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Suquamish News Volume 16

September 2016

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Tribal Journeys 2016 Paddle to Nisqually In this issue...

Chief Seattle Days pg. 3

Suquamish welcomes nearly 70 canoes in annual cultural event

Sharing Salish Basketry pg. 5

Suquamish Youth Center Mural pg. 8

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Community Calendar

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plied. Cost: Suquamish Tribal members or Museum Friends $100; General Public Labor Day Holiday $150. Contact Kathy Pondelick 360-394Sept 5 8499 or kpondelick@suquamish.nsn.us Monday, September 5, 2016 is the Feder- Paid Registration due by September 5, al Labor Day Holiday. All Tribal Govern- 5:00 pm. ment offices will be closed. In addition, Lushootseed Language Class there is no school at Chief Kitsap AcadeSept 13 5pm my or the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Family Lushootseed Classes are set to Learning Center. resume for the year! Share a meal with Chief Kitsap Academy community members while learning First Day of School Grades 6-12 words and phrases in Lushootseed. ConSept 7 tact Lushootseed Language Coordinator The first day of school for students at Lena Maloney at (360) 394-8644 or email Chief Kitsap Academy is Wednesday, lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us.

September 7. For more information, conSuquamish Museum tact Trish Chargualaf at (360) 394-8566 or Members Only Exhibit Preview tchargualaf@suquamish.nsn.us Sept 16 6pm Suquamish Museum Movie Night Join us for a reception celebrating the Sept 8 6pm opening of a unique exhibit designed in Huchoosedah – Traditions of the Heart partnership with Betty and Duane Pas(2001). Directed by Katie Jennings, 56 co and the JayHawk Institute exploring minutes. Join Documentarian Katie Jen- Trade over thousands of years by Native nings at the Suquamish Museum for a American Tribes along the Northwest viewing of Huchoosedah – Traditions of Coast. the Heart chronicling the efforts of Upper Suquamish Museum Skagit Tribal elder, Vi Hilbert to preserve Artist in Residence Project Unveiling the ancient Lushootseed language of the Sept 24 6pm Coast Salish tribes.

Join us for the un-veiling of the Male Suquamish Museum Workshop Housepost Dance Apron and Female Sept 10 & 11 10am Housepost Dress installation. Light ReBeginner level Salish Wool Weaving with freshments will be served.

Artist in Residence weaver, Virginia Adams. Learn how to warp a Coast Salish style loom and weave using the twining Suquamish Tribal method. Class information and details Gaming Commission Meetings available at time of Registration. Space Sept 1, 15 & 29 9am is limited to 6 students. All materials sup- The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commis-

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Suquamish Warriors Sept 6 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.

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Tribal Council Meeting Sept 12 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.

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Museum Board Meeting Sept 9 10:30am Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the Burke Museum in Seattle. For more information about meeting including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish PME Board of Directors Meeting Sept 7 in Chico Room (PMECC/SEC) Museum at (360) 394-8499.

The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Suquamish Elders Council Meeting Board of Directors usually meet every oth- Sept 20 5pm in New Elders Lodge er week. Meetings are open to Suquamish The Suquamish Elders Council meetings tribal members and invited guests. For have moved! They will now occur the third more information, contact Richard Wil- Tuesday of every month at the New Elders liams at richardwilliams@cleawrwaterca- Lodge at 5pm. For more information consino.com or (360) 598-8703. tact Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting Sept 7 10am The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors meet every other Wednesday of the month, Arial photo of canoes landing in Suquaat the Suquamish Seafoods Building on mish during Tribal Journeys. Nearly 70 Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to canoes made the trip to Suquamish, travSuquamish tribal members. For information eling on to the Nisqually Hosting.

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News & Events

Tribal Journeys, Paddle to Nisqually 2016

Chairman Leonard Forsman and Elder Marilyn Wandrey Top; welcoming canoes during the Suquamish hosting. Below; volun- State Senator Christine Rolfes and Rep. Derek Kilmer join representing in Nisqually during Suquamish Protocol. teers from the US Navy carried canoes ashore in Suquamish. volunteers serving dinner at the Suquamish hosting.

Chief Seattle Days

Tribal Elder Bob George recited excerpts from Chief Seattle’s Speech during the graveside honoring on Saturday morning.

