qyuuqs News April 2022

APRIL/2022 VOL. 56 No. 2

Net Mending Workshop

2022 Goals As We Still Face the Pandemic | PAGE 20

CONTENTS Editor's Note ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Senate COVID-19 Precautionary Orders Update ........................................................................................... 5 To Mask Or Not to Mask .................................................................................................................................. 6 General Council ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Great Pacific Garbage Nest ............................................................................................................................ 10 La Conner School District Donates Original Artwork For New Logo to the Tribal Archive ..................... 12 Quality Oral Care is "Root"ine at Swinomish Dental ................................................................................... 13 Swinomish Housing Authority Policy: Pets and Service Animals .............................................................. 14 Students Engage with Swinomish Senate Election Candidates .................................................................. 16 Swinomish Housing Authority: Community Block Watch Community Safety Outreach ......................... 17 Tide Table: April .............................................................................................................................................. 18 15th Anniversary of the Tribal Archive .......................................................................................................... 19 2022 Goals as We Still Face the Pandemic .................................................................................................. 20 Reintroducing the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) ......................................................... 21 Net Mending Workshop ............................................................................................................................... 22 Introducing the Social Media Specialist ...................................................................................................... 25 Reservation Recreation - Beaches Survey ................................................................................................... 27 More Workers Eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit & Child Tax Credit ................................................. 28 Dear Legal Aid Abby & Flashback to 2019 ....................................................................................................30 Some March Notes From Dental .................................................................................................................. 33 Mrs. V's 2 Cents ............................................................................................................................................. 34 Mindful Money Matters ................................................................................................................................ 35

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Moon When Frog Talks

editor’s NOTE

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(WAK-WAK-oos) Late February/March is the "moon when frog talks," signaling the coming of spring.

This is the time for harvesting herring and smelt.

Herring are prepared in many ways – whole herring are threaded onto green twigs and dried, herring oil is collected and used to season food, and the roe is also eaten. Herring roe in the tidelands attracts flocks of ducks and snow geese. Ducks are valued as a source of grease, which is collected when the duck is cooked over an open-spit fire, the duck oil dripping into an open clamshell. During this moon and through the next two moon halibut fishing starts, but the seas are still rough so activities are more focused on hunting elk and deer.

Our day-to-day lives are transitioning as we arrive at what feels a little more “post-pandemic” – I know we are all hoping this is the case anyway! With all that has happened through these pandemic years, the time to reflect hasn’t always been easily attainable – perhaps it is a good time to take a look back so we can all start moving forward.

We just may be emerging again as a society, and if you’re ready, a brighter journey is one opportunity away.

At their mid-March meeting, the Senate made decisions regarding the COVID-19 Precautionary Orders pertaining to our masking and gathering policies. This includes lifting the mask mandate as we currently know it and easing into

The roots of Sitka spruce, red-cedar, and Oregon

gathering as a community again. See PAGE 5.

grape are collected for the inner bark, which is split and bundled for later use in making and dyeing

This month’s editorial theme is 2022 Goals As We Still Face

baskets. Edible plants are also collected – the bark

the Pandemic. You can find the feature on PAGE 20. This

of serviceberry, giant horsetail shoots, and tiger lily

issue's topics also include the 15th anniversary of the Tribal

bulbs are dug up to eat raw or boiled. In freshwater

Archive; highlights from the net mending workshop; things

marshlands, the cattail roots are dug and boiled or

you should know about the Housing Authority’s pet policy;

dried, then pulverized into flour. Stinging nettles are

and much more! And don't forget to sign up for the 20th

also collected, and the leaves cooked for tea.

Annual Northwest Tribes Fitness Challenge, March 27-May

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

21 – spring is in the air! See details on PAGE 32.

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

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SENATE COVID-19 PRECAUTIONARY ORDERS UPDATE MARCH 16, 2022 – Senate amendments to the COVID-19

the greatest level of COVID-19 safety possible. This is

Precautionary Orders pertaining to our masking and

includes participant distancing and spacing of seating

gathering policies go into effect Friday, March 18, 2022.

and tables. The hosting person or business may require

Unless specified otherwise on building or business

masking at the gathering.

signage, or by a building or business authority, masking

Community members, residents, and staff who have

is welcome but optional on the Swinomish Reservation.

COVID-19 symptoms or test positive, or have experienced

The exception to this is our health programs – everyone must wear a mask at all times in the Swinomish Medical Clinic, Swinomish Dental Clinic, didgʷálič Wellness Center, and Swinomish Wellness Program office.

Indoor gatherings can also take place, but only if the number of participants in attendance do not exceed the posted COVID-19 safety capacity limit indicated for the space. The room(s) must be configured to provide

a substantial exposure to the virus, are required to wear a mask in indoor public spaces as directed by the Swinomish Public Health Officer. If this sounds like you, call the COVID-19 Helpline at (360) 588-2771 for further direction about masking and possible isolation, quarantine, or treatment.

N95 masks, home test kits, and scheduled COVID-19 testing will continue to be available by calling the helpline or Swinomish Medical Clinic.

Swinomish COVID-19 Helpline: (360) 588-2771 Community Members, Residents, and Staff, Call the Swinomish COVID-19 Helpline if you have COVID-19 symptoms or test positive, or have experienced substantial exposure to COVID-19. The helpline provides further direction guided by the COVID-19 Precautionary Orders. Call the Swinomish COVID-19 Helpline if you need to stock up on N95 masks and at-home test kits, or to schedule COVID-19 testing.

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To Mask or Not To Mask SWINOMISH PUBLIC HEALTH

Masks are now optional in many places, but everyone

TESTING

has the right to wear one and they should always be

COVID-19 testing is available Monday-Friday by

welcome!

appointment only at the Swinomish Medical Clinic. Call

SHOULD I MASK UP?

