Feb/Mar 2017 Vol. 51 No. 2
Snow Day at Swinomish
SWINOMISH CIVICS 101 Our Organizational Structure | PG 20
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Daniel Rapada (Lil Dano) with his Aunt Cathi at the January Community Dinner.
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Swinomish Civics 101 Our Organizational Structure
Snow Day at Swinomish Swadabs Park
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Editor’s Note The Chairman’s Message Senatorial Election Results Community Happenings Yoli Quevedo Retires Progress and Traditional Thoughts Tribal Leadership: A Youth's Perspective My Trip to Perugia, Italy by Eric Day Lushootseed Practice March Tide Table Being Frank The Museum of Northwest Art: Three New Exhibits Swinomish Civics 101: Our Organizational Structure Swinomish Employee Highlight: Shelley Roberts Mindful Money Matters Families, Chemical Disorders & Alcohol Disorders Community Health Program Oil & Water Don't Mix Department of Environmental Protection Do You Have Lice? Youth Center Calendar Aqiimuk's Kitchen Set a Goal, Make a Plan, and Save Automatically... Mrs. V's 2 Cents February & March Birthdays
editor’s NOTE Is anyone else ready for spring? I’m ready to smell fresh cut grass and witness the succulent flowers begin their first bloom. I should be used to this weather, I grew up in Washington, but this year the lack of Vitamin D is beginning to pull me into a grey-blue mood. I need more sun! In last month's issue, I mentioned how my team and I have been planning the 2017 Editorial Calendar. I’m pleased to announce that the theme for this month’s qyuuqs News is Tribal Governance. Throughout this issue you will discover articles related to the theme. I hope you enjoy reading them! I would like to thank everyone who attended the General Council and for voting in the General Election. The General Council is a place designated for tribal members to learn about Swinomish departmental progress and plans as well as voice ideas and concerns to the Tribal Senate and staff. If you missed the election results at General Council, you can find the official results on PAGE 6.
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Did you notice people wearing "Stand Up For Sovereignty" gear at the General Council? The Constitutional Reform Committee, which I have been appointed to be part of, has started its mission to share with and inform tribal members about the Senate’s desire to strengthen Swinomish's status as a sovereign nation by improving and updating the Tribe’s governing documents. The Constitution Reform Committee will lead informational meetings in the near future and are available to answer your questions, as well as provide materials that explain the proposed changes and the requirements and steps for voting. For more information check out the website standup.vote. Spring is just around the corner, so those of you who are ready for it, like myself, will just have to hang in there. goliahlitza Caroline Edwards
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Moon to Put Your Paddles Away Late November/December Moon is the "Moon to put your paddles away. This moon signals a time to move indoors for the coming winter seasons. During the winters moons, tools, baskets and other items are constructed. Sea-run cutthroat trout, black mouth salmon, and steelhead are fished and hunting waterfowl and game continues. Shellfish are collected during the nightime low tides. 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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Brian Porter, Vice Chair (360) 840.4186 | bporter@
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Sophie Bailey, Secretary (360) 853.6458 | sbailey@
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Barbara James, Treasurer (360) 391.3958 | bjames@
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The mission of qyuuqs News is to provide monthly communication to Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Members near and far. We are committed to serving as an apolitical forum for the Swinomish governing officials and all Community Members. qyuuqs News is not intended to reflect the official position of the governing body at Swinomish Indian Tribal Community but rather reflects the ideas, events, and thoughts of individual Community Members and Tribal staff. As such, the Swinomish Tribe makes no claim as to the accuracy or content of any of the articles contained therein. qyuuqs News 17337 Reservation Road, La Conner, WA 98257 Phone (360) 466.7258 Fax (360) 466.1632 *SUBMISSIONS Send your news tips, stories, and photos to qyuuqs@swinomish.nsn.us Submission deadline: 10th day of the month EDITORIAL Caroline Edwards, Editor | cedwards@swinomish.nsn.us SWINOMISH COMMUNICATIONS Heather Mills, Communications Manager | hmills@swinomish.nsn.us Emma Fox, Communications Specialist | efox@swinomish.nsn.us ADVISORY COMMITTEE Allan Olson, John Stephens, Tracy James, Kevin Paul This issue is available online at swinomish-nsn.gov/qyuuqs Photos credits: qyuuqs News Staff or as credited. All rights reserved.
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the chairman’s MESSAGE I would like to thank the community for standing with the children of La Conner on February 14th! What a great day it was to see the local levy pass so strongly with over 61% voting “YES” for our children. Mary Cayou has been our community hub for support during these local elections for many years. We all know Mary and her dedication. Between her support and that of staff member Debra Lekanof, we are here to help our tribal citizens by providing information and education about these elections as well as help with voter registration. Every vote matters, and your vote counts!
For generations, our values and teachings have guided our tribal governance and decision making. We move with care, decide with integrity, and ensure the path we choose will benefit one another. Swinomish is a place where we embrace one another—there is no place for greed or hate. Our Swinomish way of loving, caring, and sharing is simple and it has guided us to a future that continues to grow stronger and stronger each day.
We are over a month into the new Trump Administration—and it has been an interesting time for us all. My staff and I are engaging in the transition and making plans in response to actvitiy happening throughout the country. The overarching question for our tribal government is, "How will this administration’s decisions impact our small tribe?"
Our Tribe has experience and stability in our government. I talk with many tribal leaders who seek insight on how we remain so strong on so many issues, and I always assure them that it’s the strength and integrity of the Swinomish people that sees us through.
I am happy to be able to take bit of a break from an otherwise hectic schedule to be with Nina and spend time with my grandchildren and fellow community members. Please know, you are in my heart and in my prayers. I've been humbled every day since I started to serve you as Chairman in 1997, and even longer as part of the greatest Senate in the nation. spee pots Brian Cladoosby
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The past few months have been extremely busy for our Senators and staff as we carefully look at the next four years of Swinomish under this new administration. I am confident in our Senators, as many have held their seats through mutiple presidential administrations.
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Senatorial Election Results Held February 26, 2017 PURSUANT TO STC 2-01.230(B), THE ELECTION BOARD DOES HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON FEBRUARY 26, 2017 THE ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THE SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY VOTED IN THE GENERAL SENATORIAL ELECTION FOR POSITION 6 AND 7, AND THE RESULTS WERE AS FOLLOWS.
