qyuuqs News Sept 2014

Sept 2014 Vol. 48 No. 7

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Editor’s Note The Chairman’s Message Snakelum Family Canoe Display Recent Tribal Code Amendments Swinomish Days Obituary Notices September Tide Table Qatuwas: “People Gathering Together” Monitoring Sediment and Clams for Gas and Oil Jake’s GeoNotes Native Roots Lushootseed Practice Being Frank Tide Gate Replacement Project Green Thumbs Up! Clambake Turmeric: A Powerhouse of Healing Native Business Swinomish Housing Authority Police: Introducing Officer Schwahn What’s Up Doc? Coffee: Good or Bad? Swinomish Utility Authority Ceremony & Subsistence Distribution

Youth Center: Pro-Golfer Visits Swinomish Youth Center Calendar Rez Ball: Schimmel Draws Big Crowd Elder’s Lunch Menu Mrs. V’s 2 Cents: The Seasons of Life September Birthdays

editor’s NOTE We can’t say that our summer wasn’t an uneventful one!

We were able to enjoy some great times here at Swinomish and many of those events are covered in this issue of the qyuuqs News.

Our summer was fi lled with activity and athleticism. We were very fortunate to have a visit from professional Native American golfer Alexandrea Schulte who ran a oneday golf clinic teaching our Swinomish youth the basics of golf. We also saw a large contingency of Swinomish and other Northwest Tribes who attended the Seattle Storm versus the Atlanta Dream WNBA basketball game featuring Atlanta’s stand out player and Umatilla Tribal member, Shoni Schimmel. It was quite amazing to be in the audience to witness the thousands of Native Americans cheering for Schimmel! Summer also brought us Swinomish Days 2014 featuring Pow Wow dancing, war canoe racing, and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that kept bodies moving.

We also witnessed improvements and support for the Swinomish Community this summer. We had the C & S Distribution that brought fresh and canned salmon to Tribal members. We also had tide gate replacements and sediment and clam testing that help our Tribe monitor water and toxin levels. This summer we also had a visit from members of the Oso community who thanked the Swinomish Tribe for the support given during the landslide relief effort.

Included in our summer were some historical occasions that will leave many memories for years to come. Some of our Swinomish youth were fortunate enough to travel to Europe and experience other cultural ways. We also had a return visit from one of the oldest known canoes in the Pacific Northwest. Descendants of Snakelum, the Edwards family, welcomed the Snakelum canoe for its display at the Swinomish Lodge.

It is hard to believe we’re pulling in to the fall season but we enter it with many great memories from summer! dahadubs, Michael Vendiola

pedIexic 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, seed 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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the chairman’s MESSAGE Our fishermen have been harvesting sockeye in the Northern Salish Sea for a few weeks and it has been a tough season. We have learned that 97% of our Fraser salmon have diverted to the Northern part of Vancouver Island, thus having a stronger return up in the Point Robert’s area. Although the season has been a rough one, we continue to be on the water, harvesting our treaty resource and living the life that our ancestors provided for us.

As we continue to think the way our ancestors have, let us focus on our future leaders as they enter the 2014-15 school year. To our Swinomish members in school, we hope you had a great fi rst day of learning. These people are our leaders of tomorrow. Cherish them as they continue to work very hard to educate themselves.

For Swinomish, the importance of the environment and resources is evident in how we fight for all that sustains who we have been for over 10,000 years. For Swinomish, we are Coast Salish, and the importance of the land, water and resources continues to be a priority. Our environmental concern for increased vessel traffic due to non-refined baken shale, tar sand oil, and coal continues.

This past August we celebrated our traditional and indigenous way of life at the annual Clambake at Lone Tree. Our elders have shared stories of our community gathering at Lone Tree for a celebration of our foods and way of life. Folks came from all over the Salish Sea to gather and share in the traditional foods of Swinomish.

This is where we did our trading, marriage arrangements, singing and dancing, it was a place of business and celebration.

On behalf of the Senate and the community, we thank the Department of Environmental Protection for hosting the Clambake as well as their continued efforts in both restoring and protecting our environment and resources.

In closing, it’s been a wonderful summer full of hard work.

Many thanks to all of you who stand strong to ensure the future of the salmon and that our children are ensured a quality education. The Skagit and Salish Sea is our home, always has been, and always will be for many tomorrows to come.

Community Members enjoying the beach at this years Clambake at Lone Tree.

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The Edwards family sings an honor song to welcome the Snakelum Canoe to the Swinomish Territory.

Snakelum Family Canoe Displayed at Swinomish Lodge Michael Vendiola

A crowd of approximately 100 gathered on July 30 to welcome the arrival of the Snakelum Family canoe on display at the Swinomish Lodge.

The Snakelum canoe is possibly the oldest of its kind in existence. It is dated to be 160 years old. The canoe went through a two-year process of being restored by the Island County Historical Society with funding support by the Swinomish Tribe.

The canoe is documented as being owned by Chief Sneatlum of the Lower Skagit Tribe on Penn Cove.

Eventually the canoe was passed down to Sneatlum’s grandson Charlie Snakelum.

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During the welcome the Edwards family shared their family song as a ceremonial gesture to the old canoe. The Edwards family are descendants from Snakelum.

The Swinomish Canoe family was also there to sing appropriate songs to honor the occasion.

Chairman spee pots spoke on the canoe’s importance and invited visitor, Makah Chairman Timothy Greene to speak. Greene stated that he was honored to witness the occasion and spoke of the Makah tribe’s values on family canoes.

A representative from the Island County Historical Society also spoke on the restoration process and thanked the Tribe for the financial support.

Swinomish Youth help Swinomish Lodge Employees and Island County Historical Society Volunteers bring in the Snakelum Canoe.

LAND BUY BACK COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS PROGRAM: Through the Department of Interior’s Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations (LBBP), the Swinomish Tribe has an opportunity to purchase fractionated interests from willing sellers of individual trust lands.

The LBBP was a result of the Cobell lawsuit against the BIA for mismanagement of funds. One of the results of this lawsuit was money to help consolidate fractional interests by enabling Tribe’s to purchase interests in priority tracts with multiple landowners.

The Land Buy-Back Program will involve both Tribal and Department of Interior staff. Tribal staff will work to contact landowners who are eligible for this program to see if they would like to sell their interests to the Tribe. Tribal staff will also update contact information for landowners, especially those listed as “Whereabouts Unknown”.

Offers will be sent out to willing sellers of priority tracts next year, hopefully by summer, 2015. Though the offers will come from the Land Buy-Back Program, the purchaser will be the Swinomish Tribe.

Please let us know if you are interested in selling your undivided interest to the Tribe.

To be added to the list of Willing Sellers, and/or to update your contact information, please call the Trust Beneficiary Call Center at 1-888-678-6836. They are open Monday – Friday, 6am – 5pm, and Saturday, 7am – 11am.

HUNTING NOTICE:

A reminder to SITC hunters that all of the 2013-2014 tribal hunting seasons are now closed, and game bird harvest reports and all hunting tags which have not yet been turned in are due at the Fisheries Office immediately. This information is essential for our effective game management, and both filled and unfilled (if no big game taken) tags are needed. See 20132014 Hunting Regulation for further details.

Please contact us if you have questions.

Todd Wilbur, Wildlife Program Manager

Peter McBride, Wildlife Biologist (360) 708-2030 pmcbride@swinomish.nsn.us

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 6: 11am Skagit River Salmon Festival Swinomish Casino Waterfront Park

20: 12pm Cowlitz Indian Tribe “Honoring the Spirit of All Cowlitz People” The 15th Annual Pow Wow-Toledo High School

23: Cleanup Day! 24-26: NWIC 3rd Annual Gathering-Our Food is Our Medicine

SITC BURN BAN Pursuant to Tribal Code: 19-02.160 Burn Ban is IN EFFECT until further notice.

