indians Winter Conference ATNI organization and tribal leaders thank Suquamish for a successful event The following statements of thanks and praise were sent to the Suquamsih Tribe Administrative Offices, following the hosting of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Winter Convention at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort February 1-4, 2016.

This ATNI Convention was truly the best I’ve ever experienced and I heard the same from many others. There was so much attention paid to every detail, everyone who had a hand in organizing did so with unparalleled professionalism, heart, and a commitment to make our experience the very best.

It was also very evident that your leadership and team has the utmost respect from your local community, the Sacred Water sharing songs for ATNI Culture Night at the House of Awakened Culture.

Governor’s Office, the many sponsors, and our ATNI delegates and participants. It was an absolute honor and privilege to witness the incredible growth, prosperity, culture, hospitality and heart of the Suquamish people.

On behalf of ATNI, we THANK YOU! Fawn Sharp Quinault Indian Nation President ATNI Board President Jewell James of Lummi during session. ...see ATNI pg. 12 Open Gym night during ATNI.

Chairman Leonard Forsman and Governor Jay Inslee during opening ceremonies.

Hank Adams speaking during the Billy Frank Jr. Honoring Luncheon.

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Workshops and Fashion Showcase highlight first International Salish Wool Weavers Symposium The first International Salish Wool Weavers Symposium (SWWS), coordinated by the Suquamish Museum, was held February 19-21, 2016 in Suquamish. The event featured presentations from weavers and curators, hands-on workshops with small wool weaving projects, and a wool weaver marketplace with wool weaving supplies. The SWWS also featured a Salish Wool Fashion Showcase and Competition on Saturday. The event made more than 5-thousand dollars in donations for the Suquamish Museum.

Cover Photo: Suquamish Tribal Elder Sue Henry working on a loom during one of the Plenary Sessions at the first International Sal- Andrea Wilbur-Sigo’s traditionally-dyed wool shawl won both First ish Wool Weavers Symposium last month.

Place and People’s Choice at the Fashion Showcase.

Weaver Danielle Morsette’s works brought her a Third Place prize at the Fashion Showcase. Pictured with models Kanim and Kiaya Natrall.

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Education

Chief Kitsap Academy: Student Snapshot Getting to know students at the Tribal school Photos and captions by Miya Smith & Marc Kelly

Wellness Center Offers Parenting Class

Three month program underway with more planned later this year

by Lisa Rey Thomas

Dedicated.

8th grade Koh-kai helping with strip canoe in Randi’s 5th period carving class. He strives to have good grades by the end of the school year, and also enjoys basketball, and racing canoes after school.

Swagin’ out!

Puppy eyes!

Posing for his grand picture above, is Jearld Delafuente, On top is Tyree Brownlow showing us his sad face, talking about how he loves sports and PEPSI “Don’t be a Jerk,”is what Tyree lives by.

“In the end we only regret the chances we did not take.”

In January, the Wellness Center kicked off a Parenting Class. The Parenting class, “The WholeBrain Child,” is based on the book by the same name by Daniel Siegel, and is intended to help parents understand their child’s developing mind and how to survive the everyday struggles that accompany each stage of growth. The class provides concrete tools and skills for parents and caregivers to help their child thrive and regulate emotions effectively, while gaining fuller understanding of themselves as parents. The class also provides opportunity for parents to ask and offer support to other caregivers in the community.

The class is facilitated by Jonathan Glover and Mary Russell and runs through the months of January and February, on Monday evenings. We plan to offer this class again as well as other supportive groups for parents later in 2016.

Nature lover.

Shadow is a senior at C.K.A this year. His goal this year is to be able to graduate on time, and continue on to college.

His after school activities include working as the cashier at the Suquamish Casino buffet, and chilling with friends.

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Healthy Living: Interview with Jennifer Pratt Small lifestyle choices add up to big health benefits

by Fran Miller

Jenny Pratt has an inspiring personal story of lifestyle change and commitment to health. She agreed to share her story with the hope that it will be an inspiration for others. Jenny says that she was beginning to have knee and foot pain, and she knew that it would continue to get worse if she did not change her lifestyle and control her weight. Her blood pressure was also high and she would soon be on medication if she could not bring it down.

