Oct 2016 Vol. 50 No. 9
The Lone Tree
President Obama Hosts 8th Annual White House Tribal Nations Conference | PG 20
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Gene Finkbonner drums at the Clambake
ON THE COVER
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President Obama Hosts 8th Annual White House Tribal Nations Conference
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Editor’s Note The Chairman’s Message Recent Tribal Code Amendments Community Happenings ATNI Leaders Summit on Climate Change Swinomish Steps Up the Opioid Crisis in the... The Clambake Lushootseed Practice October Tide Table Being Frank EPA Announces Initiatives to Advance Tribal... Native Roots: Kinnikinnik President Obama Hosts 8th Annual White House... Prepare for Your Disability Interview: Tips from... Northeastern University and Harvard School of... Mindful Money Matters Digital Storytelling Workshop Youth Center Calendar Community Dinner + Aqiimuk's Kitchen Elders Menu Mrs. V's 2 Cents October Birthdays
editor’s NOTE A rare and disturbing event caught the attention of many in the Skagit Valley community last month-on September 23, a man with unknown motives entered our local Cascade Mall in Burlington and fatally shot five innocent people. I have found myself reflecting on this horrific event ever since. I drove past the mall recently and saw a sign that reads "Skagit Strong" alongside an array of flowers and candles that have been placed at the mall entry on Cascade Mall Drive. I never considered that such a sight would be on display at our local mall. Each of us has our own story of where we were that day, or how close we were to the mall, because it happened in our community’s backyard. I am certain this tragedy will be on my mind the next time I walk through the mall. For us to persevere we must take time to remember the day a shooting happened inside the Cascade Mall, but most importantly, remember the victims whose lives were lost, and the sense of unity that brings us together as a community.
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While the month of October is known for its costumes and pumpkin spice for some people, it is a dreary time for others. Until you have experienced it for yourself or have had to help someone deal with dreary dark days, it is very easy to get caught up in the glory of the holidays. I found this quote and wanted to share it: "Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn." (Elizabeth Lawrence). The start of the new season provides a wonderful opportunity for you to renew and embrace yourself. I challenge you to step outside and let yourself be known to the Earth and take in the quietness of the night and watch the stars. goliahlitza Caroline Edwards
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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 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
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spee pots Brian Cladoosby, Chairman (360) 708.7533 | bcladoosby@
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cha das cud II Glen Edwards (360) 708.3113 | gedwards@
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You often hear me say “We are chosen for this moment, and we are humbled to accept all that we are chosen for in our time.” This week, I was able to share a moment with 577 tribes from across the nation as we blanketed and gifted a Makah cedar hat to the President of the United States Barack “Black Eagle” Obama. WOW! Only by the grace of God am I allowed to do this on behalf of Indian Country. Thank you all for your love and support, as I am humbled each day to be your chairman, friend, fishing partner, and neighbor to Kevin Paul! I kept thinking to myself, "Who would have ever thought this rez boy from Swinomish would be standing on stage with the most powerful man in the world. And there I was, shaking the president’s hand and thanking him for all that he has done for our people.” In the past eight years, President Obama has done more for Native American tribes than any other president. He has guided his Cabinet and Congress to a transition where decisions are made with us and not for us. He has taken the country to a place where the United States understands how tribal treaties are the supreme law of the land, as they are part of the Constitution and to break a treaty is treason. On behalf of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Native American Country, it was my humble honor to blanket the president with our own Coast Salish artist Susan Point’s blanket, Rhythm of the Land, and give him a cedar woven hat made by a Makah elder who has walked on. When I asked the president if I could give him the hat I was wearing, he was surprised and humbled by the gift. It is our way and teaching to blanket those who have done so much for all. We blanketed the president and let him know that he was a part of us, just as we are a part of him, and we shared with “Black Eagle” that we will be there to comfort him, love him, and bless him for all he has done for our ancestors, our families, our children and our future. It was truly a great honor from one president to
In the past few years our Tribe has been engaged in several large national movements that provide opportunity for our members. We have addressed the improvement of health care funding and policies. DHAT is just one of many large national programs that Swinomish believes will help the overall health crisis for many of our members. Let me share with you a simple solution: we have over 4,000 members who are seen by one dentist in a year. That is an average of 16 patients per day. How many of you have had to sit and wait days with a tooth ache because you could not get in to see a dentist? With the assistance of a DHAT, we are able to provide services to more members in a timely manner, we are able to reach those who are suffering sooner, not when it is too late and a tooth has to be pulled. No more! Yes, it is true that a dental therapist can provide some of the services of a dentist, and we are proving this to be a successful program at Swinomish with our new DHAT Daniel, our new tribal super hero to our kids. Now we can see twice as many patients and help overcome the health disparities of our tribal members. The opportunities we address in collaboration with other tribes include land into trust, where we address fractionated land challenges. We are one of 42 tribes across the nation working with the Department of Interior’s Land Buy Back Program. Another one that we work hard on is the national federal trust responsibility to treaty rights, where our 20 Washington treaty tribes address the restoration and protection of fishing, hunting and gathering resources. We are one of over 60 tribes who have natural resources incorporated into our treaties, and we are one of over 400 tribes who have treaties with the United States. There are numerous programs that Swinomish partners with to bring the work we do home, so we too can benefit from health care, natural resources, public safety, economic development and education, just to name a few. The list is extensive and the gratitude in knowing we have a leadership relationship around the Nation is helpful, as we know we are not alone. Fall is upon us and I am blessed to be on the Skagit fishing for silvers. I have heard it is going to be a record year for silvers in the Northwest, from Alaska down to Washington State, and I hope it will be a good silver season for our community. sw d bš qyuuqs News 5
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another president, and I am thankful for the Swinomish Community and happy that I can share this experience with you. It is now up to us to ensure that we carry on the legacy of the Obama administration throughout each administration from here forward.
