Skokomish Tribe Presents the First

3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Skokomish Indian Nation

April 2019 Issue p3dsHu?W3i’ts “ Time of Green Sprouts”

Skokomish Tribe Presents The First “People Of The River” Award ur Tribal Council has decided has witnessed her dedication to Othat it wants to be proactive our people over the past half cen- in recognizing the signifi cant ac- tury. Several others, John Gouley, complishments of those members Porgie Kautz, Chuck Longshore, who are always looking out for Lila Vigil, Marie Gouley, Celeste others and helping those in need. Vigil, Troy Matheny and Louis Since we are a small community Miller, all shared stories of thanks it may seem to be second nature and recounted special times when that we see this happen and rec- Diane was there for them. Guy ognize those who take the time Miller and Terri Butler wrapped and energy to be of service to oth- Diane in a beautiful Pendleton ers. Not for the monetary gain, if Blanket and presented a plaque in any, but purely out of the kindness recognition of the award. Trivian that they possess. This fosters a Nault spoke of how much she has network of people who choose appreciated Diane’s kindness and to teach and help guide others in support throughout the years. She providing such acts of kindness is Nakota, from Fort Peck, MT through their response. Yet, too and the mother of Lynnell Gouley often, little is said of how much who is married to John. Trivian we all appreciate these selfl ess presented Diane with a beautiful acts until they pass away. the woods, and later started his on the clock, or not, she made sure Star Quilt in the Nakota tradition Our Tribal Council wants to college education to learn about that the health and welfare of her along with John Gouley and Lyn- change this, so they have created forestry. As their family grew up neighbors was taken care of. This nell Gouley. Delbert Miller led the “People of the River” award. he and Diane eventually located attitude has been instilled in those a group of drummers and sing- On Friday, February 22, 2018, permanently her at Skokomish. who follow in her footsteps to as- ers who sang an honor song, for Diane Gouley was named as the Diane worked at Nisqually and sume the duties as health care pro- Diane. They also sang a Paddle initial recipient of this honor. She then Skokomish as a Community viders here at Skokomish. song while the Skokomish youth has lived most of her adult life Health Representative (CHR) and During the “People of the Riv- performed the Paddle dance to cap here and raised a large family, eventually as a nurse. Most of her er” awards ceremony there was off a great evening for everyone in along with her late husband Tom, career has been spent working for a great meal provided, thanks to attendance. of sons and daughters, grandsons the Skokomish Health Authority head cook Kimberly Miller and A big thanks goes out to the and granddaughters who are ac- and the Tribal Health Clinic. Dur- an army of helpers. Salmon, clam Skokomish Tribal Council mem- tive in making our community a ing this time health services have fritters, oysters, Elk roast, Fet- bers, Kimberly Miller and her better place. Diane was raised at grown greatly thanks to providers tucini Alfredo with backstrap, crew and the many friends and Nisqually by parents who instilled like Diane, and others. spaghetti, rice and so much more family who came to show Diane a strong work ethic, and a caring Going into homes to assist el- was plentiful for the over 150 our appreciation and love for her nature, in her and her siblings. ders, looking out for their needs, people who came to be a part of lifetime of service and teaching to She went on to graduate from St. providing fl u shots, transporting the event to honor Diane. Guy our community. Peter’s School of Nursing and people to appointments off the Miller, Chairman, spoke fi rst, on By Tony Herrera married Tom Gouley. After his reservation, etc. have been normal behalf of the Tribal Council and military service Tom worked in duties to Diane. Whether she was then on a personal note of how he GOOD NEWS FROM HCS It’s In The Books onference Week was held March 18-22, 2019. If you did not meet with your child’s teacher, please contact them @ 360-877-5463 and reschedule. imberland Regional Library of Shelton and Hoodsport have gifted us C It's so important to get an update on how things are going for your child. Parent with a Little Free Library we are part of the world’s largest book sharing T interest and involvement will elevate a child’s attitude and performance in movement. This little library can help us build community, spark creativity and school. inspire readers. You can take a book, you can add a book it is all up to you. Once we have added some Skokomish designs to the little library it will be installed Students and Families will be enjoying SPRING BREAK April 1-5 outside of the education building near the front of our education building. Inside of the Ma’nalt Education building and inside of the TANF Hood Canal Skokomish Tutor: Mona Miller building near the Youth Prevention Area we will have Timberland Regional Library drop boxes. These boxes will be regularly taken to the library by the Skokomish Education staff. Any community member may leave their books in these repositories. Stay tuned and we will share photos of the boxes. In the meantime you may drop off any books you need to return right now to the Education Department. We owe our thanks and appreciation to Donna Feddern, she is the staff Library Manager Hoodsport Timberland Library Shelton Timberland Library 360-426-1362. Ms. Feddern has had staff members at two of our Skokomish Tribal events in the last two months, Sean Lotz attended our recent attendance celebration. She is ready to help and support our community. Please go to the Hoodsport or Shelton Libraries soon and learn what is there for you and your family. A Skokomish shout-out to Donna and her staff who come to our Head Start and Early Childhood Center regularly for a special story time. Stay tuned for upcoming library events for families to attend and celebrate.

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:30 AM Children's Storytime Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe Thursday, April 4, 2019 10:30 AM Children's Storytime PageTurners Book Discussion Tuesday, April 9, 2019 1:00 PM Adult Book Discussion Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:30 AM Children's Storytime Creation Station Thursday, April 11, 2019 4:00 PM Children & Families Family Movie Matinee Saturday, April 13, 2019 11:00 AM Children & Families Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:30 AM

Page 2 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ CHOICE Star A Successful Student of Event: Spring 2019 the Month CHOICE College & Career Fair Submitted by Roxanne Bruner MPA, CHOICE Tutor

