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Suquamish News Volume 18

January 2018

Talking Science with Astronauts In this issue...

Holiday Happenings pg. 3

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Chief Kitsap Academy students take part in live space station link

Dorn Retires pg. 5

Pee Wee Basketball pg. 8

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Community Calendar

Events

Suquamish Tribe Holiday Closure Dec 25 - Jan 1 Tribal Government closures include Administrative Offices, Courts, Youth & Fitness Centers, Human Services, Wellness, Human Resources, TCW, Fisheries and the Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center. Essential staff, including Tribal Gaming Observers, Agents and Police will continue to provide services.

Lushootseed Language Classes Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 5pm 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Closure Jan 15 Tribal Government closures include Administrative Offices, Courts, Youth & Fitness Centers, Human Services, Wellness, Human Resources, TCW, Fisheries and the Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Center. Essential staff, including Tribal Gaming Observers, Agents and Police will continue to provide services.

Suquamish Museum Movie Night Jan 18 5:30pm Join museum staff in a screening of A Good Day to Die (2010), a documentary

by David Mueller and Lynn Salt about AIM leader Dennis Banks as he looks back at his early life and the rise of the American Indian Movement. For more

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information contact the museum at (360) coming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

598-8499.

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Suquamish Warriors Jan 11 & 25 9am Jan 2 5:30pm The Suquamish Tribal Gaming CommisThe regular meeting for Suquamish War- sion holds regular meetings every other riors usually occurs the first Tuesday of Thursday. Meetings are open to Suquaevery month. All veterans and their guests mish tribal members. For more informaare welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Vet- tion, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) erans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suqua- 394-8652. mish WA, 98392. For more information Tribal Council Meeting contact the Veterans Center Office at (360) Jan 16 & 29 8:30am 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open Suquamish Tribal Council meetings genevery Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiterally occur every other Monday. Meeting and Thursdays for service officer work ings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council 9am-3pm.

Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Jan 3 10am Suquamish tribal members and employees The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports meet every other Wednesday of the month, and guest speaker presentations are open at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on to tribal members only and key staff. For Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to more information, contact Windy AnderSuquamish tribal members. For information son at wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. contact (360) 394-8512.

Suquamish Elders PME Board of Directors Meeting Jan 16 5pm Jan 10 9am The Suquamish Elders Council is having The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) their monthly meeting the first Thursday Board of Directors usually meet every oth- of the month at the Elders Lodge on Hyak er week. Meetings are open to Suquamish Court. For more information contact Barbatribal members and invited guests. For ra Lawrence-Piecuch at blawrence@suquamore information, contact Richard Wil- mish.nsn.us. liams at richardwilliams@cleawrwatercasino.com or (360) 598-8703.

Students in Jane Darrah-Traub’s science class Museum Board Meeting take part in an lab about yeast and cell oxygenJan 11 10:30am ation. The lab was filmed by KCTS 9 as part of Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the an upcoming documentary on the live space Suquamish Musuem. For more information station downlink students participated in on about meeting including agendas and up- December 12, 2017. See pg. 4 for the full story.

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Holiday Happenings

Tree lighting, elders party and police charity event top list

Community members enjoy festive live music by Kids in Concert during the Holiday Tree Lighting at the House of Awakened Culture. Nearly 300 revelers came out for the event sponsored by the Suquamish Foundation which included music, hot cocoa, a light display and a visit from carolers on the Christmas Ship.

Photo right: Ryan George, left, is one of several Suquamish Police officers who took part in the annual Shop with a Cop event this year. The program provides gifts for deserving families. During the event each child is assigned an officer, who shops with them and helps them choose gifts for their families.

Luther Jay Mills and his wife Joanie Mills pose for a photo during the annual Elders Holiday Dinner at Kiana Lodge.

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News & Events

NWIFC Lauds Merle Hayes for lifetime of fisheries work

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) Chair Lorraine Loomis and Commissioner Elden Hillaire wrap Merle Hayes at a dinner held to honor his lifetime of work in fisheries.

Calling Suquamish Artists

The Suquamish Museum Board invites Suquamish Tribal Artists to submit proposals for purchase of art pieces to be considered for installation on the MV Suquamish Ferry.

