Oct/Nov 2018 Vol.52 No. 9
Our Climate: Can You Hear Mother Earth Calling? We're In This Together RESILIENCY OR VULNERABILTY? | PAGE 20
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We're In This Together Resiliency or Vulnerability?
Our Climate: Can You Hear Mother Earth Calling?
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Editor's Note Chairman's Message Notice: Availability of Petitions for Nominations Community Happenings Recent Tribal Code Amendments Swadabs Playground Grand Opening Obituaries December Tide Table It's Gift Card Day! Being Frank: To Help Orcas, Eat Chinook Protecting Salmon Habitat in the Face of Climate... We're In This Together — Resiliency or Vulnerability? From the Tribal Archive: Swinomish Cultivation Meet the New Grants Administrator and Forester! Meet the New Tribal Advocate! Education Department: Meet the Para-Pros Path to Sovereignty Supported Through Education Science Corner: Clambake Climate Change, Swinomish Foods, and Health A-Shell-Pocalypse Wellness: Suicide Prevention SHA: What's Bugging You? Bed Bugs Are on the Move... Mrs. V's 2 Cents Elder's Lunch Menu October and November Birthdays and Announcements
editor’s NOTE Caroline's artwork is on display at the Seattle Public Library until December 9.
Art & Climate It was a little unnerving at first, but once I settled myself down I leapt right into the opportunity to show my artwork in the art show yehaW-This Is Our Home Where We Belong. The exhibit features the original artworks of five Coast Salish women exploring environmental justice, identity, and place. My journey to this art show began when I first understood sense of place. Right out of high school I struggled with discovering my identity and art was my true outlet for exploring who I am. This is when I began painting my vision of the natural world. As my journey continued, the teachings of the connection to all living things led me to learn about the impacts of climate change. I use art as a form of healing as it can be used to portray feelings about issues.
Putting my artwork out there for the public to see creates ripples. My paintings create individual feelings for people. I paint my sense of place to bring people to where I come from. I paint the natural world in beautiful colors because that’s how I want to continue to see the world. I paint the beauty of nature to give people hope that there’s still time to save the beauty that Mother Nature creates naturally. “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” - Edgar Degas Caroline Edwards goliahlitza
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Moon of the Falling Leaves
Much of October is "the moon of the falling leaves." During this moon, the last stocks of sockeye, and humpback go up-river, while silvers and dog salmon are reaching their peak. Fishing and drying salmon for the winter months continues. This is the height of the harvest, because the plants are maturing and starting to die. It is a good time to gather nettles, cattails, salal, and bracken fern roots. Hunting begins for ducks, geese, and other birds as they return for the winter, and also for larger game such as deer and elk.
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Moon of the Dog Salmon
Much of November is the "moon of the dog salmon." Salmon continue to be fished until the end of this moon. The last of the bracken fern roots and camas bulbs are harvested. Shellfish harvest begins again and continues to increase the food supply through the winter months. Hunting waterfowl and game continues. Excerpt from ‘13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, and How They Guide the Swinomish People’ By swelitub (Todd A. Mitchell) and Jamie L. Donatuto sw d bš qyuuqs News 3 e e
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ya qua leouse Brian Porter, Vice Chair (360) 840.4186 | bporter@
sapelia Sophie Bailey, Secretary (360) 853.6458 | sbailey@
sOladated Brian Wilbur, Treasurer (360) 588.2812 | bwilbur@
pay a huxton Chester Cayou, Jr. (360) 770.3378 | ccayou@
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assets, and community of the Swinomish Indian Reservation as well as develop recommendations on actions to take to adapt to those projected impacts. The reality of the challenges we face today is that changes are coming so fast we cannot adapt fast enough.
Taking care of Mother Earth is intertwined in our teachings, bloodlines, and the cultural laws we follow—to never take more than we need, to take care of that which sustains us, and to always give What will Swinomish look like in 50 years? What will back for what has been provided to us. We hold hope our economy look like? What will Swinomish enrollment in our minds, spirits, and hearts as our community be? What issues will our grandkids and great-grandkids and culture have proven over and over the ability to face? How will climate change impact Swinomish? Will endure and survive difficult times. the salmon, deer, elk, and cedar still be here? If adaptation is to be our future, we have already As I reflect over the past 50 years (yes, I’m old enough proven ourselves equal to the challenge. In the spirit to be able to look back that far), I remember a time and knowledge of our long history, I urge those when Swinomish only had the “bottom road” and within our community to embrace this challenge and Pioneer Parkway. There were no homes behind us meet it with every confidence of success. That is the until I was around 10 years old. I do not know if true essence of Swinomish. anyone at that time worried about climate change, but I know we never talked about it and we were not As members of the Swinomish Climate Change worried about the tide overtaking our homelands. Education and Awareness Group (CCEAG), I reach out to Senator Brian Wilbur, Senator Kevin Paul, Do you believe climate change is happening here at Janie Beasley, Diane Vendiola, Caroline Edwards, Swinomish? I believe it is! Laura Kasayuli, and Shelly Vendiola to share their stories and experiences. These members engage in I talk to politicians in Washington D.C. and have discussions with the community to raise awareness urged them to hold hearings in regard to the impacts about the effects of climate change. We thank them of climate change we are witnessing in Indian for these discussions about protecting the future of Country, from Alaska to Hawaii and from the Gulf our homeland, water, treaty, culture, and way of life. Coast to the East Coast. I have specifically requested that these hearings be titled “Environmental Impacts Please know my fellow senators, tribal members, and to Indigenous Communities.” friends in local and national governments are taking this climate crisis seriously. We are working together The Swinomish Senate took a bold action in 2007 to ensure the future of Swinomish is in good hands by issuing a proclamation following the horrific today and in the future. storm surge that drastically pushed water several feet above normal along shorelines of the reservation Nina and I are blessed to be in our beloved and La Conner. The proclamation directed action community and to call this wonderful place home. to study the possible effects of climate change on I am thankful for our Coast Salish elders, from the the reservation. We knew back then that our Tribe Northern British Columbia tribes to the ones in was facing a long and demanding journey into an Western Washington, for taking care of the Salish uncertain future, a future that environmental signs Sea and her rivers and resources so one day our indicate may be much different than what we knew children’s children will have the honor of living the back then and what we know today. life the Creator intended for them. Blessings to all! spee pots Brian Cladoosby
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In 2008 Swinomish initiated a two-year project to study the impacts of climate change on the resources,
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NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF PETITIONS FOR NOMINATION TERMS EXPIRING SENATE SEAT 10, CHESTER CAYOU JR. SENATE SEAT 11, BRIAN WILBUR
Petitions for nominations are available as of Tuesday, November 1, 2018 in the Swinomish Administration Building during normal business hours. Please contact Election Officer Wendy Otto at (360) 466.1134 for more information.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS ATTENTION
Swinomish Housing Authority Tenants You will receive a FREE TURKEY (delivered before Thanksgiving) if you are current on your balance as of November 1! Questions? Contact the Housing Authority at (360) 466.4081
NOVEMBER 15 Community Dinner | 6PM @ Youth Center DECEMBER 12 Gift Card Day | 10AM-6PM @ Youth Center See PAGE 17 for details DECEMBER 19 Community Dinner | 6PM @ Youth Center *Community Dinners are subject to change
HOLIDAYS NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day NOVEMBER 22 Thanksgiving Day DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day
LEGAL SERVICES Wills and Estate Planning for Swinomish Tribal members and spouses
SWINOMISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED
You SHOULD have a will and estate plan if:
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1. You have or may inherit tribal trust property or any real property. 2. You have children or dependents. 3. You are over the age of 55.
All Tribal members are encouraged to inquire about representation Contact attorney Kate Jones to schedule an appointment: (206) 370-1034 or katejoneslaw@gmail.com
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RECENT TRIBAL CODE AMENDMENTS Office of Tribal Attorney
The Swinomish Senate, the governing body of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, recently enacted the following code amendments:
Title 2, Chapter 1 – Tribal Government, Elections
The Senate revised the Tribe’s Elections Code at the September Senate meeting. The Swinomish Election Board recommended the amendments, which the Senate enacted on September 11, 2018. The amendments: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Change the date of the Primary Election, if required, to the third (3rd) Sunday in January. Change the date of the General Election to the second (2nd) Sunday in February. Clarifies the Petition requirements for Senate Candidates. Clarifies the Electioneering and Campaign Conduct prior to Election Day. Clarifies the Certification of Primary Election results. Clarifies the steps taken in the instance of a Primary Election tie. Removes appeal to the Tribal Senate of Primary and General Election results. Protests are to be filed directly with the Swinomish Tribal Court. 8. Clarifies the procedures of Appeal of Action by the Secretary to the Senate. 9. Clarifies the procedures of Protest of Primary and General Election results to Swinomish Tribal Court. 10. Updates the oath for Installation of Senate Members for consistency with Constitution and By-Laws of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. 11. Clarifies the Criminal Section of Influencing the Vote.