(360) 466-3167 to schedule an appointment.

Before entering a building, consider the size of the room,

Required testing for U.S. to Canada border crossings

how many people are there, and whether you or someone

is also available. These tests must be scheduled for a

you see often are at risk for severe infection, either due

weekday at 3:15 p.m. As of April 1, those who are fully

to age, chronic disease, or a compromised immune

vaccinated will no longer be required to show proof of

system. Once you consider all of this, decide if you want

testing to cross the border.

to wear a mask, and whether it should be a surgical mask or an N95.

Many of us will mask up even as COVID-19 case rates decline and mandates are eased. Many of us are immune compromised, or have a loved one who is, and are at high risk for severe infection.

Masks are welcome here.

Please respect those who wear one.

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MID-YEAR GENERAL COUNCIL

Our hands go up to all who voted in this year’s election and participated in General Council – ťigwicid. As there is still so much to discuss and voices that need to be heard, we are planning another “mid-year” General Council meeting for September 10. We will provide details as the time gets closer, but in the meantime, please save the date!

SWINOMISH TRANSPORT

8212 S MARCH POINT RD., ANACORTES, WA 98221

We are here to help with transportation that can be scheduled at any time of the day. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-4 p.m. We require a 24-48 hours advanced notice. » Doctor Appointment » Eye Doctor Appointment » Physical Therapy Appointment » Dialysis

ELDER SUPPLEMENT INCOME INCREASE Following a discussion and motion of the

» Dental appointment » Non-emergency transport

Contact us to schedule your appointment!

General Council, the Senate considered and has now approved an elder supplement income

Lori Martin

increase of $350 per month.

Office: (360) 588-2800 Ext. 2867 Cell phone: (360) 499-4682

HOLIDAYS FRIDAY, APRIL 1 April Fool's Day SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Easter

Eugene Edwards Office: (360) 588-2800 Ext. 2810 Cell phone: (360) 853-3402

Sandy Wilbur Cell phone: (360) 708-5285

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day 7

GENERAL COUNCIL FEBRUARY 12 - THE MEETING WAS HELD BY ZOOM AND IN PERSON WITH LIMITED ATTENDANCE

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GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH Facts you should know ♦ According to studies done at the University of

Types of plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Georgia, the human species has produced 8.3

Type H: Any plastic in sheets, film, and hard plastics

billion metric tons of plastic that has been in the ocean since 2015. ♦ The Great Pacific Garbage Patch resides between Hawaii and California. ♦ The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the size of 822,000 Eiffel Towers. ♦ Ghost gear takes up to 600 years to break down.

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Type P: Production plastics, which is raw plastic material usually in the form of pallets, cylinders, and discs Type F: Bits and pieces of styrofoam or other foamed materials Type N: Plastic lines, fishing nets, and ropes. “Ghost gear” falls into this category.

According to The Ocean Cleanup (theoceancleanup. com), ghost gear makes up 46% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and is almost half of all the trash floating between Hawaii and California.

What is ghost gear?

Ghost gear is not so easy to spot compared to other plastics and debris, hence its name.

In most cases Ghost Gear is abandoned fishing nets, but there are several more types materials that fall under the same category. For example hooks, fish traps, lobster pots, and any man made fishing equipment that’s been lost or discarded at sea.

What is the problem with ghost gear?

They are engineered to withstand harsh marine conditions

continue to catch fish while floating for years as garbage.

Tangled messes of nets can travel, combine, become huge, and be hard to see for marine life who most times die when entangled.

The corpses of small animals caught in ghost fishing debris attract bigger natural predators who then become caught in the deadly messes.

Gill nets and drift nets are the worst They are huge walls of nets that grip around a fishes head and catch their gills. The harder the fish struggle the more deadly the situations become for them.

Animals who are lucky to escape gill nets end up dying from infection, ingestion, or exhaustion from caring the net until they die.

WATER IS LIFE and designed to catch marine life. The problem is they

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La Conner School District Donates Original Artwork for New Logo to Swinomish Tribal Archive THERESA L. TREBON

MARCH 18 ― Superintendent Will Nelson visited with Swinomish Tribal Archive for the first time. While touring the facility, he presented the original artwork for the new La Conner School District Logo to Tribal Archivist Theresa Trebon.

The logo was created by Jeanette Quintasket and formally adopted by the La Conner School Board on January 24, 2022. Superintendent Nelson is shown to the right sleeving the artwork in an archival protective folder for permanent storage, catalogue number 2022.04.01.

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La Conner School District Superintendent Will Nelson donating the original artwork for the new La Conner School District Logo

Quality Oral Care is “Root”ine at the Swinomish Dental Clinic MINDY FLORES, SWINOMISH DENTAL CLINIC

Swinomish Dental welcomed 93 new patients to our 2,787 active patient population last year. The front desk scheduled 2,349 patient appointments, of which 216 completed their treatment plans within the year!

Along with this workload, dental staff provided essential Outstanding Provider of the Year in the senior dentist and services alongside Swinomish Medical Clinic and junior hygiene categories respectively. Dr. D was also the didgʷálič Wellness Center personnel during COVID-19 recipient of National Indian Health Board’s 2021 Area testing and vaccination efforts, resulting in approximately Impact Award.

4,180 individuals being fully vaccinated by end of 2021.

Swinomish Dental also managed weekly COVID-19 testing for the Youth Center and childcare programs, hosted Sealant Week(s), and provided dental check-ups during summer month distributions.

