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3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down”
Skokomish Indian Nation
May 2015 Issue
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“ Time of Blossoms”
Earth Day 2015: Another Huge Success for
Students and the Environment
Photos by Tiffany Royal, NWIFC
Submitted by Seth Book,
Environmental Biologist,
Skokomish DNR
T
he Skokomish Department of
Natural Resources would like
to thank everyone who attended and
helped with the annual Skokomish
Earth Day activities at Potlatch State
Park this year. We had another
successful year and were honored to
have Skokomish Elders, Hood Canal
School and Head Start students in
attendance. We even had 60 8th grade
students from Beaverton, Oregon join
us when they stopped for lunch on
their way to a camp at Lake Crescent.
The weather cooperated and blessed us
with a sunny day although slightly cool
at times. The fire pit kept elders warm
and offered a place to gather around.
The events started with a greeting
from Tribal elders. Thanks to Cooney
Johns, Lila Vigil, Diane Gouley and
Delbert Miller for their thoughtful
words and songs. The students learned
about the salmon life cycle with a
game organized by the hatchery crew
consisting of Laura Swaim, Jenna
Adams and Jenna’s Daughter, Hattie.
The students were then able to observe
and touch nearshore critters and
shellfish collected and presented by
the shellfish program’s Chris Eardley,
Jeff Moore, and Ubba as well as Taylor
Shellfish’s Jennifer Whipple. Jon Wolf
helped students seed the southern
beach with baby clams and dug up
and showed how much the clams we
seeded last year have grown. They
also discussed invasive species and
picked up garbage along the shore.
The always sought after Earth Day
T-shirts and lunch were generously
donated again by Lucky Dog Casino.
Special thanks to S.I.T.E. and Dave
Owens for the continued support for
Earth Day and Skokomish Community.
Thanks also to Gussy Blacketer and
Fawn Gouley for cooking and serving
food to everyone again this year.
The Skokomish DNR Earth Day team
of Alex Gouley, Ron Figlar-Barnes,
Lisa Belleveau, Jason Lewis, Randy
Lumper and Seth Book appreciate this
annual opportunity to communicate
with the Skokomish community the
importance of our natural resources
and share in the our love of Mother
Earth. We are truly blessed to have
such a beautiful place to call home.
Our beautiful Elders!
Fisheries News
Shellfish Program Update
Wasting
S
ection 7.02.120, letter (k) of the Skokomish Tribal Ordinance states that:
“Any person who fails to properly care for captured fish, shellfish or other
marine resources in such a manner that (prevents) substantial deterioration in
commercial or food value of the fish, shellfish or marine resources…is guilty of
a Class C offense.”
During a trip to survey the Skokomish tidelands, the shellfish crew found that a bag
of oysters had been discarded as indicated in the attached picture. Unfortunately,
this is a common occurrence. Not only is it illegal but it is blatantly disrespectful
of the hard working Tribal members who rely on shellfish to put food on their
tables. The Skokomish Tribe is going to great time and expense to recover the
oyster populations and this behavior is in direct opposition of those efforts.
Please, help the Tribe help you preserve this valuable resource.
T
he Skokomish Tribe is hoping to provide opportunity for a new varnish
clam fishery. To that end we have begun surveying for the clams on the
Skokomish Tidelands. As they tend to hold grit longer than Manila clams we are
exploring ideas for wet storage to purge the clams for optimal market value. We
hope to have the Tidelands open for harvest of varnish clams later this spring or
early summer. While they don’t offer quite the monetary value, it would provide
more opportunity and help eradicate an invasive species. To that same end we
are also exploring a market for the ghost shrimp that covers about 7 acres of the
Skokomish Tidelands. They are harvested as fish bait.
WDFW conducted a shrimp fishery earlier in April. We are helping them to
process their shrimp data to see if we need to do a test fishery as it could be the
ovigery from their samples will prove low enough to open early.
If necessary, we are planning to do a test fishery April 14-17 and are targeting
around April 24-25 for the Skokomish shrimp opener.
Oyster harvest to close in July and August
A
s the saying goes: “Forewarned is forearmed.” With that in mind the
Skokomish Department of Natural Resources, based on consultation with
the Fish Committee and Washington Department of Health, has determined
that we will not harvest oysters on public tidelands during the severe Vibrio
parahaemolyticus (Vp) control months of July and August. In meetings with the
Port Gamble Tribe, it was agreed that this policy will be adopted for the entire
Hood Canal for 2015. Three factors played into this decision. The first factor
is that July and August are spawning time for oysters. A closure means greater
protection for spat that will contribute to fisheries in the future. Second, as
everyone knows, the overall harvestable oyster populations have been in decline.
By not harvesting oysters in July and August, additional picks may be preserved
for later in the year. And, finally, the Washington Department of Health will be
instituting new, proactive Vp controls this summer. The result will be additional
closures even if we did attempt to harvest.
Discarded oysters found by the shellfish crew at the estuary March 30, 2015
Clam harvests will not be affected and to that end the shellfish crew is already
focusing on finding good private tidelands that will offer multiple digs during
July and August so folks may stay employed. We are confident that the clam
digs, in conjunction with the salmon, shrimp, geoduck openings and possible
limited oyster harvests on private tidelands that will be occurring, will provide
ample opportunity for work while helping to ensure oyster resources will be
available later into the year.
Thank you!
A
big ‘Thanks’ to Brett and Spilyay for helping us with the shrimp
testing this year. These guys made it easier and faster for us to get
the data we need for opening shrimp in April. Thanks for volunteering
your time to help the Tribe, guys.
Thanks also to volunteer shrimp counters Elena Miller, Jason Lewis,
and Anthony Battista! We got shrimp done faster than ever this year and
were able to deliver a load of fresh shrimp to the elders’ kitchen when we
finished.
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SKOKOMISH TRIBAL COUNCIL
Resolutions Approved
APRIL 1ST
Resolution No. 2015-023: A Resolution
Authorizing The Submission Of An
Application To The Bureau Of Indian
Affairs For FY 2015 Washington Coast
And Puget Sound Tribal Mass Marking
Implementation Plan Funds To Be
Used For A Coho Indicator Study
Approving The Submission Of An
Application To The Bureau Of Indian
Affairs For Timber, Fish And Wildlife
(TFW) Fiscal Year 2015 Funds.
To Identify Officials Authorized To Act
For The Tribe With The Office Of
Special Trustee For American Indians
Resolution No. 2015-026:
A
Resolution To Appoint Ricky Miller Jr.
To The Skokomish Hunting Committee
Pursuant To The Appointment
Procedures Contained Within S.T.C.
1.06, The Skokomish Committee
Standards Ordinance
A
Resolution To Appoint Genny Rogers
To The Skokomish Hunting Committee
Standards Ordinance
Approving The Appointment Of
Willinda Johnson To The Enrollment
Committee
Pursuant
To
The
Appointment Procedures Contained
Within S.T.C. 1.06, The Skokomish
Committee Standards Ordinance
Approving The Appointment Of Darlyn
Warren To The Enrollment Committee
Standards Ordinance
Eleanor Smith To The Enrollment
Committee
Pursuant
To
The
A
Resolution Approving The Applicant
Evan Jose Josiah Luengo-Carter For
Membership In The Skokomish Tribe
A
Resolution Approving The Applicant
Hayzel Nina Rayleigh Luengo-Carter
For Membership In The Skokomish
Tribe
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Approving The Applicant Camron Wes
APRIL 8TH
Your property (parcel(s)) must be
owned by a federally recognized
Tribal Member;
The parcel must be owned free and
clear of any encumbrance (debt),
taxes or liens;
The parcel(s) must be within the
Skokomish Reservation boundaries; and
www.skokomish.org
The process is time consuming, as
there are many steps that must be taken
prior to sending the application in
to the BIA. Please be aware that the
process can take time, and you must
still pay your County taxes during the
application process and keep the land
free of any encumbrances.
