Sept 2016 Vol. 50 No. 8
Swinomish's Path to Sovereignty and Self Determination | PG 20
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NTENTS INSIDE
The 2016 Jr. Miss Swinomish, Chloe Edwards and Miss Swinomish, Zanetta Cayou serving their community by volunteering at the Community Dinner
ON THE COVER
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Swinomish's Path to Sovereignty and Self Determination
The Salmon Spirit Canoe arrives at Lone Tree
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03 Editor’s Note 05 The Chairman’s Message 06 Obituaries 07 Community Happenings 08 Swinomish Days 11 What's In Our Air? 12 Employee Picnic 14 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan 15 Swinomish Police: Domestic Violence 16 September Tide Table 17 Being Frank 18 ICWA: Stories Film Project in Production 19 Native Roots: Oregon Grape 20 Swinomish's Path to Sovereignty and Self... 23 Safe Routes to School: Swinomish to La Conner... 24 National Preparedness Month 26 Jam Sesh Workshop, Healthier Frybread Workshop 27 Mindful Money Matters 28 Northwest Indian College Swinomish Site 29 Protect Our Groundwater 30 Healthy Food for a Healthy Brain, Dental Health... 31 Youth Center Calendar 33 Elders Menu 34 Mrs. V's 2 Cents 36 September Birthdays
editor’s NOTE The Constitutional Reform Committee submitted an article titled, Swinomish's Path to Sovereignty & Self Determination. This feature article provides a Q & A and states the history of when the Tribe's Constitution was previously amended: 1950, 1961, 1977, 1985. Their article is located in the middle spread on PAGE 20.
During mid-August it was some of the warmest days of the summer and just a few weeks later the days are already shorter and the morning fog has begun to push colder air throughout the valley. I'm astonished how fast the seasons change here in the Northwest! The September qyuuqs wraps up the summer activities covering events such as Swinomish Days and the Employee Picnic. It also announces the fall events on the Community Happenings page; on Native American Day (September 26) all tribal offices will be CLOSED. Swinomish Environmental Health Analyst Jamie Donatuto wrote an article titled What's In Our Air? where she explains projects the Environmental Community Health Program (ECHP) is working on, which focus on the study of what potentially hazardous chemicals are in our air. The ECHP hosted two community workshops last month; the Jam Sesh Workshop and Healthier Fry Break Workshop. Some of the jam was set aside and given as a gift to tribal elders that attended the Clambake.
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September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and the Swinomish Housing Authority has invited you to participate in NPM by putting informational packets together for tenants who want to learn how to prepare for a disaster. Their article is on PAGE 24. Make sure you check out the articles I have stated and all the other features throughout this month's qyuuqs. Happy fall! Caroline Edwards
(pud-kwuh-HWEETS)
Moon of the Silver Salmon
Much of September is "moon of the silver salmon." During this moon, silver salmon, also called Coho salmon, are fished by trolling with V-shaped hooks made of bent hemlock attached to a line. The other salmon runs continue in the bays and rivers. Seal hunting, and plant gathering continues. During this moon and the one before, seeds used for trading are collected.
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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spee pots Brian Cladoosby, Chairman (360) 708.7533 | bcladoosby@
ya qua leouse Brian Porter, Vice Chair (360) 840.4186 | bporter@
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sapelia Sophie Bailey, Secretary (360) 853.6458 | sbailey@
taleq tale II Barbara James, Treasurer (360) 391.3958 | bjames@
pay a huxton Chester Cayou, Jr. (360) 770.3378 | ccayou@
cha das cud II Glen Edwards (360) 708.3113 | gedwards@
yal le ka but Steve Edwards (360) 840.5768 | sedwards@
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STANDING ROCK SIOUX — The largest national movement of unity in Indian Country. Many of you have seen our social media posts these past few weeks and learned about the gathering of Native Americans at the Standing Rock Sioux sacred grounds, Sacred Rock Camp. Let me share with you the situation. Standing Rock Sioux’s background: Despite strong objections from the tribe from the first time they heard of the project, on July 25, 2016, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted authorization for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) to cross Lake Oahe as part of the construction of a 1,100 mile pipeline that is proposed to carry over a halfmillion barrels of Bakken crude oil to Illinois and across four states. The current route of construction takes the pipeline less than one-half mile from the tribe’s reservation border, and thus the tribe maintains a sovereign interest in protecting its cultural resources and patrimony that remain with the land. In addition, all along the route of the pipeline are sites of religious and cultural significance to our people – including burial sites of our ancestors. The pipeline would cross the tribe’s traditional and ancestral lands and the construction of the pipeline jeopardizes many sacred places. But, while federal law requires meaningful consultation with the tribe on these matters, that has not happened. The tribe opposes DAPL because we must honor our ancestors and protect our sacred sites and our precious waters. Please know events are shifting quickly, but here is a bit more information about the situation's current status. During the week of September 5, ancestral remains that included sacred circles and stones were found at the construction site. Although the information was submitted to the federal court system, the company still chose to begin destruction of the site. The court addressed this critical situation by ordering that the construction process be stopped until the permit situations could be readdressed by all.
Washington Treaty Tribes stands with Standing Rock Sioux.