Swinomish Days Pow Wow

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Oso Thanks Swinomish

Kevin and Randy Ashe, business owners in the Oso area present a certificate of appreciation to the Swinomish Senate at July Senate meeting. The Swinomish Tribe supported volunteer efforts following the March 22 Oso landslide. (Photo courtesy of Brian Cladoosby)

RECENT TRIBAL CODE AMENDMENTS Legal Department

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION:

ELECTION CODE CHANGE:

At the May Senate meeting, the Senate made changes to the sex offender registration code, which was originally located in STC Title 4, Chapter 14 and is now located in Title 4A.

At the July Senate meeting, the Senate made an important change to Elections Code, found in Title 2, Chapter 1. The Senate eliminated the provision on alternates and enlarged the regular board from five to seven members in order to administer tribal elections without conflicts of interest.

STC Title 4A outlines different registration procedures and updated registration requirements. Consult the full text of STC Title 4A for the comprehensive requirements of the Sex Offender Registration Code.

Additionally, the Tribe has a newly-revamped public sex offender website. It can be accessed at: http://swinomish. nsopw.gov/Home.aspx. The Website allows individuals to conduct searches for registered sex offenders by name (under the “Name Search” tab) or by geographic radius (under the “Geographical Search” tab). Under the “Community Notifications” tab, you may sign up for e-mail notifications when a sex offender registers at an address that is near you.

The Website also contains links to community safety and education resources (under the “Resources” tab).

The information on the Website shall not be used to unlawfully injure, harass, or commit a crime against any individual named on the Website or residing or working at any reported address.

If you notice that any information on the Website is inaccurate, please contact the Swinomish Police Department at 360 466 7237.

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Election Board members individually are prohibited from disclosing the results of any Election prior to the official posting of results and shall keep confidential all discussion during executive session of the Board.

The Senate also added a new section (STC 2-01.305 Senate Members – Vacancies and Removal from Office) which outlines the process the Senate is to take in removing a Senator for gross misconduct or neglect of duties, and in selecting a replacement. The Senate further approved a procedure for breaking a tie should one occur during a Primary Election.

Finally, the Senate clarified the definition of felony and the procedures of appeal. The specific sections changed are STC 2-01.080, .085, .120, .170, .260, .270, .320, .340 and the additions appearing at Section .305.

The amended codes are available for review on our website at http:// www.swinomish-nsn.gov. Paper copies are available for review at the Tribal Clerk’s office, the Office of the Tribal Attorney, the Social Services and Planning Departments, and the Senate’s Executive Assistant.

SWINOMISH DAYS The 2nd Annual Swinomish Days occured last month with many visitors from near and far.

The Canoe Races began Saturday afternoon August 9. The Grand Entry began at noon and 7pm for the Pow wow, and the Stick games started in the evening as well.

It was a spectacular site to see the canoe races along the shores of the Swinomish Slough; to hear the drums and dancers at the Pow wow and watch the Stick Games under the the Sla-hal tent.

All three events (Pow wow, Canoe Races, Stick Games) occured on Sunday along with the award ceremony for the Swinomish Royalty.

The event started on the evening of Friday August 8, with a Grand Entry under the Pow wow tent and ended with a Sla-hal Bone Hog tournament.

There were also youth activities during Swinomish Days. There was a S’mores night Friday, a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and Youth Dance on Saturday.

Photo Courtesy of Darryl D. Dan

Headwoman: Roxanne Gomez and Headman: Justin Tonasket

Swinomish Royalty. Photo Courtesy of Brenda Williams

Aurora Cayou’s Coming Out Ceremony. Photo Courtesy of Amber Waldron

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la hail by Patrick Thomas Willup

On November 8th, 1957, Patrick Thomas Willup was born to two loving parents, Ivan Willup, Sr. and Agnes Cline of Swinomish.

Pat was the youngest brother to siblings Ivan Charles, Jr. (Wally) and Jennie Mae. Pat went to La Conner Schools and graduated in1976, and made many lifelong friends. Also a member of the Swinomish Indian Tribe.

It was in La Conner where he met Linda, the love of his life and married on May 30th, 1981. Together they made a large family with six kids: Jennifer, Denise, Beth, Jacob, Casey and Michael.

A hard working man, Pat spent 25 years as an engineer at the Skagit County Transfer Station and two years at the Swinomish Casino.

He was also a devout follower of Christ. Baptised as a Catholic and later a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, he was deeply involved with the church community. Full of life and vitality.

Pat made time to enjoy a long list of activities: he played softball, volleyball, and was a member of the Motorcycle Club at Emmanuel. He hunted with friends and family, fished, and loved taking his family on camping trips every summer.

Always growing, Pat took classes at Skagit Valley College in Computers, Culinary Arts and Volleyball. For the last seven years Pat belonged to U.S. Taekwondo of Mount Vernon, where he earned his 3rd degree Blackbelt.

Pat had a beautiful heart and smile, always with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. His family was the most important thing in his life and everything he did was with them in mind. Laughter followed Pat everywhere he went, and his sense of humor was known by everyone who knew him. He was a music lover, a walking encyclopedia (his friends called him Encyclopedia Brown), a fixer of broken things, a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, Son-in-law, uncle, friend, co-worker, mentor. His memory will be in the hearts of the large community he built with his love, patience, and eternal kindness.

Preceeded in death by: Mother, Agnes Marie Willup (Cline); Maternal Grandparents Elmer T. Cline & Bessie Cline (Bob); Paternal Grandparents Alexander Willup and Helen Willup (Ross). Survived by: Father, Ivan Charles Willup, Sr.; Siblings Ivan Charles Willup, Jr.,(Gloria), Jennie Mae Nguyen (Willup) & Vang Nguyen; Wife Linda Willup (Dorsten) and children: Jennifer & Mark Macomber (Son-in-law), Denise, Beth, Jacob, Casey, and Michael Willup.

Service was held on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Swinomish Youth Center with burial following at Swinomish Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Kern Funeral Home.

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Lane David Fernando

Lane David Fernando, a gifted musician and lifelong resident of Skagit County, Washington, died at his home in La Conner on the night of August 20. He was 30.

Lane was born January 24, 1984, to the late Debbie Marie Baird Fernando of La Conner and David Lane Fernando, originally of Kent, Washington. Lane grew up in the family home near Lone Tree Point on the Swinomish Reservation. He was a member of the Swinomish Tribal Community.

A 2002 graduate of Anacortes High School, Lane enjoyed track, basketball, and snow boarding. Like his mother, Lane loved animals and had a kind, loving heart. But his true passion was his love for music. He wrote songs, played ukulele and guitar beautifully, and had gigs throughout the Puget Sound area.

Lane had a gentle voice well suited for ballads and folk songs.

In spring 2014 he was seen on Seattle television news singing to raise funds for families of the Oso landslide. It was his way of giving.

Lane sang at family funerals, offering his music to help lift spirits and heal broken hearts. He may have never sung more sweetly than at his mother’s funeral in January 2014, when it was his own spirit that needed lifting the most.

Lane’s inspiration for his music was his all-time favorite fans, his mom, dad and grandfather Bert Baird who had come to live in the family home. From a young age, Lane loved to perform for them. He was a natural, learning the ukulele without a single lesson. Lane’s love of old-style country music grew from hours perched on his great-grandpa Lester Baird’s lap. Thanks to Lane, the Fernando family home was always filled with music. The sound of his voice filled their rooms, lifted to the tree tops, and rung round the Skagit Valley. His performance through the years was always cherished by his fans. His charm and wit made the folks around him smile. Lane was loved by all ages.

Besides his beloved mother, Debbie, Lane was preceded in death by great-grandmother and -grandfather Inez and Lester Baird, by great-grandfather and -grandmother Paul and Edith Loomis, by great-grandmother and -grandfather Lottie Tom Sam and Walter Sam, by grandfather Fred R. Fernando.

