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Volume 14 December 2014 Suquamish Joins State Birthday Celebration

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Peoples from throughout Washington gather to commemorate 125 years of statehood A day of celebrations in the Rotunda at the state capitol in Olympia, WA marked the 125th anniversary of Washington State on Nov. 11, 2014. Suquamish joined other tribes, cities and heritage groups for the event, which commemorated much of the historic work that was done during the centennial 25 years ago.

In addition to speakers, music and cultural performances there were also presentations recognizing the quarter century milestone since Washington State turned 100. As with the centennial 25 year ago, Suquamish participants played a special role in the festivities. Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman addressed the crowd, recognizing the Centennial Accord and the government-to-government relationships between the state and tribes. The Suquamish Song and Dance group also performed at the event.

In addition to participating in the program with speakers and cultural performances, the Suquamish Museum treated guests to a historical exhibit identifying Suquamish, and the role the Tribe played in the centennial celebrations a quarter century ago.

Suquamish Museum’s Barbara Lawrence was on the Washington State Centennial Committee for that celebration in 1989.

She was 24 years old in 1983 when she began working with state, city and county offices to ensure the 100 year celebration of statehood included the first peoples of the land.

“I truly believe that the state of Wash-

The Suquamish Song & Dance Group performing in the Rotunda at the state capitol in Olympia, as part of the state’s 125th birthday celebration.

ington has a better relationship with the tribes because of the work that was done, the relationship building that was done, for the centennial celebrations in 1989,” said Lawrence.

Centennial Proclamation, historical photographs and more, also included Barbara Lawrence’s story of the centennial festivities, and what they meant to her and other People of the Clear Saltwater.

It seems fitting that Lawrence, who helped build those relationships 25 years ago, spearheaded the Suquamish Museum exhibit that was featured alongside others on the fourth floor of the Rotunda during celebrations last month.

Barbara Lawrence’s Centennial Story

by Barbara Lawrence

In 1983 Washington State began to plan for its 100th birthday. That Birthday would be November 11, 1989 and was set to include numerous, quality, state wide celebrations that would be inclusive of all of the citizen interests.

“The day at Olympia felt like bringing that work that was done full circle. I was very young when I was appointed to work on the Centennial Commission.”

As Washington State began to prepare for its centennial in 1989, then governor, John Spellman, assembled a commission

The exhibit, which included a copy of the

in order to start getting the word out to organizations statewide- everyone would celebrate the 100th year of statehood. The States plan at that point was to recreate Captain Vancouver’s entrance into the sound on his ship the Discovery.

As the only Native person on the initial Centennial Commission in 1983, Barbara Lawrence (Suquamish) was expected to represent all of Washington’s native tribes. Barbara visited each tribe in turn, asking what they wanted to see happen for the State’s 100th birthday. The Eastern tribes had reached a consensus that they wished an exhibit, a book and short see “Capitol” on page 3...

‘We Hold Our Hands Up To You’ Suquamish Honors Veterans at Kiana Lodge

by Richard Walker

“We honor those who have served and those who are still fighting. It is also a day where we come together and pray for our homeless to find their way home, and for the service members still fighting to return home safe … When you see a veteran on Nov. 11, offer a hand shake of recognition for their sacrifice and welcome them home.”

SUQUAMISH — Their hair may have gray and their active duty may be a memory, but give ’em the microphone for introductions and the old soldiers could “hooah!” and the old Marines could “oorah!” with anyone wearing the uniform today.

Pride — and appreciation — ran deep at the Suquamish Warriors Veterans Honoring at Kiana Lodge, Nov. 11. More than 100 veterans gathered for the annual Veterans Day event, hosted by the Suquamish Warriors veteran organization. Lunch was provided by Kiana Lodge and veterans were presented with commemorative dog tags; some veterans received Pendleton blankets.

Among those honored: Marjorie Napoleon, the Suquamish Tribe’s eldest female veteran. She served in the U.S. Army from 1949-52, doing drafting and topographic work in Frankfurt, Germany. According to the Suquamish Veterans Resource Program, Napoleon graduated from Army Engineer School, served 1 year 6 months in post-war Europe, achieved the rank of corporal, and was decorated with the Army of Occupation Medal.

The veterans — whose service ranged from World War II to Iraq — were assured that their willingness to put their lives on the line for their nation was not taken for granted.

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The Suquamish Warriors color guard receives instructions before the presentation of colors at the Suquamish Warriors Veterans Honoring, Nov. 11 at Kiana Lodge.

that every time we pick up our drum and sing our songs,” he said.

here today,” Suquamish Warriors chaplain Ed Midkiff said. Remembering veterans who have passed on or are absent because of injury, as well as active duty personnel serving abroad, he said, “They are here in our hearts.” He prayed that “all those who participate today will feel the love.”

Sacred Water offered an Honor Song, to honor veterans for their service; a Remembrance Song, to remember those who did not return from the battlefield; a Warrior Song, to honor those serving now; and a song of thanks.

“We hold our hands up to you,” said James Old Coyote of the Sacred Water Canoe Family. He said he and his family often talk about the freedoms that we enjoy because of the service and sacrifice of our military personnel. “We recognize

In an article in Suquamish News, Suquamish Tribe Veterans Resource Program coordinator LaVada Anderson summed up the importance of this honoring event.

“This day is an honoring day,” she wrote.

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Washington state is home to 603,623 veterans, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Of that number, 459,831 are wartime veterans, 208,006 served in the Gulf War, 208,485 served during the Vietnam War, 44,052 served in the Korean War, 24,824 served in World War II, 143,791 served in peacetime. According to VA, 64,392 veterans in Washington state are women, 539,231 are men.

The estimated veteran population in Kitsap County is 35,313, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The lunch was the second event in two days of honoring. On Nov. 10, the Suquamish Warriors presented a wreath, sounded “Taps” and fired a salute at the Veterans Memorial in Suquamish Village. Nov. 11 closed with free dinners for veterans at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Hotel buffet.

