Suquamish News January 2015

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Volume 15 January 2015 Suquamish Tribe Purchases Kitsap Parks Property

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Place of the Bear, vital to headwaters of two local salmon streams The Suquamish Tribe has purchased a 220-acre parcel of land at the headwaters of Cowling Creek and Thompson Creek. The watershed property, located completely within the boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation near Totten Road, is mostly made up of stream buffer, wetlands and steep hill sides that biologists say are a vital part of the ecosystem. The land is often referred to as ‘Place of the Bear’, a name thought to have been given to the property in recent years by those working in the watershed.

Suquamish Tribal Members now own more than half the property located within the Port Madison Indian Reservation “Place of the Bear has very unique plants that are becoming scarce. Habitats like this are rare,” said Suquamish Tribe Fish Biologist Paul Dorn.

The Suquamish Tribe purchased the property for 1.475-million dollars in an agreement with Kitsap County last month. Due to the importance of the

Volunteer Troy Meyers surveys the property with Suquamish Tribe Fish Biologist Paul Dorn. The area is critical habitat for local salmon streams.

Forest and Bay Project. Kitsap conservationists, including the North Kitsap Trials Association, support the purchase.

In a letter to the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, association members touted benefits of the sale for both the county and the Suquamish Tribe.

wetland, the Suquamish Tribal Council plans to leave most of the property undeveloped. However, about 18-percent of the area is not critical habitat and may be used for Tribal Housing in the future.

The purchase was part of a broader deal that included the Kitsap County purchase of an Olympic Property Group track of land near the North Kitsap Heritage Park, and is part of the Kitsap

With recent purchases, the Suquamish Tribe and individual Tribal members collectively own 4,076 acres of the

Holiday Happenings in Suquamish

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roughly 7,657 acres located within the boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation.

The number represents a milestone for the Tribe. It is the first time in recent history that the Suquamish have owned more than half the property on the reservation and is representative of the Tribe’s commitment to reacquire the homeland of the Suquamish People.

Tribal Council Announces Executive Board Appointments 2015 brings mix of new faces and reappointments

The Suquamish Tribal Council is announcing appointments to executive boards.

Two new people were appointed to the Port Madison Enterprises Board of Directors. Brenda Guerrero has been chosen to replace Merle Hayes as a board member while Rob Purser Jr. has been selected to replace Ed Midkiff.

On the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission, Jim Lawrence will be replacing Hazel Pacquette while both Jim Bob Armstrong and David Sigo Sr. retain their positions on the Suquamish Seafoods Board. Barbara Lawrence is also retaining her position on the Higher Education Board. Ed Midkiff will retain his position on the Housing Board as well.

Board members serve three year terms and are paid stipends as allowed by charter and/or ordinance. For more information on Suquamish Tribe Executive Board appointments, contact Windy Anderson at (360) 394-3686 or Suquamish Tribe Youth Worker Steven Adams helps others unload Christmas Trees as part of the Sports & Recreation Department’s annual Christmas wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. tree giveaway. Coordinated by the Youth Center, Christmas trees are purchased and donated to Suquamish Community Members. Youth Workers also deliver trees to local Elders who request the complimentary service during the holidays.

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Community Calendar Events New Museum Winter Hours Oct 1 – April 30 The Suquamish Museum is currently operating on a winter hours schedule. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm and closed Monday-Tuesday each week. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Tribal Government Closure Dec 24-Jan1 The Suquamish Tribe Administrative Offices will be closed for winter break from Dec 24 to Jan 1. Essential staff, including Police and specific Tribal Gaming employees will continue to provide services throughout the closure. Administrative Offices will re-open at 8am on Jan 2. For more information, contact the Suquamish Tribe Administrative Offices at (360) 598-3311.

Salish Bounty Exhibit Oct 24-Jan 5 The first week in January is your last chance to visit the temporary exhibit Salish Bounty: Traditional Native American Foods of the Puget Sound. The one-ofa-kind exhibit depicts the revival of traditional Native Foods in contemporary America. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 3948499.

Piyo, Zumba & Insanity Exercise Classes Jan 2-30 Times Vary Exercise classes for all fitness levels are available each weekday at different times throughout the day. Classes are free for Suquamish tribal members, their families and Suquamish government employees.

For more information contact Priscilla Preuit (360) 271-8708 zumbapriscilla@ gmail.com.

Suquamish Book Mobile Visit Jan 5 & 19, 3:00pm Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. in the parking lot at Suquamish Village.

Browse the shelves of the Bookmobile or go online before the Bookmobile’s visit to search the KRL catalog for a book, place it on hold and have it brought to the Suquamish Bookmobile stop. You can also return anything you’ve borrowed from any KRL branch library. Other Bookmobile offerings include: books for readers of all ages, audio books and

DVDs and current magazines. If you have a question about your library account or wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present.

Family Language Classes Jan 6-27, 5:30pm Suquamish Tribe and Community members of all ages are invited to learn the traditional language of the Suquamish People. Language classes meet every Tuesday at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Dinner will be served to all who attend class. For more information contact Randi Purser in the Suquamish Education Department office at (360) 394-8566.

100 Years Exhibit Opening Jan 9, 6:30pm Join Suquamish Museum staff in the members only preview of the new exhibit 100 Years: Photographs from the Suquamish Tribal Archives. The traveling exhibit features 40 images of Suquamish People throughout the last century that challenge the romanticized notion of the American Indian. Light refreshments provided. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Meetings

Suquamish Warriors Jan 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 Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or 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.

the year. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings and locations, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com.

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Jan 8 & 22, 10am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday throughout the year. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information on upcoming meetings, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652.

Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting Jan 7 & 21, 9am The Suquamish Seafoods Board of Directors generally meet every other Wednesday of the month, when Tribal Council is not in session, at the Suquamish Administrative Building on Suquamish Way. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information contact Suquamish Seafoods Administrative Assistant Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us.

