qyuuqs News August 2021

AUG 2021

VOL. 55 No. 5

The Swinomish Pride Day Parade was magical!

The SITC & Education Department Congratulate the Following Graduates | PAGE 20

CONTENTS Editor's Note ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Public Health Update + Delta Variant and Staying Safe ................................................................................. 5 Community Notices .......................................................................................................................................... 6 New Application Process for Swinomish Committees Plus Current Openings ........................................... 8 Swinomish Emergency Rental Assistance Program .................................................................................... 10 Our Communities' New Friend – K9 Viking! ................................................................................................ 11 Education Update .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Tribal Member Makenzie Wanchena is a Nature Guide For Argosy Cruises + Welcome Shellfish... ...... 15 Tide Table: August ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Invasive Green Crab Alert! ............................................................................................................................ 17 Lorraine Loomis, Pacific Northwest Champion for Salmon, Dies at 81 ...................................................... 18 The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community & Education Department Congratulates... ............................. 20 2021 Education End-of-Year Events Way to Finish Strong Swinomish! .................................................... 22 Interview With Salena Bailey, Presidential Awardee at Saint Martin's University ................................... 23 Ivan Willup Retires ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Swinomish Formalizes 'Swinomish Pride Day' To Honor the Two Spirit LGBTQ+ Community .............. 28 What is a Heat Dome? .................................................................................................................................... 30 June 2021 Was the Hottest June on Record for the United States ............................................................. 31 Shellfish Suffer As Consequence of Heat Dome ......................................................................................... 32 Mrs. V's 2 Cents .............................................................................................................................................. 34 Mindful Money Matters ................................................................................................................................ 35

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all, I’m finding the positive. The unexpected positive for

editor’s NOTE

me is my artistic vision is back and I’m putting it to good use. I’m even building a workspace in my garage where I can let all that creativity flow. What kind of unexpected positives have you found during this time? They are sure to be there if you look for them.

Our tribal community bared witness to the passing of

Remember, we’re in this together! The COVID-19 Delta

another great leader, Lorraine Loomis. It will take many

variant is the latest news – and it’s important to note

people to continue and lift her legacy she chose. You can

that it spreads twice as fast! We’re still in not there yet,

read more about Lorraine on PAGE 18.

so continue to be cautious when you’re in the public.

Don’t regret not wearing a mask! You could save a loved one.

As I’m sure it has for all of you, the pandemic has put pressure on both my work and personal life. Through it

The time we have with each other is never promised, so please take care. goliahlitza Caroline Edwards

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(pud-TA-kah)

Moon of the Salal Berry

Much of August is "the moon of the salal berry." During this moon, many plants are ready to harvest. Salal berries are picked, mashed, dried, and made into cakes. Currants and trailing blackberry are also ripe at this time. Meanwhile camas leaves shrivel, making it a particularly good time to harvest the bulbs.

Chinook runs are reaching their peak with the summer run continuing and the fall run starting up the river. Fall Chinook run through the next two moons.

Salmon in rivers are caught using weirs, dip nets, and spears. Seals, which are also fishing for salmon, are hunted near the fishing sites. Salmon are eaten fresh and a large amount is dried for winter use. This moon signals a good time to wind dry the fish, before the insects increase.

Excerpt from ‘13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, and How They Guide the Swinomish People’ By swelitub (Todd A. Mitchell) and Jamie L. Donatuto 3

TRIBAL SENATE

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Steve Edwards, Chairman (360) 840.5768 | sedwards@swinomish.nsn.us

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Jeremy Wilbur, Vice Chairman (360) 770.7447 | jjwilbur@swinomish.nsn.us

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Brian Wilbur, Treasurer (360) 588.2812 | bwilbur@swinomish.nsn.us

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Sophie Bailey, Secretary (360) 853.6458 | sbailey@swinomish.nsn.us

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PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE SARAH WILBORN, PA-C, SWINOMISH PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

With COVID-19 case numbers on the rise and the Delta variant circulating, Swinomish Public Health wants to remind everyone that regular testing is still essential in our fight against spreading the virus. Whether you are vaccinated or not, if you have been around someone who is either suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, you should get tested 3-5 days after your exposure, even if you don’t have symptoms.

Testing is available Monday-Friday by appointment at the Medical Clinic. Call (360) 466-3167. Starting Monday, August 16, walk-in vaccine appointments are welcome Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drive-thru testing is available every Tuesday from 2-3:30 p.m.

Washington's COVID-19 data dashboard by county: doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/DataDashboard

DELTA VARIANT AND STAYING SAFE SARAH WILBORN, PA-C, PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

Masks are required indoors and in crowds on the Swinomish Reservation regardless of your vaccination status and are recommended for use off-reservation in public spaces and crowded areas.

It is urgent that we do all we can to keep the COVID-19 Delta variant, which is highly contagious and can cause serious illness, from becoming more prominent here at Swinomish. The best tool we have to stop the spread is vaccination.

Most positive cases are among those who are not vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, you are at very high risk of becoming infected with the Delta variant and getting seriously ill. Masking and physical distancing are very important, but getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, protect high-risk individuals, and protect those who are not able to be vaccinated, which includes children under 12 years old.

Please get your vaccine today. You can call the Medical Clinic at (360) 466-3167 to make an appointment or follow this link to find a vaccination location near you: vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE SURVEY BRIANA PORTER, PUBLIC DEFENDER INTERN

My name is Briana Porter. I am interning at the

Link to substance abuse survey:

Swinomish Public Defender Office this summer. One of

forms.gle/VWkbviBq3ubK2cRY9

the projects I am working on is creating a short survey to ask for the community's input on harmful substance use. Please follow the link below to fill out this survey, which will only take about 5-10 minutes to complete.

Thank you!

Annual Sobriety Dinner Results YOUTH CENTER PROGRAM Joe Dunn memorial Sobriety award winner is:

Congratulations to the recipients!

