qyuuqs - April 2013

swԥdԥbš qyuuqs Volume 47 Issue 4

April 2013

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Moon of the Whistling Robins

“Much of April is the ‘Moon of the Whistling Robins,’ signaling the actual music of spring-time. Herring and smelt continue to be harvested. At beach sites, shellfish such as mus-sels, cockles, oysters, horse, butter and littleneck steamer clams are harvested. Some clams are eaten fresh, but most are cure for winter by first steaming on top of hot rocks in a sand pit, stringing the meat on cedar bark ropes and smoking or drying hard. Canoes are build and baskets, both waterproof and open, are woven and dyed. Many types of plants are collected such as the tender young shoots of salmonberry and trailing blackberry. The roots of bracken ferns are dug up, baked, dried and then pounded into a flour to be stored in baskets. Flatfish, halibut, lingcod and rockfish are all fished during this moon. Two pronged spears are used to catch lingcod and rockfish. Halibut are caught using a line at-tached to a V-shaped hook made of bent hemlock, then cooked by placing hot stones in watertight baskets or cut into strips to be dried. Spring Chinook begin to run this moon.”—13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, And How They Guide the Swinomish People. S.I.T.C

áutix ԥd ti swatixȿtԥdޣdxȿ cޣ“Let’s take care of Earth.”

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CONTENTS:

Announcements 37 Archives 17 Around the Rez 11 Being Frank 16 Birthdays— April 36 Bulletin Board 4&6 Chairman’s Message 3 Community Arts 20&21 Community Calendar 38 Earth Day Info 6-7 Education 19 Feature: Community Dinner 8 Feature: Community Dinner 9 Feature: Making Jury Duty… 10 Feature: Indigenous Health… 12 Feature: Climate Change... 15 Free Ads 39 From The Editor 5 Lushootseed 24 Medical: Abuse of Pain Med…. 27 Mrs. V’s 2 Cents 14 Native Business-Jim Stanley 29 NWIC 13&25 Police Department 26 Reality/ Fish and Game 28 Senior Lunch Menu 23 Sports 30 Tribal Court/GED/Wellness 31 SWRP 32-35 Youth Center News 18

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qyuuqs (Kee Yoks)

17337 Reservation Road La Conner, WA 98257

360-466-7258 Fax 466-1632

[email protected]

Advisory Committee Allan Olson

John Stephens Tracy James Kevin Paul

Michael M. Vendiola

Editor [email protected]

Caroline Edwards Assistant Editor

[email protected]

Photos: qyuuqs and submitted

Officers: Chairman:

spee pots (Brian Cladoosby)

Vice Chair: Tale tale II

(Barbara James) Secretary:

Sapelia (Sophie Bailey)

Treasurer: yal la ka but

Steve Edwards General Manager:

Tuk Tuk Luus (Allan Olson)

Senators:

sapelia (Sophie Bailey)

pay a huxton

(Chester Cayou, Jr.)

spee pots (Brian Cladoosby)

cha das cud II

(Glen Edwards)

yal le ka but Steve Edwards

Tale tale II

(Barbara James)

SM OK O LO (Leon John)

wa lee hub

(Kevin Paul)

ya-qua-leouse (Brian Porter)

sOladated

(Brian Wilbur)

kani?ted (Tandy Wilbur)

qyuuqs (Kee Yoks)

The deadline to submit to the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks) is the 15th

of every month or nearest business day.

qyuuqs Mission The mission of the qyuuqs newspaper is to provide monthly communication to swedebS, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, near and far. We are committed to serving as an apolitical forum for SITC governing officials and all community members. The newspaper is not intended to reflect the official position of the governing body of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, but rather reflects the ideas, events, and thoughts of individual com-munity members and tribal staff. As such, the Swinomish Tribe makes no claim as to the accuracy or content of any of the articles con-tained therein.

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Chairman’s Message: ‘Sunshine and Great Fishing Weather!’—Submitted by Brian Cladoosby

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Wow, March already flew by! We’ve witnessed our first week of sunshine and great fishing weather!

These past few months for me have been full of blessings and gratitude for my wife and family, Swinomish Tribe and Senators. I am blessed to have a wonderful wife, Nina. We just celebrated our

35th wedding anniversary on March 18th, and she continues to be my strength and support everyday. I am very blessed by God to be able to have the greatest job in the World. Once again our Senate has reelected me as Chairman for the 17th year, and I start my 29th year on the Senate. We currently have, after this year, 145 years of com-bined Council experience. The Creator has surrounded me by the greatest Council in the State, a wonderful wife and family, and a strong community. I am grateful.

Swinomish Tribe has spoken and we continue to support the leadership of our Senate, I want to congratulate Glen Edwards who

just completed his 25th year on Senate, and Barb James who just completed her 20th year on Senate. They were unopposed in their posi-tions and were sworn into their new 5-year terms this past month.

Spring means our fishermen are out on the Salish Sea for a new halibut season. This year may bring a little surprise for our fisherman. As you may or may not know, the S’Klallam Tribes, consisting of Jamestown, Lower Elwha and Port Gamble, challenged Lummi's fish-ing rights in the San Juan Islands. Judge Martinez ruled that the Lummi Nation does not have fish-ing rights south of the San Juan Islands. Our Senate is tracking the situation and what it is going to mean for our fishermen.

Swinomish has worked hard to protect our way of life for today and generations to come. Over the

years the Tribes have had to chal-lenge the State when it comes to our Treaty Rights. We had to fight for our fishing rights and we won. We had to fight for our shellfish rights and we won. We had to fight the State over protecting our water-sheds in the culverts case and we won. See a pattern here? Well we are once again going to have to go to court over our hunting and gath-ering rights, and guess what, we are going to win! In the past few months the Skokomish Tribe filed a hunting case in Federal Court. Swinomish is tracking the case and working out a strategy to protect our treaty rights.

Spring continues to be a busy time of the year, but I wanted to take a bit of time to reach our to our youth in the community. I would like to congratulate the LCHS Braves Basketball team and coaches for placing 3rd in State this year. It was a special year, as all seven seniors on the boys and girls teams, each had a relative who has played in La Conner basketball, with the oldest relation going back to the1920’s. Basketball has always been a great part of our communi-ties, and together we have all won a few and lost a few; but for a major-ity of the years; we have all learned that if we work together and give it 100%, that we all come away with a winning season. Each of these young women and men worked hard to accomplish their goals and all of La Conner is proud of you. Keep up the great work.

May the Creator bless each of

you, and may the coming of a new season give you the courage to make the changes you need in your life, support you in all your en-deavors and provide you the prayers and support needed to ac-complish your own goals in life.

“May the Creator bless each of you, and may the coming of a new season give you the courage to make the changes you need in

your life, support you in all your endeavors and provide you the prayers and support needed to accomplish your own goals in life.”

