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Samish News
Summer 2016
CERTIFIED ELECTION RESULTS
SAMISH INDIAN NATION
June 26, 2016
From Left to right: Jenna Burnett, Gary Hatch, Tamara Rogers, Tom Wooten, Dana Matthews, Dave Blackinton, Tim King
Samish Tribal Council
Congratulations, Candidates!
Listed alphabetically by last name. Bold indicates elected.
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY
Tom Wooten — 311 Votes
Dana Matthews — 303 Votes
COUNCIL MEMBER POSITION 5 & 6
Dave Blackinton — 224 Votes
Jenna Burnett — 183 Votes
Shawn MacAvoy — 73 Votes
Larry Thomas Jr. — 110 Votes
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Enrollment Information Needed
Andrew Andersen
Michael Armstrong
Robert Barr
Lyle Barrett
John Bays
Kaleb Blackinton
Dylan Breslin
Gerickah Charlie
Anthony Daniels
Gregory Davis
Stewart Douglas
Daniel Eagle
Sarah Elliott
Dale Fair
BradleyS. Garness
Candyce Hatch
Theo Hawkins Jr
Andrew Highley-Eastwood
Kale Houser
Lara Hovland
Marcy James
Charlotte Jones
Colby Karaim
Darin King
Joey King
Samantha King
Jasmine Landa
Shelbie Lucy
Winnifred Marchand
Chelsey McAlister
Whitney McKinney
Wesley Meade
Julie Moore
Bruce Perry
Skye Ritter
Anita Schindler
Mark Steele
Jamie Stokes
Gavin Tomlinson
Norman Underwood Jr.
Nita Welburn
Fredrick Wills
Barrett Anderson
Jeffrey Bailey
James Barrett
Roy Barrett ii
Joshua Bell
Lisa Bleeck
Dominick Cameron
Jerald Christiansen
Miranda Daniels
Joshua Davis
Teal Douville
Tyler Eagleheart-Charlie
Brianna Engberg
Karen Fisher
Christian Gidlof
Phillip Hatch Jr.
Karrena Heredi-Medina
Katie Horton
Kye Houser
Martin Howard
David Johnson
Lance Jones
Mary Kendall
Edward M. King Jr.
Joshua King
Shannon King
Joe Lowman
Kurtis MacDonald
Hailey Mason
Bryce McCarson
Andrew Meade
Jenny Miller
Shaylynn Morgan
Jennifer Plaster
Alice Sam
Aslan Schue
William Steele
Ethel Thomas-Kimble
Patricia Tomlinson
Sheri Underwood
Arnold Whiteley
Paige Wooten
Alex Armstrong
Aryan Barr
Lloyd Barrett
Shane Barrett
Jessica Blackinton
George Bob
Kaleb Chambers
Christopher Clark
Brennan Davis
Zachary Davis
Kristin Dunlap
Carolyn Edwards
Steven Engberg
Carrie Fix
Darla Graves
Heidi Hawkins
Debra Higgins
Lisa Horton
Shey Houser
Bryan Jackson
Anthony Johnston
Rebbeca Jones
Aubree King
Jasen King
Lanita King
Steven Kruger
Jeanie Lucy
Justin Madonna
Ronald Massey
Billy McIntosh
Joshe Meade
Leann Mitchell
Nicholas Paul
Richard Ritter Jr
Colleen Scheel
Crystal Schue-Peyton
Vonnie Stewart
Kyle Tilton
Jaylyn Topaum
Stephanie Wehde
Bernie Wills
Holly Zaremba
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 with
no minimum stay required.
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, July 16, 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.
CANOE JOURNEY LANDING AT SAMISH
DATES: Thur sday-Friday, July 21-22, 2016
LOCATION: Fidalgo Bay Resor t
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, WA 98221
DETAILS: Mor e infor mation will be posted to the website as it becomes available. If you would like to
volunteer, please contact Jackie Ferry at 360-293-6404 x126 or email jferry@samishtribe.nsn.us
BIRCH BAY WATERSLIDES
DATE: Satur day, August 13, 2016
LOCATION: Bir ch Bay Water slides
4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd, Blaine, WA 98230
RSVP: ASAP limited availability
CONTACT: Chr ista Goings
360-293-6404 x107 or email reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Mor e infor mation will be posted to the website as it becomes available. If you have questions,
please contact Jackie Ferry at 360-293-6404 x126 or email jferry@samishtribe.nsn.us
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Satur day, August 20, 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.
