qyuuqs News November 2016

Nov 2016 Vol. 50 No. 10

The Oct ober Sky

THE CLAMBAKE HONORING SUSIE BILLY | PG 20

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NTENTS INSIDE

Happy National Native American Heritage Month! 2015 Blessing of the Fleet & First Salmon Ceremony.

ON THE COVER

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The Clambake Honoring Susie Billy

The October sky!

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Editor’s Note The Chairman’s Message Notice of Petitions for Nominations Community Happenings Attention Enrolled Swinomish Members: It's Gift...

The Swinomish Wellness Court: Elder's Panel...

IHS Division of Oral Health GRPA Award Lushootseed Practice November Tide Table Native Roots: Fun With Fungi Being Frank Community Health Fair and Dinner The Clambake: Honoring Susie Billy Don't Be Scared of Our Secure Services + SHA Mindful Money Matters The Planning Director Retires + Ed Will Be Missed The 8th Grade Culture Fair From the Tribal Archive: A Lacrosse Racquet Joins...

Swinomish Youth Lacrosse! By Che Sehyun Youth Center Calendar Aqiimuk's Kitchen Elders Menu Mrs. V's 2 Cents November Birthdays

editor’s NOTE In November, there is Veterans Day, daylight savings, the U.S. Elections, Thanksgiving and Black Friday!

November is also Native American Heritage Month!

Did you know that there are 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington State and more than 500 federally recognized tribes in the U.S.?

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Burke Museum has provided some helpful resources, "Did you know? Tribes are sovereign entities with government-to-government relationships with the United States. These complex relationships are typically based on treaties. The U.S Constitution defines treaties as the “supreme law of the land.” (Article VI).

Swinomish chiefs along with 81 other tribal chiefs signed the 1855, Treaty of Point Elliot.

I can truly say that I love where I live! The autumn sky has some of the most beautiful sunsets. This

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month’s cover does not even compare to how beautiful it was in real life. Throughout October there were some windy days. One day I was driving around the Skagit Valley specifically around Fir Island, and I noticed that even on the windiest days the seasonal birds just thrive.

Tribal Members should be aware that the Petitions for Nominations for the 2017 Swinomish Election are now available in the Administration building. Gift Card Day is happening on December 14, check out the details for the event on PAGE 8.

"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." by E. E. Cummings May your month be blessed with warmth and joy!

Caroline Edwards goliahlitza

(pud-TL-HWHY)

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’.

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spee pots Brian Cladoosby, Chairman (360) 708.7533 | bcladoosby@

ya qua leouse Brian Porter, Vice Chair (360) 840.4186 | bporter@

sapelia Sophie Bailey, Secretary (360) 853.6458 | sbailey@

taleq tale II Barbara James, Treasurer (360) 391.3958 | bjames@

pay a huxton Chester Cayou, Jr. (360) 770.3378 | ccayou@

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yal le ka but Steve Edwards (360) 840.5768 | sedwards@

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Chum season and autumn have come on strong with blasts of rain, wind, and cold. Our elders are talking of a cold winter, so please remember to winterize your homes and prepare for the possibility of big storms.

Though winter appears to be approaching fast, we can brave the chills by looking back at our great summer!

With all the canoe races and journeys, and our many cultural events, we know we can welcome winter with full hearts. I cannot thank our staff and tribal members enough for committing to the sustainability of our community, as our events involve the hard work and dedication of many staff and volunteers.

Though not the greatest for Chinook and reds, we were blessed to have a decent fishing season for coho, crab, and shellfish. I am grateful to the Creator for having the opportunity to harvest on the river with my family. It was rewarding to have my wife Nina and four generations with me: my dad, Mike Cladoosby, Uncle Day, my brothers, and my grandson Nate.

When I explained to my grandson that we had four generations along, he questioned, “I am a generation?” It is priceless how children absorb so much at such young ages. I will treasure this memory.

If you get time, stop by Fisheries to talk with Jim Gibson, Julie Barber, or Lorraine Loomis about the oyster and shellfish program. I'm hearing of big things in the works regarding restoration of our traditional harvesting areas.

I am so proud of the Swinomish Dental Clinic as we received official notification from Indian Health Services regarding the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). The Swinomish Dental Clinic was recognized as one of the "best of the best" for the GPRA 2016 Dental Awards Recognition.

Swinomish honors our veterans. Just like many of your families, my family—including my dad, brothers, uncles, cousins, and son-in-law—had a role in the military. In honor of Veterans Day, here is an excerpt from an article I read in Indian Country: “Considering American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans have served in every branch of the U.S. Military for well over the past 200 years, it goes without saying that their efforts and histories of distinguished services should be recognized. Furthermore, when World War I started, American Indians were not considered U.S. citizens, but that did not stop approximately 12,000 Natives from volunteering to serve in the U.S. military.

In addition, four American Indian soldiers serving in the 142nd Infantry of the 36th Texas-Oklahoma National Guard Division received the Croix de Guerre medal from France. By the end of the WWII, 24,521 reservation Indians and another 20,000 off-reservation Indians had served in the military effort – or 10 percent of the American Indian population.”

I commend my nephew Kenneth Revey for his choice to serve in the Navy, and I support all who realize a path in the military. Thank you to all who serve!

On a note of new beginnings, we say farewell to our Planning Director, Ed Knight, while we say hello to Glynis, who is stepping up to Ed’s position from senior planner. We are pleased to have Glynis and Tara Satushek, who has been elevated to senior planner, on our team. I would like to thank Ed for dedicating 20+ years of hard work to us. Thank you, Ed, on behalf of the Swinomish Community.