Chairman spee pots

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Knitting Class Every Mon. at 7 o clock

Shaker Church $5 a class

Money will go towards the church See Barbara Marks

Corrections from March issue:

x� Barbara Marks and Joe McCoy were married on March 18 for 18 years instead of being married on March 16 for 16 years. Congratulations!

x� Due to a formatting issue 3 names were inadvertently left off of the March birthday list—3/30: Brenda Wil-liams and 3/31: Roberta Cladoosby and Raymond Mitchell. Our apologies and Happy belated Birthday!

Attention Swinomish Commercial Diesel Powered Boat Owners!

The deadline is quickly approaching for Swinomish diesel boat owners to apply for a new diesel engine under EPAs “Diesel Emis-sions Reduction Act”. Swinomish diesel powered boat owners may qualify for newer less polluting diesel engines where EPA pays half of the engine and installation costs. Stop by the Swinomish Planning Department, and ask Lynette Ikebe for an application.

For more information call Tony Basabe at (360) 466-2512. If Tony is not available, contact Lynette Ikebe at (360) 466 1293.

Both the North End & Village Chevron gas stations will be gearing up for the busy months by adding additional staff soon. All tribal members 21 and older are encouraged to go to HR Department and put in an application!

Seeking work?

Chevron wants YOU!

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dahadubs for taking the time to read the latest issue of qyuuqs News!

We have addressed many im-portant issues in this edition. I hope that you read carefully and with enjoyment. In this issue we feature stories on the importance of par-ticipating in Jury Duty, how you can save a lot of money on pur-chasing a diesel motor for your fishing boat, new laws based on the abuse of pain medication, the latest surveillance methods from Fish & Wildlife Enforcement and other important topics.

I hope you will be able to take this issue and stroll outside to en-joy a sunshine filled day! After all, we seem to have fast-forwarded to

SPRING! In recognition of renewal and the growth that spring brings, we are featuring some opportuni-ties for community participation to make Swinomish and the world a better place. This year Swinomish will recognize the important and environmentally conscious Earth Day on April 17. As Native people we have always held in high regard our role in being caring stewards of the land we inhabit. April 17 will feature the annual Swinomish Clean-Up Day that was started many years ago by our thoughtful relatives. I hope you will be able to participate in some of the activities and then come together to share a meal. It is said that the best place to discuss an important topic is at a

table sharing a meal together. Lastly, in this issue is a special

invitation to community members to begin one of our cultural prac-tices on the water: War Canoe Rac-ing! I spoke with Senator ya qua leouse about the upcoming season and he is looking forward to being back out on the water after his training during the winter. He has an open invitation to all of Swi-nomish, young and old, to come sit in a canoe and become healthy! Take him up on it! I will be!

From the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks) Editor: Michael M. Vendiola

From Minister Joe McCoy: 1910 SWINOMISH INDIAN SHAKER CHURCH UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS CHURCH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND (3 yrs.) May 17-19, 2013 x� Friday—Dinner, 6PM, Church service after x� Saturday—Breakfast, 8AM; Lunch, 12 noon; Dinner,

5PM, Church service after x� Sunday—Breakfast, 8AM; Mass, 10AM; Lunch after? 1910 WASHINGTON SHAKER CHURCH CONVEN-TION Swinomish Indian Shaker Church is hosting the Convention on October 11-13, 2013 x� Friday—10AM: Board meeting; 12-1PM, lunch x� Saturday—8AM, breakfast; 10AM Board meeting; 12-1,

lunch; meeting continued; 5pm dinner; church service x� Sunday—8AM, breakfast; 10AM Mass; 12noon lunch? DONATIONS ACCEPTED (Monies, food, items, and seafood for each of these weekend events.) Also, if anyone can spare a bed or two for these church visitors, please call Joe McCoy at 360-466-8147 or Barbara Marks-McCoy at 360-202-8822 for church anniversary or the church convention weekends. THANK YOU!

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Wednesday

April 17th

9am-5 pm

Free Lunch

12:30

Service Projects

E-cycle- bring your old TVs, computers,

and monitors to recycle!

Recycling

swedebS Pavilion

Beach Cleanup

Street cleanup

Contact Tiffany Hoyopatubbi for more information:

360-466-3374

Clothing drive– bring your unwanted

clothing to exchange or donate to the women’s shelter

Sign up for curb-side recycling &

win a prize!

Compost information & workshop!

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Swinomish Earth Day/Swinomish Earth Day/Swinomish Earth Day/

Spring Cleanup DaySpring Cleanup DaySpring Cleanup Day

Recycled jewelry

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Earth Day/ Cleanup Day Schedule 9:00AM – 9:30AM

Light breakfast, sign up for service projects and raffle ticket. (Swinomish Gym-nasium)

9:45AM – 12:30PM

Service projects.

*swedebS Pavilion/Interpretive Garden* *Beach Cleanup* *Street Cleanup*

12:30 PM

Lunch at Gym.

10:00AM-2:00PM Recycling & compost education booths (Housing).

1:30 P M - 5:00 PM

Service projects.

All day activities (swedebS Pavilion)

*E-cycle: Bring unwanted electronics for recycling. (swedebS Pavilion Parking Lot)

*Goodwill Truck: Donate any items: clothing, furniture, toys…etc. (Swinomish Gymnasium)

*Clothing drive/exchange: Donate women’s and girl’s sweatshirts and jackets. (Swinomish Gymnasium)

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Cultural Department: Swinomish Honors Elders in February Dinner —Submitted by qyuuqs staff. All photos by

Chairman spee pots. The Swinomish Senate, Cultural Events De-

partment, Elder Protection Committee and Senior Center staff honored Swinomish elders Phil Dan, Edith Bobb, Diane Vendiola, Shirley Wilbur and Charlie Paul at the February Swinomish Commu-nity Dinner.

Thank you to all of the community members who attended to have a good time and celebrate Swinomish’s beloved elders!

Phil Dan and family celebrate together at the Swinomish Community Dinner.

The family of Swinomish elder Diane Vendiola sur-rounds her following her recognition as a tribal elder.

Edith Bobb is joined by family members to celebrate her accomplishment as a Swinomish elder.

Family members stand with Swinomish elder, Charlie Paul, as he is recognized during the Swinomish Community Din-ner.

Shirley Wilbur sits as family members gather to recog-nize her status as a Swinomish elder.

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Cultural Department: March Dinner Brings Together Large Gathering —Submitted by qyuuqs staff The thought of wonderful Spring

weather brought out many commu-nity members for the March Swi-nomish Community Dinner. A large line up at the start of the event kept event planners and volunteers busy trying to get everyone into the gym-nasium. For the most part every ta-ble that was set up was full with talkative community members. As the event began, Chairman spee pots requested that everyone, “Please quiet down.” Pastor Doug York of-fered a prayer and then community elders were given the chance to make their way to the dinner line, or were served by honorable youth vol-unteers.