PME Board of Directors Meeting Jan 7 & 28, 9am Location TBD Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests, and take place at various PME properties throughout

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Museum Board Meeting Jan 9, 10:30am The Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the museum on 6861 NE South Street Suquamish, Wa. For more information about meeting including agendas and upcoming meetings , contact Barbara Lawrence at (360)394-8499.

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Playground Planning Meeting Jan 9, 12-1pm & 4:30-5:30pm Join in the discussion about possibilities for the addition of a playground at the new Sports & Recreation Facility currently under construction near the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center. Meetings in the Tribal Council Chambers.

Tribal Council Meeting Jan 12 & 26, 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday throughout the year. 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 about meetings, including agendas and specific presentation times, please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.

Editors Wayne George, Editor in Chief April Leigh, Writer/Photographer Layout/Design/Distribution Leonard Forsman, Contributor

Editorial Policy Publishers of the Suquamish Newsletter reserve the right to refuse the publication of letters to the editor and guest editorials. While the publishers of the Suquamish Newsletter encourage the submission of editorials and letters, they represent the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of the Suquamish Tribe. As such, we reserve the right to refuse to print

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2014 Year In Review

Journey to Bella Bella, visits by Federal officials, passage of the Tribal Education Bill and more

Journey to Bella Bella

Jewel Visits Suquamish

Suquamish Canoe Family makes more than 550-mile trip to Heiltsuk

Host Protocol at Alert Bay, British Columbia during Tribal Journeys 2014.

Suquamish Obtains LEA Certification Local Education Agency status grants the same rights at other school districts in the state to Suquamish Ed. Dept.

Events

Secretary Sally Jewel is keynote speaker at Tribal Summit

Tester Visits Suquamish

Chairman Forsman with Jewel.

Council Member Bardow Lewis with Tester.

Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs tours Suquamish

More Holiday Happenings

The 2014 Class of Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA).

Suquamish Visits the Philippines

Exchange with Palawan gives insight into culturally competent tourism initiatives Suquamish Tribal Police Officer Ryan George was one of several officers who volunteered for Shop With A Cop this year. The program helps deserving children purchase toys for the holidays.

Kate Ahvakana shows Palawan villagers images of Suquamish.

Sports & Rec Facility Groundbreaking Building caps 10-year capital project plan

During the 3rd Annual Museum Tree Lighting event, the Kids in Concert group performed. The group includes several Tribal members.

Suquamish and Korsmo Construction representatives break ground.

State 125th Birthday Celebration

Suquamish presents in Olympia during festivities

Suquamish youth decorating the Youth Center.

Suquamish performing at the Rotunda in Olympia, WA. Suquamish News

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Education CKA Boys Basketball Schedule

CKA @ Taholah Tuesday, January 6th JV 5:45 pm V 7pm CKA vs North River @ home Friday, January 23 V 5pm (No JV) CKA vs Taholah @ home Wednesday, January 28 JV 5:45 pm V 7pm Note- all times are approximate. This is the first season for the new CKA Bears Boys Basketball team. The team won their first game on December 18 in Cosmopolis against North River 65-19.

From Ocean to Table

CKA students participate in Chum project that teaches salmon lifecycle, habitat and cooking

by Karen Matsumoto

One very cold mid-November morning, students in the marine biology class at Chief Kitsap Academy found themselves out on Dyes Inlet learning how to catch chum salmon. Jay Mills, his brother David, and Rob Purser provided the boats, equipment, and expertise, and generously gave their whole day to provide the first stage of a “start-to-finish” chum salmon fishing project. Students were prepared through classroom activities about outfitting a fishing boat. Boots and raingear were provided by the school and loaned by the Tribal Fisheries Department, so students were ready to brave the cold and participate in a day of hard work on a gillnetter. The project ended days later with delicious salmon that was smoked, canned, and ready to eat.

This innovative activity was the brainchild of Tribal Councilmember and Kiana Lodge manager Jay Mills and Randi Purser, language and cultural teacher at CKA. They realized that although just about everybody loves smoked salmon, most students had no idea of the energy, patience, and effort it takes to produce one jar of smoked salmon.

Alijah Sipai and Jerald Delafuente catching Chum salmon as part of the Ocean to Table project.

There was a field trip to the Grover Creek hatchery and classroom dissection activities. After investigating the internal anatomy of salmon, students practiced filleting the fish, an essential step in preparing them for smoking.

The November day on David’s and Jay’s boats included setting and pulling nets, disentangling salmon caught in the nets, and dealing with the unusual numbers of sea jellies encountered in Chico Bay. Over 50 salmon were caught that day and by the end of the afternoon, the students were throwing fish like Pike Place Market fish vendors! They helped pack the fish for processing and met at the Community House the following day to continue their work. Jay Mills taught students how to clean and prepare fish for smoking, using his grandmother’s trick of placing the salmon on a bed of ferns to hold the fish in place and absorb the blood. It was an all day effort to clean and process the fish, ending with the salmon fillets carefully

The project was incorporated into the salmon unit of the CKA marine biology curriculum by Marine Biology teacher, Karen Matsumoto. Students learned about chum salmon life history early in the school year, and conducted macroinvertebrate sampling at Cowling Creek with Paul Dorn, Suquamish Fisheries biologist, and with biologists from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Kitsap County. Students also conducted stream habitat investigations, monitoring water chemistry and stream health. In late October, they saw chum salmon swimming upriver to spawn on Suquamish tribal lands for the first time in almost 100 years, thanks to the new fish ladder built by Trout Unlimited volunteers.

packed with salt and sent to the smoker.

Students helped tend the fire in the smoker, and learned about the smoking process.

