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Suquamish News Volume 17

November 2017

Carving out the season In this issue...

Health Fair happenings pg. 3

No. 11

Early learning students treated to pumpkins and more at Elders Lodge

Police honored pg. 6

Holiday events pg. 8-9

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Community Calendar

Events

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Nov 11 1pm Join the Suquamish Warriors and friends at the House of Awakened Culture for the annual Veterans Powwow. Grand Entry at 1pm, with Dinner Break at 5pm and a final Grand Entry at 7pm. For details, contact Suquamish Warriors Chuck Wagner at wagnerchu@gmail.com

Lushootseed Language Classes Nov 1-29 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 lmalo- Thanksgiving Closure Nov 23 & 24 ney@suquamish.nsn.us.

Thursday and Friday, all Tribal GovHoliday Bazaar ernment offices will be closed for the Nov 4-5 10am-4pm Thanksgiving Holiday. In addition, there Free and open to the public! At the House is no school at Chief Kitsap Academy of Awakened Culture, A variety of arts and or the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early crafts from local artisans will be on hand.

Learning Center.

Free admission. For questions, or to inquire about becoming a vendor, contact Suquamish Tree Lighting Joey Holmes at 360-394-7144 jholmes@ Dec 7 6:30pm suquamish.nsn.us or Kate Ahvakana 360- Spend an evening with friends and fami394-8573 kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us. ly at the annual Suquamish Tree Lighting at the House of Awakened Culture- event Suquamish Museum Movie Night includes family activities, music by Kids Nov 9 5:30pm in Concert, the lighting, a hot cocoa bar Join Museum Friends in a celebration of and carols from the passing Christmas Native Heroes with the film Hunting in Ship. Free and open to the public. For Wartime, in the Lawrence Webster Au- more information, contact the Suquaditorium. For more information visit the mish Foundation at 360-394-8453 or visSuquamish Museum online at suqua- it them online suquamishfoundation.org. mishmuseum.org or call (360) 394-8499 Holiday Bazaar Veterans Day Holiday Closure Dec 9-10 10am-4pm Nov 10 Free and open to the public! At the House Friday, November 10, 2016 is the Federal of Awakened Culture, A variety of arts and Veterans Day Holiday. All Tribal Govern- crafts from local artisans will be on hand. ment offices will be closed. In addition, Free admission. For questions, or to inthere is no school at Chief Kitsap Acade- quire about becoming a vendor, contact my or the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Joey Holmes at 360-394-7144 jholmes@ Learning Center. suquamish.nsn.us or Kate Ahvakana 360Veterans Day Powwow 394-8573 kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us.

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Meetings Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting Nov 1 10am 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 Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Nov 2 & 16 9am 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.

Museum Board Meeting Nov 3 10:30am Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the Suquamish Musuem. For more information about meeting including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Tribal Council Meeting Nov 6 & 20 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 Tribal Council

Leonard Forsman Chairman

Bardow Lewis

Vice-chair

Nigel Lawrence

Secretary

Robin Sigo

Treasurer

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Sammy Mabe

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Luther Mills, Jr

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Suquamish Warriors Nov 7 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.

PME Board of Directors Meeting Nov 8 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.

Higher Education Board Meeting Nov 13 The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Board meetings are not open to the public.

Suquamish Tribal Members can request to be added to the agenda by contacting Higher Education Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Elders Semi-Annual Gathering Nov 18 9:30am @ White Horse The Suquamish Elders Council is having their semi-annual gathering at White Horse Golf Club 9:30am to 2:30pm. For more information contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us.

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News & Events

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day & Native American Heritage Month

by April Leigh

Suquamish representatives were called to participate in the 2nd Annual Indigenous Peoples Day events on Bainbridge Island last month. Like many cities and towns throughout the United Stated, the City of Bainbridge Island passed a resolution last year declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day. Events on Bainbridge this year, held on October 12, 2017 at the Filipino-American Hall, included traditional songs, remarks from Bainbridge Mayor Val Tollefson and Council Member Ron Peltier, and an intergenerational panel discussion featuring members of various tribes, including Suquamish.

