Nov 2014 Vol. 48 No. 9
Salish Sea Oil Free
Swinomish and Suquamish standing united against pipeline expansion.
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ON THE COVER
10 Northwest Tribes Unite In Opposition of Pipeline
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Editor’s Note The Chairman’s Message Petitions For Nominations: Senate Seat 1 & 2 Giftcard Distribution Northwest Tribes Unite In Opposition of Oil Pipeline November Tide Table Police Explorer Night & Father Marion Nguyen DEP: Monthly PSP Monitoring Suspended... Aqiimuk’s Kitchen Native Roots Lushootseed Practice Swinomish Wildlife & Hunting Program Being Frank Swinomish Fisheries Department Police: Officer Riddle Native Business: Human Capital Skagit River Salmon Festival NWIC & Share The Road Swinomish Housing Authority What’s Up Doc? Your Dental Health Wellness Fall Education Dinner Youth Center Calendar Retirement Celebration: Julia George-Bill Elder’s Menu Mrs. V’s 2 Cents November Birthdays
The profits from the festival were donated to community organizations including Northwest Indian College. We have an article describing that event as well.
editor’s NOTE We’re very pleased to offer you some great stories and photos in this issue of the qyuuqs News. Swinomish is involved in some great things and it is a pleasure to share this news with the community. Featured on our cover is a wonderful photo of some of our Community members who travelled to Chilliwack, Canada to participate in an unprecedented invitation. Swinomish, Tulalip, Suquamish, and Lummi were invited to give oral testimony before the Canadian National Energy Board. This invitation acknowledged that a border does not divide Coast Salish peoples. I hope you enjoy reading the article on this historic event. Also, this issue features an article on the recent Skagit River Salmon Festival that was hosted for the first time by the Swinomish Lodge. You’ll be happy to read that the festival was so successful that it actually generated a profit for the first time ever!
The tribe continues to grow in many dynamic ways. For this issue we focused on the Fisheries department to highlight some of the great things the department does and introduce you to the growing staff. We hope to make this a regular contribution to the qyuuqs News. Further, we feature an article on Father Marion Nguyen, the new Catholic priest overseeing St. Paul’s Church. We believe you will enjoy getting to know a little about him and hope that you reach out to get to know him better. Further, we have our regular contributors who always bring wisdom, ideas, warnings, and support to the Swinomish Community. We even feature a new contributor, Pat Paul, who will submit Aqiimucks Kitchen to give you great ideas for preparing food! Thank you for your support and patience with the qyuuqs News. We are still working out a number of glitches to get back to a regular delivery of the publication. We are also trying to get in to our new office space in the Youth Center. We’re almost there! Once we’re there we’ll be sure to send an invitation out for a visit! dahadubs, Michael Vendiola
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 fern 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.
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Moon of the Dog Salmon 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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Swinomish is gearing up for a cold winter season. We are already in the frigid cold weather and many of us are busy chopping wood and winterizing our homes, buildings, and boats. Please remember to reach out and help one another during the cold season. Please contact the Swinomish Housing Authority or Social Services if you need help this winter. We faced heartbreak with our Tulalip family this week. Our love and prayers travel down to them. As Coast Salish communities we are one family—their loss is a loss for all of us. The Swinomish Community engaged with the Tulalip spiritually and culturally to offer support during this crisis. Our Senate offers our deepest support to the Tulalip Board of Directors as they address this challenging time. May the Creator bless the Tulalip Tribe and may we all continue to support and send love to our relatives. On behalf of our Senators we extend our appreciation to our Swinomish Community and staff for their support in addressing the impacts of climate change on our homelands and waters. For the past three years Ed Knight, Larry Wasserman, and Larry Campbell have worked side-by-side with Senator Brian Wilbur, Janie Beasley, Shelly Vendiola, and Caroline Edwards to engage with our community, neighbors, academics, and state representatives to develop an adaptation plan to address climate change in our ancestral homelands. This hard work was recently recognized. While at the NCAI national conference the Swinomish Tribe stood with six other finalist tribes to accept an honor award from Harvard’s Honoring Nations program. The award recognized excellence in American Indian governance. We are proud of each and every one of our staff, our community members, and, most importantly, our youth for their commitment to protect our future for seven generations.
Speaking of protecting, I was honored to stand united with Suquamish, Tulalip, and other Coast Salish leaders to speak in opposition to Kinder Morgan tripling the capacity of the existing Trans Mountain tar sands oil pipeline. We are deeply concerned about the overall environmental impacts of the project. However, we are specifically concerned how this project will impact our abilities to conduct our Coast Salish way of life now and in the future. The invitation to provide oral testimony to Canada’s National Energy Board was unprecedented and acknowledged that Coast Salish territories are not bound by the U.S./Canadian border. We thank the Stó:lō Nation for being such gracious hosts in their territory. The holidays are coming fast and I cannot wait to celebrate with you all at our Culture Nights! Much appreciation to Aurelia and her team for the work they are doing to bring us together with such wonderful community events. Also, football is underway, basketball is gearing up, and first home games are coming up soon. In closing, I want to thank you all for a wonderful year. I am very thankful for our community, friends, and family, and to the Creator for taking care of us through the happy and sad times. Be safe, remember to take your time to enjoy family, and have a great holiday. I look forward to seeing you all at our Community dinners and events in the next few weeks.
Chairman Cladoosby with his father Mike Cladoosby.
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NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF PETITIONS FOR NOMINATIONS TERMS EXPIRING: SENATE SEAT 1, SOPHIE BAILEY SENATE SEAT 2, BRIAN CLADOOSBY Petitions for Nomination will be available beginning November 3, 2014, in the Swinomish Administration building, during normal business hours.
Please contact Wendy Otto, Election Officer, for more information, 360.466.1134.
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OAK HARBOR SETTLEMENT We are currently seeking valid addresses from the following eligible class members Natasha Damien Eugene Edwards Holle Edwards Nicole Edwards Russell Edwards Steven Edwards Margaret Finkbonner John Grossglass III
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ATTENTION ALL ENROLLED SITC MEMBERS:
IT’S GIFT CARD DAY! Wednesday, December 10, 10am – 6pm in Social Services
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will be handing out the following in the Social Services Building: > GIFT CARDS for enrolled SITC members > SMOKED SALMON for those who come in person > CANDY BAGS for those who come in person IF YOU RESIDE IN SKAGIT, WHATCOM OR SNOHOMISH COUNTY, YOU MUST COME IN PERSON TO PICK UP YOUR GIFT CARD. Mailing Dates:
11/20/2014 12/04/2014 12/08/2014
Canada Out of Washington State Out of Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish County
If you have any questions, contact Social Services staff Candace Casey 360-466-7307, ccharles@swinomish.nsn.us or Mary Ellen Cayou 360-466-7218, mcayou@swinomish.nsn.us. Members residing outside of Skagit, Whatcom or Snohomish County will have their gift cards sent by certified mail, unless you notify us that you will pick up in person. If you have been receiving the qyuuqs News each month in the mail, you do not need to update your mailing address. It means we already have a valid address for you. Please provide us with any addresses or phone numbers you may have of your family members residing out of the area. Social Services staff will deliver to elders, those in foster care, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and others unable to physically come to the Social Services Building. All other members must come in for their own gift cards. We will not accept verbal or written authorization for others to “pick up” your gift card. Members who are incarcerated (in prison, jail, EHD or Detention) on the day of distribution (December 10, 2014) will not be receiving a gift card. Children in middle school and high school can request to pick up their own gift cards. The child must call by 5:30 PM on Thursday, December 9th if they want their gift card held for them. In the split household, in compliance with ICW rules and common sense, we will again give the gift card to the parent/guardian that the child physically resides with, regardless of that parent’s enrollment status. This assures that the child receives the benefit. The cut-off date for new tribal enrollment will be the date of the December Senate meeting (Tuesday, December 2, 2014). The gift card may be used in any store where the VISA logo is displayed. People should plan on Christmas Distribution being held on the second Wednesday of every December in future years.