When the fish was ready, the group met Jay at the Kiana Lodge kitchen for canning. About half the fish were smoked, resulting in seven pint-jar cases of first-rate salmon. The flavor was heavenly! These jars will be used as gifts to honor speakers and elders who come to the school and some may be sold for a school fundraiser.

Inspired by the success of this venture, Karen and Jay are developing a chum salmon fishing curriculum, so the program can be streamlined and duplicated every year. This intensive project, extending over three weeks, was well worth the time and effort. Students gained hands-on experience in the Tribe’s local chum fishery, learned how to process and preserve salmon, and gained another important connection with their Tribal heritage.

Lushootseed Language Program

It’s not too late to join our family classes! We meet on Tuesdays, 5:007:30 p.m. at Chief Kitsap Academy. There are classes for all ages and language experience level, with dinner provided. There will also be a NWIC Lushootseed class offered Tuesday night beginning on January 13, 2015. Class times are the same as family class times so children are welcome to attend with you. It’s also not too late to learn how to become a Tribally Certified Lushootseed Language Teacher, just call Lena Maloney (394-8644) or email at lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us for information.

Beginning in February we will create some resources for those that cannot make it to our Family classes and others that are interested. There will also be CDs to download, QR codes in every newsletter, books, YouTube videos and other written materials. The focus will be on the use in the kitchen and formal introductions. Please contact me for more information! If you want to get an early start, simply do a search for Lushootseed on YouTube and watch the videos.

Ronald Miguel III working with Randi Purser and other CKA students to can the Chum salmon they caught and smoked.

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Government

Hatchery Staff Thank Volunteers

Kitsap Poggie Club lauded for help in salmon rearing operations at Gorst and Grovers Creek

by Mike Huff

HOC Update

Every year since I can remember, the Kitsap poggie club has been an active partCulturally grounded ner with the Tribe’s Salmon Enhancement Program. This relationship started youth curriculum shared the early 1980s’ with Paul Dorn and throughout Indian Country in continues to this day. What is the Kitsap

by Nigel Lawrence Poggie Club? It is a sportspersons group The Healing of the Canoe Project is a that lives to go fishing, catch fish and do community based research project aim- everything in their power to help keep the ing to show that American Indian/Alaska fish coming. No, they are not big fans of Native culture and culturally based life commercial fishing, but agree that raising skills can increase youth connection to fish provides opportunity for us all. community and decrease youth substance There are four main areas and times of abuse. We’ve developed the Holding Up the year that the Poggie Club helps out Our Youth curriculum, taught it to our the most. During the fish rearing times, youth and tested it to see if it works. We i.e. year round, they provide members just got word that our primary outcome that feed the fish raised down at Gorst. paper with the results has been accepted They also check on the intake screens to make sure they are clean. This is mostly for publication. done on the weekends and helps to give Kitsap Poggie Club volunteers Now In Phase III of our Project, we’re staff a break. wire tags, scales, good clip or no clip and training other tribes and tribal organiany other information needed. zations how to adapt the curriculum When the Chinook come back to Sinfor their own communities and culture. clair inlet for the Tribes Chinook fish- During spawning time, there are only ery, some will get into Gorst creek and five staff members, and on spawning We’ve trained over 70 people from 21 proceed to the Tribes fish trap. Here, the days you will see five to ten extra people different organizations and more in the Poggie Club will assist in capturing the helping. More often than not, our volunworks. In January we’ll be traveling to fish, clean, fillet and deliver them to area teers are Poggie Club members. They do Coos Bay, Oregon to train the Coquille food banks and churches. There is al- everything we ask and that really helps Indian Tribe. We’ll also be hosting our ways a staff member on hand to get the when we process 500 to a 1,000 fish in next curriculum training at Kiana Lodge “science” i.e. male, female, jack, coded a day. in February, which is already full.

Some of our other highlights: • Ongoing Training and Technical Assistance for all those that went through the training.

Mike Huff is the Suquamish Tribe Salmon Enhancement Manger. He can be reached at (360) 394-8440 or mhuff@suquamish.nsn.us.

We’ll Miss You Peggy!

Long-time Suquamish Social Worker retires

• HOC curriculum continues in Chief Kitsap Academy.

• We had a reunion to see how projects are progressing.

• Trained the Native American Youth And (NAYA) Families Center in Portland Oregon.

The Suquamish Tribe Human Services Staff gave Social Worker Peggy Tonan a surprise during the annual Employee Holiday Lunch in December. Tonan, who retired at the end of the year, was honored for her years of service and gifted a Pendleton blanket, and a cedar hat.

Tonan worked in social services for more than two decades and spent nearly half of her career with the Suquamish Tribe. “I have loved my job and it has been an honor to be part of human services. I wish all of you the best and I will be back to check on you. Take care of each other, I love you all,” said Tonan.

• Participated in 2 Muckleshoot Tribal events to facilitate the project to staff and community.

• Presented at a Juvenile Justice and Suicide Prevention Conference.

• Nigel presented at the International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge Development (INIHKD) in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

For more information check out our website, healingofthecanoe.org. Stay tuned for future updates!

They assist in cleaning out the big Chinook ponds and raceways at Gorst. This is back breaking work, but they always come back.So even though we have differences we all come together to enhance the salmon resources for all to enjoy.

Hats off to the Poggies!

Tonan plans to spend her retirement gardening, quilting, visiting her mother, learning to play guitar and how to golf, and getting into shape.

From left, Suquamish Tribe Executive Director Wayne George, Shawna George, Peggy Tonan, Clae Williams and Marjorie Lawrence at the 2014 Employee Holiday Luncheon in December.

“I plan to run, play and laugh. A lot!” said Tonan.