This article originally appeared the the Nov. 14, 2014 issue of the North Kitsap Herald. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

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Community Calendar Events

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

Piyo, Zumba & Insanity Exercise Classes Dec 1-31 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 Dec 1 & 15 3pm Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3pm to 4:30 pm. in the parking lot at Suquamish Village. 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 Dec 2-23 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.

Museum Artist Show & Tree Lighting Dec 6 10am-6pm The third annual holiday tree lighting takes place in the Story Circle. Join us during the day for the Suquamish Artist Bazaar, stay late for the cookies, hot cocoa and tree lighting at about 5pm. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Suquamish Community Holiday Party Dec 18 5pm Suquamish Tribal members and Tribal household members are encouraged to attend. Santa will be there with photo opportunities for attendees, along with crafts and games. Complimentary dinner will also be served at 5:30pm. At the

House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. For more information contact Clay Williams in the Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department at (360) 394-8412 or kwilliams@suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Holiday Bazaar Dec 20-21 9am The Suquamish Tribe is hosting a community Holiday Bazaar at the House of Awakened Culture, 7235 NE Parkway, Suquamish, WA 98392 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Tina Jackson at (360) 394-8455.

Holiday Baskets Dec 23 11am The Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department will be distributing holiday baskets to tribal member households from 11am-3pm at the House of Awakened Culture. For more information contact the Human Services Department at (360) 394-8413.

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.

Meetings Suquamish Warriors December 2 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.

Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting December 10 10am 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 December 10 9 am Resort Kitsap Room Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board

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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 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 December 4 & 18 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.

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December 1 & 15 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.

Museum Board Meeting No meetings set for December The Suquamish Museum Board will meet in the museum at 6861 NE South Street Suquamish, Wa. For more information about meetings, including agendas and upcoming schedules, contact Barbara Lawrence at (360)394-8499.

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were blessed and a prayer said for each tree as it was giving its life for a new life as a canoe. These ceremonies had not been performed for decades.

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As old carvers began working with young inexperienced tribal members, and with each layer of bark that was peeled away, as cedar chips started to fly, a revitalization of culture was happening. It was not just the practice of canoe carving, but the ceremonies, the language and traditions of the people that came alive again.

The night before the Paddle to Seattle was to take place, a celebration occurred in Suquamish. Governor Boothe Gardner, the First Lady, Jean Gardner, Secretary of State, Ralph Munro and many tribal leaders from around the state were there, with thousands of onlookers to celebrate the event. As the festivities drew to a close, Frank Brown, one of the leaders of the Heiltsuk Nation from British Columbia who, with his crew, paddled 600 miles to attend the celebration. He challenged those in attendance to paddle to Bella Bella in four years’ time. And so the Canoe Journey was born, with a different tribe hosting each year.

From left, Emmett Oliver, Marilyn Bard and Barbara Lawrence at the state birthday celebration.

documentary, each from the Tribes’ point of view. The Western Washington tribes however, upon hearing the state plan, wanted to complete the picture of the Discovery on the Sound with the tribes in their traditional canoes on the water as well.

At this point native canoe culture had diminished so much that only a few traditional canoes existed at all, and most

of these were in museums. The Western Washington tribes requested that they have access to some of the old growth cedars, which they had used for their canoes. These cedar trees had to be hundreds of years old, and up to 5 feet in diameter. The State agreed and with the help of the National Guard and some loggers, several local tribes received cedars to carve into traditional canoes. The trees

On Thursday July 20, 1989, 12 canoes, 11 from Washington State and one from the Heiltsuk Nation from Bella Bella, British Columbia, gathered on the shores of Old Man House Park, and rested for the night, an occurrence that had not happened for more than a century. The next morning as the dozen canoes took off from the shores of D’Suq-Wub each canoe was filled with the hopes, dreams and newly rediscovered cultural traditions of the each tribe. As they reached Shilshole Bay, the sense of pride and ownership was felt by everyone. The Paddle to Seattle was so much more than a part of the Centennial Celebrations, but a celebration of the traditions of millennia. There were traditional songs, Coast Salish dances, seafood feasts and of course canoe races for two days as the tribes gathered in triumph.

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More festive fun planned this month

This past summer was the 25th year of the Canoe Journey, more than 60 canoes from Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California made the journey.

Suquamish Song & Dance Group signing at the Rotunda in Olympia, WA.

Twenty five years ago, the Suquamish Tribe started out with 1 canoe that was stored in their museum, and was not safe to travel on water. Now the Suquamish have 8 canoes, each one made specifically for a purpose. There are race canoes of different sizes, small family canoes, large family canoes, canoes for Youth Programs, canoes for Wellness Programs and large traveling canoes.

Never has there been a more successful anti-drug, anti-alcohol, anti-domestic violence or anti-obesity campaign nor such a resurgence of Coast Salish culture, Indigenous traditions, Tribal Language, cedar weaving, Salish wool weaving, and spirituality than with the creation of the Canoe Journey, and the Canoe Journeys were born in the Washington State Centennial Celebration.

Vendors of all kinds turned out for the Holiday Bazaar in November.

Jaya Sigo behind her booth at the November Bazaar. Another bazaar is planned Dec. 20-21.

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Education Kids In Concert Program Grows

Musical education non-profit at new facility in Suquamish

by Roy Naden, KIC President

Three years ago, Kids in Concert was created to offer children the opportunity to learn a string instrument and participate in a string ensemble. We quickly found ourselves teaching ten children.

A bus brought them from Suquamish to the Island Music Guild on Bainbridge Island three afternoons a week. But within a few months, that facility was not large enough for the program.

Beginning in the fall of 2014, KIC was able to rent space in a church just around the corner form the Suquamish Elementary School where most of our children go to school. The students just walk around the corner to the church three afternoons a week. A few students who attend other schools are brought by parents to the program.

We now have 22 students enrolled, and three more have applied and by year’s end we expect to have a roster of 25 students.

As soon as children enroll, they begin the process of constructing a “paper violin.” In the process, each child learns the shape of a violin. They learn to sing a song that names all the parts of a violin. With a piece of dowel, for a bow, they learn to draw the “bow” over pieces of string in imitation of playing a real violin. They are also taught how to care for “the real thing.” Each child enjoys decorating the cardboard instrument they have created.

