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Suquamish News Volume 15

AUGUST 2015

Class of 2028

No. 8

Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center Head Start Graduation

In this issue...

Chief Seattle Days pg. 3

Youth in DC pg. 8

Youth Day pg. 9

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Community Calendar

Suquamish News

Museum Events

problems. Dr. Bushnell will share some ideas about how our colonial histories and Museum Featured Artist Presentation our ancestral philosophies combine with today’s society to produce a feminism that AUG 7 6:30pm View the blanket that first inspired Dan- supports indigenous peoples. ielle Morsette to learn the art of weaving For more information on these or other upwool. Listen to her journey as she learned coming Suquamish Museum visit them online weaving and how to craft original designs. at www.suquamishmuseum.org or contact the Be inspired as Morsette shares her love of museum by phone at (360) 394-8499. teaching what she has learned to students.

Museum Family Day AUG 1 11:30am Herbal First Aid Kits & Salves. Join Suquamish Tribal Member Azure Boure, to learn about traditional medicinal herbs and recipes to make your own! Limited to 15 participants. RSVP to (360) 394-7105.

Museum Lecture Series Return of Old Man House AUG 15 11am Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman will share the exciting journey and talk about the important partners who helped bring about a successful resolution when the State of Washington returned the Park to the Suquamish Tribe in 2005. The Park site is a portion of the ancestral Old Man House Village site of the Suquamish People Museum Lecture Series Resisting Gendered Inequities AUG 27 6:30pm Join PhD Jeanette Bushnell (Anishinaabe) in the discussion. Native women locally and globally have experienced, survived and resisted inequities. Our syehub [traditional stories] and written histories are filled with knowledge about gendered

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the month, when Tribal Council is not in session, at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information contact Suquamish Seafood Administrative Assistant Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us.

PME Board of Directors Meeting AUG 26 10:30am in Chico Room Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members Suquamish Warriors and invited guests. For more information AUG 4 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish War- on PME Board of Directors meetings and riors usually occurs the first Tuesday of ev- locations, please contact Brenda George at ery month. All veterans and their guests are brendageorge@clearwatercasino.com. welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish Suquamish Tribal WA, 98392. For more information contact Gaming Commission Meetings Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Vet- AUG 13 & 27 10am erans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The The Suquamish Tribal Gaming CommisVeterans Center is also open every Monday sion holds regular meetings every other 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thurs- Thursday throughout the year. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish days for service officer work 9am-3pm.

Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. Meetings are open to Suquamish Elders Council Meeting Suquamish tribal members. For more inAUG 6 Noon The Suquamish Tribal Elders Council formation on upcoming meetings, contact meets the first Thursday of every month in Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652. the Elders Dining Room at noon. For more information contact Elders Council Chair Tribal Council Meeting Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch at blawrence@ AUG 10 & 24 8am Council Chambers Suquamish Tribal Council meetings genersuquamish.nsn.us. ally occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 SuquaAUG 5 & 19 10am The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors mish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and generally meet every other Wednesday of are open to Suquamish tribal members and

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From the cover...

Photo: From left, Ethan Alexander, Dawson Fosmo, Edward Grace, Josiah Baxter, Charlie Cox and Benjamin Goodwin wait for Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center graduation ceremonies to begin (ELC) at Kiana Lodge. The students graduating the ELC this summer are on track to graduate high school in 2028.

Students, staff and families of the ELC celebrated the graduation of 24 Head Start and ECEAP youth on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Kiana Lodge. Each summer, students entering Kindergarten in the coming fall school year are celebrated with an official graduation ceremony and dinner for families. The youth are given gifts and certificates of achievement from the program. Families and volunteers are also recognized and given gifts during the event.

Now in its’ 19th year, the early learning program has become a vital connection for young families in Suquamish. There are 46 support staff and teachers at the ELC, providing services to the families of 148 children in the ECEAP, Head Start and Childcare programs. The facility was built to house the growing program in 2007.

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News & Events

Chief Seattle Days Schedule August 14-16, 2015 Softball Tournament, Le La La Dancers and more return to annual event Chief Seattle Days Golf Tournament Thursday, August 13, at 9 a.m. at the new White Horse Golf Club. Registration available at the White Horse Golf Course Pro Shop and the Suquamish Tribe Administration Building. A $400 team fee includes golf for 4, carts, awards luncheon and the chance to win dozens of prizes!

Proceeds Benefit the Suquamish Museum.

Royalty Pageant Friday, August 14, Suquamish Tribal Members and Descendants between the ages of 8 and 18 are encouraged to compete in the Chief Seattle Days Royalty Pageant. A total of four will be crowned including Miss and Junior Miss, Warrior and Junior Warrior. The Pageant will be held at the House of Awakened Culture at 5pm. Applications are available at the Youth Center and due before the pageant begins on August 14, 2015. To obtain an application contact Sports & Recreation’s Terry Johnson at (360) 394-8618 or tjohnson@suquamish.nsn.us.

