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A monthly publication of the Suquamish Tribe
Volume 15
January 2015
Suquamish Tribe Purchases Kitsap Parks Property
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Place of the Bear, vital to headwaters of two local salmon streams
The Suquamish Tribe has purchased a
220-acre parcel of land at the headwaters of Cowling Creek and Thompson
Creek. The watershed property, located completely within the boundaries of
the Port Madison Indian Reservation
near Totten Road, is mostly made up of
stream buffer, wetlands and steep hill
sides that biologists say are a vital part
of the ecosystem. The land is often referred to as ‘Place of the Bear’, a name
thought to have been given to the property in recent years by those working in
the watershed.
Suquamish Tribal
Members now own
more than half the
property located
within the Port
Madison Indian
Reservation
“Place of the Bear has very unique
plants that are becoming scarce. Habitats like this are rare,” said Suquamish Tribe Fish Biologist Paul Dorn.
The Suquamish Tribe purchased the
property for 1.475-million dollars in
an agreement with Kitsap County last
month. Due to the importance of the
Volunteer Troy Meyers surveys the property with Suquamish Tribe Fish Biologist Paul Dorn. The area is critical habitat for local salmon streams.
Forest and Bay Project. Kitsap conservationists, including the North Kitsap
Trials Association, support the purchase.
In a letter to the Kitsap County Board of
Commissioners, association members
touted benefits of the sale for both the
county and the Suquamish Tribe.
wetland, the Suquamish Tribal Council
plans to leave most of the property undeveloped. However, about 18-percent
of the area is not critical habitat and may
be used for Tribal Housing in the future.
The purchase was part of a broader deal
that included the Kitsap County purchase of an Olympic Property Group
track of land near the North Kitsap
Heritage Park, and is part of the Kitsap
With recent purchases, the Suquamish
Tribe and individual Tribal members
collectively own 4,076 acres of the
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roughly 7,657 acres located within the
boundaries of the Port Madison Indian
Reservation.
The number represents a milestone
for the Tribe. It is the first time in recent history that the Suquamish have
owned more than half the property on
the reservation and is representative of
the Tribe’s commitment to reacquire the
homeland of the Suquamish People.
Tribal Council
Announces Executive
Board Appointments
2015 brings mix of new
faces and reappointments
The Suquamish Tribal Council is announcing appointments to executive
boards.
Two new people were appointed to the
Port Madison Enterprises Board of Directors. Brenda Guerrero has been chosen to replace Merle Hayes as a board
member while Rob Purser Jr. has been
selected to replace Ed Midkiff.
On the Suquamish Tribal Gaming
Commission, Jim Lawrence will be
replacing Hazel Pacquette while both
Jim Bob Armstrong and David Sigo Sr.
retain their positions on the Suquamish
Seafoods Board. Barbara Lawrence is
also retaining her position on the Higher Education Board. Ed Midkiff will retain his position on the Housing Board
as well.
Board members serve three year terms
and are paid stipends as allowed by
charter and/or ordinance. For more
information on Suquamish Tribe Executive Board appointments, contact
Windy Anderson at (360) 394-3686 or
Suquamish Tribe Youth Worker Steven Adams helps others unload Christmas Trees as part of the Sports & Recreation Department’s annual Christmas wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.
tree giveaway. Coordinated by the Youth Center, Christmas trees are purchased and donated to Suquamish Community Members. Youth Workers
also deliver trees to local Elders who request the complimentary service during the holidays.
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Community
Calendar
Events
New Museum Winter Hours
Oct 1 – April 30
The Suquamish Museum is currently operating on a winter hours schedule. The
Museum is open Wednesday through
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm and closed Monday-Tuesday each week. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum
at (360) 394-8499.
Tribal Government Closure
Dec 24-Jan1
The Suquamish Tribe Administrative
Offices will be closed for winter break
from Dec 24 to Jan 1. Essential staff, including Police and specific Tribal Gaming employees will continue to provide
services throughout the closure. Administrative Offices will re-open at 8am on
Jan 2. For more information, contact the
Suquamish Tribe Administrative Offices
at (360) 598-3311.
Salish Bounty Exhibit
Oct 24-Jan 5 The first week in January is your last
chance to visit the temporary exhibit Salish Bounty: Traditional Native American
Foods of the Puget Sound. The one-ofa-kind exhibit depicts the revival of traditional Native Foods in contemporary
America. For more information, contact
the Suquamish Museum at (360) 3948499.
Piyo, Zumba & Insanity Exercise Classes
Jan 2-30 Times Vary
Exercise classes for all fitness levels are
available each weekday at different times
throughout the day. Classes are free for
Suquamish tribal members, their families
and Suquamish government employees.
For more information contact Priscilla
Preuit (360) 271-8708 zumbapriscilla@
gmail.com.
Suquamish Book Mobile Visit
Jan 5 & 19, 3:00pm
Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile
serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30 pm.
in the parking lot at Suquamish Village.
Browse the shelves of the Bookmobile or
go online before the Bookmobile’s visit to search the KRL catalog for a book,
place it on hold and have it brought to the
Suquamish Bookmobile stop. You can
also return anything you’ve borrowed
from any KRL branch library. Other
Bookmobile offerings include: books
for readers of all ages, audio books and
DVDs and current magazines. If you have
a question about your library account or
wish to obtain a library card, you can talk
to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is
present.
Family Language Classes
Jan 6-27, 5:30pm
Suquamish Tribe and Community members of all ages are invited to learn the
traditional language of the Suquamish
People. Language classes meet every
Tuesday at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook
Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Dinner will
be served to all who attend class. For
more information contact Randi Purser
in the Suquamish Education Department
office at (360) 394-8566.
100 Years Exhibit Opening
Jan 9, 6:30pm
Join Suquamish Museum staff in the
members only preview of the new exhibit 100 Years: Photographs from the
Suquamish Tribal Archives. The traveling exhibit features 40 images of Suquamish People throughout the last century
that challenge the romanticized notion
of the American Indian. Light refreshments provided. For more information,
contact the Suquamish Museum at (360)
394-8499.
Meetings
Suquamish Warriors
Jan 6, 5:30pm
The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors usually occurs the first Tuesday
of every month. All veterans and their
guests are welcome at the Suquamish
Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle
Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more
information contact Chuck Wagner (360)
633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office
at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center
is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for
Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service
officer work 9am-3pm.
the year. For more information on PME
Board of Directors meetings and locations, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com.
Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings
Jan 8 & 22, 10am
The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other
Thursday throughout the year. Meetings
generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish
Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. Meetings are
open to Suquamish tribal members. For
more information on upcoming meetings, contact Samantha Johnson at (360)
394-8652.
Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting
Jan 7 & 21, 9am
The Suquamish Seafoods Board of Directors generally meet every other Wednesday of the month, when Tribal Council is
not in session, at the Suquamish Administrative Building on Suquamish Way.
Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal
members. For more information contact
Suquamish Seafoods Administrative Assistant Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512
or jledesma@suquamish.nsn.us.
PME Board of Directors Meeting
Jan 7 & 28, 9am Location TBD
Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board
of Directors meetings usually occur every
other week throughout the year. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests, and take place
at various PME properties throughout
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Museum Board Meeting Jan 9, 10:30am
The Suquamish Museum Board will
meet at the museum on 6861 NE South
Street Suquamish, Wa. For more information about meeting including agendas
and upcoming meetings , contact Barbara
Lawrence at (360)394-8499.
Suquamish Tribal Council
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18490 Suquamish Way, Suquamish, Washington 98392
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Treasurer
Robin Sigo
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Playground Planning Meeting
Jan 9, 12-1pm & 4:30-5:30pm
Join in the discussion about possibilities
for the addition of a playground at the
new Sports & Recreation Facility currently under construction near the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning
Center. Meetings in the Tribal Council
Chambers.
Tribal Council Meeting
Jan 12 & 26, 8:30am
Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490
Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA,
98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal
members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest
speaker presentations are open to tribal
members only and key staff. For more
information about meetings, including
agendas and specific presentation times,
please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.
Editors
Wayne George, Editor in Chief
April Leigh, Writer/Photographer
Layout/Design/Distribution
Leonard Forsman, Contributor
Editorial Policy
Publishers of the Suquamish Newsletter reserve the
right to refuse the publication of letters to the
editor and guest editorials. While the publishers of
the Suquamish Newsletter encourage the submission
of editorials and letters, they represent the opinion of
the author and not necessarily that of the Suquamish
Tribe. As such, we reserve the right to refuse to print
Vol. 15, No. 1
2014 Year In Review
Journey to Bella Bella, visits by Federal officials, passage of the Tribal Education Bill and more
Journey to Bella Bella
Jewel Visits Suquamish
Suquamish Canoe Family makes more than 550-mile trip to Heiltsuk
Host Protocol at Alert Bay, British Columbia during Tribal Journeys 2014.
Suquamish Obtains LEA Certification
Local Education Agency status grants the same rights at
other school districts in the state to Suquamish Ed. Dept.
Events
Secretary Sally Jewel is keynote
speaker at Tribal Summit
Tester Visits Suquamish
Chairman Forsman with Jewel.
Council Member Bardow Lewis with Tester.
Chair of the Senate Committee on
Indian Affairs tours Suquamish
More Holiday Happenings
The 2014 Class of Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA).
Suquamish Visits the Philippines
Exchange with Palawan gives insight into culturally
competent tourism initiatives
Suquamish Tribal Police Officer Ryan George was one of several officers who volunteered for Shop With A
Cop this year. The program helps deserving children purchase toys for the holidays.
Kate Ahvakana shows Palawan villagers images of Suquamish.
Sports & Rec Facility Groundbreaking
Building caps 10-year capital project plan
During the 3rd Annual Museum Tree Lighting event, the Kids in Concert group performed. The group
includes several Tribal members.
Suquamish and Korsmo Construction representatives break ground.
State 125th Birthday Celebration
Suquamish presents in Olympia during festivities
Suquamish youth decorating the Youth Center.
Suquamish performing at the Rotunda in Olympia, WA.
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Education
CKA Boys
Basketball Schedule
CKA @ Taholah Tuesday, January 6th
JV 5:45 pm V 7pm
CKA vs North River @ home
Friday, January 23
V 5pm (No JV)
CKA vs Taholah @ home
Wednesday, January 28
JV 5:45 pm V 7pm
Note- all times are approximate. This is the first season
for the new CKA Bears Boys
Basketball team. The team
won their first game on December 18 in Cosmopolis against
North River 65-19.
From Ocean to Table
CKA students participate in Chum project that teaches salmon lifecycle, habitat and cooking
by Karen Matsumoto
One very cold mid-November morning,
students in the marine biology class at
Chief Kitsap Academy found themselves
out on Dyes Inlet learning how to catch
chum salmon. Jay Mills, his brother David, and Rob Purser provided the boats,
equipment, and expertise, and generously
gave their whole day to provide the first
stage of a “start-to-finish” chum salmon
fishing project. Students were prepared
through classroom activities about outfitting a fishing boat. Boots and raingear
were provided by the school and loaned
by the Tribal Fisheries Department, so
students were ready to brave the cold
and participate in a day of hard work on
a gillnetter. The project ended days later
with delicious salmon that was smoked,
canned, and ready to eat.
This innovative activity was the brainchild of Tribal Councilmember and Kiana Lodge manager Jay Mills and Randi
Purser, language and cultural teacher at
CKA. They realized that although just
about everybody loves smoked salmon,
most students had no idea of the energy,
patience, and effort it takes to produce
one jar of smoked salmon.
Alijah Sipai and Jerald Delafuente catching Chum salmon as part of the Ocean to Table project.
There was a field trip to the Grover Creek
hatchery and classroom dissection activities. After investigating the internal anatomy of salmon, students practiced filleting the fish, an essential step in preparing
them for smoking.
The November day on David’s and Jay’s
boats included setting and pulling nets,
disentangling salmon caught in the nets,
and dealing with the unusual numbers
of sea jellies encountered in Chico Bay.
Over 50 salmon were caught that day and
by the end of the afternoon, the students
were throwing fish like Pike Place Market
fish vendors! They helped pack the fish
for processing and met at the Community
House the following day to continue their
work. Jay Mills taught students how to
clean and prepare fish for smoking, using his grandmother’s trick of placing the
salmon on a bed of ferns to hold the fish
in place and absorb the blood. It was an
all day effort to clean and process the fish,
ending with the salmon fillets carefully
The project was incorporated into the
salmon unit of the CKA marine biology
curriculum by Marine Biology teacher, Karen Matsumoto. Students learned
about chum salmon life history early in
the school year, and conducted macroinvertebrate sampling at Cowling Creek
with Paul Dorn, Suquamish Fisheries
biologist, and with biologists from the
Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife, and Kitsap County. Students
also conducted stream habitat investigations, monitoring water chemistry
and stream health. In late October, they
saw chum salmon swimming upriver to
spawn on Suquamish tribal lands for the
first time in almost 100 years, thanks to
the new fish ladder built by Trout Unlimited volunteers.
packed with salt and sent to the smoker.
Students helped tend the fire in the smoker, and learned about the smoking process.