If your real property meets these
criteria and you are interested in
finding out additional information,
please contact Leslie MacMillan at the
Legal Department at (360) 877-2100
or lmacmillan@skokomish.org.
APRIL 15TH
Authorizing Charitable Contributions
Distribution Of Funding From Casino
Revenues For FY2015
APRIL 21ST
Georgia “Nikki” Burfiend To The
Constitution Ad Hoc Committee
Standards Ordinance
Willinda Johnson To The Constitution
Ad Hoc Committee Pursuant To The
APRIL 22ND
To Approve SLD Contract Nos. 2015Mc-00070
And
2015-Wo-00059
With Parametrix For Environmental
Services.
A
Resolution To Approve SLD Contract
Nos. 2015-Mc-00064 And 2015Wo-00065 With Valbridge Property
Advisors For Appraisals
Approving The Submission Of A
Department Of Justice (DOJ), Office
Of Justice Programs (OJP), Office Of
Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring,
Registering And Tracking (Smart)
FY2015 Support For Adam Walsh Act
Implementation Grant Program
Approving The Applicant Kyan William
Peterson For Membership In The
Skokomish Tribe
The parcel(s) must satisfy BIA
boundary, use and environmental
standards.
Appointing Robert Jimerson As Court
Administrator For The Skokomish
Tribal Court And Approving The Court
Administrator’s Contract.
Resolution No. 2015-035: Approves
The
Enrollment
Committee
Recommendation
To
Accept
Relinquishment Of Membership By:
Paula Lynn Mike For Membership Into
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
A
Resolution To Authorize South Puget
Sound Intertribal Planning Agency
(SPIPA) To Submit An Application
To The Center For Disease Control
And Prevention (CDC) For FY2015
Organized Approaches To Increase
Colorectal Cancer Screening Grant
On Behalf Of The Skokomish Indian
Tribe
APRIL 6TH
Appointing R. Randall Harrison As
Prosecutor For The Skokomish Indian
Tribe And Approving The Prosecutor’s
Contract.
Need help putting your land into trust?
he Skokomish Tribal Council
has set aside money in the Legal
Department’s FY 2015 budget to help
Skokomish Tribal Members apply to
the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
to have their real property taken in to
Trust. There are specific criteria that
must be met in order to apply.
Sandoval For Membership In The
Skokomish Indian Tribe.
Ask for your FREE Prayer Book Overlake Christian Church
(OCC) at 9900 Willows Rd
NE, Redmond, WA 98053,
invites Summit of Prayer
to their facility on June
6th, 2015 from 9a.m.- 5p.m.
This tribal prayer gathering pivots on a Biblical
example in 2 Chronicles
20:21 where a tribal leader
consults his people and
appoints a singing praise
and worship tribe to go
before the LORD and lead
his army into victory.
Summit of Prayer prayerfully invites our tribal land elders, leaders, ministers, kinsmen, businesses and friends of Indian Country to do likewise. Thank you. Contact Dennis Katzeek, Lands Dream, Inc., owner, an OCC and ATNI member: Phone (206) 434‐5716 or email: LANDSDREAM@icloud.com Prayer for Indian Country from your homes One day One hour in One accord ‐ June 6th / 9 to 5 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down”
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Tribal Elections…Save the date!
Submitted by Darlyn Warren
When?
Polls Open:
Polls Close:
Where?
community affairs for a substantial period of time. No person has a right to be adopted
into membership.
Monday, June 8th
12PM
8PM
At the Skokomish
Tribal Center in the
Elders Room
b) Upon receipt of a written request
signed by an enrolled member of
the tribe, the General Council may
vote by a show of hands at a regular meeting whether to consider
the adoption of a person named in
the request. If the General Council votes to consider the proposed
adoption, the issue shall be on the
ballot at the next tribal election.
Who Can Vote? All persons 18 years
or older who are enrolled members of
the Skokomish Tribe shall be eligible
to vote in elections governed by the
Skokomish Indian Tribe’s Elections
Ordinance
c) A person adopted into tribal membership as provided in the ordinance shall be entitled to All the
rights and privileges of enrolled
tribal members but those rights and
privileges shall not extend to or be
transferable to descendants of the
adopted member unless those descendants are otherwise entitled to
be enrolled as tribal members.
THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED?
3 Council Seats in all ~ two four (4) year
terms ~ ending 2019 And 1 Two year
term ~ ending 2017 (Note: completing
a vacated seat) And General Council
President ~ An Annual Term (1 year) ~
ending 2016
If you wish to be considered for a
position of Council or President you
must be nominated from the floor at
the General Council meeting on June
6th at 10AM. All nominations must be
supported by a second person. Keep in
mind that no person may be nominated
unless that person is present at the
meeting to accept the nomination or
submits a letter of acceptance prior
to the meeting to Sissy Delacruz,
President of the General Council, or
Guy Miller, Chairman of the Tribal
Council, who shall present the letter at
the meeting.
The eligibility requirements of Council
members and President are as follow
(Excerpted from the Constitution
of the Skokomish Indian Tribe): All
members of the Skokomish Tribe who
physically reside in Mason County,
Washington and who are eighteen
(18) years old or older shall be eligible
to become candidates for and serve
on the Tribal Council. No more than
one (1) immediate family member
of any person already on the Tribal
Council shall become a candidate for
or serve on the Council. “Immediate
family member” shall mean mother,
father, brother, sister, spouse, son or
daughter.
Historically there have been many
adoption requests also added to
the ballot. So I’ve included sections
from the Constitution and Enrollment
Ordinance pertaining to the process
for placing adoption requests on the
ballot. Suggestion - If you have a letter
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petitioning for the General body to place
an adoption on the ballot submit them
to me or the General Council President
Sissy Delacruz prior to the General
Council Meeting on June 1st. That way
copies of the petition letters can be
made for the General body to review
prior to nominations and elections day.
You can still bring them with you to the
meeting but it’s really great to have
them prior so I can list the names for
the General Council President to read
during nominations at the meeting.
I’ve excerpted sections below from
the Enrollment Ordinance and the
Constitution just for your information
and so you won’t have to search for
the information yourself; as I am often
asked for this info.
Criteria for placing adoptions on the
ballot:
Excerpt from The CONSTITUTION
OF THE SKOKOMISH INDIAN TRIBE
Sec. 4. Adoption
A person may be enrolled as an
adopted member of the Skokomish
Tribe only upon a majority vote of the
General Council. Upon petition of an
enrolled member of the Skokomish
Tribe, the General Council may
consider the adoption of any person
with Indian blood who (1) is related
by blood or marriage to an enrolled
member of the Skokomish Tribe or
(2) has resided in Mason County and
participated in Skokomish community
affairs for a substantial period of time.
Definition for “PETITION” Taken from
the Free Dictionary by Farlex pe·ti·tion:
1. A solemn supplication or request to a
superior authority; an entreaty.
2. A formal written document requesting
a right or benefit from a person or group
in authority.
NOTE: If the adoption on the ballot
gets a majority vote (greater than 50%
votes in favor of the adoption). An
enrollment application is still necessary
to assure we have all the required
documents in your enrollment file.
The Enrollment Officer will help you
and once the application is completed
take the application to the Enrollment
Committee for their recommendations.
The Officer then prepares a Resolution
for the Tribal Council to approve and
direct adding the adoptee to the
Skokomish Tribe’s Enrollment Roll.
Good luck to all on the ballot for
adoption.