Greg “Hubba” Edwards Swinomish Elders Sobriety Award winner is:

Beverly Peters

SWINOMISH DAYS CULTURAL EVENTS PROGRAM

Swinomish Days has been postponed until possibly September 2021.

FIVE TRIBES FITNESS CHALLENGE FINAL RESULTS

"Our Swinomish Tribal Leaders are taking every

COLLEEN MAVAR

precaution to keep everyone safe during these uncertain

Congratulations Swinomish!

times. With new variants recently hitting Skagit County

PARTICIPANTS

MINUTES PER PARTICIPANT

Upper Skagit

50

1610

Swinomish

117

1693

Samish

71

1042

Nooksack

30

1497

Lummi

180

1357

TOTAL

448

7199

we must postpone all large gathering. Thank you for your understanding please stay safe." - Aurelia Bailey

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Statement from Swinomish Tribal Chairman Steve Edwards REGARDING THE PASSING OF LORRAINE LOOMIS

August 10 – Chairman Edwards provided the following comment on the death today of Lorraine Loomis:

“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of our beloved elder, Lorraine Loomis. Lorraine was not only the director of the Swinomish Fisheries program for more than 45 years and the chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, she was also

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS AUGUST 18 Back-To-School Bash 2-6PM @ the John K. Bob Ball Field AUGUST 26 The Clambake Drive Thru @ the Fish Plant 12PM - Elders First 1PM - Tribal Members 2PM - Tribal Staff

the revered matriarch of a large Swinomish family. Please join us in prayers for her family in the difficult days ahead.”

Please follow this link and take a short survey to help us better understand your internet needs and access challenges.

BURN BAN IN EFFECT No open burning except cooking and recreational fires held within a fire ring, barbecue, or similar

You will have the option to enter to win a Swinomish branded wireless speaker at the end of the survey!

structure. Cultural and spiritual fires are exempt. Call (360) 708-3118 if you want proof of exemption.

Swinomish

burn

ban/burn

permit

hotline:

(360) 466-2722

*Drawing will be held 9/1/2021

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NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SWINOMISH COMMITTEES, PLUS CURRENT OPENINGS With over 40 committees to cover the numerous

experience, responsibility, integrity, judgment, and

subject matters of tribal governance here at

understanding of tribal goals in their selections.

Swinomish, there are many opportunities for you to make an impact and a difference in our community.

Are you ready and interested in getting involved?

The Senate now has an application process for filling open committee positions: To help inform your decision as to which committee you are interested in applying for, committee information and open positions will be listed on the Swinomish website: swinomish-nsn.gov/government/committees-andboards/applying-for-a-committee.

The application period for committee appointments closes 10 days following the position posting date.

Appointed applicants are notified by email or phone call.

Applicants who are not selected to serve will also receive notification via email or phone call.

Committee appointments are valid for one year. Members are eligible for reappointment based on an annual evaluation of meeting attendance, participation, overall contribution, and subject matter knowledge. Unfilled positions left open by those who are not reappointed will be posted.

Committee openings may occur for various reasons throughout the year. In the event of vacancies, the Senate will consider applications on file as well as post the open

The Swinomish Senate determines appointments. They

position. If you are appointed mid-year, your term may

consider qualities including life and industry-related

be shorter than one year depending on reappointments.

Eligibility You must be at least 21 years of age and a Swinomish member or staff, or have proven affiliation with the Swinomish Tribe, to apply.

How to Apply You can request an application by emailing committees@swinomish.nsn.us or download one by following this link: tinyurl.com/mn7kr3r5 Please submit your completed application to Jennifer LaPointe in the Administration Building or by emailing to: committees@swinomish.nsn.us Questions? Email committees@swinomish.nsn.us 8

CURRENT COMMITTEE OPENINGS SWINOMISH PORT AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT BOARD The Swinomish Senate is seeking applications for two (2) open community positions on the management board of the Swinomish Port Authority. The Port Authority manages, maintains, and plans future development of the Tribe’s docks and other shoreline properties. The Senate will consider qualities including life and industryrelated

experience,

responsibility,

integrity,

judgment, and understanding of tribal goals in their selections. Must be at least 21 years old to apply. Closes August 13, 2021

SWINOMISH TAX COMMITTEE The Swinomish Senate is seeking applications for one (1) open community position on the Swinomish Tax Committee. The Tax Committee directs the Swinomish Tax Authority on subjects that include the annual Use and Occupancy tax rate, tax lien enforcement, local taxing districts contributions, and tribal tax revenue use for projects that benefit Swinomish Reservation residents. The Senate will consider qualities including educational and work-related experience, responsibility, integrity, judgment, and understanding of tribal goals in their selections. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.

Closes August 13, 2021.

Angela Ball, Katie Bassford, Lauren Reynolds (and her dog) show their support at the Pride Day Parade

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OVERDUE RENT

SWINOMISH EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Millions of people face accrued

The U.S. Treasury Department’s

Call Swinomish Social Services at

rental debt and continue to struggle

Emergency

Assistance

(360) 540-2702 or email ccasey@

with

a

program is making funding available

swinomish.nsn.us, or contact the

consequence of the coronavirus

to tribal, state, and local governments

Swinomish Housing Authority at

pandemic. If this sounds like you,

to aid eligible households that are

(360) 466-4081, to get details about

help is available!

unable to pay rent, utilities, and

eligibility and how to apply.

monthly

payments

as

Rental

other qualified housing expenses.

ATTENTION: AFTER-HOURS HOUSING & UTILITY EMERGENCIES

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OUR COMMUNITIES’ NEW FRIEND – K9 VIKING! A very social police dog with a personality like no other has joined our Swinomish Police Department Swinomish Police Officer Tyler Sheets has been bonding with Viking the K9 24/7 since his arrival in June. Even at the young age of 18 months, Viking has a nose wellequipped for tracking illicit drugs. He will continue to train and improve with Officer Sheets. The inseparable pair recently attended a training in Portland. Officer Sheets noted Viking is becoming competitive do his best as he is introduced to older, more mature K9’s from across Washington State.