Three months later, it is time to place in their hands a real instrument! Last week, watched with great excitement by parents, five children exchanged a paper imitation violin for a real one, and two children exchanged a paper violin for a real cello! One cannot overstate the excitement in the hall. They were set out ahead of time and the children’s eyes were riveted on the beautiful shiny instruments they soon would be able to play. Much clapping and cheering filled the room.

Supported by a team of mentors, most of whom play string instruments, the KIC kids sang and played three songs for their parents. Just before Christmas, the ensemble will play and sing for the Elders of the Suquamish tribe which has supported the KIC program from the beginning. KIC’s Facebook page has pictures of the ceremony where the children received their instruments. Please visit to keep up to date our progress.

KHS Grad Night Committee 2015 Kingston High School Grad Night Committee: We are a group of parent volunteers working hard to plan a fun and safe event for our graduating seniors on graduation night. We are hoping that most of the class of 2015 will attend this year! In order to keep costs down and pull together a super fun event we need the help and support of our fellow parents.

There are many ways, both big and small, that you can be involved. If you would like to find out how you can be involved and be added to our email list, please email me at 2015khsgradnight@gmail.com. We also have our awesome new t-shirts here and available for sale for $15.00. Thanks for supporting the class of 2015!

Children in the Kids In Concert (KIC) program begin with paper violins, learning about the instrument before graduating to playing a real one after three months of instruction.

- Heidi Brislin

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Council on Historic Preservation Awards North Dakota Tribal Consultation Efforts Inclusiveness lauded as a model for other states and federal agencies WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) presented its Chairman’s Award for Achievement in Historic Preservation to the Tribal Consultation Committee, North Dakota Department of Transportation, and Federal Highway Administration for their exemplary efforts to improve Tribal consultation practices over the past two decades.

“When we participated in the Northern Plains Tribal Summit in May, we were greatly and favorably impressed with the way Tribes and North Dakota transportation projects handled Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act,” said Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA. “It just makes sense to bring key players together regularly to consider historic preservation issues as is being done in North Dakota. We would like the process and inclusiveness that has been created there to serve as a model for other states and federal agencies to improve their Tribal consultation processes.”

The Chairman’s Award for Achievement in Historic Preservation, whose purpose is to highlight outstanding historic preservation practices, was presented at the fall business meeting of the ACHP in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building Nov. 6. Accepting the award certificates from Donaldson were the following: On behalf of the Tribal Consultation Committee and the Tribes involved in the consultation process: Pete Coffey, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation); and, Dr. Erich Longie, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Spirit Lake Tribe; On behalf of the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT): Jeani Borchert, Cultural Resource Section;

the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska, Wahpekute Band of Dakotah, and Yankton Sioux Tribe also have participated in the process.

and, on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): Gerald Solomon, Director of the Office of Project Development and Environmental Review.

In North Dakota, long-term consultation among Tribes, the NDDOT, and FHWA led to the creation of a Tribal Consultation Committee (TCC) that meets regularly and brings key decision makers together to consider impacts on historic places and ways to avoid or mitigate them.

Background: The changes wrought to the National Historic Preservation Act in 1992, especially those relating to Tribes, resulted in much greater Tribal consultation and involvement with federal 2 undertakings. For many years, the NDDOT and FHWA worked individually with the numerous Tribes that either had reservations or ancestral homelands located within North Dakota. The first cultural relations staffer hired by NDDOT came in 1989, and that staffer began meeting with Tribes and laying the foundation for future consultations. At first consultations generally involved Tribes associat-

Eight tribes were involved in creating the original 2006 Programmatic Agreement.

They are the Crow Tribe, Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Spirit Lake Dakotah Nation, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Three Affiliated Tribes, and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Subsequently,

ed with areas involving specific projects.

These experiences led to the recognition of the need to formalize the consultation process according to the needs of the respective Tribes. Recognizing this, NDDOT and FHWA management endorsed the concept and supported the effort to create a more efficient and effective process to involve Tribes.

As is noted in the report created by the FHWA on this effort, In Their Own Light: A Case Study in Effective Tribal Consultation: “Rather than going to the Tribes with preconceived notions and draft agreement documents in hand, the NDDOT first went to them and asked what each Tribe envisioned in terms of effective consultation. A prototype document was developed only after NDDOT had consulted with the appropriate Tribal representatives on each of the eight reservations.”

Then & Now

The Suquamish Station (Library), 1948. Local ladies met weekly to support local literary endeavors, the theme above was Antique Clothes.

The site of the library is now occupied by the Frame Station; only the name lives on .

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Government NWIFC:

Departing WDFW Director will be missed

by Lorraine Loomis

When the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission was searching for a new director about six years ago, chair Miranda Wecker said they were looking for a director with a strong conservation ethic, sound fiscal-management and leadership skills and expertise in intergovernmental relations.

They got all of that and much, much more when they selected Phil Anderson to lead the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

The treaty Indian tribes in western Washington are both sad and happy to learn that he will be stepping down at the end of the year.

We are sad because we are losing a topnotch director, a champion for fish and wildlife who guided the department

through some of the most difficult challenges it has faced. We are glad because Phil will get a chance to rest, hunt, fish, and spend some well-deserved time with his family. We are encouraged to hear him say that after leaving his current position he will look for other opportunities

Washington and the Pacific Northwest over the past two decades. From serving on the Pacific Fishery Management Council to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and the U.S./Canada Pacific Salmon Commission, Phil has been a tireless advocate for sound fisheries management.

“One of the reasons for Phil’s effectiveness as WDFW director is that he has shown respect for tribes as co-managers.”

The tribes got to know Phil best through the North of Falcon process. This is the annual forum where state and tribal co-managers develop salmon fishing seasons for marine and freshwater fisheries throughout Puget Sound, the Columbia River and Washington Coast.

being expressed by others that set him apart from many who have occupied the director’s chair.

