August 2016 Vol. 50 No. 7
Senators Past and Present: Their Thoughts About Sovereignty | PG 20
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NTENTS INSIDE
Our very own Miss Swinomish, Asiah Gonzalez preparing to welcome the canoe families at the Swinomish Landing
ON THE COVER
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Senators Past and Present: Their Thoughts About Sovereignty
Swinomish Days August 12-14 See details on PAGE 10.
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03 Editor’s Note 05 The Chairman’s Message 06 Obituaries 07 Community Happenings 08 Swinomish Youth Council Heads to Oklahoma 11 Your Dental Health 12 Swinomish Youth Council Takes Action: Recycling 101 14 Third Annual Summer Produce Walk 15 Three Sisters Succotash Recipe 16 August Tide Table 17 Swinomish Police: Calling 911 20 Senators Past and Present: Thoughts On... 22 From the Tribal Archive 24 Healthy Fry Bread 26 The Department of Environmental Protection 27 The Wellness Program 28 Northwest Indian College Swinomish Site 29 Mindful Money Matters 30 Swinomish Youth Conference 31 Youth Center Calendar 32 Swinomish Landing 33 Elders Menu 34 Mrs. V's 2 Cents 36 August Birthdays
editor’s NOTE I hope you have noticed the information regarding the Secretarial Election published in recent issues. I am part of the Constitutional Reform Committee and want to make sure you are all informed of what's going on and what's to come. This month, the committee has decided to include quotes from past and present Senators. Each Senator's quote talks about sovereignty, and are located on PAGE 20.
Throughout this month’s issue you’ll notice photos taken at the Swinomish Landing and photos captured by community members on their journey to Paddle to Nisqually. There is nothing greater than tribes traveling by water and coming together at the end of the day to share their traditional songs, dances, and stories. The sound of pounding drums is so rejuvenating for me. Speaking of drums, Swinomish Days is August 12-14. Make sure to check out the details on PAGE 10.
The Tribal Archivist, Theresa Trebon submitted a fascinating article about Billy Mills Day that occurred 45 years ago here at Swinomish. I always enjoy reading Theresa's articles and enjoy the historic pictures she includes in her article. Look for them on PAGE 22.
The Swinomish Youth Council has been busy this summer! They traveled to Oklahoma to attend a UNITY conference and also embarked on sustainable projects, including recycling. You can read more about their recycling efforts on PAGE 12.
The next Community Dinner is August 17. Keep hydrated and stay cool this month!
It's hard to stay fit for the summer, but if there is a gift card for delicious produce from a local farm involved, how can you say no? The Summer Produce Walk was a big success this year. Read more about it on PAGE 15.
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Moon of the Salal Berry
Much of August is "the moon of salal berry." During this moon, many plants are ready to harvest. Salal berries are picked, mashed, dried, and made into cakes. Currants and trailing blackberry are also ripe at this time. Meanwhile camas leaves shrivel, making it a particularly good time to harvest the bulbs. Chinook runs are reaching their peak with the summer run continuing and the fall run starting up the river. Fall Chinook run through the next two moons. Salmon in rivers are caught using weirs, dip nets and spears. Salmon are eaten fresh and a large amount is dried for winter use. This moon signals a good time to wind dry the fish, before the insects increase.
Excerpt from ‘13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, and How They Guide the Swinomish People’. By swelitub (Todd A. Mitchell) and Jamie L. Donatuto
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the chairman’s MESSAGE
I would like to thank our Swinomish Canoe Family and the Cultural Department for their hard work in preparing us all for a safe tribal Paddle to Nisqually. Part of our Swinomish family ventured out and paddled from Makah, down the east side of the Puget Sound. The Salmon Dancer joined the Paddle to Nisqually in Samish, then met our Swinomish family in Suquamish where we all traveled south together. What an awesome week on the Salish Sea, and what an honor it is to be part of the Swinomish Canoe family! Many of you have seen my Facebook posts about our diplomatic trip to Cuba. Four tribal leaders were invited as sovereigns by the Cuban government to meet and discuss issues such as economic development; trade barriers; social and healthcare development; and education. Nina and I shared our views, and learned from our fellow tribes and from the Cuban Government about various struggles and hardships we all face together as people of color. It is the strength in our teachings and culture that ground our community.
Sharing, caring, and loving is part of our Swinomish way. However, it can be seen throughout Indian Country and in other countries, like Cuba. I returned home with a sense of urgency to stand up taller to protect the quality of life our ancestors dreamed of for now and for future generations. Swinomish Days is just around the corner, and it is going to be a wonderful event. Please be aware of how busy this time will be for us all. Remember, "When you see something, say something." We are a family at Swinomish, so let's work together keep our members and visitors safe. It is going to be a busy month for our Senators and staff. Please watch for announcements regarding community events and back to school programs. Wow! Back to school already? Can you believe it? I look forward to seeing our young ones heading to school this fall, and our older ones heading off to college and technical school. We are proud of you all! May the Creator bless our community and look over our families. It is truly a blessing to serve you all, and it is an honor to be with a great team of Senators. spee-pots Brian Cladoosby
The Salmon Dancer at Alki Beach Photo Courtesy of Brian Cladoosby
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It has been a great summer! August is here and the bucks are already showing up with velvet horns. Fall is just around the corner. My Alaska partners from the North Slope are already sending word via Facebook that the geese, ducks, and cranes are heading our way.