An interesting and noteworthy fact about Viking is he was trained in Holland and he speaks German! Some of his commands are in German, which Officer Sheets has to learn now too. Viking’s personality and instinctive traits are the reason he was chosen to do the work humans cannot do, which is to track by smell to locate unwanted drugs in the community. It is foreseen in the near future that Viking may also train to learn how to track humans for emergency purposes.

Officer Tyler Sheets with K9 Viking

Viking’s personality and sociability make him our community’s number one friend, one that we can count on to sniff out unwelcome drugs, thus providing more of a sense of security and safety for our community.

Officer Sheets, or “dad” as he calls himself, explained that Viking is learning when to work and when to be social and more himself. Viking is with Officer Sheets day and night as it is important for them to build a relationship so Viking has someone to trust and so he can be trustworthy himself.

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Education Update MICHAEL VENDIOLA, EDUCATION DIRECTOR

The Swinomish Education Department is using the

national levels the ideas of “standard” and “failing” were

theme “Pull together Swinomish” to encourage tribal

abandoned as the ability gauge of a standard and failing

students, families, and community to work together in

grade became immeasurable. This was particularly noted

support of our students who are weathering the storm

when the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

of the COVID-19 pandemic. The department provides

suspended standardized testing at the end of the 2019-

academic support services at every grade level,

2020 school year and into the 2020-2021 school year.

kindergarten through 12th grade.

La Conner made the tough choice of adjusting credit

Beyond these measures, Swinomish started its own preschool in support of pre-kindergarten learning this

requirements for graduating seniors to assist in making it to graduation.

year, and the Susan Wilbur lop che ahl Early Education

As for our tribal seniors, 18 students graduated this

Center (SWEEC) continues to develop seamless services

year! The graduation credit requirement reduction

for youth growing through childcare to preschool. Place-

benefited three students, whereas nine students did not

based, culturally-relevant approaches to educating our

need the benefit, which means they were on track prior

young ones are being implemented where each child is

to the pandemic and stayed the course all the way to

considered a preschooler, whether they be childcare or

graduation! Further, two Running Start students earned

preschool aged.

their high school diplomas and earned credits toward

SWEEC will again be an ECEAP supported program through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ Tribal Pathways Pilot ECEAP Program. Rejoining ECEAP

their Associate’s degree at the same time. Further, two Swinomish students were members of the National Honor Society during this year!

as a direct contractor will afford Swinomish additional

To help support all students faced with this extremely

sovereignty in the development of educational programs

challenging pandemic year, Swinomish Education worked

for the youngest of our tribal members.

with the La Conner School District to develop a list of

The La Conner School District echoed a phrase regarding the pandemic used both at the state and national levels

strategies and information to help our tribal student learners:

of educational leadership: “We faced a comprehensive

The district’s main goal for this upcoming year is to keep

disruption within education this year.” This disruption

a culture of support and improvement. This will entail:

created opportunities and challenges to address a unique situation for our students – at local, state, and 12

» Meeting students where they are at and to create a culture of improvement

» Not getting held up by the ideas of “standard” or “failing” » Offering summer school and other opportunities

» Creating curriculum and integration of the 13 Moons, Between Two Worlds, and Youth Spirit curriculum's developed by Swinomish departments

for summer learning. It is necessary to note that

» Adding additional Swinomish Education student

summer school is NOT a requirement for any

support during the summer months. Contact Loran

student. It is an opportunity to make up credits or

James to get your student connected: (360) 333-

continue learning.

0309.

» Making strong family commitments to have students

» Addressing whole family education: What education

show up for the return of in-person learning.

and/or communication do parents need in order

The biggest issue this past year was attendance and

to be good partners in their child’s educational

students not logging onto remote classes. When a

success?

student is not present they cannot learn. » Hiring a credit recovery and retrieval specialist to

» Continuing the celebration of our students and their accomplishments

assist students looking to make up classes

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The Swinomish Dental Clinic show their support at the Pride Day Parade

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TRIBAL MEMBER MAKENZIE WANCHENA IS A NATURE GUIDE FOR ARGOSY CRUISES! TANYA WANCHENA Makenzie is a nature guide for

her Swinomish background! You can

in alignment with her Environmental

Argosy Cruises and is currently

check out the article here:

Studies/Environmental

working on Blake Island. The recent article titled Take the Fast Ferry to Slow Down on Blake Island by

scenicwa.com/story/take-the-fastferry-to-slow-down-on-blake-island

Brandon Fralic includes information

Since her graduation in March,

about the guided walks on the

Makenzie

island and a bit about Makenzie and

fortunate to find a position that is

has

been

Education

degree and her love for Native education. She would not be where she is today without the support of her tribal community!

extremely

Welcome Shellfish Community Liaison!

FISHERIES DEPARTMENT

Joe Williams joined the Swinomish

summers ago. For more information

that will support Swinomish food

Fisheries

about the trip, follow this link to watch

security and food sovereignty for

a short video: tinyurl.com/4txu9sun

years to come.

Department

as

the

shellfish community liaison. His role includes assisting the Shellfish Program within Fisheries to engage tribal members regarding the clam garden project that is underway.

Swinomish is currently working to build its own clam garden and Joe will play an important role in this effort. His focus is to share

A clam garden is an Indigenous

information about the clam garden

method of creating sustainable

with the community. He will also

habitat for bivalves and many other

help organize community events to

species. There are clam gardens

build and maintain the clam garden

in British Columbia that have been

alongside staff from the Shellfish

found to be over 3,500 years old!

