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Suquamish News Volume 17

December 2017

Honoring our Warriors In this issue...

Wrapped in Resilience pg. 3

Celebrating Veterans with a day of events in Suquamish

Ocean to Table pg. 4

Kids Day Out pg. 5

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Community Calendar

Suquamish News

Events

crafts from local artisans will be on hand.

Free admission. For questions, or to inLushootseed Language Classes quire about becoming a vendor, contact Dec 6 & 13 5pm Joey Holmes at 360-394-7144 jholmes@ Family Lushootseed Classes are now on suquamish.nsn.us or Kate Ahvakana 360Wednesdays! Share a meal with commu- 394-8573 kahvakana@suquamish.nsn.us. nity members while learning words and phrases in Lushootseed. Contact Lush- Suquamish Tribe Holiday Closure ootseed Language Coordinator Lena Ma- Dec 25 - Jan 1 loney at (360) 394-8644 or email lmalo- Tribal Government closures include Administrative Offices, Courts, Youth & Fitney@suquamish.nsn.us. ness Centers, Human Services, Wellness, Suquamish Museum Artist in Residence Human Resources, TCW, Fisheries and the Project Presentation: Randi Purser Marion Forsman Boushie Early Learning Dec 16 3pm Center. Essential staff, including Tribal Join Museum Friends and Randi Purder Gaming Observers, Agents and Police will in an unveiling of her work. The First continue to provide services.

Nations Institute awarded Randi, the museum’s designated carver, a grant to fund her residency and two workshops to pass Tribal Council Meeting on her knowledge of Coast Salish design Dec 4 & 11 8:30am and carving. For more information visit Suquamish Tribal Council meetings genthe Suquamish Museum online at suqua- erally occur every other Monday. Meetmishmuseum.org or call (360) 394-8499. ings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council

Meetings

Suquamish Tree Lighting Dec 7 6:30pm Spend an evening with friends and family at the annual Suquamish Tree Lighting at the House of Awakened Culture- event includes family activities, music by Kids in Concert, the lighting, a hot cocoa bar and carols from the passing Christmas Ship. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Suquamish Foundation at 360-394-8453 or visit them online suquamishfoundation.org.

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Dec 13 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 WilSuquamish Seafood Board Meeting liams at richardwilliams@cleawrwatercaDec 6 10am The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors sino.com or (360) 598-8703. 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. 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.

Museum Board Meeting Dec 7 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.

Suquamish Elders Dec 7 12:30pm The Suquamish Elders Council is having their monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month at the Elders Lodge on Hyak Court. For more information contact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us.

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 Ander- Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings son at wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.

Dec 7 & 21 9am Suquamish Warriors The Suquamish Tribal Gaming CommisDec 5 5:30pm sion holds regular meetings every other The regular meeting for Suquamish WarThursday. Meetings are open to Suquariors usually occurs the first Tuesday of mish tribal members. For more informaHoliday Bazaar every month. All veterans and their guests tion, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) Dec 9-10 10am-4pm are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Vet394-8652.

Free and open to the public! At the House erans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquaof Awakened Culture, A variety of arts and mish WA, 98392. For more information PME Board of Directors Meeting

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Wrapped in Resilience

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Suquamish Foundation hosts second annual fall fashion show fundraiser

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‘Tis the Season

News & Events

Celebrating fall fishing in Area 9

Suquamish fisherman are celebrating their fall chum catch in the waWrapped in a theme designed for Salish-style garments, the second annual Suquamish Foundation fall fashion show featured shawls, vests and ters of the Hood Canal. Previously closed to fisherman, a diligent effort wraps by both traditional and contemporary artists. Held at the end of October at White Horse Golf Club, the show raised funds for the pur- by the Suquamish Legal and Fisheries Department showed the area is chase of a new playground. Students taking Healing of the Canoe classes at Chief Kitsap Academy served as models. Photo by Landon Acohido. a terminal fishery, open for Suquamish Tribal fishing.

Executive Board Applications

Veterans Day in Suquamish

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

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.

The Suquamish Community celebrated Veterans Day with a powwow, which included special recognition and awards for those who have served. Congressmen Derek Kilmer attended the event and helped honor local Veterans including from left, Jim Henry, Keith Specht, Rich Demain and Domingo Almirol. Cover photo, Suquamish Warriors post the colors during opening ceremonies for the 2017 Veterans Day Powwow in Suquamish, WA.

