Suquamish News, April 2018

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Suquamish News Volume 18

April 2018

Waking the Canoes In this issue...

Tribal elections pg. 3

Annual ceremony marks the beginning of canoe season

CKA goes to Hamilton! pg. 4

Hayes honored pg. 6

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Community Calendar

Events

Lushootseed Language Classes April 4-25 5pm Wednesdays Family Lushootseed Classes are now on Wednesdays! Share a meal with community members while learning words and phrases in Lushootseed. Contact Lushootseed Language Coordinator Lena Maloney at (360) 394-8644 or email lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Way Roadwork April - Oct 2018 Kitsap County Public Works is making shoulder improvements along Suquamish Way NE, from Division Avenue to Hyak Lane. The roadway will remain open for the duration of the project. However, motorists are warned to expect delays.

Featured Artist Reception April 7 3-5pm The Suquamish Museum invites you to join featured artist Toma Villa in an unveiling of his work at the Suquamish Museum. With a passion for mediums in airbrushing, printmaking, sculpture and iron casting- Toma draws on inspiration from his Yakama heritage. For more information contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Suquamish Renewal Powwow April 27-29 House of Awakened Culture Join us this year as we welcome Head Man David Jackson JR, MC Francis James, Head Woman Sherri ThunderHawk, Arena Director Anthony Bluehorse and Host Drum Young Bear. For more information contact Craig Miller at (360) 394-8574 or James Old Coyote (360) 394-8509

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Meetings

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

Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting April 2 1pm The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors meet every other Wednesday of the month, at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For information contact (360) 394-8512.

Suquamish Warriors April 3 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm.

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings April 5 & 19 9am

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The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652.

PME Board of Directors Meeting April 11 9am The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors usually meet every other week. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information, contact Richard Williams at richardwilliams@cleawrwatercasino.com or (360) 598-8703.

Museum Board Meeting April 12 10:30am Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the Suquamish Museum. For more information about meetings including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Suquamish Elders April 17 5pm The Suquamish Elders Council is having their monthly meeting the third Tuesday of the month at the Elders Lodge on Hyak Court. For more information contact Suquamish Tribe Elders Program Coordinator Sue Henry at (360) 394-8472.

From the cover...

Suquamish Miss Revewal Cassidy Jackson joins others in blessing the canoes and the annual Waking of the Canoes event. Hosted

by Suquamish Sports & Recreation, the event marks the beginning of canoe season, and practices for Tribal Journeys.

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News & Events

General Council 2018 Highlights

Honorings and elections top events at annual membership meeting This year, the Suquamish Tribal General neer Bob Gatz in the afternoon, after the Council was held on Sunday, March 18, long-time employee made a presentation about the upcoming Phase 1 planned for 2018 at Kiana Lodge.

The day began with presentations by Elders the Suquamish Shores property.

Council and Youth Council, along with several ventures and departmental programs.

After honoring new elders, the Elders Council recognized outgoing Elders Council President Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch for all her work throughout the year. The elders also recognized Della Crowell for her work as Elders Council Secretary.

Youth Council President Haley Crow made a presentation about Youth Council activities throughout the year, and what to expect from the youth in 2018. Afterwards, Port Madison Enterprises made a presentation on venture performance and included a welcome for the organization’s new CEO Samuel Askew. Additional presentations

by Port Madison Enterprises Construction Corporation General Manager Scott George and Suquamish Evergreen Corporation Manager Calvin Medina were met with applause by the membership.

“This man knows more about the infrastructure in Suquamish than anyone else,” said Executive Director Wayne George during the honoring.

All three incumbents running for Tribal Council retained their positions. Rich Purser was re-elected to Council Position 1 in a close race against challenger Randy George. Sammy Maybe won his seat with a wide margin of votes, after challenger Bill Gemmell endorsed him. Additionally, Luther “Jay” Mills Jr. was also re-elected his race against challenger Linda Holt.

The Suquamish Tribe is led by a seven member Tribal Council. The Tribal 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 officers and members serve three-year staggered terms. The Tribal Council meets on alternate Mondays and as needed Tribal Council took time to honor Engi- throughout the year.