Request for Proposal: Traditional weaving, carving, etc. or modern works of art are eligible for submission.

The Ferry has limited and specific space/presentation requirements; see below.

It is important to note that this is Public Art and that the exposure to light and ferry traffic will have a long term negative effect on the work. The Museum Board and WSF will replace pieces every 6 to 12 years. When the art piece is “retired” from the Ferry it will belong to the Suquamish Tribe and will be cared for at the Museum with possible future exhibit opportunities.

Space/Presentation requirements: Available space for the below number, types and sizes of work on the Ferry: • 6 – 3-D shadowbox frames Maximum size framed – 30” x 36” • 6 – 2-D frames Maximum size framed – 36” x 30” • 1 – 3-D Plexi-glass lockable box 2 foot long x 2 foot high x 8” deep (wide) The Suquamish Museum Board will choose and propose a purchase price to the Artists selected. Artists may submit a written/visual proposal or present in person at the January 11, 2018 Board meeting at the Museum.

Delivery date of completed artwork for installation on the MV Suquamish: April 23, 2018 Submit paper/visual proposals or intent to propose via: • Email – jsmoak@suquamish.nsn.us • Post Office mail – PO Box 498, Suquamish, Washington 98392 • Hand delivery to the Suquamish Museum, 6861 South Street NE (across from the Suquamish Tribal Center on Suquamish Way NE) Artists wishing to present in person will be contacted to set up a specific time during the Suquamish Museum January 11, 2018 board meeting.

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Education

CKA Students Speak With Astronaut in Space

School participates in live downlink from the International Space Station On December 12, 2017 Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) students joined more than 1,000 others from 20 schools in the region to participate in a live feed from the International Space Station (ISS) with NASA astronaut Mark T. Vande Hei. The event, held at the Galaxy Theatres in Gig Harbor, WA, was part of a West Sound Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 2017 NASA Downlink.

experiments performed in their classroom as part of their science curriculum at CKA. In addition to participating in the downlink, students from the class were interviewed and filmed by producers from KCTS 9, who plan to create a short documentary on the event.

In addition to watching the live link, CKA students opened the event with a welcoming song. Students from several schools were also chosen to ask Hei questions about science and technology including Lucas Watkins and Shayla Sigo- members of Jane Darrah-Traub’s 6th CKA recently joined the West Sound STEM Grade Science Class at CKA. Watkins and Sigo asked questions about how the outside Network, which was seof the ISS is cleaned, and how the microgravity of space lected through a competitive process to host would affect bread rising aboard the station. a downlink with the “Luckily for us, because the environment (space) has so station. Across the nine little in it with which the space station interacts, the out- participating districts, side really doesn’t get dirty,” Hei said. Hei also stated that, students, including CKA 6th Grader Shayla Sigo asking Astronaut Mark Hei about how bread rises in space during a live upon consulting with a fellow astronaut from Italy on the those from CKA, have downlink with the International Space Station (ISS) in December.

ISS, he believed that dough would rise similarly in space been preparing for the event by studying the space sta- The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call aired live on NASA’s Meas it does on earth. tion, astronaut biographies, and the current research and dia Channel and the agency’s website. A video of the event is available on youtube at https://youtu.be/Io2pGBlnH_I The questions Watkins and Sigo asked were the result of activities happening aboard.

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Health & Wellness

Welcome Andrew Shogren

Suquamish hires new Tribal Health Clinic Director The Suquamish Tribal Government has hired longtime Indian Health advocate and administrator Andrew Shogren to spearhead health clinic initiatives on the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Shogren has an extensive background in healthcare management, most recently serving as the Health Director for the Quileute Tribe.

Shogren serves as the Treasurer of the American Indian Health Commission involved in regional efforts to improve health care quality for American Indian/Alaska Natives. He is also on the Northwest Portland Area Health Board Public Health Committee; and is an Executive Board Member of the Olympic Communities of Health.

His experience dealing with complex health issues across tribal, federal, and regional agencies, combined with his commitment to improving access to quality healthcare

makes him a perfect fit for this position.

Shogren graduated from San Diego State University with a Master’s in Public Health, Health Service Administration.

He also holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts Political Science from the University Andrew Shogren of Washington.