When the fish was ready, the group met
Jay at the Kiana Lodge kitchen for canning. About half the fish were smoked, resulting in seven pint-jar cases of first-rate
salmon. The flavor was heavenly! These
jars will be used as gifts to honor speakers and elders who come to the school and
some may be sold for a school fundraiser.
Inspired by the success of this venture,
Karen and Jay are developing a chum
salmon fishing curriculum, so the program can be streamlined and duplicated
every year. This intensive project, extending over three weeks, was well worth the
time and effort. Students gained hands-on
experience in the Tribe’s local chum fishery, learned how to process and preserve
salmon, and gained another important
connection with their Tribal heritage.
Lushootseed Language Program
It’s not too late to join our family classes! We meet on Tuesdays, 5:007:30 p.m. at Chief Kitsap Academy. There are classes for all ages and
language experience level, with dinner provided. There will also be a
NWIC Lushootseed class offered Tuesday night beginning on January
13, 2015. Class times are the same as family class times so children
are welcome to attend with you. It’s also not too late to learn how to
become a Tribally Certified Lushootseed Language Teacher, just call
Lena Maloney (394-8644) or email at lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us for
information.
Beginning in February we will create some resources for those that cannot make it to our Family classes and others that are interested. There
will also be CDs to download, QR codes in every newsletter, books,
YouTube videos and other written materials. The focus will be on the
use in the kitchen and formal introductions. Please contact me for more
information! If you want to get an early start, simply do a search for
Lushootseed on YouTube and watch the videos.
Ronald Miguel III working with Randi Purser and other CKA students to can the Chum salmon
they caught and smoked.
- Lena Maloney
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Government
Hatchery Staff Thank Volunteers
Kitsap Poggie Club lauded for help in salmon rearing operations at Gorst and Grovers Creek
by Mike Huff
HOC Update
Every year since I can remember, the Kitsap poggie club has been an active partCulturally grounded
ner with the Tribe’s Salmon Enhancement Program. This relationship started
youth curriculum shared
the early 1980s’ with Paul Dorn and
throughout Indian Country in
continues to this day. What is the Kitsap
by Nigel Lawrence
Poggie Club? It is a sportspersons group
The Healing of the Canoe Project is a that lives to go fishing, catch fish and do
community based research project aim- everything in their power to help keep the
ing to show that American Indian/Alaska fish coming. No, they are not big fans of
Native culture and culturally based life commercial fishing, but agree that raising
skills can increase youth connection to fish provides opportunity for us all.
community and decrease youth substance There are four main areas and times of
abuse. We’ve developed the Holding Up the year that the Poggie Club helps out
Our Youth curriculum, taught it to our the most. During the fish rearing times,
youth and tested it to see if it works. We i.e. year round, they provide members
just got word that our primary outcome that feed the fish raised down at Gorst.
paper with the results has been accepted They also check on the intake screens to
make sure they are clean. This is mostly
for publication.
done on the weekends and helps to give Kitsap Poggie Club volunteers
Now In Phase III of our Project, we’re staff a break.
wire tags, scales, good clip or no clip and
training other tribes and tribal organiany other information needed.
zations how to adapt the curriculum When the Chinook come back to Sinfor their own communities and culture. clair inlet for the Tribes Chinook fish- During spawning time, there are only
ery, some will get into Gorst creek and five staff members, and on spawning
We’ve trained over 70 people from 21
proceed to the Tribes fish trap. Here, the days you will see five to ten extra people
different organizations and more in the
Poggie Club will assist in capturing the helping. More often than not, our volunworks. In January we’ll be traveling to fish, clean, fillet and deliver them to area teers are Poggie Club members. They do
Coos Bay, Oregon to train the Coquille food banks and churches. There is al- everything we ask and that really helps
Indian Tribe. We’ll also be hosting our ways a staff member on hand to get the when we process 500 to a 1,000 fish in
next curriculum training at Kiana Lodge “science” i.e. male, female, jack, coded a day.
in February, which is already full.
Some of our other highlights:
• Ongoing Training and Technical
Assistance for all those that went
through the training.
Mike Huff is the Suquamish Tribe Salmon
Enhancement Manger. He can be reached at
(360) 394-8440 or mhuff@suquamish.nsn.us.
We’ll Miss You Peggy!
Long-time Suquamish Social Worker retires
• HOC curriculum continues in Chief
Kitsap Academy.
• We had a reunion to see how projects
are progressing.
• Trained the Native American Youth
And (NAYA) Families Center in
Portland Oregon.
The Suquamish Tribe Human Services Staff gave Social Worker
Peggy Tonan a surprise during the
annual Employee Holiday Lunch
in December. Tonan, who retired
at the end of the year, was honored
for her years of service and gifted a
Pendleton blanket, and a cedar hat.
Tonan worked in social services for
more than two decades and spent
nearly half of her career with the
Suquamish Tribe. “I have loved my
job and it has been an honor to be
part of human services. I wish all of
you the best and I will be back to
check on you. Take care of each
other, I love you all,” said Tonan.
• Participated in 2 Muckleshoot Tribal
events to facilitate the project to staff
and community.
• Presented at a Juvenile Justice and
Suicide Prevention Conference.
• Nigel presented at the International Network of Indigenous Health
Knowledge Development (INIHKD)
in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
For more information check out our website, healingofthecanoe.org. Stay tuned
for future updates!
They assist in cleaning out the big Chinook ponds and raceways at Gorst. This
is back breaking work, but they always
come back.So even though we have differences we all come together to enhance
the salmon resources for all to enjoy.
Hats off to the Poggies!
Tonan plans to spend her retirement
gardening, quilting, visiting her
mother, learning to play guitar and
how to golf, and getting into shape.
From left, Suquamish Tribe Executive Director Wayne George, Shawna George, Peggy Tonan, Clae
Williams and Marjorie Lawrence at the 2014 Employee Holiday Luncheon in December.
“I plan to run, play and laugh. A
lot!” said Tonan.
Coming February 2015
Watch your Mailbox!
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
by Leonard Forsman
KRCC Legislative Breakfast
The Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council held their annual legislative
breakfast at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton. Senator
Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island)
and Representative Sherry Appleton
(D-Poulsbo) represented our 23rd legislative district. Sen. Angel (R-Port Orchard) and the two newly elected representatives Jesse Young (R-Gig Harbor)
and Michelle Cardiel (R-Gig Harbor)
represented the 26th District encompassing Port Orchard and Gig Harbor.
