March - Samish Indian Nation

Samish News
Spring 2016
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF TRIBAL
COUNCIL ELECTIONS
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Tribal Council Elections are to be held on
June 26, 2016
On a form to be provided by the Election Board, you
must file a petition of candidacy signed by at least ten
(10) enrolled members of the Samish Indian Nation who
are eligible to vote. Petition of candidacy forms must be
received via United States Postal Service no later than
close of business on May 12, 2016. Mail to:
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RUN FOR
OFFICE YOU MUST MEET THE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Be an enrolled member of the Samish Indian Nation;
and
2. Be 21 years of age or older on the annual General
Council Meeting (June 26, 2016); and
3. Have resided in the State of Washington for at least
one year immediately preceding the election; and
4. Be the only member of the household who is running
for office in this election or any subsequent election.
Samish Election Board
PO Box 161
Anacortes, WA 98221
Candidacy Petition Forms
can be obtained on April 11, 2016:
Samish Administration Office
2918 Commercial Avenue,
Anacortes, WA 98221 or
download at www.samishtribe.nsn.us
Tribal Council Positions up for election in 2016:
Position #1 Chairman
Position #3 Secretary
Position #5 Council Member
Position #6 Council Member
4 Year Term
4 Year Term
4 Year Term
4 Year Term
Any candidate who wants to provide a statement for
publication in the 2016 Voters Pamphlet should also
submit to the Election Board a candidacy statement not
to exceed 300 words and an optional photo along with
their petition of candidacy.
MESSAGE FROM THE 2016 ELECTION BOARD
The petition of candidacy forms and any related candidacy
statements (including photos) will be collected by Pat
2016 ELECTION TIMELINE
Dunn, Election Superintendent by close of business on May
12, 2016. Sarah Boersma and Peggy Waters are the other
April 11, 2016—Candidacy Petition Forms available
members of the 2016 Election Board.
May 12, 2016—Candidacy Petition Form & Voter
Contact information for Election Superintendent:
Pamphlet Statement due by close of business
Pat Dunn
Phone (360) 202-6276
May 13, 2016—Validation of Eligible Candidates by
Samish Indian Nation is having our 2016 elections
Election Board
contractor, TrueBallot, Inc., send absentee ballots to each
eligible voter in the Tribe.
May 26, 2016—Voter Pamphlets and Ballots Mailed
to All Eligible Tribal Voters by TrueBallot, Inc.
In person voting will still take place as usual under the
oversight of the Election Board and with the technical
June 25, 2016—Absentee Ballot Envelope Count by
assistance of TrueBallot, Inc. at the General Council
TrueBallot, Inc. and Election Board at 5pm
Meeting to be held:
June 26, 2016—Polls Open for In Person Voting
Where:
Fidalgo Bay Resort
(8am to 12pm)
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road
June 26, 2016—All Ballots Opened & Counted by
Anacortes, WA 98221
TrueBallot, Inc. and Election Board 12pm
When:
June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016—Election Superintendent Certifies
Polling Times:
8 am to 12 pm
Election, Posts Results, and Swears in Council
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Enrollment Information Needed
Andrew Andersen
Michael Armstrong
Aryan Barr
Lyle Barrett
John Bays
Kaleb Blackinton
Dominick Cameron
Christopher Clark
Brennan Davis
Zachary Davis
Teal Douville
Tyler Eagleheart-Charlie
Brianna Engberg
Karen Fisher
Christian Gidlof
Jeffery Hatch
Theo Hawkins Jr
Andrew Highley-Eastwood
Shey Houser
Martin Howard
Jessica Jewett
Lance Jones
Mary Kendall
Edward M. King Jr.
Joshua King
Stephanie King
Jasmine Landa
Shelbie Lucy
Winnifred Marchand
Chelsey McAlister
Jenny Miller
Shaylynn Morgan
Jennifer Plaster
Tuesday Rohrman
Aslan Schue
Mark Steele
Jamie Stokes
Gavin Tomlinson
Sheri Underwood
Nita Welburn
Fredrick Wills
Barrett Anderson
Aston Armstrong-Rohman
Robert Barr
Roy Barrett II
Joshua Bell
Lisa Bleeck
Gerickah Charlie
Rhonda Colburn
Gregory Davis
Ian Douglas
Kristin Dunlap
Carolyn Edwards
Steven Engberg
Carrie Fix
Darla Graves
Phillip Hatch Jr.
Karrena Heredi-Medina
Kale Houser
Steven Houser
Bryan Jackson
Anthony Johnston
Rebbeca Jones
Aubree King
Jasen King
Lanita King
Steven Kruger
Joe Lowman
Kurtis MacDonald
Hailey Mason
Bryce McCarson
Leann Mitchell
Nicholas Paul
Richard Ritter Jr
Colleen Scheel
Crystal Schue-Peyton
William Steele
Ethel Thomas-Kimble
Patricia Tomlinson
Milton Watson
Arnold Whiteley
Paige Wooten
Alex Armstrong
Jeffrey Bailey
Lloyd Barrett
Shane Barrett
Jessica Blackinton
George Bob
Jerald Christiansen
Anthony Daniels
Joshua Davis
Stewart Douglas
Daniel Eagle
Sarah Elliott
Dale Fair
Bradley S. Garness
Candyce Hatch
Heidi Hawkins
Debra Higgins
Kye Houser
Lara Hovland
Marcy James
Charlotte Jones
Colby Karaim
Darin King
Joey King
Shannon King
Kristina Kubik
Jeanie Lucy
Justin Madonna
Ronald Massey
Whitney McKinney
Julie Moore
Bruce Perry
Skye Ritter
Anita Schindler
Richard Spoon
Vonnie Stewart
Kyle Tilton
Norman Underwood Jr.
