November 2013 Volume 47 Issue 11
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pedOxay? (pud-TL-HWHY) Moon of the Dog Salmon
“Much of November is the ‘moon of the dog salmon.’ Salmon continue to be fished until the end of this moon. The last of the bracken ferns roots and camas bulbs are harvested. Shellfish harvest begins again and continues to increase the food supply through the winter months. Hunting waterfowl and game continues. 13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, And How They Guide the Swinomish People. By swelitub (Todd A. Mitchell) & Jamie L. Donatuto
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qyuuqs News An official publication
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The deadline to submit to the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks) is the 15th of every month or nearest business day.
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Contents:
22 | October Community Dinner
04 | Bulletin Board
23 | Senior Lunch Menu/Prevent Falls
05 | From the qyuuqs Editor
24 | Lushootseed: Sense of Place
Chairman:
07 | NIGA Awards Chairman spee pots
25 | Feature: St. Kateri Anniversary
spee pots (Brian Cladoosby) Vice Chair: ya-qua-leouse (Brian Porter) Secretary: Sapelia (Sophie Bailey) Treasurer: Taleq tale II (Barbara James) General Manager: tuk tuk luus (Allan Olson)
08 | Feature: My Experience at NCAI
26 | Thank you to Chairman
09 | Feature: Make a Difference Day
27 | Swinomish Police Department
10 | Feature: Surprise Luncheon for ‘Prez’
28 | April James Earns Award
11 | Charlie O’hara Retirement
29 | Fitness Center: Impact of Fitness
12 | Feature: NCAI Honors Dusten Brown
30 | SHA/SHUA News
14 | Mrs. V’s 2 Cents: Come a Long Way
32 | Fall Garden Party Invite
15 | Feature: Swinomish Clean Up Day
33 | Kukutali Preserve Fall Opening
16 | Being Frank: One Small Stream...
34 | SWRP—Tide Table
17 | Archives: Swinomish—1976
36 | Birthdays—November
18 | Feature: Food Sovereignty Conf.
38 | Community Calendar
19 | Education: Gift Card Information
39 | Free Ads
Officers:
Senators: sapelia (Sophie Bailey) pay a huxton (Chester Cayou, Jr.) spee pots (Brian Cladoosby) cha das cud II (Glen Edwards) yal le ka but Steve Edwards Taleq tale II (Barbara James) SM OK O LO (Leon John) wa lee hub (Kevin Paul) ya-qua-leouse (Brian Porter) sOladated (Brian Wilbur) kani?ted (Tandy Wilbur)
Qyuuqs News Advisory Committee Allan Olson John Stephens Tracy James Kevin Paul
qyuuqs News Mission The mission of the qyuuqs newspaper is to provide monthly communication to swədəbš, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, near and far. We are committed to serving as an apolitical forum for SITC governing officials and all community members. The newspaper is not intended to reflect the official position of the governing body of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, but rather reflects the ideas, events, and thoughts of individual community members and tribal staff. As such, the Swinomish Tribe makes no claim as to the accuracy or content of any of the articles contained therein.
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Qyuuqs News 17337 Reservation Road La Conner, WA 98257 360-466-7258 Fax 466-1632 qyuuqs@swinomish.nsn.us Michael M. Vendiola Editor mvendiola@swinomish.nsn.us Caroline Edwards Assistant Editor cedwards@swinomish.nsn.us Photos: qyuuqs and submitted This issue of the qyuuqs is available on the Swinomish website: http://www.swinomish-nsn.gov/news.aspx The qyuuqs can viewed on the internet. When submitting information or photos, please be aware that everything published in qyuuqs will also be on the internet and available to the world. Please consider carefully whether anything you are submitting might have information or images that may not be appropriate for the internet. By submitting information or photographs to qyuuqs for publication, we consider that you are agreeing to publishing your submission in both the paper and digital versions of the qyuuqs.
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Chairman’s Message: It is my great honor as your Senator, friend, family and tribal member to be the first Swinomish member to be elected as the President of the National Congress of Chairman spee pots American Indians (NCAI), the intergovernmental organization of all 566 Tribes in America. I follow in the steps of great Northwest leaders like Joe De La Cruz who helped to make a difference not only for the great Quinault Nation but also for tribes around the nation.
created a management and organization process for this well-run organization of 35 staff members. Swinomish, within my role as President of NCAI, will have a unique opportunity to continue to grow our relationship and networking on a national scale and to work with 566 tribes around the nation. This will allow us to accomplish a common goal which is to bring sustainability to our Tribe for generations now and to come.
No, the position is voluntary only with no payment. Who pays for the travel?
In the past 30 years our staff and tribes have been networked on national forefronts to address economic development, Indian health services, social services, natural resources, law, justice, and the envi-
No, as President of NCAI I work with an Executive Board of Directors that consists of 3 other members and a vast regional leadership of 12 members that share responsibilities.
Swinomish Senators already travel to many of the national meetings. NCAI will pay for my travel to these meetings and if there are new meetings we will cover them with strict travel restrictions to cover expenditures. Lastly, will this take me away from my duties at home?
“I carry our elders in my heart. I think of the wonderful Susan Wilbur, Robert Joe Sr., Laura Wilbur, and many who made a difference for all of us. My teachers for the past 30 years have been from home, in the Senate Chambers, and with elders who shared their teachings ” I carry our elders in my heart. I think of the wonderful Susan Wilbur, Robert Joe Sr., Laura Wilbur, and many who made a difference for all of us. My teachers for the past 30 years have been from home, in the Senate Chambers, and with elders who shared their teachings for the path the Lord has chosen for me. I am grateful to my wife, Nina, for standing by me in this decision and the support of my father and family. My first commitment is to our Tribe. I will continue in the same capacity as I always have as your Chairman. NCAI is the oldest native organization in the North America. It has an Executive Director who has
ronment. My role as President will enhance our voices from home and will help our tribe as we strive to walk side by side with our brothers and sisters from around the Nation. I know many support this unique opportunity. However, I want to clarify some lingering concerns: Will I have to move or travel often to Washington DC? No, I will not have to move to DC as the NCAI Office runs effectively under the Executive Director and staff and today’s technology allows me to be virtual or conference call in as need be. Do you get paid to be the President?