The legislators provided an overview of
the upcoming legislative session. The
budget is of course the major discussion
point. Funding education and transportation are the biggest challenges. We
also heard about the issue of police body
cameras. A public information request
for all police body camera footage has
put the camera’s use in jeopardy because
of the cost of complying with these requests. This equipment is important for
officer and citizen safety and legislature
hopes to preserve their use
White House Tribal Nations Conference
The 6th annual White House Tribal Nations Conference was held at the
Capital Hilton in Washington D.C. The
White House moved this year’s conference from the Department of the Interior due to renovation. I was involved
with co-chairing two meetings with
administration officials. The first meeting, regarding sacred sites, was held
at the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation’s offices in the National Building Museum. The ACHP held
this meeting to hear concerns from tribal leaders regarding sacred sites protection. Representatives from the Bad
River Chippewa in Wisconsin and the
San Carlos Apache in Arizona are very
concerned about proposed mines in
their territory. The other meeting was
part of the WHTN and concerned natural and cultural resources. I chaired
this with Environmental Protection
Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.
From left, Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and PME General Counsel Rion Ramirez at the White House Tribal Natiions Conference
in Washington D.C.
Reburial Ceremony
The Suquamish Tribe conducted a ceremony honoring an ancestor whose
remains were unearthed in Poulsbo.
Thanks to the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation and the City of Poulsbo for
their help in getting the ancestor back
to us in a respectful manner. Thanks to
Gene and Marilyn Jones for conducting the ceremony and pallbearers Dave
Mills and Dennis Lewarch.
Vice President Joe Biden, Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and President Barack
Obama addressed the Tribal Leaders
on the main conference day. Vice President Biden, who authored the original
Violence Against Women Act, talked
about the VAWA reauthorization and the
provisions that are intended to protect
Native women from domestic violence.
The President and the other speakers included remarks about the White House’s
new emphasis on tribal youth. The President announced that he will be holding
a White House Conference for Native
Youth in 2015. The President also stated
that he would be working on initiatives
in Indian Country in the last two years
in office that cannot be undone by future
administrations, ensuring a legacy of
improved relations between Tribes and
the United States.
Tribal Leaders Congress on Education
The Suquamish Tribe hosted the TLC
meeting at the House of Awakened Culture. Senator John McCoy (D-Marysville) attended the meeting along with
representatives from several tribal governments, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Wash-
ington Education Association, and the
Department of Early Learning. We heard
updates from two the new state/compact
schools, Lummi and Suquamish, and a
legislative report from Sen. McCoy on
potential legislation that may be coming
this session regarding education.
Intertribal Hunting Meeting
The Swinomish Tribe hosted an intertribal meeting on hunting issues. Tribal
leaders discussed regulations and obstacles to access to game for ceremonial
and subsistence purposes.
Museum Retreat
Suquamish Museum staff and board
members held a retreat to review the
mission and vision of the Museum and
seek ways to better serve the Suquamish
Tribe and museum visitors through exhibits, programming, tours and the museum store.
Leadership Kitsap Presentation
Russell Steele and I made our annual
presentation to this year’s Leadership
Kitsap class. The mission of Leadership
Kitsap is “to educate, prepare and connect a new group of committed leaders
for community involvement in Kitsap
County.” We discussed the history and
culture of the Suquamish Tribe and the
history and future of Port Madison Enterprises as part of the group’s Leadership Day.
PME, TGC and Tribal Council Meeting
The Tribal Council, Port Madison Enterprises and the Tribal Gaming Commission held a joint meeting to discuss
the application, interview and hiring
process at PME and ways that we could
streamline the process. This would help
us fill open positions and recruit more
employees.
Sixkiller Consulting Tour
Josh Clause, an associate at our lobbying firm Sixkiller Consulting, went on a
tour of Suquamish to better understand
our reservation and our activities. Josh
is a member of the Mohawk Nation of
Ontario, Canada.
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Sports & Rec
Bentwood Box Class with Randi Purser
Teaching culture hands on to students of all ages
In early December, Randi Purser opened up the Suquamish Carving shed located at Chief Kitsap
Academy to a Bentwood box class that she instructed. This four night class covered basic carving
and steaming techniques. A small class with a wide variety of ages and levels of carving ability it
was a great time.
Nigel Lawrence, Marguerite Mcknight, Joey
Holmes, Damian Lawrence and Max Sigo-Daws.
Max Sigo-Daws .
Purser and Zoe Fritz.
Purser, Zoe Fritz and Jacinda Lawrence.
Suquamish Shines in Inter-Tribal Basketball
Above, from left, Sierra Denning, Leetsah
Deam and Antonia Ewing.
Above, from left, Austin Wion, Nika Chiquiti, Kah-Ty Natrall and Kaiden Finkbonner.
Above, from left, Kiaya Natrall and Kah-Ty Natrall.
Above, from left, Leetsah Deam, Sierra Denning, Brandy Boure and Nika Chiquiti.
Suquamish Girls Basketball
Playing in the Poulsbo Parks & Recreation League
Back row, from left, Nika Chiquiti, Leestah Deam, Sierra Denning, Brandy Boure Kamryn
Sprague and Kenzee Wellman. Front row, from left, Kiaya Natrall, Noelani Old Coyote and Antonia Ewing.
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Suquamish Boys Basketball
Sports & Rec
Playing games every Saturday in the Bremerton Parks League
Suquamish playing offense in black jerseys. From left, Shawn Jones with the layup, Alijah Sipai,
Josh Combs and Stacey McCloud.
Suquamish playing defense in black jerseys. Back row, from left, Josh Combs, Kynoa Sipai and
Stacey McCloud. Front row, from left, Alijah Sipai and Marcus Mclean.
Kynoa Sipai with ball, Tyquay Bedstrom, Kaleb Greene, Antonio Boure, Alijah Sipai, Patrick
Combs and Kanim Natrall.
From left, Rebecca Purser and Lydia Sigo practicing knitting during the Robin Sigo workshop in
December.
Teen Late Night with Port Gamble Knitting Workshop with Robin Sigo
January Sports, Recreation & Youth Center Calendar
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
There is basketball practices and games throughout the month of January.