As for Swinomish Dental’s dedicated, loyal, and selfless director, Dr. Rachael Hogan remained an active Swinomish Licensing Board advisor, ARCORA Foundation Board member, and acting director for the dəxʷx̌ ayəbus – Dental Therapy Education program at Skagit Valley

To help manage an ever-increasing workload, the College. In 2021, Dr. Hogan became a Washington State following new staff were welcomed to Swinomish Dental Dental Therapy Task Force member and Community family:

Health Aide Program (CHAP) Portland Area Dental Dr. Lindsey Montileuax, Dentist

Anna DeGraffenreid, Dental Health Aide Therapist Julie Williams, Dental Assistant Taylar Randolph, Front Desk Staff

National Recognition

Therapy advisor. Among her many accomplishments last year, the most important included the steady operations of the Swinomish Dental Clinic and continuous safety of its personnel; successful submission of the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) Initial Accreditation application for dəxʷx̌ ayəbus resulting in a scheduled

Kudos to our existing providers who were recognized CODA site visit next month. nationally for their superior performance and clinical excellence. Dr. Raymond Dailey (Dr. D) and Leah Thibert received the 2021 National Oral Health Conference

As you can see, Swinomish Dental Clinic ended 2021 on a good “tooth!”

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SWINOMISH HOUSING AUTHORITY POLICY: PETS AND SERVICE ANIMALS Section 1: Pets 1)

Pets Allowed Two pets are permitted with written consent by the Swinomish Housing Authority (SHA) executive director. The following types of dogs are not permitted: Rottweiler, pit bull, Doberman pinscher, and any other breads outlined in the Tribal Code. Please see Tribal Code Title 10 – Community Health Chapter 4 – Dangerous Dogs for more information.

2)

Pet Deposit A $250 pet deposit will be required for each pet. Service pet deposits will be waived and will require documentation from a physician.

3)

Pet Registration Pets will need to be registered at the Housing Authority office. Failure to register your pet will be considered a violation of the pet policy and enforced as outlined in Section 2.

4)

Livestock or Poultry No livestock or poultry of any kind may be raised, bred, kept, or permitted on any home site.

5)

Pets No pets shall be kept, bred, or maintained for any personal or commercial purpose.

6)

Non-compliance Failure to comply with this policy may be grounds for termination.

Section 2: Pet Policy Violation Any household violating this pet policy will receive an initial warning letter regarding the violation. Any subsequent violations will result in fines being accessed to the head of household as defined in the spreadsheet:

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OCCURRENCE

OUTCOME

First

Warning Letter

Second

$15 fine

Third

$25 fine

Continuing

$50 fine

Continues on NEXT PAGE

Section 3: Service Animals Tenants will be allowed to have two pets as described in the applicable Swinomish Tribal Ordinance(s) unless otherwise stipulated in their contract. The pet may be a cat, dog, or other small-domesticated house pet.

Horses and other livestock are not allowed.

If the SHA determines the pet is creating an unsafe and/or unsanitary condition for the unit or the grounds, the tenant

SAVE THE DATE

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will be required to remove the pet from the premises. If the pet threatens the safety of the neighborhood, the

More information to follow!

SHA shall inform the tenant to immediately remove the

Questions? Email Amy Gustafson

pet from the property of the SHA. All dogs will be on a

Amy.Gustafson@skagit.edu

leash or secured in a fenced area in accordance with the appropriate tribal ordinance. Tenants will not maintain cats or dogs for breeding purposes. The tenant will be warned only once regarding the need to get rid of the problem pet; thereafter, appropriate local agencies will be contacted, and termination of the lease agreement may be initiated.

Residents will be limited to two pets per household. If tribal law requires, residents must provide proof of pet

NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE SWINOMISH SITE Registration for SPRING QUARTER 2022 begins 2/22/2022 SPRING QUARTER classes begins on April 6th

registration to the SHA. Residents are also required

Contact: Gaylene Gobert

to ensure that all pets in their household are spayed

Northwest Indian College

or neutered and are current on rabies and distemper

Swinomish Site Manager

inoculations and must provide documentation to the SHA.

ggobert@nwic.edu

Failure to abide by these requirements is considered

(360) 255-4435 (360) 399-8094

a violation of the rental agreement and may result in contract cancellation.

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STUDENTS ENGAGE WITH SWINOMISH SENATE ELECTION CANDIDATES CLARISSA JAMES, LA CONNER SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL LIAISON

I met with a small group of La Conner students the day

which include improvements to the basketball court and

before we met with Swinomish Senate candidates Steve

baseball field, and more lighting on Indian Road.

Edwards and Joe Williams. We prepared questions and concerns we wanted the candidates to address as part of their election campaign efforts. We anticipated

We are extremely grateful for Steve and Joe who took time out of their days to listen to our youth.

having the same opportunity with candidates Katherine

My goal for this engagement was to give our tribal youth

Paul and Aurelia Bailey.

the opportunity to gain a voice and be heard by our

The students asked great questions and addressed concerns that are most important to them, some of

tribal leadership whereas they otherwise would not be presented with such an opportunity.

Steve Edwards and Joe Williams engage with middle and high school students at the La Conner Middle School Library.

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Swinomish Housing Authority: Community Block Watch

COMMUNITY SAFETY OUTREACH The Swinomish Housing Authority (SHA) is experiencing a high rate of reports from tenants and staff of drug activity in SHA laundry rooms, carports, parking areas, and around buildings and homes. Reports of loitering, trespassing, vandalism, and thefts – including mail thefts – are also coming in.

SHA

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neighborhoods

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informational flyers in response to these reports. The Swinomish Police Department as well as other Skagit County law enforcement agencies have also been notified.

Tenants, please report incidences to law enforcement and let Swinomish Housing Authority know you did, so staff can get a copy of the incident report and case number. We can’t help you without an incident report and

» Pictures of suspicious vehicles and people are

case number. If there is an emergency, call 911! In non-

welcome, but only if you can take the photos safely.

emergency situations, call (360) 428-3211 or (360) 5882770 to leave an anonymous voicemail.

