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

May 2021 Issue p3dsP3q3b “ Time of Blossoms”

Our Living Treasures Treaty, which gave tribal members Interview with Tom Pulsifer, Sr. the right to fi sh in common with non- efore powwows there was Indians. Those were exciting times as baseball. Each reservation had B the battle for fi shing rights raged across a team and they would travel to play the Pacifi c Northwest and Tommy and every weekend during the Spring, his sons were right in the middle of it. Summer and Fall. Baseball was what After the Boldt decision things really brought people together for many changed for our tribal fi shermen, and years. Fathers and sons played on the women, who could now go out and fi sh same team and the wives and families off of the reservation without being sat in the stands and watched the ticketed by the State. The Tribe built whole game. Sometimes everyone the Fish Processing plant and Alice would bring food and there would be (Cloud) would go to work there with a potluck when the game was over. her siblings and cousins, plus other Tommy Pulsifer remembers those tribal members. Tommy’s boys bought days, playing with his friends Alex, boats of their own and they all made a Tom and Albert Gouley. As well as good living, for many years, fi shing on Steve and Ray Johns, Chuck Conklin, the Hood Canal. Guy Miller among others. They would When Tommy was growing up he travel to Oakville, Nisqually, Quinault, would attend the Shaker Church Quilleutte, Suquamish, Little Boston, sometimes, as his mother, Lavina, was Puyallup, Muckleshoot, Makah and a Shaker and sometimes they would Lower Elwha to play. There were full attend the Pentacostal Church since his uniforms back in those days, not just father was raised as a Pentacostal. He t-shirts or jerseys, but the pants, sox could take them and all those cars Reservation where they had three remembers how when they would go to and jerseys that were made of wool. across the water. When he got older he sons, Tommy Jr., Roger and David. the Pentacostal church his father would Tommy Pulsifer remembers playing started traveling with the baseball team Tommy grew up just down the street play the saxophone and Alex Gouley, ever since he was a little boy and well and those were the few times he ever from where his home is today. When Sr. would play the trumpet during after high school. The times were recalls leaving Skokomish. they started construction of his present services. Defi nitely making a joyful defi nitely diff erent back then. Tommy attended Lower Skokomish home Tommy, Alice (Cloud) and the noise together. Tommy was born in 1938 and when he School, here on the reservation with his boys moved into his Grandmother’s Tommy retired from Simpson Timber was younger he remembers riding his brother, cousins and lots of friends. He (Louisa Pulsifer) trailer, which was on Company in 2004, or so, he couldn’t bike to his grandmas, Louisa Pulsifer, then went on to Shelton High School, the same property, and lived with her quite remember which. But he fi shed down on the River Road, and staying where he played on their football and until their new house was built. with his sons for a few years after that. with her for a couple of days at a baseball teams. He graduated in 1956 Although Tommy worked for Simpson Now, he said he has good days and bad time. Playing and fi shing in the river, and went to work for Simpson Timber Timber Company, he would still go out days, with his health and his memory watching her weave her baskets, and Company, like his father did, and and fi sh to earn extra income for his isn’t as good as it used to be, but he’s eating her good cooking. Tommy was a became a logger for many years. He family. When they were old enough, content to be among his boys and junior as he was named after his father, actually retired from Simpson Timber he had his boys fi sh with him. In fact, grandchildren. When it gets warmer Tom Pulsifer, Sr.. His mother was from Company after 43 years, the later part when Tommy (Coot) was 15 years old he likes sitting outside and enjoying Lummi, Lavina Cush. Tommy had a working at the mill, in Shelton. In he was cited by the Washington State the outdoors, eating his lunches which brother, Chuck, who has long since 1958 Tommy married Alice (Cloud) Fisheries cops for illegal fi shing, as are delivered by the Senior Lunch passed on. He remembers that they Miller, at Judge Wright’s home, in were many other tribal members who program. If you happen to see him would travel up to Lummi, about once Union, WA. Alice was fi ve years were exercising their treaty right at sitting outside of his house, give him a a year, to visit his mom’s family. It was younger than him and they had to get the time. Coot had to go to Tacoma, wave or stop by and say hello. a long trip and sometimes they would her father’s permission, which he gave, before Judge Boldt, who heard the By Tony Herrera take the ferry across Puget Sound. He for them to marry. They lived their case and through it out, based upon couldn’t get over how this big boat whole lives here on the Skokomish the language in the Point No Point Easter Drive Through Event

s we’re beginning to see light at Baskets were made which contained stayed in their cars and smiled for the holidays will be able to be celebrated, Athe end of this Covid-19 tunnel candy, toys, plastic eggs with goodies, camera too. like this, in the coming months. A things are beginning to open up. and a knit cap with the phrase: “It’s Everyone enjoyed the chance to bring special thank you to the Skokomish What I mean is since vaccinations are a good day” embroidered on each, some joy into our little ones’ day. Tribal Council and Administrative staff permeating our community, we can in Tuwaduq. There were children’s Kudo’s go out to Julianne Joules, for their eff orts to provide all of the begin to safely plan a few observances books given out, as well, and lots of Fawnette Gouley, Lea Miller, Willie resources necessary. Fingers crossed of special days, and events. Easter Domino’s pizza. It was great to see the Grover, Allen Carrington, Chris and mask on, as needed, to put this was the fi rst event which the Tribe, faces of the little ones when they drove James, Corbett Gamber, Mona Allen, pandemic to rest. TANF, Skokomish Youth Program and up and the real Easter Bunny was there Tahnee Miller, Lawson Bordley, Tyler By Tony Herrera Community Center staff collaborated to greet them, give them a high fi ve, as Andrews, and others who put the on to make it a special day for our well as lots of smiling staff ers to hand baskets together and took care of all of youth. them their basket and pizza. Everyone the details. Hopefully, other events and

Egg Decorating Contest By: Fawn Gouley yrs., 6-8 yrs., 9-11 yrs., 12-14 yrs., Hunter (6-8 yr. old), Joey Gouley (12- seeing all of our youth after a year of 15-16 yrs., 17-18 yrs., and adults. 14 yr. old) Katerie Gouley (15-16 yr. not having an in-person program. They n April 2, 2021 the Skokomish The submissions for the contest were old), and Tamela LaClair for winning have all grown so much. OCommunity Center staff along extended through the weekend, turned the adult age division. We did not with the Youth Program/TANF in to Jamie Kenyon on Facebook and receive any entries for the 9-11 yr. old department hosted an Easter Drive-thru through email, resulting the chosen or the 17-18 yr. old categories, so we We hope that you all enjoyed the egg event. The Easter Bunny was present winners receiving a $25 Walmart gift were able to award additional winners decorating contest and enjoyed your and greeted cars while Easter baskets, card. in other categories for their entries. Easter holiday with your families. The toys, candy, books, PPE supplies and contest was designed with the intention Domino’s Pizza were passed out to the of a family activity. It will always be cars of children and families. Come Monday, all the entries were Given the circumstances with the a priority and intention from the YP submitted and the winners were chosen. COVID-19, we (all the staff involved) program/TANF staff to encourage planned for weeks, and prepped so family activities. Thank you to those Along with the drive-thru an egg Congratulations to Redhawk Jr. (3-5 that we could provide our youth families that participated and congrats decorating contest was offered. There yr. old), Jordan Apaez McCann (6-8 and families with the best possible again to all of the winners. were 7 different age divisions: 3-5 yr. old), Kyan Peterson (6-8 yr. old), alternatives. It was such good medicine

Page 2 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Way to go KIDS!! Meet our New Superintendent t seems like kids are excited to Thomas Gouley Miller be back in school. Listed below Dawn Green he Shelton School District Board I of Directors has named Mr. Wyeth are the kids with perfect attendance Lynx Guardipee T Jessee as the next superintendent of for March: Corban Johnston schools starting July 1st, 2021. Carlo Kenyon McFarlane Sonni Cordova Evan Luengo Carter The board chose Mr. Jessee to be Mahala LeClair Hernandez Hayzel Luengo Carter Shelton School District’s next leader Rosa LeClair Hernandez Armonie McFarlane after an extensive superintendent William LeClair Hernandez Nola Peterson search process led by consultant fi rm Bailey Plant Michael Plant McPherson & Jacobson LLC, who was hired by the board in November Tyra Tinaza Jacob Pulsifer 2020. Preliminary interviews were Aubrey Williams Talon Sage held with fi ve semi-fi nalists on Jayden Anderwald Hunter Sayasane Saturday, March 27. Three fi nalists Terry Birchall Blake Strong were chosen to move forward in the Marissa Cagey Khanner Sunga process and had the opportunity to “We are very pleased to have Mr. Nellie Capoeman Tiger Tinaza spend a day touring the district and Jessee joining the Shelton School Nina Edwards Ryan White Eagle meeting with specifi c stakeholder District.” Board President Sally and community groups on March 29, Karr said. “He brings a wealth of Memphis Emerson Tearny White Eagle 30, and 31st. experience and knowledge as well Austin Escobar Ray Williams a passion for education and student Kathleen Gouley Miller During the search process, all success.” staff , families, and community members had an opportunity to Shelton School District’s current give their feedback about each of superintendent, Dr. Alex Apostle, will the candidates. All of the feedback retire from the district on June 30, received aided the Shelton School 2021. Mr. Jessee will assume the job Board in making the fi nal decision on as superintendent on July 1, 2021, who would be selected as the next pending successful negotiation and superintendent. approval of a contract. Rez Photo of the Month Answer