Stephanie Wehde
Bernie Wills
WE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THESE FOLKS OR THEIR MAIL HAS BEEN RETURNED – AT THIS POINT THE
ADDRESS IS REMOVED. IF YOU HAVE ADDRESSES FOR ANYONE ON THIS LIST OR YOU HAVE A CHANGE
FOR YOURSELF PLEASE CONTACT JAN AT THE OFFICE
P.O. BOX 217 ANACORTES,WA 98221.
PLEASE BE SURE TO LET US KNOW IF THE CHANGE AFFECTS ANYONE ELSE IN YOUR FAMILY.
WE WILL ACCEPT P.O. BOX’S BUT YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A LEGAL RESIDENCE. IF YOUR CARD DOES NOT
HAVE A PHOTO, PLEASE SEND A PHOTO TO THE ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT. PHOTOS ARE RETURNED
WITH THE CARDS.
If you are a Veteran or those of you who have an Indian name, please contact
Jan Flagg
PO BOX 217
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-6404 x106
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Tribal Enterprises
Samish
Samish Early Learning Center
Vocational
Center-based, year round,
licensed center providing
quality care and education
for young children ages
12 months to 5 years
Rehabilitation
C O UNS ELING
AND
EMPL OYMENT SERVICES TO
AS S IS T IN HE LPIN G N ATIVE
A M ERICANS WI TH
DIS ABILI TIES BECO M E EM P LOY ED .
Monday-Friday
7:30am-5:30pm
Competitive Rates Available
Please inquire for specific rates
(360) 588-8806
1809 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221
360-899-5282
Free meals provided through the USDA program
Qualifying families may be eligible for minimal cost
childcare through our CCDF grant (please contact us
for details). We also accept DSHS.
Fidalgo Bay Resort
RV by the Sea
Our Cabins
are available to tribal members
at a 30% discount year round and we have
discontinued the 2 night minimum stay.
Tribal discounts available all year
•142 Full Hook-up RV sites •Gift Shop •Laundry Facilities
•Small Boat Launch •Park Model Cottages
The Convention Center
is available to tribal members
at a 50% discount.
Clubhouse, Fitness & Game Rooms Open All Year
ON LINE RESERVATIONS
Available at: www.fidalgobay.com
Contact our staff to make your reservations now.
For rates and information call (360) 293-5353
(360) 293-5353
4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd, Anacortes, WA
We welcome you to pop in for a visit!
Owned & Operated by the Samish Indian Nation
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TRIBAL MEMBER
Please contact us at
(360)293-6404
or by email
newsletter@samishtribe.nsn.us
Would you like to advertise your
business in the Tribal
Member Businesses Page?
Providing experienced criminal defense services to
King and Pierce Counties for over 15 years.
Owner/Attorney: Erik P. Kaeding
25028 104th Avenue SE Kent WA 98031
(253) 850-8430
kaedinglaw@hotmail.com
www.kaedinglaw.com
Rhonda Colburn Licensed Daycare
Owners:
USDA Food Program
859 South 80th Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
Phone: (253) 473-4183
Urban Roots Salon
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Jewelry
Needle Baskets
Button Robes
Button Hangings
Owner/Stylist
Cell 360.708.9080
360.299.0079
Marine Service Provider
1111 Craftsman Way Everett, WA 98201
(425) 252-3088
www.baysidemarine.com
Brie Keller
2515 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221
Dan Hatch
Jeff LaLone.
Jitty Kitty Closet, Inc.
Visit www.jittykitty.com
Wendy Hatch eBay Store Ow ner
Variety of new, vintage,
antique, and gently used
items. Also purchases items
as well and will assist in
selling your items.
Pat & Diana Dunn
360.293.5054
dpdunn@wavecable.com
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OWNED BUSINESSES
Carrie’s CoaChing
LLC.
Carrie Kaeding, 425-503-6580
Carriekaeding@gmail.com
www.carriescoaching.com
Look Good, Feel Good
Make Better Health Your Habit
Past failures are stepping
stones to future success.
My specialty is in the area of lasting weight
loss and bringing diabetes under control
with the guidance of your doctor.
Ask me about:
A complimentary
coaching session,
Coaching sessions over
the phone,
HealthCoachingU.com,
getting results that last,
and reduced future
health care costs.
If you are part of the General Membership and have a Feather Permit,
please send a copy to:
Samish Indian Nation
Attn: Jan Flagg, Enrollment Officer
PO Box 217
Anacortes, WA 98221
We will place it in your file in case your copy
should get lost or destroyed.
Send yours today!
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Upcoming Events
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Satur day, Apr il 2, 2016
TIME: 9am - 5pm
LOCATION: Council Chamber s
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Denise Gaggens
360-293-6404 x110 or email dgaggens@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Tr ibal member s ar e encour aged to come to Council business meetings. It is a gr eat way to stay
up-to-date on all happenings with the tribe. Lunch is provided.