About a year ago she knew it was time to make a change for the sake of her health.

At first the idea of losing weight seemed overwhelming and scary. She wanted to lose at least 40 pounds and she didn’t know where to start. So she broke it down into several lifestyle changes that she would make. First, begin to exercise. Then, change the way she was eating by using food in a positive way, as energy to fuel her body.

And third, to drink water instead of soda For exercise, Jenny’s goal is to do 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical trainer or exercise bike three days a week, along with 30 minutes of strength training twice a week. She usually stops at the new fitness center on her way home from work and before dinner. She knows that if she goes home and sits down it will be harder to get motivated to get back out of the house.

two breakfasts or two dinners in order to be sociable. So she made the decision to purchase her own food and gave herself permission to say “no” to extra eating occasions.

She noticed that her mom was getting healthier by eating in the elder’s lunch room, so she began purchasing lunch and eating with her Jennifer Pratt mom. She enjoys the time visiting with her mom and knows that she is getting a healthy, well balanced meal. She also eats breakfast every day (waffles with peanut butter is a favorite) and for supper tries to make lighter, healthy choices. If she is eating out, she plans ahead and chooses the low calorie options such as a garden salad or plain burrito.

One of her favorite meals is home cooked grilled salmon with brown rice and a salad. She likes to add a couple of sliced green olives to her salad for extra flavor.

Jenny realized that she was stress eating; she had a habit of reaching for a candy bar or bag of chips when she was stressed. So she began planning by keeping healthy snacks in the car and bringing fruits and vegetables to One personal rule that has made a big difference in her work. health was her decision to stop drinking soda and to use water as her beverage of choice. She has even stopped drinking diet soda which was causing some health probJenny’s Advice for Staying Healthy lems. Now, when she is hungry between meals she often has a big glass of water first to see if that will satisfy If she is still hungry, she will reach for a piece of • Stay away from drugs and alcohol her. fruit or some vegetables. She likes whatever is in season; this time of year, she is enjoying mandarin oranges and • Drink water instead of soda grapes which are naturally sweet and filling.

Jenny stays motivated to maintain her healthy lifestyle by remembering the health benefits. The Orthopedic surgeon has recommended that she keep the weight off per• Enjoy fruits & vegetables for snacks manently, otherwise in ten years’ time she will require knee surgery. She knows that this has to be a permanent • Eat fruit instead of desserts or other lifestyle so when she is offered a donut or pizza she now knows that she doesn’t have to say yes every time. Over added sugars the last year she has lost about 40 pounds and no longer has knee or foot pain, her energy level has improved, her blood pressure has come down to normal, and she is fitBefore her health journey began, Jenny was a social ting into smaller clothes. The health journey is not over eater. She ate whatever tasted good and enjoyed eating yet, it is just beginning, and her big smile shows me that with others. Sometimes that meant that she would eat she knows the future is bright!

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Government

Employee Spotlight: Human Service Nurse Jessica Elpedes

Jessica Elpedes is the newest addition to the Community Health Program team. She is Lakota Sioux and Assiniboine and is an enrolled member of the Fort Belknap Tribe in Montana.

She grew up in Bremerton and is a graduate of South Kitsap High School. Many family members still live on the reservation and she returns to visit every year. She graduated from nursing school at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Jessica enjoys working with tribal members.

She does a lot of home visiting and has felt warmly welcomed and appreciated by the Elders. She never thought that she would want to work with Elders when she was in nursing school, but has found that this is one of the most Jessica Elpedes rewarding aspects of her job.

Jessica and her girls visit Lynne Ferguson and her horses every weekend to ride and help with their care. When she is not at work, she enjoys beading, making regalia and going to powwows, watching her girls dance, and outdoor activities such as kayaking and hiking.

Employee Spotlight: Wellness DV Advocate Maureen Olson

The Suquamish Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program welcomed Maureen Olson as the new Victim’s Advocate. Maureen comes to our program with great expertise and experience as an advocate and we look forward to growing our program with her. From Maureen:

“My name is Maureen Olson and I am fairly new to Washington. I spent my first 45 years in Southern California where I earned my BA in behavioral science. I spent many years working for the government, most recently as a victim advocate for the prosecutor’s office in my hometown.