GearUP, Shelton School District, the Skokomish Tribe and local vendors participated in a community event at CHOICE High School on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Students received a passport to be stamped for passport bingo as they visited each company/ corporate representative. The list of participating organizations was impressive. Our students experienced the support of community as they learned about college and career Sequoia being congratulated by opportunities. another student. Participating organizations included: STAR STUDENT March 2019 Capitol Land Trust, NW Indian CHOICE Alternative High School College, SPSCC and Evergreen State Submitted by Roxanne Bruner, MPA College, Mason General Hospital, Skokomish/CHOICE Tutor Mason Transit Authority, Hood Canal Communications, Smoking Mo’s, We are celebrating the excellence of Washington National Guard, Olympic our STAR STUDENT for the month College Welding, US Army, Sierra of March, 2019, Sequoia Kenyon, a Pacific Industries Mill & Forestry, Junior at CHOICE Alternative High Saint Martin’s University, Coffinbirth School. Tattoo, Cogent Construction, Bradley Air, Green Diamond, Peninsula Credit Sequoia was an easy selection for STAR Union, SCJ Alliance. STUDENT. Sequoia’s Grandma, Students selected 4 sessions and wrote Mary Williams said, “I am super- one interesting fact from each session. duper proud of her. She is a beautiful Students completed a survey about the person.” Sequoia is a role model of variety of careers and schools, college student success. She has the Skyward and/or careers they are interested in (district grade reporting) app on her and turned in completed passports to phone and she regularly checks on their advisors. GEARUP staff worked her grade status. Sitting with Sequoia to help students feel comfortable to in her various classes, she is observed approach staff to feel comfortable to actively listening and asking her discuss ideas for life after high school. teachers for clarification, she focuses This is an example of the opportunities on her work and turns it in the day it is supported by the Skokomish Education assigned. Sequoia is currently earning Director, Antonio Sandifer, Skokomish the highest grades in the Skokomish College and Career Mentor, Deborah student cohort and is eligible to receive Hale and Roxanne Bruner, Skokomish $100.00 for her report card from the tutor at CHOICE High School. We tribe’s academic incentive program. encourage students and families Sequoia is evidence that a student who to support student success during comes to school, pays attention in class high school and beyond by having and turn in assignments will achieve conversations about skills, dream and success! Please join us in celebrating goals for academic and career success. the excellence of Sequoia Kenyon! Great work and thank you, Sequoia. Skokomish CHOICE Tutor, Roxanne Bruner MPA www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 3 Skokomish TANF and Education Partner to Present Attendance and GPA Awards n Tuesday evening March 19 Skokomish TANF along with the Education ODepartment hosted a wonderful meal and Attendance - GPA 3.0 & Above awards ceremony. At 5:30 PM families and students gathered at the Skokomish Community Center to wonderful blessing and song by Peggy Johnson. This was an evening worthy of celebration and the many details for this event were tended to by our Hood Canal Tutor, Durinda Gouley. Marcy Tinaza, Ocean, and Tahnee cooked a fabulous meal with so many choices it was amazing. We owe a debt of thanks for this wonderful food and dessert and all of the hard work involved by the team of tribal cooks. Our Shelton High School Tutor, Kathrine Lawrence was our master of ceremonies and she did an excellent job. She was assisted by Tyra Tinaza and Sonni Cordova in the reading of the student's names. They did a great job of calling the names of students receiving awards and handing out certificates. Students then chose an award from a plentiful choice of educational games, art supplies of many kinds, journals, chalkboards, and creative activities. Students were thrilled to select these great rewards that they were going to use immediately. Many opened their selection immediately and worked at assembling or constructing what they had chosen. Thanks to Skokomish TANF for these awards. Congratulations to the families who participated and to the effort that goes into getting to school each and every day this is definitely something we should honor. Parents have busy schedules with work and appointments that at times it seems getting to school can be a challenge some days. According to the website, attendanceworks.org; “When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating.” This is what we want for each and every Skokomish child in our community. Timberland Regional Library participated in this evening by sending a staff member to our attendance event and Sean was available for folks to sign up for library cards and get more information about the Hoodsport and Shelton Timberland Regional Libraries. It was great to have Sean attend our Attendance Celebration.

Perfect Attendance Almost Perfect Attendance River Rae Guardipee Tomisha Grover Thomas Strong Bo Blacketer Armonie McFarlane Austin Escobar GPA 3.0 & Higher Dallas Escobar Walter “Blaze” Andrews Mahala Leclair-Hernandez Atreyu Babcock-Peterson Rosa Leclair-Hernandez Caleb Peterson Marissa Cagey Weetly “Champ” Cordova Russell Cagey Jerome Nichols Chelsea Hermann Kierra Pierce Maliyah Sandoval Nathaniel Byrd Sonni Cordova Alexis Germaine Howard Williams III Tatyana Leclair-Hernandez Dasan Williams Myeisha Littlesun Leschi Williams Hiladio Mendoza Halis Smith Karl Schauer Tyra Tinaza Troy “Thunder” Gouley Spirit Rose Arbuckle Joseph “Lil Bear” Hermann Lucy Barragan-Longshore Monique “Kiki” Hermann Troy “Thunder” Gouley Bailey Plant Khaysha Lefthandbull Kierra Pierce Thomas Gouley Miller Jonni Gouley Taya Gouley