The young sisters in this photo are none other than: Shawnell McFarlane and Andie Cousins! A great photo! Congratulations Shawnell on your internship with NASA!!! www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 3 Meet the Indigenous, all-women team bringing new art to Seattle’s waterfront n 2024, when you walk from that the waterfront is significant to the IPike Place Market to the Seattle local Coast Salish tribes … and really waterfront, you’ll be welcomed by root this place as an Indigenous place,” a new art installation from three she said. Indigenous makers. The forthcoming But 2024 is a long way off, and the permanent artwork from artists Malynn project is very much still in process; Foster, Tamela LaClair and Kimberly Deriana said they’d need to address Deriana is part of a major overhaul of certain limitations, like the site’s weight the waterfront, one that makes space constraints, “so we’re gonna have for visual art. to get really creative and maybe step The work will be located on the outside of some of the more traditional waterfront’s Overlook Walk, an materials and get metal or lighter- elevated public park connecting Pike weight materials.” Other concepts Place Market and the waterfront; the are clear: The work will incorporate new artwork will be the site’s focal traditional practices like basketry, and point. Both are still currently in early native plants will be added to the soil to design phases. “[reclaim] that little tiny piece of land The Overlook Walk is one of 12 sites A rendering showing the location, on the Seattle waterfront’s planned for all of our peoples,” said Foster. along the waterfront in the process Overlook Walk, where Malynn Foster, Tamela Laclair and Kimberly The group sees this as a process of of being redesigned following the Deriana’s art installation will be in 2024. rematriation, of “putting the spirit of 2019 removal of the Alaskan Way (City of Seattle / James Corner Field Operations) our ancestors and our traditional ways Viaduct, filling in 17 blocks from project is the only one from an all- permanent installation on the Overlook and values back into this tiny little Pioneer Square to Belltown. The women collaborative, and this is Walk, a space where pedestrians can space,” said Foster. newly designed spaces will incorporate important to them. “There’s this travel between Pike Place and the The role of women in Native elements like accessible boardwalks, a wisdom of our women and all the waterfront while staying elevated communities is part of this reclamation, new two-way bike path, green storm different roles we have,” said Foster. above the street, with public plazas, said Deriana, who pointed out that prior water infrastructure, public green “We all bring something different to terraced landscaping and panoramic to assimilation, many Native societies spaces, improved lighting in pedestrian the table, but it all comes from the views of Mount Rainier and the were matriarchal in their political areas and art. same place of ancestral wisdom.” Olympics. structures. “In my community, we In practice, this means Laclair, an The collaboration felt natural and were the agriculturalists, we were the Slated for completion in 2024, Foster, enrolled Skokomish tribal member, harmonious, said Foster; Laclair is architects, we owned the homes, and Laclair and Deriana’s installation is works in painting, basketry and her cousin, and all three women have our men were more on the spiritual one of a few the city has commissioned weaving, and also makes custom collaborated with each other on past side, and were the spiritual keepers,” for the new waterfront, with the goal apparel. Foster, an enrolled member projects. Laclair recalled working with she said. “And so just bringing back of contextualizing the waterfront’s of the Squaxin Island Tribe, gravitates Deriana on the Skokomish Community that women’s role in society, through importance to Coast Salish peoples. between traditional basket weaving, Center. (Laclair designed the gym architecture or design or art or the “We hope this artwork will help to carving, large-scale painting and floor.) way you shape the landscape, that’s acknowledge and elevate the history public projects, including a stone “That’s how Indian Country works,” something that’s kind of been lost.” and culture of the Coast Salish peoples, sculpture for the Washington State said Deriana, who described getting to Foster said she also saw the project as and help bring it to life for residents Convention Center she’s working on know Laclair’s mother while at work a way to bring greater awareness and and visitors to our city,” Office of the in collaboration with her husband, who on that project. “We’re just connected visibility to Native communities. “As Waterfront and Civic Projects director is also an artist. (“Everything I do he … it was just this full-circle connection an artist … it’s a huge responsibility to Marshall Foster said in a news release touches and vice versa.”) And Deriana, that we were so grateful that we have.” make sure that your people are being announcing the commission for Foster, who is Mandan and Hidatsa and “a Another connection proved important represented. … And I guess the other Laclair and Deriana. third-generation urban Native,” brings to their process. Originally, Deriana, bit is creating visibility — we’re still Two other projects announced earlier a framework of architecture and design Foster and Laclair had applied for here — because a lot of people don’t will feature work from Indigenous to the project. a different commission through the get that in this city,” she said. “They are artists. Shaun Peterson (Puyallup Together, the three women are Seattle Aquarium. Though they weren’t in love with some romantic notion of Tribe) will make three welcome planning to integrate these approaches selected for it, they were added to a who we are, instead of understanding figures that will stand over Pier 58, into a permanent artwork informed by, roster by artist Asia Tail, co-curator of the truth of who we are, who we’ve titled “Family.” Another project in as Foster put it, a shared dedication y�haw� Indigenous Creative Collective. always been and who we hope to be.” collaboration with L.A. artist Oscar to keeping artistic traditions alive That later led to an invitation to apply Tuazon will feature work from three and “the stories of our women that for the waterfront project. Reprinted with permission Seattle carvers: Tyson Simmons and Keith so often are just underappreciated Ruri Yampolsky, waterfront program Times Stevenson (Muckleshoot) and Randi and underrecognized, underviewed, arts manager for the city of Seattle, Megan Burbank: mburbank@ Purser (Suquamish). underrepresented.” said the Overlook Walk is important as seattletimes.com; on Twitter: @ The details are still coming together, “a welcoming place” within the larger meganireneb. Megan Burbank is a But Foster, Laclair and Deriana’s but the end product will be a public, waterfront. “We wanted to recognize features reporter at The Seattle Times.

Page 4 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Natural Resources Updates Enetai: The chum at Enetai were week for Chinook for both the Tribe sampling. The state intends to survey also placed a plant order through MCD released the fi rst weekend in April. As (Monday) and the state (Thursday). the Hoodsport Hatchery area and for estuary enhancement after invasive you drive by the hatchery, you’ll notice The state will only have one purse Hahobos for harvest in 2022. The removal. Unfortunately, one of the quite a bit of work going on. To the seine day per week. The LOAF should light trap has been installed again this DOH monitoring stations along the east, the adult area is being fi nalized be agreed-to and signed by mid- year. Blair and Jon are part of a work east side of the estuary came back hot with a spawning shed and improvement April. The crew have been focusing group looking to devise a better way to and DOH will be closing that area to to the ponds. To the west, all of the on pumping steelhead redds for eggs determine crab quotas. harvest. The Department is keeping a old, cracked fi berglass tanks and but will switch to estuary sampling by close eye on the situation as we want to cement raceways have been removed, June. On April 13 and 14 the surveyors Habitat: The crew participated in a avoid any impact to the Tribe’s tideland. along with the metal walkway and who found a total of 3 Spring Chinook in nearshore presentation on saltmarsh Alex is working on a timber sale and knows how may tires used to secure the North Fork. vegetation, fi nished EIM water temp South Fork restoration projects. the creek banks. In their place will be data entry, helped with bird surveys, new round tanks. Shellfi sh: The crew has a robust list conducted a river mile 5 site visit for Planning: Dana has been busy with of both private and public tidelands construction bid process, attended permit reviews, especially the USACE Finfi sh: Cindy and Dave fi nished in queue for surveying this year. a riparian data exchange meeting, a individual permits under Section 10 for up the North of Falcon process by They plan to prioritize large private nearshore calculator meeting, DFW shellfi sh companies in the Canal. He mid-month. The PNPTC tribes were tidelands that can aff ord large openings fi sh movement study meeting, a is reviewing their letters of permission successful in getting a troll fi shery in rather than limited participants, much SWAT meeting and a Quilcene estuary to determine whether or not they may areas 12 and 12B from July 11 through like the Hoodsport and Watermark restoration meeting. They ordered have negative impacts upon Treaty September 4. Chum and Chinook beaches which were recently opened. brush/invasive species removal gear rights. He also reviewed two SKEPA runs look to be poor; the Hoodsport Diving will occur to survey a couple and have been in the estuary removing permits, one for PUD 1 and another for Hatchery will be open only one day per of geoduck tracts and for arsenic invasive species as time allows. They a new garage.