Though the newly-named Indigenous Peoples Day falls in October, many see it as a springboard for events and activities in November, widely recognized as Native American Heritage Month. In Suquamish, several events and activities are designed to commemorate the month including speakers at the Suquamish Museum and featured movies at the Suquamish Youth Center. For more information on activities planned during Native American Heritage Month, visit www.suquamish.org.

Tina Jackson, right, participated in an Indigenous Women’s panel during Indigenous Peoples Day on Bainbridge Island.

Suquamish Health Fair Draws a Crowd

Coordinators focus on prevention and traditional remedies

The best way to stay out of the doctor’s office during flu season is not to get sick. The Suquamish Tribe’s Community Health Program is helping keep people out of the doctor’s by providing free flu shots during the annual Community Health Fair.

The Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking applications from Tribal Members for positions on several executive boards that are up for appointment in 2018.

The fair, held at the House of Awakened Culture on October 12 this year, featured free flu shots for employees and members of Tribal Households. As part of the event, attendees were also given the opportunity to check their blood sugar, heart rate and blood pressure. Suquamish Traditional Plants Program Manager Azure Boure had a booth at the event, providing samples of traditional remedies and supplements to Elder Tina Zaiss shows off her flu shot Band-Aid at the health fair. keep community members healthy throughout the winter months.

Vendor from various health programs and initiatives throughout the county were on hand to give advice, interpret test scores and help people make healthy lifestyle choices. Another event is planned for the same time next year.

From the cover...

Suquamish Tribal Member Clay Williams decorates a pumpkin with his daughter during an Early Learning Center visit to the Suquamish Elders Lodge. Suquamish Elders Program Coordinator Sue Henry and Human Services Department’s Shawna George coordinated the event, which included storytelling by Tribal Elder Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch, a pumpkin patch visit, crafts and snacks.

Council Seeks Executive Board Applications

Elder Jean Belmont gets her raffle card signed off by venders at the health fair.

Position 1 on the Tribal Gaming Commission, currently held by Jim Lawrence; Position 1 on the Seafood Enterprise Board currently held by James (JimBob) Armstrong; Position 2 on the Seafood Enterprise Board currently held by David Sigo Sr.; Position 1 on the Housing Board currently held by Ed Midkiff; Position 3 on the Higher Education Board currently held by Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch.; Position 1 on the Enrollment Committee currently held by Windy Anderson; and Positions 3 and 4 on the Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors currently held by Rob Purser and Brenda Guerrero.

PME Board Members spend approximately 30 hours a month attending and preparing for Board activities including Board meetings. Board meetings typically take place on the Suquamish reservation during regular business hours. Attendance at regional and national conferences and/or trainings may also be necessary.

Terms are three years for all appointments. Board members are paid stipends as allowed by charter/ordinance.

Submit letters of interest to Windy Anderson by mail at PO Box 498, Suquamish WA 98392, fax at 360-394-3686 or hand delivery to the Administration Front Desk at Suquamish Village. Letters must be received by December 6, 2017.

Tribal Members who signed up at the 2017 General Council meeting for these boards will automatically be submitted for consideration.

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Education

Chief Kitsap Academy Students Spend a Day at Sea Experiential learning takes kids out of the classroom Students in Ms. Jane’s class at Chief Kitsap Academy were treated to a day of learning on the water last month, thanks to the help of Salish Sea Expeditions. The Bainbridge Island experiential learning program provided CKA middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about marine biology, navigation and sailing aboard the RV Carlyn.

Did your child miss the bus? Are you having one of those mornings? Do you need a helping hand?

In an effort to support higher “on time attendance” at Suquamish Elementary School by our Tribal students, The Suquamish Tribal Council together with The Suquamish Education Department, have created a service for you to call.

Following inquiry-based methodologies, students were given control and ownership of all aspects of their Salish learning experience, with the belief that students would develop a joy for learning and a new-found appreciation for science that they would carry Chief Kitsap Academy Students aboard the RV Carlyn. back to their traditional classroom settings. The Salish Sea Expeditions program isn’t the only one at CKA that focuses on experiential learning. The Ocean to Table program, which melds hands on learning with science and culture, will also continue this fall with instruction beginning this month.

Students learning the biology of marine life below deck.

Suquamish Elementary Ride Assist!