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Education

Ocean to Table Season

Returning salmon key to program that melds cultural and scientific learning

Every fall, Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) embarks on a school project that incorporates math, science and culture. Students learn about the environment while practicing the traditions of catching, cleaning and smoking salmon. Photo by Tiffany Royal

Award Worthy Suquamish Students Latest attendance rates are something to celebrate

by Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch

Tribal Child Welfare Receives Grant

Burlington contributes 10k to kids tablets & laptops

The Fall attendance, behavior, and testing reports are now out, and the Parent Teacher Conferences are complete. We have some reasons to celebrate! Our student’s attending Suquamish Elementary School have some impressive accomplishments.

Of the 63 Suquamish and Suquamish Descendant students at Suquamish Elementary school; 6 students have perfect attendance, 3 students have 99-percent attendance, 14 students have 97-percent attendance, 5 students have 96-percent attendance, and 8 have 94-percent attendance. Additionally, 12 Suquamish Tribal Members students had zero tardy’s!

While grades and test scores are protected by privacy we are overall encouraged by the successes of the students that we are working with.

Attendance and Tardiness are issues we are focusing on. Remember that when you find yourself having “one of those mornings”, you may call Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch for rides to school for your child if; you have completed a Release of Confidential Information Form; your child is an enrolled Suquamish Tribal Member or the child of a Suquamish Tribal Member and your child is attending Suquamish Elementary School.

We had every intention of meeting you all at our Open House at the Education Administration offices on SR 305 in the Agate Pass Business Park. Unfortunately, we had to cancel due to weather. We are planning on another opportunity at which we will have food and fun and award certificates for our students. Keep your eyes open for an announcement on our open house and awards celebration coming soon.

Burlington Northern/Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Tribal Liason Quanah Spencer presented Tribal Council with a check for $10,000 to be used for purchasing tablets and laptops for children in the Tribal Child Welfare (TCW) program. The grant is part of the company’s Tribal Community Relations efforts. TCW Director Tara Reynon worked with the Suquamish Tribe Grants Department to apply for the funds.

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Kids Day Out Was A Success!

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Health & Wellness

NB3FIT Week was a fun, active and engaging experience for our ELC kids!

As part of the NB3Fit Week, the Suquamish Fitness Center offered various exercise stations and games to engage youth the week of November 6. The ELC participated by allowing each class to come to a one hour session during the FIT week. The goal was to get our youth moving by giving them fun, exciting activities. The kids and teachers all had a great time!

ELC students were treated to events, activities and commemorative t-shirts.

Gunny sack races were popular events.

NB3FIT week is the largest national event to engage Native youth in physical activity at one time. For more information on activities and events at the Fitness Center, contact Manager Stephanie Kunold at (360) 394-7142 or stop by the facility on at 5243 Totten Road NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

Teachers and youth workers assisted in activities for students.

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

Updating the Suquamish Tribal Code: An Exercise in Sovereignty

Details on the process undertaken by the CTAS working group to update and amend the code

by Julie Curtiss

The Suquamish Tribe is amending the criminal law sections The amendment process for enacting new code sections or of the Suquamish Tribal Code to provide more comprehen- amending existing code sections: sive, stricter criminal justice on the Port Madison Indian • A section of code is drafted or amended, reReservation. The CTAS Grant Criminal Code Amendment searched, and finalized by the CTAS Working Project (CTAS) is funded by a multi-year grant from the Group.

U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

The CTAS Working Group began research and active code • The draft is reviewed by the tribe’s Legal Department to ensure its legality and applicability, and revision in 2016. The grant is scheduled to expire in Septemany necessary changes are made. ber 2019.

The CTAS Working Group is made up of tribal employees • The draft code is presented to the Tribal Council at a regular Council meeting for review and disfrom the Prosecutor’s Office, the Legal Department, Tribcussion, and any necessary changes are made. al Court, Public Safety Department, and Executive Branch.

The group researches and drafts new code, and amends ex- • The final draft is then presented at a Tribal public isting code. meeting, to allow public comment and input. All tribal members are notified by mail and invited at The amendment process is starting by incorporating the auleast two weeks in advance. thority given to tribes by the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 (TLOA), and by the Violence Against Women Act Re- • The finalized code is then presented to the Tribal authorization of 2013 (VAWA).