Program and Swinomish Community

Several Swinomish members helped

Environmental Health.

restore one of these ancient gardens on B.C.’s Salt Spring Island a couple

We are excited Joe is on board and

Joe Williams

excited to start work on a project 15

TIDE TABLE: AUGUST 2021 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay

2 Mon

4 Wed

5 Thurs

6 Fri

7 Sat

1:38 PM 7.8ft

High 12:19 AM 9.8ft 2:57 PM 8.4ft

3 Tues

Low 6:58 AM 2.2ft 6:27 PM 6.3ft

Low 7:49 AM 1.5ft 7:46 PM 7.0ft

Low 8:38 AM 0.9ft 8:57 PM 7.3ft

Low 9:23 AM 0.2ft 9:56 PM 7.3ft

Low 10:06 AM -0.4ft 10:46 PM 7.2ft

Low 10:47 AM -0.9ft 11:31 PM 7.0ft

Low 11:25 AM -1.2

Sunrise: 5:44 AM Sunset: 8:48 PM

Sunrise: 5:45 AM Sunset: 8:47 PM

Sunrise: 5:46 AM Sunset: 8:45 PM

Sunrise: 5:48 AM Sunset: 8:44 PM

Sunrise: 5:49 AM Sunset: 8:42 PM

Sunrise: 5:50 AM Sunset: 8:41 PM

Sunrise: 5:52 AM Sunset: 8:39 PM

8 Sun

9 Mon

10 Tues

11 Wed

12 Thurs

13 Fri

14 Sat

Low 12:13 AM 6.6ft 12:02 PM -1.3ft

Low 12:53 AM 6.2ft 12:37 PM -1.1ft

Low 1:32 AM 5.7ft 1:11 PM -0.7ft

Low 2:11 AM 5.0ft 1:46 PM 0.2ft

Low 2:52 AM 4.3ft 2:23 PM 1.3ft

Low 3:38 AM 3.4ft 3:03 PM 2.7ft

Low 4:28 AM 2.4ft 3:50 PM 4.2ft

Sunrise: 5:53 AM Sunset: 8:37 PM

Sunrise: 5:55 AM Sunset: 8:36PM

Sunrise: 5:56 AM Sunset: 8:34 PM

Sunrise: 5:57 AM Sunset: 8:32 PM

Sunrise: 5:59 AM Sunset: 8:31 PM

Sunrise: 6:00 AM Sunset: 8:29 PM

Sunrise: 6:01 AM Sunset: 8:27 PM

15 Sun

16 Mon

17 Tues

18 Wed

20 Fri

21 Sat

2:51 PM 9.7ft

High 12:45 AM 10.2ft 3:56 PM 10.5ft

19 Thurs

High

High 4:52 AM 9.8ft 7:11 PM 11.6ft

High 12:00 PM 8.6ft 10:55 PM 10.6ft

High 5:36 AM 9.8ft 7:43 PM 11.7ft

High 1:29 PM 9.0ft 11:44 PM 10.4ft

High 1:01 AM 9.6ft 3:58 PM 9.1ft

High 1:48 AM 9.5ft 4:46 PM 9.8ft

High 6:23 AM 9.7ft 8:14 PM 11.7ft

High 7:13 AM 9.5ft 8:44 PM 11.6ft

High

High 2:36 AM 9.5ft 5:27 PM 10.4ft

High 8:09 AM 9.2ft 9:14 PM 11.4ft

High 1:54 AM 10.2ft 4:49 PM 11.2ft

High 3:23 AM 9.6ft 6:04 PM 10.9ft

High 4:08 AM 9.7ft 6:38 PM 11.3ft

High 9:14 AM 8.8ft 9:44 AM 11.1ft

High 10:32 AM 8.5ft 10:17 PM 10.9ft

High 3:01 AM 10.3ft 5:34 PM 11.6ft

High 4:02AM 10.5ft 6:14 PM 11.9ft

Low 5:25 AM 1.4ft 4:50 PM 5.7ft

Low 6:25 AM 0.5ft 6:17 PM 6.9ft

Low 7:28 AM -0.3ft 7:53 PM 7.5ft

Low 8:30 AM -1.1ft 9:10 PM 7.5ft

Low 9:27 AM -1.7ft 10:11 PM 7.1ft

Low 10:20 AM -2.0ft 11:04 PM 6.5ft

Low 11:08 AM -2.0ft 11:52 PM 5.8ft

Sunrise: 6:03 AM Sunset: 8:25 PM

Sunrise: 6:04 AM Sunset: 8:24 PM

Sunrise: 6:06 AM Sunset: 8:22 PM

Sunrise: 6:07 AM Sunset: 8:20 PM

Sunrise: 6:08 AM Sunset: 8:18 PM

Sunrise: 6:10 AM Sunset: 8:16 PM

Sunrise: 6:11 AM Sunset: 8:14 PM

22 Sun

23 Mon

24 Tues

25 Wed

26 Thurs

27 Fri

28 Sat

Low 11:54 AM -1.7ft

Low 12:37 AM 5.1ft 12:37 PM -1.0ft

Low 1:20 AM 4.4ft 1:17 PM 0.0ft

Low 2:03 AM 3.8ft 1:56 PM 1.2ft

Low 2:45 AM 3.3ft 2:33 PM 2.5ft

Low 3:28 AM 2.9ft 3:11 PM 3.8ft

Low 4:13 AM 2.6ft 3:52 PM 5.1ft

Sunrise: 6:14 AM Sunset: 8:10 PM

Sunrise: 6:15 AM Sunset: 8:08 PM

Sunrise: 6:17 AM Sunset: 8:07 PM

Sunrise: 6:18 AM Sunset: 8:05 PM

Sunrise: 6:20 AM Sunset: 8:03 PM

Sunrise: 6:21 AM Sunset: 8:01 PM

30 Mon

31 Tues

29 Sun

High 1:30 PM 8.4ft 11:00 PM 8.9ft

High 8:27 AM 9.3ft 8:58 PM 10.7ft

High 9:23 AM 8.8ft 9:26 PM 10.2ft

High 10:27 AM 8.4ft 9:54 PM 9.7ft

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2:21 PM 8.8ft 11:57 PM 8.7ft