Page 4 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Q3Xub3sh Hot News!! Spring has finally SRUNG!!!! #YOOOOOOOOO How about those 70 degree weather days, weren’t they something!! Can’t wait until they are here to stay. Time to take away those video games & send the kiddos outdoors for some very much needed vitamin D with some healthy activity. Hopefully you all enjoyed your snow days & gave your family a chance to get out & make some winter white memories. We haven’t had it dump on us in a lil while. That sure was fun & beautiful for a quick minute. It was fun while it lasted but I think we are all ready to see some trees and flowers bloom. The very talented youth traveled to Taholah on March 8th, 9th & 10th to compete in a basketball tournament. We had some junior high boys combine with Taholah last minute to create an 8th grade and under team. They didn’t place but made some new chummies. Our 6th grade and under team was mostly girls with only 3 boys but played in an all boy division. The kids fought hard & should have at least came out with 2nd/3rd but we were down some players on the Friday night game putting us in the loser’s bracket too soon. Saturday they were beat by the team that took 1st in that division. All in all they had fun and there will be more tournaments for this talented big hearted crew. The smallest in size but definitely not in heart 2nd grade and under team brought home 3rd place. Man oh man are they fun to watch. They hustle so hard, improve with every single game and show every tournament how much of a force to reckon with they are!! All of our youth grow more impressive as time passes with their thirst for knowledge & willingness to learn and improve in this great sport of hoops. Skok youth are naturally talented and motivated to put the time and hard work into their game so watch out for these kiddos packing this deadly combo, ready to tear through those who get in their path as they conquer their dreams. Early Release days for Conference week was a success. The youth had a blast during the nice weather. We went swimming at the Squaxin pool, worked up a big sweat jumping on the trampolines at Boomshaka, walked the Skokomish Estuary to have a picnic and even pick up trash, and lastly we watched the new Mary Poppins movie at the Lucky Dog events room with popcorn and soda pop. We have some 16u and 18u teams gearing up to go to Alvina Dillon memorial in Puyallup March 29th-31st. Hopefully we’ll bring home 1st in both those divisions. Check out the results in next month’s Hot News to see how it plays out www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 5 GEODUCK FISHERY MANAGEMENT ach winter the co-managers for Committee and fi nally approved by EHood Canal (the Hood Canal the Tribal Council. tribes, the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Washington The state and all fi ve tribes have the Department of Fish and Wildlife) con- option to fi sh on the same geoduck vene to update and reach agreement on tracts; for 2019, those tracts are the a regional geoduck plan. This plan in- Thorndyke, Hazel, Vinland, Coon Bay, forms the fi shery for all parties by set- Port Gamble Inside and Port Gamble ting up rules and biomass quotas, both Outside tracts (please see the associ- of which can change from year to year. ated maps and pictures). Please note The state receives 50% of the Hood that Suquamish may only fi sh north Canal quota and the Tribes collectively of the Hood Canal Bridge. All six receive 50% of the quota. Since leav- tracts are open throughout the entire ing the Point no Point Treaty Council, year, but each group tends to focus on the Skokomish Tribe has typically re- a couple tracts for logistical reasons. ceived about 33% of the tribal quota For Skokomish, the Fish Commit- with the rest divided between the other tee typically chooses two tracts upon tribes. which divers may fi sh during the sea- son. Because all six tracts are avail- Co-managers decide how they wish able for harvest, any one tract may their individual fi sheries to proceed be harvested with 48 hours’ notice to within the bounds of the regional plan. the co-managers. The state tends to The state elects to auction off their choose two, possibly three tracts in the pounds to the highest bidder. To ac- canal and harvest their tracts based on one tract for each new tract we wish to existing tracts. Safety issues have been complish this, they choose one of the DOH closure areas. The choice of two open. addressed with having to fi sh as deep six open geoduck tracts in the Canal tracts also helps focus eff orts for arse- as 70 feet. However, some of the other, and determine how much of their quota nic monitoring of the geoduck product, We have up-to-date surveys on a num- more shallow tracts, do have biomass they want to see removed from that lo- a requirement for certifi cation to ex- ber of tracts in Hood Canal both above available at shallower depths. cation. They off er a test dive of about port to China. and below the Hood Canal Bridge, so 5,000 pounds so commercial divers that is not an issue. In order to close a Finally, the Skokomish Tribe has may calculate a bid for the remaining Opening a new tract is a bit of a compli- tract, it must be fi shed down to at least placed a tax, or stumpage, on geoduck. biomass. The winning bidder then har- cated process. First, we must conduct 65% of its original biomass and that is However, boat fees are assessed at the vests and sells the product. a biomass survey of a given tract and it where we hit the snag. To put that into sole discretion of the boat captain; the must have been completed within eight a number, if the harvestable biomass Tribe has no involvement with that Skokomish has taken a diff erent ap- years from the time we wish to open it on a tract is 1,000,000 pounds, we must process and collects nothing from the proach by off ering individual quotas to for harvest. In addition, we must work harvest at least 650,000 pounds before transactions. We hope this short article divers who meet the qualifi cations of with the Department of Health to en- it may close. None of the tracts cur- helps the community to understand the a geoduck diver. Those rules may be sure the tract is approved for harvest rently open have been fi shed down be- processes by which the geoduck fi sh- found within the annual geoduck plans according to their rules. Finally, and low 55%. Until they are fi shed down ery is executed. produced and approved by the Fish most importantly, we must close down to 65%, we must continue fi shing the Be Aware: WA Department of Transportation’s Roadside Herbicide Application Starting Soon! ith the arrival of spring, comes the Wash- areas, or have concerns, please notify Dana Sarff Wington State Department of Transportation’s (dsarff @skokomish.org) with the Natural Resourc- (WSDOT) seasonal roadside application of herbi- es department. cide along state highways. This year WSDOT plans If you would like to opt-out of having the roadside to do minimal spraying; they will do the majority of sprayed in front of your property, please contact their roadside maintenance with mowing. However, Connie Rae ([email protected]) to ask about there are still a few spots where you might see one getting added to the appropriate list (please note, of these trucks spraying along highways 101 and this process will require some paperwork, but is 106 within the Skokomish reservation. WSDOT has free). If you opt-out you will be responsible for communicated and met with the Skokomish Natural maintaining the roadside in front of your property. Resources department to discuss their plans and approach for roadside maintenance this year. If you see spraying occurring over surface water, sensitive