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Roberta "Christy" (Clark) Williams
Roberta "Christy" (Clark) Williams, a longtime resident of Skagit County, passed away in Burlington on Sunday, June 19 2016. She was born at Virginia Mason Hospital, in Seattle on July 1, 1971 to Cheryl Edwards. Along came (step) dad Jeff Edwards. She attended La Conner Schools up to 10th grade. She worked as a Blackjack dealer at the Swinomish Casino. While growing up Christy liked to play basketball and softball. She loved going to Stickgames in the summer. She was a member of the Swinomish Smokehouse. Her survivors are her daughters: Jenieva and Chenoah Tom; Raylee, Petty and Cheryl Ward. Her step-children: Nicole and Kyle Williams. Her husband Randy Williams. Her grandkids: George Reeves and Lois Charles. Sister: Lana James. Nieces and nephews: Joslin, Haley, Terrence, Chas James; granddad Jerry Benally; grand aunt Edythe "Honey" Clark; Uncles: Eddie, Warren, Ricky and Randy Fornsby and Roger Clark. Preceded in death by her mother Cheryl Edwards; her grandparents: Lois and Pete Fornsby, Myrtle and William Bailey Sr.; grandma Irene "Petty" Benally; grand uncles: George Bailey Sr., Lawrence "Bucky" Bailey, Ernest "Bobby" Bailey, Melvin "Butch" Bailey Sr., Walter "Tiny" Bailey; grad aunt Jane Gleason; Uncle Ray Fornsby Sr., and Pete Fornsby Jr., John Fornsby and Mike Clark; aunt Liz Fornsby; cousin Ray Fornsby Jr. The family would like to send out a big thank-you to all the ones that came and helped, the cooks and for all of the donations. sw d bĹĄ qyuuqs News e e
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Raymond Albert Merian
Raymond Albert Merian was born on February 15, 1956 in Seattle, Washington to Raymond and Margaret Merian. His first few years were spent at the UW Medical Center, where he was the first person to undergo an open hearty surgery. Ray was raised in Seattle and graduated from Franklin High School in 1974. He spent the next few decades working, gaining much experience from a saw mill, Bellevue Medical Center, the Cascade Mall, a fish plant, UPS and American Legion. Ray spent the last few moments at his home in Blaine, where he lived for the past 10 years. He enjoyed carving, music, bike riding, collecting antiques, his garden and photos of family members. Ray absolutely loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, when he could. He is preceded in death by his parents: Raymond and Margaret Merian; great grandparents: Billy Wallimaut of Nooksack and Ellen Poole of Kilguard, Canada and Susie Gubatayo; grandparents: Andrew Williams and Maryann Willup, and Jerry Willup and Cecelia Georg. Ruth Bartlett; his siblings: Amelia Gilbert, Theresa, Joseph and Gloria. He is survived by his siblings: Phyllis McCoy of La Conner; Floyd Merian of La Conner and Dolores Banks of Nooksack; a son Raymond Blake Merian of Lakewood; and numerous nephews and nieces, cousins, grand nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank everyone that helped during their time of sorrow and would also like to thank Kern's Funeral Home and the Swinomish Tribe.
TRIBAL ID CARDS
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
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AUGUST 10 Back-to-School Giftcard Day
appointment to receive a new card with an expiration date.
AUGUST 12-14 Swinomish Days
The new cards expire every five years and are accepted by the state as an official form of identification.
AUGUST 17 Community Dinner 6PM Youth Center
Your first card will be issued at no charge. Lost or stolen card replacements will result in a $10 replacement fee. There will be no charge if you change your name or address, as long as you return your most current identification card.
AUGUST 25 Clambake 12PM Lone Tree
ENROLLMENT OFFICE Leon John Phone (360) 466.7211 Email: ljohn@swinomish.nsn.us
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Notice of Back-to-School Gift Card Day August 10, 2016 | 10AM - 6PM Swinomish Youth Center All Swinomish enrolled members in grades 6 -12 who are not attending La Conner Schools are eligible to receive a Back-To-School Gift Card, so long as they have their final 2016 report card/grades or other proof of academic enrollment. Evidence of enrollment can be submitted via fax, mail, or in-person. Fax: (360) 466-1632 Mail: 17337 Reservation Road, La Conner, WA 98257 | ATTN: Tracy James/Candace Casey In-person: Tracy James at the Youth Center or Candace Casey at Social Service Building *Age-eligible (3 years old before August 31st through 5 years old) preschool students will need to be enrolled in school with paperwork completed for preschool before their gift cards can be picked up. The Preschool packets for enrollment can be picked up on top of Monica Chamnesses’ desk at childcare at any time. Preschool does not start until late September and if this process is not completed before August 10th then the family can complete the enrollment process and pick up the card at a later date with Candace or Tracy.
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SWINOMISH YOUTH COUNCIL HEADS TO OKLAHOMA Zanetta Cayou, Swinomish Youth Council President
Back row left to right: Candace Casey (chaperone), Lexi Bobb, Kalona Casey, Zanetta Cayou, Jennifer Arellano, Alana Quintasket (youth leader) Front row left to right: Briana Porter, Jeanette Quintasket, Scottie Miller, Kahneesha Casey, Lori Cayou (chaperone). Not pictured: Liz Williams
The Swinomish Youth Council is off to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to attend the 40th anniversary of UNITY! UNITY stands for United Nations Indian Tribal Youth. UNITY’s main focus is to work on mental, physical, and social development for American Indian youth. UNITY also helps with leadership development. There are over 145 youth councils in 35 states, with some in Canada (UNITY, inc.). The Swinomish Youth Council has been in place for a little over a year. During our first year as a youth council, we hosted a variety of events, including a kick-ball tournament, the first annual Swinomish Days Youth Dance, a traditional clambake at Kukutali where tribal elder Claude Wilbur Sr. and family were honored, and we planned a New Year's Eve dance. This year, we are hosting the second annual Swinomish Days Dance, helping to kick off the recycling movement within our community, and planning another traditional clam bake at Kukutali.
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By hosting these events we are working to become wellrounded leaders. This is something UNITY encourages youth to do within their community, specifically in the areas of environmental awareness, culture, community service and promoting healthy lifestyles.