Recent Tribal Code Amendments Office of the Tribal Attorney
The Swinomish Senate, the governing body of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, recently passed the following code amendments:
Title 2, Chapter 1 - Tribal Government, Elections
At the August Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Election Code. The Election Board proposed the revisions, which were approved by the Senate on August 9, 2016, which ensure that candidate certification (and any subsequent appeals) will be completed by December 16th of any given year, and that the General Election and General Council meeting will occur predictably on the fourth Sunday of February (but the amendment retains Senate authority to set another date if necessary in a particular year).
Title 18, Chapter 3 - Natural Resources, Fishing
At the February Senate meeting, the Senate made changes to the Natural Resource Code by amending the tribal fisher withholding rate. The Swinomish Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed the revisions, which were approved by the Senate on February 8, 2016. The changes set the tribal fisher annual withholding rate to 8% of gross sales. The withholding shall be applied to any fines and debts related to or arising from the fisher’s participation in the treaty fishery, or to any debts owed by the fisher to the Swinomish Housing Authority or the Swinomish Utility Authority. A minimum of 1% of the annual withholding shall be refunded to the fisher twice a year regardless of fisher’s debt to the Tribe. The remainder, if any, shall be refunded to the fisher twice a year.
Constitution and By-Laws of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
The Swinomish Senate, the governing body of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, requested by Resolution No. 201605-094 that the Bureau of Indian Affairs administratively correct the text of various amendments to the Tribe’s Constitution and By-laws. These administrative changes address inconsistencies in language occurring during the 1985 Secretarial Election. Amendatory language in the Official Voters’ Pamphlet of 1985 proposed by the Senate was inadvertently omitted by the BIA, with the result that the Tribe’s Constitution and By-laws contains language not approved by voters. The Tribe brought these errors to the attention of Superintendent Marcella Teters, Puget Sound Agency, who responded that the Bureau of Indian Affairs agrees with the Tribe’s request that its Constitution and By-laws be administratively corrected to reflect the language actually voted upon by the voters. The amended code and Constitution is available for review on our website at swinomish-nsn.gov. Paper copies are available for review at the Tribal Court Clerk's office, the Office of the Tribal Attorney, the Senate’s Executive Assistant, Social Services, and Planning.
2016-2017 ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM The Swinomish Dental Clinic is now accepting enrolled tribal members 18 years and younger with great brushing habits. Don’t miss this opportunity. CALL (360) 466.3900 TODAY! sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 19 Community Dinner* 6PM Youth Center OCTOBER 31 Halloween Bash See PAGE 14 for Details Happy Halloween!
TRIBAL ID CARDS
NOVEMBER 16 Community Dinner* 6PM Youth Center
Does your identification card have an expiration date on it? If not, it is outdated.
You are required to contact our tribal enrollment officer to obtain an appointment to receive a new card that has an expiration date printed on it. The new cards expire every five years and are accepted by the state as an official form of identification. Your first card will be issued at no charge. Lost or stolen card replacements will result in a $10 replacement fee. There will be no charge if you change your name or address, as long as you return your most current identification card.
ENROLLMENT OFFICER: Leon John Phone (360) 466.7211 Email: ljohn@swinomish.nsn.us
NOVEMBER 24 Happy Thanksgiving! *Community Dinners are subject to change
Daylight Saving Time Fall Back
NOVEMBER 6 Set your clocks back an hour!
It’s time for school at Northwest Indian College!
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FAREWELL JORDAN!
The qyuuqs News staff would like to wish Jordan Wallace, our former Prosecuting Attorney here at Swinomish, a humble farewell! Jordan has done great things for Swinomish and will be missed very much. Jordan has decided to take on a different career opportunity elsewhere. Swinomish Senator Kevin Paul carved a Coast Salish salmon design for Jordan to remember her colleagues here at Swinomish. Thank you for your years of service Jordan!
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AFFILIATED TRIBES OF NORTHWEST INDIANS LEADERS SUMMIT ON CLIMATE CHANGE Caroline Edwards
Puyallup youth present their climate change video to conference participants
The two-day conference included presentations from science agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey, as well as tribal leaders from as far north as Alaska. Two climate change videos developed by tribal youths were shown at the end of the conference. During the afternoon on both days a style of small group sessions occurred that was referred to as 'Open Space Market Place'. Group participants were given the opportunity to come up with topics related to the field in which they work and have an open
discussion. Topics included: how to engage tribal youth; bridging the gap between western science; and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). The outcome from the small group sessions were focused questions and statements. Some of the questions covered topics around adaption planning and what it means to adapt. Statements about communication and how it does not always happen effectively were also a concern and outcome of the sessions. Soon after the first day's small group sessions, Terry Williams (Tulalip Tribes) said in his speech, "We have our planners!...We need more doers!" He spoke of outcomes, of how tribes are well informed of what they are
doing, but posed the question, "What is the outcome?" Ray Fryberg (Tulalip Tribes) spoke about how tribes are losing their culture and their voice, of how that voice needs to be elevated.
Tribal Youth Videos on Climate Change Two groups of tribal youth presented their videos about their views of climate change to the participants of the conference. Their videos were very powerful and moving. Their videos gives us hope. As Sono Hashisaki stated in the very beginning of the conference, "You are here for someone."
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AUGUST 14-15 — The Tulalip Tribes and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) jointly sponsored the 2nd Annual Leaders Summit on Climate Change at the Silver Reef Casino on the Lummi Reservation.
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Skagit Valley Photo: Michael Vendiola
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SWINOMISH STEPS UP TO ADDRESS OPIOID CRISIS IN SKAGIT COUNTY The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community announced plans to expand its outpatient opioid treatment program in order to offer services to both Native Americans and non-Natives in the area. Swinomish currently operates a successful treatment program for Tribal members and their families. The expanded program will provide access to treatment options to a greater number of people in Skagit County. Swinomish purchased the Bayside Fitness Center building at a foreclosure auction on August 26, 2016 and plans to convert it for the program. The facility is easy to access from Highway 20 and by public transit. It is located near the Tribe’s golf course and Shell gas station, and is within the treaty Swinomish Reservation established by the Treaty of Point Elliott of 1855.