DON’T FORGET TO arrange your
schedules so you can be at the General
Council Meeting Saturday, June 6th
at 10AM THEN DON’T FORGET TO
VOTE - Monday, June 8th
Excerpt from The SKOKOMISH
ENROLLMENT ORDINANCE 1.01.022
Adoption of Members
a) By majority vote, the General
Council may adopt into tribal membership any person with Indian
blood who:
1) Is related by blood or marriage
to a Skokomish Tribal Member; or
2) Has resided in Mason County
and participated in Skokomish
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Includes water park admission the day you arrive
through the day you depart.
Must present valid work ID or documentation at check-in.
Skokomish Tribal Members can also get this great deal with a Tribal I.D.
Any Questions about accessing it call Darlyn
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20500 Old Highway 99 SW Centralia, WA 98531
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PUBLIC WORKS
very helpful means to keep our Rez
looking beautiful. Thank you for
umpsters have arrived, and are your cooperation. It helps to keep
getting filled rather quickly. It our costs down.
is a luxury for our tribal community
to have this service available. It Jumping to another project; the
really helps keep our community second bridge on River Road has
looking good and free of all the junk been re-done. So it is now safe and
that our members would normally okay to use. Gravel will be added
need to haul to the Mason County to the road soon which it is much
Landfill at a cost which at times is need of. Agency Road will also get
upgraded with gravel and grading.
verily expensive.
Skok Flats Road is also on our list
A “friendly reminder to our tribal of “to do’s” but will be delayed until
members” to take the time to make after Phase III restoration work is
sure they don’t throw items into completed.
the dumpsters that are not allowed.
and
Fred
completed
Like metals, paints, mattresses, Cody
furniture, oils, chemicals, etc. We individual training classes recently.
have seen too many metal objects Cody’s training was for water
including refrigerators being put related functions and Fred’s for
into the dumpster so please keep maintenance needs. Till next time.
them out of the dumpsters. This is Guy Miller- Public Works
April 22, 2015
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From the Cop Shop
Children and Car Seats, the Cradle of Life
Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United
States. When used correctly, child safety seats can reduce this risk by as much as 71%. Here are
some very startling facts:
• One in four parents drive with their children unrestrained.
•
Nine out of ten cars seats are either not used or improperly installed.
•
Car crashes are the number one killer of children between the ages of 3 and 14.
There are three types of car seats. The rear facing car seat is intended for Infants. The convertible or
forward facing seat is designed for Toddlers. The booster seat is designed for those older children not
yet ready to safely use seat belts. Children of all ages do require special care when riding in a motor
vehicle. A child may be age 12 before he or she reaches the proper weight (80 to 100 pounds) and
height (4’9”) required to safely and properly use a seat belt.
Children will take three car seat steps before reaching that point where they may safely use a lap/
shoulder belt. These are the “Four Big Steps” of child passenger safety protection. In the attached
handout, these four steps are identified and several key questions asked. As a parent, this is a very
useful guide. Car seats can be a challenge. This handout will help to explain and to answer questions
about each of these steps.
Car seats and booster seats are designed to keep our children as safe as possible. But these seats
must be used and they must be installed correctly in order to be effective. Listed here are the top five
things you as a parent or guardian need to do to make sure that your child’s seat is properly installed.
Presently, FREE car seat inspections are not held in Mason County. However, in Thurston County, you
can have a certified child passenger safety technicians assist you with the inspection and installation of
your car seat and answer any question you might have. The days, times and locations are listed below.
While SDPS does not yet have a child passenger safety team, we can answer questions and check
your car seat for recalls. We will even make house calls. So please don’t hesitate to ask for help. Your
children’s safety is so very important to us
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SKOKOMISH TRIBE ACQUIRES SECOND WATERFRONT RESORT ON HOOD CANAL
T
he Skokomish Tribe of Washington acquired their second waterfront resort
on Hood Canal. Guy Miller, Chairman of the Skokomish Tribe, shared,
“The Skokomish Tribe is very proud of our advances in business, as well as our
acquisition of Glen Ayr and the associated tide lands on Hood Canal. The local
economy, including the town of Hoodsport have rebounded in the last few years,
and we are pleased to be involved with the positive movement forward.”
Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprise Inc. CEO David Owens commented on the
acquisition, “The Skokomish Tribes purchase of Glen Ayr was strategic, and
the property has been on our radar for quite some time. It fits perfectly into our
lodging portfolio by being within the Highway 101 corridor and at a quality
standard that meets our expectations. We have made strong efforts to establish
a concentration of unique business offerings along a well-travelled section of
our established market where adventure seekers and tourist come to escape. We
now have seven unique businesses within a 13-mile radius. By adding Glen Ayr,
we have 187 unique lodging accommodations, making us one of the largest,
most robust operators in the area. Skokomish tourism has a diverse selection
of lodging that ranges from rustic walk-in campsites to 50-amp pull thru RV
sites to Hood Canal waterfront cabins and townhouses.Glen Ayr is 8 miles east
from Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman and 4 miles north of Waterfront at
Potlatch. Each Skokomish lodging property has unique aspects that differentiate
them from each other, while the quality and service that our customers have come
to expect remains consistent property to property.”
SKOKOMISH
SKOKOMISH
All of our tourism opportunities are conveniently located off of Highway 101 as
close as 30 minutes north of Olympia.
For more information visit glenayr.com.
The phone number for Glen Ayr Hood Canal Waterfront Resort is 360-877-9522.
ANNUAL INFORMATION MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 16 | 10AM
Lucky Dog Casino Event Room
Glen Ayr is located just north of Hoodsport, WA on the picturesque waters
of Hood Canal and Highway 101. The resort features 17 rooms and 36 RV
sites. Glen Ayr has a private waterfront beach and deep water dock.
Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprise Inc. (SITE) is a tribal corporation overseeing
tribally owned businesses including, Lucky Dog Casino, the Waterfront at
Potlatch Resort, Glen AyrHood Canal Resort, Twin Totems Communications as
well as Skokomish Parks at Lake Cushman, Twin Totems, Potlatch & the Twin
Totems Shell.
www.skokomish.org
19330 N. US Hwy 101
Skokomish, WA 98584
Meeting is for enrolled Skokomish Tribal Members only.
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Skokomish Youth Hot News
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The Skokomish Annual Easter Party was a hit! This year we lucked out with having nice egg hunting weather. It was a great turn out with lots of toys and prizes. Thank you to all who participated and a special thank you to all who helped out. We appreciate every bit of it!
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Spring Culture Camp was a huge success, as the week went on our numbers went up! Youth enjoyed making paddles, cedar combs, flower pots and hummingbird feeders.
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An additional new Youth Leadership Meeting has been taking place every Tuesday @ 6pm @ Computer Lab. We have had 3 meetings and they all have
been successful. We made drums, paddles and tie blankets. The youth took advantage of the dumpsters being here and did a “rez pick-up”. They cleaned side
roads and trails. This may take place once a month throughout the summer.
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Our Skok Ballers dominated in the Annual Nisqually tournament and took first place in every division! 12u, 14u and 17u. We had a great time and the kids had
a blast! Thanks Nisqually!
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Earth Day was a cold, chilly day but we didn’t mind, neither did the students. A fire was made to ensure our elders would stay nice and toasty. All students
had the privilege to hear from our elders about the great Hood Canal. Lila Vigil, Diane Gouley, Cooney Johns and Delbert Miller all spoke about growing up
and living here. There was shellfish, hatchery stations and we can’t forget about our popular hot Skok dogs station. It was a pleasure to serve all of our children and their peers. Thank you Skokomish Natural Resources and Lucky Dog Casino!
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Skokomish Youth participated in the Annual Northwest Indian Youth Conference in March. We traveled over 800 miles to Fort Hall, Idaho. There were a variety
of activities to do. Lashya, Hailey and Calista enjoyed a day at the lava springs. Kourtney and Kodiak did rock climbing. Hattie took a volleyball course. We all
enjoyed the dance and the DJ Supaman. There were many great facilitators that spoke of NDN Country issues such as; Bullying, Youth Suicide, Domestic violence, Media, Sports, Education and of course, culture. Our youth learned a lot and appreciate the tribe for making this opportunity possible. Thanks Skok!
