July 2013
Volume 47 Issue 7
swədəbš qyuuqs News Swinomish Graduates Four with Four-year Degrees!
pedGedbix (pud-gwudBEE-hw) Moon of the Blackberry
“Much of July is ‘the moon of blackberry.’ Many berries are now ripe, including blackberries. Berries are picked and eaten fresh or dried for winter use. Around this time and sometimes earlier, the sap in cedar trees stops running, signaling the time to harvest cedar bark. Cedar bark has many uses, providing materials for shelter, clothing, tools and transportation. Some examples of cedar items are bent-wood boxes, ropes and hats. Sockeye salmon fishing is reaching its peak. Every second year during this moon, humback salmon, also called humpies or pink salmon, start running at the end of this moon and into the next two moons. Humpies are captured in pounds, weirs and with scoop nets. Humpies are then smoked hard. Shellfish harvest and curing continues.”—13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, And How They Guide the Swinomish People. By swelitub (Todd A. Mitchell) & Jamie L. Donatuto
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Contents:
22 | Swinomish Community Giving
04 | Bulletin Board
23 | Senior Lunch Menu
05 | From the qyuuqs Editor
24 | Lushootseed: “Relatives”
Chairman:
07 | Feature: Swinomish Elder’s Luncheon
26 | Swinomish Housing/Utilities Auth.
spee pots (Brian Cladoosby) Vice Chair: ya-qua-leouse (Brian Porter) Secretary: Sapelia (Sophie Bailey) Treasurer: Taleq tale II (Barbara James) General Manager: tuk tuk luus (Allan Olson)
08 | 2013 Graduates
27 | Swinomish Police Department
09 | 2013 Graduates
28 | It Has to Stop March
10 | NWIC 13 Moons Garden Update
29 | Public Notice
11 | Around the Rez
30 | Swinomish New Employees
12 | Feature: Scientists Collaborate...
31 | Summer is a time to be careful
14 | Mrs. V’s 2 Cents: Mentoring...
32 | Kiket Island
15 | Feature: Swinomish Honor Elders
33 | Swinomish Water Resource Prog.
16 | Being Frank: First Salmon/Last Salmon
36 | Birthdays—June
18 | Youth Center News
37 | Announcements
19 | Community Health Fair
38 | Community Calendar
20 | Community Arts
39 | Free Ads
Officers:
Senators: sapelia (Sophie Bailey) pay a huxton (Chester Cayou, Jr.) spee pots (Brian Cladoosby) cha das cud II (Glen Edwards) yal le ka but Steve Edwards Taleq tale II (Barbara James) SM OK O LO (Leon John) wa lee hub (Kevin Paul) ya-qua-leouse (Brian Porter) sOladated (Brian Wilbur) kani?ted (Tandy Wilbur)
qyuuqs Advisory Committee Allan Olson John Stephens Tracy James Kevin Paul
qyuuqs News Mission The mission of the qyuuqs newspaper is to provide monthly communication to swədəbš, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, near and far. We are committed to serving as an apolitical forum for SITC governing officials and all community members. The newspaper is not intended to reflect the official position of the governing body of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, but rather reflects the ideas, events, and thoughts of individual community members and tribal staff. As such, the Swinomish Tribe makes no claim as to the accuracy or content of any of the articles contained therein.
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qyuuqs 17337 Reservation Road La Conner, WA 98257 360-466-7258 Fax 466-1632 qyuuqs@swinomish.nsn.us Michael M. Vendiola Editor mvendiola@swinomish.nsn.us Caroline Edwards Assistant Editor cedwards@swinomish.nsn.us Photos: qyuuqs and submitted This issue of the qyuuqs is available on the Swinomish website: http://www.swinomish-nsn.gov/news.aspx The qyuuqs can viewed on the internet. When submitting information or photos, please be aware that everything published in qyuuqs will also be on the internet and available to the world. Please consider carefully whether anything you are submitting might have information or images that may not be appropriate for the internet. By submitting information or photographs to qyuuqs for publication, we consider that you are agreeing to publishing your submission in both the paper and digital versions of the qyuuqs.