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INVASIVE GREEN CRAB ALERT! JULIE BARBER, SWINOMISH FISHERIES

JULY 19 – The Swinomish Shellfish Team recently

How can you help prevent the spread of green crab?

detected two invasive green crab on Swinomish

If you are a fisher and you are moving gear from northern

tidelands in a marsh by the casino in Padilla Bay.

waters (Fidalgo Bay, Padilla Bay, etc.) to southern waters

Partners from Washington Sea Grant are using intensive trapping effort in the marsh to attempt to remove any other individuals. Green crab have been found in other

(Similk Bay, Skagit Bay, etc.), check your gear for these crabs carefully OR be sure to let your gear fry in the sun for a few days before moving.

regions of Padilla Bay since 2016 in small numbers, but

Learn how to recognize green crab and report sightings

we want to prevent their spread!

with photos and/or talk to staff on the Swinomish

Why

care

about

invasive

green

crab?

Unfortunately, these crabs have collapsed clam fisheries in Maine and they are capable of altering environments

Shellfish Team if you have questions or concerns. Email Lindy Hunter at lhunter@swinomish.nsn.us or Claire Cook at ccook@swinomish.nsn.us

needed by young Dungeness crab, native clams, and

Here is a good link you can follow to learn more about

oysters.

how to identify green crab: https://wsg.washington.edu/ crabteam/greencrab/id/

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LORRAINE LOOMIS, PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAMPION FOR SALMON, DIES AT 81 AUGUST 11, 2021

By Lynda V. Mapes, Seattle Times environment reporter Washington salmon lost one of their best advocates this week with the death of Lorraine Loomis. She was 81.

Loomis was a Swinomish tribal elder, chairperson of the

“It’s now on all of us to continue her legacy. My heart goes out to the Swinomish Tribe and all who knew her.”

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., remembered Loomis for her decades of leadership for treaty rights and salmon.

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and manager of

“For more than four decades, Lorraine worked tirelessly

fisheries for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

to preserve the health of our environment and recover

Her leadership in fisheries management began after the 1974 decision by U.S. District Court Judge George Boldt that reaffirmed tribes’ treaty-protected fishing rights.

Loomis had been working as a fish processor, and figured fisheries management had to be easier than working 14 to 15 hours a day, seven days a week, an obituary by the Northwest Fisheries Commission noted.

She would go on to work ceaselessly in her fight for treaty fishing rights for all treaty tribes in Western Washington, a battle she continued for more than 40 years in her service on the fish commission. She became its chairperson in

Pacific salmon populations Pacific Northwest tribes rely on,” Cantwell said in a prepared statement. ” … she was a leading light for tribes throughout the region, fostering cooperation and consensus, and raising up everyone around her to make sure future generations may fish.”

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee praised Loomis’ long leadership and gracious style.

“She was strong leader and tireless advocate for tribal treaty rights,” Inslee said in a statement. “As a tribal elder, community leader and friend to many, her gentle voice will echo loudly for future generations.

2014, following the passing of Billy Frank Jr.

“… Washington is a little less bright without her.”

Washington State Political Leaders Reflect

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers — who used

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., charged those who honor

— praised Loomis for her lifelong dedication to the

Loomis today with carrying on her legacy.

region’s signature species.

“Lorraine was a strong and passionate leader who spent

“For anyone who cares for our salmon, orca, and

decades fighting for the Swinomish, to protect treaty

incredible quality of life in the Pacific Northwest, we have

rights, and to preserve salmon populations for future

Lorraine Loomis to thank for decades of moral clarity and

generations,” Murray wrote in an email to The Times.

persistent leadership,” Somers wrote on Twitter.

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to work as a fisheries biologist for the Tulalip Tribes

“As a fisheries biologist I had the opportunity to work

Stillaguamish Chairman and NWIFC Vice Chair Shawn

alongside Lorraine for many years and always felt her

Yanity told the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.

sense of profound urgency to save our natural heritage.

“Prayers for the family and all of us. Her powerful

Her legacy will live on.”

leadership, guidance, friendship and presence will be

Decades of Work

missed.”

Loomis was educated at La Conner High School and

“I can’t put in words how much I’m going to miss her spirit

Skagit Valley College.

in my world,” said W. Ron Allen, Jamestown S’Klallam

In addition to her work for fisheries, Loomis also served

Tribal Chairman/CEO and NWIFC commissioner.

as a member of the Swinomish Senate from 1985 to

Loomis received many awards over her lifetime but

2000, according to archives compiled by Swinomish

perhaps the one that meant the most was the Billy

tribal historian Theresa Trebon.

Frank Jr. Leadership Award she received in October for

Loomis witnessed and participated in many key turning

her decades of work defending treaty fishing rights.

points in the history of her people, Trebon recounted,

The award recognizes initiative, commitment and

from the Boldt decision to the advent of tribal government

accomplishment in protecting tribal sovereignty and

gaming compacts with the state of Washington in 1991,

natural resources in Western Washington.

and victory in the culvert case first in 2017 at 9th Circuit and in 2018 at the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision mandated repair of salmon-blocking highway culverts.

Loomis is survived by daughter Kim Murphy of Anacortes; sons John Grossglass and Jim Grossglass; her brothers Marvin Wilbur and Vince Wilbur, and

Loomis was a keen negotiator and led the North of

former husband Ron Loomis, all of Swinomish, and

Falcon salmon fisheries planning process for tribes, in

numerous other nieces, nephews, grandchildren and

co-management with the state of Washington. She also

great-grandchildren.

was involved in developing and implementing the U.S./ Canada Pacific Salmon Treaty and served on the Fraser River Panel that manages sockeye and pink salmon.

The funeral will be on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Swinomish Casino, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes, and is open to all. The family requests that all flowers be

She always kept preservation and restoration of habitat

delivered to Kern funeral home in Mount Vernon, 1122 S.

at the forefront in the fight to maintain and rebuild

Third St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

salmon runs.