It is an honor to be part of our Tribe. Each and every one of you is a blessing, and a humble reminder of what we fight for: Our homes. Our families. Our Children. Our rights. Do not forget to vote this November 8th!

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the chairman’s MESSAGE

As you are hopefully aware, Swinomish is the first and only tribe in the Lower 48 to implement a Dental Health Aide Program (DHAT). This program greatly improves services available to our community. It is a pleasure to know our DHAT Daniel Kennedy and clinic director Rachel Hogan. Schedule your annual check-up and cleaning, and go say hello to them!

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NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF PETITIONS FOR NOMINATIONS TERMS EXPIRING SENATE SEAT 6, STEVE EDWARDS SENATE SEAT 7, LEON JOHN

Petitions for nominations are available as of Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in the Swinomish Administration building during normal business hours.

For more information, please contact Wendy Otto, Election Officer at (360) 466.1134.

The submission deadline for petitions for nominations is by close of business Monday, November 21, 2016.

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The qyuuqs News submission deadline is the 10th of Every Month!

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS NOVEMBER 8 Presidential Election

TRIBAL ID CARDS

NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day

Does your identification card have an expiration date on it?

If not, it is outdated.

NOVEMBER 16 Community Dinner* 6PM Youth Center

You are required to contact our Tribal Enrollment Officer to obtain an appointment to receive a new card that has an expiration date printed on it. New cards expire every five years and are accepted by Washington State as an official form of identification.

Your first card will be issued to you at no charge.

Lost or stolen card replacements will result in a $10 replacement fee. There will be no charge if you change your name or address, as long as you return your most current identification card.

ENROLLMENT OFFICER: Leon John Phone (360) 466.7211 Email: ljohn@swinomish.nsn.us

NOVEMBER 24 Happy Thanksgiving!

DECEMBER 2 Medicine of the Trees Workshop See Details on PAGE 9 DECEMBER 14 Swinomish Gift Card Day See Details on PAGE 8 *Community Dinners are subject to change

Honoring All Who Served

Happy

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Attention Enrolled Swinomish Members: IT'S GIFT CARD DAY! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 10AM-6PM IN THE YOUTH CENTER *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 • CANDY BAGS

MAILING DATES 11/30/2016 - Canada 12/08/2016 - Outside of Washington State 12/12/2016 - Outside of Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish counties

VENDORS Vendor space is available for five vendors.

Swinomish Tribal members will be given first preference. Contact Tracy James to reserve a space.

TRACY JAMES Phone: (360) 540.2702 Email: trjames@swinomish.nsn.us.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CANDACE CASEY (360) 466.7307 Cell - (360) 982.8584 charles@swinomish.nsn.us

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MARY ELLEN CAYOU (360) 466.7218 Cell - (360) 982.8637 mcayou@swinomish.nsn.us

Your gift card can be used in any store where the VISA logo is displayed. Members residing outside of Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish counties will have their gift cards sent by certified mail, unless you notify the Tribe that you will pick yours up in person.

If you currently receive the monthly qyuuqs News by mail, you do not need to update your mailing address because it means the Tribe has a valid address for you. Please provide the Tribe with any addresses or phone numbers you have for 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. The Tribe will not accept verbal or written authorization for others to “pick up” their gift card. Members who are incarcerated (in prison, jail, EHD, or detention) on the day of distribution will not receive a gift card. Children in middle school and high school can request to pick up their own gift cards. The child must call by 5:30PM on Thursday, December 8 if they want their gift card held for them.

In split households, in compliance with ICW rules and common sense, we will 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 cut-off date for new tribal enrollment will be Tuesday December 6, 2016, which is the date of the December Senate meeting.

Swinomish Tribal members should plan on Christmas Distribution being held the second Wednesday of every December in future years.

Moon to Put your Paddles Away

Medicine of the Trees Holiday gift making workshop Friday, December 2, 2016 3-6pm Swinomish Spiritual Center

Join us for an afternoon celebrating and sharing about the gifts of our evergreen trees.

We will make a healing chest rub, lotion bars, and lip balms to lift our spirits and keep us well during the winter cold and u season.

Light refreshments will be served!

This class is free, but space is limited!

Please contact Myk Heidt to reserve your spot: (360)-466-1532 or mheidt@swinomish.nsn.us

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THE SWINOMISH WELLNESS COURT Elders Panel Program What is the Elders Panel?

The Elders Panel is a component of the Swinomish Tribal Wellness Court. The panel is composed of respected elders who are willing to volunteer their time helping offenders in the Wellness Court.

All participants in the Wellness Court are referred to the Elders Panel for positive reinforcement, and for sanctions if the participant is out of compliance.

The Elders Panel uses traditional teachings to guide offenders to live productively in the community, instead of prosecuting them in criminal court.

The Elders Panel meets with the offender, and after obtaining information about the offender and the offense, devises a path of recovery for various aspects of the offender's life.

What can be required of a DEFENDANT working with the Elders Panel?

The Wellness Court can require the defendant to: • Appear on time for Elders Panel meetings • Write letters of apology • Perform community service • Observe a chemical dependency treatment curfew • Take urinalysis or breath tests • Provide a verbal or written knowledge of their family history • Take anger management classes • Receive a mental health evaluation and/or treatment • Abstain from alcohol and non-prescribed drugs • Commit no new law violations • Respect the members of the Elders Panel • Be subject to jail time for not complying with Elders Panel and any other requirement deemed appropriate by the court The Elders Panel can make recommendations to the court for any actions or other requirements they deem appropriate for the situation and the offender.

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Why was the Elders Panel formed?