Stay Safe » Always lock your doors and do not loan out your keys. » Make sure you keep your mailbox locked. » Keep an exterior light on at night and install a video camera if you can. If you have a camera, you can provide footage as evidence for law enforcement and SHA.

» Do not approach others who are acting suspicious or who have committed a crime – call 911. » If you find drug paraphernalia, DO NOT touch it! Take a photo and call 911. » Be extra aware of your surroundings. If you do not feel safe walking to your car, especially at night, have a family member or friend escort you. Lock your door when you are safely inside your vehicle. » If you hear any unusual noises outside your home, do not go out to investigate – call 911.

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TIDE TABLE: APRIL 2022 Sneeoosh Point

1 Fri

2 Sat

Low 12:30PM 1.5ft

Low 12:38AM 2.5ft 1:06PM 0.9ft

Sunrise: 6:45AM Sunset: 7:42PM

Sunrise: 6:43AM Sunset: 7:43PM

High 7:06AM 10.7ft 8:13PM 10.5ft Low 1:18AM 1:42PM

3.6ft 0.5ft

4 Mon

High 7:31AM 10.2ft 9:03PM 10.3ft Low 1:58AM 2:16PM

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Low 3:27AM 6.5ft 3:31PM 0.9ft

Low 4:29AM 7.1ft 4:19PM 1.2ft

Low 5:47AM 7.5ft 5:18PM 1.5ft

Low 7:07AM 7.4ft 6:26PM 1.7ft

High 8:09AM 9.2ft 10:57PM 9.7ft

High 8:26AM 8.8ft

High 12:05AM 9.5ft 8:54AM 8.4ft

High 1:14AM 9.6ft 9:41AM 7.9ft

Sunrise: 6:41AM Sunset: 7:45PM

Sunrise: 6:39AM Sunset: 7:46PM

Sunrise: 6:37AM Sunset: 7:48PM

Sunrise: 6:35AM Sunset: 7:49PM

Sunrise: 6:33AM Sunset: 7:51PM

Sunrise: 6:31AM Sunset: 7:52PM

Sunrise: 6:29AM Sunset: 7:53PM

10 Sun

11 Mon

12 Tues

13 Wed

14 Thurs

15 Fri

16 Sat

Low 8:16AM 7.0ft 7:32PM 1.8ft

Low 9:07AM 8:30PM

5.4ft 1.7ft

Low 10:21AM 4.3ft 10:06PM 1.8ft

Low 10:54AM 3.1ft 10:48PM 2.2

Low 11:27AM 1.9ft 11:30PM 2.8ft

Low 11:59AM 0.7ft

Sunrise: 6:27AM Sunset: 7:55PM

Sunrise: 6:25AM Sunset: 7:56PM

Sunrise: 6:23AM Sunset: 7:58PM

Sunrise: 6:21AM Sunset: 7:59PM

Sunrise: 6:19AM Sunset: 8:01PM

Sunrise: 6:17AM Sunset: 8:02PM

Sunrise: 6:15AM Sunset: 8:04PM

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18 Mon

19 Tues

20 Wed

21 Thurs

22 Fri

23 Sat

Low 12:12AM 3.6ft 12:34PM -0.4ft

Low 12:56AM 4.5ft 1:11PM -1.2ft

Low 1:42AM 5.5ft 1:52PM -1.6ft

Low 2:34AM 6.5ft 2:39PM -1.7ft

Low 3:38AM 3:33PM

Low 4:58AM 7.6ft 4:37PM -0.8ft

Low 6:20AM 5:49PM

Sunrise: 6:13AM Sunset: 8:05PM

Sunrise: 6:11AM Sunset: 8:07PM

Sunrise: 6:09AM Sunset: 8:08PM

Sunrise: 6:07AM Sunset: 8:10PM

Sunrise: 6:06AM Sunset: 8:11PM

Sunrise: 6:04AM Sunset: 8:13PM

Sunrise: 6:02AM Sunset: 8:14PM

24 Sun

25 Mon

27 Wed

28 Thurs

29 Fri

30 Sat

4.1ft 1.9ft

Low 10:09AM 2.7ft 10:00PM 2.6ft

Low 10:48AM 1.5ft 10:48PM 3.3ft

Low 11:25AM 0.5ft 11:33PM 4.1ft

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Sunrise: 5:57AM Sunset: 8:18PM

Sunrise: 5:55AM Sunset: 8:20PM

Sunrise: 5:53AM Sunset: 8:21PM

Sunrise: 5:51AM Sunset: 8:23PM

Sunrise: 5:50AM Sunset: 8:24PM

High 2:14AM 9.8ft 11:46AM 7.5ft

High 5:57AM 11.0ft 7:14PM 11.4ft

High 1:29AM 11.2ft 11:52AM 8.0ft Low 7:35AM 7:01PM

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High 2:23AM 11.3ft 1:33PM 8.1ft Low 8:37AM 8:08PM

5.5ft 1.2ft

Sunrise: 5:58AM Sunset: 8:17PM

High 3:36AM 10.5ft 2:48PM 8.2ft Low 9:46AM 9:21PM

High 6:51AM 10.6ft 9:05PM 11.6ft

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High 3:06AM 11.4ft 2:54PM 8.6ft Low 9:27AM 9:07PM

High 4:08AM 10.8ft 3:47PM 8.9ft

High 7:22AM 10.3ft 10:07PM 11.4ft

High 3:44AM 11.4ft 4:01PM 9.2ft

High 4:36AM 11.0ft 4:40PM 9.6ft

High 7:57AM 9.9ft 11:16PM 11.2ft 7.2ft -1.4ft

High 4:17AM 11.4ft 4:59PM 9.8ft

High 5:04AM 11.1ft 5:32PM 10.3ft

High 8:41AM 9.3ft

High 4:48AM 11.2ft 5:51PM 10.3ft

High 5:31AM 11.1ft 6:23PM 10.9ft

High 12:25AM 11.1ft 9:52AM 8.5ft 7.4ft -0.1ft

High 5:17AM 11.0ft 6:39PM 10.7ft

12:01PM -0.2ft

15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SWINOMISH TRIBAL ARCHIVE Theresa L. Trebon 15 years ago this month, in January 2007, the Tribal

thing given the importance of the work done here.