CAMP SAMISH
DATE: Thur sday-Sunday, August 25-28, 2016
LOCATION: 4734 Samish Point Road, Bow, WA 98232
RSVP: At least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Chr ista Goings
360-293-6404 x107 or email reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Mor e infor mation will be posted to the website as it becomes available. If you have questions,
please contact Adam Lorio at 360-293-6404 x220 or email alorio@samishtribe.nsn.us or contact Sally Barrett at
360-293-6404 x203 or email sbarrett@samishtribe.nsn.us
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Upcoming Events
CULTURAL BOAT TRIP
DATE: Satur day, September 10, 2016
TIME: 8:30am to 4pm
LOCATION: Cap Sante Mar ina, Seafar er s Way, Anacor tes, WA 98221
Address, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: ASAP limited availability
CONTACT: Chr ista Goings
360-293-6404 x107or email reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Ther e ar e 100 spots available with pr efer ence given to tr ibal member s who haven’t gone before. If
you have questions, please contact Adam at 360-293-6404 x220 or email alorio@samishtribe.nsn.us or Sally at
360-293-6404 x203 or email sbarrett@samishtribe.nsn.us
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: Satur day, September 17, 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS SALUTE TO NATIVE AMERICAN DAY
DATE: Sunday, September 18, 2016
TIME: Game star ts at 1:10 pm
LOCATION: Safeco Field
1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
RSVP: Waitlist Only
CONTACT: Chr ista Goings
360-293-6404 x107 or email reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Seats ar e in Section 146, r ows 17-24. If you have questions, please contact Jackie Ferry at
360-293-6404 x126 or email jferry@samishtribe.nsn.us
CULTURE CLASS: WEAVING YARN INTO CEDAR CAPES
DATE: Satur day, September 24, 2016
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION: Samish Administr ation Building
2918 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221
RSVP: At least 1 week in advance please
CONTACT: Chr ista Goings
360-293-6404 x107 or email reception@samishtribe.nsn.us
DETAILS: Mor e infor mation will be posted to the website as it becomes available. If you have questions,
please contact Adam Lorio at 360-293-6404 x220 or email alorio@samishtribe.nsn.us or Sally Barrett at
360-293-6404 x203 or email sbarrett@samishtribe.nsn.us
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!
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Stay Informed!
Upcoming Council Meetings
Council Chambers
Saturday
July 16, 2016
9am - 5pm
Saturday
August 20, 2016
Saturday
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
Be an informed tribal member and attend
an upcoming meeting of your leaders.
9am - 5pm
September 17, 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
20 Year Re-recognition
Celebration
Samish Nation was restored to Federal recognition
on April 26, 1996. The Tribe acknowledged the 20
year anniversary of being restored with great pride
on Saturday, June 25th. The highlight of the day was
a digital timeline of archival photos and related
stories about the Tribe’s history from before
European settlement to present day. Chairman Tom
Wooten narrated the history, calling upon key elders
and other audience members to provide more
background and details whenever possible. A
3-minute newsreel video of war canoe races held at
Coupeville WA in 1930 drew laughs and cheers, as
elders called out “qelát” – the word for “again” in
our Samish language. Members commented about
how much the Tribe has persevered in spite of so
many odds, and marveled at the number of
accomplishments in the past 20 years since being
re-recognized.
Culminating the history and timeline presentation,
tribal elder and fluent speaker Randy Daniels
brought out a new song ceremonially to share with
the Samish people as a Victory Song. Every one of
our members are encouraged to check out the audio
link on the Cultural page of the tribal website to
learn it and join in proudly whenever we sing this at
any events in the future.
Members in attendance were gifted with 20 Year
Commemorative blankets and we need your help to
make sure each and every tribal member gets their
blanket.