Canoe races were well attended by Suquamish Tribal Youth.

Horseshoe double’s winners Junior and Chris Santos with tournament coordinator Mary Ann Youngblood.

Chuck Wagner leading Grand Entry on Saturday Newly-crowned Suquamish Royalty throwing candy during the parade. evening at the Powwow.

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Education

CKA Welcomes New Assistant Principal Rex Green joins Lucy Dafoe in leadership role at Tribal school

Rex Green is the new Assistant Principal at Chief Kitsap Academy. Growing up amongst the coastal redwoods in Northern California, Rex received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Humboldt State University. During this time, Rex found himself immersed within the local tribes, which inspired him to author an essay, bringing awareness to a tragedy that happened to the Wiyot people of Humboldt County.

Although a history major, it was eventually a professor that inspired Rex’s calling towards education. After some exploration, Rex fell in love with the facets of middle school, and completed his teaching coursework and credentials from Humboldt State University. Since arriving in the Kitsap Peninsula 12 years ago, Rex has worked for the Bremerton School District as an 8th grade English/Language Arts teacher, as well as coach for football, basketball, and baseball.

In 2013, Rex changed gears and accepted the position of Dean of Students and Athletic Director for the Bremerton School District at Mountain View Middle School. In addition to a Bachelor of Arts in History, CKA Assistant Principal Rex Green Rex holds a Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction: Technology from Grand Canyon University, and graduated from the University of Washington Tacoma’s Educational Administration Program.

When asked about accepting his new position at Chief Kitsap Academy, Rex responded, “It was difficult leaving Mountain View after 10 years, because I felt like I was leaving a family. However, working for the Suquamish tribe feels familiar and I’m looking forward to building that same family atmosphere at CKA.” When Rex is not transporting his four kids from their various events, you can find him on the court playing basketball, at the plate hitting for his softball team, adventuring through the various beaches and hiking trails with his kids, or trying to perfect a hideous golf swing.

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Suquamish Elder Shares Salish Basketry in Europe submitted by Dale Croes

Ed Carrier, center, shows interested delegates the replicated basketry and his contemporary pieces following the talks during the WARP30 conference in Bradford, England.

Suquamish Tribal Elder Ed Carrier and Pacific Northwest Archaeological Society and Services Director Dale Croes traveled to Bradford, England this summer for the 30th Anniversary of the Wetland Archaeology Research Project (WARP30).

since it began in 1986, was asked to help with the opening session of the conference. Carrier’s work to recreate traditional Salish-style basketry was also featured during the conference, which included time for the European and Japanese delegates to visit with him and discuss his work.

“WARP is still a small group, since wet sites and wetland archaeology have not become part of main-stream archaeology, so we had the luxury of hearing everyone’s paper in sequence in the same auditorium during the three Croes, who has been involved in the WARP program days of lectures,” said Croes. See “Salish Baskets” page 6...

Carrier and Croes brought a number of Salish baskets, including Carrier’s contemporary woven and coiled baskets, to show during their presentation to the mostly European wet site/wetland archaeologists attending the event.

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Government ...Salish Baskets continued

“Our approach, rooted in part in experimental archaeology, but more specifically our Generationally Linked Archaeological Approach, was well received and appreciated by this archaeological and scientific community. Now we have shared our worked with the scientific and indigenous communities locally, nationally and internationally in Asia and Europe,” added Croes.

“Upon return we learned that we had been nominated and would be awarded the 2016 Peace and Friendship Award by the Washington State Historical Society, an award presented to one non-Indian, myself, and a Native American who had expanded the public knowledge of diversity in Washington State. We truly had been spreading the word about Washington State’s cultural diversity throughout the world and for 2,000+ years,” said Croes.

Croes and Carrier were nominated for the award by Chair of the Suquamish tribe Elders Council Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch.

In her nomination she wrote, “Ed and Dale have taken their replicated cedar root pack baskets and Ed’s contemporary woven and coil baskets and presented their work locally at the Suquamish Museum (twice), at the 2015 annual gathering of the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association in Warm Springs, Oregon, and with anthropologists at the Northwest Anthropological Conference in Tacoma.