After dinner was completed some raffles were held to keep the mood festive with the possibility of winning a prize. Quickly after, the Swinomish Senate were requested to come forward by Chairman spee pots. In a very moving tribute, hu-morous at times and thoughtful, a variety of Senators took turns to in-troduce the March honored elders. Chairman spee pots states, “honor the elders while they are still here.”

This month’s honored elders were:

x� Francis Peters x� Mary Grant x� Faye Bates x� Vince Wilbur x� Donald Damien

Each elder came forward to ac-

cept a gift from the Senate, Elder Protection Committee, and Cultural Events Department. They also took some time to share words of wisdom with the community as they were joined and surrounded by family members.

A good time was shared by all at the Swinomish community dinner.

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Submitted by—Jordan E. Stephens, Prosecuting Attorney

Rahm Emanuel, the current

City of Chicago Mayor and former White House Chief of Staff, was recently called to jury duty in Chi-cago. While Mr. Emanuel was eventually dismissed from jury duty, the fact of the matter re-mained – the Mayor of the City of Chicago appeared for jury duty.

Surely, Mr. Emanuel could

have had one of his aides call the court and provide a good reason for Mr. Emanuel’s inability to appear for jury duty – an important meeting he must attend, city projects that are awaiting his approval, or a cal-endar that is sim-ply too full to be away from. But the City of Chi-cago Mayor appeared for service.

Appearing for jury duty is a

way we serve others in our commu-nity. For those at Swinomish, serv-ing as jurors is a way that we pre-serve our tribal sovereignty. Ap-pearing for jury duty is also a meaningful participation in the lov-ing, caring, and sharing way of life.

Facts about jury duty:

Jurors decide the facts of the

case – what is true and what is false. In a criminal case, the jury determines whether a person is guilty or not guilty. Before the trial begins, the jurors take an oath to fairly consider both sides of the case.

A sufficient number of prospec-tive jurors are needed to establish a “jury pool.” From that “pool,” the attorneys and the judge will decide

who will be “empaneled” or seated on the jury. While a jury is typi-cally composed of only six peo-ple, a much larger jury pool is needed due to potential conflicts that may arise during the jury se-lection process.

Only a limited group of peo-ple are permitted to serve as ju-rors. Only members of the Swi-nomish Tribe who reside in Skagit County or non-member Indians re-siding on the Reservation may serve as a juror in Swinomish Tribal Court.

While some jury trials can be quite lengthy, most jury trials last only a day or two and are rarely longer than one or two weeks.

You get paid to be a juror. If you serve as a juror in Swinomish Tribal Court, you are entitled to $25 for each day your services are required. (You are entitled to a re-duced fee if you are called but do not serve). You are also entitled to mileage fees. And sometimes there may be doughnuts!

Why is jury duty considered

a “community service” and why is it important that we all re-spond when called to serve?

Imagine that you are a defen-

dant. You have been charged with a crime which could result in jail time and a fine. You believe you did not commit the crime and do not want to take a plea bargain.

Instead, you want a jury of your peers to hear and decide the facts of the case. When you show up for your trial, no jurors are there to hear your side of the story. Would-n’t you want them to hear you tell your side of the story?

Imagine you are a victim of a

crime. You have been involved in the case and the prosecutor has told you the defendant does not want to plead guilty. In other words, the defendant wants to take the case to trial. You are nervous to testify in

front of a jury, but you do so because you and the com-munity have been wronged. When you show up to testify, no jurors are there to hear your testimony. Wouldn’t you want them to hear you tell your side of the story?

The fact some of you show up for jury duty means that we can have jury trials at Swinomish. However, if not enough people show up to make a large enough “jury pool” (see above) we can’t have a jury trial.

Jury trials are a lot of work not

just for jurors, but for the attorneys, the witnesses, and the court staff involved. Some jury trials are very interesting to jurors, and others may not be as interesting. But if you are seated on a jury, you are being asked to participate in an im-portant decision that may greatly impact the lives of those involved. If a case is going to trial, it is im-portant to someone. If the Mayor of the City of Chicago shows up for jury duty, can you?

Office of Tribal Attorney: Making Jury Duty a Priority

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Around the Rez

Kimmi, Brayden, Sophia, Joey!

CJ!

Gabriel!

Johnalee!

Isaac and Anthony! Lauren!

Masen!

War Chief Canoe Club practice starts on April 8, 2013, 4pm

Location: swedebS Pavilion

Left: Spring is near when Swinomish elder, Charlie Paul, shows up at the Vil-lage Chevron on his lawn mower for a fill-up! —Photo courtesy Paula Oldham

Right: Senator wa lee hub encourages Swinomish youth at a recent Calling All Colors club meeting at La Conner High School.—Photo courtesy qyuuqs staff

Happy Spring From Swinomish Childcare!

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FEATURE:�Developing�Indigenous�Health�Indicators,�Part�4�

Health�Indicator�:�Self�Determination�

This�article�summarizes��the�fourth�indicator�Swinomish�volunteers�examined�last�summer�during�a�Focus�Group�meeting�at�the�Spiritual�Center�with�tribal�volunteers.�In�this�context�Self�DetermiͲnation�was�discussed�and�how�members�feel�about�the�Tribe’s�ability�to�promote�cultural�healing�and�economic�development�and�provide�restoration�projects.��

(Pictured:�Installation�of�flume�at�Lone�Tree)�

Following�are�comments��from�SITC�volunteers:�

1.�Healing�“Language�program�is�completely�down�now.”�“�Swinomish�is�far�behind�in�native�food�gardens,�language�programs�and�arts�programs.�This�is�obvious�at�giveaways�where�most�of�the�items�come�from�WalͲMart�instead�of�being�handmade�

by�tribal�members.”��

2.�Economic�Development�No�Comments��

3.�Restoration�“Checkerboard�ownership�of�reservation�land�(some�privately�nonͲIndian�owned),�makes�it�difficult�to�control�what�happens�on�the�reservation.�Example�given:�clear�cuts�at�north�end�by�nonͲIndians”.�“Lone�Tree�restoration—no�updates,�what�happened?�Current�status?�Succeed�or�not?�Nothing�said�since�big�celebration…also�Fornsby?”�“qyuuqs”�is�a�good�avenue�to�communicate�updates�and�information.”�“Recommend�having�clam�bake�to�celebrate�restoration�projects.”��

Ranking�The�health�indicators�were�defined�and�participants�were�asked�to�rank�where�they�think�the�community�is�today.�Ranking�was�done�on�a�scale�of�1Ͳ5�with�one�meaning�things�are�very�bad�and��5�means�we’re�doing�great.�1.Things�are�very�bad��2.�Not�very�good��3.SoͲSo��4.�Looking�pretty�good��5.We’re�doing�great�

The�following�graphs�show�how�the�Focus�Group�ranked�their�responses�to�the�three�parts�of�the��Self�Determination�Health�Indicator.��

Healing:�On�a�scale�of�1Ͳ5,�are�there�tribal�programs�available�to�reconnect�with�culture�and�natural�resources?��

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Restoration:�On�a�scale�of�1Ͳ5,�are�there�tribal�projects�that�protect�or�restore�habitat�and�resources�that�benefit�the�community?�

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Northwest Indian College: Two Classes Visit Kukutali(Kiket) Island

Economic�Development:�On�a�scale�of�1Ͳ5,�are�there�tribally�owned�development�projects�that�benefit�the�community?�

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Self�Determination:�Rank�the�three�parts�of�this�health�indicator�(choose�them�in�order�from�most�to�least�important).�The�Focus�Group�rankings�

indicate�these�results:�

Healing:�34%��Economic�Development:�33%��Restoration:�33%�

Please�send�comments,�questions�or�suggestions�on�this�series�of�articles�to�Jamie�Donatuto�by�email�:�[email protected]�or�Myk�Heidt�by�email:�[email protected]�or�ring�360.466.1532.��

Students in the English class were learning to write essay techniques that involved re-search and observation. The joint venture with the Ecol-ogy-Ecology of the First Peo-ples class proved to be the perfect educational experi-ence. Ecology of the First Peoples class observed the historical Kukutali Preserve, for it holds the historic infor-

mation that is important for them to understand how it relates to the first peoples of the Swi-nomish Reservation.

NWIC Students Pictured Here: Linda Willup, Nadine Clark, Kukutali Caregiver/Naturalist-Tanisha Gobert, Caroline Edwards, Science Faculty-Jessica Gigot, Beyunka Peacher, and Chris Perez.

Guided Tours for Tribal

WEEKEND TOURS NOW BEING OFFERED– Come see the Camas blooming.

Members on Kiket Island!

Approximately 2 hours– Take a short walking tour and learn about the history of this special place to our Swinomish ancestors.

Call Tanisha Gobert to schedule a tour @ 661-0682

Balancing both sides of my brain/choosing to eat and move

Tony Buzan the Inventor of Mind Maps, a powerful "thinking tool" of our time, says that balancing our left brain and rightbrain activities, along with choosing the foods we eat, exercising, plus managing our relationships, reducing stress and maintaining health habits have an affect on the quality of our life, as well as the duration of it.

Quality of life and longevity (Longevity= Long life; great du-ration of life)

Factors such as our grandparents’ and parents’ longevity, individual **IQ.’s, whether we smoke impact our lives too. Having an annual check-up, weighing more than we should, getting adequate sleep and whether we choose to use alcohol or not also impacts the quality of our lives and affects our longevity. And, of course, that which we know we should all be making ourselves do more of…..Exercise.

How come we don’t move as much as we used to?

And we all know that there's a worldwide trend of reduced physi-cal activity driven by use of tech-nology, including driving, televi-sion, computer and mobile use. In the early 1960's almost half of pri-vate industry occupations in the U.S. required moderate intensity physical activity and now less than 20% demand this level of activity. We estimate that daily occupation-

related energy expenditure has de-creased by more than 100 calories in both women and men, and fur-ther, this reduction in occupational energy expenditure accounts for a large portion of the observed in-crease in mean U.S. weight over the last 5 decades.

A Healthy Lifestyle can help you enjoy life more by lowering the risk of certain diseases and/illness

You can make healthier choices by being more physically active. Any-thing you do that gets you up from your chair and moving around counts. Drink less pop. Watch less TV. Reduce eating out. Eat more fruit and vegetables. Decrease sugar in your daily diet.

Are you ready? OK! Get set…..Go!

Swinomish Health Education and Social Services will be offering “Living a Healthy Life- Self Management” workshops soon! These workshops will focus on action planning and support skill building to achieve your goals. Sign up at Social Service Office,or the Dental or Medical Clinic.

Most individuals have a preference for one of these styles of thinking. Some, however, are more whole-

brained and adept at both modes.

** Intelligence Quotient: IQ is a measure of rela-tive intelligence determined by a standardized test.

Who is Eubie Blake?

Eubie Blake was a ragtime musician who worked at his music until he died, five days

after his 100th birthday.


Submitted by Diane I. Vendiola Mrs. V’s 2 cents!

Diane I. Vendiola, Swinomish tribal elder, is a regular con-tributor to the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks), continues to serve the tribe in her retirement, and is a loving grandmother.

“If I had known I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself.”—Eubie Blake

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS x� uses logic x� detail oriented x� facts rule x� words and language x� present and past x� math and science x� can comprehend x� knowing x� acknowledges x� order/pattern x� knows object name x� reality based x� forms strategies x� practical x� Safe

RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS x� uses feeling x� "big picture" oriented x� imagination rules x� symbols and images x� present and future x� philosophy & religion x� can "get it" (i.e. meaning) x� believes x� appreciates x� perception spatial perception x� knows object function x� fantasy based x� presents possibilities x� impetuous x� risk taking


A natural disaster is a force of

nature that has catastrophic conse-

quences. Such extreme events, whether

droughts, hurricanes, forest fires or

flooding are predicted to be amplified

and to occur more often with a warm-

ing climate.

With the climate warming, and wetter

winters and warmer summers, wildfires

have increased throughout the twenty-

first century. If a natural disaster such

as a wildfire occurred in your commu-

nity would you be prepared for the con-

sequences?

By: Caroline Edwards

Wildfire (seattle.cbslocal.com). 2003 Flood Division St. Bridge, Mount Vernon, WA. (mountvernonwa.gov).

In the Swinomish Climate Change Adaption Plan Report, increas-

ing forest fire danger was identified in specific areas throughout the reser-

vation. Preparation for the challenges that will arise from a wildfire in the

upcoming years is important, so the Swinomish Planning Department is

looking at ways to deter a wildfire from spreading by learning how to be

fire wise, utilize forest management and forest response. Now that the ar-

eas of danger for wildfires have been identified within the reservation, the

beginning steps of laying out a course for the Swinomish Indian Tribal

Community has begun.

With the increase of global temperatures and drier conditions the

potential risk of damaging wild-

fires is expected, especially if you

live in a wooded rural neighborhood. Here is a list of ways that you

can protect your home if a wildfire sparked.

1. Clear all flammable vegetation around your home.

2. Create a 30– 100 ft. safety zone, to leave enough defensible space

around your home.

3. Remove dead branches that extend over your roof.

4. Prune tree branches and shrubs within 15 ft. of a stovepipe or

chimney outlet.

Hurricane Sandy 2012 (serc.carleton.edu). Drought (environmentalgraffiti.com).