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Education News
Spotlight on Students
C
handra (Gouley) Nichols is a very
bright, beautiful girl. She is one with
many talents. She has been involved in
Cheer competitions, Thurston County
fast pitch leagues, basketball seasons
both tribal and city league & most
recently joined the school track team.
As a 5th grader this year Chandra has
been on honor roll all year. Chandra
has exhibited exceptional citizenship
both in the classroom, on the field, and
at home. Her favorite subject in class
is math and she strives daily to meet
the challenges of new lessons. She is
willing to help her fellow classmates
when they need assistance and she
isn’t afraid to ask for help for herself.
This girl is not only a great team
player in her athleticism, she is also
a God loving, family oriented & social
individual. She is a wonderful big sister
to 3 younger brothers, continuously
setting a positive example & is a great
role model for them and many others
to follow. Keep being you Chandra &
doing what you do! You are making
your family, friends & community very
proud. Way to represent yourself, your
family & Skokomish the right way!!
Dates to Remember
H
igh School Students and Parents
This is an important time of year
for our Graduating Class of 2015.
Graduation is coming up fast on June
6th 2015. There are other important
dates and activities that are coming
even faster. Please keep these dates
in mind.
Button blanket Committee will be
meeting Thursdays 4:30-7:30 p.m. at
Choice High School with Carrie Fennel.
Call ahead to make sure they
are meeting.
Native Ed Banquet will be May 15th
from 6-8 p.m. in the SUB at SHS
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D
ominique Stephens has been
actively participating in the
Skokomish Tribe GED program. He
has been working on each of the 4
test subjects; Language Arts, Math,
Science and Social Studies. Dominique
said, “The program is awesome! I am
looking forward to getting my GED
and going to Olympic College. I want
to study business management so I can
open a store someday.” His teacher,
Julie Skegrud, is extremely proud of
the progress he has made. She feels his
consistent attendance and endurance
will continue to carry him through
to his goal of obtaining his GED.
Dominique has taken the new Social
Studies GED at Olympic College.
HOOD CANAL KIWANIS FOUNDATION
2015 SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER
KIWANIS 100TH BIRTHDAY
ood Canal Kiwanis Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit, supports scholarships,
as well as other health and educational programs for children in the Hood
Canal area and is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year, their annual
Spring Fling. The 2015 event will be celebrating the 100th birthday of Kiwanis and
the children of the world. The event will include dinner, raffle as well as live, silent
and bucket auctions.
Doors open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16th at the Hood Canal School and dinner
will be served at 6 p.m. Dale Hubbard from KMAS will be our auctioneer again
this year. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Kiwanis member or at
the door. They are $25 ea. Please come and join us on May 16th. and help carry
on the work that the Hood Canal Kiwanis Foundation has been providing to our
community since 1978.
If you are interested in helping with this year’s event or have a donation for the
auction, please contact the following:
Chair: Dennis Brown at 360-490-2194, dmbrown1959@gmail.com
or any Hood Canal Kiwanis member.
Hood Canal Kiwanis meetings are held Wednesday mornings, 7am at the
Hoodsport Library. Contact Meg Brown for more information at 360-490-2194
H
AIGC NOW ACCEPTING COBELL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
NEWS RELEASE – April 20, 2015 –
AIGC NOW ACCEPTING COBELL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS!
Cobell Scholarship Application deadline is June 1, 2015 for the Fall 2015
term.
Albuquerque, NM – April 20, 2015 – The American Indian Graduate Center
(AIGC) announced today that it is now accepting Cobell Scholarship applications
through June 1, 2015, for the Fall 2015 term. Interested applicants can access
the application and scholarship criteria at www.aigcs.org.
“We at AIGC are eager to fund applicants for the Cobell Scholars Program
beginning with the Fall 2015 term. The provision of a scholarship program in
conjunction with the Cobell Settlement was an inspired idea, and we are pleased
to have been selected to administer the program,” said Sam Deloria, Director of
the American Indian Graduate Center.
Established as a result of the Cobell v. Salazar litigation, the Cobell Scholars
Progam fund is intended to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships
to American Indian and Alaska Native students to defray the cost of attendance at
both pos t-secondary vocational schools and institutions of higher education. The
Cobell Board of Trustees, a Nonprofit created to manage the fund and oversee
implementation of the scholarship program, is responsible for establishing the
Cobell Scholars’ qualifications and award amounts.
The Skokomish Department of Public Safety is seeking Tribal members who
are interested in becoming Reserve Police Officers with the Department. SDPS
will be selecting two candidates to be Reserve Officer Trainees who will attend
training at the Shelton Police Department Reserve Academy this June.
What do I have to do? Complete the application and turn it in to Human
Resources at Tribal Center. The application can be found on the Tribal web site.
What are the qualifications? As a minimum, applicants need a High School
Diploma or equivalency, must be 21 years old, have a valid Washington State
driver’s license, must pass a drug screen, and must pass a polygraph and
psychological examination.
Where can I get additional information and help with the application
process? Two information sessions will be held at Tribal Center. The first session
will be on April 22nd from 4pm to 7pm. The second session is on May 6th from 4:00
PM to 7:00 PM. Applications will be available and questions answered. Staff will
be on hand to assist with completing the application process.
Where and when are the Academy classes? Class room session will be held at
the Shelton Civic Center on every Tuesday and Thursday night. These are 4 hour
sessions. Saturday classes are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and are also held at the
Civic Center. Offsite sessions such as firearms and driving will be held locally.
The Department of Interior announced in early April a $12 million transfer to the
Cobell Education Scholarship Fund. The Department makes quarterly transfers
to the Scholarship Fund, which is expected to total $60 million.
How long is the Academy and what happens if I miss a session? The
Academy runs from June 2nd to November 24th. The Academy is of 250 hours of
instruction. Graduation is November 24th. There are two make up days included
in the schedule. All blocks of instruction must be passed to graduate.
Cobell Scholars will be awarded to U.S. Federally-recognized American Indian
and Alaska Native students who are vocational certificate-seeking or a degreeseeking students in full-time accredited non-profit institutions in the United States;
and who are able to demonstrate financial need.
Who can I contact at the Tribe if I need more information? Please call either
Winona Plant at Human Resources, 426-4232, or Chief of Police Joe Vukich at
Public Safety, 426-4740.
Preference will be given to original Cobell Settlement Class members or Direct
descendants. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal Eligibility Certificate
and Financial Needs Form available at http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/onlineapplication-instructions/.
About
the
American
Indian
Graduate
Center
(AIGC)
AIGC is a national organization, based in Albuquerque, NM, providing educational
support through scholarships since 1969. AIGC is a national provider of
scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and undergraduate
students and has awarded more than $52 million in scholarships since its
inception over 45 years ago.
To build, promote and honor self-sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native
communities through education and leadership.
American Indian Graduate Center, Inc.
3701 San Mateo NE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-4584 www.aigcs.org
Contact: Stephine Poston (505) 379-6172; stephposton@msn.com
If you are not willing to learn,
no one can help you. If you are
determined to learn,
no one can stop you
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Health News
ANNOUNCEMENT
So you scheduled a dental exam!
Bunni, Hillary, and I want to make your care at the dental clinic as comfortable as
possible. Here is what to expect when you come to see us for an exam.
We have two basic types of screening exams. The first is a Problem Focused
Exam. This is the type of exam if you have a broken tooth, an infection, or
something specific you would like us to take a look at. The second type of exam
is a New Patient Exam or Recall Exam. This type of exam is a comprehensive
evaluation of your mouth and teeth.