Shogren comes from a family dedicated to public service. His father, of American of Swedish descent, and his Thai mother met more than 57 years ago when his father went to Thailand as part of the first group that went to the Peace Corps. Shogren and his wife Virginia met in school 26 years ago. Their daughter Emma is a freshman in high school and son Grant is a junior at the University of Washington. Shogren’s office is currently located at the Agate Pass Business Park, Highway 305. Stop in and introduce yourself!

Registration Contact: Barbara Hoffman (360) 394-8468

Suquamish Tribal Members, their households and Tribal Government Employees are eligible at no charge.

Sponsored by Suquamish Community Health Programs

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Government

Fisheries Biologist Paul Dorn Retires

Career environmentalist and salmon advocate bids farewell after 40 years of service

by Rob Purser

Biologist Paul Dorn retired from his position as Senior Salmon Scientist with the Tribe’s Fisheries Department at the end of 2017. Paul joined the Suquamish Tribe 40 years ago as our first Salmon Enhancement Biologist and is responsible for building the hatchery program and its facilities from the ground up.

For more than 20 years, Paul poured every ounce of energy he had into the enhancement program. Its success and importance to the Tribe can’t be overstated, nor can Paul’s role in its success be exaggerated.

Under Paul’s direction, the program rebuilt natural spawning chum stocks throughout East Kitsap, increased the number of adult Coho salmon available locally for harvest, and established and maintained a popular Chinook fishery in Sinclair Inlet.

and ceremonial salmon harvests in local waters of the Tribe’s U&A. The enhancement program was also a vehicle through which Paul continuously educated children of all ages on salmon biology and ecology and the importance of habitat to sustaining healthy, wild populations in local streams. Paul played an enormous role in establishing salmon in the classroom programs throughout the area introducing young children to these amazing and iconic animals.

Paul led early salmon recovery efforts for the Tribe as its first Salmon Recovery Coordinator. He led restoration efforts big and small, including a monumental project in the lower Gorst Creek watershed and 2 other estuarine culvert replacement projects, one in Poulsbo at the mouth of The result of Paul’s hard work and com- Dogfish Creek and another at the mouth of mitment is nothing less than the contin- Barker Creek in Dyes Inlet. ued exercise of treaty rights by multiple Monitoring efforts initiated by Paul also generations of Suquamish tribal mem- contributed to the scientific community’s bers through commercial, subsistence, understanding of the role and importance

Dorn was recognized for his service during the Employee Appreciation Breakfast in December.

of the nearshore in the early life histories of several salmon species. Most recently, Paul has led a project in partnership with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to document spawning on area beaches by surf smelt and sand lance. Paul has been a tireless and outspoken warrior and

advocate for recovery of the Puget Sound ecosystem and especially of its salmon and steelhead. I know that you all share my gratitude to Paul for his 40 years of service to the Tribe and his undying commitment to the environment, salmon, and tribal treaty rights.

Vehicle Bids Open COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Maintenance Deadline for submissions January 12 The Suquamish Tribe Maintenance Dept. is auctioning off a 2000, Chevrolet S10 Pickup. The truck is being auctioned as is. It has newer tires, breaks and rotors, and is current on all regular maintenance including oil and filters. It runs and drives, but needs a new transmission. The driver’s side and front end has damage that causes some leaks. It is located at the Maintenance Shop for viewing, and has no minimum bid requirement. Bidding is open to All Suquamish Tribal Members. Bids need to be in a sealed envelope with your name, contact number, and dollar amount.

The bids can be dropped off to the Administration Front Desk now through 4:30pm on January 12, 2018. The winning bidder will be contacted on January 15, 2018. For more information, call Maintenance Department Director Shawn Carper at (360)394-8590 or (360)340-4510.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

mish Tribe. Mapping and analysis of water resources and impacts of rising sea levels are a few of the tools that might be able to