Mason PUD 1 and Skokomish Indian Tribe Receive Grant for Zero Emissions Vehicle Partnership Potlatch, WA – Continuing its focus emissions.” and is also a major source of income on community partnerships and This is the second grant the PUD for the Tribe. The reduction of carbon clean energy projects, Mason County has received from BEF and the third emissions and decline in fuel usage PUD No. 1 has received a grant from project they have partnered on with result in cleaner air and less pollution Bonneville Environmental Foundation the grantmaking nonprofit agency. for the Hood Canal and Puget Sound; (BEF) of just over $23,000 to partner However, this is the first time the both of which are crucial ecosystems with the Skokomish Indian Tribe PUD, Tribe and BEF have worked for tribal fisheries and environmental on the installation of zero emission together on a non-solar project. “Power initiatives. Situated on the highway at vehicle (ZEV) chargers at the Lucky in the Pacific Northwest is largely the gateway to the Olympic Mountains, Dog Casino. The PUD and Tribe were carbon free, thanks to hydropower. the Skokomish Tribe’s Lucky Dog selected for the grant because their So, when we look for measurable Casino and adjacent Twin Totems proposal met two of the Zero Emissions reductions in carbon emissions in our convenience store are a major stop for Vehicle Innovation Program’s funding state, electrifying the transportation locals and travelers on the Highway priorities: developing electric vehicle sector is a large focus. Installing ZEV 101 corridor. The grant will fund charging infrastructure in rural infrastructure is one way that low cost, 75% of the costs to install two Level and underserved communities, and carbon free hydropower can enhance 2 pedestal chargers, security lighting, community engagement to promote the and support ZEV ownership in Mason and signage, with the Tribe assuming a rebate worth thousands of dollars benefits of electric vehicle ownership. County,” Masteller said. “ZEV owners the other 25% of the project cost. off the purchase of new Nissan Leaf “Bonneville Environmental that charge in Mason County are “We have been working towards vehicles for customers who live in a Foundation has been a clean energy not only making the choice to use offering electric car charging on the public power community. “It is our partner of PUD 1 and the Skokomish electricity instead of gasoline, but reservation and in this area for quite hope that these types of incentives Tribe for several years now, assisting they’re also charging up with energy some time. We are excited to finally continue to materialize, and as more with the solar project at the Skokomish that is already over 95% carbon free.” offer this service, and we continue to used electric vehicles begin to make tribal center and two community solar In the grant proposal, the PUD and work towards developing businesses their way into the market, that we can projects at the PUD,” stated Kristin Tribe highlighted the benefit to with convenience and modern connect people with opportunities Masteller, general manager of PUD strategic tribal initiatives that also have amenities in mind,” stated David to make ZEV ownership affordable 1. “BEF’s targeted outreach in this far reaching benefits to all of Mason Owens, CEO for Skokomish Indian and accessible. It’s a win for the grant cycle to rural and underserved County. ZEV infrastructure encourages Tribal Enterprise, Inc. environment, it’s a win for household communities highlights their urban sprawl into rural areas for Masteller noted that in 2019, the budgets, and it helps the Tribe and the commitment to eliminating disparities tourism, which supports the tax base American Public Power Association PUD meet both of our missions to serve in ZEV ownership and reducing carbon and businesses throughout the county featured a partnership with Nissan for our members and customers,” she said. www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 5 Treaty Tribes Update Salmon Season Setting Process “State and treaty tribal salmon co- That’s because the effects of lost and “We must focus on what we can do, not governments, environmental groups, managers are in the middle of one damaged habitat, compounded by what we can’t, when it comes to salmon agriculture, industry and others of the most difficult season-setting climate change, are at the heart of the recovery. “Confrontation and litigation to join us. That’s because fishery processes we have ever faced. Salmon problem,” Loomis said. are not the way forward. Choosing that managers can’t make more fish. Only survival rates are declining because of “Salmon can’t wait while we work to path means salmon will lose and so will good habitat, hatcheries and working the ongoing loss of freshwater salmon address the root causes of climate all of us who depend on them,” Loomis together can do that.” habitat combined with ocean heat change. We must immediately buffer said. -end- waves from climate change,” said its effects by tackling the nonstop “The tribal and state salmon co- Contact: Tony Meyer, NWIFC, Lorraine Loomis, chair of the Northwest loss and damage of freshwater and managers can’t fix the habitat problem 360.951.9341 or [email protected]. Indian Fisheries Commission. marine salmon habitats that provide by ourselves. We need additional Higher marine water temperatures, resiliency.” state and federal agencies, local changing currents, a disrupted ocean Every hour of each day, habitat food chain, and increased predation destruction kills salmon, including Ocean Conditions, Lost Habitat from marine mammals are the main populations listed under the federal Drive Salmon Concerns causes of reduced ocean survival. Endangered Species Act. The habitat By Lorraine Loomis we must also factor in increasing seal Salmon that do return are often smaller loss and degradation are being driven Chair, NWIFC and sea lion predation and the needs than normal and females carry fewer by development and pollution from of southern resident orcas on top of eggs. an ongoing population explosion in reaty tribes and our state salmon the ongoing decline of salmon caused For the past two months, the co- western Washington that shows no Tco-managers are looking ahead to by changing ocean conditions and lost managers have been meeting through signs of slowing. another grim year of fishing because freshwater habitat. the North of Falcon process to make Still, there have been encouraging of poor ocean conditions that reduce Salmon were abundant in western painful decisions aimed at providing developments in the past year, Loomis marine survival, and the ongoing loss Washington for millions of years. limited harvest for fishermen and fishing said. of freshwater habitat. Their sheer numbers, naturally high communities while still protecting weak The National Marine Fisheries Service Higher marine water temperatures, productivity and plenty of good salmon stocks, Loomis said. (NMFS) took a big step in the right changing currents and a disrupted habitat made them resilient from The three stocks driving conservation direction recently by holding habitat ocean food chain are the main causes the effects of disease, drought, poor concerns are Queets and Snohomish loss and damage more accountable for of reduced ocean survival. The salmon ocean conditions and a host of other river coho and Stillaguamish River the harm done to salmon recovery. that do return are often smaller than environmental factors. chinook. The two coho stocks are In the past, overwater and nearshore normal and females carry fewer eggs. We must rebuild that resilience if we failing to respond to rebuilding efforts construction and maintenance were Queets River coho is one of the weak are going to recover salmon and we that began in 2017. Stillaguamish thought to have few impacts to stocks driving fisheries constraints need properly functioning habitat to do chinook continue to decline mostly threatened or endangered species during this year’s North of Falcon that. One way is to focus on what we because of poor freshwater habitat and were exempt from mitigation. process that sets salmon fishing can do to improve freshwater habitat. conditions. All three need even more We now know that docks, ramps and seasons. While overall coho returns A new joint tribal/state riparian protection this year than they did last other structures can have widespread are expected to be better this year, habitat initiative is taking that task on year, when fishing seasons were highly impacts to salmon by damaging and the stock continues to decline despite through a uniform, science-based restricted. destroying rearing habitat, increasing a rebuilding effort that began in 2017. management approach to restore and Coastal treaty troll tribes have taken predation of young salmon and Coho from Strait of Juan de Fuca protect streamside vegetation. Trees, the drastic step this year of proposing a harming prey species that salmon tributaries and the Snohomish River shrubs and other plants along streams zero option for ocean harvest of Queets depend on for food. Property owners are also failing to recover under help lower water temperatures, filter River coho. Discussions are ongoing now will have to account for and pay rebuilding plans. Tighter conservation pollutants and reduce sediments that to develop marine and freshwater for potential harm to chinook, orcas closures will likely be necessary to can smother salmon eggs. seasons that will allow some fishing and their habitats that is caused by ensure escapement goals are reached The tribal and state salmon co- opportunity while achieving the stock’s maintenance of existing structures. to produce the next generation of fish. managers alone can’t recover salmon. conservation objectives. Poor returns On another front, Gov. Jay Inslee is Stillaguamish River chinook returns We need help from federal agencies, spurred the tribes to propose a zero following through on a bold move are expected to be low again this year. local governments, environmental option for all ocean coho fisheries for begun in 2019 to protect and restore Skagit River summer and fall chinook groups, agriculture and others if we are the first time in 2016. riparian areas, noting that streamside are also concerning. The summer run going to be successful. Tulalip Tribes fisheries managers habitat is critical to both our region’s is expected to return in low numbers We also must continue to build have structured fisheries for chinook, salmon recovery efforts and climate that will constrain fisheries and require resiliency in the co-manager coho and pink salmon in Tulalip Bay change resilience. He has directed close monitoring to avoid a closure. relationship created by the 1974 ruling to reduce impacts on both coho and state natural resources agencies This is especially worrisome because in U.S. v. Washington that upheld tribal chinook. to develop a consistent approach Skagit River summer and fall chinook treaty-reserved rights and established After harvesting only 21 of 30 for uniform, science-based riparian are the most abundant and healthiest the tribes as salmon co-managers with ceremonial chinook allocated last management and guidance to protect natural chinook stock in Puget Sound. the state. year, the Stillaguamish Tribe already salmon and their habitat. Chum salmon, traditionally one of the As salmon continue to decline, every has reduced its ceremonial harvest for “Riparian habitat is among the most most plentiful salmon species, are decision carries greater potential this year. The tribe may be forced to important for salmon. Shade from expected to be dramatically lower impacts to fishermen and the resource. cut harvest even further depending on trees and other vegetation helps keep this year in large part because of As a result, our co-management impacts from other fisheries along the water temperatures low to aid salmon low marine survival from changing relationship is increasingly tested salmon’s homeward migration route. survival at all life stages. It is critical ocean conditions. We’re particularly every year. Still, we remain committed “Despite harvest cuts of 80-90 that it be included as part of fisheries concerned about stocks from southern to cooperative co-management percent over the past four decades management planning. We are full Puget Sound streams. because our history shows we are and careful use of hatcheries, salmon partners with the governor in this Tribal and state co-managers face better together populations have continued to decline. effort,” Loomis said. increasingly difficult decisions because Page 6 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Eagle News: Helping our Feathered Friends