CULTURE CLASS: WEAVING CEDAR
DATE: Satur day, Apr il 16 & 17, 2016
TIME: 10 am - 3pm
LOCATION: Samish Admin Building
2918 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Admin Fr ont Desk
360-293-6404 or email reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Lunch will be a potluck
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Satur day, Apr il 30, 2016
TIME: 9am - 5pm
LOCATION: Council Chamber s
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Denise Gaggens
360-293-6404 x110 or email dgaggens@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Tr ibal member s ar e encour aged to come to Council business meetings. It is a gr eat way to stay
up-to-date on all happenings with the tribe. Lunch is provided.
SAMISH HEALTH & WELLNESS GATHERING
DATE: Satur day, May 7, 2016
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION: Fidalgo Bay Resor t Convention Center
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Mitch
360-293-6404 x207 or email mmarkovich@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Health pr esentations, exhibits, complimentar y amenities, dr awings, door pr izes and mor e.
Lunch is provided. Contact Fidalgo Bay Resort (360) 293-5353 to check availability for RV sites - free to Samish
Tribal Members.
CULTURE CLASS: REGALIA: VESTS, SHAWLS, ETC.
DATE: Satur day, May 14, 2016
TIME: 10am - 2pm
LOCATION: Samish Administration Building
2918 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Admin Fr ont Desk
360-293-6404 or email reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Lunch will be a potluck
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Upcoming Events
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Satur day, May 21, 2016
TIME: 9am - 5pm
LOCATION: Council Chamber s
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Denise Gaggens
360-293-6404 x110 or email dgaggens@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Tr ibal member s ar e encour aged to come to Council business meetings. It is a gr eat way to stay
up-to-date on all happenings with the tribe. Lunch is provided.
**SAVE THE DATE**ELDER’S LUNCHEON
DATE: Fr iday, J une 24, 2016
TIME: 11am - 2pm
LOCATION: Fidalgo Bay Resor t
MORE DETAILS TO COME
**SAVE THE DATE**CULTURE DAY: 20 YEAR CELEBRATION
DATE: Satur day, June 25, 2016
TIME: 10am - 2pm
LOCATION: Fidalgo Bay Resor t
MORE DETAILS TO COME
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING & ELECTIONS
DATE: Sunday, J une 26, 2016
TIME: 8am - 5pm
POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 8 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION: Fidalgo Bay Resor t Convention Center
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At Least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Denise Gaggens
360-293-6404 x110 or email dgaggens@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Tr ibal member s ar e encour aged to come to Council business meetings. It is a gr eat way to stay
up-to-date on all happenings with the tribe. Lunch is provided.
**SAVE THE DATE**CANOE LANDING
DATE: Thur sday, J uly 21, 2016
MORE DETAILS TO COME
BEAVER LODGE CARVING CIRCLE
The Beaver Lodge would like to invite tribal members to come carve with them. They meet weekly on Thursdays
from 10am – 12pm. All are welcome. Come work on your current project or pick up a new skill. We would love to
see you!
Art pieces created by the Beaver Lodge Carving Circle
will be available for purchase at the
General Council Meeting in June.
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Stay Informed!
Upcoming Council Meetings
Council Chambers
Saturday
April 2, 2016
9am - 5pm
Saturday
April 30, 2016
Saturday
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
Be an informed tribal member and attend
an upcoming meeting of your leaders.
9am - 5pm
May 21, 2016
9am - 5pm
RSVP one week in advance to Denise
(360) 293-6404 x110 if you want lunch
ordered for you.
Get Involved!
Send us an email to
samish@samishtribe.nsn.us
Please state your name, address, phone and
which committee(s) you would like to join.
Please make sure you include
“Committee Interest” as the subject.
Do you have any expertise in
any of these topics?
There is at least one seat
on the following committees:
You can also call the Administration
front desk with this information at
(360) 293-6404
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If there are committees that are in high
demand, we will place your
name on a waiting list.
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Appeals Board
Education
Health
Housing
Natural Resources
Health & Human Services
Greetings from Health and Human Services! My name is Austin Anderson, and
I am the new Social Services Specialist. I started in this position in late
October. Everyone has been extremely welcoming, and it already feels like
home. Samish has always been a part of my life and I am honored to get to
work in this community. My parents are Pat and Patty Anderson, and my
grandmother is Beverly Barrett.
The social services programs are all running smoothly. The food voucher
program is going quite well. Thanks to the Small Tribes Organization of
Western Washington, or STOWW, we are able to provide low-income food
assistance to our members in San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and
Snohomish counties. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or
LIHEAP, is also progressing well. Through it, we are able to provide assistance
with a portion of home energy bills in the same five counties, as well as King
County. Call or stop by to ask for an application!
This will be the first year Samish will participate in the Four Tribes Fitness
Challenge, which is now officially the Five Tribes Fitness Challenge with the
inclusion of Samish. It is an eight week long wellness program intended to
encourage tribal members to increase their physical activity, with a special
prize at the end for full participation.
I’ve already had the pleasure of meeting with many of our tribal members at
our elders’ lunches and the reception desk at the Health and Human Services
building, and I encourage anyone to stop by and say “Hi.” I’ll have a pot of
coffee ready and a fully stocked candy dish. I look forward to meeting more of
you throughout the year!
Austin Anderson | Social Services Specialist
Office: 360.899.5282 ext. 201 | Fax: 360.299.4357 | E-mail: aandeson@samishtribe.nsn.us
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Emergency Preparedness
Are you Ready?