Lane is survived by wife Marcelle, whom he had just wed in April 2014; his father David Lane Fernando; grandmothers Violet Fernando and Shirley Wilbur; grandfather Bert Baird; half-brother David, his wife Autumn and their son James; numerous aunts and uncles, and more cousins than can be counted easily.

speGan Ronald Owen Williams

Mr. Ronald Owen Williams, speGan, 67, a long time resident of Skagit Valley, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the family home on Front Street on the Swinomish Reservation. He was born on January 11, 1947 in Mt. Vernon. The son of Henry and Geraldine Williams. He graduated from La Conner High School, the Class of 1965. In 1967, he got a job with Boeing, where he worked as a machinist.

Ron enjoyed playing Co-Ed Softball, Men’s Baseball, and Basketball. He volunteered his time as a fish cook, tournament organizer, and at the Swinomish Smokehouse.

His survivors are one daughter and her husband, Marlo and Joe Quintasket, and their four children: Alana, Dianne, Joey, and Jeanette Quintasket; his one son, Harold Williams, and his five children: Anthony Williams, Ivie Egbers, Elizabeth, Marissah, and Marriah Williams. Two siblings, Ray Williams and Linda (Williams) Day. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Williams, Sr. and Geraldine (Edwards) Williams, his siblings: Joey Wilson, Warren Wilson, Henry Williams, Jr., Marcia Williams, Gerald Williams, Sr., Richard Williams Sr., Jeanne (Williams) James.

The family would like to thank everyone for all the love and support during this time. And for all the help and donations.

Just remember: “I never did like you (Partner) (Babe)” - Ron Williams

WELLNESS: TRANSPORTATION TO SUPPORT GROUPS IS NOW AVAILABLE

Circle of Hope Group Mount Vernon Mondays and Wednesdays Depart: 11am Return: 1:30pm

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Saturday, October 4, 2014 10:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays Depart: 11:30am Return: 1:30pm

Skagit Valley Resort Northwest Ballroom

CALL DICK P. AT 360.770.4062 TO SCHEDULE A RIDE

Sponsored by the Northwest Washington Indian Health Board Four Tribes Diabetes Program

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TIDE TABLE: September 2014 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay

Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection

DID YOU KNOW?

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The original Whatcom County included present day San Juan and Skagit Counties.

Its name comes from the Lummi word Xwot’qom, meaning “noisy water.”

Qatuwas: “People Gathering Together” Michael Vendiola

Booth and Day departed from Anacortes to Vancouver Island, drove six hours to Port Hardy, and finally took a fl ight in to Bella Bella. “It was an awesome experience for sure. I was glad I was able to go because I hadn’t missed a Journey in, I don’t know how long. I thank the Creator for letting me go,” said Eric Day.

Upon arrival they witnessed the soft and final landings of all the visiting canoes. For the remainder of the week the Tribal Protocols were presented from each of the visiting tribes. The week of Protocol concluded with the host tribe of Bella Bella presenting the final Protocol. Day estimated that there were 44 canoe families who made the Journey this year. This number is smaller than most years for Tribal Journeys but still a good showing according to Day. Booth and Day were fortunate enough to present at the Tribal Protocol, representing Swinomish. Booth recalled that Mike Edwards was there and stood with them. They recall that there were others who came and stood with them as they presented. After Swinomish presented, later in the evening, Bella Bella presented Day with a gift for Swinomish. They both plan to present the gift to the Swinomish Senate at the Senate meeting in September.

Booth and Day both commented that Bella Bella were gracious hosts. After the final Protocol they made the long trip home via ferry and car. A fundraiser sponsored by Washington Parks called Swinomish/Samish Culture Day that is held annually funded their trip.

Source: Facebook.com/HeleiltsukNation2014CanoeJourneys

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Dorraine Booth and Eric Day attended the 2014 Tribal Journeys: Paddle to Bella Bella in mid July.

The theme of this year’s Journey was Qatuwas, which roughly translates from the Heiltsuk indigenous language to mean ‘people gathering together.’

The Bella Bella community located approximately 500 miles north of Swinomish in British Columbia hosted the event.

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MONITORING SEDIMENT AND CLAMS FOR GAS AND OIL Myk Heidt and Jamie Donatuto

Swinomish staff Dr. Jamie Donatuto is working with Dr. Kim Anderson’s lab at Oregon State University (OSU) to test sediment and clams at two sites on the Reservation for chemicals from gas and oil.

On August 12th, students from OSU worked with expert Swinomish clam digger Benny James to dig clams and set several sediment monitors in the sand of the beaches around Kukutali Preserve.

The students took the butters clams back to their lab at OSU to test them for chemicals. The information will help us understand how much of these types of chemicals are already in the area, and how much we will have to clean up in the event of an oil or coal dust spill.

OSU Student Researchers visiting SITC DEP staff Joe Quintasket and Myk Heidt assisted Dr. Donatuto and the students in locating shellfish beaches and helping them navigate to the different beaches.

Ben James with Oregon State University students.

Should anyone visit the Kukutali Preserve and find thin metal cables on the beach, please do not disturb as they are connected to monitors buried in the sand.

The monitors will be collected in approximately one month. The cables are not tagged and are not obvious to the casual observer, however clam diggers may come upon them, so please be aware. We appreciate your cooperation in not disturbing the cables or monitors they are connected to.

Oregon State University students collecting butter clams to test at their OSU Lab.

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Jake’s GeoNotes: Dispatches from the Land Management Department

SWINOMISH RESERVATION AT A GLANCE *All figures are approximate Area: 7450 acres Length: 8 Miles Width: 3.5 Miles Years Treaty of Point Elliot Signed: 159 Highest Point: 404 Feet on the Eagles Nest Lowest Point: Sea level Population (2008-2012): 3,298 People Total Tribal Enrollment (2012): 917 People Newest Tribal Trust Tract: Kukutali Preserve. The Tribe has officially completed the Fee to Trust on its 50% undivided interest in the 83-acre Kukutali Preserve. Swinomish owns and manages the Preserve together with the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission.

Jacob (Jake) Tully is a GIS Specialist with the SITC Land Management Department.

His interests include maps, hiking, and the Detroit Red Wings.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau, SITC Land Management Department, SITC Social Services, USGS LandFire V1.2, USDA

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NATIVE ROOTS

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LABRADOR TEA Caroline Edwards

Labrador tea also known as bog labrador tea, swamp tea, and Indian tea comes from the Ericaceae family.

It is mostly found in the northern latitudes around the world. While it’s habitat is mainly in bogs, and on wet shores it has also been found in rocky alpine slopes.

Elise Khron explains in her book Wild Rose and Western Red Cedar, “Indian tea is a scrubby-looking bush with small lance-shaped leaves. The leaf edges are rolled under and the underside of the leaf has a reddish-brown to white fuzz. The leaves have a wonderful, strong odor when crushed. The flowers are white with five petals and grow in clusters.”

The leaves are used to make labrador tea, and it’s medicinal uses include headaches, asthma, colds, and kidney ailments etc.

The leaves can be picked during several seasons. In the spring, the leaves are very aromatic and have a sharper taste, while in the last summer and fall the leaves are milder and richer.

If you plan on harvesting labrador tea, make sure you know the characterisitcs of the plant. Try to gather with someone who specializes in gathering native plants, expecially if you are uncertain of your gathering expertise.

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INGREDIENTS 1 handful of tea leaves/quart of water

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DIRECTIONS Crush the leaves with your hands before putting them in a pot of water.

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LUSHOOTSEED PRACTICE ledxVadex Vex.

Where are you going?

KEY ?

glottal stop/pause

a

‘ah’ like the ‘a’ in father

C

glottalized c or hard c

V

‘ch’ like in ch in church

I’m going to visit my nephew.

e

shwa, ‘uh’ like in ‘a’ in about

tubSedad ti?iA.

G

g-raised w, ‘gw’ like the name Gwen

i

‘a’ like in fate or ‘ee’ like in feet

I

k raised w like the ‘qu’ in queen

A

barred l, like a whispered and slurred ‘l’

q

a back k or a k sound made in the back of the mouth

Q

glottalized q or hard q

After a while.