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Swinomish Tribal Member Joins the U.S. Navy Tamara Cayou
Swinomish Tribal Member, Kenneth Revey has joined the U.S. Navy. Kenneth left for boot camp August 6 and graduated two months later on October 6. He will be in Chicago until Friday, October 17. Then he will be in “A” school in Fort Lee in Virginia for nine weeks. It is unknown where he will be posted after departing Fort Lee.
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Northwest Tribes Unite
IN OPPOSITION OF OIL PIPELINE Michael Vendiola
Some representatives from Canadian First Nations and U.S. Tribes stand together near the Fraser River prior to giving testimony before Canada’s National Energy Board regarding the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion.
#SalishSeaOilFree was the hash tag created to emphasize the united effort of Washington State Coast Salish Tribes to oppose oil giant Kinder Morgan’s proposed expansion of its Trans Mountain tar sand oil pipeline. The expansion would nearly triple the capacity of Kinder Morgan to transport oil from Alberta, Canada directly to the Salish Sea where oil tankers will transport the oil to China. The end result of the pipeline expansion would increase the existing pipeline’s capacity from 300,000 barrels per day to 890,000 per day. Swinomish, along with Tulalip, Suquamish, and Lummi, were granted an unprecedented opportunity to give oral testimony before Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB). The NEB is the Canadian governmental entity that will approve or deny permits for Kinder Morgan’s proposed project. Some of the Washington State Tribal representatives saw the NEB’s invitation to hear oral testimony from Washington Tribes as a nod in the right direction. The tribal representatives believe the invitation from the federal entity acknowledges that U.S. Tribes and Canadian First Nations have deep relations that pre-date the U.S./ Canadian border, an acknowledgement not common in Canada or the U.S.
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The opportunity to show U.S. and Canadian Coast Salish Tribes as one united entity drew national media attention in both countries. Chairman spee pots emphasized the connections, “The Coast Salish People, their range is from about Olympia, Washington and about half way up Vancouver Island. We never had a border between us, ever. That [border] was created by two governments.” Prior to giving testimony before the NEB, the Washington Tribes were hosted by the Stö ló Nation to perform a Water Ceremony on the banks for the Fraser River. Each invited tribe brought water from home territories. The ceremony represented unity amongst all the tribes for the protection of the Salish Sea. Stories and songs shared by an elder from the host tribe were followed by a presentation from each visiting tribe. As is common in many Northwest gatherings, the tribe that travelled the farthest began the ceremony. Representatives from who travelled from Suquamish, including Chairman Forsman, shared stories and songs from their home to begin the ceremony. Tulalip and Swinomish followed in succession. Lummi was not able to attend the gathering. Each tribe spoke about the importance of maintaining the health of the water.
Following the ceremony representatives from the tribes Prior to the meeting Tribal leaders and cultural advisors fielded questions from media who were present. The met to discuss the proper protocol to follow for the occasion. Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (ATPN), a national When the NEB called for the Washington State Tribes to Canadian media source, interviewed Chairman spee pots. give testimony members from the area First Nations sang He summarized the Coast Salish position by saying, “The songs to escort the visitors in to the room. Once there, as reason we’re here today is, number one, to let [the NEB] is tribal custom, four witnesses were called to observe the know the concerns that we have for the potential impacts to event. the Salish Sea. When you increase tanker traffic sevenfold on the Seemingly, in a move to acknowledge Salish Sea, that has to be not only a the NEB’s invitation gesture, David concern of the First Nations and the Hamilton, a member of the NEB and Tribes of the State of Washington chair of the proceedings, was called as but ALL citizens that live near the a witness. Each witness was covered Salish Sea.” Stö ló Grand Chief with a ceremonial blanket and given Clarence Pennier from the Scowlitz instructions on their duty for the event. Indian Band echoed spee pots’ sentiments. “With the proposed Swinomish, represented by Chairman doubling, tripling [in size] of the spee pots, testified first at the event. Senators sapelia pipeline it is just another threat to He began by describing the physical and pay a huxton our way of life. So, we have to make boundaries of the Swinomish Tribe and, participate in a Water Ceremony sure we protect the land and the particularly, how close the tribe was to create unity water for future generations. It’s a located to the potential Kinder Morgan amongst Coast Salish Tribes. story that has to be told to the NEB project. “In fact, the headwaters of the and the Canadian government.” Skagit are just a few miles away from here,” spee pots said while pointing. Inez Bill, a Tulalip elder who He gave further testimony about the travelled to Chilliwack to support importance the Swinomish have for “Water is sacred because it is a Tulalip leaders giving testimony, being stewards of the land. Finally, he life giver.” -Inez Bill (Tulalip Tribe) spoke about how the water sustains emphasized the potential impact an oil the life of the Coast Salish people. spill would have on the Salish Sea. An Bill said as she motioned in an oil spill could lead to “irreparable embracing way with her arms in all directions. “The water is damage to salmon and shellfish habitat and destroy our way sacred because it is a life giver. There are many spiritual gifts of life along with it,” said spee pots. that can be received from the water. It sustained our people and helped of our ancestors survive. Today we fight for the Swinomish was followed with testimony from Suquamish survival of our people because it’s in danger right now. The Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and Shaylene Jefferson, resources are in danger and that’s why we’re here. We have a Suquamish youth representative. At the end of their nothing personal to gain from this but to want to continue a testimony the allotted NEB testimony time had nearly way of life for our people. All our people.” expired for the day. Patti Gobin, one of the witnesses called earlier, spoke for herself and the youth witness in order to Following the ceremony the Tribal representatives honor the protocol that was put forth. Gobin said, “We do proceeded to the Coast Chilliwack Hotel to meet with the not support the desecration and anything that harms the NEB to give testimony. Salish Sea.”
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TIDE TABLE: November 2014 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay
Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection
DID YOU KNOW?
The United States recognizes the month of November for Native American Heritage Month and National Diabetes Month. For many Native Americans diabetes is a serious health concern. The American Diabetes Association offers these facts: • Native Americans are 2.2 times more likely to have diabetes than the rest of American society. • Between 1994 and 2004, the rate of diabetes in Native American communities increased by 68%. The American Diabetes Association is behind the largest movement to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences (www.diabetes.org). Diabetes was never a part of our heritage! So, this November celebrate Native American pride with wellness!