This situation hits many of our hearts here at Swinomish, as we too have suffered the detrimental impacts of industry development and area growth on our sacred sites. Each situation is unique across Indian Country and we, as sovereign nations, have addressed our issues in ways that are culturally appropriate for our own unique areas. There are over 188 tribes supporting Standing Rock Sioux today, with more coming from the 217 tribes in Alaska and 100 in the lower 48. This is a national issue! NCAI and sister organizations continue to address the shortfalls of regulations and policies that allow these detrimental situations to happen over and over again. A common message that has grown throughout Indian County is this: "We have given enough to this nation... our land, our resources, and the future of our children. We have fought for this country and died for it. We have given enough. We can no longer give what little we have left for our children." We have one message for the president and his administration and I was clear about it when I addressed the White House Cabinet on September 6. "The world is watching." I hope this bit of insight helps you understand the situation and how it impacts our community. In regard to other topics affecting our community, can you believe it is fall? Crabbers have been busy all summer and now our hunters are gearing up for duck season. Please keep our harvesters in your prayers. We are so blessed to have a great school and awesome para-pros. We send our best to the superintendent and teachers, wishing them a wonderful school year! And as a special not to our students: "Be smart, stay in school, get good grades, keep a good attitude, and be on time." spee pots Brian Cladoosby
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Ken Edwards
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Ken Edwards "Cha das cud" member of the Swinomish Tribe was called home on July 29, 2016. Ken was born to Eileen and Charles Edwards on January 3, 1957. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Ken was also a member of the Swinomish Longhouse. He attended school in Mt Vernon, Sedro Wooley and La Conner. Ken graduated from Boarding School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1975. After High School Ken enlisted in the US Navy; he served 2 years in San Diego, California where he received an honorable discharge. While in the Navy Ken discovered his talent for cooking; he was assigned to be a chef on one of the big Navy ships. That is when Ken decided to pursue his Culinary Degree and attend Skagit Valley College. Ken also went to training in Arizona and New Mexico for surveying and for a short time he was a Taxi Driver in Skagit County. He also worked for the Swinomish Planning Department and received a certificate in air quality, this training took him on the road a lot. But most of all he loved commercial fishing, he fished on the Anna J. for many years, until 2009 when the Anna J. went down. Ken received a medal of honor from the Pacific Fisherman’s Association for his heroic acts of saving the life of his skipper. Ken was always humble and never wanted his family to make it known that he received this medal. This tells a lot about his nature, he put someone else’s life before his own. For a brief time he was also the skipper on the F/V the Bobber for Nick Nash. He loved to be on the water. His family was most important in his life, almost 38 years ago he hooked up with Bernie Stone. On February 17, 1979 Bernie got a call from Earl James Sr. and Ken; they needed a ride from Lyman, “You know that one bar there that had the big parties.” Little did Bernie know that she would capture Ken’s eye and fall in love! Ken instantly became a husband to Bernie and a father to her 2 children and later raised grandson Jonathan and great grandson Xavier. Jonathan always referred to Ken as “Honey”, he never called Ken, papa or grandpa. Jonathan spent 10 years of his life with his grandma Bernie and “Honey”. Xavier spent almost all of his life with Ken, 7years; this was his “Daddy”. X kept Mom Bernie and Daddy on their toes and full of energy. X said, “We can’t forget about X-Man, Daddy’s new big Boat, but his small boat is just for us to play on and have fun1" Ken was the only father figure these two had. Ken and Bernie were pretty much inseparable, they fished together, hunted together and Bernie was his eyes, they cooked many meals together and sold fireworks together; Ken named their stand “Salmon People”. Ken was always a kind and giving person, much of his kill was brought to the butcher to provide deer or elk burger for the Longhouse. Ken also loved to play pool, they played coed softball, he was the pitcher and Bernie was the catcher. They always had fun together and especially enjoyed the traveling they got to do these last few months. Ken will always be remembered for his hard work and the loving, caring compassion he always expressed to his family and friends. Ken is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Eileen. Step Father Melvin Charles, Auntie Nellie Bobb, a brother Leslie Edwards, Grandparents Buddy and Laura Squi Qui Edwards, David and Saraphina Adolph and God Mother Gerri Williams. Survived by his mate Bernadette Stone, Daughter Mary James, Sons Ben James, Jonathan Jack and Xavier Keo. Sisters La Verne Grove, Barb James(Bruce), Janet Charles(Norval), brother Jeff Edwards(Robin) and many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Shirley Sunshine Shongutsie
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Shirley Shongutsie, “CHUBAH” lived on the Swinomish Reservation her whole life. She was born on June 8, 1979 to Paula Kneeland and Jeff Shongutsie. Shirley attended school in LaConner and Sedro-Woolley. She worked for a short time as a waitress at the old Joe’s Drive In and a Café in Anacortes. Shirley was member of the 1910 Shaker Church, she liked going to the smokehouse and also enjoyed going to round drum pow wows. Shirley loved cruising around on her car and especially liked going to Walmart. She always looked forward to the weekends, going out to the club with the girls, dancing and having fun! Facebook was her past-time fun, she spent hours on top of hours Facebooking and getting all the scoop, sometime putting in her two cents. Shirley will be missed for her laid back, chill personality. Always trying to have fun, she had smile and a laugh that you can never forget. RIP ”CHUBAH” Shirley is proceeded in death by her mom, Paula Kneeland. Her paternal grandparents Virginia McKenzie and Lemberg Shongutsie. Her maternal grandpa Herb Kneeland. Uncles Phillip Stone and Gilbert Shongutsie, Karl Kneeland and aunt Phyllis Stone. Shirley is survived by her dad Jeff Shongutsie, grandmother Andrea Paulus, her children Lavennah Shongutsie, Kendall Edwards, Gabby and Alicia Topaum. Her aunt Maggie McKenzie, uncles Les and Bob Kneeland. Numerous grand aunts, grand uncles, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many close friends.
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TRIBAL ID CARDS
Does your identification card have an expiration date? If not, it is outdated.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 20 Community Clean Up Day
You're required to contact the enrollment officer to obtain an appointment to receive a new card with an expiration date. The new cards expire every five years and are accepted by
SEPTEMBER 21 Community Dinner 6PM Youth Center
the state as an official form of identification. Your first card will be issued at no charge. Lost or stolen card replacements will result in a $10 replacement fee.
SEPTEMBER 26 Native American Day Tribal offices are closed
There will be no charge if you change your name or address, as long as you return your most current identification card.
ENROLLMENT OFFICE Leon John Phone (360) 466.7211 Email: ljohn@swinomish.nsn.us
OCTOBER 19 Community Dinner 6PM Youth Center
The qyuuqs News submission deadline is the 10th of Every Month! OUTDOOR BURN BAN ON THE SWINOMISH RESERVATION Downgraded to Level 1 The total ban on all outdoor burning is lifted in part. Recreational and cooking fires now allowed. Fires must be less than four feet in diameter, and in approved fire rings. Other outdoor burning, including yard waste, is still prohibited.
EFFECTIVE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 For additional information call (360) 466.7280
2016-2017 ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM The Swinomish Dental Clinic is now accepting enrolled tribal members 18 years and younger with great brushing habits. Don’t miss this opportunity. CALL (360) 466.3900 TODAY! sw d bš qyuuqs News
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SWINOMISH DAYS August 12-14 — Folks were early to arrive at Swinomish Days, many showing up days before the big event. Festivities kicked off Friday with the first Grand Entry for the Powwow. On the other end of the field, lively Stick Games were taking place. During Saturday's events the community was filled with people walking around. Before the Stick Games' main tournament, a traditional Stick Game was hosted and instead of playing for money, each team played with personal belongings such as blankets and necklaces. Later that day all three events occurred simultaneously: the War Chief Canoe Races, Stick Games (Main Tournament), and the Powwow. For youth (18 and under, 15 and under, 12 and under) there was a 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted at the outdoor basketball court. Each registered team received a 3-on-3 red or white jersey tank top. The weekend of Swinomish Days was bright and beautiful with traditional practices all around!
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WHAT'S IN OUR AIR? Jamie Donatuto, Environmental Community Health Program
The Swinomish Environmental Community Health Program staff are working on several projects that focus on studying what chemicals exist in the air at Swinomish. These studies started after the Shell Puget Sound Refinery air incident in February of 2015 that released chemicals into the local community and cause many community members to fall ill. One study is with Harvard University researchers setting up monitors that track chemicals in the air, like the ones released in the 2015 incident. The equipment was set up in early August and will remain up for one month. Stay tuned to hear about results! Another study is with Oregon State University. In March, ten community members wore silicone wrist bands for one week. People kept a daily journal of what they did each day while they wore these wristbands. Oregon State researchers looked for 62 chemicals in the wristbands and found a total of 25. Each person had different types and amounts of chemicals in their wristbands, depending on their daily activities. All wristbands contained six types of chemicals that are commonly found in oil-based products and wood smoke.
Tanisha Gobert installs an air monitor at the Northwest Indian College Swinomish Site
People who wore a wrist band got their results in July. The study will be performed again this fall. The goal of these studies is to figure out if there are harmful chemicals in the air. If there are, we want to reduce the amount of them! If we know the source of the chemicals, we know where to focus our efforts.