Title 2, Chapter 3 – Tribal Government, Tribal Properties
At the September Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Tribal Properties Code. The Legal Committee recommended the amendments, which the Senate enacted on September 11, 2018. The amendments incorporate a subchapter on the Kukutali Preserve. The Kukutali Preserve subchapter of the Tribal Properties Code will serve to preserve and protect the Kukutali Preserve by recognizing the authority of the Kukutali Management Board, allowing Tribal members to engage in cultural and spiritual activities, engage in Tribal treaty rights, and to penalize those who violate the protective measures that are set out in the Kukutali Co-Management Agreement.
Title 3, Chapter 9 – Tribal Court, Courts of Special Jurisdiction
At the September Senate meeting, the Senate added a new Chapter to the Tribe’s Tribal Court Code. Both the HESS Committee and the Law and Order Committee recommended the new Chapter, which the Senate enacted on September 11, 2018. Establishing the Swinomish Healing to Wellness Court as a Court of Special Jurisdiction will strengthen the authority of the Wellness Court, standardize internal court procedures, and ensure the long-term engagement of vital stakeholders. The Code will be implemented through more detailed standards in the Policy and Procedure Manual that will be adopted by the Swinomish Wellness Court.
Title 15, Chapter 11 – Business Regulations, Dental Health Provider Licensing
At the August Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Dental Health Provider Licensing Code. The Swinomish Dental Health Provider Licensing Board recommended the amendments, which the Senate enacted on August 14, 2018. The amendments clarify the circumstances under which a dental therapist may be eligible for licensure through reciprocity if the dental therapist’s Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) certification has expired as a result of the dental therapist’s voluntary termination of employment in Alaska. 8 sw d bš qyuuqs News Continues on PAGE 9 e e
Title 19, Chapter 1 – Environmental Protection, Environmental Policy Act
At the July Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Environmental Protection Code. The Planning Commission recommended the amendments, which the Senate enacted on July 9, 2018. The amendments clarified and corrected some descriptions within the Code as well as defined “Department” as the Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection.
Title 20, Chapter 4 – Land Use and Zoning, Subdivisions and Binding Site Plans
At the September Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Subdivisions and Binding Site Plans Code. The Planning Commission recommended the amendments, which the Senate enacted on September 11, 2018. The amendments allow that applicants for phased tribal projects, where the Tribe acts as its own developer or through a properly designated representative, may submit application materials in stages, as specified by the Planning Department. This new subsection only applies to projects located on reservation tribal trust land or land owned in fee by the Tribe in the process of being converted into trust. The amended code and Constitution are available for review on our website at swinomish-nsn.gov. Paper copies are available for review at the Social Services or Planning departments, and through the Tribal Court Clerk, the Office of the Tribal Attorney, and the Senate’s Executive Assistant.
DOES THE TRIBE STORE YOUR WILL OR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS? Tribal policy update: If you completed a will or other estate planning documents with attorneys from Seattle University, Northwest Justice Project, or Columbia Legal Services in or since 2001, you were given the option to have your documents stored with the Tribe. While the Tribe continues to provide the safe storage and handling of wills and other estate planning documents for tribal members, leadership recently updated the Will Repository Policy. A key component of the updated Will Repository Policy is the provision of having a cover sheet with important identifying information available since these confidential documents are sealed and not viewed by tribal staff. This cover sheet lets the Tribe know who can access your estate planning documents (i.e. personal representative or power of attorney). If your estate planning documents are stored with the Tribe, you must complete the Will Cover Sheet. Contact the Office of Tribal Attorney at (360) 466.7348 or the Law Offices of Kate Jones at katejoneslaw@gmail.com or (206) 370.1034 to obtain and fill out your cover sheet.
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SWADABS PLAYGROUND GRAND OPENING SEPTEMBER 26 — In his grand opening speech at the new playground outside the Social Serivices Building, Todd Mitchell explained that it took four years to plan, develop, construct, and complete. The playground features a climbing wall and foot bridge, slides, stepping rocks and posts, a sandbox, log stepping swing and much more to play on. This project was made possible by a grant the Tribe received from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office.
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SUMMER YOUTH WORKER Myk Heidt
Summer Youth Worker Noelia Juarez
What a nice surprise that Swinomish Human Resources assigned Noelia Juarez to work with the Community Environmental Health program this past summer! Larry Campbell gave Noelia an overview of the program and a brief explanation of our expectations of her. “Come to work before 8 a.m., bring your lunch, and wear appropriate clothes for tasks and weather,” he said. Noelia worked diligently to harvest fireweed, yarrow, and ocean spray blossoms to make tummy tea for elders who frequent the Senior Center. She also worked long hours in the hot sun weeding and preparing for the new elder garden at Northwest Indian College. She moved pea gravel, relocated plants from the Medicine Wheel, and helped weed the area outside the geology classroom. “Remember to have my tasks list ready for tomorrow!” is what Noelia would say at the end of each day. Noelia processed old program files and shredded bags of retired documents. She dusted the office equipment, learned to use the printer, and posted flyers to announce upcoming events. She also read the 13 Moons booklet from cover to cover and learned about traditional foods. “We have those growing in our yard!” she would say. When asked why she signed up for the Summer Youth Worker program she said, “I want to see what it’s like to work a real job, work long hours, and I want to earn money to help my family.” Noelia has since dropped by to say hello and give everyone a hug. It was a wonderful experience for all of us and we hope to see her again next year.
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VILLAGE TRICK-OR-TREATING | 4-5PM YOUTH CENTER CELEBRATION | 5-8PM
TRICK-OR-TREATERS, REMEMBER TO ONLY VISIT HOUSES WITH THEIR PORCH LIGHTS ON!
FIRST DAY OF TODDLER CLASS Alice Charles, Childcare
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Obituaries
Roberta Ann Cladoosby “Bobbin” March 31, 1956 - August 6, 2018
Beloved “Bobbin” Roberta Ann Day Cladoosby passed away at home on August 6, 2018. Bobbin was born to August Day and Corinne Edwards Day on March 31, 1956. Bobbin is a member of the Swinomish Tribe. As a child she was baptized and confirmed through St. Paul’s Catholic Church. She grew up on the Swinomish Reservation and attended the La Conner School District. She worked for the Swinomish Bingo Hall, Northwest Indian College, and Howards Fish Company. On June 28, 1974 Bobbin married Franklin Alexander Cladoosby, Jr. and together they had 3 children. Bobbin spent her time knitting, crocheting, and she loved to watch NCIS, CSI, and Law & Order SVU. She made a lot of ribbons and regalia for smokehouse dancers, she also donated some of her work to families for funerals and memorials. Bobbin was a kindhearted woman and always had a smile and a hug for everyone. Bobbin took care of her friends and family, she gave them a place to stay if they had nowhere to go and always had food to feed them if they were hungry; The Crew” was her family and she loved the time they all spent together. You would never see Bobbin without a colorful hat on or a back pack on her back. Bobbin is preceded in death by her parents August and Corrine Day. Brothers Bill, Gary, and Jackson Day. Sisters
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Debbie and Margie Day. Nephews Christopher Damien and Clayton Day and Son in law Levi Paul. She is survived by her sister Patsy (Ron) Solomon, her daughters Joleine (Justin Billy) and Monica Cladoosby, Son Jasper (Denae) Cladoosby. Grandchildren Isiah, Charlee, Jessiah, Levi, Jessie, Samantha, Cecelia, Catherine, Marcus, Patrick, Miranda, Justus, Correen, Delanae, Sally, Jazzmon, and Darrian. Great grandchildren Kailee-Jo, Xavier, Mathias, Journey, Tuari, Merri-lynn, Robert, Willow, Jaxon, and one more due September 29, 2018. And many nieces, nephews, cousins, and “The Crew’ The family of Roberta “Bobbin” Cladoosby extend sincere thanks to the La Conner Fire Department, Skagit County Sheriff’s Department, Swinomish Police Department for their heroic work of trying to save her and Albert Dan, Robert Edwards, Doug York for helping to get her moved from her apartment. They also want to thank Carol Washington, Joyce James, Jackie Edwards, Janet Charles, Sandy Wilbur, Cathi Bassford, and April James for coming to the home to be with the family in the devastation and shock of losing their sister, mother, aunt, and friend. Bobbin will be greatly missed. Fly high Bobbin... Rest in peace!!