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Police Explorer Night Ann Smock
On the night of October 29th, the Swinomish Police Explorers held a Community Night Out at the basketball courts. Judging by the number of kids and parents who showed up, the number of hotdogs consumed, and the noise level at the courts, it was a great success! Kids were able to climb inside our Command Center, sit on a department HarleyDavidson, sit in the driver’s seat of a patrol Tahoe, play on the parked department gator and even ride the patrol mountain bikes. Children of all ages had some positive, fun interaction with our peace officers and some new Explorers were recruited. A good time was had by all! Thank you Officer Lockrem for organizing such a fun event, and thank you Explorers Joe, Benjamin, Justin, Holden, Wayne, and all the newest recruits for all your help that evening. You can still get involved with the Explorers this fall if you live within the La Conner School District and are between ages 14 and 20. Contact the Swinomish Police Department for an application.
Father Marion Nguyen Michael Vendiola
Father Marion Nguyen was raised in Everett, Washington with five siblings. Right after graduating O’dea High School he entered the Roman Catholic seminary to study theology. In the last two and half years Father Marion has resided in the Catholic monastery. He came to the area on August 9 and provides services at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Anacortes and St. Paul’s Catholic Church located in Swinomish. Although he grew up around Native Americans and was aware of the Tribal communities adjacent to the Everett area, he never had a rich understanding of the Native American people. He looks forward to learning and appreciating the Swinomish Community. “I hope to appreciate the community,” Father Nguyen says of Swinomish. “I hope to share insights of the goodness and traditions,” he said in a recent phone interview.As he settles in to his new positions in Anacortes and Swinomish, Father Nguyen has set a goal to bring a sense of peace to each of the communities he enters. At St. Mary’s there is a daily mass. For St. Paul’s mass is held on Sunday at 1:00. Father Nguyen is also available to the Swinomish Community for services like anointing, close-to-death support, and emergency situations. Father Marion can be reached by contacting Bev Peters: bpeters@swinomish.nsn.us or calling the St. Paul’s Church at 360.466.5737. sw d bš qyuuqs News
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Monthly PSP Monitoring Suspended Until Next Spring Nicole Casper
Mold Season Tony Basabe
Happy Fall SITC, It’s that time of year for old moldy to start rearing its ugly head with the onset of cooler and wet weather. If you have concerns regarding mold or any other indoor air quality issues, feel free to call the Swinomish Air Quality Program for a free indoor air quality assessment of your residence.
Monthly PSP (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning) monitoring at Lone Tree by Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection is suspended until next spring as PSP is less likely in the winter. In the 15 years we have been collecting samples at Lone Tree, there has only been one SUMMER closure due to PSP in July 2010. Closures are required according to Washington Dept. Of Health when toxin levels are greater than 38 ug/100g. PSP is caused by a microscopic unicellular planktonic organism called Alexandrium catanella. In large numbers, A. catanella can produce harmful algal blooms (HABs), which when filtered and accumulated by shellfish, can be poisonous to animals that eat them. In general, shellfish are more likely to become poisonous in late spring, summer and fall rather than in the winter. Among several factors, higher water temperature encourages faster growth of A. catanella and permits shellfish to feed faster. Although PSP is less likely in the winter, always exercise caution when harvesting shellfish. Be aware of unseasonal warming that may contribute to HABs, and be aware of PSP symptoms ( tingling and numbness in lips and tongue or fingers and toes, loss of control of arms and legs, nausea, headache, dizziness) which can start within minutes to hours of consumption of contaminated shellfish, and report to a doctor immediately. Please inform the Department of Environmental Protection 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.
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Contact Tony Basabe at 360.466.2512 or Lynette Ikebe at 360.466.1293 for further assistance.
Aqiimuk’s Kitchen
Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq.
PAN FRIED OYSTERS Ingredients
Fresh oysters – small to medium Butter – ½ to ¾ cube Breading – mix or flour Pepper
Preparation
For this recipe I selected two 10 ounce jars of medium Pacific Oysters produced and marketed by Goose Point Family Farm and Cannery. I found them at the Skagit Food Coop at $4.99 a jar. I am rather liberal with the butter, as the oysters absorb the sweetness from the butter. Cooking on medium low is also important. I prefer an oyster, when cooked, is firm but not overly chewy. Raw oysters are another matter! This recipe fed a family of three plus a dinner plate for our neighbor, Mark Joe, Sr.
Allow an hour from preparation to serving. First drain the oysters into a colander and allow to sit for ten to fifteen minutes. It is not necessary to rinse. Use a medium size fry pan and melt the butter. Place the breading mix or if using flour, add your pepper. The breading mix I used was for frying fish and it had a corn meal base, so I added a bit more corn meal. I rolled each oyster around in the breading mix, so that it enters crevices and more than covers all the parts of the oyster. Bread each oyster separately and lay into the pan of melted butter. Cook on a medium low heat, turning as they brown. I turn each one several times. Do not cover. Most of the butter will be absorbed. Cooking time is about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
DID YOU KNOW? “The number of turkeys raised in the United States in 2012 was 253.5 million. The number of turkeys expected to be raised in the United States in 2013 was 242 million. That is down almost 5% from the number raised during 2012.”
Source: CNN.com
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For oyster lovers, you gotta fry them in butter. Select small to medium local oysters. Those packaged in jars and purchased at the market will be clean to simply drain and prepare.
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NATIVE ROOTS
Rosa nutkana
Nootka Rose
Caroline Edwards
The Nootka Rose is part of the Roasaceae family and is a deciduous shrub
Nootka Rose
Nootka Rose is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The flower is a hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by insects. Elise Khron describes the Nootka Rose in her book, Wild Rose and Western Red Cedar: “In spring, the fragrance of the pink flowers fills the air. By late summer and fall falowers have transformed into orange to bright red fruit called rose hips. Rose hips are edible, but the hairy inner seeds are not eaten because they irritate the digestive system and are said to give people an “itchy bottom.”
Rosehips
It is important to remember to remove the hairy inner seeds when you decide to prepare for consumption. Rose hips are high in vitamin C along with many other vitamins as well.
ROSEHIP TEA 1 CUP Ingredients:
Directions:
1 tbl
Deseeded, crushed and dried Rosehips
Put Rosehips in an empty tea bag and place in a ceramic cup or mug. Fill with boiling water. Steep for 10 to 15 mins.
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Empty Tea Bag
1c
boiling water
Rosehip
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Tip: You may also use a stainless steel strainer in place of the empty tea bag.
LUSHOOTSEED PRACTICE KEY ?
glottal stop/pause
Vad Ii sqiGec
a
‘ah’ like the ‘a’ in father
Where is a deer?