Instructions on how to get your free blanket:
1. Adult tribal members may collect their own blankets from Tribal Administration
a. Parents may accept on behalf of minor children
b. Other family members may be able to accept on your behalf with clear communication to
Tribal Administration (email or phone call preferred)
2. Please contact Tribal Administration if you are able to collect your blanket(s) in person at future
trips to Anacortes (this will save the Tribe mailing costs)
3. Please contact Tribal Administration and clarify the delivery address for mailing
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Chelángen
Field Notes from our Chelángen Department
An excerpt from George Adams (Syélpxen)
I must point out as an example of one recent finding on the Sam ish Place Nam e s while
collaborating with the Archives Manager.
I have been working on and off since 3.30.15, on the Coast Salish Villages of Puget Sound
[Lummi-Bellingham] off the <coastsalishmap.com/village.Decriptions_Lummi-Bellingham> site;
especially on the Samish village sites: #1-59.
The Samish village sites are: #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41 and #42; and, of
these listed sites, #32, #33, #35, #37 are noted as “name unknown.”
Recently, on one of my regular stops at our Samish Archives, on 10.01.15, I looked at the
archives materials; lo and behold, while looking though, Sally Snyder Box 1 of 4, pp 64, I saw the
apparent name for the Samish Island village site (where we have ‘Camp Samish’). It was in the
Dxwháha7útsid (Nuwhaha Language) by Charlie Anderson (ChA):
stl’ébks (in PO)
The name of Samish Island on the west end. It was called that because it was all rocks.
It means ‘deep water.’ (s’tl’eb is ‘deep’). It was not a village. [ChA]
Pp 64
Though it was reported that ChA said, this is ‘not a village;’ it was very common in Coast Salish
to name villages as to its nearby flora (e.g., #25 T’ámxwiqsen ‘Gooseberry Pt. /village); or, as to
nearby fauna (e.g., #30 Xwkw’ól7exwem ‘dog salmon place/village); or, nearby physical features
(e.g., # 26 Sxwelísen ‘narrowing, water diverted through an opening portage/village’).
Therefore, in the Coast Salish Villages of Puget Sound Site #37:
[name unknown]. Samish, Samish Island. N end. “Biggest village of the tribe [late 1800s]. “One
large building, 4 smaller [60’ x 40’] buildings;” … [C]ould only mean the present day Camp
Kirby grounds on Samish Island as: Xwtl’échqs ‘Deep Water Pt./village.’
(Note: Dxwháha7útsid has /b/, which corresponds to Xws7ámeshqen /ch/ as in stl’ébks (sic)
which would be Xwtl’échqs [//xw-tl’éch=qs// ‘(PRF.always-√deep=point) ‘Deep Water Pt./
village.’)
On the November 14 SLC meeting, the committee formally made a motion to make Xwtl’échqs
as the accepted name for the Samish Island Camp Kirby site. At this same meeting, the SLC
wants to place a plaque with an explanation of our place name, Xwtl’échqs, through ceremony,
during June 25th Culture Day and place the plaque in the ‘big house’ at Xwtl’échqs
(Camp Kirby).
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#30 Xwkw’ól7exwem
dog salmon place/village
#25 T’ámxwiqsen
‘Gooseberry Pt. /village’
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31
Xwtl’échqs
Deep Water Pt./village
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34
37
38
36
35
34—35
39
40
42
41
43
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Vocational Rehabilitation
Hello from your vocational rehabilitation program!
We hope you’re well and would like to share
a few items that may be of interest.
Wellbriety Movement
On May 4, 2016, in partnership with the Samish Cultural Department and Skagit Valley College, Samish
Vocational Rehabilitation hosted a training about historical trauma related to boarding schools to college
staff and students. The event had over 75 in attendance and included pre-discussion, a video about the
Wellbriety Movement, and a panel de-briefing. We are sharing this information with you because you too
can learn more about historical trauma related to boarding schools and the Wellbriety Movement by
checking out the White Bison website at:
http://www.whitebison.org/.
The video is also available on youtube for viewing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZwF9NnQbWM.