and a very special auntie, Alfreda Bailey (Beetle); eight grandchildren, Kurtis Perry, Jeramy Perry, Tehya Perry, Gertrude Elaine Davidson, a resident of La Conner, WA passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 peacefully at Jacob Cruz (Hannah), David Cruz, Kailee Perry, Devin Perry, Noelia Juarez; seven great grandchildren, Keanu home surrounded by her family after a four year battle with lung cancer. She was born November 27, 1949 in La Cruz, Zander Perry, Xavier Perry, Alaina Perry, Caleb Conner, WA to Ernest C. Bobb and Winona A. (John) Bobb. Perry, Kylee Perry and Everleigh Perry. Surviving siblings are Ernestine Helbick, Marjorie Perry (Vern), Richard She attended BEHS with the class of 1968. She worked many jobs, including Pass Time Tavern, Green Gate Bobb, Sr. (Vanessa), Marlene Morris and Julie Bobb. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Brian Tavern, Swinomish Casino, Commercial Fisherwoman and Swinomish Housing Authority. Trudy was a member Sattler, sister, Jean M. Bobb; two brothers, Ronald Bobb and Joe Johns. of the Swinomish Tribe; she loved playing bingo, slots and shooting pool. She enjoyed summer outings with her family at West Beach. She also enjoyed traveling with her The family would like to thank the staff at Skagit fellow Swinomish Elders to gatherings, her favorite travel Regional Cancer Care Center for the years of care they destinations was Lincoln City. provided. Gertrude’s wishes were to be cremated without funeral services. Cremation arrangements were under Gertrude is survived by two sons and one daughter, Mike the care of Kern Funeral Home. You may offer your condolences to Gertrude’s family and sign her online Perry of Burlington, WA, Michele Perry (Robert Cruz) of La Conner, WA, Clifford Perry aka Chief of La Conner, WA guest registry at www.kernfuneralhomes.com. November 27, 1949-October 3, 2018
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Jennifer Lynn Wilbur
January 7, 1974-October 12 2018
On October 12, 2018, while the moon was high, the air was crisp, and the sun was about to rise, Jennifer Wilbur went to be with The Creator. Our beloved mother, best friend, favorite relative and Swinomish native, RiESedaliCa, will be greatly missed.
where she was among the original casino employees to open the casino. Also while earning her degrees, she worked at Lummi Nation in the Grants Department, where she dedicated herself to philanthropic work for Native Nations.
When she graduated from college she came home to work in The Swinomish Planning department, went to Some say that the real work of love, is not in the falling, work for the Samish Nation, where she managed their but in what comes after— and in this way, Jennifer, was art gallery and wrote grants. Later, she came home to Swinomish to work for her own nation, also in the grant the hardest worker we have ever known— she loved intentionally, extravagantly, and unconditionally. She was department. She raised several thousands of dollars for our people. She believed in giving back to her community, the friend that you could call on— to take care of your and she believed in education. In fact, she is the reason sick relative, to be your deck hand, to throw a family why people going on to higher-education have their room dinner for fifty— if you were berry picking, she’d show and board paid for by the Swinomish Tribe. up with a bucket; if you were grieving, she’d bring box of tissues; if you were lonely, she’d remember to send a During her time at Swinomish her health began to decline, and even as she fought Pulmonary Heart Disease, she message. She was the gal we all loved. continued to love her friends and family. She adored her father Claude and took care of him as he battled cancer. The story of her life radiates with giving. It began on She’d often stay the night with her Mom and Gene, to January 7, 1974, when her parents celebrated the birth of their first baby girl, and introduced her to the world as visit, bake, and talk story. She went out fishing on her Jennifer Lynn Wilbur, the daughter of Carol Ann Johnson brother J.J.’s boat and cooked for the entire crew. She was a loving Auntie to her niece Layla and nephew and Claude Wilbur Jr., little sister to Jeremy Wilbur. A Dominic. She called Nancy Wilbur her second Mom, year later, her baby sister Laura was born. and lovingly checked in on her. She was authentic, and genuine, and unapologetically herself. She attended La Conner schools, where she began to weave an intricate circle of life long friends. While Jennifer was so proud of her Indian name RiESedaliCa, she was in high school, on top of being an honor roll which means “strong woman, barefoot on the beach”, student, she developed her love for baking tasty treats, given to her by Vi Hilbert and other Swinomish elder waking up in the wee hours of the morning to bake at women, after seeing the way she loves to walk barefoot The Calico Cupboard. She could lattice the top of an on the beach. She loved to go to the ocean, specifically apple pie like a pro, and her cookies were gooey and to Kitet Island or Lone Tree Point, to sunbathe, to clam delicious. She attended The University Of Washington, dig, to pray, to commune with the Coast Salish Sea. If you and met her husband Chad Stewart. They fell in love ever want to remember her, take your shoes off, go to the and had their first baby, Aubrey. Not long after, she had beach, laugh out loud, and you’ll feel her spirit. her two boys, Austin and Alex. Her love for her children was like nothing else in this world, and she wanted to The family invites you to celebrate Jennifer’s life. Her give them everything. For some, having three children, Sunday Dinner Prayer Service was held October 14, might divert their attention away from studies. But not Jennifer. She returned to her academic work and finished and Funeral Services, on Monday, October 15 both at the Swinomish Social Service Building. Cremation her associates at Skagit Valley College, and as a single arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home. mother, she went on to Western Washington University where she received her Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in Business Management Information Systems. After graduating, she attended Gonzaga, where she earned her Masters in Business Administration. She paid her way through school while working at the Swinomish Casino as a craps dealer and floor manager,
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Marie Ann Nelson Scott In loving memory of Marie Ann Scott (Nelson), Marie was born in Ganado, Arizona August 18, 1943 and lived in Baalakai with her paternal grandparents and parents. She died peacefully surrounded by family, at the age of 75 years. This happened Sunday morning, September 30, 2018. Marie was especially known for the love that she showed to both family and friends. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her grandchildren telling stories and attending Medicine Dances, Sundances and Powwows. Marie was a member of the Navajo Nation; her Navajo name was “Ne-Na’ HaasBah’” (Soldiers Came Back from War) from the Tsenjikini (Rock House) clan and reigned as Ms. Colorado Indian Reservation Queen in Arizona and later became Ms. Indian Arizona of 1966. Marie, graduated from Phoenix Indian School and later from Haskell in Lawrence, Kansas and acquired the education that led to 37 years of service with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Reality. It was during her service in Parker, Arizona that she found the love of her life when she met, and later married, Gilbert (Sonny) Scott II. He was a Crow Tribal member of Crow Agency, Montana. Gilbert and Marie made their homes in Parker, Arizona, Yakama Reservation in Washington and Hardin, Montana. Marie later moved to La Conner, WA to live with her son, Christopher and fast became friends with anyone she met. Marie A. Nelson Scott, was the oldest of ten siblings, her parents were Dick Nelson and Beatrice Talliman.
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Her living sisters include: Wilma (Ernie) Storm, Gladys (Willie) Fisher, Adrie (late Robert) Fisher. Her living brothers include Michael and Fred Nelson. Marie has four children Marchelle (Sarah Takes Horse) Nelson, Gilbert Scott III, and Chris (Cleora) Scott Sr. and Daniel (Varina) Scott. Marie also has nine grandchildren: Isaiah Scott, Christopher Scott Jr, Xavier Scott, Larissa Scott Christian Nelson, Demetrius Scott, Daniel Scott Jr, Rodney Scott and Kae Ari Scott. Marie is preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister Thelma Louise and brothers, Evans, Henry and Christopher; and son Daniel George. A special thanks goes out to those who helped to dignify her, to honor her, and show her respect. Her extended family and friends, include the Talliman, Denny, Nobles from the Navajo Reservation; the Pinkham and Sam families from the Yakama Reservation; the White Clay, Yellowtail, Old Bull, Duchein, Old Horn, Old Coyote, Pretty on Top, Yellowmule, Hogan, Medicine Horse, LaRance, Tushka and Old Elk families from the Crow Reservation; and many others, as well, to all her spiritual family of the Sundance and the local congregation of Apsaalokee Baptist Church, led by Pastor Johnathan Lawton. We have a large family we apologize if we missed anyone. Marie’s memorial service was at Bullis Mortuary, in Hardin, and all were welcome to attend the services. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.bullismortuary.com.