Archive started. When I walked into the Admin Building

On behalf of the Tribe, its members, and

after the Christmas break to begin this new position

future generations, thank you for your

after having worked for the Legal Department for 3

support and trust over the past 15 years.

years, I was met in the lobby by almost 100 boxes of

Here’s to the future!

old accounting records – and a shredding truck in the parking lot. I had minutes to decide what to do with

February 15, 2007

these un-inventoried boxes and the loss of so much

Admin Attic:

tribal history before they headed out the door. The Tribal Archive Evolution of Swinomish

Gateway to the San Juans

Begins inwith Swinomish Legal Department - January 2007 admin attic was exploding, literally, old records

and Accounting desperately needed the space up there. Permission was given from the General Manager to move the boxes into the recently vacated pre-school classroom in Social Services. That temporary move lasted five years as more and more orphaned boxes of records and other historic materials rapidly filled that room. In January 2013, as that room was bursting at the seams, and the space was direly needed by Social Services, the Senate authorized the creation of the little brown building on the hill above the Ballfield.

Today, 8 years after that move into the new building, and 15 years after its founding, the Tribal Archive is alive and well. Every week bring more historical preservation which fulfills our mission statement that is attached.

This Tribal program was incredibly enhanced by the addition of Tribal member Krista Hamburg in 2016: today she assists at making the Archive function smoothly and

Left: February 2007 Right: February 2010

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2022 Goals As We Still Face the Pandemic CAROLINE EDWARDS, QYUUQS NEWS EDITOR

Looking further into the future is something we’ve

reassessing and reevaluating where you’re going next. If

grown accustomed to NOT doing. The pandemic feels

you feel you’re stuck in life, seek advice from those that

like a road block for most forms of any future planning.

know you best and can aim you in the right direction.

As we begin to emerge, taking that first step forward

You'll get there, wherever that may be!

towards your goals in life is not going to be easy, but we all must endeavor through. Think of it as re-training yourself to get excited for that next page in life. We’re not stuck on page 2020 or 2021 anymore!

Get up and get out!

I think we can all agree, we're over it! It's time we get up and get out (safely, as we're still in it until we're not in it anymore). It's not healthy for humans to stay idle in life.

Why plan goals?

Luckily, spring is here to help us lighten the load and be

We’re all searching for that certain something. It’s time

at one with ourselves – the brighter days have arrived.

to get back on track! Your outlook on how to get there may need some revamping, but that’s the fun part of 20

Here's to your 2022 goal planning!

WHAT

IS

YOUR

WHY?

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Reintroducing the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) LINDSAY T. LOGAN

Did you know Swinomish has a department dedicated to environmental protection?

Who?

When?

Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection

DEP formed at the end of 2013 when the Senate

(DEP) is made up of about two dozen staff and is directed

reorganized the former Planning Department into

by Todd Mitchell.

three departments: Planning, Land Management, and

What?

The work of DEP utilizes the knowledge of our ancestors combined with scientific research to develop innovative ways to protect our environment and resources, not just

Environmental Protection. Since then, our department has grown and evolved with support from the Tribal Senate, the Environmental and Lands Committee, and multiple grant agencies.

for now but for the next seven generations. Our work

Why?

is place-based and is not just centered on protecting

We do what we do to preserve our culture by connecting

natural resources, but also sustaining access to the

our tribal citizens to their natural resources. To protect

cultural practices they support.

and restore the natural environment, and the health and

Our work ties directly to the preservation of treatyreserved rights with respect to on-reservation salmon

welfare of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community for present and future generations.

rearing and shellfish habitat issues including water

DEP is organized into multiple programs under the dual

quality, physical shoreline habitats, and maintaining

umbrellas of environmental science and environmental

harvesting access.

management. Our environmental science teams focus

Where?

From the shorelines and surrounding waters to the upland forests and streams, field monitoring takes place all over the reservation. Our home base is the old Planning Building, however, much of our staff are still working from home due to the pandemic.

on water quality, air quality, groundwater monitoring, and nearshore/shorelines monitoring. Our environmental management teams focus on noxious weeds control, oil spill preparedness, brownfields cleanups, shoreline management, and forestry. We are also expanding our environmental education/indigenous science, outreach, and climate change capacities. We will (re)introduce our various programs in future qyuuqs!

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NET MENDING WORKSHOP JOE WILLIAMS

DECEMBER 21, 2021 ― The two net mending workshops held in December were a collaborative effort

between

Swinomish

Fisheries and 13 Moons of the Community Environmental Health program. The idea stemmed from some of our elder fishermen who expressed interest in creating a space to pass down fishing-related teachings.

We were fortunate to have the highlyskilled Marcia Dale to instruct these workshops. In addition to teaching different

mending

techniques,

Marcia Dale demonstrates how to mend a fishing net.

Marcia happily shared stories of how the late, great Claude Wilbur Sr. shared these teachings with her in the late 1970s. It was great to see the interactions between our elders and younger tribal members while sharing practical knowledge and techniques.

If you are interested in instructional literature from this event or are interested in participating in future workshops, please contact Joe Williams at 360.630.9230.

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Katie Cayou-Lockrem is mending a net using the techniques she learned from Marcia.

