Oct 2015 Vol. 49 No. 10
WALKING TO LA CONNER
The 1915 Dedication of the Morris St. Bridge | PG 20
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Swinomish Reservation Sunrise Photo Courtesy of Kevin Day Sr.
ON THE COVER
20 Walking to La Conner: The 1915
Dedication of the Morris St. Bridge
ON THE COVER Swinomish Community Leaders on Morris Street Bridge – July 1938. Left to right: two unknown men, Buck Bailey, Tommy Bob, Peter Charles, unknown, Gasper Dan, Lawrence “Pudgy” Edwards, George Cagey, Jimmy Charles, Charlie Edwards, Martin Sampson. Swinomish Tribal Archive
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Editor’s Note The Chairman’s Message Notice: Availability of Petitions for Nominations Community Happenings Halloween Party Flyer The Annual Clambake Rainbow Bridge Artwork Joins the Permanent... Native Roots: Cattail Swinomish & Ecotrust Receive Federal Funding... October Tide Table Lushootseed Practice Being Frank Walking To La Conner The 1915 Dedication of... Indigenous Worldviews in Informal Learning DEP: Summer Sampling Concluding Native Business: Traits of a Successful Employee Mixing Alcohol with Energy Drinks Marijuana Harmless? Aqiimuk’s Kitchen Youth Center Calendar Community Dinner Elders Menu October Birthdays
editor’s NOTE What is your favorite time of year? I was born in May, so spring is my all-time favorite. The shift in weather this past month definitely signals that autumn is officially here. What I love most about autumn is the types of foods that are available in the Skagit Valley, for instance the Washington apples, pumpkins, and the harvest vegetables like squash and zucchini. It’s easy to talk about the fun and positives of autumn, but you can’t forget about the flu and cold season that come around this time of year. I’ve seen the signs of the cold and flu lately, so my suggestion for all of you is cover your cough and stay healthy.
This month will mark the 100th Anniversary of the Morris Street Bridge. The Tribal Archivist, Theresa Trebon wrote a feature article about the dedication of the Morris Street Bridge that occurred in 1915; a historic landmark which connected the Tribe to the city of La Conner. I personally enjoy reading Theresa’s articles and get a better sense of what Swinomish used to look like when I see the historic photos she submits. I’ve observed that most people who pick up the qyuuqs skim through it and mainly pay attention to upcoming events and of course the pictures. So, if you have any seasonal pictures please feel free to submit them. I hope you have a wonderful Halloween with your family and friends! Caroline Edwards
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Moon of the Elk Mating Cry
Late September/Early October is “the moon of elk mating cry,” signalling autumn. This moon is a very busy time because all five salmon runs are fished and dried. The last of the fall Chinook run are entering the river while dog salmon, also called chum, are starting their run. Dog salmon dry lean, making them ideal for storage. Hunting also begins for larger game such as deer and elk.
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Moon of the Falling Leaves
Much of October is “the moon of the falling leaves.” During this moon, the last stocks of sockeye, and humpback go up-river, while silvers and dog salmon are reaching their peak. Fishing and drying salmon for the winter months continues. This is the height of the harvest, because the plants are maturing and starting to die. It is a good time to gather nettles, cattails, salal, and bracken fern roots. Hunting begins for ducks, geese and other birds as they return for the winter, and also for the larger game such as deer and elk.
Excerpt from ‘13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, and How They Guide the Swinomish People’. By swelitub (Todd A. Mitchell) and Jamie L. Donatuto sw d bš qyuuqs News
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Autumn has swept swiftly into the Skagit Valley! It just seems like yesterday it was 90 degrees and all of our streams were dry and plants were brown! We welcome the rain to our homelands and waters, as we faced one of the driest seasons that our elders can remember in the Skagit. Like many of you we will be busy chopping wood and winterizing our homes and buildings. Please remember to reach out and help one another and please contact the Swinomish Housing or Social Services if you need help this winter season. With the damp and cold weather coming our way we want to make sure we stay ahead of the flu season. I encourage you all to think about heading up to the Swinomish Health Clinic to get your annual flu shot. With the flu season beginning it is important to take precautions, especially for our youth and elders. I would like to give a big thank you to everyone that comes out for the community dinners. There have been many wonderful stories full of laughter, tears, and appreciation that have evolved from our people gathering. On behalf of our senators, we raise our hands to our community for sharing the sound of the drums, songs, stories and love of our culture with all. It has been a fast and furious two years as President of the National Congress of American Indians. It is such a great honor as your senator, friend, family, and tribal member to be the first Swinomish member to hold this esteemed office that represents all 566 tribes in America. I will be running for re-election this month and if the Creator allows it, be elected to serve for two more years. I am grateful to Nina for standing by me in this decision and the support of my father and family.
I carry our elders in my heart, the wonderful Susan Wilbur and Robert Joe Sr., Laura Wilbur and many others who made a difference for all of us. My teachers for the past thirty years have all resided here at Swinomish, in the Senate Chambers, so I would like to thank those who shared their teachings with me. My first commitment is always to our tribe, and I will continue in the same capacity as I have always been in as your Chairman. NCAI is the oldest Native American organization in the North American continent. It has an executive director who has created a management and organization process for this well-run organization of thirty-five staff members. Swinomish, with 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 to accomplish common goals, which is the sustainability of our tribe for generations now and to come. In the past 30 years our staff and tribe has networked with national forefronts to address economic development, Indian health services, social services, natural resources, law and justice and environment. 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. It is awesome to see how many of our youth are participating in a variety of sports activities this fall. Thank you parents and family members for supporting our children. If you have time, go check out their games. Believe me, win or lose you will get great entertainment. In closing, we are thankful for all the Creator has provided for us and for a safe fishing season. Please have a safe October and I look forward to seeing you all at the next community dinner and events in the next few weeks.