Problem Focused Exam
This type of appointment usually lasts about 20 to 30 minutes. First, we’ll review
your medical history and ask some detailed questions about what brought you
in to see us. We may take an x-ray image and complete other tests to identify
the source of the problem. We’ll then present information to help you make a
treatment decision. If appropriate, we’ll provide a prescription for medication,
and/or place a temporary filling. Finally, an appointment will be made at the
dental clinic or with a dental specialist to continue your care.
New Patient or Recall Exam
This type of appointment usually requires about 60 minutes. After reviewing
your medical history, we will take x-ray images of your teeth and thoroughly
evaluate your mouth and teeth. If appropriate, a light cleaning will be completed
and fluoride may be applied to your teeth. We will then have an opportunity to
talk about any concerns, develop a treatment plan if necessary, and review oral
hygiene.
We want the Skokomish Dental Clinic to be a welcoming place where we can help
you have the healthiest mouth possible. Please make an appointment to come see
us. We have free movie tickets for all children who complete their dental care!
For Dental Appointments call: 360-426-5755 or stop by the Skokomish Health
Center.
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HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE MEMBER OPENING EXTENDED
COMMITTEE NAME:
Skokomish Health Care Committee
VACANCY:
Four
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATION: April 10, 2015 to May 10, 2015
Attention: Health Care Committee
CONTACT:
Deborah McRae, Health Administrator
COMMITTEE BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Health Care Committee shall act in an
advisory capacity to the Tribal Council and shall have the authority to promote the
health and well-being of the community through continuous oversight of tribal health
programs. Community participation on the HCC is intended to give the community
a voice in the administrative decisions made by the Health and Social Services
Department and other departments administering Indian Health Services (IHS)
funded programs. The Stated aims for the HCC is to carry out its mission include
respect for members of the Tribe, dedication to community service, equal access to
services, and confidentiality. The HCC is an advisory committee only and does not
have the power to make personnel decisions. This position is for a three year term.
ORDINANCE: Skokomish Health Care Committee Ordinance No.01-02 January
17, 2001 and Committee Standards Ordinance adopted by Resolution No. 09025 February 04, 2009. Copies of the Skokomish Health Care Ordinance can be
obtained from the Legal Department
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE PROVISION: Established guidelines for the Solicitation
for Committee Members, as cited:
HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE STRUCTURE: (Partial citation, can
obtain copy of the Ordinance from the Health Department or the Legal
Department).
1.06.30 Committee Membership and Qualifications
(a) Each Committee shall consist of five (5) members and shall
each be enrolled Tribal Members over the aged of 18. Each
Committee shall be staffed by the Director of the Administrative
Department to which the Committee advises the Tribal Council.
The Enrollment Committee shall be staffed by the Tribal Enrollment
Officer.
(b) Each Committee shall have a Committee Chair who is elected
annually by the Committee members.
1.06.31 Solicitation for Members
A Committee with less than five (5) members shall solicit for as many members
needed to fill vacancies. The Committee shall direct Committee staff to cause a
solicitation to be posted publicly for a period of not less than thirty (30) days.
Post Date: April 10, 2015
CHR News
Congratulations!
CANCELLED! Talking Circle is
cancelled this month due to our Elders
trip to Pendleton Oregon
Rez Photo of the Month Answer
May 28th: Elders trip to Tulalip!
Contact your CHR Dept for more
information
Our trip to Wild Horse was a huge
success!! Thanks to everyone for their
help with
Our fundraising efforts to help support
our Elders!
Medicine Pickup: Please remember
that medication pickup days are
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
for Elders, home bound and those
without transportation. Pickup times
are between 2-3pm and please give
us 24 hour advance notice if you need
medications picked up.
The young siblings in this photo are
none other than : Frances and Chuck Longshore!
Thanks for sharing Frances!
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Transports: If you are in need of a
medical transport, please contact your
CHR department at least 24 hours
prior to your appointment. This will
help us schedule our transports, giving
everyone equal opportunity.
Any Questions? Please contact: Perry,
Cooney or Margie at 426-5755
Winner of the March Colon Health
and Diabetic Screening Mariner’s
Basket was Charles Henry SR.
Thank you to all who stopped by
the clinic and participated in the
screenings.
If you would like to
be screened for colon cancer, stop
by the clinic and pick up a Fit test.
When test is returned there is a
small gift for all who get screened.
Pre-diabetic and diabetic screening
can be completed by a nurse at
the clinic. Stop and see a nurse
or speak with LuAnne Kennedy.
Our pre-diabetic class is taught by
Pat Odione from Chehalis and is a
great opportunity to learn and help
prevent diabetes in your life.
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Cancer Awareness
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer begins in the lining of the cervix. Cervical cancers
do not form suddenly. Normal cervical cells gradually develop pre-cancerous
changes that turn into cancer. Only some women with pre-cancerous changes of
the cervix will get cancer. It is very important to get your pap test/screenings to
prevent cancer starting in the first place. This is one cancer that is preventable
because pre-cancerous cell changes can be picked up before they have a chance to
grow into cancer. Again a pap tests help doctors find early changes in the cervix
that may lead to cancer. Cervix cancer is cause by a virus called HPV, short for
human papilloma virus. HPV is spread through sex and it can cause an infection
in the cervix. The infection doesn’t last very long because your body fights it
off however if it does not, it may cause cervix cells to change and become precancer cells. This is what may turn into cancer if not found and treated. Very few
HPV infections lead to cervix cancer. There is a vaccine that has been created
to protect women from the HPV infection. The vaccine should be given before
a person becomes sexually active. It’s recommended to be given to females the
age of 11 to 12 and as early age of 9 years. This is a 3 month shot each 2 months
apart. It does not protect against all cancer causing types of HPV so it is still
important to get your routine PAP tests.
Please call and schedule your appointment today! Contact Myranda Andrews at
360-426-5755 ext. 2106
Vocational Rehabilitation News
O
n April 6-10, 2015 the Skokomish
Vocational
Rehabilitation
Program held an IEP/504 meeting
with Dot Workman from PAVE
(Partnerships for Action Voices for
Empowerment) that is a program
that assists families, individuals with
disabilities. It is a program that helps
you understand your child’s educational
program. THE PAVE Program can
assist parents individually to increase
skill in working with their children’s
teachers, therapists, and other team
members to obtain appropriate
educational services. Making sure that
the schools are providing the required
accommodations written in an IEP/504
plan can be very confusing. Making
sure that our children are getting the
best education possible is always the
goal as a parent.
The
Skokomish
Vocational
Rehabilitation Program is focusing on
Transition services for our High School
age students. “Transitions” is a set
of goals, objectives and services that
layout a plan of action that address the
skills necessary for the students success
upon graduation and beyond, i.e.:
post-secondary education, life skills,
financial, graduation, transportation,
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vocational, housing, employment, etc.
I would like to thank you Skokomish
tutors Paula Muir (tutor at Oakland
Bay) and Lynn White (tutor at Shelton
High School) who took the time
to attend and learn how to provide
additional help to our students. It was
great to have them attend and have them
realize the important role they play in
helping our students in transition. It
was also beneficial to have the Head
Start Director Dorna Oliver, and Laila
Longshore-Smith also from Head Start
was able to attend and learn about the
resources that can be offered to families
by PAVE. They will be scheduling
training for their families at a later date
which can only add additional benefits
to our children. If your student needs
help or you are interested the services
that the Skokomish Vocational
Rehabilitation Program can offer
please contact Rosetta LaClair or Carol
Cordova at (360) 426-7788. You must
be an enrolled member of a federally
recognized tribe with a documented
disability and reside within the service
area to be eligible for the program.
Thank you Future Leaders!