A student takes the helm during the cruise.

If you are a Suquamish Tribal Family that has completed a “Release of Confidential Information Form”, and your child/children attend Suquamish Elementary School, call Barbara and she will pick up your child/children and transport them to School. If your child attends counseling at Suquamish Wellness Offices during the school day, Barbara can arrange that transport as well. If you haven’t completed a “Release of Confidential Information Form”, call Barbara and she will bring one with her for you to fill in.

Call (360) 900-7327

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Health & Wellness

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

Martha & Bennie George Family Lauded Historical Society Honors Chairman Kitsap museum recognizes local heritage families

Forsman receives Peace & Friendship Award

The Kitsap County Historical Society and Museum recognized the Martha Purser George and Benjamin George Family with an award during their 2017 Heritage Family Celebration. Suquamish Elders Charlene Renquist and Ted George accepted the award on behalf of the family. The Kitamoto, Narte and Hansen Families were also honored at the event, held October 13 at the Silverdale Beach Hotel. The Heritage Awards are designed to recognize the contributions of individual families to the history of Kitsap County. The Kitsap Historical Society and Museum are located in Bremerton. They collect, preserve and exhibit the diverse culture, heritage and history of Kitsap County for the education and enjoyment of the public.

The Washington State Historical Society honored Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman with the 2017 Peace and Friendship Award. The recognition is given annually to a Native American who has advanced public understanding of the cultural diversity of the peoples of Washington State. Forsman was honored for his local, regional, and national leadership in championing the fabric of Suquamish culture heritage, including his work as director of the Suquamish Museum, his contributions as Chairman of the Suquamish Tribal Council, and his appointment to the national Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Forsman was recognized during the society’s annual awards ceremony, held on September 23, 2017 at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, WA. Pictured from left, Washington State Historical Society Director Jennifer Kilmer with Forsman at the event.

A Heartfelt “Thank You”

Suquamish Police celebrated for lifesaving efforts

Members of the Suquamish Police Department traveled to Nooksack Reservation in October for a very special recognition. Nooksack Tribal Member Lawrence Bailey invited the group to honor them for helping to save his life. Bailey suffered from a heart attack during Chief Seattle Days weekend in August, 2017. The Suquamish Police Department officers who first responded to the call, and those on shift during the incident, traveled to Nooksack for the recognition. Pictured from left, Domingo Almirol, Ryan George, Jason Olsen, Lawrence Bailey, Richard Christopher and Will Werbelo.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

Cultural preservation is an important part of the Suquamish Tribe’s mission. My first full-time job was cataloging historic photographs for the Suquamish Archives under the supervision of Charlie Sigo back in 1981. I worked for our museum from 1983 to 1990 and learned a lot about our history and cultural traditions. Last month, I had the honor of receiving the Peace and Friendship Award from the Washington State Historical Society for my work in the field of history, culture and politics. Thank you to the Suquamish Tribe for all the support and opportunity given to me over the years.

The Cultural Cooperative Committee had their monthly meeting and discussed the 2018 Tribal Journey to Puyallup, Chief Seattle Days and the upcoming christening of the MV Suquamish Ferry. The Kitsap County Museum honored pioneer families at their annual fundraising dinner in Silverdale. Charlene Rehnquist and Ted George represented honorees Martha and Bennie George at the event. They helped prepare an excellent video chronicling the lives of this amazing Indian couple that grew up traditionally and then adapted to the new society, raising their family on their allotment now known as George Lane.

Sandy Hook Road. A priority list is nearing completion.

The Suquamish Tribe continues to be a strong participant in Intertribal and Intergovernmental relations both here in the Region and in Washington DC. We hosted a Tribal Veterans Summit at the Clearwater Casino that brought tribal veterans and tribal veteran representatives together with representatives from both the State Veterans Affairs office and the Veterans Administration. Thanks to our veterans representative Lavada Anderson for organizing the event and asking me to serve on a panel and the Suquamish Warriors for serving as the color guard.