“Our goal is to save lives,” Mr. Stephens said. “We have seen the tragedy of lives lost to the opioid epidemic, and unfortunately treatment options in Skagit County have not kept pace. The Swinomish model works. Our integrated treatment program is producing significant, positive impacts in people’s lives, and we will replicate that model to benefit the broader community.” The expanded Swinomish program would serve between 200-350 patients in the area. Services will include outpatient treatment services; mental health counseling; primary medical care; medicationassisted therapies, including Suboxone, Vivotrol and methadone; shuttle transportation; and on-site childcare. The program will accept Medicaid and private insurance. Swinomish hopes to open the facility in the spring of 2017.
“The opioid epidemic does not stop at the county line, the city limits, or the Reservation boundary,” said Swinomish Chairman Brian Cladoosby. “While we offer treatment now to Tribal members, we see that non-Indians in the community lack available treatment options. We see the terrible harm this epidemic brings to individuals, their families, and the community. As a sovereign government, Swinomish is stepping forward to provide essential services to address this serious health crisis that cuts across Native and non-Native communities.” On September 1, Swinomish Social Services Programs Administrator John Stephens shared the Tribe’s plans with the Skagit County Population Health Trust Advisory Group, which has formed a new Opiate Workgroup Leadership Team. John's message received broad support.
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He explained that over the past several years, the Tribe has developed a unique “whole person” treatment model that offers a range of wrap-around outpatient services. The model treats addiction but also recognizes that clients struggle with other medical, mental health, and social issues, as well as logistics challenges like transportation and childcare.
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Our Annual Community Clambake Myk Heidt, Department of Environmental Protection & Environmental Community Health Program
AUGUST 25 — This year’s community clambake celebrated 10 years of commitment from the Tribe, ensuring this gathering continues as a regular summer celebration at Swinomish. The 2006 clambake was celebrated on the beach under a tent, and this year we did the same! People mentioned that they really enjoyed being on the beach. Over a decade ago, Jamie Donatuto and Larry Campbell interviewed over 100 community members about health and their connections to traditional foods. One of the recurring laments was that people no longer get together for clambakes because of their busy lifestyles even though they have been an important Swinomish activity since time immemorial. They are way to get together with friends and family to eat at traditional foods. The Swinomish Planning Department started organizing the Annual Community Clambake as a response to these comments. Today, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Community Environmental Health Program commit time and funding to make these clambakes, a time to gather and enjoy favorite foods in a special place, possible.
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Special thanks to the cooks!
We wish to thank all of our cooks for their hard work and the delicious food they prepared for us! • Fish: Eric Day, Ronald Day, and Sam Bailey • Shellfish and corn: Chester Cayou Jr., Brian Porter, and Willy Montoya • Kitchen: Stephanie Edwards, Patricia Breckenridge, and Kristi Williams • Fry bread: Beth Willup, Denise Willup, Linda Willup, and Glori Robinette (Colville tribal member and mother of our Community Environmental Health Program intern Sonni Tadlock) Stephanie Moore and Bridget Ferris, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), volunteered their time to set up a youth science lab with intern Sonni Tadlock. Before lunch, about 25 Youth Center kids received lab coats, goggles, and clam testing kits to learn how to test clams for paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). The youth were able to see and do what “real” scientists do when testing the shellfish to see if they are safe to eat.
The youth also created a marine debris art mural by collecting trash from the beach and displaying it on plywood boards to show everyone what is found on the beach but does not belong there. The kids loved attaching the material to the board and adding something of their own to the project. At the end of the projects, one participant said, “I wanted to be a ballerina, but I guess being a scientist would be okay, too.” Interns Beth Willup and Sonni Tadlock picked and canned blackberry and honey jam with Pamona’s Pectin. This recipe allows for making jam with a fraction of the sugar regular pectin recipes call for. Elders and Senators received a gift jar of jam at the clambake. It was a good sign witnessing people opening their jars immediately to share with others and put on their fry bread. What about that “healthier fry bread”?! The fry bread cooks made 450 servings–and only 75 were left over. People who are used to eating whole wheat breads really liked the healthier offering. Others said they would prefer a choice between whole wheat and the all-white flour fry bread they are used to. Comment cards were passed out to folks asking what they liked about the clambake and what could be done better. Most people said that they really enjoyed the event! We were happy to see many positive comments, and many of the suggestions will be incorporated into the next clam bake and future events. We appreciate the comment cards and the information helps us know which direction to go. Linda Day was the winner for the gift card drawing from the comment card box. Congratulations, Linda!
Thank you everyone for attending this year's Clambake at Lone Tree!
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Swinomish Youth Center Monday October 31 | 5:30-8:30PM * The Youth Center will be closed October 28 for set-up
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LUSHOOTSEED PRACTICE KEY
THE WEATHER This month's Lushootseed Practice focuses on the weather.