We hope that the same respect, understanding, responsiveness and ability to truly listen that Phil has shown the treaty tribes will also be among the qualities of whomever the Fish and Wildlife Commission chooses as his replacement.

Phil is a tough, but fair negotiator. We have not always agreed, but we have always appreciated the integrity, honesty and willingness to work together that Phil brought to the table. Perhaps most importantly, he always comes to meetings looking for solutions.

One of the reasons for Phil’s effectiveness as WDFW director is that he has shown respect for the tribes as co-managers. He understands that tribes are sovereign governments with treaty-reserved fishing, hunting and gathering rights. But for all of his qualities, it is his ability to truly listen and be responsive to concerns

to further contribute to resource conservation and management. We wish Phil and his family all the best for the future.

Phil is an experienced, knowledgeable and talented director. A former charter boat operator, he has played a leading role in fish and wildlife management in

NWIFC Chair Lorraine Loomis.

Former NCAI Executive Director Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom Washington, DC- President Barack Obama named nineteen distinguished individuals as recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Among the recipients of this prestigious award is Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne & Hodulgee Muscogee), President of The Morning Star Institute since its inception in 1984. She was Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) from 1984 through 1989, and continues to serve as Co-Chair of the NCAI Subcommittee on Human, Religious, and Cultural Concerns.

The Medal of Freedom, established by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, is the nation’s highest civilian honor bestowed to individuals who have made especially

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NCAI President Brian Cladoosby expressed congratulations to Dr. Harjo, stating, “We are extremely proud of Suzan Harjo and her continued and profound advocacy on behalf of Native peoples.

Her commitment to preserve and protect Native human remains, cultural patrimony, sacred places, and sovereignty is well known throughout Indian Country. Today is a great day for Native Peoples, and we celebrate and honor our friend and colleague, a former director of NCAI, for her achievements and recognition by the President for her exceptional meritorious service.”

meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

Suzan’s career has spanned decades of involvement in Indigenous human rights issues and causes. Her traditional knowledge, extensive capacity for research regarding Indigenous cultures, and her indomitable spirit has led her to significant victories in non-Native arenas, including congressional and administrative venues.

She is a founder of the National Museum of the American Indian and Guest Curator and General Editor of the exhibit and book, “Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations.”

Medal of Freedom recipients are selected by the President, either on his own initiative or based on recommendations,

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and this year’s list includes Alvin Ailey, Tom Brokaw, Patsy Mink, Ethel Kennedy, Charles Sifford, Meryl Streep, and Stevie Wonder. This year’s awards were presented the White House on November 24, 2014.

The National Congress of American Indians: Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization in the country.

NCAI advocates on behalf of tribal governments and communities, promoting strong tribal-federal government-to-government policies, and promoting a better understanding among the general public regarding American Indian and Alaska Native governments, people and rights. For more information visit www.ncai.org

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Tribal Chairman’s Report

Government

by Leonard Forsman

National Congress of American Indians-Atlanta The National Congress of American Indians held their annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference was held in Atlanta to highlight the United South and Eastern Tribes who are very active in forming federal Indian policy. Two cabinet secretaries, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Veterans Administration Secretary Robert McDonald, attended the conference.

Secretary Jewell noted that health and education are top items for President Obama. She is also focusing on Indian trust settlements. Interior settled 80 trust suits with Tribes for more than 2.5 billion with the largest going to the Navajo Nation, and consolidating fractionated lands, where 270,000 acres have been acquired, a number they would like to double by 2016. There is a renewed focus on Indian Education between now and 2016 after the President and the First Lady visited with youth on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.

Secretary McDonald highlighted housing and health care in his remarks.

He noted the VA program is to make housing available to Indian veterans on tribal lands easier by making VA loans acceptable on trust lands. He also pointed out how the Affordable Care Act is allowing Indian veterans to get specialized care paid for by the VA. I also worked on a resolution for full funding of the Tribal Historic Preservation Officers program within the Department of the Interior. This resolution, which passed, will help all Tribes, including Suquamish. This initiative is part of my duties as the Native American Representative for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

Potlatch Fund Gala The Potlatch Fund Gala was held at the Tulalip Resort. Leaders from the Tulalip Tribes welcomed the attendees and addressed the difficult times they have had since the school shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. The Potlatch Fund board awarded the annual awards including a Civic Participation Award to Ramona Bennett of the Puyallup Tribe for her work as Treaty Fishing Rights Activist.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation The ACHP held their fall meeting in Washington D.C. at their new headquarters in the National Building Museum.

We held our first meeting of the newly formed Native American Committee which will allow further discussions of policies and actions that affect tribal cultural resources.

The Suquamish contingent at Potlatch Gala 2014. From left, Windy Anderson, Luther “Jay” Mills Jr., Rebecca Purser, Joanie Mills, Rebecca (George) Kaldor, Trish Chargualaf, T’leena Ives, Irene Carper, Angel Hill and Leonard Forsman.

members regarding proposed changes to the Enrollment Ordinance. Participants asked questions and provided comments on the proposed changes. Most were supportive of the proposal.

Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Luncheon I joined Marilyn Jones and Vicky Doyle in a meeting with State Physical Anthropologist Guy Tasa after they accepted ancestral remains unearthed in our territory. The remains will be reinterred on December 4, at 9 a.m. at the Suquamish Tribal Cemetery.

Washington State Attorney General’s Office Luncheon Presentation Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson introduced me to staff members that attended a luncheon at their offices in Seattle. The luncheon is set up to provide staff an opportunity to learn more about issues in the state. I gave a presentation on the history and culture of the Suquamish Tribe and took questions from the attendees.

State of Washington’s 125th Birthday Celebration The State of Washington celebrated their 125th birthday on November 11, at the State Capitol, which also happened to be Veterans Day. I joined Governor Inslee and former Secretary Ralph Munro in the ceremonies. Barbara Lawrence and Janet Smoak of the Suquamish Museum developed and hosted an exhibit on the Centennial. Organizers told Barbara, a member of the Centennial Commission in 1989, that the Canoe Journey was the most enduring tradition established during the Centennial. Our canoe family singers also attended and performed, including Miss Chief Seattle Days Katelyn Pratt and other royalty. We also honored past Chairwoman Georgia George as a signer of the 1989 Centennial Accord that set the stage for our unique government-to-government relationship with the State of Washington.

