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Suquamish News Volume 17

April 2017

Waking of the Canoes In this issue...

General Council Results pg. 3

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Annual ceremony marks the beginning of Spring events in Suquamish

Suquamish Girls Win Title pg. 8

Healthy Living Transformation pg. 10

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Community Calendar

Suquamish News

Events

bake. Named after the late “Moe” Purcell, a Suquamish Tribal Member and dedicated fisherHealthy & Whole Alumni Group man, the event includes a meal and presentation April 6 10am-12pm & April 11 5-7pm

by Suquamish Tribe Elder’s Council. For more Wellness Center information contact Suquamish Elder’s CounMonthly meeting of the Healthy & Whole pro- cil Chair Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawgram, open to anyone to attend – a great refresh- rence@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 908-4085. er for those who have participated before and a great introduction for those who haven’t. All Suquamish Community Easter Party groups will be “drop in” – no need to sign up, April 15 5pm just come when you can! If you have any ques- Chief Kitsap Academy Gym tions, please contact Brian at bburwell@suqua- Tribal Households and guests are invited to the annual Suquamish Tribe Annual Community mish.nsn.us or call 360-394-8553.

Easter Party, complete with dinner and an egg Community Open House hunt for children. Events begin at 5pm. For more April 11 4-7pm information, contact Clae Williams at (360) 394Open to the public! Join fellow members of the 8413.

Suquamish community at the House of Awakened Culture, getting to know local governments, Community Autism Awareness Walk business and services available to everyone in April 12 5-7pm the neighborhood. Hosted by the Suquamish House of Awakened Culture Citizen Advisory Committee (SCAC). For more Annual Autism Awareness Walk, beginning and information, contact SCAC’s Tom Curley at ending at the House of Awakened Culture in tcurley@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 394-8503. Downtown Suquamish. Events planned for children 3:45-4:45pm. Meal provided after the walk.

Wisdom Warriors For more information contact Kate Ahvakana April 11 2-4pm (360) 394-8573, kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us.

Tribal Council Chambers

A monthly support group designed to improve the health of those who join. This month, attendees will be focusing on osteoporosis prevention and treatment along with a monthly talking circle and cultural craft workshop. Suquamish Tribal Members, their households and Tribal Government Employees are eligible to attend at no charge. Sponsored by Suquamish Community Health Programs. For more information contact Barbara Hoffman at (360) 394-8468 or bhoffman@suquamish.nsn.us.

Big Moe’s Elder Salmon Bake May 11 10am-1pm House of Awakened Culture

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will also be accepted during operating hours. For For more information, contact Richard Williams more information, contact the Suquamish War- at (360)598-8703 or RichardWilliams@clearwarior Jean Belmont at (360) 626-1080. tercasino.com.

Lushootseed Family Classes Tuesdays 5-7pm Chief Kitsap Academy Gym

Share a meal with community members while learning words and phrases in Lushootseed.

Contact Coordinator Lena Maloney with questions at (360) 394-8644 or email lmaloney@ suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Museum Workshop Weave a Headband

Salish Wool Weaving with Artist in Residence, Virginia Adams. Suquamish Tribal Members & Friends $25, general public $50. Limited to 6 students. All materials supplied and lunch provided. RSVP by April 13, for more information contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 3948499.

Meetings

Meetings occur every other Thursday throughout the year at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Ave. in Suquamish, WA. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For details, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652.

Tribal Council Meetings April 17 & May 1

Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For details, contact Windy Anderson wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.

Museum Board Meeting TBD

Suquamish Warriors April 4th @ 5:30pm

Meetings occur the first Tuesday of every month.

Suquamish Renewal Powwow Veterans and their guests are welcome at the April 28-30 Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 MidHouse of Awakened Culture dle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For details Join us this year as we welcome Head Man contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236.

Anthony Jefferson, MC Francis James, Head Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting Woman Ravenia Williams, Arena Director Anthony Bluehorse and Host Drum The Agency. April TBD Payouts for Junior, Teen, Adult and Gold Age, Meetings occur the first Wednesday of the month the first ten drums and hand drum contest. For and are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information contact Craig Miller at (360) details contact Suquamish Seafoods Administrative Assistant Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or 394-8574 or James Old Coyote (360) 394-8509. jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Food Bank Tuesday & Thursdays Noon-3pm

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings April 6 & 20 9am

PME Board of Directors Meeting

The Suquamish Food Bank, located on Augus- April 5th & April 26 PMECC/SEC

Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the museum on 6861 NE South Street Suquamish, Wa. For more information about meeting including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact museum staff at (360) 394-8499

Suquamish Elders Council Meeting April 18 5-7pm

Meeting are the third Tuesday of the month in the Elders Lodge on Hyak Court. For details contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 908-4085.

From the cover...

Serene Williams joins Suquamish Song & Dance, along with community members in the annual Meetings usually occur every other week, are Waking of the Canoes, a ceremonial event that Open to Suquamish Tribal Elders and spouses. ta Ave., next to the Post Office in Downtown open to Suquamish tribal members and invited signals the beginning of canoeing season, and Suquamish, is open to community members in Join fellow elders in the annual spring salmon need of assistance with groceries. Donations guests, and take place at various PME properties. the end of the long winter.