Please contact our staff if you need to know dates and times
Magdalena Turrieta: 394-8634
Aaron Lawrence: 394-8575
Steven Adams: 394-8576
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5
25
2
3
8
9
10
16
17
Closed
Bowling League
Youth Open Gym 4pm Swimming @ BI
kingston vs Gig Game Boys League
2:20pm
WEAVING 10am
PIYO12pm
Youth Open Gym 4pm
Youth Open Gym 4pm Insanity 5:45am
PIYO 5:30pm
Inter-tribal BB
Adult Open Gym 7pm
Youth Open Gym 4pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Bowling League
Adult Open Gym 7pm
Swimming @ BI
Boys League
10:00am
WEAVING 10am
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15
PIYO 5:45am
Insanity 12pm
Youth Open Gym 4pm
Youth Open Gym 4pm Birthday Cake
Adult Open Gym 7pm Inter-tribal BB
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20
Closed
PIYO 5:30pm
Adult Open Gym 7pm
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Youth Open Gym 4pm
PIYO 5:30pm
Adult Open Gym 7pm
PIYO 5:45am
Insanity 12pm
Zumba 5:30pm
Pickleball 7pm
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7
Pickleball 7pm
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1
FRI
6
Zumba 5:30pm
Pickleball 7pm
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THU
21
Youth Open Gym 4pm Inter-tribal BB
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Youth Open Gym 4pm Inter-tribal BB
Youth Open Gym 4pm PIYO12pm
Boys League
Adult Open Gym 7pm Youth Open Gym 4pm 2:20pm
NK Vs Kingston Game
Song & Dance
5:30pm
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Youth Mural
Project
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Bowling League
Insanity 12:15pm
PIYO12pm
Youth Open Gym 4pm Youth Open Gym 4pm Swimming @ BI
PIYO 5:30pm
Teen Night YMCA
Adult Open Gym 7pm
Boys League
11:05am
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Boys League
Insanity 12:15pm
PIYO12pm
Youth Open Gym 4pm Youth Open Gym 4pm 3:25pm
PIYO 5:30pm
Adult Open Gym 7pm
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Youth Mural
Project
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Acrobats
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and Chris Puckett were amazed at the
story. They did not think Napoleon had
such a fierce warrior spirit under her mild
unassuming exterior. Her son Ken Potts
said he was not surprised though. “I have
seen you mad. I am not surprised the bear
was scared off,” added Potts.
Elders
Unfortunately, many bears are shot needlessly because of unfounded fear and human carelessness. Led by a keen sense
of smell, bears will naturally gravitate
to potential food sources found in unsecured garbage, bird feeders, orchards,
farm crops, beehives, outside pet food,
and organic compost piles.
Tribal Elder Rescues Bianca was taken to the Veterinary where
the circumference of bite marks were
cleaned and stitched. A second later the
Dog from Bear
84 year-old Marge Napoleon
fends off bear, saving the life
of her Chihuahua
by Kathy Kinsey
It sounds quite unbelievably shocking,
but it’s true. Marge Napoleon was a
fierce warrior when her dog was attacked
by a bear this winter. The diminutive Napoleon, standing 5-feet tall and weighing
roughly 116 pounds, took her Chihuahua
named Bianca out to relieve herself at
1 a.m. on November 19, 2014. A black
bear was just outside her door at the time
and attacked the small dog. That’s when
Napoleon says she grabbed little Bianca
from the bear’s jaws.
“I was so mad. I yelled get out of here
in a fierce voice. The bear turned around
and left. It didn’t occur to me at the time,
I would have been a bigger meal. I was
too mad,” laughed Napoleon.
Napoleon’s sister Liz Puckett, nieces and
nephew, Nancy Johnston, Kathy Kinsey
Food and feat drive Black Bear behavior. As such, you should properly store or
secure all odorous food/non-food items.
Use plastic bags to seal in odors and store
garbage inside buildings. Use electric
fences around hives, orchards, and compost piles. Attach spill pans to bird feeders and hang out of reach (10 feet up).
Clear away dense brush and protective
cover from yard.
bear would have bit the three pound dog
in half. Bianca looked like a porcupine
leaving the Veterinary with drains inserted all around the wound.
Napoleon is at home nursing Bianca, who
is healing well and thanks the Suquamish
Tribe, Wayne George, Shawna George,
and Chris Puckett for their help and concern for her companion.
Don’t surprise a bear; black bears tend
to be nervous and easily frightened.
They can cause injury if suddenly startled, cornered, or provoked. Warn a bear
you are coming by occasionally clapping
or using bells. Use caution when hiking in windy weather, downwind, along
streams, through dense vegetation or natural food areas, and when approaching
blind curves where a bear may not hear,
see, or smell you.
Avoiding “nuisance” encounters
Black bears have lost over 60-percent
of their historical range. As human encroachment increases, preserving large
areas of undeveloped land where bears
and other animals can thrive is vital.
Crucial components include adequate
sources of food and water, denning sites
such as rock crevices, hollow trees, and
dense vegetation, contiguous travel corridors with sufficient cover for protection
from poachers, harassment, and associated dangers from human development.
If you do encounter a Black Bear
Stay calm and don’t run. Running may
elicit a chase response by the bear. Pick
up children so they don’t run or scream;
restrain dog; avoid eye contact and talk
in soothing voice. If the bear stands up,
Black bears are highly intelligent and
adaptable. This species has a great capacity to live in close proximity to people.
Bianca at home recovering from the attack.
he is NOT going to attack but is curious
and wants a better sniff or view. Back
away slowly; if bear chomps jaw, lunges, or slaps ground or brush with paw, he
feels threatened. Slowly retreat from area
or make wide detour around bear; don’t
crowd or block bear’s escape route.
Bear attacks on humans are extremely
rare. A person is 180 times more likely
to be killed by a bee and 160,000 times
more likely to die in a car accident. Most
injuries from black bears occur when
people try to feed, pet, or crowd them.
Bears will nip or cuff bad-mannered humans. They are very strong and powerful
animals; bears should always be treated
with caution and respect.
January Elders Lunch Menu
MON
TUE
Elder’s Kitchen:
360-394-8407
Please call to inform the kitchen
if you would like to cancel
home delivery for the day.
5 Birthday Celebration
Pork Roast
Sweet Potatoes
California Blend Veggies
Wheat Roll
Applesauce
Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
12
Pork Pancit
Germany Veggie Blend
Apple-Carrot Salad
SF Jell-O w/ Fruit
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Closed
MLK
Holiday
26
Chicken a La King
Brown Rice
Steamed Spinach
Tossed Salad
w/ cranberries
Fresh Fruit
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WED
Beverages Served
Daily
1
1% Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Coffee
and Tea. Occassional substitutions
may be necessary.
6
Minestrone Soup
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
w/ Lettuce
Coleslaw
Fresh Fruit
13
Calico Bean Soup
Chef Salad w/ Spinach,
HB Eggs, Cheese, & Dried
Cranberries
Corn Bread
Yogurt Parfait
20
Ham Hocks w/ Beans
Brown or White Rice
California Blend Veg.
Tossed Salad
Pachado Bread
Cottage Cheese & Peaches
27
THU
Split Pea Soup w/ Ham
Tossed Salad
Corn Bread
Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries &
Granola
7
Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans,
lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa,
& sour cream
Baby Carrots & Cucumber
Slices, Fresh Fruit
Health talk with Dr. Kraft!