The Elders Panel was created in support of the many young tribal members who never learned what is expected of them as members–to have respect for others, to follow the customs and traditions of the Tribe, and to follow the Tribe's written laws.

This is an opportunity for those young tribal members to learn how to live in the Tribe. It is also an opportunity for elders and senior members of the Tribe to pass on the culture and traditions of the Tribe to the young, so that the Tribe can benefit from their wisdom.

As a participant in the Wellness Court, the offender can avoid a criminal record if they work with the Elders Panel and successfully complete the program.

If a client is successful working with the Elders Panel, they will have learned how to live in a way that avoids future crimes and reconnects them to tribal values and their elders.

"The Elders Panel uses traditional teachings to guide the young on how to live productively in the community, instead of prosecuting them in criminal court."

SWINOMISH WELLNESS COURT 17337 Reservation Road La Conner, WA 98257 Tel. (360) 466.7217 | Fax (360) 466.1506

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PARTICIPANTS NEEDED THIS FALL FOR WRIST BAND STUDYCALL TODAY! The Swinomish Environmental Community Health Program along with their OSU partners will conduct another wrist band study during an air inversion.

The Swinomish Environmental Community Health Program conducted a wrist band study in early 2016 to test for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

PAHs are a group of chemicals found in fossil fuels. These chemicals are formed when fossil fuels or other organic materials (such as wood) are burned.

The wrist band absorbs many different types of chemicals from the air. It also absorbs chemicals from anything that it touches, such as dirt, water, or skin. Participants will receive training prior to wearing the wrist band for one week. Lunch will be provided while participants learn how to fill out a daily log at the training. An honorarium will be given to participants who complete the study and return their daily log information at the end of the week. OSU will gather the wrist band to perform analysis, and they will return to Swinomish to go over the results with each participant.

Reduce your exposure to PAHs

Ventilate: Open a window or use the exhaust fan when you cook or grill outdoors.

Maintain: Keep your wood stove and chimney in good condition, so smoke does not leak.

Avoid: E-cigarette and cigarette smoke.

Are you interested in wearing a wristband? Please contact Swinomish Environmental Community Health Program staff Larry Campbell, Myk Heidt, or Jamie Donatuto at (360) 466.1532.

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Tribes Sample Water to Ensure Beach Safety Kari Neumeyer, The Northwest Treaty Tribes Magazine

A couple of North Sound treaty tribes are sampling water quality at popular reservation beaches to make sure they are safe for people to use.

The Tulalip Tribes partnered with Washington State University Beach Watchers to sample Mission Beach and found bacteria levels to be below the threshold for swimming.

"Since this is our first year, we can't draw any patterns yet from the data," said Valerie Streeter, Tulalip's water resources planner." Bacteria levels vary quite a bit in water. Samples taken minutes apart at the same location can have different levels of bacteria. Over a period of years, patterns will emerge that can be used to shed light on seasonal difference versus potential bacteria sources."

On the Swinomish Reservation, sampling at beaches near fishing docks, Snee-Oosh Road and Lone Tree Point also found bacteria levels low enough to be safe. Swinomish's Department of Environmental Protection have begun a long-term sampling effort at the three beaches with plans to develop a predictive model. Water resources technician Jason Thompson sampled the beaches five times a month throughout the summer and will continue to monitor water quality once a month in the off season.

The water samples are tested for Enterococci, a group of bacteria that may indicate the presence of fecal coliform and viruses that can cause gastrointestinal illness. In addition to testing water samples for bacteria, Thompson measured depth, salinity, dissolved oxygen and wave height. "Bacteria can be harbored in sand," he said. "Wave energy can stir up by moving sediment."

After a year of data has been collected, the department can develop a model. Following another year of verifying the model's predictions, the tribe will be able to issue health advisories should bacteria levels make it unsafe for people to swim or play at the beach.

Source: nwifc.org/w/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2016/10/Fall2016-NWIFC-Magazine-2.pdf

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IHS Division of Oral Health GPRA Award The Government Performance and Results Act (GRPA) is a United States law enacted in 1993. It is one of a series of laws designed to help improve government performance management.

The GRPA requires agencies to engage in performance management tasks such as setting goals, measuring results, and reporting their progress.

Indian Health Services goals include: providing access to dental care, focusing on the proportion of 2-15 year-olds receiving dental sealants, and focusing on the proportion of 1-15 year-olds receiving at least one application of topical fluoride.

Each IHS Area Dental Officer nominates a dental program. The Swinomish Dental Clinic along with 24 other dental programs were recognized as the "best of the best" for the GPRA Year 2016 Dental Awards Recognition.

Swinomish received the Best Overall Dental GPRA Performance for the Portland Area!

Congratulations to our Swinomish Dental Team!

2016-2017 ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM The Swinomish Dental Clinic is now accepting enrolled tribal members 18 years and younger with great brushing habits. Don’t miss this opportunity.