Page 6 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Skokomish Tribal Forests “green” Certifi ed by the Natural Resources Forest Stewardship Council New Employee n 2018, the Skokomish Tribal For- concluded earlier this year, and the tribal members may have concerns Iestry Program underwent an exten- Skokomish are now the fi rst Tribe in about active forest management prac- sive assessment to determine whether Washington State to be awarded an tices, including timber harvesting, the it qualifi ed for the most prestigious for- FSC certifi cate acknowledging that Tribe wanted to have a third-party re- est certifi cation program in the world: they meet this high standard of for- view of its plans and management op- the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). est stewardship. Elsewhere in the erations to assure the community that The Tribe’s forest management plan United States, the Coquille Tribe in forest practices would meet the highest and planned timber harvests were com- Oregon, the Hoopa in California, and environmental standards. FSC certifi - pared against a broad range of environ- the Menominee in Wisconsin also hold cation also provides opportunities for mental, social, and economic criteria this certifi cation. Congratulations to niche marketing of forest products into that, combined, help to determine the Joseph Pavel, Director of the Tribe’s the growing green building industry, overall sustainability of a forest man- Natural Resources department, and which may help the Tribe garner higher agement operation. The Tribe’s For- Earle Lees, the Tribe’s attorney, for values for its timber. estry Program passed all of the FSC’s shepherding this process to a success- For more information on FSC certifi - criteria pertaining to soil and water ful completion. cation, please visit: http://www.us.fsc. protection, wildlife conservation, pro- Why did the Skokomish Tribe pursue org. tection of cultural resources, sustained FSC certifi cation? From the beginning, r. Dana Sarff is our new timber harvesting and long-term eco- the tribe sought to develop a forest MEnvironmental Planner. Dana’s nomic planning, community benefi ts stewardship plan that fi rst and foremost education is in land use planning and other indicators of sustainable for- protected the conservation and cultural and landscape architecture, however estry. values of the Tribe’s nearly 2,500 acres in recent years he has shifted his This comprehensive assessment of forestland. Recognizing that many interests to focus on the environmental arena. Dana has come to us from the Makah Tribe, where he worked in the Fisheries Department for many years, gaining experience in their Environmental Division fi rst as an Air Quality Specialist, and later as the Environmental Division Manager. As the Air Quality Specialist, his primary responsibility was to expand the Air Quality Program to include not only the study on indoor air quality in the community but also the study of “outdoor” or ambient air quality both on the reservation and within the surrounding air-sheds that contribute to air pollution on the Makah reservation. Dana’s responsibilities as Environmental Division Manager included management of all of the programs within the division, including air, water, earth, and the environmental health program. Duties included supervision of eight to ten program staff and oversight of all related projects. Projects included replacing the engines in fi fteen Makah fi shing vessels, the change-out of fi fty old wood stoves, building fi fty to sixty woodsheds for the disabled and elderly and oversight of the Warmhouse Beach Dump superfund site cleanup project.

www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 7 Dear Skokomish Tribal Community,

y name is Robert Jimerson and MI have been the Tribal Court Ad- ministrator for four years. On the past Christmas Day, I slipped and fell and ended up with a fractured right hip and a dislocated right elbow. I had surgery to repair the hip and was in the hospital for a week and in a rehabilitation facility for three and a half weeks after that. I Estate Planning missed six weeks of work. I am truly grateful to the Skokomish is Essential Community for the support I have re- ribal Council is paying for tribal ceived since my injury. The Administra- Tmembers and their spouse to tion were very supportive during my time have their estate planning documents away and either covered for me and kept drawn up. These documents include, things open for me to complete on my re- but are not limited to, a Last Will turn to work. My colleagues in the Public and Testament, Power of Attorney, Safety Building have also done things to Health Care Directive and Community make my life easier while I am at work. Property Agreements. Community members have been great We will have attorney Chuck Hostnick to me as well. I have received a lot of at the Legal Department on April 3rd. words of encouragement and support as Please sign up ahead of time by calling I venture around the Community. These the legal department at (360) 877- words, sometimes coming from strang- 2100. ers, have meant a great deal. I thank all The first appointment takes about of you very much. an hour. The attorney will make The Skokomish Tribe has been a won- arrangements for review of the drafted derful place to work for these fi ve years. documents and then we hope the I have received a lot of support and ap- second appointment will be to signed preciation from the Tribal Administration final documents and will be done within and Community. I consider it a privilege an hour. If you have papers drafted, to work here and I look forward to con- PLEASE follow through to signing the tinuing to serve this community. final documents in a timely manner. Unsigned papers are not valid, and the Thank you, Robert Jimerson Tribe still has to pay for the service. Page 8 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Resolutions Approved by The Skokomish Tribal Council February 27th, 2019 Resolution No. 2019-023: A Resolu- plus Property Offered by the Washing- lution Approving the Submission of tion Appointing Rosetta LaClair, Re- ton State Department of Transportation an Application to the Administra- Resolution No. 2019-018: A Resolu- source Coordinator, as a Delegate to known as 1.C #3-23-15525 tion for Children and Families for the tion Approving a General Program Pol- the Western Washington Indian Em- Resolution No. 2019-030: A Resolu- Skokomish Early Head Start Cost-Of- icy Revision to Confirm all Skokomish ployment and Training Program tion Creating a new Skokomish Resi- Living Adjustment for FY 2019 HUD Funded Housing Program Poli- Resolution No. 2019-024: A Resolu- dential Lease between the Skokomish Resolution No. 2019-034: A Reso- cies Member Preference tion to Reappoint Arlina “Lena” Al- Indian Tribe, as Lessor, and Tanya Ma- lution Approving Revisions to the Resolution No. 2019-019: A Resolu- len to the Skokomish Tribal Elections rie Slyter (Enrollment No. 2004), as Skokomish Finance and Accounting tion to Approving the Revised Down Committee for the 2019 Tribal Elec- Lessee Policy Manual Payment Assistance Program Policy tions Resolution No. 2019-031: A Resolu- Resolution No. 2019-035: A Resolu- to Bring into Compliance with Current Resolution No. 2019-025: A Resolu- tion Authorizing a Timber Harvest on tion to Approve SLD Contract No. Federal Statutes and Regulations tion to Reappoint Myranda Andrews to the Skokomish Reservation (Water- 2019-K-00070 for an Access Permit Resolution No. 2019-020: A Resolu- the Skokomish Tribal Elections Com- man 120-T1062 Formerly 157-T1219), (Elk Assessment and Monitoring) with tion to Approve an Appendix X2 Revi- mittee for the 2019 Tribal Elections Subject to Issuance of all Necessary Weyerhaeuser Company sion between Washington State Gam- Resolution No. 2019-026: A Resolu- Permits ad Payment of FMD Resolution No. 2019-036: A Resolu- bling Commission and Skokomish tion to Reappoint Taylor Strong to the Resolution No. 2019-032: A Resolu- tion to Rescind the Standard Fishing Indian Tribe Skokomish Tribal Elections Commit- tion Approving a Statewide Agreement Income Deduction Policy, Resolution Resolution No. 2019-021: A Resolu- tee for the 2019 Tribal Elections with the State of Washington Depart- No. 07-68, to Bring into Compliance tion Approving the Submission of a Resolution No. 2019-027: A Resolu- ment of Services for the Blind (DSB) with Current Statutes and Regulations Grant Application to the U.S. Depart- tion to Reappoint Willinda “Wendy” and the Division of Vocational Reha- as Stated by the Department of Hous- ment of Justice FY 2019 Coordinated Johnson to the Skokomish Tribal Elec- bilitation (DVR) to Work Cooperative- ing and Urban Development / Office of Tribal Assistance Solicitations (CTAS) tions Committee for the 2019 Tribal ly to Facilitate Access to Vocational Native American Programs Resolution No. 2019-022: A Reso- Elections Rehabilitation Services for American Resolution No. 2019-037: A Reso- lution to Appoint any Sitting Tribal Resolution No. 2019-028: A Reso- Indians and Alaskan Natives with Dis- lution Appointing Douglas Smith to Council Member as Delegates to the lution Approving Skokomish Indian abilities Who Want to Work the Mason County Communications Washington Indian Gaming Associa- Tribe’s 2019 Annual Spot Shrimp Reg- (MACECOM) Legislative Board tion, and Yvonne Oberly, David Ow- ulation PUB-S#19-11 March 13th, 2019 ens, Earle D. Lees, and Leslie MacMil- Resolution No. 2019-029: A Resolu- lan as Alternate Delegates to same tion Authorizing the Purchase of Sur- Resolution No. 2019-033: A Reso-