There are many methods that will help reduce the amount of chemicals you breathe. Here are a few: • Ventilate—Open a window or use the exhaust fan when cooking. Grill outdoors. • Maintain—Keep your wood stove and chimney in good condition so smoke does not leak into your home. • Avoid—Avoid e-cigarettes and cigarette smoke.
The silicone wristband absorbs many different types of chemicals from the air. It also absorbs chemicals from anything that it touches, such as dirt, water, or skin.
Are you interested in wearing a wristband? Please contact Swinomish Environmental Community Health Program staff Larry Campbell, Myk Heidt, or Jamie Donatuto at (360) 466.1532.
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What can you do to reduce your exposure to airborne chemicals?
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SWINOMISH EMPLOYEE PICNIC August 17 — It was a clear and sunny day at the Employee Picnic. Employees began showing up with their families and potluck foods around noon—just in time for the bouncy house fun to begin! The festivities for the day included a DJ and two clowns, one of them painting faces while the other blew up balloon figures for all the children. The day's highlight was the hamster ball race between departments. The winner with the shortest time won four days off for their entire department! The winning department was the Building & Facilities staff member Jamall James.
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SWINOMISH MEDICAL CLINIC
Free Car Seat Inspections
Help your child stay safe!
Positive Indian Parenting
Call today for more information, or to schedule an appointment!
Honoring our Children, Honoring our Traditions
Michelle Skidmore - Child Passenger Technician (360) 466.3167 | mskidmore@swinomish.nsn.us
Social Services | Second Floor Meeting Room Swinomish Counseling Services: (360) 542.7624
Tuesdays 4-5:30 PM | Sept. 13 - Oct. 18
TRIPS FOR SNIPS SPAY/NEUTER Transport For Dogs & Cats One-time vaccination shots included! Special Swinomish Pet Transportation Day NEW DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Pet drop off: 7:30AM Pet pick up: 4:30PM Drop off and pick up your pet at the Housing Office: 17547 First Street, 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 For questions, or to make an appointment, call Robin Carneen at (360)466.4081 and mention Trips for Snips’. sw d bš qyuuqs News
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Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Tara Satushek, Office of Planning and Community Development
JULY 6 — The Planning Department hosted an open house for community input on developing a Tribal Transportation Safety Plan. A lot of really good input was offered by the community and tribal staff about their safety concerns here on the Reservation.
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WHAT WE HEARD FROM YOU
A variety of concerns were voiced during the open house, and based on community feedback, the top issues and needs (listed by priority) are as follows:
Engineering 1. Improved pedestrian facilities/sidewalks 2. Street lights 3. Improved signage - Speed signs, location, etc.
Enforcement 1. Speeding 2. Cell phone use while driving 3. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Emergency Services 1. Improved cell phone coverage - No dead zones
Education 1. Distracted driving 2. Helmet usage 3. Red light and stop sign running
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WHAT IS A TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PLAN? A data-driven plan developed by a multi-disciplinary team to improve safety on the entire road network by prioritizing the activities implemented by a government and communicating these priorities with safety partners.
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SAFETY PLAN?
The Safety Plan establishes goals, objectives, and key emphasis areas that integrates the 4 E’s- Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Services. This process helps to identify areas of improvement whether they are engineering improvements or addressing driver behavior. Having an approved plan allows the Tribe to be eligible to apply for transportation safety project funds available through the Federal Highway Administration.
WHY DO WE NEED A TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PLAN?
Motor Vehicle Crashes are the leading cause of death for Native Americans and Alaska Natives ages 1 to 44. Developing a Safety Plan is one of the many steps to making our roads safer. Save a life, save a nation.
Domestic Violence occurs when someone uses a pattern of physically, sexually and/or emotionally abusive behavior to maintain control over an intimate partner or family member. Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation techniques to keep victims under control. Abusers often escalate from verbal abuse and threats to physical violence. Physical injury is the most immediate danger, but the long-term emotional and psychological consequences are severe. Knowing and acknowledging the warning signs and symptoms of domestic violence is the first step to getting out of a potentially dangerous relationship.
WHAT TO DO: CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY CALL THE HOUSE OF HEALING HOTLINE (360) 399.1046 TALK TO SOMEONE YOU TRUST CREATE A SAFTEY PLAN
REMEMBER: YOU ARE NOT ALONE! IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT! DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A CRIME! CALL 911!
INDICATORS OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP Does your partner... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Act excessively jealous and possessive? Control where you go or what you do? Keep you from seeing family and friends? Limit your access to money, computer, phone, or car? Constantly check up on you? Have a bad and/or unpredictable temper? Hurt you, or threaten to hurt or kill you? Threaten to take your children away or harm them? Threaten to commit suicide if you leave? Force you to have sex? Destroy your belongings? Humiliate or yell at you? Criticize and put you down? Embarrass you in front of your friends or family? Ignore or dismiss your opinions or accomplishments? Blame you for his or her own abusive behavior? See you as a piece of property?
Do you... • • • • • •
Feel afraid most of the time? Avoid certain topics out of fear of the response? Feel you can’t do anything right for your partner? Believe you deserve to be hurt or mistreated? Wonder if you’re the one who is crazy? Feel emotionally numb or helpless?