T
he
Skokomish
Vocational
Rehabilitation Program and the
Healing Garden staff would like to
thank the Skokomish Youth Council
participants that helped us put
medicinal teas and lip balm together
preparing for the Skokomish Mother’s
Day tea.
The
Skokomish
Youth
Council
responded to our request for help when
asked to help make some items for the
scheduled Mother’s Day tea. They
were more than happy to do anything
for the Mothers of our Community who
do so much for us each day. It was good
to see so many of our youth willing to
learn about traditional medicines and
how to blend them to make medicinal
teas and make their own lip balm. This
was a good learning experience for all
that participated and helpful. Thank
you to our Youth Council you are doing
a great job representing our Youth.
Community Garden Update
I
wanted to let the community know
that we finished the greenhouse,
yay! Thank you to all the volunteers
for your help, our tomatoes’ will thank
you. The greenhouse is located at
Tuwaduq Family Services. It’s small,
but I hope it will improve our chances
at some of the more difficult to grow
plants. The vegetable garden is eagerly
awaiting planting. The weeds are out
of control! Mark has been hard at work
reclaiming some of the fruit trees in the
far back of the garden. We are going to
be preforming soil samples with Seth
from Natural resources to see what we
need to make our garden even more
abundant.
Over at the “People of the River
A
Healing Garden” things are coming
right along. We are also reclaiming our
plants back from the weeds and grass.
It’s a never ending struggle with the
garden, that’s just part of the deal. Now
that we are talking about weeds, I have
some that I would like to talk about that
have amazing healthy benefits. Be on
the lookout for the following:
Dandelion root: We talked about this
one last month, but I really want to
emphasize the importance of taking
good care of your liver. It helps to
eliminate waste from your body. It can
also be helpful for the secondary effects
of diabetes by lowering triglycerides,
fatty acids, LDL (the bad cholesterol)
. It actually helps normalize the blood!
Most of the pleasurable effects of
methamphetamine
are
believed
to result from the release of very
high levels of the neurotransmitter
dopamine. Dopamine is involved
in motivation, the experience of
pleasure, and motor function, and is
a common mechanism of action for
most drugs of abuse. The elevated
release of dopamine produced by
methamphetamine is also thought to
contribute to the drug’s deleterious
effects on nerve terminals in the brain.
What are the long-term effects of
methamphetamine abuse?
Long-term methamphetamine abuse
has many negative consequences,
including
addiction.
Addiction
is a chronic, relapsing disease,
characterized by compulsive drug
seeking and use and accompanied by
functional and molecular changes in
the brain.
As is the case with many drugs,
tolerance
to
methamphetamine’s
pleasurable effects develops when it is
taken repeatedly. Abusers often need
to take higher doses of the drug, take
it more frequently, or change how they
take it in an effort to get the desired
effect. Chronic methamphetamine
abusers may develop difficulty feeling
any pleasure other than that provided
by the drug, fueling further abuse.
Withdrawal from methamphetamine
occurs when a chronic abuser stops
taking the drug; symptoms of withdrawal
include depression, anxiety, fatigue,
and an intense craving for the drug.
Short-term effects may include:
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•
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•
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are not touching so they will dry better.
To prepare for tea: when dry, add 1
tablespoon per 8 ounces. Enjoy!
I want to let the community know
that the healing garden and the youth
council are making some tea and lip
balm for the Mother’s day Tea. The
tea is called Stress Less, and it was
designed to do just that. I must say
it tastes great and is good for all our
hard working Momma’s out there. As
women, it is important not to “burn
the candle on both” ends so to speak.
Take some time to enjoy the tea that the
youth have made for you.
What are the immediate (short-term) effects of methamphetamine abuse?
s
a
powerful
stimulant,
methamphetamine, even in small
doses, can increase wakefulness and
physical activity and decrease appetite.
Methamphetamine can also cause a
variety of cardiovascular problems,
including rapid heart rate, irregular
heartbeat, and increased blood
pressure. Hyperthermia (elevated
body temperature) and convulsions
may occur with methamphetamine
overdose,
and
if
not
treated
immediately, can result in death.
•
Rinse the roots really well. Chop into
small pieces. Place in basket to dry.
Make sure you are paying attention
to turn them, so they don’t mold.
To prepare for tea: After dry, take
a Tablespoon of dry material per 8
ounces of water. Enjoy!
Red Clover Flower: It is very high
in minerals, so it helps to cleanse the
blood. It is also known as a detoxifier
as well as a tonic. It also assists with
lymph congestion. Have you been
feeling under the weather, or were you
sick this winter? Time to give your
lymph and your blood the jumpstart
it needs for spring. Harvest the flower
tops and dry in a paper bag. Make sure
you lay the bag flat and that the tops
Increased attention and decreased
fatigue
Increased activity and wakefulness
Decreased appetite
Euphoria and rush
Increased respiration
Rapid/irregular heartbeat
Hyperthermia
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In addition to being addicted to
methamphetamine, chronic abusers
may exhibit symptoms that can
include significant anxiety, confusion,
insomnia, mood disturbances, and
violent behavior. They also may
display a number of psychotic features,
including paranoia, visual and auditory
hallucinations, and delusions (for
example, the sensation of insects
creeping under the skin). Psychotic
symptoms can sometimes last for
months or years after a person has
quit
abusing
methamphetamine,
and stress has been shown to
precipitate spontaneous recurrence
of methamphetamine psychosis in
formerly psychotic methamphetamine
abusers.
These and other problems reflect
significant changes in the brain caused
by abuse of methamphetamine.
Neuroimaging
studies
have
demonstrated alterations in the activity
of the dopamine system that are
associated with reduced motor speed
and impaired verbal learning. Studies
in chronic methamphetamine abusers
have also revealed severe structural
and functional changes in areas of
the brain associated with emotion and
memory, which may account for many
of the emotional and cognitive problems
observed in chronic methamphetamine
abusers.
Recovery
of
Brain
Dopamine
Transporters
in
Chronic
Methamphetamine (METH) Abusers
Methamphetamine
abuse
greatly
reduces the binding of dopamine to
dopamine transporters (highlighted
in red and green) in the striatum, a
brain area important in memory and
movement. With prolonged abstinence,
dopamine transporters in this area can
be restored.
Methamphetamine abuse also has
been shown to have negative effects
on non-neural brain cells called
microglia. These cells support brain
health by defending the brain against
infectious agents and removing
damaged neurons. Too much activity
of the microglial cells, however, can
assault healthy neurons. A study
using brain imaging found more than
double the levels of microglial cells
in former methamphetamine abusers
compared to people with no history of
methamphetamine abuse, which could
explain some of the neurotoxic effects
of methamphetamine.
Some of the neurobiological effects
of
chronic
methamphetamine
abuse appear to be at least partially
reversible. In the aforementioned study,
abstinence from methamphetamine
resulted in less excess microglial
activation over time, and abusers who
had remained methamphetaminefree for 2 years exhibited microglial
activation levels similar to the study’s
control subjects. Another neuroimaging
study showed neuronal recovery in
some brain regions following prolonged
abstinence (14 but not 6 months). This
recovery was associated with improved
performance on motor and verbal
memory tests. But function in other
brain regions did not recover even after
14 months of abstinence, indicating
that some methamphetamine induced
changes are very long lasting.
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Moreover, methamphetamine use can
increase one’s risk of stroke, which
can cause irreversible damage to the
brain. A recent study even showed
higher incidence of Parkinson’s
disease among past users of
methamphetamine.
In addition to the neurological
and behavioral consequences of
methamphetamine abuse, long-term
users also suffer physical effects,
including weight loss, severe tooth
decay and tooth loss (“meth mouth”),
and skin sores. The dental problems
may be caused by a combination
of poor nutrition and dental hygiene
as well as dry mouth and teeth
grinding caused by the drug. Skin
sores are the result of picking and
scratching the skin to get rid of insects
imagined to be crawling under it
.