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SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY
NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF PETITIONS FOR NOMINATIONS TERMS EXPIRING: SENATE SEAT 3, BRIAN PORTER SENATE SEAT 4, KEVIN PAUL SENATE SEAT 5, TANDY WILBUR Petitions for Nominations will be available beginning November 15, 2015, in the Swinomish Administration building, during normal business hours. Please contact Wendy Otto, Election Officer, for more information, 360.466.1134. sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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COMMUNITY The Swinomish HAPPENINGS Indian Senate OCTOBER 30 Halloween Party 1 - 4PM Community Youth Center
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SITC BURN BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED
Proposes to Amend the Tribe’s Constitution Office of the Tribal Attorney
The Swinomish Indian Senate, in its desire to strengthen its status as a sovereign nation and modernize its Constitution, has unanimously passed a resolution proposing to amend the Tribe’s Constitution. By law, the Bureau of Indian Affairs must hold a secretarial election open to all eligible voters in order to amend the constitution. A secretarial election requires that eligible voters register to vote. To vote in the secretarial election, you must be an enrolled member of the tribe and eighteen years of age or older at the time of the election. Future notices concerning this election and the registration process will be mailed to you. However, to ensure that you will receive these notices, the Tribal Election Board requests your assistance in updating your mailing address. Please contact the Enrollment Office with the following information: Name Enrollment Number Physical Address Mailing Address Phone Number At the same time, please make certain that your tribal identification card is current. A few years ago, the tribe amended its enrollment ordinance to require that new cards be issued every five years. Thus, under current Swinomish law, identification cards are only valid for five years-regardless of what the card may say. If your card was issued more than five years ago, you will need to make an appointment with the Enrollment Office to obtain a new card. Call Leon John at (360) 466.7211.
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OCTOBER 28 Community Dinner 6PM
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lop che ahl Early Education Center Swinomish Toddler Classes In the Child Care Program
WHEN: MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY TIME: 8:45AM-10:45AM Who is eligible? Children ages 1-3 years old who are Swinomish Tribal members and children of other tribes living in the community. Is there transportation? Van transportation is available within the Swinomish Tribal Community. Pick-up begins at 8:15am. How do I sign up my child? Come to the Early Education Center and fill out a registration form. Please bring updated immunization records.
For more information call the Child Care Center: (360) 466.7345
DID YOU KNOW? • It has been reported that the average American eats twentyfour pounds of candy a year, and most of that is likely consumed right around Halloween. • The top selling candy is candy corn. Americans purchase over twenty million pounds of it a year. • Taffy and candies filled with caramel, coconut, or nuts are the worst kinds of candy for teeth because they stick to everything inside your mouth, including the grooves of your teeth.
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The Annual Clambake Myk Heidt
Frybread Cook- Tanisha Gobert
This year’s Clambake was joined by a group of Tulalip elders and members. The wonderful weather, food and company created a very inviting atmosphere. Everyone seemed to enjoy the festivities.
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Thank you Cathi Bassford for letting us use the kitchen and for lending a hand. We would also like to thank the Canoe Family for the beautiful song that they sang!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE COOKS WHO MADE THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL EVENT SO SUCCESSFUL! Shellfish Cooks/Helpers Chester Cayou Jr., Head Cook General Cayou, Helper Willy Montoya, Helper
Salmon Cooks/Helpers Eric Day, Head Cook Ronald Day Jr., Helper Sam Bailey, Helper
Shellfish Cooks- General Cayou, Willy Montoya, Brian Porter
Kitchen Cooks
Gail Cayou, Head Cook Christy Williams, Helper
Fry Bread Cooks Tanisha Gobert, Head Cook Cherrie Rattler, Helper
350 plates of salmon, mussels, clams, roasted corn, potatoes, fry bread, salad and fresh berries with cake and whipped cream were served to a very appreciative crowd. Fish Cooks- Ronald Day Jr., Eric Day, Sam Bailey
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RAINBOW BRIDGE ARTWORK
Joins The Permanent Collection at Swinomish Emma Fox
A newly acquired piece of artwork will soon grace the halls of the Swinomish Administration building.
Marshall Perrow, the renowned architect and designer of the Rainbow Bridge, is a man of many talents- chief among them are his skills as a watercolor artist. A print of his celebrated work Lifting Fog (one of twelve such prints made) now calls Swinomish Indian Tribal Community home. When Perrow designed the Rainbow Bridge in 1957, the presence of the structure endured in his mind. His body of watercolor artwork spans over fifty years, and covers landscapes and marine scenes from around the world. It is arguable, however, that La Conner and its infamous Rainbow Bridge made one of the greatest impressions. In 2008, over fifty years after designing the bridge, he
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returned to the site to paint Lifting Fog, capturing a peaceful sunny scene of serene waters flanked by majestic evergreens. The soft depiction of cool waters is an idyllic representation of the Swinomish Channel, and is certain to call upon unique memories of viewers. Recently, former Washington Secretary of State Ralph Munro gifted nine prints (of the original twelve) to the town of La Conner for the delight of its citizens. Gretchen McCauley, a local resident, assisted in distributing the prints to various venues around town. In addition to the print that Ms. McCauley donated to the Swinomish Tribe, the other eight prints will be displayed in La Conner schools, local government buildings, and at the Skagit County Historical Museum.
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NATIVE ROOTS
Cattail Emma Fox
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As autumn breezes dance across the wetlands of Northwest Washington, cattail seeds can be found catching a ride on these crisp gusts of air. When imagining a wetland, cattails quickly come to mind. While they are well known, they are often under-appreciated for their tremendous value, both ecologically and as a harvestable plant. Both hardy and adaptable, cattails are easy to establish and aid in alleviating flooding and pollution in their surrounding areas. Growing between three to ten feet in height, a single stalk is surrounded by twelve to sixteen leaves. The stalk culminates in a rich brown, cigar-like blossom (the female flower) out of which the lighter brown, male flower forms. While the male flowers disintegrate quickly, the female flowers last much longer. During the autumn months, the female flowers break down and release thousands of downy seed tufts in to the air. Take a look around- chances are you can see this sight nearby! There are a variety of ways to prepare cattails for nourishment, and they include utilizing various parts of the plant. From its roots and stalks, to its pollen and flowers, cattails are extremely versatile in the kitchen. A common method is to harvest cattail shoots, which should be collected during the spring months. Historically, cattails were commonly used as a favoured weaving material of native tribal communities. This is evident in the naming of Kukutali Preserve. The time-honored name of the area, Kukutali, means ‘place of the cattail mat,’ a reference to the many summers that saw accommodations made of cattail mats, sheltering harvesters who were participating in clam gathering and beach seining. Crafting these mats took considerable dedication- a large household mat could contain over 1,000 cattail stalks. If you do not have experience in harvesting and gathering foods, please consult an elder for guidance.