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DID YOU KNOW? CLIMATE CHANGE October 8 - A landmark report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change describes a world of worsening food shortages and wildfires, and a mass die-off of coral reefs as soon as 2040. Findings include: • If greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate, the atmosphere will warm up by as much as 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit above preindustrial levels by 2040. • Human activities have caused warming of 1.8 degrees since about the 1850s, the beginning of large-scale industrial coal burning. • The United States along with Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam are home to 50 million people who will be exposed to the effects of increased coastal flooding by 2040. Source: nytimes.com sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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Attention All Enrolled Swinomish Members IT’S GIFT CARD DAY! *If you reside in Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish counties, YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR GIFT CARD IN PERSON.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT? The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will hand out the following items to individuals who collect their gift card in person: • GIFT CARDS for enrolled Swinomish members • SMOKED SALMON for those who come in person • CANDY BAGS for those who come in person
MAILING DATES 11/20/2018 - Out of the Country 12/05/2018 - Outside of Washington State 12/10/2018 - Outside of Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish counties
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CANDACE CASEY (360) 466.7307 Cell - (360) 982.8584 ccharles@swinomish.nsn.us
MARY ELLEN CAYOU (360) 466.7218 Cell - (360) 982.8637 mcayou@swinomish.nsn.us
Members residing outside of Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish County will have their gift cards sent by certified mail, unless you notify us that you will pick up in person. If you have been receiving the qyuuqs News each month in the mail, you do not need to update your mailing address. It means we already have a valid address for you. Please provide us with any addresses or phone numbers you may have of your family members residing out of the area. Social Services staff will deliver to elders, those in foster care, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and others unable to physically come to the Youth Center. All other members must come in for their own gift cards. We will not accept verbal or written authorization for others to “pick up” your gift card. Members who are incarcerated (in prison, jail, EHD or detention) on the day of distribution (December 12, 2018) will not be receiving a gift card. Children in middle school and high school can request to pick up their own gift cards. In the split household, in compliance with ICW rules and common sense, we will again give the gift card to the parent or guardian that the child physically resides with, regardless of that parent’s enrollment status. This assures that the child receives the benefit. The gift card may be used in any store where the VISA logo is displayed.
Please plan on Christmas Distribution being held on the second Wednesday of every December in future years. sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 10AM-6PM IN THE YOUTH CENTER
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BEING FRANK TO HELP ORCAS, EAT Chinook Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair
Don’t stop eating or serving Chinook salmon if you want to help recover Southern Resident Killer Whales. It might make you feel better for a while, but it accomplishes little and makes recovering Chinook even harder by devastating the livelihoods of fishermen and their families who care most about salmon recovery. Chinook recovery and orca survival depend on habitat that is disappearing faster than we can restore it. If we want orcas, we need Chinook. If we want Chinook, we need to protect their habitat in our rivers, streams, and nearshore marine waters. It doesn’t matter whether the fish spawned naturally or came from a hatchery; both need good habitat to survive. Salmon harvest has been reduced 80-90 percent over the past few decades to protect weak salmon stocks. Many fisheries have been eliminated altogether. Still, most weak salmon stocks have not recovered and continue their downward spiral. If restricting harvest were the solution to salmon recovery and orca survival, we would have accomplished both long ago. Not eating Chinook doesn’t change the number being caught. Fisheries are tightly regulated by federal, state and tribal governments. Proposed fisheries undergo extensive review to ensure that harvest levels protect Chinook, orcas, and other threatened or endangered species. Most of the small percentage of salmon harvested by fishermen are caught in areas far from orca feeding grounds. That salmon is for sale because it was determined that stocks are healthy enough to support limited harvest. Fishery managers in Western Washington must consider all factors affecting the salmon resource. There are no easy answers. We need to trust them and let them do their job, not secondguess their decisions. 18 sw d bš qyuuqs News
More salmon are killed by pollution, an overpopulation of seals and sea lions, and lost habitat than have ever been harvested. If you really want to make a difference for Chinook and orcas, tell your elected officials and your friends and family to support: • Increasing hatchery production in key watersheds that can contribute to more Chinook for orcas • Faster action to fix fish passage barriers like failed stream-blocking culverts • Increasing protection of remaining marine nearshore and shoreline habitat • Fully funding and implementing the Puget Sound Chinook Recovery Plan • Developing, updating, implementing, and enforcing water quality and quantity standards that protect, conserve, and restore water for salmon • Improving management of exploding seal and sea lion populations in Puget Sound that are preventing salmon recovery • Reducing noise and overcrowding from boat traffic that hampers the ability of orcas to find food None of these things are easy and none will happen overnight, but these are the actions needed to recover Chinook and orcas. Now is not the time to turn away from salmon or from one another. We cannot recover Chinook or orcas on the backs of fishing families and communities alone. Indian and non-Indian fishermen are the greatest advocates for salmon recovery and the most accountable for their conservation. Contributing to the economic extinction of fishing will only accelerate the salmon’s decline. We need everyone in this fight. If you love salmon, eat it.
Being Frank is a monthly column written by the chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the NWIFC chair, the column represents the interests and concerns of treaty Indian tribes throughout western Washington.
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PROTECTING SALMON HABITAT IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE Amy Trainer, Environmental Policy Analyst
It is alarming that news headlines described this past summer as the driest in a century. It is undeniable that climate change is affecting the Salish Sea region with warming temperatures and lowering the amount of summer rainfall. The salmon that the Swinomish people depend on for cultural, spiritual, subsistence, and economic well-being need sufficient amounts of cool, clean water. Under Washington’s water quality laws, the changing temperature in streams is a form of regulated “pollution” in that the Department of Ecology (DOE) has regulations for the temperature of salmon-bearing water bodies. What is concerning is summer temperatures in lower Skagit tributaries often reach 5-20 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the DOE set 60.8 degrees Fahrenheit limit.
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Due to these increases in temperature during the summer spawning seasons, salmon are at risk from decreased stream oxygen supply, disrupted metabolism, Swinomish has asked that these landowners be required increased susceptibility to toxins, reduced ability to avoid by the DOE to restrict agricultural activities within 100 predators, and reduced food supply. feet from the edge of a stream. State and federal funding is available to plant the necessary trees and shrubs If stream temperature is so key to salmon survival, what within this 100-foot riparian buffer area. The Tribe can be done to restore this important habitat to protect believes this is a fair solution, as it would allow Skagit’s spawning and rearing salmon? thriving agricultural community to continue while supporting the recovery of imperiled salmon populations Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife studies that, until recently, have thrived here for millennia. dating back to 1997 show that salmon streams need swaths of trees and shrubs along both sides, often The solution to keeping stream temperatures cool referred to as riparian buffers, large enough to provide enough for salmon is simple, but it has not been easy to shade from direct sunlight, cool the microclimate around implement the needed riparian buffer requirement. Much the stream, provide essential habitat functions, and keep of the difficulty stems from a lack of political will to use stream temperatures cool enough for fish. water quality regulations to address this growing stream temperature problem. The Swinomish Environmental Policy department and tribal leadership continue work to put state and federal Climate change is expected to cause August stream policies in place that would require salmon bearing temperatures to increase an average of 5-20 degrees streams in the lower Skagit basin to be restored with Fahrenheit by the 2080s, and stream temperatures yearriparian buffers. An example of a habitat restoration round are expected to increase. Given the urgency of requirement would mean that agricultural landowners in the situation, Environmental Policy will continue to work the lower Skagit would have to help reverse temperature with tribal leadership to push for solutions that address pollution in salmon streams that flow next to or through warming stream temperatures to protect our beloved their property. salmon in the face of climate change. sw d bš qyuuqs News 19 e e
WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
RESILIENCY OR VULNERABILITY? Caroline Edwards, qyuuqs News Editor
It is easy to sink into our own lives, mute the noise, and view global climate issues as being somewhere “out there.” The truth is, pollution of the air began around the same time the population increased during the Industrial Revolution; that’s 300 years of polluting the Earth! Scientists have repeatedly proven that human activity is to blame. To make matters worse, we now have a president who dubbed climate change a hoax. What is our world coming to?
Humans can adapt to climate change by reducing their vulnerability to its impacts. Rapid changes to ecosystems may cause the displacement or loss of many species. The Earth has given us many signs. The time is now; we can either sit back and witness the loss of species or we can choose to lessen the severity through creating best practices to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
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The planet’s average surface temperature has risen approximately 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century, a change driven largely by increased human-generated emissions into the atmosphere. The majority of this temperature change occurred in the past 35 years.
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Accessibility to food, water, raw materials, and energy will change in a warmer world, thereby affecting human health, biodiversity, economic stability, and national security.
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have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases can remain in the atmosphere for hundreds of years before being removed by natural processes. Their warming influence is projected to persist into the next century. •
The nation’s ability to prepare for and adapt to new conditions may be exceeded as the rate of climate change increases.