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Closed
New Year’s Day
Holiday
FRI
2
Macaroni-Beef Casserole
w/ Tomato Sauce
Brussels Sprouts
Oat Bran Muffin
Canned Peaches
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9
15
16
Chicken & Dumplings
w/ Mixed Vegetables
Tossed Salad
w/ sunflower seeds
Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail
Beef Stir Fry
w/ Asian Blend Veggies
Brown Rice
Tossed Salad
Blueberry Bran Muffin
Fresh Fruit
Health talk with Dr. Kraft!
Chicken Adobo
Brown Rice
Capri Blend Veggies
Tossed Salad
Applesauce Muffin
Fresh Fruit
Salmon
Boiled Potatoes
Mixed Veggies
Tossed Salad
Pachado Bread
Fudgsicle Bar
21
22
Health talk with Dr. Kraft!
Pork-Vegetable Stir Fry
Brown Rice
Tossed Salad
Waldorf Salad
Pumpkin Cookie
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29
30
Meatloaf, Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Winter Squash
Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Wheat Roll, Fresh Fruit
Shepherd’s Pie
Tossed Salad
Oat Bran Muffin
Fresh Fruit
Egg, Vegetable & Cheese
Frittata
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Oat Bran Muffin
Fresh Fruit
Beef, Bean & Cheese
Burrito
California Blend Veggies
Tossed Salad
Fresh Fruit
Geoduck Chowder
Tuna Sandwich w/ Lettuce
Coleslaw
Fresh Fruit
Beef Stir Fry
Brown Rice
Tossed Salad
Applesauce Muffin
Spiced Fruit Cup
Health talk with Dr. Kraft!
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Vol. 15, No. 1
New Counseling Staff at Wellness Center
Health &
Wellness
Dan Brewer introduces himself to Suquamish community
by Dan Brewer
Greetings to the Suquamish Tribal community! My name is Dan Brewer, and
I am excited and honored to be a new
member of the Suquamish Tribe’s Wellness Center staff, providing counseling
services on Mondays to eligible participants.
I have had the privilege of working
in Indian Country
since 1988. After
obtaining my master’s degree in counseling from Antioch
University, I worked
with the Ina Maka
Family
Program
which was part of
United Indians of
All Tribes Foundation in Seattle. I
then took a position with the Port
Gamble S’Klallam
Tribe and worked
as a counselor and
Wellness Program Dan Brewer
Director at Little Boston for 13 years. I
left Little Boston to accept a position as
Health and Wellness Officer for the Sno-
ing a weekly Grief and Loss group beginning Monday, January 12. This 12 week
group will meet for 90 minutes from 1 to
2:30 p.m. This group is available to any
Tribal community member who has experienced the loss of a loved one and who
would like support in processing feelings
qualmie Tribe. I recently left that position last summer to devote myself to my
private practice in the area.
As a licensed mental health counselor,
I have over twenty five years of experience providing counseling to individuals,
couples and families. In the past, I
have offered many
groups addressing
parenting, loss &
grief, anger management, domestic
violence, sexual assault, and weekend
parenting and couples retreats.
of sadness and loss. You will gain new
insights and understanding of the grieving process. If you are interested in being
part of this new group please contact me
at 360-394-8558 or e-mail me at dbrewer@suquamish.nsn.us. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Wednesday, Jan 28
5:30-7:30pm
I love gardening
(especially growing dahlias and
sunflowers)
and
enjoy art and reading. I am happily
married and have
two sons, 23 and
19 years of age and
one step-son who is 20 years old.
House of Awakened Culture
In addition to providing counseling to
Squamish Tribal members, I will be start-
Community Health
Vaccines: We have partnered with the
Health Department and are now able
to provide vaccine against shingles
and pneumonia. Shingles vaccine is
recommended for those over the age
of 60 and only needs to be given once.
Pneumonia vaccine is recommended for
anyone over age 65 or those with any
chronic condition such as diabetes or
asthma. If you would like to receive
both vaccines they must be given
four weeks apart. Please call Barbara
Hoffman, RN at 394-8468 or Kathy
Kinsey, RN at 394-8535 to schedule a
time to get the vaccine or to get more
information. We also have a few doses
of flu vaccine left.
Herbal Apothecary: Julia Bennett,
Traditional Plant Program Coordinator,
and Azure Bouré, intern, have made a
variety of salves, teas and syrups that
can assist with treating colds and other
viruses, provide valuable nutrients,
ease pain, ease stress and anxiety, aid
digestion and support the health of
particular organs and body systems.
Available to Tribal members, their
families, government employees and
Wellness clients these plant based
medicines can assist you in maintaining
health. Plants offer gentle yet powerful
help and should be respected. If you
choose to use plants internally as
medicine please first consult with your
medical practitioner, this is especially
important if you are taking prescription
medications that may react with the
plants. Your community health staff
would be happy to assist you choosing
items. Contact Barbara Hoffman, Kathy
Kinsey, or Fran Miller for assistance.
Community Swim: Tribal Members
are eligible to obtain free swim passes
for the Bainbridge Island Aquatic
Center. Applications are available at
Human Services front desk.
Community Fitness: Tribal Members
are eligible for a $20 reimbursement (for
paid gym memberships) per calendar
month if they show gym attendance of
eight or more times in that month. Proof
of attendance should be sent to Kathy
Kinsey. Please provide proof within
three months or at least on a quarterly
basis. Reimbursement is limited to the
previous three months so should be
turned in no less than quarterly.
Elder Shoe Program: Elder Tribal
Members and Tribal Members with
diabetes are eligible to receive one pair
of NIKE N7 shoes per year. Contact
Kathy Kinsey, RN for more information
or to order.
Thirsty Tuesday: Starting in January
Water Wednesday will become Thirsty
Tuesday as we expand to offering
teas and other delicious sugar free
beverages during the winter months;
we will continue infused waters once
the weather warms up.
Kick the Tobacco Habit: Individual
counseling and Nicotine Replacement
Therapy is available for those wanting
to quit smoking or other tobacco use.
Contact Kathy Kinsey, RN or Barbara
Hoffman, RN.
Women, Infants and Children
(WIC) is available to pregnant and
breastfeeding women, infants and
children until age five who qualify. This
program provides supplemental food
Wednesday Walking Club: We will and nutrition education. Contact Cathy
be suspending Walking Club until Gunderson, RD at 360-394-8473.
February 11th. We encourage you to Consultations: Community Health
attend the talks sponsored by Wellness staff is available to work with Tribal
which will take place on Wednesdays Members and their families who
from 12:00 to 12:30 in the Elders Lunch need assistance managing diabetes,
room starting January 7th.
hypertension, high cholesterol, weight
Elder’s Exercise: Elder’s Exercise
continues at 10:30 to 11:30 am in the
Tribal Administrative Office Gym on
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Elders
and spouses are encouraged to come.