This spring they shared this work nationally at the Society for American Archaeology in Orlando, Florida, in a session called “Excavating the Museums.” This May they also shared their work internationally by accepting an invitation to present their ancient Salish Sea baskets and do workshops with the Ainu, an indigenous people on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. They just returned from the 30th anniversary of the Wetland Archaeological Research Project (WARP), bringing together wet sites archaeologist from throughout Europe and beyond in Bradford, England. In a sense they have become ambassadors for promoting the deep-rooted cultural diversity of the peoples of Washington State throughout the world.”

Thank You Tribal Journeys Volunteers!

LOOKING FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENT JOBS? Updated job opportunities with the Suquamish Tribe can always be found online or by calling our 24-hour job hotline: (360) 394-8414 www.suquamish.nsn.us

Suquamish Welcomes New Shellfish Biologist to Fisheries The Suquamish Tribe Human Resources Department would like to thank all the staff who volunteered to assist in the hosting of Tribal Journeys Paddle to Nisqually this year. From driving shuttle vans to serving food, our employees were an integral part of making the Suquamish 2-day hosting a successful one.

Greetings! My name is Jeff Moore and I am your new shellfish biologist. I was most recently employed as a shellfish biologist for the Skokomish Tribe. I am excited to be here, working for you! The shellfish team has kept me busy and I am doing my best to get up to speed and make a positive contribution to the work effort. My family and I (wife and 3 boys) are moving from Olympia and hope to be settled in Kitsap County by September. I am impressed with all the great people I get to work with here, and look forward to getting to know everyone in the community better. See you on the beach!

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

Natural resource protection is a top priority of our Tribal Government and we are working on several initiatives that should help protect and restore natural habitat and systems in our traditional lands and waters. The West Central Local Integrating Organization held a workshop at the Brownsville Yacht Club with government and utility representatives to discuss how to improve wastewater treatment in our region. Connecting neighborhoods currently on septic systems to sewer systems is important, especially for aging and failing systems. Kitsap County celebrated completion of a culvert replacement at Clear Creek in Silverdale. The Bucklin Hill Bridge Dedication brought together elected officials, including Congressman Derek Kilmer, to acknowledge the importance of this project to improving salmon runs. Kitsap County held a workshop on reclaimed water at the Suquamish Tribal Government Center.

These projects take wastewater from homes and businesses, treat the water to high level of purity, and bring the water back to be used for irrigation (e.g. watering golf courses like White Horse) or replenishing stream flows and aquifers, and thereby eliminate the need for sewer outfalls in Puget Sound. There are questions that need to be answered before the Suquamish Tribe agrees to participate in this type of project, but there are some promising outcomes for better water quality in Puget Sound. There were also two fundraising events that I attended and made presentations, one for the Port Gamble Forest and Bay capital campaign held at Windcliffe in Indianola and another held at Stillwaters Environmental Center in Kingston. Both events were inspiring as people work together to preserve our environment.

hosting: the cooks, the fishermen and clam diggers, the maintenance department, youth services, Healing of the Canoe, volunteers, tribal staff, the elders, Sammy Mabe and Nigel Lawrence for managing protocol, the Suquamish police, Tina Jackson, and many others. The Suquamish canoes left for Alki Beach, and then went on to Puyallup, Puget Marina and then on to the final landing. The night before our final landing at Olympia where we were welcomed by the Nisqually leadership, a reception was held to provide an opportunity for the greater community in the South Sound to celebrate the journey coming to Nisqually. There were some very impressive speakers from both the Tribes and the local electeds reflecting on the importance and power of Tribal Journeys. The Olympia landing was large and impressive, and our royalty did a great job of representing us at the canoe landing. The day after the landing the Nisqually Tribe held a ceremony commemorating the signing of the Medicine Creek at the Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge on the Nisqually River Delta very near the site of the 1854 Treaty Signing. Canoes from Squaxin, Puyallup and Nisqually pulled in for the ceremony. Tribal Canoe Journey protocol presentations started on Monday and continued on until early Sunday morning on the Nisqually reservation. Suquamish took the floor on Friday afternoon and represented the Tribe in a good way. The Nisqually Tribe did a great job hosting. The food was good and served quickly, they had great security and excellent facilities and transportation. Next year’s journey will be in Campbell River BC. The Puyallup Tribe will host in 2018.