by Leonard Forsman furnish to help us in our efforts to protect Our treaty reserved natural resources are our natural ecosystems. continually under attack by pollution, mismanaged growth, over appropriation of wa- The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commister resources, climate change, and the fish sion honored the Merle Hayes for his work farming industry. Our new Washington on the NWIFC over the past two decades at State Commissioner of Public Lands Hila- a dinner held at the The Point Casino. We ry Franz held the first Tribal Nations-De- appreciate the work that Merle has done for partment of Natural Resources Summit the Suquamish Tribe and the other salmon under her administration. The meeting and shellfish Tribes of the Northwest. He was held at the Stillaguamish Tribal Gov- has served a mentor to many tribal leaders ernment Headquarters. Commissioner and is greatly respected by his peers. ConFranz demonstrated her commitment to gratulations on the honor Merle! protecting treaty resources by her efforts Governor Inslee appointed me to serve to increase funding for fighting wildfires as a tribal representative on Washington on Indian reservation lands and holding State’s Strategy for a Sustainable Maritime Cooke Aquaculture accountable for their Industry panel led by State Representative destructive non-native fish farms. This was Gail Tarleton in Seattle. The first meeting the best attended summit that I can recall. was held at Bell Harbor Conference Center The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians in Seattle. I asked the panel to make water held a Climate Change Summit at Tulalip. quality and habitat protection a priority in Tribes gathered to share their best practic- their planning. I was encouraged to hear es in adapting to and combating climate that the industry is well aware of the imchange in their respective homelands. portance of combating climate change beThere was a great turnout at the meeting. It cause of its effects on the commercial fishis encouraging to see NW Tribes taking the ing industry in Alaska and the health of the lead on this important issue that, unfortu- oceans. There is a committed effort to elecnately, is not a priority in Washington DC trify freighters and our future Washington State Ferry fleet. at this time.

The U.S. Navy continues to consult with the Supporting quality education for our stuSuquamish Tribe and other tribal govern- dents and improving public schools for all ments affected by their operations within is another top priority for our Tribal CounPuget Sound. The Navy-Tribal Council cil and our people. The Tribal Leaders Conmeeting was held in Arlington and hosted gress on Education met at Kiana Lodge to

by Admiral Mayes of Navy Region North- discuss trends in state education policy. west. The two most prominent presenta- Sen. John McCoy is committed to improvtions were by Assistant Secretary of the ing our Tribal Schools and will be active in Navy Steve Iselin, who made a commit- this year’s legislative session and will need ment to minimizing impacts of Navy op- tribal leaders to testify in committee. We erations on treaty resources and mitigating also heard reports from the University of them when they could not be avoided, and Washington and their efforts to recruit and Lower Elwha Klallam Chairwoman Fran- train native students, including teachers. ces Charles who gave a great background We also heard from Tleena Ives of the Deon the culture and history of her nation. We partment of Early Learning on their transialso had a meeting with Captain Schrader tion into the new Department of Children, of Naval Base Kitsap at the Manchester Fuel Youth and Families.

Depot to discuss planned improvements to Olympic College is our local higher educatheir fueling operations and further dis- tion institution and we have been working cussions about impacts of operations at the with them to provide on-reservation classPuget Sound Naval Shipyard. es, which we first offered in 2017. Their Representatives of the US Geological Sur- longtime President, David Mitchell, is revey met with us to describe the types of tiring and I was able to join Port Gamble services they could provide to the Suqua- S’Klallam Chairman Jeromy Sullivan and

OC Trustee Darlene Peters in honoring him for his service and his commitment to working with Tribal governments. I also had the opportunity to once again make a presentation to Val Torrens’ State and Local Government Class at Olympic College-Poulsbo. This was a great opportunity to educate young people about our sovereign tribal government.

Our activities in culture and community continue within the Tribe. The Suquamish Museum Board met twice in the last part of the year, including our annual holiday staff luncheon at Kiana Lodge. Our museum staff has worked hard to preserve our heritage and share it with the public. We are also working on the interior designs of the new Suquamish Ferry.

Much of our time is devoted to forming and maintaining our government-to-government relations with neighboring elected officials. New Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan asked me to serve on her transition team on the transportation/environment subcommittee. I continue to stress the importance of stormwater treatment due to its destructive impact on salmon and other marine resources in Puget Sound.

The Suquamish Foundation held the Holiday Tree Lighting in downtown Suquamish at the House of Awakened Culture. This was a great event with a Kids in Concert performance and an appearance of the Argosy Christmas Ship. Well done!