Council, which enacts it and sets an effective date.

All the changes to the tribal code will affect tribal mem- The Suquamish Tribe is exercising its sovereign authority bers. The domestic violence amendments can also affect the to propose and amend its body of law available online at non-Tribal spouses and intimate partners of tribal members. https://suquamish.nsn.us/home/government/tribal-code/

New & Amended Codes

Annual event hosted for second year in a row at Clearwater Resort

Chapter 5.13 - Sexual Assault Protection Orders (new)

Potlatch Fund Gala

Chapter 1.3 - Codification Authority (new) • Requires online publication of new or amended codes within 30 days of enactment. Effective date January 1, 2018.

Chapter 3.3 - Judges (amended)

• Qualifications for judges were changed to require that they be licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction. Effective date January 1, 2018.

Chapter 3.8 - Rules of Court (amended)

• Defense counsel in criminal proceedings must be attorneys licensed in any jurisdiction, and members of the Suquamish Tribal Bar. • Public Defenders must be attorneys licensed in any jurisdiction, and members of the Suquamish Tribal Bar. • No indigent defendants may be prosecuted for felony crimes unless they have been appointed an attorney.

• Lay advocates are permitted to represent parties in civil matters only.

• Also includes minor changes regarding courtroom decorum, Effective date January 1, 2018.

• Sexual Assault Protection Orders protect victims of sexual assault who do not qualify for a Domestic Violence Protection Order. They are a civil order issued by the Suquamish Tribal Court on behalf of a sexual assault victim.

• Any person 16 or older who is a current or past victim of sexual assault - including a single incident - may petition the court to obtain the order.

Victims under 16 need a parent or guardian to petition on their behalf.

• Violation of a Sexual Assault Protection order is a gross misdemeanor.

• Effective date August 1, 2017.

Chapter 7.32 - Sentencing (amended)

The Sacred Water Canoe Family opened festivities at the Potlatch Fund Gala. The inter-tribal canoe family is based in Suquamish with members from throughout the Puget Sound including Suquamish Tribal Council Member Sammy Mabe. This is the second year Sacred Water has opened the gala at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. Members of tribal communities from the Northwest Region attend the fundraising event that includes dinner, presentations, a silent auction and award ceremony.

• Felony sentences increased to a maximum of three years, a maximum fine of $15,000, or both.

• Gross misdemeanor sentences are increased to a maximum of twelve months, or a maximum fine of $5,000, or both.

• Defendants will not be subject to felony sentencing unless convicted of an offense comparable to an offense punishable by more than one year of imprisonment if the defendant were charged in Federal Court or any State court, or have been previously convicted of the same or a comparable offense by any jurisdiction in the United States, including a tribal court.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

Our work to protect and enhance our ancestral waters and habitat continues to require much attention from our tribal leaders. Governor Inslee met with a select group of tribal leaders to hear our concerns about the health of Puget Sound and the ancient salmon runs that are under threat. The Governor expressed the need to find funding for salmon restoration and to address the impacts of climate change.

The Tribal Council is working hard to provide ways for our police and courts to regulate activity on the reservation that is harmful to the health of our community and the natural environment. Our civil trespass ordinance is another tool for us to manage properties where extreme cases of drug use, sales and traffic occur and/ or unregulated waste disposal occurs. Our recent public hearing on this ordinance provided an opportunity for our citizens to have input on this initiative.

Tribal Council is in the thick of budget discussions. We are working to produce a budget that funds our government programs that provide services for our community, provide a rigorous defense of our treaty rights and preserve our culture. We have had two budget meetings with our Executive team and are getting closer to having a balanced budget. One of our priorities is providing funding for the early phases of our Suquamish Shores redevelopment. We also had a one day Council retreat. Primary topics included Human Resources (personnel recruitment and retention), Capital Projects (Suquamish Shores, Health Clinic, CKA/ELC improvements), and downtown Suquamish redevelopment. We also had a presentation from leaders of the Longest Walk for Treaty Rights. The walk started in Seattle and will end in San Francisco on November 23rd. This presentation was especially powerful as it came a day after the passing of American Indian Movement co-founder Dennis Banks, who had his last public appearance here in Suquamish in August during Chief Seattle Days. Our prayers go to his family, friends and colleagues.