Chief Seattle Gravesite Ceremony Saturday, August 15, Suquamish Tribe and Community Members are encouraged to attend annual gravesite honoring ceremony for Chief Seattle at 9 a.m. Representatives begin the weekend festivities by paying respects to the leader for whom the city of Seattle and the festival is named.

Parade Saturday, August 15, 10am. Community members and organizations are encouraged to join! No registration necessary.

Simply bring your family-friendly costumes, floats and banners to the Suquamish Tribal Administration Building at 10am on Saturday for the parade line up.

For more information about participating in the parade, please contact April Leigh at (360) 394-7102 or aleigh@suquamish. nsn.us.

Pow Wow August 15-16, Saturday & Sunday. This year, the Host Drum will be Windy Point of Montana. The MC for the Pow Wow will be Raymond Thunderchild and the Arena Director Frank “Sunny” Eagle Speaker. During the Pow Wow, there will

2014-2015 Miss Chief Seattle Days Katelynn Pratt placing flowers on the grave of Chief Seattle during the annual honoring ceremony in 2014.

also be performances by the Aztec Dancers, and George Taylor and the Le La La Dancers of Vancouver Island. If you’re interested in participating in the Pow Wow as a dancer, no pre-registration is required.

Sign-ups will be available starting at 10am on Saturday, the day of the event. Events scheduled in Tiny Tots, Boys, Girls, Adults and Golden Years categories include Fancy, Traditional and Grass competitions.

For more information about the Pow Wow, contact Ed Midkiff at Midkiff2@wavecable.com or (360) 434-4780.

War Canoe Races Cheer on your favorite War Canoe Racers throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. War Canoe Racing will occur along the waterways near the Charles Lawrence Memorial Boat Ramp in Downtown Suquamish. For more information about races contact Sports & Recreation Director Barb Santos at (360) 394-7107 or bsantos@suquamish.nsn.us.

Softball Tournament Put a team together and celebrate the return of the annual Softball Tournament.

Held both Saturday & Sunday with prizes for the top 3 finishing teams. For details on registering, contact Sports & Recreation Manager Craig Miller at (360) 394-8574

for free. All are welcome. For more information, contact Wellness Director Lisa Salmon Dinner August 15-16, Saturday & Sunday, noon- Rey Thomas at (360) 394-7134 orlrthom5pm there are traditionally prepared Salm- as@suquamish.nsn.us on Dinners for sale. The meal includes Chief Seattle Days Vendors Alder Baked Salmon, Red Potatoes, Cole Vendor applications are currently being acSlaw, Baked Beans, a Bread Roll and Bot- cepted for Chief Seattle Days. Applications tled Water. The price of the meal is $9 for are available on the website or by contacting adults and $6 for seniors and children un- Coordinator Ed Midkiff at (360) 434-4780. der the age of twelve.

Attention Suquamish Tribal Members- reChief Seattle Days 5K Run ceive additional discounts for your booth!

Sunday, August 16 at 10 a.m. A fun, sce- Pick up your application at the Tribal Adnic and challenging course that passes by ministration Front Desk during regular historic cultural heritage sites in Suqua- hours. mish such as Chief Seattle’s Grave, Old Man House Park, marine water and moun- Parking & Transportation tain views, and starts and finishes at the Free general parking is available in the lot Suquamish Tribe’s beautiful House of adjacent to the House of Awakened CulAwakened Culture. Ribbons and t-shirts ture. Parking will also be made available will be presented to the first five male and at the Tribal Administration Offices on first five female finishers. The first male Suquamish Way. Arrive early! These arand female finishers will also each receive eas have limited spaces available. a Pendleton blanket. Participant ribbons, Ride The Shuttle! t-shirts and refreshments will be present- Shuttles will be running throughout the ed to all other participants. Pay entry fee weekend between Suquamish Clearwater and sign waiver on the day of race or send Casino Resort and the festival grounds in in registration brochure with payment and Downtown Suquamish! For exact times, signed waiver. Pre-registration at $15 per person and day-of-event registration at contact Suquamish Clearwater Casino Re$18 per person. Tribal members register sort at (360) 598-8700. or craigmiller@suquamish.nsn.us.