The Salmon Homecoming Celebration will be held on September 16 and 17 in Seattle. As a new member of the planning committee I am working with the Muckleshoot Tribe, the Seattle Aquarium and the NW Our cultural resurgence continues as Indian Fisheries Commission to plan the demonstrated by the Paddle to Nisqually cultural and educational event held on the 2016. The theme of the journey was “don’t Seattle Waterfront. forget the water” and the Nisqually asked The Suquamish Museum Board continues that we make clean water and habitat pres- its work in providing staff with direction ervation a top priority in our work. Our on public programming, collections policy Suquamish landing and hosting was very and other issues. Two of our major projects impressive as we welcomed nearly 70 canoes are design work on the new Suquamish Ferto our beach. Thank you to the young mem- ry and improvements to Old Man House bers of our royalty for speaking to each of the park interpretive facilities. canoes and welcoming them to our shores. The 106th annual Chief Seattle Days was Thank you to everyone who worked on the

From left, Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and Council Member Sammy Mabe representing during Paddle to Nisqually 2016.

another successful event staged by the Suquamish Tribe. The main events were the Princess Contest, the Coastal Jam, the Graveside Ceremony, Parade, Salmon Bake, Pow Wow, Canoe Races, Baseball Tournament, Horseshoe Tournament, Elders Walk, and 5K run. Congratulations to Hailey Crow, our new Miss Chief Seattle Days.

Thanks to everyone who worked on making this year a great success.

As part of our government-to-government outreach, we have been active in the 2016 election to assure that our sovereignty is protected from damaging legislation and budget cuts. I served as a committee member at the 2016 Democratic National Convention held in Philadelphia. We have been supportive of Hillary Clinton as she has committed to carrying on President Obama’s support of strong tribal governments. Bernie Sanders was also supportive of Tribal issues and his supporters work hard on the Democratic platform and it is now even more supportive of tribal initiatives. Indian Country and Tribes were prominent during the convention and even were mentioned in Secretary Clinton’s acceptance speech.

Tribal Council continues to work on improving our health care delivery system. We held a meeting with a local non-profit health provider to learn more about our options, including opening a health clinic on the reservation. We are still gathering and analyzing information and hope to have a new

plan to consider soon.

The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction held a tribal consultation on implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act, the new federal education bill that will guide education funding and policy for the next several years.

The bill gives the states more control over education but does change the approach to assessing school performance, instead of punishing schools for low test scores the state will move toward asking these schools what resources they need.

The Tribal Education Department held the annual Back to School Barbecue at Chief Kitsap Academy. The event was well attended and provided a great opportunity for students to receive information on the upcoming school year.

White Horse Golf Course hosted the Lee Elder Invitational Tournament to support Lee’s youth golf programs. The event had some celebrity players including Chris Tucker and Charlie Young. I was asked to do the welcoming remarks and the event was well received.

I also had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Crosscut, online news resource that conducts investigational journalism. We have supported Crosscut, which is a non-profit organization in their mission, and they are seeking more feedback on the types of stories they could do in Indian Country.

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Sports & Recreation

UNITY 40 in Oklahoma City

by Angelina Sosa

The 2015-2016 Suquamish Youth Council attended the 40th annual UNITY youth conference in Oklahoma City on July 21-26. Representing the Suquamish Youth Council were Talon Capoeman (Vice Chairman), Ah-NIka-Leesh Chiquiti (Female Rep), Katelynn Pratt (Historian), Hailey Crow (Chairwoman) and Lu-uk McCloud (Male Rep).

At this year’s UNITY conference the Suquamish Youth Council represented the Suquamish Tribe well.

They got the chance to learn new skills including cultural leadership and more. The youth were called to perform a couple of their favorite songs on culture night and look forward to implementing the strategies they learned at the conference back in Suquamish.

Left; Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, 20152016 Jr. Miss Chief Seattle Days and Youth Council Female Rep. with Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills (Lakota Sioux) and Katelynn Pratt, 2015-2016 Miss Chief Seattle Days and Youth Council Historian at UNITY 40.

Creating Art with Suquamish Youth

From left; Shyan Zaiss and Makenzie Crow painting on the new mural at the Youth Center.

In June youth, elders and adults helped paint a mural at the Youth Center. Led by artist Toma Villa (Yakama Nation), the mural displays the scene of the first game of slahal being played. We welcome members of our community to stop by the youth center and see our new beautiful mural. Pictured are Shyan Zaiss and Makenzie Crow painting on the mural. In addtion to the mural project, Suquamish Youth were also given the opporutnity to show their creative sides in August by creating glazed mugs at the Dancing Brush in Poulsbo.