Skokomish Indian Nation SKOKOMISH TRIBAL COURT SCHEDULE N. 80 Tribal Center Road Skokomish Nation, WA 98584 Web Address: www.skokomish.org 360-426-4232 Fax: 360-877-5943 Court Calendars for the Skokomish Tribal Court are now on the First and Third Friday of each Month. Exceptions will be made when there is a major holiday on the week of the court calendar or when the Friday calendar falls on the Letters of Interest Requested

Friday before a Three Day Weekend. To fill (2) Vacant Positions The following dates in 2019 will be the Court Calendar dates for Criminal and On Skokomish Tribe’s

Family cases. Other types of cases will be fit into available space in one of these Hunting Committee calendars. Emergency hearings or hearings that are required by ordinance to be held within a certain time period may be scheduled on other dates. The Skokomish Tribal Council is currently seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Skokomish Tribal Members who are 18 years old and wish to be considered for appointment to the Skokomish Tribe’s Hunting Committee. 2019 April 5 (Criminal) April 19 (Family) This is to fill 2 vacant positions. • One -3 year term ending 2021 May 3 (Criminal) May 17 (Family) • One -2 year term ending 2020

June 7 (Criminal) June 21 (Family) The Hunting Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Director of Natural Resources and the Tribal Council and shall carryout any related July 12 (Criminal) July 26 (Family) duties assigned to it by the Tribal Council or by Ordinance.

August 2 (Criminal) August 16 (Family) Please address your letters to Joseph Pavel, Natural Resources Director at the Natural Resources Building. State why you feel you should be appointed and September 6 (Criminal) September 20 (Family) why you feel you’d be the best candidate.

October 4 (Criminal) October 18 (Family) All letters will be forwarded to the Skokomish Tribal Council and reviewed at the next regularly scheduled meeting following the deadline date. November 8 (Criminal) November 15 (Family) The deadline to submit letters of interest is: December 6 (Criminal) December 20 (Family) Friday April 19, 2019 at 3:00pm www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 9 Physical address: North 93 Reservation Road, Shelton, WA 98584 Suicide Prevention Program Update QPR Training On March 1st and 2nd, the Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) facilitated two training sessions: one for youth, and one for adults. This training teaches three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide: question, persuade, and refer. The Department of Health’s 2019 Annual Report, A Public Approach to Firearm and Suicide Prevention, updates progress made by state agencies and key partners in 2018 under directives 1 and 3 outlined in Governor Jay Inslee’s Executive Order 16-02, Firearm Fatality Prevention – A Public Health Approach to reducing and preventing firearm-related injuries and fatalities, and implementing the Washington State Suicide Prevention Plan. The images on this page are excerpts—the full report is available on the Department of Health’s website.

