June 2017 Vol. 51 No. 4
Albino Eagle
Swinomish Secretarial Election Results APPROVED | PG 20
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The Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony
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Swinomish Secretarial Election Results Approved
An albino eagle perches in a tree outside of the Tribe's Administration building. Photo courtesy of Tino Villaluz
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Editor’s Note The Chairman’s Message Obituary + Recent Tribal Code Amendments Community Happenings Earth Day Two New DHAT Students Annual Sobriety Dinner + Memorial Day Softball... The Blessing of the Fleet & First Salmon Ceremony Videographers At the Blessing of the Fleet Swinomish Enhance Tribal Identification Cards Native Roots: Pacific Dogwood Being Frank Department of Environmental Protection Swinomish Secretarial Election Results Approved Stand Up and Vote Dinner Relationship Health & Domestic Violence: Study... Swinomish Housing Authority Mrs. V's 2 Cents Mindful Money Matters Get Rid of Ants Naturally Youth Center Calendar Community Dinner Honoring Our Veterans Elders Menu June Birthdays
editor’s NOTE This month’s editorial theme is the outdoors! I think the weather around here needs to make up its mind. It's tough to say what is normal these days. I hope that as we settle into June the sun makes more of an appearance, as that’s when summer is set to begin! Besides working on the qyuuqs News this year, I have been an active member of the Constitutional Reform Committee. Being involved has been a learning curve for me; during the early stages of participation, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It took months for the committee to get a handle on all of the Senate proposed amendments. The real task at hand was explaining these proposed amendments to Swinomish members. From there, it was up to each tribal member to decide for themselves whether to approve or not approve. I participated in the Being Trauma Informed Training offered from the Native Wellness Institute
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in correlation with the Tribe last month. The reason I speak about trauma is because many years ago when the ancestors of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community were gathering for the Point Elliot Treaty signing, and when the Tribe was given their first constitution from the Department of Interior, our people were experiencing so many traumas. I am more aware of the traumas that the people of Swinomish still carry with them today as a result of experiences that happened so many years ago. As I was engaging in outreach on behalf of the Constitutional Reform Committee, I realized I was given a lifetime experience of being part of a historical movement. I cannot sit back and stay silent about what I’m going to call the “noise” this election has brought to the Tribe from our surrounding neighbors. I’m realizing where I stand in my own community, but also where the Tribe stands in the eyes of people who have been our neighbors since way back when. I raise my hands to the Swinomish people for not giving in to the "noise" and independently voting to change their constitution. I cannot thank you enough for registering, voting, and approving! goliahlitza Caroline Edwards
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Moon of the Salmonberry Much of June is the "moon of the salmonberry." During this moon, fruits such as salmonberry and red huckleberry are ripening and ready to harvest. Ripe salmonberries signal the start of many salmon runs during this moon, including summer Chinook and sockeye salmon. Salmon are caught using weirs and reef nets made from willow and cedar branches. Sockeye salmon, also called reds, are valued for their fat and flavor. This moon also signals the time when the daytime tide is extremely low, allowing access to scallops, geoducks clams, and giant red sea urchins as well as many other shellfish. Shellfish harvest and curing 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
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Barbara James, Treasurer (360) 391.3958 | bjames@
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Glen Edwards (360) 708.3113 | gedwards@
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The mission of qyuuqs News is to provide monthly communication to Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Members near and far. We are committed to serving as an apolitical forum for the Swinomish governing officials and all Community Members. qyuuqs News is not intended to reflect the official position of the governing body at Swinomish Indian Tribal Community but rather reflects the ideas, events, and thoughts of individual Community Members and Tribal staff. As such, the Swinomish Tribe makes no claim as to the accuracy or content of any of the articles contained therein. qyuuqs News 17337 Reservation Road, La Conner, WA 98257 Phone (360) 466.7258 Fax (360) 466.1632 *SUBMISSIONS Send your news tips, stories, and photos to qyuuqs@swinomish.nsn.us Submission deadline: 10th day of the month EDITORIAL Caroline Edwards, Editor | cedwards@swinomish.nsn.us SWINOMISH COMMUNICATIONS Heather Mills, Communications Manager | hmills@swinomish.nsn.us Emma Fox, Communications Specialist | efox@swinomish.nsn.us ADVISORY COMMITTEE Allan Olson, John Stephens, Tracy James, Kevin Paul This issue is available online at swinomish-nsn.gov/qyuuqs Photos credits: qyuuqs News Staff or as credited. All rights reserved.
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It’s already June! We were blessed with a beautiful spring and are gearing up for a terrific summer. It is a time for welcoming back one of our most precious resources — the salmon. It has been cool so far, and we hope our smaller tributaries are getting enough water to satisfy the needs of area salmon eggs. The arrival of Skagit River Kings and our Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony bring us hope for an abundance of resources. Lord willing, we will catch our bounty and fill our freezers this season. The Blessing of Fleet is a monumental time of celebration when we ask the Creator to take care of our fishermen and watch over the waters, and we provide thanks for the salmon that sustains our culture, economies, and health. We pray our resources provide nutrition and wealth to our fishers and families this year. We also ask that our fisherman bring fish home to our elders — the Creator will bless you for your thoughtfulness and consideration! Thank you to Fisheries Manager Lorraine Loomis, her staff, our harvesters, and cooks for providing us with such a wonderful feast of traditional foods. We always look forward to the annual tradition and abundance of seafood that fills our plates. Our hands go up, thank you. On May 23rd, our membership voted overwhelmingly to approve all 29 Senate proposed constitutional amendments. This is historic in both monumental significance and for the fact our constitution was last amended 30 years ago. The Senate tasked the Constitutional Reform Committee of select Senators, tribal members, and staff to engage and educate the community about our constitutional history, the reform process, and the proposed amendments. The committee did a great job in getting us all prepared to “Stand Up for Sovereignty” by getting the word out at events, meetings, and through educational materials.
As I sit with my grandson Nate on his 5th birthday, I feel blessed for all the Creator has provided us. I am honored by your blessings and the hard times we've worked through together. I know we can be proud of the trust and stability we have in each other and our tribal government, as it is this stability that brings growth to our community, the capacity to have a diverse economic portfolio, and the continued strength to protect our resources. The trust we share brings us the strength to sustain the challenges that have come upon our community. Many of you have read the news and have faced hard discussions outside of our community on issues such as March Point, water, treaty rights, and taxes. It's important to note that much of what you hear comes from false communication from small groups of misinformed people. We all know the truth — we love our neighbors and those who have come to call this place home with us. We are a strong and caring government, employer, and neighbor. We value those who take care of the water, lands, and resources, and reinvest in our community as we do. To our neighbors, “Thank you for your love and kindness, as well as the truth you share with your family and friends.” Our strength comes from our ability to stand together. Many thanks to our ancestors who taught us that we must honor those before us and those ahead of us, as today’s success depends on both. And many thanks to all of you who stand strong to ensure our children have a safe and healthy place to call home. For the seniors who are graduating this year, congratulations! May the Creator bless each and everyone one of you. speepots Brian Cladoosby
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The constitutional updates and changes will provide us the transition into sovereignty that is reflective of the growth of our tribal government. In the past 25 years, we have grown the tribal structure for economic growth and stability, community safety and wellbeing, and essential governmental services. This was an important decision for all of us to make, and I am proud to stand with fellow Swinomish as we make history.