Suquamish Youth at Omak Stampede

by Magdalena Turrieta

From left; Joshy Bagley, Mateo Sipai, Matthew Wion, Cassady Jackson, Antonio Gardipee, Alijah Sipah, Shawn Jones and Marc Kelly.

Sports & Recreation Dept. Staff recently took a group of Suquamish youth to the Omak Stampede. Youth enjoyed carnival rides, pow-wow, stick games and watched the suicide horse races at night. For all the youth who attended, it was their first time at the event. Everyone had a fantastic weekend, and even took the time to hike to the top of the hill where the suicide races start. They also got to enjoy a day at Omak Lake that was filled with swimming and adventure. Our staff look forward to going back and bringing more youth next year.

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Men’s Softball League Wrap Up a Successful Season

by Magdalena Turrieta

Men’s Softball League Champions Team Half Racks Back row from left; Bennie McMullin, Jack, Jackson Suter, Nick, KT Deam, Johnny Lawrence, Charles Deam Jr, Duran George and Tyler George. Front row from left; Jerry Marquez and Joaquine Santos.

The Suquamish Sports & Recreation Dept. just finished up Men’s Softball League.

Men’s league has been going on since mid-May, with games played Thursday evenings at the Totten Road Field. There were five teams in the league this season. The games were competitive and fun to watch. Staff look forward to more leagues on the field in the coming year. This season, Half Racks coached by KT Deam were our Champions!

Men’s Softball League Second Place Finishers Team Trouble Back row from left; Tony Ledesma, Joey Schaeffer, Johnny Ross-Chiquiti, Brian Yeaman, Jon Lord, Victor Turrieta and Andrew Joe. Front row from left; John Jones, Chris Sullivan, Gene Jones Jr. and Magdalena Turrieta.

Congratulations New Chief Seattle Days Royalty Court

Chief Seattle Days Hardball Tournament Winners

The Suquamish Tribe Sports & Recreation Dept. held their first successful Hardball Tournament during Chief Seattle Days this year. Two days of fierce competition ended with team Tomahawks taking first place, followed by second place finishers the Rebels.

Team Boston took home third place at the tournament.

New Chief Seattle Days Royalty were crowned on Friday August 19, 2016 at the House of Awakened Culture • Miss Chief Seattle Days Hailey Crow • Junior Miss Chief Seattle Days Mackenzie Crow • Lil’ Miss Chief Seattle Days Ceyenna Norris Royalty will spend the next year representing Suquamish Tribe at events throughout the Northwest. In addition to her title representing the Tribe, Miss Chief Seattle Days also receives a $1,000 scholarship for higher education. Congratulations!

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Activities Calendar SUN

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Labor Day Holiday Grandparents Day Youth & Fitness Crafts Centers are Closed after school @ YC

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Youth Council Elections 12pm @ CKA

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Youth Basketball @ Fitness Gym

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Open Gym Youth Basketball 6pm @ Fitness Center @ Fitness Gym

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Youth Basketball @ Fitness Gym

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Open Gym Song & Dance 6pm @ Fitness Center Practice 5pm @ YC Youth Basketball @ Fitness Gym

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Open Gym Youth Basketball 6pm @ Fitness Center @ Fitness Gym

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Grandparents Day Crafts after school @ YC

ALS Walk TBD @ Meet at YC

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Salmon Homecoming

Open Gym Youth Basketball 6pm @ Fitness Center @ Fitness Gym

Song & Dance Presentation 5:30pm @ TBD

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Open Gym Youth Basketball 6pm @ Fitness Center @ Fitness Gym

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Open Gym Youth Basketball 6pm @ Fitness Center @ Fitness Gym

Teen Suicide Prevention Walk 10am @ Poulsbo Men’s Hardball Tournament @ Suq. Ballfields

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Bike Repair Clinic 10am @ YC Basic Sewing Class 10am @ YC

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

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

Beverages Served

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

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Shepherd’s Pie (ground turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes) Pineapple Cole Slaw Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

1 Elders Council Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Meetings Spinach New Place & Time Steamed Tossed Salad Now the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Elders Lodge