Top right; Luther “Jay” Mills Jr, Rich Purser and Sammy Mabe being sworn in as Tribal Council Members. Top left; Elders Jim Henry and Dickie Johnson honor outgoing Elders Council President Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch. Bottom right; Chairman Leonard Forsman and Vice Chairman Bardow Lewis honor Suquamish Engineer Bob Gatz. Bottom left; Youth Council President and Ms. Chief Seattle Days Hailey Crow, along with her sister Mackenzie Crow, give a presentation on Youth Council during the annual meeting.

Carriere Weaves Tradition

Book signing brings community out for an evening of cultural sharing

Ed Carriere shows the crowd a bundle of stripped yellow cedar during a presentation and book signing for his co-authored work “Re-Awakening Ancient Salish Sea Basketry: Fifty Years of Basketry Studies in Culture and Science” at the House of Awakened Culture last month. The book is now available on Amazon and in the Suquamish Museum Leota Anthony Store.

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Education

Chief Kitsap Academy Goes to “Hamilton! An American Musical”

by Lindsay Little

Thirty Chief Kitsap Academy students partook in a once in a lifetime opportunity on March 8th. For the cost of one Hamilton- a single $10 bill- students watched the sold-out Broadway musical.

Work on Hamilton began in January, when staff received notice that the school was selected to participate in this program, a partnership between the Gilder-Lehrman Institute, the Hamilton! Production, and benefactors such as Rockefeller, the Gates Foundation, and Google. Students went through a months-long curriculum that explored the Founding Era. By using primary sources, storytelling, and the music of Hamilton!, students were able to see the Era in a new light.

The musical depicts the life of the first United States Secretary of State, Alexander Hamilton. Born to an impoverished and disgraced family in the Caribbean, Hamilton was orphaned at twelve. By nineteen, however, he found himself an integral part of the American Revolutionary cause. An abolitionist, forward thinker, and talented writer, he pushed the boundaries of traditional government and economic practices with his policies. He ardently defended the Constitution, writing fifty-one of the Federalist Papers, a series of essays that recommended the passage of the United States Constitution. Despite his hard work, Hamilton died in a duel with the Vice President, Aaron Burr, disgraced by his choices, leaving the country to forge ahead without Chief Kitsap Academy Students gather for a photo outside the Paramount Theatre in Seattle before attending Hamilton!. his genius. tire cast, with the exception of the King of England, is The play, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is a combi- played by people of color, a way to allow traditionally nation of traditional Broadway show tunes, jazz, and excluded voices to take part in this story. pop, all integrated with rap lyrics. Students were enthralled by the new telling of this age old tale; using The morning of the play, nearly three thousand Washhip-hop to tell the story of the American Revolution, ington state students watched performance pieces from “made the history come alive and matter to us more,” schools around the state that participated in the prosaid junior Clae-Wha-Ah Williams. Staff sincerely gram. Following the student pieces, cast members came enjoyed watching and listening to students gasp, cry, on stage for a cast question and answer session. The laugh, and cheer the cast along as they told, “what used first question selected was from Chief Kitsap Academy, written by senior Keilah Andrews: “What does it mean to be a really boring chapter in our textbook.” to you, as a person of color, to portray a cast of people Students who participated not only learned the story that is historically rich, white males?” of the Founding, studied the Constitution, and learned the music, but also wrote their own performance pieces This question stumped the cast members. Finally, Kyle based on what they learned. Students composed short Scatliffe, who plays Thomas Jefferson and the Marscenes, raps, monologues, songs, and poems to tell the quis de Lafayette answered. “It means that we, and history of Hamilton and related people, events, and you, finally have a voice. We have the ability to change documents. The eleventh grade history class came to- things. Hamilton was nineteen when the Revolution gether to write a piece that explores the lack of Native started. He was your age. Think of the amazing things American representation in the play, which is based on you, your generation, people of color, can accomplish!” a Ron Chernow biography. “We get to take part in writ- The work with the play continues. The morning after ing history at CKA and with Hamilton,” said student the field trip, students requested that we continue lisLucy Schaeffer. “We finally get to say ‘we’re [Native tening to the soundtrack in class. To Paisha Carlon, a Americans] here too, and we are an important part of junior, this experience, “made history matter to me. It this story. Don’t leave us out of the textbook.’” The en- inspired me. I’m ready to ‘Rise up!’”