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Jack Charles Day On May 17, 2017 Jack Charles Day, member of the Swinomish Tribe passed away at the Skagit Valley Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on July 8, 1959 to Corrine and August Day. Jack lived his life on the Swinomish Reservation and attended the La Conner Schools. Jack was a lifelong commercial fisherman; he loved and cherished his time being on the water fishing. He was the Skipper on F/V Anna J. Jack worked at Skagit Boat Yard, Swinomish Bingo & Casino, and picked flowers for Hugh Farms. Jack was baptized in the Catholic Church and his God parents are Linda Day and the late Ron Williams. Jack was a member of the Swinomish Smokehouse organization; played pool (for the B Team League at Lone Tree), they won many trophies in their league. "The Crew" his brothers could always be seen together around town. Jack proceeded in death by son Clayton Day, parents August & Corrine Day, sisters Marjorie and Deborah Day, brothers William and Gary Day Sr. Nephew Christopher Damien, God father Ron Williams. Jack is survived by his daughters, Crystal Dawn Day and Nolita Stone Bob; Son, Jordan Stone. Grandchildren, Kerriah Paul, Dylan and Matthew Stone. God daughter, Leanna Johns. Sisters Patsy and Ron Solomon, Roberta Cladoosby, Irma Boome. Godmother Linda Day. Foster family, Chester and Polly Cayou, Sarah Williams and the late Beth Montoya. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. And "The Crew" here in Swinomish. The families would like to thank-you for helping and attending Jack's services.
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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 passed the following code amendments: Title 15, Chapter 2 – Business Regulations, Fireworks At the May Senate meeting, the Senate adopted amendments to the Tribal Fireworks Code. The Fireworks Committee reviewed and recommended the amendments, which were approved by the Senate on May 2, 2017. The Committee found that the amendments would promote the economic wellbeing of Tribal members, and further the health, safety, and welfare of the Tribe and its members, guests, and visitors of the Reservation. The amendments revise the Code to regulatory practices that have evolved with application of the Code, and address potential threats to the health, safety, and wellness of those using and selling fireworks. The amendments provide that the Fireworks Committee will establish and give notice of permit fees each year. The amendments specify that vaping as well as smoking is prohibited except in designated areas, and forbid any person entering the area behind stands unless they are a Permittee or stand worker. The amendments update and detail civil enforcement of the Code by the Swinomish Police, and specify that it is a Class B criminal offense to discharge or use fireworks in a reckless manner which creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury or damage to property. The amended code and Constitution is available for review on our website at www.swinomish-nsn.gov. Paper copies are available for review at the Tribal Court Clerk's office, the Office of the Tribal Attorney, the Senate’s Executive Assistant, Social Services and Planning.
NOTICE OF BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIFT CARD DAY August 9 | 10AM-6PM Swinomish Youth Center All Swinomish enrolled members in grades 6-12 who are not attending La Conner Schools are eligible to receive a Back-To-School Gift Card, so long as they have their final 2016 report card/ grades or other proof of academic enrollment. All Swinomish students in grades 6-12 who have earned less than a 1.00 GPA during the last semester will need to contact Tracy James to find out their options for receiving their gift card on time in August. Evidence of enrollment can be submitted via fax, mail, or in-person. Fax: (360) 466.1632 Mail: 17337 Reservation Road, La Conner, WA 98257 | ATTN: Tracy James/Candace Casey In-person: Tracy James at the Youth Center or Candace Casey at Social Service Building *Age-eligible preschool students (3 years old before August 31st through 5 years old) will need to be enrolled in school with paperwork completed for preschool before their gift cards can be picked up. The Preschool packets for enrollment can be picked up on top of Monica Chamnesses’ desk at Childcare at any time. Preschool does not start until late September and if this process is not completed before August 9th then the family can complete the enrollment process and pick up the card at a later date with Candace or Tracy.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS JUNE 8 La Conner High School Graduation 7PM Landy James Gymnasium JUNE 14 La Conner 8th Grade Promotion 7PM Landy James Gymnasium JUNE 17 Canoe Family Meeting 12pm Lunch at the Youth Center Meeting After 4:30PM Dinner Song and Dance After JUNE 21 Community Dinner* 6PM at the Youth Center JUNE 22 STOWW Distribution Day at Swinomish 10AM-12PM *Community Dinners are subject to change Swinomish events are listed in bold
HOLIDAYS
JUNE 14 Flag Day
JUNE 18 Father's Day JULY 4 Independence Day Happy 4th of July!
Questions? Call or text Tracy James (360) 540.2702 or Candace Casey (360) 982.8584
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Myk Heidt, Environmental Community Health
This year’s Earth Day + Cleanup Day event was well supported. The Village saw many volunteers and staff working hard to make Swinomish shine! A very big thank you to all who were able to set aside time to work in the community to bring about positive and visible results for everyone to enjoy. We especially wish to thank Edith Bob’s family for giving us permission to proceed with the day's activities despite the loss of their beloved elder. To quote her family, “Make the Village shine, that’s what Edith would want!” The following are excerpts from various project leads and volunteers:
Administration Building Cleanup
The Legal Department worked on the garden outside the Senate Room window. Years ago, our department planted the bulbs and flowers. This year we weeded and laid down bark. - Kelly George, Legal
Social Services and Police garden clean up
Rain Garden Cleanup
With the help of volunteers from NWIC, we cleaned up and weeded the Village Rain Garden. The Rain Garden filters runoff from the ditch along Snee-oosh Road. Native plants and other grasses are now well established in the rain garden, and the removal of invading weeds will keep it functioning by filtering water enroute to the salmon restoration site on the Swinomish Channel. In the afternoon, Environmental Protection staff cleaned out the gravel filter for the small rain garden that cleans runoff from the Planning Building parking lot. We removed the gravel clogged with sand that is contaminated with polluted runoff and screened it. Dirty particulates were separated and the clean gravel returned to the mouth of the rain garden to continue their function of filtering such material and keeping it out of the Swinomish Channel. - Scott Andrews, DEP
Roadside Cleanups
The Legal Department beautified the Administration Building garden.