INTRODUCING THE SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST David Clifford is an Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribal member from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Pronouns he/ him/his. A graduate of Red Cloud Indian School and alumni of the Institute of American Indian Arts, David majored in visual communications and new media. David has worked professionally in design, production, communications, and entertainment since he graduated from college in 2014. David was recently hired to fill the new social media position in the Swinomish Communications Department and is excited to be working with his fellow Indigenous relatives.

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Andrea Pitz collects water quality data

Reservation Recreation – Beaches Survey LINDSAY T. LOGAN Department

Specifically, we are monitoring for levels of Enterococci,

monitors

which are a group of bacteria that may indicate the

the reservation’s beach sites for bacteria regularly? Did

presence of fecal pollution that can cause gastrointestinal

you know that high levels of bacteria in beach water can

illnesses. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

make you sick?

recommends Enterococci as the best indicator of health

Did of

you

know

Environmental

that

Swinomish

Protection

(DEP)

DEP conducts regular “sanitary surveys” at six of the reservation’s recreational beaches. During these surveys, we collect bacteria samples, observe beach and environmental conditions, and use equipment to measure aspects of water chemistry. The purpose of this

risk in saltwater used for recreation. The public will be notified of samples above a beach action value of 60 colonies/100mL. Results are given in “most probable number” (or MPN) of colonies present in a sample and is based on the laboratory analytical method that we use.

monitoring is to be able to spot conditions that may lead

Bacterial analyses are conducted in Swinomish’s own

to public health problems, such as swimmers contracting

environmental lab. This ability to conduct in-house

gastrointestinal illnesses from the water. Children and

analysis provides the quickest turnaround in processing

elders are especially vulnerable to these illnesses.

samples, and allows us to resample immediately when

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needed, and let the community know if there are issues.

During summer months (June – August) when there is more activity on the beaches and a higher likelihood of elevated bacteria levels, we monitor weekly. We monitor monthly throughout the rest of the year.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR WELL TESTED AT NO COST TO YOU? Swinomish groundwater program staff, who are part of the Land Management and Environmental Protection departments, will be conducting a special well water study this spring. We are interested in measuring water levels and testing water quality at as many reservation wells as we can

Results are typically posted the next day

to better understand water availability and quality. We will

under “community alerts” on the Swinomish

work with well owners to schedule sampling and provide lab

website homepage: swinomish-nsn.us. We

analysis and results for your water at no cost to you!

also have notification signs at most of our monitored locations – please keep an eye

The water level and water quality information gathered from

out for them! These signs get updated with

this survey will help our efforts to characterize the groundwater

the latest sampling results so beach goers

of the reservation and ensure that all residents have access to

can make informed decisions using the

safe drinking water. Similar studies were conducted in 2000,

most current information.

2005, and 2015. This year’s study builds on those earlier data

We’re interested to know your thoughts about our sanitary surveys and how you might like to see us publish future advisories to better serve and protect our community’s health.

We set up an online survey about our beach monitoring and would love your feedback.

Check it out at: swincommunications. typeform.com/waterquality

to understand how much water is available and the potential effects on water supplies due to increasing development and water use. These studies are important because groundwater is a significant source of drinking water on the reservation.

Water samples gathered from the wells will be tested for a suite of contaminants including lead and bacteria. Participating well-owners will receive their water quality results at no cost to them. Take advantage of this opportunity to get a free

Funding for this service is provided by an EPA

water quality “check-up” for your well water – recommended

grant through the federal BEACH (Beaches

by the EPA annually.

Environmental Advisory and Coastal Health) Act. Swinomish is the second Coast Salish

Watch your mail for more information, or call Karen Mitchell

tribe and the fourth tribe in the United States

360.588.2728 to learn more and sign up!

to be a part of this program.

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More Workers Eligible for Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit The American Rescue Plan (ARP) temporarily expanded the existing small federal earned income tax credit (EITC) for low wage working adults without children at home by increasing the maximum credit and broadening the eligibility to younger and older workers. This

CHILD TAX CREDIT Nearly every family is eligible to receive the expanded Child Tax Credit, including families that haven’t filed a tax return previously and families that don’t have recent income. But you need to fill out a tax return this year to ensure you get your money. Each qualifying household is eligible to receive up to $3,600 for each child under 6 years old, and $3,000 for each child between 6 and 17 years old. The credit is not a loan. Families who already received monthly advance payments in 2021 will get the second half of the money in 2022 when they file a tax return. Families who didn’t receive monthly payments last year will get the full amount when they file a tax return. If you have questions, visit GetYourRefund.org or call 211 to learn more.

newly eligible population consists

This tax season the families of [Estimated # of children] are eligible for a

of childless adults between the

larger Child Tax Credit than last year and may not realize it.

ages of 19-24 and over the age of 65. The expansion goes into effect this year (for those with earnings in tax year 2021) and will benefit 17 million+ adult workers without children who were previously taxed into, or deeper into, poverty. The maximum EITC for this population nearly triples to roughly $1,500, and the income limit to qualify has increased to about $21,000 ($27,000 for couples married filing jointly).

Eligible workers must file to get the credit, even if they don’t owe federal income tax.

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» Even if you normally don’t file taxes, almost all families qualify and will get money from the tax credit, but you have to submit a tax return this year. » You could get up to $3,600 per child in your household during 2021. » If your child is under 6 years old, you can get up to $3,600 per child. » If your child is between 6 and 17 years old, you can get up to $3,000 per child. » This money is not a loan. » Child Tax Credit money may either increase your tax refund or help to lower your tax bill! » Visit GetYourRefund.org to find out more about how to get your credit this tax season.

» Even families that don’t normally file a tax return and families that don’t have recent income can still get the full Child Tax Credit. » If you aren’t required to file taxes this year, you can visit GetYourRefund.org to get your tax credit. » If you have a child with a Social Security number (SSN), you can get the CTC even if you don’t have a Social Security number. » If you received monthly Child Tax Credit payments last year, you’ll get the second half of your tax credit when you file taxes this year.

free resources and IRS-certified volunteers who can help!