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News & Events

Suquamish Tribe General Council 2017

Forsman and Lawrence retain positions on council, 16 new elders honored

by April Leigh

The Suquamish Tribe annual General Council meeting was held March 18-19, 2017 at Kiana Lodge. In addition to hearing reports from departments throughout government and business operations, Suquamish Tribal Members also had the opportunity to vote for Chairman and Secretary of the Suquamish Tribal Council. A total of 355 Tribal Members voted in the election.

Two people ran for the Chairmanship, incumbent Leonard Forsman and Wayne George. Forsman won re-election with 68 percent of the vote. There were four candidates nominated for Secretary. Nigel Lawrence was re-elected to the position with 120 votes. Matt Hawk Sr. ran and received 113 votes. Votes and remaining candidates were Randy George (78) and Linda Holt (45).

Suquamish Tribe since 2005. In addition to his position on council, he is also the Vice-Chairman of the national Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and holds a master of arts in historic preservation from Goucher College.

This is the third time Lawrence has been elected to the Suquamish Tribal Council, and his second consecutive term. In addition to his position on council, Lawrence is the Director of the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center and a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.

The council consists of four officers; Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary; and three at-large Council members. The Chairman only votes in case of a tie. Tribal Council members serve three-year staggered terms. The Tribal Council meets on In addition to his reelection as Suquamish Tribe Chairman, Leonard Forsman was also honored Forsman has served as Chairman of the alternate Mondays throughout the year. alongside 15 others as a new Elder during General Council 2017.

“Rez” Clean Up

A Time To Gather

Suquamish Foundation event reaches 50k fundraising goal

by Ann Donovan

The Suquamish Foundation held its annual “A Time to Gather” fundraising event Friday, March 17, at Kiana Lodge. The sold-out crowd of enthusiastic bidders helped the Foundation reach its $50,000 fundraising goal, the proceeds targeted for a planned playground, the Suquamish Museum, and benefiting programs from the broader community.

From left, Tom Curley, Sammy Mabe, Joey Holmes Sr., James Old Coyote, Jacob Ewing, Joey Holmes Jr. and Denita Holmes.

by Della Crowell

I would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all the 17 volunteers, both Tribal and community members, who volunteered in making Totten Road litter free and I would like to thank the Suquamish Tribe’s Youth Center in providing all the supplies for our volunteers. I heard there was a total of 24 bags of litter collected. We look forward to more community clean-up events this month. A special thanks to Jacob Ewing for starting us off with the idea and coordinating it through social media.

Guests were welcomed by Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and Foundation Manager, Angela Flemming who presented a brief history of the event, its purpose and importance to the Suquamish Tribe.

Happy attendees enjoyed a delicious meal of either cedar-wrapped salmon, apricot chicken or braised eggplant, all prepared by the experienced staff at Kiana Lodge.

Standout live auction items included a traditional medicinal herbs gathering excursion with Noel Purser-Rosario, a Port Madison Indian Reservation tour led by Tribal Chairman, Leonard Forsman, two limited edition serigraphs by Preston Sin-

gletary, a 3 day-2 night Alaska Fishing Adventure, and an original brush and ink painting of the Traveling Coyote by Emma Noyes. Bidding was spirited and exceeded the valued price for the benefit of the Suquamish Foundation.

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Education

How Can We Help Native Children Love Science?

Examining Indigenous Learning Systems and Science Education

by Karen Matsumoto

Two events were held in March in Suquamish at the House of Awakened Culture to further the discussion among educators of Native youth to understand the connection between Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the teaching and learning of science or STEAM (science-technology-engineering-art-math) education.

hands-on and place-based learning approaches were emphasized as ways that can result in the cultivation of deep respect for cultural values as well as to spark On March 2, a visioning session was held with 16 Native an interest in science. educators from around the State to identify and discuss A panel of educators inbest practices and pedagogies for Native youth in science cluding Roger Fernandes, and environmental fields. Participants included Michael Lower Elwha S’Klallam Vendiola, Director of the OSPI Office of Native Educa- artist and storyteller; Bartion; Megan Bang, Professor of Education at the Uni- bara Lawrence-Piecuch, versity of Washington; Mary Wilber, Western Washing- Suquamish Education; ton Native American Educators Consortium; and Roger Lucy Dafoe, Principal of Fernandes, Lower Elwha S’Klallam artist and storyteller; Chief Kitsap Academy; as well as members of the Suquamish community: Kate and Laura Lynn, CurricAhvakana, Denita and Joey Holmes, Bryna Lawrence, ulum Writer for the OSPI From left, Karen Matsumoto, Megan Bang, Joey Holmes, Barbara Lawrence- Piecuch, and Kathryn Kurtz.

Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch, Karen Matsumoto, Paul Wil- Office of Native Education liams, and Jennifer Wood. Participants met to discuss presented their perspectives on Native education and also Additional events have been planned to continue the confuture collaborations, opportunities, and mutual goals provided Q & A from the audience. A short presentation versations and collaborations with teachers and Native to make science more accessible and relevant to Native on indigenous learning systems and Western science was educators. A one-day “Indigenous Learning Systems and youth. This visioning session was sponsored by a grant presented by Karen Matsumoto, former science teacher at Western Science” symposium will be held in May (refrom the Potlatch Grant/Gates Foundation.