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Cattail Wild Rice Pilaf Ingredients 1 c dry wild rice (4 cups cooked) 2 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 c chopped green onion 2 c cattail shoots, sliced (about 30 cattails) 2 tsp salt 1/2 c slivered almonds Directions Cook the wild rice until tender. Sauté onion and cattail shoots in sesame oil until tender and translucent. Mix the rice and the sautéed cattail shoots and onion together. Add salt and slivered almonds. Serve hot.
SWINOMISH & ECOTRUST RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FOREST CONSERVATION, CARBON SEQUESTRATION
The Swinomish Tribe is in the process of developing new plans for improved forest management and climate change adaptation, according to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Chairman, Brian Cladoosby. Partnering with Ecotrust, a private non-profit conservation organization, creates the opportunity to achieve several important objectives. “Forest conservation and climate change adaptation require new ways of doing business – which could open up new business opportunities,” said Cladoosby. “As we improve our forest management practices to reflect changing forest conditions, we can not only help mitigate carbon emissions, but we can also identify new and emerging revenue opportunities that we aren’t currently capturing.” Brent Davies, Ecotrust’s Vice President of Forests and Ecosystem Services, shared that Ecotrust is a leader in developing new models to create economic opportunities, while restoring forests and establishing ecological management processes modeled after a forest’s natural ability to maintain
health and productivity. “We are demonstrating that ecologically managed forests can store more carbon, provide higher quality habitats for fish and wildlife, and offer more economic development opportunities, all while supporting a robust forest products industry,” said Davies. “The Swinomish forest has always been a community resource. The hopes for this project are to create a more stable revenue source in addition to establishing a healthy forest ecosystem that meets tribal landscape-level management priorities.” With federal grant support, Ecotrust and Swinomish will partner over a three-year period to conduct in-depth research and analysis to determine potential unrealized forest-resource market value. A Swinomish forest bank could be used to certify market values of unrealized forest resources, and attract investment in Swinomish carbon sequestration, according to Cladoosby. The Natural Resource Conservation Service, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, selected the two organizations’ joint grant application from over 300 applicant proposals. The $528,000 three-year grant will be matched by $528,000 in joint funding from the Swinomish Tribe and Ecotrust to carry out the project.
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The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Ecotrust have been jointly awarded federal funding to explore the establishment of a “forest bank” on the Swinomish Indian Reservation, announced by the two organizations September 17.
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TIDE TABLE: October 2015 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay
Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Day
High
Low
High
Low
High
Phase Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset
Thu 01
02:10 −0.99 ft 08:44 11.08 ft 14:38 3.73 ft
20:11 11.05 ft
7:09
18:49
21:26
11:33
Fri 02
02:59 −0.97 ft 09:46 10.79 ft 15:36 4.58 ft
20:59 10.40 ft
7:10
18:47
22:14
12:39
Sat 03
03:51 −0.62 ft 10:53 10.47 ft 16:43 5.23 ft
21:54 9.62 ft
7:12
18:45
23:07
13:38
Sun 04
04:47 −0.04 ft 12:09 10.23 ft 18:08 5.51 ft
23:00 8.86 ft
7:13
18:43
Mon 05
Last Qtr
14:29
05:50 0.62 ft
13:28 10.17 ft 19:42 5.27 ft
7:15
18:41
0:03
15:12
00:18 8.32 ft
06:59 1.20 ft
14:36 10.26 ft 20:56 4.64 ft
7:16
18:39
1:02
15:49
Wed 07 01:41 8.17 ft
08:08 1.61 ft
15:28 10.37 ft 21:50 3.91 ft
7:18
18:37
2:01
16:22
Thu 08 02:55 8.38 ft
09:10 1.88 ft
16:06 10.43 ft 22:30 3.21 ft
7:19
18:35
3:02
16:50
Fri 09
03:56 8.75 ft
10:01 2.13 ft
16:35 10.43 ft 23:02 2.57 ft
7:20
18:33
4:02
17:17
Sat 10
04:46 9.16 ft
10:44 2.44 ft
16:59 10.40 ft 23:29 1.99 ft
7:22
18:31
5:02
17:42
Sun 11 05:28 9.52 ft
11:23 2.82 ft
17:21 10.37 ft 23:54 1.44 ft
7:23
18:29
6:02
18:07
Tue 06
Mon 12 06:05 9.83 ft
11:58 3.26 ft
17:44 10.33 ft
7:25
18:27
7:02
18:32
Tue 13
00:20 0.92 ft
06:41 10.10 ft 12:33 3.73 ft
18:09 10.27 ft
7:26
18:25
8:03
18:59
Wed 14
00:48 0.45 ft
07:18 10.32 ft 13:08 4.21 ft
18:37 10.14 ft
7:28
18:23
9:03
19:29
Thu 15
01:20 0.08 ft
07:56 10.47 ft 13:45 4.68 ft
19:07 9.93 ft
7:29
18:21
10:03
20:03
Fri 16
01:54 −0.16 ft 08:37 10.53 ft 14:25 5.14 ft
19:39 9.65 ft
7:31
18:19
11:01
20:41
Sat 17
02:33 −0.25 ft 09:21 10.51 ft 15:10 5.55 ft
20:14 9.30 ft
7:32
18:17
11:58
21:26
Sun 18
03:16 −0.16 ft 10:11 10.41 ft 16:02 5.89 ft
20:55 8.89 ft
7:34
18:15
12:52
22:16
Mon 19
04:03 0.08 ft
11:08 10.30 ft 17:05 6.04 ft
21:50 8.45 ft
7:35
18:13
13:40
23:14
Tue 20
04:58 0.43 ft
12:09 10.27 ft 18:21 5.88 ft
23:04 8.09 ft
7:37
18:11
14:25
Wed 21
05:59 0.82 ft
13:10 10.38 ft 19:37 5.27 ft
7:39
18:09
15:05
0:18
Thu 22 00:28 8.01 ft
07:05 1.17 ft
14:04 10.64 ft 20:38 4.29 ft
7:40
18:08
15:42
1:27
Fri 23
01:50 8.34 ft
08:11 1.47 ft
14:51 10.97 ft 21:26 3.06 ft
7:41
18:06
16:16
2:40
Sat 24
03:03 9.00 ft
09:12 1.78 ft
15:32 11.32 ft 22:10 1.72 ft
7:43
18:04
16:48
3:56
Sun 25 04:08 9.79 ft
10:08 2.16 ft
16:10 11.62 ft 22:52 0.41 ft
7:45
18:02
17:21
5:14
7:46
18:01
17:56
6:33
7:48
17:59
18:33
7:51
Mon 26 05:06 10.55 ft 11:01 2.66 ft
16:48 11.81 ft 23:33 −0.72 ft
Tue 27
17:27 11.83 ft
06:01 11.16 ft 11:51 3.26 ft
New
First Qtr
Full
Wed 28
00:16 −1.54 ft 06:54 11.57 ft 12:42 3.90 ft
18:07 11.65 ft
7:49
17:57
19:15
9:07
Thu 29
00:59 −1.99 ft 07:48 11.76 ft 13:34 4.52 ft
18:49 11.24 ft
7:51
17:55
20:02
10:19
Fri 30
01:44 −2.02 ft 08:42 11.75 ft 14:29 5.04 ft
19:35 10.63 ft
7:52
17:54
20:54
11:24
Sat 31
02:30 −1.66 ft 09:37 11.57 ft 15:30 5.41 ft
20:25 9.85 ft
7:54
17:52
21:51
12:21
“The full Moon of September 27/28 was a Supermoon- the Moon was closest to the Earth, or at its perigee, as it turned into a full Moon.