Total Number: 412 Unused Ballots 4 Mismarked/Mutilated Ballots 4 Replacement Ballots 184 Official Ballots Cast
SENATE SEAT #6 Steve Edwards 118 Eric Day 65 No Vote Ballots 1 SENATE SEAT #7 Leon John 147 No Vote Ballots 37
Results for Provisional Membership By Adoption Held February 26, 2017 THE ELECTION BOARD DOES HEARBY CERTIFY THAT ON FEBRUARY 26, 2017 THE ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THE SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY VOTED ON WHETHER THE APPLICANTS LISTED BELOW SHOULD BE GRANTED PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP BY ADOPTION. THE RESULTS WERE AS FOLLOWS:
Total Ballots Cast 184 Mismarked Ballots 4
APPLICANT Junami Marisela Hart Corrine Marie Moore Elena Delice Dan
89% 82% 82%
Replacement Ballots 4 Unused Ballots 412
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THE ABOVE COUNT IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE COUNT OF VOTES CAST. PURSUANT TO STC 6-01.120(A)(2)(b), THE ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THE SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY MUST APPROVE PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP BY 60% VOTE. ABSTENTION SHALL NOT COUNT AS A CAST VOTE. sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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NOTICE TO MEMBERS: A HEARING TO BE HELD Office of Tribal Attorney
REGARDING PROPERTY AT: 17598 FRONT STREET, LA CONNER, WA, 98257 HEARING DATE & TIME: MARCH 20, 2017 AT 11AM TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE STRUCTURE PREVIOUSLY LOCATED AT 17598 FRONT STREET, LA CONNER, WA, 98257. The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has initiated an action to quiet title and to determine entitlement to and appropriate distribution of funds representing the appraised value of the structure previously located at 17598 Front Street, La Conner, Washington.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS MARCH 15 Community Dinner* 6PM Youth Center MARCH 20 March Against Addiction See Details on PAGE 11 MARCH 29 Swinomish Tribal Community Constitution Reform Kick-Off Dinner 6PM Youth Center APRIL 19 Community Dinner* 6PM Youth Center APRIL 20 Swinomish Earth Day Event *Community Dinners are subject to change
A hearing to determine the parties’ respective rights and entitlement to compensation, if any, will be held in Swinomish Tribal Court on March 20, 2017 at 11AM. If you claim any right, title or interest in the property or the funds representing the appraised value of the structure located at 17598 Pioneer Parkway La Conner, WA 98257, you must present all evidence you wish the Court to consider in support of your claim, in writing, no later than 7 business days before the hearing. OR alternatively, you may appear at the hearing with documentation in hand to present your claim and answer any questions the Judge may have.
Swinomish events are listed in bold
HOLIDAYS MARCH 17 St. Patrick's Day APRIL 1 April Fools Day APRIL 16 Easter
If you have any questions about this matter please contact: Nate Cushman or Lindsey Carpenter Office of the Tribal Attorney 11404 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 588.2817 or (360) 466.5524
APRIL 22 Earth Day
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Yoli Quevedo Retires
JANUARY 10 — The Swinomish Counseling Services department coordinated a retirement farewell for Yoli Quevedo, the Tribe's Counselor and Counseling Services Coordinator. A lunch was provided for friends and colleagues who attended the gathering to wish Yoli a safe and happy retirement. Yoli has worked for the Tribe for seven years! Thank you for all that you have done for Swinomish, Yoli!
Swinomish Chairman Brian Cladoosby, NCAI President Receives Special Recognition Award from the Indian Health Service JANUARY 19 — Indian Health Service Principle Deputy Director Mary Smith wrote a letter of congratulations to Brian Cladoosby for receiving the 2015 Indian Health Service Director's Award. She applauded him for helping to improve the health and wellbeing of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. In her letter, Mary also officially awarded Brian with a Special Recognition Award for his leadership and advocacy as President of National Congress of American Indians. She explains to Brian, "Your service demonstrates the kind of commitment needed to tackle these issues to make sustainable improvements so that we can move toward solving the longstanding systematic issues and deliver the level of quality care that our patients deserve." She personally thanked Brian, and informed him of an upcoming Award Ceremony where he will be honored.
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A scan of the official award letter from the IHS Principal Deputy Director, Mary Smith.
Progress and Traditional Thoughts Larry Campbell Sr., Wanaseah
Tribal communities in today’s world are struggling with social concepts that can be described as progressive and/or traditional. Tribal people and tribal communities are sometimes known as communities who follow traditional and spiritual tradition, community law, commonly known as oral law. This implies that they follow traditional, spiritual, political, and tribal social law in the leadership of their communities. Tribes are sometimes also known for being progressive, in that they are active in local, national and non-Indian educational politics in and out of Indian county. Western education is a priority for the tribal government leaders and parents of school age children. Promoting a tribal government that encourages western education prepares young Native Americans for gainful employment.
The gathering of traditional foods have traditional laws associated on how these are gathered and distributed. Swinomish also has a tribal government that employs many tribal people as well as non-tribal. This government provides services to the community that from a superficial glance appears to be nonIndian in concept. But the tribal government services provide for a tribal clientele and in a manner that mimics a traditional thinking and a non-Indian way of life and thought. In tribal government, there always seems to be pushand-pull efforts in how individual tribal governments implement policies and grant opportunities that are provided. There is an urge to gain a western education
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to take advantage of all opportunities that the government receives and implements. There is also a traditional approach that suggests tribal decisions should be tribal in nature. Western education and a tribal education can have opposing and conflicting ideas and values. These ideas seem to be in perpetual opposition that creates tension within the tribal community. Creative tribal governments attempt to blend the two opposing concepts together in a way that makes complete sense to the Indian, but continues to confuse the non-Indian mind. In this manner, tribes hires creative people who are able to take full advantage of the grants and programs devised by the federal and state governments. In this manner, tribes have always had the unenviable task of blending these two opposing and conflicting ideas into a plan of action that has a beneficial impact on their community members. sw d bĹĄ qyuuqs News 9 e e
Many, if not most tribes are a combination of both styles, in which the community attempts to blend the two different social models into a community that benefits from traditional and progressive practices. Swinomish is a prime example of this type of community, in that most of the community prefers to make a living in the commercial fishing industry. This is traditionally where the Tribe's wealth comes from, and is how many Swinomish Community members provide for their families. From time immemorial this is the resource that has sustained us.
Tribal Leadership
Kahneesha's Perspective Caroline Edwards, qyuuqs News Editor
Tribal communities consist of many close-knit families. It takes the whole community to raise a child. At some point, the children from one generation eventually turn into teenagers growing into young adults, and begin their own journey comprised of aspirations to dream at large, stand on their own, and share their views.
Kahneesha in 20 Years...
CE: Where do you envision yourself being in 20 years? 2037? KC: Hopefully working for the Tribe. I want to be on the council. I want to have a family. I love traveling, so I also want to branch out. CE: You just want to sprout!
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CE: If you were to become a tribal senator, what would be your intention, what would you focus on? KC: Definitely the kids! I feel like, honestly, they (the Tribe) pays for our colleges and that's amazing, but it's not just about colleges. We have to think about the (kids) now. Kids in high school now are dropping out, our graduation rates are low. I want our graduation rates to go up. I want them (the Tribe) to know what the issues are, right now. I would focus on making this place look better. Not in a stereotypical way.
Kahneesha Casey with her sister Kalona Casey
It was seventeen year old Kahneesha Casey's aspiring interest in tribal leadership that led me to ask her if I could capture her perspective with an interview. She was very delighted to share her views with qyuuqs News readers!
Kahneesha in Five Years...
CE: Kahneesha, where do you see yourself in 5 years? 2022? KC: That seems like a long ways away, but I see myself in college because I want to become an orthodontist and give back to our community. My friend Scottie wants to become a dentist and hopefully we’ll team up and we can do that. I also want to travel in those years, while I’m young. CE: Nice, it's good to have a team member to go to college with. You can’t do it alone, especially if you guys are going to be studying the same field. sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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CE: I get what you're saying, you want to be presentable to the rest of the world from inside out.
Standing Up for Our Age
KC: I feel like they (the Tribe) don't really take what we're (our generation) saying as something serious. We are serious! I mean we are old enough to know what is going on in our Tribe and we want to have a voice. We want to stand up for our age. I feel like everyone just thinks we're teenagers and we do drugs and alcohol. Not all of us do! We have a Youth Council! Our Youth Council is positive and we make sure we are not drinking, not partying, don't do drugs, we stay away from that. We focus on what we want to change in our community, that's something our Tribe needs to know. Kahneesha has her mind set on her future. To be as vocal as she is, I’m sure we’ll be hearing more from her as she grows into a young adult. Her expressions truly show that she’s ready to make her mark on the world and Swinomish.