Let me assure my family, friends and members that Swinomish is my primary responsibility. I continue to be committed to each of you and to make our home healthy and safe, create a future for all our members, and to help us all work together nationally to stand strong with our brothers and sisters for a quality of life known only to the First Americans of this great Nation.
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AVAILABILTY OF PETITIONS FOR NOMINATION TERMS EXPIRING:
SENATE SEAT 10: CHESTER CAYOU, JR. SENATE SEAT 11: BRIAN WILBUR Petitions for Nomination will be available beginning November 4, 2013, in the Swinomish Administration building, during normal business hours. Please contact Wendy Otto, Election Officer, for information, 360-466-1134.
The submission deadline for Petitions for Nomination is December 16, 2013 by close of business.
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Northwest Indian College Swinomish Site Winter Quarter Registration November 12th, 2013 Classes begin January 8th, 2014
Gaylene Gobert Northwest Indian College Swinomish Site Manager 17113 Tallawhalt Lane, Box C-11 LaConner, WA 98257 (360) 466-4380, Ext. 1
From the qyuuqs Editor: Michael M. Vendiola Welcome to the November issue of qyuuqs News! We are so very pleased to present this issue to the community as we are celebrating the success of our Chairman spee pots. In this issue you’ll read about Caroline Edwards’ experience with attending the National Congress of American Indians gathering in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In particular you’ll read about her role as a part of the campaign team that lead to Chairman spee pots being elected President of NCAI. Following the Chairman’s election, you’ll read, a surprise luncheon was held in his honor here at Swinomish. Then, he was honored by the National Indian Gaming Association with the Tribal Leadership
Award. Also in this issue, we focus on items related to the environment. Caroline submits an article on ‘Environmental Activism Through Art’ as she retells the story of how she served on a panel at Northwest Indian College as a part of the college’s Make A Difference Day activities. In addition, we have an article that summarizes the recent NWIC conference, ‘Our Food is Our Medicine held at Bastyr University. The aim of the gathering is to promote the return of indigenous foods to the Native American diet. Conference organizers did a great job a looking at policy as it relates to food sovereignty. And, of course, we have our ongoing feature from the
great Billy Frank Jr. Mr. Frank is truly a treasure for all Native Americans and allies. We look forward to his monthly contribution as it relates to the healthy environments in Indian Country. Speaking of health, the Northwest Indian Health Board submits two articles that focus on diabetes and the prevention of falls. The diabetes article is a summary of the 11th annual Diabetes Gathering held at Lummi. The keynote speaker was Swinomish elder, Diane Vendiola. There are many other things to look at like Charlie O’hara’s retirement photos, Halloween, and the community dinner. We hope you enjoy reading this issue! dahadubs!
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Are you a person who has been struggling to keep your job? Stay in school? Get a job? Is it hard for you to fill out applications? Do you have trouble following verbal instructions at work?
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Seeking work?
You just might have a disability that you don’t even know about. There are many types of disabilities that can keep you from being successful at work, including Depression, Learning disabilities, Drugs/Alcohol addiction, and so many more. Gretchen Gahan is the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at Swinomish, and she is waiting to assist you to do better in your job, get a job, and figure out what services might assist you to successful employment. Give her a call at 360-466-1343 or on her cell 360-3191934 There are many services open to those who qualify. Gretchen is in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesday. You can call her on the cell phone any day of the week. Come in for an assessment in a non-judgmental and confidential environment.
Chevron wants you! Both the North end & Village Chevron gas stations will be gearing up for the busy months by adding additional staff soon. All tribal members 21 and older are encouraged to go to HR Department and put in an application!
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Feature: Cladoosby Receives Leadership Award from NIGA This year's Mid-Year gathering for the National Indian Gaming Association was held at the Sandia Resort & Casino located near Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 29 & 30. At the gathering NIGA leaders presented Swinomish Chairman and newly elected President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) with the Association's Tribal Leader of Year Award.
Chairman spee pots receives leadership award while surrounded by fellow tribal leaders at the NIGA MidYear Conference.
Cladoosby, who is still acclimating from the election to presidency at NCAI, humbly accepted the leadership award on behalf of the Swinomish Tribe. In a Facebook post arriving from Cladoosby's personal account he states, "In Albuquerque NM. At National Indian Gaming Association. I was given NIGA Tribal Leader of the year award. Very humbling. Accepted on behalf of Swin. Thank you God."
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Children’s Church at Church on the Hill moves to Tuesdays beginning October 1 at 6:30 p.m Any questions contact Doug York at 540-3684 or facebook Doug or Kay York.