C
glottalized c or hard c
V
‘ch’ like in ch in church
e
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
hela?b Ved ?esOaX.
x
x-raised w, blowing sound
I’m very cold.
y
y sound, like in yes
letelawil di?ayucid ?al te SeGA It is running on the otherside of the road. ?a ?u I(i) adbiac. Do you have (any) meat? xi? xi? I(i) dbiac. No. I don’t have (any) meat. AuSayil Ved ?e Ii sqiGec. I’ll (have to) go hunting for deer. stab Ii suhuyleb. What are you doing?
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SWINOMISH WILDLIFE & HUNTING PROGRAM Peter McBride
KUKUTALI PRESERVE INVENTORY We are now well into the second of a planned two-year inventory of terrestrial vertebrates and priority bird species at the Tribe’s recently opened Kukutali Preserve. This year two interns from Western Washington University, Rob Holbrook and Ashlyn Teather, have ably assisted me. They are now independently running the small-mammal trapping project, and also have assisted with a variety of inventory tasks on the preserve, including wildlife camera checks, herp traps, owl surveys, and eagle nest monitoring.
Thus far our hunters have enjoyed good success by taking all four branchantlered bulls. A dozen hunters still wait for their turn to go after the two spikes remaining in the allowable harvest. I want to thank our hunters for doing an excellent job of immediately notifying me of each lottery elk harvested. This is essential for successfully managing the hunt. They have done well in providing or helping me acquire teeth from each branch-antlered bull. We derive age information from these teeth to better manage the herd. We can also use teeth from branch-antlered bulls harvested in GMUs 437 or 407. So, hunters please let me know if you’ve taken a branchantlered bull from those areas as well.
BLACK-TAILED DEER RESEARCH We continue preparations to initiate black-tailed deer studies on the Reservation this fall or winter.
In fact, we have very good news to report! This year the resident bald eagles successfully fledged two eaglets. In light of their appearance in this world in May, I have decided to nickname our newest eagles “Bill and Frank”.
BULL ELK LOTTERY HUNT (GMU 418)
This year interest in the annual 418 bull elk hunt increased notably, with 27 hunters participating in the lottery. We also expanded the allowable harvest this season, to four branchantlered bulls and two spikes.
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Recently I began placing fixed wildlife cameras out on tribal trust lands to help identify potential deer capture sites. If you come upon a camera out in the woods, know that it may be ours and please do not disturb! I have already heard from a few people who are interested in volunteering to help with capture events when the time comes, but it can’t hurt to have others too. If you are interested please contact me (call/text (360) 708-2030 or pmcbride@swinomish. nsn.us).
BEING FRANK WORKING FOR TOMORROW EVERY DAY Lorraine Loomis Chair of NWIFC
Of course no one can ever truly replace our longtime chairman and friend Billy Frank Jr. It will take all of us to do that. Billy wrote this column for many years. The tribes decided to keep the name to honor him and remind everyone what this column is about: Frank, honest talk from the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington who are co-managers of the natural resources. Like many people, I drew much strength from Billy over the years. But the biggest source of strength for me has always been my family, especially my parents. My dad, Tandy Wilbur, was the first general manager of the Swinomish Tribe. He and my mother, Laura, worked tirelessly to secure the funding that founded the Swinomish tribal government. When he passed away in 1975 my mother continued their work. She went on to serve for 50 years in the tribal senate and was instrumental in tribal advances in housing and health care before her passing in 1997. I started out in the fish processing business in 1970. It was hard work and long hours. I switched to fisheries management following the Boldt decision in 1974. I thought that maybe fisheries management might be a little bit easier than working 14-15 hours a day, seven days a week. I was wrong.
My dad told me that it would take about 10 years before the Boldt decision would operate as it should. There was a lot of fighting with non-Indian fishermen in the early days after the Boldt decision. You never knew what to expect when you went out on the water. It was 1982 before true co-management became a reality through development of the first joint Puget Sound Salmon Management Plan by the tribes and state. As my tribe’s fisheries manager for 40 years, I’ve seen incredible advances in salmon co-management, both regionally and internationally. I am especially proud of tribal involvement in developing and implementing the U.S./Canada Pacific Salmon Treaty that governs the sharing of salmon between the two countries. I continue to serve on the Fraser River Panel that manages sockeye and pink salmon through the treaty. I also continue to coordinate tribal participation in the North of Falcon fishery planning process with the state of Washington. I have served as an NWIFC commissioner for the past 30 years, most of them as vice-chair. I love fisheries management. When we have a fishery opening – and salmon fishing is not open a lot these days – you see the happy faces of the tribal fishermen. You know you have done your job. I live for that. It’s my life.
None of us tribal natural resources managers are working for today. We are all working for tomorrow. We are working to make certain there will be salmon for the next seven generations. We face many challenges in the years to come. Salmon populations continue to decline because we are losing habitat faster than it can be restored. As the resource continues to decline, salmon management becomes increasingly difficult because there is less room for error. That puts our tribal treaty rights at great risk. We need hatcheries and habitat to bring back the salmon. We need hatcheries to provide salmon for harvest, support recovery efforts and fulfill the federal government’s treaty obligations. We need good habitat because both hatchery and wild salmon depend on it for their survival. We also need to work together, because that is always best. We’ve known for a long time that cooperation is the key to salmon recovery, and that we must manage for tomorrow every day.
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.
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I am honored and humbled to follow in the footsteps of Billy Frank Jr. as chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
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SWINOMISH
Fisheries Department
From Left: Courtney Greiner, Jim Gibson, Laura Dunn, Pete Kairis, Lorraine Loomis, Julie Barber, not pictured Tiffany Hoyopatubbi.
(Left)Jonathan Jack, Vernitta Lewis, and Bruce James beach seining for pinks.
Ben James digs for clams as part of a bait clam fishery at Monroe Landing.
The Fisheries Department is responsible for the protection of treaty-reserved fishing rights for the Swinomish Tribe. Our primary goals are to secure maximum sustainable harvests of fish and shellfish and to provide harvest opportunities for tribal members. The Fisheries Department is overseen by the Fisheries Manager who reports directly to the Fish and Game Commission and the Senate. Our staff work within two main programs: Shellfish and Salmon & Halibut; our Fisheries Administration staff provide support for both of these programs.
WHO WE ARE: Lorraine Loomis, Fisheries Manager Julie Barber, Senior Shellfish Biologist Jim Gibson, Fisheries Biologist Pete Kairis, Harvest Management Biologist Courtney Greiner, Fisheries Technician Laura Dunn, Fisheries Administrative Assistant Tiffany Hoyopatubbi, Seasonal Shellfish Technician
OUR LOCATION
The Swinomish Fisheries Department is located in the Skagit River System Cooperative (SRSC) building. Despite our SRSC email addresses, we are employed by the Tribe. The Fisheries Department does, however, work in close collaboration with SRSC (the Cooperative provides fisheries and environmental services management for the Sauk-Suiattle and Swinomish Indian Tribes).
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Tandy Grossglass and Joe McDonald pull in a halibut.
Katie and Kellie helping their mom, Velma Lockrem-Cayou dig for clams for a bait clam fishery at Monroe Landing.