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Chairman’s Message: Chairman: ‘Together Toward Tomorrow’ Swinomish continues to be one of the most innovative and dynamic tribes in the nation. Our adChairman spee pots vancement with fellow tribes in international trade, protection of treaty rights and moving health care reform and education helps us create a foundation at home and in Indian Country for the next generation. Our relationship with others helps us move both federal and state bills as well as le-
nity, I feel called by our Creator to serve Indian people across our country. I believe that we live in historic times. When my grandfather's grandfather signed the Point Elliott Treaty in 1855, he probably could not have imagined the world that we live in today, but he thought about my grandchildren, Bella and Nathaniel. They are the seventh generation since our treaty was signed. Today, we are called to think about the seven generations to come and the world we will leave for them. Our tribal nations face great challenges. Our Creator has blessed us with tremendous gifts with which
tribal leaders from across Indian Country lift us up and give us strength to meet these challenges every day. My best friend and wife, Nina, and the Swinomish council have given me their full support for this endeavor. I know that without them and their support I could not begin to think about serving as President of NCAI. In the coming months, I ask for your support, your prayers and your ideas. Together, we can build the tomorrow that our grandchildren's grandchildren can be proud of. “Together toward tomorrow.” Thank you and God bless, Brian
“It is with this collaboration and relationships with our fellow tribes that I announce my candidacy for the President of the National Congress of American Indians.” gal cases that impact all of our tribes. It is with this collaboration and relationships with our fellow tribes that I announce my candidacy for the President of the National Congress of American Indians. The election will take place at NCAI's Annual Meeting at Tulsa, OK in October of this year. After 29 years of service on the Swinomish Indian Senate and 17 years of the best job in the world, the Chairman of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Commu-
to confront those challenges. Issues related to our ability to tax activities within our reservation borders, educational opportunities for our young people, quality health services for our families and elders, domestic violence, protection of our natural resources and climate change all carry weight on our communities. Our teachings of our spiritual ways learned from the wisdom of our elders Chairman spee pots landing a 30 pound Skagit River inspire our children. The strong King Salmon on June 30!
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What: Back to School Fair and gift card distribution Where: Social Services Building Date: August 14th Time: 10:00am-6:00 pm Enrolled Swinomish Tribal Members Birth-12th grade: Everyone living in Skagit, Whatcom, and Snohomish county will need to come pick up their cards and all other cards will be mailed the week of Aug 7th unless we hear from you to hold them for pick up on Aug. 14th. Students 6th-12th grade can pick up their own cards or have us hold them until they can pick them up personally. Questions: Tracy James (360) 540-2702 Are you a person who has been struggling to keep your job? Stay in school? Get a job? Is it hard for you to fill out applications? Do you have trouble following verbal instructions at work? You just might have a disability that you don’t even know about. There are many types of disabilities that can keep you from being successful at work, including Depression, Learning disabilities, Drugs/Alcohol addiction, and so many more. Gretchen Gahan is the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at Swinomish, and she is waiting to assist you to do better in your job, get a job, and figure out what services might assist you to successful employment. Give her a call at 360-466-1343 or on her cell 360-319-1934 There are many services open to those who qualify. Gretchen is in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesday. You can call her on the cell phone any day of the week. Come in for an assessment in a non-judgmental and confidential environment.
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From the qyuuqs Editor: Michael M. Vendiola Welcome to our July issue! We hope that you had a safe and sane 4th of July. We are very excited about this issue because of the exciting topics featured. Of course the great announcement by Chairman spee pots will be a great read. Also, we feature for the first time an ad that highlights the community support the Swinomish Tribe lends the greater communities. I had no idea of the diverse giving that the Swinomish Senate supports every year. You’ll be able to find that ad on page 22. We are also excited to feature a couple stories on climate change, environmental challenges and salmon protection. I believe that
Swinomish is really becoming a leader in regard to addressing environmental issues from an Indigenous perspective. This is witnessed by the recent award the tribe and chairman have received highlighting the tribes effort to address the environment in a positive way. Our submission from the Swinomish Archive should be interesting because it tells a great tale of Swinomish’s history in relation to the 4th of July. There have been a group of us discussing the importance of history and the roles that Swinomish families play in the community and how important it is for young people to know these stories and roles. Lastly, we are hoping that you notice some of the subtle changes
we’ve made in the qyuuqs News. For example we are certainly trying to take advantage of more page real estate so that we can fit more information or visuals into the qyuuqs News. Also, you may notice the change in our printing. The colors are more vibrant and your issue of the qyuuqs may even lay flatter. This is due to the new printer we recently installed. We sincerely appreciate the support from Social Services Director, John Stephens, for making this happen! We also want to thank Candace Casey for being a great support in rearranging her work area to accommodate the new size of the printer! See you next month! dahadubs!