Hello Skokomish Tribe! WSWS to show up with the Eagle. I am Lieutenant Baty with the On March 29th 2021 at approximately Skokomish Tribal Police Department. 6:00 PM they arrived with the Golden I would like to take this time to give Eagle and STPD escorted them out to recognition to some our community Nalleys. members for their assistance in the They successfully released the Golden rehabilitation of two injured Eagles. Eagle in the estuary. There was a The first incident was last year during minor hiccup in the release and Pete fishing season in the Hood Canal, near again assisted the Golden Eagle. the Sunrise Motel in Hoodsport: The Eagle flew to a nearby tree and On July 30th 2020 at approximately appeared to be having trouble with it’s 1230 an attentive tribal fisherman called wings stuck, outstretched, on limbs. in a report of an Eagle that looked like Pete climbed the tree and helped the it was injured. The fisherman advised Eagle get unstuck. that it was on the ground north of the Thank you Pete Peterson for your Sunrise Motel. assistance in the rehabilitation and Myself and Officer Whitley responded release of this Golden Eagle! to the described location and we were I have included several photographs: able to find the Eagle hiding under This was a pretty neat experience! a bush. With the assistance of a Washington Fish and Wildlife officer into the Hood Canal area. was a juvenile Bald Eagle, turned out we were able to capture the Eagle Unfortunately, the Skokomish Tribal to be a two-year-old female Golden and place it in a large dog kennel for Fisherman did not provide his name. Eagle. They advised that the reason transport. It was obvious that this But I would still like to say Thank You! should couldn’t fly was because she Eagle was injured, as there was fishing Included are pictures of the juvenile had sustained an injury to her shoulder, line wrapped around it’s wing. possibly from hitting a tree or branch, We contacted the Discovery Bay he second incident also occurred while trying to escape from other birds Wild Bird Rescue and released the Tlast year off the N Skokomish harassing her. Eagle to them. Upon their arrival Indian Flats Rd and Nalley Rd area: They asked if I could provide them they determined that the Eagle was a On December 11th 2020 at with a location that was nearby the juvenile Bald Eagle. They stated that approximately 1530, Pete Peterson area where the Eagle had been found, this is a common occurrence, wild advised that he has observed, for the as they like to release the birds where birds getting entangled in fishing line, last two days, what he thought was a they were found. I advised them that and that the recovery should be quick. juvenile Bald Eagle on the ground near the Eagle had been found within the They advised that this Eagle would the Estuary trail. He thought it was Skokomish Tribes boundaries and have died of starvation because it strange that the Eagle hadn’t flown that they were more than welcome to couldn’t fly. away, and was still on the ground contact the Skokomish Tribal Police They advised that once the Eagle has over the last couple of days. Pete Dept when they arrived in the area and recovered from it’s injury, it would be contacted the Skokomish Tribal Police we could escort them to where they released back in the Hood Canal area. and advised of the injured Eagle out in could release the Eagle. Discovery Bay Wild Bird Recue never Nalleys. They advised that the Washington re contacted our department to advise us Pete, Officer Whitley and Officer State Dept of Fish and Wildlife plus the what the final outcome was. I assume Scarlett located the Eagle and captured United States Fish and Wildlife Service For information West Sound Wildlife all went as planned and the Eagle made it. were also involved with the release of Shelter is a non profit organization. a full recovery and was released back We located a bird rescue center, West this Golden Eagle. They explained You can look up more information Sound Wildlife Shelter, that was that the WDFW would be placing a on their story, reference the able to take in a new patient. They transmitter on the bird so they and the rehabilitation of this Eagle on their requested that we transport the Eagle USFWS could track where it goes after Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ to: All Creatures Animal Clinic in it’s released. westsoundwilflife/ or their webpage: Gorst, WA. At that time we figured They also advised that a film crew from www.westsoundwildlife.org. that this would be our last contact with channel 10 are accompanying them to Recent update on the Golden Eagle! the rescue shelter and the Eagle. document the release. The USFWS has tracked the Golden In March I received a phone call from Since Pete Peterson had been Eagle on a path toward South East a volunteer of West Sound Wildlife instrumental in locating and capturing Alaska. Shelter. They advised that the Golden the Eagle I called him and asked him I hope this article finds you all in great Eagle has been rehabilitated and is if he would like to be present when health! Bald Eagle in the transport cage ready for release. They advise me the Eagle he found is released. Pete Respectfully, that what at first everyone had thought accepted and patiently waited for Lieutenant Baty www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 7 Composting Tips

omposting is a great way to put Cto use garden refuse like grass cuttings, tree and hedge trimmings, leaves and withered flowers. Mulch and compost contain a number of valuable raw materials that supply your garden soil with important nutrients in a completely natural way. Here are a few composting tips to recycle your garden waste into homemade fertilizer. How to Make Compost: • Gather a combination of nitrogenous ('green') and carbonaceous ('brown') plant trimmings – mixing lawn clippings with woody cuttings, for example. • Remember compost needs air. Never lay the material in a trench and do not use containers which are closed on all sides. • Do not place the compost heap on a solid base made of stone, concrete, etc. The compost needs an 'earth connection', so that earthworms and small organisms can penetrate it. • Earthworms are beneficial to your compost heap and are attracted by phlox and elder, for example. Onion skins, chive residues, coffee grounds, and tea leaves are also favorite foods for earthworms. • Create order in your compost heap. For the bottom layer, pile up coarse shredded material - approximately 8 inches high. On top of this, add mixed, finer materials such as leaves or shredded material. • Spread lawn clippings thinly to prevent the danger of decay! • Always cover kitchen waste with soil, as it attracts vermin. heap. If you put shredded waste on a compost waste before placing it on the compost • Avoid totally dry conditions The composting process takes several heap, subsequent turning over is not heap speeds up decomposition as it as microorganisms in compost heaps months, depending on the time of year required. increases the surface area open to need moisture. and the ambient temperature. When the microbes and decomposition agents. • Do not water the compost compost has matured it should smell Passing waste material repeatedly excessively. pleasantly of forest soil and fungus. through your garden shredder provides • Cover up the finished compost More On How to Compost: optimal mixing and aeration. Shredding