The Foundation also held a Washington Tribes Non-Profit Giving meeting with the support of the Potlatch Fund. Several tribal representatives came to the Suquamish As President of the Affiliated Tribes of Clearwater Casino Resort to share inforNorthwest Indians I also serve as the mation about their tribal charitable giving Northwest Area Vice President for the programs.

National Congress of American Indians. The Human Resources Department held NCAI held a teleconference on the Repub- the annual Tribal Government Employee lican Congress’ Tax Bill to report on efforts Recognition Breakfast to thank our govto get tribal tax incentives and policies into ernment employees for their service to the bill. Congress did not include the pro- their respective departments that provide visions in the bill. We are concerned about services to the tribal citizens and our overthe tax bill’s impact on growing the budget all mission and vision. In a speech to our deficit and therefore causing Congress to workers I emphasized our appreciation for reduce their funding of our tribal govern- their work and commitment to honoring ments, a part of their federal trust respon- and implementing our role as the first peosibility. ple of the central Puget Sound.

I also presided over two ATNI Board budget meetings to approve the 2018 budget and work plan. We are working together to invest in staff development and increasing grant revenue to help strengthen the organization.

Leadership Kitsap held their annual business and government day at Watson’s Furniture for their new class. Russell Steele and I provided a presentation on the Tribe’s history and the activities of our business arm, PME. Thanks to Jay Mills, John Forsman and April Leigh for their assistance and congratulations to the new class that includes Denita Santos and Danielle Morsette.

Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Meeting had their last meeting of the year. We continue our efforts to follow the growth management act and work with the legislature on transportation, including the ferry system.

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Sports & Recreation

Getting Crafty

Royalty Happenings

Holiday paint night & ribbon skirt making at the Youth Center New Meetings, Miss Chief Seattle Days & More

by Kate Ahvakana

by Kate Ahvakana

Newly-crowned Miss Chief Seattle Days (CSD) Hailey Crow with Tribal Council.

Students with their finished works at the Paint & Sip night, from left, Rebecca Rupp, Shyan Zaiss, Mackenzie Crow and Taiya Ledesma.

In December, the Sports and Recreation Dept. hosted a paint night with staff member and artist Kate Ahvakana. Students created beautiful holiday-themed winter woods landscapes with deer, trees and snowy beauty. Everyone who attended enjoyed the two-hour class while sipping on sparkling cider and hot cocoa, and listening to holiday music.

In addition to the holiday paint and sip class, Sport and Recreation also hosted a ribbon skirt making workshop with Alaina Capoeman where workshop attendees were trained in ribbon placement and sewing. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Event Planning Made Easy

Sports & Recreation hosts workshop for staff

From left, Jayden Sigo, Cassady Hill Jackson, Adam Jackson and La Dean Johnson discuss Royalty activities and duties during their monthly meeting at the Youth Center.

Suquamish Sports and Recreation hosted an event planning workshop on November 17, 2017. Representatives from several Tribal Government departments attended the event, along with community members. Many thanks to everyone who attended.

Suquamish Royalty back row from left; Jayden Sigo (CSD Warrior), Hailey Crow (CSD Miss), Quelish Brealan-Bayes (CSD Jr. Miss), Cassady Hill-Jackson (Miss Renewal), Khaysha LeftHandBull (Junior Miss Renewal), Kayo Zaiss (CSD Tinty Tot Warrior), Teylor Ives (CSD Tiny Tot Princess) and Malia Carper (Little Miss Renewal).

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Youth Inter-Tribal Basketball Wraps Up With a Win Suquamish takes 2nd in final tournament, kids get ready for pee wee play

by Craig Miller

The Suquamish Youth Inter-Tribal Basketball Team wrapped up their season last month, with a 2nd Place win at the Squaxin Island Tournament. The Suquamish teams consisted of elementary and middle school age youth.

Overall, the players had a successful season and gained some good experiences that will carry over to the upcoming pee wee season.

The inter-tribal teams traveled to Muckleshoot , Nisqually, Wah He Lut, Skokomish, and Squaxin Island during the winter months to play. The league will start back up in March when the high school, middle school, and pee wee league seasons have concluded.