SWINOMISH YOUTH COUNCIL Zanetta Cayou, President Briana Porter, Vice-President Kalona Casey, Secretary Jeanette Quintasket, Secretary Scottie Miller, Treasurer Jennifer Arellano, Environmental Chair Lexi Bobb, Culture Chair Elizabeth Williams, Community Service Chair Kahneesha Casey, Healthy Lifestyles Chair
SWINOMISH MEDICAL CLINIC
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Social Services | Second Floor Meeting Room Swinomish Counseling Services: (360) 542.7624
Tuesdays 4-5:30 PM | Sept. 13 - Oct. 18
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Summer Art Club Are you feeling creative and inspired to use your hands to make cool things? Join us! Youth ages 8-12, meet us every Tuesday through August 23 from 2:00-3:30 in the Social Services Building. Contact Laura Lindberg - (360) 466.7375
SWINOMISH DAYS
YOUTH ACTIVITIES Friday, August 12 S'mores Night @ the Swinomish Youth Center from 6-9PM Saturday, August 13 Swinomish 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Free registration by noon! Must be able to prove age. Age brackets include 18 & under, 15 & under, 12 & under. sw d bĹĄ qyuuqs News e e
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YOUR DENTAL HEALTH Diabetes & Gingivitis Larissa Ruiz, RDA
When you have diabetes, high blood sugar can take a toll on your entire body including your teeth and gums. The good news? Prevention is in your hands. Learn what you're up against, and then take charge of your dental health. Whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key. The higher your blood sugar level, the higher your risk of: tooth decay (cavities), early gum disease (gingivitis), and advanced gum disease (periodontitis). When you reach this stage, your gums begin to pull away from your teeth. Pockets form between your teeth and gums. These fill with germs and pus, and deepen. When this happens, you may need gum surgery to save your teeth. If nothing is done, the infection goes on to destroy the bone around your teeth. The teeth may start to move or get loose. Your teeth may fall out or need to be pulled. To help prevent damage to your teeth and gums, take diabetes and dental care seriously by make a commitment to manage your diabetes.
Monitor your blood sugar level, and follow your doctor's instructions for keeping your blood sugar level within your target range. The better you control your blood sugar level, the less likely you are to develop gingivitis and other dental problems; Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Brush in the morning, at night and try and get a new tooth brush every three months. Floss your teeth at least once a day. Flossing helps remove plaque between your teeth and under your gumline. Managing diabetes is a lifelong commitment, and that includes proper dental care. Your efforts will be rewarded with a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. We encourage everyone to have frequent dental visits every 6 months if not more.
Swinomish Dental Clinic Summer Schedule Urgent Care
Burlington Family Dental
Monday-Thursday from 8 - 8:45AM
Monday-Thursday 8 - 8PM
Every effort is made to provide as much treatment as time allows and is based on a first-come basis (or most emergent need), so it is beneficial to arrive early! In the event there is a change in the schedule, please call the main front desk number for a voice message of current hours. Feel free to leave a message and it will be returned the next day we are open. Dental Clinic Phone: (360) 466-3900
1250 S. Burlington Blvd, Burlington WA 98233 Phone: (360) 755-5600
Urgent Needs when the clinic is closed…
• Patients are responsible for notifying the Swinomish Dental Clinic within 72 hours from the time of treatment for services to be approved/compensated by the tribe (if eligible). Only emergency treatment services should be provided by another approved facility and patients must have attempted to first seek treatment at the Swinomish Dental Clinic.
• Go to and/or contact Burlington Family Dental for an urgent care appointment, note their extended hours.
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• Go directly to the emergency room if you have significant pain, trauma, swelling, symptoms of an infection or an allergic reaction.
The Sea Mar Community Health Centers also accepts urgent care dental patients at many locations and accepts APPLE/Health/Provider One/WA Health (Formerly DSHS). Mount Vernon Sea Mar Dental Clinic Ph: 360-542-8901
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Swinomish Youth Council Takes Action: Recycling 101 Caroline Edwards & The Swinomish Youth Council
Do you recycle regularly or not at all? Curbside pickup has been around since the 1960s; that’s over 50 years of recycling! Today the cost of recycling is fairly inexpensive when compared to solid waste. If it’s cheaper to recycle, why do people choose to not do it? Learning what can be recycled is the first step; once you’ve conquered that, it is simply a matter of implementing recycling into your daily life.
What can be recycled? ♦♦ Glass bottles and jars (must be empty, clean, without lids) ♦♦ Aluminum cans (must be empty and clean) ♦♦ Cardboard (must be empty and flattened) ♦♦ Mixed paper (must be dry and clean) ♦♦ Newspaper (must be clean) ♦♦ Plastics (must be clean, without lids) The Swinomish Youth Council has decided to take on the project of implementing recycling in all of the tribal buildings! They have met with Ray K. Williams and Ida Edwards, and gained support to have Facilities staff receive further training on recycling for community events/dinners and other activities where a lot of waste is created.
The Youth Council wants to encourage Tribal members to separate their recyclables from their trash every week and take the mixed recycling to the large mixed recycle bin located at the Swadabs Trail parking lot (just south of the Cedar Hat Pavilions). We are glad to see this dumpster being used, but please put RECYCLABLES ONLY in the dumpster. There is a large garbage dumpster located near the fish docks for household trash. Look for new signage coming soon!
They are hoping to get a composting program in place this fall with food waste being collected and composted at either Skagit Soils or at the NWIC 13 Moons Garden.
The Youth Council has also taken on the challenge of keeping the basketball court trash free! They have tasked Ray K. with adding basketball hoops to the trash and recycle bins at the basketball court to encourage kids to “Hoop the Trash”. Look for this addition soon! They are committed to setting a good example by picking up debris and asking kids to help do the same when using the court.
They have drafted a plan to have older youth take younger youth from the Youth Center to collect recyclables every Thursday from all SITC offices/buildings to encourage staff to use their office recycle bins.
The Youth Council is meeting with SITC Transportation staff to discuss posting native-made signs along Reservation and Snee-oosh Rd that encourage community members to keep these roadways free of debris.
These youth will ensure that the recyclables will be properly disposed of in the mixed recycle dumpsters, located outside of the Administration building and the mixed recycle dumpster on the north side of the gym. We look forward to these youth interacting with all staff, and ask that you support their recycling efforts for the benefit of all in our community.
Swinomish Youth Council Take Action!