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Renown Film Editor Visits Swinomish Submitted by—Jeanne Robson Michael Cuddy, a film editor associated with Kauffman & Associates, Inc., came to visit and film the children from Swinomish Child Care Program. The video project includes interviews with Chairman Northwest Indian College/Swinomish Brian Cladoosby, Dr. Site: Ray Dailey, and John Registering now for FALL QUARTER Stephens and highlights May 20th-September 13th(avoid a late registration fee) the oral health care Summer hours: needs of the Swinomish Monday - Thursday Indian Tribal Commu8:00 - 5:00 nity. It describes how a new dental therapy (closed Fridays) model that serves Alaska Make sure you completed your FAFSA for the Native communities could be replicated in Washington State. 2013-2014 school year. If you need help, come and see me with the required documenFor more information, please contact Kauffman and Associates, tation. Gaylene Gobert, Swinomish Site ManInc. (www.kauffmaninc.com). ager, (360) 466-4380 Ext. 1
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Feature: Swinomish Hosts Annual Elders Luncheon, over 300 Attend
Submitted by—la hail by The annual Swinomish Senior Luncheon was held June 10, 2013 at the Wa-Walton Event Center and attended by an estimated-30 tribes for a total-300 visitors. Visitors and guests enjoyed each other’s company until the 11:30 start time. Michael Vendiola served as the event emcee again this year. To start the luncheon the Swinomish Color Guard was asked to present flags and an eagle feather staff. Veterans were led in my Lummi elder, til tal ten (Jack Cagey) who sang a song to recognize the veterans present and was accompanied by George Cagey, Rudy Vendiola and Docavie Vendiola. Once the flags and eagle staff were posted, wa lee hub (Senator Kevin Paul) presented an honor song. Over 50 veterans escorted the Color Guard forward and were introduced and gifted as a part of the opening ceremony. spee pots (Chairman Brian Cladoosby) graciously came forward with his
grandson to offer an invocation and blessing for the meal to be served. til tal ten and singers then offered a table song and a blessing as well for the meal. During the luncheon guests were entertained by the Swinomish Canoe Family and other speakers who came forward to share words or songs. Guests were also entertained with games and prizes for categories such as oldest male/female elder and longest married couple. The longest married couple will celebrate 62 years of marriage on July 4th. When asked what was the key to staying married so long the wife replied, “you have be able to overlook the things he does,” which was met with wild laughter from the crowd. He quickly replied with, “On July 4th we will have been married 62 years. I lost my freedom on July 4th!” which was also met with additional laughter. The members present from the Swinomish Senate came forward to welcome and thank everyone for attending the event. wa lee hub, Sm OK O LO (Leon John), spee pots, Taleq tale II (Barb James), and sapelia (Sophie Bailey) all stepped for-
ward to offer words to the community and visiting guests. la hail by (Ivan Willup), Senior Center director, then came forward to thank all of the attendees, all of the SITC departments who contributed raffle items, all of the tribal staff, the casino staff, all of the veterans who attended, the cooks, and all of the volunteers. He also recognized all of the volunteers who put in a lot of work to make the event happen: Jennie Nguyen, Lori Cayou, Mary Ellen Cayou, Carol Davis, Edith Bobb, Rose M. Williams, Diane Vendiola, Shelly Vendiola, Alfreda Bailey, Shirley Cassimere, Colleen Williams, Trudy Davidson Sandra Radon and all of the other volunteers. A great time was had by all and the Senior Center is already making plans for next year’s big event!
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Congratulations 2013 Graduates!
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Congratulations 2013 Graduates!—Cont’d.
* Not pictured: AAS/DTA grads: Autumn RiosGobert and Sativa Salazar
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Northwest Indian College: 13 Moons Garden Update—By Caroline Edwards It’s July and the summer solstice has arrived. The 13 Moons Garden has been very productive this past spring. There was a recent workshop held at the Northwest Indian College Swinomish Site titled Growing Tomatoes. NWIC staff and students were taught how to grow tomatoes and explored the many varieties of tomatoes that are available. During that same week extra plants were handed out to community members. Prior to these workshops, work in the garden has been ongoing. The greenhouse is being utilized for seed starters, while the raised garden beds in front of the greenhouse is where most of the garden is being grown. In the 13 Moons Garden there is serviceberries, blueberries, tomatoes, squash, peas, herbs and much more. There are three compost bins that recycle decomposed organic material and turn it into rich soil. The garden is coming along pretty well. Linda Willup, a Bachelor of Science Graduate from the Northwest Indian College did a school related art project with the Swinomish Youth Center students making mosaic stepping stones that resemble native plant species from the Pacific Northwest. These will be placed in the 13 Moons Garden. There is lots of planning to be done, but the 13 Moons Garden is progressing into a beautiful garden. Community members are encouraged to come and garden.
Community gardening on Tuesdays this summer at 11:00am
Mosaic Stepping Stones
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*Coming soon: More photos of events online
Summer Fun and Face Painting!
Chairman spee pots Speaks at NWIC on Sustainable Living
suday (Joe McCoy) Educates Local Youth on Swinomish
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Feature: Scientists Collaborate Toward Positive Change By Caroline Edwards
The previous series of articles on climate change discussed the potential long-term impacts of climate change such as, sea level rise and the dangers of fire hazards. They also explored how this shift in our west coast climate will affect the Swinomish Tribe specifically. The Swinomish Tribe is seeking ways of adapting to such effects. As long as the increase in these threats continues, the traditional diet and culture of the Swinomish Tribe will be at great risk. Although the downside of these threats may have a long-term impact, there is positive change occurring. As Billy Frank Jr. once stated, “With the many environmental challenges we face, it is critical for tribal and non-tribal communities to understand that we are all connected. That we must work together as brothers and sisters. That if we don’t talk together, we can’t learn together. These are the things we must do to help our children meet the challenges of the future with courage, wisdom and respect.” Through positive change and collaboration great things are possible. A local example of collaboration is the recently formed Skagit Climate Science Consortium (SC2). This organization reaches out to collaborate across disciplines in order to help each other to understand and improve the research of the diverse impacts related to climate change.