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SHELTON, WA – Mason Transit schedule Dial-A-Ride trips with a free 800-374-3747. Schedulers are Authority has launched a ride- phone call during business hours. available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. scheduling app for its Dial-A-Ride “We’re pleased to offer riders a more For more information, go to http:// service. Riders can now schedule Dial- efficient way to use Dial-A-Ride,” www.masontransit.org/self-service- A-Ride trips, track arrival times and said Mike Ringgenberg, interim application. more from their mobile phone. general manager. “You have 24-hour Mason Transit Authority serves Dial-A-Ride is a free, on-demand ride scheduling access, plus real-time the Mason County community and share to most destinations in Mason updates when the vehicle is expected connects with area transit systems County. Trips must be scheduled in at your door.” including Grays Harbor Transit, anywhere from here! Mason Transit advance. The shuttle typically picks The app is available through iTunes for Intercity Transit (Thurston County), Authority is a partner in the Health up several people going to or from iPhones and GooglePlay for Android Jefferson Transit, Kitsap Transit, & Safety Commitments Program of similar destinations for shared trips. phones. Search for “Ecolane” and Squaxin Island Transit, and Sound The American Public Transportation All COVID-19 safety protocols are download the free app. Transit, which in turn provides Association. followed, and riders must wear masks. Riders can still schedule Dial-A- connections to the ferries, Amtrak Until the app arrived, users had to Ride by phone, 360-427-5033 or toll and Greyhound service. You can go Not Invisible Act American Rescue Plan ecretary Haaland Continues must be composed of at least 27 March 25th, 2021 Deliver clean drinking water, renewed SPursuit of Justice in Indian federal and non-federal members electric grid, and high speed broadband Country, Begins Implementation of who represent diverse experiences, epartment of the Interior Secretary to all Americans. ‘Not Invisible Act’ backgrounds, and geography, and Dand member of the Laguna Pueblo Build, preserve, and retrofi t more than WASHINGTON – Secretary of the who are able to provide balanced Deb Haaland writes: two million homes and commercial Interior Deb Haaland announced points of view with regard to the duties Today I was honored to join the fi rst of buildings, modernize our nation’s today that she is moving forward of the Commission. The Commission three Tribal consultations (at Interior) schools and child care facilities, and to implement the Not Invisible will hold hearings, take testimony, and hosting on funding from the American upgrade veterans’ hospitals and federal Act, including establishing a Joint receive evidence in order to develop Commission led by the Departments recommendations for the federal Rescue Plan. Not only will these funds buildings. of the Interior and Justice on reducing government to combat violent crime help weather this storm, they will also Solidify the infrastructure of our care violent crime against American Indians against Indians and within Indian address the long standing issues that economy by creating jobs and raising and Alaska Natives. lands. put Native communities so far behind. wages and benefi ts for essential home Congress enacted the Not Invisible “For too long, Tribes have suffered The work to restore our nation-to-nation care workers. Act in October 2020 to increase from high rates of violent crime that relationships with Tribal communities Revitalize manufacturing, secure U.S. intergovernmental coordination to ripple across the entire community. It is requires not just an all-of-agency supply chains, invest in R&D, and train identify and combat violent crime incumbent on the federal government approach but an all-of-government Americans for the jobs of the future. against Indians and within Indian to partner with Tribes to support and approach. Grateful to work in The above is part of the American Jobs lands. The Act calls for the Interior sustain safer communities,” said partnership across the Administration Plan. If you have any questions about Department to coordinate prevention Attorney General Merrick Garland. “I to elevate how the American Rescue these type of opportunities that will efforts, grants, and programs related look forward to working closely with Plan is building back better. be happening please stop by Tuwaduq to missing and murdered Indigenous Secretary Haaland to honor our treaty We in Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Family Services to see where possible peoples. Secretary Haaland was the and trust responsibilities to the Tribes, lead sponsor of the Not Invisible Act to fulfill the requirements of the Not will be following and researching the job training may become available in when she served in Congress. The Invisible Act, and to further our nation- new careers, training opportunities these area as we progress in moving bill was passed unanimously by voice to-nation partnership with Tribal and keep the community informed of forward as the American Jobs Plan vote in both chambers of Congress. governments.” educational opportunities. continues to develop. Call (360) “A lack of urgency, transparency, Today’s announcement follows Looking at the Renewable Energy 426-7788 ask for Barbara Churchill and coordination has hampered our Secretary Haaland’s recent formation Careers or Rosetta LaClair, Vocational country’s efforts to combat violence of a new Missing & Murdered Unit Greenhouse worker Rehabilitation Program. against American Indians and Alaska (MMU) within the Bureau of Indian Environmental technician Natives,” said Interior Secretary Deb Affairs Office of Justice Services Wind Turbine technician Haaland. “In partnership with the (BIA-OJS) to provide leadership and Solar installer Justice Department and with extensive direction for cross-departmental and Clean Car engineer engagement with Tribes and other interagency work involving missing Designing and building homes and stakeholders, Interior will marshal and murdered American Indians facilities and making existing buildings our resources to finally address the and Alaska Natives. The MMU will crisis of violence against Indigenous help put the full weight of the federal more energy effi cient. peoples.” government into investigating these Investment in our infrastructure will Secretary Haaland is coordinating cases and marshal law enforcement be needing a work force to: with Attorney General Merrick Garland resources across federal agencies Fix highways, rebuild bridges, and to establish a joint Commission and and throughout Indian country. upgrade ports, airports and transit appoint members. The Commission systems. www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 9 Tooth Whitening (Bleaching) atients often come to the dental Pclinic interested in Tooth Whitening or Bleaching.* Why are my teeth changing color? Tobacco use, ageing, medications and trauma are all reasons that teeth may change in color. Anything that goes into your mouth that has intense color pigments such a coff ee, tea, red wine or the tar in cigarettes can become part eff ects don’t last for more than a few of the white outer layer of the teeth. weeks after discontinuing bleaching. Certain types of medications, as well Tips for bleaching. as chemo therapy and head and neck • See your den� st to make radiation can also darken the color sure your teeth and gums are of teeth. Additionally, some types healthy! of trauma, such as getting hit in the • Do not smoke or chew a� er mouth, can cause color changes. using whitening products Does tooth whitening work? Whitening can work well on yellow • Using bleaching products for colored staining. Whitening will not an extended amount of � me work as well on grey or brown staining. increases the risk for sensi� v- Whitening will not work on fi llings, ity and gum damage crowns, veneers or stains caused by medication or trauma. Please visit the dental clinic with How does whitening work? any questions you may have about Whitening products work by bleaching. penetrating into the out part of the tooth * This article is based on information and breaking up the colored pigments. available from the American Dental Many products are applied by a strip Association and the Academy of or via a tray with gel that is applied to General Dentistry. the teeth. https://www.ada.org/en/member- Are there any risks to whitening my center/oral-health-topics/whitening teeth? http://www.knowyourteeth.com/ The most common side eff ects of tooth infobites/abc/?abc=b whitening are tooth sensitivity and h� p://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az- damage to the gums. Usually, these side topics/w/whitening Meet our New Doctor eet Dr. Skoblar...... a member Mof our new and innovative telehealth team!

We are pleased to introduce you to Eric Skoblar, MD. He will be providing healthcare for our community members through our new telehealth program as well as in-person in April and May. He is

We’ll be hosting a “Meet the Doc” event the week of May 24th. Watch the Wellness Center reader board or call 360-426-5155 for more information.

Page 10 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Skokomish Emergency Response Team COVID-19 Update kokomish COVID-19 Emergency 18. Please contact the Health Clinic SResponse Team wants to thank for information regarding vaccine everyone for the continued sacrifice availability at 360-968-9952 or 360- each of you has made over the 545-2637. last year related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, we ask that Personal Protective Equipment: PPE everyone remain vigilant in taking is available through the Skokomish extra precautions to keep coronavirus Tribal Health Clinic. This includes out of Skokomish. Cloth Masks, Disposable Masks, Sanitizer, Gloves, Cleaning Supplies, Although the overall outlook on the Eye Protection, Face Shields and progress of the COVID-19 Pandemic More! Please call 360-968-9912 for has improved, case numbers are on your PPE needs. the rise once again in the region. While many in the community have Isolation/Quarantine: Isolation is the been vaccinated, the risk of exposure separation of people who have tested to COVID-19 remains. Please keep in positive for COVID-19 from people mind, Mason County is currently in who are not sick to prevent transmis- Phase 3 of recovery from COVID-19. sion. Isolation means you stay home This means the maximum people and away from others (including allowed to gather inside is 10 household members) for the recom- and the maximum is 50 people mended period of time to avoid spread- for outdoor gatherings. Please ing illness. Quarantine takes place continue to practice social distancing, when people who were exposed to a mask wearing, and good hygiene positive case are separated and move- like washing hands and using hand ment is restricted in case they become sanitizer. infected. Quarantine means you stay home and away from others for the rec- Symptoms: Early signs of ommended period of time in case you COVID-19 include Loss of Taste/ are infected and are contagious. Quar- Smell, Fever, Cough, and Tiredness. antine becomes isolation if you later Other symptoms include Fever or test positive for COVID-19 or develop Chills, Cough, Shortness of Breath COVID-19 symptoms. or Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue, New Loss of Taste or Smell, Muscle of Body Aches, Headache, Sore Throat, Anyone who has had a close contact Congestion or Runny Nose, Nausea or with COVID-19 should get tested Vomiting, and Diarrhea. Symptoms immediately and quarantine for 14 appear 2-14 days following an days. The COVID-19 Emergency exposure. Response Team is here to help provide you food, medicine and other needs Testing is available through while in isolation and quarantine. If Mason General Hospital. If you are you need assistance with isolation or experiencing any symptoms, contact quarantine due to COVID-19 call 360- the COVID-19 Respiratory Illness 968-9912 Triage Line at 360-427-3615. The Emergency Planning Resources Health Clinic is asking for your help Available to track the spread of COVID-19 Please contact emergency@ through the community. If you have skokomish.org or call 360-742-4077 tested for COVID-19 recently, whether to help find resources for you and your you test positive or negative, please family to better prepare for emergency call and inform them of the results of scenarios. the test at 360-426-5755

Vaccine: Moderna Vaccine is available to ALL Skokomish community members over the age of www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 11 Basic Information about HPV and Cancer ancer is a disease in which cells that 13 HPV types can cause cervical When the body’s immune system cancers of the vulva, vagina, penis, Cin the body grow out of control. cancer, and at least one of these types can’t get rid of an HPV infection with anus, and oropharynx (back of the Cancer is always named for the part can cause cancers of the vulva, vagina, oncogenic HPV types, it can linger throat, including the base of the tongue of the body where it starts, even if it penis, anus, and certain head and neck over time and turn normal cells into and tonsils) are also caused by HPV. spreads to other body parts later. cancers (specifically, the oropharynx, abnormal cells and then cancer. About Genital human papillomavirus which includes the back of the throat, 10% of women with HPV infection on HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer (HPV) is the most common sexually base of the tongue and tonsils). The their cervix will develop long-lasting HPV can infect the mouth and throat transmitted infection in the United types of HPV that can cause genital HPV infections that put them at risk and cause cancers of the oropharynx. States. More than 40 HPV types can warts are not the same as the types that for cervical cancer. Similarly, when This is called oropharyngeal cancer. infect the genital areas of men and can cause cancer. high-risk HPV lingers and infects the HPV is thought to cause 70% of women, including the skin of the Most people who become infected cells of the vulva, vagina, penis, or oropharyngeal cancers in the United penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), with HPV do not know they have it. anus, it can cause cell changes called States. and anus, and the linings of the vagina, Usually, the body’s immune system precancers. These may eventually cervix, and rectum. These types can gets rid of the HPV infection naturally develop into cancer if they’re not found Preventing HPV-Associated Cancers also infect the lining of the mouth and within two years. This is true of both and removed in time. These cancers Vaccines protect against the types of throat. High-Risk and Low-Risk HPV oncogenic and non-oncogenic HPV are much less common than cervical HPV that most often cause cervical, Types types. By age 50, at least 4 out of every cancer. Much less is known about how vaginal, vulvar, and anal precancers HPV types are often referred to as 5 women will have been infected with many people with HPV will develop and cancers. Cervical cancer also can “non-oncogenic” (wart-causing) or HPV at one point in their lives. HPV cancer in these areas. be prevented or found early through “oncogenic” (cancer-causing), based is also very common in men, and often regular screening and follow-up on whether they put a person at risk for has no symptoms. Cancers Associated with HPV treatment. cancer. The International Agency for How an HPV Infection Can Lead to Cervical cancer is the most common Research on Cancerexternal icon found Cancer HPV-associated cancer, and some Page 12 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ CHR Program Native Connections Update