I have a husband and a teen son at home and I am an avid gardener and baker. Part of my spare time is spent running a support group I founded, Kitsap Parents of LGBTQ Youth, which Maureen Olson partners with Kitsap PFLAG and the Q Center in Bremerton. I am so very happy to be here and work with all of you!”

As the Victim Advocate, Maureen will be working with victims to prvide support, resources and emergency assistance. Wellness has initiated a multi-department committee for the Victim’s Advocacy/DV Program with representation from the courts, the police, Wellness, TCW, the prosecutor’s office, and leadership. Maureen will also be working in partnership with the YWCA and collaborating with other local agencies to ensure we are able to provide necessary resources. You can reach Maureen at 360 394-7156.

New Employment Assistance Services

Partnership with Sound Works brings interview training

by Kathy Kinsey

Human Services has new employment assistance services available by working with Bob Middlebrook from Sound Works Job Center. Sound Works is a not-forprofit organization that has been working in North Kitsap for years. Bob assists clients at Fishline and Gateway in Poulsbo and Port Gamble S’Klallam. Bob will provide assistance individually or in groups here in Suquamish. Bob teaches how to successfully write Cover Letters that tells the employer who you are and what type of job you are seeking and easily matches your skills with the employer’s job requirements. Bob has unique skills to help applicants successfully apply for higher paying federal jobs in the Shipyard and other Naval Bases. He trains applicants how to complete a successful interview and how to find the hidden jobs in Kitsap County. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or want help ensuring you advance to the next level in your career, contact Human Services Case Managers: Marjorie Lawrence at (360) 394-8650 or Jacinda Lawrence at (360) 394-9425.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

The Suquamish Tribe continues to work hard on protecting, enhancing and marketing of our treaty resources. Our shellfish department hosts an annual event called the Dyes Inlet Social at the Yacht Club Broiler in Silverdale to thank the private waterfront landowners who lease clam beds to the Tribe for enhancement and harvest. We also educate other landowners about the opportunity our program provides to them and our clam diggers.

We also had a joint Suquamish Seafood/ Tribal Council meeting to give the Board and staff an opportunity to answer questions and provide updates. The oyster cultivation project is proceeding well and geoduck prices remain stable.

February was a historic month for the Suquamish Tribe as we hosted our first ever Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Winter Conference at our new event center. Fifty-seven tribal governments belong to ATNI and many were in attendance at our hosting with over 300 attendees. We started with a tour of the Reservation and Museum and a Native American Caucus event that celebrated and promoted Native American candidates for elected offices in Washington. We had great a opening ceremony with flags posted by our Suquamish Warriors and sung in by Sacred Water. Elder Ed Midkiff provided the blessing. Governor Jay Inslee and Representative Sherry Appleton provided opening remarks. We had great participation in the breakouts especially in education and cultural resources. We had a great opening reception in the resort lobby with music and food, an amazing culture night with traditional foods and cultural performances and a fun open gym basketball night at our new fitness center. Thank you to all of the tribal government and enterprise employees for their work, we had nothing but praise for our conference from our guests.

On the heels of the ATNI conference came the International Salish Wool Weaving Symposium also held at our new event center. Tribal weavers from British Columbia and Washington came to share their work and knowledge with each other.

Thanks to the Suquamish Museum staff

Suquamish Tribal Council Treasurer Robin Sigo, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, Suquamish Tribal Council Vice-Chair Wayne George, Suquamish Tribal Chair Leonard Forsman and members of the ATNI Board of Directors after opening ceremonies at the Winter Convention.

and Miranda Belarde-Lewis for all their museum on the U of W campus. The powgreat work on making this conference a erful new museum exhibit Woven featuring the Salish weaving of Suquamish success.