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Education

Traditional Plants Program Receives 28k Grant

Back to School Important Dates

Funds will be used to build community smokehouse projects next spring, volunteers needed

by Julia Bennett-Gladstone

The Suquamish Traditional Plants Program is pleased to announce that the First Nations Development Institute has awarded the amount of $28,773 to the Suquamish Tribe’s Traditional Plants Program through the “Seeds of Health” grant program under the Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative. This grant program was made possible through the generous support from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

The funds will support the construction of five community traditional foods smokehouses by May 30, 2016. They will also be used in the development and implementation of culturally based curriculum for community workshops, along with Chief Kitsap Academy and the Early Learning Center where they will teach smok-

ing skills, food safety, seafood nutrition and recipes. Funds will also go toward the creation of two videos documenting the construction of a smokehouse and the process of smoking salmon- videos that will be made available to tribal members.

There will be a community planning meeting in August. The exact date, time and location of the planning meeting will be announced by mail. Volunteers are needed for the construction of the smokehouses and for creating giveaway items. If you would like to become involved with this project please contact; Julia Bennett-Gladstone at jgladstone@suquamish.nsn.us or 360-394-8564, or Azure Boure at aboure@suquamish.nsn. us or 360-394-7111.

Chief Kitsap Academy

August 15

Orientation Grades 9-10 9:30 a.m.

Orientation Grades 11-12 10:30 a.m.

September 2

First Day of School 7:50 a.m. Assembly

Early Learning Center August 17-19

Re-Enrollment

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For Returning Families

August 31 & September 1

Enrollment

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For New Families

September 8

First Day of School

North Kitsap Schools

August 27

Suquamish Elementary Back to School Night 4:30-5:30 p.m.

September 2

First Day of School Early Release Day- All Schools

September 7

Labor Day Holiday No School

School Annual Calendars & Supply Lists are available at the Front Desk of the Tribal Administration Building.

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Health & Wellness

Save The Date!

Wellness to offer community youth mental health first aid training in September The Suquamish Tribe Wellness Center is sponsoring a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., on September 14, 2015. The training is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.

The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. For more information on the training and how you can attend, contact Lisa Rey Thomas lrthomas@suquamish.nsn.us or Abby Purser XeVebal?x Place to support your XeV (mind, heart, spirit). apurser@suquamish.nsn.us.

Wellness Team Making Waves!

The Suquamish Tribe Wellness Center team had the opporutnity to spend some time on the water in one of the Suquamish Canoes. On July 16, Rob Purser skippered the Wellness team and Morrie Black Eagle in the siʔam ʔə ʔutx̌s. We spent a couple of hours on the water pulling together and learning some of the teachings of the canoe. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed our time! Thank you Rob and siʔam ʔə ʔutx̌s.

Wellness Employee Spotlight: Lori Bakken

Hi everyone! My name is Lori Bakken and I have been at our community Wellness Center for more than 10 years now. I enjoy my receptionist position because I meet people from all walks of life every day. I find it rewarding to help make someone’s day easier, even if it’s as simple as greeting them with a warm smile.

I am a Suquamish tribal member, the daughter of Luther and Do- Lori Bakken lores Mills and I reside in Indianola. I have been married to the love of my life, Bradley, for more than 30 years. Together, we have four beautiful daughters and two granddaughters. Some of my passions include spending time with my family, reading, camping and road trips to all sorts of fun places.

It’s been amazing watching our tribe grow and expand over the years. I am thankful for the opportunities provided to our community and look forward to all of the exciting things our future has to hold. If you’re in the area, please stop by and say, “hi!”

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Government

Chairman’s Report

Seattle to Portland: A Byciclist’s Journey

Tribal Biologist Jon Oleyar raises funds for Parkinson’s research on the road

by Jon Oleyar

July 11-12 was the weekend of my bicycle ride from Seattle to Portland (STP). As some of you know, I ride as a member of Team Parkinson’s. Team Parkinson’s is a group of athletes and enthusiasts who support the Parkinson’s community by participating in physical events and activities to help raise funds and awareness for the Northwest Parkinson’s community.

I personally have friends and family affected by this disease, so this particular cause is dear to my heart. As I am personally able at this time in my life to be fortunate enough to take on this task, it is my own little way to give back and make a difference. This ride is always a personal challenge for me as well.

I pushed for a one-day finish, which took me between 11-13 hours on the bike and covered 206 miles. The cooler weather couldn’t have been more ideal (however I could have done without the rain – yes, it rained!). I left the Univ.

Jon Oleyar during the Seattle to Portland ride.

of WA parking lot about 4:30 AM and rolled into Portland about 7:30 PM. We were able to ride through a section of Joint Military Base Lewis- McChord for the first time in ride history, removing a scary and dangerous section of narrow highway (which I suffered a debilitating crash on in 2008 – but was still able to finish the ride). No mishaps this year.

The bike rode well, the weather cooperated, and the body held up once again.

The last 30 miles are always the hardest.