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Health & Wellness

Go Blue for Kids: Child Abuse Prevention Month

Activities and programs scheduled throughout April encourage community members to be heroes for kids

Each April, communities across the nation celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month to bring awareness and help spread the message that everyone can help prevent abuse. This yearly campaign reminds all of us that we all play a part in cultivating healthy childhoods for all children. The Suquamish Tribal Community has joined in on this campaign in celebration of our most precious resource: our children.

This year, our theme is “Be a Hero for Kids”. We chose this theme to bring awareness of the role we all play in speaking up and protecting our children.

Not all heroes wear capes and each one of us can be a “shield” of protection to our children as we work together to build protective factors for all children in our community.

We hope to involve the whole community this year in this important campaign.

Activities and outreach inspire people to support child abuse prevention and make a positive impact on the future by preventing child abuse and neglect today.

How you can get involved this April: Wear Blue Tuesdays: Every Tuesday throughout the month of April, wear

blue to show your commitment to being a hero for a child. TCW will be handing out t-shirts to the Tribal Administration staff the week of March 26, 2018.

If you would like a t-shirt, please contact our offices at 360-394-8480 for availability.

Pinwheels for Prevention: Join our Kick Off event on April 3, 2018 at the

Tribal Administration offices. We will be “planting” our own Pinwheel Garden and pledging how we will be Hero’s to children this year. Pinwheels were introduced by Prevent Child Abuse America in 2008 as the national symbol of child abuse prevention. They are a reminder of the happy and healthy childhood that all children deserve.

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Community Awareness Event: Join us for our “Hero Party” on April 26,

2018 starting at 5:00 p.m. At the House of Awakened Culture. This is a family friendly activity to learn about the resources in our community to help build healthy families. Dinner will be served and lots of fun for the whole family.

Weekly Facebook Informational Posts: Keep a look out for weekly posts

on the Tribal Facebook page about building healthy children and families in our community.

For more information about upcoming events or to report concerns about child abuse and neglect, contact Tribal Child Welfare at 360-394-8480 or the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-ENDHARM.

The American Indian Health Commission for Washington State held a Traditional Food Sovereignty Policy Summit at Swinomish Lodge on March 6, 2018. As part of the event, Suquamish Traditional Foods and Medicines Program Manager Azure Boure’ participated in a panel discussion on supporting and protecting native foods and medicines. Chairman Leonard Forsman also provided opening remarks during the event, which brought together tribes from throughout the Northwest.

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Government

Hayes Receives 2018 Billy Frank Jr. Leadership Award

Long-time Suquamish Fisheries Liaison honored by Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission during Salmon Summit Retiring Suquamish Tribal Fisheries Liaison Merle Hayes is the 2018 recipient of the Billy Frank Jr. Leadership Award. The award recognizes the work of individuals who embody the values Billy Frank Jr carried for protecting fisheries, the environment and treaty rights for tribes.

Hayes was recognized during the Pacific Salmon Summit on March 19, 2018 at Tulalip Resort. NWIFC Vice-Chairman and Stillaguamish Tribal Chairman Shawn Yanity presented the award.

“I’ve been in many fisheries meetings with Merle. You will always know that laugh.

His laugh is unmistakable,” said Yanity.

Sustaining tribal fisheries has been a lifelong commitment for Hayes. The oldest of 5 children, he was born into a tribal fishing family and grew up on the water- first in Tulalip with his father, then in Grays Harbor salmon fishing and crabbing with his uncle.

Hayes chose to continue the traditions of his family as an adult, fishing commercially in the Northwest and Alaska before

returning to his home in Tulalip and eventually to Suquamish. In 1979 the knowledge and leadership skills he learned on the water, coupled a deep commitment to ensuring treaty fishing rights, earned him a seat on the Suquamish Tribal Council. For the next two decades he would use his position to advocate for salmon, their habitat and the overall health of the Puget Sound.