We continue to maintain our government-to-government relationships with

er bill that would weaken National Monument designation. The 2nd annual Suquamish Foundation Fashion Show was held at the Whitehorse Golf Course and had a vest and shawl theme. Youth served as the The KRCC nominated and approved Com- models, including a large group from Chief missioner Charlotte Garrido and Poulsbo Kitsap Academy. The event was a great Mayor Becky Erickson as the chair and success. co-chair of the KRCC respectively. The Marilyn Jones and I met with the Tribal LiSuquamish Tribe and the City of Pouls- aison from the Burke Museum to get an bo met to discuss issues of joint concern update on the opening of the new Burke as suggested by our Memorandum of Un- facility. We also discussed ceremonial acderstanding. We discussed traffic improve- tivities related to some of the collections. ments on SR 305, protection of Dog Fish Our tribal economy is crucial to our survivCreek habitat and our plans for redevelop- al and advancement as a people. Gaming ment of Suquamish Shores. The SR 305 is a vital part of our business model. The planning committee met again in Poulsbo Washington Indian Gaming Association to finalize and prioritize a list of projects held its monthly meeting at Swinomish. We on the corridor by segment. Highlights in discussed the upcoming elections and their our area include a potential roundabout potential impact on the legislative actions at Totten Road, signal optimization and regarding tribal interests and reviewed our improvements at the Sandy Hook Road 2018 proposed budget. intersection. Amy Scarton, Head of the Washington State Ferries, met with me We have had a series of meetings with to discuss plans for the ferry system in the North Kitsap School District Superintennear and short term. Construction has be- dent Evans to discuss our communication gun on Colman Dock and the MV Suqua- protocols and the need to collaborate to admish is near completion. I emphasized the dress our respective challenges. We have importance of respecting the rights of our been making progress and are hopeful that tribal fishermen and protecting our marine our relationship will continue to improve. habitat.

The Suquamish Tribe hosted the annual We continue to honor our ancestral ways Potlatch Fund Gala at the Suquamish through our cultural preservation efforts. Clearwater Casino Resort. Congratulations Our Museum Board met to consider the 2018 budget. We are requesting funding to repair our HVAC system to provide adequate temperature controls for our artifact collections. We are also in the process of developing images and artwork for the new MV Suquamish Ferry. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation held their Fall meeting in Washington DC. We had robust discussions regarding potential infrastructure initiatives promised by the Trump administration and how we can work with federal agencies to protect the ancestral sites and streamline permitting for large scale projects. We also weighed in on several pieces of legislation that would impact historic preservation, including a bill that would eliminate tax credits for historic building rehabilitation and anothfederal, state and local elected officials and agencies. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council had their monthly meeting to discuss transportation and growth management.

Forsman speaking at the Potlatch Fund Gala, held at Clearwater Casino Resort in November.

to all of the award recipients. Thanks to our resort staff for all of their hard work in making this event a success and to Sacred Water for providing the opening songs.

The new Tribal liaison for Puget Sound Energy met with Tribal representatives to talk about upcoming tribal projects and alternative energy industry trends. We look forward to our future cooperation.

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Sports & Recreation

Babysitter Bootcamp

Five graduate from new youth skills course

by Barb Santos

Participating in the Great Shakeout

Youth & Fitness Centers coordinate earthquake drills

by Barb Santos

More than 50 youth and staff reviewed the earthquake procedure at the Suquamish Youth Center and Fitness Center. Following the overview a surprise earthquake drill was conducted. Youth and Adults were in various areas of both buildings. Everyone did drop, cover and hold in appropriate areas for 60 seconds until supervising adults took Congratulations Makenzie Crow, Tehya Ledesma, Kaliska Lawrence, Shyan Zaiss, control and gave directions and cleared the building in an orderly fashion and met at the Quelisha Bayes and Alan Chiefstick. All five have taken the Babysitter Boot Camp designated safety area on the Youth and Fitness Center campus. course and now hold a babysitting certification ID card. As part of the course participants reviewed babysitting as a business, safety and injury prevention, leadership, play- Emergency Coordinator Cherrie May has been working with Sports and Recreation time safety, caregiving skills, along with CPR and First Aid. The Sports and Rec. De- Director Barb Santos and Health and Fitness Center Manager Stephanie Kunold as well partment plans to offer a CPR and First Aid course at the Youth Center in the near future. as reviewing the current procedures for emergencies. We have also been preparing the Those interested in taking the CPR and First Aid or the Babysitter Bootcamp course are facilities with emergency supplies. Please be sure to put a plan in place or review and practice your own earthquake drill at home. encouraged to call the Youth Center at (360)394-8576.