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Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Egg Salad Sandwich Cucumber Tomato Salad Birthday Cake w/ Ice Cream

Split Pea Soup Tossed Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds Corn Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Granola & Berries

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Tuna Noodle Casserole Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

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Baked Fish Sweet Potatoes Steamed Spinach Light Pineapple Coleslaw Wheat Roll Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

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Whole Grain Pancakes w/Mixed Berries Scrambled Eggs w/ Red Peppers & Onions (served w/ salsa) Fresh Fruit

Chicken Vegetable Soup Egg Salad Sandwich Cucumber Tomato Salad Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail

Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

Chicken a la King Brown Rice Steamed Baby Carrots Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Hamburger on a Multigrain Bun Baked Sweet Potato Fries Broccoli Salad SF Jell-O with Fruit Cocktail

Tribal Elders are invited to join us at the Suquamish Elder Honoring. Lunch will be delivered to homebound Elders

Salmon Roasted Red Potatoes Capri Veggie Blend Tossed Salad w/ dried cranberries Pachado Bread Frozen Fudge Bar Cook’s Special Chili Brown Rice Tossed Salad Corn Bread Cottage Cheese & Pears

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Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Capri Veggie Blend Apple-Carrot Salad Italian Ice

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy California Vegetables Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Baked Ham Scalloped Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad 9 Grain Bread Applesauce

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Veggies Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit

Ham Hocks w/ Beans Brown or White Rice Broccoli Florets Tossed Salad Pachado Bread SF Jell-O w/ Fruit

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Business

Spotlight on PME: Engineering Coordinator Randy George

Leadership, practicing culture, mentors and plans for the future top priorities for long-time PME employee

by Lisa Rodriguez

Tribal member, Randy George, believes his life achievements and learning opportunities were started and supported by his brother, Wayne George. Throughout his life, Randy has been thankful for his opportunities and thankful for his wife, children, grandchildren and immediate family.

When the Masi Shop first opened in 1984, Randy was one of the first employees working in the cigarette shop. After several years at the Masi Shop, Randy found himself working 30 years in the plumbing industry. He began work with Bay Plumbing in Suquamish and ended his career

The biggest mentor in my life is my father, Ted George, he’s always telling me about tribal rights, tribal history, and ensuring I know the culture.

- Randy George with Oliphant Brothers Plumbing. As diving for geoduck takes a lot of training and dedication, Randy spent 15 years commercial geoduck diving. With the completion of diving, Randy began his ten year career as an in house plumber for Clearwater Casino, before being promoted to Engineering Coordinator, a job he enjoys to this day.

Randy gained his plumbing license over a six year period working with Bay Plumbing. It consisted of logging many hours of experience and showing an understanding of the industry. With 15 years of diving, Randy gained his Scuba Diving Certification, Water Training Certification, under water rescue training, jumping out of helicopters, and Diving Trainer Certification.

For Clearwater Casino, Randy has completed OSHA training, Equipment training, water quality training and public water systems training. Randy was also part of the men’s softball team that won the Indian Nationals, which inducted them into the Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame.

“From the beginning Russell Steele has been a great supporter. He cares about my family and the community, he’s always been someone I can talk to and receive advice from. Morrie BlackEagle has been a mentor that assists me with conflicts and finding a solution, I’ve learned a lot about leadership and business decisions from Morrie,” said Randy. “My wife and kids have been great supports and always encourage me to embrace opportunities. I couldn’t be where I am in my career without them. My brother Wayne has been there for me throughout my whole life. I can count on him for anything and when I have issues, he doesn’t sugar coat it, he tells me the truth and makes sure I can make it through any hardship. The biggest mentor in my life is my father, Ted George, he’s always telling me about tribal rights, tribal history, and ensuring I know the culture.

The knowledge I have about my tribe and

Port Madison Enterprises Engineering Coordinator Randy George and his wife Shawna.

my culture is because of my father and I couldn’t be more thankful,” Said Randy.

The Suquamish Tribe offers Education and Elders programs that Randy believes are running well and are crucial to the tribe. As the future of the tribe is important to Randy, he knows the cultural programs provided are great, but he would love to see it expanded for kids to be more hands on with gathering, hunting, harvesting and more. “Not all kids get those opportunities like we did with our parents showing us how. I want all kids to have those same experiences I did,” said Randy.