In 1996, Hayes was appointed to the position of Fisheries Policy Liaison for the Suquamish Tribe where his ability to find common ground, often during tense treaty negotiations, proved to be invaluable.

In 2010, during talks about the Wyckoff Cleanup Site on Bainbridge Island, Hayes said, “I believe everyone sitting in this room has a piece of the Sound embedded in them, and the desire to do the right thing for its health.”

Hayes became known as a consensus builder during fisheries negotiations with Federal, State and Inter-Tribal agencies, often employing his unique sense of humor to lighten the mood and renew a sense of

From left: NWIFC Vice Chairman Shawn Yanity and Merle Hayes, accepting the award.

purpose to the talks.

“He had a way of bringing us all back to the table, and getting us to remember why we were all there in the first place,” said former Suquamish Fisheries Director Jay Zischke.

During his 22-year tenure as Fisheries Liaison, Hayes mentored dozens of policy liaisons and advisors on both sides of the table. He taught others how to be respectful

End of an Era

Seattle Tribal Liaison with Suquamish ties retires

City of Seattle Tribal Liaison Bob Peterson is retiring. The long-time tribal advocate is a former administrator for the Suquamish Tribe. Chairman Leonard Forsman and Vice-Chairman Bardow Lewis traveled to Seattle to honor Peterson for his work in Suquamish and throughout the region. Pictured from left: Forsman, Peterson, Lewis and King County Executive Dow Constantine.

and work through negotiations in an honorable way.

In addition to his work in fisheries, Hayes has also been a leader in economic ventures for his Tribe, serving on the Port Madison Enterprises Board of Directors. Though retired, he continues to be active, attending elder gatherings and spending time with his children- who continue the family tradition as tribal fisherman.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

We continue to work to protect our natural environment. The Suquamish Tribe is engaged in a variety of efforts to continue fighting this ongoing battle to save natural ecological systems from pollution and physical damage and elimination. One of the tools that we are working on is a new ballot initiative filed by the Alliance for Clean Jobs and Energy, a group of environmental groups, labor unions and ethnic minority organizations, that would charge a fee of $15 on every metric ton of carbon dioxide to pay for projects that would reduce carbon emissions, restore habitat and address effects of sea level rise. King County has been reaching out to the Suquamish Tribe to find ways that they can reclaim and/or preserve their natural environment. They are in the process of implementing their culvert removal/ replacement program and working to improve their wastewater treatment facilities.

King County Executive Dow Constantine invited me, Vice-Chairman Lewis and staff to his offices for a meeting to discuss their initiatives.

The National Association of Environmental Professionals held their annual meeting in Tacoma and asked me to provide a keynote address with Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times who spoke about the restoration of the Elwha River. My remarks were in reference to our role as protectors of our Tribal Treaty fishing rights and the importance of state citizens to support our efforts to keeping our waters clean and full of fish and clams. Futurewise is a non-profit organization that works to “prevent sprawl in order to protect our State’s resources and make our urban areas livable for and available to all.” They had their annual fundraising breakfast in Seattle and highlighted some projects that are helping to improve the sustainability of our environment.

Governor Inslee has made the health and well-being of the Orca Whale a top priority. The Governor traveled to Daybreak Star in Seattle to sign Executive Order 18-02: Southern Resident Killer Whale and Recovery and Task Force. I was one of the leaders asked to provide comments on our support of saving the Orca pod that have held a position of respect in our world for

thousands of years.

Staff from Kitsap County met with us to discuss the West Central Local Integrating Organization. We are trying to make the organization more efficient thereby maximizing our opportunities to make meaningful improvements to the beaches, waters and streams of Puget Sound. A major challenge is the funding process established by federal and state agencies. We continue to engage with them to encourage a simpler and more effective funding process. Salmon Defense held their first Billy Frank Jr. Pacific Salmon Summit at the Tulalip Resort and Casino. The event featured speakers with expertise in Tribal Treaty Rights protection, environmental restoration and salmon enhancement. The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission awarded Suquamish Tribal Elder Merle Hayes the Billy Frank Jr. Leadership Award at the Summit dinner. Congratulations Merle!