Is your household prepared for a disaster? In our
continued effort to ensure that tribal members are
prepared for emergencies, we encourage households to
read this regular newsletter article and take action as
we break down the steps to what could otherwise be a
daunting task.
Flood season is upon us as spring approaches across the country. Each year, more deaths occur due to
flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood
water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood waters.
People underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are
swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive
around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can
knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of
rushing water can carry away most vehicles. It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters. The
National Weather Service has produced an important public service campaign called, “Turn Around Don’t
Drown™”, emphasizing these dangers and urging the public to take flooding seriously!
Here are some tips when a flood warning is issued in your area:
 Monitor the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, or your favorite news source for vital weather related
information.
 If flooding occurs, get to higher ground. Get out of areas subject to flooding. These include dips, low
spots, canyons, and normally dry washes.
 Avoid roads already flooded.
 Road may be washed out under flood waters. Turn Around Don’t Drown™ when you encounter a
flooded road.
 If heavy rain is forecast or occurring, move your camp site and vehicle away from streams and washes.
 Be especially cautious when driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
Many drivers over estimate their ability to navigate flooded roads, putting too much stock in their “heavy”
vehicles. In reality, most motorists lose control of their vehicles, including SUVs, in just six inches of
water, while 18-24 inches of moving water will force a vehicle off the road. The menace is buoyant force.
When the buoyant force is greater than the vehicle’s weight, the vehicle will move with the moving water.
Besides the buoyant force, erosion is another significant concern. Moving water is very powerful and can
undermine the integrity of a road. A motorist will be unaware he is driving into a scoured out section of
the road.
For more information about flood hazards or to learn about the Turn Around Don’t Drown™ campaign,
please visit: http://tadd.weather.gov/
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Canoe Family Updates
Thank you to everyone who was
able to join us on February 20th,
it was a great gathering. We are
continuing our preparations to
host and travel on Canoe
Journey this year.
Some news from the gathering:
Our Skipper Sam is working
hard to help the new
Stillaguamish Canoe Family
grow and thrive. We are proud
of his efforts and how much our
canoe family is able to share our
strength with other families.
Sam understands the dedication,
hard work and focus required to help a canoe family succeed. With this in mind, Sam has it in his heart to
pass the Samish skipper's paddle on so that both canoe families have the focused leadership that can help
them grow.
I was humbled to be asked to take up the paddle for Samish. I will do my best to help lead our Canoe Family.
Our Canoe Family strength is in the talents and commitment of each individual that shares their wisdom and
hard work, year round, on and off the water. Thank you to everyone for your support, looking forward to
another great year.
With this in mind, it is time to keep planning for Journey 2016, Paddle to Nisqually.
Please don't hesitate to send me questions, comments, concerns. If you know of anyone that wants to get
information and is not getting it currently, have them email or PM me and I will make sure they are added to
the list. Send me anything you know that needs doing to prepare for hosting and journey. We will be
compiling information, on prep and journey to share and be able to recruit help and leads for tackling the list.
No detail is too small, no idea is too big. As we get closer, we will send out a call for volunteers and more
help.
Please start sending me your plans for hosting and journey, how do you want to be involved? Samish Hosting
is currently shaping up for July 21st, this might change as we get closer but we will keep updates coming.
July 30th is current landing in Olympia with protocol to follow until about Aug 5th.
If you know of anyone interested in participating, have them contact me directly.
Stay up to date on Journey planning on Nisqually's website: http://www.paddletonisqually.com and on
facebook: Tribal Canoe Journeys – ( https://www.facebook.com/OfficalTribalJourneys/ ).
It's going to be a wonderfully busy year!
Adam
alorio@samishtribe.nsn.us (360) 293-6404 x 220
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10th Annual Samish
Health & Wellness Gathering
Fidalgo Bay Resort Convention Center
May 7th, 2016
“The Path to Reducing Your Risk Of Diabetes and Heart Disease”
This event is open to Samish Tribal Members, their families and friends!
Conference Agenda
Complimentary Amenities
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Welcome, Opening Song And Introductory Remarks
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Diabetes Screenings
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Vision & Acuity Screenings
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.—Elisa Zaragoza, MD
Peace Health Cardiovascular Center
Blood Pressure Control. What You Should Know. What You Can Do.
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Spinal Screenings
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Therapeutic Chair Massages
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Fidalgo Bay Resort RV Sites:
Free to Samish Tribal Members
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.—Jan Rystrom, RD, CDE
Diabetes Education Evergreen Health
Making Healthful Food Choices
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.—Lunch and Health Fair Exhibits
Free Wild Salmon Catered Lunch
1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.—Samish Canoe Family
Native Cultural Presentation
1:45 p.m. to 2:30p.m.—Mandy Van Hofwegen
Cardiac Rehab Therapist—Peace Health
A Cardio-Based Total Fitness Program
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.—
Drawings*, Door Prizes & Closing Prayer
 12x $50 Cash Gift Cards
 4x $100 Gas Gift Cards
 *Get a health screening for a chance to win a new
pair of Nike Walking Shoes!
Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th
To check availability call 360-293-5353
Health Exhibitors
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Syélpxen (George Adams) will be sharing
Samish language materials and information
about traditional foods
Priority Footwear & Pedorthic Services
Circle of Healing Essential Oils
Bellegrove Pharmacy
Cascadia Eye Care
Affordable Acupuncture of Anacortes
Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Telecommunication Equipment Distribution
Program offered through DSHS
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Sponsored by the Samish Indian
Nation Diabetes Program
1-877-470-8737
Contract Health News
Should I Go to the ER?