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TIDE TABLE: September 2016 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay
Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Day
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Low
High
Low
High
Thu 01
00:22 3.58 ft
05:42 9.98 ft
12:12 0.09 ft
18:51 10.90 ft
Fri 02
00:56 3.09 ft
06:26 9.91 ft
12:50 0.66 ft
19:16 10.82 ft
Phase New
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
6:28
19:50
6:46
20:04
6:29
19:48
7:50
20:31
Sat 03
01:30 2.64 ft
07:09 9.79 ft
13:27 1.36 ft
19:43 10.71 ft
6:31
19:46
8:53
20:56
Sun 04
02:04 2.23 ft
07:53 9.63 ft
14:04 2.16 ft
20:12 10.53 ft
6:32
19:44
9:55
21:22
Mon 05
02:39 1.89 ft
08:39 9.43 ft
14:42 3.02 ft
20:44 10.26 ft
6:34
19:42
10:55
21:48
Tue 06
03:18 1.65 ft
09:29 9.19 ft
15:23 3.91 ft
21:19 9.90 ft
6:35
19:40
11:55
22:18
Wed 07
03:59 1.51 ft
10:24 8.95 ft
16:08 4.78 ft
21:57 9.47 ft
6:36
19:38
12:54
22:50 23:28
Thu 08
04:46 1.47 ft
11:28 8.75 ft
17:04 5.55 ft
22:43 9.01 ft
Fri 09
05:39 1.47 ft
12:44 8.71 ft
18:19 6.09 ft
23:38 8.62 ft
6:38
19:36
13:51
6:39
19:33
14:46
Sat 10
06:39 1.39 ft
14:07 8.92 ft
19:54 6.22 ft
6:40
19:31
15:38
0:10
First Qtr
Sun 11
00:41 8.43 ft
07:41 1.18 ft
15:14 9.33 ft
21:08 5.94 ft
6:42
19:29
16:26
1:00
Mon 12
01:46 8.51 ft
08:39 0.83 ft
16:00 9.77 ft
21:55 5.44 ft
6:43
19:27
17:10
1:56
Tue 13
02:46 8.84 ft
09:32 0.44 ft
16:34 10.19 ft
22:31 4.79 ft
6:45
19:25
17:50
2:59
Wed 14
03:39 9.32 ft
10:19 0.14 ft
17:05 10.58 ft
23:05 3.98 ft
6:46
19:23
18:26
4:07
Thu 15
04:29 9.84 ft
11:03 0.03 ft
17:35 10.93 ft
23:41 3.05 ft
6:47
19:21
18:59
5:19
Fri 16
05:18 10.30 ft
11:47 0.18 ft
18:06 11.23 ft
6:49
19:19
19:31
6:34
Sat 17
00:19 2.07 ft
06:08 10.65 ft
12:30 0.61 ft
18:40 11.45 ft
6:50
19:17
20:03
7:50
Sun 18
01:01 1.13 ft
06:59 10.83 ft
13:15 1.31 ft
19:15 11.53 ft
6:52
19:15
20:36
9:08
Full
Mon 19
01:44 0.33 ft
07:54 10.82 ft
14:01 2.22 ft
19:54 11.45 ft
6:53
19:12
21:12
10:25
Tue 20
02:31 −0.23 ft
08:52 10.65 ft
14:51 3.24 ft
20:36 11.16 ft
6:54
19:10
21:52
11:41
Wed 21
03:21 −0.48 ft
09:56 10.36 ft
15:47 4.25 ft
21:23 10.67 ft
6:56
19:09
22:37
12:52
Thu 22
04:16 −0.43 ft
11:08 10.06 ft
16:53 5.09 ft
22:18 10.04 ft
6:57
19:06
23:28
13:58
Fri 23
05:16 −0.16 ft
12:32 9.92 ft
18:16 5.57 ft
23:24 9.41 ft
6:59
19:04
Sat 24
Last Qtr
14:57
06:23 0.20 ft
13:58 10.05 ft
19:52 5.46 ft
7:00
19:02
0:24
15:47
Sun 25
00:41 8.96 ft
07:33 0.49 ft
15:08 10.34 ft
21:10 4.86 ft
7:02
19:00
1:25
16:30
Mon 26
02:01 8.86 ft
08:41 0.68 ft
16:01 10.61 ft
22:06 4.10 ft
7:03
18:58
2:28
17:07
Tue 27
03:13 9.04 ft
09:40 0.84 ft
16:40 10.76 ft
22:50 3.35 ft
7:04
18:56
3:32
17:39
Wed 28
04:13 9.34 ft
10:30 1.08 ft
17:12 10.78 ft
23:26 2.68 ft
7:06
18:54
4:36
18:07
Thu 29
05:04 9.62 ft
11:14 1.44 ft
17:38 10.71 ft
23:57 2.11 ft
Fri 30
05:48 9.83 ft
11:53 1.93 ft
18:01 10.61 ft
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• On the first day of autumn, the sun is aligned at center between the North and South sides of the planet earth. On that day, the light and dark hours are exactly the same length. This is why it is called ‘equinox’, derived from the Latin word ‘aequus’ meaning ‘equal’.
Source: kaplaninternational.com/blog/ • Not everyone has seasons at the same time! The equinox happens twice a year; depending on which side of the planet you live, autumn will start in fun-facts-about-autumn March (for south) or September (for north). • Leaves contain as much yellow pigment during summer as they do green pigment. As the green pigment is darker, it covers up the yellow, which will not appear until autumn, when sunlight diminishes and plants stop producing the nutrients that fuel their green colors.
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BEING FRANK
HATCHERIES BRIDGE GAP BETWEEN HABITAT, HARVEST Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair
Indian and non-Indian harvest has been cut to the bone this summer because of expected historically low returns, especially coho. Yet habitat loss and damage – the root of the problem – continues every day throughout our watersheds and nearshore marine waters. Poor ocean survival conditions certainly played a role in the low salmon returns of the past several years. But even when we can restore or protect salmon habitat, we aren’t helping ourselves enough. You might be surprised, but fish really do grow on trees. Trees keep water temperatures low, the way salmon like it. Their roots help to prevent soil erosion that can smother salmon eggs. When they fall into a river, trees provide diverse rearing habitat for fish. When the salmon spawn and die, their nutrients feed the trees. Yet from 2006 to 2011 we lost the equivalent of two Seattlesized forests or about 170 square miles, according to the treaty tribes’ 2016 State of Our Watersheds Report. The report can be viewed at nwifc.org/sow. When we lose habitat, we also lose the natural production of salmon it provides. The collapse of our fisheries is simply mirroring the collapse of the eco-systems that support them.
For more than 100 years, hatcheries have tried to make up for that loss, but hatchery salmon depend on the same declining habitat as naturally spawning salmon. About half of the salmon harvested in western Washington are hatchery fish. Continued habitat loss means we will have to depend on hatcheries for as long as lost and damaged habitat continues to restrict natural salmon production and threaten treaty rights. Hatcheries are simply a tool. Some provide fish for harvest while reducing harvest pressures on weak stocks. Others serve as nurseries to protect threatened salmon stocks. All are essential to salmon recovery and should be integrated in our salmon recovery efforts for every watershed. We need every tool in the box to reinforce remaining salmon populations as we work to restore habitat. The importance of this tool should be reflected in its funding, but as the need for hatchery fish has increased, state funding for hatcheries has declined or remained flat. Treaty tribes have stepped up to fill the gap in recent years and provide more salmon for everyone by picking up the costs at a number of state hatcheries where production was threatened by budget shortfalls. The connection between harvest and habitat is clear. We cannot expect to harvest salmon – either hatchery or naturally spawning – as long as we continue to destroy salmon habitat. In the meantime, hatcheries must continue to help bridge that gap and be included as the essential part of salmon recovery that they are.
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.
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Despite their unbreakable connection, salmon harvest and habitat restoration continue moving down separate roads in western Washington. Many people either don’t see or choose to ignore the fact that habitat determines harvest, and that we continue to lose habitat faster than it can be restored.
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ICWA Stories Film Project in Production ICWA Stories Film Project in Production
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NATIVE ROOTS Emma Fox
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The Oregon Grape is not related to true grapes its name comes from the plant's purple color and dusty appearance
Most people prefer flavors that are salty or sweet, but do you know anyone that enjoys bitter flavors? Before the days of corner pharmacies, humans relied on bitter plants as a digestive and medicinal aid. Oregon Grape is one such bitter plant that holds many benefits when included in your diet. Native to the Pacific Northwest, the Oregon Grape is a perennial as hearty as it is beautiful. Several varieties of the plant serve a multitude of landscaping needs, including providing ground cover (Dwarf Oregon Grape) as well as shade (Tall Oregon Grape). All variations have leathery leaves with spiky edges that appear red at first before turning a rich, dark green. In the early spring, small clusters of bright yellow flowers will appear, followed by the plant's berries in early summer. The berries are ripe for harvesting between July and September, and they will be soft and plump when ready. Traditionally, the Oregon Grape was an extremely valuable plant for Swinomish, serving a variety of needs. Fresh berries were part a common part of summertime diets, while the plant's roots were used to make a yellow dye. The roots were also harvested and scraped to make a tea used to treat eye infections. Tribal elders commonly dug the roots to sell to local pharmacies for income. If you do not have experience in harvesting and gathering foods, please consult an elder for guidance.