Chief Kitsap Academy and climate change consultant for scheduled from April TBA), and a 3-day teacher workshop is scheduled from June 21-23 at the University of On March 15th, over 65 teachers and educators convened Suquamish Fisheries. at the House of Awakened Culture for a teacher work- The highlight of the workshop was a traditional Suqua- Washington Olympic Natural Resources Center in Forks, shop co-sponsored by the Olympic Educational Service mish dinner of grilled salmon, geoduck chowder, and flat- WA (Space is limited). These events are co-sponsored by District and Suquamish Fisheries Department. The goal bread prepared by Kiana Lodge, and a traditional clam the Suquamish Tribe, Potlatch Native Student Success of the workshop was to introduce ways to integrate in- bake at the community house organized and prepared by Grant, OSPI Office of Native Education, E3 Washington, digenous learning systems and multicultural perspectives Tribal member Trentin Moss. The workshop introduced and the University of Washington. We welcome anyone into STEM education. This workshop was specifically tar- teachers to ways of creating a learning environment rel- interested to attend the May one-day event. geted to teachers of Native students and underrepresent- evant to indigenous students and conducive to a deeper For more information, contact Karen Matsumoto kmatsued students of color. Strategies to incorporate indigenous understanding of treaty rights, environmental justice, and moto@suquamish.nsn.us language and culture, new technologies, and best-practice a love for science.

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Health & Wellness

Answering the Question: Did You Do Drugs?

Helpful tips on how to approach conversations about drugs with your kids

by Abby Purser

For many parents, a child’s “Did you ever use drugs?” question is a tough one to answer. Unless the answer is no, most parents stutter and stammer through a response and leave their kids feeling like they haven’t learned anything — or, even worse, that their parents are hypocrites. Yes, it’s difficult to know what to say. You want your kids to follow your rules and you don’t want them to hold your history up as an example to follow — or as a tool to use against you. But the conversation doesn’t have to be awkward, and you can use it to your advantage by turning it into a teachable moment.

why you want your kids to avoid making the same mistakes you made. The following are good examples of the tone you can take and wording you can use: “I took drugs because some of my friends used them, and I thought I needed to do the same in order to fit in.

In those days, people didn’t know as much as they do now about all the bad things that can happen when you take drugs.”

“Everyone makes mistakes and trying drugs was one of my biggest mistakes ever. I’ll do anything to help you avoid making the same stupid decision that I made when Some parents who’ve used drugs in the past choose to I was your age.” lie about it — but they risk losing their credibility if their kids ever discover the truth. Many experts recommend “I started drinking when I was young and, as you can that you give an honest answer — but you don’t have to see, it’s been a battle ever since. Because of my drinking, tell your kids every detail. As with conversations about I missed a big part of growing up, and every day I have sex, some details should remain private. Avoid giving to fight with myself so it doesn’t make me miss out on your child more information than she asked for. And ask even more — my job, my relationships, and most imporher a lot of questions to make sure you understand exact- tantly, my time with you. I love you too much to watch ly why she’s asking about your drug history. Limit your you make the same mistakes I’ve made.” response to that exchange of information. The discussion If you have additional questions about how to speak with provides a great opportunity to speak openly about what your kids about drugs, please contact the Suquamish tempted you to do drugs, why drugs are dangerous, and Tribe Wellness Center at (360) 394-8558.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Advocates urge everyone to start by believing victims

by Katrina Lund

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During this time advocates work to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate communities about how to prevent sexual assault.This year, Victim Services has chosen to focus on educating the community about the “Start By Believing” campaign.

Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign dedicated to helping victims end the silence. After a sexual assault, most victims turn to someone for help. Taking into consideration all of the above, it is very likely that person might be you. How would you respond?

“Start By Believing campaign is to change the world, and outcomes for victims, one response at a time. “Start By Believing” came up with some easy to follow tips, should a victim of sexual assault approach you.

Tip one, start by believing. Three little words make all the difference for survivors: “I believe you.” Remember, if you react with doubt or blame, they may never tell anyone else. You can help them get what they need.Tip two, keep it simple and supportive. Simple responses work best.

Remember, your focus is on supporting the survivor, not determining exactly what happened. So try some simple, supportive responses, like: “I’m sorry this happened. I am here for you.” “You can tell me as little or as much as you like.” “It’s not your fault.” “I’m glad you told me.

I’m so proud of you.” Tip three, ask how you can help.

When in doubt, simply ask how you can help. “What can I do to support you?” “Do you want me to stay with you tonight?” “I can go with you to the hospital or police station.” Let the survivor know you are there for them, but always let them make the choice to accept your help or not.

As a community member, you may have a friend or family member who comes to you someday. Loved ones are a frequent and logical choice for a victim to confide in after an assault. Should someone trust you enough to tell you about an assault, your response will be crucial. If you doubt or blame the victim, they may never tell anyone else. In fact, most sexual assaults are not reported. According to national statistics, only an estimated 5-20 out of every 100 rapes are reported to police. Something else to consider, is that rapists often re-offend. Your response Make your personal commitment to Start by Believing at could protect additional potential victims. The goal of the Startbybelieving.org.