Social Services Building Cleanup
The shellfish team celebrated Earth Day morning with warm coffee and weeding. We started the weeding battle beside the Police station and managed to motivate a few officers and station employees to join the charge. As we moved around the front of the building many of the “treasures” we came across made us quite pleased to have thick gloves. A group of daycare children passed us by in a stroller caravan looking fascinated by the behavior of shoving plants into garbage bags. Hopefully, their teachers explained that only specific, unwanted plants go into garbage bags on Earth Day. - Lindy Hunter & Sanoosh Gamblewood, Fisheries 8 sw d bš qyuuqs News
My crew worked on cleaning Indian Road from the Reservation road intersection halfway to Snee-oosh road. We saw lots of garbage, and collected nine bags of it! We also collected five bags of recycling. Tons of fast food containers. - Nicole Casper, DEP DEP saw a lot more action then we did. With three people we caught Reservation Road from Reservation Lane to the gun range. Five bags of garbage, one of recycling, and several bottles full of mystery liquids and a couple of buckets full of stinky stuff. - Janette Crume, SRSC
Net Recycling
On Earth Day, Joe Quintasket, Kevin Anderson, and a volunteer helped breakdown abandoned nets from the Village. A total of three cubic yards and 300 pounds of nets were recycled at Skagit River Steel. Lines and corks were left for fishers and all the disused webbing was recycled. No dead cats this year. - Kevin Anderson, DEP
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Lone Tree Cleanup
About five cubic yards of wood chip mulch was spread around Lone Tree by the work crew from DEP, Community Health, and Land Management. The mulch will provide much needed nutrients to the tree that has been a symbol of perseverance and longevity to our people. These nutrients will help Lone Tree grow stronger and thrive for many years to come. - Todd Mitchell, DEP
Kukatali Preserve Beach Cleanup and Trail Pruning This was my first Earth Day with Swinomish. I was very happy to participate in spreading nutrients out at Lone Tree and cleaning up the beaches at Kiket Island. Spreading bark and mulch at Lone Tree was really fun with our group. Jamie brought her daughter. I asked her if she knew why we were doing this and she told me she did not. I explained that the mulch is food for the tree as its roots take up the nutrients from the soil. She accepted this answer and then looks at me and asked “So it's eating itself then?” And she was so very correct. In the afternoon we spent time on trail maintenance at Kukatali Preserve and cleaned up trash along the beach. We collected a whole truck load of trimmings from the trail and three bags of trash off the beach. The beach cleanup was most surprising to me because, at first glance, you would not think there was much trash. I could see a ton of little plastic materials scattered all along the beach as I looked closer. It was hard to spot, but once I had an eye for it, I realized just how much had washed up to shore. It is very important to remove those items from the beach so they do not find their way into the digestive system of marine animals. The weather that day was amazing and I felt rejuvenated after cleaning up an amazing community. - Sonni Tadlock, Community Health
Aglands Cleanup
We had three SRSC Restoration employees help clean the Aglands. We gathered up a pick-up load of garbage, then went to get a trailer to haul more stuff. We loaded two full trailer loads of trash and one trailer of concrete. - Tino Villaluz, Hunting & Gathering Program Manager
Kitchen Cooks and Helpers
All of us wish to thank the kitchen staff for the delicious lunch and to all those that brought pot luck dishes to share. We ate very well!
Swadabs Native Garden and Swinomish Channel Cleanup On May 13, nearly 30 volunteers arrived at the Swinomish Reservation from 10AM to 1PM for a shore side cleanup, some weeding, and a barbecue! They gathered nearly 900 pounds of trash! Volunteers from new Salish Sea Stewards, members from previous Salish Sea Stewards and Beachwatcher classes, Bellingham volunteers, a guy from Seattle, and tribal members worked on this clean up. The weather cooperated! Thanks MRC for support. - Nicole Casper, DEP
The Swadabs Native Garden and Swinomish Channel clean up team
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Lone Tree clean up
The Swinomish Community Garden was lucky to have eight volunteers who also participated in the March Point Protest. They came to the garden and cleaned out all of our raised vegetable beds and filled them with fresh soil so that we could plant our spring starts from the green house. They also spent the afternoon working on our medicine wheel clearing out the weeds. They did an amazing job. I would like to give a special thank you to all of the Earth Day volunteers, community members, and NWIC students who spent the day organizing, weeding, cleaning, and planting our 13 Moons Community Garden. - Beth Willup/NWIC Student and Community Health Intern
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Two New DHAT Students Attending School In Alaska This Summer Sarah Chagnon and Asiah Gonzalez have applied to the Alaska Dental Health Therapy Educational Program in Anchorage, Alaska and have been accepted to attend the program to train as DHAT Specialists.
Congratulations on your newest journey, Sarah and Asiah!
Sarah Chagnon and Asiah Gonzalez visit the school that they will attend this summer in Anchorage, Alaska.
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An ETC serves as an official identification document, facilitating entry into the United States at land or sea borders from within the western hemishpere, while protecting the tribe’s sovereign rights. Contact the Swinomish Enrollment Office at (360) 466-7211 or (360) 588-3449 for more information.
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THE ANNUAL SOBRIETY DINNER MAY 11 — Community members gathered at the Youth Center early to cast their vote for the Swinomish Elder Award and the Joe Dunn Memorial Award, both of which are honored annually at the Sobriety Dinner.
Greg Edwards Jr.
Joey Williams
Shirley Cassimere
James Bobb
This year's speakers included Greg Edwards Jr., and Joey Williams. Shirley Cassimere was recognized and awarded the Elder Award, and James Bobb was recognized and awarded the Joe Dunn Memorial Award. The night was filled with heart felt and inspirational words about the road to sobriety, living sober, and how these struggles are not easy. Thank you to the Prevention Program for hosting the Sobriety Dinner!
Memorial Day Softball Tourney "In Loving Memory of" People/Recipients of Awards/Donators In Memory Of Recipients of Awards Landy James Championship Jackets-Team New Era Marvin "Dubber", Mary Lou Cladoosby Championship Jackets-Team New Era 2nd-Chickson Dix 3rd-Bauch (MVP 1) Louie "Lou" Edwards Siomi Bobb (MVP 2) Chase "Rookie" Cuny Sharon Sanchey Jessica Beasley Austin Edwards Jamie Johns-Joe Lisa Foster Anthony "Tony" Edwards KJ Rachael Ann Bobb Roxann Dick, Danny and Wayne Wilbur Collin Zaclaise Susan and Todd Wilbur Michelle Ken Edwards Stanford Hoskins Alice Charles Vicky Cisneros John Dan Jr. Landy James
Donated By Family of Bruce and Barb James Brian Cladoosby and Family
(Curtis Bailey, Jr. Bob, Tyler Edwards, Cassandra Cayou)
Cayou Family
Chet and Velma Cayou Sonny James Hank Hoskins Teia Leigh Cary Sr. Joan and Cary Bobb Jr. Albert Russell and Ida Edwards Megan Drake Edwards Tony Moses Amy "Amus" Edwards Amanda Cultee *3rd place shirts were donated by the Potlatch Trading Post
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Kinzley and Loucian Shaelene and Lanessa Sherry Stewart Sherry Stewart Stephanie Edwards Siomi, Lexi, Jimbo, Greyson Wilbur Kids Brenda Williams and Family Bernadette and Xavier Donna Ikebe and Family Godson Jarrette Cayou, Mom Janice Joe & Family
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The Blessing of the Fleet & First Salmon Ceremony May 18 - The Swinomish Youth Center overflowed with excitement and attendees as Chairman Brian Cladoosby extended a warm welcome to kick off this year's Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony. The afternoon was filled with respect, blessings, and joy as the community gathered together around our fishermen to pray for their safety and a bountiful season. The Edwards Family sings their family song.