The Latin name for Oregon Grape is Mahonia aquifolium, aquifolium meaning "holly-leaved" in reference to the plant's spiky foliage
Oregon Grape Jam Ingredients 3 cups freshly picked Oregon Grapes, rinsed 2 cups water 1 ounce commercial pectin 21/2 cups sugar 4 6-ounce glass jam jars
Cooking Directions 1. Boil rinsed Oregon Grapes in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. 2. Pour mixture through a colander set over a large pan. Using the back of a wooden spoon, mash the pulp. Then press through the colander into the pan below. Discard the seeds. 3. Bring the mixture to a boil again. 4. Stir in commercial pectin, and bring to a rolling boil. 5. Add sugar, stirring constantly for 4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. 6. Set the glass jars on a wire rack, and carefully ladle jam into the jars. Cover loosely with a towel overnight. 7. When jam has set, refrigerate for up to three weeks or freeze for up to a year.
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Swinomish's Path to Sovereignty and Self Determination The Constitutional Reform Committee
The Senate, as your leaders, is not forging a new path by seeking to amend the Tribe’s Constitution and By-Laws, but are following in the footsteps of our elders. Previous Senates have recommended, and the community adopted, amendments to our constitution and Corporate Charter— all of which were designed to improve the working of the tribal government and to encourage economic development.
In 1950, our leaders recommended
changes, and the community approved, to our constitution and Corporate Charter to allow us to enter longer leases in order to foster economic development. At that time, Tandy Wilbur, Sr., who was a member of the La Conner Chamber of Commerce, had learned that the town wanted to create Moorage space on Swinomish Channel. Desirous of bringing money onto the reservation, the Tribe offered to solve the problem at Indian Bay by leasing land to the La Conner Chamber. By removing the short time limits on sales and leases, it would make the Moorage basin project more attractive to La Conner. Unfortunately, due to factors beyond the Tribe’s control (namely, lack of federal funding and moves by the federal government to terminate tribes), the project never got off the ground.
In 1966, our leaders again sought amendments to our constitution and Corporate Charter which dealt directly with obstacles to the Tribe’s ability to create badly needed economic development on the Reservation.
The community approved amendments to the charter allowing the Tribe to borrow money and sign contracts under $10,000 without first securing Secretarial approval. It also approved amendments
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to the constitution which removed provisions dealing with restrictive assignments of land and giving authority to Senate to use community land for benefit of Tribe and to purchase additional lands— all of which would help with economic development. Additionally, the community approved constitutional amendments that, among others, identified procedures for the election of future Senators, and expanded the group of tribal members who can vote and run for office by enlarging geographical area in which members would be eligible to vote and hold office.
In 1971, under the leadership of
Tandy Wilbur, Jr., the Senate sought, and the community approved, amendments to our Corporate Charter that removed the requirement of Secretarial approval for Senate actions on economic development matters, and returned to the Tribe sovereign powers previously diminished by the need to obtain federal approval of its actions. But as the Tribe would soon learn, these amendments, while an important step, would be insufficient. Further amendments to both the charter and the constitution would be required for full self-determination.
In 1985, under the leadership of wa-walton, Bob Joe Sr., the Senate recommended amendments to both the constitution and Corporate Charter. The community approved expanding the powers of the Senate so that the Tribe could regulate land use on the reservation. The amendment covered both trust land owned by Indians and fee-simple property owned by non-Indians. This was important because it gave the Senate greater control over the development of the lands within the reservation’s boundaries. By having a say in how nonIndian lands were developed, the Tribe
could better protect its resources and the health and welfare of its members. Managing the lands within our borders is a critical expression of Swinomish sovereignty. The community also approved various procedural amendments to allow the government to run more smoothly, for example, by defining residency more clearly, and allowing off-reservation members to vote in tribal elections if they exhibited continued and regular contact with the Tribe. The Senate also sought to remove a clause that automatically allowed the Tribe’s economic enterprises to be sued without consent because constituted an automatic waiver of sovereign immunity. This proposed amendment was never approved by the BIA and as a result never went before the voters. Without its passage, the Senate was placed in a difficult position. The Tribe could rely upon the charter for authority for economic development activities and open up the Tribe to lawsuits. Or we could ignore our charter and rely solely upon the constitution for authority. In doing so, the Tribe again would subject itself to the requirement of Secretarial approval, the very thing that our leaders since 1966 have sought to avoid.
Today. The Tribe is at an important
cross-roads in its move towards selfdetermination. 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 and self-determination by amending our constitution to delete the requirements for Secretarial approval and to ensure that the Tribe can exercise its traditional sovereign powers.
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How and when was the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community created? The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community was founded in 1936 when the tribal bands residing on the Swinomish Reservation agreed to join together and form a government. They adopted two foundational documents: a constitution and a Corporate Charter.
What is a Constitution? A Charter? A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which the Tribe is governed. These rules together constitute what the Tribe is. It is a document designed to protect our freedoms by imposing law on those who wield political power.
past, the last amendments were in 1985—just prior to the time when Tribal revenues began to increase exponentially. In the 30 years since 1985, the Tribe has outgrown its governing documents. The documents are currently inconsistent and outdated in that they are not reflective of either current laws and practices or historic fact. More important, our current Constitution and ByLaws undermine our status as a sovereign nation by requiring the BIA approve too many of our actions and decisions that we make as a Tribe. This approval process is referred to as “Secretarial Approval”.
Yet, as history has demonstrated, we are better able In contrast, a charter is a set of fundamental principles to protect our interests more comprehensively than according to which the Tribe engages in economic the BIA can. Interestingly, the BIA now supports this development.
What Does "Amendment" Mean?
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The act of amending or state of being amended. An alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution ect.
Why is the Senate Seeking to Update its Constitution and ByLaws? We are DESIROUS of strengthening our status as a sovereign nation by improving and updating its governing documents, in particular the Tribe’s Constitution and By-Laws. These documents, along with a Corporate Charter, were adopted 80 years ago in 1936, a time in our history when our Tribal authority was greatly diminished by federal action. They were originally drafted by a paternalistic Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) – with the result that the documents today are neither suitable for a truly sovereign nation nor for a tribe engaged in complex and varied economic enterprises. While these documents have been amended in the sw d bš qyuuqs News
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Continued From PAGE 21 effort to exercise more fully our sovereign powers and is actually requesting that all tribes remove this formal requirement from their constitutions. However, the only way this can happen is by amending the Constitution, which takes your approval, the vote of Tribal membership. Additionally, our Constitution needs to be a flexible, living document that adapts to conditions, both legal and practical, as they change. We need to be able to respond quickly to protect our interests in this fastpaced age. The Tribe now seeks to join the ranks of other sovereign tribal nations and to fully exercise its inherent sovereign powers.