• Call 211. They may be able to answer simple questions and connect you with local IRScertified free tax filing assistance or virtual help.

• Visit GetYourRefund.org to virtually connect with an IRS-certified volunteer.

• If you’re experiencing tax issues, find your local Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) at: https:// www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4134.pdf,

for

free

legal help on tax issues with the IRS. You can also

» Did you miss out on Child Tax Credit payments last

make an appointment with your local Taxpayer

year? No worries! You can still get the complete

Assistance Center at: https://apps.irs.gov/app/

credit when you file your 2021 taxes.

officeLocator/index.jsp

» If you didn’t receive any of your monthly Child Tax

The IRS will NEVER contact you by phone, email, text

Credit payments in 2021, you’ll get the full amount

message or social media to request personal information

when you file a tax return.

– especially banking details – or ask you to provide a

» If it’s your first time filing your taxes or you need help filling out the form to claim your tax credit, there are

“processing” fee.

Resource: taxoutreach.org

ATTENTION: AFTER-HOURS HOUSING & UTILITY EMERGENCIES

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DEAR LEGAL AID ABBY

Flashback to 2019!

NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT

Dear Legal Aid Abby, Help! My landlord charged me late fees for my late rent payment. What can I do? -A Concerned Renter Dear Concerned Renter, A landlord cannot charge late fees for nonpayment of rent due between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021 (RCW 59.18.625). If you were charged late fees or have other housingrelated issues, please call the Northwest Justice Project.

If you live outside of King County, call the CLEAR Hotline at 1-888-201-1014 on weekdays between 9:15a.m. – 12:15p.m. If you live in King County call 211. You can call 211 weekdays between 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. If you call at any other time, you can leave a voicemail and a screener will return your call.

You can also submit an application for assistance at nwjustice.org/get-legal-help. A screener will review your application and get back to you.

We are here for you!

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MARCH 20, 2019 – 'This Has To Stop' March Against Addiction

WILLS

AND

ESTATE PLANNING

Wills and Estate Planning for Swinomish Tribal members and spouses You SHOULD have a will and estate plan if: 1. You have or may inherit tribal trust property or any real property.

2. You have children or dependents.

3. You want to have control over the distribution of your property.

This is a free service that the Swinomish Indian Senate has arranged for Swinomish Tribal members Contact attorney Kate Jones to schedule an appointment: (206) 370-1034 or katejoneslaw@gmail.com

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SWINOMISH WELLNESS PROGRAM: TREATING DISORDERS FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND GAMBLING

ACUPUNCTURE ON WEDNESDAYS Acupuncture is available every Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. for individuals who are currently engaged in Swinomish Wellness Program or didgwalic Wellness Center services. Sign up often or just once a month – we hope you take advantage of this opportunity!

THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE

SOME MARCH NOTES FROM SWINOMISH DENTAL It seems this year is already flying by! While COVID-19 is still here, it makes our hearts warm to see so many who are healthy, safe, and happy. We love to see those beautiful smiles.

Here are a few simple safety measure to take as COVID-19 protocols ease up a bit: ♦ Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub ♦ Avoid touching your face ♦ Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing ♦ Stay home if you feel unwell

Stress reduction; reduced back, neck, and joint pain or tension; headache relief; eye strain relief; immune system improvements; enhanced mental clarity and increased energy; relief from digestive conditions.

It is pleasure to bring you services that enhance your recovery efforts and make it all a little easier. We hope to see you soon.

MARCH 6-12 IS DENTAL ASSISTANT RECOGNITION WEEK! Our dental assistants make a difference for our patients

Call to schedule appointments: 360.466.1024

and ensure appointments run smoothly for our providers.

Gambling counselor: 360.391.7718 (call or text)

The office would not operate smoothly without our amazing team of dental assistants! We appreciate our team so much – thank you for all you do!

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Mrs. V's 2 Cents Now that I am older than Ganga lived to be, I finally understand that knowing where you come from, where This month’s qyuuqs theme is 2022 Goals. As we face yet another pandemic year, a subject that continues to be on most people’s minds much of the time, it’s important to watch where we’re going.

My father used to tell me to “watch where you’re going.” I figured out what my father was teaching me back then – to figure out where you are going, you first need to know where you have been, and where you are presently. It is then, and only then, that you can begin to watch where you’re going.

When my brother George Jr. and I were ready to leave my grandpa’s shack at the end of each summer, Grandpa (who we called Ganga) would always tell us as he somewhat sadly and very seriously looked at my brother and me, “listen.” He would then pound his cane into the ground in front of him saying, “Don’t forget where you come from!”

Ganga usually said this three times, all while pounding the ground with his cane. My brother and I would nod our heads and Ganga would pat us on our shoulders and bid us farewell by saying, “Okay.” He would then put his hand up as final goodbye.

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you have been, and what you went through is good advice. It’s good advice because if you learn from where you have been, you can figure out where you want to go, and where you don’t want to go.

So, as I consider the theme for this month, I believe it is wise to follow the advice of Ganga! We can’t forget to reflect on the past two years of pandemic as we plan the year ahead.

MINDFUL MONEY MATTERS TAX TIME

Last year the IRS issued an extension for filing. Can we

filing. Choosing otherwise could result in a lengthy refund

expect the same in 2022? -Signed, Procrastinator

delay if the wrong total for those payments is used when

Dear Procrastinator, Not likely. The filing deadline extensions for tax years 2019 and 2020 were responses to the chaos and disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

filling out a return.