Skagit Climate Science Consortium (SC2) “The Skagit Climate Science Consortium (SC2) is a group of scientists working with local people to assess, plan and adapt to climate related impacts.”- (Skagitclimatescience.org) “Our Mission is to support Skagit communities as they adapt to climate change. SC2 achieves this by: Fostering collaborative science research to understand the diverse and interrelated impacts of climate change from the Skagit headwaters to Puget Sound; Producing relevant climate-related products closely integrated with the Skagit community’s needs and concerns; Serving as a conduit between Skagit communities and SC2 scientists to assist in the development of adaption strategies.”-(Skagitclimatescience.org) —Continued on page 25
“Research Vision Diagram” This diagram shows what data and models are currently being used or are needed to better understand how climate change information at a global level moves through models from the headwaters in the Cascades to Puget Sound.”(Skagitclimatescience.org)
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In Memoriam: Marie Edna Franklin, 78
Lance Fornsby
Marie Edna Franklin, 78 of Shiprock, New Mexico passed from this life on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, in Farmington. Marie was born on April 21, 1935, in La Conner, Wash.
Lance will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. He was the most kind and gentle person, always willing to help out anyone who needed help. Lance would greet you with the biggest smile and a big hug. He genuinely loved and cared for all his family and his friends.
Marie is survived by her sons Chester Franklin Jr. (Irene), John Franklin (Julie), Richard Franklin (Ann) and Leonard Tsinnie (Lynell); daughters, Janice Etcitty (Wilfred), and Jeanette Johnson (Thomas); 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Marie was a well-known bus driver for Central Consolidated School District and the Navajo Nation Headstart Program. She was preceded in death by, Stephen and Janine N. Dee Franklin, Orlando Tsinnie, Joseph and Louie Billy, Harry Billy, Archie Billy, Rose Rice and Mary Lou Cladoosby.
Lance was born to Leona Stone and Edward Fornsby Sr. on May 13, 1985. He was raised by his grandparents Gus Stone and Virginia Scott, whom he referred to as dad and mom. Lance took great pride in the things he learned from his dad Stoney such as fishing, crabbing and clamming. He loved to be on the water and on the beach. His dad Stoney loved to watch him play sports, mostly basketball and baseball; he supported all Lance's games from youth to high school. Lance was a member of the Swinomish Smokehouse, but most of all Lance loved to spend time with his nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his mother, Leona C. Stone; dad, Gus (Stoney) Stone; grandparents, Pete and Lois Fornsby; sister, Lenora Siddle; uncles, Ray, Pete, John Fornsby and Mike Clark; aunts Cheryl Edwards, Liz Fornsby and Lenora Stone. Lance is survived by mom, Virginia (Baby Doll) Scott; his father, Ed Fronsby Sr.; three sisters and one brother: Lana James (Sonny) and Leanna Johns of Swinomish and Edward Jr. and Ileaha Fornsby of Nooksack; Godmother, Julie Anne Siddle; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. The Prayer service was held on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Swinomish Social Services Facility. The Funeral service was held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Swinomish Social Services Facility. The final resting place is in the Swinomish Tribal Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon. Published in Skagit Valley Herald Publishing Company on June 14, 2013
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Mrs. V’s 2 cents! Mentoring Has Happened Since Time Immemorial Submitted by Diane I. Vendiola A long time ago many of our Coast Salish communities taught their younger generations how to understand the life experiences of their time and how to best walk in the world back then. Today this form of teaching, guiding, coaching and leading is referred to as mentoring. We show our young ones how to live in the world of today all the time. When they are young they learn everything very, very quickly. Our little ones are learning as long as their eyes are open; from dawn until dusk.
A mentor has many roles and functions including being a good listener, teacher and trainer. Giving nurturance, guidance and also being available to answer questions, explain unwritten politics and social morals helps provide opportunities and provides good feedback. When a grandfather, son, and grandson all act in a play about a significant event such as the promissory contract signing that impacts powerfully descendants of the Coast Salish people, I feel that this way of teaching and acting is true mentorship.
“Mentoring is the best opportunity we have to create an environment where our young people can know that they are greatly valued and their unique talents and skills are important to us.” Do you remember the movie Star Wars? Obi-wan Kenobi mentored Anakin Skywalker and his son Luke Skywalker. Research indicates that mentoring makes a difference. I was most fortunate to witness this particular cultural practice on Sunday night at the What About Those Promises? stage play performed by Joseph Hillaire. The stage play was about the signing of the Point Elliot Treaty of 1855. Four generations of Coast Salish people starred in the play. If four generations of amateur actors acting together is not a shining example of mentorship in action, then I don’t know what is. In my opinion mentoring has been happening in Indigenous Country since time immemorial, and should be happening more today. How does a mentor operate?
the youth by acting with our youth in a performance about our history as Indian people is true example mentoring. Explaining the meaning of the play while practicing together numerous times is a process. The informal transfer of knowledge, social capital, and the psychosocial support perceived by the recipient is as relevant to growing up and becoming a contributing member of the community; mentoring entails informal communication, usually face-to-face and during a sustained period of time. It is between a person who is perceived to have greater relevant knowledge, wisdom, or experience (the mentor) and a person who is perceived to have less (the mentee). Mentoring is the best opportunity we have to create an environment where our young people can know that they are greatly valued and their unique talents and skills are important to us. Clearly, there needs to be some comfort level, some sense of familiarity, some shared and safe space for the mentoring relationship to happen. My hands are up to the Lummi Community for sponsoring this play. Yes, what about those promises made to us when we signed those treaties?????