Wil James, Jordan Wilbur, Jeremy Cayou and Andrew John Sr.
The fish cooks prepare fish for the luncheon.
The fishers of Swinomish
Father Pat and James Wilbur
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Washington State
Migrant Education Program The goal of the Migrant Education Program is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning and productive employment.
LAWN CARE + GARDENING + HAULING SERVICES Cell (360) 612-7607 Home (360) 630-5498 PO Box 1551 La Conner WA, 98257
Benefits of Migrant Education Program: • FREE School Meals • Educational Support & Resources Pass-Portable Assisted Study Sequence Program GED-General Educational Program HEP-High School Equivalency Program CAMP-College Assistance Migrant Program ABE-Adult Basic Education ESL-English as a second language OSY (Out of School Youth) Educational Opportunities Academic Guidance & Instructional Support SAC (State Advisory Committee) Student Engagement- State Summer Events (Grades 6-12) • Health Resources Based on funding Migrant Physical and Dental Exams • Resource Referrals Housing, Food, Clothing... Medicaid Transportation Child Care Migrant Student Data, Recruitment and SupportMSDRS 810-B East Custer, Sunnyside, WA 98944 (800) 274.6084 Fax (509) 839.9017 www.msdr.org Natalie Palomarez, Statewide Recruiter (509) 305.2302 Email: npalomarez@msdr.org sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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Videographers at Blessing of the Fleet Heather Mills
MAY 18 — Videographers Jon Carroll and Sabeqwa de los Angeles (Snoqualmie) captured footage and interviewed Fisheries Manager Lorranie Loomis at the Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony. The two Western Washington University students are working with Darrell Hillaire (Lummi) from Children of the Setting Sun Productions and Bob Ridgley from Binary Recording Studio on the development of a feature length documentary about the interweaving ties of sockeye salmon with the Coast Salish peoples. Their efforts will primarily focus on the 2018 summer sockeye season. The film is expected to be released at some point after 2019.
Jon Carroll
“I really felt blessed to be present at the ceremony, to see a Coast Salish tribe come together into a system of reciprocity was important for me as a Snoqualmie tribal member,” Sabeqwa said. Both Jon and Sabeqwa are thankful for the hospitality expressed at Swinomish throughout the day. “It was a magical day for Sabeqwa and me,” Jon said.
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Swinomish Enhanced Tribal Identification Card Program
How Do You Apply for an Enhanced Tribal ID Card? Janie Beasley, Enrollment Assistant
The Enhanced Tribal Identification Cards (ETC) will be available through the Tribe's Enhanced Tribal Identification Office this year, beginning in early summer. The ETC will be available for Tribal Members who can establish their identity, membership in the Tribe, and U.S citizenship (birthplace).
Instructions per Federal Requirements:
1. Schedule appointment with the ETC Office to receive an ETC application (7 pages) 2. Request the ETC Office to pull your Tribal Certification/letter affirming tribal membership 3. Fill out the application form and remember to sign the application 4. Bring original or certified copies of the documents required under Section IV (proof of identity and citizenship) 5. Once you have the application, read the Privacy Statement 6. Bring the signed Confidentiality Statement with you to the pre-scheduled appointment 7. Show up at the correct date/time of your appointment; come prepared with your application form, documents, and fee NOTE: You will be required to submit to a photograph during the interview, regardless of whether you qualify for an ETC. Guidelines for when taking your photo: 1. Directly facing camera, your full face must be visible 2. Assume a neutral facial expression or a natural smile 3. Both eyes must be open 4. Wear normal, plain clothing; no uniforms allowed 5. No hats or head coverings allowed 6. Prescription eye wear is permitted but cannot be tinted, dark, or have a glare; colored contacts should not be worn 7. Hair should be pushed back, away from ears Questions? Call the Enhanced Tribal Identification Office (360) 466.7211 sw d bĹĄ qyuuqs News
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TIDE TABLE: June 2017 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay
Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Day
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Thu 01
00:07 11.53 ft 06:48 4.26 ft
11:30 7.65 ft
17:46 1.15 ft
5:12
21:03
13:03
1:55
Fri 02
00:59 11.33 ft 07:56 3.34 ft
13:02 7.36 ft
18:52 2.36 ft
5:12
21:04
14:09
2:23
Sat 03
01:47 11.14 ft 08:52 2.35 ft
14:36 7.60 ft
20:01 3.41 ft
5:11
21:05
15:14
2:48
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Sun 04
02:29 10.95 ft 09:38 1.42 ft
15:57 8.22 ft
21:08 4.23 ft
5:11
21:06
16:17
3:13
Mon 05
03:07 10.74 ft 10:16 0.62 ft
17:01 8.95 ft
22:08 4.87 ft
5:10
21:07
17:18
3:38
Tue 06
03:40 10.53 ft 10:49 −0.02 ft 17:51 9.60 ft
23:01 5.37 ft
5:10
21:08
18:19
4:04
Wed 07
04:11 10.30 ft 11:18 −0.52 ft 18:34 10.11 ft 23:47 5.75 ft
5:09
21:08
19:19
4:33
Thu 08
04:42 10.08 ft 11:48 −0.89 ft 19:09 10.49 ft
5:09
21:09
20:17
5:05
Fri 09
00:29 6.02 ft
05:13 9.85 ft
12:18 −1.16 ft 19:41 10.76 ft Full
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21:10
21:11
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Sat 10
01:09 6.17 ft
05:46 9.60 ft
12:51 −1.31 ft 20:11 10.97 ft
5:08
21:10
22:02
6:24
Sun 11
01:48 6.22 ft
06:21 9.33 ft
13:26 −1.33 ft 20:43 11.12 ft
5:08
21:11
22:47
7:12
Mon 12
02:28 6.17 ft
06:59 9.03 ft
14:03 −1.21 ft 21:18 11.22 ft
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To celebrate this issue's theme of the 'outdoors,' qyuuqs News learned about two fascinating concepts of what it means to be outside, courtesy of Japan and Norway.