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"We all must take action and pull together as stewards of this earth. Please reuse, reduce and recycle!" - Swinomish Youth Council
TRIPS FOR SNIPS SPAY/NEUTER Transport For Dogs & Cats One-time vaccination shots included! Special Swinomish Pet Transportation Day NEW DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Drop Off Your Pet: 7:30AM Pick Up Your Pet: 4:30PM Drop off and pick up at the Housing Office: 17547 First St. La Conner WA, 98257 Surgeries will be performed at the Noah Center. Collaboration Between Swinomish Housing & NOAH • Complete the application and deliver it to the Swinomish Housing office ASAP (we need a head count) • You will be provided with instructions about how to prep your pet for sugery • Trips for Snips is a program that transports your pet for spay or neuter services at the NOAH Center • There is no charge for transportation • You can elect to pay to get your pet(s) mircrochipped on the same day of your pet's alteration Call Robin Carneen at (360)466-4081 for question and to make an appointment, please mention ‘Trips for Snips’. sw d bš qyuuqs News
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Third Annual Summer Produce Walk Colleen Mavar & Michelle Skidmore
July 27 - Swinomish has completed its third annual Summer Produce Walk! This is event is sponsored by the Swinomish Diabetes Program. We would like to congratulate all participants for staying active and eating healthy local produce. The Summer Produce Walk saw 106 individuals participants walking throughout June and July! They walked for a total of $2,400 of organic produce from Hedlin’s Family Farm, located in La Conner. April James participated weekly, and lost 12 pounds by walking 3-4 times a week in addition to the Wednesday Produce Walk. “I feel good with walking. It makes me feel better.” Joe McCoy and Barb Marks also participated weekly. They chose to work out on the treadmills in the Swinomish Fitness center. “I am 76 years old and still go the gym. It is good the get exercise.” We delighted in seeing many families walking together. Eight year old Dekota Wells enjoyed walking with family members Vanessa, April, and Richie Bobb. Daycare kids joined in the fun by walking along the Swinomish Channel under the Cedar Hat Pavilions.
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Congratulations April James!
PHOTOGRAPHER'S CORNER The Salmon Dancer Canoe under Mount Tahoma Photo Courtesy of Brian Cladoosby
Photo Courtesy of Brandon Cayou
Three Sisters Succotash The Summer Produce Walk may be over, but many delicious produce items continue are still in season in farms around Skagit County. Make the most of the summer's harvest with green beans, sweet corn, and summer squash in this Three Sisters Succotash.
Ingredients 3 cups green beans, trimmed into 3/4" pieces 2 large ears of fresh sweet corn, husked 2 small summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1/2" pieces 2 scallions, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
http://www.eatingwell.com
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1. Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer; cook until beans are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. 2. Cut corn kernels off of the cobs, using a small sharp knife. Then scrape down the cob with a small spoon, scraping the "milk" and remaining corn pulp into the bowl. Discard the cobs. 3. When the beans are done, drain and reserve the liquid. 4. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and "milk." Stir to coat well, add the squash (or zucchini), beans, and 2 tablespoons of the bean-cooking liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn and squash are tender, about 8 to 12 minutes. Add more liquid if necessary to keep the mixture from sticking to the pan. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately.
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TIDE TABLE: August 2016 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay
Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Day
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• The 2016 Summer Olympics kick off on August 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
DID YOU KNOW?
• 206 countries will participate in the games, which will feature 306 events in 42 sport disciplines at 37 different venues.
Source: https://www.olympic.org/ • The Olympic Torch Relay, which carried the Olympic flame from Greece to Rio in the two months leading up to the Games involved approximately 12,000 torchbearers. news/a-few-things-you-might-notknow-about-rio-2016 • Helping to make the Games in Rio happen will be a workforce of over 90,000 (including staff, volunteers, and contractors). • The handball venue will be converted into four schools after the Games.
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CALLING 911 9-1-1 is a nationally recognized, easy to remember, free method of contacting law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service agencies. Since 9-1-1 is for emergencies, it’s common to wonder if making the call is the right thing to do. Emergencies are any situation where law enforcement, firefighters or medical help is needed. If you are unsure, call 9-1-1 and a call taker will talk you through your situation and get the appropriate help. Calling 9-1-1 is stressful but call takers are trained to help you. Knowing what to expect can make calling go smoothly and get you any needed help.
FOR EMERGENCIES: Dial 911 FOR NON-EMERGENCIES: Dial 360-428-3211
When calling 911 with an emergency: • CRIMES IN PROGRESS • YOU WITNESSED A CRIME • SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY • INCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY
“The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence.” - Sir Robert Peel
1) REMAIN CALM Speak slowly and clearly.
2) DESCRIBE THE SITUATION Think: who, what, when, where, how Is it still happening?
3) GIVE THE ADDRESS Giving the address or location will help emergency service find the correct location.
4) GIVE YOUR NAME AND CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION Although not required it helps with any investigations.
5) STAY ON THE LINE - DO NOT HANG UP Do not hang up until the 911 call taker says to do so. This is important for the first responder because situations change and updated information may be needed.