The Suquamish Tribe relies on people for Tribal member Danielle Morsette is an our success. One of those people is Roger example of some of the great programContraro, Tribal Elder, who has served ming at our Museum. Our Cultural Coon the Suquamish Gaming Commission operative Committee has been active in and the Suquamish Seafoods Enterprise reviewing programs and initiatives at the Board for several terms. We celebrated Tribe that require cultural guidance, reRoger›s contributions at White Horse Golf view or approval. We have also been acCourse with a luncheon. Thanks to Roger, tive in planning our canoe journey hosting Janis and their family for all they have and travel for the Paddle to Nisqually as done for the Tribe. PME held their annual well as getting prepared for Chief SeatCelebration of Service at the new event tle Days. The Suquamish Youth Program center. We celebrated employees with 5, held a planning session on a concept of a 10, 15 and 20 years of service including “Culture Camp” for tribal youth to teach Karen Villanueva and John Forsman who our cultural traditions and values. Elders both have 20 years of service at the casino. and council members provided thoughts on what type of activities and teachings We continue to work to preserve our cul- staff could provide at this gathering. ture for future generations. Our Museum Board has been busy reviewing the We continue to plan for our future ecobudget, staffing and programming at the nomic growth. Puget Sound Energy met Suquamish Museum in support of our di- with PME and tribal staff to discuss their rector Janet Smoak. We are maintaining future plans for improvements in their our partnership with the Burke Museum, electrical supply system in the Suquamish which is in the process of building a new vicinity. The Washington Indian Gam-

ing Association held its February meeting at the Nisqually Red Wind Casino. We continue to monitor the State Legislature and the US Congress for activities related to gaming policy. Of great concern is the introduction of amusement games that are similar to video slots into local taverns. We are urging the Washington State Gambling Commission to repeal their approval of these devices.

Olympic College has a new Kitsap/Mason County Education initiative to improve high school graduation and college attendance in the two neighboring counties. Public School administrators, business and community leaders and elected officials are coming together to provide the resources needed to have better student success.

The Suquamish Tribe was also well represented at the annual Nespelem All-Indian Basketball Tournament. Of the four teams that made the trip, our young men’s team did the best, getting fourth place in their division.

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamish Youth Council Making Connections Safe Talk Training at UNITY

Suquamish Youth Council Delegates Chair Hailey Crow, Vice Chair Talon Capoeman, and Secretary Raven Roberts attending workshops during UNITY in Arizona.

Suquamish Youth Council was invited by the Akimel Pee-Posh Youth Council of the Gila River Indian community to participate in SafeTalk training. They took great care of us and fed us great food. Our youth also learned much from the facilitators of the Gila River community.

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They learned the stigma of suicidal thoughts that plague many people and how to identify someone in need of help. They learned how to identify cues that a person who could be thinking of suicide gives. They learned to ask questions and be supportive.

They learned to listen and not be judgmental. They also learned that they don’t have all the answers. They learned how to keep them safe and to help a person understand they are important. They even learned about the resources that are available in our communities.

They had lots of information to process. The tools they have learned will give them memory muscle to help if the situation arises. With those tools they will be able to assist someone and get them the help they need.

We all got to play out scenarios with one another. This training was presented in a way that was very informative. These youth are well prepared for many situations. I thank them for their willingness to step up and take the opportunity to be great young leaders. With all the work they did we also had such great fun. The Akimel Pee-Posh Youth Council and our Suquamish Youth Council have made bonds that will last a lifetime. They want to continue this great work they have started within our own community. I also would like to thank the families that support our youth. Without your The EE 5-6 year olds CO-ED. From left; Ben Goodwin, Kenai Ledesma, Kirah Lurkin, Rosalynn guidance and support we would not be able to have these opportunities. Thank you for Lee-Timm, Shelby Bullock, Joseph Holmes, James Napora, Jordan Lawrence, Sullivan Korsak, Tatiana Lawrence, Nathaniel Katz and Coach Aaron Lawrence. letting Sports & Recreation work with them in this opportunity.

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Suquamish at UNITY Mid-year Conference

Our youth are learning great things in UNITY. They are honing the skills they have learned through the program and other trainings they have participated in. Our kids don’t experience heat like in Arizona. They were troopers and did all that was asked of them and participated in the trainings.

UNITY in Phoenix Arizona has begun. Suquamish youth council sent a small delegation to attend and learn. The event started out with a tour of ASU campus. It was hot, reminding kids that water is a must in warm weather. The tour was great and very informative.

We will be planning for the 40th anniversary in Oklahoma City this July 22-26. Youth will be doing fund raising to get us all there. Come support our Suquamish youth council in all that they do. Thank you for letting Sport & Recreation give them this opportunity to be great leaders in our communities and in Indian country.