The National Congress on American Indians held their annual convention in Milwaukee that was hosted by the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe and other tribal nations from Wisconsin. Highlights of the conference included: a consultation by the Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary John Tashuda on off-reservation fee to trust regulations that are controversial and opposed by many tribes; a presentation by the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding their commitment to carrying out their trust responsibility and a presentation by the US Department of Agriculture on the Farm Bill. The Northwest Area Caucus confirmed my role as Vice President and I now serve as a member of the NCAI Board. I was sworn in after elections were held for the Executive positions of President, First Vice, Recording Secretary and Treasurer. Jefferson Keel (Chickasaw) was elected President over Fawn Sharp (Quinault) in a close election. Ron Allen (Jamestown) was elected Treasurer, while Aaron Pay-

The SR 305 Working Group, made up of the Suquamish Tribe, City of Bainbridge Island, City of Poulsbo, Kitsap County, WSDOT and Kitsap Transit, continue to prioritize projects to improve mobility and safety on this important thoroughfare. We continue to concentrate on improvements to the road between Totten and the Agate Pass Bridge, especially the Masi Shop and

The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians hosted a workshop on proposals to address Climate Change here in Washington. There is a serious effort to draft an initiative that would levy a carbon tax on industries that emit carbon. The tax funds would pay for projects that reduce emissions and projects that would mitigate the impacts of climate change in our ancestral waters and habitat. Tribes are exploring joining forces with other groups that support this approach.

The annual Centennial Accord was hosted by the Swinomish Tribe. The first session featured a natural resources discussion with the Governor and members of his cabinet. Governor Inslee is committed to addressing climate change and supporting initiatives to improve salmon survival and reproduction. In the evening the Swinomish Tribe held a ceremony in their longhouse honoring tribal and state leaders that participated in the Accord. The second day included reports on health, education, information technology, and children’s services.

Forsman being sworn in as the Northwest Regional Vice-President for the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). There are 12 regional vice-presidents in NCAI, each from a seperate geographic area.

ment (Sault Ste Marie Chippewa) and Juana Majel Dixon (Pauma) were elected First Vice and Secretary respectively.

Natural resource protection is a constant theme in Indian Country. As ATNI President I am learning more about the needs of our neighboring tribes in Oregon and Idaho. The Upper Columbia United Tribes made a presentation at a seminar hosted by the Mountaineers in Seattle regarding the Columbia River Treaty between the US and Canada. The Treaty is up for renewal and the Tribes are urging the US to negotiate an agreement that is friendlier to salmon. The first fifty years of the Treaty were based on flood control and power generation, it is time to help reestablish the mighty salmon runs in the upper Columbia.

The Tulalip Tribes hosted a Fossil Fuel Transport Summit that brought tribal leaders, state agencies and federal agencies together to discuss how we can manage vessel traffic that prevents oil spills, preserves our treaty fishing access, and protects orcas and other marine life. In the same spirit the Suquamish Tribe met with King County Executive Dow Constantine to discuss the West Point Sewage Treatment Plant spill earlier this year. The technical team from West Point explained

how the accident happened and what measures they have taken to prevent it from happening again. Executive Constantine expressed his regrets and looks forward to making the plant better. We are still looking at our options for making the County take full responsibility for the spill.

Tribal Council met separately with the Suquamish Seafoods and the Port Madison Enterprise Boards to provide mutual updates and guidance. Suquamish Seafoods is seeking a new dive boat to replace one of their aging vessels and seeing a reduced forecast in future geoduck harvests.

PME is attracting a larger audience due to their expanded entertainment offerings and continues pay down the debt from their recent expansion. A renovation of the resort, built in 2005, is underway.

I was honored to provide welcoming remarks at two events. The Kitsap Regional Library held their full staff retreat at Kiana Lodge. Our singers from Chief Kitsap Academy joined in with two songs at the library event. The Chief Seattle Club in Pioneer Square held their annual fundraiser at the Arctic Club to help their mission of assisting urban Indians find employment, housing and substance abuse treatment.

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Sports & Recreation

Youth Represent at Grand Ronde

Visit encourages community and inspires open sharing

by Joey Holmes

On October 21, Sports and Rec staff accompanied youth to Grand Ronde, OR where they participated in an evening of traditional songs and dances. Stories and healing words were shared by those that attended. Suquamish youth did an amazing job of representing themselves, their families and Tribe. They were all very open and inspired by what was shared.