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BEING FRANK
LOOMIS: TREATY RIGHTS AID SALMON HABITAT RECOVERY EFFORT Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair
Treaty tribes in western Washington have won some recent treaty rights battles, but we continue to lose ground in the war to restore and protect salmon and their habitat. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously on June 27 that the state is violating U.S. treaties with tribes by allowing failing culverts to block salmon from more than 1,000 miles of habitat. The ruling upheld a 2013 injunction requiring the state to fix most of those culverts by 2017. The decision makes clear that the treaties promised continued tribal fishing rights, which requires habitat to be protected so that fish are available for harvest. In another huge win for treaty rights and protection of natural resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in May denied a permit for a coal export terminal on Lummi Nation fishing grounds at Cherry Point. The Gateway Pacific Terminal would have been the largest coal export terminal in the country. Its impact to the environment and the tribe’s treaty fishing rights would have been irreparable. But amidst this good news comes the treaty tribes’ 2016 State of Our Watersheds (SOW). It reminds us that salmon habitat is being lost and damaged faster than it can be restored, while salmon populations continue to decline. The report and an interactive map are available at http://geo.nwifc.org/sow. We first documented this trend across 20 western Washington watersheds in our 2012 SOW report. Our research showed that even the recent economic recession had little effect in slowing the loss and decline of salmon habitat in our watersheds. As the economy continues to recover, habitat loss and damage is picking up steam again. We are losing ground by every measurement we have. • Increased armoring of riverbanks and marine nearshore areas are harming salmon and the forage fish that are essential to their survival. • Forestlands that help keep salmon streams cool continue to disappear. • The amount of impervious surfaces like roads and parking lots continues to grow, increasing polluted stormwater
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runoff that kills salmon. • Over development of floodplains essential to healthy river systems and good salmon habitat continues at an alarming rate. These are just a few of the chronic environmental problems we all face that will only get worse as a million more people move here in the next 20 years. Meanwhile, climate change is magnifying and accelerating the effects of lost and damaged habitat. We must do more if we are to turn the tide for salmon. Some of the immediate steps state government can take include: • Declare a statewide emergency for salmon. Engage state agencies with regulatory authority – as well as the public – in the effort. • Stop permitting habitat loss. Place a moratorium on development permits until the process can be revised with standards that prevent further habitat destruction. • Make sure our water is clean. Complete the revision of current water quality rules for human health, then move quickly to update criteria that protect fish. Also, improve stormwater rules to better control the flow of toxics into our waters. • Ensure enough water for fish. Complete and enforce instream flow requirements for fish. • As the Culvert Case and Cherry Point decisions confirmed, the federal and state governments have both a trust responsibility and the legal authority to protect tribal treaty rights and resources. This protection benefits every single person who lives here and cares about clean water and salmon recovery. Creating the change needed to protect salmon and restore their habitat will take time and all of us working together. No one ever said salmon recovery would be easy. But if the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington didn’t think it was possible, we wouldn’t be working so hard. And if it weren’t for tribes and their treaty rights, salmon and their habitat would be in far worse shape today.
Being Frank is the monthly opinion column that was written by the late Billy Frank Jr., former NWIFC Chairman. To honor him, the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington will continue to share their perspectives through this column.
Clambakes are a beloved tradition at Swinomish, longstanding since time immemorial. Over the years, the regularity of clambakes subsided, and the celebratory event was notably missed. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Department of Environmental Protection, the annual community clambake at Lone Tree was revitalized in 2006, based on feedback gathered from interviews with tribal elders. Clam digging at Ebey’s Landing, Whidbey Island – 1904 Photo by Oliver S. Van Olinda University of Washington
This year’s clambake on August 25 marks ten years of the department’s commitment to ensuring this treasured gathering remains a regular celebration at Swinomish. “Anytime that we had a large drop in the tide, a minus tide, all we had to do was go down to the beach and dig some clams... Whoever went and got the clams would just go up and just tell the community ‘hey we’re having a clambake down at the beach so come on down.’” Larry Campbell - 2012
Myrtle [Dan] Bailey - 1983
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Clam digging at West Beach, Swinomish Reservation – 1978 Photo by Loren Olson Swinomish Tribal Archive
“We would go and dig clams when the tide was right. My great-grandmother would dry clams while the men would hunt. We lived on the clams, mussels, fish, deer meat, berries, roots and any kind of food that God put in this world for consumption. That’s how we lived.”
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Senators Past and Present: Thoughts on Sovereignty The Tribe is at an important crossroads in its move towards self-determination. We can either remain where we are, limited in our actions by the policies of the BIA and by the outdated language in our governing documents, or we can move ahead on our path towards fully reclaiming our status as a true sovereign nation. In seeking to amend our Constitution and By-laws, our present leaders are not forging a new path, but are following in the footsteps of our elders. At least as earlier as the 1950s, our leaders sought to strengthen our sovereignty by making changes to our 1936 Constitution.
HERE’S WHAT THOSE SENATORS HAD TO SAY: Tandy Wilbur Sr. Bellingham Herlad, January 26, 1955 "We felt the only way to become self-dependent was to make our own decisions. We've made mistakes but we've profited from them... We're like any other race —eager to go forward." Tandy Wilbur Jr., Puget Sound Mail, November 3, 1966 “The treaties guaranteed to us the right of self government and we wish no encroachment on this sacred right. We are fighting to maintain an identity.” Robert Joe, Skagit Valley Herald, April 3, 1984 “Standing on (our) own two feet isn’t good enough. (We) want to run toward the future. (We) want authority over (our) destiny. We want to be competitive. If we don’t we’ll just sit in one puddle of water and not go anywhere... The (proposed) marina isn’t a stepping stone. It’s a step up. We have to venture into other areas. We can’t stop there.” Susan Wilbur, 2002 “My goal for the Swinomish Tribe is to be self-supporting.” Tandy Wilbur, 2005 "I believe the community has a common vision for the future...I see it as the responsibility of the Senate to be proactive in helping the community reach its full potential. Starting with a solid plan and foundation on which to build a strong, productive, and stable community." Brian Cladoosby, 2010 "Stable tribal government policies and actions provide all tribal members with a prosperous, healthy and sustainable way of life." Lydia Charles, 2011 "Economic growth enables the Tribe to provide extra funds for tribal programs such as Health, Education, Recreation, Cultural, Senior Programs, Law Enforcement and Housing." Brian Porter, 2015 “Our community is growing and we need to adapt to the changes that are ahead of us. There has been a legacy of Senators who have set the foundation for our community, a legacy that will not be forgotten.” Kevin Paul, 2015 "Protect Tribal Sovereignty. It's our right to govern, to make decisions." 20 sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
Digital Storytelling Workshop Workshop: August 22 - 24 Are you interested in learning about video production or would you like to share your story about environmental health concerns? Digital Storytelling: This workshop provides a free training to Swinomish community members ages 18 and over who would like to learn the basics of video production. 3-5 minute videos will be produced for sharing environmental health concerns in your community. Digital stories have been created in many tribal communities from across the nation. Some examples can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9f5yySMqDw. At least one of the digital stories produced in this training will focus on the uncontrolled release of toxins from the Shell oil refinery in February of 2015. Many tribal members reported smelling a foul odor and feeling ill. Workshop participants can also create videos on other environmental concerns to share with other tribal community members.