Trimming tree branches close to your house is nec-essary when you are trying to protect your house from a wildfire. Image is sited from (awalkintheparknyc.blogspot.com)

When tree branches are this close to a home it could pose a risk to the home if a wild fire were to occur nearby. Image is sited from (erieinsurence.com).

OLYMPIA – We’ve been hearing a lot about Abraham Lincoln in re-cent months after the release of the movie about how he abolished slavery by pushing the 13th Amend-ment to the U.S. Constitution through Congress. Not many people know it, but Lin-coln’s birthday on Feb. 12 also holds a special place in the hearts of the treaty Indian tribes in west-ern Washington.

It was on that day in 1974 that fed-eral Judge George Boldt handed down his landmark ruling in U.S. v. Washington that upheld our treaty-reserved fishing rights and estab-lished us as co-managers of the salmon resource.

Although he was ready to rule sooner, Judge Boldt purposely de-layed the court proceedings so that he could deliver his decision on the birthday of one of the greatest presidents we’ve ever had, a presi-dent who upheld the basic human rights of all people. And that’s what Judge Boldt did. He upheld our rights, and for that we will al-ways be grateful.

It’s been 39 years now since Boldt’s decision, and things have changed a lot since then:

x� More than one million peo-ple have moved into west-ern Washington, making a

big impact on our natural resources.

x� Herring populations in Puget Sound – an important food for salmon – have shrunk to a small fraction of former levels.

x� Our floods and droughts have gotten worse because of climate change and changes we’ve made to our landscape.

x� We’ve lost nearly all of our old-growth forests, native prairies and salt marshes.

x� We’ve also lost most of our salmon harvest. Ongoing damage and destruction to salmon habitat have led to tribal harvest levels that are lower than they were in 1974, and this trend isn’t showing signs of improve-ment.

Nonetheless, we are hopeful as we begin planning for the 40th anniver-sary of the Boldt decision next year.

As part of the celebration, a pair of movies that focus on the treaty fishing rights struggle were re-cently released by our friends at Salmon Defense, a non-profit or-ganization working to turn the tide for salmon.

The first is “As Long as the Rivers Run,” the fundamental documen-tary about the Fish Wars of the 1960s and 70s by Carol Burns and Hank Adams. They generously do-nated the film to Salmon Defense so that it can be preserved and shared. The second movie is “Back to the River,” which was produced by Salmon Defense to provide ad-ditional perspectives on treaty rights and the natural resources management challenges we face today.

Both of these movies are available for free by contacting Salmon De-fense at salmondefense.org or by calling (360) 528-4308.

Contact: Tony Meyer or Em-

mett O’Connell (360) 438-1180, www.nwifc.org


Being Frank

“It’s been 39 years now since Boldt’s decision, and things have changed a lot since then”

Lincoln’s Birthday Special to Treaty Tribes By Billy Frank, Jr., Chairman, Northwest Indian Fish Commission

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Submitted by Theresa Trebon, Archivist

With sure signs of spring ap-

proaching it must be time for base-ball! As Sally Wilbur can attest, the sport is alive and well at Swi-nomish and has been for a long time. Many have seen t h e 1 9 2 6 p h o t o featured at right: the Swi-n o m i s h B a s e b a l l Team, then known as the LaConner Ath-letic Club [LAC] had “quite a record, playing against most teams of Skagit and

Island counties.” But many in the 1926 team

hadn’t even been born when base-ball caught on at Swi- n o m i s h over 125 y e a r s a g o . In the

1880s, t h e Swi-

nomish team crossed bats with players in Skagit County and were a force to be reckoned with. Unfor-tunately, in keeping with the nar-row-minded press coverage of the day, the local newspapers did not record the names or positions of the Swinomish players. But, thanks to his obituary, we do know who one of the players was: Swinomish’s “crack” pitcher, Sam Currier (c. 1858-1934). As the July 1888 arti-cle pictured at below left illustrates, Currier led Swinomish to many a victory as he went up against La Conner star pitcher, J. M. Shields in many a game. He and his team-

mates paved the way for a long line of Swinomish aces and players in the twentieth century and beyond.

The LaConner [sic] Athletic Club - 1926

Back row, left to right: Andrew Joe, Dewey Mitchell, Joseph Joe,

Allen Franks, Alfred Edwards, Morris Dan, Henry Cladoosby.

Front row, left to right: Shorty Fryberg, Alex Willup, David Joe

Sr. Alfred Sampson.

Swinomish Tribal Archive

Left: Puget Sound Mail July 1888 Above: Sam Currier [One of the two individuals in image: label on back of tintype did not specify who the other man was.] Hattie Black Collection Swinomish Tribal Archive

Tribal Archives: Batter Up!



Honoring

Preschool, 5th Grade, 8th Grade, 12th Grade, GED recipients and College Graduates.

Preschool/Headstart

Ronald Williams

Phillip McCoy Jr.

Jerome Toby

Katie Lockerem-Cayou

Rachel Bill

Chas James

Jaselle Sylvester-Siddle

Shaniquah Casey

Katarina Edwards

Delarosia Souryavong

Xavier Keo

Brent Bobb Jr.

Kathryn Flores-Damien

Jadee Dan

Braxton Ruzicka

Kaylee Bailey

Lorena Edwards

Nathan Bailey

Armena Joe

5th Grade

Arjuna Adams

Tredamas Casey

Haley James

Arianna Murchison

Mary Lou Page

Troy Sampson

Krista Bailey

Cora Clark

George Clark

Roger Clark III

Cynthia George

8th Grade

Elijah Adams

Benjamin Cayou

Zanetta Cayou

Ryan Charles

Nakiya Edwards

Janel Jack

Isiah James

Jordan Johnston

Michael Page

Briana Porter

Alex Stewart

Jeremiah Williams

12th Grade

General Cayou

Jonah Cook

Irma Ceja

Hilary Edwards

Aiyana Guzman

Jamall James

Taysha James

Andrew John Jr.

Christian Johnston

Alyssa McCormick

Amanda Washington

Sheldon Williams

Leila Clark

Lanessa Fryberg

Levi Paul

Anthony Williams

Retiring Teacher to be honored

Mrs. Mary Hendren-K-1st grade teacher

Any Swinomish students who have complete their GED, College, or Pre-school-12th grades who would like to attend and be honored please call Tracy James at (360)540-2702 so we can add you to the list.


swedebS ~ Community Arts

Photo courtesy Michael M. Vendiola



Chandelier Light Caroline Edwards

Mother and Son Caroline Edwards

Traditional Dance Caroline Edwards


swedebS ~ Community ArtsMark Pouley’s photography is on display and

available for purchase April 5-28th at the Stan-

wood Camano Art Guild's annual "Art at the

Schoolhouse" show and sale held in the historic

1888 circa schoolhouse at Christianson's Nurs-

ery near Mount Vernon. The show coincides

with the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, offering

fine art and crafts for your home and garden.