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Feature: My Experience at the National Congress of American Indians By Caroline Edwards When I had first heard that the Chairman, Brian Cladoosby was running for NCAI (National Congress of American Indians) President, I never anticipated that I would be there to help him campaign and then actually witness him become President. This year’s NCAI was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the Tulsa Convention Center, Civic Center. I was assigned to sit at the campaign table and hand out cedar roses, pins, golf balls, and Native Catch canned salmon, most of which had the “Vote for Brian Cladoosby for NCAI President,” written on it. I also helped in promoting people to attend Brian’s campaign reception by passing out flyers to the people passing by. During the reception attendees had the opportunity to win door prizes, this was a big hit, but the most important part of the reception was the good words Brian’s fellow colleagues had to say about the type of person Brian is and how much time and commitment he puts toward his work. Native Americans from all
over the U.S would come up to the table to greet me or whoever was at the table and pick up their campaign gear. One morning I was at the campaign table and a man from the Pawnee Tribe approached the table and asked, “Why should the Pawnee Tribe vote for Chairman Cladoosby?” At the time I felt like I was put on the spot, but now I feel confident that I answered in the best manner I could because I spoke from the heart. I attended NCAI with my mother in 1999, when the NCAI was held in Palm Springs, California. Back then I was a young girl and followed my mom around while she attended the
General Assemblies. At that time I didn’t know what to expect or what I was about to witness. There were so many tribal leaders all dressed up in suits, wearing beautiful silver jewelry. It was a great experience for me at a young age to have attended NCAI back then. Having attended this year’s NCAI as a young adult made me realize how important it is to participate and be active in any type of convention or conference. During the convention, besides campaigning, I participated in the 10th Annual National Native American Just Move It! A healthy lifestyles walk, run, and rally. We walked a little over a mile from the Tulsa Convention Center to the Creek Nation
Council Oak Park, a “ceremonial ground” chosen by the Creek Indians. After the walk, we were given a NCAI water bottle and a small Nike 7 sports bag. It was getting towards the end of the convention and that meant it was time to vote. The General Assembly room was filled with NCAI members. After the voting process, and while the votes were being counted the room was silent. You can just feel the anxiousness from everyone in the room. Everyone wanted to know the results. The percentage of votes was announced and the crowd was told that there was going to be a runoff between Joe Garcia and Brain Cladoosby. The NCAI members got up once again to vote. By then the room was even quieter. The announcement was made and the people made their decision. Brian Cladoosby was chosen to be the next NCAI President. He made his Presidency speech and the crowd supporting Brian let out a sigh of relief. I prayed hard for Brian that day and I feel in the end it all paid off.
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NWIC: Make A Difference Day 2013: ‘Environmental Activism Through Art’ By Caroline Edwards The Make a Difference Day, hosted by the Northwest Indian College was held at the Northwest Indian College, Log building on 24 October 2013. There were four student panelists that joined Northwest Indian College students for the Make a Difference Day. The panelists were asked to talk about environmental challenges, and how art can be used as an outlet to portray their concerns about environmental issues. The student panelist’s were Phillip Soloman, a local artist; Andrew Eckels, a Western Washington University student and environmental activist; Noelain Villa, a former Haskell student and Northwest Indian College, Associate of Science Graduate; and Caroline Edwards, a Northwest Indian College, Bachelor of Science Graduate majoring in Communications and Media. Terry Wechsler, environmental activist and lawyer, was the facilitator who led the students through each discussion panel. Wechsler asked everyone in the room how art can be utilized as a tool to portray the concerns that they have for the environmental issues occurring today. She then asked each student to explain about themselves and the work that they do. After the students briefly talked about themselves, time was running out; so everyone was asked to head over to the Student Union building to go draw sidewalk art portraying their own concerns about the environmental challenges of today. After the students got done drawing they had the opportunity to be in a drawing for a prize and then lunch and apple cider was provided. The student panelists provided their own story and brought forth some motivation for other students to be active in their own community. 11th Annual Diabetes Gathering Draws Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Rachael Akins from the Peace Health Diabetes over 100 Submitted by NWIHB Center led a discussion on “What is so Scary About Insulin” The audience asked The Northwest Washington Indian Health questions and participated in a discussion Board held its 11th Annual Diabetes revolving around why providers and paGathering at the Lummi Wexlium on Oc- tients alike sometimes postpone starting tober 26th. Over 100 community memon insulin. “The important thing is to get bers from Lummi, Nooksack, Upper your blood sugars to goal. If someone is Skagit, Swinomish and Samish attended. unable to get their sugars at goal with The conference was entitled “Celebrating diet, exercise and oral medications….it is Successes”. time to start insulin. The goal is to prevent complications such as blindness, Guest speaker Diane Vendiola opened the heart disease and kidney disease. Insulin conference with a discussion about the is a great tool used to help get blood sugimportance of emotional wellness. Since ars to goal” depression is at a higher rate in those who have diabetes, screening and treating it is Monica Sulier, Healthy Heart Program of the upmost importance for overall Coordinator for the 4 Tribes gave the wellness. “Without emotional wellness, group an update on the program and the it is difficult to take care of all the other successes stories from some of the parneeds surrounding diabetes self care. “ ticipants who are enrolled in the project. Exercise, healthy eating, testing sugars “It is hard to believe that we have been and taking medications can seem less doing this diabetes case management proimportance when one is depressed. gram for over 7 years. The 4 tribes along Treating the depression has to go hand in with 30 other tribes in the Nation are hand with treating the diabetes” working hard to lower the incidence of
heart disease among Native people with diabetes. The results of the program have been very promising.” Alvin Cultee and Shasta Cano-Martin both from Lummi Nation shared their successful journey in making healthy lifestyle changes, both for themselves and the communities they live and work in. The audience was inspired by the extreme changes Alvin made when he discovered he had diabetes. He went from an average blood sugar of over 400 to close to 80 mg/dl by cutting out all sugared drinks and “junk food” A delicious catered salmon lunch was served included quinoa pilaf. Many of those attending had never had quinoa (an ancient whole grain/seed). Attendees got a bag of quinoa and a recipe for the quinoa pilaf to try at home. Overall it was a fun gathering for all those who attended. The NWWIHB looks forward to planning next year’s gathering.