New Year New You! Winner’s Spotlight

The second annual New Year New You challenge once again was a success! We had numerous people change their lifestyle habits for better ones and lose weight. This year’s winner is Eileen Finlay with a whopping 22 pounds weight loss, 4 % body fat loss and 5 inches around her waist! Congratulations Eileen!

Here is Eileen’s success story…

I am so excited to win the gym challenge! Stephanie asked if I might share how I was able to lose inches and pounds. It all started with watching the documentary called Forks Over Knives. The film really helped me to look at food differently and think about how it is effecting my overall health. Following that documentary I watched three more over a two week period…Food Choices, Food Matters & Fat, and Sick & Nearly Dead. Netflix has all four movies, the local library has three of them that you can check out. Watching these documentaries taught me some new facts about food and taught me what my body really needs (and what it doesn’t) to stay healthy.

I bought a juicer and though I do not fast, I do juice three to four times a week to get more nutrients into my health plan. I felt I needed to re-visit a normal portion size so I started using the application MyFitnessPal, which helped me to see and follow the correct amount of calories to consume daily. My goal at the gym was to work-out a minimum of thirty minutes a day, 5x a week. I feel I averaged four days a week. There were many days I did not want to go at all, but I encouraged myself to at least show up. On those days I would take a leisurely bike ride or walk on the treadmill. Although relaxed, on those exercise days, I still burned 150 or more calories. Better than nothing! Lastly I took a before picture and kept visualizing what the up-date picture would look like if I hung in there. My next up-date picture will be in June. I keep telling myself to focus on the end game and not get too hung-up on slips I might make on this day or another. What is really wild is that I am now in the routine of carrying a gym bag!

New Year New You is one of several fitness competitions held by the Suquamish Fitness Center each year. This month, the Fitness Center begins the 10,000 Steps, 5 Days a Week Challenge. Meet the goal of 10,000 steps at least 5 days a week and get entered into a drawing to win a prize! Most steps walked also wins a prize. Sign up by March 31st and pick up your tracking card at the Fitness Center Front Desk. Questions? Contact Fitness Center Manager Stephanie Kunold at (360) 394-7142.

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Government

Salmon Outmigration Research for 2017 Underway Stream traps provide insight into variety of life in Kitsap streams

by Paul Dorn

The Fisheries Department operates two outmigration weirs and one trap to count the numbers and types of fish heading downstream. Their objectives are to better understand coho salmon success, help recover local steelhead, and document the other fish present, both native and invasive species. The weirs are located on Chico, Lost and Wildcat Creeks, along with the trap at the Grovers Creek Hatchery.

The Grovers trap is up and running and checked by volunteers or hatchery staff every morning. The first fish collected, measured, and released was a beautiful 225 mm cutthroat trout. Cutthroat may spawn over several years. They stay close to their “home” streams. Grovers searun cutthroat don’t go far from Miller Bay.

creek. It’s truly amazing what lives in Kitsap streams!

During 2016 data collection, the following creatures (quantities) were found in the stream traps: Cutthroat Trout (102), Coho Smolts (46), Steelhead (5), Threespine Stickleback (57), Western Brook Lamprey (22), unidentified freshwater sculpin (1), Signal Crayfish (53), Red-legged Frog (5), Western Pearlshell Mussels (12), Giant water bug (1). This year our first amphibian visitor to the Grovers trap was a native Red-legged frog.

The Chico and Curley Creek weirs will be up and running by early April. For information on visiting, please contact Jon Oleyar, Tom Ostrom, or Paul Dorn in the Fisheries Department or stop by the hatchery The Grovers trap samples a small portion first thing any morning.

This year, the first amphibian to be caught in the Grovers Creek trap was a Red-legged Frog. of every living thing that swims down the

Fisheries Seeks Seasonal Shellfish Technicians Seeking Highly Motivated Fisheries Technicians for the 2017 Field Season (Spring and Summer).

The Fisheries Department is seeking motivated seasonal workers to help with clam surveys, enhancement, and other type of work with the fin fish program. The wage is $15 per hour and is ON CALL through August 2017 with possibilities for extension. If you are interested please pick up and fill out an application form with the Human Resources

Department (HR). All applicants will be subject to drug screening and background checks.

Every Wednesday May 3 - Sept. 27

This season, returning to the field across from Suquamish Village!

Seeking a new Marketing Coordinator & Vendors Applications & details online! suquamishfarmersmarket.org

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

Washington State is seeking to reform their approach to helping families and youth in their agency structure. Governor Inslee called a meeting with tribal leaders to discuss the motives behind their Children, Youth and Families legislation. The bill would take child protective services, foster care and other youth programs from the Department of Social and Health Services and combine with the Department of Early Learning to make a new state agency.

Tribal leaders asked that the Governor and DSHS remember their commitments to protecting and educating Indian children under the Centennial Accord and other state-tribal agreements.

I serve as the chair of the West Central Local Integrating Organization (WCLIO).