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HUMAN ACTIVITY IS THE PRIMARY CAUSE
Human activities affect the land, oceans, and atmosphere, and these changes have altered global climate patterns. Burning fossil fuels, releasing chemicals into the atmosphere, reducing forest cover, and the rapid expansion of farming, development, and industrial activities are releasing emissions into the atmosphere and changing the balance of the climate system. Reducing our vulnerability to these impacts depends not only upon our ability to understand climate science and the implications of climate change but also upon our ability to integrate and use that knowledge effectively.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Actions taken by individuals, communities, states, and countries all influence climate. Practices followed in homes, schools, businesses, and governments can affect climate. Steps toward reducing the impact of climate change may influence the present generation. Understanding the state of our climate creates awareness and can motivate people. Not everyone has the time to understand. If you continue to ignore the noise, you’ll miss the opportunity to create positive change. You may feel like you are alone, but you’re not. You can join movements in your community. Teaching the best practices in your own home to conserve energy, use less plastic, reduce emissions is beneficial to the greater community. Let’s all try to be more resilient and less vulnerable.
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Source: Globalclimate.gov
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FROM THE TRIBAL ARCHIVE
SWINOMISH CULTIVATION: Part III of a Series Theresa L. Trebon, Tribal Archivist
Puget Sound Mail December, 11, 1941
Seattle Times March, 18, 1942
First Distribution Day Swinomish Oyster House and Dock - c. 1954 Rear view of Swinomish Tribal Office on Front Street, La Conner | Museum of History and Industry | Swinomish Tribal Archive
When Swinomish embarked on a business relationship with oyster expert George Fujii of Nahcotta, Washington, the La Conner community wasted no time in voicing their strong objections to the Tribe’s plan. On December 1, 1941, 26 people “including farmers, fishermen, and businessmen” met to protest the establishment of an enterprise in town by “Americans of Japanese descent.” The Puget Sound Mail reported “the opinion and fear was expressed that all the new residents needed was a foothold to be a competitive threat to business, farming, fishing, schools, labor, and property values.” Six days after the meeting, on December 7, George Fujii was en route to La Conner with his wife Mary and two children to meet with Swinomish. Decades later, George’s son John recalled his father turning on the radio as they traveled that day and hearing the announcement that Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor: “My father turned to my mother and said ‘It’s all over.’” The next day at the La Conner Chamber of Commerce meeting, “One of the largest crowds ever to attend a chamber meeting in years crowded the hotel dining room and spread out into the hallway and onto the sidewalk” as townspeople formally “protested against presence of Jap-Americans.” 22 sw d bš qyuuqs News
At issue was the Tribe’s oyster business. Swinomish Business Manager Tandy Wilbur Sr. attended the meeting and pointed out that the Tribe “had nothing but the friendliest of attitudes towards LaConner [sic], as evidenced by the thousands of dollars it spends locally here each year . . . but that the tribe had a legitimate stake in the industry that was threatened.” Wilbur’s words did not suffice. The crowd urged the transfer of the La Conner lot to the Tribe “at the earliest possible moment” and chamber members voiced their stance that “the sale of any additional property to Americans of Oriental descent be considered an unfriendly act.” Chamber President Frank Dunlap ended the meeting by announcing he would appoint a committee to meet with tribal leaders and find a resolution. By December 23 the Tribe had purchased Fujii’s First Street lot. Confrontation between La Conner and Swinomish continued. The Mail’s New Year’s Day editorial titled “Unwelcome Visitors” called for Japanese Americans to “keep from moving about in new communities” and to stay in a “territory” where they could be observed. That same issue published a letter from Swinomish pleading for understanding. George Fujii had hired five Japanese-American men from an oyster operation on Samish Bay to help the Tribe “learn the oyster trade and be swift enough to produce it without a loss.” Despite the fact that these men had been born in the United States, townspeople refused to accept Tandy Wilbur Sr.’s assurances that they would “keep the men under surveillance,” and town leaders directly challenged the Tribe’s sovereignty.
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On April 2, she received a letter from the Swinomish Tribe telling her the Senate voted to annul the contract with Eagle Rock. Mary and her two children Arlene and John, all American citizens born in the United States, were incarcerated at the Tule Lake, California internment camp less than two months later. Not until 1944 would the family be reunited with George at yet another camp in Crystal City, Texas. As the fervor over the Swinomish-Japanese issue died down, the Tribe’s oyster business went forward to profit during the war years. Swinomish sold 80% of their crop directly to the U. S. Army. Swinomish had rebranded its business as the Hope Island Oyster Company by the end of the war. The Tribe’s “Oyster Plant” on La Conner’s First Street evolved to host multiple tribal functions. Tribal workers processed and shipped oysters from there. When the Swinomish fish trap off of West Beach was in operation tribal members came to the Oyster Plant on a weekly basis for Fish Distribution Day. The small building on the lot soon became the Tribe’s sole office building, the center of the Tribe’s three economic ventures that by 1948 included “Lumber, Fish, Oysters” sales as advertised on the front of the building.
MEET THE NEW GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR!
Kerri M. Sheakley
I started working for the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska in 2002. I worked with over fifteen tribal communities, providing program support and technical assistance in the capacity of grants and financial management, grant writing, environmental education and outreach, and coordination of cultural events for youth. I moved to Skagit County in 2013 and continued to work in various administrative rolls. I joined the Swinomish Grants Department as an administrator in September. I am grateful to be here, and look forward to the opportunity to add to the growth and success of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.
MEET THE NEW FORESTER!
But most importantly? The La Conner lot became the formal seat of tribal government as the Senate met there from the mid-1940s through 1970. Joe McCoy recalled being taken there by his grandfather, Senator Gaspar Dan, for meetings: “I remember those Senate meeting at the La Conner office. I’d be out on the dock waiting. I remember them arguing loud and swearing. They’d always come out afterwards and shake hands. Some of those Senate meetings would go until midnight. They’d break for supper then come back. Not anymore!” See Part IV in the next issue of qyuuqs.
My name is Kerri M. Sheakley, I am Tlingit and Haida and my moiety is Eagle/Frog. I was born and raised in Craig, Alaska. I have five beautiful children, three daughters and two sons, and a very loving and supportive boyfriend. We have lived in Alger for almost five years. I enjoy spending time with my family. We have fifteen cows, three cats, four kittens, and one dog.
Jerry BigEagle
My name is Jerry BigEagle. I was born in Pierre, South Dakota. I’m from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, a Lakota Tribe. I attended Montana State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Management and a minor in Native American Studies/Policy and Law. I attended Colorado State University for my graduate studies.
I was a fishery biologist for 17 years, a coordinator for Homeland Security for four years, and a forest ecologist for Washington state for five years. I enjoy family activities, hunting, fishing, and traveling. sw d bš qyuuqs News 23 e e
On January 13, a warrant was issued for George Fujii’s arrest as an “alien enemy.” Due to his birth in Japan in 1900, and his later work as an import/export agent, he aroused suspicion and the government quickly incarcerated him in an internment camp at Fort Missoula, Montana. The Eagle Rock Oyster Company business soon came to a halt. After her husband’s arrest, Mary Fujii took over the oyster company’s operation and correspondence between them indicates the immense difficulties she faced.
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Protect the health of our community by safely disposing of used syringes in designated syringe disposal boxes, now located on Solahdwh Lane and behind the Swinomish Medical Clinic. Knock on the back door of the Medical Clinic for a quick, confidential supply of clean needles.
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Meet the New Tribal Advocate
I am excited to be here at Swinomish and am taking this opportunity to introduce myself here in qyuuqs News as well as tell y’all a little bit about what I can do for you. First off, I want y’all to know that I’m a licensed attorney, and as you might be able to tell from my accent, I’m not from around here — I’m from Texas. I love reading and have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in literature from the University of Houston. I thought that maybe I would be a literature professor, but after watching a few friends and family members have to deal with the infamous Texas criminal justice system, I decided to go to law school. I attended South Texas College of Law in Houston and graduated with honors in 2012. I have been a criminal defense attorney ever since. I’ve practiced law in some wild places, including Texas, New Mexico, and the island nation of Palau.
In addition to being a lawyer, I also teach criminal law and ethics to paralegals, and I write for the National Association for Public Defense and the American Bar Association’s Criminal Law journal. I love what I do and I am always talking about it to anyone who will listen! I am married to my awesome husband, Mike, and we have a sweet one-year-old daughter, Julia, who is named after Julius Caesar, because I love ancient Roman history. I am a terrible singer and worse dancer. Before I was a lawyer or a teacher, I was a late-night diner waitress. But enough about me! I want to tell you what I can do for YOU! My office is charged with representing people who are accused of crimes in front of Swinomish Tribal Court. I can also help you if you are dealing with certain fishing and wildlife violations that might impact your license. I’m YOUR lawyer for criminal and fishing cases. I can help you get connected with attorneys in other places if you have charges somewhere else. My services are free of charge to tribal members.