A special thank you goes to the PME Board for their continued support of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation. And thank you to all the Staff who had words of encouragement for me – it goes a long way out there.

Employee Spotlight

Suquamish welcomes new Fitness Center Manager

As we begin getting ready for our new facility opening in September, we would like to introduce the new Health and Fitness Center Manager, Stephanie Kunold. Stephanie brings 25 years of management, administration and health and fitness program development experience to us. Her health and fitness facilities experience includes managing a 60,000 square foot facility in Norman Oklahoma, as well as working in corporate health and wellness for Boeing, Potlatch and Kitsap Transit. She holds Masters degrees in Exercise Science as well as Education and is a certified personal trainer and group Stephanie Kunold fitness instructor. sible for managing the Health and Fitness She is a passionate advocate and believer Center when it opens. Stephanie spends of health and fitness and will be responsi- here spare time running, cycling, trying to ble for developing and implementing fit- golf and being involved in her children’s ness programs that promote and support a sports. Join us in welcoming her to the healthy lifestyle. She will also be respon- Suquamish Tribal Government.

by Leonard Forsman

Government-to-Government Unity-Washington D.C. Our youth council traveled to Washington D.C. for the annual United National Indian Youth (UNITY) conference. The day before the conference, the White House held a National Youth Conference that featured First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. Katelyn Pratt and Hailey Crow represented the Suquamish Tribe at the event. The next day the UNITY conference started. I was able to join the conference on Sunday and witnessed the amazing talent show. Thanks to Uriea Wright, Suquamish Youth Council President, for performing at the talent show.

On Monday I helped facilitate a workshop on sacred sites with the youth in my role as the Native American Representative on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. We had great participation in the workshops and our youth are very engaged and knowledgeable about their cultural traditions. Thanks to the rest of our youth delegation; Lu-uk McCloud, Raven Roberts, Devon Crow, Sequoyah Chargalauf, and Kaylayla Ives for their participation and service and to youth staff Barb Santos, TJ Johnson and Kate Ahvakana.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation The summer meeting of the ACHP was conveniently held at the conclusion of the Unity Conference in Washington D.C. We continue to work on issues related to sacred site preservation, youth initiatives and improving tribal consultation by agencies and private developers especially in regard to mining and energy extraction projects.

Thank you to our youth delegation that introduced themselves during our meeting in the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Building on Capitol Hill and sang a beautiful traditional song to the ACHP membership.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Portland Area Office Meeting I joined our legal team in a meeting with BIA Area Director Stan Speakes and his staff to discuss issues regarding land and trust issues on our reservation. We were able to express some of our concerns regarding appraisal of lands, trespass issues

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Government and land acquisition with the BIA repre- ful owner. Thanks to Father David of St. Peters Catholic Church and our Buddhist sentatives. friends for their blessings of our event.

Congressman Derek Kilmer Seafood Enterprise Tour Congressman Kilmer visited our Seafood Enterprise Offices and plant operations to learn more about our seafood exports, both international and domestic, and our plans for diversification. Congressman Kilmer was very interested in learning more about the Chinese export market and is looking for ways to expand our market opportunities within and beyond Asia.

Economic Development WIGA-Suquamish The Washington Indian Gaming Association held their monthly meeting in Suquamish in our new event tower. The Washington State Legislative session ended with a new budget, including a transportation bill with a gas tax increase.

This will benefit those Tribes with gasoline tax compacts with the State, such as Suquamish. No expanded gaming bills detrimental to the tribal gaming industry passed the legislature. The Nisqually Tribe presented their plans for the 2016 Tribal Canoe Journey that they will host in August next year. They will be focusing on traditional foods and will be seeking support from other Tribes for the weeklong celebration. There will also be a focus on the traditional lands near their reservation and the legacy of Billy Frank Jr.

Cultural Activities Waterfront Seattle Work continues on planning for the Seattle Waterfront. There is a lot of energy behind improvements at Ballast Island and Pier 48 next to the ferry terminal at Colman Dock. We are working with the City to honor our tribal traditions on the waterfront as the plans come together.

Old Man House Park Return Tenth Anniversary The Suquamish Tribe celebrated the tenth anniversary of the return of Old Man House Park to tribal ownership with a picnic and canoe landing. Several speakers involved in the return of the park, including Rob Purser, Ted George and Sarah Van Gelder, related their memories of the work they did in the State of Washington to finally return the park back to its right-

Elders Salmon Bake The Tribal Elders Council and Human Services Department had a salmon lunch at the House of Awakened Culture for the tribal elders. The menu featured fresh Columbia River spring salmon. Thanks to Jay Mills for preparing the salmon

Camp Betsey Cox Group A group of youth from the Northeast U.S. visited Suquamish as part of an academy known as Camp Betsey Cox. They were here to learn about our Tribe and our traditions and help in community projects.