The Puget Sound Partnership held a meeting to bring the region wide LIOs together in Olympia to share information regarding each of our approaches to Puget Sound restoration. The need for public education is great. The more we inform the people on ways to reduce pollution in their daily lives, the better. If we drive less, inspect our septic tanks, control animal waste, remove and or replace damaging bulkheads and other activities, we can start to help make a difference. Many local government leaders and their citizens are doing a lot by improving wastewater and stormwater treatment sysNatural resource protection is a top priority tems, we need more communities to join in. for our Tribe. There were two major meet- One of the positive outcomes of our joint ings held in the last month; the Coast Salish efforts with the State, Kitsap County and Gathering in Tulalip and the State-Tribal the City of Poulsbo is the certification Natural Resource Summit in Nisqually. of waters in Liberty Bay that will allow The Coast Salish Gathering includes First treaty harvesting of clams this spring and Nations of Canada, Northwest US Tribes, summer. Our fisheries department held an environmental agencies from the Canada open house at Poulsbo City Hall for the and the U.S. and local and regional elected waterfront landowners to learn more about officials from both sides of the border join- the leasing program that enables our clam ing together to learn more about the threats diggers to exercise their treaty right. We facing the Salish Sea. received lots of good questions and we Leaders from the Squamish Nation dis- would like to thank Mayor Becky Erickson cussed their efforts to protect the Fraser and Councilman Ed Stern for attending and River salmon stocks from habitat deg- hosting the meetings. We have been digging radation resulting from development in clams in Dyes Inlet for several years now the Fraser Valley. We gave a presentation and continue to acknowledge landowners regarding our efforts to protect our treaty who are active in the program and try to fishing areas through our permit review attract more through an annual open house process. Governor Inslee joined tribal lead- held in Silverdale. We had a great turnout ers and agency staff to discuss tribal con- again this year and we and the Fisheries decerns regarding dwindling salmon runs in partment were able to see some returning the Puget Sound and other natural resource friends and meet new landowners as well. issues at the Natural Resource Summit or- We met again with Mayor Erickson and ganized by the Northwest Indian Fisheries Councilman Stern to discuss their plans for Commission. The primary initiative was extending the Liberty Bay Trail. The curin regard to hatchery salmon production. rent trail stops well short of the new trails Tribes are encouraging the state to increase at Fish Park and their planners have develhatchery production by appropriating more oped a plan to connect the trail along the funding to state enhancement facilities. waterfront. The current design will require There are concerns regarding preserva- two segments of the overall trail to be in tion of wild fish stocks by both Tribes and the shoreline due to an unstable bank on the State, but both sides are committed to the upland section and the lack of a pathfinding a way to accomplish both goals by way option on a private parcel. We are reestablishing hatchery fisheries that avoid viewing the proposal now to determine its wild fish interception. feasibility.

The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council held its monthly meeting. The Washington State Department of Transportation made a presentation on their Connecting Washington program that is intended to improve transportation through investments in our system, including over 30 million dollars for SR 305. I reminded the presenter of the importance of removing culverts and treating stormwater caused by highway construction and use.

I joined Vice-Chairman Bardow Lewis and our legal team for a hearing on the Skokomish Tribe’s lawsuit seeking to exclude Suquamish from traditional hunting grounds on the Hood Canal. Our lawyers made a good argument at the hearing and we are hoping the case is dismissed soon.

We are working hard to honor our ancestors and preserve our traditions. Vice-Chairman Lewis, Treasurer Robin Sigo and I traveled to Daybreak Star Cultural Center in Seattle for a ceremony dedicating a headstone that recognizes ancestors interred on their lands. Marilyn and Gene Jones helped organize and conduct the ceremony.

Medicaid delivery system in our region.

Two major initiatives are opioid treatment and bi-directional care (integration of mental and physical health).

Economic development on our reservation is an important investment of our time.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe hosted the Washington Indian Gaming Association meeting at their new hotel at the Point Casino. Our public outreach messages are primarily directed at social media. We are also providing inserts in newspapers around the state for readers and for use in public schools. We continue to tell our story about our history and our great contributions to the local and regional economies.

We also met with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to discuss the current state of the cannabis industry in Washington.

Olympic College is seeking a replacement for their outgoing and retiring President David Mitchell. They met with me to ask what we would like to see in a new OC leader and I stressed the need for more outreach to our community to provide on-resThe Advisory Council on Historic Pres- ervation classes and more relevant course ervation held their quarterly meeting in offerings.

Washington DC at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Congratulations to the Chief Kitsap AcadCenter. The main topics were regarding the emy Boys Basketball team for making to infrastructure report that documented tes- the State 1B Tournament in Spokane. They timony made by tribal leaders regarding played hard in the opening loser out contheir concerns about pipeline projects, such test and nearly won. We only had a few as the Dakota Access Pipeline, and other folks that could make it but we cheered infrastructure proposals and how they im- hard. Thanks to Coach Dietrich Rios and pact cultural sites and natural resources.