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glottal stop/pause
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‘ah’ like the ‘a’ in father
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glottalized c or hard c
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‘ch’ like in ch in church
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shwa, ‘uh’ like in ‘a’ in about
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g-raised w, ‘gw’ like the name Gwen
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‘a’ like in fate or ‘ee’ like in feet
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k raised w like the ‘qu’ in queen
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barred l, like a whispered and slurred ‘l’
Snow
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a back k or a k sound made in the back of the mouth
Hail
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glottalized q or hard q
Clouds
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glottalized q raised w or hard q raised w
Mist
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Thunder
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glottalized t or hard t
Rainbow
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x-raised w, blowing sound
Wind
Sexeb
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y sound, like in yes
Moon
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TIDE TABLE: October 2016 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay
Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Day
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00:27 1.61 ft
06:28 9.98 ft
12:30 2.51 ft
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7:10
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Sun 02
00:56 1.17 ft
07:07 10.09 ft
13:06 3.14 ft
18:51 10.32 ft
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Mon 03
01:26 0.81 ft
07:46 10.15 ft
13:43 3.78 ft
19:20 10.09 ft
7:13
18:43
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Tue 04
01:58 0.55 ft
08:28 10.16 ft
14:22 4.41 ft
19:51 9.77 ft
7:14
18:41
10:45
20:50
Wed 05
02:34 0.44 ft
09:12 10.10 ft
15:04 5.01 ft
20:25 9.37 ft
7:16
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11:43
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Thu 06
03:13 0.48 ft
10:01 9.96 ft
15:51 5.54 ft
21:03 8.90 ft
7:17
18:37
12:38
22:05
Fri 07
03:57 0.66 ft
10:56 9.79 ft
16:49 5.96 ft
21:48 8.41 ft
7:19
18:35
13:31
22:51
Sat 08
04:47 0.92 ft
11:59 9.68 ft
18:04 6.14 ft
22:48 7.98 ft
7:20
18:33
14:19
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Sun 09
05:45 1.19 ft
13:06 9.72 ft
19:32 5.94 ft
7:22
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Mon 10
00:02 7.76 ft
06:48 1.36 ft
14:06 9.93 ft
20:38 5.37 ft
7:23
18:29
15:44
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Tue 11
01:18 7.88 ft
07:52 1.40 ft
14:55 10.25 ft
21:22 4.56 ft
7:25
18:27
16:21
1:45
Wed 12
02:28 8.34 ft
08:51 1.37 ft
15:34 10.60 ft
21:59 3.55 ft
7:26
18:25
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Thu 13
03:28 9.01 ft
09:45 1.40 ft
16:09 10.96 ft
22:36 2.40 ft
7:27
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4:06
Fri 14
04:24 9.76 ft
10:34 1.58 ft
16:43 11.29 ft
23:13 1.19 ft
7:29
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Sat 15
05:16 10.46 ft
11:22 1.96 ft
17:17 11.54 ft
23:52 0.05 ft
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06:07 11.02 ft
12:09 2.52 ft
17:53 11.66 ft
7:32
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Mon 17
00:34 −0.90 ft
07:00 11.39 ft
12:57 3.21 ft
18:32 11.61 ft
7:34
18:15
19:45
9:18
Tue 18
01:18 −1.54 ft
07:55 11.55 ft
13:47 3.95 ft
19:13 11.34 ft
7:35
18:14
20:29
10:34
Wed 19
02:05 −1.79 ft
08:52 11.51 ft
14:42 4.66 ft
19:59 10.84 ft
7:37
18:12
21:19
11:46
Thu 20
02:54 −1.63 ft
09:53 11.33 ft
15:43 5.23 ft
20:51 10.14 ft
7:38
18:10
22:16
12:50
Fri 21
03:47 −1.12 ft
11:00 11.08 ft
16:56 5.54 ft
21:51 9.32 ft
7:40
18:08
23:17
13:45
Sat 22
04:45 −0.35 ft
12:11 10.89 ft
18:24 5.43 ft
23:05 8.56 ft
7:41
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Last Qtr
14:31
05:49 0.51 ft
13:22 10.83 ft
19:52 4.84 ft
7:43
18:04
0:20
15:09
Mon 24
00:31 8.10 ft
06:58 1.30 ft
14:23 10.86 ft
20:59 3.96 ft
7:44
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1:25
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Tue 25
02:00 8.11 ft
08:09 1.92 ft
15:12 10.89 ft
21:49 3.04 ft
7:46
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2:29
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Wed 26
03:18 8.48 ft
09:12 2.41 ft
15:50 10.88 ft
22:29 2.20 ft
7:47
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3:32
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Thu 27
04:20 9.00 ft
10:06 2.87 ft
16:20 10.80 ft
23:02 1.50 ft
7:49
17:57
4:35
17:04
Fri 28
05:11 9.49 ft
10:53 3.36 ft
16:46 10.68 ft
23:30 0.91 ft
7:50
17:56
5:37
17:28
Sat 29
05:55 9.91 ft
11:34 3.87 ft
17:11 10.54 ft
23:57 0.41 ft
7:52
17:54
6:38
17:54
Sun 30
06:33 10.25 ft
12:12 4.39 ft
17:36 10.37 ft
7:53
17:52
7:38
18:21
00:24 0.01 ft
07:08 10.52 ft
7:55
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DID YOU KNOW?
New 12:50 4.86 ft
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• The first jack-o’-lanterns were carved in Ireland, but they were not made out of pumpkins. Instead, turnips, beets, and potatoes were used. • Samhainophobia is an intense and persistent fear of Halloween.
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• Roughly 9 billion kernels of candy corn are produced in America every year. • There are more than 30 varieties of pumpkins that range in size and color. • The heaviest pumpkin on record weighed 2,323 pounds, and was grown by Beni Meier in Switzerland.
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BEING FRANK
State Should Drop Culvert Case Appeal Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair
SEPTEMBER 6 — We are disappointed to learn that the state of Washington will continue its long-standing efforts to deny tribal treaty-reserved fishing rights by once again appealing a federal court ruling requiring the repair of hundreds of fish-blocking culverts under state roads.
“Washington characterizes the treaties’ principal purpose as opening up the region for settlement. Opening up the Northwest for white settlement was indeed a purpose of the United States. But it was most certainly not the principal purpose of the Indians. Their principal purpose was to secure a means of supporting themselves once the treaties took effect.”
The state is appealing a unanimous decision handed down in June by a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. That ruling upheld Judge Ricardo Martinez’s 2007 decision that our treaty-reserved right to harvest salmon also includes the right to have those salmon protected so they are available for harvest.
The court is right. Through the treaties we gave up nearly all of the land that is today western Washington, but to ensure our survival as a people we kept for ourselves the rights to fish, hunt and gather in all of our traditional places. Our treaties are legally binding contracts and considered the “supreme law of the land” under the U.S. Constitution. They are as valid today as when they were signed in 1854-55.
The Appeals Court ruling was not surprising. Our treaty rights have been consistently upheld by federal courts – including the U.S. Supreme Court – since the 1974 decision by Judge George Boldt in U.S. v. Washington. That ruling affirmed tribal treaty rights and recognized the tribes as co-managers of the salmon resource. The U.S. government filed the culvert case on behalf of the tribes in 2001 as a sub-proceeding of U.S. v. Washington. More than 800 state culverts block salmon access to more than 1,000 miles of good habitat and harm salmon at every stage of their life cycle. The state has been fixing them so slowly it would need more than 100 years to finish the job. In 2013, Martinez gave the state 17 years to reopen 90 percent of the habitat blocked by its culverts in western Washington. “Washington has a remarkably one-sided view of the treaties,” Appellate Court Judge William Fletcher wrote.