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MY TRIP TO PERUGIA, ITALY Eric Day, STOLTSA
Last year, I took the trip of a lifetime to Perugia, Italy. It has always been a dream of mine to visit Italy! The Creator God along with my friend Marylin Bard (who bought me the raffle ticket) blessed me with this opportunity! My journey began on March 12, 2016, and I returned home on March 30. I won a seven-day, all expenses paid trip to Perugia, which is the Sister City to Seattle. I extended my trip by eight days: four days in Rome and four days in Florence. After I visited Perugia for the week, I finished with a day and a half back in Florence. In Perugia there is a bronze sculpture titled Sister Orca, sculpted by Marvin Oliver, local Artist, and member of the Quinault Tribe. This sculpture is the welcome figure to the city, located at the first stop of a local tram that brings you to the top of the mountain, which is also the oldest part of Perugia. We visited it on our first full day, where I shared a canoe family song on the International Day of Water. I then attended a meeting with the Mayor of Perugia, Andrea Romizi, where I spoke of Swinomish, the
Sister Orca by Marvin Oliver, Perugia, Italy. Continues on the NEXT Page
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Eric Day prepares to sing a song for Mayor Romizi.
Cynthia Updegrave, Heather McKee, Eric Day, Bas Kool. It was a nice surprise to see Canoe Journey friends in Perugia.
Tribal Journey, and gifted him a replica of our Spirit of the Salmon canoe. Cynthia Updegrave traveled with me, and shared about her Waterlines map, which is a map of the land and water of Seattle after the Glaciers receded, 15-20,000 years ago. On the second day we visited a library dedicated to Native communities from Alaska to South America, and we looked at a copy of our Treaty of 1855; it took some searching but I found the signatures of our Swinomish ancestors who signed this treaty. On the third day I was asked to speak about the Swinomish people, so I told them a story that is a part of our history, The Maiden of Deception Pass, Ko-kwal-alwoot, and spoke of the Tribal Journey, and how it has made me the man I am today. As I reflect on this trip of a lifetime, I think of how precious it was to be in Rome where Jesus once walked, where Julius Caesar once hailed, and to be in the audience with the Pope. These are some things I never will forget!
The Etruscan people consider themselves the indigenous people of Italy. That is a memory I will hold in my heart for the rest of my life.
Cynthia Updegrave and Eric Day patiently wait to meet with Mayor Andrea Romizi.
"As I reflect on this trip of a lifetime, I think of how precious it was to be in Rome where Jesus once walked, where Julius Caesar once hailed, and to be in the audience with the Pope. These are some things I never will forget!" — Eric Day sw d bť qyuuqs News e e
I will never forget the structures that stood for thousands of years; the Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, to see these places was very moving. But to be amongst people who respected our cultural ways, not out of envy, rather in indigenous solidarity was the highpoint for me.
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LUSHOOTSEED PRACTICE KEY ?
glottal stop/pause
a
‘ah’ like the ‘a’ in father
C
glottalized c or hard c
V
‘ch’ like in ch in church
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shwa, ‘uh’ like in ‘a’ in about
G
g-raised w, ‘gw’ like the name Gwen
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‘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
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‘o’ or ‘oo’ like the ‘o’ in mole or ‘oo’ in boot
x
x-raised w, blowing sound
y
y sound, like in yes
MONTHS sexpupuhiGed February
waQwaQus March
DAYS OF THE WEEK peAEabac Monday
scelacaAdatil Friday
scebdat(il) Tuesday
Vitabac Saturday
sAixaAdatil Wednesday
Xa?Xa?aAdat Sunday
sbuusaAdatil Thursday
Source: TulalipLushootseed.com
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TIDE TABLE: March 2017 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay
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Low
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Low
High
Phase
Sunrise Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Wed 01
00:57 0.91 ft
07:15 11.92 ft
13:36 1.97 ft
19:26 10.31 ft
6:50
17:54
8:35
21:54
Thu 02
01:40 1.90 ft
07:51 11.86 ft
14:23 1.30 ft
20:25 10.02 ft
6:48
17:56
9:06
23:08
Fri 03
02:26 3.07 ft
08:29 11.64 ft
15:14 0.81 ft
21:32 9.67 ft
6:46
17:57
9:41
Sat 04
03:18 4.31 ft
09:13 11.25 ft
16:10 0.51 ft
22:50 9.41 ft
6:44
17:59
10:21
0:20
Sun 05
04:22 5.44 ft
10:05 10.75 ft
17:13 0.34 ft
6:43
18:00
11:06
1:30
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Mon 06
00:27 9.47 ft
05:47 6.20 ft
11:07 10.25 ft
18:20 0.20 ft
6:41
18:02
11:59
2:35
Tue 07
02:03 9.94 ft
07:24 6.31 ft
12:18 9.90 ft
19:28 0.01 ft
6:39
18:04
12:58
3:33
Wed 08
03:10 10.54 ft 08:44 5.86 ft
13:31 9.82 ft
20:30 −0.17 ft
6:36
18:05
14:02
4:23
Thu 09
03:58 11.01 ft 09:42 5.16 ft
14:37 9.92 ft
21:24 −0.23 ft
6:34
18:07
15:09
5:05
Fri 10
04:36 11.30 ft 10:27 4.42 ft
15:35 10.09 ft
22:12 −0.11 ft
6:32
18:08
16:18
5:42
Sat 11
05:08 11.42 ft 11:07 3.72 ft
16:27 10.21 ft
22:55 0.23 ft
6:30
18:10
17:26
6:14
Sun 12
06:36 11.43 ft 12:43 3.08 ft
18:15 10.25 ft
7:29
19:11
19:33
7:42
Mon 13
00:36 0.78 ft
07:02 11.36 ft
7:26
19:13
20:38
8:09
Full 13:18 2.51 ft
19:00 10.21 ft
Tue 14
01:15 1.49 ft
07:29 11.24 ft
13:52 2.03 ft
19:45 10.10 ft
7:24
19:14
21:42
8:35
Wed 15
01:53 2.32 ft
07:57 11.03 ft
14:27 1.64 ft
20:31 9.94 ft
7:22
19:16
22:44
9:01
Thu 16
02:31 3.21 ft
08:28 10.73 ft
15:04 1.38 ft
21:19 9.74 ft
7:20
19:17
23:45
9:28
Fri 17
03:12 4.13 ft
09:01 10.33 ft
15:43 1.27 ft
22:11 9.50 ft
7:18
19:19
Sat 18
03:56 5.01 ft
09:37 9.83 ft
16:26 1.29 ft
23:10 9.27 ft
7:16
19:20
0:44
10:31
Sun 19
04:49 5.80 ft
10:19 9.28 ft
17:16 1.41 ft
7:14
19:22
1:41
11:09
7:12
19:23
2:35
11:52
9:58
Mon 20
00:22 9.13 ft
06:01 6.37 ft
11:10 8.75 ft
18:13 1.52 ft
Tue 21
01:45 9.21 ft
07:43 6.54 ft
12:14 8.38 ft
19:15 1.51 ft
7:10
19:25
3:24
12:41
Wed 22
03:00 9.51 ft
09:11 6.24 ft
13:24 8.28 ft
20:17 1.34 ft
7:08
19:26
4:10
13:36
Thu 23
03:51 9.89 ft
09:58 5.74 ft
14:29 8.49 ft
21:13 1.07 ft
7:06
19:28
4:51
14:37
Fri 24
04:26 10.25 ft 10:31 5.10 ft
15:27 8.91 ft
22:03 0.81 ft
7:04
19:29
5:28
15:42
Sat 25
04:55 10.59 ft 11:00 4.33 ft
16:18 9.43 ft
22:47 0.69 ft
7:01
19:31
6:02
16:51
Sun 26
05:22 10.91 ft 11:32 3.41 ft
17:06 9.95 ft
23:30 0.77 ft
6:59
19:32
6:33
18:03
Mon 27
05:51 11.20 ft 12:06 2.40 ft
17:54 10.41 ft
6:57
19:33
7:03
19:18
Tue 28
00:12 1.11 ft
06:22 11.43 ft
12:43 1.38 ft
18:42 10.76 ft
6:55
19:35
7:34
20:34
Wed 29
00:55 1.69 ft
06:55 11.57 ft
13:24 0.45 ft
19:34 10.94 ft
6:53
19:37
8:05
21:51
Thu 30
01:39 2.47 ft
07:30 11.56 ft
14:07 −0.27 ft
20:28 10.95 ft
6:51
19:38
8:39
23:07
Fri 31
02:27 3.38 ft
08:08 11.37 ft
14:54 −0.70 ft
21:27 10.79 ft
6:49
19:39
9:18
DID YOU KNOW? Source: Swinomish Tribal Archive and Records
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• The Swinomish Constitution and By-Laws was first voted on and formally adopted on November 16, 1935. • The first Swinomish Tribal Senate was elected on March 7, 1936. • Six committees were established during the first meeting of the Swinomish Senate on May 6, 1936, including: Resolution and Ordinances; Foreman for Erection of Fish Trap; Directory of Fisheries; Fisheries Committee; Housing Advisory Commission; and Schoolchildren's clothing. • In 1941, Swinomish assumed complete responsibility for all of its operations, including government functions, police and court services, and business administration.