Sometimes we are faced with the difficult choice of whether or not to go to the Emergency Room for care.
This is a decision no one takes lightly.
Here are some questions to help guide your decision whether a trip to the ER is necessary. These are
intended to be a guide. Ultimately, use your good judgment to determine if you need emergency services.
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Is my life in danger?
Has my doctor or care provider advised me to
go to the ER?
Am I experiencing signs of a heart attack or
stroke?
Do I have active bleeding that does not stop
after 10 minutes?
Am I experiencing shortness of breath?
Am I in severe pain?
Any emergent threats to my life or health?
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Am I having a reaction causing difficulty
breathing?
Have I had a major injury, such as a head
trauma?
Do I have any unexplained stupor,
drowsiness, or disorientation?
Am I coughing up or vomiting blood?
Do I have severe or persistent vomiting?
Am I having suicidal or homicidal feelings?
The emergency room’s primary role is to stabilize a patient until they can be seen by primary care.
If your health complaint is not emergent, it is best to call your primary care provider
and arrange for an appointment. This will help you avoid unnecessary lengthy wait times as
well as costly ER bills.
For after hours care, consider the following:
 Call your on-call primary care provider’s after hours help line before going to the ER
 Urgent care or walk-in clinics ar e an option that allows you to be seen that same day.
 Or, make an appointment with your primary care provider.
As always, for any and all life threatening or emergent health care needs, we
encourage use of the emergency room.
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Samish Announcements
Calling all Graduates
It is hard to believe that it is already that time of year again and we will quickly be preparing for
Summer time and our General Council gathering in June. One of our traditions that I love is
recognizing all tribal members who have graduated since the last General Council meeting.
If you or someone you know is graduating, please send me their name, where they are graduating
from and one sentence (if you like) on their next steps.
Celebrating their success is an important part of a student’s journey. I look forward to hearing
from you and can’t wait to share with everyone gathered in June.
Thanks,
Adam
alorio@samishtribe.nsn.us, 360.293.6404 x220
To those people who received Enrollment Update Forms,
please return them to Jan as soon as possible.
Please Join Us!
Seattle Mariners
Salute to Native American Day
Sunday, September 18, 2016
The Seattle Mariners are hosting a Salute to Native
American Day special event at Safeco Field.
The Mariners will take on the Houston Astros and game time starts at 1:10pm.
Samish will be purchasing 100 tickets for tribal members to attend this special
event day.
Please call Christa at the front desk to reserve your tickets:
(360) 293-6404 x107 or (877) 711-8896.
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Samish Announcements
Veterans served in the United States Military with honor and distinction,
and have made enormous sacrifices and put their lives on the line for our
security and deserve our deepest appreciation.
To help us pay tribute, if you, or any member of your family is a veteran, please call 360-293-6404 at the
Administration building and leave the veteran’s name, address, phone number and their email address (if
they have one).
We also would like to include the names of any veterans that have passed, along with a way to contact
family.
BIRCH BAY WATERSLIDES
There will be a hundred spots available for
Samish members to visit the Birch Bay
Waterslides! The event will be on
Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Please contact Christa at (360) 293-6404 x107
to be added to the list.
LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS
There will be a Samish Group Event to see the
Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach, just south of
Stanwood, on Sunday, December 4, 2016.
Please contact Christa at (360) 293-6404 x107
to be added to the list.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Judith Owens-Lancaster has been honored with the Mayor's Arts Award for her
contribution to the arts in our community, especially the Bellingham Theatre Guild.
The awards ceremony takes place April 27 at 5:30 at the Walton Theatre located in
the Mount Baker Theatre at 104 N. Commercial Street.
The Mayor's Arts Award program was established in 1978 to honor those who have
contributed to the arts in our community. Nominations are received from the public
and reviewed by the Bellingham Arts Commission each year.
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Chelángen
Upcoming Cultural Training Opportunities
The cultural committee has some funding to support tribal members interested in attending additional classes and
workshops for topics of cultural interest. There are great classes available that teach additional topics beyond
what is on the monthly class schedule offered by Samish. We are especially interested in supporting attendance
opportunities for members who will bring knowledge back to our community to share. Typically funding will not
cover the total cost of attendance but provides significant support.
If you are interested, please contact: Sally Barrett, Cultural Connection Specialist, for details 360-293-6404 ext.
203, or sbarrett@samishtribe.nsn.us.
Also watch the website for upcoming opportunities and details on how to apply for funding.
Here are a couple of workshops that are highly recommended:
Northwest Indian College
Weavers Teaching Weavers
March 31 – April 1
Northwest Indian College
Bellingham, WA
Info: http://www.nwic.edu/event/13th-annual-weavers-teaching-weavers-gathering-2/
Hazel Pete Basketry Workshop
Weavers Teaching Weavers
May 6 and 7
Great Wolf Lodge
Grand Mound, WA
Info: http://www.nnaba.net/weaving/ (use the Basketry workshop link at the bottom)
Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association
Sept 30 – October 2
Great Wolf Lodge
Grand Mound, WA
Info: http://www.nnaba.net/gathering-information/
A little more Chelángen
Hello everyone as you read in the last newsletter, we officially have a new department focused on helping the
Tribe achieve our goals and plans for helping our community learn more about our Samish traditions. We are
dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of our community and helping to carry it into the future.