We need a strong economy here on our reservation to provide good jobs and funding for our governmental activities and investments. A significant contributor to our success in economic development was made by our Port Madison Enterprises CEO Russell Steele who retired last month. PME hosted a dinner in his honor at Kiana Lodge attended by leaders from around the area and many of his close family friends and past and present co-workers. Congratulations and thank you to Russell for his work here in Suquamish. The region lost a leader in tribal business development with the passing of Wally Jackson of Quileute. Wally was instrumental in developing the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Committee and leading tribal tourism initiatives at Quileute and in the greater Northwest. A respectful service was held in La Push to remember his life.

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) holds its Reservation Economic Summit (RES) in Las Vegas each year. This year I was asked to join a panel discussing the challenges inherent for Tribes that are reviewing energy, transportation and other capital infrastructure projects that impact cultural sites and sacred places in Indian country. We continue to encourage early con-

sultation and dialogue with Tribes by the project proponents as the most effective pathway for achieving positive outcomes, if they are possible. I was also humbled by the NCAEID decision to select me to receive the Tribal Gaming Visionary Award recognizing my and the Suquamish Tribe’s leadership in the tribal gaming sector.

Preservation of our cultural traditions is vital to our survival as a Tribe. We held our monthly Cultural Cooperative meeting to hear presentations and updates from different tribal programs and departments including the Museum, ELC and the Clearwater Casino. We also discussed the upcoming canoe journey to Puyallup. We will sending at least one canoe to leave from Lummi. We will be hosting at least one day of the journey here in July. Jordan Tannenbaum is a member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation where I serve as Vice Chairman. He invited me to speak at a Section 106 Training Workshop he was holding here in Silverdale on cultural resource protection for civilians that work for the U.S. Navy on the importance of meaningful tribal consultation. The American Indian Health Commission held the Indian Food Sovereignty Policy Summit at Swinomish to showcase tribal efforts to preserve, harvest and use traditional foods in their respective communities. I was asked to help open the meeting with some words and was encouraged by the people who work hard on this important initiative.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation held its spring meeting in Washington D.C. This was probably the last meeting for our ACHP President Wayne Donaldson of California as a new full time chair has been forwarded for Senate confirmation. Wayne has been a great advocate for protection of tribal cultural resources and was instrumental in my appointment. We still had some important issues to address during the meeting including the Federal Communications Commission insistence on using Twilight Towers for locating antenna for 5G communications. Many of these towers have not been reviewed for impacts to cultural sites and the Tribes are asking for this issue to be addressed. We are also concerned about exemptions for some of the work proposed in the infrastructure initiative being proposed by the Trump Administration. Staff

is working with the White House and the agencies on these important issues.

Suquamish Tribal Elder Ed Carriere held his book signing at the House of Awakened Culture. The book entitled “Re-Awakening Ancient Salish Sea Basketry: Fifty Years of Basketry Studies in Culture and Science” was co-authored by archaeologist Dale Croes of Olympia. A nice crowd of people attended the event and heard from Ed and Dale about their work preserving ancient basketry techniques through research and Ed’s replication techniques. The authors signed books afterwards. Thanks to Marilyn Jones and the Suquamish Museum for their support.

Books are available at the Suquamish Museum and on Amazon. That same day Tribal members Denita Holmes and Danielle Morsette hosted a cultural demonstration at the Poulsbo Library as part of their Leadership Kitsap service project. Food, stories, songs and other cultural presentations were provided to help educate the public about the Suquamish Tribe.

Health care continues to be a challenge. We are continuing our work with the Olympic Community of Health in developing projects that improve the Medicaid delivery system in our three-county region. The OCH is funding projects, including one working with the County jail system, to help inmates with their health needs after their release.

Our government-to-government outreach continues to be a priority and we try to accommodate most of the requests. The leader of the Washington State Ferries Amy Scarton and her staff came to Suquamish Tribal Offices to discuss their long-range plan with us, Island County and Kitsap County. This meeting discussed their projected growth in ridership, need for additional vessels and need for improved terminal facilities. The U.S. Navy invited us to Naval Magazine Indian Island to consult on two Navy initiatives. The Navy Seals conduct training in Puget Sound for their Seal candidates. They are currently consulting with us to get our feedback on how their training might impact our waters. We also were given a tour and presentation regarding construction of new facilities at Indian Island.