Assistant Coach We Chiquiti for being While in DC I was able to attend an event such great teachers and mentors. Congrats at the National Indian Gaming Association to the CKA girls team too for completing offices near Capitol Hill hosted by Con- their first season and their Coach Randi gressional Republicans. Majority Leader Purser and Assistant Coach Ipo Fontes for Kevin McCarthy and several of his col- being great role models. leagues expressed their support of tribal I would like to thank all the tribal members sovereignty and tribal programs. We look and staff who made this such an informaforward to working with them on main- tive General Council Meeting. We appretaining our federal budget allocations. ciate all the questions and suggestions and The Olympic Community of Health we look forward to acting on them in the held their quarterly board meeting in Port coming year. Thanks again to Kiana for Townsend. We discussed the State Med- their great service and hospitality. icaid Waiver grant process that will allow providers and organizations to apply for money to implement improvements to the

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamish Girls Go Undefeated, Take Championship Title

Youth basketball girls “C” team shine in both Poulsbo Parks and PeeWee league play

by Magdalena Turrieta

When the Suquamish “C” Girls basketball season came to an end on March 18, the young ladies got to walk off the court as champions.

The team put in quite the season overall, practicing in the gym since last fall.

They played in two leagues at the same time and practiced during the week in Suquamish. In some cases they had Pee-Wee League games in various gyms around Kitsap County, traveling out as far as Belfair and Port Orchard. They would wrap up the week playing their Saturday Poulsbo Parks & Rec League games at Kingston Middle School.

These young ladies had dual undefeated seasons in both leagues, ending the season with a 8-0 record in Poulsbo Park & Rec, and 14-0 in Pee-Wee League.

The “C” team girls have been playing together for the last four years and have made it to the playoffs every year and the last three years, they have made it to the championship game. In the last two seasons, they fell short of the win and took second place, but this year they fought hard and earned their first championship.

The Suquamish Sports and Rec Dept. Coaches are very proud of each and every young lady. Each player has put in countless hours of not only practices, but games and travel times. These young ladies have shown so much love and dedication to playing ball but also to their teammates. We look forward to many more seasons with these talented young athletes.

The Suquamish Sports and Rec Dept. would like to say thank you to all our parents, family, friends and community members who come to support these Champions from left, Isabella Ramirez, Jayla Moon, Isabelle Chiquiti, Kayla Newman, Kendra Hawkins, Taliyoung athletes. yah Berg, Harmony Tyson, Lily Sloan-Nilluka, Olivia Chiquiti, Sho-Shyne Jones, Coach Magdalena Turrieta.

Native Wellness Training at Clearwater Casino

by Barb Santos

Recreation Program Manager, Kate Ahvakana, along with Activity Coordinators Anthony Pondelick and John Lawrence Jr attended “The Gathering of Native Americans (GONA)” training facilitated

by Theda New Breast (Montana Blackfeet) and Kasey Nicholson (Gros Ventre/ Blackfeet) at Clearwater Casino Resort.

Director Barb Santos attended the “Trauma Informed” training facilitated by Jillene Joseph (Gros Ventre).

Sports and Rec. team members enjoyed talking and working in groups with people from throughout Indian Country, discussing how we can help youth stay on the path our ancestors would want, recognizing that they are our future and that we as the older generation need to guide them to stay healthy. The Sports and Rec. staff were grateful for how genuine the conference was facilitated. They were able to share many ways to facilitate a topic. The GONA training was very helpful for new

From left, John Lawrence Jr., Kasey Nicholson and Anthony Pondelick at GONA.

team members Anthony and John, who will help with the Cultural Camp scheduled this summer.

Sports and Rec. will be partnering with Native Wellness next year, as they are scheduled to return April 2018 to Clearwater Casino Resort.

April 4 & 6 Meet at noon at the Youth Center Meal provided to all who come to help!

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Youth Present at Annual General Council Meeting Youth Council Members shared overview of years’ work and future goals

by Kate Ahvakana

APRIL23 Sunday Swimming

4:30pm6:30pm

Suquamish Youth Council Chairwomen Hailey Crow, Secretary Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, Treasurer Katelynn Pratt, Historian Cassady Hill-Jackson, Female Representative Makenzie Crow and Male Representative Tyler Marquez gave an update of the 2016 activities and informed the Tribal Members of their upcoming goals and activities.

Bainbridge Aquatics Center 8521 Madison Ave N Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Food until 7pm

OPEN to all Suquamish Community

For more information contact Youth Center (360)394-8576

Suquamish and Squaxin Island Youth Collaborate on Leadership Retreat

by Kate Ahvakana

Suquamish and Squaxin youth collaborated on an intertribal youth retreat in February. Both youth councils were in attendance as well as other youth from both tribes.

The retreat was held at Squaxin Island and their tribal council did a welcoming for the youth- sharing stories and words of encouragement for all the youth. Gene Tagaban (Tlingit, Cherokee, Filipino) from the Native Wellness Institute facilitated group activities and leadership building activities. Most of the youth were able to spend the night at Boomshaka in Olympia to Squaxin Island Tribal Councilwoman Vicky Kruger addresses youth attending the Suquamish and Squaxin Island Youth with facilitator Gene Tagaban (Tlingit, celebrate! leadership retreat.

Cherokee, Filipino).