Coming February 2015

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Tribal Chairman’s Report

Government

by Leonard Forsman

KRCC Legislative Breakfast The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council held their annual legislative breakfast at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton. Senator Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island) and Representative Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo) represented our 23rd legislative district. Sen. Angel (R-Port Orchard) and the two newly elected representatives Jesse Young (R-Gig Harbor) and Michelle Cardiel (R-Gig Harbor) represented the 26th District encompassing Port Orchard and Gig Harbor.

The legislators provided an overview of the upcoming legislative session. The budget is of course the major discussion point. Funding education and transportation are the biggest challenges. We also heard about the issue of police body cameras. A public information request for all police body camera footage has put the camera’s use in jeopardy because of the cost of complying with these requests. This equipment is important for officer and citizen safety and legislature hopes to preserve their use White House Tribal Nations Conference The 6th annual White House Tribal Nations Conference was held at the Capital Hilton in Washington D.C. The White House moved this year’s conference from the Department of the Interior due to renovation. I was involved with co-chairing two meetings with administration officials. The first meeting, regarding sacred sites, was held at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s offices in the National Building Museum. The ACHP held this meeting to hear concerns from tribal leaders regarding sacred sites protection. Representatives from the Bad River Chippewa in Wisconsin and the San Carlos Apache in Arizona are very concerned about proposed mines in their territory. The other meeting was part of the WHTN and concerned natural and cultural resources. I chaired this with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.

From left, Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and PME General Counsel Rion Ramirez at the White House Tribal Natiions Conference in Washington D.C.

Reburial Ceremony The Suquamish Tribe conducted a ceremony honoring an ancestor whose remains were unearthed in Poulsbo.

Thanks to the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the City of Poulsbo for their help in getting the ancestor back to us in a respectful manner. Thanks to Gene and Marilyn Jones for conducting the ceremony and pallbearers Dave Mills and Dennis Lewarch.

Vice President Joe Biden, Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and President Barack Obama addressed the Tribal Leaders on the main conference day. Vice President Biden, who authored the original Violence Against Women Act, talked about the VAWA reauthorization and the provisions that are intended to protect Native women from domestic violence.

The President and the other speakers included remarks about the White House’s new emphasis on tribal youth. The President announced that he will be holding a White House Conference for Native Youth in 2015. The President also stated that he would be working on initiatives in Indian Country in the last two years in office that cannot be undone by future administrations, ensuring a legacy of improved relations between Tribes and the United States.

Tribal Leaders Congress on Education The Suquamish Tribe hosted the TLC meeting at the House of Awakened Culture. Senator John McCoy (D-Marysville) attended the meeting along with representatives from several tribal governments, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Wash-

ington Education Association, and the Department of Early Learning. We heard updates from two the new state/compact schools, Lummi and Suquamish, and a legislative report from Sen. McCoy on potential legislation that may be coming this session regarding education.

Intertribal Hunting Meeting The Swinomish Tribe hosted an intertribal meeting on hunting issues. Tribal leaders discussed regulations and obstacles to access to game for ceremonial and subsistence purposes.

Museum Retreat Suquamish Museum staff and board members held a retreat to review the mission and vision of the Museum and seek ways to better serve the Suquamish Tribe and museum visitors through exhibits, programming, tours and the museum store.

Leadership Kitsap Presentation Russell Steele and I made our annual presentation to this year’s Leadership Kitsap class. The mission of Leadership Kitsap is “to educate, prepare and connect a new group of committed leaders for community involvement in Kitsap County.” We discussed the history and culture of the Suquamish Tribe and the history and future of Port Madison Enterprises as part of the group’s Leadership Day. PME, TGC and Tribal Council Meeting The Tribal Council, Port Madison Enterprises and the Tribal Gaming Commission held a joint meeting to discuss the application, interview and hiring process at PME and ways that we could streamline the process. This would help us fill open positions and recruit more employees.

Sixkiller Consulting Tour Josh Clause, an associate at our lobbying firm Sixkiller Consulting, went on a tour of Suquamish to better understand our reservation and our activities. Josh is a member of the Mohawk Nation of Ontario, Canada.

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Sports & Rec

Bentwood Box Class with Randi Purser Teaching culture hands on to students of all ages

In early December, Randi Purser opened up the Suquamish Carving shed located at Chief Kitsap Academy to a Bentwood box class that she instructed. This four night class covered basic carving and steaming techniques. A small class with a wide variety of ages and levels of carving ability it was a great time.

Nigel Lawrence, Marguerite Mcknight, Joey Holmes, Damian Lawrence and Max Sigo-Daws.

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Purser and Zoe Fritz.

Purser, Zoe Fritz and Jacinda Lawrence.

Suquamish Shines in Inter-Tribal Basketball

Above, from left, Sierra Denning, Leetsah Deam and Antonia Ewing.

Above, from left, Austin Wion, Nika Chiquiti, Kah-Ty Natrall and Kaiden Finkbonner.

Above, from left, Kiaya Natrall and Kah-Ty Natrall.

Above, from left, Leetsah Deam, Sierra Denning, Brandy Boure and Nika Chiquiti.

Suquamish Girls Basketball

Playing in the Poulsbo Parks & Recreation League

Back row, from left, Nika Chiquiti, Leestah Deam, Sierra Denning, Brandy Boure Kamryn Sprague and Kenzee Wellman. Front row, from left, Kiaya Natrall, Noelani Old Coyote and Antonia Ewing.

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Suquamish Boys Basketball

Sports & Rec

Playing games every Saturday in the Bremerton Parks League

Suquamish playing offense in black jerseys. From left, Shawn Jones with the layup, Alijah Sipai, Josh Combs and Stacey McCloud.

Suquamish playing defense in black jerseys. Back row, from left, Josh Combs, Kynoa Sipai and Stacey McCloud. Front row, from left, Alijah Sipai and Marcus Mclean.

Kynoa Sipai with ball, Tyquay Bedstrom, Kaleb Greene, Antonio Boure, Alijah Sipai, Patrick Combs and Kanim Natrall.