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Full Moon Caroline Edwards, qyuuqs News
Mount Baker Photo Courtesy of Jeff Edwards
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BEING FRANK North of Falcon Underway Earlier Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair
FEBRUARY 17 — The 2017 state and tribal salmon season-setting process got an early start this year. Nobody wants a repeat of last year’s North of Falcon process that required a month of overtime negotiations and led to a delay in opening some sport fisheries. It was the first time in more than 30 years that the co-managers were unable to complete the process in the usual late February through April time-frame. Some said the delay showed that the process is broken. It’s not. The fact that we reached an agreement is proof of that. What is true is that salmon management is becoming more difficult every year as the resource continues to disappear. Poor ocean food supplies, climate change, and the ongoing loss and damage of salmon habitat have led to record low returns of Chinook and coho for the past few years. This reality demands increasing caution by the salmon co-managers as we work to share and rebuild a steadily shrinking resource. More of the same is expected again this year. In fact, we may be seeing a new normal when it comes to salmon returns in western Washington. We’ve been working with the state to take a close look at the North of Falcon process and how we can be more efficient. One thing we did was get the ball rolling earlier this sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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year. We began our preliminary meetings in January so that tough issues can be addressed more quickly. For example, we are addressing species like pink and coho salmon earlier in the process. That gives us extra time to deal with more at-risk species such as Puget Sound Chinook, which have continued to decline since being listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1999. I am optimistic that we will finish on time and agree on a package of fisheries that balances the needs of all fishermen and the sustainability of the salmon resource. Still, no fisherman is going to get everything he wants this year. We all want more fish, but there just aren’t enough. So, let’s look at what we can do together. We can do more to protect salmon habitat. The ongoing loss and damage of salmon habitat is the single biggest source of our problem. The collapse of our fisheries mirrors this destruction of habitat. We can advocate for hatcheries. About half of the salmon harvested in western Washington are hatchery fish. We will all have to depend on hatcheries for as long as lost and damaged habitat restricts natural salmon production. The importance of
hatcheries should be reflected in their funding, but as the need for hatchery fish has increased, state funding for hatcheries has declined or remained flat. Federal funding for tribal hatcheries also has not kept pace with maintenance and operation costs. We can continue to cooperate. It has taken more than 40 years for the tribes and state to build the working relationship needed to jointly manage the salmon resource. Like all relationships, ours has its ups and downs, but at the end of the day we all want the same thing: healthy, sustainable salmon populations that can support harvest. Even with an early start it won’t be easy for the co-managers to reach agreement again this year. As salmon continue to decline, every management action we take requires increasingly careful consideration. One thing that’s certain is that fisheries management is better when we work together. Being Frank is a monthly column written by the chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the NWIFC chair, the column represents the interests and concerns of treaty Indian tribes throughout western Washington.
The Museum of Northwest Art: Three Exhibits On Display Paul Havas: A Life of Painting Exhibition: Current Day — March 26, 2017 Do you recognize Paul Havas' inspiration? Paul Havas: A Life of Painting expresses his esteemed inspiration of landscapes and cityscapes. Havas was born and raised on the East Coast and later came to the Northwest to graduate from the University of Washington and basically became one the one of the major painters of the region.
Image Credit: Paul Havas, Flooded Mustard Fields, Skagit Valley, 1999, Oil Canvas, 42 x 34; Collection of Mel and Leena Sturman
Continuum: Glass From the Permanent Collection Exhibition: Current Day — March 26, 2017 Benaroya Glass Gallery is set to feature selections of glass from the permanent collection with an emphasis on continuum- of the medium of glass, of the continuity of forms, and of the tradition to innovation. The exhibit Continuum: Glass From the Permanent Collection will feature a variety of techniques for working with the medium of glass, including lampwok and stained glass. Artists exhibited include Dale Chihily, Doris Chase, James Minson, Rick Decker, and Lisa Zerkowitz. Visitors will be able to observe themes that have persisted in glass as well as the transformation of the medium through innovation and new techniques.
Indigenous Influences
Image Credit: Jeff Crandall, The Coriolis Effect, The Sphere of Influence, detail, 2003, blown glass, stone, 15 x 341/2 x 19 inches. MoNA, Gift of the artist, 2006.165.033
Image Credit: Guy Anderson, Night of the Whales, 1957, oil on wood panel, 9 x 51 1/2 inches, MoNA, Gift of John Hauberg and Anne Gould Hauberg, 1985.009.016
Exhibition: Current Day — March 26, 2017 March 5, 1PM, Curator Talk with Regan Shrumm Indigenous Influences is an exhibit curated by Regan Shrumm, who is a fellow at the Museum of Northwest Art. Her exhibit uses the museum's collection to look at how non-Indigenous artists appropriated from Indigenous artists. The exhibition examines the problematics and complexities of the artwork adopting Indigenous styles. It will also feature a short history of the Swinomish Tribe, thereby informing the community that some of the Indigenous artists that were appropriated lived near La Conner. Museum of Northwest Art 121 S First Street, La Conner, WA 98257 PH: (360) 466.4446 Website: www.monamuseum.org Sunday & Monday, Noon-5PM; Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM
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Swinomish Civics 101: Our Organizational Structure From education to healthcare to economic development and land management, do you ever wonder how our tribal government gets things done? It all starts with you and the decisions you make as Swinomish People. In turn, our organization is designed to enhance your lives and the place you call home. The below outlines the organizational structure that works to achieve this vision.