Allison Mathis My office is right next to the court, on the second floor of the Social Services Building. You can call me anytime at (360) 466.7257. Program my number into your phone, just in case you or someone you love needs to call me. If you are being investigated for or charged with a crime, come talk to me as soon as possible. A lot of times I can make you feel a lot better about what’s going on, and we can work out a plan for how we’re going to deal with it together. Plus, I usually have pretty good candy in my office. Can’t wait to meet all y’all! Yours, Allison Mathis
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Do you know what to do if you or a family member are in trouble with the law? I do! I’m Allison Mathis, the new Swinomish Tribal Advocate, and I’m here to help!
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MEET THE PARA-PROS Michael Vendiola, Director Loran James, Para Professional Manager
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! The Education department would like to introduce the Swinomish paraprofessionals who work with tribal students in the La Conner School District. Each Swinomish-sponsored para-pro is assigned to a grade and provides various support services based on that grade level. Paras from each school work together as a team. While teachers are the main contact for your child’s academic questions, the paras are also available for support.
2018 High School Paraprofessionals Left to right: Lauren Reynolds, Theresa James, Kristin Huizenga, Bill Schaarschmidt
Middle school
Middle school para-pros support is available in classrooms, hallways, and the office throughout the school day. Nancy Edwards divides her time between both 6th grade groups in all core subjects. Kristina Nelson works with 7th graders in supporting their academic classes. Arin MaGill supports and assists the 8th graders. Middle school study hall is held in Mr. Williams’ room from 2:30pm-4:00pm. Elementary school
Elementary school para-pros focus on academics. They divide their time within their grade levels supporting students with centers, small groups, and one-on-one. Jenny Peters, Kindergarten; Ida John, first grade; Sunee Lagerwey, second grade; Connie Funk, third grade; Amber Cayou, fourth grade; Mandy Buck, fifth grade. Beginning this year, the La Conner Elementary School will not assign daily homework to students. This has caused a shift of responsibility for the elementary-level para-pros as they relocate to the Swinomish Youth Center for study hall after the regular school day in order to enhance learning for students. We have incorporated an emphasis on literacy and are working to provide a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) subjects in the near future. Early Learning
2018 Middle School Paraprofessionals Left to Right: Arin MaGill, Nancy Edwards, Kristina Nelson
Swinomish also provides a paraprofessional for the preschool program. Kelly Martin (not pictured) provides support to young ones in order to establish a strong education foundation. Have a question? Email one of our Swinomish paraprofessionals:
2018 Elementary Paraprofessionals Left to right: Mandy Buck, Ida John, Jenny Peters, Connie Funk, Amber Cayou, Sunee Lagerway
High School
High school para-pros support is available in classrooms, hallways, or the office throughout the school day. Bill Schaarschmidt works with freshman students, Lauren Reynolds works with sophomores, Kristin Huizenga supports juniors, and Theresa James assists seniors. High school study hall is held in Mr. Voorhees’ room from 2:30pm-4:00 pm. 26 sw d bš qyuuqs News
Preschool: Kelly Martin, Valen14@att.net Kindergarten: Jenny Peters, jpeter@lc.k12.wa.us 1st grade: Ida Jonn, ijohn@lc.k12.wa.us 2nd grade: Sunee Lagerwey, slagerwey@lc.k12.wa.us 3rd grade: Connie Funk, cfunk@lc.k12.wa.us 4th grade: Amber Cayou, awaldron@lc.k12.wa.us 5th grade: Mandy Buck, mbuck@lc.k12.wa.us 6th grade: Nancy Edwards, nedwards@lc.k12.wa.us 7th grade: Kristina Nelson, knelson@lc.k12.wa.us 8th grade: Arin MaGill, amagill@lc.k12.wa.us 9th grade: Bill Schaarschmidt, Schaarschmidt_bill@comcast.net 10th grade: Lauren Reynolds, lreynolds@lc.k12.wa.us 11th grade: Kristin Huizenga, khuizenga@lc.k12.wa.us 12th grade: Theresa James, tjames@lc.k12.wa.us
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Path to Sovereignty Supported Through Education Shelly Vendiola
I reflect on my own educational experiences as we transition into the fall season. I was always taught that education was good for us and that our family and community ultimately benefit.
students bond and enrich their experience together as learners and peers. I teach in the Native Studies Leadership (NSL) program and am excited for the growth of Northwest Indian College at the Swinomish Campus.
I was told by my parents that doors would be open for me and there would be opportunity to make positive contributions following graduation. I went away to San Francisco to attend the only university on the West Coast where there was a school of ethnic studies within the institute. I learned to organize big community events such as the big drum pow wows. We had lots of drums, singers, dancers, and vendors for this fun social gathering, one of the largest in the area. e
As a naturally curious person, I was always wondering about things, always investigating and trying to figure things out. Learning the process of y haw’ –to proceed, to go forward (together). Learning the skills of how to lead a team and as a student in learning mode there were a lot of ebbs and flows, and the experience was quite challenging; however I continue to use the skills I learned while I was there today. Effective and respectful communication, treating people the way they want to be treated, and the willingness to volunteer one’s time all contributed to the success of organizing and hosting events — everyone plays a role. These are likened to the traditional values we continue to recognize and practice today: listening to understand, honor, respect, endurance, and so on.
Jennifer Willup
We are so excited that Adult and Basic Education/GED Instructor Kathy Humphreys has joined us. Kathy was hired by the Swinomish Education Department and is based at the NWIC Swinomish Campus. She had eight students join her on September 25th, her very first day on the job.
The NSL program has also brought Jenn Willup on as a teacher aide. Jenn is a senior in the program and this experience is linked to her senior seminar and capstone work for graduation this spring 2019. And our loyal NSL Community Advisory Group continues to support the work of the program and give direction as to how our students and community should be served in partnership with the Swinomish Tribe. The NSL Community Advisory Group are elders and leaders from Swinomish. The team includes Ray Mitchell, Janie Beasley, Todd Mitchell, Caroline Edwards, Wilbert James, Phillip Morris, and Krista Hamburg. NWIC offers a two-year associate/direct transfer degree, and a bachelor’s degree in one of four areas: Native Studies Leadership, Native Environmental Science, Tribal Governance and Business Management, and Community Advocates and Responsive Education (CARE) in Human Services.
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College can be fun! You get out of it what you are willing to put into it. I feel like college was the best time in education for me. I suppose that’s why I enjoy teaching at the higher level today. And larger classes are better—
If you have an interest in pursuing or continuing your education, we encourage you to stop by the college and inquire about the quarterly schedule and classes! Or contact either Gaylene Gobert, Site Manager at: ggobert@nwic.edu or me, Shelly Vendiola, fulltime faculty member for the NSL Program/Advising at: svendiola@nwic.edu. Kathy Humphreys, ABD/GED at: khumphrey@nwic.edu. sw d bš qyuuqs News 27
Science Corner
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
CLAMBAKE Sonni Tadlock, Myk Heidt
The smoky air caused by summer wildfires cleared out for the most part in time for the 12th Annual Swinomish Clambake. It was a relief to have a gentle offshore breeze offering respite from the hot muggy air we experienced for weeks along with the smoke-filled haze. The pit fire was as popular as ever and many folks came early to hang out with Chester Cayou and his crew to visit and watch the clams and mussels bake, as well as have an opportunity to grab an ear of roasted sweet corn as soon as it came out from the hot coals. Many thanks go to the fish cooks, the shellfish cooks, the kitchen cooks, the fry bread cooks, and all the folks from Environmental Protection and Land Management that work to make this such an enjoyable event for everyone. The third annual “Science on the Beach” event for Youth Center kids took place at Lone Tree Point Interpretive Center as part of the clambake festivities. Youth picked out their lab coats and favorite colored glasses and joined up with Northwest Indian College, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and University of Washington scientists to learn about ocean acidification, plankton, intertidal ecosystems, and how long certain items take to decompose on the beach. Kids tested the pH of water found just outside the interpretive center as one of the activities. An indicator solution determined the pH of the water; as a result, 28 sw d bš qyuuqs News
youth learned what makes water basic or acidic and how numbers on the pH scale correlate with that information. Youth added baking soda and vinegar to the water to change the pH in a controlled way and also saw the effects of their own breath on the water. Everyone was aware of what the pH of water means for animals living in the ocean by the end of the lesson. Another activity was facilitated by Casey Ralston from NOAA. The kids helped Casey build a simulated plankton and engineered the best one to float in the water perfectly. This activity engaged youth of all ages and allowed Casey to talk about buoyancy and how plankton move through the water. The last activity was tide pool hunting, which is always a hit. Youth walked the beach at low tide and explored the underwater world of the intertidal. The kids were fascinated with the small shore crabs and the abundance of life under each rock; there was a group yelling “jackpot” every time they found a particularly abundant one. There was chiton, snails, algae, and dead Dungeness crabs that intrigued everyone. Youth are so curious about this world and it is our job to teach them! The day was a great one for science. We asked the youth to share something they learned with someone else as they ventured off to rejoin the clambake. The sharing of knowledge is an important result of this science activity. Thank you to everyone who took the time to get involved.