From left, Rebecca Purser and Lydia Sigo practicing knitting during the Robin Sigo workshop in December.

Teen Late Night with Port Gamble Knitting Workshop with Robin Sigo

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and Chris Puckett were amazed at the story. They did not think Napoleon had such a fierce warrior spirit under her mild unassuming exterior. Her son Ken Potts said he was not surprised though. “I have seen you mad. I am not surprised the bear was scared off,” added Potts.

Elders

Unfortunately, many bears are shot needlessly because of unfounded fear and human carelessness. Led by a keen sense of smell, bears will naturally gravitate to potential food sources found in unsecured garbage, bird feeders, orchards, farm crops, beehives, outside pet food, and organic compost piles.

Tribal Elder Rescues Bianca was taken to the Veterinary where the circumference of bite marks were cleaned and stitched. A second later the Dog from Bear 84 year-old Marge Napoleon fends off bear, saving the life of her Chihuahua

by Kathy Kinsey

It sounds quite unbelievably shocking, but it’s true. Marge Napoleon was a fierce warrior when her dog was attacked by a bear this winter. The diminutive Napoleon, standing 5-feet tall and weighing roughly 116 pounds, took her Chihuahua named Bianca out to relieve herself at 1 a.m. on November 19, 2014. A black bear was just outside her door at the time and attacked the small dog. That’s when Napoleon says she grabbed little Bianca from the bear’s jaws.

“I was so mad. I yelled get out of here in a fierce voice. The bear turned around and left. It didn’t occur to me at the time, I would have been a bigger meal. I was too mad,” laughed Napoleon.

Napoleon’s sister Liz Puckett, nieces and nephew, Nancy Johnston, Kathy Kinsey

Food and feat drive Black Bear behavior. As such, you should properly store or secure all odorous food/non-food items.

Use plastic bags to seal in odors and store garbage inside buildings. Use electric fences around hives, orchards, and compost piles. Attach spill pans to bird feeders and hang out of reach (10 feet up).

Clear away dense brush and protective cover from yard.

bear would have bit the three pound dog in half. Bianca looked like a porcupine leaving the Veterinary with drains inserted all around the wound.

Napoleon is at home nursing Bianca, who is healing well and thanks the Suquamish Tribe, Wayne George, Shawna George, and Chris Puckett for their help and concern for her companion.

Don’t surprise a bear; black bears tend to be nervous and easily frightened.

They can cause injury if suddenly startled, cornered, or provoked. Warn a bear you are coming by occasionally clapping or using bells. Use caution when hiking in windy weather, downwind, along streams, through dense vegetation or natural food areas, and when approaching blind curves where a bear may not hear, see, or smell you.

Avoiding “nuisance” encounters Black bears have lost over 60-percent of their historical range. As human encroachment increases, preserving large areas of undeveloped land where bears and other animals can thrive is vital.

Crucial components include adequate sources of food and water, denning sites such as rock crevices, hollow trees, and dense vegetation, contiguous travel corridors with sufficient cover for protection from poachers, harassment, and associated dangers from human development.

If you do encounter a Black Bear Stay calm and don’t run. Running may elicit a chase response by the bear. Pick up children so they don’t run or scream; restrain dog; avoid eye contact and talk in soothing voice. If the bear stands up,

Black bears are highly intelligent and adaptable. This species has a great capacity to live in close proximity to people.

Bianca at home recovering from the attack.

he is NOT going to attack but is curious and wants a better sniff or view. Back away slowly; if bear chomps jaw, lunges, or slaps ground or brush with paw, he feels threatened. Slowly retreat from area or make wide detour around bear; don’t crowd or block bear’s escape route.

Bear attacks on humans are extremely rare. A person is 180 times more likely to be killed by a bee and 160,000 times more likely to die in a car accident. Most injuries from black bears occur when people try to feed, pet, or crowd them.

Bears will nip or cuff bad-mannered humans. They are very strong and powerful animals; bears should always be treated with caution and respect.

January Elders Lunch Menu MON

TUE

Elder’s Kitchen: 360-394-8407

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

5 Birthday Celebration

Pork Roast Sweet Potatoes California Blend Veggies Wheat Roll Applesauce Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

12

Pork Pancit Germany Veggie Blend Apple-Carrot Salad SF Jell-O w/ Fruit

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Closed MLK Holiday

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WED

Beverages Served Daily

1

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

6

Minestrone Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich w/ Lettuce Coleslaw Fresh Fruit

13

Calico Bean Soup Chef Salad w/ Spinach, HB Eggs, Cheese, & Dried Cranberries Corn Bread Yogurt Parfait

20

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

27

THU

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

7

Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, & sour cream Baby Carrots & Cucumber Slices, Fresh Fruit

Health talk with Dr. Kraft!

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Closed New Year’s Day Holiday

FRI

2

Macaroni-Beef Casserole w/ Tomato Sauce Brussels Sprouts Oat Bran Muffin Canned Peaches

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9

15

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

Beef Stir Fry w/ Asian Blend Veggies Brown Rice Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

Health talk with Dr. Kraft!

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

Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fudgsicle Bar

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Pork-Vegetable Stir Fry Brown Rice Tossed Salad Waldorf Salad Pumpkin Cookie

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Meatloaf, Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Cucumber-Tomato Salad Wheat Roll, Fresh Fruit

Shepherd’s Pie Tossed Salad Oat Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

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

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

Geoduck Chowder Tuna Sandwich w/ Lettuce Coleslaw Fresh Fruit

Beef Stir Fry Brown Rice Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Spiced Fruit Cup

Health talk with Dr. Kraft!

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New Counseling Staff at Wellness Center

Health & Wellness

Dan Brewer introduces himself to Suquamish community

by Dan Brewer

Greetings to the Suquamish Tribal community! My name is Dan Brewer, and I am excited and honored to be a new member of the Suquamish Tribe’s Wellness Center staff, providing counseling services on Mondays to eligible participants.