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Sports & Recreation

Our Life With Autism

A Suquamish mother opens up about caring for her autistic son and how he sees the world

by Shery Werbelo

It’s pretty common for someone to say he was not like other boys. He didn’t take to me, “I don’t know how you do it, I an interest in other children and didn’t play with toys how other children might. couldn’t.”

I always find this confusing because would As heartbreaking as it was, I came to you not stick through anything with your terms and focused on what I could do to child? I’m pretty certain that the answer is help him. Then around 2 and a half it was yes, you would. The reality is this wasn’t suggested he get screened to see what the a choice, it was something that I had little possible reasons were for his delays. control over. Granted, I have played over in my mind a billion times as to what I could have done differently, despite being told that it was nothing that I did. That is really what it is like to be a mom though.

“He will never judge you by how much you weigh, how old you are or by the color of your skin.”

- Shery Werbelo

I was nervous, the last thing I wanted was a label for my child. I thought, what difference would it make? We are doing all the same things we would do if he had a diagnosis. Once I thought about it I decided it couldn’t hurt to know. We went through the process and the first place said without a doubt that he did not have autism. The second place didn’t actually complete the report. We moved back to Washington (we were gone about 2 years) and his preschool asked if we could try again.

After being on a waitlist for 7 months, we finally got in. By this point I knew, there really couldn’t be anything else. So, when the doctor told me I just looked at him and said “ok, what do we do now.”

I don’t think he expected that response.

Most people don’t come in so prepared for that answer. It had been years for me at this point, I had already come to terms with the fact that my son was not like other children, a label for it wasn’t going to change that.

When you boil it down, I am not the hero of this story. I love my son with all my heart and do what needs to be done but he is the one who puts in all the work. He is the one who faces a world that doesn’t accept him, a world that judges his every movement. Sure, I get judged too, but it is not the same. He faces a world who doesn’t want to see him, a world that Things didn’t really change for us after thinks less of him and only focuses on that. He still went to his preschool, he still what he can’t do. got his therapy. What I did realize is what My son Jaxson was diagnosed right after it is like for parents. All the appointments turning 4, this was the third place to test and all the waitlists, it’s exhausting and him. We had long been involved in thera- frustrating. My experiences led me to repies, he started speech therapy at the age turn to school, I finished my Master’s deof 2. Up until around 18 month old, he gree in December and working my way was pretty typical. He laughed, babbled, to becoming a therapist for children with played like any other child. The slowly, he autism. just stopped progressing. I didn’t notice it Today Jaxson is a very sweet, funny boy. right away because he was pretty interac- He doesn’t have the ability to carry on a tive with me and his lack of speech wasn’t full conversation but that doesn’t mean he a big deal because I knew what he needed doesn’t want to interact. He doesn’t let the or wanted. In fact I was a little surprised negative reactions to him get him down, when the doctor brought up the concern. in fact, I don’t think he even notices. He As time went on though, it was clear that does what he does regardless of what oth-

ers think. Really, if more people were like him our world would be a better place. He will never judge you by how much you weigh, how old you are or by the color of your skin. He will however know how you treat him and others and will base his assessment of you on that.

If you take nothing else away from reading our story please take this…do not judge the mom who has a screaming child in the store, you have no idea what has happened up until that point in their day.

When you see a child who isn’t “acting their age”, don’t judge them, it might be perfectly normal for them developmentally. If a child/person doesn’t make eye contact or doesn’t return a greeting, don’t think of them as being rude, that interaction could be quite difficult for them. The most important thing is, don’t stare and judge these individuals and their families.

Instead, ask them if they need help or ask questions, they’ll be more appreciative of that reaction.

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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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Nettle Gathering

From left; Toma Villa, Alice Saliba, Tyleeander Purser and Joey Holmes.

In March, the Sports and Recreation Department hosted a nettle gathering outing for the community.