Interested? If you are interested in either receiving the training or being interviewed about the February 2015 Shell oil refinery air quality event, please contact Jamie Donatuto at 360-466-1532 or jdonatuto@ swinomish.nsn.us or Annie Belcourt at 406-243-5454 or annie.belcourt@umontana.edu sw d bĹĄ qyuuqs News
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45 YEARS AGO BILLY MILLS DAY AT SWINOMISH Theresa Trebon, Tribal Archivist
Here’s a story many in the Swinomish Community will remember and it’s just in time for this year’s summer Olympics. This coming August marks the 45th anniversary of Billy Mills Day here at Swinomish.
Guests came from near and far to hear Mills speak at the dinner where he urged tribal youth to have positive mental attitudes. He told the crowd his philosophy which he described as “simple”:
Mills, an Oglala Lakota Indian from the Pine Ridge Reservation born in 1938, won the Olympic Gold Medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics in the 10,000 meter run, a race called the “greatest upset in Olympic history.”
1. Many great athletes have the ability to fail, but they do not quit. 2. Set a goal and then break it down to day-to-day goals. 3. Have the right mental attitude—the mind is a big warehouse; be sure it contains positive things to offset the negative in times of stress. 4. It isn’t the color of a balloon that makes it go up, it’s what’s inside it—Indians can find opportunity right inside of us and choose our own destiny 5. One of the great opportunities in this world is to right wrongs—be proud you are an Indian, but walk a mile in the other fellows moccasins before you criticize him.
Mills, a virtually unknown runner, snatched the 10,000 meter race from the Advertisement for Billy Mills Dinner Puget Sound Mail expected winner, August 26, 1971 Ron Clarke of Australia, by surging past him in the final lap. He was the first American, and the first American Indian to win a gold medal in the 10,000. No one from the Western Hemisphere has won the race since. Mills went on to set U. S. records for the 10,000 meter, the three-mile run, and a world record for the six-mile run.
Mills went on to devote his life to serving Indian Country. If you want to learn more about this inspirational man, go to his Running Strong website which details the work his foundation does across Indian Country. You can even watch the footage of his historic 1964 win in Tokyo! Visit: indianyouth.org/billy-mills
How did Mills land at Swinomish in 1974? Courtesy of Reggie Edwards who had met Mills at a conference in early August of that year. Edwards was so inspired by Mills’ message that he invited him to come to Swinomish to give an inspirational speech to Swinomish youth. The Tribe rolled out the red carpet for Mills. He toured the Swinomish Fish Trap and Fish Plant, and took Swinomish youth on a five-mile run through the Reservation. And then there was the gala banquet put on by the Tribe to honor both Mills and Skagit County Fair Queen Alice Charles. 22 sw d bš qyuuqs News
Billy Mills signs autographs for Swinomish children Left to right: Roddy Billy, Henry Martin, Jackie Edwards, Unknown August 1974 Swinomish Tribal Archive
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Billy Mills and Alice Charles Honorary Dinner Left to right: Bertha Dan, Laura Edwards, Morris Dan, Neah Martin and Skagit County Fair Queen Alice Charles Swinomish Reservation - August 1971 Swinomish Tribal Archive
Flyer for Billy Mills and Alice Charles Honorary Dinner Swinomish Reservation - August 1971 Swinomish Tribal Archive
If anyone has memories of Billy Mills visit to Swinomish in 1974, please call Theresa in the Tribal Archive 466-7351 or email ttrebon@swinomish.nsn.us
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Billy Mills visits the Swinomish Fish Trap Landy James is at his left August 1971 Swinomish Tribal Archive
Healthy Fry Bread Community Environmental Health Program
Try experimenting with locally grown, whole-wheat flour and creative recipes for a healthy twist on classic fry bread! This recipe is brought to you by the Swinomish Community Environmental Health Program, the 13 Moons Garden Program at Northwest Indian College, and Washington State University’s Bread Lab.
Fry bread can be found in Native American communities around the country where resourceful cooks used whatever they could find to feed their families during hard times. While it’s filling and tasty, most fry bread is made using highly processed ingredients, like bleached white flour and vegetable oil, that are low in nutrients and are linked to health problems like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. So how can we feed our families well while keeping the tradition of fry bread alive? One option is to try healthier ingredients! Whole wheat flour uses the entire wheat grain, including parts called the “germ” and “bran” that are loaded with protein and vitamins, but are taken out to make white flour. Try experimenting with whole-wheat flour milled from special varieties of wheat bread. Whole flours have higher protein and vitamin contents than white flour, but were created to have a lighter flavor and to bake like the white flour you might buy at the store. Perfect for fry bread! You can substitute your recipe with non-dairy milk, and healthier cooking oils like coconut and canola.
Healthy Frybread Recipe Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup white flour 3 TB powdered milk 1 TB baking powder 1 tsp salt (optional) 1 ½ cups warm water Canola oil for frying
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Join Us For SPAWNtaneous Fun! FR
Skagit River Salmon Festival
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10am to 6pm
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
Great Music! The Paperboys Chris Eger Band Caspar Babypants
(aka Chris Ballew of the Presidents of the United States of America) Silver Torches • Lydia Hol Native Siblings • Peter Ali SALMON FESTIVAL
SkagitRiverFest.org
Cooking Directions 1. Mix dry ingredients and add water to make a dough 2. Knead the dough until it forms a ball and comes clean from the edge of the bowl 3. Cover with a cloth and let sit for 30 minutes 4. Pour ¾ inch of canola oil into deep frying pan on medium heat 5. Divide the dough and knead into 8 round balls 6. Roll the dough balls into flat circles, or pat them between your hands and stretch them out while turning them clockwise. Stretch until the dough is ¼ to ½ inch thick. Poke a few holes in the circles of dough with a fork. 7. Carefully slide each flattened dough into the hot oil to avoid splashes 8. Lift the fry bread pieces with a fork to check the bottoms. When brown, turn each bread 9. When both sides are brown, remove the breads from the pan and put them in a pan lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and cool Adapted from Indian Health Services Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention resources (www.diabetes.ihs.gov).