I have had the privilege of working in Indian Country since 1988. After obtaining my master’s degree in counseling from Antioch University, I worked with the Ina Maka Family Program which was part of United Indians of All Tribes Foundation in Seattle. I then took a position with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and worked as a counselor and Wellness Program Dan Brewer Director at Little Boston for 13 years. I left Little Boston to accept a position as Health and Wellness Officer for the Sno-

ing a weekly Grief and Loss group beginning Monday, January 12. This 12 week group will meet for 90 minutes from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This group is available to any Tribal community member who has experienced the loss of a loved one and who would like support in processing feelings

qualmie Tribe. I recently left that position last summer to devote myself to my private practice in the area.

As a licensed mental health counselor, I have over twenty five years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples and families. In the past, I have offered many groups addressing parenting, loss & grief, anger management, domestic violence, sexual assault, and weekend parenting and couples retreats.

of sadness and loss. You will gain new insights and understanding of the grieving process. If you are interested in being part of this new group please contact me at 360-394-8558 or e-mail me at dbrewer@suquamish.nsn.us. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Wednesday, Jan 28 5:30-7:30pm

I love gardening (especially growing dahlias and sunflowers) and enjoy art and reading. I am happily married and have two sons, 23 and 19 years of age and one step-son who is 20 years old.

House of Awakened Culture

In addition to providing counseling to Squamish Tribal members, I will be start-

Community Health Vaccines: We have partnered with the Health Department and are now able to provide vaccine against shingles and pneumonia. Shingles vaccine is recommended for those over the age of 60 and only needs to be given once.

Pneumonia vaccine is recommended for anyone over age 65 or those with any chronic condition such as diabetes or asthma. If you would like to receive both vaccines they must be given four weeks apart. Please call Barbara Hoffman, RN at 394-8468 or Kathy Kinsey, RN at 394-8535 to schedule a time to get the vaccine or to get more information. We also have a few doses of flu vaccine left.

Herbal Apothecary: Julia Bennett, Traditional Plant Program Coordinator, and Azure Bouré, intern, have made a variety of salves, teas and syrups that can assist with treating colds and other viruses, provide valuable nutrients, ease pain, ease stress and anxiety, aid digestion and support the health of particular organs and body systems.

Available to Tribal members, their families, government employees and Wellness clients these plant based medicines can assist you in maintaining health. Plants offer gentle yet powerful help and should be respected. If you choose to use plants internally as medicine please first consult with your medical practitioner, this is especially important if you are taking prescription medications that may react with the plants. Your community health staff would be happy to assist you choosing items. Contact Barbara Hoffman, Kathy Kinsey, or Fran Miller for assistance.

Community Swim: Tribal Members are eligible to obtain free swim passes for the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center. Applications are available at Human Services front desk.

Community Fitness: Tribal Members are eligible for a $20 reimbursement (for paid gym memberships) per calendar month if they show gym attendance of eight or more times in that month. Proof of attendance should be sent to Kathy Kinsey. Please provide proof within three months or at least on a quarterly basis. Reimbursement is limited to the previous three months so should be turned in no less than quarterly.

Elder Shoe Program: Elder Tribal Members and Tribal Members with diabetes are eligible to receive one pair of NIKE N7 shoes per year. Contact Kathy Kinsey, RN for more information or to order.

Thirsty Tuesday: Starting in January Water Wednesday will become Thirsty Tuesday as we expand to offering teas and other delicious sugar free beverages during the winter months; we will continue infused waters once the weather warms up.

Kick the Tobacco Habit: Individual counseling and Nicotine Replacement Therapy is available for those wanting to quit smoking or other tobacco use.

Contact Kathy Kinsey, RN or Barbara Hoffman, RN.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is available to pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children until age five who qualify. This program provides supplemental food Wednesday Walking Club: We will and nutrition education. Contact Cathy be suspending Walking Club until Gunderson, RD at 360-394-8473.

February 11th. We encourage you to Consultations: Community Health attend the talks sponsored by Wellness staff is available to work with Tribal which will take place on Wednesdays Members and their families who from 12:00 to 12:30 in the Elders Lunch need assistance managing diabetes, room starting January 7th. hypertension, high cholesterol, weight

Elder’s Exercise: Elder’s Exercise continues at 10:30 to 11:30 am in the Tribal Administrative Office Gym on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Elders and spouses are encouraged to come.

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or other chronic issues. Please call and set up an appointment: Barbara Hoffman, RN 360-394-8468, Kathy Kinsey, RN 360-394-8535 or Fran Miller, RD (Nutritionist) 360-394-8476.

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Business PME Executive Spotlight:

tunities to increase my education and excel in my career. I’ve learned so much from them and look forward to learning more. I also couldn’t have gotten this far without the Clearwater Slot Department. Each day I was taught about supervising, leadership, project planning, time management and more. I’m thankful for everyone who believed in me and gave me a chance to succeed.”

by Lisa Rodriguez

Over the years, Rochelle has completed the UW Foster School of Business Executive Development Program. This program exceled her leadership skills beyond her beliefs, with different projects and topics for nine months and she came out with a new perspective on business. During the Leadership Kitsap program, Rochelle grew her leadership skills and gained community resources that she has utilized throughout her career.

Rochelle Stockwell chosen for Casino Assistant Manager For the past 10 years, Rochelle Stockwell has devoted a great amount of time and energy to the Clearwater Casino.

She began her career in 2004, right out of high school as a Slot Cashier. Since then she has accepted opportunities as a Slot Supervisor, Slot Shift Manager, Slot Assistant Manager and Slot Manager. Two months ago Rochelle accepted the position as the Assistant General Manager.

department works simultaneously as a cohesive unit. She strives to come in with an open mind and learn other’s ideas, over time she hopes to help each department meet their goals, but also think outside the box to go beyond what is required.