Nettles, which grow wild in the Pacific Northwest, are used in traditional foods and teas.

From left; Alice Saliba, Joey Holmes, Toma Villa, Kate Ahvakana, Joel Moffett, Alaina Capoeman, Azure Boure as well as members of the SYCCC take a group picture before gathering nettles in March.

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Activities Calendar SUN

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Northwest Indian Youth Conference @ Squaxin Island

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Youth Outing Indian Taco Youth Outing Leave YC @ 12:30pm Fundraiser Leave YC @ 12:30pm 11:30am @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym Poulsbo Trip Leave YC @ 1pm

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Powwow Club 4:30pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Youth Center Closed Renewal Powwow @HoAC Renewal Powwow Coastal Jam 6pm@HoAC

Spring Basketball 360-394-8576 Mon-Sat 10:30am-7pm Schedules coming soon!

Contacts: Craig Miller 360-394-7142 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

(360) 394-8574 Magdalena Turrieta (360) 394-8575

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Baked Fish Roasted Garlic Potatoes Germany Veggie Blend Kale Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

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Chicken w/ Mushroom Sauce Brown Rice California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries

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Chicken Fajitas (chicken, peppers & onions, tortilla) Refried Beans Chuckwagon Corn Fresh Fruit

Chicken & Rice Soup w/ veggies Egg Salad Sandwich Apple-Carrot Salad Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail

Calico Bean Soup w/ Spinach Tuna Sandwich Apple, Celery & Pineapple Salad SF Pudding

Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Spinach-Blueberry Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Goulash (ground beef, green beans, tomatoes) Brown Rice Spinach-Blueberry Salad Frozen Fudge Bar Beef Vegetable Stir Fry Brown Rice Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Pineapple 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 Quinoa Salad Wheat Roll SF Jell-O w/ fruit

Sliced Pork Roast Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Steamed Spinach Cucumber-Tomato Salad Wheat Bread Applesauce Baked Potato Bar w/ Broccoli, Chili, Cheese Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

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

Indian Tacos w/ ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, & sour cream Fresh Veggie Platter Fresh Fruit

Ham Hocks & Beans Brown or White Rice Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit & Granola Salmon Boiled Red Potatoes Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Italian Ice

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

Elder Council Meeting

Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

Now the 3rd Tuesday of each month 5pm at the Elders Lodge

Beverages Served Daily

April 17th

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

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White Horse to Host Ladies Professional Golf Association Official Tournament Legends coming to Suquamish owned course this June

by Lisa Rodriguez

Suquamish, WA – The Legends Tour is proud to announce the Suquamish Tribe and Clearwater Casino Resort will host the first official tournament to be held in Washington State.

“I am excited we are staging our first official tournament in the state. The Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup, being held at the beautiful White Horse Golf Club in Kingston, Washington, will be a perfect Pacific Northwest location to hold this tournament,” said Blalock.

pic and Cascade Mountains. With spectacular greens and friendly staff, this 18-hole golf course is very challenging, yet can still be played by golfers of all skill levels.

White Horse Golf Club is a wonderful venture enjoyed by Clearwater Casino Resort guests. A short 15-minute drive will bring you to the Clearwater Casino Resort, where guests can enjoy waterfront views, 186 hotel rooms, full service spa, six restaurants, casino nightlife and more.

Jane Blalock, a 27-time champion on the LPGA Tour, founded the Women’s Senior Golf Tour in 2000. It is now known as The Legends Tour, the official senior tour of the LPGA, and showcases some of the greatest names in the history of women’s golf.

The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is operated by Port Madison Enterprises, an agency of the Suquamish Tribe that develops community resources while promoting the economic and social welfare of the Suquamish Tribe through commercial activities.

The Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup will be held at White Horse Golf Club, June 8-10, 2018. Acquired by the Suquamish Tribe in 2010, White Horse Golf Club is nestled on high ground between the Olym-

About The Legends Tour The Legends Tour is the official senior tour of the LPGA. The tour began in 2000 by LPGA professionals to showcase the talents of some of the greatest women's golfers of all

time. The Legends Tour has more than 120 members, including 14 LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame members. Legends Tour players have over 750 combined LPGA Tour victories, including 84 major championships. In its 15 seasons, The Legends Tour has awarded more than $13 million in prize money and helped raise over $17

million for charity. The Legends Tour has hosted events in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin, Japan and Australia. For more on The Legends Tour, log on to www.thelegendstour.com.