Long-term effects may include:
•
•
Addiction
Psychosis, including:
o paranoia
o hallucinations
o repetitive motor activity
• Changes in brain structure and
function
• Deficits in thinking and motor skills
• Increased distractibility
• Memory loss
• Aggressive or violent behavior
• Mood disturbances
• Severe dental problems
• Weight loss
What treatments are effective
for
people
who
abuse
methamphetamine?
The most effective treatments for
methamphetamine addiction at this
point are behavioral therapies, such as
cognitive-behavioral and contingencymanagement
interventions.
For
example, the Matrix Model, a 16-week
comprehensive behavioral treatment
approach that combines behavioral
therapy, family education,
individual counseling, 12-Step support,
drug testing, and encouragement
for
non-drug-related
activities,
has been shown to be effective
in
reducing
methamphetamine
abuse. Contingency management
interventions, which provide tangible
incentives in exchange for engaging in
treatment and maintaining abstinence,
have also been shown to be effective.
Motivational Incentives for Enhancing
Drug Abuse Recovery (MIEDAR), an
incentivebased method for promoting
cocaine
and
methamphetamine
abstinence, has demonstrated efficacy
in methamphetamine abusers through
NIDA’s National Drug Abuse Clinical
Trials Network.
Although medications have proven
effective in treating some substance
use disorders, there are currently no
medications that counteract the specific
effects of methamphetamine or that
prolong abstinence from and reduce
the abuse of methamphetamine by an
individual addicted to the drug. NIDA
has made research in the development
of medications to treat addiction to
stimulants and other drugs a priority,
however. One approach being tried is
to target the activity of glial cells. A drug
called AV411 (ibudilast) that suppresses
the neuroinflammatory actions of
glial cells has been shown to inhibit
methamphetamine selfadministration
in rats and is now being fast-tracked
in clinical trials to establish its safety
and effectiveness in humans with
methamphetamine addiction. Also
under study are approaches that
use the body’s immune system to
neutralize the drug in the bloodstream
before it reaches the brain. These
approaches include injecting a user
with antimethamphetamine antibodies
or with vaccines that would stimulate
the body to produce its own such
antibodies. Researchers have begun a
clinical study to establish the safety of
an antimethamphetamine monoclonal
antibody known as mAb7F9 in human
methamphetamine users.
Council of Elders Outreach Task Force
The Skokomish Domestic Violence Program is looking for 3-4 Tribal Elders
that would like to be on the Council of Elders Outreach Task Force. This group
will meet quarterly to assist in planning two annual community events and will
also give input on outreach activities. As a member of this group you will also
receive training on Domestic Violence topics.
If you are interested in participating please contact Janita Raham,
Skokomish Domestic Violence Advocate at 360-426-7788 ext. 2306 or cell
360-545-2303
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Bullying: It’s Not OK
O
nce considered a childhood rite of
passage, bullying lingers well into
adulthood. Bullies and victims alike are
at risk for psychiatric problems such as
anxiety, depression, substance abuse,
and suicide when they become adults.
When you, your child, or someone
close to you is being bullied, there are
many steps to take to help resolve the
situation. Make sure you understand
what bullying is and what it is not,
bullying, steps to take for preventing
and responding to bullying, and how to
support children involved.
Bullying is a repetitive, aggressive act
done to abuse or intimidate others. It
can take on various forms—primarily
verbal, emotional, and physical,
although cyberbullying is also on the
rise. Typically these scenes occur
inside school or on the playground,
but they can also happen at home or
at work. A power imbalance usually
is involved in which one child or a
group of children torments another
child who is considered “weaker.”
Methods employed by bullies may
include threats, rumor-spreading, and
exclusion.
After reviewing that information, if you
feel you have done everything you can
to resolve the situation and nothing has
worked, or someone is in immediate
danger, there are ways to get help.
SIGNS A CHILD IS BEING BULLIED
LOOK FOR CHANGES IN THE
CHILD. HOWEVER, BE AWARE
THAT NOT ALL CHILDREN WHO
ARE BULLIED EXHIBIT WARNING
SIGNS.
Unexplainable injuries
•
Lost or destroyed clothing, books,
electronics, or jewelry
•
•
Frequent headaches or stomach
aches, feeling sick or faking
illness
Changes in eating habits, like
suddenly skipping meals or binge
Signs a Child is Bullying Others
•
Difficulty sleeping or frequent
nightmares
Kids may be bullying others if they:
•
Declining grades, loss of interest
in schoolwork, or not wanting to
go to school
•
•
•
•
•
Sudden loss of friends or
avoidance of social situations
•
•
Feelings of helplessness or
decreased self esteem
•
Self-destructive behaviors such as
running away from home, harming
themselves, or talking about
suicide. If you know someone in
SOME SIGNS THAT MAY POINT TO
A BULLYING PROBLEM ARE:
•
serious distress or danger, don’t
ignore the problem.
eating. Kids may come home from
school hungry because they did
not eat lunch.
•
•
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Get into physical or verbal fights
Have friends who bully others
Are increasingly aggressive
Get sent to the principal’s office or
to detention frequently
Have unexplained extra money or
new belongings
Blame others for their problems
Don’t accept responsibility for their
actions
Are overly competitive and worry
excessively about their reputation
or popularity
Tribal Members with Birthdays in May
1st
Patricia Haga
Naomi Capoeman
Stormy Hawk
2
Jacob E. Smith
Sa-nan-nook Smith
nd
7th
Amy Kenyon
Charles S Longshore
Loralee Michaelson
Jacob P. Smith
Rachel Smith
Chevy Thomas
8
Tanisha Emerson
Harry Teo
th
3
Donald Howard
rd
4th
Eric Cultee
Harold Gamber
Lee Johns Jr.
Yvette Johns
Denese LaClair
5th
Elena Capoeman
6th
Sheila Kenyon
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9th
Edward Smith
Talon Sparr
10th
Ray Auld
Cheyenne Smith
12th
Fawn Gouley
Nick Mosqueda
13th
Rebecca Kisor
15th
Stella Fields
Billie Jimenez
William Smith
Marilyn Sterner
Thomas Gouley-Miller
20th
Alfred Smith
Eleanor Smith
Hunter Wall
27th
Jacklyn Smith
Brian Paul Little Raven
Nina Edwards
22nd
Chuck W. Longshore
William Veliz
28th
Kim Ortis
Xavier Allen-Johns
23rd
Willard Johnson
Harmon Sparr
29th
Dakota Andrews
Terry Johns
Justin Wilke
18th
Carol Smith
24th
Stephanie Lucero
Donavan Allen
19th
Lloyd D. Wilbur
25th
Robert Miller
11
Helen Cultee
Justin Miller
26
Evan Capoeman
Teniesha Johns
th
th
30th
Louie Herrera
Randy LaClair
Nick Wilbur Sr.
31st
Aaron Strong
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Letters to the Community
I am requesting your vote for my best
friend/ grand daughter / daughter.
“Khaysha LeftHandBull”. She has
represented our Skokomish Tribe in
many cultural events. She is currently “
Little Miss First Nations” - she won the
crown at the University of Washington
Powwow. She battled long & hard.
When she wears her crown - notice
across her chest (above her heart) the
words “Skok Rez”... Thank you for your
consideration in making me an enrolled
Skokomish Member.