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THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Nicole Casper & Todd Mitchell
Over the past few months, DEP staff has been hard at work hitting the beaches! But instead of packing a beach towel and chair, we were armed with orange vests, PVC grids, cameras, a surveying laser level, GPS units, rulers, and lots of pink and orange flags.
Answers to these questions help us make informed decisions and ensure that we maintain ecologically and culturally important beaches stretching from Kukutali Preserve to Lone Tree Point and beyond.
We were continuing a beach survey from last summer which is part of our nearshore monitoring work that began in 2002. Covering over 2.5 miles of Reservation shoreline, we surveyed 1036 points along 264 transects! Our objective was to collect sediment and elevation data to answer some questions about our beaches: • How do our beaches (sand, gravel, mud, silt) change over time? • Where does the sediment come from and where does it go? • How are the features of the beach (tidepools, vegetation patches, bluffs) changing over time? Beaches may seem like they are always there, but in fact they are constantly changing as wind and water act upon them.
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The Wellness Program What is suboxone?
How does the suboxone component work at the Swinomish Wellness Program?
The suboxone component is part of the treatment program offered at the Swinomish Wellness Program. Suboxone is a pill or a film that patients take as a substitute for narcotics (like heroin and oxycontin). In addition to using suboxone, all of our patients are involved in counseling to address the psychological aspects of drug addiction. The Swinomish Wellness Program medical staff will provide the medical management of opioid addiction (prescribing suboxone, screening urines for illegal drugs so as to keep patients on track, and counseling determined by patient need).
How does suboxone work?
Suboxone is an opioid. Like all opioids, suboxone works by binding to a receptor called the mu-receptor. The mureceptor lives on the surface of cells in the body and the opioid is what activates the receptor. Think of it as a door with a lock on it where the receptor is the lock and the opioid is the key. In order to get high from morphine or treat pain with percocet, the key must fit into the lock. During exercise, endorphins are the key. If you are using street drugs, they become the key. If you are on suboxone, it is also the key. Some drugs bind for a long time, others for a short time. Some bind and turn the receptor on; others bind and turn the receptor off.
Why does the Swinomish Wellness Program recommend suboxone patients engage in therapy?
Research has shown a higher success rate of opioid dependence treatment with a program that combines medical management (suboxone) and behavioral therapy
(counseling, intensive outpatient therapy, AA, NA, etc.). Therapy is an integral part of this program. Each patient will be evaluated to determine the course of treatment, there will be a minimum of one suboxone therapy group per week.
Are there any safety issues associated with taking suboxone? Most deaths from suboxone overdose occur because suboxone is mixed with alcohol, other opioids, or other prescription drugs (valium, ativan, xanax, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, etc.) that depress brain activity. Suboxone has the potential for abuse and can produce dependence. Suboxone withdrawal is not considered to be as severe as withdrawal from other narcotics.
Is it possible to ever get off suboxone? Yes. The ultimate goal is to taper all of our patients off suboxone. Generally, the patients who are the most successful in tapering are involved in intensive therapy, have an extensive social support network, and taper off suboxone over a long period of time, (estimated 2 years, most successful). But some patients may never be off of suboxone, as like other medications.
At the Swinomish Wellness Program we treat chronic opioid dependence as a lifelong disease. It should not be viewed with any sense of shame. Diabetes is good example of another lifelong disease. A diabetic patient may control their blood sugar with diet and exercise but they still have diabetes.
"We are not asking for a cure; we just want people to get healthy, one day at a time." - Swinomish Wellness Program Staff
If you are ready to step into recovery, call the Swinomish Wellness Program Main Office: (360) 466.1024
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Suboxone is a narcotic medication indicated for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence, available only by prescription, and must be taken under a doctor's care as prescribed.
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE SWINOMISH SITE Degree Programs Offered at Swinomish: Bachelor of Arts in Tribal Governance & Business Management Link to program information: http://www.nwic.edu/lifeon-campus/degrees-and-certificates/bachelor-of-artstribal-governance-business-management/
Bachelor of Science in Native Environmental Science Link to program information: http://www.nwic.edu/ life-on-campus/degrees-and-certificates/b-s-in-nativeenvironmental-science/
Associate of Arts in General Direct Transfer Link to program information: http://www.nwic.edu/wpcontent/uploads/2015/05/AAS_general_direct_transfer_ FINAL_2014_2015.pdf
High School Students: Are You Interested in Running Start? The Northwest Indian College Swinomish Site is offering a Running Start program beginning in the Fall of 2016.
To Qualify You Must: • Be 16 years or older • Be at high school junior credit status (At least) • Pass the Compass English testing with a score 100 or above Questions? Contact Linda Willup (360) 255-4436 28 sw d bš qyuuqs News
FALL 2016 QUARTER REGISTRATION Now - Friday, September 16 FALL 2016 QUARTER BEGINS Monday, September 19 FALL 2016 QUARTER ENDS Friday, December 9
CONTACT INFORMATION Gaylene Gobert, Swinomish Site Manager (360) 255.4435 ggobert@nwic.edu Linda Willup, NWIC/Swinomish Instructional Technician (360) 255.4436 lwillup@nwic.edu Jessica Gigot, Native Environmental Science Faculty (360) 255.4437 jgigot@nwic.edu Shelly Vendiola, Native Studies Leadership Faculty (360) 255.4438 svendiola@nwic.edu
SWINOMISH BLOGS http://13moonsgarden.wordpress.com http://blogs.nwic.edu/swinomish
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE SWINOMISH SITE ADDRESS 17113 Tallawhalt Lane, Box C-11 La Conner WA, 98257
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2 The amount of money you invest to make money. 3 Putting time or money into something with expectation of getting something greater in return. 5 The place people come together to buy and sell stocks and bonds. 8 The chance you will commit your money to someone or something and not be able to get it back when you need it.