If you would like to get involved in Suquamish Song and Dance the next practice will be Tuesday, November 14 at 5pm at the Youth Center.

Youth Center November Closures

6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 7th Nov 10 Fri Veterans Day Observance Nov 17 Fri In-Service Day Nov 23-24 Thurs-Fri Thanksgiving Holiday Questions? Contact the Suquamish Youth Center at (360) 394-8576

House of Awakened Culture 7235 NE Parkway • Suquamish, WA

Holiday Music by Kids in Concert • Family Activities • •

Hosted by the Suquamish Foundation

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Welcome Chelsea!

New Sports & Recreation addition brings knowledge home

by Joey Holmes

The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Rec Department is pleased to announce that Suquamish Tribal Member Chelsea Jones has joined the team as an Activities Coordinator. Jones recently returned home after graduating from University of New Mexico this past spring where she majored in Native American Studies. Chelsea will integrate her wealth of knowledge of Suquamish culture into our activities. Welcome to the team Chelsea!

Activities Coordinator Chelsea Jones

November 4&5

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Variety of arts & crafts for sale Do your holiday shopping Free Admission Vendors / Questions Contact Joey Holmes or Kate Ahvakana 360-394-7144 360-394-8573 jholmes@suquamish.nsn.us kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us

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Activities Calendar SUN

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1 Youth Center 360-394-8576 Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-7pm

Fitness Center 360-394-7142

Staffed Hours: 5

High School Basketball Tournament @ Fitness Gym

Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

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Youth Council Mtg. 12pm @ YC

Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC

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

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Slime Day 4pm @ YC

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC

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Youth Council Mtg. 12pm @ YC

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

Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Movie Day at YC Native History Month

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Movie Day at YC Native History Month

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Lushootseed Club Movie Day at YC Native History Month 4pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Movie Trip Leave YC @ TBD

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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

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High School Basketball Tournament @ Fitness Gym Holiday Bazaar 10am @ HOAC

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Holiday Bazaar 10am @ HOAC

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Veterans Day Holiday Youth & Fitness Centers Closed

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Veterans Powwow 1pm @ HOAC

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Youth Center Thanksgiving Dinner 5pm @ YC

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy November 18th Capri Veggie Blend White Horse Golf Club For more information contact Elders Council Chair Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch (360) 271-0078 Fresh Fruit blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us

Pork Stir Fry w/ Asian Blend Veggies Brown Rice Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

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Geoduck Chowder w/ crackers Tossed Salad w/ HB eggs & sunflr seeds Applesauce Muffin Partfait w/yogurt, fruit & granola

Chicken Apple Crunch Salad on a bed of Lettuce Pasta Salad Wheat Roll SF Jell-O w/ Fruit

BBQ Chicken California Blend Veg. Potato Salad Carrot-Raisin Salad Pumpkin Cookie

Shepherd’s Pie (ground turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes) Spinach Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown or White Rice Steamed Kale Tossed Salad w/ cranberries Pachado Bread Fudgsicle

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Macaroni Beef Casserole Capri Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fresh Fruit

Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit

Turkey w/ Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Pumpkin Pie

Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Chef Salad w/ cheese, sunflower seeds, & dried cranberries Cottage Cheese w/ Fruit

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Chicken Fajita (chicken, peppers & onions, salsa, sour cream, tortilla) Refried Beans Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit

Beef Stew Egg Salad Sandwich Tossed Salad Yogurt, Fruit & Granola Parfait

Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Germany Blend Vegetables Waldorf Salad Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries

Tuna Sandwich on 9 Grain Bread Baby Carrots Light Pineapple Coleslaw Fresh Fruit

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Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice California Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Applesauce Cup

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Tamale Pie (ground beef, cheese, veggies, & cornmeal crust) Broccoli Salad Fresh Fruit

Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese Fresh Baby Carrots Fresh Fruit

Closed Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

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

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Business

Spotlight on PME: Chef Bo Vong

Long-time community staple and former restaurateur whips up signature sushi creations at Clearwater Casino

by Lisa Rodriguez

Who is that awesome guy whipping up delicious sushi at the Sunset Sushi & Oyster Bar? Why that’s Chef Bo Vong! Bo has been working with us for two and a half years but he is no stranger to our community or the kitchen. Before working with us, Bo ran Osaka Restaurant in Silverdale, WA for 22 years with his wife Iko. At Osaka he got rave reviews for his unique creations, service, and most of all his personality. If you have been missing Osaka know that Bo didn’t go anywhere – he is right here with us! As Bo says, “People get so excited and so surprised to see me working here.” They should be! Bo knows sushi.