We are hosting them in the elders lodge, thanks to our elders council, and our working on projects with our tribal youth.

Thank you to Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch US Representative Derek Kilmer, left, with Robin Sigo and Leonard Forsman during a visit to Suquamish Seafoods new building in July. for helping the group with their logistics.

These resources are crucial to the survival Philanthropy Education of salmon, shellfish and other treaty reKCF Luncheon UW-Tacoma Meeting sources and we need the US government Dr. Mark Pagano, new Chancellor of the to work harder to protect these fragile en- The Kitsap Community Foundation hosted a luncheon in Bremerton featuring keynote University of Washington-Tacoma, visit- vironments to retain our way of life. speaker Norm Rice, former Mayor of Seed to introduce himself and tell us about USDA Natural attle. Mayor Rice recently worked for the his plans for UWT and its outreach to Resource Conservation Service Seattle Foundation and passed on the role tribal communities. There will be more Representatives from the NRCS met with that community foundations can play in collaboration in the future as we work to Fisheries and Natural Resources staff to empowering low-income neighborhoods. expand educational opportunities for our inform us about funding opportunities Suquamish Foundation Planning membership. available from their agency. These proTribal Council Education Public Meeting grams include many that can be used for Robin Sigo joined staff in a meeting with Kol Medina of the Kitsap Community The Tribal Council held a public meet- habitat improvement projects.

Foundation to help us plan for the future ing to hear tribal community comments WCLIO Meeting vision for the Suquamish Foundation. on Chief Kitsap Academy and our othThe West Central Local Integrating Orgaer K-12 Education programs. We heard Tribal Government nization met in Suquamish at our Council several constructive comments from the Chambers. We mainly focused on how to Tribal Budget Public Hearing community, especially regarding need for allocate increased funding from the EPA Tribal Council held their first public hearimproved curriculum and the need for imand on how a new approval process for ing on the 2016 tribal budget. We heard proved communication between adminisnear-term actions proposed by our group several great suggestions and will bring tration and staff. We heard many positive will work. We have a great list of projects this input forward to our first Tribal Councomments from students and parents as in our region that will help streams, shore- cil budget review. well. lines and nearshore habitat.

ACES Meeting

Natural Resources

Treaty Rights at Risk Meeting-Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal representatives met with federal agency representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to discuss tribal concerns about ocean conditions, riparian habitat and shoreline habitat.

Port Gamble Bay Blessing The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe hosted a ceremony blessing the old mill site at Port Gamble Bay. An agreement between the Tribes and the old mill site owner, Pope Resources, was reached and cleanup will begin. The ceremony included a canoe landing and a blessing song with the Port Gamble S’Klallam youth. I made a few brief remarks congratulating everyone on the accomplishment.

Robin Sigo brought together several department directors and managers from within the Tribal government, including Wellness, Education, ELC, and Human Services to discuss the impacts of adverse childhood experiences on our community health and wellness. We are going to work together to inform ourselves of the best practices available to improve the wellbeing of our people and invite other department representatives to join our next meeting.

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Sports & Recreation

Suquamish Youth Attend Gen-I and Unity in Washington D.C. The Suquamish Tribal Youth Council traveled to Washington, D.C. in July for the United Nation Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Conference. Attendees of the annual youth leadership conference were treated to three days of events including speakers, workshops and a talent show. During the conference, Suquamish Tribal Youth learned about important challenges that Tribes across the United States deal with includes issues of sovereignty, historic preservation and many others. In addition to attending the UNITY Conference, the Suquamish Youth Council met with Washington State Legislators including Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. Representative Derek Kilmer also took the group on a tour of the Congressional Buildings during their visit. Youth who attended the conference include Sequioa Chargualaf, Luuk McCloud, Devon Crow, Raven Bagley, Katelynn Pratt, Hailey Crow and Uriea Lauffy-Wright.

Two Suquamish Youth, Katelynn Pratt and Hailey Crow, also had the opportunity to visit the White House the day before the conference, as part of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Gathering. The two youth were invited to the event after creating a video about the sharing of knowledge between Elders, Back row, from left Kate Ahvakana, Lu-uk McCloud, Terry Johnson, Hailey Crow, Raven Bagley and Barb Santos. Middle row from Leaders and Youth in the community. left, Devon Crow, Uriea Lauffy-Wright and Sequioa Chargualaf. Front row, Katelynn Pratt.