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Community Notices

Obituaries

Daniel Wayne Morsette, Jr., was just 31 years young, when he unexpectedly passed on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Suquamish, WA. Services for Daniel were held at the House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish, WA on Satruday, March 17, 2018.

Daniel was born to Lorraine Brice and Daniel Morsette Sr. on July 16, 1986 in Havre, MT. He was raised and lived most his life in Kitsap County. Many people knew him as JR or Junior. Some of his nicknames were JunHA and Chuma.

As a young man he took the time to understand and respect his elders, he was a teacher and lead by example with the youth and younger generation. In his teenage to early adult years he was instrumental and part of bringing culture back to the Suquamish Tribe, he was active in teaching paddle making, an apprentice canoe builder, pulling canoe, a powerful singer with the Suquamish Canoe Fami- Daniel Wayne Morsette Jr. ly and Squamish Ocean Canoe Family, July 16, 1986 - March 13, 2018 assisted in Lushootseed language classes and many other important facets of his culture. He was proud to be Suquamish, “The art he made was inspired Chippewa Cree and Sto:lo. by his hunger for tradition

He was a carver and artist. The art he and the values and beliefs made was inspired by his hunger for trahe held dear to him.” dition and the values and beliefs he held dear to him. While JR took much pride behind include his Father Daniel Wayne sharing his creations with his family first, Morsette, Sr. of Bremerton, his Mother he was humble and willing to share his Lorraine Brice (James) of Indianola, WA, gift with anyone who sought it. his Sisters, Lorilee Morsette (James) of JR lost his way and suffered for far too Bremerton, Danielle Morsette (Shucks) of long. He tried many times to overcome Suquamish, his brother Jonathan Morsette what caused his pain. His parents stood (Lenora) of Suquamish, grandmother Joy by and supported him until the day he left Belmont of Seattle, 3 Uncles, Richard us. The family would like to recognize the Belmont of Marysville, Mark Belmont Suquamish Wellness Program, especially (Wanda) of Morley Alberta, Harold Lloyd Brian Burwell for all their effort in sup- Belmont, Jr of Kitsap County, Tracy Taporting JR. bafunda (Gene) of Bainbridge Island, He leaves behind many loved ones who 3 nieces, Kiomi and Niomi Pavlock of will always remember the good in him Bremerton, Mila Jae Bagley Morsette of and joins many loved ones embracing him Suquamish, and his nephew Kaleo Nahon the other side. Those who have pre- anee of Suquamish. ceded him include his grandfather Har- His Family cannot express enough how old Lloyd Belmont Sr. of Seattle, WA., thankful they are to each and every singrandparents Joseph and Ida Morsette gle one of those supporting them in this of Rocky Boy, MT, and great grandpar- time of grief. Our hearts have been lifted ents Mary Louise and Honorato R. Rapa- through the kindness and generosity you da of Bainbridge Island, WA. Those left have shared with us.

Letters

Thank You Suquamish Many thanks to Kate Ahvakana for again arranging for Suquamish Song and Dance to open our Black History Month celebration Sunday afternoon at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA). This sacred beginning, as was the case last year, established an atmosphere of mutual respect, human connection, and positive sharing that permeated the rest of that afternoon’s offerings.

Elder Peg Deam has a warm and unique way of using humor to connect with and to educate a diverse audience; she had everyone raising their right arms, or both (but not the left one alone) in response to the first song. Please convey our gratitude to her and to the other participants.

Sincerely,

Robin Hunt

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Kaikumi Rosario Tara Witcher Tracy Iseminger Trishandra Pickup

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Marcus Eller Chelsea Jones Mila Bagley-Morsette

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Michael Chee Sierra Jackson

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Teri Bayes Travis Silvey Cameron Younger III Steven Anderson Sophia Hall

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