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• Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term that means "forest bathing," the idea being that spending time in the forest and natural areas is good preventative medicine, since it lowers stress, which causes or exacerbates some of our most intractable health issues. • Friluftsliv translates directly from Norwegian as "free air life." It is the concept that being outside is good for human beings' mind and spirit. It is a term used often to describe a way of life that is spent exploring and appreciating nature. It doesn't require any special equipment, includes all four seasons, and needn't cost much money.
NATIVE ROOTS
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Cornus nuttallii (Latin) is also known as the Pacific dogwood, mountain dogwood, western dogwood, or California dogwood.
As the old adage tells, "April showers bring May flowers," and Pacific dogwoods are proving this to be true. Their voluminous white blossoms appear between April and June in great numbers, and will occasionally bloom again in early autumn. These unique flowers have between four to eight "petals," which are actually called bracts. A bract is a modified leaf that differs from the plant's foliage leaves. The tree's actual leaves are a vivid green elliptical shape, between three and five inches long. Pacific dogwoods flourish from northern California up into British Columbia, and as far east as Idaho. Preferring moist soil and partial shade, the trees are a drought resistant and hardy specimen, and can grow to a height of 40 feet. The fruit appears in autumn as a pinkish-red berry which contains between 50-100 seeds. Though the berries are not tremendously palatable, they are edible. Among hardwoods, the Pacific dogwood is unique in its ability to photosynthesize in limited contact to direct sunlight, though it may struggle to bear fruit without it. All parts of a Pacific Dogwood can be utilized. Traditionally the hardwood was favored as it made excellent salmon harpoons and tool hooks. The bark and roots were used to make dyes.
The bracts of a Pacific dogwood have a noticeably different shape from their surrounding foliage.
DIY Dogwood Dye Supplies • Clean cotton garment, dogwood bark, white vinegar Instructions 1. Soak your cotton garment in a white vinegar fixative (one part vinegar to four parts cold water) for one hour. Rinse garment. 2. Boil small pieces of dogwood bark in water. Use twice as much water as plant material. The more bark you use, the richer color your dye will be. Dogwood bark dye creates a blueish-purple color. Once boiling, allow to simmer for 60 minutes. 3. Strain the dye through a colander to remove the bark, and transfer dye to a large pot. 4. Submerse your garment into the dye bath and let sit for eight hours. For a richer color, let sit overnight. Note that the color lightens as it dries. 5. Wash your garment in cold water. For the first washing, wash apart from other garments as the color will run initially. 6. Wear and enjoy! sw d bť qyuuqs News e e
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BEING FRANK CONSERVATION COMES FIRST Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair
MAY 2 — An earlier start to the annual salmon season setting process helped the tribal and state salmon co-managers finish their work right on time this year. Steadily shrinking salmon populations have made the process of establishing fishing seasons increasingly difficult. Last year’s process required a month of overtime negotiations that led to a delay in opening some sport fisheries. This year’s returns, while marginally better than the historic lows of the past couple of years, are still down. Drought, poor ocean conditions and climate change have all contributed to the decline. The root of the problem, however, lies in the fact that we are losing salmon habitat faster than it can be restored. The earlier start enabled us to address species like pink and coho sooner in the process. That provided us with extra time to deal with more at-risk species such as Puget Sound Chinook, which have continued to decline since being listed under the Endangered Species Act since 1999. For our part, we will again restrict all of our fisheries this year: commercial, ceremonial sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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and subsistence. Commercial fisheries are important to our tribal economies while ceremonial and subsistence fisheries provide food for funerals, ceremonies, and other cultural events.
The federal court consistently upheld that the tribes’ treaty — which reserved right to harvest salmon — also includes the right to have those salmon protected and available for harvest.
Cutting these fisheries is painful, but conservation must come first so that there are salmon for future generations.
The court gave the state 15 years to re-open 90 percent of the habitat blocked by its culverts. The state had been fixing culverts so slowly that it would take more than 100 years to finish the job. Still, the state continues to appeal the ruling at every opportunity.
Some people blame nature for creating the conditions that have led to such poor returns the past few years. The truth is that these closures are the direct consequence of state, local, and federal governments failing to stem the loss and destruction of salmon habitat for decades. One way we can boost salmon productivity right now, especially for weak coho runs, is for the state to increase funding to open up habitat locked behind fishblocking culverts. The United States filed suit on behalf of the tribes in 2001 to require the state to fix hundreds of blocking culverts under state roads. Hundreds of failing state culverts continue to prevent salmon access to more than 1,000 miles of good habitat and harm salmon at every stage of their life cycle.
There’s not much we can do about the effects of weather, poor ocean conditions, or climate change. Doesn’t it make sense then to take action where we can, by preserving the habitat we have left and fixing fish-blocking culverts? It’s a cop-out to blame nature for declining salmon populations. The true cause — and solution — can be found in a mirror. 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.
Department of Environmental Protection
Nearshore Beach Surveys Continue on Reservation West Shore Lindsay T. Logan, Environmental Technician Todd Mitchell, Environmental Director
It’s that time of year again! The weather is getting warmer, and the sun is starting to shine. It’s time to hit the beaches. Instead of towels, beach umbrellas, and a good book, the Department of Environmental Protection will be out and about with pink and orange flags; PVC grids; cameras; a surveying laser level; GPS units; and rulers. We will be continuing detailed transect surveys of the Reservation’s beaches. This year our efforts will be focused on the west shore north of Kukutali. Our objective is to collect sediment and elevation data to answer some questions about our beaches, such as: • How do our beaches (sand, gravel, mud, silt) change over time? • Where does the sediment come from and where does it go? • How are the features of the beach (tidepools, vegetation patches, bluffs) changing over time?
Karen Mitchell and Shannon Buckham discuss their sampling game plan for the day.
ramps along the Reservation. This year we also mapped and collected data on geomorphology along the upper beach boundary and added elevation data to all new and old structures. Geomorphological features, such as feeder bluffs (where we also take a survey of the sediment), and accretion shoreforms are essential in our understanding of sediment transport.
Beaches may seem like they are always there, but in fact they are constantly changing. Answers to these questions help us make informed decisions and ensure that we maintain the ecologically and culturally significant beaches stretching all across the west shore.
All of these structure types interact with wind, water, and weather to alter the sediment composition. This project will help to increase our understanding of these processes along the Reservation's beaches.
DEP staff have also been spending the last several months updating shoreline structure surveys that were first conducted in 2004. These surveys documented hard and soft armoring such as concrete bulkheads and riprap, as well as other structures like stairs, decks, and boat
Over the years, DEP has collected extensive data on the sediment in the Reservation’s nearshore environment. Ultimately, this information can help us to predict ways that the nearshore environment may be affected by climate change and sea level rise in the future.
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SWINOMISH SECRETARIAL ELECTION RESULTS Secretarial Election Board
APPROVED
The Registered Voters overwhelmingly approved all of the proposed amendments to the Tribe’s Constitution and By-Laws at the Secretarial Election held May 23, 2017. The Official Certification of Election Results can be viewed at the Social Services and Swinomish Administration Buildings.