MARCH 2016 Cultural Evenings

Regalia classes and Song and Dance • Thursdays in March 4pm Regalia Classes with Joey Holmes • Wednesdays in March 5pm Regalia Classes with Alaina Capoeman, Song & Dance March 24 5pm-7pm

Drawing Class

Valentines Day Crafts ENTRY FEE: $300 AWARDS:

Champion JACKETS Awards 1st-4th place ALL STARS/MVP 10 MAN ROSTERS PER TEAM

8 Teams per Division

DOUBLE ELIMINATION WINNER TAKE ALL CHAMPIONSHIP

ALL GAMES PLAYED AT Suquamish Fitness Center 5243 NE Totten Rd Poulsbo WA 98370 LODGING AT: Clearwater Casino (360) 598-8700 Poulsbo Inn (360) 779-3921

For more information please contact: Craig Miller (360)394-8574 craigmiller@suquamish.nsn.us or Magdalena Turrieta (360) 509-9512, (360) 394-8634 mturrieta@suquamish.nsn.us

March 15th - 18th 3pm-6pm • Work with Toma Villa on sketches for murals in Youth Center and learn drawing basics • Contact Kate to sign up

Moccasin Class

March 30, 31, April 1 12pm-3pm • Work with Annette Timentwa of the Colville Reservation and make your own moccasin • Contact Kate to sign up

March Youth Activities Our Teen and lil kidz

• March 4 Teen night • March 18 Lil Kidz activity

Basketball Tournament McKenzie Crow with her Valentines crafts during Craft Day at Youth Center on Friday, February 12.

Men’s 35 and over/50 and over @Suquamish Fitness Center March 11-13

Suquamish Tribe and Pow Wow Committee will not be responsible for lost or stolen items, accidents or injuriesparticipate at your own risk. No alcohol or drugs permitted.

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Activities Calendar SUN

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Practices and Games may change Please contact us if you have any questions Magdalena Turrieta 360-394-8634 Steven Adams 360-394-7131 Aaron Lawrence 360-394-8575

Youth BB Practice 4pm DGirls @Home 6pm B Boys @Home 7pm Adult Open Gym 8pm

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Youth BB Practice 3:30pm Regalia Class 5pm-7pm E Boys @ Home 6pm D Boys @ Home 7pm

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Mens Basketball Tournament 35 over and 5o over

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Adult Basketball League

Youth BB Practice 4pm Youth BB Practice 4pm Youth BB Practice Pickleball 7:30pm EE @Home 6pm 3:30pm Youth Council Meeting DBoys @ Home 7pm Regalia Class 5pm-7pm Adult Open Gym 8pm

Youth BB Practice 4pm D Boys @ View Ridge 7pm B Boys @ Hawkins 7pm

Youth Council Meeting Pickleball 7:30pm

Pickleball 7:30pm

Drawing Class 4-6pm Youth BB Practice 4pm E Boys @ Home 6pm DBoys @Home 7pm Adult Open Gym 8pm

EE @ Cottonwood 6:15pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Adult Open Gym 7pm

Drawing Class4-6pm Birthday Cake Regalia Class 5pm-7pm EE @ Emerald Heights 6:15pm B Boy @ Home 7pm

Regalia Class 4pm-6pm Youth BB Practice 4pm D Girls @ Home 6pm D Boys @ Home 7pm Adult Open Gym 8pm

Youth BB Practice 4pm Mens Basketball Mens Basketball Tour- Tournament 35 over nament 35 over and 5o and 5o over over

Drawing Class4-6pm Drawing Class4-6pm Youth BB Practice 4pm LIL Kidz Activity Song and Dance 5pm E Boys @ Home 6pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

EE @ Home 6pm Regalia Class 4pm-6pm Regalia Class 5pm-7pm Song and Dance 5pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Regalia Class 5pm-7pm Regalia Class 4pm-6pm Moccasin Class 1pm Moccasin Class 1pm

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Mon-Wed-Fri practices 4:00pm-5:45pm Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm D boys; D girls; B boys; 5/6 th grade boys, and 7/8 th grade boys

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

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Elders Council 1 Beef & Green Bean Meetings Casserole

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Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Applesauce

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Chicken w/ Mushroom Sauce over Brown Rice Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

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Split Pea & Ham Soup Tuna Sandwich w/ lettuce Coleslaw Fresh Fruit

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First Thursday of Every Month in the Elder’s Lunch Room.