E

glottalized q raised w or hard q raised w

?uAeGelbicidex Ved.

S

s-wedge, ‘sh’ like the ‘sh’ in show

I’m leaving you now.

T

glottalized t or hard t

ha?A I(i) adsesSuucbicut.

u

‘o’ or ‘oo’ like the ‘o’ in mole or ‘oo’ in boot

x

x-raised w, blowing sound

y

y sound, like in yes

I’m going to the other side of the mountains.

AuDeXeXbid Ved ti dtaleA.

He is Yakima.

liQilex te s?uladx.

Salmon are traveling (upstream) now.

pe(d)tab Ii AuCebebiluAVeA. When will we dip net?

xu?ele? dadatu.

Look after youself well.

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BEING FRANK

INSLEE WATER QUALITY PLAN: TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE Russ Hepfer, Vice Chair Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

More delay is about the only thing that any of us who live here in Washington can count on when it comes to a badly needed update of state water quality standards to protect our health.

After decades of foot-dragging by previous governors, Gov. Jay Inslee recently unveiled his plan to revise our state’s ridiculously outdated water quality standards. While the plan offers a small increase in protection from 70 percent of the toxic chemicals regulated by the federal Clean Water Act, it maintains the inadequate status quo for the other 30 percent.

At best Inslee’s plan offers minimal progress in reducing contamination; at worst it provides a tenfold increase in our cancer risk rate.

Water quality standards are based in large part on how much fish and shellfish we eat. The more we eat, the cleaner the water needs to be. Two numbers drive our water quality standards: our fish consumption rate and our cancer risk rate from pollution in our waters.

Inslee’s plan rightly increases our fish consumption rate from the current 6.5 grams per day (about one serving of fish or shellfish per month) to 175 grams per day (at least one meal of fish or shellfish per day).

Support for that amount is a huge concession by tribes. Most tribal members, as well as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders eat far more than

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No one knows what the Legislature might do, but two things are certain.

There will be more delay and more opposition to Inslee’s proposal. Boeing and other opponents to improved water quality rules will likely engage in fullstrength lobbying during the session to block any meaningful change, claiming that it will increase their cost of doing business.

175 grams of fish and shellfish per day.

Current studies show daily consumption rates of 236 to 800 grams. Even those numbers represent suppressed rates. If more fish and shellfish were available for harvest, more would be eaten.

The state has a clear duty to protect the environment to ensure that our treaty foods such as fish and shellfish are safe to eat. If not, those rights are meaningless. We will not put our hardwon treaty rights or the health of our children in the hands of the governor or state Legislature.

While giving a little with one hand, Inslee takes away a lot with the other, increasing our “acceptable” cancer risk rate tenfold, from one in a million to one in 100,000. Do you think anyone who gets cancer from the pollution in our fish and shellfish would find that risk rate acceptable? Would you?

Our treaty rights already are at risk because most salmon populations continue to decline. The reason is that we are losing salmon habitat faster than it can be restored. What good is restored habitat if it does not include clean water?

That one in a million rate has protected all of us for the past 20 years. By increasing the cancer risk rate Inslee effectively cancels out most of the health benefits and improved water quality provided by the increased fish consumption rate.

Washington could have joined Oregon as a leader in protecting human health and natural resources. Oregon two years ago increased its fish consumption rate to 175 grams per day and kept the one-ina-million cancer risk rate. Now Oregon has the highest standards of protection in the United States.

The fish consumption and cancer risk rates are supposed to protect those who need it the most: children, women of childbearing age, Indians, Asian and Pacific Islanders, sport fishermen and anyone who likes to eat local fish and shellfish. When the most vulnerable among us is protected, so is everyone else.

Meanwhile, the Oregon economy hasn’t suffered and not one company has gone out of business as a result. Don’t we all deserve the same level of protection as Oregonians? Any kind of justice that is delayed is justice denied. That includes both social and environmental justice.

Further delays and weak water quality standards only worsen the suffering of many. Inslee’s plan is too little, too late.

To make up for the loss of protection under the cancer risk rate, Inslee proposes a statewide toxics reduction effort that would require legislative approval and funding. While the idea of a large toxics reduction program is a good one, it is not a substitute for an updated state water quality standards rule that carries the force of law.

Being Frank is the monthly opinion column that was written by the late Billy Frank Jr., NWIFC Chairman. To honor him, the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington will continue to share their perspectives through this column.

Department of Environmental Protection: Tide Gate Replacement Project Todd Mitchell

BEFORE

In July 2014 after more than 2 years of planning, the Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection completed a tide gate replacement project in the Flats.

A set of four 30” culverts and traditional tide gates were replaced with two 63” culverts with Muted Tidal Regulators (MTRs) under a grant program with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

The original set of 4 tide gates had been installed more than 40 years ago and time and the elements had taken their toll as they were beginning to rust away and one of the top hinge doors fell off.

Traditional or flap-style top-hinge tide AFTER gates only allow water to drain from the ditches and channels to the saltwater side and hinders fish (such as juvenile salmon) from using the channels.

Muted Tidal Regulating tide gates allow saltwater and fish passage to enter the ditches, as the door is held open for a time by the tide gate mechanism as the tide comes up.

With the completion of this project, the DEP will begin testing the new MTR settings in conjunction with three other MTRs in the Flats to optimize fish passage and fish usage into the Fornsby/Smokehouse Floodplain restoration area along with allowing adequate drainage to maintain the farmland.

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GREEN THUMBS UP! Photos Courtesy of Robin Carneen

This summer more food sovereignty movements have been occuring in our own Swinomish backyard.

Robin Carneen was willing to share photos of Swinomish Community members who have taken a lead on gardening.

This wouldn’t have been possible without the donations made by the Growing Together Community Garden located in South Bend, WA, the Skagit Valley Food Co-op, and the NWIC-Swinomish Campus 13 Moons Garden Club.

Robin pitched in and donated some potting soil, and was able to get help from the Summer Youth Workers who either seperated the seeds, or helped hand out what was donated to community members.

Here is a list of donators and their donations: • Growing Together Community Garden: Seeds • Skagit Valley Food Co-op: Seed starting trays • NWIC-Swinomish Campus 13 Moons Garden Club: Pots and plant starters • Robin Carneen: Potting Soil Robin Carneen speaks on this growing movement, “So excited to see folks wanting to garden and supporting others in their effort to grow veggies, herbs, and flowers; especially on the reservation. If anyone else wants to donate labor; rototiller loans; potting soil; seeds/starts; or advice please contact me at (360) 630-9330 or robin.carneen@ gmail.com.”

Top two: Reylean Lapointe in Dennis Dan’s family garden.

Middle: Alfreda Bailey starting seeds in her garden.

Bottom right: Katrina Dukepoo, Jasmine Harris, Noreen Dan, and Jessica Gigot putting soil in plant starters.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

CLAMBAKE 2014 Myk Heidt

The Annual Clambake had an outstanding attendance this year. Special thanks to Ivan Willup Sr. for arranging rides for Seniors that wanted to attend. Thanks also goes to Monica Chamness for getting the Youth Center kids to the event as well. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful food, company and terrific weather.

Larry Campbell welcomed all the guests and Joe McCoy gave a blessing. Kevin Paul and the Canoe Family sang the Eagle Blessing song.

I would like to thank all of the cooks who did an outstanding job by providing 375 plates of food for all of the attendees: Kitchen Cook Stephanie Edwards and her helper Patricia Breckenridge made salad, potatoes and corn.

Clambake Cook Chester Cayou and helpers General Cayou and Willy Montoya baked the best clams and mussels you ever ate!

I would like to thank the Public Works staff who helped get the tables and chairs set up and also dug the pit to cook the clams and mussels.

Thank you DEP staff for pitching in and helping with all of the tasks that needed to be done, you guys are what made the Clambake happen: Jamie Donatuto, Joe Quintasket, Jason Thompson, Nicole Casper and intern Brendan Kasayuli.