Mentorship is a personal developmental relationship in which more experience with more knowledgeable people helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person. However, true mentoring is more than just answering occasional questions or providing help as needed. It is about an ongoing relationship of learning, dialog, and challenging each other. Mentoring is a process that always involves communication and is relationship based. Its precise definition is elusive. Seeing it in action, as I did on Sunday night which was performed by the Lummi community and Youth Academy, as well as my own son Michael, all of the mentors helped to build good strong values with Diane I. Vendiola, Swinomish tribal elder, is a regular contributor to the qyuuqs, continues to serve the tribe in our young people. Teaching and guiding her retirement, and is a loving grandmother.
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Feature: Swinomish Honor Elders and Celebrate Community
Connie Carneen & family
Lenor Villaluz Joseph & family
—Submitted by Michael Vendiola The Swinomish Tribe gathered on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Swinomish Youth Center to honor the next set of Swinomish elders. Chairman spee pots explained, “We used a very scientific method to figure out the order to honor elders… Oh well, we started with the oldest elders and we’re working our way
The family of Margaret Perry
Sharon Nelles & family
down!” The community laughed and enjoyed a nice evening of sharing a prayer, meal, song and dance. As is Swinomish tradition, youth were observed helping the cooks with serving the meal to the community. Some of the youth still had face paint on from the end of the school year celebration held earlier in the day. The painted faces made way for
Winona Jamison & family
a more festive gathering. As each elder was honored they were awarded gifts from the tribe and were joined by their family to take a group photo. The evening was closed with the Swinomish Canoe family and were joined with youth who strongly danced around the community gathered as a blessing.
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Being Frank Don’t Let the First Salmon Be the Last Salmon By Billy Frank, Jr., Chairman NWIFC
Winter snows are melting up in the mountains and soon the only white stuff we’ll see floating in the air will be cottonwood fluff, a sign that the salmon are beginning to return and a reminder that it is time to
low his spirit to go home. If the First Salmon was shown proper respect, he will tell the Salmon People how well he was treated, and lead them back to the tribe’s fishing area for harvest. The return of the salmon means tribal fishermen will be returning to the water as well. As part of the First Salmon Ceremony, many tribes also include a Blessing of the Fleet for protection of tribal fishermen and their boats. But it is getting harder every year to put our tribal fishermen on the water. While careful harvest management by the tribal and state co-managers is making a strong contribution to the recovery of wild salmon, the keys to rebuilding those runs have always been to protect and restore salmon habitat.
make up for declining salmon runs simply by reducing harvest. Those days are gone. Even if we stopped all salmon fishing everywhere in western Washington, most weak wild salmon stocks would still never recover. There simply isn’t enough good quality habitat to support them. But despite everything that’s thrown against them – dams, pollution, predators and much more – the salmon never stop trying to make it home. We can’t stop either. We all need to work harder to make sure the salmon has a good home when he returns. We don’t want to ever find ourselves contemplating a Last Salmon Ceremony.
“But despite everything that’s thrown against them – dams, pollution, predators and much more – the salmon never stop trying to make it home. We can’t stop either. We all need to work harder to make sure the salmon has a good home when he returns.” celebrate the fish that sustains us as a people. In gatherings large and small, tribes throughout western Washington will celebrate First Salmon ceremonies this spring and summer to welcome home the salmon. It is an honor for a tribal fisherman to be asked to harvest the First Salmon, a scout for the Salmon People who live in a village under the sea. With drumming and singing the First Salmon is welcomed and shared. The First Salmon’s bones are then returned to the water to al-
Yet day after day we see salmon habitat being lost and damaged, and little being done to stop or fix it. Our declining salmon populations and resulting lost fishing opportunity are mirrors that reflect the increasingly shrinking quality and quantity of salmon habitat in our region. Conservative fisheries are effective only when they go hand-in-hand with equally strong efforts to protect and restore salmon habitat. The lack of action on protecting and restoring habitat has gotten to the point that we can no longer
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Tribal Archive: 50 Years Ago Swinomish Float Wins at 4th of July Parade Submitted by Theresa L. Trebon
Fifty years ago this July 4, Swinomish took the “Best in Division” and “Best in Parade” with this wonderful float in Sedro-Woolley’s
“At the bow or front end of the float was a small canoe in which two little three-year-old boys rode. Next were the Indian princesses, followed by a large mixed group of boys & girls and men & women, dancers, etc. In the tail end of the float were Indian boys and girls in their proper uniforms representing Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Little League players.”