For more information contact Barbara Lawence-Piecuch blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 394-7123.

Chicken Soft Taco (chicken, tortilla, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, salsa) Refried Beans California Blend Veggies Fresh Fruit

Brown Rice Kale Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fudgsicle

Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Tossed Salad Blueberry Muffin Yogurt Parfait with Berries

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Tuna-Noodle Casserole Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy California Blend Veggies Kale Salad 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Wheat roll Applesauce

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Elk Stew Turkey & Cheese on 9 Grain Bread w/ Lettuce Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit

Beef Soft Taco (ground beef, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa) Spanish Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Brussels sprouts Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Applesauce

French Dip Sandwich Apple-Carrot Salad Tossed Salad Sugar Free Jell-O w/ Fruit Cocktail

Indian Tacos (ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, & sour cream) Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit

Corned Beef & Cabbage Boiled Potatoes Steamed Carrots Irish Soda Bread SF Jell-O w/ Fruit

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Chicken a la King Brown Rice Japanese veggie blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Geoduck Chowder Chef Salad w/ hard boiled egg, cheese, sunflower seeds Applesauce Muffin Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries

Pasta w/ Meat Sauce Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Baked Chicken Sweet Potatoes Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown or White Rice Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese Fruit Cocktail

Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

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

Beverages Served

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

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Business “ATNI” continued...

Thank you Chairman Forsman for your leadership and thank you to Team Suquamish for hosting such an incredible ATNI convention!! Such tremendous effort went into organizing and rolling everything out and the pride and dedication of Suquamish & Clearwater was apparent at every level of service.

The planning team carried out an exceptional job from the smallest details to the more substantial aspects of the event. Their commitment from day 1 was the foundation for the success of the event in its entirety.

In addition to Suquamish, thank you to the host Tribes as well - Lower Elwha, Port Gamble and Jamestown - you set a great example of the collective spirit that ATNI was founded upon.

The Suquamish Tribe and Clearwater personnel who we worked with directly - Brittany, Rosie, April & Windy - were fantastic, and the success we sought became their goals as well.

It was an incredible experience overall, from the early morning prayer service and culture night, to the open gym and networking reception. Suquamish - in

hosting the convention, you’ve set the bar high in many aspects including your community and economic development projects, the hospitality and generosity you displayed, and also the revenue generated for the organization. Thank you again for the incredible hospitality shown ATNI - we look forward to returning to Clearwater with both smaller meetings as well as future conventions and we also look forward to seeing your community continuing to prosper.

Terri Parr ATNI Executive Director Thank you for an amazing week! I heard nothing but accolades and wonderful comments about the beautiful facility and hospitality! I totally enjoyed the field trip to start the week off and want to express the pride it brought to me as a native person and the pride each of your workers took in the display of their enterprise. I, too want to express my gratitude to all that put their effort into making this a wonderful experience for our winter convention. Lim lemtsh!

Norma Jean Louie Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council

PME Employment Opportunities 1 1

Cage*** Main Bank Cashier (FT) Soft Count Lead (FT)

2 6

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

DOE DOE

3

Environmental Serices Worker (FT)

$12.00

1 1 2

Marketing Webmaster (FT) Driver (FT) $ Valet Attendant (FT) $

DOE DOE

DOE DOE $10.00

7 1 3 5 11 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

Attendees of ATNI were also treated to a night of comedy at the Beach Rock Lounge.

had a great show of tribal leaders and presenters from the Department of Veterans Affairs Directors both State and Federal, our legislative partners, Thank you to all.

Thank you from the Veterans committee, We accomplished a lot for our warriors. myself being a part of ATNI for the last Lavada Anderson 10 years, you all did a fantastic job we Suquamish Veterans Affairs Great job by all contributing to a very successful ATNI conference!