Job Accommodation Resources
If you are looking for resources for accommodations on the job (for anything from brain injury to
pregnancy to sensitivity to fragrances), the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has a wealth of online
information that you can research and share with your employer. The website is:
http://askjan.org/
How to Say “No” without saying “No”
The Washington Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has some great advice to share from their April
2016 Employee Frontline Newsletter: “Every resource on time management and productivity discusses
having the ability to say no. This assertiveness helps prevent distractions, saves personal energy, reduces
stress, and reduces the risk of feeling overwhelmed. If saying no is a struggle for you, here are four other
ways to do it: 1) Let others know in advance that you will be busy during a certain time or defined period.
2) Ask whether a certain task can be postponed. 3) Recommend another source of help or person with
better capability, more desire, or the ability to produce the preferred outcome for your requestor.
4) Postpone your commitment to saying yes or no to a future date.”
Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to staying in touch!
Best Regards,
Ray Avery, Counselor
Stephanie Adams, Counselor Associate
Nancy Holland, Intake Specialist
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Samish Breast Cancer Awareness
& Prevention Campaign
5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Fidalgo Bay Resort Convention Center
Tommy Thompson Trail
4701 Fidalgo Bay Road, Anacortes, Washington
Please join us for the Samish Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk
which will take place on Saturday, August 20th at the Fidalgo Bay Resort. This is a tribal and
community event to increase awareness of breast cancer prevention and educate Samish Tribal
members and the local community about the importance of regular breast cancer screening to help
reduce the risk of breast cancer.
The 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The
Northwest Tribal Cancer Control Project and the Samish Indian Nation. This is a FREE event! All
participants receive a premium cotton commemorative t-shirt, water bottle, pedometer, healthy snacks
and outreach materials on breast cancer screening, awareness and prevention.
The 5k Fun Run Starts at 10:00 a.m.
The 1 Mile Walk Starts at 10:15 a.m.
Registration is on Day of Event Only
T-Shirt and Bib Number Pick-Up: 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Awards for the Top Three 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk Finishers
Mitch Markovich, RN
Samish Public Health Services
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Purchased & Referred Care
PURCHASED AND REFERRED CARE (CHS) GETS AWARDS!
On May 20, 2016, it was our great pleasure to accept TWO awards for
excellence from Indian Health Services on behalf of the Samish Nation
for our Health Program.
One award was for “Hard Work and Commitment” in the
implementation of the 2016 computer system for Indian Health
Services. October, November and December of 2015, Erin and Kim
worked tirelessly re-entering data that could not be transferred
electronically…..thousands of providers, hundreds of patients, and all
the demographic and insurance info, and more. They were troopers, and
are recognized for their contribution to the successful implementation
of the new computer system.
The second award was for “Exemplary Customer Service,
acknowledging the efforts we make in PRC/CHS to provide our clients
and the providers with the best possible service. We try to make each
interaction pleasant, efficient and fruitful. We don’t give up on sticky
issues, we are persistent, and we try to come to successful conclusions,
while abiding by the Indian Health Service guidelines.
We are proud of these awards. We have worked hard to earn them, and are delighted to have brought the
Samish Indian Nation to the limelight in this way.
Joanne Liantonio
Erin Soucy
Kim Padgett
Health & Human Services
Greetings from Health and Human Services!
The social services programs are all still going well. The food voucher program is running smoothly. Thanks
to the Small Tribes Organization of Western Washington, or STOWW, we are able to provide low-income
food assistance to qualifying Samish members in San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Snohomish, and King
counties. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, is also progressing well. Through
this program, we are able to provide assistance with a portion of home energy bills to qualifying members in
San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and Snohomish counties. Call or stop by to ask for an application!
This is the first year Samish has participated in the Five Tribes Fitness Challenge, an eight week long
wellness program intended to encourage tribal members to increase their physical activity. We had a
successful first year of running the program, with 39 participants. Next year we hope and expect to have
even more people participate.
I still have not had the pleasure of meeting many of you, so if you’re in Anacortes I encourage you to stop
by, have a cup of coffee, and introduce yourself.