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Chicken & Rice Soup w/ veggies Tossed Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds Irish Soda Bread Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail Calico Bean Soup with Spinach Tuna Sandwich Cucumber Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit

Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Goulash (ground beef, green beans, tomatoes) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Beef Vegetable Stir Fry Brown Rice Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Cole Slaw Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Chicken Apple Crunch Salad Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Frozen Fudge Bar

Baked Potato Bar w/ Broccoli, Chili, Cheese Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Apple-Blueberry Crisp

Indian Tacos (meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, Cheese, salsa, fry bread) Fresh Veggie Platter Fresh Fruit

Salmon Boiled Red Potatoes Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Italian Ice

Elk Vegetable Stew Tossed Salad w/ sunflower seeds & dried cranberries Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese & Pears

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Wellness

Healthy Living: Interview with Wendy Boure

by Fran Miller

Suquamish Tribal member Wendy Boure has an inspiring personal story of lifestyle change and commitment to health. A couple of years ago, she had two doctor visits in a row in which she was told that her blood pressure was high. She was worried; after all, her mom has high blood pressure and her dad and grandpa both had diabetes. She was also having frequent panic attacks. Something her coworker Ann Bruce said stuck in her head—“Exercise is the most under-utilized anti-depressant.”

One day she saw a before and after picture of a young Native American man on the “Healthy Active Natives” Facebook page.

This person had lost a lot of weight by participating in a 100 mile per month challenge. Wendy was inspired by his transformation and decided to start her own 100 mile per month challenge. She divided 100 into the number of days in the month and started walking. In a 30 day month, she could reach 100 miles by walking 3.4 miles per day. She made a plan to combine her lunch and fitness break time so that she could walk for an hour each weekday. She

prefers to walk outdoors, so she brings a duffel bag with a change of clothing and has rain gear and walking shoes ready to go. In the winter, she brings her coat, long underwear, hat and gloves and goes out rain, snow, or shine. The day before our interview, she got stuck in a hail storm!

She looks at the weather as an adventure, not a barrier.

Next, she started researching food. Her doctor had told her to stop eating salty foods. Processed foods were the first to go, because most of the salt in our diets is hidden in processed and pre-prepared foods. She also stopped eating red meat.

Most of the foods she eats are fresh and organic. She found that she feels better if she avoids grains. She explained that her diet is not low carbohydrate, as she eats plenty of starchy vegetables and fruits. For example, she replaced pasta with spiralized butternut squash, and when she makes chicken fried rice she uses cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. She also drinks lots of water, about 70 ounces per day.

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Wendy Boure then.

Wendy Boure now.

She spends about 3 hours on the weekend planning and preparing meals for the week.

A typical day will consist of three eggs for breakfast, prepared with lots of vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, kale and peppers, along with fruit. Dinner could be ground turkey meatloaf made with lots of chopped veggies,  baked chicken, chili, turkey stuffed peppers with spaghetti sauce, butternut  squash “pasta” with sauce, or chicken fried cauliflower rice. All of these meals  will include lots of veggies on the side. For lunch she usually brings leftovers. Al-  mond milk is her go-to milk replacement. Wendy does  have “cheat” foods which she eats once or twice a week, but even then she reads food labels carefully to avoid added chemicals and unhealthy ingredients. For example, one week she might indulge in potato chips made with olive oil and sea salt.

Another time it may be Trader Joe’s protein bars, or Larabars™, which are made with dried fruit and nuts. For Thanksgiving she  fruit, coenjoyed a “naked pie”, made with conut sugar, and cinnamon.

Wendy is happy to report that her panic attacks disappeared when she started exercising. Her blood pressure is back to normal, and she has lost over 40 pounds in the last two and a half years.

She has lots of energy for her role as wife, mother, and full time tribal employee.  She had a setback last year when she broke her ankle while jogging, but is nowback to walking 100 miles per month. Her way of eating is part of who she  is—her family knows that she will bring her own food to family gatherings,  with a dish to share. along She loves encouraging others,  because she received encouragement and inspiration from many places, both strangers (on the Healthy Active Natives Facebook page) and community members such as Melita Zaiss and Tleena Ives, when she was beginning her adventure toward better health. She wants to tell others that any change toward healthier eating or adding more walking or other exercise is great.

She started with onestep at a time, and you can do it too!

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Community Notices

Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

April is here and the weather is changing, and we are preparing for flowers to bloom, and the birth of animals and birds. To me it is a time to reflect on events of the past few months and what has changed in life’s pathways.

We participated in Honoring Our Ancestors of Central Puget Sound at Daybreak Star by placing a beautiful memorial stone at a gravesite there. The ceremony was small, but very powerful in spirit and word. Each person spoke from his/her heart and asked the ancestors to accept our gift of the headstone and the trees we brought for them.

This is the part of my job that renews my spirit and helps me feel strong again. Each reburial is different and each placement of the ancestors is different. Recognizing them by placing a headstone for them makes this a place of honor and respect that cannot be taken away. Each of us there were so happy to see the beautiful work of love crafted into this headstone and its place by the Spirit Pole. In attendance were: Bob Peterson, Wastewater Treatment Division, DNRP, Laura Phillips and Peter Lape of the Burke

Neighborhood Preparedness

by Cherrie Mae

The Suquamish Tribe Neighborhood Preparedness Program is designed to help neighborhoods prepare for disasters. When you and your neighbors meet to discuss preparedness and response you will learn: • The first 9 steps to take immediately following a disaster to secure your home and protect you neighborhood. It is hard to think clearly following a disaster. These steps will help you take actions that can minimize damage and protect lives.