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CHILD CARE WADDLERS: THE CUTEST PUMPKINS OF THE PATCH

Aria Edwards

Greyson Edwards

Laylianna Julius

Ryan Larsen

Madison Page

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Russell Gould

LUSHOOTSEED PRACTICE ?

glottal stop/pause

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‘ah’ like the ‘a’ in father

C

glottalized c or hard c

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‘ch’ like in ch in church

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shwa, ‘uh’ like in ‘a’ in about

G

g-raised w, ‘gw’ like the name Gwen

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‘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

E

glottalized q raised w or hard q raised w

S

s-wedge, ‘sh’ like the ‘sh’ in show

T

glottalized t or hard t

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

x

x-raised w, blowing sound

y

y sound, like in yes

Seasons

Cold Season (Winter)

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Warming Season (Spring)

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Hot Season (Summer)

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Salmon Returns Season (Fall)

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TIDE TABLE: November 2016 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay

Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Day

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Low

High

Low

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Tue 01

High

Phase

18:33 9.91 ft

Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset 7:57 17:49

9:37

19:24

Wed 02

01:25 −0.47 ft 08:20 10.87 ft 14:07 5.64 ft

19:05 9.58 ft

7:58 17:48

10:33

20:02

Thu 03

02:01 −0.49 ft 08:59 10.92 ft 14:50 5.92 ft

19:39 9.19 ft

8:00 17:46

11:27

20:46

Fri 04

02:39 −0.35 ft 09:43 10.90 ft 15:38 6.11 ft

20:17 8.74 ft

8:01 17:45

12:16

21:35

Sat 05

03:21 −0.05 ft 10:30 10.82 ft 16:35 6.18 ft

21:04 8.25 ft

8:03 17:43

13:02

22:30

Sun 06

03:08 0.39 ft

10:22 10.74 ft 16:42 6.03 ft

21:06 7.78 ft

7:04 16:42

12:42

22:30

Mon 07

04:01 0.93 ft

11:16 10.72 ft 17:55 5.55 ft

22:25 7.48 ft

7:06 16:40

13:19

23:35

Tue 08

05:00 1.50 ft

12:09 10.81 ft 18:57 4.73 ft

23:50 7.54 ft

7:08 16:39

13:53

First Qtr

Wed 09

06:04 2.04 ft

12:56 11.00 ft 19:45 3.63 ft

7:09 16:38

14:24

0:43

Thu 10 01:10 8.03 ft

07:08 2.53 ft

13:38 11.26 ft 20:27 2.34 ft

7:11 16:36

14:54

1:55

Fri 11

02:20 8.82 ft

08:09 2.98 ft

14:17 11.53 ft 21:07 0.96 ft

7:12 16:35

15:26

3:10

Sat 12

03:21 9.75 ft

09:05 3.44 ft

14:55 11.78 ft 21:47 −0.36 ft

7:14 16:34

15:58

4:27

Sun 13 04:17 10.63 ft 09:59 3.94 ft

15:34 11.94 ft 22:29 −1.48 ft

Mon 14 05:10 11.36 ft 10:51 4.44 ft

16:14 11.94 ft 23:12 −2.28 ft

06:03 11.88 ft 11:43 4.92 ft

16:56 11.74 ft 23:57 −2.66 ft

Tue 15

Wed 16 06:56 12.16 ft 12:37 5.31 ft

Full

17:42 11.32 ft

7:15 16:32

16:35

5:47

7:17 16:31

17:16

7:06

7:18 16:30

18:04

8:23

7:20 16:29

19:00

9:33

Thu 17

00:43 −2.60 ft 07:49 12.22 ft 13:35 5.57 ft

18:31 10.68 ft

7:21 16:28

20:01

10:35

Fri 18

01:31 −2.12 ft 08:44 12.12 ft 14:38 5.66 ft

19:26 9.86 ft

7:23 16:27

21:06

11:27

Sat 19

02:21 −1.29 ft 09:40 11.92 ft 15:50 5.51 ft

20:29 8.97 ft

7:24 16:26

22:13

12:10

7:26 16:25

23:19

Sun 20

03:15 −0.22 ft 10:38 11.68 ft 17:10 5.06 ft

21:44 8.15 ft

Mon 21

04:13 0.98 ft

11:35 11.47 ft 18:27 4.30 ft

23:12 7.65 ft

Tue 22

05:16 2.16 ft

12:27 11.30 ft 19:30 3.37 ft

Last Qtr

7:27 16:24 7:29 16:23

12:46 13:16

0:24

13:44

Wed 23 00:48 7.67 ft

06:26 3.19 ft

13:14 11.15 ft 20:19 2.43 ft

7:30 16:22

1:27

14:09

Thu 24 02:14 8.17 ft

07:35 4.00 ft

13:53 11.01 ft 20:59 1.58 ft

7:32 16:21

2:29

14:34

Fri 25

03:23 8.87 ft

08:37 4.62 ft

14:27 10.86 ft 21:31 0.86 ft

7:33 16:20

3:30

14:59

Sat 26

04:16 9.57 ft

09:31 5.12 ft

14:57 10.70 ft 22:01 0.26 ft

7:34 16:20

4:31

15:25

Sun 27 05:00 10.16 ft 10:17 5.54 ft

15:26 10.54 ft 22:28 −0.22 ft

7:36 16:19

5:31

15:53

Mon 28 05:37 10.62 ft 10:58 5.89 ft

15:55 10.37 ft 22:56 −0.60 ft

7:37 16:18

6:30

16:25

06:09 10.97 ft 11:37 6.15 ft

16:26 10.17 ft 23:27 −0.87 ft

7:38 16:18

7:28

17:02

7:40 16:17

8:23

17:43

3:37

19:05

Tue 29

Wed 30 06:40 11.23 ft 12:15 6.31 ft

16:58 9.94 ft

Sun 31

17:45 10.73 ft

03:04 10.74 ft

10:15 −1.51 ft

DID YOU KNOW?

23:03 5.64 ft

New

5:44

20:47

• In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the last Thursday of November. In Canada, however, Thanksgiving is an October holiday.

• Today, November is one of four months in the calendar that has 30 days, although at different times in history, the month has had 29 and 31 days.

Source: http://www.holidays.net

• The month of November takes its name from Latin word novem, meaning "nine". In Roman times, November was the ninth month of the year.