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Feature: Swinomish Surprises ‘President’ Cladoosby With Luncheon more and more of Indian Country and grows every year. Following his election and swearing in ceremony, Cladoosby spent a couple days balancing initial NCAI work and family time. This kept him from returning home until late Monday evening following the conference that had ended the Members of the Cladoosby family stand together beThe Chairman and wife, Nina, are introduced by Sena- previous Friday. This allowed fore a campaign banner used to elect Chairman spee enough time for key staff to tor taleq tale II (Barb James). pots (Brian Cladoosby) President of the National Conput in motion an appropriate gress of American Indians. Swinomish Chairman spee pots congratulatory celebration for the (Brian Cladoosby) was elected the 21st Chairman/President. An email went out (Joe McCoy) stepped forward to offer a President of the National Congress of to all Swinomish staff, minus blessing. Following the blessing Senator American Indians (NCAI) at the organiCladoosby, inviting them to a luncheon wa lee hub (Kevin Paul) invited elders zations annual gathering held this year to celebrate Cladoosby’s victory. In bold forward to serve up for lunch. All others in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cladoosby won the letters Shelley Roberts, Executive Assis- were then invited to fill their plates with run-off election by a narrow margin of tant, wrote, “THIS IS A SURPRISE food that included salmon, chicken, 25 votes amongst the over 18,000 votes LUNCHEON SO PLEASE DO NOT green beans and potatoes. cast. LET HIM KNOW.” Once mostly everyone was served The eletaleq tale II opened up the floor for anyment of one who wanted to share words regardsurprise for ing Cladoosby’s accomplishment. Comthe lunchmunity members, elders, and staff eon worked stepped forward to speak on when Cladoosby’s accomplishments from past Cladoosby to present. The gathering came to a entered the close with Cladoosby announcing that Swinomish he needed to leave for his first conferYouth Cen- ence call with his new administration as ter and was President of NCAI. completely Approximately 200 elders, community members, and staff gathered in the Swisurprised. nomish Youth Center to recognize Chairman spee pots (Brian Cladoosby) election Cladoosby to be President of the National Congress of American Indians. was esNews of Cladoosby’s victory travcorted to the gym by General Manager eled home fast when Social Services Allan Olson. He immediately turned Director, John Stephens, sent a email toward him and gave mock punches from his iPhone from within the voting on his arm. Cladoosby was then assembly to the tribe’s administrative greeted by his wife, Nina, and other email listserv. The subject read: NCAI. family members who were present In his email Stephens simply stated, to celebrate with him. A short intro“Next President of NCAI, Brian duction was made by Senator taleq Cladoosby,” followed by the auto-text, tale II (Barb James) and Cladoosby “Sent from my iPhone.” took the microphone and was speechless for a few moments. He Cladoosby’s election marks his asthen began to retell the story of sent to arguably the most influential powhat had happened in Tulsa. sition in Indian Country. NCAI has been a driving force in Washington DC for 70 Following Cladoosby’s open- Swinomish Chairman spee pots (Brian Cladoosby) years with a constituency that represents ing words Swinomish elder suday stands with elder Posie John as she speaks to his history as a leader of the Swinomish.
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Feature: Charlie O’hara Set to Retire After Long Career in Indian Country Many gathered at the Swinomish Youth Center to recognize Planning Director Charlie O’Hara’ contributions to the Swinomish community. The following are some of the snapshots from the gathering.
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Feature: NCAI Honors Dusten Brown and Veterans at National Gathering dropping all custody claims and working with the North Carolina couple who intended to adopt the child, as reported by the Associated Press. The case gained national and international attention because of the nature and handling of the adoption, particularly as it relates to American Indian children. The organizers of the honoring were pleased that NCAI afforded the time to honor Brown. One of the organizers commented during the cereAt the Tulsa Oklahoma convenmony, “We are so glad that NCAI tion of the National Congress of has chosen to honor Brown front and American Indians (NCAI) the leader- center at NCAI instead of some back ship honored Dusten Brown, a room. This is so important.” Brown Cherokee tribal member and biologi- was the scheduled honoree at the event but, as is typical at most Native gatherings, all active duty and veterans were asked to come forward to be recognized and honored with Brown. Nearly 50 men & women stepped forward to be recognized. During the honoring ceremony the Chairman of the Cherokee Nation, Brown’s enrolled tribe, spoke of the tribe’s fight to support Brown’s cause. The honoring folNCAI delegates speak about protecting the children lowed a nearly two-hour presentaof Native America while Dusten Brown and wife, tion by Distinguished Professor of right, listen at the NCAI General Assembly. Law Charles Wilkinson that highcal father to 4-year-old Veronica. lighted the complications Tribal SovCommonly known in the media as ereignty, particularly as it relates to BabyVeronica, the child has been in jurisdiction. Jurisdiction was a point the middle of a long lasting custody of contingency in Brown’s case to battle. The battle ended recently maintain custody of his biological when Brown announced that he is daughter.
Dusten Brown, facing camera in black suit, leads his wife and a procession of veterans into the NCAI General Assembly.
Surrounded by NCAI delegates, Dusten Brown is honored with Eagle feathers and a prayer blanket before the NCAI General Assembly.
Brown was honored with specific gifts of Eagle feathers for himself, his daughter, and his family. Also, a prayer blanket was gifted to support him and his family. Many crowded toward the stage to photograph or participate in the moment as a local drum group sang honor songs.
Veteran and Cherokee tribal member, Dusten Brown, is covered with a ceremonial star quilt at a gathering held in his honor.
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What’s Up, Doc? Flu vs. Cold From the Swinomish Indian Health Clinic, providers Sarah Wilborn and Dr. Monica Carrillo, with combined 26 years of pediatric and family medicine experience.
FLU
COLD
Suddenly, within a matter of a 2-4 hours, you go from feeling fine to feeling lousy.
Gradually get sick over a few days.
Chills and fever for 3-4 days.
Chills and fever are uncommon.
Severe body aches and pains and headaches,
Mild aches and pains
like you’ve been hit by a train. Feeling extremely tired, lasting 2-3 weeks
Mild to moderate fatigue.
after all other symptoms go away. Dry cough and chest pain
Productive cough with mild to moderate
chest pain. Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat not com-
mon with flu
Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat
Treatment for the Flu: Antiviral medications are available, to decrease the symptoms and decrease the risk of complications, but should be started within 48 hours of onset of illness in order to be effective. Bedrest will likely be needed for 2-3 days. Treatment for both Flu and Cold: Plenty of fluids Rest Ibuprofen and acetaminophen as directed by packaging or by provider. Prevention: Get the Flu Vaccine as soon as possible; the vaccination takes 10-14 days to effectively protect you. Wash hands frequently. Cough, sneeze into tissue or sleeve rather than hands.