Bo takes sushi and food preparation very seriously. When he Chef Bo Vong has been perfecting sushi for nearly three decades. shows up at the Sunset Sushi & Oyster Bar, Bo first gets the rice to our casino with shrimp tempura, spicy ready. If you are a sushi lover, you know mayo crab mix, and cucumber topped that the rice can make or break your roll with seared tuna and avocado. or nigiri. It has to be just right. Accord- When asked what Suquamish Clearwaing to Bo, “it sounds really simple, but it’s ter Casino Resort means to him, Bo said really easy to mess up rice… it has to be that he was “welcomed from the moment perfect.” Next he cuts the fish. “Always I started. Behind closed doors, everyone fresh fish, freshly cut,” is Bo’s mantra. in the kitchen is like family, no matter When you order from Bo, we suggest you what part of the kitchen you work in.” It’s sit at the bar and watch the master work. easy to see why both Bo and his fare are Bo’s sushi is always made to order and he so popular. When asked what he would enjoys his craft like all great artists. When bring with him to a desert island, Bo said he has a customer trying his sushi for the he’d bring “a pot, pan, and a knife.” Bo first time Bo says he’d “start with the clas- was put on this earth to make food, and he sic California roll, and then proceed from loves what he does. When Bo’s not eating there.” We’d also recommend the Clear- his own food, he likes Chinese, Japanese, water Shrimp Tempura Roll – Bo’s tribute and Vietnamese food – especially crispy

duck and roasted chicken. He also loves to travel, he mentions Hong Kong and Japan as two of his favorite places, he loves the people and is very comfortable there.

and teaching others what he knows. We are proud to work with Bo and when you try his food, you will know why. Come try Bo’s sushi at the Sunset Sushi & Oyster Bo states that success is something that Bar Fridays & Saturdays. And enjoy all “has to be passed on and welcomed.” As you can eat sushi on Sundays in the Longsuch, he loves working as part of a team house Buffet. It may just change your life.

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Community Notices

Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

Trying to prevent the loss of our right to hunt, gather, fish, and clam is getting harder, due to the fact that we are being challenged to provide proof of use, showing that we have always been in these areas.

Families that have gone to these places for generations should come to our offices in the Fisheries Department, and mark their traditional harvesting areas on the maps, talk about the history of them, and tell us the importance of the sites to their families.

This will assist in the preservation of our Usual & Accustomed areas, and prevent them from becoming developed. Not speaking up about gathering, hunting, fishing, and clamming sites will not only impact individuals, it will cost the entire Suquamish Tribe. Please assist us in the preservation of our traditional areas by helping record these site as soon as possible on maps, video or digital recordings. Contact me at either 360-394-8526 or email at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us for an appointment to do this very important project of preservation.

KIDS DAY OUT!

NB3FIT Week and Suquamish will be promoting physical activity and healthy-lifeways among Native youth.

We will be offering various exercise stations and games to engage our Youth beginning Monday, November 6 to Friday, November 10! Getting our youth moving by giving them fun, exciting activities! We’re even inviting the ELC to participate!

Five Facts to Consider: •

81% of Native adults are overweight or obese and 45% of 2-5 years old overweight.

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1 out of 2 Native children born since 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes.

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Obesity is the leading contributing factor to type 2 diabetes.

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Type 2 diabetes may reduce a child’s life expectancy by 27 years.

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Native American diabetes death rate is 3 times higher than general US population.

The Good News… We can prevent this! NB3FIT is to help ensure children grow up at a healthy weight, eat right and stay active. NB3FIT week is the largest national event to engage Native youth in physical activity at one time! Our community is taking part! For information contact Stephanie Kunold.

Suquamish Fitness Center 360-394-7142 | 5243 Totten Road NE | Poulsbo, WA 98370

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