Throughout the Tulip Festival, local artists will

make their creative bounty available to the public. Conveniently located on the scenic tour of the picturesque coun-

try roads through Skagit Valley, you can enjoy a respite from the traffic by stopping at Christianson’s Nursery.

The little old Schoolhouse is of historic importance to the region, and is the perfect setting for a tranquil display of

artistic endeavors. The show is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The schoolhouse is located on the grounds of

Christianson's Nursery at 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon, WA.

Mark Pouley

Email your artwork to [email protected]


Monday, May 27, 2012 Swinomish Cemetery

Swinomish MemorialDay Services


To all Swinomish Tribal Elders who are 55 and older: *On Mondays: Leave at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm, To transport Elders up to Walmart for shopping. *Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday’s: From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - transport any Elders to & from Senior Center for lunch. *Wednesday: In the am - visit the Elders in Nursing homes. **For any other Transporting: Visit or call my office 466-7374 to schedule appointment: x� Then I need at least 24 hrs notice prior appointment. x� Need information of: who, where, when, and time (of how long I will be). x� No appointment to be schedule between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm everyday. x� First come, first serve basis depending on schedule.

Lori Ann Cayou Swinomish Elder’s Case Worker My Office is at the Senior Center

Office phone: 360-4667374 or cell 360-391-5737


Lushootseed Lanuage:

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Xi? GedseslaXdubicid. I don’t remember you.

Gwat Vex. Who are you?

?aciAtalbix Vud tuL?al swedebS I’m Indian from Swinomish.

ledxVadex Velep. Where are you folks going (now)?

ledxCa(?)I VeA. We are going seaward.

AujiQalaDed VeA. We (have to) set nets.

stab Ii suhuy ?e What is that women way over there doing?

tsi?iA sAadey? ?al tudi(?) di?i.

?uZebeb ?e ti?iA DetGad. She is picking salmonberries.



DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS APRIL 27, 2013

Bring drugs for disposal to the Swinomish Police Dept.

Unused medications pose a risk to our families, communities and the environment. Don’t store them, flush them, or throw them in the trash.

Safely dispose of unused medications for free in the lobby of the Swi-nomish Police Department during business hours.

APRIL 2013

THE COMMUNITY IS THE POLICE AND THE POLICE ARE THE COMMUNITY

In pretty much every city and town around the country, police are looked at as a necessary evil. Most people figure we just write tickets and spend the better part of our time keeping folks from having fun. Not true!

In the mid-1800’s, a set of principles for policing was laid out by Sir Robert Peel. He established the first mod-ern police force in London, England. Peel recognized that the community and its police department were linked; neither able to function properly without the other. In Peel’s words, “The police are the people, and the people are the police.” It’s the partnership that makes the whole thing work. All modern Law Enforcement agencies go by this motto.

Your police department is no different. I was recently at a training seminar at Lummi called Tribal Oriented Policing Strategies (TOPS). The main points are precisely the same as those established by Peel 200 years ago. In our modern day, this set of ideals is known as Community Oriented Policing Strategies (COPS).

The Swinomish Police Dept. has long embraced the COPS philosophy and now is evolving from COPS to TOPS. Tribal leaders have collectively realized there was something missing from the community/police relationship. The missing link was finding ways to work together.

Here are some simple tips to prevent crime in our community:

Ƚ Start a block watch program.

Ƚ Create a telephone tree or create a Facebook page to get the word out about criminal or suspicious activity.

Ƚ Report ALL suspicious activity to the police. Please do not hesitate to call 911. You don’t need an active cell phone to call 911; as long as it was at one time activated and has a charged battery you can still call 911.

Ƚ Get everyone to leave the porch lights on at night.

Ƚ When you are away from home leave a television or radio playing and keep your curtains closed. Before you leave fill out a vacation check form at the Police Department.

OFFICER LOCKREM

WAYNE FORNSBY: EXPLORER OF THE YEAR

The Swinomish Police Explorer Post #4911 has had a busy first year. The post has been put to service throughout the community assisting the Swinomish Police Department and helping with community service projects. While all the explorers have done an outstanding job, the Swinomish Police Department would like to recognize Explorer Sgt. Wayne Fornsby as Explorer of the Year. Wayne has helped guide the structure of the post by working with post advisors and other explorers in the formation of the post. Wayne has been enthusiastic

Wayne Fornsby


Medical Clinic: Abuse of Pain Medication Stimulates New Law

—Submitted by Sarah Wilborn Opioid overdose is the number one cause of accidental death in Washington State. Washington, Oregon, Colo-

rado and Idaho have the highest percentage of people addicted to opioid pain killers in the nation. Vicodin is the most commonly prescribed medication in the nation.

These statistics are so alarming that federal and state law makers are searching for ways to make it harder to

get these drugs, and in turn, have less abuse. New laws and guidelines were implemented in January 2013 for that reason and although it is meant to discourage drug abusers, it also impacts patients and the way providers must prescribe these medications.

The new law is well intentioned as it is meant to reduce the amount of deaths from opiates. Providers now have

very strict rules they must adhere to in prescribing these medications. For chronic pain patients this means more frequent visits, more tests and fewer options for pain management. At the Swinomish Health Clinic we are all ad-justing to the new law and treatment guidelines. It is important the Swinomish community understands the changes in place are not driven by the Swinomish Healthcare Providers but they are mandated by law. We hope to make the transition as smooth as possible. Thank you for your support.

—Submitted by Ray Erps Fisheries Officers spend a good deal of time on different forms of

surveillance, either hidden or out in the open. The goal is to encourage fisher-men not to violate fishing laws. Hidden surveillance is useful because perpetra-tors can never be sure when they are be-ing watched or not. Fisheries Patrol just purchased a new tool for conducting hid-den surveillances. The new surveillance blind is small, portable and can be set up

in seconds. It has mirrored surfaces that reflect back the ground to the person being watched. It’s a universal camouflage blind in that it picks up the colors and texture of the immediate environ-ment and reflects it back. These photos are an example of the

blind set up on a patch of sand with absolutely no other cover. See how well it blends in? Imagine how effective it would be in a little bit of foliage. It becomes practically invisible. The officer has a view and can take pictures through the small carry holes that are built into the blind. The officer does not need to expose himself at all during the surveillance. Fisheries Patrol expects this blind to get a lot of use this summer!


Realty Office: Staff Member Ranks High Nationally Submitted by Merla Martin

To my surprise I was awarded 60th place medal for the top 100 Re-alty people in the nation at the 15th Annual National Indian Realty Awards sponsored by ICC Indian Training Enterprises held in Las Ve-gas, March 4, 2013.

I am available by telephone (360) 466-7302 or here at my office, 11430 Moorage Way. Just a quick reminder my hours of operation are Monday to Wednesday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Thursdays, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and closed on Friday.