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Climate Change, Swinomish Foods, and Health Jamie Donatuto, Environmental Health Analyst
Swinomish Fisheries and the U.S. Geological Survey studied six sites around the Swinomish Reservation to see how climate change may affect salmon, clam, and crab habitat. These sites included Similk Beach, Turner’s Bay, Kukatali Preserve, Long Tree Lagoon, Snee Oosh Beach, and Martha’s Beach. The study used computer models to look at how sea level rise and tidal surges may impact these habitats by the year 2100. Risk level findings are provided in the following table. Red indicates high relative risk and green indicates low relative risk. Staff from the Swinomish Community Environmental Health (CEH) program took these findings to the tribal community and interviewed 68 members regarding how habitat changes may affect Swinomish health. Staff asked interviewees to think about six aspects of health and which are most important to protect first, knowing that they are all important, but also sharing that tribal staff must focus time and resources on one at a time. Results of the interview findings in order of importance are as follows: 1. Education: passing on teachings from elders to youth 2. Quality, access, and safety of natural resources 3. Cultural use and practices 4. Community respect, sharing, working together 5. Healing, restoration, and development programs, and government trust 6. Identity, self-esteem, and community sustainability
Lone Tree Point with projected impacts color-coded for salmon, crabs, and clams.
In order of priority, what areas are most important to protect? Interviewees recommended the following:
1. Lone Tree 2. Snee-Oosh Beach 3. Similk Beach
4. Kukutali Preserve 5. Martha’s Beach 6. Turners Bay
Do you have questions or comments? Contact Jamie Donatuto at (360) 466.1532 or jdonatuto@swinomish.nsn.us sw d bš qyuuqs News 29 e e
A-Shell-Pocalypse Lindy Hunter and Courtney Greiner, Shellfish Program
It’s a rough world out there for a bivalve, especially when your home is dissolving around you! With climate change affecting the conditions of our oceans, clams, oysters, and other shellfish are being confronted by a myriad of new challenges. One of these challenges is an increased difficulty in building shell. Shellfish have historically been able to pull the building blocks for their shells directly out of the seawater that surrounds them in order to form the hard structures necessary to protect them from predators. However, due to the burning of fossil fuels, high levels of carbon dioxide are being released into the atmosphere and absorbed into the oceans. The increase of carbon dioxide in seawater alters the water’s chemistry, making it harder for organisms to construct and maintain a shell. These changes, commonly referred to as ocean acidification, present shellfish communities with a very serious “evolve or die” dilemma. Clam and oyster lovers out there may be asking themselves, is there any way we can help? Swinomish Fisheries Marine Ecologist Courtney Greiner investigated this question last year and discovered interesting results. While completing her master’s degree at the University of Washington, Courtney designed and led an experiment to test whether adding crushed shell to a beach or increasing the presence of algal communities had any effect on the growth and survival of young clams in a localized area. She also looked into whether these two treatments had any effect on the immediate acidity of 30 sw d bš qyuuqs News
seawater both above and below the sediment. If either of these approaches had a positive effect on young clams it would provide an important guide for how we might be able to help our local clam communities survive in the fast-approaching acidifying waters of the future. What Courtney and her fellow researchers discovered was a mixed bag of complicated and useful results. Robust algal communities were found to have a negative effect on the growth and survival of young clams, and in the areas where crushed shell was added the seawater was slightly less acidic in the sediment than in areas where no crushed shell was added. Reducing acidity in the sediment may be especially important for young clams because this is where the clams live. With this knowledge and an understanding that additional environmental changes are well on the way, these findings suggest that adding crushed shell can be an effective climate adaptation strategy for improving ocean conditions for shell-building organisms. Corrosive seawater conditions are only one of the challenges facing shellfish, clam diggers, fisherfolk, and resource managers. By continuing to ask difficult questions, pursue effective solutions, and develop cooperative management strategies Fisheries is working to reduce the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on important local resources. If you have questions, interests in current research, or would like to learn more about “A-shell-pocalypse,” please come visit the shellfish team in your Fisheries department.
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Swinomish Fall Backpacking Trip Bill Schaarschmidt
September 27-30, MOUNT ADAMS WILDERNESS –– Kaliana Bill, Ace Baker, Doug Bill, Allen Bill, Timmy Reid, and Hilary Edwards. Our conversations focused on teamwork, perseverance, and goal setting. The weather was great and a good time was had by all.
Rose Ness
The We R Native organization works to educate people about suicide and mental illness as part of National Suicide Prevention Month in September. The Swinomish Wellness Program is relaying this information to give everyone the tools they need to help themselves and each other all year long, because suicide can be prevented. 1. Know the warning signs: Feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, anger, or saying that no one cares. Dramatic mood changes. Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life. Withdrawing from friends, family, or usual activities. Giving away things. Increased substance use. Talking about hurting or killing themselves. Take these comments seriously. It’s a myth that people who talk about suicide won’t actually do it. 2. Know what to say and do: Ask if they are okay. Tell them you are worried about them. Listen. Don’t keep it a secret. Offer your support and help. Be direct and don’t act shocked. Offer to go with the person to get help. If they refuse, talk to someone you can trust. If you think your friend is in immediate danger, call 911. Take care of yourself, too.
3. Know what to do if a friend posts something concerning on social media: In addition to doing item number two through a private message, report the content to whatever social media site you are on. Support your friend and contact a trusted adult to help. 4. Know that using substances to cope can make things worse: Drugs and alcohol use can increase depression and suicide risk. Also, using drugs and alcohol to cope can lead to developing a problem with substances. 5. Know the resources: • Mental health counseling is available to Swinomish Wellness Program participants, (360) 466.1024 • Swinomish Counseling Services: (360) 466.3167 or (360) 588.2836 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1(800) 273.8255. Text START to 741741 to chat via text • Care Crisis Chat 24/7, (800) 584.3578 • Trevor Project Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth, (866) 488.7836; thetrevorproject.org • Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 • We R Native: wernative.org If you are struggling, please reach out for help. If it’s someone else, it is important to get support. Remember, you are not responsible for another person's actions. sw d bš qyuuqs News 31 e e
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WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? BED BUGS ARE ON THE MOVE AGAIN Robin Carneen, Swinomish Housing Authority
Unfortunately, bed bugs have found their way into our community. These tiny bugs are nearly invisible travelers that hitch rides on humans, bags, and luggage. Unlike fleas that are easy to detect, bed bugs are hard to spot and love to hide out. According to one of Swinomish’s professional pest inspectors, baby bed bugs can fit on the tip of a ballpoint pen. The inspector also said these particular pests can hide and survive for up to 12 months without eating, laying eggs every 4-5 days. Both live bugs and “casings” were found on the reservation during an inspection. They were found alongside mattresses and look like stains. This pest inspector strongly recommends that you DO NOT use over the counter bed bug sprays. He said this only encourages the bed bugs to hide — and hide they do: behind light covers, plug sockets, wall hangings, and pictures; and in beds, furniture, clothing, and linens.
Early intervention and isolation are KEY! SHA has more information about how to keep bed bugs from spreading to other people and places, including specific instructions on how to do laundry, clean your home, and prevent further infestation.
Since this inspection, Swinomish Housing Authority has commercially treated select housing units affected by these pesky insects and is hoping this prevents them from spreading throughout the community and into other homes. Pest isolation and limiting their travel is critical if you have bed bugs in your home. The only way they spread is if they get on you and/or your bags.
If you think you may have bed bugs and you are a tenant, report them to SHA right away, especially if you are finding mysterious bug bites on your body. The sooner we get our exterminator in, the sooner we can help handle these pests and keep them from multiplying. For more information, please call the Swinomish Housing Authority office at (360) 466.4081.