Swinomish People
Constitution
Mission
Swinomish Indian Senate
The Swinomish People are the citizens of the sovereign nation that we call the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (the "Tribe"). All of the power and authority of Tribe belongs to and originates from the Swinomish People. The Swinomish People negotiated the Treaty of Point Elliott through their appointed tribal leaders and that treaty conveyed the People's ownership of off-Reservation land to the United States in return for specific promises made by the United States and the "reserved right" to exercise off-Reservation treaty hunting and fishing rights. The Swinomish People also adopted the Tribe's Constitution and Bylaws, created the Senate and the Tribal Government, and delegated specific powers and authority to the Senate to govern the Swinomish Reservation and regulate the activities of the Swinomish People and other people within the reservation boundaries. The Senate is limited, and can only do, what the Swinomish People have authorized it to do. The original Swinomish Constitution and By-Laws were adopted in 1936 and have been amended only a few time since then. Only the Swinomish People, voting together, can amend and make changes to the Constitution and Bylaws. By adopting the Constitution, the Swinomish People were able to take advantage of benefits authorized by a Federal Law called the Indian Reorganization Act. The purpose and mission of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all its members by providing a combination of economic opportunities and a safety net of social services; to protect the culture and traditional practices of the Swinomish people; to respect and protect the spirit of the ancestors that have gone before and the future generations to come; to exercise the powers of self-government secured by the Treaty of Point Elliot; to protect and preserve the Tribe’s Reservation homeland; to protect the Tribe’s treaty rights both on and off the Reservation; and to provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone living on and participating in the activities of the Swinomish Reservation. The Swinomish Indian Senate is the duly elected governing body of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and exercices government authority over all lands within the Swinomish Indian reservation. The Swinomish Tribal Senate is the overall policy and decision-making body of the Tribe. Through its various committees and Tribal adminstrators, the Senate reviews, analyzes, and approves policies and procedures, which affect the Tribal Community. The Senate Chairperson is the represenative of the Senate who provides guidance and support in the day-to-day operation of the tribal organization.
Senate Committees
Over 20 permanent committees and several adhoc committees oversee the administration of tribal affairs. With limited exception, committees make recommendations to the Senate but do not exercise decision-making authority.
Senate Chairperson
The Chairperson is elected by the Senate to manage Senate meetings and to be the spokesperson for the Tribe in its relations with other governments. The Chair is elected annually and has only such powers as are delegated to that person by the Senate.
General Manager
The General Manger has been delegated the authority and accountability, with the guidance and support of the Senate Chairperson, to mange the administration of the Tribal organization. The General Manger provides the primary day-to-day decision-making function for Tribal administrative business affairs. The Administration Department provides the primary staff support for Tribal administrative affairs.
Department Directors Department Directors are those staff having overall responsibility for an admistrative department of the Tribe, supervisory responsibility over all department staff, including Program Managers that oversee and Program Managers programs administered within their department; and training of departmental staff in all aspects of their job duties and responsibilities.
Employees
Employees carry out day-to-day tasks on behalf of the Tribe. Employees include all of the people that work for the Tribe, both in Tribal Government and Economic Enterprises owned and operated by the Tribe. Employees work together to fulfill the mission of the Tribe under the direction of the Senate and provide a safety net of social services that benefit the Swinomish People. These services include everything from ensuring a safe place to live, to health services, to education for both young and old.
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SWINOMISH EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT Shelley Roberts Title: Administrative Assistant Department: Administration What are your job duties? What aren’t my job duties? I am the Executive Assistant to the Chairman and General Manager and the Recording Secretary for the Senate. I prepare correspondence and memoranda for the Chairman and General Manager. I coordinate schedules and prepare travel for the Chairman, General Manager, Senate and other departments (when requested). I keep all of the Tribe’s organizational documents archived and safe (minutes, resolutions, ordinances and contracts). I assist any tribal member who may require my services. I have too many duties and responsibilities to list here but I go above and beyond my job description. What are the challenges of your job? Trying to keep up with everyone’s requests. I work not only for the Chairman, General Manager and Senate, but I work for the Swinomish Tribe, which means I have approximately 1,000 bosses. How do you strive to do a quality job? It just comes natural. I am not afraid to ask questions when I need to in order to get the job done and get it done right. I strive to be a perfectionist in what I do, although that may not work at times. What is your favorite part about working for Swinomish? The people and the sense of family at all times. What are 3 words you would describe Swinomish as? In the words of the late Chet Cayou Sr. – Loving, Caring and Sharing. Do you have a light-hearted story or experience you would like to share? Cannot think of one. 22 sw d bš qyuuqs News
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If your direct supervisor was an animal, what would he or she be? Discover if they are a night owl, early bird, fierce killer whale, a gentle rabbit, or a soaring eagle. Go with it! This is just for fun! I would say he would be a kitten. He is very easy going, takes care of himself most of the time, loves everyone around him, but will attack when he has to.
Personal Stats What’s your favorite food? Kidney beans over white rice. What’s your favorite song? I’ll Never Leave You by Harry Nilsson What might (someone) be surprised to know about you? I am afraid of heights.
The qyuuqs News staff has started a Swinomish Employee Highlight section to recognize the employees of Swinomish for all of the hard work that they do for Tribe. Each month we will highlight one employee and ask them questions about their job and some personal stats. We hope you enjoy learning about these employees!
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Mindful Money Matters YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT Dear Sandy Savings: Some of my friends have suggested that I open a savings account, but I don’t know how to do that. I looked into it online a little bit, but it just seems kinda confusing. Can you help? ~ Signed, Save Me Dear Save Me: Congratulations! Opening your first savings account is a big step toward taking control of your personal financial matters. And don’t worry, because it’s not difficult to do. You probably already have a checking account, which many would consider their basic “day to day” bank account. You can easily take money out of it to pay bills (by writing checks, using a debit card, or by taking cash out at an ATM), and easily put money into it by having paychecks deposited on a regular basis or by making your other deposits. A savings account isn’t much different, except it usually pays a small amount of interest that is added to your account each month. And depending on the type of savings account you have, there might be some other restrictions to keep in mind. In any case, these accounts provide a safe and secure place for you to store your money and, hopefully, really start to “grow” your money by regularly adding additional dollars to your savings account while collecting the interest payments each month.
need assistance, and they can easily transfer funds between accounts as needed. But you don’t have to use the same bank or credit union. You can usually open an account anywhere. In today’s web-wired world, you can even open an online savings account without ever having to go into a building. When opening an account, you’ll need to fill out forms with some personal information, so be sure to bring along your driver’s license, Social Security number, and your checkbook. When you open the account, they’ll ask you to make your first deposit, which you can do by writing a check or handing them cash. There are many types of savings accounts, so research the various options or discuss them with your banker when you meet. Some have requirements for minimum balances that must be maintained or you could face a penalty, some might charge fees, some might pay higher interest rates, and some might even allow you to write checks directly on the account.
Many people find that it’s easy and convenient to open a savings account at the same bank or credit union where they already have their checking account. That way they see both accounts on the same monthly bank statement, they can deal with the same people if they This article was provided by First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit firstnations.org. 24 sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
Families, Chemical Disorders, & Alcohol Disorders THE MYTHS Alcohol isn’t a Drug: Alcohol is a powerful, mood altering drug. Depending on the amount drunk, it can relax, intoxicate, or cause unconsciousness. Drug abusers are always high: Many drug abusers don’t use drugs for long periods of time, but cannot control their use when they do. Anyone can stop using Drugs if they want to badly enough: For a chemically dependent person, not using drugs takes more than just will power. He or she needs to learn new ways to live comfortably without drugs.