Austin Anderson | Social Services Specialist
Office: 360.899.5282 ext. 201 | Fax: 360.299.4357 | E-mail: aanderson@samishtribe.nsn.us
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Samish Announcements
SAMISH BOAT TOUR
Samish Group Boat Tour of the San Juan Islands
on Saturday, September 10, 2016.
Please contact Christa at (360) 293-6404 x107
to be added to the list.
Preference given to first time attendees.
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.
To those people who received
Enrollment Update Forms,
please return them to Jan as soon as possible.
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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.
JUNE
Abigail
Amber
Andrew
Angie
Anthony
April
Arnold
Arthur
Audree
Avery
Barrie
Benjamin
Benjamin
Billie Jo
Brandon
Brayden
Brenda
Brent
Candace
Caralee
Carl
Charyse
Chase
Cindy
Conner
Connie
Connor
Crystal
Curtis
Daniel
Daniel
Darlene
David
Dena
Denett
Derek
Diane
Donna
Dorene
Earl
Dofelmire
Williams
Highley-Eastwood
Rutherford
Mathews
Stegeman
Whiteley
Anderson
Raymond
Nelson
Taylor
Barrett
Boyle
Settle
Horstman Jr.
Spence
Black
Morgan
Sturdevant
Arneson
Christiansen
Matthews
Darling
Talerico
Taylor
Barr
Sullivan
Soucy
McCarson
Fisher
Louthain
Coleman
Barrett
Haynes
Bloomingdale
Pounds
Caravello
Louthain
Beidleman
Nelson
JUNE
JUNE
Eddie
Eric
Ethan
Evelynn
Gage
Garnett
Gerickah
Gloria
Gordon
Gregory
Halry
Isabel
Jaclynn
Jake
James
James
Jason
Jason
Jeremy
Jessica
Jody
John
Joni
Joseph
Julia
Justin
Kahlia
Kale
Kaleb
Karrena
Kaylene
Kelly
Kenneth
Keri
Kyle
Kyra
Lakelee
Laura
Laura
Lila
Plaster
Andersen
Wheeler
Leckrone
Wilson
Peterson
Charlie
Settler
Barrett III
Davis
Crabtree
Muniz
McFetridge
Armstrong
Flagg
White
Call
Krokos
Wilson
Colburn
Labrum
Bruce
Hartford
Merriman
Hendershot
Penter-Phillips
Lemmon
Houser
Blackinton
Heredia-Medina
Prine
Hall
Lemmon
Hintgen
Rogers
Wortley
Grady
Egbert
Pond
Longhurst
16
Lydia
Lynea
Lynzie
Madison
Madylin
Marc
Mark
Mark
Marlene
Maurice
Melissa
Michael
Michael
Michael
Michael
Michele
Michelle
Midas
Miles
Morgan
Morgan
Mykel
Naomi
Natalie
Nevan
Nicholas
Nicholas
Nicole
Nicole
Nicole
Norman
Olivia
Ole
Patricia
Paul
Peggy
Rachel
Ralph
Randi
Regan
Curtis
Moreland
Grantham
Cooper
Connell
Anderson
McCary
Peterson
Wood
Prine
Walker
Day
Engberg
Osborne
Sheena
Rhynes
Mortensen
Strand
Christiansen
Alvarez
Underwood
Chambers
Douglas
Darling
Robinson
Orsi
Paul
Hendershot
McGee
Williams
Underwood Jr.
Vazquez
Olesen Jr.
Fawcett
Michaels
Olesen
Hehemann
Underwood Jr.