DID YOU KNOW?
Solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs- a lunar eclipse always takes place two weeks before or after a solar eclipse. Like solar eclipses, lunar eclipses tend to occur in 18 year long cycles called Saros cycles. 2015 has 4 eclipses, the September 28 Total Lunar Eclipse marks the last eclipse of the year.” (TimeandDate.com)
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LUSHOOTSEED PRACTICE PLACES KEY ?
glottal stop/pause
a
‘ah’ like the ‘a’ in father
C
glottalized c or hard c
V
‘ch’ like in ch in church
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shwa, ‘uh’ like in ‘a’ in about
G
g-raised w, ‘gw’ like the name Gwen
i
‘a’ like in fate or ‘ee’ like in feet
I
k raised w like the ‘qu’ in queen
A
barred l, like a whispered and slurred ‘l’
q
a back k or a k sound made in the back of the mouth
Q
glottalized q or hard q
E
glottalized q raised w or hard q raised w
S
s-wedge, ‘sh’ like the ‘sh’ in show
T
glottalized t or hard t
u
‘o’ or ‘oo’ like the ‘o’ in mole or ‘oo’ in boot
x
x-raised w, blowing sound
y
y sound, like in yes
This month’s Lushootseed Practice will teach you about places.
Mountain
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Lake
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River
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Waterfall
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House
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School
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Tribal Center
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Health Clinic
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Hospital
XeAal?tx
Restaurant
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Source: TulalipLushootseed.com
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INTRODUCING NORTHWEST TREATY TRIBES Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair
Did you know that over the past four decades the twenty treaty Indian tribes in western Washington have reduced their salmon harvests by more than seventyfive percent to protect the resource? That tribes have restored thousands of miles of fish and wildlife habitat? That tribal hatcheries release about forty million salmon annually to provide harvest for everyone? If you didn’t know, you’re not alone. Despite many years of tribal efforts to protect and restore natural resources, research has shown us that many folks in western Washington are unaware of our commitment and contributions to natural resources management. That research showed that while most in western Washington have a generally favorable opinion of tribes, many have little knowledge of tribal efforts to protect and enhance natural resources.
You will see the Northwest Treaty Tribes effort reflected in all communications from the NWIFC, such as the quarterly magazine, website and social media. The NWIFC will continue to operate as it always has. Organizational and other information about the NWIFC will continue to be available online at nwifc.org. Social media is a large part of the Northwest Treaty Tribes effort, and we hope you will engage in the conversation online. You can learn more at nwtreatytribes.org, by visiting the Northwest Treaty Tribes Facebook page, and following us on Twitter and Instagram: @nwtreatytribes. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing with you how the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington are working hard every day to restore, protect and enhance the natural resources of this place we all call home.
They include newcomers to the region, young people and even some who have lived here for a long time. We want to change that. That’s why we have begun a new communications effort through the NWIFC to let the people of the Pacific Northwest and beyond learn more about the good work of the treaty tribes in western Washington. It’s called Northwest Treaty Tribes: Protecting Natural Resources for Everyone. We chose this name because it makes clear that we are using our treaty rights to restore, protect and enhance not only our cultures and way of life, but those of everyone who lives here. We’re doing it through every mile of fish habitat we restore, every salmon we release from one of our hatcheries, every effort to improve water quality, and everything else we do in natural resources management.
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Being Frank is the monthly opinion column that was written by the late Billy Frank Jr., NWIFC Chairman. To honor him, the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington will continue to share their perspectives through this column.
Your community has a 21st century dental team Aiyana Guzman, Swinomish Tribal Member Future DHAT Provider
Indian Country needs dental therapists...
Learn more about the Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT) program
Imagine a workforce of highly trained Native dental providers who can ease suffering and improve oral health in your community. The dream is a reality in Alaska Native villages, where 35,000 people now have access to dental therapists. There are professionals, mostly Alaska Natives, who teach about oral health and perform basic services like exams, sealants, and fillings. Dental therapists are part of the dental team in 50 countries.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation wkkf.org/dentaltherpy Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium anthc.org/chs/chap/dhs Dentex Training Program depts.washington.edu/dentex Request a Tribal Toolkit DentalTherapy@kauffmaninc.com Twitter @dentalhealthnow sw d bš qyuuqs News
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FROM THE TRIBAL ARCHIVE
Walking to La Conner The 1915 Construction of the Morris Street Bridge Theresa L. Trebon
Morris Street Bridge Opens for Dunlap Tug – c. 1954 Swinomish Tribal Archive
One hundred years ago, on October 15, 1915, a landmark event unfolded for the communities lining the southern end of the Swinomish Slough as the Morris Street Bridge was dedicated. For the first time in history the eastern and western shores of the waterway at La Conner were connected, albeit by a narrow planked swing-bridge that soon showed its true colors. In the coming decades, “Old Rattletrap” would develop a personality all its own and become a source of contention between the local community and Skagit County which did not want to pay for needed repairs. But October 1915 found La Conner decked with flags and banners as it played host to the biggest crowd it had ever seen. The bridge had been a long time coming. La Conner’s business community had petitioned county commissioners for a bridge since 1905 to give them, and the local farming community, direct access to the Port of Skagit County at Anacortes. The first step in that process was the construction of Reservation Road which began in 1909 (see “A Century of Travel: Reservation Road Turns 100, May 2010 qyuuqs): completing the route with an actual bridge would prove to be another matter. Transportation funds were hard to come by, particularly in a county that had multiple bridge needs thanks to the Skagit River, and it took five more years before a La Conner span was on the drawing board. By the summer of 1915 as the long swing-bridge neared completion—and a price tag of $22,045—the town was ready to celebrate.