Fourth of July Parade. But that wasn’t the float’s only award that summer: it also won the City of Burlington’s trophy when it took part in the Berry Dairy Days Parade. Sadly, the newspaper photo below doesn’t do the float justice and so it’s hard to
tell who is who but the article below lists the names of those who participated. [If anyone in the community has a photo of this float that they would be willing to share, please contact Theresa in the Tribal Archive.]
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House of Healing: Community Health Fair Educates Many
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swedebs ~ Community Arts The Journey to My Blossomed Rose Caroline Edwards
I have grown into a pink rose; the Nootka inside me has finally blossomed. The medicine I hold can only be used when I am bright red, like a hip. My life as I know it will soon reach the end of it’s thorn. I learn and grow with the sun; this light I seek is a thousand miles away but soon I will reach the end of the light. This journey of mine has been long and steady like pollen floating with the wind. I am intertwined with the dirt, air and universe, for I am but a single soul. The youthful rain gave me life as it dripped down my prickly spine. The air that surrounds me is one of a kind. The dewy grey air that climbs through my petals can only come from the Northwest. I will flaunt my beauty as you approach the forest edge, taunting your brown eyes. In a forest full of green, is where you will find the end of my journey and know I have found the light of my blossomed pink rose.
Jasmine Cayou’s rendition of Van Gogh’s Starry Night
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swedebs ~ Community Arts
By Claudia Parker
By Brett Cayou
By Claudia Parker
By Demonte Wolf-John By Jasmine Cayou
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Swinomish Hosts Elder’s Luncheon
See additional pictures and story on page 15.
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Lushootseed: I am tired.
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Bad
Scapa?
Man
Dad
Grandpa
sAadey? Woman
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Kaye?
Mom
Grandma
Sya?ya?
VaVas
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Friend
Child
Offspring
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Feature: Scientists Collaborate Toward Positive Change—Con’t. SC2 scientists have built a cohort organization that specializes in a wide-range of expertise. Some of the research that this organization focuses on is the issues related to previous economic development along the Skagit River and the Salish Sea in the Puget Sound Basin. Dikes were built many years ago and have modified the ecological processes of the Skagit River, therefore significantly altering the strength of estuarine habitat. The Skagit River is the largest tributary of Puget Sound, and the health of the Skagit is very critical for many of the ecosystems residing within.
Projects such as the Near shore Habitats of the Skagit Delta: Forecasting Coastal Climate Impacts, focus on the increasing impacts by changes in climate that are affecting the quality and flow of water, sediment and nutrients. Another project is the Sustainable Coastal Habitat Restoration in the Pacific Northwest: Modeling and Managing the Effect, Feedbacks, and Risks Associated with Climate Change. The objective of this project is to, “Develop a model that can predict ecological consequences and likely impacts to the landscape of sea level rise and river flow alteration.” (Skagitclimatescience.org)
These research projects require lots of funding, and additional money is always needed for more research to be completed. “The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is interested in supporting SC2 efforts because of their desire to protect their community and understand how climate change my impact their own infrastructure as well as the natural resources they depend on.”— skagitclimatescience.org Understanding the impacts from climate change is important and the work that SC2 is doing not only benefits tribal communities but the larger community as a whole.
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community to be honored for Skagit River protection University of Washington Law School will be recognized for supporting the Public Trust in Water Contacts: - Suzanne Skinner 206.829-8366 sskinner@celp.org - John Osborn MD 509.939-1290 john@waterplanet.ws What: Celebrate Water Reception – Honoring the Sinomish Indian Tribal Community and the University of Washington Law School When: Tuesday, July 9, 5:30 – 7:30 Where: Ivar’s Salmon House, 401 NE Northlake Way - Seattle CELP’s Celebrate Water Reception will mark the twenty year partnership with the University of Washington Law School, which began with Professor Ralph Johnson. Professor Johnson founded CELP as a research center at the Law School to put into action his vision for utilizing the public trust doctrine to overcome the inequities of Western water law. In 1995, CELP became an independent non-profit advocacy organization but, since then, has worked consistently and closely with Law School professors and students. Most recently, in 2011, thanks to the work of Michael Robinson Dorn and UW students, CELP successfully restored Spokane Falls in the city of Spokane. Without their efforts, the Spokane River would continue to run dry in downtown Spokane due to Avista’s hydroelectric plant. The newly restored Falls are now the centerpiece of the City’s Riverside Park: a wonderful contribution to that community and to the health of the Spokane River. At this reception, we will also honor the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community with CELP’s Ralph W. Johnson Water Hero Award for leadership in protecting the Skagit River and instream flows throughout Washington. The Water Hero Award honors extraordinary efforts to protect public waters. In these days when government agencies tasked with protecting our waters, fish, and wildlife are relegated to protecting their budgets, the advocacy of the Tribal Community has been a critical force to protect the public’s interest in our rivers and aquifers. The Tribal Community’s extraordinary work is exemplified in its precedentsetting lawsuit now pending in the State Supreme Court.