Ron Allen Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Chairman

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

Food and Beverage Bartender (FT/PT/ On-Call) $ Sous Chef (FT) Deli Cashier (FT) $ Banquet Houseperson (PT) Banquet Server(FT/PT/ On-call) $ Lounge Host (PT) Host(ess)/Cashier (PT) $ Clearwater Server (On-call/PT) $ Buffet Server (PT) $ Busser (PT) $ Assistant Restaurant Manager (FT) Cocktail Server (PT) $ Café Server (FT) $ Barista (PT) $ DMO (FT)

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

1

Security*** Manager (FT)

DOE

2 2 1 1 1

Slot*** Relief Shift Manager/Supervisor (FT) Cashier (FT) $ Admin Assistant (FT) Supervisor/Cashier (FT) Slot Technician

DOE $11.25 DOE DOE DOE

5

Table Games*** Dealer (FT/PT) $

DOE

1

Human Resources Benefits Coordinator (FT)

DOE

PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: • • •

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

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

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

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Clearwater Casino

PME Employment cont.

1 1

Kiana Lodge DMO (PT) $ Environmental Services Worker

$10.00 DOE

1 1 1

Whitehorse General Manager (FT) Cook (PT) Banquet Server (PT) $

DOE DOE $10.00

1 1 2

Retail Manager In- Training (Tribal) Longhouse Texaco Manager (FT) Longhouse Texaco Clerk (FT/PT)

DOE DOE $10.00

2 1 2

Resort Laundry Attendant (FT/PT) Front Office Supervisor (FT) Concierge (FT)

$10.00 DOE DOE

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Community Notices

Obituaries

Services were held

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Birthdays

Mar 15

Lillian Ballew Cheyenne Myers Jamie Surratt Wahim Williams

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Mar 1

Jared Charette Evelynne Gemmell

Mar 2

Jade Adams Talia Adams Marc Pugh Della Crowell Mary Ann Youngblood

Mar 3

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Mar 5

Cheryl Lawrence Robert Purser Jr. Brycen Sigo-Boyd Nanette Sanchez

Mar 6

Winona Sigo-Heredia Gabriel Day Charles Dryden Lydia Sigo

Mar 7

Wendy Boure Selena Adams-Chapman Duane Napoleon Sr. Danielle Kimmel Eduardo Reynoso-Purser Joseph Reynoso-Purser Mar 4 William Joe Mar 8 Denise Jones-Moses Joan Bagley John Kerns Jr. Morgan Bradwell Janelle Mills Kaeleigh Patrick Christopher Puckett

Mar 16

Vincent Chargualaf Thomas Pratt Amanda Rubeck Shelly Thomas

Mar 11

Modelle Mudd

Mar 12

Philip Holt III Charles Landsaw Jr.

Mar 13

Kate Ahvakana Hannah Ballard Juli Morton Mark Lewis

Mar 14

Tyzaiah Lawrence Mary Alexander Hailey Crow Christine Sheppard

Kalise Cordero-Dizon Kippie Joe Ricky Oakman

Mar 17

Riley Adams Lenora Bagley Kaylie Contraro Neil Howard Dickie Johnson Marie Sanders

Mar 18

Shannon Bayes Jeff Hoffman

Mar 19

Steve Clark Amber Horejsi Michael Smith Jr. Jolene Haas

Mar 20

Shayna Bagley

Neoma Boure Edward Midkiff Jr.

Mar 21

Dylan Fleck Diana Riggins Aidyn Saldivar

Mar 22

Lucas Baker Isabelle Hedges Mason Johnson Teniya Lewis Cherrie May

Mar 23

Joshua Bagley Jr. Elaina-Rose Hayes Petrina Joe-Lanham Ave Maia MacDonald Lorilee Morsette Camilla Pratt Francisco Smith Robert Purser III

Mar 24

Thomas Fowler Tyler Marquez Avah Seier

Mar 26

Kyle Turner

Mar 27

Leonard Barnes IV Isabella Cordero Eric Greer Dorene McIntosh

Mar 28

Juanita Lantzy Ciarra Covarrubias

Mar 29

Brittany Adams Jacob Anderson Cassandra George Rodney George

Mar 30

Ricky Alexander Malora Chee Victor Chee Erica Isom Clinton Jenkins Lawrence Sigo Susan Williams Antonio Guardipee

Mar 31

Grace Alexander Juanita Mabe

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General Council March 19-20, 2016 Kiana Lodge