Halloween at the Youth Center

On October 26, the Youth Center hosted a Halloween Party for everyone. The festivities included cupcake and cookie decorating as well as a cupcake music walk, Halloween coloring, trick or treat bag designing and mask making. The main event of the party however was the super scary haunted house built by Ty Purser and Joey Holmes.

Inter-tribal Basketball

Suquamish Jr. High Inter-tribal team after traveling to play against Nisqually in November.

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Royalty Happenings

An update from Renewal Jr Princess Khaysha LeftHandBull Khaysha LeftHandBull, Jr. Miss Renewal Pow-Wow Princess 2017-2018, is 11 years old and a member of the Skokomish Tribe. Her other tribal affiliation is from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Since being crowned in April 2017, Khaysha has attended the Muckleshoot Pow-Wow, Puyallup Tribal Pow-Wow, Chief Taholah Days, Ft. Duchesne, Utah Pow-Wow, Chief Seattle Days, Day Break Star Pow-Wow, Salmon Homecoming and Canoe Journey 2017.

She competed and won first place at the Puyallup Veteran’s Pow-Wow, Salmon Homecoming PowWow and won third place at the Daybreak Star PowWow. Khaysha is passionate about learning her Native Culture, including songs, dances and learning the Twana language. Besides her culture she loves playing and participating in basketball, volleyball and track. Khaysha enjoys giving back to her community too. She is collecting socks, hand warmers, hats and scarves for the homeless and plans to donate them for Christmas. She is a strong advocate for Anti-Bullying at her school.

Khaysha has a soft soothing voice with a heart of gold. She is a friend to all who meet her and this beautiful princess does all of this while maintaining a 3.5 G.P.A. Khaysha LeftHandBull, 2017-2018 Renewal Jr Princess.

Sports & Rec Manager Receives State Award Kate Ahvakana honored for her work in substance abuse prevention Each year, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services recognizes the exemplary work of individuals contributing to substance abuse prevention programs and projects with the Excellence in Prevention Award. This year, during their annual summit in November, Sports and Rec. Manager Kate Ahvakana received the award for her work in the field of substance abuse prevention and her efforts to host the first Tribal Prevention Gathering.

Ahvakana manages and oversees the cultural programs and activities for youth, including cultural camps and youth leadership programs for the Suquamish Tribe. She was involved in the development and implementation of Holding Up our Youth a life skill and drug and alcohol prevention Curriculum for Suquamish Tribe as part of the Healing of The Canoe (HOC) project- a collaborative project between Suquamish Tribe, the Port Gamble S’Kallam Tribe, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) and the Univeristy of Washington.

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Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm

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that took place in June 2017. She was one of the staff that offered to host the event and take lead on implementing the project. Kate helped with all aspects of the event including using her graphic skills to make beautiful signs that fit the theme. On a very Kate Ahvakana short timeline Kate arranged the hotel, venue, food, program wellness messages, conference supplies, speakers, and volunteers.

In addition to her work in prevention, Kate is an accomplished artist. She attended University of Nevada Las Vegas and received her Bachelor’s Degree before returning home to work for her tribe. Her positive atKate was also instrumental in hosting and providing titude and her commitment to her community, and to leadership on the first Tribal Prevention Gathering her culture are truly inspirational. Congratulations!

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

Limited Hours 1-6pm @ YC

Ribbon Skirt Class @ YC 11am-4pm

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Holiday Bazaar 10am-4pm @ HOAC

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Song & Dance 5pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Drum Making Class 5pm @ YC Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Squaxin Island Youth Basketball Tournament

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Suquamish Culture Camp Christmas Card Craft Christmas Movie & Cookie Decorating 1pm @ YC TBD @ YC Suquamish Culture Camp

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Holiday Craft Day After School @ YC

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Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC

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Girls Group 4pm @ YC

Lushootseed Club 4pm @ YC Drum Making Class 5pm @ YC

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Christmas Trees 10am @ YC

Ice Skating Trip Leave YC @ 11am

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Zoo Lights Trip Leave YC @ 5pm Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Winter Holiday Fitness & Youth Centers Closed