• Topaz is the birthstone for the month of November. This golden brown to yellow colored stone is one of the hardest minerals in nature. The extremely rare blue topaz is produced by heating and irradiating clear crystals.

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NATIVE ROOTS

Fun with Fungi Emma Fox

A common misconception is that the terms 'fungus' and 'mushroom' are interchangeable.

Mushrooms are the fruiting body of a specific type of fungus. While all mushrooms are a type of fungi, not all fungi are mushrooms.

With autumn upon us and rain dominating the skies, conditions on the ground are ideal for fungi. Have you noticed them popping up all over the Reservation? Keep your eyes open- you may find they are hiding in plain site.

The paper-thin ribs underneath this fungus cap are called gills. They facilitate the dispersal of spores, or the 'seeds' of the fungus.

Moist, dark conditions are ideal for the growth of fungi. As these organisms have no root structure to absorb moisture from deep within the ground, they need to be in direct contact with water, and thus they thrive during the rainy season. As they do not utilize photosynthesis they have no need to be in contact with sunlight, so you will often find them hiding under other organic matter. They may not be the prettiest specimen to be featured in Native Roots, but don't let their woodland appearance fool youthey are hardworking organisms within our ecosystem. Fungi break down decomposing organic materials, and help cycle essential nutrients throughout their environment.

Throughout history fungi have been utilized as food, in the form of mushrooms; in the fermentation of various liquids such as beer, wine, soy sauce, and kombucha; and as a leavening agent for bread. Furthermore, fungi have proved useful in the production of antibiotics since the early 1940's. Traditionally, Coast Salish peoples have also made use of various type of fungi. Records show that the Bracket Fungus would be scraped on a large rock, and the powder used as a body deodorant.

Many types of fungus are poisonous. If you do not have experience in harvesting and gathering foods, please consult an elder for guidance.

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This fungus, found near the Channel, is the size of a large dinner plate

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BEING FRANK Data Drives Fisheries Management Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair

OCTOBER 4 — Cautious pre-season planning and careful in-season management by the tribal and state co-managers are paying off this fall with limited tribal and sport coho fisheries for surplus hatchery fish.

Drought and other effects of climate change–combined with low out-migration of juvenile fish and poor salmon food supplies in the ocean–resulted in 2015 having some of the lowest coho returns ever recorded in western Washington.

While this year’s final returns won’t be known for several months, it appears that some coho stocks are returning at levels higher than originally forecast. What’s more, most of the returning fish are bigger than those that struggled home last year.

Data drives fisheries management.

The co-managers gather critical in-season data by conducting test fisheries and counting fish in terminal areas to determine if enough fish have returned to allow harvest without harming efforts to rebuild weak stocks.

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vendor that operates its licensing sales system was hacked recently.

Forced to suspend the sale of licenses that require recreational harvesters to record their catch, WDFW chose to offer five “Free Fishing” days while the breach was investigated.

From Aug. 25-30, Washington anglers did not need a license to fish or crab in areas open to harvest. That’s reasonable, especially since most sport fishermen already had purchased a license with a catch record card.

We still haven’t received an estimate of salmon and crab harvested during the state’s “Free Fishing” days.

Salmon populations are declining steadily because we are losing their habitat faster than it can be restored. We need all the information we can get to help us manage salmon. We can’t afford to take a holiday. We must be as relentless in our efforts to restore the salmon resource as habitat loss is in causing its decline.

However, WDFW also chose not to require recreational harvesters – even those who already had a license and catch record card – to record any harvest of salmon or crab.

That’s disappointing. It sends a message to anglers that their catch information really isn’t that important, at a time when it is more critical than ever.

Treaty tribal fishermen are required to sell their catch to licensed buyers who must report catches to the tribes within 24 hours. That information is often shared with the state comanagers on the same day it is collected.

Being Frank is the monthly opinion column that was written by the late Billy Frank Jr., former NWIFC Chairman.

To honor him, the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington will continue to share their perspectives through this column.

Community Health Fair and Dinner The night kicked off with community members perusing the informational booths hosted by various Swinomish Tribal departments; these included the House of Healing, Dental Clinic, Health Clinic, Family Services, Environmental Community Health, and Wellness Program. After dinner was served, guest speaker Dawnadair Lewis gave a presentation titled Native Alliance to Interrupt Violence Empowering Women Coalition (NATIVEWOC). Dawnadair is the Executive Director of the coalition, and she spoke about what a health relationship is. The Community Health Fair & Dinner was a great success!

Guest Speaker, Dawnadair Lewis

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The Clambake Honoring Susie Billy Myk Heidt, Environmental Community Health Program

The family of Susie Billy stands with her as Brian Porter reads Susie's thoughts about the Island and her advice for the community

In August, a traditional family clambake in honor of elder Susie Billy occurred on Kukutali Preserve (Kiket Island).

Susie’s family members drove her down to the meadow on the west end of the Island so she could enjoy watching her family, friends, and youth prepare a wonderful meal together.

With the help of Swinomish Environmental Community Health program interns and the Youth Council, a delicious, healthy, and traditional meal of butter clams, manilas, horse clams, and mussels were harvested and cooked on the beach. Susie also enjoyed freshly picked blackberries while she watched.

Brian Porter provided the wonderful salmon while Fred and General Cayou showed the youth how to dig for clams and cook them on the beach in a pit. Senator Sophie Bailey’s granddaughter Salena Bailey gave the blessing for the shared meal.

At the end of the meal, Brian Porter read Susie’s thoughts about the Island, and shared her words of advice for the community- to be sober and healthy, and to take care of each other.