Skokomish and Squaxin youth shared a meal with and listened to a talk by Winona Laduke at South Puget Sound Community College on Monday, March 11th. Page 10 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ One More Reason to Exercise Paddle Making Classes with Delbert Miller By Aaron Hamm, BA, CAAR, CPC, CDPT, ase nerve cell growth in the hippocam- Manager pus, improving nerve cell connections, his February and March, Delbert Miller held paddle making classes with which helps relieve depression.” TNaomi Capoeman, Lil Bear Hermann, Ava Smith, Amilia Smith, Jj Wilke, o it’s oﬃ cial, we should be exercis- One of the biggest challenges when Bryce Johns, Alfred Smith, and Halis Smith at the Skabob House. Taylor Krise Sing. Exercise is not just good for deciding to exercise is just getting taught the youth to draw and paint their paddles. our bodies, reducing our risk of heart started. Depression can eff ect us on disease, diabetes, high blood pres- so many levels, including our sleep sure, and so many other conditions and patterns, appetite, and energy levels, diseases, it’s also good for our minds, so getting motivated to exercise when helping fi ght depression and anxiety. we’re already a bit down can be diﬃ - There are a lot of studies on the topic, cult. Add to this the fact that depres- almost all of them showing us that ex- sion can increase our pain perception ercise helps us emotionally, however and cause body aches, and it can be the most recent by the Harvard Health even harder to get going. Dr. Miller rec- Letter reminds us of what so many pro- ommends that people should start out fessionals are telling us, get up and get small. “Start with fi ve minutes a day of active, for your own happiness. walking or any activity you enjoy. Soon, In the updated article from the August fi ve minutes of activity will become 10, 30th, 2018 issue of the Letter we learn and 10 will become 15.” that there are two specifi c eff ects to When deciding whether or not to exer- our mental health that happen with ex- cise to help with your depression, Dr. ercise. The fi rst eff ect is the release of makes the point that “for some people hormones called endorphins that oc- it works as well as antidepressants, al- curs from high impact exercise, such as though exercise alone isn’t enough for jogging, sometimes called a “runner’s someone with severe depression.” So high”. The second, even more ben- if you continue to experience depres- efi cial eff ect, is the release of proteins sion, you have severe depression, or called neurotrophic or growth factors your symptoms get worse, then it’s that occur with prolonged low impact time to see your doctor. exercise, like walking or bicycling. The It’s still not known how long you need release of these growth factors causes to exercise before you can see the our nerve cells to grow and make new benefi ts nerve cell growth has on de- connections, as a result, this improved pression, however the Letter says you brain function actually helps us to feel should begin to see results within the better. fi rst few weeks. Remember this isa Dr Michael Craig Miller, assistant pro- long term treatment, not a short term fessor of psychology, at Harvard Medi- fi x. Dr. Miller closes the article by sug- cal School, explains, “in people who gesting “Pick something you can sus- are depressed, neuroscientists have tain over time. The key is to make it noticed that the hippocampus in the something you like and something that brain—the region that helps regulate you’ll want to keep doing.” mood—is smaller. Exercise supports Rez Photo of the Month Answer Oral Cancer Screening ou may have noticed the last time you came in for a dental exam that we Ydidn’t just look at your teeth. When we examine your tongue, cheeks, throat, and gums we are also looking for oral cancer. Cancers of the oral cavity make up about 5% of all new cancer diagnosis in the United States each year. This means that about 49,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with oral cancer each year.* Oral cancer is especially dangerous because it often goes unnoticed for long periods of time. In its early stages, oral cancer can be completely painless. See your dentist or doctor if you notice sores, lumps, or rough spots on your tongue, throat, gums or anywhere else in your mouth that don’t go away in a couple weeks. Early diagnosis is very important in improving the odds of successful treatment. Treatment options for oral cancer include surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. You can reduce your risk for oral cancer by not using tobacco products and limiting exposure to the sun and alcohol. The Centers for Disease Control also recommends that youth be vaccinated for Human Papilloma Virus which may reduce the risk of certain types of oral cancer. The treatment of oral cancer The young people are: Back Row L-R: Evan Capoeman, Bo is dependent on the earliest diagnosis possible. Regular oral evaluations are important even when you have no symptoms. Tinaza, Meisha Tinaza, Juan Capoeman and Angel Tinaza Front Row: Shannon and Johnathon Edwards and Helen Tinaza www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 11 A Personal Diabetes Story

What is diabetes? • Increased hunger Diabetes means your blood sugar is • Fatigue (feeling very tired too high. Your blood always has some most of the time) sugar in it because your body needs • Increased urination sugar for energy to keep you going. • Unexplained weight loss But, too much sugar in the blood is not • Blurred vision good for your health. A blood test to check your blood sugar What is pre-diabetes? will show if you have pre-diabetes or Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar diabetes. levels are higher than normal but, not What factors increase my risk for high enough for diabetes. getting pre-diabetes and type 2 • People with pre-diabetes are diabetes? at higher risk for developing type 2 • Being physically inactive diabetes and heart disease. • Having a parent, brother, or • You can reduce the risk of sister with diabetes getting diabetes and perhaps even • Having had the kind of diabetes return blood sugar levels to normal which can happen during pregnancy with a small amount of weight loss • Being overweight through healthy eating and increased Can type 2 diabetes be managed? physical activity. Yes. Taking care of your diabetes every What is type 2 diabetes? day will help keep your blood sugar in People develop type 2 diabetes because a healthy range and help prevent health the cells in the muscles, liver, and fat problems that diabetes can cause over do not use insulin properly. Eventually, the years. the body cannot make enough insulin. Where can I get help with pre-diabetes This leads to high blood sugar. Over and diabetes? time, high blood sugar can lead to • Your health care team (doctor, serious problems with your eyes, heart, nurse, diabetes educator, dietitian, kidneys and nerves. psychologist, fitness coach, social Type 2 diabetes is most common in worker) can help. American Indian and Alaska Native They can help you create a physical people. This type of diabetes can occur activity and healthy eating plan that at any age, even in children. will work for you. They can also What are the signs of type 2 diabetes? inform you of the medication used to Signs of type 2 diabetes can be severe, treat diabetes. very mild or none at all, depending on • Get help from others. Talk how high blood sugars have become. with your family and friends and ask Look for these signs: for support. • Increased thirst