Staff will be working closely with the Cultural Committee to continue the hard work they have done over the
years. We are excited for the future.
So that you know which staff positions have been gathered into the department, here is a list of current staff:
Department Director/Tribal Historic Preservation Officer: Jackie Ferry
Archives Program Manager: Jason Ticknor
Enrollment Clerk/Librarian: Jan Flagg
Cultural Outreach Manager: Rosie Cayou-James
Cultural Connections Specialist: Sally Barrett
Language Program Manager: George Adams
Education Program Manager: Adam Lorio
We all look forward to working with you,
Chelángen Department Staff
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Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
FEBRUARY
Aaron
Abby
Aidan
Alexia
Allison
Alyssea
Andrea
Andrew
Annalynn
Ashley
Aslan
Austin
Auston
Barbara
Benjamin
Benjamin
Bert
Blake
Brandon
Brenton
Brody
Bryan
Bryce
Caitlin
Cameron
Chad
Charlotte
Charlotte
Chase
Christopher
Christopher
Claire
Claire
Connor
David
David
David
Deanna
Debra
Delia
Camp
Eliassen
Bunn
Jackson
Cowart
King
Skoglun
Andersen
Sands
Holloman
Schue
Moore
Armstrong-Rohrman
Schnelle
Heckendorn
Saks
Plaster
Thomas
Miller
Barrett
Smith
Hall
Scheel
Blackinton
Cobb-Shupert
Labrum
Dick
Williams
Skuza
Buckman
Watson
Flagg
Soucy
Wingert
Johnson
Sanchez
Wheeler
Crumpacker
Smith
Branson
FEBRUARY
Dennis
Dominic
Donna
Dylan
Edward
Eleanor
Eliza
Emily
Emma
Erin
Eric
Fredrick
Gary
Gary
Gavin
George
Griffin
Hannah
Heather
Henry
Holly
Jacob
Jacqueline
Jada
James
James
James
Jamie
Jamie
Janice
Jeffery
Jeffery
Jeffery
Jesse
Jessica
Jessica
John
Joshua
Justin
Karl
Hadler
Josephsen
George
Wheeler
Kendall
Sedlack
Douglas
Baker
Johnson
Soucy
Kavanaugh
Wills
Kavanaugh
King
Ruyeras
Wong
Christiansen
Sullivan
Jenkins
Tanner
Herrick
Josephsen
Gifford
Kelly
Ludwig
Thomas
Raymond
Matthews
Stokes
Mac Avoy
Haner
Hatch
Vazquez
Zarr
Howard
MacDonald
Liedtke
Stewart
Cox
Penter
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FEBRUARY
Kathryn
Kaydon
Kelly
Kendra
Kevin
Kimber
Kimberlee
Kirk
Larry
Larry
Lincoln
Linda
Lindsay
Lisa
Lori
Lily
Madison
Marc
Mariah
Marshall
Marvin
Mary
Melissa
Michael
Michelle
Patrick
Racie
Raelynn
Randal
Raymond
Rebecca
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Robert
Romaine
Ryan
Sally
Samantha
Louthain
Eierdam
Stykel
Nelson
Michaels
Klein
Mount
Hudson
Thomas Jr.
Thomas III
Huntley
Luke
Cox
Lemond
Galluzzi
Eastwood
Bunn
Hatch
Underwood
Flagg
Underwood
Smail
Haldy
Guthrie
Hatch-Ebert
Douglas
Knudson-Mckee
Thomas
Guthrie
Douglas
Jones
Barrett
George
Graves
MacDonald
Tjeerdsma
Underwood
Black
Barrett
Medina
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
FEBRUARY
Sandra
Sara
Shanoah
Shawn
Stacie
Susan
Suzanna
Tanner
Tasha
Terry
Theodore
Thomas
Tobias
Travis
Travis
Treasure
Trevor
Trevor
Trisha
Tyla
Victor
Vivien
Wesley
Zachery
Zueken
Marsonette
Hansen-Alvarez
Kubista
McCallister
Michaelson
Spence
Sam
Trial
Repp
Barrett
Estrada
Wicken
McLeod
Hatch
Wheeler
Payne
Barrett
King
Charles
Jones
Underwood
Saldana
Smith
Wyngaert
McEvay
MARCH
Abigail
Adam
Alice
Allan
Alyssa
Amanda
Amber
Andrew
Andrew
Anita
Ann
Asa
Ashley
Ava
Averey
Barbara
Barry
Benjamin
Bernice
Brian
Briana
Brien
Brittany
Brittany
Bruce
Bryan
Bryce
Cammie
Cassandra
Catherine
Cecelia
Charlotte
Charlotte
Christine
Christine
Crystal
Daniel
Darvee
David
Deborah
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Mandujano
Camp
Sam
McFetridge
Graddon
King
McFetridge
Meade
Spence
Meade
Hansen
King
Scheffelmaer
Gooch
Lemmon
Wortley
Hatch
Leatherwood
Barrington
Barrett
Bartone
Tenaglia
Payne
Trial
Horstman
Perry
McCarson
Wicken
Anderson
Weidert-Hawkins
Meurling
Jones
Whiteley
Barrett
Hansen
Swinton
Eagle
Olsen
Michaels
McCarson
MARCH
Deborah
Debra
Deidra
Derrick
Devin
Diane
Dustin
Edward
Elizabeth
Elliot
Evelyn
Gavin
Gayle
Genevieve
Gordon
Hannah
Harold
Harvey
Herbert
Iona
Jacob
Jada
James
Jane
Janet
Janice
Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Jessica
John
John
John
Joshua
Joyce
Judith
Kailey
Katherine
Kayla
Kaylea
Kelee
Strong
Romaszka
Plaster-Egger
Johnson
Bloomingdale
Bergan
Jenkins
King Jr.