Photo right: Suquamish inter-tribal team after taking 2nd Place at the Squaxin Island Tournament. Back row, from left, Koebyn Purser, Bobbyray Pondelick, Tyson Oliver, Koodzi Ross and Steven Anderson. Middle row, Billy Jones, Zak Circulado, Kane Chiefstick and Sho-Shyne Jones. Front row, Olivia Chiquiti, Taliyah Berg and Isabelle Chiquiti.

Youth Ballers Take to the Court Games for 14 & under start this month The Sports and Recreation Dept. is happy to announce that Suquamish will once again be participating in the Kitsap County Pee Wee Basketball League.

Golden Ball Basketball

Suquamish boys 16-18 in Bremerton Parks & Rec League

This year Suquamish has seven teams in the league including Boys AA (14 years), Boys B and Girls B (11 years), Boys D and Girls D (9 years), Boys E (7-8 years), and Co-ed EE (5-6 years). There are more than 80 youth participating this season.

Coaches this season are Craig Miller, Magdalena Turrieta, Anthony Pondelick, and Johnny Lawrence. Practices began December 11, with games scheduled to begin mid-January. The season will run through the first of March with games both at home and away. For details on pee wee games, including upcoming schedules, contact the Sports and Recreation Dept. front desk at (360) 394-8576.

This year, the Sports and Recreation Dept. is sponsoring a teen boys team (16-18) playing in the Bremerton Parks and Recreation Basketball league. Games will be played on Saturdays at Sheridan Park gym in Bremerton, WA. Community members are encouraged to come out and support our youth at the tournament games!

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Activities Calendar SUN

Daily Youth Basketball

For Schedules Contact: Craig Miller (360) 394-8574 Magdalena Turrieta (360) 394-8575

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Fitness & Youth Centers Closed (Winter Holiday)

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Babysitter Boot Camp 4pm @ YC

Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC

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Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Song & Dance 5pm @ YC

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Royalty Meeting 6pm @ YC

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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SAT

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Boys Basketball Game 2pm @ Away TBD

In-Service Day Fitness Center Regular Hours

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Teen Group Rock & Bowl Trip Leave YC @ TBD

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Boys Basketball Game 1pm @ Away TBD

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Teen Late Night 7pm @ YC

Chinook Winter Gathering Leave YC @ TBD Boys Basketball Game 1pm @ Away TBD

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Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Treaty Day TBD @ YC

Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC

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Lushootseed Club Community Event: Treaty Talk & Dinner 4pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 4:30pm @ YC 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Fitness & Youth Centers Closed

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC

Girls Group After School @ YC

Song & Dance 5pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

lil’Kids Movie Day Leave YC @ TBD

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NAIG

Hibulb Cultural Center Trip Leave YC @ TBD

Youth Center Hours:

360-394-8576 Mon-Sat 10:30am-7pm

Fitness Center

360-394-7142

Staffed Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Pork Pancit Germany Veggie Blend Apple-Carrot Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Calico Bean Soup Tuna Sandwich on Multigrain Bread Cucumber-Tomato Salad SF Jell-O with Fruit

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(New Year’s Day Holiday)

Closed

(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Chicken a La King Brown Rice Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad w/ cranberries Fresh Fruit

Tuna Noodle Casserole Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Macaroni-Beef Casserole w/ Tomato Sauce Capri Veggie Blend Blueberry Bran Muffin Canned Peaches

Geoduck Chowder w/ Oyster Crackers Coleslaw Blueberry Bran Muffin Cottage Cheese & Fruit

Split Pea Soup w/ Ham Egg Salad Sandwich on Multigrain Bread Waldorf Salad SF Pudding

Corn Soup with Ground Beef Tossed Salad Irish Soda Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries & Granola

Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Coleslaw Fresh Fruit

Meatloaf, Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Shepherd’s Pie (Meat, green beans, potatoes) Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Baked Fish Scalloped Potatoes Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit

Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Applesauce

Chicken & Dumplings w/ Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad w/ sunflower seeds Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail

Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Pumpkin Cookie

Beef Stir Fry w/ Asian Veggies Brown Rice Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Spiced Fruit Cup

Salmon Oven Roasted Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Frozen Fudge Bar

Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, & sour cream Fresh Vegetable Platter Fresh Fruit

Beef, Bean & Cheese Burrito Capri Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

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

Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

Elder Council Meetings New day & time!