Seattle Waterfront Steering Committee This was the second Seattle Waterfront Committee meeting since my appointment. Much of the discussion regarded getting community support for the larger waterfront improvements. There is a lot of public support for the seawall replacement project currently underway. The committee hopes to get similar support for the larger waterfront improvements.

Tribes are working towards building tribal presence in the waterfront through the design process where we hope native tradition and activities will be accommodated.

Suquamish Museum Board Meeting The Museum Board met to discuss the past year and future exhibits. An exciting project is a proposed traditional wool weaving conference to be held in Suquamish. We hope to get this project funded in a future grant proposal.

Enrollment Ordinance Public Hearing The Enrollment Committee and the Suquamish Tribal Council held a hearing to receive feedback from community

ment of time and funding into the difficult and challenging mental health issue.

Washington State Transportation Commission Ferry Naming Presentation The WSTC held their meeting Lakewood.

The decision regarding the naming of the next 144 car ferry was on the agenda.

The Tribe submitted the name Suquamish for the next ferry. Unfortunately, the WSTC moved the public presentation time from 1 pm to 1130 am without sufficient notice and made their decision to name the ferry “Chimacum” without our, or any other applicant, testimony. We were able to express our disappointment to the WSTC about the process after the decision was made after our 1 pm arrival.

We also submitted a letter to the WSTC and the Governor’s office expressing our concerns regarding the naming process.

PME Annual Plan Presentation The Port Madison Enterprises Board presented their draft annual plan during a public hearing held at Kiana Lodge. PME presented their plan to continue ahead with Phases 2, 3 and 4 of their expansion plan that includes completion of the 100room hotel, convention space and casino floor remodeling.

Washington State Senate Governmental Operations Committee Panel State Senator John McCoy (D-Marysville) asked for me to speak in front of the committee, chaired by Sen. Pam Roach (R-Auburn), to provide more information regarding tribal operations and economic development on the Port Madison Indian Reservation. I was honored to be joined by Colville Tribes Vice-Chairman Mel Tonasket, who is a nationally known tribal leader and expert in tribal health and other policy matters.

White House Tribal Nations Meeting Planning Call White House Staff held a teleconference with Tribal Leaders to discuss the planning for the upcoming WHTN meeting with President Obama in early Decem- West Central Local ber. The meeting will be held at the Cap- Integrating Organization Meeting The WCLIO held their latest meeting at ital Hilton in Washington D.C. the Kitsap County Administration buildAmerican Indian Health ing in Port Orchard. The major discussion Commission Tribal Leaders Meeting centered on the federal funding of near The AIHC held their tribal leaders meet- term actions in Puget Sound restoration. ing in Swinomish. State Department of The Environmental Protection Agency is Social and Health Services Secretary developing its funding strategy for the NaKevin Quiqley attended the meeting and tional Estuary Program that funds projects addressed tribal leaders and tribal health all over Puget Sound that are intended to policy experts. A panel on Suicide Pre- improve water quality and restore habitat vention in Indian Country led by Lummi for salmon and shellfish. We are hoping Chairman Tim Ballew was very powerful that the funding strategy will maximize and highlighted the need for more invest- benefit from the limited funds available.

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Sports & Rec

Suquamish Teams Represent at Tournaments & Leagues

Teens Shine In Suquamish Youth Tournament

Hali-Aleetsah Deam with ball in Poulsbo League .

Community turns out to watch boys and girls basketball teams

by Magdalena Turrieta

The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Rec Dept. recently hosted a High School Boys and Girls basketball tournament in Suquamish. There were five boys teams including the Suquamish, Taholah, Tulalip, Skokomish, and Warm Springs teams. Four girls teams signed up for the tournament as well including the Suquamish, Taholah, Skokomish teams, and a local team named Elite. We ran double elimination for the boys with a winner-takes-all championship. For the girls, we ran a round robin on Saturday and single elimination program on Sunday. Most of the games were very competitive and fun to watch. All the youth who played had good attitudes and great sportsmanship. The Sports and Rec. staff worked hard to get everything together for the tournament, and were very pleased with the turnout of teams and the fans who came to support them.

In the boys tournament, Tulalip took the Championship, Warm Springs took second and Taholah took third place.

In the girls tournament Taholah took the Championship, Suquamish placed second and Skokomish took third place.

Mens League from left, Elijah Smith, Pat, Gene Jones Jr, Joel Moffett and K.T Deam. Not pictured, Gyasi Ross, Jumping to get the steal Nika Chiquiti, with Kiaya Natrall looking in Poulsbo League play. Charles Deam, Chuck Deam Sr and Martin Sensmeier.

Womens League from left, Denita Santos, Ipo Fontes and Kaui Lawrence. Not pictured, Amanda Carper, Katelyn Carper, Nana Fontes, Indika Purser and Elizabeth Townsend.

Back row from left, Welaka Chiquiti, Jacob Hill, Steven Adams, Daniel George and Ohitika Takenalive.

Front row from left, Shawn Jones and Chris Sullivan. Not pictured, Antonio Boure and George Hill III in Mens League play.

Suquamish #12 Shawn Jones, and Bailey Moss laying the ball in at the Tournament.

Suquamish girls at the Suquamish Youth Tournament.Back row from left, Lexy Jones, Skyler Bakken, Rosie Brown, Kenzee Wellman and Nicole Day.

Suquamish boys at the Suquamish Youth Tournament. Back row from left, Ali Chiquiti, Antonio Boure, Sequoia Charguluaf, Alijah Sipai, Jerald DeLafuente, Marcus Mclean, Shawn Jones and Ohitika Takenalive. Front row from left, Trentin Moss, Bailey Moss and Popeh Chiquiti.