ello Skokomish Tribe, The CHR program, transportation and By Amber J. Hanson Our program has also been working to medication programs have been up and running for the most part get some more training for our com- H he Native Connection Suicide throughout the pandemic, if you need a ride to a medical or dental munity. There will be a FREE virtual Prevention Program is wrapping appointment please give us as much notice as possible, just call the clinic T Mental Health First Aid training on up its last year of a 5-year grant. To th and as for Margie or Perry to get put on our schedule, If were not in you Friday, May 14 . This training will finish up we are working on a video help you develop the skills and confi- can leave a message to our voice mail and we will get back to you as project that will consist of at least 6 dence to help others in crisis and pro- soon as possible, we prioritize elders and those who lack transportation short videos. These short videos will mote healing. To get more information ,we require that you wear a mask during transports ,clinic staff all wear show how the program has worked to or help signing up contact Amber Han- n95 masks, also with the medication delivery program we prioritize elders reduce suicidal behavior and substance son at 360-545-2637 or 360-426-5755. and those who lack transportation, medication pick up days are Mondays abuse among native youth. Our goal Wednesdays and Friday we usually leave for pick up between 2:00 and is to connect with as many youth pos- This year the annual Thrive conference 3:00 just call the clinic front desk and put yourself on the medication pick sible in the community and have their will be held virtually June 21-25 2021 up list. We have a no controlled substances pick up policy. voice be heard, show how they have and will have some amazing interac- participated, where they still see a need tive workshops led by Kinsale Hueston Thank You Marge and Perry call us at the clinic 1-360- 426-5755 in the community, and share their own (Indigi-Zine: Self-publishing and Poet- story. We will also include program ry), J Ross Parrelli (Beats Lyrics Lead- highlights, activities, goals, wisdom ers), Jeremy Fields (Social Justice & and advice from Tribal leaders, elders, Art Skate: Skate & Uplift), and many faith houses, our Skokomish cultural more. This conference is for American values and traditions and behavioral Indian and Alaska Native youth 13-19 health information and resources. We years old. Youth will build protec- want these videos to become some- tive factors, connect with other native thing to inspire our youth and have youth, learn about healthy behaviors, something for them to look back on. If and strengthen our nation through cul- you have video or photos from any of ture, prevention, connections, and em- the events the Native Connections Pro- powerment! Space is limited so con- gram has hosted and would like to have tact Amber Hanson to get signed up them shared in our videos or would like today! to get involved with the video project, contact Amber Hanson or Jon Smith Contact Amber Hanson (ahanson@ at the Skokomish Health Clinic, 360- skokomish.org) for any input, 426-5755. questions, and/or concerns.

www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 13 Tuwaduq Family Services: We are Here for our Community uwaduq Family Services staff they could grow their own little garden a week. Ocean Sparr our head cook families. We have baby items here at Thas been enjoying the start of in the black bag that was provided. We prepares 65 lunches to be delivered by TFS to be shared that other families spring. The season change has been hope that the activity of gardening will Chinook Miller every Monday, Tuesday have kindly donated. The donations something that we could all look forward get everyone outside and enjoy the and Thursday. Samantha Miller has are in great condition and very useful to. The Covid-19 pandemic has been weather as well as enjoy your plants been filling in as assistant cook until when having a new baby. We have a exhausting and mentally draining on us as they continue to grow. It is always the vacant position is filled helping variety of different size of clothing for all. Having to stay home and inside good exercise and stress reliever when Ocean and Brian Miller prepare meals newborn through 5T for boys and girls. because of the weather and socially gardening. for delivery. Sam also helps with the If you are interested and need baby distant due to the virus has been We have helped with the Spring delivery of meals if necessary. Lunches items please stop by to take what you difficult for our families and community. Community Clean Up project that went will continued to be delivered until a can use. Spring is finally here and we can finally from April 13 through April 25, decision is made to open up more Our Domestic Violence program will go outside and feel the fresh air. 2021 at the Skokomish dumpsite. A big because of Covid. We appreciate the be going through some changes. We We have been busy getting the thank you goes out to Duane Edwards sacrifice that our elders have endured currently have two vacant positions Community Garden cleaned and for manning the gate during this time during this pandemic by remaining at in the program. Victoria Parker (Tor) ready to plant. You have probably to make sure that it was accessed only home and isolated to stay healthy and resigned her position as Domestic already noticed the garden crew, Victor by our Skokomish community people. safe. We wait for the day to sit and Violence Advocate on April 21, 2021. Andrews, Louis Herrera, David Ware, We had previously had problems with have a meal together once again. She will continue to assist the program Tanner Strong-LaClair, Travis Prest Jr, outside individuals coming and utilizing Our Healthy Families program while we look to fill the positions. She David Pulsifer and Devin Johns all out the dumpsters before having our own provided books for the Easter drive- has generously offered to help with there working hard to get the ground dumpsite. Thank you to everyone through event held at the Community the transition of the new hires when ready to plant. They have already been who took part and cleaned up our Center. The books provide early selected. She will be missed and her able to plant some seeds and preparing community, it makes a difference. learning and literacy for our children. continued offer to help the program the new growing season. We picked up Food boxes are available if you did not Over 75 books were given out to our will be appreciated. On April 21, more bees this year on Saturday April get them when they were delivered out families in the community to read 2021 a pop-up activity was done to 25, 2021 to help with the pollinating here on April 14, 2021 when the SPIPA and share. Positive Indian Parenting honor Earth Day, plant booklets and a process in our community. We were food distribution program dropped classes are currently being offered package of seeds to plant were offered able to get some honey from the bees them off. We have some in the lobby as well. Session 3: Lessons of the in the parking lot at TFS. In May we last year and we hope to get more this of TFS if you want to pick one up. They Cradelboard will be on May 21, 2021 will be remembering the Murdered year. For Earth Day, April 22, 2021 we contain non-perishable items of canned at 1:00 p.m. on zoom. You can find and Missing Wear Red Day on May 5, provided strawberry starts, and red or foods, rice, pasta peanut butter etc. the link by looking up SPIPA Healthy 2021. yellow raspberry plants to our elders We also have food vouchers available Families Facebook link to register for Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s who were willing to plant them in their if you are in need of one. Skokomish the class. We will also be working on and mother role models that help to yards. We also provided them two tribal members are eligible to receive a project for Mother’s Day honoring take care of our children. You are reflective pinwheels for their yard to one every three months and meet our Ka’y3 (grandma). We also want appreciated and loved. keep the birds away from eating their income eligibility in our service area. to welcome all the newborn babies berries. During Easter we provided the We are continuing to provide lunches or babies on the way that we have in elders with black garden grow bags so to our homebound elders three time our community, congratulations to the