The state has made its disregard of the treaties shockingly clear, going so far as to tell the appeals court that the treaties would not prevent the state from blocking every salmon stream in western Washington. The state says it would never do that, yet we continue to lose salmon habitat faster than it can be restored. Salmon populations continue to decline as a result, and we have multiple listings of western Washington salmon stocks under the Endangered Species Act. The state has a duty to protect and restore habitat for the salmon, treaty tribes and everyone else who lives here. Denying that responsibility, and the treaty rights it represents, hurts tribal and state efforts to work together for salmon recovery. We ask Governor Inslee and Attorney General Ferguson to take a stand in the best interests of all citizens in the state and end the long, misguided attempts to deny our treaty rights. Being Frank is the monthly opinion column that was written by the late Billy Frank Jr., former 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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Because the state is unlikely to fare any better in this next appeal, we think Governor Jay Inslee should encourage State Attorney General Bob Ferguson to drop it. The money, time, and effort spent denying tribes their rights could be far better spent on salmon recovery. More salmon would mean more fishing, more jobs and healthier economies for everyone, not just the tribes.
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EPA Announces Initiatives To Advance Tribal Sovereignty, Expand Environmental Observer Network Official Environmental Protection Agency Press Release
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 26 — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an interagency agreement on tribal treaty rights and other initiatives designed to advance tribal sovereignty and self-determination. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy announced this and other initiatives to improve human health and the environment on Indian reservations in remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington.
“The Obama Administration has worked hard to foster an abiding culture of respect for tribal sovereignty and self-determination across the federal government,” said Administrator McCarthy. “The initiatives we are announcing today will help institutionalize the great progress we’ve made in recent years.” Under the Constitution, treaties are part of the supreme law of the land, with the same legal force and effect as federal statutes. That’s why EPA announced a Memorandum of Understanding on interagency coordination and collaboration to advance protection of tribal treaty and similar rights related to natural resources affected by agency decisions. This MOU stems in part from EPA’s recent “Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights,” an effort to encourage consideration of treaty rights in the agency’s consultation policy. The memorandum will be available for signature by federal agencies on a rolling basis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation have so far signed the MOU, in addition to EPA. EPA also announced the expansion of the Local Environmental Observers Network program, a concept tribal communities initiated and championed, beyond its current reach in Alaska and the Arctic region, and into the lower 48 states. This expansion will develop a
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lower-48 LEO network hub at Northwest Indian College in Bellingham; and create a model for the other 35 tribal colleges and universities in the lower 48 to replicate across the U.S. The LEO network is a network of local observers and topic experts who share on-the-ground knowledge about unusual animal, environmental and weather events. The network uses valuable traditional and local knowledge to help observe and report changes in the local environment. Available Android and iPhone mobile apps give users a powerful reporting tool to use in the field. Administrator McCarthy also reiterated EPA’s commitment to help close the gap in water quality protections on Indian reservations. Last week, the administrator signed an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to invite comments on whether to extend water quality standards effective under the Clean Water Act to all tribes with reservations. Fewer than 50, out of more than 300 tribes with reservations, currently have such water quality standards. Last week, Administrator McCarthy also signed a rule that significantly streamlines requirements for tribes to receive treatment as a state (TAS) to administer Clean Water Act regulatory programs. The administrator also recently signed a rule to establish procedures for eligible tribes to obtain the authority, under the Clean Water Act section 303(d) program, to identify impaired waters on their reservations; and to establish total maximum daily loads of contaminants that can be discharged into those waters. This will allow each tribe to meet their own water quality standards. Source: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epaannounces-initiatives-advance-tribal-sovereignty-expandenvironmental-observer
NATIVE ROOTS
Kinnikinnick Caroline Edwards
Kinnikinnick, also known as Bearberry, is a mat-forming shrub, the evergreen characteristic is what makes Bearberry a popular ground cover for gardens. The Kinnikinnick plant has dark green foliage and produces lovely pink and white bell-shaped flowers that later turn into edible red berries.
Bearberry Tea
According to the Health Guide Info website, "Rich in tannins, bearberry is a very good herbal astringent, toning and strengthening the membranes of the urinary system. Combined with anti-microbial properties, this herb is ideal for urinary infections as it protects the system from harmful bacteria while also improving tissue. The leaves also have diuretic properties, increasing the elimination of waste and excess fluids through urination. With antilithic properties, it may help with preventing the formation of or removing gravel in the urinary system." While bearberry is highly beneficial, specifically for the urinary system, it should not be used for more then five days at a time or more then five times in one year. It contains a compound called hydroquinone, which can cause damage to the liver and is considered to be toxic. Always talk to your doctor before using the herb for this reason. Bearberry should not be used by pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children. This herb is also not recommended for anyone who has ulcers, kidney or liver disease, or Crohn's disease.
Recipe To make a cup of bearberry tea use 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried leaves for every 1 cup of boiling water. Infuse the leaves for ten to fifteen minutes, covered. Strain and drink. When treating infections or other problems with the urinary system you can drink up to three cups a day of this herbal infusion.
If you don't have experience in harvesting and gathering foods, please consult a plant specialist or an elder for guidance.
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President Obama Hosts 8th Annual White House Tribal Nations Conference Official National Congress of American Indians Press Release
Photo courtesy of Debra Lekanoff
WASHINGTON DC, September 26 — Indian Country gathered in Washington, DC to thank President Barack Obama for fulfilling his promise to Native Americans. President Barack Obama, tribal leaders, and federal officials gathered today for the 8th Annual White House Tribal Nations Conference (WHTNC). Tribes gathered to celebrate the Obama Administration, and honor his commitment to Native Americans over the course of his presidency.
House and Administration all contributed to a strengthened relationship with tribes. As a result, tribal leaders felt moved to thank and honored President Obama, who was gifted with a blanket.