1 The chance your investment will lose value because of a decline in the market. 4 The amount of money paid in return for use of a certain amount of a money. 6 The profit earned on an investment. 7 Any chance of loss. /
This crossword puzzle was provided by First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit www.firstnations.org.
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SWINOMISH YOUTH CONFERENCE
Swinomish youth attend a seminar on professional workplace environments
July 7 - Swinomish Youth are learning more about employment at Swinomish, thanks to this summer's Swinomish Youth Conference. Hosted by the Tribe's Human Resources Department, the conference allowed youth the opportunity to interact with multiple Swinomish departments. In the process, they gained valuable insight into the educational and professional experience required to join these departments.
One lucky youth took home an Xavier Scott skateboard, courtesy of the Swinomish Grants Department
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Swinomish employees attend their booths at the Youth Conference
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AUGUST 2016
YOUTH CENTER 1 MON Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Swinomish Flats
2 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM 9 years and older: Bowling 8 years and younger: Jungle Play Land
3 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM 9 years and older: Lake Goodwin 8 years and younger: Kiwanis Park
4 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Trampoline Zone
All ages: Washington Park
8 MON Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Lake Whatcom
9 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM 9 years and older: Frisbee Golf 8 years and younger: Storvik Park
10 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Swinomish Flats
11 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM TBD
12 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Movie
15 MON Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Lake Wenburg
16 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Fidalgo Pool and Storvik Park
17 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM 7 years and older: Zoo 6 years and younger: Slip and slide
18 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM TBD
19 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Birch Bay
22 MON Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Swinomish Flats
23 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Aquatic Center
24 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Skating
25 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM Clambake at Lone Tree
26 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Play Day
29 MON Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Snee-Oosh
30 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM All ages: Trampoline Zone
31 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM
5 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM
1ST DAY OF LA CONNER SCHOOL August 31 11:30AM Release
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SWINOMISH LANDING PADDLE TO NISQUALLY
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AUGUST 2016
ELDERS’ LUNCH 1 MON Chicken Patty Sandwich Tatar Tots Coleslaw Fresh Fruit Bowl
2 TUES Meatloaf and Gravy Rice Glazed Carrots Blueberries
3 WED Egg Salad Sandwich Split Pea Soup Cucumbers and Dip Cantaloupe
4 THURS Sausage and Gravy Biscuits Mixed Fruit Salad Vegetable Juice
8 MON Turkey Cheese Sandwich Lettuce and Tomato Slices Tomato Soup Fresh Fruit Bowl
9 TUES Baked Ham and Roll Parsley Red Potatoes Steamed Vegetables Pears
10 WED Meat Lasagna Garlic Bread Mixed Green Salad Mixed Fruit Salad
11 THURS Eggs and Bacon French Toast Berries Vegetable Juice
15 MON Submarine Sandwich Chips Coleslaw Fresh Fruit Bowl
16 TUES Indian Tacos Beef, Beans, Cheese Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Jell-O with Fruit
17 WED Chicken Noodle Soup French Bread Mixed Green Salad Nectarines
18 THURS Ham and Cheese Quiche French Bread Spinach Salad Mixed Fruit Salad
22 MON BLT Sandwich Clam Chowder Fresh Fruit Bowl
23 TUES BBQ Chicken Macaroni Salad Green Beans Watermelon
24 WED Beef Roast and Gravy Mashed Potatoes and Roll Steamed Vegetables Mixed Fruit Salad
25 THURS Eggs and Sausage Pancake Berries Vegetable Juice
29 MON Hamburgers Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Potato Salad Watermelon
30 TUES Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Garlic Bread Mixed Green Salad Mixed Grapes
31 WED Fish Sandwich Homemade Vegetables Mixed Fruit Salad
*Lunch served Mon-Thurs. No take away meals until 11AM. Call (360) 466-3980 to cancel home delivery. Milk served with all meals.
Community Dinner Swinomish elders, Jennie Nguyen and Ivan Willup Sr. representing Swinomish Days at the Swinomish Landing
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August 17, 2016 6PM Youth Center
Mrs. V’s 2 Cents Diane Vendiola
My mother, Delia Hillaire Villaluz, was born in 1917 and was the youngest child of Edward Frank Hillaire and Christina Williams. Nineteen years after my mother was born, our tribal leaders adopted the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Constitution and By-Laws, in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. Swinomish currently operates today under that same legislation. For eighty years, Swinomish leaders have been committed to improving the lives and wellbeing of their tribal community members, through social and cultural programs; education; economic development; and resource protection. It is because of their wisdom and guidance that the quality of life for peoples in our community are always improving. Self-governance is essential if tribal communities are to continue protecting their unique cultures and identities. Tribal governments need to maintain the power to determine their own governance structures. To exert that power efficiently, it is necessary that the people assist by being attentive to how their leaders are conducting the public affairs. The recognized leaders twenty years ago knew that the mechanics that make our community function were connected. So it made sense to them to combine the health, education and social services into one committee. So, instead of only meeting in separate and individual departmental meetings, the health, education, and social services committee came to be, commonly referred to today as HESS. The Senators of 1998 perceived that many health, education and social services issues were interrelated. They understood that services might be better addressed if the departments met collaboratively on a monthly basis and were delegated the work of making recommendation to the Tribal Senate. The HESS committee was charged with helping to provide oversight, review and evaluate programs and policies and propose possible solutions to community issues of concern. They were also responsible to determine and recommend measures for Senate consideration. The first chair of HESS was Barbara James (Auntie Barb). The present Chairman is Brian Wilbur. John Stephens is our continuing loyal, longtime, colleague. Mary Ellen Cayou has been our secretary extraordinaire since the beginning. Members of the HESS Committee do their best that they can to assist in the work of a self-governing and responsible community. Somewhere along the way, in company with Health, Education and Social Services, the HESS committee has inherited review, oversight, and recommendation for further action of multiple research project proposals. Perhaps HESS should be reestablished to be called Health, Education, and Social Services and Research, HESSR.
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