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Geoducks
Manila Clams
Dungeness crabs
WHAT WE DO:
Sea urchins Photo Credit: Tanner Wilbur
The Swinomish Shellfish Program focuses on managing shellfish fisheries. Our projects include: 1. Harvest management and monitoring of clams, crab, shrimp, geoduck, sea cucumbers, and sea urchins. 2. Water quality testing (bacteria and PSP). 3. Conducting ecological research to monitor changes in the nearshore environment. 4. Restoring native bivalve species to the Reservation. 5. Increasing shellfish aquaculture and harvest opportunities for the Tribe.
The Salmon and Halibut Program focuses on managing salmon and halibut fisheries. Our projects include: 1. Salmon and halibut harvest management. 2. Developing pre-season forecasts of abundance for each salmon species and in-season updates for the salmon run sizes. 3. Negotiating fisheries affecting Skagit Chinook, coho, chum, and steelhead as well as Baker and Fraser sockeye. 4. Working closely with co-manager biologists to monitOR adult salmon abundance and recovery.
Fisheries Administration focuses on the administrative duties associated with the Fisheries Department. Primary administrative tasks include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Filing fisheries regulations for in-season finfish and shellfish. Updating and maintaining the fisheries telephone hotline. Entering fish tickets and maintaining in-season catch data. Issuing permits, fishing ID cards, and boat registrations. Coordinating the Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony.
Julie Barber and Lorraine Loomis seed manila clams at Lone Tree Point.
Photo Credits: Jim Gibson
Pete Kairis tests crab shell condition in a crab test fishery.
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Courtney Greiner counts geoducks during a survey.
Tiffany Hoyopatubbi hands are covered in blue dye after a bait clam fishery.
Jim Gibson carries netting to protect clam seed from predators.
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POLICE:
INTRODUCING OFFICER RIDDLE My name is Officer John Riddle. I have been serving the Swinomish Community for one year as of October 31st. Prior to working in law enforcement; I went to Whatcom Community College for an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Law and also attended Western Washington University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.
I am impressed over and over on how open and friendly people have been, and how welcome the employees and the community have made me feel. As an officer here, I have had the opportunity to work with the boat and help train both police and fire department employees in preparing for future rescue operations and fires. As a firearms instructor, I have had the privilege to work with all of my fellow officers to increase our response and safety. As a traffic patrol officer, I have been given the opportunity to ride a motorcycle with the department and have been working with Corporal Radley as I increase my riding ability.
Before coming to Swinomish, I worked in Whatcom County as a police officer for six years. I trained with the SWAT team and spent two years interning as a probation officer with the Department of Corrections in the Bellingham office. While working as a police officer I had the opportunity to work in the Whatcom County middle schools on several task forces. My childhood was spent in Whatcom County living a split life between the mountains around Mt. Baker and the water in the San Juan Islands. As a teenager, I became involved with both Whatcom and Skagit County Search and Rescue. I have been a team leader and trainer for Search and Rescue for years. I am also part of the search dive team, snow mobile team and swift water team. I’m currently building a home near Bellingham. I am very close to my mom and brother, especially since my father passed away six years ago. I spend much of my off time with my German Shepard, Kona, a Search and Rescue dog who requires a lot of attention and training. I also enjoy hiking, swimming, canoeing and camping. I spend most weekends camping on my boat in the San Juan’s and scuba diving. I’m currently a scuba instructor and have taught for the past 8 years in Bellingham. During the winter months, I can be found snowmobiling, snowshoeing or winter camping. I love working in the La Connor area and feel blessed to have the chance to work in such a wonderful place. I believe many of us often take this amazing valley and our waterways for granted because we see it every day. I am honored to get to know and serve the Swinomish Community.
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Recently, I have been working on getting the Tribal Traffic and Criminal Code entered into our SECTOR computer system. This state-wide mobile ticketing system allows us to operate more efficiently and professionally when writing citations and infractions, and conducting investigations. I have a strong belief in community policing and feel that that Swinomish is very receptive to those ideas. I enjoy getting up for work, getting the opportunity to work with the community to help people when I can, and make a living doing it. I look forward to many years getting to know more people and helping the Swinomish Community to not simply survive, but to help protect it so the community may grow and prosper as a family. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me if you have any questions please just ask. Officer J. Riddle
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NATIVE BUSINESS
HUMAN CAPITAL Jim Stanely
Economic development is recognized as an important ongoing-initiative to help Tribal Governments meet the needs of their people and protect sovereignty. Tribes are smart to invest in human capital along with economic expansion because investing in people reinforces long term operational stability and improves long and shortterm political stability. Human capital is the knowledge, habits, personality, and creativity that comprise the ability of an individual or collective of individuals to perform labor. Labor produces economic value. Economic value drives businesses to protect a customer base, achieve strategic objectives, and make profit. Profit provides the cash necessary to pay people for their work, reinvest into growth opportunities, and stabilize operations by building reserves (savings). Reserves allow an enterprise the resources necessary to defend against competitive pressures, absorb the impact of negative market events, recover from mistakes, and allocate a surplus to the Tribal Government. There are many ways of investing into people to boost human capital. The task may seem difficult to start as many areas of improvement may be identified at the same time. Often it is good to begin by identifying the pool of people to focus upon then map out their individual profiles. The following attributes may be helpful to build into a matrix: • Highest education degree earned • Years in current position • Training Certification(s) • Years’ experience in a supervisor or management role
Specific tactics may include but are not limited to: • Workforce training on professionalism to those that are getting ready to enter the workforce or have had difficulty obtaining or maintaining employment • Customized training for specific departments • Individual development plans for career advancement • Job fair • Leadership training and mentorship There is no correct way to build a strategy and implement a plan but it is important to obtain feedback from stakeholders within a Tribe so that general goals can be established. Then the group responsible for achieving organizational goals can prioritize next steps by balancing available cash, other resources needed, and outcomes. Helping people improve is often difficult to quantify in the short-term but skills and knowledge last a lifetime. Often progress does not occur as fast as projected or desired but consistent planning and execution to build human capital will produce results in the mid and long-term.
“Labor produces economic value. Economic value drives businesses to protect a customer base, achieve strategic objectives, and make profit. Profit provides the cash necessary to pay people for their work, reinvest into growth opportunities, and stabilize operations by building reserves (savings).” -Jim Stanley
• Future career goals in five years and longer Jim Stanley freely shares his knowledge in an effort to foster economic success in Indian Country. He is a Tribal member of the Quinault Indian Nation, Treasurer of the Tribal C-Store Summit Group, and Chairman of the Quinault Nation Enterprise Board. To contact Jim for comments, go to JimStanley.biz.
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Once a profile of current organizational accomplishments and future aspirations is constructed the next logical step is to devise a strategy for investing resources to help people improve.
SKAGIT RIVER SALMON FESTIVAL Michael Vendiola
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community was listed on the website, along with Wells Fargo, as a ‘King’ level ‘spawnsors’—the highest level of event sponsor at $10,000.00.