Women’s League team Lady Hoops. From left, Magdalena Turrieta, Lehua Fontes, Alyson Chandler, Randie George, Malora Boure, Savannah Turrieta, Debra Hill and Sasha. Not pictured, Pepper Fanua and Alaina Capoeman.

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Youth Center Thanksgiving Feast

Sports & Rec Bentwood Box Class

December

1, 3, 4, 5 5pm-8pm

@ CKA Carving Shed

Dennis Sutter joining others in the buffet line at the Youth Center.

About 2 dozen youth and community members joined the event.

December Sports, Recreation & Youth Center Calendar SUN

MON

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Youth Open Gym 4pm

PIYO 5:30pm Inter-tribal BB Adult Open Gym 7pm

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Youth Open Gym 4pm

PIYO 5:30pm Inter-tribal BB Adult Open Gym 7pm

Zumba 5:30pm Pickleball 7pm PIYO 5:45am Insanity 12pm

Zumba 5:30pm Pickleball 7pm

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Youth Open Gym 4pm Insanity 5:45am

Youth Open Gym 4pm

PIYO 5:30pm Birthday Cake Adult Open Gym 7pm Paper Crafts @YC Inter-tribal BB

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Youth Open Gym 4pm

PIYO 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

Insanity 12pm

Zumba 5:30pm Pickleball 7pm

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Bowling League Insanity 12:15pm PIYO12pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Swimming @ BI

PIYO 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7p

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Xmas tree giveaway

Insanity 12:15pm Youth Open Gym 4pm

LIL Kids Movie Day Trip

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PIYO12pm

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Bowling League

Youth Open Gym 4pm Swimming @ BI

Adult Open Gym 7pm

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Zumba 5:30pm Pickleball 7pm Bazaar Fundraiser

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PIYO 5:45am Youth Council 12pm Insanity 12pm

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Adult Open Gym 7pm

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enjoy the sights. Giving back to others is a terrific way of minimizing your own problems and you will help those less fortunate.

Elders

4. Don’t overspend. Create a reasonable budget and stick to it. Remember it’s not about the presents, it’s about the presence.

Tips To Reduce Holiday Stress

11 ways to keep the festive season from overwhelming your mind & body 1. Keep your expectations balanced.

You might not get everything you want and things might go wrong. Remember everything doesn’t have to be perfect to have a meaningful holiday and try not to worry about things that are out of your control.

2. Don’t try to do too much. Fatigue, over scheduling, and taking on too many tasks can dampen your spirits. Learn to say no, delegate as much as possible and manage your time wisely. If you choose to do less you will have more energy to enjoy what you decide is the most important part of the season – this could be spending time with friends and family.

3. Don’t isolate. If you’re feeling left out, then get out of the house and find some way to join in. There are hundreds of places you can go to hear music or

5. It’s appropriate to mourn if you’re separated from or have lost loved ones.

Consider how you might honor their memory. If they were here, what would they like you to be doing? Share your memories, thoughts and emotions with others who loved those who are no longer here. Remember, grief shared cuts it in half; joy shared, doubles.

6. Many people suffer depression due to a lack of sunlight because of shorter days and bad weather. Walking in the middle of the day can lessen this type of depression called SAD (seasonal affective disorder).

bustle suddenly stops and you have to get back to the daily grind it can be a real let down. Ease out of all the fun by planning a rest day toward the end of the season.

7. Watch your diet and remember to exercise. It’s normal to eat more during the holidays, but be aware of how certain foods affect your mood. If you eat foods high in fat and sugar, or drink alcohol, you will have less energy, which can make you feel more stressed and run down. It can be very helpful to take a walk before and/or after a big holiday meal. Ask someone to join you!

9. Plan ahead. Many people don’t go to the mall after Thanksgiving to avoid shopping stress so think ahead of what adds to your stress level and avoid those times. Decide on a few things that are truly meaningful to you, organize your time in advance to fit these few things into your schedule.

8. Be aware of the “post-holiday syndrome.” When all the hustle and

10. Learn forgiveness and acceptance.

If some of your relatives or friends have always acted out or made you feel bad, chances are that won’t change. If you know what you’re getting into, it will be easier to not let them push your buttons. If things get uncomfortable, plan an alternative; go to a movie or for a drive and most importantly, adjust your attitude.

11. Do remember to breathe, to practice gratitude, to reach out to others, and to enjoy some peaceful moments alone and with loved ones.

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Pork Stir Fry With Green Beans, Onions, & Mushrooms Brown Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Turkey, Gravy, & Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Sugar Free Apple Pie

Geoduck Chowder Tossed Salad w/ HB Eggs & Sunflower Seeds Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries & Granola

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Chicken Fajita Germany Vegetable Blend Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Elders Holiday Luncheon Goulash Brown Rice Tossed Salad Fruit Platters & Dessert Sponsored by PME Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Cottage Cheese with Canned Fruit

Beef Stew Egg Salad Sandwich Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit

BBQ Chicken Brown Rice Mixed Vegetables Waldorf Salad Pumpkin Cookie

Baked Potato Bar With Chili, Broccoli, & Home-made Cheese Sauce Tossed Salad Applesauce Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

Baked Fish Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Wheat Roll SF Pudding

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

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Winter Squash Tossed Salad Yogurt, Fruit & Granola Parfait

Tuna Noodle Casserole Peas & Carrots Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit\

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

Indian Tacos Fresh veggies Fresh Fruit Cedar angel ornament making sponsored by the Community Health Program

18 Holiday Dinner

Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fudgsicle Bar Split Pea Soup w/ Ham Tuna Sandwich Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit

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Beverages Served Daily:

Tribal Center Closed Tribal Center Closed Tribal Center Closed Tribal Center Closed 1% milk, or Lactose Free Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Milk, Coffee & Tea Occasional substitutions may be necessary

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Wellness Welcomes New Director

Long-time Healing of the Canoe Facilitator accepts top position at Wellness Center

by Lisa Rey Thomas

Health & Wellness

ing on the Healing of the Canoe project with the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribes.