25 Winter Holiday Fitness & Youth Centers Closed

26 Winter Holiday Fitness & Youth Centers Closed

Adult Painting Class 5pm @ YC

27 Winter Holiday Fitness & Youth Centers Closed

Ribbon Skirt Class 11am-4pm @ YC

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Holiday Bazaar 10am-4pm @ HOAC Royalty Photos 1pm @ HOAC

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NAIG

Squaxin Island Youth Basketball Tournament

(In Service Day)

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lil’Kids Bowling Leave YC @ 11am Youth Center Closing Early 5pm Community Party 5pm @ HOAC

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym Holiday Tree Lighting 6:30pm @ HOAC

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Teen Group Outing Leave YC TBD

Staffed Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm 4

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Ribbon Skirt Class 5-7:30pm @ YC

Fitness Center 360-394-7142 3

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29 Winter Holiday Fitness & Youth Centers Closed

23 Winter Holiday Fitness & Youth Centers Closed

30 Winter Holiday Fitness & Youth Centers Closed

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Elder Council Meetings New day and time!

Now the 1st Thursday of each month 12:30pm at the Elders Lodge

THU

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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Elder’s Kitchen Closed (for employee annual awards breakfast) Lunch will be delivered to homebound Elders

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Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Baked Potato Bar w/ Chili, Broccoli, & Homemade Cheese Sauce Tossed Salad Applesauce Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

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Egg, Vegetable, & Cheese Frittata Oven Roasted Potatoes Oat Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

Tuna Sandwich Fresh Vegetable Platter Tomato Soup Fresh Fruit

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Goulash (Ground beef, tomatoes, green beans) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit Baked Fish Sweet Potatoes Germany Veggie Blend Spinach Salad w/ berries & walnuts Wheat Roll SF Pudding

Closed Winter Holiday

Split Pea Soup w/ Ham Egg Salad Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit

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

Closed Winter Holiday

Tuna Noodle Casserole Germany Veggie Blend Kale Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad Capri Veggie Blend Waldorf Salad Pumpkin Cookie

Closed Winter Holiday

Geoduck Chowder Elder’s Kitchen Closed w/ Oyster Crackers (for human services staff Tossed Salad w/ Hard Boiled holiday breakfast) Eggs & Sunflower Seeds Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Lunch will be delivered to Yogurt Parfait homebound Elders w/ Berries & Granola Pork Stir Fry Indian Tacos w/ Green Beans, Onions, w/ meat, beans, lettuce, & Mushrooms tomato, salsa, cheese Brown Rice Fresh Cukes & Baby Carrots Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit

Closed Winter Holiday

Closed Winter Holiday

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Business

Spotlight on PME: Engineer Mark Lewis

Family and community top list of what’s best in life for long-time Port Madison Enterprises facilities employee

by Lisa Rodriguez

Those that don’t know Mark Lewis, might see the long-time Port Madison Enterprises employee as a quiet person. But to those who know him well he’s energetic, excited about family and always looking for ways to live life to the fullest.

For the last 10 years, Mark has been happily married to his wife, Lisa, whom he met at a Super Sonic Championship Parade in 1979. “Having a family and lots of grandkids has kept me young and always learning. I enjoy spending Christmas, other holidays and free time with my family.” Said Mark. When asked which accomplishment he’s most proud of, Mark responded “Learning how to be a grandpa and spending time with my grandkids. I had no idea that having grandkids could be so rewarding and fun, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

portant to Mark. He pays close attention to what the Tribe is doing to stay competitive when comparing ourselves to our competitors. “The Clearwater Casino Resort is growing, and that is great, but our competitors are growing as well. We’re already on our way with providing better entertainment for the Kitsap County area, I look forward to the company increasing the amount of entertainment and getting more well-known acts. Some ideas that could help us keep our competitive edge: a Bingo Hall, Bowling Alley, Roller Rink, etc.” As the Tribe continues to grow, Mark looks forward to what will be built next.

Mark aspires to live life simply and enjoy every minute of it. He strives to stay healthy and spend as much time as possible with his family. When asked what he’d do if he won the lottery, he said he’d travel Prior to starting his family, Mark spent with his family. Some things you might not much of his young life in the military know about Mark: when he was a child, he and working on his education. Shortly after joining the US Army, Mark was stationed in Germany for two years. “This experience changed my life. My Platoon Sargent taught me the lifelong lesson of treating people the way you wanted to be treated. But in the Army, that was giving people tasks that I would do myself. If I wasn’t willing to do something, then I shouldn’t ask someone else to do it. I was taught to do my best to protect and help people that couldn’t help or protect themselves. This entire experience gave me the confidence to be the best person I could be,” said Mark.