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Submitted by Diane I. Vendiola
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Has Come A Long Way Life flies by. 43 years went by in a flash. Here today, gone tomorrow. I was born and raised in Seattle WA. In what was then called Chinatown. My parents were Delia Frank Hillaire of the Swinomish Tribal Community and Gurio Laruso Villaluz from the Philippine Islands. My family spent our summers with my grandparents here at Swinomish until 1952. That was the year my mother passed away. In early 1969 my late husband, Rodolfo, and I and my late brother George Villaluz and his wife made the decision to relocate from Seattle to Swinomish. Rodolfo had been raised in the small sugar cane plantation town of Waipahu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. He desired the closeto-nature style of living in comparison to the concrete jungle of the big city. When we arrived at our new home located on March Point the rain was coming down in buckets. My brother, my cousins, who were the late Mat and Roger Cayou and the late Ronnie and Claudette Quintasket, helped my husband and our 5 kids unload the rented moving van which we had to return or pay extra for. In the seventies, here at Swinomish, I remember that the Social Services department was located in the gym. In 1970 the gym was only six years old. At that time the Social Services Department was called the Community Action Program (CAP). I believe the late Bernice Billy worked there and the book keeper was Mary Ann Edwards. The CAP director was a nun, Sister Irene. In the walkway that is now between the gym and the Social Services Building there was a building that looked like one of the portable buildings we used to have at LaConner School District. I remember the
late Willard Bill teaching Manpower must consider opporDevelopment training in that buildtunities offered to me ing. I learned to type faster (on an in the context of, “ Underwood typewriter that was proWill I be better able vided at the Manpower Development to help my people if I accept this opProgram) and take short hand there. If portunity?”) I remember correctly, Bev Peters was Charlie Paul, in that class with me. Also, I recall Tandy Wilbur, Jr., that the Old American Hall was still Helen Ross (I remember, Helen standing at the site of our Swinomish speaking the Language and also Social Services Building today. cooking for the Seniors, I think) My niece, Maggie McKenzie Richard Peters, Shaw’s great-grandma, the late Landy James, (Landy came to Theresa Sampson, was the Minister at my house with my cousin, Mary Hilthe Old Shaker Church on Reservalaire to urge me to go and get my tion Road back then. Since my husG.E.D. and further my education. band and I came from Catholic backLandy encouraged me to apply for grounds I remember that we were the first time ever Indian Teacher very impressed at the sophistication Aide positions opening up at the Laof the Swinomish people for Conner School District.) “allowing” a female to be a leader in Al Sampson, (I remember that the Church! he and his wife would always be barSo, when I first came back to my becuing the salmon for community mother’s homeland; there was no gatherings). dental and Senior Services Building, Irene Siddle, and no Health Clinic Building, no SmokeRay Charles (He used to make house, no Archive Building, no new beautiful jewelry, if I remember corhousing, no Northwest Indian Colrectly). lege, no Domestic Violence Shelter. I believe that our Tribal Chairman No early childhood and preschool. was 11 years old in 1970. Not even a Planning Building (which Irene Siddle also transported pais now located in our now defunct tients for Indian Health Services. She Swinomish Longhouse Restaurant used to smoke these brown skinny building). If I remember correctly, the cigarettes called Virginia Slims. The Tribal Administration Office was in motto in the advertisement for Virthe town of LaConner! (And, I reginia Slims was, “We’ve come a long member having the General Council way, baby.” meetings in the gym, which I think I guess you could say that the was called the Community Center at Swinomish Indian Tribal Community that time). has come a long way in the past 43 In 1970, our Tribal Senators years! I am so thankful for our govwere: ernance. Chairman: Dewey Mitchell. (I remember him being the Village Truant Officer as well.) Tandy Wilbur, Sr., Diane I. Vendiola, Swinomish tribal elder, is a regular Laura Wilbur, (I will forever remember contributor to the qyuuqs, continues to serve the tribe in Laura telling me that I her retirement, and is a loving grandmother.
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Swinomish Clean Up Day: SITC Departments Unite to Clean Community
SWINOMISH CLEAN UP DAY CREW AT SNEE OOSH BEACH AND LONE TREE POINT Planning Department staff members, Summer Charles, Lynette Ikebe, Tiffany Hoyopattubi, Tara Satushek and Myk Heidt spent the day picking up garbage from Snee Oosh Beach and Lone Tree Point. They enjoyed the beautiful day and the opportunity to enhance the beauty of these landmark areas by picking up garbage that had blown in from recent storms or that had been left by visitors. At Snee Oosh Beach they picked up many garbage bags of spent fireworks. They also found old tires and chunks of styro foam and tangled fish nets.
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Being Frank One Small Stream Could Mean Better Water Quality Statewide By Billy Frank, Jr., Chairman NWIFC OLYMPIA – A little creek in eastern Washington was at the center of an important water quality ruling recently by the Washington State Supreme Court, reaffirming the state’s right to regulate nonpoint sources of pollution in streams. Nonpoint pollution takes many forms, such as higher water temperatures, sediment, stormwater runoff, fecal coliform bacteria from failing septic systems and agricultural practices.
of his property. The state Supreme Court disagreed in an 8-1 ruling. The fact that it took nearly a decade to get one rancher to do the right thing is made even more disturbing because Pataha Creek was selected as a model watershed in 1993 by the Bonneville Power Administration. BPA and other agencies have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars working with ranchers and farmers to provide everything from stream-
new. It’s just a matter of the state having the will to use its authority to regulate nonpoint source pollution. We shouldn’t have to look to the courts for leadership. Let’s hope the court’s ruling will translate into better water quality protection on this side of the mountains, too. Our treaty rights depend on it. Our treaties guaranteed us the continued right to fish and gather
“Our treaties guaranteed us the continued right to fish and gather shellfish, which depends on good water quality to ensure healthy salmon habitat and shellfish that are safe to eat.” For 10 years the state Department of Ecology (DOE) tried to work with rancher Joseph Lemire to keep his 29 head of cattle out of Pataha Creek, a small stream that runs through his property near Dayton. Lemire’s cattle had unrestricted access to the creek, leading to manure in the stream, eroded streambanks and increased sediment in the creek. When DOE finally ordered Lemire to stop polluting by fencing cows out of the creek, the rancher appealed, claiming that a fence would restrict use of his land and therefore was an unlawful “taking”
side fencing to tree and shrub planting to help improve the creek. Twenty years of voluntary efforts haven’t turned the tide of nonpoint pollution in many Washington watersheds. As the Lemire example shows, sometimes it takes more than money and voluntary efforts to protect our resources. And sometimes, all it takes to jeopardize our work is one landowner who’s not willing to do the right thing. Thankfully, the state has the authority to control these sources of pollution, and was willing to take the case to the state Supreme Court to defend it. That’s encouraging, because the ruling wasn’t anything
shellfish, which depends on good water quality to ensure healthy salmon habitat and shellfish that are safe to eat. Nonpoint sources of water pollution constantly threaten our natural resources. When a shellfish harvest area is closed because of pollution, or salmon runs are reduced because of poor water quality, our treaty rights are denied altogether. We all live downstream – every one of us. We need to keep that in mind and work together to restore and protect water quality in this state.