He would like to see improvement in the fishing and hunting rights, the housing program and all around making programs run more efficiently. As others in the tribe have talked about, Randy sees a waterpark and bowling alley as opportunities to bring in revenue and keep kids out of trouble. He would like to see the tribe utilize the 88-acre Brenan property to raise and harvest buffalo as a meat resource for the tribe and to gain revenue by selling it.

Randy looks forward to what the tribe will do next, and is excited to be part of that growth.

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Community Notices

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Elder Thanks Suquamish Community & Family Thank you to everyone at the Suquamish Tribal Government Center who helped me through my recent 5-day stay at Harrison Hospital. I wish to personally recognize Sharon Henson of Human Services for assisting in getting my home ready for me to return.

I would also like to thank Della Crowell for driving me all the way to the Emergency Room in Bremerton and the Harrison Nursing Staff who took such great care of me during my stay.

I am home now and recovering well. I would also like to give heartfelt thanks to Nancy and Don McPherson, Sharon, Barbara, Cindy, Nancy Sigo, Ed and Joanne Moore and all the elders who offered support and care.

Additional thanks to my family Julia and Anna Widen, my great-granddaughter Skyla, my brother Ed Midkiff and his wife Linda and my niece Celeste. Special thanks to Gladys for cooking a fabulous meal when I returned and inviting me into her home.

Sincerely, Mary A. Widen Suquamish Tribal Elder

Meet Cowling Creek’s New Caretaker Hello Everyone, My name is Brian Kenward. I am a longtime volunteer at the Cowling Creek Center and recently became the full-time caretaker at the property.

There are about 40 acres of land with 2 main trails that are open to the public for hiking.

The property is open during daylight hours throughout the year. If you visit, please stop by and say hello! I would be happy to show you around.

Sincerely, Brian Kenward Cowling Creek Volunteer Caretaker

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Sept 1 Miakoda George Joseph Holmes Jr. Joseph Wilson Edward Moore

Sept 2 Robert Alexander III Jeremy Bagley Ashley Cobb Linda Holt Irvin Webster Sept 4 Ryan Boure Tina Jackson Kaliska Lawrence Michael Rogers Sr. Jeana Rogers Ronald Villanueva

Sept 5 Wendy Jackson Brianna Pratt Richard Sigo Cialesh-halil Williams Sept 6 Harlea Armstrong Capoeman Sean Surratt Sept 7 Kayauna Cordero Joshua Mabe Sept 8 Colleen Albrigo Andrew George Kennan Klaus Sienna Napoleon David Sigo Sr.

Sept 9 Harold Belmont Jr. Lanna Covarrubias Sept 11 James Abler Joseph Alexander Caitlin Blomberg Steven Golden Sept 12 Peg Deam Kayden Oswalt Sept 13 Bruce Anthony Eric Snow

Sept 14 Samantha Brown Lynn Lindell Cynthia Thomasson

Sept 15 Brenden Welch Daniel Pratt III Sept 16 John Bagley Jr. Kody Cotton Kevin Kalahan Jaime Lawrence Mark Golden Sept 17 Edith Clark Kerri Menain Sophie DiMartino Sept 18 Katherine Bradley Phillip Holt Jr. Kiomi Pavlock Kenneth Potts Zachary Webster Sept 19 Robert Atkins Steven Holt Jeramie Smith

Albertina McIntosh Sept 20 Kaiden Pacquette Alexis Anderson John Potts Cody Bradwell Lyden Stewart Sept 27 Lawrence Webster III Virginia Adams Deanna Baker Sept 21 Desiree Covarrubias Dezmond Cordero Carylan Midkiff Sept 22 Angelique Williams Nicole Hadley Hannah Brown-Flath William Werbelo Sept 28 Kailee Gaines James Boure Kaitlyn Johnson Brittany Dumford Sept 23 Gloria Santos Sharon Ogilvie Sept 29 Sept 24 Deborah Mabe Zoe Fritz Noel Purser Mackenzie Kimmel Jared Sigo Kenita Sherman Sept 30 Preston Smith Regan Horton Sept 25 Natalia Castaneda-Sigo Catherine Coleman Maya Emmett Marlin George Jr. Edward Jeffers IV Beatrice Hommel Nicole Lantzy

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