Haacke
Wortley
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
JUNE
Rhonda
Rita
Robert
Roy
Sabrina
Samantha
Sandra
Sara
Sarah
Sean
Shala
Shannon
Shelley
Shey
Shirely
Stephanie
Steven
Steven
Sylvia
Taylor
Taylor
Tim
Todd
Tonya
Troy
Tyler
Tyler
Tyler
Vernon
Victor
Victoria
Vonnie
Wayne
William
Yvonne
McFetridge
Louis
Nelson
Joseph
Gooch
Matthews
Voigt
Chatt
Cox
McFetridge
Daniel
King
Trial
Houser
Olsen
King
Engberg
Houser
Mullen
Carson
Rice
Mathews
Bailey
Bayley
Labrum
Rhynes
Thompson
Wittman
Barrett
Daniels
Donoghue
Stewart
Graves
Vaught
Bloomingdale
JULY
Ada
Alessia
Alexander
Amanda
Andrea
Andrew
Angela
Anna
Anthony
Anthony
Anthony
April
Audrey
Aurora
Austin
Ayla
Aysa
Barry
Benjamin
Betty
Bianca
Brande
Branson
Brenden
Brent
Brian
Brianna
Bruce
Cheryl
Chester
Christian
Christian
Christopher
Clifford
Coleen
Corbin
Cortney
Dana
Danica
Daniel
Mawson
Godsey
Bruce
Christiansen
Hatch
Eldred
Williams
Vandermey
Clark
Daniel
Mathews
Thompson
Gartner
Mac Avoy
Houser
Mantonya
Garness
Flagg
Rice
Parnell
Watson
Taylor
Blewett
McLeod
Flagg
Kavanaugh
Schoch-Wasson
Barrett
Estes
Blackinton
Culley
Gidlof
Clark
Thompson
Clark
Gidlof
Hansen
Matthews
McCaslin
Mcdonald
17
JULY
David
David
Dawn
Debra
Dinah
Dixie
Donna
Donovan
Duane
Dugan
Elisha
Emma
Ethyn
Farrell
Gail
Ginger
Gordon
Gordon
Grace
Hayden
Henry
Hunter
Jack
James
Jana
Jasen
Jason
Jay
Jaymee
Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Jennifer
Jo Ann
Jordan
Jordan
Joseph
Joshua
Joshua
Joshue
Judy
Thompson
Underwood Sr.
Bekenyi
Jones
Lundin
Moore
Chambers
Jones
Hatch
Hadler
Elliott
Sullivan
Schindler
Ford
Hatch
Turnbull
Barrett Jr.
Gidlof
Cox
Smith
Louis
Jenkins
McLaughlin Jr.
Nielsen
Vazquez
King
Smith
Miracle
McDonald
Garness
Wooten
Hatch
Hawkins
Houser
Miller
King
Christiansen
Rohrman
Meade
King
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
JULY
Justin
Kaden
Kaiden
Katarina
Kate
Kathryn
Kelson
Kenneth
Kenneth
Kenzie
Kevin
Kyle
Landon
Lanita
Laura
Lawrence
Lillian
Logan
Lovena
Madelyn
Makayla
Marcie
Marco
Marcus
Marlise
Martin
Matie
Matthew
Matthew
Mauna
Merrilee
Michael
Michael
Michael
Michelle
Mindy
Molly
Myla
Nathan
Nikki
Scheffelmaer
Call
Sivo
Anderson
Louthain
McDaniel
Coughlin
Van Schoick
Wills
Van Sant
Chambers
Tilton
Soucy
King
Hovland
Breslin
Johnson
Birkendahl
Bekenyi
Humphries
Bloomingdale
James
Hatch
Lynch
Livolsi
Louis
Hofstad
Eastwood
Mullinax
McCorkle
Hagen
Dofelmire
Egbert
Tjeerdsma
Conneway
Tanner
Kitka
Johnson
Hatch
Eliassen
JULY
Patricia
Quincy
Rachel
Richard
Rodney
Ronnie
Ruthann
Sammantha
Sarah
Sean
Shauna
Shawn
Shirley
Skye
Sonia
Stanley
Stephanie
Tara
Taylor
Tessa
Theresa
Thomas
Tuesday
Tyrone
Wayne
Wendell
William
William
Wyatt
Zoe
Warren
Way
Saldana
Ritter Jr.