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

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Fisheries

Being Frank: Accord Fosters Cooperation

Investment in cooperation and government-to-government relations still paying off today

by Lorraine Loomis

happens. Tribes are committed to working with the state to find a solution that protects our limited water resources as well as legal rights. In the spirit of the accord the tribes will be looking for the governor to Through the 1989 Centennial Accord the provide strong leadership to ensure that tribes and state committed to work togethinstream flows and senior water rights are er for the common good of everyone who protected now and into the future. lives in Washington. It has advanced understanding between Indians and non-In- After decades of foot-dragging by state dians through joint efforts to achieve our government, Washington today has some of the most protective water quality stangoals. dards in the country. These standards At the annual Centennial Accord meeting protect human health from toxic contamin October, representatives of the state’s inants in our waters and the seafood we eat. federally recognized tribes met with Gov. Industry wants to roll back the standards Jay Inslee, his cabinet and the heads of state because they say the rules increase their agencies to discuss shared concerns includcost of doing business. Tribes praised the ing the opioid epidemic, social services, Department of Ecology for refusing to supbroadband, education and natural resourcport the industry effort and we continue to es. urge the governor to tell the U.S. EnvironNatural resources occupied a big part of mental Protection Agency not to weaken the agenda for the annual meeting. Treaty the federally adopted standards. tribes in western Washington are mostly The Aug. 19 collapse of a Cooke Aquaculpleased with the direction that the tribal/ state relationship is proceeding. However, much more needs to be done for our natural resources.

A 28-year-old investment in cooperation and government-to-government relations between Indian tribes and the state of Washington is still paying off today.

Salmon co-management has become increasingly difficult as Indian and non-Indian fishermen must share a steadily shrinking resource. But increased involvement by the governor’s office has helped resolve differences, especially in the annual North of Falcon salmon season setting process.

Tribes and the governor agree that hatcheries are absolutely necessary in response to the ongoing decline of salmon because of habitat loss. Hatchery funding hasn’t kept pace with the loss of naturally spawning salmon and we all agree more funding is needed. Tribes have stepped up to cover deficits in state hatchery programs, but that is a short-term answer to a long-term need.

Tribes appreciated the governor’s strong stance during the last legislative session to help avoid bad legislation that would upend water resource law. Builders and developers want to rewrite the law, because they say it slows down home sales. However, tribes, cities and farmers all have senior water rights that would be threatened if that

ture floating fish farm for Atlantic salmon near Cypress Island was also addressed at the meeting. Cooke was able to recover about half of the 300,000 fish being reared at the site. Treaty tribal fishermen and sport anglers captured about 55,000. The remaining 100,000 dispersed throughout the region. Tribes have significant concerns that these non-native fish are not accounted for.

The fish were still being found in late November during tribal chum salmon broodstock collection efforts on the Skagit River.

Non-native Atlantic salmon are not wanted in our waters and we think immediate steps should be taken to close remaining fish farms in the state. Washington is the only West Coast state that allows Atlantic salmon farming. Inslee urged tribes to remain in close contact on the issue that is expected to be front and center during the next legislative session.

ernment approach – doesn’t stop when the annual meeting ends. Already we have followed up with state agency heads on a number of topics.

We met in mid-November with Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz to determine how tribes and the state Department of Natural Resources can work better together to address forest practices, forest health, cultural resources protection and other issues.

We are proud of the Centennial Accord because it recognizes and honors the best in all of us. It is a constant reminder that cooperation is the key to successful natural resources co-management.

The “Being Frank” column is distributed by the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC). As a statement from the NWIFC chair, the column represents the interests and concerns of treaty Indian tribes throughout The spirit of the accord – open commu- western Washington. For more information nication through a government-to-gov- about NWIFC visit www.nwtreatytribes.org

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We, the employees of the Historic Preservation Office, hope that the New Year has found you in good health and wellbeing. We are respectfully requesting that each of you make a New Year’s Resolution to come in and talk to us about your family camping trips, growing up in the area, school times, whatever topic you think is important to share with the generations to come. We want to preserve our past for the future, and this means we would like you to share your past with us. What is life like for you? What was it like for your folks?

Contact me at (360) 394-8526 or email at mjones@ suquamish.nsn.us for an appointment to be interviewed. Let’s start the New Year with a commitment to historical documentation of our ways.

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