The GIS guys also pitched in to help with the big clean up, “Thank You” Jacob Tully and intern Cort Wilson! We needed the extra hands at the end of a very busy day.

Fry Bread Cook Tanisha Gobert and her helper Christonda Rios made over 300 servings of fry bread!

Lastly, a big thank you to Tiffany Hoyopatubbi for carrying the torch (and shouldering a lot of hard work) for all of the previous years. Without her enthusiasm and planning the Clambake would not be what it has become.

Fish Cook Bruce James and helpers Jeff Edwards, Ben James, Sonny & Lana James cooked up 225 lbs of delicious salmon.

It was a wonderful day and we are grateful to enjoy traditional foods in a culturally important place.

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TURMERIC: A Powerhouse of Healing Heather Mills

You may know that turmeric is responsible for the yellow color of Indian curry and American’s favorite ballpark mustards, but did you know it has been used in treatments for conditions ranging from infection to cancer to inflammation to digestive issues?

Known for its powerful healing properties, turmeric has been used as part of the India-born Ayurvedic system of medicine for thousands of years, but as information and research highlighting its therapeutic properties becomes more available, its benefits are becoming more clear to folks around the world.

WHAT IS IT? Turmeric is derived from the underground stems (rhizomes) of the plant Curcuma longa and is a member of the ginger family.

The perennial is native to tropical regions of Southern Asia but is most popularly grown in India.

Boiling and drying the root is typically the method used for making the bright yellow powder used in medicines and food.

Curcumin, the most active constituent of turmeric, is packed with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

AN INFLAMMATION FIGHTER Curcumin is believed to reduce certain enzymes in the body known to trigger inflammation. This makes it useful in fighting heart disease, osteoarthritis pain, and other health problems related to inflammation.

A POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT Curcumin is also a powerful antioxidant that targets free radicals in the body that cause damage to DNA and cells, offering overall body wellness benefits along with being a viable approach to targeting specific health problems. When your cells are healthy your body is healthy!

MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF BENEFITS! Arthritis Relief - A study published in the April 2012 Indonesian Journal of Internal Medicine confirms turmeric’s medicinal value by showing curcuminoid extract of turmeric was able to reduce inflammation in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis.

In another study patients with rheumatoid arthritis, curcumin showed to shorten duration of morning stiffness, lengthen walking time, and reduce joint swelling.

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Slowing Cancer Growth - According to the American Cancer Society, laboratory studies have shown that curcumin interferes with several important molecular pathways involved in cancer development, growth, and spread. While more research is necessary, researchers have reported that curcumin inhibited the formation of cancer-causing enzymes in rodents.

Heart Health - The University of Maryland notes studies suggest turmeric assists in lowering low-density lipoprotein, or “bad,” cholesterol levels and prevent cholesterol from building plaque on blood vessel walls that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Turmeric can also prevent platelets from clumping together, which may reduce the risk of blood clots.

Indigestion, Gas, Bloating - Turmeric can reduce symptoms of indigestion and dyspepsia by promoting the production of bile. According to The University of Maryland Medical Center turmeric can also relieve gas and bloating. They note that the German Commission E, the authoritative body responsible for determining which herbs can be prescribed for medicinal use in Germany, has approved the use of turmeric for the treatment of a variety of digestive disorders.

Aside from offering these anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, healthy heart, and digestive benefits, other turmeric points of interest worth Googling include: > Turmeric as an effective antiseptic and antibiotic > Turmeric for skin and a defense for acne and psoriasis > Turmeric to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s

WHERE TO GET IT AND HOW TO USE IT You can find it in the spice isle! If you don’t find turmeric, you are likely to find curry (turmeric is a main ingredient).

Turmeric can be enjoyed as a tea or used in recipes—but make sure to use pepper with that! Black pepper not only increases the bioavailability of turmeric but also provides several other health benefits.

You can also buy turmeric or curcumin (the powerful constituent of turmeric) in capsule form most anywhere you can buy supplements.

Disclaimer: This qyuuqs News article is to provide information you may be interested in learning more about. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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A delicious soup containing turmeric!

CURRIED COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP From Art of the Slow Cooker by Andrew Scholoss

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1.5 pounds, chicken breast, cut 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 carrrot, peeled and cut into thin slices 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-by-1 inch strips 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder >>> SOURCE OF TURMERIC! 4 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt 3 large stalks lemongrass, trimmed and cut into thin slices 1 can (about 14 ounces) coconut milk 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, such as Sriracha 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves

Serves: 6 Prep: 15-30 minutes Slow cook: 3-5 hrs./high or 4-8 hrs./low in a 5-6 quart slow cooker HEAT half the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the the chicken until lightly browned and transfer to 5-6 quart slow cooker.

ADD the remaining oil to the skillet and heat. Add the onions, carrot, and bell pepper and sauté until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook for a few seconds, until aromatic. Add the broth, salt, and lemongrass and heat to boiling. Pour into the slow cooker, cover, and cook for 3 to 5 hours on high, or 4 to 8 hours on low, until the broth is full flavored and the vegetables are all tender.

MEANWHILE, mix the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, hot pepper sauces, and brown sugar to combine.

Pour into the cook soupl and cook on high for 15 minutes.

Stir in the cilantro and serve.

Turmeric | The George Mateljan Foundation for the World’s Healthiest Foods http://bit.ly/turmeric_whfoods Turmeric | University of Maryland Medical Center http://bit.ly/turmeric_MarylandMedicalCenter Turmeric Extract Puts Drugs For Knee Osteoarthritis To Shame | GreenMedInfo: Education Equals Empowerment http://bit.ly/turmeric_MarylandMedicalCenter Fire in the Bellly: Turmeric May Relieve Intestinal Inflammation | Bastyr Center for Natural Health http://bit.ly/turmeric_bellyrelief

TURMERIC ARTICLE SOURCES + FURTHER READING!

Turmeric | Amercian Cancer Society http://bit.ly/turmeric_cancer Cancerwise: Turmeric Adds Spice to Your Health | The University of Texas MD Anderson Center http://bit.ly/turmeric_MDAderson

Turmeric Produces Recovery in Alzheimer’s Patients | GreenMedInfo: Education Equals Empowerment http://bit.ly/turmeric_alzheimers Turmeric for Beauty: The Surprising Skincare Benefits of Turmeric | Multicultural Beauty at About.com http://bit.ly/turmeric_beauty 25 Reasons Why Turmeric Can Heal You | MindBodyGreen.com http://bit.ly/turmeric_healing Health Benefits of Black Pepper and Turmeric | Turmeric for Health http://bit.ly/turmeric_pepper

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NATIVE BUSINESS

Benchmarking to Benefit Profit, People, and Planet Jim Stanely

The purpose of benchmarking is to help an organization understand their operations by comparing to their own year over year results, industry standards and/or competitors.

No business ever compares exactly the same because they are all different in some way(s). The point of benchmarking is to understand the differences from competition, leverage strengths, minimize weakness and outperform competition.

The focus of conversation around benchmarking should be continuous improvement and excellence in everything a business impacts: profit, people, and planet. The purpose of a business is to make money. People are a business’s most important resource plus tribally owned enterprises operate like family owned businesses where unhappy employees often generate negative political pressure. Taking care of the planet is a universal value but often more pronounced in tribally owned enterprises because environmental stewardship is a core community value.

Industry reports and market study are two ways to set benchmarking. Any type of business can be benchmarked. It is important to choose benchmarks that are useful in helping an organization conduct meaningful conversation from board of directors, management, and general employees. Example: COMPANY Forest Products Convenience Stores Fish Processing

BENCHMARK Average dollars per million board feet Revenue per square foot Percentage of gross revenue paid to fishermen Percentage net income after operations

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A common stumbling block in benchmarking often occurs when management resists benchmarking by saying “we are different and here is why.” This is natural reaction but a wise organization will collectively-push past this objection and become better. It is helpful when an organization (board of directors and management) admits they are entering new territory and support each as they drive forward-together.