Dofelmire
Prine
Sweet
Kubik
Conger
Boyle
Underwood
Mac Avoy
Parminter
Dunn
Tavis
Cox
Green
Blackinton
Guthrie
Eagle
Wooten
McDowell
Rohrman
McLeod
Soucy
Hatch
Hatch
Mawson
Jefferson
Howard
18
AUGUST
Henry
Abbie
Alanna
Alecsander
Alex
Alexa
Amanda
Amy
Angella
Anita
Annette
Anthony
Anthony
Ashlee
Ashley
Athena
Audrey
Austin
Baylee
Bob
Breanna
Brenden
Brennan
Brianna
Brody
Brooke
Bryce
Caden
Cameron
Charlotte
Carie
Carissa
Carla
Carolie
Casey
Chyenne
Cindy
Colleen
Connor
Cooper
Courtney
Dan
Longhurst
Rosso
Payne
Meeks
Voigt
Nichols
McCaslin
Schindler
Pitchford
Labrum
Sam
Maddux
Fix
Shapley
King
Bays
Engberg
Lyon
Mawson
Harder
Davis
Engberg
Lundin
Thompson
Peterson
Hundley
Rice
Whiteley
Fix
Anderson
Rosso
Coughlin
Lyon
Underwood
Fricke
Scheel
Huntley
Hicks
Miller
Nelson
Happy Birthday! Let’s Celebrate!
Let’s take time to celebrate Tribal member’s birthdays. Listed in alphabetical order by first name.
AUGUST
Darren
David
David
Deanna
Debra
Delbert
Deven
Dolores
Dominick
Donna
Donovan
Douglas
Duane
Dusty
Dylan
Edwin
Edwin
Elijah
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Eric
Ethan
Gracie
Grant
Grayson
Haley
Haley
Hana
Holly
Isaac
Jack
Jacob
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
James
James
Jane
Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Rice
Day
Underwood
Schultz
Franks
Poppe Jr.
Jenkins
Minatre
Cameron
Nelson
Benites
Bekenyi
Plaster
Rice
Breslin
Krokos
Shaw
Mortimer-Underwood
Davies
McCorkle
Wingert
Soucy
Douglas
Vaught
Horstman
Forbes
Graddon
Pedersen
Zaremba
Zaremba
Graham
Wong
Moore
Andrews
Bruce
Davenport
Bagley
Sweet
Bister
Engberg
Wooten
AUGUST
Jenny
Jerad
Joan
Jon
Jonathan
Jordyn
Julia
Kaleb
Kara
Karen
Kathleen
Kelly
Kelsey
Kenneth
Kimberly
Korey
Lakayla
Lance
Laurie
Leila
Leslie
Leslie
Levi
Linda
Lindsey
Logan
Lorelei
Lucas
Machelle
Mackenzie
Maddisen
Madison
Marissa
Mark
Mauricia
Michael
Michael
Milo
Nancy
Nathan
Nicholas
Miller
Thompson
Wills
King
Saks
Sterling
King
Chambers
McCaslin
Wicken
Wade
Louis
Kaeding
Huntley
George
Scott Jr.
Moreland
McNew
Rice
Mullins
Anderson
Scheffelmaer
McKenzie
Blackinton
Cover
Huntley
McEvay
Trahan
Fowler
Olesen
Chambers
Jonas
Madonna
Lobeda
Bill
Conger
Day Jr.
Bloomingdale
Coates
Callies
Labrum
19
AUGUST
Nils
Nina
Paige
Patrick
Patrick
Payton
Peyton
Rebecca
Renee
Renee
Richard
Richard
Robert
Robert
Robert
Robert
Rory
Rose
Ryan
Ryder
Sarah
Scott
Scott
Shauni
Sheri
Stephen
Steven
Susan
Teresa
Thomas
Timothy
Toby
Tracy
Travina
Trent
Trevor
Tucker
Tyler
Wesley
William
Willita
Andersen
wooten
Wooten
Anderson
Day
Day
Fairservice
Gifford
Krokos
Peterson
Fisher
McDowell
Cameron
Louis
Van Schoick
Voorhees
Pease
Armstrong
Gaither
Stroud
Elliott
Dearing
Eastwood
Barrett
Underwood
Christiansen
Huntley
Losey
Guthrie
Wooten
Guthrie
Eliassen
Hatch
Charles-Ludman
McQuaid
Shaw
Wilson
Eldred
Turner
Bailey
McIntosh
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
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Email address samish@samishtribe.nsn.us
Website: www.samishtribe.nsn.us