Page 12 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Tuwaduq Family Services News pring has finally come. The snow enrolled member of a federally recog- gram will be holding a Welcoming and positivity. Either way, blessings Sis finally gone. This past winter nized tribe and have a documented dis- Baby ceremony for all the newborn of good life, love, and health are be- really provided us all with more work ability and want to find employment, babies that have been born. We will stowed upon the baby and their family than what we needed but it also pro- please stop by Family Services and talk be recognizing all prenatal to age three The Welcoming Baby Ceremony will vided us with a good teaching. We with Carol Cordova or Rosetta LaClair children and the first group of aged out provide an opportunity to celebrate the need to be better prepared!! If any of about the program. If you are interested graduates that moved onto Head Start birth and offer a formal expression of our households fell short on food dur- in doing a career assessment or updat- with great pride. Historically the Na- the family’s hopes and aspirations for ing the winter snow you will need to ing your resume stop by on Thursdays tive American tribes celebrated their the child. take advantage of the classes that will and work with Barbara Churchill, who children with many different types of The ceremony will include meaningful be offered this year teaching us how to will be glad to assist you. If you need ceremonies with all tribes doing things input from the chosen participants, and can and preserve food. Having canned to update your food handlers’ card or a little different. But children were al- will be recognized as the start of a new food and meat makes times like we had do job searches or applications on line ways honored and celebrated and val- family relationship by all involved. A with all the snow a little easier to feed stop by and we can help you with the ued. In many tribes’ children were seen candle lighting will be conducted by our families when necessary. application process and print informa- as a gift from the Creator. adult mentors for the child which will The Tribe is working hard on getting tion off for you. Applications for Na- Welcoming Baby ceremonies are a signify words and expressions of a par- traditional foods back in our diets and tive Employment Works (NEW) and beautiful way to celebrate a child or to ticular interest in the welfare and hap- will be offering canning classes, and General Assistance are offered when embrace a new beginning. This is a big piness of the child. We will be hold- teaching how to fillet fish and can with looking for employment. We will soon moment in the parent’s life as well as ing the Welcoming Baby Ceremony on other opportunities to preserve foods. be doing W.W.I.E.T.P. (Western Wash- the child. To start our babies out with May 10, 2019 at the Skokomish Com- We are in planning stages of making ington Indian Employment Training) love and praise is one big step. Baby munity Center @ 5:30. We will be this happen and now is the time to start applications as well for additional Blessings and Ceremonies are per- working hard with families to prepare with the planning. The garden pro- employment opportunities. Rosetta formed for the parents who wish to for this wonderful community celebra- gram is getting ready with the change LaClair has recently been appointed by introduce their new baby to life and tion. If you have any questions please of weather to get the garden area ready tribal council as the delegate to serve acknowledge the connection between contact Laila Longshore-Smith (360) and prepared for planting. The wood this program and work with the agency physical life and spirit and welcome 426-7788, Health Families Home Visi- cutting time will soon be offered less. to find employment opportunities and them into their family. The ceremo- tor. In April we will be celebrating Earth eligibility for members of the commu- ny will have a spiritual association or day with the community clean-up pro- nity. We continue to post employment words of spoken wishes for happiness gram starting again. The dumpsters opportunities on the jobs board inside will be available for two weeks lo- the door at Family Services with local cated at the old “Joan Pell” property. jobs that are offered. Dumpsters will be available April 19th The Skokomish Vocational Reha- thru April 29, 2019. The elders Spring bilitation Program will working with clean-up program has been moved the Skokomish Elders on a fundrais- over to Tuwaduq Family Services. We ing Spring Bazaar to be held at the will be hiring the contracted workers Skokomish Community Center on to assist Tribal elders’. The two posi- May 4th, 2019. We are looking for tions with help bag their garbage, pick interested tribal artists who would like up trash and take the trash to the dump- to participate in this self-employment ster or county garbage transfer station. activity and sell your artwork at the If you are a community tribal elder and Bazaar. This will be the second year need assistance in getting your trash that we will host the Spring Bazaar to the dumpsters because you have the week-end before Mother’s Day. no truck or help to get it there please The event went well last year and the contact (360) 426-7788 and leave your elders program earned a lot of money name and phone number with the front from their fundraising activity with the desk so that we can contact you to let raffle and spaghetti dinner that they you know when the crew will be there did. The location and the traffic that to help you. If you have any questions flows through highway 101 during regarding the pick-up please call and that week-end brings many tourists to ask for Rosetta LaClair. Your name stop by. It is time to get your artwork will be put on a list and we will work ready and call (360) 426-7788 and sign with those first on the list and continue up for a table for the bazaar. A $10.00 until the list is completed. donation for the table will be collected The Skokomish Vocational Rehabilita- for the elders program. If you have any tion Program is continually providing questions please call Carol Cordova or services to those that have a document- Rosetta LaClair (360) 426-7788. Hope ed disability and may have barriers to hear from you. for finding employment. If you are an The Skokomish Healthy Families pro- www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 13 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month s part of Teen Dating Violence and loved ones. I Ask is the statement AAwareness Month we visited by which we will uplift the importance KMAS iFIBERONE News Radio 1030 of consent and transform it from am along with Turning Pointe for an being prescriptive to empowering. interview as part of Daybreak! With But consent is about more than Jeff Slakey. We discussed warning just asking — it is about listening to signs of unhealthy relationships, and accepting the answer without online safety and where to go for help. pressuring someone to change their nDigi Dreams returned for a week of mind. Let’s focus on how to practice Digital Storytelling Train the Trainers consent in everyday situations, such Workshop. It was a very rewarding as asking permission before posting experience that trained the domestic photos of someone on social media. violence staff to facilitate a Digital Follow NSVRC on Facebook and Storytelling Workshop. Thanks to Twitter and check out #SAAM on Carmella Rodriguez and Brenda Twitter for the latest campaign Manuelito from nDigi, we have three updates. Here in Skokomish, we will new digital stories from Skokomish kick off April with the annual #GoTeal Elders. Day on April 2. Our Awareness Dinner Mary Hernandez taught a Sweet is scheduled for April 11, 2019 at the Grass Coil Basket Class on March 19 Community Center. Please join us & 20, 2019. We are grateful for her in observing #SAAM with good food continued teachings, as this is her and important information. second time teaching the class. Our upcoming Council of Elders April is Sexual Assault Awareness Task Force Noon lunch meetings Month. The theme this year is “I are scheduled for Thursday, April 25, Ask.” This year’s theme elevates the 2019 and May 30, 2019. The Council consent conversation. The #MeToo of Elders Task force is designed to movement has confirmed that sexual provide support and suggestions for violence is prevalent, it can happen to our twice annual awareness events. anyone, and the impact on survivors All elders are encouraged to join us! is long-lasting. What can be done to The Council of Elders Task Force prevent another #MeToo story? members are currently providing The good news is that we can prevent suggestions and ideas for our annual sexual violence – and together, we April Sexual Assault Awareness will. One way that everyone can get Month (SAAM) activities, which to be used for the elders’ lunch pro- ing out information to provide contact involved is by always respecting the include the #IAsk #SAAM and Wear gram during the year. We have also information to be added to a list that personal and emotional boundaries Teal Day of Action campaigns. They recently had fresh smelt donated by will be used in the same manner that of those around them. We can are also giving ideas for our Sexual “Cooney” Johns to be cooked for the we use to distribute the Community ensure that others’ boundaries aren’t Assault Awareness Dinner, scheduled elders’ luncheon, which was really Shares Agriculture (CSA) for the gar- crossed by asking for consent. The for April 11, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the appreciated. We are also thankful den produce and the same manner campaign will champion the power Skokomish Community Center. to the geoduck divers that are willing that wood is also distributed. We uti- of asking — whether it be asking to And it’s almost that time of year to donate geoduck to the program to lize the list so that everyone will be hold someone’s hand, for permission again; our Parking Lot Pop-Up Crafts share with the elders as well. considered equally when your name to share personal information with are scheduled to return in May! Soon private tideland beaches will be comes up on the list. We keep track of others, or if a partner is interested For more information on our program available to harvest clams and oys- the dates of distribution making sure in sex. I Ask is the statement by services and activities please call ters to make them available to our that everyone on the sign up list is be- which individuals will demonstrate Patty or Tor @ 360.426.7788. You Skokomish tribal elders 65 and older. ing served. You will need to come to that asking for consent is a healthy, can also email pgouley@skokomish. The Skokomish Tribe will the hiring Tuwaduq Family Service building to normal, and necessary part of org or [email protected] tribal members for contract positions pick up your clams or oysters when everyday interactions, and it will set to go out and harvest the clams and available they will not be delivered. an example for their partners, friends, oysters when tides are available for If you have any questions regarding harvesting. We would then make that the sign-up sheet or making sure that product available to our Skokomish your name and phone number is on Skokomish Traditional Foods tribal elders to be picked up from the list to receive clams and oysters Tuwaduq Family Services build- please call (360) 426-7788. he Skokomish Tribal Council has make this available. We have been ing. We will be requesting interested Please note that you must be a been discussing the need for mak- working to have the traditional foods T Skokomish tribal elders to sign up to Skokomish tribal elder 65 or older in ing traditional foods such as clams, incorporated into the senior lunches be on a list by providing your phone order to receive the clams, oysters, oysters, fish, and geoduck available that are currently being served ev- number so that you can be contacted etc. We want to make sure that the to our Skokomish Tribal Elders. We ery Monday, Tuesday and Thursday when the product is available. oldest elders are getting their tradi- have been working with Skokomish when available. A whole elk was If you are a Skokomish tribal elder tional foods back in their diet to main- Fisheries staff and Tuwaduq Family made available to the program by 65 or older and interested in receiv- tain their health the best we can. Services and Yvonne Oberly, CEO to the Skokomish hunting committee ing traditional foods we will be send- Page 14 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ MELLIE Elijah- HAPPY HAPPY Happy BDAY BIRTHDAY Love ya, Mary Love, Mary JO JO Malakai- I hope your Happy Birthday Fella day is FABULOUS Love, Aunt Mary Love, Mary LIJAH SISTER ELENA Happy Birthday Day Happy Birthday Love, Mom Hope you get that Happy Birthday Bubba fabulous birthday dinner Love, Mini Love, Mary