Suquamish Represents at Storm’s Native Heritage Night

by Craig Miller

The Suquamish youth participated in the Court of Dreams sponsored by The Seattle Storm and The Inter-Tribal Sports League at the Key Arena in Seattle on July 18, 2015. The youth took the court for two and half hours before the Seattle Storm played the Atlanta Dream at the Key Arena in Seattle for Native American night featuring Shoni Schimmel a Umatilla Tribal member and player for the Atlanta Dream team.

The court time was sponsored by the Inter-tribal sports league and teams participating in the event were from Nisqually, Squaxin Island, and Suquamish. The team ages were middle school and high school and played each other in a round-robin format. Youth who participated in the event were Lu-uk McCloud, Jerald Delafuente, Popeh Chiquiti, Shawn Jones, Mateo Sipai, Josh Bagley, Sequoia Charualaf, Stacey McCloud, Noelani Old Coyote, Nika Chiquiti, Leetsah Deam, Brandy Boure’, Kanim Natrall, Sierra Denning, Ali Chiquiti, Shi Shi Geroge and Kayla George.

Back row from left, Craig Miller, Sierra Denning, Joshua Bagley, Shawn Jones, Stacey McCloud, Kanim Natrall, Sequioa Chargualaf, Calina Lawrence, Kayla George, Popeh Chiquiti, Jerald Delafuente and Aaron Lawrence. Middle row from left, Leetsah Deam, Brandy Boure, Noelani Suquamish Tribal Member Calina Lawrence Old Coyote, Nika Chiquiti, Kiaya Natrall, Lu-uk McCloud, Mateo Sipai and Kai Natrall. Front sang the National Anthem at the opening cererow from left, Orlando Chiquiti and Antonia Ewing. monies of the game.

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July Youth Outings & Workshops Wrap Up

Upcoming Events

Wildcat Lake

Sign Up Your Youth

The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Rec. Dept. recently brought a group of youth out to Wildcat Lake to enjoy a day in the sun. They played on their floats, played water Frisbee, played at the playground and of course got to enjoy a nice picnic lunch.

Youth Day Events Draw A Crowd

August Sporting Events

• August 5 - SPU Basketball Clinic • August 19 - Inter Tribal Golf Clinic

Canoe Journey

Youth Sign Up Open • August 3-6 From left, Kate Ahvakana, Joey Holmes, Jenavieve Old Coyote, Nika Chiquiti and Raven Bagley.

Cultural Classes

Sign Up With Kate Ahvakana • August 10, 11- Clapper Class • August 18, 19, 20, 21- Regalia • August 20, 21- Drum Making

From left, Nika Chiquiti, Christian Wion and Matthew Wion.

Shawn Jones

Youth Center Outings

• August 26 - Wild Waves

Sports & Rec Staff Craig Miller Aaron Lawrence Magdalena Turrieta Terry Johnson Kate Ahvakana From left, Bobbyray Pondelick and Mateo Sipai. Shawn Jones and Cody McKelby.

Bricks 4 Kidz

All Stars at the Lanes

Youth parents also participated in games.

360-394-8574 360-394-8575 360-394-8634 360-394-8618 360-394-8573

Welcome Joey Holmes

Olivia Chiquiti creating action figures.

Bricks 4 Kids visited, and worked with the youth building many types of structures. Some figures were like robots and action heroes. Others were machines built like windmills and little cars powered by remote control. All the youth A group of youth went on a bowling trip to All Star Lanes in July. From left, Aaron Lawrence, who participated really enjoyed this ac- Billy Jones, Joseph Holmes , Josaphine, Austin Wion, Ayana Turrieta, Rosie Turrieta, Sho-shine Jones, Isabelle Chiquiti, Chris Wion, Josh George and Jeremiah George. tivity and had lots of fun.

New to the Suquamish Tribes Sports and Recreation Department Joey Holms is an appreciated Addition to the team, welcome Joey!

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Insanity 12pm

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SPU Basketball Clinic Jr Insanity 12pm High/ High school kids Archery 4:30pm

CANOE JOURNEY

CANOE JOURNEY HOSTING

Pickleball 7:30pm

CANOE JOURNEY

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CANOE JOURNEY

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PIYO12pm Spirit Hawk @ Swinomish

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Paddle To West Point

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Adult Open Gym 7pm

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Spirit Hawk @ Swinomish Adult Open Gym 7pm

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CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS

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Insanity 12pm

Adult Open Gym 7pm

Clapper wk shop

Clapper wk shop

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Adult Open Gym 7pm

Pickleball 7pm

Mens Hard Ball Tournament Adult Open Gym 7pm

PIYO 12pm Pageant 5pm Coastal Jam 6pm Spirit Hawk @ Home

Softball Tournament

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Pickleball 7pm

Regalia Class

Regalia Class

Archery 4:30pm

Regalia Class

Insanity 12pm

Adult Open Gym 7pm

Inter Tribal Golf Clinic

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Insanity 12pm

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Adult Open Gym 7pm

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WILD WAVES

Pickleball 7pm

PIYO12pm

Insanity 12pm

Regalia Class Drum Class Adult Open Gym 7pm

For information contact: Aaron Lawrence 360-394-8575 aaronlawrence@suquamish.nsn.us

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Insanity 12pm

PIYO12pm

Softball Staff vs Older Youth

Adult Open Gym 7pm

Archery is Back!