• Identify the skills and equipment inventory each neighbor has that are useful in disaster response.

Knowing which neighbors have supplies and skills ensures a timely response and allows everyone to contribute to the response in a meaningful way • Create a Neighborhood Map identifying the locations of natural gas and propane tanks for quick response if needed.

• Crate a Neighborhood Contact List that identifies those with specific needs such as the elderly, those with a disability, or homes where children may be alone during certain hours of the day • Work together as a team to evaluate your neighborhood after a disaster and take the necessary actions.

If you are interested in having a neighborhood meeting to help you and your family be better prepared please contact Cherrie May, Emergency Mgt. Coordinator at 360-394-8507 or cmay@suquamish.nsn.us.

Group Fitness Schedule

Museum, Steve Mullen-Moses, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, Leonard Forsman, Chair of the Suquamish Tribe, Bardow Lewis, Vice-Chair, Suquamish Tribe, Robin Sigo, Treasurer, Suquamish Tribe, Gene R. Jones Sr., Spiritual Leader, Suquamish & Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribes, Marilyn G. Jones, Traditional Heritage Specialist Suquamish Tribe, Abraham Johnny, Becky Simmons, Jeff Smith, Robert Peel, Fred Charles Sr., Andre Laranang from the Daybreak Star United Indians of All Tribes Foundation Staff and board.. (in the photograph above Bardow Lewis and Abraham Johnny) I am still in need of your marks on our traditional places maps or video interviews of hunting, fishing gathering stories. This information does not go out to the general public. It is used to prove we have always been in these locations. Without your help we stand to lose these locations and much more. We must compile documentation proving that we have always been here.

Our history tells us that we traveled as far north as Southeast Alaska, as far south as Northern California and as far East as Montana to hunt, fish, gather, trade and inner marry. Many families still know some of these campsites and trade routes. We need to mark them on the maps and place them in our database for the future generations. Please don’t let us lose our traditional sites because of fear that someone will learn about your favorite place. Help preserve all sites for the future of our children and the generations to come!

Letters Thank You Suquamish As I tried to articulate in a hand written thank you note, your Suquamish Song and Dance sharing at Black History Month, Bremerton, February 26, 2017, was a most special gift to the community in the highest sense of the word.

What a treasure Peg Deam is- her warmth, grace, wisdom, and explanations about your traditions and the upcoming dance were immediately absorbed by those in attendance, as evidenced by the many right hands waving in the air during the dance--a genuine connection with the primarily non-native audience I’ve not previously witnessed.

Suquamish Fitness Center (360) 394-7142 • 5243 Totten Road The Suquamish Tribe has taken the lead in building bridges between otherwise disparate and unconnected groups throughout Kitsap County and beyond for many many years- through generous sharing of your culture, talents, skills, knowledge, facilities, monetary grants, events, and people.

Your group’s reaching out to those gathered in Bremerton prompted what, in my experience, was the first time I’ve felt the others instinctively reach back, so deeply touched we were by the warmth and generous spirit of your unique gift. We could not have had a more fitting and inspiring launching of that very special day. Thank you so very much for putting your group together, travelling down to Bremerton with a baby, and sharing the very best that humans can offer to one another.

Your group surpassed what we had imagined for a blessing to begin this “Healing Our Land, Healing Our History” event. You established a tone and precious human connection that carried through the entire afternoon such that when the keynote speaker from Olympia came to the podium, she was transfixed and in awe of this (apparently rare to her) community spirit and energy. She remarked about how grateful she was to be a part of this event and that other communities across the nation should be fol- Sincerely, Robin Hunt & Karen Vargas lowing our example.

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Mark Crowell Jacob Hill Ebony Neal Diaria Skundberg

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Jean Belmont Jalysha Covarrubias Katelynn Pratt Randi Purser Veronica Rhodes David Watson Michael Zaiss

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Ashley Bradley Felix Rhodes

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Anthony Baldwin Chal-chee-quin Williams Alfred Youngblood Jr.

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James Wilson Hi-Ya-Ton Williams Joseph Bagley Destiny Bakken Gabriel Reynolds Makayla Featherston

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Cathy Kimmel Ralena Maloney Nicholas O’Brien

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Teri Bayes Travis Silvey

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Steven Anderson Sophia Hall Lea McMillan Jr. Christopher Purser

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Lee Berlin Misty Castaneda-Ortiz Enoch Scheer Timothy Aslakson

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Dylan Jackson Andrew Jackson-Nickel William Lawrence Edward Schaefer

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Autism Awareness Walk Bricks 4kidz @ 3:45p-4:45p will be here on-site to do an activity with autistic youth for one hour

Walk @ 5pm-7pm House of Awakened Culture 7235 NE Pkwy, Suquamish, WA 98392 Suquamish Tribe Sports & Rec Department

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