Source: Seattle Times - seattletimes.com/seattle-news/

Many leaders in Indian Country lamented her passing.

obituaries/lorraine-loomis-pacific-northwest-champion-

“We have been rocked by another tremendous loss,”

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THE SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY & EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

CONGRATULATES THE FOLLOWING GRADUATES: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

HS+

COLLEGE STUDENTS

Zebadiah Grossglass*

Christina Adams*

Michael Paul*

Rodney John Jr.*

Aiyana Guzman*

Isaiah Adams

Kurtis Perry*

George Villaluz Jr.

Salena Bailey

Alfonso Billy Sr.*

Dean Dan Jr.

Charles Baker

Matthew Damien*

Nakesha Edwards

Boyce Charles

Hazel Johnny*

Clarissa James

Madeline Jack

Lashay Washington*

Logan James

Brandy James

Monica Alexander*

Makenzie Wanchena

Julian Leal

Cassandra Kaubin*

Edmond McCoy

Carissa Washington

Elijah Porter

Alvin Day

Daniel Rapada

Candice Caston

Harold Ikebe Zebadiah Joe Victoria Lockrem Demetrius Scott Shaelee Starr Shalaya Martin-Solomon Caitlynn Billy Aaliya Spencer Treyton Wilbur Alicia Topaum

*2020 Graduate

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LA CONNER HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2021

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2021 Education End-of-Year Events WAY TO FINISH STRONG SWINOMISH!

JUNE 3 – Preschool Moving Up Ceremony Photo by: Michael Vendiola

JUNE 9 – Graduate Cedar Cap & Eagle Feather Presentation Photo by: Michael Vendiola

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Interview With Salena Bailey, Presidential Awardee at Saint Martin's University Our very own Miss Swinomish Salena Bailey received an acceptance letter for the Saint Martin's University's, Presidential Award – an $84,000 scholarship! Her dedication and commitment to her people, as Miss Swinomish; her Running Start program - 4.0 GPA at the Northwest Indian College; and making a living full-time are what helped her earn this award. Another notable scholarship she received was the Violet Richardson Award from the La Conner Soroptimist.

Salena has expressed that her dad, the late Curtis Bailey, has been her motivation. Other special people she acknowledges are her late great-grandfather Chester Cayou Sr. and grandfather Dennis Bill.

Salena is packing up to attend college for her first time at Saint Martin's University at the end of August!

A quote to the future generations: "Do not worry about what people think. Try to set an example, and not be the follower. Know who your inspirations are - who you look up to! Keep a good mind and a good heart. Take care of our people." Salena Bailey

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IVAN WILLUP RETIRES WENDY OTTO, ELECTION BOARD

On June 8th, the Election Board raised its hands in

community fueled his work with the Election Board. The

thanks for Ivan Willup’s 18 years’ dedication to fair and

Board relied on his knowledge and recommendations

honest Swinomish Elections. In aw small gathering at

when proposing code changes. Always knowledgeable

Swedebs Park, the Board, members of the Senate and

that the ultimate outcome of an election ends up with a

community members gathered masked and distanced.

winner and a loser, Ivan’s reminder to me from the day I

Ivan has been a voice of consistency and calm on a Swinomish Committee that is very often placed in difficult positions in the community. During his time on the Board, Ivan assisted with 27 amendments to

first met him, Election Day 2006, we (Swinomish) are all one community working together, we have love for each other, and while someone has to lose, there is always next year.

the Election Code, the 2017 Constitutional Amendment

On behalf of the Election Board, thank you

Election, and has been present for the counting of the

Ivan for your cool and calm demeanor, when

votes that would install 10 newly appointed Senators

others get so worked up; and for the much

to the Swinomish Senate. Ivan’s love and pride of his

needed jokes when we all needed a laugh.

IVAN WILLUP TIMELINE Ivan Willup, Senator, 1971-1976 [he replaced Charlie Paul], 1980-85, 1985-1990: resigned in 1986 due to lack of payment.

1905 Helen Sampson is born. She will marry Alexander Willup. Mother of Ivan Willup

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1906

Alexander Willup is born. He will marry Helen Sampson.

Father of Ivan Willup

1929

Alexander Willup and Helen Sampson marry.

1932

04/02/1932 – Ivan Willup born to Alexander and Helen [Sampson] Willup.

1937

[3/19/1937] Alexander Willup, father of Ivan Willup, killed in accident by gun. [OIA Death Census Records, SITC Archive] 03/22/1937 – “U. S. Officials probe Indian death” Alexander Willup said to have shot self. [Mt. Vernon Daily Herald] “Martin Sampson, president of the NWFAI, who is a power on the Swinomish reservation, made his own investigation of the death yesterday.” [MVDH]

La Hail By Ivan Willup

1947

Helen Willup marries Clarence Ross.

[He dies in 1969]

1951

08/17/1951 – Ivan enlists in United States Air Force.

[A/2c 19 418 467].

Enlists with Richard Fornsby. [See “Two local men join air corps,” PSM, 8-231951]

1954

12/16/1954 – Ivan Willup marries Agnes Cline in La Conner

Source: Ivan Willup Timeline, Tribal Archive & Records

1955

09/10/1955 – Ivan is out of US Air Force: rank, Airman Second Class.

He spent 2 ½ years in Japan before being stationed at Gieger Field near Spokane.

“Will build home near Summit Park.”

1967

05/31/1967 – “The Seagull” [Early Keeyoks, qyuuqs”] Ivan Willup in Mechanics Course at Skagit Junior College. “He receives intensive training in trouble shooting, field of vocational technology.” Taking the course through the Veterans Benefits program.