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Tribal Archive: Archives Receives Gift from Swinomish Elder Swinomish elder Diane Vendiola was rearranging a part of her home when she came across a box of items from back when she worked for the Swinomish Summer School. In the box she found a project from 1976 that was created by some Swinomish tribal members. The project is titled, The Swinomish Reservation—1976. On the poster-sized sheet is the depiction of the Swinomish community from the eyes of, then, 9 & 10 year-olds!
The original poster is being donated by Diane Vendiola to the Swinomish Archives and Records. This item an many other items for Swinomish’s history can be viewed there.
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NWIC: Food Sovereignty Conference Focuses on Policy Northwest Indian College's Institute of Indigenous Foods and Traditions, a branch of the NWIC's Cooperative Extension program, sponsored their second annual gathering of the Our Food is Our Medicine Conference September 11-13 at Bastyr University, located just north of Seattle, Washington. Approximately 200 participants traveled from as far as California, Nevada and all over Washington State to attend the conference. Last year's conference featured a focus on practical preparation and use of indigenous food. This year's conference, while maintaining an element of preparation and use of food, focused on policy centered on indigenous food. The conference theme, Policy in Support of the People and the Land, set the tone for the gathering. In recent years growing attention on indigenous-types of diets have gained popularity. Anything from 'paleo diets' to the impacts of biotechnology have placed indigenous cultures at a focal point. With this attention conference organizers focused on creating a dialogue centered on indigenous food policy. The opening welcome statement reads, in part, "This year we are focusing on policy changes and other strategies that support the People and the Land. ‘Policy’ is a word that we commonly hear in our modern world, yet it is difficult to comprehend. Many communities and governmental agencies are busily creating food policies and we are striving to understand what that means." The conference followed this mission throughout the gathering by providing participants with speakers an opportunity to "comprehend" what and how policy is being developed around indigenous food. The gathering began with a welcome by renowned storyteller and educator,
Roger Fernandez, who set a tone for participants on how they might analyze the conference stating, "Sometimes the answer is not always visible. Sometimes you have to reflect to have the answer revealed." Jamestown S’kallam elder and storyteller Elaine Grinnell hosted the conference. Hosting for the second year, Grinnell's enthusiasm, humor, and graciousness for the topics garnered the attention of conference goers and encouraged a sense engagement. The Our Food is Our Medicine conference was headlined by great thinkers on food sovereignty in Indian Country. France Charles who is a long time council member and chairperson for the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe offered the opening keynote. Charles told the story of the Lower Elwha Klallam’s work to remove river dams from their ancestral territories. She specifically emphasized how Native and non-Natives had to work collaboratively to accomplish the work set forth. Her presentation ended with good feelings as she revealed that salmon had already returned to the river, even though the dam had only recently been removed. Micah McCarty, Makah tribal member and former Chair, addressed the conference on the second day as the second keynote presenter. Micah’s passion for protecting the rights and environments of indigenous peoples was apparent as he addressed a myriad of important topics. His presentation addressed food sovereignty policy at many levels ranging from within a small community to the state level to the federal level and even the international level. McCarty outlined how complex policy development can be for Native people. He particularly addressed the issue of ocean acidification from a Native perspective but that the Native perspective is wake up call to all people. Scholar Dr. Rudy Ryser presented the final keynote. His presentation seamlessly wrapped up the previous keynotes and wrapped them into a historical perspective. He described what believes many tribes suffer from, a term he calls “community trauma.” He defines com-
munity trauma as the occurrence where a community suffers through a trauma that goes unresolved for so long that the community no longer remembers what the original trauma was but still suffers from the lasting effects of it in different ways. He cited the example of when the first Europeans visited the Northwest region they did not come ashore but sat offshore for a few days and then left. However, Ryser explained, mosquitoes on the ship did come ashore carrying various diseases. The new diseases lead to the devastation of Native populations at a rate of 8 to 9 out of 10 persons dying from diseases according to Ryser. This went on for nearly 100 years before being addressed. Ryser suggested that this ‘community trauma’ has in many respects not been addressed. However, according Ryser, Native people did have medicines, just ones that could not address the new diseases. These medicines (naturally occurring in the diet from that era) are still present in the Northwest today and hold answers to many of the medical issues Natives face today. The conference offered workshops in various topics that addressed food sovereignty. Some workshop titles were: Reclaiming the Urban Forest for Food, Alaskan Plants as Food and Medicine, Cultivating a Mesoamerican Kitchenspace, and A Place for Healing: Building Recovery Programs for Trauma and Addiction. The varying topics offered something for all of the participants. In addition, there were many impromptu workshops with attendees taking part in teaching or helping others understand native plants, how to weave, how to fillet a salmon, and how to barbecue salmon. This element really provided a friendly community space.