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAL Love, Gram and Mini THANK YOU! Dakota, Victor, Guy, Tanner, Dave, Louis, Devin and David Pulsifer

I would like to thank the WOOD MEN, each and every one of you for keeping the community of Skokomish warm and comfortable during this long winter. We have Happy Birthday to my sister LaDean had more snow than anyone Johnson. May our Heavenly Father expected and it has been soooo bless you not only on your birthday, but every day. Much love from Orion, cold. Thank you for your Niall, Thorbjorn, Sweetie, Pancake, dedication and hard work. I know and I 4/24 Tribal Members with Birthdays in April you guys saved my household.  Happy Birthday Matthew! st th th th 1 9 15 24 My Dad was a logger and we grew I am so proud of the man you have Lisa Conklin Ted Smith Frank Cousins LaDean Johnson up getting wood with our Dad. He become. Watching you with your new Joseph Longshore Jordyn Peterson Ray Gouley Tyler McLain made it fun, but it was hard work. daughter makes me realize how great Ashley Starlit Sparr you really are. Your mom is smiling nd th Firewood is harder to get nowdays 2 10 Longshore from heaven. th and it is expensive, and it is such a Denise Emerson Daniel Emerson 25 I love you son, Dad Chanowha Miller Elijah Miller 16th Sean Bowcutt blessing, there is nothing like wood heat. I appreciate you fellas, and Ned Miller Matt Warren Hard to believe it’s been a year. 5th 26th thank you for being heros, to our I miss you everyday baby Mike Carrington 11th 17th Rebecca James community. I love you all. Until we meet again, I love you Crystal Green Charles Amanda Twiddy Melanie Willig Mary J WalkingEagle Jay James 6th Georgia Burfi end Chris Miller 27th New Arrival to the Rez! Lydia Johns David Johnston Espreranza Treyton Andrews Frankie Mork StateWright Melody Darlyn Warren 7th Tawhana Pulsifer Malakai Seymour 28th Ed Green Sr. Doreen Strong Proud Parents: Lucille Austin and Jennifer Green 12th 18th Aisa Grover Matthew Warren Elena Miller Richard Smith Marissa Cagey Lloyd Wilbur Jr. 29th Proud Brother: Hunter Sayasane 13th 21st Payton Bordley 8th Samantha Miller Angeline Peoples Born on: March 1st, 2019 @12:51AM Travis Twiddy Weight: 7# 14th Length 20 Inches Josiah Limburg Welcome Beautiful Lil Angel! www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 15 Skokomish Indian Tribe Non – Pro t Organization 80 N Tribal Center Road US Postage Paid SKOK, WA 98584 Hoodsport, WA Permit No. 11 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Rez Photo of the Month

Can you name the people in this great old photo? Please turn to page 11 for the answer! Good luck! Rez Sudoku Puzzle of the Month The Sounder 3sXeXa?l “It’s All Written Down” North 80 Tribal Center Road Skokomish Nation, WA 98584 Phone: (360) 426-4232 ext 2053 Fax: (360) 877-5943 E-Mail: [email protected] Mark Warren, Editor

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