Spirit Hawk @ Home

Spirit Hawk @ Tulalip

Archery 4:30pm

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Drum Class

CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS

Spirit Hawk @ Tulalip

Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Little Boston.

Spirit Hawk @ Neah Bay

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CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS

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Spirit Hawk @ Tulalip

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Softball Tournament Spirit Hawk @ Home Adult Open Gym 7pm

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Insanity 12pm

Lapush Jr High & High School youth Spirit Hawk @ Neah Bay

Swimming @ BI

Spirit Hawk @ Neah Bay

Spirit Hawk Practice

Practices ongoing, tidal and weather dependent.

For information and times contact: Barb Santos 360-394-7107 bsantos@suquamish.nsn.us

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Salmon Boiled Potatoes Steamed Broccoli Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fresh Fruit

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Baked Fish Sweet Potato Fresh Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Apple-Berry Crisp

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Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice California Blend Vegetables Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

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Chicken & Pear Salad with Mint Dressing Pasta Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Frozen Fudge Bar

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Elk Vegetable Stew Tossed Salad w/ sunflower seeds & dried cranberries Irish Soda Bread Yogurt & Fruit Parfait

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Beef, Bean & Cheese Burrito Chuckwagon Corn Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Goulash (hamburger, green beans, tomatoes) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit Whole Grain Pancakes Topped with Berry Sauce Scrambled Eggs With Peppers & Onions (served with salsa) Fresh Fruit

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Beef Soft Taco (tortilla, ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese) Chuckwagon Corn Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Split Pea Soup Tuna Fish Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit

Calico Bean & Spinach Soup Turkey Sandwich With Cheese & Lettuce Carrot-Apple Salad SF Jell-O w/ Fruit

Minestrone Soup Taco Chip Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

6 Elder’s Council at Noon 7

Lentil Rice Salad With lettuce & tomato Kale Salad Wheat Roll Yogurt & Fruit Parfait

BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Tuna Noodle Casserole Steamed Broccoli Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

Pork Stir Fry & Veggies Brown Rice Kale Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Applesauce

Ham Hocks & Beans Brown or White Rice Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese & Peaches

Indian Tacos (fry bread w/ meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream) Fresh Vegetable Platter Fresh Fruit

Elders Council Meetings

Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407

First Thursday of Every Month in the Elder’s Lunch Room at noon. For more information contact Barbara Lawence-Piecuch blawrence@suquamish.nsn.us

Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day. Beverages served daily include %1 Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Coffee and Tea. Occasional substitutions may be necessary.

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Business

PME Spotlight: Sales Director Amy Adams

Long-time PME employee attributes success to mentors and internship opportunities

by Lisa Rodriguez

As the Resort, Kiana Lodge and White Horse Sales Direc- home. She interviewed and obtained a sales position in tor, Amy Adams has had many wonderful opportunities to 2006 at the Clearwater Casino’s brand new Resort. After get to where she is today. From the support of her family eight amazing years, Amy became the Sales Director in 2014. to mentors along the way, Amy has found a career she can say she loves.

Since Amy’s return to Kitsap County she’s gained from severAt the age of 16, Amy hadn’t realized al types of trainings. She earned she was grooming herself to be a futhe Fred Pryer certificate for ture leader. She took her first job at Organizational Training. She’s Tweten’s Lighthouse Restaurant in attended the Cascadia EducaPort Orchard. After high school Amy tional Conference for the past began her college career at Washingeight years where she has the ton State University, two years later opportunity to network, meet she found her way to Chattanooga planners and attend classes Tennessee. Amy spent some time in about industry updates specific a sales assistant position, then a year to meeting planning. Amy has as a resident inn keeper of a bed and also expanded her community breakfast. She then gained residensupport by being on the Armed cy in Tennessee, which gave her the Forces Committee and being opportunity to attend the University the Meeting Professionals Interof Tennessee. A three year internSales Director Amy Adams national representative. ship at a Blackberry Farm, a resort in the Smokey Mountains, kept Amy busy while earning “Throughout my life and career, I couldn’t be where I am her Bachelor’s in Hotel & Resort Administration. After without my parents. They taught me the importance of edgraduation she pursued a job at the Millennium Hotel ucation and always encouraged me to be the best I can be.