Greetings everyone! I am very honored and excited to briefly introduce myself as the new director of the Suquamish Tribe Wellness Center! Although I already know many of you through other work I’ve done with and for the Suquamish Tribe and at various community events and activities I wanted to share a little bit about who I am and my new role. My English name is Lisa Rey Thomas and I’m a member of the Tlingit Tribes; my Tlingit name is Gootch-tlá.

I have been warmly welcomed by the Wellness Center, the Tribe, and the community as the new director of the Wellness Center. I am very impressed with the Wellness Center team and the services we provide to support people on their path to health, recovery, and wellness. I am looking forward to working with the Tribe and the community, and to let you know what we offer at the Wellness Center as well as learn how we can better serve you. In particular, we are excited to strengthen our focus on culturally grounded services as well as prevention and early intervention.

I received a doctorate from the University of Washington in clinical psychology and focused my studies on serving American Indians and Alaska Natives through work and research with Tribes and Native organizations in Alaska (through the University of Alaska Fairbanks) and in Washington State on interdisciplinary teams at the Seattle Indian Health Board and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, American Lake (VA) serving primarily American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) clients.

Finally, I have had the privilege to pull in Suquamish canoes during Tribal Journey for the past number of years and love it. I have two sons, 14 and 23. I love to run, knit, read, garden, and spend time with friends and family. I look forward to working with all of you over the coming years and thank you so much for the incredible opportunity to work with such a wonderful team and community!

I’ve been at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute at the University of Washington (ADAI/UW) for the past ten years work-

Lisa Rey Thomas, right, helping J. Lawrence suit up for the Paddle To Bella Bella 2014.

Traditional Plants Program Q&A Q: What traditional Suquamish foods are found in the Suquamish Community Health Program’s initiatives? Is there a particular approach you take when restoring traditional foods and methods?

blueberry, cranberry, wild trailing blackberry, salal berry), skunk cabbage (also called Indian wax paper, not used as food, but as a wrap in cooking), Indian plum, fiddleheads, fireweed shoots, thimbleberry and salmonberry shoots, A: “The tradition of seafood harvesting and edible flowers, hazelnuts, and evergreen tree consumption was already very strong in the tips.” community; we have an active seafood pro- Q: In what ways has the Suquamish Tribe’s gram, and a number of tribal members are Traditional Foods Program been a champiinvolved in fishing, clamming, and diving for on for improving health in your tribal comgeoduck. For that reason, we chose to focus munity? on traditional plants with our program. Some A: “We try to infuse traditional foods princiof the foods that we have focused on include ples into everything that the community health mushrooms, nettle, traditional tea plants program does. Some of the specific projects (marsh tea, horsetail, red clover, berries and that we are working on include: Promoting their leaves, fireweed, devil’s club, yarrow, healthy beverages such as water, and unsweetplantain, wild rose), berries (huckleberry, ened teas as the drink of choice. We are consalmonberry, soapberry, thimbleberry, wild ducting programs such as Water Wednesdays coastal strawberry, elderberry, oval-leaved

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and a 5 week healthy beverage challenge to herbal wellness, making herbal infused oils, promote traditional beverages in place of sug- salve and balms, garden goodness, preserving fruits and berries, canning salmon, salmar sweetened drinks. on filet and food safety, traditional cooking Promoting the use of traditional plants and techniques, traditional foods for the holithe use of modern day equivalents, traditional days, herbs for winter wellness. Harvesting foods tasting at the early learning center, using trips include nettles, berries, seaweed and traditional foods and organic garden produce mushrooms. We also spearhead a general for the Elder’s lunch program, promoting the raising of awareness about traditional foods use of traditional foods and beverages at comand organic gardening. Harvesting trips have munity events and teaching community memalso been used to promote traditional physibers how to make medicinal teas and salves cal activity. from traditional plants.

High school language class connects the We also have regularly scheduled harvestLushootseed language with plants and introing trips and classes. Classes planned for the duces students to traditional foods. Classes coming year include gardening classes in the such as traditional tea making and Traditionspring with raised bed kits and seeds to paral Foods Bingo for participants in the Wellticipants, women’s herbal wellness, herbs for ness program and lunch & learns for tribal summertime wellness and first aid, men’s elders, staff, and community as well.”

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Business PME Executive Spotlight: Tribal Member Brittan Bakken selected as new Resort Sales Manager

by Lisa Rodriguez

Brittany Bakken’s passion for hospitality began early on at Kingston Junior High.

With a tour at West Sound Technology in Bremerton, Brittany found what she wanted to do. As soon as she entered high school Brittany enrolled in West Sound Tech’s Travel, Tourism and Lodging program where she learned how to dress professionally, how the tourism industry worked and how to pursue this type of career. Then, in her junior year, Brittany learned about PME’s Management Internship program. With a small push from her NKHS Culinary Arts teacher, Brittany applied for the program. As she wasn’t in her senior year yet, she had to re-apply after graduating from NK high school. In 2004 she became an intern for PME and began her education at Washington State University in the Hospitality Business Management program.

During summer, winter and spring breaks, Brittany came home to work at Clearwater Casino Resort. “I began my internship in the hotel before the grand opening. All staff within the hotel had

worked every position to help get the hotel open on time,” said Brittany. “We (Nic Armstrong and Veronica Rhodes, also PME interns) had a lot of fun in housekeeping and laundry. We can all say we’ve been in every room of the hotel as we were cramming to help screw in light bulbs, plug in lamps, take off window stickers and more. It was a great department to spend time in because it gave us good insight into how everyone worked together in the hotel,” said Brittany. She really found her niche after spending time working events with Kiana Lodge and the Resort Sales Department.

After graduating from WSU in 2009, Brittany did not find work right away.

After patiently waiting, Sam Askew (Resort Director at that time) informed Brittany that a Sales Associate position in the hotel was opening- a position she applied and was selected for. Brittany spent 5 years growing and learning the full functions of sales in the job before being selected as the newest Resort Sales Manager last month.