Thousands gathered at the Waterfront Park, adjacent to the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, on Saturday, September 6 to participate in the annual Skagit River Salmon Festival, now in its third year. Festival President, Kevin Tate, said, “The Festival just keeps getting bigger and better. It’s a wonderful family event with something for every interest—young or old.” The event was free admission. From the Festival’s website it states that, “The Skagit River Salmon Festival is a diverse partnership between local, state and federal agencies; tribal communities; local utilities; businesses; and nonprofit organizations focused on inspiring conservation of the amazing Skagit River, its rich cultural history and abundant natural resources.”
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Many activities kept attendees busy during the fun-filled event. Activities included live music from a variety of artists, a salmon barbecue prepared by pay a huxton and helpers and served by the Swinomish Lodge catering staff, a ‘Kidz Zone’ filled with activities provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County, a team of clowns, a 25-foot chum salmon that kids could climb through, arts & crafts vendors, storytelling, and a food court with a variety of menus to choose from. The Swinomish Canoe Family opened the day with some canoe family songs.
Other highlights included educational booths that featured information on the Skagit River, local parks, Skagit River Basin, and host of local community resources. Also, a huge crowd gathered at the 40-foot dog pool for a premier canine aquatics competition. Approximately 15 dogs demonstrated their jumping skills by chasing a dog float off the edge of a stage into the dog pool. Some dogs reached a distance beyond 30 feet! This year was the first year the event was hosted at Waterfront Park near the Swinomish Casino & Lodge. The open space, adjacent parking, and this year’s great attendance may invite the festival back again next year.
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NWIC-Swinomish Site Receives Scholarship Support Michael Vendiola
Share The Road! Tara Satushek
This October Swinomish participated in the Annual Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This documentation project was part of Skagit County’s first time ever participation with this project and Swinomish was one of forty jurisdictions in Skagit County to participate. The project is volunteer driven in coordination with WSDOT and the Cascade Bicycling Club.
The Northwest Indian College (NWIC)-Swinomish Site received funds from the organizers of the Skagit River Salmon Festival. The award is to provide scholarship funds for students studying in the Bachelor of Science in Native Environmental Science Program. The Festival organizers collaborated with the Swinomish Casino & Lodge and held the event at Waterfront Park last September. “We don’t always have funds leftover for this event. Next year we hope to double the scholarship dollars!” said Dallas Widmark, Swinomish Lodge General Manager. NWIC-Swinomish Site was one of two recipients to receive funds on October 15 at a Festival sponsored ‘thank-you’ reception. On hand were Gaylene Gobert, site manager; Linda Willup, site staff member; and Shelly Vendiola, site faculty member. Other Swinomish Tribal members attended in support of the award. The NWIC staff members joined the Festival board of directors on stage to receive an oversized check written to the amount of $5000.00. Gobert thanked the board and commented on how the funds will support many students at NWIC. Both, Willup and Vendiola addressed the board and audience with words of appreciation and emphasized the importance of Native education. This was the first year the two entities collaborated to put on the event. The Swinomish Casino & Lodge was listed as a King Level ‘spawnser’ on the Festival’s website. The Lodge dedicated a lot of resources and staff to make the event successful. The hard work and collaboration resulted in the Festival raising funds, which organizers quickly decided to distribute funds directly to the community.
Counts were taken at Rainbow Bridge and the Berentson Bridge on October 1st and 2nd. These counts identified information such as what direction a bicyclist was traveling and whether or not he or she was wearing a helmet. What is the purpose of this documentation project and why is it important? The information collected is important in helping to determine the status of the current conditions for pedestrians and cyclists and how things can be improved for safety. Having this information can also help with data support for grant applications. According to the WSDOT website: “Transportation planning and design at all levels requires understanding of actual conditions. This involves determination of motor vehicle, bicyclist and pedestrian numbers. This data dealing with the characteristics of vehicle or people movement is obtained by undertaking traffic counts. Just like motor vehicle counts, counting bicyclists and pedestrians at specific locations will help us to more accurately estimate demand, measure the benefits of investments, and design our projects. This information will also help us target safety and mobility projects and improve our traffic models.” Special thanks to volunteers Linda Talman, Lynn Beebe, Maureen Pilon, and Shawn McFarland who performed the Swinomish Counts and helped to make Swinomish’s participation a success! If you would like more information about the 2014 Bike and Pedestrian Documentation Project you can go to: http://www.skagitnonmotorized.org/ http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike/count.htm
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NWIC-Swinomish Site Faculty with the Skagit River Salmon Festival Organizers and the General Manger of the Swinomish Lodge.
Swinomish Housing Authority: BUDGETING Robin Carneen
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: “The Swinomish Housing Authority wants to remind its tenants that vehicles, boats and trailers need to be parked on paved surfaces, not on lawns. Parking on lawns will not only damage the lawns but can create drainage problems around the home and make housekeeping tougher as mud and dirt are tracked into the home.”-John Petrich This young couple is playing a M&M budgeting game (The M&M’s represent money). They used the M&M’s to pay their bills and create and add to a savings account, etc. They did really good! This was part of a Life Skills class they participated in. If anyone needs help budgeting, make an appointment with me Robin Carneen “I can work with individuals; couples, teens; and families.” This is a fun & delicious way to learn how to do money management. We also have a computer in our lobby now that can be used to play Financial Football (sponsored by the NFL and VISA) and find other resources, etc. By appointment only.
SWINOMISH UTILITY AUTHORITY Robin Carneen
ATTENTION SWINOMISH HOUSING AUTHORITY TENANTS
SAVE ON YOUR GARBAGE BILL ORDER A RECYCLE BIN TODAY! CALL WASTE MANAGEMENT 360-757-8245
ANOTHER WAY TO PAY YOUR BILLS The Swinomish Housing & Utility Authority accepts EBT/SSI/Credit & Debit cards! You can call in your debit card number and pay over the phone as well. 17547 First Street La Conner, WA | Phone: (360) 466-4081
Tell them you are a Swinomish Utility Customer. Ask for the $7.40 per month Recycle rate!
FOR AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES Call: (360) 466-4081 or (360) 466-7223
PLEASE REMEBER ALL EXTRA CANS/BAGS ARE CHARGED TO YOU AT $4.60 each!
PLEASE STAY ON THE LINE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
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WHAT’S UP DOC?
10 REASONS TO GET YOUR FLU SHOT FLU Dr. Monica Carrilo 10) Flu season tends to peak in December, January and February, but may start in October and last until May. 9) It takes about two weeks after the vaccination for you to develop the protection against the flu. 8) If there is a shortage of the vaccinations, later in the season, you won’t miss out. More than 75% of available vaccinations for the season have already been distributed by mid-October.
GONORRHEA AND CHLAMYDIA Rates of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia have been on the rise since 2009. Native Americans have the highest rate of Gonorrhea and the second highest rate of Chlamydia in the nation…and it is happening here. Highest risk for infection are teens and adults from 15-29, over half of infections occur in young adults 20- 24 years old. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system, affection a woman’s ability to have children later on. If pregnant you can give chlamydia or gonorrhea to your baby. Both gonorrhea and chlamydia can be treated with a single dose of antibiotic.
7) There are plenty of the nasal spray vaccinations for kids from 3-18, no shots!