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Cultural Events: October Community Dinner
Bernadette Stone & Family
Jeanne James & Family
Ron Loomis & Family
Fr. Pat Twohy & Family
John Cayou & Family
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Focus on Preventing Falls Submitted by NWIHB
We all want to protect our older family members and help them stay safe, secure, and independent. Knowing how to reduce the risk of falling, a leading cause of injury is a step toward this goal. The Reality Each year, one in every three adults ages 65 or older falls and 2 million are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries. And the risk of falling increases with each decade of life. The long-term consequences of fall injuries, such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can impact the health and independence of older adults. Thankfully, falls are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, many falls can be prevented. Everyone can take actions to protect the older adults they care about. Prevention Tips You can play a role in preventing falls. Encourage the older adults you care about to:
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Get some exercise. Lack of exercise can lead to weak legs and this increases the chances of falling. Exercise programs like Tai Chi can increase strength and improve balance, making falls much less likely. Be mindful of medications. Some medicines—or combinations of medicines—can have side effects like dizziness or drowsiness. This can make falling more likely. Having a doctor or pharmacist review all medications can help reduce the chance of risky side effects and drug interactions. Keep their vision sharp. Poor vision can make it harder to get around safely. To help make sure they're seeing clearly, older adults should have their eyes checked every year and wear glasses or contact lenses with the right prescription strength. Eliminate hazards at home. About half of all falls happen at home. A home safety check can help identify potential fall hazards that need to be removed or changed, like tripping hazards, clutter, and poor lighting.
Steps for Home Safety The following checklist can help older adults reduce their risk of falling at home: Remove things you can trip over (like papers, books, clothes, and shoes) from stairs and places where you walk. Install handrails and lights on all staircases. Remove small throw rugs or use double-sided tape to keep the rugs from slipping. Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach easily without using a step stool. Put grab bars inside and next to the tub or shower and next to your toilet. Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors. Improve the lighting in your home. As you get older, you need brighter lights to see well. Hang light-weight curtains or shades to reduce glare. Wear shoes both inside and outside the house. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers.
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Lushootseed: Understanding a Sense of Place
?e(s)SudubS Vex (?)u.
Can you see me?
Xi Gedse(s)Sudubicid.
I can’t see you.
Vad Vex.
Where are you?
di?abac ?al ti hiI ZOa?.
On the other side of this big rock/boulder.
?eslaXdx Vex (?)u ti?iA si?ab. Do you remember that noble person? xi? GedseslaXdx. tuLVad ti?iA.
I don’t remember him. Where is he from?
tuL?al swedebS.
He is from Swinomish.
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St. Paul’s Church: One Year Anniversary of Saint Kateri Celebrated Approximately fifty community members gathered on October 20 to celebrate the one year anniversary of the canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha. A traditional Catholic Mass was led by Father Vu. The music accompaniment was provided by guest choir from St. Joachim’s from Lummi. As Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was honored elders stepped forward to offer words, the Edwards family offered a family song and honor songs were sung by Rudy & Docavie Vendiola and wa lee hub (Kevin Paul). Following the ceremony a meal was served and friends and relatives spent an afternoon of visiting and enjoying one another’s company.
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sOladated (Brian Wilbur): Thanks Chairman spee pots For NativeCatch Support Recent travels have taken Swinomish Chairman spee pots and other Swinomish representatives to far away lands to promote the tribes own NativeCatch brand. The seafood distribution company has customers from locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico and, hopefully in the near future, Asia. In his recent travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma to participate in the NCAI national gathering, spee pots took the opportunity to promote the NativeCatch brand. In one example spee pots attended the breakout session titled, The Future of Native Foods: Sovereignty, Safety, and Sustainability. During the question and answer period he made a powerful statement by saying, “Here is an example of a success story…” while holding cans of the NativCatch canned salmon in his hands. He went on by stating, “We need to support our traditional foods and tribal entities across the tribes.” Swinomish Senator sOladated (Brian Wilbur), who also attended NCAI, appreciated the Chairman’s support in promoting the brand. He stated, “I would like to thank the Chairman for his work in promoting NativeCatch at NCAI.” Wilbur went on to say, “In addition to his other duties, the Chairman is very supportive and active in promoting Swinomish Fish Company’s NativeCatch brand. I appreciate his efforts and thank him for handing out NativeCatch canned salmon at NCAI. These efforts are building our brand nationwide.”
Chairman spee pots discussing the NativeCatch brand during one of the breakout session at NCAI.
Swinomish Tribal Court: Judge Pouley Attends Reception Hosted By VP Biden From Judge Mark Pouley: “On behalf of the Swinomish Tribe I attended a reception hosted by VP Biden and Dr. Jill Biden celebrating the Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act and 2013 extension of tribal authority to prosecute domestic violence crimes. Judge Theresa Pouley was there representing the Tulalip Tribe.”
Thank you to everyone who brought their pets for the NOAH spay/neuter day. We had nine pets participate. Remember two pets only are allowed in SHA housing We also caught six wild cats and had them neutered and four returned to the village to help with our rat/mouse problems. If you want to help keep the cat population under control, please let us know. NOAH provides this service free. Call the office to get on a list for the next NOAH trip, no date will be set until we have at least six animals. You can always call NOAH to set up your own appt. Tribal Members will be paid for by SHA.
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POLICE EXPLORERS GRADUATE FROM ADVANCED BASIC ACADEMY On August 17th, 2013 Swinomish Police Explorers Danika McCoy, Corrina Kaubin, Wayne Fornsby, and Kenneth Revey graduated from the Washington State Law Enforcement Exploring Advisors Academy (Advanced Basic Training). Standing with them is 4th Platoon Assistant TAC Chris Rogers, a patrol officer with the Swinomish Police Department. The training was held in Maple Valley, Washington. (left to right) Danika McCoy, Corrina Kaubin, Wayne Fornsby, TAC Officer Chris Rogers, Riley Morgan and Justin Selvig
During the same camp, Explorers Riley Morgan and Justin Selvig completed Basic Academy.
In December 2012, Explorers Corrina Kaubin, Brendon Kasayuli and Danika McCoy completed Basic Academy in Yakima, WA. This year's Winter Academy will again take place for one week in Yakima, beginning December 26. All of our Explorers plan to attend.
Corrina Kaubin
For information about participating in the Swinomish Police Explorer Program, visit our website: www.swinomishpolice.org or find the Explorers on Facebook: “Swinomish Police Explorers”
Danika McCoy (Kenneth Revey background)
Swinomish Police wish everyone a
VETERAN’S DAY NOVEMBER 11 The Swinomish Police Department thanks every veteran for his/her service.