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Swinomish Police: New Website Hopes to Improve Communication
A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE SWINOMISH POLICE OFFERS AN EASY WAY TO FIND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION The Swinomish Police are happy to announce the unveiling of their new website at *www.swinomishpolice.org. The site was designed and built by Swinomish Communications to better reflect the department and to provide users with an up-todate and accurate place to find information regarding their local law enforcement.
Swinomish Reservation and cannot find my copy. What should I do? How do I find out about paying my ticket and/or appearing in tribal court? Your ticket is sent to either the Swinomish Tribal Court or Skagit County District Court within one to three days. We can tell you where your ticket was sent or you can call
The site offers details about services, events, and the Police Explorer Program, and has pages for news, frequently asked questions, and a Registered Sex Offender (RSO) listing. Forms including the Vacation Home Watch Request and dog registration are also available. All are encouraged to visit the new and informative website, and check back Screen shot of new Swinomish Police Department website. often for updated news and other important information. the courts to answer your questions Thanks to the implementation of a regarding payment. content management system, the Swinomish Police can update the site Swinomish Tribal Court in a timely way, without the assis360-466-7217 tance of a computer geek. Skagit County District Court 360-336-9319 The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are exI just discovered that a theft has amples of what can be found on occurred on my property. What the new website: should I do? I received a traffic ticket on the
Call 911 to report this crime. The Dispatch Center will have an officer contact you. I think someone next door may be selling drugs at a house near mine. I would like something done about it, but I don’t want anyone to know it was me who reported it. There is an anonymous tip line for reporting drug-related and other crime happening on the Swinomish Reservation. Help protect our community by reporting drug using or selling behavior or other suspicious activity by calling the Healthy Community Tip Line at (360) 5882770. Can I get a free infant/ child car seat or a child’s bicycle helmet from the Swinomish Police? In years past we have had them available but not at the current time. However, watch our website for information on safety education and distribution programs as they become available to tribal members.
*Please note the Swinomish Police site ends with .org, not .com. A link to the site is also available in the Resources section of swinomish-nsn.gov.
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March Against Drugs Wednesday, July 10 6:00 pm Starting place: Swinomish Youth Center (gym) Questions: Aurelia Washington (360) 853-6376
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Swinomish Realty: Upcoming Land Owner Info. Meeting The Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians (OST); Seattle University Law, Center for Law and Policy; and the Bureau of Indian Affairs will present a Landowner Information Meeting on August 21, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Youth Center Classroom. Location address is 17275 Reservation Road.
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New empoloyee: Laura Porter Hello, my name is Laura Porter. My Indian name is Sil-sot-tiye. My parents are Samuel and Wendy Cagey. My grandparents on my father’s side are Sam Cagey Sr and Mary Cagey (Jefferson). My grandparents on my mother side are Herman Olsen and Eva Olsen (Bob). My husband is Brian Porter and we have 4 wonderful children: Sarah, Briana, Elijah and Eva. I’m an enrolled member of the Lummi Nation but have close family ties to Swinomish. I’m very excited to be serving the Swinomish community in my new position as Office Manager for the Swinomish Wellness Program. Prior to accepting this position I worked as the Family Support Coordinator for the Lummi Nation School. I accepted this position to be closer to my family and to serve the community to the best of my ability. I have lived on the Swinomish Reservation for approximately 7 years, and have grown a deep appreciation and love for the community. I would like to thank Swinomish administration for accepting me in this position as Office Manager for the Wellness Program. Hy’shqe’
New employee: Peter McBride My name is Peter McBride and I was hired in January to serve as the tribe’s wildlife biologist. Many of you may already know my wife, Aundrea, who works for SRSC. She and I have lived and worked in northwest Washington for over 20 years, but I arrive here by way of Alabama and Iowa, as well as a few years in South America. For the last decade I have worked as the Washington Department of Natural Resources’ Northwest Region Biologist, focused on key wildlife habitats and threatened and endangered species on state forestlands in Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish counties. My work for Swinomish starts with big game, with a primary emphasis on elk management. Together with other Point Elliott Treaty Tribes, Northwest Indian Fish Commission, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, this winter we trapped elk to augment the number of collared animals. This provides telemetry data, to monitor the herd’s status in conjunction with the annual aerial surveys which we conducted in March-April. My work may soon expand to include other game species (deer and mountain goats) and hunting interests. The objective is to maintain or restore populations of these key wildlife species to provide for treaty-reserved hunting rights. Also, I am currently contributing to the inventory effort and baseline knowledge of wildlife in the new Kukutali Preserve (Kiket Island). Recent findings of interest there include river otters, weasels, and for nesting bald eagles nesting in a new location. With much of my work being off-reservation, I am located at SRSC’s new office at Farm to Market Road; if you are in the area, please stop by. I look forward to meeting folks throughout the Tribal community, as well as the opportunity to advance SITC’s wildlife interests and needs.