Thank you, Swen Um Quin Nalx

Swinomish Realty professional, Merla Martin, and colleague holding the medal (right) Martin received due to her high ranking on the national level in Indian realty. —Photos Cour-tesy of Merla Martin

Fish & Game Enforcement: New Fisheries Blind Put to Use Soon

Hidden!

Surprise!

It is wonderful to hear leaders throughout In-

dian Country talk about economic development and

their desire to improve conditions so that individual

tribal members may start and sustain their own busi-

nesses on and around the reservation. There is much to

be done at many levels in order to conjure up a healthy

ecosystem. Political leaders have the tools to create sys-

tematic changes using policy, commercial codes, and

zoning laws. Third parties such as foundations, banks,

and community development financial institutions play

a role by providing technical assistance or capital to

individual members or Tribal government. The injec-

tion of capital into the hands of individuals or Sover-

eigns builds assets, ideally income producing assets,

that over time have the effect of diversifying the local

economic ecosystem where a dollar circulates multiple

times between businesses, speeding up activity, creating

jobs, and making communities more resistant to eco-

nomic downturns. Individuals can do their part by get-

ting an education, participating in technical assistance

classes, and finding ways to gain experience in the in-

dustry sector they may want to run a business.

It is commonly known one of the greatest barri-

ers to growing a business is access to capital. Capital is

other people’s money -and those people looking to lend

their money want to know three things:

How much money does the borrower want?

For what will the money be used?

How will the borrower pay me back?

The best way for a borrower to respond is an-

swer these three questions simply utilizing the support

of financial information like an income statement and

balance sheet. Lenders become very interested in lend-

ing when a borrower can concisely walk into a meeting

requesting a specific dollar amount, explaining exactly

what (s)he will spend the money upon, the change it

will cause in their business, and how it increases the

net income after operations to meet the lender’s pay-

ments -on time and as agreed.

Speaking generally in regards

to small business owners, they are

good at operations and sometimes get

into business for themselves after be-

ing an excellent employee for a period

of time. Having talent, experience,

and passion are an excellent start but

to truly build a sustainable enterprise

the owner must have a strong understanding of their

operating mechanisms. The income statement will

show how dollars flow into a business, the dollars it

takes to produce a product or cover the cost of ongoing

operations and at the end of a period of time whether

the business makes money or loses money. If a business

makes money- good; then the question is, how much

money in exchange for the owner’s time? If the busi-

ness loses money then something needs to change or the

business will die. The balance sheet describes the over-

all health of the business and is a tool to understand

working capital needs, and leverage.

Knowledge to learn this fiscal language takes

time and practice. The good news is a business owner

does not need to be an expert overnight. They can ob-

tain the management advice immediately by surround-

ing themselves with professionals like an accountant or

a local Native Community Development Financial In-

stitution (or other technical service provider) and then

build their skills over time as they work with the pro-

fessional. Business is not easy but for those whom pos-

sess the will and stamina, it can be a very rewarding

experience.

Jim Stanley freely shares his knowledge in an

effort to foster economic development success in Indian

Country. He is a tribal member of the Quinault Na-

tion, Treasurer of the Tribal C-Store Summit Group,

and Chairman of the Quinault Nation Enterprise

Board.


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Jim Stanley contributes his experience through writing for

the betterment of Native People. To reach Jim for com-

ment or free access to more business knowledge, go to

JimStanley.biz.

Native Business: Building a Private Sector Economy


Sports:

Breads Potatoes Rice Fruits & Fruit Juices

Crackers & Chips Corn Cooked Dried Beans Candy & Desserts

Cereals & Oatmeal Peas Milk & Yogurt Drinks with Sugars

Nutrition Corner

A carbohydrate or carb is a nutrient that gives our body energy. When we eat carbs our body changes them to blood glucose also called blood sugars. These sugars provide energy for brain activ-ity, muscles movement, and organ functions.

Eating the right amount of carbs for your body will keep you in better health. Extra carbs eaten are stored as body fat. Drinking fruit juices and drinks with sugar can cause weight gain for most people. Limit fruit and sweetened drinks to 12 ounces a day or less.

The size of your fist is the right amount of carbs to eat at a meal. People with diabetes who eat too many carbs at once will have high blood sugar after eating. High blood sugar is not healthy and will make you feel tired.

Email Pictures to [email protected]


—Submitted by Judge Mark Pouley

"Tribal Governments have an inherent right to protect their peo-ple, and all women deserve the right to live free from fear. And that is what today is all about."

With that statement and the stroke of his pen, President Obama turned aside decades of law and opened a new door of tribal sover-eignty. On May 7, 2013 the Presi-dent signed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. The reauthorization extends a law first passed in 1994, and offers new protections to victims of violence. Most significantly to Swinomish and other tribes, the law includes provisions that allow tribal courts

to prosecute non-Indians that com-mit acts of domestic and sexual violence on Indian reservations; authority previously prohibited by rulings of the Supreme Court. These rules prevented tribes from exercising the right to protect their people and that prohibition put the lives of their mothers, daughters and sisters at risk.

Because of the gap in tribes' ability to prosecute crimes commit-ted on reservations, violence against tribal women and children has reached epidemic levels. Stud-ies show that 46% of native women experience rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner; and one in three native women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime. The vast majority of vio-

lence committed against native women is at the hands of non-native partners. Because tribes are not allowed to prosecute the crimes, and the federal government fails to prosecute the vast majority of the crimes, the perpetrators are immune and the violence escalates.

These shocking statistics finally drove the federal government to recognize tribes' inherent authority to protect their people. The legisla-tion doesn't restore all tribal author-ity and won't completely rid reser-vations of violent crime. It is, how-ever, a historic step forward. As Chairman Brian Cladoosby stated, it is a "Great water shed moment for all Natives."

Tribal Court: VAWA Expected to be Significant to Swinomish, all tribes

ATTENTION: GED test changes are coming!

Beginning in January 2014, the GED exams will be:

x� Delivered in a computer-based format only

x� The current five tests will be condensed into four

New test, new delivery method:

x� The paper –based tests will be gradually elimi-nated

x� Tests are taken in person at a monitored test cen-ter

Advice for students and test-takers

If a student has taken and passed only a portion of the current tests, they will need to complete and pass all tests prior to December 31, 2013. Otherwise, they will have to start over with the new tests in January 2014.

Questions:

Virginia Bill is available Tues. Wed. and Thurs. at the GED office 446-4380

Wellness: The Wellness Pro-

gram continues to help others in their journey of recovery. But it’s the patients doing all the hard work! We have tripled the size of the pro-gram within the past year and are happy to report a combined total of 7,230 days of Sobriety!!! If you know someone in recovery, please give them a big hug and encourage them to keep doing what is working!!! As a reminder, if you are in recovery and need a refresher or some support, give us a call!