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or other chronic issues. Please call
and set up an appointment: Barbara
Hoffman, RN 360-394-8468, Kathy
Kinsey, RN 360-394-8535 or Fran
Miller, RD (Nutritionist) 360-394-8476.
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Vol. 15, No. 1
Business
PME Executive
Spotlight:
tunities to increase my education and
excel in my career. I’ve learned so much
from them and look forward to learning
more. I also couldn’t have gotten this
far without the Clearwater Slot Department. Each day I was taught about supervising, leadership, project planning,
time management and more. I’m thankful for everyone who believed in me and
gave me a chance to succeed.”
by Lisa Rodriguez
Over the years, Rochelle has completed the UW Foster School of Business
Executive Development Program. This
program exceled her leadership skills
beyond her beliefs, with different projects and topics for
nine months and
she came out with a
new perspective on
business. During the
Leadership Kitsap
program, Rochelle
grew her leadership
skills and gained
community resources that she has utilized throughout her
career.
Rochelle Stockwell chosen
for Casino Assistant Manager
For the past 10 years, Rochelle Stockwell has devoted a great amount of time
and energy to the Clearwater Casino.
She began her career
in 2004, right out of
high school as a Slot
Cashier. Since then
she has accepted opportunities as a Slot
Supervisor, Slot Shift
Manager, Slot Assistant Manager and Slot
Manager. Two months
ago Rochelle accepted
the position as the Assistant General Manager.
department works simultaneously as
a cohesive unit. She strives to come
in with an open mind and learn other’s ideas, over time she hopes to help
each department meet their goals, but
also think outside the box to go beyond
what is required.
For the future Rochelle is excited about
the five year expansion. After years of
working for the casino, Rochelle is
looking forward to the changes that
will come in phase three. She’ll focus
on ways to improve the casino floor
during remodeling to ensure guests
have a great experience. Rochelle is
excited to see what the future has in
store for her.
Lisa Rodriguez in the Public Relations
& Media Coordinator for Clearwater
Casino Resort. She can be reached at
lisarodriguez@clearwatercasino.com
or by phone at (360) 598-8731.
Saturday, Jan 17
Front 9 Scramble
$50
Back 9 Best Ball
Includes golf cart, range,
meal & prize fund
2-Man Event
As the Assistant
“Throughout my caGeneral
Manager,
reer, I have to thank
Rochelle has made
Angie Huang for givit her mission to exing me the opportuniperience how every
Rochelle Stockwell
ties and being a great
department runs and figure out what she
mentor. Angie gave me the confidence can do to help. She currently oversees
and motivation to pursue such opportu- the gift shop, slots, compliance, poknities and I couldn’t be more thankful,” er, keno and the cage. In the past two
said Rochelle Stockwell. “Rich Purser months she has seen how each departand Irene Carper have given me oppor- ment is different, but also how each
Per Player
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Port Madison Enterprises
As of December 18, 2014 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises.
# Of
Openings
Dept/Position
Salary
Range
Opening
Date
3
2
Cage***
Cashier (PT) $
Main Bank Cashier (FT)
$11.25
$16.50
12/12/14
12/03/14
1
Engineering***
Engineer (FT)
DOE
12/12/14
5
1
Environmental Services
Worker (FT)
Worker/Temp. Relief Supervisor (FT)
1
4
1
1
3
2
1
5
1
1
Food & Beverage
Banquet Server (On-call) $
Deli Cashier (FT/PT) $
Steakhouse Server (PT) $
Assistant Restaurant Supervisor (FT)
Bartender (PT) $
Host(ess)/Cashier (FT/PT) $
Short Order Cook (FT)
Cocktail Server (PT) $
Cook (FT)
Bar Manager (FT)
$9.32
$10.00
$9.32
DOE
$9.32
$10.00
DOE
$9.32
DOE
DOE
05/14/14
11/28/14
11/28/14
09/26/14
11/04/14
12/11/14
10/29/14
11/04/14
11/20/14
12/03/14
1
Human Resources
Coordinator (FT)
DOE
11/07/14
Suquamish Tribal Member/ Suquamish
Tribal Household only
Temporary Minimum 22 weeks
DOE
DOE
12/12/14
06/18/14
1
IT***
Network Administrator
DOE
09/08/14
1
2
1
Kiana Lodge
Server (PT) $
Bartender (PT) $
DMO (PT)
$9.32
$9.32
$9.75
10/02/14
07/31/14
10/29/14
1
1
Resort
Sales Manager (FT)
Room Attendant Supervisor (FT)
DOE
DOE
09/29/14
12/03/14
2
Retail
Masi Shop Clerk (PT)
$10.00
12/11/14
2
Security***
Officer (FT/PT)
DOE
11/26/14
7
1
1
1
Slot***
Cashier (FT/PT) $
Slot Technician (FT)
Sr. Technician (FT)
Supervisor/ Cashier (FT)
$11.25
DOE
DOE
DOE
12/11/14
09/26/14
09/12/14
11/07/14
9
3
1
Table Games***
Dealer (FT/PT) $
Dual Rate (FT)
Floor Supervisor (FT)
DOE
DOE
DOE
11/21/14
08/22/14
09/11/14
1
1
Whitehorse
Server (PT) $
Sous Chef (FT)
$9.32
DOE
07/17/14
07/07/14
70 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position
PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
•
Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept.
•
All Casino positions require a State and/or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions.
•
We accept online applications at www.clearwatercasino.com. If you have questions please contact our Recruiter/Tribal Liaison at (360) 598-8717 or the Job line
(360) 598-1360. Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of the Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.
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Vol. 15, No. 1
Clearwater Buffet Remodel Gets Underway This Month
Updates begin with a 2-day restaurant closure early January
Business
A rendering of what the Phase II expansion will look like when completed.
The remodel of the Longhouse Buffet is
scheduled to begin in January and will
include a completely new layout.
In addition to interior upgrades, the remodel features new islands for more food
choices including rotisserie oven, pizza
oven and Mongolian grill stations.
Clearwater Casino General Manager
Rich Purser expects the buffet remodel to be completed by February 13, in
order for the eatery to be fully functional for the Valentine’s Day holiday.
The remodel is also expected to bring additional seating to the Longhouse Buffet
after the Cedar Steakhouse moves to the
new hotel tower expansion. The work
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is all part of Phase II in the Clearwater
Casino Resort Master Plan that also includes the addition of 10,000 square-feet
of meeting space and a 4,500 square-foot
pre-function space. Also, the addition of
an all-water view 98-room, 6-story hotel
wing that will include fine dining and
café-style restaurants.
For more information on the Clearwater Casino Resort expansion, including
Phases I-IV, visit them online at clearwatercasino.com or portmadisonenterprises.com. Follow the construction on the
Clearwater Casino Resort facebook page
at facebook.com/clearwatercasino.