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Susie, the cooks, and those individuals who helped Susie attend the clam bake received a blanket to honor and thank them for all that they do. Everyone enjoyed drumming and the youth dancing that followed the meal.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of this beautiful Kukutali preserve, and go enjoy the walk and views this pristine island has to offer.

You will need a Discover Pass to park at the top of the preserve, which you can get for free from Fisheries Department.

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Fred Cayou leads the Youth Council and their youth leader to side of the Island where they can dig for clams

Freshly picked berries for the blackberry salad

Briana Porter and Alana Quintasket help each other dig for clams

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Don't Be Sacred of Using Our Secure Services Kirk Larson Social Security Washington Public Affairs Specialist

One of the most common threats we face is identity theft. Just imagine someone stealing your information and pretending to be you. You would have no control as this person acts in your name, spending money — and possibly, ruining your credit.

That’s one trick you can do without, which is why we’ve added an extra layer of security for our customers when they interact with us online.

Your my Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount is a safe and secure place to do business with us.

On July 30, 2016, Social Security implemented a new layer of security, asking account holders to sign into their account using a one-time code sent via text message. This second layer of security requires more than a user name and a password is known as “multifactor authentication.” Although we have always provided the “extra security” option to account holders, we implemented this new process to comply with the President’s Executive Order on Improving the Security of Consumer Financial Transactions.

As before July 30, current account holders will be able to access their secure account using only their user name and password. We highly recommend the extra security text message option, but it will not be required. If you are uncomfortable with texting, we will be creating an option where you will receive a code via email.

We strive to balance security and customer service options, and we want to ensure that our online services are both easy to use and secure. The my Social Security service has always featured a robust verification and authentication process, and it remains safe and secure.

There’s no requirement that you access your personal my Social Security account as a result of the steps we are taking. However, when you do access your account, we encourage you to sign up for the extra security text message option. You can access your account by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

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Notice of Additional Utility Subsidy for Disabled Tribal Members The Swinomish Senate approved an additional utility subsidy for certain disabled Tribal members who are receiving Swinomish Utility Authority services.

The amount of the additional subsidy for the water/ sewer/garbage bill is $25 per month based on the following criteria: • • • •

Must be an enrolled Swinomish Tribal member Must be currently receiving SSI disability payments Must be 18 years of age or older Must be the account holder (customer) of record with the Utility Authority • Households that already receive the elder utility subsidy are not eligible for the disability subsidy.

The subsidy will go into effect with billings for January 2017 services. To receive this utility subsidy you must provide the following to the Utility Authority office: • Copy of your SSI award letter • Tribal identification • Identification that indicates your age If you have any questions regarding this subsidy program please call the Utility Authority office at (360) 466-7223.

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Housing for Adults in Recovery

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Mindful Money Matters GOING OVERBOARD Dear Betty Balanced: I’ve been stung with some charges to my bank account for occasionally spending more than I have in the account. These “overdraft” costs really foul me up. How can I avoid overspending my checking account so I don’t get charged these extra fees? ~ Signed, Dinged Dear Dinged: I remember once when I was younger I wrote a check for an ice cream cone: $1.75. I still remember that number because my check bounced and I had a $30 overdraft fee. $31.75 for an ice cream cone - no ice cream is that good! There’s a lot of information about ways to avoid overdrawing your bank account and incurring those stiff bank fees. I’ll summarize some approaches here.

First, if you consistently overdraw your account you are probably living paycheck to paycheck, and that’s not a good thing. You need to take control of your finances as best you can.

of a “buffer” in your account, too. And don’t try to guess at the timing of when a check might clear your bank or when a deposit might be made. A wrong guess could trigger overdraft fees.

If you don’t have overdraft protection, your debit card will likely be “declined” if you are over your limit. That can be a little embarrassing, but it’s better than incurring the extra fees. Checks, however, are a different story. Your check might be accepted even if you don’t have enough funds in your account, but it might “bounce” and incur a fee for the overdraft or “insufficient funds.”

One way to start is to be sure to write down every expenditure you make in your checkbook register if those funds are coming out of your bank account. This includes any checks written on that account, any debit card transactions that are linked to your account, and any automatic payments that are withdrawn from the account. A few times a month, take the time to subtract expenses in your register and add any deposits, so you always have a fairly up-to-date idea of exactly how much money you have there. And, each and every month, take the time to fully reconcile your checkbook register when you receive your monthly bank statement.

A couple of other ways to avoid overdrawing your account: • Alerts – Some banks allow you to set up automatic “alerts” when your bank balance falls to a certain amount. These are usually texted to your phone or emailed to you. You can decide on the level that triggers the alert.

• Linking Accounts – You can “link” your checking account to a savings account. That way if you overdraw your checking, it will automatically pull the funds from your savings account. There still might be a “transfer fee” between accounts, but those are generally lower than overdraft fees.

It’s a chore, but it really helps keep track of how much you have. With that knowledge, you need to be disciplined enough to NOT overspend your account. If you know you only have $40 left in checking, don’t write a check or use your debit card for something costing more than that. In fact, it’s always a good idea to leave a bit

Finally, if all else fails, you can try the “envelope budget system” where you carry a fixed amount of cash in envelopes that are designated for specific categories, such as groceries, gas, bus fare, entertainment and so on. Once the cash is gone, you are done spending.

Period. And then you avoid getting dinged!

This article was provided by First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit firstnations.org.

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OUR PLANNING DIRECTOR RETIRES

From Left: Ed's wife Anne, Ed Knight, Glynis Casey, James Harrison, Tara Satushek, Jo Jo Finkbonner, Summer Charles

Ed Knight began working for the Tribe in 1991 as the Environmental Planner, and then took a job elsewhere for ten years and came back to Swinomish in 2004 as the Senior Planner. He promoted to the Planning Director in 2013 upon Charlie O'hara's retirement, and is now retiring himself this November.