Amendment A
Amendment L
Amendment W
Amendment B
Amendment M
Amends Title and Article 1, Section 1 and 2, add Section 3
Amends Article VI, Section 1(k) and creates subsection (1-3)
Amendment X
Amendment C
Amendment N
Name Change/Correction
Amends Article VI, Sectiion (i)
Amends Article VIII, Section 1
Amends Article VIII, Section 2
Amendment Y
Amends Article VIII, Section 3
Amends Article II, Section 2
Amends Article VI, Section 1(l)
Amendment D
Amendment O
Amends Article III, Section 2
Amends Article VI, Section 1(m)
Amendment E
Amendment P
Amends Article V, Section 1
Amends Article VI, Section 1(n)
Adds New Article IX, Renumbers Article IX to Article X
Amendment F
Amendment Q
Amendment AB
Amends Article VI, Section 1 (Introduction) and Subsection 1(a)
Amends Article VI, Section 1(o)
Amendment R
Amends Article VI, Section 1(p)
Amendment G
Amends Article VI, Section 1(b)
Amendment S
Amendment Z
Amends Article VIII, Section 6
Amendment AA
Amends By-Laws, Article I, Section 3
Amendment AC
Amends By-Laws, Article I, Section 4
Amends Article VI, Section 2 by creating subsections (a-b)
Amendment H
Amends Article VI, Section 1(c)
Amendment T
Amendment I
Amends Article VI, Section 1(f)
Amends Article VI, Section 5 by creating subsections (b) and (c)
Amendment J
Amendment U
Amendment K
Amendment V
Amends Article VI, Section 1(g)
Amends Article VI, Section 1(h)
Amends Article VII, Section 3
Amends Article VII, Section 4
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Stand Up and Vote Dinner MAY 16 — The Swinomish Community gathered together to break bread at the Youth Center for the Stand Up and Vote Dinner. The emcee for the evening was our very own Swinomish Chairman, Brian Cladoosby. The dinner was catered by the Swinomish Casino & Lodge. For educational purposes, an informational booth was set up, allowing tribal members who had questions about the Secretarial election to speak to a committee member. This event was hosted one week prior to the deadline for registered voters to mail in their official Secretarial election ballots (Secretarial election deadline-May 23). During the middle of the dinner the Constitutional Reform Committee introduced themselves and spoke about the importance of voting in this election and how this is an opportunity for tribal members to make their voices heard. Senators present at the dinner got up to speak also. After everyone was done speaking the committee members were honored for their work in this election, and were all wrapped in a Pendleton blanket.
The Constitution Reform Committee members being honored at the dinner.
Constitutional Reform Committee Members Brian Porter, Chair Larry Campbell, Vice-Chair Steve Edwards Brian Wilbur Caroline Edwards Todd Mitchell Alana Quintasket Marlo Quintasket Diane Vendiola Shelly Vendiola Brian Cladoosby, Ex Officio Staff: Alix Foster, Liz Miller, Heather Mills, Wendy Otto This event was a long time coming for the committee; they all are tremendously grateful to the Swinomish people enough for registering and voting! Your voice matters and your voice counts! 22 sw d bĹĄ qyuuqs News
Barb James speaks about her grandson Zaine. She expressed that we, as a community, need to speak for him and for our future generations.
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The Child Car Seat Program Sets Up Info Booth at the Sobriety Dinner
Michelle Skidmore hands out information about the Tribe's Child Car Seat program.
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Relationship Health & Domestic Violence: Study Findings Sanrda Radin, April James
A study of relationship health and domestic violence took place in the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community during 2015 and 2016, sponsored by the University of Washington’s Global Center for the Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children. The study was conducted by Swinomish Domestic Violence Advocate April James, and University of Washington Research Scientist Sandra Radin, under the guidance of Swinomish Community advisors, HESS, and the Northwest Indian College Institutional Review Board. Here are some informational highlights about the study and key findings: • April and Sandra interviewed 17 adult community members through 12 interviews and one focus group, and gathered data through a community survey of 51 additional adult community members.
environment for many community members through lost or stolen culture, disruption of healthy family/community life and life ways, and learned helplessness.
• The primary aim of the study was to explore and describe community member perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs regarding healthy and unhealthy relationships, including domestic violence, the safety of women and children, existing domestic violence resources, and domestic violence resource/intervention strengths, needs and barriers.
• There is a current trend to bring greater awareness to relationship health and domestic violence, and for women to have more power in relationships and to seek help when they are “ready.”
• Healthy relationships include many positive elements such as love, respect, mutual caring and support. Communication is very important!
• Help for those who experience domestic violence includes services, culture, family, self-strength/effort, and community support.
• Unhealthy relationships were described as abusive or harmful where one partner may try to control the other.
• Barriers to people seeking help for relationship challenges (including domestic violence) include a lack of privacy and confidentiality in the community; a feeling that stigma and others talking may distort the truth; people feel intimidated to get help; and substance abuse.
• People learn to, or are able to engage in healthy relationships when they have strong cultural backgrounds and healthy teachings from their families; when they have developed a strong sense of self and self-worth; when they have social skills such as healthy communication and being able to connect with and receive support from others. • People may be more susceptible to unhealthy relationships if they have been exposed to substance abuse or have, themselves, abused substances, and if they’ve experienced harm during their childhood or witnessed harm to family members. • Tribal history has played a role in shaping an unhealthy 24 sw d bš qyuuqs News
• People reported that domestic violence harms everybody, especially children.
• To improve relationship health throughout the community, we need to improve the social environment by: increasing privacy/confidentiality; eliminating shame and stigma related to domestic violence; working together to educate the community; incorporating healthy cultural values, traditions, and teachings; and helping people to build their self-worth and interpersonal skills at an early age. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated!! For a full study report, please contact April James, Swinomish Domestic Violence Advocate.
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LAWN EQUIPMENT & LAWN CARE Robin Carneen, Life Skills Specialist
mower. We do provide the gas and oil for the mower, and we prefer to gas and oil it up ourselves. We do provide instructions on how to use all the equipment before it gets checked out.
Lawn Care
Now that the rain is gone, for the most part, the Swinomish Housing Authority is getting a lot of requests for use of the SHA lawn equipment and yard cleaning tools.
Loan Program
There are important health and safety reasons that relate to lawn and yard care. Due to the fact that we live near the water and have rats and mice that live amongst our community, it is always a good idea to keep the grassy areas mowed. This helps eliminate any hiding places (like blackberry bushes), especially near our homes and offices. It also helps keep insects away from the exterior of the home, where they would be tempted to try to find a way inside. For those who are dealing with ants and other pests, it is easier to apply a treatment (chemical or alternative) around the exterior of the home, if the foundation is easier to get to.