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Vol. 15, No. 1
Community
Emergency
Preparedness
Community Response
Team Volunteers Needed
by Cherrie May
In 95 percent of all emergencies, the
victim or bystander provides the first
immediate assistance on the scene. Would
you know what to do? The Suquamish
Tribe Emergency Management is starting
Community Emergency Response Teams
(CERT) for our community. We need
your help to make this happen.
What is CERT?
CERT is a training program that prepares
you to help yourself, your family, and
your neighbors in the event of a disaster.
During an incident, emergency service
personnel may not be able to reach
everyone right away. By getting trained
in CERT, you will have the skills to
help emergency responders save lives
and protect property. As a member
of a CERT team, you can respond
to disasters, participate in drills and
exercises, and take additional training.
CERT teams are known and trusted
resources to emergency responders and
their communities.
What do CERT teams do in an emergency?
Under the direction of local emergency
responders, CERT teams help provide
critical support by giving immediate
assistance to victims, providing damage
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assessment information, and organizing
other volunteers at a disaster site.
Volunteers trained in CERT also offer
a potential workforce for performing
duties such as shelter support, crowd
control, and evacuation. The role of a
CERT volunteer is to help others until
trained emergency personnel arrive.
News From The Traditional
Heritage Specialist
by Marilyn Jones
Well I missed a few newsletters and
would like to say that it has been an
interesting year. We are busy closing out the files and reports for all
the programs that are required now.
I have enjoyed the interviews with
the folks I was able to talk about our
sacred places, and look forward to
scheduling interviews with others
into the next year. We don’t have
the grant any more, but we have the
equipment and want to hear your
stories about hunting, gathering,
fishing, clamming and all other traditional experiences.
How does CERT help the community?
In addition to supporting emergency
responders during a disaster, the
CERT program builds strong working
relationships
between
emergency
responders and the people they serve.
CERT teams also help the community
year-round by helping with community
emergency
plans,
neighborhood
exercises, preparedness outreach, fire
safety education, and workplace safety.
CERT training?
CERT training takes about 30-40 hours
to complete and provides critical skills in
emergency preparedness and response.
Participants learn how to:
This winter, we reburied an ancestor from the Poulsbo area. A small
group of Suquamish came to the
reburial, to say welcome home and
rest in peace. It was a cold and drizzly day. Afterwards, we met at the
Suquamish Museum for refreshments and thank you gifts. Everyone
visited and got toasty warm before
they left. I would like to thank the
Suquamish Tribal Council, Suquamish Clearwater Casino Russell
Steele and Chris Archunde, Maintenance Staff, Dennis Lewarch,
Gene R. Jones Sr. Dave Mills, Amie
Adams, Francine Swift, Marie He-
• Identify and anticipate hazards
• Reduce fire hazards
• Extinguish small fires
• Assist emergency responders
• Conduct light search and rescue
• Set up medical treatment areas
• Apply basic medical techniques
• Help to reduce survivor stress
If you are interested in participating in
the Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) please contact Cherrie
May at (360) 394-8507.
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bert, (from Port Gamble S’Klallam
Tribe), Suquamish Museum Staff
and the Reburial Committee, all for
their great words, work and support
for our Ancestor. We are so lucky to
have people here that are able to assist and care for the Ancestors when
need. My hands go up to all of you!
This year has gone by too fast and
we are preparing for a new one in
now. I am in my second quarter of
my BA program at Northwest Indian
College. I have one class in the mid
-day and two in the evening hours.
I am excited and nervous about this
year and the work is twice as hard.
I enjoy all of it and look forward to
completion of this program in 2016.
Let’s welcome the New Year with
thoughts of peace and many blessings for everyone in the community
and around the world. Welcome joy
in our hearts and support those that
are in need of help in the best ways
you can. Bless all my relations.
Marily G. Jones is the Traditional
Heritage Specialist for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at
mjones@suquamish.nsn.us and by
phone at (360) 394-8526
Vol. 15, No. 1
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anuary
Jan 1
Brandon Emmett
Illyanna Purser
Jan2
Charlie Brown
Isabelle Chiquiti
Charlene Renquist
Jan 3
William Alexander
Cha-la-kwa-tud Chiquiti Sr
Melvin Colomb
Merle Hayes Jr
Mikayla Madayag
William Sigo III
Jan 4
Mary Adams
Bruce Belmont
Vicky Doyle
Brandon Dryden
Debra Hill II
Jorden Lawrence
Jamie Loneia
James Mabe
Tyler Mabe
Jan 5
Miya Smith
Jan 6
Kellen Baker
Andrea Nellenbach
Jan 7
Anthony Mabe
Suquamish News
Mary Lou Salter
Jan 8
Samantha Salas
William Swift
Jan 9
Devan Crow
Brittney Timmerman
Jan 11
Edward Midkiff Sr
Stephanie Power
Aleccia Pratt
Gloria Smith
Eric Webster
Jan 16
Gary Crowell
Linda Immken
Honorato Rapada V
Michael Cordero
Kimberly Kumpf
Cheayvone Lawrence
Elizabeth Napoleon
Jan 17
Trevor Adams
Bennie Armstrong
Troy Mabe
Baily Moss
Andrew Pondelick
David Schuler
Crystal Sigo
Clavin Medina
Aaron Purser
Jan 18
William Jackson
Sutah Purcell
Jan 19
Jan 12
Phillip Contraro
Henry Jackson Jr
Makaha Lawrence
Seth Mabe
Christopher Puckett
Jan 13
Barbara Santos
Frederick Sigo
Kwlll-kwull-tu Williams
Jan 14
Geraldine Joe
James Lawrence
Susan Bambino
Lorraine Brice
Jacinda Lawrence
Kourtney Lawrence
Jan 20
Winona Mabe
Jan 21
Marlene Brown
Gail Coyne
Robert Gemmell
Austen Jenkins
Jacob Sigo
Jan 22
Jan 15
George Adams
Frank Chavez
Eric Lindell
John Rubeck
Angela Clark
Phoenix George
Shilene George
Taren Haynes
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Birthdays
Jan 24
Jan 25
Autumn Colomb
Thomas Cordero Sr
Tory Dotson
Leonard Forsman
Steven George
Belinda Hommel
Bakolah Williams
Jan 26
Robert Cordero Jr
Floyd Dollar
Jan 27
Jamie Gooby
Tami Jefferson
Kristen Mabe
Joaquin Santos
Harriet Webber
Peter Werbelo III
Jan 28
Nicholas Leva
Betty Pasco
Jan 29
Thomas Bailey
Allicia Knapp
Daniel Santos
Jan 31
Edward Widen
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