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Native Business: The Strength of Welcome A budget is a forward looking tool to estimate cash inflows, outflows, and balances of cash as it stands at Jim Stanley various points in time. One of the greatest benefits of a budget is to detect possible future cash stringencies and make arrangements well ahead of a crisis. The sources of crises can be from both positive and negative factors. A positive crisis may be growth where a company makes sales in
greater proportion than their cash-onhand can support. A negative crisis may be declining or no revenue to satisfy operating expenses. In either case pre-planning benefits the company by causing less stress on everyone. The quality of a budget says a lot about the management of an organization and their ability to perform well in a changing market. Budgeting is essential to the welfare of an enterprise because it is a tool to help a workforce, front-line employees and management, understand if they are achieving financial success. If yes -then good. If no then something needs to change. In general, a profit-
able business is an asset to society because it puts together raw materials, labor and management and converts them into something of greater value to society. Budgeting is a good way to avoid losses by planning in advance. Jim Stanley freely shares his knowledge in an effort to drive economic success in Indian Country. He is a tribal member of the Quinault Nation, Treasurer of the Tribal CStore Summit Group, and Chairman of the Quinault Nation Enterprise Board. To contact Jim for comments, go to JimStanley.biz.
House of Healing: April James earns Soroptimist Award April James would make any community proud. This past Women’s Opportunity Award recipient has been very busy since earning her award from Soroptimist. She has earned her Associates Degree from Northwest Indian College and is now working on her Bachelor’s Degree from Evergreen State College. All of this while working as manager of the Swinomish Domestic Violence Shelter, raising three children, and holding true to her vision of what she hopes to accomplish for the community. April’s program at Evergreen is a Reservation Based Community Determined Program. This quarter, her
third, she has classes two nights a week and one Saturday a month, not an easy task for a full time worker/ mom. She has two years left to the program. April plans to use her new skills and knowledge to give back to the community. And she has a very clear vision of the three things she plans to accomplish in her lifetime. First thing, she stated, was to fight underage drinking. To this end, she worked with others to establish a partnership with the La Conner District and Parents Against Underage Drinking to lead a march from the Swinomish Youth Center to the LaConner school for a Sobriety Program. She said it was the first time the school and tribe had worked together to fight for that. (The March and the parent group ended after three years in 2010. ) Her second goal is to help fight domestic violence—and as manager of the Domestic Violence Shelter she gets to live her dream. The third part of her vision is to help conquer the drug and alcohol problems in the
community. “It might not happen in my lifetime, but I will still try,” she stated. The Woman’s Opportunity Award, which she won, is given to women heads of households returning to school. “Options for scholarships for me were minimal,” she said. “It is struggle for a single parent. I got to tell my story about how hard it is.” And we are glad for all of us that she did. People interested in learning more about this award can look at the Soroptimist website: vintagelaconner.com Or, email Dixie Otis at: dixieot@gmail.com. The Women’s Opportunity Award is awarded annually to a single head of household seeking a four-year college degree.
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Swinomish Fitness Center: Starting An Exercise Program! Did you know? Eating healthy foods and staying physically active can help you keep up with the demands of your busy life. Moving more and eating better may help you take better care of yourself and be there for the people who depend on you. Should I talk to my health care provider before starting an exercise program? Most people do not need to see their health care provider before getting physically active. If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis (weak bones), or obesity, talk to your health care provider before starting a vigorous physical activity program. You do not need to talk to your provider before you start a less intense activity like walking. If you have been inactive for some time, plan to walk at least twice a week for a month. Once you meet this goal, add another day or make your walk longer. Why move more and eat better? You may improve your health if you move more and eat better, but that's not the only reason to be active and make healthy food choices. You can also charge up your body for work, play, and family feel better about yourself and manage stress better look better in your clothes set a good example for your children and your friends tone your body (without losing your curves) prevent Type 2 diabetes Your fitness center, family, friends, and coworkers can be great sources of support as you adopt healthier habits. Ask them to join you in healthy eating and physical activity. Being healthy is important for them, too! By making healthy choices together, you may find it is easier to move more and eat better. How can I handle barriers to becoming more physically active? Adding more physical activity to your life may seem a challenge. Here are some common barriers and solutions. "I don't have time for physical activity." You can "sneak" it into your day a few minutes at a time. Get started by making these small changes in your daily routine: Add three 10-minute walks to your day, if you can do so safely near your work or home. Take regular breaks from sitting at the computer or watching TV. Get up, move, and stretch by lifting your hands up over your head. Twist side to side. Schedule your workouts as you would a hair or work appointment and stick to your plan. Start taking the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you have the option (be sure the stairs are well lit). If your job requires a lot of sitting, add a walk around the block to one of your daily breaks. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE SWINOMISH FITNESS CENTER!!! Phone Colleen Mavar: 466-3151 or email: cmavar@swinomish.nsn.us
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November Announcements Happy 10th Birthday Dakota! Love Mom and your brothers
Ronnie Elizabeth Edwards Born August 13, 2013 Donna Ikebe and Charles Edwards
Happy Blessed Belated Birthday Mom! Love you Robin Carneen Edwards
Happy Blessed Belated Birthday Scott! Love you Robin Carneen Edwards Tyler Dressler Happy 21st Belated Birthday & Veteran’s Day Welcome Home! Love you Mom/Robin Carneen Edwards
Happy Birthday Kim From all your Kids and Grandkids Thank you to all that were present at Lenora Siddle's Funeral. Thank you for being there for the family. We deeply appreciate it. Love from the whole family. We miss and think about her all the time. If you have pictures of Lenora please bring them to the Swinomish Communications Office to be scanned. Thank you.
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2013 NOVEMBER 11—Veteran’s Day 13—Community Dinner, Honoring Veterans, Youth Center
DECEMBER 11—Gift Card Distribution, Social Services Bldg. 24—Christmas Eve, Social Services Bldg.
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