Page 14 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ May Is Mental Health Awareness Month oss of Agency: How Domestic being productive at work, school, with develop new ways of working through every second count: LViolence Impacts Mental Health caregiving, establishing and engaging problems, enhance self-confidence, 1. Contact local law enforcement. Over the past few decades, there has in healthy relationships, and adapting and strengthen resilience. Even if you are in Skokomish you been an increased public awareness to change and coping with adversity. Not just during Mental Health must dial 911 in order for the call to and consciousness of mental health A victim-survivor’s mental health can Awareness Month, but always—take be recorded. Have all the person’s wellness. When many people think also be weaponized and used as care of yourself because we need you identifiers, like full name, nicknames, about their health, they often think about another form of violence and harm. here. date of birth, scars, birth marks, their physical health. These physical Mental health coercion is a commonly The Domestic Violence Program has tattoos, etc. in addition to the date last symptoms can be manifestations of used tactic that is targeted toward remained busy with outreach to the seen and what you know about their imbalances in the other dimensions the victim-survivor’s mental health community, providing supplies in the intended destination(s). of wellness that include physical, as part of a broader pattern of abuse elder deliveries as well as honoring the 2. Gather and track additional emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and control. Other common tactics women of Skokomish on March 8; as information such as who, if anyone environmental, and occupational. that target mental health include other part of our Tuwaduq Women’s Day we they were with, tribal affiliation, vehicle Holistic health takes into account all of forms of emotional abuse, especially gifted over 100 blankets. information, persons they tend to hang these aspects of one’s life and views gaslighting. In April we recognized Sexual Assault around with those person’s contact them as interconnected. So when A common experience for domestic Awareness Month by handing out information, where they typically hang someone experiences something violence victim-survivors that has awareness bags and Teal Shirts out, if they left anything behind such traumatic, such as domestic violence, ways of impacting their mental health for community members to bring as keys, wallet, phone. If you suspect their entire bodily systems and all wellness is a loss of agency. “Agency awareness on “Teal Tuesdays.” We’d they are in an unhealthy relationship/ dimensions of wellness are impacted in is the technical term for the feeling of like to thank those that took time out environment and if they have any some way- particularly one’s emotional being in charge of your life: knowing of their day to arrange for pick-ups mental health issues or suffer from wellness. where you stand, knowing that you have and those that sent photos showing addiction please also provide that Everyone has mental health. Whether a say in what happens to you, knowing support! information. that’s mental health concerns, mental that you have some ability to shape We celebrated Earth Day with a Parking 3. Preserve important evidence- health wellness or somewhere in your circumstances. Trauma can shut Lot Pick-Up having provided 30 Earth Don’t touch any of their belongings, between. “Mental health includes our down victim-survivors inner compass Day booklets containing information on or enter their home if they live alone. emotional, psychological, and social and rob them of the imagination they local plants that can be gathered and a If you have possession of their phone well-being. It affects how we think, need to create something better. recipe or two for each. Along with the don’t delete any of its contents. Let feel, and act. It also helps determine Not being able to discern what is going booklet participants received a packet Law Enforcement know where they how we handle stress, relate to others, on inside their bodies causes them of seeds that save the pollinators, or phone is. and make choices. Mental health is to be out of touch with their needs a plant/flower from the booklet along 4. Enlist the immediate help of important at every stage of life, from and they have trouble taking care of with a peat pot to get started. We also your family, community or the childhood and adolescence through themselves. This failure to be in touch helped with a few plants that were Skokomish Domestic Violence adulthood.” One’s ability to maintain with their bodies contributes to their delivered to the elders. Program to assist with calling local their mental health can be changed by well-documented lack of self-protection As we step into May we not only hospitals, churches, friends, etc. experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, and high rates of revictimization and recognize Mental Health Awareness They can make flyers that include the fear, shame, and sadness that comes also to their remarkable difficulties Month but Wear Red Day in honor of person’s identifiers and a clear, current with domestic violence. feeling pleasure and having a sense of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous photo of the person and assist with On average, more than half of the meaning.” Peoples. As this movement grows, we distribution, including by email, social women seen in mental health settings Women’s Advocates see the inclusion of not just women and media and local businesses with the are being or have been abused The Skokomish Domestic Violence girls but men. Our program is diligent word “MISSING” in big bold red letters. by an intimate partner. There are Program has been stressing the about helping agencies when we know The Skokomish Domestic Violence specific diagnoses that are commonly need for self-care and mental health if persons that go missing. We commit Program can assist with reaching out to experienced by these women: post- awareness even more-so this past year. to helping this piece of our program other tribal affiliation law enforcement traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Self-Care is so important, especially grow as we step into the upcoming agencies and DV Programs who can depression, and anxiety. during new stressors caused by the years so that there is faster response also notify their community to get the Traumatic events produce profound COVID-19 pandemic. when someone goes missing, more information out further and wider. and lasting changes in physiological, When victims begin services we are clarity about what to do if you feel emotion, cognition, and memory. It’s always here to listen yet realize our someone is missing or endangered If you have any questions about any of important to understand that someone’s boundaries and limits to our training and ways to empower the community our program services please contact mental health can be impacted and will refer to therapy. Therapy is to stand up against the threats to safety us at Tuwaduq Family Services by without having PTSD, depression, or always a good idea for emotional of our women, girls, men and boys. calling (360) 426-7788. anxiety. The ways in which a victim- well-being regardless of where you So what do you do if you fear someone survivor’s mental health can be may think you are mentally. The goal is endangered or missing? Take these We wish you all wellness and safety as impacted can include: difficulties with of therapy is to improve coping skills, four important steps in order to make we enter into our summer months. Dear Skokomish, want to thank you for the honor of to add to that through the support of and survivors,providing education and It is a commitment to safety and well- Iserving you all over the past several Rosetta in becoming a person with also the power of connecting human to being of the area you serve. It meant years as the Domestic Violence extensive expertise in this field, not just human. keeping my phone charged and within Community Advocate. I loved being in court, but in the area of lobbying for A Domestic Violence Advocate is not a reach 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. able to bring my experience and ability laws that help better protect victims simple thing to be. It is not just a job. Continued Next Page..... www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 15 Thank you continued from page 15.. But every day was a hustle. There were respond due to illness. This position is answers. You treated everyone equally lists, incoming donations taking over one of responsibility that needs and expected the best from us all. the reception area and main room, the someone capable of responding to When people talked negatively about This phone went with me on vacation, van always being loaded for deliveries crisis at the highest level and I know “Non-Skok’s” you saw my hurt and family holidays, events and dinners, and new donations arriving as Chinook right now I am not that person. So out of reminded me that I counted and I and quite often I was called out of those and Rosetta would be out delivering, respect I came to the hard decision to belonged to your family. I watched your events and dinners; it is a responsibility with Donna hitting the phone lines resign. I cried a lot my last few weeks. I frustrations while refusing to ever give to all and I accepted that, knowing if I to do outreach calls (and too many know I will continue assisting the up on your community, because you did not answer my phone someone emergency food vouchers to count program in various ways and I know at know we are may be further harmed, or not receive during those first few months). Within TFS I have family. So I will pop in and always capable of being better. You are the services they need in that moment. the first 3 months these ladies built out as my body permits. But for now I always watching out for the needs of I answered that phone every time with a well oiled machine and as tired as will be resting, spending time with the everyone. You are thoughtful and you genuine love and care for you all as a they were they kept pushing forward to grandkids and making myself well. I are 100% dedicated to the idea that whole. I love my job and I love what make sure everyone in the community will keep you all in heart every day. Skokomish deserves your best. These I do and I love what Tuwaduq Family had what they needed. I began lagging are all signs of a really great leader. I Services does. I have always wished behind and noticed I could not keep up Dear Rosetta, will forever be proud to have worked you all could see the level of dedication like I used to. As I slowed down they I can never thank you enough for all alongside you and to have witnessed emanating from this building. So many just kept speeding up! you’ve done for me. You know me and firsthand what true commitment to times this past year I’ve thought, What I came to realize is that my body you recognize where I am at sometimes community looks like. I carry your “How incredible that my boss found was breaking down. Over the last even before I do, reminding me to care teachings and your friendship with me a way.” During the pandemic and the couple years I started experiencing for myself, take it easy, take a break, always. stay at home orders she knew if our symptoms that something with me and you have never given up on me. doors closed many would not receive was not quite right. Now that I have You helped me grow professionally in a To you all, Klecko-Klecko. necessary services for survival. She answers I must stop and address my way that is invaluable. You never asked immediately implemented every safety health and I know with certainty that anything of me that you weren’t measure so that we could it is not fair to the position to have willing to do yourself. You asked hard continue. Some days there were just someone who does not show up for questions. Because in that we got two of them, some days three of us. work, or cannot answer a phone, or not creative and came to some really great With Deepest Sympathy Do not cry for me in death.... I tried to say with my last breath

Words would not come and all I know My time was over here with you

Thinking back over all my years I almost drowned in my own tears Time so precious, squandered lost I didn’t know there would be a cost Things I missed or didn’t do were nothing once but now priceless too Time went slow Time went fast I thought our time would last and last

Sadly now Time as passed

Esperanza Statewright There is never enough time Laurie Byrd Charles Longshore with those we love April 17,1956 ~ March 27, 2021 July 28, 1961 ~ February 3, 2021 May 22, 1957 ~ April 6, 2021 To repair our faults, claim our dreams And thank God above Funeral Services were held: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Noon Funeral Services were held on: Memorial Services were held: Don’t grieve long Forest Funeral Home Monday, April 12 2021 Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 12:15 Or cry my dear 313 W. Railroad Ave. Shelton, WA P.M. Remember my love is always near Officiant: Hood Canal School In the drop of rain n kiss of snow Last Ride Around the Rez Kimberly Miller The rising of the sun I want you to know Graveside Service Officiant: Prayer and song: There will be more time it’s true Following the Funeral Service Pastor Doug Peterson Rita Andrews Remember me in happiness Skokomish “Y” Cemetery I’ll be waiting for you 19250 US-101, Skokomish, WA Song: Sissy Delacruz By AJ Page 16 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Skokomish Resolutions Approved by Tribal Council