If you are worried that you have a sexually transmitted disease you can be tested at the health clinic confidentially. If your test is positive we can give you the treatment immediately.
6) You won’t have to use your sick leave to stay home with the flu.
Don’t be a part of the rising rate of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Get tested. Get treated.
4) You can avoid: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, headaches and severe fatigue that can last for weeks. 3) Avoid the December rush, worrying about when you are going to get to the clinic when you have so much to do to get ready for Christmas. Besides, the clinic is usually closed around Christmas. 2) You get a sticker if you don’t cry. Ok, you get a sticker even if you cry. 1) So you don’t freak out and think you have Ebola Virus! Even if you do get the flu vaccination, remember to wash your hands often, stay away from sick people and don’t sneeze, cough or even burst out laughing on or in the direction of other people. That’s how the virus spreads.
PROTECT YOUR BABY’S TEETH Make sure you and your toddler visit the dentist every six months starting from with their first tooth or their first year of age whichever is first. Toddlers, ages 2 and under do not need any appointment at the dental clinic. All you need is 5 minutes of your time.
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5) You can visit with family and friends all through the winter with less worry about carrying the flu to someone you love.
YOUR DENTAL HEALTH:
10 Fun Dental Facts Dr. Ray Dailey
1. The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime—enough to fill 2 swimming pools! 2. The Statue of Liberty’s mouth is 3 feet wide. 3. A sneeze zooms out of your mouth at over 600 mph! 4. Boar, badger, and horse hair were used for toothbrush bristles but were later found to be abrasive and harsh. 5. U.S. and Japanese studies have found that black or green tea has antibacterial powers that help prevent cavities and gum disease. 6. Most children are brought to the dentist for their first visit at the age of three. (But kids should be visiting the dentist at age one!) 7. Today’s tooth fairy needs a lot more silver than she did in 1900 when she left an average of $.12 per lost tooth. In 1998, the tooth fairy left an average of $1.00. In 2013, the going rate for a lost tooth reached an all-time high with an average of $3.50. 8. People who drink 3 or more sugary sodas daily have 62% more dental decay. 9. Say cheese! The calcium and phosphorous found in cheese is healthy for your teeth - it reduces the pH level in plaque and remineralizes the enamel. 10. It seems children have the right idea about smiling. They smile about 400 times a day. Women smile about 62 times a day— compared to men who smile eight times a day on average. Stop by and see your friendly neighborhood dentist! We are here to help you!
DENTAL CLINIC CONTACT INFO Phone 360.466.3900 Fax 360.466.7301 Hours of Operation MON-WED, 8AM-6PM THURS, 8AM-5:30PM
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Swinomish Dental Clinic Receives a Grant Dr. Hogan
Our tireless and amazing hygienist, Laura Kasayuli, has worked to get small but important projects funded for the good of oral health in our community for many years. This year she continues to be successful in attaining project funding! With Laura’s effort the Dental Clinic received a grant that focuses on preventing early childhood cavities. Plans for utilizing the grant include creating welcome baskets with toothbrushes and goodies for new babies and proud parents, purchasing fun, new, kid-friendly office furniture, and purchasing ‘fuzzies’ with teeth for the young ones to practice brushing on! We are excited to see all the young kiddos here in the Dental Clinic! We also appreciate seeing the older siblings and adults too!! We would like to give a special shout out to the Daycare and Preschool/Headstart programs for supporting the kids they work with having good oral health! We are fortunate to have a fabulous team of folks caring for our youth! Lastly, a REMINDER: Bring babies in to the dental clinic by the time of their first tooth or first birthday for a dental checkup because ‘Age 2 is too late’!
“With Laura’s effort the Dental Clinic received a grant that focuses on preventing early childhood cavities.”-Dr. Hogan
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WELLNESS PROGRAM GAMBLING ADDICTION: A Serious Health Issue Most people who gamble never develop a gambling problem. They set limits and stick to them. They do not develop a pattern of chasing after the “big win.” Problem gamblers develop a pattern of compulsively chasing after wins just as heavy smokers seek cigarettes to feel good. Rather than harm the lungs, problem gambling harms mental wellbeing; the ability to handle money; and relationships with friends, loved ones, and/or business associates.
Problem gamblers develop a pattern of lying to themselves and others about how often they gamble and how much they win (and lose). They frequently tell themselves: “I’ll quit after the next big win.” Problem gamblers become physically and emotionally tied to gambling. Most often, they cannot quit without help. Most need specialized help and support to begin recovery. The good news: Problem Gambling is treatable and preventable. Prevention of gambling addiction begins with awareness.
The Swinomish Wellness Program has certified gambling counselors available. Give us a call today 360-466-1024. For more information regarding this article visit: http://www.evergreencpg. org
Gambling Addiction: Problem gamblers develop a pattern of lying to themselves and others about how often they gamble and how much they win (and lose).
OPIOID ADDICTION: Why Can’t They Just Quit!?! What is Medication-Assisted Treatment? Most people cannot just walk away from opioid addiction. They need help to change their thinking, behavior, and environment.
This medication can allow one to regain a normal state of mind – free of withdrawal, cravings and the drug-induced highs and lows of addiction. Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction and dependence is much like using medication to treat other chronic illnesses such as heart disease, asthma or diabetes. Taking medication for opioid addiction is not the same as substituting one addictive drug for another. Please give us a call at the Wellness Program today!! 466-1024
WELLNESS PROGRAM CONTACT INFO Main Line 360.466.1024 LeeAnne Payne, Office Manager 1024 Dawn Lee, Director CDP 7273 Chad Walker, CDP 7233 Marie Cross, CDP 7256 Nicole Edwards, Admin. Assistant 2729
Opioid Addiction: Unfortunately, “quitting cold turkey” has a poor success rate – fewer than 25 percent of patients are able to remain abstinent for a full year. This is where medication-assisted treatment options like Suboxone benefit patients in staying sober while reducing the side effects of withdrawal and curbing cravings which can lead to relapse.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid (pain pills/Heroin) dependence can include the use of buprenorphine (Suboxone) to complement the education, counseling and other support measures that focus on the behavioral aspects of opioid addiction.
FALL EDUCATION DINNER
GOOD ATTENDANCE AWARDEES, LA CONNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEES, LA CONNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEES, LA CONNER HIGH SCHOOL
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3 MON Hours 12:30-9pm
4 TUES Hours 12:30-9pm
Open swim at Fidalgo Pool 10 MON Hours 12:30-9pm Open swim at Fidalgo Pool 17 MON Hours 12:30-9pm
5 WED Hours 12:30-9pm
6 THURS Hours 12:30-9pm
7 FRI Hours 10-6pm
*Youth Groups Night
11 TUES VETERANS DAY YOUTH CENTER CLOSED
18 TUES Hours 12:30-9pm
Open swim at Fidalgo Pool 24 MON Hours 12:30-9pm
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YOUTH CENTER
*Youth Group High Risk Outings
12 WED Hours 12:30-9pm
13 THURS Hours 12:30-9pm
14 FRI Hours 10am-6pm
*Youth Group Night
19 WED Hours 12:30-9pm
*Youth Group High Risk Outing 20 THURS Hours 12:30-9pm
21 FRI Hours 10am-6pm
*Youth Group Night
25 TUES Hours 12:30pm-9pm
26 WED Hours TBA
Open swim at Fidalgo Pool
*Youth Group High Risk Outings 27 THURS THANKSGIVING DAY
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GO LACONNER BRAVES! Terrence Fornsby (freshman) and Jeremiah Williams (sophomore) play against Lummi.