“President Obama expressed a deep commitment to Indian Country when he took office, and pledged to honor the government-to-government relationship with tribal nations,” said NCAI President Brian Cladoosby. “As a result, today was a convening of heads of nations. This Administration has set the bar higher than ever before.”
“In a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, we’ve made a lot of progress for Indian Country over the past eight years. And this moment highlights why it’s so important that we redouble our efforts to make sure that every federal agency truly consults and listens and works with you, sovereign to sovereign,” said President Obama in his speech.
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“I want everybody in this auditorium and all the folks back home in your respective communities to know that this whole time, I've heard you. I have seen you. And I hope I've done right by you. And I hope I've set a direction that others will follow,” said President Obama.
Exchanges between cabinet members and tribal leaders affirmed that no other President has done more for Indian Country. It also became clear that with 116 days remaining, we are still focused on getting the job done.
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Tribal leaders and Obama Tribal Appointees with Chairman Brian Cladoosby and Senator Joe Williams Photo courtesy of Debra Lekanoff
Chairman Brian Cladoosby with Senator Joe Williams Photo courtesy of Debra Lekanoff
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Prepare for Your Disability Interview: Tips from Social Security Kirk Larson, Social Security Washington Public Affairs Specialist
When a person becomes disabled, it can be a very stressful time in their life. There are many questions and unknowns when you have to transition out of the workforce due to medical issues. While an employer may offer short or long-term disability, most people faced with a disability will file for benefits with Social Security. If you’re facing life with a disability and don’t know where to start, we encourage you to visit our website at socialsecurity.gov/disabilityssi. You can apply for benefits on our website; it’s the most convenient way. Additionally, you can contact us at 1-800772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit your local office if you wish to apply for disability benefits.
When applying for benefits, you should be prepared to answer a number of questions including: When your conditions became disabling: • Dates you last worked • The names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of visits to your doctors • The names of medications that you take and medical tests you’ve had In addition, if you plan on applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability payments, for people with low income who haven’t paid enough in Social Security taxes to be covered, we will ask you questions about: • Your current living arrangement, including who lives there and household expenses; • All sources of income for you and your spouse, if applicable; and • The amount of your resources, including bank balances, vehicles, and investments
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To prepare for your interview: • Document all your conditions that limit your ability to work, people are usually approved for a combination of conditions, not just one. • You can file for benefits and appeals online, at your pace, from your home. • Provide us a copy of any medical records you may have in your possession, this may allow the Medical Review to develop your case faster. • Continue your medical treatment after applying for disability and provide us updated information. • If we send, you to a Consultative Examination do everything possible not to miss the appointment. • Be patient during your application process, a normal processing time can be three to six months. • If you are denied and you believe you are unable to work, appeal your case immediately. You normally have 60 days but the soon you file the soon we can start reviewing your case.
Disability starter kits are available! socialsecurity.gov/disability/disability_starter_kits.htm Remember, we are there when you might be faced with one of the hardest obstacles of your life. Social Security helps secure today and tomorrow with critical benefits for people with severe disabilities, not just during retirement. Learn more at socialsecurity.gov.
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Wellness Care Nurse Family Partnership Tobacco Cessation Counseling Asthma Healthy Home Initiative Call today for more information, or to schedule an appointment! Phone | (360) 466.3167 17400 Reservation Road, La Conner, WA 98257
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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY AND HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNER WITH SWINOMISH Lourdes Vera, PhD Student at Northeastern University
In the aftermath of the Shell Puget Sound Refinery release in February 2015, researchers from Northeastern University and the Harvard School of Public Health partnered with Swinomish to monitor hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds this past August.
Community Environmental Health Program staff, Myk Heidt and Tanisha Gobert were trained and helped develop a procedure for setting out and collecting these air sampling boxes. This experiment ended during the week of the Clambake, where preliminary results from the photopaper tool were mapped and presented.
Hydrogen sulfide is a gas that smells like rotten eggs, causes dizziness and problems breathing. At high levels, exposure can lead to unconsciousness or even death. Volatile organic compounds like benzene have been proven to cause leukemia, especially in children. Many industrial regulations only cover high amounts of air toxins but not low-level emissions that may happen regularly over a long period of time, building up in our bodies.
The next steps will depend on the results from the study and input from Swinomish. The results will be shared with the community once they become available.
Six boxes containing air-monitoring equipment were set out along public roads and in parks on the Swinomish Reservation and Guemes Island. The equipment in the sampling boxes measured amounts of hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds present over the course of three weeks. This included a photopaper canister tool with black and white photography paper that darkens when exposed to hydrogen sulfide, making it easy to interpret and map results. Another tool measuring hydrogen sulfide, the radiello tube, was placed next to the canisters to support the results from the photopaper. Metal diffusion tubes developed at the University of Memphis were used to measure volatile organic compounds.
The goals of this study are to:
Tanisha Gobert installs an air monitor at Turner's Bay
For more information about the project, please contact Jamie Donatuto or Myk Heidt in the Community Environmental Health Program: 466-1532 or jdonatuto@swinomish.nsn.us or mheidt@swinomish.nsn.us
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1. Assess the amount of low-level, long-term exposure to hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds in six locations across and near the Swinomish Reservation 2. Develop new, community-oriented tools that are inexpensive and easy for residents to monitor their exposure to key air toxins over longer periods of time. 3. Shape environmental health monitoring methods and study designs around local and communitybased knowledge.
Mindful Money Matters A GOOD HABIT Dear Sally Savings, I can’t save money! No matter how much I think about it and really want to do it, I just can’t seem to put anything aside out of my paycheck. What’s up with that? ~ Signed, Frustrated
Dear Frustrated,
Living paycheck to paycheck and not saving a dime is a habit – a bad one! You need to replace it with a good one. How about the habit of paying yourself first? On your paycheck stub, there are always deductions made before you get your “net” pay or take-home pay. They are things like federal and state taxes, insurance premiums, charity donations you chose to make through your company’s payroll deduction, and perhaps other things. All of these items are getting “paid first” before you ever collect your take-home pay. So make yourself first, too, by way of setting aside money for YOUR savings. You can do that in a few ways, or use a combination of them. • If you signed up for direct deposit into your checking account, you can probably arrange with your bank to automatically divert a portion of it into a savings account each time a paycheck deposit is made. You can choose the amount, and the bank will help you set up a savings account if you don’t already have one.