“Throughout my career there are several Brittan Bakken, pictured with her daughter, began her career with PME as an intern in 2004. people that I couldn’t have made it without. Rosie Bayes helped me learn every- and taught me sales techniques that I use the Dale Carnegie Leadership program thing about the job. I learned a lot about today. She got me experience contracting in 2010 and excelled in the Leadership the sales functions seeing her work in the my own group events and working with Kitsap course in 2011. Brittany was reCatering Manager position. I liked her them from start to finish. Sam Askew cently voted to the ELC’s Policy Council casualness and professional relationships was a great mentor, he was always giving and is on the Tribe’s Higher Education she had with clients. I was afraid my qui- me opportunities to grow,” said Brittany. Board until 2016. Brittany is also a stuet shyness would be a road block in my Brittany has had a great amount of ac- dent mentor at Chief Kitsap Academy sales career but learned that my demean- complishments over the years. She is and being a single mother of a two year or can be refreshing to clients. During currently in the Tribal Enterprise Gaming old, she appreciates the support of her my internship, Lisa Adair (Sales Director Certification course provided by PME family. “I couldn’t do it without them,” at the time) brought me to trade shows and Olympic college; she completed said Brittany.

Port Madison Enterprises

As of November 12, 2014 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings

Dept/Position

Salary Range

Opening Date

$11.25

10/31/14

5

Cage*** Cashier (FT/PT) $

2 1

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

1 2 1 1 1 4 4 1 2 5

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

$9.32 $10.00 $9.32 DOE DOE $9.75 $9.32 $10.00 DOE $9.32

05/14/14 10/15/14 07/03/14 09/26/14 09/26/14 10/20/14 11/04/14 10/14/14 10/29/14 11/04/14

1

Human Resources Coordinator (FT)

DOE

11/07/14

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

1

IT*** Network Administrator

1

Keno*** Cashier (PT) $

DOE DOE

DOE

DOE

09/24/14 06/18/14

09/08/14

11/07/14

2 2 1

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

$9.32 $9.32 $9.75

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

1

Poker Dealer (PT) $

$9.32

07/31/14

2

Resort Sales Manager (FT)

DOE

09/29/14

3 3 1

Retail Longhouse Texaco Clerk (FT/PT) Masi Shop Clerk (FT/PT) Barista (PT) $

$10.00 $10.00 $9.32

10/31/14 11/07/14 11/04/14

1

Security*** Manager (FT)

DOE

09/16/14

4 2 1 2 1 1

Slot*** Cashier (FT/PT) $ Slot Technician (FT) Sr. Technician (FT) Supervisor/ Cashier (FT) Shift Manager (FT) Admin Assistant (FT)

$11.25 DOE DOE DOE DOE DOE

09/26/14 09/26/14 09/12/14 11/07/14 10/29/14 11/07/14

8 3 1

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

DOE DOE DOE

10/09/14 08/22/14 09/11/14

1 1

Whitehorse Server (PT)$ Sous Chef (FT)

$9.32 DOE

07/17/14 07/07/14

74 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 Casino Resort Expansion Update Buffet remodel to start with a 2-day restaurant closure early January

Business

Work continues on Phase II of the Clearwater Casino Resort expansion this month. With the roof and walls completed on the new hotel building, construction crews are focusing on the interior of the facility. In addition to finishes for hotel rooms, work will focus on the new fine dining restaurant Cedar Pacific Northwest, the Beach Glass Cafe, a coffee shop, office space and a comprehensive remodel of the existing buffet. Administrative staff at the casino expect to close the buffet for 2 days during the construction project. Currently, the closure is scheduled for the first week of January.

Remodeling of the existing casino floor is expected to begin in June 2015. A remodel of the original resort building is also scheduled to begin in 2015 and continue through 2016.

For more information on the PME 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.

Phase II of the Clearwater Casino Resort expansion includes a new hotel, fine dining restaurant and a buffet remodel and new office space.

Clearwater Casino Resort

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Letters

Community Suquamish Housing Program Housing Applications & Updates

Heartfelt Appreciation We want to express a huge Thank You! to the Suquamish Tribe Human Services Staff, Clearwater Casino and all the wonderful people who assisted in the services for Rosemary Archberger’s services. Your assistance during our heartbreaking time was greatly appreciated; more thanks than words can say.

The funeral mass, burial and celebration was a great tribute to a beautiful woman who is truly missed. Again, thank you to everyone who participated. We truly appreciated it.

The Viray & Adams Families

Medicare Open Enrollment

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Katelyn Carper Jeffrey Carriere Cassady Hill Cameron Lawrence Zane Peterson

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Troy Ayres Koebyn Purser Heather West

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ecember Trentin Moss Sandra Power Tomara Thomas Eliza Castillo Breezy Webster Wahim Williams Jr.

Carroll Crowell

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Samuel Pastrana-Eddleman Jr.

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Sierra Bakken Charlotte Santos

Kristina Pitts Mary Webster

Dec 5

Lewis Bayne Patricia Chargualaf Guadalupe Faye O’Brien

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Garnet Mabe Dewayne Peck

Dec 6

Jason McClurg-Santos Danielle Morsette Mellissa Pondelick

Dec 8

Grace Alexander Ana Edelstein Susan Parkhurst Cheyenne Colomb Mary Lindell Haylie Mabe Sammy Mabe Victoria Smith John Villanueva

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Birthdays Dec 23

Julia Hommel Agnes Pratt Tony Snorteland

Dec 24

James Cordero Lisa Rodriguez Azeneth Solano-Sigo James Suarez

Dec 25

Kyle Dozier Nancy Sigo Toni Smith

Felician Belmont David Sigo Jr.

Danny Williams

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Ashley Boure-Jones Trey Kumpf Logan Mabe Chandra Nease Pierre Perrot

Patricia Blomberg Tyee Lawrence Anissa Ostenberg Jackson Purser

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Alicia Henry Celeste Loneia Colleen O’Brien

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Donald Jones Nicholas Alexander

Amber Lui Carsyn Maloney Daniece Williams

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Shaunie Cordero

Arthur Brown

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Olivia Ferrara

We-Laka Chiquiti Jr. James Mabe Nancy Martinez Delmont Ostenberg Richard Purser

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