Cincinnati in Ohio as the front office manager. This 900 I’ve also been fortunate enough to have very influential room hotel increased her work ethic and passion for the mentors at every property I’ve worked at in my career. industry, after six months she was recruited to the sales Without all these amazing people in my life, I couldn’t department. Three years later Amy had a desire to return have the career I have,” said Amy.

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With the Casino Resort’s new tower opening back in MidMay, Amy was very excited to see the property expand and all this hard work become a reality. As more jobs become available, Amy believes it’s more important than ever to have an internship program in place for those passionate people to pursue their dream careers. “The internships are a great stepping stone for anyone of any age, it would be a great opportunity for the community to have an internship program as a career starting option,” Said Amy. The future looks bright for Amy Adams and the Suquamish Tribe.

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Community Notices

Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

Everyone is preparing for the Fall Season this month.

Families are finishing their vacations and getting school supplies while school teachers, college professors and students are all gearing up to go back to the business of learning.

I will be back at Northwest Indian College for my senior year and looking forward to graduation in the spring. My class load is heavy and I am planning on working hard to get my grade point high and keep it there.

I have been busy with the museum staff this past summer, working on transcripts and CDs of the Oral Histories Project, getting as much information as possible in the database to preserve our hunting, fishing and gathering places for the future generations. If we don’t preserve these places we will lose them to developments, other tribes and private property owners. We need to preserve what is and always has been ours for future generations.

As Tribal Members and Tribal Descendants, your information is very important in saving future generation abilities’ to do what you are doing today. Please don’t allow it to be lost forever because you didn’t place marks on a map or record place names in the data base. Think about the future and what we are leaving our children of tomorrow. Imagine a land of developed housing without a single native plant or animal. Imagine no more wild berries, medicines or foods. Our Elders have always taught us, “Take what you need and leave the rest, never be greedy or wasteful or the creator will take it away from you forever.” We need to start protecting our lands, water and air now. It is almost too late. Help us know what we need to protect and where to protect now before it is too late. Contact me at (360) 394 – 8526 or email mjones@suquamish.nsn.us to set up an appointment and place your marks on the maps. Thank you and our Ancestors thank you!

House For Rent The Suquamish Tribe is announcing the availability of a rental home at 6750 NE Maple Street, for Tribal Members in Suquamish. The 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is completely renovated. Rent is $750 a month, with an additional $350 deposit.

Applications for the rental are available at the Suquamish Tribe Administration Reception Desk (rental to be assigned by Tribal Council).

Obituaries Ronald W. George was born on April 19, 1933 and died on May 28, 2015 at the age of 82.

He graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1951 and lived here for all of his life except for his military service during the Korean War. He was the youngest of 10 children and his parents, Ben and Martha George, and siblings Ben Jr., Lyle, Cecil, Evelyn, Marjorie, Regina Ronald W. George and Corrine preApril 19, 1933 - May 28, 2015 ceded him in death.

Ron’s brothers Bob and Ted George survive him, as well as his children Dennis Clark, Cindy Webster-Martinson, Julie Haubrich, Mitchell George, Douglas George, and Ron George, Jr.; grandchildren Angee Harrington, Juli Morton, Cassandra George, Jillian George, and Miakoda George; and great-granddaughter Faith Morton. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Jordan Dale Adams-Wickham, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born on November 16, 1991 and was 23 years of age.

Jordan graduated from Kingston High School and worked in landscaping, construction and as a youth center aide for the Suquamish Tribe.

He is survived by his sister Selena Adams-Chapman Jordan Dale Adams-Wickham of Poulsbo, WA, November 16, 1991 - July 4, 2015 nephew Julian Ramon Javier Rodriguez, grandmother Beverly Adams, aunt Althea Jones of Indianola, uncle Cliff Adams of Suquamish, WA, cousins Eugene and Karrisa Jones of Indianola, WA, father Barton Wickham of Everett, WA and many other loving family and friends. He also leaves behind his dog Shavailee.

Jordan was preceded in death by his mother Ramona Adams, great-grandmother Gertrude Adams and his cat Gismo. Jordan enjoyed the violin and art and will be missed by all who knew him. The Memorial Service for Jordan was held on, Friday, July 24, 2015 at The Suquamish House of Awakened Culture​in Suquamish, WA​.

Ron was an avid duck hunter and fisherman and the best shot gun shooter in the family. There was a private burial and family gathering on June 15. The family wishes to convey many thanks to Shawna George and Ted George for all their hard work for the family, to the Suquamish Friends and family are encouraged to sing the online Warriors for the gravesite ceremony, and to Kiana Lodge guestbook for Jordan at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome. for the wonderful dinner. They all made the day special com. for our family.

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