Risk exists when a board of directors is unclear with management about the balance of outcomes: profit, people, and planet. The important thing to remember is balance. Take for example the message an enterprise board of directors who communicate to their management team of convenience store operators: • • • •

Make profit Generate tax revenue for the Tribe to support government services to benefit the people Reinvest profit into people (Tribal and non-Tribal) through training and employment advancement Do no harm to the environment

A convenience store’s annual business plan may include a revenue-per-square-foot benchmark where the store can compare their ratio to the general convenience store market.

This benchmark is a tool. If management concentrated on selling coffee at $3* of profit per transaction instead of cartons of cigarettes at $30* then the ratio would likely compare less-well and then there would be an opportunity to educate management on his or her focus to sell the higher gross profit margin product (*The numbers supplied are hypothetical and for comparative purposes). Benchmarking is one of a toolboxfull of best practices an organization can perform to maximize outcomes in profit, people, & planet.

Jim Stanley freely shares his knowledge in an effort to foster economic success in Indian Country. He is a Tribal member of the Quinault Indian Nation, Treasurer of the Tribal C-Store Summit Group, and Chairman of the Quinault Nation Enterprise Board. To contact Jim for comments, go to JimStanley.biz.

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Swinomish Housing Authority Robin Carneen

HowStuffWorks.com

Tips for Preventing and Extinguishing Grease Fires

• Never use water to extinguish a cooking oil fire – it will make the fire flare and spread.

• Put a tight-fitting lid on the pot or slide a cookie sheet over it to smother the flames.

• Turn off the overhead fan to keep the flames from spreading.

• Don’t remove the pot from the stove.

• The flaming oil will slosh and spill, burning you or spreading the fire.

• Never pour burning oil down the sink.

• Keep the area around your stove free from items that could catch fire easily –paper towels, pot holders, curtains, dish clothes, etc.

• Keep your stove top and fan unit clean.

• Wear short sleeves or tight fitting clothing when working around your stove.

• Never leave food cooking on the stove unattended.

• Keep a charged fire extinguisher handy.

• Work out an escape plan with your family and practice it regularly.

• Never use a stove as a heating appliance.

ANOTHER WAY TO PAY YOUR BILLS The Swinomish Housing & Utility Authority accepts EBT/SSI/Credit & Debit cards! You can call in your debit card number and pay over the phone as well.

17547 First Street La Conner, WA | Phone: (360) 466-4081

Section 184: Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program

Dreaming of owning your own home someday?

Need to Rehab the Home you own?

You may qualify for the Section 184 program!

Homeownership in Indian Country In 1992, Congress established the Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program. The program is designed to offer homeownership and housing rehabilitation opportunities for eligible Native American individuals or families, tribes, and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (including Indian Housing Authorities) on their native lands.

Why a Loan Program Specific to Indian Country?

Indian Country is an underserved market with vast potential for mortgage financing. The Section 184 program was designed to improve access to capital for Native Americans, act as a credit enhancement mechanism for lenders, and provide private funding opportunities for tribal housing agencies. A major benefit of the program is a 100% guarantee for home loans. This guarantee can assist participating tribes in creating sustainable economies. The Office of Native American Program (ONAP)’s Office of Loan Guarantee (OLG), which administers the program, is currently partnering with over 200 lender offices and 130 tribes that are committed to making home-ownership a reality for Native Americans.

Section 184 Program Highlights • • • • • • • • • • • • •

More than 1400 Loans creating more than $143 Million in mortgage financing.

Refinancing available.

Nationwide program on Tribal trust land, allotted trust, or fee simple land in an Indian operating area.

New and Rehab Loan Guarantees Available Single-close for construction and permanent loans Loan limit – 150% of FHA limit Low Down Payment No Maximum income limits Flexible Underwriting 1% guarantee fee at closing Assumable Secondary market potential 100 % guarantee to lender”

FOR AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES Call: (360) 466-4081 or (360) 466-7223

Source link: http://archives.hud.gov/local/ok/goodstories/ section184.pdf

PLEASE STAY ON THE LINE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

For more information or to pick up a packet of information contact the Swinomish Housing Authority at ( 360) 466-4081

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POLICE: Introducing Officer Schwahn Hi, my name is James Schwahn, and I have been a Patrol Officer with the Swinomish Police Department now for approximately six months. Prior to being employed with Swinomish I was a Patrol Officer with the City of Tukwila. In addition to being an officer, I am a husband and a father so I know the importance of a close-knit family/Community, and I can see that we have that here at Swinomish.

As a patrol officer it is my duty to keep our Community safe. We do this by making it our priority to respond to calls for help from those in our Community promptly, professionally, and respectfully. It is also important that we all work together to correct any illegal activities that present themselves.

Along with my duties and responsibilities as a patrol officer, I am also tasked with the responsibility of being the Swinomish Police RSO Officer. This means I have the responsibility of making sure the registered sex offenders in our Community are following the terms of their release.

This includes registering with Law Enforcement. They are required to provide their residence, place of work, and school locations. We also conduct regular, unscheduled, in-person checks on these individuals to make sure they are in compliance with their release terms.

Even though I do not live in the area, and have only been with the department a short time, I see Swinomish as a second home. I spend much of my time serving this Community, and feel invested in the success of the Swinomish Community just as I know you do. I can see that this is a proud Community of people who are willing to help their neighbors, and to help us keep Swinomish a safe place to live and work.

I thank you for being so welcoming, and for allowing me the opportunity to serve the Swinomish Community.

Ofc. J. Schwahn

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NUTRITION: The ABC’s of Diabetes Michelle Skidmore

Blog.Athanata.com

The ABCs of Diabetes The ABCs are not just for preschoolers, they are for those with diabetes too. Know your ABCs to prevent health complications and live a healthier, long life: A for A1c. Healthy blood glucose prevents damage to blood vessels and keeps your whole body healthy. The A1c test is a simple blood test of your average blood glucose over the last three months.

A1c goal for many people: 7.0% or less B for Blood Pressure. Lower blood pressure prevents heart and blood vessel damage.

Blood pressure is easy to screen at any time. Remember to take your blood pressure medication daily.

Blood Pressure goal for diabetes: 140/80 or less C for Cholesterol. Cholesterol can build up in your blood vessels walls and block blood flow to your heart, brain, and body. Get a cholesterol screen yearly at your diabetes check-up appointment.

LDL cholesterol goal: 100 or less Do you know your diabetes ABCs? If not, it may be time for a check-up. Check-ups can prevent developing complications with screenings and treatments. Diabetes checkups can be scheduled in advance or same day. Call the health clinic at 466-3167 to schedule your appointment.

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WHAT’S UP DOC?

COFFEE: Good or Bad? Dr. Monica Carrillo

Cancer Prevention vs Cancer Causing Studies show a decrease in risk of colon cancer, liver cancer, likely because of the many anti-oxidants coffee has. Earlier studies which showed a positive correlation between coffee and bladder, pancreatic and ovarian cancer have been disproven with better studies.

Heart disease Calories Alone an 8 oz cup of coffee has only one calorie. Most Starbucks coffees have between 300 -600 calories, a Snickers bar is 250 calories. Just adding cream and sugar usually bumps the calories up to 100. Coffee does not contribute to weight loss.

Mood and Mind 8 oz of coffee has about 120 mg of caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant, it increases alertness, improves reaction time, increases the speed of learning new information. However, it can slow tasks that heavily depend on memory. Caffeine decreases anxiety at low doses, increases anxiety at high doses. More and more studies are showing that caffeine decreases risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.

Coffee increases LDL (bad) cholesterol, but the chemicals in coffee that causes the increase can be removed in the paper filter used for drip coffee. The chemicals are not removed when the coffee is boiled or pressed, as with expresso. Excessive consumption, more than 4-5 cups of coffee per day, increases the risk of coronary heart disease. The risk of heart attack and stroke is greatest within the first hour after drinking the coffee.

Drinking more than 16 oz of coffee can increase blood pressure by as much as 14 points.