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The bridge’s dedication on October 16 brought close to 4000 people to La Conner. They arrived in all manner of conveyances, from Model T’s to horsedrawn buggies and then, as now, had trouble finding places to park.
Seattle Times October 8, 1915 Swinomish Tribal Archive
Washington State Governor Ernest Lister also made the trek to La Conner where he was given the name “Chief Pale Feathers” and expounded on the quality of Washington State roads, a system that he predicted would soon be “second-to-none” in the United States. Following his remarks, Natalie Vaughn, the niece of Louisa A. Conner, broke a bottle of slough water over the bridge railing and stated “I christen thee Swinomish Bridge.” Festivities then commenced including an 11-man canoe race which Swinomish won handily, a tug-of-war on La Conner’s main street, “field sports” on the reservation and the first Swinomish Indian Fair.
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Dedication of the Morris Street Bridge October 15, 1915 Courtesy of Skagit County Historical Museum
In the years that followed, the Swinomish crossing became known as the Morris Street Bridge to distinguish it from the larger bridge on the slough’s north end. Maintenance was spotty at best and breakdowns of the hand-cranked turning gear occurred regularly as the structure aged, leaving the bridge open (which frustrated drivers) or closed (which frustrated boat captains) until repairs could be made. By the early 1950s calls for the bridge’s replacement filled the local newspaper and the hard work began to convince Skagit County voters to fund a new structure. In July 1957, after four decades of service, the old wooden crossing at water level was finally replaced by the new Rainbow Bridge that stretched high above the water from Pioneer Park to Warrior Lookout Hill: no more would a span impede boaters on the slough, soon to be renamed “channel” by La Conner business interests who felt that the former title was “incorrect and nasty.”
By year’s end, all traces of the 1915 structure were gone except for a 100’ section of its western approach: the Army Corps of Engineers left that remnant at the tribe’s special request so it could serve as a dock for Swinomish fishermen. That old footing today anchors the pathway through the Swadabs Native Plant Garden. Next time you walk that path, go straight to where the Swinomish Channel Interpretive Panel is situated. Ahead, at the water’s edge, you will see a tall wooden post. Until 2010, when the Swinomish beach was excavated in preparation for Canoe Journey, one could walk the old roadway to the channel, bend down, and touch the top of that beam which once supported the Morris Street Bridge. For more on the history of the Morris Street Bridge, see the next edition of “Swinomish Life.” The first issue published in 2013 by the Swinomish Communications Department related the history of the Swinomish Totem Pole as it turned 75. The second issue will explore the Morris Street Bridge in greater depth. Stay tuned! Do you have something for the Tribal Archive? Contact Theresa (360) 466-7351 or ttrebon@swinomish.nsn.us
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The last event was the brainchild of the tribe’s Indian agent, Farmer-in-charge Joe Shell. The fair reflected the Interior Department’s ceaseless efforts to turn Indians into farmers despite their historic dependence on natural resources for sustenance. Displays of produce and handiwork were laid out in the Swinomish Day School and ribbons were awarded for the best-of-show.
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Indigenous Worldviews In Informal Learning (Iwise) Jamie Donatuto
October 12th - November 19th Larry Campbell sits will other elders on the Elders Panel.
During September 2-5, Community Environmental Health Program staff Larry Campbell, Myk Heidt and Jamie Donatuto, along with intern Tanisha Gobert travelled to Albuquerque, New Mexico to participate in the Indigenous Worldviews in Informal Learning (iWise) conference.
Get ready for the 2015 Autumn Fitness Program, and join in the fun! This program is open to all comers. Visit the Swinomish Fitness Center for more information and registration details.
Questions? Contact Colleen Mavar | Phone: (360) 466.3151
The iWise conference is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and focuses on indigenous and nonindigenous ways of knowing and ways of learning. Larry spoke on an elders panel. We attended the conference to gather knowledge on how to best engage tribal communities in thinking about and planning for climate change.
King Fischer on the Swinomish Channel Photo Courtesy of Kevin Day Sr.
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Arise, Shine
Native Men's & Women’s Conference Friday 6:30pm Registration 7:00pm Singspiration Saturday 8:00am Breakfast, workshops 7:00pm Hattie Kauffman Sunday 8:30am Breakfast 10:00am Worship & Testimony 11:00am Service with Brian Cladoosby S p e c i a l
Isaiah 60:1-3 1RYHPEHU
Muckleshoot Pentecostal Church 39731 Auburn Enumclaw Rd SE Auburn, WA 98092
S p e a k e r s :
Hattie Kauffman, of the Nez Perce Tribe , Former NBC, ABC news commentator & host of Good Morning America. Hattie also reported for 48 Hours, Street Stories, Sunday Morning, CBS Radio, CBS Special Reports, the Early Show, and CBS Evening News.
Brian Cladoosby, Swinomish Tribal Chair and National Congress of American Indians President. Brian has served on the Swinomish Indian Senate, the governing body of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, since 1985.
Traditional Dress & Instruments of worship welcomed
Worship done by Jerry Chapman, Sto:lo Tribe
Workshop Speakers Include:
Men Pastor Kenny Williams, Muckleshoot Truman Santiago, Ote-Missouria Doug James, Lummi Aaron Williams, Coushatta
Women Wanda Sampson, Yakama Ann Masten, Quinault Arlene Olney, Yakama Stella Morrison, Yakama
Hosted by Pentecostal Church and Firestarters Ministries www.firestarters-ministries.org
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Summer Sampling Concluding Nicole Casper
Over the summer months the Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been conducting targeted testing of water quality and shellfish to monitor the safety of water quality for swimming and shellfish for consumption. As of September, sampling will be suspended until next spring due to the onset of colder weather that reduces both the likelihood of recreational swimming as well as the occurrence of PSP. Enterococci sampling: From June through September we test water quality weekly at three locations: Swinomish slough beach at the fishing docks, Lone Tree beach and Snee-oosh beach. We monitor for Enterococci which are a group of bacteria that may indicate the presence of fecal pollution and can cause gastrointestinal illnesses. PSP sampling: From April through September we test butter clams monthly from Lone Tree beach for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). Shellfish filter feed and can accumulate a microscopic organism called Alexandrium catanella. In large numbers these can become toxic to animals (including us) who eat the shellfish. Although PSP is less likely in the winter, always exercise caution when harvesting shellfish.