For the future Rochelle is excited about the five year expansion. After years of working for the casino, Rochelle is looking forward to the changes that

will come in phase three. She’ll focus on ways to improve the casino floor during remodeling to ensure guests have a great experience. Rochelle is excited to see what the future has in store for her.

Lisa Rodriguez in the Public Relations & Media Coordinator for Clearwater Casino Resort. She can be reached at lisarodriguez@clearwatercasino.com or by phone at (360) 598-8731.

Saturday, Jan 17 Front 9 Scramble

$50

Back 9 Best Ball

Includes golf cart, range, meal & prize fund

2-Man Event

As the Assistant “Throughout my caGeneral Manager, reer, I have to thank Rochelle has made Angie Huang for givit her mission to exing me the opportuniperience how every Rochelle Stockwell ties and being a great department runs and figure out what she mentor. Angie gave me the confidence can do to help. She currently oversees and motivation to pursue such opportu- the gift shop, slots, compliance, poknities and I couldn’t be more thankful,” er, keno and the cage. In the past two said Rochelle Stockwell. “Rich Purser months she has seen how each departand Irene Carper have given me oppor- ment is different, but also how each

Per Player

White Horse Golf Club • Call (360) 297-4468 to reserve your spot!

Port Madison Enterprises

As of December 18, 2014 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings

Dept/Position

Salary Range

Opening Date

3 2

Cage*** Cashier (PT) $ Main Bank Cashier (FT)

$11.25 $16.50

12/12/14 12/03/14

1

Engineering*** Engineer (FT)

DOE

12/12/14

5 1

Environmental Services Worker (FT) Worker/Temp. Relief Supervisor (FT)

1 4 1 1 3 2 1 5 1 1

Food & Beverage Banquet Server (On-call) $ Deli Cashier (FT/PT) $ Steakhouse Server (PT) $ Assistant Restaurant Supervisor (FT) Bartender (PT) $ Host(ess)/Cashier (FT/PT) $ Short Order Cook (FT) Cocktail Server (PT) $ Cook (FT) Bar Manager (FT)

$9.32 $10.00 $9.32 DOE $9.32 $10.00 DOE $9.32 DOE DOE

05/14/14 11/28/14 11/28/14 09/26/14 11/04/14 12/11/14 10/29/14 11/04/14 11/20/14 12/03/14

1

Human Resources Coordinator (FT)

DOE

11/07/14

Suquamish Tribal Member/ Suquamish Tribal Household only Temporary Minimum 22 weeks

DOE DOE

12/12/14 06/18/14

1

IT*** Network Administrator

DOE

09/08/14

1 2 1

Kiana Lodge Server (PT) $ Bartender (PT) $ DMO (PT)

$9.32 $9.32 $9.75

10/02/14 07/31/14 10/29/14

1 1

Resort Sales Manager (FT) Room Attendant Supervisor (FT)

DOE DOE

09/29/14 12/03/14

2

Retail Masi Shop Clerk (PT)

$10.00

12/11/14

2

Security*** Officer (FT/PT)

DOE

11/26/14

7 1 1 1

Slot*** Cashier (FT/PT) $ Slot Technician (FT) Sr. Technician (FT) Supervisor/ Cashier (FT)

$11.25 DOE DOE DOE

12/11/14 09/26/14 09/12/14 11/07/14

9 3 1

Table Games*** Dealer (FT/PT) $ Dual Rate (FT) Floor Supervisor (FT)

DOE DOE DOE

11/21/14 08/22/14 09/11/14

1 1

Whitehorse Server (PT) $ Sous Chef (FT)

$9.32 DOE

07/17/14 07/07/14

70 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: •

Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept.

•

All Casino positions require a State and/or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions.

•

We accept online applications at www.clearwatercasino.com. If you have questions please contact our Recruiter/Tribal Liaison at (360) 598-8717 or the Job line (360) 598-1360. Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of the Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.

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Clearwater Buffet Remodel Gets Underway This Month Updates begin with a 2-day restaurant closure early January

Business

A rendering of what the Phase II expansion will look like when completed.

The remodel of the Longhouse Buffet is scheduled to begin in January and will include a completely new layout.

In addition to interior upgrades, the remodel features new islands for more food choices including rotisserie oven, pizza oven and Mongolian grill stations.

Clearwater Casino General Manager Rich Purser expects the buffet remodel to be completed by February 13, in order for the eatery to be fully functional for the Valentine’s Day holiday.

The remodel is also expected to bring additional seating to the Longhouse Buffet after the Cedar Steakhouse moves to the new hotel tower expansion. The work

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is all part of Phase II in the Clearwater Casino Resort Master Plan that also includes the addition of 10,000 square-feet of meeting space and a 4,500 square-foot pre-function space. Also, the addition of an all-water view 98-room, 6-story hotel wing that will include fine dining and cafĂŠ-style restaurants.

For more information on the Clearwater Casino Resort expansion, including Phases I-IV, visit them online at clearwatercasino.com or portmadisonenterprises.com. Follow the construction on the Clearwater Casino Resort facebook page at facebook.com/clearwatercasino.

Clearwater Casino Resort

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Community Emergency Preparedness

Community Response Team Volunteers Needed

by Cherrie May

In 95 percent of all emergencies, the victim or bystander provides the first immediate assistance on the scene. Would you know what to do? The Suquamish Tribe Emergency Management is starting Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) for our community. We need your help to make this happen.

What is CERT? CERT is a training program that prepares you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a disaster.

During an incident, emergency service personnel may not be able to reach everyone right away. By getting trained in CERT, you will have the skills to help emergency responders save lives and protect property. As a member of a CERT team, you can respond to disasters, participate in drills and exercises, and take additional training.