Other Medical Issues Coffee decreases risk of diabetes. Coffee decreases gallstone formation, probably due to increased calcium loss noted above.

Coffee contributes to insomnia, heartburn and palpitations.

Pregnancy

Vitamins and Minerals Coffee provides a small amount of magnesium, niacin, vitamin E and a large amount of potassium. Those who are anemic, beware. Coffee decreases the absorption of iron from foods.

Coffee can also contribute to increased risk of fractures, in people with low calcium intake, because it increases the loss of calcium. Coffee is rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, though the question is how much of the antioxidant activity survives the high temperature brewing. One antioxidant in coffee, quinine, becomes more potent with roasting.

High amounts of coffee drinking can decrease ability to conceive, can increase risk of miscarriage and inhibit fetal growth.

Energy Drinks Contain very large amounts of caffeine, the amount of caffeine is not regulated and therefore often not disclosed.

Yes, coffee in moderation can be good for your health…1-2 regular coffee cups.

Call the Swinomish Medical Clinic at (360) 466-3167 with any questions.

Starts: Tuesday Sept 16 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Children’s Church

Bus/Van pick up around 6:15pm Age/Grades 3rd-7th Call Pastor Doug for further info 360.540.3684 or Message him on Facebook

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Church on the Hill:

We will meet Tuesday evenings throughout the school year except on Holidays.

SWINOMISH UTILITY AUTHORITY Robin Carneen

SAVE ON YOUR GARBAGE BILL ORDER A RECYCLE BIN TODAY! CALL WASTE MANAGEMENT 360-757-8245 Tell them you are a Swinomish Utility Customer. Ask for the $7.40 per month Recycle rate!

PLEASE REMEBER ALL EXTRA CANS/BAGS ARE CHARGED TO YOU AT $4.60 each!

NWIC Fall Quarter 2014 Classes Begin September 22 Late Registration September 22-26 Midterm Week OCt. 27-31 Last Day of the Quarter December 12 Contact: Gaylene Gobert -ggobert@nwic.edu to Register for classes at the Swinomish Campus Northwest Indian College-Swinomish Campus 17114 Tallawhalt Lane La Conner, WA 98257

DID YOU KNOW? “Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 mature trees, 7,000 gallons of water, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, 2 barrels of oil, and 4000 kilowatt hours of electricity. This is enough energy to power the average American home for 5 months.”

“Every hour, Americans use approximately 2.5 million plastic bottles. And most of these are thrown away.”

“Americans use 100 million tin and steel cans each day.”

“Recycling steel and tin cans saves 74 percent of the energy used to make them.”

SOURCE: Benefits-of-Recycling.com

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Ceremony & Subsistence Distribution Lorraine Loomis

During the Boldt decision Tribal rights to take fish and shellfish for ceremonial reasons such as funerals and memorials were acknowledged. The fish taken are counted in the Tribal allocated Treaty share.

The nine sockeye Tribes that fish Fraser River sockeye subtract C&S fish from the top of their allocation for each tribe.

This year the total allocation for the treaty share was 35,000 sockeye for the Tribes to take for C&S. This year the allocation was higher than most years, which generally average out to be 20,000 to 25,000 fish.

Some may not know that C&S stands for Ceremony and Subsistence. C&S is a sacred process for the Tribes in the Pacific Northwest and is honored by State and Federal Governments.

They fished the Salmon Banks and caught 1,700 sockeye, 30 Chinook, and 300 pinks.

The result was that the Tribe was able to hand out fresh salmon to Swinomish Tribal members from 188 households. The rest will be saved for ceremonies this coming year or canned and given out later this year.

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On August 5 the Swinomish Tribe distributed 649 fish to Tribal members covering 188 households at the C&S distribution.

This year Swinomish allocation of C&S was 3,000 sockeye. To collect this year’s allocation fishermen Marty Chevalier and John Grossglass fished Dr. Will James’ purse seiner.

YOUTH CENTER

Pro-Golfer Visits Swinomish Dorraine Booth

Pro-Golfer Alexandrea Schulte from the Northern Ute tribe held a one day youth golf camp at the Swinomish Golf Links on August 10. Schulte is the newest NABI Foundation Ambassador. The NABI Foundation is based in Phoenix, Arizona that promotes programs that encourage higher education, sports, health & wellness, and community building for Native American youth.

Schulte worked with 30 Swinomish youth on the driving range. Schulte said, “It is my goal to encourage Native American youth to live healthier and more productive lives through sports and academics, while not forgetting their ancestral culture and heritage.” Youth took turns trying to perfect their golf swings following an exhibition by Schulte.

The group then took a group photo and Schulte signed autographs for those in attendance. Following the camp Schulte returned to Arizona to participate in an LPGA qualifying school.

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1 MON Youth Center Closed to Observe Labor Day

2 TUES Hours of Operation: 10am-6pm

8 MON Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm *Open Swim

9 TUES Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm

15 MON Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm *Open Swim

SEPT 2014

YOUTH CENTER

4 THURS Hours of Operation: 10am-6pm

5 FRI Hours of Operation 10-6pm *Youth Groups Outings

10 WED Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm *Youth Groups Meet

11 THURS Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm

12 FRI Hours of Operation 11am7pm *Youth Groups Outings

16 TUES Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm

17 WED Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm *Youth Groups Meet

18 THURS Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm

19 FRI Hours of Operation 11am7pm *Youth Groups Outings

22 MON Youth Center Closed to Observe Native American Day

23 TUES Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm

24 WED Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm *Youth Groups Meet

25 THURS Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm

26 FRI Hours of Operation 11am7pm *Youth Groups Outings

29 MON Hours of Operation: 11am7pm *Open Swim

30 TUES Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm

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REZ BALL:

SCHIMMEL DRAWS BIG CROWD TO SEATTLE STORM GAME Michael Vendiola

did show moments of her patented ‘rez ball’ style, which she described to ESPN as playing a type of freestyle basketball.

In fact, when Schimmel first checked in to the game, the crowd immediately started chanting, “Shoni, Shoni!” and she seemed to reply by shooting a 3-pointer from the corner. The crowd, which at times during the night out chanted the Seattle fans, responded with thunderous cheers at Schimmel’s first points.

Schimmel’s presence and tribal turnout were acknowledged three times during the evening. The game began with a thankyou to all the tribes in attendance, including a listing of all the tribes and Native American organizations on the center court score board. During half-time Schimmel and her family were honored with a brief presentation.

At the conclusion of the game the Seattle player-of-thegame presentation was overshadowed when Schimmel was acknowledged by the emcee as being in an “unprecedented moment in WNBA history.” Schimmel thanked the fans and stated that the, “[Northwest] is my home.” The comment was met, again, with thunderous applause.

On August 7 the Seattle Storm played host to the Atlanta Dream for a WNBA basketball game at Key Arena.

The sold-out game drew crowd of over 9,600 in attendance.

Shoni Schimmel’s return to the Northwest drew tremendous support from many of the Northwest tribes including Schimmel’s own tribe of Umatilla. Some of the other tribes in attendance were Tulalip, Muckleshoot, Yakama, Spokane, Nooksack, Lummi, and Swinomish.

Many of the other tribes were distinguishable by custom made t-shirts and banners that displayed their tribal affiliation and their adoration for Shoni Schimmel.

Schimmel is in her rookie season with the Atlanta Dream and has made a tremendous impact since joining the team. Her impact is so great that her jersey is currently the number one selling jersey in the WNBA. She was also voted in to the WNBA All-Star game despite not being a starter for Atlanta. To further her impact, Schimmel scored an All-Star game record 29 points to lead the East to a 125-124 overtime victory. She was later named the All-Star game Most Valuable Player.

Schimmel and the Dream were not able to overcome the Storm’s quick start at attaining a 20-point lead. Schimmel

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Prior to Schimmel’s acknowledgement at the end of the game Swinomish’s own Cathi Bassford was seated a few steps away from where the player stood courtside. When Schimmel turned to acknowledge the crowd Bassford presented the player with a Raven carving made by Swinomish carver wa lee hub. Bassford recalls the conversation, “She said, ‘For me?’ and I said, ‘Yes.’ And she said ‘thank-you.’” The moment was captured on the large screen on the center court scoreboard.