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IVAN WILLUP TIMELINE CONTINUED

03/15/1970 – “Construction training students get some experience getting buildings in shape on Swinomish “Campus” of Skagit College,” [PSM] “Ivan Willup will teach what is known as “Mechanical Clusters” involving various mechanical skills such as auto mechanics which will include small engine tune up and rebuild, an introduction to welding, and some work on marine engines. Ivan Willup is a graduate of Skagit Valley College.” In separate undated article it states “Ivan Willup conducts the Mechanical Clusters Class with George Irvine as his assistant.”

1986 06/09/1986 – Helen Sampson Willup Ross dies.

Mother of Ivan Willup.

1977

1975

1970

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06/04/1975 – Letter from Chairman Tandy Wilbur Jr. to Superintendent Lozar of BIA re: Ivan’s application for an I. B. D. grant to buy a fishing boat. “The STC extends its support to Mr. Willup’s application for an I. B. D. grant.”

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09/02/2002 – Ages Cline Willup dies. Wife of Ivan. Daughter of Elmer and Bessie Cline.

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2003 – First listing on the Senate Committee list for the Election Board: Ivan Willup begins serving on the Election Committee this year. Will serve until 2021.

Members: Marvin Wilbur, Chair Janet Wilbur Cathi Bassford Mary Ellen Cayou Brian Porter Ivan Willup Shelley Preston, Secretary Jamie Weber, Legal Advisor

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February, 1978 – Kee-yoks reports that Ivan Willup is an alternate to the Point Elliott Treaty Council.

May 1977 – Ivan is on the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Ivan is on the Fisheries Committee [Fish Commission].

[Kee yoks]

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Source: Ivan Willup Timeline, Tribal Archive & Records

1978

May, 1978 – Ivan is the Fish Commissioner for the Tribal Fish Committee. Ivan is on the Senate Planning Committee.

Ivan is on the Tribal Public Relations Committee [Kee yoks]

2021 June – Ivan Willup honored at Cedar Hats for his service on Election Board

1980

1979 05/29/1979 – Ivan writes to Senate for a recommendation of approval for a new business he wants to start called Wompus Nets. He will apply for an India Traders Permit. “Due to the huge rising costs of nets from the Commercial dealers, our Tribal members are unable to pay the inflated prices. So as a representative for the fisherman I in turn made several inquiries to Japanese manufacturers. I in turn applied for distributorship with the most promising. On the 20th of April, 1979, I was granted a Distributorship for Fukui Fishing Net Co., LTD Toyohashi, Japan. … As an Independent dealer I will be offering Wholesale prices to our Fishermen. The prices I will be charging will only cover expenses incurred by me … I will not profit much by this venture because I want to pass this on to our Fishermen so they can fully benefit from this operation.”

10/15/1980 – “Indian family honored at ceremony” Ivan, Agnes, and their children Jennie, Pat, and Ivan Jr. Willup family receive Indian names at Fourth Annual Elders Gathering at Nooksack ceremony.”

Front: Election Board member Janet WilburCharles spoke at the Election Board honoring ceremony for Ivan Willup. Back: Election Board members Cathi Bassford and Wendy Otto

1983 12/12/1983 – Letter from Chairman Robert Joe Sr. to Superintendent Black of BIA re: Ivan Willup fishing vessel loan guarantee. “I am personally aware of the vast fishing experience of Mr. Willup which is laid out in the enclosed Fisheries Dept. Memo [memo not found at this time]. I am in full support of a BIA Commercial Fishing Loan being made to Mr. Willup.”

The Swinomish Canoe Family raising their hands as they sang an honoring song for Ivan Willup.

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SWINOMISH FORMALIZES ‘SWINOMISH PRIDE DAY’ TO HONOR THE TWO SPIRIT LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY The Swinomish Senate declared the last Friday in June as “Swinomish Pride Day,” issuing a resolution recognizing the Two Spirit LGBTQ+ community.

“We acknowledge our Two Spirit LGBTQ+ relatives face historical trauma and rooted feelings of invisibility caused by oppressive

In recognition of Pride Month and Swinomish Pride Day,

settler beliefs. Moving forward, we intend

Swinomish hosted a parade in partnership with the Town of

to honor this community by fostering a

La Conner on June 30. Themed “Be who you are, love who

supportive

you are,” the event is a celebration of diversity. The parade

acknowledgment, and service.”

route started at La Conner schools and ended with songs and dancing at swədəbš Park. The event was well attended and full of smiles from all ages from both Swinomish and La Conner.

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environment

-Senator Alana Quintasket

of

inclusivity,

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WHAT IS A HEAT DOME? SOURCE: NOAA

A

heat

dome

occurs

when

the

atmosphere

Imagine a swimming pool when the heater is turned on

cap.

— temperatures rise quickly in the areas surrounding the

Summertime means hot weather — sometimes

heater jets, while the rest of the pool takes longer to warm

dangerously hot — and extreme heat waves have become

up. If one thinks of the Pacific as a very large pool, the

more frequent in recent decades. Sometimes, the

western Pacific’s temperatures have risen over the past

scorching heat is ensnared in what is called a heat dome.

few decades as compared to the eastern Pacific, creating

This happens when strong, high-pressure atmospheric

a strong temperature gradient, or pressure differences

conditions combine with influences from La Niña,

that drive wind, across the entire ocean in winter. In a

creating vast areas of sweltering heat that gets trapped

process known as convection, the gradient causes more

under the high-pressure “dome.”

warm air, heated by the ocean surface, to rise over the

traps

hot

ocean

air

like

a

lid

or

A team of scientists funded by the NOAA’s modeling, analysis,

predictions,

and

projections

program

western Pacific, and decreases convection over the central and eastern Pacific.

(MAPP) investigated what triggers heat domes and

As prevailing winds move the hot air east, the northern

found the main cause was a strong change (or gradient)

shifts of the jet stream trap the air and move it toward

in ocean temperatures from west to east in the tropical

land, where it sinks, resulting in heat waves.

Pacific Ocean during the preceding winter.