• If your company has a retirement plan, sign up to funnel some of your pay into that plan each paycheck. These are usually invested for you in some way so your money may even grow over time. At some companies, your funds might be matched at a certain level with “free money” provided by your employer. Take advantage of that. It truly is free and should not be left on the table.
• If neither of those options is available, then make a conscious effort to do it yourself. If you actually cash a paper check every payday, then take some of it and put it into a savings account right away, or at least stash it in the cookie jar or mattress at home. If you have direct deposit, take the time to actually transfer a consistent amount into your savings account each and every paycheck. The key is to just get used to doing it. By repeatedly doing this, you’ll get into the habit of regularly setting aside some savings and paying yourself first. You don’t have to start with a big amount. You can make it nearly painless by starting with a small amount that you won’t even notice, then increase that amount as you get more used to saving money while finding other ways to save on expenses. Finally, if you don’t think you can spare even a small amount into your savings each paycheck, here’s an exercise that will help you find out that you CAN spare it. For a week or even a month, carry a notepad with you and write down each and every expenditure you make and what it’s for, whether it’s paying the rent or buying a cup of coffee, paying on your credit card bill or plugging a parking meter. After a week or a month, look at where you are spending your money and how much of it you are spending. No doubt you’ll see places where you can easily save a few bucks, or even a lot more, without much effort. Stop spending on those things you decide are unnecessary and begin putting that amount into savings each pay period. Remember: pay yourself first, and make savings a habit!
This article was provided by First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit firstnations.org.
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Are you pregnant? The SWINOMISH WOMEN, INFANTS, and CHILDREN (WIC) program is here to provide you with nutritious foods for you and your growing baby, as well as education and support for a healthy pregnancy. Call the Medical Clinic at (360) 466.3167 for details and an appointment. We try to be quick + convenient to fit the schedules of working and stay-at-home mothers.
72% of tribal youth suffer from untreated tooth decay, 50% live in dental care shortage areas Be part of the solution, be a Swinomish Dental Therapist–it’s our tribal approach to solving this serious tribal health crisis. Call (360) 466-3900 or stop by the Swinomish Dental Clinic today to learn more about our innovative Dental Therapy Training Program.
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FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS Half of the children traveling in car seats are unsafe because they are not secured properly.
Positive Indian Parenting
Let us assist you in protecting your most loved!
Honoring our Children, Honoring our Traditions
Inspections are conducted by Michelle Skidmore, our Child Passenger Technician here at Swinomish.
Social Services | Second Floor Meeting Room Swinomish Counseling Services: (360) 542.7624
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DIGITAL STORYTELLING Lone Tree Restoration Department of Environmental Protection WORKSHOP Myk Heidt, Environmental Community Health Program
AUGUST 22-24 — A digital storytelling workshop was held with Swinomish Community members in collaboration with the University of Montana and the tribe's Social Services department & Environmental Community Health Program. The workshop was led by Dr. Annie Belcourt who is enrolled Mandan Hidatsa, is a descendant from Blackfeet and Chippewa tribes. Dr Belcourt is an Associate Professor at the University of Montana; and is a JPB Foundation Environmental Public Health Fellow that is directed by the TH Chan Harvard School Workshop participants enjoying lunch in of Environmental Public La Conner. Health. Dr. Belcourt worked closely with Larry Campbell, Jamie Donatuto, Myk Heidt, and community members to plan the workshop and gain tribal approvals. Participants were provided training in basic video development, script writing, editing, and production. They also discussed ideas, developed scripts, recorded and edited audio and visual images, and ultimately produced five videos. The videos that were created covered diverse topics related to environmental health and cultural issues within the Tribe. Two videos focused on the reports and experiences of Tribal members who witnessed the air pollution spill that occurred in February 2015. These videos described first-hand experiences of the event. Another video provided a description of the 13 Moons overview of the Swinomish calendar, and another described the work of the Swinomish Environmental Health office. The fifth video described the reintroduction efforts to support Olympic Oysters.
Lone Tree has been a symbol of Swinomish tradition for generations. It has stood watch over clam beds and beach seining. It anchors the land and guides those at sea.
If you’ve been out to Lone Tree Point lately, you may have noticed something different. A fence was installed around the tree in August, and some arborist mulch has been laid around the base. A storm in early 2015 caused the top of Lone Tree to break off and collapse. Following the storm, an arborist came out to give our beloved Douglas Fir a checkup. The arborist’s assessment revealed that the exposure of the site, vulnerable soils, and the tree’s significant age are causing Lone Tree to experience a moderate to slow decline. The Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection has since taken measures to try to protect this historic landmark from further degradation. We’ve had a fence installed to defend the tree’s roots from damage by vehicles (visitors are still welcome to walk within the fenced area). The arborist mulch has been laid within the fenced area to improve the quality of the soil around the tree’s roots. The mulch will be replenished as needed to keep the soil quality at a life sustaining level. DEP staff will also water the tree during hot and dry seasons. These efforts, along with regular monitoring, should help Lone Tree stay healthy for years to come. Last year we also began collecting pine cones from Lone Tree. The seeds were then extracted and cultivated. We plan to do the same this year with the hope that little Lone Tree seedlings will grow and flourish. One day soon Lone Tree may not be so lonely anymore!
Participants wanted to express their gratitude to the sponsors of the workshop, the Swinomish Social Services, and the HESS Committee. Videos will be available for viewing as soon as the Swinomish Legal department reviews and has approved them for posting. Software and computing equipment is currently being ordered and will be made available to Swinomish members that would like to create more digital storytelling. Contact Myk for more information: 466.1532 or email mheidt@swinomish.nsn.us.