Be aware of unseasonal warming that may contribute to PSP occurrence and be aware of PSP symptoms (tingling and numbness in lips and tongues or fingers and toes, loss of control of arms and legs, nausea, headache, dizziness and report to a doctor immediately). Please inform the DEP of any suspected instances of PSP by calling 466-7280. The Fisheries Department may continue to issue C&S permits for Lone Tree, but consume them at your own risk. Up to date sampling status has been available on the Swinomish website on the homepage under ‘Community Alerts’ at http://www. swinomish-nsn.gov. In an effort to make the sampling results more publicly accessible in the places that matter, the DEP will be installing educational signage on all 3 beaches by next summer to have timely information regarding water quality and shellfish consumption. Stay tuned!
Would You Like to Have Your Well Tested at No Cost To You? We will be testing wells again this fall! We will revisit all the wells tested this spring and again in October to compare the results after this long, dry summer. If you missed out on our spring survey, it’s not too late to participate. Take advantage of this opportunity to get a free water quality “check-up” for your well water – recommended by the EPA annually. Call Karen Mitchell at 360-588-2728 to learn more or sign up.
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NATIVE BUSINESS
TRAITS OF A SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYEE Jim Stanley
Employees of a successful organization think differently than their counterparts at a failing company and are able to seize opportunities faster. Quality employees think more like entrepreneurs and work daily to drive the company forward. The mind-set of success is learned where positive habits are developed and executed consistently. Focus on opportunities, not problems. Problems are challenges without a recommendation for improvement. Focusing on problems does not help because energy is concentrated on symptoms such as hard feelings. Opportunities differ because they come with an evaluation of a situation to understand why an obstacle exists, plus a recommendation for corrective action to mitigate a problem. Hard work is the ability to focus and work intensely at the execution of your role. Never stop learning to understand how things are connected and how your role contributes to the success of the organization. Challenge the status quo is the willingness to look at a situation and define the moving parts so one can understand how things work to see if there is a better way to do something. Conversely, understanding how something works may also reinforce the appropriateness of an activity. It is the ability to look at a practice and self-evaluate, “does this make sense.” If yes, keep it. If no, then work to make it better. Learn from failure. Making small calculated-mistakes on the pathway to progress is a way to acquire new knowledge and improve. A term in business that describes this mind-set is “fall forward fast.” Companies that innovate will consider small mistakes a component of progress. Employees are likely to feel a deeper sense of trust with their managers and more empowered to own results. Jim Stanley freely shares his business knowledge in the interest of promoting economic development in Indian Country. Jim oversees all fishing operations of the Quinault Indian Nation, is the Treasurer of the Tribal C-Store Summit Group, and has over 13 years commercial lending experience.
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Mixing Alcohol With Energy Drinks If your drink contains alcohol and stimulants, here’s some stuff worth knowing.
WHAT DO STUDENTS TELL US ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF THESE DRINKS? In 2011, a survey conducted by the University of Washington Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors, students said consuming energy drinks with alcohol would affect them differently than if they just drank alcohol alone.
“Not-So-Good” effects of this combination included: • • • •
Taking risks Feeling dizzier Acting moodier or more aggressively Feeling guiltier
What about tomorrow?
About 1 in 4 students did not realize that caffeine can increase the risk of a hangover. Because cues that let you know to slow down your alcohol consuption are masked by stimulants, you might inadvertently get a higher blood alcohol content. That alone can result in a worse hangover. And that cotton-mouth and sore muscle feeling? That’s dehydration talking. Caffeine and alcohol both cause dehydration.
WHAT DO STUDENTS KNOW ABOUT THESE DRINKS? When college students were surveyed: • • •
About half knew all the ingredients in alcoholic energy drinks. About half correctly identified the amount of alcohol per volume. Most students (seventy-four percent) had not consumed any alcoholic energy drinks in the past three months, but over fifty percent thought students in general had at least one per month. So, students thought these drinks were more popular than they really were.
Premixed alcoholic energy drinks banned in Washington
In 2010, cases of alcohol poisoning of college students were traced to the consumption of alcoholic energy drinks. This led to a statewide ban on these drinks. While companies reformulated the drinks without the stimulants, some of the banned products may still be around. With an alcohol content of twelve percent in a 23.5 once can, these products contained almost five standard drinks and caffeine equal to at least three cups of coffee. Even with the drinks reformulated without stimulants, having “just one or two” cans could lead to dangerous results due to the high alcohol content.
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Whether premixed in cans or served by a bartender, the combination of alcohol + energy drinks creates an interaction you need to understand.
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THERE’S A DRUG INTERACTION IN THAT CUP.
HOW CAN I REDUCE MY RISKS? Whether hosting your own party or heading over to a friend’s house, you can reduce your risk:
Alcohol is a depressant Slows down nervous system activity (Causing sleepiness, lack of coordination, ect.)
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Caffeine is a stimulant Speeds up the body (Causing wakefulness, increased heart rate, etc. Ginseng and guarana are also stimulants)
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Cues that tell you when you have had too much to drink are masked, even though your blood alcohol level is the same as if you had alcohol alone.
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Is it risky to mix alcohol and caffeine?
SIGNS OF ALCOHOL POISONING
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Mental confusion or unresponsiveness Vomiting Seizures Slow or irregular breathing Low body temperature, bluish skin color, paleness.
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Researchers from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine (O’Brien, et. al. 2008) found that those who consumed energy drinks with alcohol were more likely to: • Take advantage of someone or be taken advantage of sexually. • Ride with a drunk driver. • Be hurt or injured. • Require medical treatment as a result of their drinking.
Make a plan before you go out. Make sure you know what you are drinking and don’t accept a drink if you don’t know what’s in it. Don’t serve or consume drinks that contain both alcohol and energy drinks. Know the signs of intoxication and stop drinking if you start to feel drunk. Know how to count your drinks accurately. Count standard drinks not the number of containers. Find a safe ride home (designated driver, cab, mass transit, ect.) Know the signs of alcohol poisoning and how to call 911 if needed.
MARIJUANA HARMLESS? According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States and commonly produced a variety of effects and problems.