Best wishes for your retirement Ed Knight!

Ed Will Be Missed

Glynis Casey, Director of the Planning Department

Although we are all very sad that Ed is retiring, the Planning Department joins in the celebration of a well-deserved retirement. However, we will not be marking it as the end of the Ed-Era. Instead, we recognize and will continue the leadership and planning processes that Ed has thoughtfully created during his tenure as Planning Director.

Through Ed’s interest in maintaining organizational knowledge and talent, the Planning Director and Senior Planner positions were filled from within the Department. And, to further our traditional and cultural resource protection goals, we have also hired Deputy THPO, and have been developing a new forestry program and a planning apprenticeship program.

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The 8th Grade Culture Fair The La Conner school requires that all 8th grade students complete a project for the school's Culture Fair. Below are photos of Swinomish youth with their projects. Please note, not all youth were present/available for pictures.

Brandi James

Charles Baker

Treton Wilbur

Dylan Stone

Boyce Charles

Hunter Williams

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Edmond McCoy

Noelia Juarez

Madeline Jack

Timmy Reid

Kaylanna Gobert (Blackfeet)

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TRIPS FOR SNIPS ROUND 3 SPAY/NEUTER Transport For Dogs & Cats One-time vaccination shots included!

Special Swinomish Pet Transportation Day NEW DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Pet drop off: 7:30AM Pet pick up: 4:30PM Drop off and pick up your pet at the Housing Office: 17547 First Street, La Conner WA, 98257 Surgeries will be performed at the Noah Center.

Collaboration between Swinomish Housing & NOAH • Complete the application and deliver it to the Swinomish Housing office ASAP (we need a head count) • You will be provided with instructions about how to prep your pet for sugery • Trips for Snips is a program that transports your pet for spay or neuter services at the NOAH Center • There is no charge for transportation • You can elect to pay to get your pet(s) mircrochipped on the same day of your pet's alteration For questions, or to make an appointment, call Robin Carneen at (360) 466.4081 and mention Trips for Snips’.

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FROM THE TRIBAL ARCHIVE: A Lacrosse Racquet Joins the Swinomish Collection A lacrosse racquet that is well over 70 years old was donated to the Tribe by Sonja Horoshko of Cortez, Colorado. The racquet is now part of the Swinomish Archive's permanent collection.

The youth lacrosse team were the first to check out the age old racquet Photos Courtesy of Theresa Trebon

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Swinomish Youth Lacrosse!

Greetings friends and relatives!

My name is Che Sehyun and I moved to Swinomish about a year ago. I recently started teaching lacrosse (lax) to the kids at the Swinomish Youth Center. Seeing the kids play the Creator’s game, some folks asked me share what we’re doing and a little bit about myself.

I have worked with kids my whole life as a teacher, mentor, and coach in a range of subjects from test-prep and study skills to media production and breakdancing. My brother went to Exeter, an East Coast prep school, where he was an outstanding lacrosse player. He got me into the game and taught me almost everything I know, and so instead of soccer, I played lacrosse in high school. I still play in the Cascade Men’s Lacrosse League, which has ten teams across Washington and Oregon. I love the game and it continues to teach and heal me, and I wanted to give back and share this gift in some way. I asked for donations and got mostly my brother to give me all his old gear and about 40 lax balls (now only about 15, haha) and bought a used lax goal & bounce back on Craigslist. I went down to the Youth Center and asked if I could work with the kids as a volunteer. The kids loved the game immediately (Thankfully!) and so I started to see them everyday. I’m currently a fill-in and am applying for a fulltime position to keep growing with the kids.

I recently reached out to my lax buddies, some of whom are coaches, to get some advice, share some stories and ask about some potential resources. My friend who plays on the Philippine’s National Lacrosse Team, suggested I reach out to String King, so I wrote to them about what was happening at Swinomish and received 30 professional lacrosse sticks—the kids are stoked about the awesome new gear! The Recreation department has seen the continued and growing interest and is looking into getting more gear so the kids can get a better feel for the game.

My goal is to start a Swinomish youth and, hopefully, an adult team by spring 2017 and play teams in the Skagit Valley area and the Pacific Northwest, including British Columbia. My dream is to play for the Korean National team in 2018. The kids and I are playing every day, with weather and other conditions permitting. An adult practice will start either once or twice a week in January 2017! Thank you for reading and hope you get to see this beautiful medicine game grow in a good way!

Peace, love, and blessings, Che Sehyun

Photo Courtesy of Che Sehyun

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NOVEMBER 2016

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Hours: 1PM-9PM Youth Group Night

Hours: 1PM-9PM

Hours: 10AM-6PM

Middle School: 3:30-4:15PM Elementary: 4:15-5PM High School: 5-6PM

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AQIIMUK'S KITCHEN Creamed Squash Soup Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. & Food Editor

There are as many variations of this soup as there are varieties of squash. This is an excellent fall meal. This year I grew Rondo de Nice squash, which is a summer squash, a variation of zucchini; and it’s round. When you harvest squash, it is best to use it within 30 days.

I roasted one that was quite large and did so a few days in advance of the rest of the preparation. I buy a quart of half and half and use it in several recipes, including: mac and cheese, creamed kale, mashed potatoes, and creamed soups.

INGREDIENTS

One large squash, roasted Onion, ½ small Carrots, 1 cup diced Olive oil, 1 tablespoon Oil spray for baking dish Half and half cream, 1 ½ cups Cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon Butter, 1 tablespoon (optional) Herbs, ½ teaspoon (your choice) Salt and pepper

PREPARATION

Preheat your oven to 350 degree F. To roast the squash, cut in half, scoop out the seeds. Salt and pepper the squash. Oil a baking dish with an oil spray.