What Types of Changes is the Senate Asking For? The Senate is recommending that the Tribe modify its constitution and By-Laws in the following ways: 1. Remove the requirement for Secretarial review and approval of all tribal actions; and 2. Add a constitutionally created Tribal Court system; and 3. Correct inconsistencies within the current constitution and By-Laws; and • Update the powers of the legislative body (the Senate) to • ensure flexibility, • provide support for its actions in a world much changed since 1936, • provide protection for Tribal natural resources, • be consistent with current federal law, and • avoid waivers of the Tribe’s sovereign immunity. 4. Insure that our Territory includes not just the land, but also the water flowing through our lands, the air above, the minerals below; 5. Provide that the Tribe has sovereign authority over that territory; and 22 sw d bš qyuuqs News
6. Address various ministerial changes, for example, substitute the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community rather than the "Swinomish Indians of the Swinomish Reservation."
What is “Sovereign Immunity”? Indian tribes, like the federal government, cannot be sued for their actions by individuals or entities other than the federal government without their consent. In other words, they are “immune” from lawsuits.
What is the Process for Amending Our Constitution? To amend our Constitution, at least five members of the Senate must adopt a resolution asking the BIA to call a special election, referred to as a Secretarial Election.
What is a Secretarial Election? A Secretarial Election is a federal election overseen by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The day-to day operations will be administered by a special election board consisting of Marcella Teters, the recently appointed Superintendent of the Puget Sound Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, members of the Tribe’s own Election Board and the Enrollment Officer, the latter two having been appointed by the Senate for this purpose.
Does This Affect Tribal Membership? The proposed amendment doesn’t affect membership in that it doesn’t change the membership requirements at all. For example, it doesn’t address blood quantum or descendancy issues. The only change that the proposal makes is to delete the requirement that the Tribe submit its membership ordinances to the BIA for review and approval. This is known as “Secretarial Approval.” Years ago, the courts held that determining membership is strictly a tribal function, that is, it is one of the inherent sovereign powers of a tribe. Therefore, the BIA has no voice in determining membership.
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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL:
Swinomish to La Conner Project update Tara Satushek, Office of Planning and Community Development
Once complete, the Safe Routes to School project will provide continuous and improved routes for pedestrians and bicyclists
This project went to bid in August and was opened on August 22. Due to all received bids being in excess of the established project budget, it was necessary to reject all bids received. So, the construction of improvements under this project will be further delayed until the project is re-bid. We expect to have the project out to bid again in early 2017. The purpose of the roadway improvements is to provide a continuous and improved pedestrian walk route and bike route; connecting the elementary, middle school and high school at the La Conner Schools to the Swinomish Tribal Youth Center at the Swinomish Village. At the Back to School Gift Card Day about 50 helmets were distributed to students who pledged to wear a helmet every time they rode their bike! For any questions about the project, contact Ed Knight at the Swinomsh Planning Department at (360)466.7304. sw d bĹĄ qyuuqs News 23 e e
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH The Swinomish Housing Authority Robin Carneen-Edwards
The Swinomish Housing Authority wants you to know that September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). In order to better serve our tenants and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community we are inviting you all to participate in “National Preparedness Month”. I have put together a packet of special emergency preparedness handouts and information. These packets will be available at our office where you can pick one up for yourselves, and an extra one for an elder or others. I currently sit on the Tribal Emergency Planning Committee (TEPC) to help represent SHA’s role in the event of an emergency. I am really glad to be part of this team. Through this committee I am able to pass on valuable tips I have learned from other members. It also helps enable me the opportunity to provide potentially life-saving information to all of you. I appreciate all the hard work and the behind the scenes planning that takes place during these TEPC meetings. It is vital that we have such a committee to look out for the safety and wellbeing of our community. During an event a few months ago, TEPC asked our Swinomish Community to fill out a survey having to do with one of our past windstorms. Due to the damage and inconveniences it caused, it served as a stark example and reminder of how something like this can temporarily disable our community. At this same event, community members could also sign up for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Citizen Notification System- known as “Everbridge”. This system enables you to receive notifications via a text, email or phone alert -which can really help you be more prepared for an urgent weather emergency situation, a natural disaster, etc. Those who filled out the survey and/ or signed up for Everbridge were given a chance to also enter a raffle for an “Emergency Readiness Tote” (donated by ACE hardware). We drew a winning ticket at one of our past TEPC meetings and we are happy to announce that Swinomish Tribal Member, Vincent Wilbur has been awarded the tote. He told me he is retired now and was glad to be the winner, he said, “About twice a year I lose power and this tote will come in handy!” If you have access to the internet, you can find more info on the “Ready” government website:
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Vince Wilbur: Winner of the Emergency Readiness Tote! Photo Courtesty of Robin C. Edwards
Contents of the Tote Include: 1 Bottle of Arrowhead Water (3 Qt. 5.4 Fl OZ.) 1 Swing away compact can opener 1 Pack of disposable tub towels (10 count) 1 Rayovac LED flashlight w/ 4 Rayovac batteries, included 1 Pert shampoo (1.7 fl ounces) 1 Crest toothpaste (.85 ounces) 1 First Aid Kit (7 piece First Aid Essentials) 1 Box of Diamond strike anywhere matches (300 count) 1 Right Guard Sport antiperspirant & deodorant 1 Pack of plastic cutlery 1 Box of small garbage bags Hefty Twist Tie brand (36 count) 1 Pack of 16 oz. plastic cups (16 count) 1 Pack of 9” paper plates Green label brand (50 count) 1 Mini tablet of Rite in the Rain all-weather notebook 1 Ace ball point pen
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for EmErgEnciEs in Tribal naTions Preparing makes sense get ready now In the past, flooding, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and severe winter weather have threatened the Northwest Coastal and Plateau areas. Now consider the possibility of home fires and even terrorist attacks. Are you prepared to make it on your own for a few days in the event of an emergency?
recommended supplies for a basic Kit: • Water, one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food like dried fruit, meat, or fish, protein bars, and canned goods
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries • Local maps
1. make a plan for what you will do in an emergency.
• First Aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask or cotton t-shirt to help filter the air
2. get a kit of emergency supplies.
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
3. be informed about what might happen.
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
learn more at ready.gov or 1-800-bE-rEaDY
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JAM SESH WORKSHOP Myk Heidt, Environmental Community Health Program
Summer’s bounty inspired two interns from the Swinomish Community Environmental Health Program to hold workshops to teach how to make jam from local berries. They picked blackberries (with help from the Wisdom Warriors) from the NWIC 13 Moons gardens and experimented using Sure Jell and Pamona’s pectin. Pamona’s pectin allows you to use ¼ of the sugar or even no sugar if the berries are sweet and ripe enough on their own, whereas Sure Jell requires 1 cup of sugar for 1 cup of berries! The class experimented using raw sugar, honey, stevia and regular sugar. The favorites were the raw sugar or honey jam. If you would like to sign up for another “Jam Sesh Workshop” contact Beth Willup at NWIC, Swinomish Site!