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SEPT 2014

ELDERS’ LUNCH 1 Mon Labor Day No Service

2 Tues French Dip Sandwich Coleslaw Chips Apple

3 Wed Chicken Dumplings Carrots + Celery Fruit Cocktail

4 Thurs Egg + Sausage Patty English Muffin Tomato/Tator Tots Cantaloupe

8 Mon Turkey Cheese Sandwich Veggie Tray Chips Apple

9 Tues Lasagna Garlic Bread Mixed Green Salad Grapes + Bananas

10 Wed Pork Roast + Gravy Rice Carrots Pears

11 Thurs Eggs + Bacon French Toast Berries Vegetable Juice

15 Mon Ham + Cheese Sandwich Vegetable Soup Orange Slices

16 Tues Shephards Pie Rolls Mixed Green Salad Fruit Cocktail

17 Wed Baked Chicken Macaroni Salad Green Beans Watermelon

18 Thurs Eggs + Bacon Waffles Berries Vegetable Juice

22 Mon Native American Day No Service

23 Tues Chicken Patty Sandwich Coleslaw Chips Orange

24 Wed Roast Beef + Gravy Mashed Potato + Roll Green Beans Plums

25 Thurs Ham + Egg Scramble Flour Tortillas Shredded Cheese Tomatos + Salsa Cantaloupe

29 Mon Tuna Sandwich Veggie Tray Chips Apple

30 Tues Scallop Potatos w/Ham Rolls Mixed Green Salad

*Lunch served Mon-Thurs.

No take away meals until 11am. Call (360) 466-3980 to cancel home delivery.

Community Dinner

Wed. Sept. 24

Paddle to Bella Bella, BC Canada. Photo Courtesy of Eric Day

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Mrs. V’s 2 Cents

THE SEASONS OF LIFE Diane Vendiola

The horsetails are turning brown and drying up. The leaves on the trees are turning from green to orange or yellow. The summer season is coming to its end.

It’s like that song, sung by the Byrd’s: “Turn! Turn! Turn! To everything there is a Season”. Just like plants and seasons, we experience the circle of life.

When my first and second born grandchildren celebrated their 10th birthdays, I talked with them about the seasons or stages of life. We made a big circle of stones and we divided the circle into 8 segments with twigs and branches. I told them that each segment in the circle symbolized 10 years of life.

My two grandchildren listened as I explained to them that they had a special responsibility since they were the oldest of the new generation and those grandchildren that followed after them would emulate the example that they set. I told them that so far, so good for them: They reached the age of ten and had already risen to the occasion to meet the challenge of no longer being babies and toddlers. Plus they had successfully entered into school for the first time.

I showed them where my life stage was located in the circle (which was almost directly across from their first 10 year point), I said that I was thankful to still be here and hoped to reach the pinnacle of the circle which would be my 80th birthday!

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I told them that life is the way it is and it is this way for them: They are the “leader of the pack.” Being leaders means they must learn to consider carefully the things that they will do in the next 10 years. I told them that I had learned that it was not an easy task to learn and grow. That just about everybody wished they could stay young and carefree and childish forever but that life equals time and time doesn’t wait.

The next segment on the circle would indicate that they had lived 20 years. I said that in my 66 seasons of life, I had seen certain challenges that people had to face. I added that they were now in the middle of their childhood and they would reach their full physical maturity when they were 20 years old. I went on to say that the time would come when they would determine how to walk in the world of people and things. And later on, as they got closer to 20, they would find out who they were and who they wanted to be. The key was to have the courage and hope to go on to bigger and better things. I told them that, most importantly, they should always remember that they belonged to a family and community that loved them.

I looked at my grandchildren. They were very quiet and seemed to be lost in thought.

I felt very gratified that I had gotten the gravity of my message across to them and that they were seriously considering what I had said.

I asked them if they had any questions. The grandson who is the elder by 9 months asked, “So what happens to you after you reach 80?” The younger grandson said, “Grandma, I think you will live to be at least 100.” The older grandson said, “Definitely, Grandma, maybe even 110.” My Grandsons turn 20 in 2014. They are still leaders of the pack.

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Our FOOd is Our Medicine Third annual gathering: resiliency in a TiMe OF change a conference hosted by the Northwest Indian College’s

insTiTuTe OF indigenOus FOOds & TradiTiOns early bird registration through July 31 • Elder and student discounts • Reserve a room or cabin through clearwater casino resort: 360.598.8700

September 24–26

Kiana Lodge, Suquamish, WA

2014

Camas bulbs in May

Three dynamic tracks: Teachings of the Plant People, Healing Our Waters, and Community Activism.

Join us for hands-on workshops, dynamic speakers, a clam bake on the beach, and three days of cultivating a vibrant native foods community.

For more information or to register, please contact Institute coordinator La Belle Urbanec: 360.255.4413 • lurbanec@nwic.edu Click link to register: http://conta.cc/1rX1B4L

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Who should attend? Native people interested in traditional foods and medicines, tribal food sovereignty, and indigenous knowledge, and those who serve Native communities.

FINANCE CAGE CASHIER SUPERVISOR (Full Time/ Part Time) CAGE CASHIER (Full Time) PAYROLL A/P ASSISTANT (FullTime) SOFT COUNT CLERK (Part Time)

CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS As of August 27, 2014 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.

To view details about open positions and download our General Employment Application, visit swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/careers.

All postitons are “Open until filled” unless otherwise specified.

Email applications to: jobs@swinomishcasino.com -orMail or hand deliver to: Swinomish Casino & Lodge 12885 Casino Drive Anacortes, WA 98221 Questions? Call Human Resources at (360) 299-1642

ELECTRONIC GAMING EG SLOT TECHNICIAN (Full Time) EG CLERK (Full Time) FACILITIES HEAVY DUTY CLEANER OC TABLE GAMES DEALER (Part Time) POKER MANAGER (Full Time) POKER DEALER (Part Time)

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DELI CLERK/CASHIER (Part Time) 2 SALMON CAFÉ HOST/CASHIER (Full Time/Part Time) BUSSER (Full Time/Part Time) SERVER (Part Time) TEAM MEMBER SUPPORT (Part Time) SPORTS BAR LEAD SERVER (Full Time) BARTENDER OC TABLE SERVER (Part Time)/OC COCKTAIL SERVER (Full Time/Part Time/OC) 13 MOONS HOST/CASHIER (Part Time) LEAD COOK (Full Time) SERVER OC BARTENDER (Part Time) BUSSER (Part Time/OC) KENO KENO RUNNER/WRITER (Part Time) BANQUET SERVER OC LODGE GUEST SATISFACTION ASSOCIATE (Full Time/Part Time) ROOM ATTENDANT (Full Time/Part Time) SECURITY SECURITY OFFICER / EMT (Full time) SURVEILLANCE SURVEILLANCE OBSERVER (Part Time) VALET VALET ATTENDANT (Full Time) MARKETING GRAPHIC ARTIST (Full Time)

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WHAT IS WIC? Women Infants and Children’s Nutrition Program Women Infants and Children’s Nutrition Program offers health education and monthly food at no charge to participants. We have a breastfeeding program that offers supplies and pumps for mothers. All our clients receive a nutrition and health assessment. Our services are available to: • • •

Pregnant and Postpartum Women Infants Children up to 5 years old

Foods we offer to families include milk & cheese, breakfast cereal & whole wheat bread, fresh fruits & vegetables, juice, peanut butter & eggs, canned fish, and foods for babies.

Most people are eligible for our program. Families with Apple Health automatically qualify. Family placement and foster families are eligible to participate.

Call the Swinomish Health Clinic at 466-3167 to make an appointment. We are fast and convenient for working, busy families.

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The 13 and under War Chief Canoe Club returns to shore after completing a race at Swinomish Days 2014