Settler
Pond
Thompson
Tomlinson
Ham
Connell
Misheal
Cox
Hatch Jr.
Eagleheart-Charlie
Krokos
Misheal
Peterson
Buckman
Matthews
Cuculic
Castilleja
Joy
Scheremeta
Wortley
Harder
Bays
Scheremeta
Thomas II
Anderson
Jones
Fees
Ruyeras
Arns
Thorne
Berglund
Rock
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
MARCH
Kevin
Kory
Kyla
Kyle
Larry
Lindsey
Lloyd
Logan
Loressa
Louis
Madeline
Madeline
Maegen
Mark
Mark
Marvin
Mason
Mathew
Matthew
Mckenzie
Mehkenzi
Monica
Nancy
Natasha
Nathan
Nathaniel
Olivia
Parker
Parker
Raider
Raymond
Raymond
Rebecca
Reece
Ronald
Ronda
Rondee
Ryan
Rylee
Sarah
McQuaid
Schue
Wilson
Rohrman
Jensen
Wilson
Anderson
Alvarez
Jones
Krokos
Neunzig
Routhier
Derbidge
Steele
Stringfellow
Hatch Jr.
Flint
Ludwig
Oreiro-Wion
Connell
Eagleheart-Charlie
Clifton
Camp
Turner
Hatch
Labrum
Cooper
Floyd
Lanier
Poppe
Golden
Ritter
Bressan
Scheffelmaer
Lundstrom
Penter
Wilson
McCary
Houser
Mitchell
APRIL
MARCH
Sarah
Scott
Shannon
Shannon
Shawn
Shelbie
Shelly
Stephanie
Steven
Tara
Teri
Timothy
Timothy
Tobias
Travis
Tristen
Tucker
Tyler
Verna
Victoria
Von
Wendell
Wendy
Zachary
Zachary
Zachary
Zachery
Sturdivant
Cooper
Clay
Shaw
Murrow
Lucy
Black
Shinn
Kavanaugh
Lindsay
Horton
Carson
King
Francisco
Moore
Gore
Senter
Seifert
Long
Lindsay
McNew
Payne Jr.
Lynch
Davis
Fluit
Lemmon
Garness
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Aaron
Ada
Alexyss
Alyssa
Amelio
Andrea
Andrew
Anthony
Barbara
Barrett
Beatrice
Brandon
Brianna
Brenda
Brian
Bridget
Bryan
Caleb
Candyce
Carol
Cayleigh
Cedria
Claire
Clara
Colin
Connor
Corey
Corey
Crystal
Crystal
Dana
Daneka
Daniel
Darel
David
David
David
Dean
Deana
Deborah
Douglas
Hatch
King
Hatch
Banuelos
Donoghue
Wilson
Underwood
Faulkner
Anderson
McNew
Dick
Roening
Wheeler
Cox
Graham
Jackson
Stagner Hundley
Hatch
Blackinton
Wheeler
Longhurst
McLaughlin
Jones
Black
Kendall
King
Watson
Scheffelmaer
Schue-Payton
Ritcheson
McFetridge
Fisher
Dunn
Garness
Louthain
MacDonald
Christiansen
Bekenyi
Fix
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
APRIL
Debra
Delaney
Dianne
Donald
Dylan
E Colby
Eliot
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Emma
Erik
Ethan
Evan
Gordon
Grace
Grant
Jacqueline
James
Jan
Janece
Janis
Janis
Jansy
Jaolyn
Jared
Jerred
Jessica
Jessie
John
John
Joseph
Josh
Joshua
Joshua
Josie
Joy
Kaleb
Karissa
McDonald
Vaught
Peterson
Thompson
Mielke
Karaim
Cooper
Breslin
Golden
Goodwin
Skoglun
Carpenter
Kaeding
Harder
Rice
Barrett
Diaz
Graves
King
Kavanaugh Jr.
Stagner
Flagg
Bailey
Wood
Hansen
McQuaid
Blackinton
King
Cox-Torres
Hatch
Thomas
Wilson
Soucy
McNew
Hicks
King
Plaster
Caberos
McGee
Culley
APRIL
APRIL
Katherine
Kathleen
Kayla
Keegan
Keegan
Kelli
Kiely
Kristian
Kristina
Laureena
Lauren
Lester
Lisa
Lisa
Madison
Mandy
Mariah
Marilyn
Marnie
Martin
Marvin
Marvin
Mason
Mathew
Mathias
Mersadies
Michael
Michael
Michael
Michael
Michael
Michael
Mildred
Nathan
Nathan
Neal
Nita
Olivia
Paige
Peyton
McDowell-Hairston
Landskron
Kavanaugh
Johnson
King
Stewart
Bell
Freund
Kubik
Peterson
Rice
Christiansen Jr.