Short-Term Effects
When a person smokes marijuana, THC quickly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream. The blood carries the chemical to the brain and other organs throughout the body. The body absorbs THC more slowly when the person eats or drinks it. In that case, the user generally feels the effects after 30 minutes to 1 hour. THC acts on specific brain cell receptors that ordinarily react to natural THC-like chemicals in the brain. These natural chemicals play a role in normal brain development and function. Marijuana over-activates parts of the brain that contain the highest number of these receptors. This causes the “high” that users feel. Other effects include: • Altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors) • Altered sense of time • Changes in mood • Impaired body movement • Difficulty with thinking and problem-solving • Impaired memory
Long-Term Effects
Marijuana also affects brain development. When marijuana users begin using as teenagers, the drug may reduce thinking, memory, and learning functions and affect how the brain builds connections between the areas necessary for these functions. Marijuana’s effects on these abilities may last a long timeor even be permanent.
Mental Effects
Long-term marijuana use has been linked to mental illness in some users, such as: • Temporary hallucinations—sensations and images that seem real though they are not • Temporary paranoia—extreme and unreasonable distrust of others • Worsening symptoms in patients with schizophrenia (a severe mental disorder with symptoms such as hallucinations, paranoia, and disorganized thinking) Marijuana use has also been linked to other mental health problems, such as: • Depression • Anxiety • Suicidal thoughts among teens
For example, a study showed that people who started smoking marijuana heavily in their teens and had an ongoing cannabis use disorder lost an average of eight IQ points between ages 13 and 38. The lost mental abilities did not fully return in those who quit marijuana as adults. Those who started smoking marijuana as adults did not show notable IQ declines (Meier, 2012). Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Photos Courtesy Of Kevin Day Sr.
Aqiimuk’s Kitchen Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq.
Chocolate Chip Coffee cake This recipe takes a bit of planning, as the butter must be at room temperature. We love the cinnamon in this recipe! The recipe calls for it to cool down, so my family and I waited patiently, smelling the chocolate and cinnamon. Cake Ingredients 1 stick of butter 1 c sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 c plain yogurt (can substitute sour cream) 2 tbsp half and half 2 c flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon Topping Ingredients 1/4 c white sugar 1/4 c light brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter, sugar and eggs. Add in the vanilla, half and half, and the yogurt. In a smaller bowl, mix up the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix well. In a small bowl, mix the ‘topping’ ingredients. Grease a 9”x13” baking pan and dust with flour. Spread half of the mixed batter into the pan. Sprinkle half of the ‘topping’ ingredients over the batter. Spread the rest of the mixed batter over this. Add the rest of the topping ingredients. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done. Cool for 30-45 minutes. Slice and serve.
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THE OLYMPICS
Youth Health Fair
There was a great turn out at the Youth Health Fair! There were workshops set up for students to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle. These workshops were formed to help students understand that they can get support and are not alone.
Happy Halloween!
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OCTOBER 2015
YOUTH CENTER 5 MON Hours 12:30pm-9pm
6 TUES Hours 12:30pm-9pm
7 WED Hours 12:30pm-9pm
1 THURS Youth Center Hours 10am-6pm
2 FRI
8 THURS Hours 12:30pm-9pm
9 FRI Hours 10am-6pm
Hours 10am-6pm Friday Night Outing Elem: Movies MS: Bellingham Open Swim HS: Dinner/Movie ‘The Martian’
Half Day School No Outing
Open Gym Begins Youth Group Meeting Night
12 MON Hours 12:30pm-9pm
13 TUES Hours 12:30pm-9pm Early Release La Conner School
19 MON Hours 12:30pm-9pm
20 TUES Hours 12:30pm-9pm
14 WED
Hours 12:30pm-9pm Parent + Teacher Conf. Early Release La Conner School Youth Group Meeting Night
21 WED Hours 12:30pm-9pm
15 THURS Hours 12:30pm-9pm
16 FRI Hours 10am-6pm
Early Release La Conner School
Early Release La Conner School No Outing
22 THURS Hours 12:30pm-9pm
NO Youth Group Night
26 MON Hours 12:30pm9pm
27 TUES Hours 12:30pm-9pm
28 WED Hours 12:30pm-9pm
29 THURS Hours 12:30pm-9pm
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Hours 10am-6pm Friday Night Outing Elem: Zombie Paintball MS: Haunted House HS: KUBE 93.3 Haunted House
30 FRI Halloween Party See Details on Page 8
Youth Group Meeting Night
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Community Dinner Julie Ann Siddle, Lori Dimond, Carol Hillaire
Lori Dimond
Julie Ann Siddle
Not Pictured, Carol Hillaire
A GATHERING OF WISDOMS Excerpts From: The Central Value of Kinship Submitted by Diane Vendiola
Psychologically, Indian people experience themselves fundamentally as family and tribal people. While individual personality differences and preferences are accepted and sometimes highly valued, Indian people seldom see themselves or others as primarily separate individuals. Instead they view each person as related to one another and representatives of a family, a church, a tribe. The Indian person’s self-concept does not revolve around their personal traits, accomplishments or goals. Instead the Indian person is constantly aware of the subtle social context, including the expectations and needs of their family for them to maintain proper behavior and uphold the family name. Family togetherness is of the utmost importance. Most Indian people spend the majority of their time with family. Northwest Coast Indian people form basic lifelong bonds, especially with siblings and cousins, who in many Northwest tribes are raised together by the same group of adults, including parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Special teaching and proprietary family knowledge is shared within families. The social standing of a family depends largely on having such special family wisdom. In order to maintain high standards, families must not only have children to whom teaching can be passed, but must also maintain ties with extended relations. Family bonds are very important!
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Old people, especially grandparents, are often the primary teachers of children. Traditionally, extended families lived together. While adults were working, their children were cared for by their grandparents. This pattern has been somewhat disrupted by the mainstream emphasis on the nuclear family, reinforced by the size and design of modern houses, federal regulations for subsidized housing which limit the number of adult occupants, the nuclear family units recognized by welfare agencies, etc. Nevertheless, it is still common for Indian children to spend a considerable amount of time in the home of their grandparents, and not infrequently raised by grandparents. Close friends can become kin for all practical purposes. When friends are especially close, they may be ‘claimed’ as brother, son, sister, daughter, and can then assume all the responsibilities and privileges that go along with close kinship. It is often said, that all people in the Swinomish Village are all related. This is probably true literally as well as psychologically. There is keen awareness of historical and ancestral connections which bind certain families to other families.