HEALTHIER FRY BREAD WORKSHOP Myk Heidt, Environmental Community Health Program
AUGUST 5 — WSU Extension has formed a Bread Lab in Skagit County and encouraged use of locally grown wheat to programs wanting to use local, healthier flours in their baking. Our interns Grace Ward and Beth Willup were inspired to experiment using "Cara" flour, a soft whole wheat, and the “Edison”, a hard whole wheat, to see if they could make a healthier, but still tasty, fry bread. They fried up batches of both and everyone was delighted to offer their opinions (after many tastings, of course). The Cara flour version, mixed with coconut milk and fried in coconut oil, was the most favored choice. Thanks to the Bread Lab, flour was donated and the Healthier Fry Bread Workshop was held at the Spiritual Center and served up with homemade jam, made with a lot less sugar. We hope to offer more workshops in the future, taking favorite recipes and making a few adjustments to make them more nutritious, and fun to make.
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Mindful Money Matters LENDER OF LAST RESORT
Dear Carla Credit: What about those credit card offers you get when you are at a department store? The ones that promise a discount on your purchase? Is there a trick to them? Someone told me they affect your credit score. ~ Signed, Wondering
Dear Wondering:
“Apply today and get 10% off your purchase!” Sound familiar? Seems like every store you go into these days wants to sign you up for a credit card. You might want to think twice though before taking advantage of what might appear as a convenient discount. An in-store application for credit can actually hurt your credit worse than if you apply for a credit card through the mail or online, and here’s why: It looks like you’re desperate for money. To the three credit bureaus–Equifax, Transunion, and Experian–banks that offer in-store credit are considered lenders of last resort. Unlike a credit card you can apply for at your local bank or credit union, an in-store application sends the message that you don’t have enough money or pre-existing credit to make your purchase, so you’re relying on the store for help even if you already have plenty of available credit or cash in hand. This doesn’t seem completely fair, but that’s how the credit reporting system works. The solution: Next time plan ahead before signing up for a new credit card just to save a few dollars at the checkout counter. You can keep an eye out for sales, check newspapers and magazines for coupons, or shop for discounts online. Bottom line: you probably don’t really need a new credit card anyway.
What Goes into Figuring Your Credit Score? 35% Payment History: Paying your bills on time is the most important factor of your credit score.
30% Current Debt: Your existing debt is almost as important as your payment history, so try to keep a low balance-to-limit ratio on loans and credit cards. 15% Credit History: The longer your track record is for borrowing money, the better.
10% Types of Credit: Three separate lines of credit look best, both from loans and credit cards.
10% Credit Applications: Every time you apply for credit, it dings your credit score a few points, so stay clear of those in-store applications. They can really affect your score in a negative way. Remember! Next time you are in line at the department store and they ask you to apply for a credit card, think long and hard about whether it is really worth it. A little savings today might have a big impact on your credit score tomorrow!
This article was provided by First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit firstnations.org.
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NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE SWINOMISH SITE SWINOMISH SITE DEGREES Bachelor of Arts in Tribal Governance and Business Management Learn more: nwic.edu/life-on-campus/degrees-andcertificates/bachelor-of-arts-tribal-governance-businessmanagement/
Bachelor of Science in Native Environmental Science Learn more: nwic.edu/life-on-campus/degrees-andcertificates/b-s-in-native-environmental-science/
Associate of Arts in General Direct Transfer Learn more: nwic.edu/wp-content/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
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FALL 2016 QUARTER REGISTRATION NOW - Friday, September 16 FALL 2016 QUARTER BEGINS Monday, September 19 FALL 2016 QUARTER ENDS Friday, December 9
SWINOMISH SITE 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 13moonsgarden.wordpress.com blogs.nwic.edu/swinomish Northwest Indian College Swinomish Site Address 17113 Tallawhalt Lane, Box C-11 La Conner WA, 98257
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PROTECT OUR GROUNDWATER The Department of Environmental Protection Lindsay Logan and Todd Mitchell
Protect Your Groundwater Day is September 6th, but you can help protect this important resource every day!
• Are there any abandoned or unused wells on your property?
Not only is groundwater a common source of drinking water for Swinomish households, but groundwater and surface water are connected. Contaminated groundwater can harm the environment, including the ecosystems that depend on groundwater like our streams and wetlands and the plants and animals that live there. Fall is a great time to take action to protect water quality. When the rain returns, it recharges our aquifers – let’s make sure that it’s not washing contaminants into our water supply!
3. TAKE ACTION to prevent groundwater contamination. Everyone
Remember to ACT— Acknowledge, Consider, Take Action
On Protect Your Groundwater Day, we urge you to ACT. Use this day to begin doing your part for protecting one of our most important natural resources — groundwater.
When it comes to hazardous household substances: • Store them properly in a secure place • Use them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations • Dispose of them safely.
If you own a water well
• Move possible contamination sources a safe distance from the wellhead • Get current on your septic system inspection and cleaning • Get an annual water well system inspection • Properly decommission any abandoned wells using a professional well driller.
1. ACKNOWLEDGE the causes of preventable groundwater contamination.
Everyone
• There are hazardous substances common to households, like batteries, antifreeze, paints, paint thinners, petroleum products (like used oil), fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and cleaning products
If You Own a Water Well
• Wellheads should be a safe distance from potential contamination • Septic system malfunctions can pollute groundwater • Poorly constructed or maintained wells can facilitate contamination • Improperly abandoned wells can lead to groundwater.
• What specific hazardous substances are in and around your home?
If You Own a Water Well
• Is your wellhead a safe distance from possible contamination? • Is your well or septic system due for an inspection?
Protecting our community's groundwater helps keep you and your family safe
For more information on how to protect our groundwater, contact Karen Mitchell in the Land Management Department (kmitchell@swinomish.nsn.us or 588-2728) or check out Wellowner.org.
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2. CONSIDER which causes apply to you. Everyone
Healthy Food for a Healthy Brain Caroline Edwards
Eating healthy isn't always easy for adults because they can just choose to eat whatever they want. Children on the other hand have to eat what their parent provides them with no questions asked! If you are a parent or guardian, being a role model by eating healthy is the first step towards developing healthy eating habits for you and your child/children. Children will mimic you, if you eat something healthy...(most of the time) they will eat something healthy. A developing brain needs energy from healthy food sources because the brain is the first of the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organs to absorb nutrients from the food we eat. Now that September is here and school has started, getting your family back to a regular school schedule should help guide your plan to eating healthier each week. Take advantage of the planning process and include your child in grocery shopping and preparing dinner. Educate them on what is nutritious and why it is nutritious. Help them understand where food comes from. Washington is a farm state, so there is plenty of fresh foods grown throughout the Skagit Valley. You are the parent, and you know what to feed your child. There is a saying, "You are what you eat!" So don't spoil your children with sugar and fatty foods, explore new healthy food with them. You might actually like what you discover!