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JUNE 2021 WAS THE HOTTEST JUNE ON RECORD FOR THE UNITED STATES The average June temperature across the contiguous U.S. was 72.6 degrees Fahrenheit (4.2 degrees above average), making it the hottest June in 127 years of record keeping and surpassing the record set in June 2016 by 0.9 of a degree.

Eight

states

—

Arizona,

California,

Idaho,

Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Utah — also saw their hottest June on record. Six other states — Connecticut, Maine, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming — marked their 2nd hottest June.

June 28 - Fire District 13 offered much needed relief to community youth and adults alike as temperatures approached the triple digits.

Source:

NOAA,

www.noaa.gov/news/june-2021-

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SHELLFISH SUFFER AS CONSEQUENCE OF HEAT DOME JULIE BARBER, SWINOMISH FISHERIES

The Swinomish Fisheries Shellfish Team would like you

If you want to share your own observations, text or call

to know that many clams on your local beaches died

Shellfish Community Liaison Joe Williams at (360) 708-

during the heat dome.

4106. You can also reach out to Julie Barber, Swinomish’s

Fisheries is working with tribal and state partners to document the extent of the mortality both on and off the

senior shellfish biologist, at jbarber@swinomish.nsn.us or call/text her at (360) 333-2522.

reservation. Cockles in our area suffered the most from

Please take photographs of anything you see that you

our anecdotal observations but we also see signs of life

would like to report!

and resilience! Beach surveys are being conducted to determine the extent of the mortality and survival.

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Mrs. V's 2 Cents

If you attended Swinomish summer school in the 1970s, you may recall how the late Landy James, Swinomish educator and La Conner High School’s winning football coach, would lightly touch the elbow of beloved blind Elder Ray Paul (1910-1990) and guide him to stand in front of the teachers, teachers’ aids, and students.

South Wind is making these efforts in order for the plants and the trees to mature and bear fruit. This is the end that South Wind set out to do at the season of spring. When the season of our year begins to change, South Wind looks at the plants and the trees. If the fruits are still hanging on the branches and stems,

“Gwalapudeayshed,” Ray would say as he lifted both

South Wind blows them down onto the ground. If the

hands in respectful salutation to us. He told us what

fruits remain on the trees they will spoil and they will

he was saying meant – “You, all of you, my people.” He

die. If South Wind does not put them on the warm

would go on to say, “Today, I will tell you a story that was

ground we will not have bushes and trees again next

told to me when I was a young boy, a long time ago.”

year.

The story was about how the south wind made efforts to attain a desired end. This is how I remember Ray telling it:

Ray Paul always used some Lushootseed words in his stories, but I do not remember the word for south wind. I

You know the South Wind has special duties to

think it starts with a “t” sound, but I am not sure. Maybe

perform. South Wind has work that must be achieved

you can find out from one of our Lushootseed students!

for Mother Earth. When the plants and the trees have formed their seeds, South Wind takes these young seeds and shakes them off their stems and branches.

South Wind blows hard so the seeds will fall to the Earth. South Wind blows the rain over the seeds so they become planted in the dirt. South Wind keeps watch as the seeds begin to grow in the warm weather.

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And that’s the end.

Mindful Money Matters SHORT CHANGE

Is it true the government is going to do away with small Critics say small coins are more of a hassle then they coins?

Signed, Thrifty Nickel

are worth and point to our hockey-loving neighbors to the north. Canada discontinued the penny in 2012 – they round all purchases to the nearest five cents and

Dear Thrifty Nickel,

call it good.

While it might appear that pennies and nickels are

Penny fans fire back with theories like eliminating the

more out of date than a McDonald’s vs. Hamburglar

coins would set a bad precedent by demonstrating

commercial, don’t expect the coins to disappear any a lack of confidence in the United States financial time soon. In fact, one of the less talked about impacts

system. We’ve seen requests in recent months for

of the global pandemic is a shortage of coins in the

people to deposit coins at banks or cash them in at coin

United States.

kiosks like you see at the grocery stores. Moreover,

Since banking and open retail businesses are on a limited employee statuses, a lot less coins are being recirculated. That old Maxwell House coffee can full of loose change under your bed isn’t helping matters because various businesses can make good use of your coins. While mobile payment apps and contactless debit cards are being mostly used during the pandemic, there are still plenty of folks who use coins, in Indian Country

coin production has slated upwards at United States Mint facilities like Philadelphia and Denver. When the pandemic finally gets controlled, the coin shortage will probably ease up too. After that, I honestly don’t know what the answer will be. I agree that pennies seem like kind of a waste until you learn that Bloomberg reported in 2016 that $62 million dollars in pennies are lost every year in circulation.

and beyond. Think about car washes, laundromats, and

If that doesn’t inspire you to check the couch cushions,

all those toll roads throughout the United States where

I don’t know what will. And besides, who doesn’t love

coins are utilized.

a spiral wishing well coin funnel that supports a good

There are sincere discussions for and against

cause? I’m getting dizzy just thinking about it!

discontinuing small coins. While it is well documented

This article was submitted by Debra Johnson, Swinomish

that the United States Mint spends more to make

Land Management; and is provided by First Nations

pennies and nickels than the coins are even worth, the

Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA

Mint actually makes huge profits on dimes, quarters,

Investor Education Foundation. For more information,

and dollar coins, which all replace losses on smaller visit www.firstnations.org. coins.

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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 Questions? Call Human Resources at (360) 299.1642 For the latest open positions, please visit: swinomishcasinoandlodge.com/careers/

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Full descriptions of the job announcements listed above are available on the Swinomish website: swinomish-nsn.gov/resources/human-resources

HOW TO APPLY: Return completed application, cover letter, and resume to: Swinomish Indian Tribal Community ATTN: Human Resources 11404 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257 Fax applications to: (360) 466.1348 Or email to: hr@swinomish.nsn.us Applications must be received in the Personnel Office by 5PM on or before the job closing date.

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