The Wellness Program provides all alcohol/drug, Suboxone and gambling outpatient educational and treatment services. 360-466-1024 ~Wellness Staff~


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4/1 Karla Cassimere 4/1 Ina Cayou 4/1 Janice Bill 4/2 Colin Mitchell 4/2 Matthew Stone 4/2 Gregory Topaum 4/2 Phillip Deleon 4/3 Amanda Washington 4/3 Layla Wilbur-Westendorf 4/3 Nathan Stone 4/5 Mikailah Johnston 4/5 April James 4/5 Joleine Cladoosby 4/6 Taysha James 4/6 Jamall James 4/6 Kalikiano Adams 4/6 Troy Sampson 4/6 Darryl Dan 4/7 Gasper Sylvester 4/8 Rosemary Cayou 4/8 Ajay Damien 4/8 Dyson Edwards 4/9 Robert Kellerman 4/9 Greg Edwards 4/9 Jerry Cayou 4/10 Robert Williams 4/11 Ronald Day Sr. 4/11 James Smith 4/11 Leonard Bill 4/11 Brenda Bob 4/11 Breanna Bill 4/12 Kathryn Damien-Flores 4/12 Donna Dan 4/12 Lornajo Dan 4/13 Frank Cayou 4/14 Quentin Edwards 4/14 Ronald Williams III 4/14 Earl James Jr. 4/14 Jonathan Jack

4/15 Ethel Barber 4/15 Richard Wilbur 4/15 Darrell Sylvester 4/15 Glen Edwards Sr. 4/16 William Keo 4/16 Johnalee Day 4/16 Russell Edwards 4/16 Richard Cayou Sr. 4/18 Ryan Charles 4/19 Joseph Sampson 4/19 Bryan Day 4/19 Grover Topaum Jr. 4/19 Tyler Day 4/19 Sophie Bailey 4/19 Sally Wilbur 4/20 Lori Quintasket 4/20 Jesse Edwards 4/21 Jeanette Quintasket 4/21 Patricia John 4/21 Andre Tom 4/22 Matthew Johnston 4/23 Josephina Adams 4/24 Corey Damien 4/24 Francis Peters 4/25 Lori Dimond 4/25 Arianna Murchison 4/25 Regena Bob 4/25 Jadee Dan 4/25 Joanna Bobb 4/26 Marie Franklin 4/26 Phillip Dan 4/27 Ada Damien 4/27 Samantha Sams 4/28 Wilfred Johnston 4/28 Tracy James 4/29 Helen Lewis 4/29 Sonny James 4/30 Craig Bill

Submitted by Enrollment Officer

Leon John


Happy Happy Happy Birthday

Troy !!!

From: Mom, Dad, Brother & Sisters!

Happy Birthday to

My Beautiful

Daughter Arianna

Raelene Murchison!!!

Daddy Loves You

Very Much.

May Your Birthday

Be a Good One!

April�18th�

Happy�14th�Birthday�

Ryan�Jay!�

Love:�Mom,�Dad�&�Gavin.�

Happy Birthday Boo Boo!!!

Love Grandma and Papa.

Uncle Joe H. Sampson

Happy Birthday!

We All Love and Miss You.

From the

Sampson and Finkbonner Family

William Keo

Happy Birthday!

From the Sampson and Finkbonner Family

Brian and Nina

Cladoosby

Celebrated their 35th

Anniversary on March 18th.

Congratulations!!!

April 29th

Happy Birthday

Sonny James!

Love: Your Family

Happy Birthday Papa!

Love Jerome

Happy 4th Birthday Boo!

Love Mommy and Patrick!

Happy 6th

Birthday

Ronald!

Love Mom, Dad Sister and Masen.

Happy 22nd

Anniversary

Mom & Dad

Love Katie

Happy�16th�Birthday�André�Blackeagle�

Love�you�

Mom,�Sisters,�Klray�Klray,�Isabelle!�

Happy 4th Birthday Dyson!

Love Mama and Daddy!

Happy Birthday Russ!

2013 APRIL x� 01-April Fool’s Day

x� 02—Senate Meeting

x� 10—Education Dinner, 5PM

x� 13—Canoe Journey Planning meet-ing, noon until evening

x� 15—Tax Day

x� 17—Clean up Day/Earth Day (Swinomish recognized), 9-5PM

x� 17—Community Dinner, 6PM

x� 22—International Earth Day

x� 24-25: Veterans Affairs Medical Mobile Unit at Swinomish Casino

x� 27—NWIC Science Academy

MAY x� 07—Senate Meeting

x� 14&15—13th Annual Tribal Mental Health Conference, Skagit Resort

x� 15—Community Dinner, 6PM

x� 16—First Salmon Ceremony & Blessing of the Fleet

x� 22—Women’s Health Fair

x� 22—Community Health Fair & Din-ner

x� 27—Memorial Day Recognition

JUNE JULY AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

2014 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH *Please submit important dates to the qyuuqs (Kee Yoks)!

*’CR’ denotes ‘canoe race’.

*Bolded text denotes Swinomish Community event.


COCKTAIL SERVER* – 3 PT Varied $8.00/hr Open until filled DELI COOK/CLERK- 1 PT Open Until Filled CUSTODIAN – 3 PT Open until filled. SECURITY OFFICER- 3 PT Open until Filled SURVEILLANCE OBSERVER- 1 PT Open Until Filled ROOM ATTENDANT – 3 FT 2PT Open Until Filled BANQUET SERVER – OC Open Until Filled KENO RUNNER/WRITER - 1 FT Open Until Filled POKER DEALER – 1 FT 2 PT Open Until Filled

Swinomish Casino & Lodge: JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS Excellent benefit package* includes quarterly cash incentive, EAP and 401(k) w/ match for all staff; medical, dental, vision and term life insurance as well as paid holidays and paid time off for full time staff (*must meet required time in service before eligible). All positions require a criminal background check and approval of a gaming license from Swinomish Gaming Commission. In addition, a high school diploma or equivalent is required to be considered for employment. Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted upon acceptance of a position. Applications for positions not currently being recruited are gladly accepted and will be kept on active file for 90 days. Email Applications to [email protected] Mail or bring to: 12885 Casino Dr. Anacortes, WA 98221 Fax 360-299-1677


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Carvings and Prints for sale by Frank Campbell 360-333-2796

or 360-399-1043

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an enrolled member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, in La Conner, WA. Topics include-Native American news, views & music & you can listen

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NORTH INTERTRIBAL VOCATIONAL REH BILITATION PROGRAM (NIVRP) Helps people with Disabilities

get or keep a job Mondays and Tuesdays 10-3:00

Swinomish: 360-466-1343 Bellingham NIVRP: 360-671-7626

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OR CURRENT RESIDENT

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Permit #35 ANACORTES, WA

98221

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