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DENTAL HEALTH AT SWINOMISH
Chairman Cladoosby receives a sugar-free Xylitol sucker from Pretty Smiles Mouth Shaniquah Casey on Distribution Day
The Swinomish Dental Clinic enjoyed a productive summer facilitating a variety of programs. The clinic is proud to be serving this community, and we want you to know you will be seeing more from us in the months and years to come! We have been involved with Baby Teeth Matter, which is an initiative to help bring awareness about baby teeth. You may have seen us at Canoe Journey, Distribution Day, and Swinomish Days, providing fluoride treatments and giving out toothbrushes. We have also been busy providing dental exams for your Swinomish children and teens for the school year! This year the Swinomish Tribal Council ruled that in order to receive your back-to-school Distribution Day Gift Card, an oral exam needs be completed. This allowed the Dental Clinic to ensure that all school-aged children and teens are getting dental exams that help prevent pain and to maintain a better quality of life for Swinomish children. The Dental Clinic saw about 80% of your children and teens for exams! We think this a huge success, and we would like to thank you for your time and patience during this new health requirement. We are here to help you and your family live better, healthier lives, and we are thrilled to have Tribal Council support to accomplish these goals. We urge all members to see us for any treatment necessary and to get your bi-annual cleanings. We are looking forward to seeing you during the school year.
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SEPTEMBER 2016
YOUTH CENTER
1 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM
2 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM
5 MON YOUTH CENTER CLOSED TO OBSERVE LABOR DAY
6 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM
7 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM
8 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM
9 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM
12 MON Hours: 10AM-6PM
13 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM
14 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM
15 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM
16 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM
Youth Group Night
19 MON Hours: 10AM-6PM
20 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM
21 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM
Youth Group Activity Night
23 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM
22 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM
Youth Group Night
27 TUES Hours: 10AM-6PM
28 WED Hours: 10AM-6PM
30 FRI Hours: 10AM-6PM
29 THURS Hours: 10AM-6PM
Youth Group Night
Youth Group Activity Night
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Youth Group Activity Night
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Photographer's Corner
Community Dinner Our Honored Elder
Julia Meza
Photo Courtesy of Eric Day
Julia Meza was honored at the August Community Dinner. She was graciously wrapped in a blanket and was gifted a one-night stay at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge and a gift certificate for two at the 13 Moons restaurant.
Join Us For SPAWNtaneous Fun! FR
Skagit River Salmon Festival September 10
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
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Swinomish Days Powwow Photo Courtesy of Robin C. Edwards
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SEPTEMBER 2016
ELDERS’ LUNCH *Lunch served Mon-Thurs. No take away meals until 11AM. Call (360) 466-3980 to cancel home delivery.
1 THURS Sausage Gravy Biscuits Tomatoes Mixed Fruit Salad
Milk served with all meals.
5 MON LABOR DAY NO SERVICE
6 TUES French Dip Sandwich Tatar Tots Cucumbers/Tomatoes Fresh Fruit Bowl
7 WED Ham Parsley Potatoes and Roll Seasoned Green Beans Fruit Cocktail
8 THURS Peach Cobbler Boiled Eggs Spinach Salad
12 MON Split Pea Soup Fish Sandwich Carrots and Celery Fresh Fruit Bowl
13 TUES Chicken Alfredo Noodles/French Bread Steamed Vegetables Mixed Grapes
14 WED Tatar Tot Casserole Dinner Roll Mixed Green Salad
15 THURS Eggs and Bacon Banana Bread Tomatoes and Cucumbers Mixed Fruit Salad
19 MON Clam Chowder BLT Sandwich Fresh Fruit Bowl
20 TUES Hamburger Patty Spanish Rice Mixed Green Salad
21 WED Chicken Drumsticks Macaroni and Cheese Steamed Vegetables
22 THURS Eggs and Ham English Muffin and Cheese Mixed Fruit Salad Vegetable Juice
26 MON NATIVE AMERICAN DAY NO SERVICE
27 TUES Lasagna Garlic Bread Spinach Salad Fresh Fruit Bowl
28 WED Pork Roast Rice and Beans Steamed Carrots Pears
29 THURS Eggs French Toast Berries Vegetable Juice
Community Dinner September 21, 2016 6PM Youth Center Lone Tree
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Mrs. V’s 2 Cents Diane Vendiola
Since January, I have curiously spent hours studying our Swinomish Tribal Constitution. You might ask, "Why would I want to spend my time doing such a thing?" I asked myself this same question, many times. I am not alone in my studies. Along with a committee of ten other duly enrolled Swinomish Tribal members and five Swinomish employees, I was delegated to learn about and become versed in the contents of our governing documents. The Swinomish Tribal Constitution is the highest law for our community as it contains all of the laws governing us as members. Our constitution dictates how our Tribal Senate works, and it mandates who can serve and be elected. Our constitution spells out what you and I as citizens of Swinomish can and cannot do. As a member of this committee, it is my job to share what I have learned with my fellow Swinomish Tribal members. I have learned so many valuable things! For example, I found out that the basis of our self-governance is in the first seven words of our our constitution, “We, the Indians of the Swinomish Reservation.” These are powerful words. Another thing I learned is that every government who is "by its people and for its people" has a constitution. I learned that our salmon and steelhead fisheries are managed cooperatively in a unique government-to-government relationship between Washington State and the Swinomish Tribal Senate. I also learned that our constitution can be changed, has been changed over the years, and will likely change again! A constitution is changed through a process known as an "amendment," which is a change that can add to the constitution, or modify a part that may interfere with the smooth running of a government for its people. In 1935, our constitution was written in accordance with the U.S. Government’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) guidelines. It is now over 80 years old. The framers of our constitution were intelligent and experienced leaders, chosen to lead by their people, just as our Swinomish senators are today. Our ancestral leaders had great vision and great love for the welfare of their people; they drafted a constitution based on the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ guidelines, along with their hearts and minds cognizant for the welfare and progress of the Swinomish Tribal Community. When our constitution was written, the framers knew their creation was not perfect. They knew that people in the future would have good ideas for the progress and prosperity of our community. Our ancestral leaders understood that no culture should be asked to forfeit its right to benefit from competence and knowledge. They drew inspiration and comfort from the fact that our destiny is not indelibly written in a set of choices that prove not to be the wisest in different times and circumstances.
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Mail or hand deliver to: Swinomish Casino & Lodge 12885 Casino Drive Anacortes, WA 98221 Questions? Call Human Resources at (360) 299.1642
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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS As of August 24, 2016 As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement planning, and more. Other perks include generous paid time off and discounted meals.
72% of tribal youth suffer from untreated tooth decay, 50% live in dental care shortage areas Be part of the solution, be a Swinomish Dental Therapist–it’s our tribal approach to solving this serious tribal health crisis. Call (360) 466-3900 or stop by the Swinomish Dental Clinic today to learn more about our innovative Dental Therapy Training Program.
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TRANSPORTATION TO YOUR SUPPORT GROUP IS NOW AVAILABLE
SWINOMISH MEDICAL CLINIC Community Outreach Visits
Wellness Care Nurse Family Partnership Tobacco Cessation Counseling Asthma Healthy Home Initiative
Phone | (360) 466.3167 17400 Reservation Road, La Conner, WA 98257
Swinomish WIC provides wholesome food and health/ nutrition screenings for working and unemployed Native families. Pregnant and postpartum women, and children from birth to 5 years are eligible for services. Children and women with Washington Apple Health will qualify. Children in foster or family placement homes are eligible. WIC is fast and convenient. Most families have 30 minute appointments four times a year. CALL the Health Clinic at (360) 466-3167 for details.
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Kelly and Katie Lockrem at the Swinomish Employee Picnic