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Wellness Program: Summer is a Time to be Careful Submitted by— The Summer can mean parties, nights and gatherings. Choose to be careful about the events you attend. If you know a certain party where alcohol will be served , skip it if it would make you feel more comfortable. If you really have to attend a gathering that may trigger you, request a sober friend to go with you. You can also bring a non-alcoholic drink with you to give yourself an option. DON’T FORGET YOUR PRIORITY: No matter how busy you get with summer related activities, keep your priority to pursue your recovery. If you haven’t already, use your free time during the summer to find and attend sober support groups and activities. RELY ON YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM: During the summer, rely on your family and close friends to maintain your sobriety. Let them know whenever you find yourself in
a challenging situation. If they know what your relapse triggers are, they can help you avoid them.
AVOID RELAPSE TRIGGERS: Make a note of all the situations that trigger your alcohol and drug abuse and try to avoid them. TAKE PART IN CONSTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES: Occupying yourself with positive activities such
as helping others, gardening and sober outdoor activities can take your mind off drugs and alcohol. These activities will not only keep you happier, but also boost your selfesteem and keep you focused on positive activities which is part of the recipe for maintaining sobriety. LOOK AFTER YOUR HEALTH: In between attending summer parties and gatherings don’t forget to take care of your own health. Exercise and a balanced diet will keep you in good shape during the summer. Getting enough sleep and rest will also be important during the summer. Trying to remain sober and not relapse during the summer can be a challenge if your in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. However, if you’re determined to not let your substance abuse problems affect your summer, you can create a happy balance between having fun with friends and family and maintaining your sobriety.
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Swinomish Announcements Honey Clark
Happy Birthday Uncle Zeb!
We wish you a Happy Birthday Big Mom From the Edwards Kids We All Love you
From CeCe and Lydia Happy Birthday We love you to the moon and back Jessica, Cincerrae and Lydia
July 13th 2013 Happy 7th Birthday Victoria Morales
Happy 14th Birthday Isiah James Love mom and Levi
Seeking work?
Chevron wants YOU!
Happy 7th Birthday Marlon Jr.! From Mom & Dad!
Both the Northend & Village Chevron gas stations will be gearing up for the busy months by adding additional staff soon. All tribal members 21 and older are encouraged to go to HR Department and put in an application!
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2013 JULY 04—Independence Day, Swinomish Office closed
AUGUST 01-07—Tribal Journeys 2013: Paddle to Quinault
09-11—Swinomish Days 14—Back to School Fair, Social Services, 10-6pm
15—Swinomish Clambake, Lone Tree, 12 noon
23—Swinomish Community Dinner, Youth Center, 6pm
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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2014 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
JUNE *Please submit important dates to the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks)! *’CR’ denotes ‘canoe race’. *Bolded text denotes Swinomish Community event.
Swinomish Casino & Lodge: Inquire within Excellent benefit package* includes quarterly cash incentive, EAP and 401(k) w/ match for all staff; medical, dental, vision and term life insurance as well as paid holidays and paid time off for full time staff (*must meet required time in service before eligible). All positions require a criminal background check and approval of a gaming license from Swinomish Gaming Commission. In addition, a high school diploma or equivalent is required to be considered for employment. Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted upon acceptance of a position. Applications for positions not currently being recruited are gladly accepted and will be kept on active file for 90 days. Email Applications to jobs@swinomishcasino.com Mail or bring to: 12885 Casino Dr. Anacortes, WA 98221 Fax 360-299-1677
BARTENDER – 1 OC Bar Open Until Filled HOST – 1 FT Two Salmon Café Closing Date: Open Until Filled BUSSER – 1 PT Two Salmon Café 1 PT 13 Moons Closing Date: Open Until Filled SECURITY OFFICER – 1 PT Open Until Filled BINGO CLERK – 1 PT 1 OC Open Until Filled KENO RUNNER/WRITER - 1 FT 2 OC Open Until Filled ROOM ATTENDANT – 1 FT Closing Date: Open Until Filled SOUS CHEF- 1 FT Banquets Closing Date: Open until Filled TABLE SERVER – 1FT 1 PT 1OC Sports Bar Closing Date: June 14, 2013 COOK 1 – 1 FT Two Salmon Café Closing Date: June 20, 2013 CUSTODIAN – 1 OC Closing Date: June 20, 2013
2013 War Canoe Schedule July 6-7: Ambleside 13-14: Whe ah wichen. Cates Park 20-21: Chemainus Bay 27-28: Tsartlip August 3-4: Tsowout 9, 10 & 11: Swinomish Days 17-18: Chief Seat-
tle Days 23, 24, & 25: Makah Days August 31 - September 1: J & J at Black Lake, Washington List courtesy of Autumn Rose Washington, Lummi
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NORTH INTERTRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM (NIVRP) Helps people with Disabilities get or keep a job Mondays and Tuesdays 10-3:00 Swinomish: 360-466-1343 Bellingham NIVRP: 360-671-7626 ggahan@stillaguamish.com
Carvings and Prints for sale by Frank Campbell 360-333-2796 or 360-399-1043
NAMAPAHH First People's Radio is hosted and produced by Robin Carneen, an enrolled member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, in LaConner, WA. Topics include-Native American news, views & music you can listen online at: www.blogtalkradio.com/ namapahh_radio
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