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Community Dinner Our Honored Elders
James Smith, Randolph Vendiola & Darryl Dan
SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS Aqiimuk's Kitchen Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. & Food Editor
James Smith surrounded by his family
Randolph Vendiola surrounded by his family
This is a recipe that I have cooked on the stove top for years and years. This year, I adapted the recipe to cook it in my slow cooker and had great success! I harvested these green beans from our garden, and an hour later they were prepped and in the slow cooker. We ate them for dinner, and had enough leftover to freeze a quart for a winter meal.
INGREDIENTS
Green beans, a handful per serving Onion, ½ chopped Ham, 1 cup chopped and/or bacon, 4 slices chopped Garlic, 4 whole cloves
PREPARATION
Swinomish youth and other volunteers lend a hand and help serve food at the community dinner
Not Pictured: Darryl Dan
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1. Trim the stem ends of your green beans, and if using fresh beans wash the blossoms away. Cook these whole. Add to the slow cooker. 2. Add the onion, ham and/or bacon and garlic cloves. 3. Fill your crock pot half way up with water. Stir. 4. Turn on low and cook for 6 hours. 5. Serve to friends and family!
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ELDERS’ LUNCH 3 MON Chicken Patty Sandwich Lettuce and Tomato Slices Tatar Tots Fresh Fruit Bowl
4 TUES Meat Chili Celery and Dip Cornbread Mandarin Oranges
5 WED Ham Corn and Roll Baked Acorn Squash Fruit Cocktail
6 THURS Potato and Egg Casserole Roll Cut Tomatoes Fruit Salad
10 MON Macaroni and Cheese Hamburger Patty Mixed Vegetables Fresh Fruit Bowl
11 TUES Fish Sandwich Homemade Vegetable Soup Crackers Apple
12 WED BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Potato Salad and Roll Seasoned Green Beans Jell-O with Fruit
13 THURS Eggs and Bacon Pancakes Berries Vegetable Juice
17 MON Submarine Sandwich Mixed Greens Salad Chips Fresh Fruit Bowl
18 TUES Beef and Vegetable Stew Biscuit Peaches
19 WED Pork Stir Fry Mixed Vegetables Rice Pears
20 THURS Eggs and Sausage Hash Browns and Roll Cut Tomatoes Fruit Salad
24 MON Split Pea Soup Turkey and Cheese Sandwich Fresh Fruit Bowl
25 TUES Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Mixed Greens Salad Garlic Bread
26 WED Shake-N-Bake Chicken Mashed Potatos and Gravy Mixed Vegetables Roll
27 THURS Eggs French Toast Fruit Salad Vegetable Juice
31 MON Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich Mixed Green Salad Fruit Bowl Cupcakes
*Lunch served Mon-Thurs. No take away meals until 11AM. Call (360) 466-3980 to cancel home delivery. Milk served with all meals.
Community Dinner A heron takes flight at Lone Tree
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October 19, 2016 6PM Youth Center
Mrs. V’s 2 Cents Diane Vendiola
I hail from the Edward Hillaire family on my mother’s side, and the Gorio Villaluz family on my father’s side. Through these two families and my many ancestors, I have inherited a diverse cultural background, one that has shaped me into the person I am today. I would like to share with you some of my family history that illustrates where I come from.
My father never spoke to us about the life he left behind in his homeland, but he did spend time every day speaking with fellow Filipinos who had left their homes seeking a better life as he had. My father would always say: “A broom is sturdy because its strands are tightly bound.” (Matibay ang walis, palibhasa'y magkabigkis.)
My siblings and I knew my mother’s father, our maternal grandfather, as “Ganga.” Ganga was born in the late 1800’s following the arrival of missionaries to the Pacific Northwest. During this time, many Indians were forced to become Roman Catholics. The U.S. government outlawed traditional and spiritual activities after the treaties were signed in the mid1850’s.
My mother was born in 1917. She was delivered with the help of a midwife. Women giving birth at that time period sought and received guidance and care from supportive, kind women in their communities. These older and more experienced women were recognized as the wise women to be in attendance at the birth of a new life. The practice of midwifery at that time was almost exclusively a practice of immigrants and the non-white.
Native American children were taken from their families and communities, and sent to government-run boarding schools as part of an assimilation strategy. Despite the government’s best efforts to eradicate Native American culture and practices, a number of families continued their traditions in secret. During the time when my grandfather was born, Coast Salish people relied on fishing as the mainstay of their survival. They designed many fishing methods, including the reef net, the weir, and the purse seine. They lived in villages along the mainland and throughout the San Juan Islands. Ganga always told me to never forget where I come from. My father was born in the early 1900‘s in the Philippine Islands. Around the time of his birth, the Philippine-American War was at its end. According to the Office of the Historian’s website, “After its defeat in the Spanish-American War of 1898, Spain ceded its longstanding colony of the Philippines to the United States. On February 4, 1899, just two days before the U.S. Senate ratified the treaty, fighting broke out between American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo who sought independence rather than a change in colonial rulers. The ensuing Philippine-American War lasted three years and resulted in the death of over 4,200 American and over 20,000 Filipino combatants. As many as 200,000 Filipino civilians died from violence, famine, and disease.”
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My mother told me that when she was a girl, she would help my grandma Christine smoke or dry fish and salt duck to keep for winter. She said they would put potatoes and carrots from Christine’s garden under their house where it was cold. She helped her dry all kinds of berries for the winter. She remembered there were many trees all around and that her father would cut wood to sell so they could buy flour, sugar, and coffee. My mother knew how to sew quilts from old clothes. She taught me to sew by hand, too. She told me that she was busy all the time and had no time to have a boyfriend. My mother’s favorite saying was, “There is no free lunch.” It is good to remember the obstacles and challenges that my ancestors met and overcame in their lifetimes. Recalling their initiative, wisdom, courage, and perseverance both humbles and inspires me, giving me courage in my own life. I have it pretty easy when I compare the life I live to theirs. My grandparents and parents were always thankful for the waters, the fields they labored in, the plants and trees, rivers, and mountain slopes–they were so full with resources back then, provided by the spirits so that their people might live.
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