Chemical Dependency/Disorder is an addiction to mood-altering drugs
A chemical disorder is an illness, not a moral weakness or a crime. The affected person cannot control his or her drug use and continues to use drugs even though they have caused problems in the past. Alcohol is a chemical: so are marijuana, cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, tranquilizers, and other mood altering drugs. The affected individual is psychologically or physically addicted to drugs; these substances and alcohol can reduce the user’s feelings of pain and sometimes make life seem less difficult, yet they also make the person less capable of dealing with life’s difficulties.
Protecting and caring for a dependent person does not solve the problem
It’s normal for family members to want to care, support, and protect those they love. These feelings normally enrich relationships-but when the person they are concerned about is chemically dependent, their actions may not be helpful. The dependent person cannot control his or her drug use and behavior although they may be able to help that person change his or her behavior.
Chemical Dependency Can Affect Everyone In The Family
A family is a system, with each member playing a role in
relationship to others. When drug use causes changes in the family member’s behavior, it affects everyone else in the family. The family balance is disrupted, and members adapt to cope with the changes. The families’ attention becomes focused on the drug abuser, but attempts to avoid the stress caused by the user’s behavior often make the problems worse. All the family members begin to share unhealthy behaviors because they are part of the system.
Our Normal Feelings And Reactions To Addiction Are Not Always Helpful
A families FEAR or SHAME of the drug abuser’s behavior can cause DENIAL of the problem. BLAMING themselves or others for a person’s drug use is wrong because NO ONE CAUSES drug abuse. Family members may feel GRIEF because the family members have lost a part of their old life. And they may feel ANGER towards themselves or others. These are some of the ways a family may react when a member’s drug abuse causes problems. While these feelings are normal, they do not solve the problems. But expressing these feelings may ease the tensions and help clear the way to recovery.
Drug Abuse problems cause breakdowns in communications and understanding Drug abuse affects the family system by causing such problems as: • EMBARRASSING SOCIAL SITUATIONS • PERSONALITY CHANGES • FAMILY QUARRELS AND PHYSICAL ABUSE • LOSS OF INCOME • LEGAL PROBLEMS
The results are fear, lack of communication, loss of self-esteem, and a break down in family unity. Without outside help the disease of addiction/chemical dependency, the family will often not gain the knowledge and perspective needed to recover from the illness. Whether the drug abuser accepts help or not, it is important for family members to learn how to cope with the problems and stress caused by the drug abuse. sw d bš qyuuqs News 25 e e
Drugs only hurt the user: Drug or alcohol use affects spouses, children, friends, employers, and others.
Community Environmental Health Program Sonni Tadlock, Health Educator; Tanisha Gobert, Graduate Intern
As a federally-recognized Tribe, part of Swinomish’s governance is enacting the rights to harvest traditional foods and resources. Harvesting these foods and natural resources, and teaching the next generation the importance of asserting these treaty rights is part of good governance. Below are two articles on projects organized by the Swinomish Community Environmental Health Program about harvesting and using traditional foods and natural resources in the community, and sharing that knowledge with youth.
Medicine of the Trees Workshop
The Tree People are among the oldest on our planet. In solidarity, they stand together, creating a beautiful sea of green throughout our landscape. With careful inspection and observation one may count hundreds of different shades of green. Among these tall standing giants grows a plethora of different nations of Tree People- standing side by side for centuries, they collectively create changes in weather patterns, decorate the seasons, and call in the birds with their own beautiful songs. They are our teachers, and they teach us by example. In silence, they ask us to pay attention. When we settle ourselves, taking the time to observe their great knowledge- we are gifted with lessons of how to live in this world. The evergreens in particularteach us perseverance as they face storms with great courage, holding vitality in their needles and leaves, forever green and thriving. The meaning of “evergreen” after all is to have “enduring success”. The medicine is in the spirit as well as the physical body of the plant.
The holiday season is the time of year we turn to the evergreens. Their beauty is celebrated inside our homes, their bows adorning our doors and their fragrance wafting through the air everywhere we turn. We invite them inside during this time in order to remember that it is time to celebrate life and practice generosity. (Valerie Segrest, Food Sovereignty Coordinator, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe) 26 sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
Medicine of the Trees Workshop.
On December 2, 2016 the Swinomish Community Environmental Health Program hosted a workshop titled The Medicine of the Trees. There were about 25 community members present, ranging from youth to elders. During the workshop the educators spoke about the medicinal properties of evergreen trees and how to make them. Some of the participants even went out and harvested some evergreen species to process for the workshop. In the workshop we used infused oils to make: lotion bars, lip balms, and chest rub. We made the products collectively and labeled and decorated them for gifts. Everyone who participated had positive thoughts about the experience and enjoyed spending a Friday night with community members creating presents for family members. One participant said that the best part of the workshop was “The youth learning about the environment, communicating, teamwork and traditional (basic) knowledge”. Thanks to Joyce LeCompte for teaching this workshop and for assistance from Sonni Tadlock, and Tanisha and Alicia Gobert. Please look for upcoming workshops similar to this in qyuuqs News, on Facebook, and on the Swinomish Community reader board.
Clams, Moons, and Tides Workshop on Kiket Island (Kukutali Preserve) In late December, Tanisha Gobert, Swinomish Community Environmental Health Program intern and Kukatali Caregiver, hosted a Clam, Moon and Tides workshop for Youth Center kids based on the 13 Moons calendar. Below, Myk Heidt interviews Tanisha about the workshop. Myk: Tanisha- you have been interning with us to promote First Foods among Swinomish youth and elders. Last month you hosted a workshop with Youth Center children focusing on Clams, Moons and Tides. Can you share what you did and what was involved in creating this workshop? Tanisha: This workshop took three days of preparation and cooperation from several community members who came forward to help as they wanted to participate. I had to find and work with a community member who is familiar with tides and clams to choose the best low tide and when Youth Center staff and kids could come out. The time was also chosen so that kids could have a healthy, cultural meal before going home at 6PM. Nikaya Peters offered to help and as he worked with us, he told us his knowledge of moons and tides was handed down- ‘The fuller the moon the lower the tide’.
Myk: Can you tell us some things kids said? Tanisha: At first they said they were cold and wanted to go home- it was dark and rainy. And there was a bit of reluctance about the soup-What’s in it? Some of them only wanted the corn or the potatoes but as Tiffany Hoyopatubbi slurped up the delicious soup more of them tried it and they came back for seconds and thirds! I really appreciated Tiffany’s role modeling how good healthy food tastes and since she works at the school she has a good relationship with the kids and if she thinks it’s good they are more willing to try. While they were trying the clam soup she read the Swinomish Christmas Clams book and some adults started talking about their memories of using lanterns when they were young. After that I brought out the 13 Moons coloring book showing the Moon Wheel and the Moon of the Sacred Time- the traditional time to collect clams and using marshmallows to illustrate the solar system.
Day 1: We developed a plan looking at tides, prep for digging, pre-selected area to dig, prep gear and obtained a tribal shellfish permit. Day 2: Nikaya cut and chopped wood and dug clams and let them spit overnight. Day 3: Refreshed salt water for clams to continue spitting. Joe Quintasket helped bring wood to beach and cut willows for marshmallow sticks for kids. Meanwhile I made clam soup by layering pieces of corn on the cob, potatoes, onions and clams and we cooked the clam soup on the fire at the beach! While that was cooking on the beach I went back to my house to make fry bread and hot chocolate.
Joe Quintasket cleans the clams.