This loan program was set up a few years ago for our tenants who rent from us and it continues to be tremendously popular. As we get more sunny days, more and more people are out in the village mowing and taking Summer Safety Awareness care of their yards. Spring Clean-up day & Earth Day also During the summer months, especially during the high help, with the tribe providing dumpsters so everyone can fire danger & fireworks season, it is especially important to keep the grass cut short and heavy brush cleared purge and start anew. away from your homes. In the past, there have been As we only have two sets of equipment available for loan, several close calls where fireworks and children playing it is available on a first come, first served basis program. with matches or lighters started grass fires. It’s always If you are on the family composition, all you have to do is a good idea to keep these sources of ignition away call in and reserve equipment- we do ask that you call us from children and have adults supervise any activities involving fireworks, barbecues, or campfires. the day before, if you can. However, weather conditions (like rain) may postpone the loan of any equipment. We hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine as it starts to make more of an appearance. It seems to have stayed If your grass is tall, we usually loan out the weed eater colder longer into the spring, but hopefully it will help first. It is a light weight but sturdy weed eater, and it is electric. We loan out a long extension cord with the weed water the flowers, grass, and garden if you have one, a little longer. Keeping those water bills down is always eater, which allows you to reach most grassy areas you may need to mow. We don’t loan out gas weed eaters as helpful. they are a liability, and more difficult to operate. For more information about our loan program, or to reserve equipment, please contact Robin Carneen at the For heavier brush, like blackberry bushes, you will have Swinomish Housing Authority: (360) 466.4081. to borrow loppers, as the electric weed eater is not capable of cutting those back from your house, nor can it remove them. We loan the equipment out for 2-3 hours a day. After you use the weed eater, you can reserve the gas lawn
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Mrs. V’s 2 Cents Diane Vendiola
DURING MY GANGA'S YOUTH The age of a 'youth' is internationally defined as a person between the ages of 15 and 24 years. These years are considered to be a period of transition between our childhood and our adulthood, a period where we grow more independent and gain awareness of our interdependence as members of a community. Neuroscientist educator Dr. A. Gazzely and psychology professor L. Rosen documented in their research that our brain development reaches its peak by our mid-twenties. My grandfather Edward Frank Hillaire, or “Ganga” as I fondly knew him, turned 15 years old in 1896. I would like to tell you a bit about what was taking place during this time period that he came of age. This was during the federal Indian boarding school era. It wasn’t until the 19th century that this era faded out of the Indian people once they changed their status to be independent sovereigns, which turned into a governmental wardship status. Congress authorized the commissioner of Indian affairs to create legal rules that required Indian children, as federal wards, to attend boarding schools. It also authorized the withholding of rations, clothing, and other annuities from Indian parents or guardians who would not send and keep their children in school. During this time, the federal government banned the tradition of the potlatch. Potlatch means "to give" or "a gift" in the Chinook Jargon. It is defined as, "the different ceremonies among the nations of the Pacific Northwest. Celebration of births, rites of passages, weddings, funerals, namings, and honoring of the dead were some of the many reasons for a potlatch. The event included feasting, dancing and giving gifts to all in attendance." Government authorities saw the potlatch as a ceremony central to the unity of indigenous 26 sw d bš qyuuqs News
societies; banning it was seen as an effective way to disrupt the functionality of those societies and make the people more amenable to acculturation. Because his people were faced with hostile attitudes toward their traditional ways, the people of Ganga’s time figured out a way to circumvent the government regulations forbidding them from performing their traditional ceremonial practices. The Indians observed that non-native people celebrated certain holidays and during those times the rules were not as strict. Ganga’s elders asked permission to perform some old dances and ceremonies as a remembrance marking the fact that Indians were now citizens of the United States. The agent allowed them to hold a special celebration on the 4th of July. From that time on, there was an unspoken agreement that the Indians could perform their “celebrations” on national holidays. Washington territory had been admitted into the union as a new state late in 1889, seven years prior to Ganga becoming a youth. I choose to include this part of the story because during this time the new continental railroad was bringing thousands of new settlers here and it was a time of huge upheaval. When this area was still a territory, Indians and nonnatives alike were governed by federal law, and this included treaties. Before this territory was admitted as a state, there was no in-between government to pass laws that contradicted treaty rights. During the time when Washington was still a territory, political decisions were based on what was good for growth and the settlement of the land, while supporting and keeping the promises made to the Indians. However, Indian issues became minor considerations when it came to the big political picture. As my Grandfather, Ganga entered his youth; our homeland was in the midst of more and more newcomers and more and more political change. Amazingly, tribal families united to make adjustments to allay the radical changes occurring to their world and life ways. I remember when Ganga was older and he was our
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Grandpa, he would always tell my brother Jr. and I that the white man school did not teach prayer. He told us that we had to remember to always pray when the sun comes up, and again when the sun goes down. He said we had to do this because we are Indians.
their establishment, or just standing outside surveying the day. Sometimes people would talk to me, sometimes not. Mostly, it was the older people who would talk to me, and sometimes they even gave me a fruit or a nickel to buy a candy bar.
Today, I am grateful to see that the old ways were not abandoned; we continue to fish and to take special care of our old people, we continue to create our selfgovernment. We endure and adapt.
Each day when school was over, after I got home, I changed from my school clothes to my play clothes. I made sure to hang my school clothes up so they wouldn’t get wrinkled, and then tended to my after school job which was to cook a pot of rice for dinner. When that task was done, I immediately went outside.
OUTDOORS
Once outside, I would fashion a cape by taking off my sweater and tying the sleeves around my neck. Next I would strap on metal roller skates over my shoes, tightening the toe clamps with my skate key, and off I would go around the block where I lived, waving at familiar faces at the local gas station as I flew by on my skates. I loved roller skating.
The theme for this month's issue is the outdoors. Outdoor activity today refers to leisure pursuits in the outdoors, often in natural or semi-natural settings out of town. In the olden days, I never heard the word “outdoors.” Times always change. I suppose the word outdoors now would be similar to when my parents and my grandparents used to say to us kids, “go outside now.” Later in my life, I would tell my own kids the same thing, “go out and play now.” Back in my day, I walked to school. I lived on 6th Avenue, and my school was on 12th, about two blocks east. This meant that I walked to school every day, eight blocks to and eight blocks returning home, a little less than a mile and a half. As I remember, it didn’t take me too long to walk to school, less than half an hour, and it took me even less time when returning home. What took time was my interacting with the store keepers, barbershop barbers, shoe shine shiners, and miscellaneous other individuals whom I met on my daily journey. I met people sweeping in front of their establishment, polishing the windows of their establishment, putting fresh fruit and vegetables outside
If it was raining that day, I would play in the entranceway of the hotel where we lived. It was like a big lobby, where tenants entered this big semi-outside area before they climbed up a flight of stairs to their apartments. Sometimes I played with a tennis ball, a game called 7-up, where you throw the ball against the wall and catch it before it hit the ground, then you throw the ball again and clap and catch it before it hits the ground, you did different actions until you reached seven. Other times, I might draw a hop scotch rectangle and play hop scotch or a solitary game of Jacks, a game where I had to pick up these little objects, one by one, before the little ball I threw up in the air bounced, then two by two, and so on. The little objects were called Jacks, and there were ten of them. Other times, I might jump rope until I missed. Now that I am an old lady, I see that there is a huge difference between “outdoors” and “outside,” as well as the adventures I was lucky enough to have had when growing up.