Proceeding the Army, Mark found his calling in technical education. At the Washington Technical Institute, Mark earned a diploma in Electronics. He also obtained a Mechanical certificate from South Seattle Community College and his HVAC certification from North Seattle Community College. The skills he received in the technical trades paved the way for his career as an Engineer at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, a position he has held for the past 14 years.

The future of the Suquamish Tribe is im-

PME Engineer Mark Lewis with his wife Lisa and grandchild at a local Holiday Party.

wanted to grow up to be a Rock Star. His first grade teacher taught him that he could excel at anything as long as he didn’t give up. He enjoys working in the yard with his

grand kids. And finally, he’s always wanted to try Radio Broadcasting. If you see Mark in the community or working at the Clearwater Casino Resort, be sure to say hi.

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Pasco Reflects on Nature in Art

by Paul Dorn

Duane Pasco presenting during the Friends of Miller Bay Annual Meeting in November.

Duane Pasco’s work expresses the beauty of nature in the format of Northwest Native Art. A small crowd gathered at the House of Awakened Culture for the Friends of Miller Bay’s annual meeting on November 8th to enjoy an hour-long presentation by Pasco.

Stellar jays, bear, orcas, wolves, octopus, salmon, eagles, and the world in which they live came alive as he explained how nature and culture influences how he creates his art. Duane and Betty Pasco live in the Cowling Creek watershed, a forest inhabited with many of the animals they appreciate. Everyone enjoyed Duane’s presentation and the discussion that followed. Thank you to Duane and Betty for sharing their passion and passing on so much of their knowledge. Thanks to work by the Tribe, Friends of Miller Bay, Trout Unlimited, and other partners, salmon once again are completing their life cycle in the watershed. The Cowling Creek Center is open to all to view the salmon spawning throughout November.

Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones December is here and what a year we have had. There have been ups and downs with the weather, along with good and sorrow-filled times for many of us. Life has changed in so many ways and we are all working hard to remember what it was like in the good old days- which brings me to my topic of discussion. I have done my best to facilitate tribal member interviews to record hunting, fishing and gathering. Now I ask you respectfully, what do you want to record? Some possible topics include recording your life history, changes in the community or talking about photographs and identifying them on video

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.

Letters

I am writing to inform you that two special people associated with NWIC recently passed away. Gerald J. Jones, father of Francine Swift, and former Chairman of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and 2016 NWIC Honorary Bachelor’s Degree recipient in Native Studies Leadership, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at age 81.

Mr. Jones, a well-known master carver who served his tribal council for 28 years, taught carving classes at NWIC. As noted in his honorary degree introduction, one of his grandsons remembers that “he taught us how to live off the land; we hunted, picked berHow do you see a video project as important to the Suquamish Tribe? What should ries, gathered clams, fished and crabbed. He told us ‘only take what you need.’ Through we be recording to safe guard for the future? What is it that the next generations need his example and his stories, he was teaching us the real meaning of ‘Indigenousness and to know from us living now? How can we protect our resources for the next genera- Sovereignty.’ And because of him I have something to pass onto my son. tions? Who are the knowledge keepers for tomorrow? What should we be giving them today? Who is the best teachers for the next generations? How do we preserve our Sheila Giles, wife of Jay Giles, both of whom began teaching at the Port Gamble S’Klallam site in 2004, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Sheila and Jay both culture, rights and territories without you sharing your knowledge today? loved teaching and made a great team. Sheila taught English courses and Jay taught Please think about what is the most import things in your life and what will be the (and continues to teach) Math courses. And together, they earned the trust and respect of most important things for the next generations to have. How do we save it now and in the students and staff at the Port Gamble S’Klallam site and made a positive impact on the future? Please think about what is important and how to protect it for the next gen- numerous students over the years. Sheila will be remembered for her warm smile, kind erations. To set up appointments for interviews on any topic – please call me at (360) disposition and love for students.

394-8526 or email me at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us and I will be happy to schedule Francine Swift, Northwest Indian College an appointment with you. Thank you!

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