“The MAIN thing is to build a strong, loving community. It is hard work. Our Elders always pull us back to the MAIN thing.”-Pat Twohy
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ELDERS’ LUNCH *Lunch served Mon-Thurs. No take away meals until 11am. Call (360) 466-3980 to cancel home delivery.
5 Mon Turkey/Cheddar Sandwich Chicken Noodle Soup Lettuce/Tomato Slices Apple 12 Mon Lasagna Garlic Bread Mixed Green Salad Fruit Cocktail 19 Mon Beef/Cheddar Sandwich Homemade Vegetable Soup Banana
26 Mon Clam Chowder Ham/Cheddar Sandwich Lettuce/Tomato Slices Mixed Grapes
6 Tues Beef Stroganoff Egg Noodles Green Beans Pear 13 Tues Egg Salad Sandwich Homemade Split Pea Soup Orange
20 Tues Baked Chicken Macaroni Salad Green Beans Cut Melon 27 Tues Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Garlic Bread Mixed Green Salad Orange
1 Thurs Egg & Ham Breakfast Sandwich Cantaloupe
7 Wed Chicken & Dumplings Carrots + Celery Fruit Cocktail
8 Thurs Eggs & Sausage Pancake Fruit Salad
14 Wed Meatloaf & Gravy Potato & Roll Carrots Pears
15 Thurs Eggs & Bacon Pancake Fruit Salad
21 Wed Indian Tacos Meat/Beans/Cheese Lettuce/Tomato/Onion Jell-O with Fruit
22 Thurs Potato/Sausage Casserole French Bread Sliced Tomatoes/Cucumbers
28 Wed Pork Roast & Gravy Red Potatoes/Roll Baked Squash Applesauce
29 Thurs Boiled Egg Muffins Yogurt Fruit Salad
Community Dinner October 28 Skagit Island
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SWINOMISH HOUSING AUTHORITY BILL PAY We are providing easier and more consistent ways to pay your SHA/ SUA bills - EBT/SSI/Credit and debit cards can be used in-person or over the phone - Payroll deduction if you work for the Swinomish Tribe - Automatic bill payment through your financial institution
SAVE ON YOUR GARBAGE BILL ORDER A RECYCLE BIN! Call Waste Management at (360) 757.8245. Tell them you are a Swinomish Utility Customer and request the $7.40 per month recycle rate. Remember, extra cans and bags are charged at $4.60 each.
Positive Indian Parenting
Honoring our Children, Honoring our Traditions Tuesdays 4-5 PM | Sept. 8 - Oct. 27
NWIC | Swinomish Campus Swinomish Counseling Services: (360) 542.6895
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SHA/SUA CONTACT INFORMATION To reach Swinomish Housing Authority/ Swinomish Utility Authority 17547 First Street La Conner, WA FOR AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES: Main Office: (360) 466-4081 or (360) 466-7223 PLEASE STAY ON THE LINE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
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TRANSPORTATION TO YOUR SUPPORT GROUP IS NOW AVAILABLE
SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY
Jeff Edwards
GARDENING & LAWN CARE (360) 724-8936
Swinomish WIC provides wholesome food and health/ nutrition screenings for working and unemployed Native families. Pregnant and postpartum women, and children from birth to 5 years are eligible for services. Children and women with Washington Apple Health will qualify. Children in foster or family placement homes are eligible. WIC is fast and convenient. Most families have 30 minute appointments four times a year. CALL the Health Clinic at (360) 466-3167 for details.
WIC
Day Massage & Treatment
Laura Day LMP #MA60553697 Two convenient locations: Swinomish Casino & Lodge La Conner Hair Design (Mondays only)
Mention this ad for a $10 discount www.daymassageandtreatment.com
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Do you have a non-criminal legal problem? The Native American Unit at Northwest Justice Project provides free civil (noncriminal) legal services to eligible Native Americans and Alaska Natives who cannot afford a lawyer in Washington. Legal issues include (among other things): • • • • •
Protecting Indian monies; Education – suspensions, special education; Child custody matters involving the Indian Child Welfare Act; Tribal housing; Trust land rights- leasing, rights of way, homeownership
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Driver’s license reinstatement; Estate Planning (wills) for Indian trust property owners; Indian Health Care and other tribal benefits; Tribal employment issues;
To find out if the Native American Unit can help you, please call. • In King County: Call 2-1-1 • For all other counties: Call the CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014. CLEAR phone lines are open from 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Monday thru Friday. What is Northwest Justice Project? The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a statewide non-profit organization with 13 offices in Washington State that provides free civil legal services to low-income people. NJP's mission is to secure justice through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities.
Rev. 5/2015
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ELECTRIC GAMING SLOT ATTENDANT (Full Time) FACILITIES CUSTODIAN (Full Time) ENGINEER I (Full Time) HEAVY DUTY CLEANER (Full Time) FINANCE CAGE CASHIER (Full Time)
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS As of September 30, 2015 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 otherwise specified. Email applications to: jobs@swinomishcasino.com -orMail or hand deliver to: Swinomish Casino & Lodge 12885 Casino Drive Anacortes, WA 98221
GOLF PRO SHOP CLERK (Seasonal Part Time) GUEST SERVICES PLAYERS CLUB ASSOCIATE (Full Time) ROOM ATTENDANT (OC) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AV/IT TECH (Full Time) KITCHEN DISHWASHER (Full Time) LODGE GUEST SATISFACTION ASSOCIATE (Full Time) ROOM ATTENDANT (OC) MARKETING INTERACTIVE MEDIA INTERN (Part Time) PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT (Part Time) SECURITY SECURITY OFFICER (Full time) SPORTS BAR COCKTAIL SERVER (Full Time/Part Time/OC) TABLE SERVER (Part Time) SURVEILLANCE SURVEILLANCE TECHNICIAN (Full Time)
Or Fax to: 360-299-1677
TABLE GAMES DEALER (Full Time)
Questions? Call Human Resources at (360) 299-1642
VALET VALET ATTENDANT (Full Time)
BINGO BINGO CLERK ( Part Time) DELI DELI COOK CASHIER (Part Time)
13 MOONS BARTENDER (Part Time/OC) HOST/HOSTESS (Full Time) BUSSER (OC) HOST/HOSTESS (Full Time) SERVER (OC)
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Scottie Cayou, Helen Joe, Kialah Seymour, Jaselle Sylvester, and Sam Cayou at the 2014 Halloween Party.