CERT teams are known and trusted resources to emergency responders and their communities.

What do CERT teams do in an emergency?

Under the direction of local emergency responders, CERT teams help provide critical support by giving immediate assistance to victims, providing damage

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assessment information, and organizing other volunteers at a disaster site.

Volunteers trained in CERT also offer a potential workforce for performing duties such as shelter support, crowd control, and evacuation. The role of a CERT volunteer is to help others until trained emergency personnel arrive.

News From The Traditional Heritage Specialist

by Marilyn Jones

Well I missed a few newsletters and would like to say that it has been an interesting year. We are busy closing out the files and reports for all the programs that are required now.

I have enjoyed the interviews with the folks I was able to talk about our sacred places, and look forward to scheduling interviews with others into the next year. We don’t have the grant any more, but we have the equipment and want to hear your stories about hunting, gathering, fishing, clamming and all other traditional experiences.

How does CERT help the community?

In addition to supporting emergency responders during a disaster, the CERT program builds strong working relationships between emergency responders and the people they serve.

CERT teams also help the community year-round by helping with community emergency plans, neighborhood exercises, preparedness outreach, fire safety education, and workplace safety.

CERT training?

CERT training takes about 30-40 hours to complete and provides critical skills in emergency preparedness and response.

Participants learn how to:

This winter, we reburied an ancestor from the Poulsbo area. A small group of Suquamish came to the reburial, to say welcome home and rest in peace. It was a cold and drizzly day. Afterwards, we met at the Suquamish Museum for refreshments and thank you gifts. Everyone visited and got toasty warm before they left. I would like to thank the Suquamish Tribal Council, Suquamish Clearwater Casino Russell Steele and Chris Archunde, Maintenance Staff, Dennis Lewarch, Gene R. Jones Sr. Dave Mills, Amie Adams, Francine Swift, Marie He-

• Identify and anticipate hazards • Reduce fire hazards • Extinguish small fires • Assist emergency responders • Conduct light search and rescue • Set up medical treatment areas • Apply basic medical techniques • Help to reduce survivor stress If you are interested in participating in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) please contact Cherrie May at (360) 394-8507.

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bert, (from Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe), Suquamish Museum Staff and the Reburial Committee, all for their great words, work and support for our Ancestor. We are so lucky to have people here that are able to assist and care for the Ancestors when need. My hands go up to all of you!

This year has gone by too fast and we are preparing for a new one in now. I am in my second quarter of my BA program at Northwest Indian College. I have one class in the mid -day and two in the evening hours.

I am excited and nervous about this year and the work is twice as hard.

I enjoy all of it and look forward to completion of this program in 2016.

Let’s welcome the New Year with thoughts of peace and many blessings for everyone in the community and around the world. Welcome joy in our hearts and support those that are in need of help in the best ways you can. Bless all my relations.

Marily G. Jones is the Traditional Heritage Specialist for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us and by phone at (360) 394-8526

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anuary

Jan 1

Brandon Emmett Illyanna Purser

Jan2

Charlie Brown Isabelle Chiquiti Charlene Renquist

Jan 3

William Alexander Cha-la-kwa-tud Chiquiti Sr Melvin Colomb Merle Hayes Jr Mikayla Madayag William Sigo III

Jan 4

Mary Adams Bruce Belmont Vicky Doyle Brandon Dryden Debra Hill II Jorden Lawrence Jamie Loneia James Mabe Tyler Mabe

Jan 5

Miya Smith

Jan 6

Kellen Baker Andrea Nellenbach

Jan 7

Anthony Mabe

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Mary Lou Salter

Jan 8

Samantha Salas William Swift

Jan 9

Devan Crow Brittney Timmerman

Jan 11

Edward Midkiff Sr Stephanie Power Aleccia Pratt

Gloria Smith Eric Webster

Jan 16

Gary Crowell Linda Immken Honorato Rapada V

Michael Cordero Kimberly Kumpf Cheayvone Lawrence Elizabeth Napoleon

Jan 17

Trevor Adams Bennie Armstrong Troy Mabe Baily Moss Andrew Pondelick David Schuler Crystal Sigo

Clavin Medina Aaron Purser

Jan 18

William Jackson Sutah Purcell

Jan 19

Jan 12

Phillip Contraro Henry Jackson Jr Makaha Lawrence Seth Mabe Christopher Puckett

Jan 13

Barbara Santos Frederick Sigo Kwlll-kwull-tu Williams

Jan 14

Geraldine Joe James Lawrence

Susan Bambino Lorraine Brice Jacinda Lawrence Kourtney Lawrence

Jan 20

Winona Mabe

Jan 21

Marlene Brown Gail Coyne Robert Gemmell Austen Jenkins Jacob Sigo

Jan 22

Jan 15

George Adams Frank Chavez Eric Lindell John Rubeck

Angela Clark Phoenix George Shilene George Taren Haynes

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Birthdays

Jan 24

Jan 25

Autumn Colomb Thomas Cordero Sr Tory Dotson Leonard Forsman Steven George Belinda Hommel Bakolah Williams

Jan 26

Robert Cordero Jr Floyd Dollar

Jan 27

Jamie Gooby Tami Jefferson Kristen Mabe Joaquin Santos Harriet Webber Peter Werbelo III

Jan 28

Nicholas Leva Betty Pasco

Jan 29

Thomas Bailey Allicia Knapp Daniel Santos

Jan 31

Edward Widen

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the suquamish tribe po box 498 Suquamish, WA 98392-0498

Permit No. 7

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2015 The popular traveling exhibit featuring 100 years of photographs- including 40 images of Suquamish People that challenge the romanticized notion of the American Indian.

In Photographs: Selections from the Suquamish Tribal Archives

100 Years

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Member Only Exhibit Preview