Bleeck
Weber
Dofelmire
Scarborough
Dreher
McDowell-Conger
Gaither
Howard
Thompson
Underwood
Wilson
Dick
Krettler
Hintgen
Armstrong
Blewett II
Bymers
Day III
Hatch
MacDonald
Dunn
Labrum
Wong
Spoon
Welburn
Nichols
McGee
Scheremeta
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Rebekah
Richard
Richard
Roger
Ronald
Roxanne
Roy
Ruth
Savannah
Scott
Selene
Shaylynn
Shelley
Simon
Tamara
Tanya
Tara
Terry
Tiffany
Timothy
Todd
Tonya
Tori
Travis
Tyler
Tyler
Tyler
Valerie
Victor
Walter
Willard
Willard
Zachary
Douglas
Pease
Spoon
Hansen
Graves
Tollefson
Plaster
Underwood
Culley
Hall
Mooney
Morgan
Wade
Alvarez
Rogers
Latham
Sala
Peterson
Fix
Edwards Jr.
Wilson
Coynor
Gore
Scheffelmaer
Gaither
Miracle
Thompson
Cagey
Underwood
Underwood
Murrow
Murrow
Hess
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
MAY
Aaron
Angela
Anita
Artis
Audrey
Austin
Aylssa
Barbara
Barbara
Barbara
Bernadine
Blake
Bradley
Bryan
Cassandra
Cassandra
Chantal
Charles
Cherie
Cheryl
Cheryl
Cheyenne
Christian
Christopher
Colin
Conner
Craig
Craig
Dakota
Damian
Daniel
Daniel
Darlene
David
David
Dawn
Denae
Donae
Donald
Donna
Nelson
Powell
Blackinton
Thompson
Turner
Anderson
Nelson
Clonch
Harvill
Young
Mawson
Graddon
Garness
Walde
Clark
Miller
McFetridge
McKelvy
Myler
Chatt
Berard
Mawson
Bressan
Boyle
Douglas
Dofelmire
Barrett
Smith
Kuch
Cruz
Lortz
Wilson Jr.
Smith
Anderson
Nelson
Carpenter
Reeves
Bondi
Wilson
Brese
MAY
Donna
Douglas
Edward
Eileen
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Ellen
Eunice
Gavin
Glory
Gwendolyn
Housten
Isaak
Jack
Jacqueline
Jada
James
Jason
Jaxon
Jaylin
Jeanie
Jenna
Jerald
Jill
Jonathan
Jorda
Joyce
Julia
Kaitlyn
Kaleb
Katelinn
Kathleen
Katie
Keith
Kelsey
Kelly
Kendra
Kenneth
Kenneth
Kenneth
McNeil
Barrett
Pease
Adison
Hauser
Stewart
Sedlack
Thomas
Wilson
Truax
Renteria
Eagleheart-Charlie
Turner
Thompson
Bohn
Scheffelmaer
Lemmon
Scheffelmaer
Clark
King
Lucy
Burnett
Christiansen
Thompson
Long
Hatch
Olesen
Settler
Gresham
McDaniel
Sturdevant
Kiele
Horton
Arns
Taylor
Hudson Jr.
Burks
Hatch
Howard
MacDonald
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MAY
Kimberly
Kristian
Kristin
Kyle
Lane
Larry
Laurita
Lester
Lisa
Lucas
Luke
Lynn
Mabon
Marcel
Marilyn
Marissa
Mark
Marlys
Mavis
Michael
Michael
Michael
Michael
Michael
Mikaela
Myrna
Nathan
Nathan
Nathan
Nika
Pamela
Patricia
Patricia
Quinn
Randall
Renabelle
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Padgett
Hatch
Dunlap
Rice
Wilson
Hatch
Harper
Christiansen III
Fisher
Rogers
Moore
Markley
Josephsen
Joseph
George
Kite
Mielke
Foster
Donoghue
Ballesteros
Douglas
Graddon
Mandujano
Wilson
King
Price
Decato
De Kay
Graddon
Keller
Huntley
Douville
Naylor
Barrett
King
Roberts
Gorynski
Graves
Perry
Wheeler
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
MAY
Robert
Robert
Robert
Robert
Ronald
Rose
Ruby
Sam
Samuel
Samuel
Scott
Scott
Scott
Shannon
Shawn
Shawn
Shylah
Stephen
Stephen
Steven
Stewart
Tanner
Terrance
Thomas
Thomas
Tom
Travis
Tyler
Tyler
Veronica
Vicki
Victor
William
Ogilvie
Perry
Scheffelmaer
Turner
Thompson
Castilleja
Tanner
Armstrong
Penter Jr.
Trahan
De Kay
Gore
Wooten
McCary
Silver
Sullivan
Vaught
Kendall
Turek Jr.
Louthain
Douglas
Senter
Barrett
Barrett
Kendall
Mathews
Kuch
Eagleheart-Charlie
Moore
Ritter
Crabtree
Pounds Jr.
Arns
On Behalf of the
Samish Indian Nation,
we wish you a …
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COLORING PAGE
Some tribal members have expressed interest in using our tribal logo for gifts, fund raising, and other
purposes. Council has an ordinance in place regarding use of the Tribal Logo and Seal, and at this
time only official activities of the Tribe are permitted uses for these images. This ensures that anytime
the logo is visible on posters, publications or products, the activity or fund raiser has been approved by
the Tribe with all levels of control in place.
Samish Indian Nation
2918 Commercial Avenue
P.O. Box 217
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-6404
Please Recycle
Email address samish@samishtribe.nsn.us
Website: www.samishtribe.nsn.us