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Retirement Celebration
Julia George-Bill retires after 22 years of working for Swinomish.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER: Lori Ann Cayou
The Thanksgiving Party for Elders is on Wednesday, November 19th The Christmas Party will be on Thursday, December 18th **If you can, please bring a door prize. Examples: Gift cards, Candy, Popcorn, Calendars, Pens. Or anything in your house that you don’t need anymore. (Someone else might love it!) Please tag your item(s) with your name or anonymous if you like. All donations accepted! Thanks! If you need an item to be picked up call Lori Ann Cayou 360.466.7374 or Ivan 360.466.1821, or the Kitchen 466.3980.
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NOV 2014
ELDERS’ LUNCH
*Lunch served Mon-Thurs. No take away meals until 11am. Call (360) 466-3980 to cancel home delivery.
3 Mon Chicken Salad Sandwich Tomato Salad Cucumber Slices Mixed Grapes
4 Tues Roast Beef & Gravy Potatoes/Carrots Rolls Pears
5 Wed Chicken Rice Soup Rolls Mixed Salad Oranges
6 Thurs Eggs & Sausage Pancake Peaches Vegetable Juice
10 Mon Tuna Fish Sandwich Chicken Noodle Soup Veggie Tray Apple
11 Tues VETERANS DAY
12 Wed Chicken & Duplings Celery/Carrots Pears
13 Thurs Eggs & Ham Potatoes/Toast Tomato Wedges Cantaloupe
17 Mon French Dip Sandwich Chips Coleslaw Oranges
18 Tues Lasagna French Bread Mixed Salad Fruit Cocktail
19 Wed TURKEY DINNER
20 Thurs Eggs + Bacon French Toast Berries Vegetable Juice
24 Mon Hamburger Chips Veggie Tray Mixed Melon
25 Tues Grilled Ham & Cheese Tomato Soup Cucumber Slices Apple
26 Wed THANKSGIVING DAY
27 Wed HOLIDAY
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Mrs. V’s 2 Cents
FROM COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
Diane Vendiola
Several holidays stick out in my memory as favorites from childhood. Easter was one. That is when my parents friends and our family had parties because somebody was usually getting baptized or confirmed. These parties usually took all day because we had to ride out to someone’s farm in Algona where a pig or goat was killed, barbecued, and eaten.
Then came: 1. Decoration Day (now Memorial Day) 2. Labor Day 3. Congress created Armistice/Veterans Day holiday in 1938 to mark the close of World War I 4. Inauguration Day
Another important holiday was the 4th of July because it is the day the Philippines gained independence from the United States. My Dad felt this was a big day to celebrate. On this day we packed up chicken adobo, rice balls, and fruit and rode the bus to the park. There we joined Dad’s friends and their families at a picnic. There was music and dancing and sparklers. Sometimes, my brother, Jr. and I had to get on the stage and join other kids to sing “God Bless America”. People would throw coins on the stage and we would scramble to gather them up. I went for the 50-cent pieces.
The Monday Holiday Law of 1968 shifted Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day from their traditional dates to Mondays, and established in addition:
My father always made an altar for All Saint’s Day on November 1st, which was the day after Halloween. My mother and father prepared foods that the departed ones liked when they were still alive. That was the day we went to the cemetery to pay our respects too. Then, of course, there was Thanksgiving! And Christmas! I used to think that Valentine’s Day was a big deal but not so much anymore. I always consider my birthday a holiday, even if nobody else does (December 9th). By law, Congress has established 11 permanent federal holidays. The first five congressionally designated federal holidays in the 1870’s were: 1. New Year’s Day 2. George Washington’s Birthday 3. Independence Day 4. Thanksgiving Day 5. Christmas Day
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1. Holiday in honor of Christopher Columbus 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday created in 1983. By calling for the observance of these four holidays on a Monday, Congress felt there would be “substantial benefits to both the spiritual and economic life of the Nation, afford increased opportunities for families to be together, especially those families of which various members were separated by great distances.” Swinomish Village is in Washington’s Congressional District 1. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene represents Washington’s Congressional District 1. My late husband, Vendy, and I always felt that holidays were a time to connect and strengthen connections with people in our lives. We tried to follow what we had learned as kids about Independence Day and All Saints Day. One time we tried to decommercialize Christmas by waiting until New Year’s Day to celebrate. It didn’t work. Another time, with our kids we raised a turkey to eat on Thanksgiving. That didn’t work either—nobody wanted to eat the turkey. Vendy and I typically used our days off (holidays) to prepare favorite dishes and invite friends and relatives over to eat. A time where, as they say in my husband’s hometown,
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“talk story” (i.e. talk, gossip, and just “conversate”). Holidays were a time for us to relax. We also went for hikes with our kids and our dogs. Sometimes Uncle Albert and Aunt Agatha would come over and spend the day talking story, eating, and laughing. If it rained my kids and I would see who could bake the best cookies or cakes. We had time to have Scrabble, Cribbage, Pinochle or Bridge competitions. Other times, we were invited somewhere or relatives from afar would come visit. Last month, on October 13th, I travelled to Whatcom Community College to attend the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Here are highlights of that event: • Introductory remarks were given by my cousin who explained that “indigenous” means “native of a place” and that everyone is native to someplace. Take time this day to be curious about the place you are native to and take time to learn about your neighbor and the place he or she is native to. We Indians know where we come from and it has helped us to survive and keep on going.
• Then a reading was given: “Listen to the air. You can hear it, feel it, smell it, and taste it. Woniya wakan, the holy air, which renews all by its breath.” “Woniya wakan”, spirit, life, breath, renewal, it means all that. We sit together, we don’t touch, but something is there, and we feel it between us as a presence” -John (Fire) Lame Deer • This was followed by big drum songs from a group of young men from Nooksack, Pyramid Lake, Yakima, and Lummi. My son Rudy told the audience about the spirit of togetherness when singing and that working together and sharing is paramount in Indian Country.
Seattle swaps Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Thanks to a unanimous vote this October by the Seattle city council, the federal holiday will now be known by its new name.
He thanked everybody for taking time to join together to celebrate our individual diversity and to get to know one another better. • A powerful ceremonial dance was performed by Aztec Dancers. The dancers informed the audience about the meaning within it. • A beautiful traditional song was shared by a mother and daughter from Saanich, B.C. The mother explained why she felt so joyous while singing with her daughter a song that she had learned when she was three years old, the same age as her daughter. • The floor was opened for audience members to share “What Indigenous Day Means to Me.” I met new people and caught up with ones I have not seen for awhile. I was happy to see my granddaughter who stopped in before her psychology class. It was a very good celebration; the only thing missing was sharing food together.
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