Nikaya suggested using big marshmallows to illustrate the size of the sun and the smaller marshmallows to be the earth and moon and when they are all lined up they influence the low tides. Great group learning!
for clams – s?axu? (s-aHw-Oh)
Swinomish youth enjoying the soup and roasting marshmellows.
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Joe gave a blessing and the kids learned the Lushootseed word
Oil & Water Don't Mix Kevin Anderson, Environmental Management Specialist
The Swinomish Reservation is a beautiful and unique location with thousands of acres of tidal areas and 27 miles of shoreline. It is also at risk from oil spills; 41% of the state’s refining capacity is just next door, several pipelines traverse the reservation, and there are numerous commercial and recreation vessels that ply these waters. You can play critical role in protecting Swinomish shorelines from oil spills by volunteering with the Swinomish Oil Spill Response Program. We are preparing for our 2017 Oil Spill Response Training series. The Oil Spill Response Program trains volunteers how to prepare for and respond to a marine oil spill. We will train you in practical know-how for responding to an oil spill, safety procedures, the use of special gear (oil booms and gas detectors), and how to communicate in the field. Classes are free and open to everyone. We will have three classroom sessions and a field day. Refreshments will be served.
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Our classroom sessions have been scheduled to take place at the Spiritual Center at St. Paul Catholic Church at 17456 Pioneer Parkway, La Conner. Session go from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM. If interested please contact Kevin Anderson (360-630-1532 kanderson@swinomish.nsn.us) or show up.
SESSION 2
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Department of Environmental Protection LONE TREE WEATHER STATION Lindsay Logan, Environmental Technician & Todd Mitchell, Environmental Director
Have you recently noticed a huge tower rising from the back of the Swinomish Marine Interpretive Center at Lone Tree? If so, you were looking at part of DEP’s new weather station. As of this past summer, we have a fully functional weather station logging real time weather data for us. The project has been in the works for a couple of years. The Water Resources and Air Quality programs worked together to finally get this project off the ground last year. Construction was started in 2015, and by midsummer 2016 we were logging data. In early December we even had an independent auditor make sure all our instruments were working properly. Things were looking good!
So what kind of data are we logging?
We have instruments in place on the tower and elsewhere around the Interpretive Center to measure wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, solar radiation, total precipitation, and barometric pressure. Data are captured at 15 minute, and 60 minute intervals. The data are then stored in the logger inside the Interpretive Center, where DEP staff can download it on a regular basis.
What are we doing with the info we gather?
While we don’t have plans to try our hands at weather forecasting, we do plan to use this weather station to help inform some of our projects that are influenced by weather, like stormwater monitoring and beach sanitary surveys. Having this weather station means we get very site specific information about rainfall on the west side of the reservation, and that means we can plan more accurately for sampling events.
Lone Tree Weather Station
stormier months. DEP has collected extensive data on the sediment in the reservation’s nearshore environment over the years. With this weather station we now have additional data that are necessary for understanding how the sediment is moving. Ultimately, this information can help us to predict ways that the nearshore environment may be affected by climate change and sea level rise in the future. A new year, and a new weather station bring new possibilities for research, so stay tuned for more exciting developments from the Department of Environmental Protection!
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Do You Have Lice? You are not alone, it is estimated that there are 6-12 MILLION infestations each year in the US among children 3-11 years of age.
Some Important Facts
• Head lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. • They are spread by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Head-to-head contact or contact with hats, scarves, coats, combs, brushes or towels used by an infested person is also possible. • Personal cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice. • Nits are lice eggs laid at the base of the hair shaft near the scalp. • They are often confused with dandruff, scabs or hair spray droplets. • Lice nits usually take about 8-9 days to hatch. Eggs that are likely to hatch are usually no more than ¼ inch from the scalp. If they are further away than ¼ from the scalp, they may be already hatched, dead or empty nits. • Lice are most active in the night and they do not spread disease.
Treatment There is no scientific evidence that suffocation of head lice with mayonnaise, olive oil, margarine, butter or similar substances works. Please understand that treatments do not work if the treatment is applied to hair that has been washed with conditioning shampoo or conditioner is used after shampooing. Conditioners can act as a barrier that keeps the lice medicine from sticking to the hair shafts which can reduce its effectiveness. Sometimes a second
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treatment is necessary but the timing can be tricky. The second treatment should be applied after the nits are hatched but before they can lay more eggs. That is usually 7-9 days, depending on the treatment used. After each treatment, checking the hair and combing with a nit comb every 2-3 days may decrease the chance of reinfestation. Lice do not survive long after falling off a person. You will still need to machine wash and dry clothing, bed linens and anything else the infested person wore or used during the 2 days before treatment using hot water and high heat drying cycle. For nonwashable stuff, seal it in a plastic bag for 2 weeks. Combs and brushes need to soak in HOT water for 5-10 minutes. The floor and furniture should be vacuumed too. Lice survive less than 1-2 days after falling off a person. Nits die within a week if they are not kept warm by the scalp. If lice has entered your home, do not be embarrassed. Take precautions and know the facts! You can get rid of lice, if you treat it correctly and the right away!
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Tooth Time Dr. Ray Dailey
This year, I decided I would write one article each month for qyuuqs News, usually about dental topics. This month I wanted to talk to you about a super cool program that we are starting up at the Swinomish Dental Clinic. Do you have an aunt or uncle with a denture or plate that they are not wearing? Do you have a relative that has said, “That Dr. D is really cool, but the denture he made me is too loose”. Well, guess what? At the Dental Clinic we will be doing implants that will support a denture. Especially a lower one. Not everyone is going to be a good candidate for these implants. We will take an x-ray, measurements, and maybe some impressions. We will then discuss your treatment possibilities. Implants are easy, fast to do, and maybe in one appointment you can go from having your dentures in the sock drawer, to having you dentures in a hamburger instead! So come on down to the Swinomish Dental Clinic! Our normal hours are 8-6 Monday-Wednesday and 8-5:30 on Thursdays. Or give us a shout at (360)466.3900.
AQIIMUK'S KITCHEN Cranberries with Squash Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. & Food Editor
Cranberries can be added to many dishes, so buy an extra bag and freeze them. I chose a delicata squash but an acorn squash will also be tasty.
INGREDIENTS Delicata squash, (one serves 4) Cranberries, one cup Honey, 1/3 cup Water, 1/2 cup
PREPARATION Wash the squash, cut in half lengthwise, remove the seeds. I use an ice cream scoop to remove the seeds. Place squash in baking dish. Fill with cranberries. Drizzle with honey, be generous as cranberries are tart. Add water to bottom of baking dish. Bake uncovered in preheated 350 degree f oven for 50 minutes. Can be reheated and served with potatoes.
President's Day: A History Minute Emma Fox
The month of February heralds a number of celebrationworthy events: longer days, warmer temperatures, and a nice long weekend for President’s Day! Other than an extra day off and the occasional "President's Day Sale" advertisement, this holiday often goes unnoticed. Have you ever wondered about the origins of this holiday? President’s Day honors the birthday of George Washington. Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia on February 22, 1732, George Washington was America’s first president and namesake of the nation's capital and Washington state. Following his death in 1799, President's Day was first celebrated on February 22, 1800. George Washington was highly respected for his victories in the Revolutionary War and for his service as president, and the holiday began as a way to commemorate his life and achievements. In 1885, President's Day become a national holiday and paid day off for federal employees. The holiday was recorded as (and still legally remains) 'Washington's 32 sw d bš qyuuqs News
Birthday.' In 1971, Congress enacted the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, designed to create more three-day weekends for the nation's employees. This act formally moved the holiday from February 22 to the third Monday of February. It did not take long for the national holiday to become popularly referred to as 'President's Day.' Some attribute this shift to the fact that four American presidents have a birthday in February. The trend took hold, and by the early 2000's, most calendars were printed to reflect the more popular name.