MARCH 31, 2021 MTG. between the Point No Point Treaty No. 2021-AGREE-00042 for Northwest Pursuant to the Appointment RESOLUTION NO. 2021-025: A Council Member Tribes, the Skokomish Navy Tribal Council Charter with the Procedures Contained within S.T.C. Resolution Approving the 2021 Region Tribe, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Department of the Navy 1.06, the Skokomish Committee 5 (Hood Canal) Spot Shrimp Harvest and the Suquamish Tribe RESOLUTION NO. 2021-032: A Standards Ordinance Management Plan for Fisheries RESOLUTION NO. 2021-029: A Resolution Approving the Submission Conducted by U.S. v. Washington Resolution Approving the 2021/2022 of an Application to Apply to the Notah APRIL 14, 2021 MTG. Subproceeding 89-3 Treaty Tribes and Region 5 Hood Canal Region Harvest Begay III (NB3) Foundation for the RESOLUTION NO. 2021-036: A the State of Washington Management Plan for Sub-Tidal Community Empowerment Grants Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of RESOLUTION NO. 2021-026: A Geoduck Fishery RESOLUTION NO. 2021-033: A the Gregg Carter Properties on Indian Resolution Approving the Submission RESOLUTION NO. 2020-039 Resolution Appointing Denese LaClair Hill of a Grant Application to the Institute of (AMENDED): A Resolution Suspending to the Skokomish Housing Committee RESOLUTION NO. 2021-037: A Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Tribal Housing Evictions until May 1, Pursuant to the Appointment Resolution Approving the final vote, FY 2021 Native American Library 2021. Procedures Contained within S.T.C. under the 2018 RCW 90.94 (Hirst Services Basic Grant Program RESOLUTION NO. 2020-040 1.06, the Skokomish Committee Decision) by the Skokomish Tribal RESOLUTION NO. 2021-027: A (AMENDED): A Resolution Suspending Standards Ordinance Council, to approve or disapprove Resolution Approving the Submission, Collections of Tribal Rents and Utilities RESOLUTION NO. 2021-034: A the WA State Department of Ecology Negotiation and Execution of Grant until May 1, 2021 Resolution Appointing Rosetta LaClair (ECY) WRIA 14 and 15 Streamflow Application for the Skokomish Head RESOLUTION NO. 2021-030: A to the Skokomish Housing Committee Restoration Plans Start to Administration for Children and Resolution Approving the 2021-2022 Pursuant to the Appointment Families (ACF), Cola (Cost-of-Living Annual Fireworks Sales and Safety Procedures Contained within S.T.C. APRIL 21, 2021 MTG. Adjustment) and Quality Improvement Regulations 1.06, the Skokomish Committee RESOLUTION NO. 2021-038: A Funds for the FY 2020 Standards Ordinance Resolution Approving the Grant RESOLUTION NO. 2021-028: A APRIL 7, 2021 MTG. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-035: A Application to the U.S. Department of Resolution Approving the 2021-2022 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-031: A Resolution Appointing Jennifer Adams the Treasury, Homeowner Assistance Hood Canal Management Agreement Resolution to Approve SLD Contract to the Skokomish Housing Committee Fund Appreciated and Blessed our dedication didn’t go much to be thankful for and we Yunnoticed- on behalf of myself appreciate you all for what you do in and the Tribal Council, I would like helping take care of our community. to offer a huge thank you to all of We don’t see this all that our staff, “frontline workers”, that often, but Sparrow, Kiyote, Anita, came to work every day and kept and Sparrow’s daughter did a the Skokomish Tribal operations couple days of cleanup around able to do the business at hand for the Reservation. This was a the many months we have been special moment to see; pride and subjected to the Covid lockdown. concern put in motion to help our It has been a difficult time for all community. Each one of you are and your commitment is greatly truly appreciated for all of your hard appreciated. Hands up to each work. Thank you, thank you, thank and every one of you that made it you! Skokomish is a beautiful place possible. We are still not out of the to live and your efforts help keep it woods, but with everyone doing that way. “Hands up to ya’ll”. their part and maintaining the safety This act of love and pride practices laid out by the CDC and for our community is an example working together we will get through of what can make a difference, and this. It has taken a lot out of many who we are. This attitude should of our people over the past year, also carry over into being respectful but we will get there and life will get and kind to one another. Each one back to some type of normalcy, “A of us can make this commitment. Time to Come Together”. A simple gesture of support, a The Clinic and Staff did big smile, a “have a great day”, a wonderful job setting up and “can I help you with anything”, a laying out the Community Center to hug, something seemingly small administer the Moderna vaccines. can and will make a differences. Thanks you to all that made it Negativity has no positive outcome. happen- “great job” well done. I We are all connected and want the think the larger portion of our Tribal best for our people. “You can make membership was covered, plus a difference”. Together we will… Hood Canal staff, Public Safety, P.U.D workers, Twin Totems staff Thank you, Guy Miller, Tribal Chair and the Lucky Dog staff. We have www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 17 Letters to the Community am humbly requesting that my I nephew Kodey Miller and niece Rylee Swantak be placed on the adoption ballot this year. They come from a long line of Miller/ Adams’. My Dad is Robert Miller and my grandparents are the late Doris Miller (Adams) and Edward (Pix) Miller. We’ve been so blessed to have such a wonderful family. My Dad Robert Miller grew up on the Skokomish Reservation. He’s instilled in us a love for our Skokomish people, our family and for our Heavenly Father. He’s super shy. Because we’re family, I taught his family that you have to gladly step in and ask that the kids work hard for anything you want be placed on the adoption ballot. in life and to put all your faith and Kodey and Rylee would be super hope in Jesus. I’m so grateful that blessed if they were to be adopted we still have him in our life as we’ve into the Skokomish Tribe as it’s lost two Amazing Aunties Char that sense of belonging that they Faulkner and Cloud (Alice) Pulsifer crave but we know it won’t change this past year. We’re thankful for who they are if they don’t. They the family that we still have. Kodey are children of our Lord and Loving is 28 years old and currently works Savior and will always be loved by for Scott’s Electric. Kodey has Him and us. I know our Tribe has recently become engaged and has many worries about adoption and a beautiful 4 ½ year old daughter I trust that if it’s meant to happen named Reinna. Kodey’s Dad is my that it will happen in God’s timing brother Chris Miller. Chris works not ours. Thanks so much for your at PUD3 as Operations Manager. consideration. Staci Miller, enrolled Rylee is 13 years old and in 7th Skokomish Tribal Member. grade at Olympic Middle School. Rylee has the sweetest and most giving heart. She loves to sing and spend time with family. Rylee atthew (Matty) Lambert. has enough Skokomish blood to Matty lost his father Willy be enrolled but not enough other M Lambert (Gamber) in a tragic auto Native blood. She has 1/16th Chippewa White Earth but is still accident Thanksgiving 2018. Willie 1/16th shy of having enough other was raising Matty to be a “Skok blood to be enrolled. Rylee’s mother Dog” wanting nothing more than is my sister Stephanie Darling. for his son to become a Skokomish Stephanie sells Lularoe on the side tribal member. Unfortunately and has been busy homeschooling with Willy’s passing this hasn’t Rylee this past year. Many of you happened as of yet. Matty spends a ask why I’m the one requesting lot of time with his Great Grandma, that Kodey and Rylee be placed on Elsie Allen Gamber and the rest the adoption ballot and not Chris of the family. It is my intention and Stephanie. Chris’ job is very to follow through with Willie’s time consuming as he is one of the upper bosses at PUD3 and because wish for Matty. I want him to of that works numerous hours and grow up knowing his heritage and overtime hours. Stephanie is my participating in tribal functions. I baby sister. She is 17 years younger hope you can help Matty. Thank than I. Stephanie has such a kind you so much for your consideration. and gentle heart like Rylee and is

Page 18 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Tribal Members with Birthdays in May 1st Jacob P. Smith 15th 25th Patricia Haga Rachel Smith Stella Fields Robert Miller Naomi Chevy Thomas Billie Jimenez Happy mother’s day to my wife Capoeman Lokadah Green- William Smith 26th Naomi! How many now with you? Stormy Hawk Nunes Marilyn Thomas Evan Capoeman Love you Sunsomay Keith Thomas Gouley- Teniesha Johns 8th Miller Happy Mothers Day to 2nd Tanisha Emerson 27th Tamela and Lucille th Sa-nan-nook Harry Teo 18 Jacklyn Smith I couldn’t have asked for better Smith Carol Smith Brian Paul Little Mothers for my Grand kids! 9th Kotori Campbell Raven 3rd Edward Smith Nina Edwards Happy Mother’s Day Cass Donald Howard Talon Sparr 19th Stacia Peterson Lloyd D. Wilbur Madeline all the way in Arizona! 4th 10th Hermann Eric Cultee Ray Auld 20th Harold Gamber Cheyenne Smith Alfred Smith 28th Lee Johns Jr. Eleanor Smith Kim Ortis Yvette Johns 11th Hunter Wall Xavier Allen- Denese LaClair Helen Cultee Jacob E. Smith Johns Happy Mother’s day Mom (AKA Harmony Taylor Justin Miller Peggy). We love you a bunch & th Charlie Henry Jr 22nd 29 appreciate all you do ~ from the 5th William Veliz Dakota Andrews th “Johnson’s” Zayden Peterson 12 Ma’sye Taylor Terry Johns ❤ Fawn Gouley Justin Wilke th rd 6 Nick Mosqueda 23 Happy birthday Charlie Jr. th Sheila Kenyon Willard Johnson 30 Wow 34 now! Amina Henry 13th Harmon Sparr Louis Herrera Rebecca Kisor Nova Dominguez Randy LaClair 7th Cassie Hainline Amy Kenyon 24th 31st Happiest 20th birthday to my baby Thanks for all the years of dedication Charles S Stephanie Lucero Aaron Strong girl! Where has all the time gone? and service you provided here at the Longshore Donavan Allen Sonni Cordova I am proud of you and love you Skokomish Tribe! You truly will be Loralee WAMH!! Love momma and are missed. Michaelson www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 19 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 Mark Warren, Editor Mark Warren, Fax: (360) 877-5943 content, clarity and length. third Thursday of every month. The Sounder North 80 Tribal Center Road Tribal North 80 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584 Skokomish Nation, WA 3sXeXa?l “It’s All Written Down” All Written 3sXeXa?l “It’s Phone: (360) 426-4232 ext 2053 E-Mail: [email protected] for review. All letters must contain the writer’sAll letters must signature, for review. Letters to the Editor are published at the discretion of the Views and opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are Views or malicious statements will be published. Any letter which Any letter or malicious statements will be published. address and telephone number. Letters not signed will NOT Letters not signed will address and telephone number. contains questionable material will be sent to our legal offi ce contains questionable material will be sent to our legal offi be published. The Editor reserves the right to edit a letter for be published. The Editor reserves the right to edit a letter for those of the writer of the letter. They are not endorsed by the They are not endorsed by the those of the writer of the letter. Indian Nation as a whole. The deadline for the sounder is the Indian Nation as a whole. The deadline for the sounder is the Editor, as space permits. No letter which contains defamatory Editor, Sounder, Tribal Administration, Tribal Council or the Skokomish Administration, Tribal Tribal Sounder,

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