A heavy backlog of 2020 returns that still need processing, IRS staffing shortages, and new tax benefits and programs created during the pandemic are the main factors at work here. If you file electronically and select

For better or worse, the Internal Revenue Service contends

direct deposit (if receiving a refund) your taxes may be

that we’re back to enough normality for a standard filing

completed sooner. It may take longer to get your tax

deadline for tax year 2021. For most individuals, this day

return reviewed if you decide to mail a hard copy.

is April 18, 2022. The sooner you file your taxes, the better.

So, plan and take advantage of e-filing if you haven’t already by visiting the IRS website for a list of tax

The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 24, so if

prep companies offering free filing for income-eligible

you haven’t already, now is the time to gather wage and

taxpayers. Or check out one of the many VITA sites

earnings statements, receipts for deductible expenses,

that serve Native communities in partnership with tribal

and other records needed to file an accurate return.

colleges, libraries, and community development financial

For many folks this will include IRS letter 6419 that lists

institutions.

the total of advance child tax credit payments received

This article is provided by Debra Johnson, Swinomish

last year. Those were monthly payments issued by check

Land Management. This information is sourced from

or direct deposit from mid-July through mid-December

the First Nations Development Institute with assistance

to help income-eligible families weather financial

from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more

uncertainties. People need to wait for letter 6419 before

information, visit www.firstnations.org.

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REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS RESIDING WITHIN THE SWINOMISH COMMUNITY

CAYOU, RICHARD JIMMY JR.

ALECK, DAVID JOSEPH Male / 140 lbs / 5’4” / brown eyes / brown hair American Indian / Alaskan Native Date of birth: 11/24/1989 currently transient Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: SITC 4-03.090 Rape of a child

Male / 140 lbs / 5’4”/ brown eyes / black hair American Indian/ Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 3/23/1983 11164 Swinomish Ave Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: SITC 4-03.010 Abusive Sexual Intercourse w/person under 16

HUGHES, JUSTIN DANIEL

GEORGE, JOHNNIE JAY IV

Male / 170 lbs / 5’ 10” / brown eyes / brown hair White/non-Hispanic Date of Birth: 8/27/1987 931 Maple Street; Apt. #8 Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: RCW 9A.36.041 Assault 4th with sexual motivation

Male / 280 lbs / 5’ 11” / brown eyes / gray hair American Indian / Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 7/10/1970 15263 Reservation Rd, Swinomish Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 3 OFFENSES: RCW 9A.44.040 Rape 1st Degree

RUSSELL, ALLEN RAY

Male / 180 lbs /5’9”/ brown eyes / brown hair White/non-Hispanic Date of Birth: 1/28/1981 931 S. Maple St. #13 Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 2 OFFENSES: RCW 9A.44.050 Rape 2nd

WILLIAMS, KENNETH JAMES Male / 180 lbs/5’7” / brown eyes / blk hair Black Date of Birth: 11/02/1991 11086 Tallawhalt Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: RCW 9A.RR.079 Rape of child 3rd

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SMITH, MICHAEL, JR

Male / 160 lbs / 5’7” / brown eyes / black hair American Indian/Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 8/17/1981 Transient Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 2 OFFENSES: SITC 4-03.020 abusive sexual Touching (class A)

WOLF-JOHN, JESSE LEE

Male / 176 LBS/5’6” / brown eyes / blk hair American Indian/Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 05/31/1980 17085 Squi Qui Lane Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: SITC: 4-03.070(A)(1) Exploitation of a child

CHARLES, ALVIN BUTCH

Male / 150 lbs / 5’6”/ brown eyes / blk hair American Indian/Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 10/01/1982 Transient Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: RCW 9A.44.079 Rape of a child 3rd

JAMES, EARL CHARLES, SR.

Male / 175 lbs / 5’ 10” / brown eyes / gray hair American Indian or Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 5/06/1947 11086 Tallawahlt Way, Swinomish Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: RCW 9A.44.100 solicitation to commit indecent liberties (class “C” felony)

SAMPSON, JOSEPH HOWARD

Male / 200 lbs / 5’ 8” / brown eyes / gray hair American Indian/Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 4/19/1948 15213 Reservation Rd, Swinomish Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 2 OFFENSES: 18 U.S.C. 2241(A), 2246(2),1153 Aggravated Sexual Abuse; 18 U.S.C. 2244(A)(2) Abusive Sexual Contact

DAMIEN, ROGER

Male / 180 lbs / 5’10”/ brown eyes / black hair American Indian/ Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 11/15/1984 11244 Squi Qui Court Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 2 OFFENSES: RCW 18 USC 2243 sexual abuse of a minor (2 counts)

PETERS, THOMAS LEE

Male / 180 lbs / 5’11” /brown eyes / black hair American Indian/Alaskan Native Date of Birth: 1/27/1962 15263 Reservation Road Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: RCW 18 U.S.C. Sections 1153, 2243(a), & 2246(2)(C) Sexual Abuse of a minor

KOLES, THOMAS E.

Male / 160 lbs / 5’9”/ blue eyes / brown hair White/non-Hispanic Date of Birth: 2/14/1973 826 Shoshone Dr, Shelter Bay Registration Information: OFFENDER TYPE: Tier 1 OFFENSES: Sexual Assault, 3rd Degree

Tier 1 = low risk of re� o�ense Tier 2 = moderate risk of re�o�ense Tier 3 = high risk of re� o�ense public website: h�p:// swinomish.nsopw.gov

UPDATED 01/08/2020

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB OPENINGS

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

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Mental Health Counselor Harbor Master Swinomish Housing Authority: Housing Assistant Geoscience Specialist 2 - Analyst Environmental Education Outreach Specialist Senior Project Manager Environmental Policy Analyst Senior/Associate Planner Medical Operations Director Police Officer Content Journalist Human Resources Generalist Accountant II Patient Registration Business Office II Education: Child Care Assistant GIS Technician Youth Center Program Assistant II Youth Center Program Director Registered Nurse Certified Medical Assistant CMA/CNA Registered Medical Assistant

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.

Questions?

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