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In the 1940’s, when I was a child, my mother and father did not own a car, so wherever we traveled, we went by walking outdoors.
MINDFUL MONEY MATTERS You have been reading a series of a financial advice column called Mindful Money Matter, provided by the Swinomish Tribe who utilizes the First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. This is a financial advice column to help you travel on the winding roads toward financial independence.Mindful Money Matters draws upon experiences – some good, some bad! – to help you learn skills, tricks and strategies to take control of your financial future. Here’s one last article to help you on your path to financial independence. I’ve had a handful of great teachers in my life, and not all were school teachers. I met one of my best when I was 19 – Pete, the boyfriend of my older sister. Pete taught me many valuable lessons, but perhaps the most important was his unique view of the world that he called the long line and the short line. “Some people see colors. I see lines.” This was Pete’s reply when I once told him I was tired of always struggling to make my monthly rent and asked how was it that he never seemed to worry about money. “At first glance, I don’t notice a person’s race or skin color. I also don’t pay attention to what type of job they have, whether they have a college degree, or the car they drive. I could care less about any of that stuff,” Pete continued. “What I see instead are two types of people standing in two different lines. The first line is dreadfully long. It stretches for miles, twisting and turning, packed with people. For whatever reason, most people are standing in this line and many are frustrated, unfulfilled, or bored because they are stuck waiting. They’re waiting for a paycheck, waiting for a job interview, waiting for a break, or just waiting for a change. You name it and they’re waiting for it. This long line barely moves because of all the people, 28 sw d bš qyuuqs News
many of whom will never get what they’re waiting for or, if so, not for a very, very long time. But the other line I see is much shorter and without so many people. It moves quickly with a lot fewer hassles and delays. The people are more relaxed and at ease than the long liners. They’re smiling and in good moods, and some are even laughing. It’s almost as if they are breezing through life. The reason is that these people know how to manage their money better than the people in the long line. They also have a knack for getting around hurdles and avoiding setbacks.
you have at this moment, what your credit score is, what kind of job you have, or how old you are. It doesn’t matter, because more than anything else, getting ahead financially is about creating an attitude, a mindset that allows you to see opportunities when others see obstacles. I haven’t always been in the short line, but I changed my attitude and learned some skills to get out of the long line, and so can you. So ask yourself: Are you ready for the short line?
Some are born with this knowledge; others develop it over time. But whatever their backgrounds, short liners have the ability to overcome financial challenges. And whether it’s getting a good deal on a car, handling an insurance claim, paying off a loan, or even starting a business, these folks have figured out how to come out on top financially.” So let me ask you the same question Pete asked me that day: Which line are you in? If you’re like I was, you’re probably waiting in the long line. If so, don’t feel discouraged because my goal is to get you into that short line. It doesn’t matter how much money
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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Get Rid of Ants Naturally To use: Place a few drops on a cotton ball and wipe on baseboards and other entry points. You can also leave a tea tree-infused cotton ball in cabinets and other areas as needed. Repeat every few days until the ants are completely gone, or see below for how to use it as a spray.
2. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Like essential oils, the smell of vinegar repels ants and also masks their scent trails. It is best used with another repellent, like citrus peels or essential oils. How To Make Vinegar Spray: Add 1/4 cup white or apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup water to a spray bottle. Add 30 drops of one of the essential oils listed above, if desired. If you use clove oil, it is recommend to use just a few drops as it is very strong. If you are battling with ants in your home, here are some ways of getting rid of them naturally. See which one works best for you!
1. ESSENTIAL OILS
When a forager goes out and discovers food, it marks the path from the food to the nest using a pheromone trail. Other ants, who smell with their antennae, then follow the path. Certain botanical scents interfere with these scent trails – here are a few of the most effective ones: Peppermint Essential Oil Not only does this one really work, it smells great! It’s often used to support alertness and mental clarity. Not a bad oil to have around, huh? To use: Place a few drops on a cotton ball and wipe on baseboards and other entry points. You can also leave a peppermint-infused cotton ball in cabinets and other areas as needed. Repeat every few days until the ants are completely gone, or see below for how to use it as a spray. Tea Tree Essential Oil Tea tree is a great all-purpose oil to have around. You can use it as a disinfectant in homemade cleaners and a general antiseptic.
How To Use The Spray: Shake bottle, then spray around baseboards, entry points for ants and just about anywhere you’ve seen ants. Repeat every few days until ants are completely gone.
3. LEMON JUICE
Works for the same reason as vinegar. It is best used with another repellent, like essential oils. How To Make Lemon Juice Spray: Add half lemon juice and half purified water to a spray bottle. Optional: Add 15 drops of essential oil for every 1/4 cup. If you are using clove oil, I recommend using just a few drops as it is very strong. How To Use The Spray: Spray around baseboards, entry points for ants and just about anywhere you’ve seen ants. Repeat every few days until ants are completely gone.
4. BAKING SODA & POWDERED SUGAR
Apparently, the powdered sugar attracts the ants and the baking soda kills them. Mix 1 part sugar with 1 part baking soda and then place your mixture in shallow lids wherever you see ants.
Source: https://www.mommypotamus.com/7-ways-get-rid-ants-naturally/
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Farmer's Market Food Vouchers for Elders $40 to use at any approved Skagit County Farmer’s Market or Produce Stand Where: Swinomish Senior Center When: Wednesday, June 21st 12:30-1:30PM We will be offering vouchers to Skagit County Native Elders 55+ years and non-Native 60+ years. Vouchers are issued first come, first served. Elders must meet the monthly income requirements: • $1,859 or less for individuals • $2,504 or less for couples Elders must complete brief form with self-reported income For more information call: Skagit County Public Health, Renee Corcoran (360) 416.1511 32 sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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ELDERS’ LUNCH *Lunch served Mon-Thurs. No take away meals until 11AM. Call (360) 466.3980 to cancel home delivery.
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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS - As of May 10, 2017 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 Mail or hand deliver to: Swinomish Casino & Lodge 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes, WA 98221
HUMAN RESOURCES & TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OFFICE (TERO) JOB OPENINGS • Staff Attorney • Tribal Home Ownership and Rehabilitation Coordinator • IT Department - Systems Administrator • Tribal Forester • 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
Questions? Call Human Resources at (360) 299.1642
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