LaDean Johnson, Enrolled Tribal
Member
It is the time of year again where our families are asking for acceptance
from one another. This is a hard time of year for many people, we are truly asking
for our communities acceptance to be welcomed and to be equals. Many of us
you may not see on a daily basis, but that does not mean that we are ashamed
of who we are, it’s because sometimes it is hurtful to attend functions because
we feel that we are not welcome. We come from a family that is rich in our
culture, as many others also are, and we take this very seriously. My children
are given teachings, just the same as I was at a young age, and continues
to this day. I am grateful for the knowledge that our family has of specific
ceremonies, traditional foods, songs, stories and how to take care of the people
in our community. I teach them that they are important, but that does not make
the pain go away when the feelings of non-acceptance arise. I will continue
to work and teach my children about their tradition and culture, but it would be
even more to them to know that they are accepted by their tribe and members.
I look at my nephew and all of you know him, his name is O’shay Brown, he
was accepted into our tribe, and I am happy for that. But what I truly see is what
an asset he is for our people, he’s a humble individual and very respectful, he
knows and continues to learn about the ways of the tuwaduq Skokomish people
and represents his tribe well. My girls follow and look up to him, and that shows
me that it’s in all of us, we just need a feeling of acceptance. Today I ask that
you give it a good hard thought on the people seeking to be enrolled Skokomish
where they belong, think of the things that they can bring to us as a tribe. We
are all born with a gift that has been given by our ancestors, full blood or not, I
am witness to this in so many of our Skokomish people. Thank you for taking
the time to listen to me and my family in our request, for adoption of our two girls
into the Skokomish Tribe Khloe (tS3d ku) Kristine Visser and Jordyn (c’ić’abus)
Leona Visser ‘
Sincerely Adam (Ualqe´deb) Visser.
Please Vote for my Kids and all other
adoptees:
COHEN MILLER(9), COOPER
MILLER(5), KINSEY MILLER(1),
& BRITNEY YOUNG-MILLER(21)
Thank You,
Ricky Miller, Jr. Enrolled Tribal
Member
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I respectfully ask for your vote for my
nephew Kodey Miller and niece Rylee
Swantak-Miller as I ask that they be
placed on the adoption ballot this year.
They all have enough Skokomish blood
to be enrolled but not enough other.
Rylee has 1/16th Chippewa White
Earth but is still shy of having enough
blood quantum to be enrolled. My Dad
is Robert Miller and my grandparents
are the late Doris Miller (Adams) and
Edward (Pix) Miller. My family is one
of the most important things to me
next to my relationship with God.
I’ve been blessed with a great family
who has taught me the importance of
respecting my elders, have a giving
heart that gives to others, seeing the
good in everyone and not judging
them, cherishing and loving my family
and working hard at whatever I do no
matter how small or big it is. I would
love to see the kids get adopted and be
able to become members of our Tribe.
It’s about the desire to belong that our
kids struggle with, especially Kodey.
They will always be part of my family,
they are simply asking to be part of
our Skokomish Tribal Family. I would
really appreciate your vote of adoption
in this year’s election. Thanks so much
for your consideration. Staci Miller,
enrolled Skokomish Tribal Member
I would like to put my daughter Vanessa Miller-Inman and her 4 children
Tyler Meholick, Kyle Meholick, Kameren Meholick and Emma Inman on
the ballot for adoption to become Skokomish Tribal Members.
My daughter Vanessa has been born and raised here at Skokomish all
her life. As a young child and as an adult she live with her grandmother
Doris Miller on the Reservation. She attends many Skok gatherings,
dinner and various functions with her 4 children. She has also raised her
kids to be Skokomish because that is her life, home and what she says,
where her heart belongs.
This adoption is her dream for her whole 36 years of life.
Please consider my daughter and my grandchildren when it becomes
time to vote. Please help all our dreams come true!
Thank you all from the bottom of your hearts,
Pamela Veliz, Enrolled Tribal Member
SUNSOMAY
Happy 16th Bday
I love ya Buddy
Love Gramma Mary
FAWNETTE
Happy Day
Good Cake and
Lots of fun to you!!
Love ya, M
Gracie and Bobbi Allen riding the
Daffodil float in the Puyallup parade
on April 11th!
What a great looking couple!
HUNTER WALL
Happy B Day
Shall we have
party at Aunties?
From Mary
Donavan
Hope you have
a happy birthday!!
Love, Aunt Mary
Happy 1st Birthday Princess Nina!
-Love Myranda & X
A BIG happy birthday to Naomi
Capoeman!
Love Mom and Dad
A BIG happy Birthday to Elena
See you in King Season!
Love Big Ev
Nick Wilbur Sr
Thank you for all you to
supporting this community
in prayer and with your good
works. Happy Birthday
Mary J
Helen C
Hope you have a GREAT
birthday
Love, Aunt Mary
Tamela and Redhawk
It official!
Happy Mothers Day :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
XAVIER
#1 SKOK FELLA
1 year old
Love you Big Boy
Mother and Daughter- It’s a special
bond that spans over the years.
Through laughter, worry, smiles and
tears. A sense of trust that can’t be
broken, a depth of love sometimes
unspoken, A life long friendship built
on sharing, hugs and kisses, warmth
and caring, Mother and daughter their
hearts as one.A link that can never be undone.
Happy Mothers Day Madre! Love you
so much and hope your day turns out
awesome!
Love you always
Your mutt
www.skokomish.org
Happy 1st Birthday to my
precious son.
Time is flying buy. I cannot
believe you are one!
I cannot wait to celebrate many more
years with you.You are my world .
I love you handsome.
-mommy <3
Happy Birthday Bro!
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
We love you<3
-X & Myranda
Happy Birthday Evan
From Elena
05/11I wish you a lovely day, not just today
because it is your birthday but all year
round.
May you always wake up in the
morning with a smile on your face.
Happy Birthday Tin! (Uncle Gee) we
all love you and wish you the BEST!
You are such a good brother and
uncle! Thank you for being you! Hope
your day is special!! Love ya!
Love always
Cass, Daryl and Dre Dre
Happy Birthday X grandpa loves
you........ And Happy Birthday Dakota
dad loves you..
Welcome to the Rez
Nina Girl
Happy #1
Pretty Pretty Pretty
Love. Gramma
and kids
A Big Thank You to
Tribal Council for supporting
the Shelton Indian Education
Button Robe Project.
Your support is greatly
appreciated…Sincerely Staci
Miller, Melanie Willig, Vicky
Engel, Trivian Nault, Carri
Fennel and Pam Hillstrom
Clara Makena Kesler was born April 3rd, 2015. She weighed 8 lbs 2 oz and
was 21 inches long. Her proud parents are John and Robbi Kesler, and her
very happy big brother is Jack Kesler. She is also adored by
Grandparents Joby and Terri Butler, Great Grandparents Ron and Vivian
Twiddy, and Auntie Courtney Butler!
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SKOK, WA 98584
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Rez Photo of the Month
Can you name the young siblings in this photo?
Please turn to page 13 for the answer! Good luck!
Rez Sudoku Puzzle of the Month
The Sounder
3sXeXa?l “It’s All Written Down”
North 80 Tribal Center Road
Skokomish Nation, WA 98584
Phone: (360) 426-4232 ext 2053
Fax: (360) 877-5943
E-Mail: sounder@skokomish.org
Mark Warren, Editor
Fill the empty squares with numbers 1 to 9 so that each row across, each row
down, and each 3x3 square contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. Good Luck!
Letters to the Editor are published at the discretion of the
Editor, as space permits. No letter which contains defamatory
or malicious statements will be published. Any letter which
contains questionable material will be sent to our legal office
for review. All letters must contain the writer’s signature,
address and telephone number. Letters not signed will NOT
be published. The Editor reserves the right to edit a letter for
content, clarity and length.
Views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are
those of the writer of the letter. They are not endorsed by the
Sounder, Tribal Administration, Tribal Council or the Skokomish
Indian Nation as a whole. The deadline for the sounder is the
third Thursday of every month.

May 2015 Sounder.indd - Skokomish Indian Tribe

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