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Cathi Bassford surrounded by her family.
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Barbara Marks-McCoy surrounded by her family.
Marsha Dimond surrounded by her family. Not pictured: Ernestine Helbick, Katheran Frank
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Mrs. V’s 2 Cents Diane Vendiola
A few months ago, I wrote about my experiences serving on the Swinomish Constitutional Reform Committee. This month officially marks 13 months of committee participation for me. Our primary focus has been spent learning about our tribal constitution, both past and present, and understanding our Senate’s current recommendations for amending it so that we can inform and field questions from our fellow tribal members. It has been a thought provoking and challenging learning experience, bringing back memories of my high school American history class where I learned about the Bill of Rights and the changes and reforms that former presidents Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson brought about. I thought I would share the following with you, as it has helped me to more fully understand our constitution and its origins. In the beginning, our ancestors lived in the inland, Puget Sound, and coastal areas of what would later become Washington State, the 42nd state of the United States (Article IV, Section 3 of the United States Constitution allows for the admission of new states by an act of Congress). In my studies, I read that the villages in which our ancestors lived had a “Head Man” or “Head Chief”. Sometimes there were two chiefs, depending on population size. These chiefs became leaders through the efforts made by their whole families. Women gathered and dried fish and various roots, they wove blankets and baskets to trade and give away. Men were wood workers, builders, harpooners, fishers and hunters. The costs associated with celebrations, caring for Elders and orphans, and hosting were paid for by these head men. Elders were called upon to help resolve issues of offense. Reconsidering the past with the knowledge we now have, it seems to me that the following United States policies and laws, and my understanding of them, are relevant to understanding the development of tribal constitutions. 1854-1855: Treaty signing with Puget Sound Indians Governor Isaac Stevens believed in the concept of Manifest Destiny, the belief that the expansion of the United States throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable. He saw Indians as obstructions to the development of American civilization. His job was to bring together separate tribes into a single or unified whole; to combine the Indian tribes onto reservations and thus free tribal lands for non-Indian development.
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1887: The Dawes Act (also known as the Allotment Act) Federal policies underlying this law continued to disrupt tribes as social units, and, in their place, to boost individual (as opposed to communal) initiatives. Federal officials believed that if individual Indians were given their own land to cultivate, they would prosper and assimilate into the mainstream of American culture. They saw tribes as obstacles to both their cultural and economic development. As a result, this act sought to aid Indian farmers. By doing so, the U.S. hoped to lower Indian administration costs. Reservations were divided into separate Indian allotments, and the remainder of land was opened to white settlers for profit. There was no provision requiring the consent of the tribes or the individual Indians. As a result, reservations today are “checkerboarded”, that is, they consist of Indian allotments, non-Indian lands, and, after passage of the Indian Reorganization Act, tribal lands. This checker-boarding of reservations has caused problems for tribes and their members. 1934: The Indian Reorganization Act Congress passed the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA, also known as the Wheeler-Howard Act) in 1934. The IRA 1) ended the allotment of Indian reservations and gave any surplus reservation land to the tribes; 2) encouraged the economic development of tribes; and 3) established a process by which tribes could set up legal structures for self-government. Many, but not all, tribes agreed to re-organize under the IRA and, following the model constitution developed by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, adopted written constitutions and organized into self-governing groups under federal guardianship. While the IRA represented a never-before recognition of Indian rights and culture, tribes were not truly free to govern themselves as almost all actions of the tribal council were subject to review and approval by the Secretary of the Interior. The tribal governments formed under the IRA were not based on traditional Native governments but rather, on constitutions modeled on the U.S. Constitution. Under the IRA, tribes were also able to incorporate for business purposes under a federal charter. A tribe could create a federallychartered corporation and, pursuant to that charter, could borrow money, enter into contracts, and engage in other business transactions. The federal government envisioned the corporation as the primary vehicle for economic development on the reservations. Like the model constitution, the charter required review and approval by the Secretary of the Interior of the actions necessary to economic development—with the result that, unlike other corporations, the businesses of tribal corporations were often impeded due to government micromanagement. These are the precedents that bring us to our Tribal Senators’ decision to propose constitutional reform. Our Senators seek to strengthen our status as a sovereign nation by updating our Constitution and removing the requirement that the Secretary of the Interior review and approve tribal actions. As tribal members, you will determine at the upcoming Secretarial election whether our Constitution will be amended as the Senate has proposed.
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Set A Goal, Make A Plan, And Save Automatically: America Saves Week Kirk Larson, Social Security Washington Public Affairs Specialist
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Saving for the future is a vital part of ensuring a secure retirement. American Savings Education Council and America Saves coordinate the annual America Saves Week. Started in 2007, the week is an annual opportunity for organizations to promote good savings behavior and a chance for individuals to assess their own saving status. For years, Social Security has collaborated with America Saves Week to promote our shared mission of helping millions of people save for their future. This year, America Saves Week begins on February 27, but people like you are striving to save every day. The 2016 annual America Saves Week survey assessing national household savings revealed: • Just two out of every five U.S. households report good or excellent progress in meeting their savings needs. • About half (52 percent) are saving enough for a retirement with a desirable standard of living. • Only 43 percent have automatic savings outside of work. • More men (74 percent) report progress with saving than do women (67 percent). • Those with a savings plan with specific goals (55 percent of the public) are making much more savings progress than those without a plan (23 percent). Knowing this, it’s never too early to start planning for your future. Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. Savers with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Pledge to save for America Saves Week at www.americasaves.org. Share what you’re saving for using the hashtag #ImSavingFor. After more than 80 years of success, we know that Social Security will always be there for you. Securing your today and tomorrow will always be our priority.
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CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS As of February 22, 2017 As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement planning, and more. Other perks include generous paid time off and discounted meals.
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How to protect your loved ones from MUMPS Mumps infection is preventable.
GET VACCINATED TODAY! How Mumps Spreads Signs/Symptoms of Mumps Headache Loss of appetite Fever Muscle aches Swelling below the ear or jaw (Parotitis) Tiredness Mumps can also cause serious complications. See your doctor if you believe you have mumps!
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Mumps spreads from person to person. Mumps is found in a sick person’s saliva and in the mucus of the mouth, nose, or throat. Mumps can spread when a sick person coughs, sneezes or talks. It can also spread by sharing items, such as cups or eating utensils. Protect Yourself from Getting Mumps! The most important step to prevent getting mumps is to get vaccinated! Please see your doctor in order to get your MMR vaccine. You can also protect yourself by doing these things: Wash your hands throughout the day with soap and water Avoid being around sick people Avoid touching your face, mouth, nose or eyes Get your MMR vaccine
If You Get Mumps Take Care of Yourself See your doctor immediately if you believe you might have mumps and make sure your family is up-to-date on their MMR vaccines. If you need an MMR vaccine, please contact your doctor. Protect Others If you have the above symptoms of mumps, you can give it to others! Follow these easy steps to prevent spreading mumps: Stay home from work or school and stay away from others who aren’t sick Cover your cough or sneeze Wash your hands after coughing/sneezing and throughout the day Don’t share items such as cups or eating utensils with others Need more information? Please call the Skagit County Health Department @ (360) 416-1500
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