DRINKING WATER IN THE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER IS LEAD-FREE SEPTEMBER 26 — The Washington State Department of Health and Environmental Protection Agency assisted Swinomish with water sampling and testing at the Lop che ahl Early Education Center. The reported results s showed the water to be free of lead. Why did you sample the Susan Wilbur Early Education Center? As of May 27, 2017, the Washington Administrative Code requires all licensed early learning providers to test their water for lead if it is used for drinking, cooking, or preparing infant formula or food. The Swinomish Utilities Authority first tested the water in January 2018 with good results. In this most recent 32 sw d bš qyuuqs News
test, Washington State had a well-funded program for testing without charge and the EPA helped coordinate the opportunity. Funding was available for the children’s facility only. What about the rest of the community? Swinomish samples for lead in the water at suspect homes in the community, which are those most likely to have lead fittings commonly used during specific years, every three years as required by federal regulation. Results have been good to date and notifications are sent to people in these homes as required by law. Do you have other questions? Contact the Swinomish Utility at (360) 466.4081
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ADDICTION SYMPOSIUM New Adult Basic Education Program Available Now at the NWIC Swinomish Campus Lisa James, Post-Secondary Scholarship & GED Manager
Through collaborative efforts with Northwest Indian College, the Swinomish Education Department is pleased to announce the new Adult Basic Education (ABE) program available at the NWIC Swinomish campus.
“Life happens and circumstances can get in the way of completing an education. We’re saying, ‘Hey, education is still here and you are so close! Why not complete it?’” said Lisa. “We’re banking on the idea that peoples’ circumstances have changed; and we know this to be true because we have students who were in situations where a diploma was out of their reach, but now they have one. These particular students had to go outside the community to get it though. Now students have the opportunity to walk to a classroom right here in their own community.” Kathy Humphreys is the ABE program instructor and advisor. She works with students on GED preparation and provides instruction within the HS21+ program, which is a competency-based high school diploma for adult learners age 21 years and older. Open Doors, a high school completion program for eligible youth 16-20 years of age who are deficient in high school credits, will be available as early as January 2019. Are you or someone you know ready to complete your education? Contact Kathy Humphreys at (360) 201.4735 or Lisa James at (360) 466.7328 to get started.
"Lisa Janiki and I stand together in this battle with all of you against addiction." -Chairman, Brian Cladoosby SEPTEMBER 26 — Sponsored by Skagit County Public Health and the Swinomish Tribe, the Solution to Addiction symposium opened up dialogue regarding the many facets of addiction to an audience of about 500, providing touching insights into those afflicted and solutions that include removing barriers to treatment, eliminating social stigma, and creating communities that support long-term recovery. Swinomish Chairman Brian Cladoosby and Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki offered opening statements and called on the audience to take action against substance abuse. "We need to normalize the conversation," Janicki said. "We have to be able to talk about what's happening to our brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, and mothers and fathers." Keynote speaker John Fitzgerald, statewide addiction treatment analyst for the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, explained that traumas, such as neglect and abuse, and genetics play strong roles in addiction along with environment and life stresses. He expressed that it is important to treat addiction as a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes, instead of an acute problem that can be fixed, such as a broken arm. "No one sets out to get addicted,” he said. “Just like no one sets out to get heart disease." sw d bš qyuuqs News 33 e e
According to Lisa James, Swinomish post-secondary scholarship and GED manager, the new ABE program is intended to support Swinomish members who were not able to complete their basic education for various reasons.
Mrs. V’s 2 Cents Diane Vendiola
I imagine that each one of us has within ourselves the capability to pull together for ourselves and our people now, and even for our people yet to come. Our ancestors pulled together for safety in order to survive. It is on their shoulders that I stand today. Months and months prior to our annual canoe journey, much planning and preparations are done by members of our families, leadership, kin, and supporters. In the manner in which I travel today, usually alone or with my daughter, the focus is on E.T.D. and E.T.A. (time of departure and time of arrival at destination). In contrast, the focus of canoe journey is the journey itself. The canoe journey is a communal effort, it cannot be done unless there exists communication and collaboration. I have heard it said that, “Water is time.” That time spent on the water during the canoe pulling experience is an opportunity for young ones who participate. It is an opportunity to learn the values inculcated in the time it takes to journey. You could say that the annual canoe journey is an opportunity to transform one’s typical view of journey to an indigenous view of journey. This pulling together on a journey is participated fully in and shared together with individuals, family, a group, a community. It puts us in touch with wind, water, and the natural world from which we benefit. When I was a young person, my brother Jr. and I would sometimes have disagreements about the way we saw things. When those times arose, my Filipino father always told us, “Matibay ang walis,” which I knew meant “remember how strong the broom is, and how weak one strand of the broom is.” The broom is strong because its strands stick tightly together. People gain strength by standing together. I am so thankful to my brother and father, I learned valuable lessons because of them. Sometimes even hard knocks. The annual canoe journey is a learning and provides a time to reflect, reconsider, and rediscover what it means to collectively work to achieve an accomplishment. (Matibay ang walis…) Indigenous people know that water is the giver of all life. As the late Billy Frank Jr. said, "An Indian needs his river, his mountain, wherever he prays, so when he comes back from wherever he's been, there's a place to go.” 34 sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
NOVEMBER 2018
ELDERS’ LUNCH *Lunch served Mon-Thurs. No take away meals until 11AM. Call (360) 466.3980 to cancel home delivery.
1 THURS
Pancakes Eggs and bacon Berries Vegetable juice
Milk served with all meals.
5 MON
6 TUES
7 WED
8 THURS
Lasagna Garlic bread Mixed green salad Fresh fruit bowl
Chili Oven rolls Vegetable tray and dip Fresh fruit bowl
Fish Rice Glazed carrots Fresh fruit bowl
Turkey dinner
12 MON
13 TUES
14 WED
15 THURS
Chicken noodle soup Tuna fish sandwich Mixed green salad Fresh fruit bowl
Pork roast and gravy Rice, roll Cabbage Apple sauce
Fish Parsley potato, roll Acorn squash Fresh pears
French toast Eggs and sausage links Berries Vegetable juice
19 MON
20 TUES
21 WED
22 THURS
Macaroni and cheese Mixed vegetables Mixed fruit salad
Hamburger soup Oven rolls Mixed fruit salad
THANKSGIVING NO SERVICE
THANKSGIVING NO SERVICE
26 MON
27 TUES
28 WED
29 THURS
Clam chowder BLT sandwich Fresh fruit bowl
Beef and vegetable stew Oven rolls Pears
Fish Pasta alfredo Mixed vegetables Oranges
Biscuits and gravy Eggs Mixed fruit salad Vegetable juice
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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS - As of October 10, 2018 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 positions are “Open until filled” unless specified. Email applications to: jobs@swinomishcasino.com Fax applications to: (360) 299.1677
HUMAN RESOURCES & TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE (TERO) JOB OPENINGS • • • • • •
Tribal Gaming Auditor Water Resources Technician Grants Administrator Tribal Mental Health Counselor Staff Attorney Police Officer - Entry Level or Lateral
Full descriptions of the job announcements listed above are available on the Swinomish website: swinomish-nsn.gov/resources/human-resources
Mail or hand deliver to: Swinomish Casino & Lodge 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes, WA 98221 Questions? Call Human Resources at (360) 299.1642
FACILITIES CUSTODIAN (FT) HEAVY DUTY CLEANER (FT) EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE TECH I (FT) FINANCE CAGE CASHIER (FT)
HOST DEPARTMENT CASINO HOST (FT) LODGE GUEST SATISFACTION ASSOCIATE (FT) HOUSEMAN (FT/PT)
FOOD & BEVERAGE BANQUET SERVER (OC) BUSSER (FT/PT) DISHWASHER (FT) FOOD COURT CASHIER (PT) FOOD COURT LINE COOK (PT) HOST/HOSTESS (FT/PT/OC) LEAD TABLE SERVER (PT) RESTAURANT SERVER (FT)
MARKETING BRAND AMBASSADOR (OC) GRAPHIC DESIGNER (PT) INTERACTIVE MEDIA INTERN (PT) PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT (FT)
GAMING SLOT ATTENDANT (FT) SLOT TECHNICIAN (FT) TABLE GAMES DEALER (FT/PT/OC)
SURVEILLANCE SURVEILLANCE OBSERVER (FT)
SECURITY SECURITY OFFICER (FT) SECURITY OFFICER/ EMT (FT)
HOW TO APPLY: Return completed application, cover letter, and resume to: Personnel Office Swinomish Indian Tribal Community 11404 Moorage Way La Conner, WA 98257 Fax applications to: (360) 466.1348 Or email to: aiedwards@swinomish.nsn.us Applications must be received in the Personnel Office by 5PM on or before the job closing date. Questions? Call the Personnel Office at (360) 466.1216 or (360) 466.7353
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Swinomish youth wear the Native Transformations project t-shirt that states, 'Walk like you have 3000 ancestors walking behind you'.