Place the squash open side down. Add an inch of water to the baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes. Cool.

In a small sauce pan add the olive oil and beginning cooking the onion and carrots on a medium low heat.

When partially cooked, mash with a potato masher.

Scoop out the squash from the skin and add to the onion and carrots.

Continue mashing over a medium to low heat. When thoroughly mixed, add cinnamon and herbs. I used fresh tarragon. When heated through, add the half and half cream. Heat and stir. Add butter, salt, and pepper just before serving.

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NOVEMBER 2016

ELDERS’ LUNCH 1 TUES

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Teriyaki Chicken Rice Carrots Pineapple

Beef and Vegetable Stew Biscuits Peaches

Potato and Egg Casserole Roll Spinach Salad Fruit Salad

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Submarine Sandwich Mixed Green Salad Chips Fresh Fruit Bowl

Taco Bar: Shells/Tortillas Meat, Beans, Cheese Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Jell-O with Fruit

Chicken and Dumplings Carrots Apples

Eggs and Ham Hash browns and Toast Vegetable Juice Fruit Salad

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Tuna Sandwich Vegetable Soup Crackers Fresh Fruit Bowl

Chicken Alfredo Egg Noodles Mixed Vegetables Apple

Beef Chili Cornbread Celery and Dip Jell-O with Fruit

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Macaroni and Cheese with Chopped Ham Mixed Vegetables Fresh Fruit Bowl

Meatloaf and Gravy Rice Peas and Carrots Pears

Biscuits and Gravy Eggs Cut Tomatoes Fruit Salad

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Clam Chowder BLT Sandwich Fresh Fruit Bowl

Tator Tot Casserole Roll Mixed Greens Salad Oranges

Pork Roast and Gravy Potatoes and Roll Green Beans Applesauce

*Lunch served Mon-Thurs.

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

Milk served with all meals.

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Mrs. V’s 2 Cents Diane Vendiola

I was a young girl in the 1940’s, and I recall a large photo of a Caucasian man that hung on the wall above our dinner table. All the other photos were snapshots of my relatives, so this one stuck out.

I asked my Dad, “Who is that man?” His face conveyed annoyance, as his eyes opened wide and his mouth dropped open. He replied, “You don’t know who that is?” My father went on to explain that the man in the portrait was the most famous friend and hero of the Philippines, General Douglas MacArthur; he fought side by side with my father’s countrymen when Japan declared war with the United States in 1941.

The Japanese attacked the Philippines as it was a colony of the United States during that time. My Dad told me that General MacArthur was a hero because he was willing to put his life on the line for the Philippines, even though he was not Filipino.

General MacArthur received the Medal of Honor for his bravery. I thought to myself, “Gosh, I am half Filipino, I guess I should know that this man is a hero.”

My Dad, Gorio Villaluz, served as an officer’s steward in the Navy for three years during the 1930’s.

According to United States law, after serving for three years he could become a naturalized American citizen.

I always wondered why my Dad didn’t get a medal himself. When I was a girl, I was very impressed that my father was in the Navy. I was especially impressed with the tattoo of a hula girl on his arm. When he flexed his muscles, she looked like she dancing.

Most tribal events at Swinomish begin and end with the Color Guard, which is composed of soldiers, veterans, and police officers; these individuals parade or present the Eagle Staff and flag (and sometimes 34 sw d bš qyuuqs News

their state and tribal flag as well). This is our way of paying respect and recognizing those individuals who have served with honor.

Two veterans, my cousin, the late Gus Stone Sr., and my late husband, Rodolfo Vendiola, were always ready to step up and be flag bearers at the local inter-tribal drum powwows.

Here at Swinomish, we now have a group of veterans who always have their tribal regalia at the ready, and are always willing to stand up for their tribe and the country they served. Showing respect to one another is essential to our Native American culture.

It goes back to a time when the security and wellbeing of one’s homeland territory relied on men and women willing to step forward and fight for the welfare of the people. Traditionally, the good of all was the highest priority in Indian Country.

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Tell Us Your Story!

CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS As of October 26, 2016 As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement planning, and more. Other perks include generous paid time off and discounted meals.

Are you pregnant?

The SWINOMISH WOMEN, INFANTS, and CHILDREN (WIC) program is here to provide you with nutritious foods for you and your growing baby, as well as education and support for a healthy pregnancy.

Call the Medical Clinic at (360) 466.3167 for details and an appointment. We try to be quick + convenient to fit the schedules of working and stay-at-home mothers.

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Do you have a non-criminal legal problem?

The Native American Unit at Northwest Justice Project provides free civil (noncriminal) legal services to eligible Native Americans and Alaska Natives who cannot afford a lawyer in Washington.

Legal issues include (among other things): •

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Protecting Indian monies (per capita, settlement, and other tribal income) from garnishment and/or impacting other income and benefits; Education – suspensions, special education, truancy; Child custody matters involving the Indian Child Welfare Act; Trust land rights- leasing, rights of way, homeownership;

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To find out if the Native American Unit can help you, please call.

• In King County: Call 2-1-1 • For all other counties: Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014. CLEAR phone lines are open from 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

What is Northwest Justice Project?

The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a statewide non-profit organization with 13 offices in Washington State that provides free civil legal services to low-income people. NJP's mission is to secure justice through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities.

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OR CURRENT RESIDENT

I AM SWINOMISH. I WILL GRADUATE.

Happy Halloween!