2021 Report to the General Council

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ha?l dadatu sha-ha-la-los tsi dsda of the Tulalip Tribes in the state, the region, and at Good day to you all! the federal level. Protection of our land and environment is critical; we continue to fight for stronger On behalf of the Tulalip Tribes Board of environmental protection laws, stream enhance- Directors, I am happy to share the annual report ment, culvert replacements, and hatchery improve- with our membership. We will be providing a taped ments. Together as a community, we can make a Chair’s report for you to watch on www.iamtulalip. difference. This land is sacred. We need to continue com to update you on our challenges and highlights increasing our recycling efforts, going green, uti- from 2020 and our vision and upcoming projects in lizing rain gardens, solar power, and reducing gas 2021. emissions. This report will find information on the four We also need to thank our essential staff entities; Tribal Government, Quil Ceda Village, Tu- who kept the Tribe operational during this time. Our lalip Gaming Organization, and Tulalip Tribal Fed- hands go up to each and every one of you. When eral Corporation. the business came back online, to our surprise, they We have had an extremely challenging year, did better than expected due to expenditure cuts, where life as we knew it came to a screeching halt which kept the Tribe finally secure. Our focus is with the pandemic. The whole community has suf- to continue developing, expanding, and diversify- fered as we have lost so many members, not only ing our business portfolio, to meet our community from natural causes but also the top two causes were needs. from over-doses and COVID 19. Losing our cher- In striving to improve our efficiency and ished elders is heartbreaking, as they are our history services to our community, we have gone through keepers and cultural teachers. What made this even many changes. Thank you to our members that harder was not being able to gather and console stood with us as we made hard decisions and adjust- our community members, as we always have. We ments in our budgets, our services, and even in our are also working on improving our services to help employment. These things have kept us in a stable those with addictions. Our prayers go out to each position, while many others are struggling around and every one of you who is suffering from addic- us. tion and/or the loss of a loved one. We would also Our mission is to identify and implement like to thank Candy and Samantha for all they have policies that will help our members to thrive. Our done, working with families in these trying times. commitment to providing vital services to members Our businesses also took a hit with the clo- in education, health, housing, and protecting our sure, which provided no income to support our gov- cultural and natural resources continues to be the ernment and services. We had to make very tough priority of the Board of Directors. decisions to reduce spending to keep our Tribe fi- We are successful today because of our an- nancially stable. As a board, we worked extremely cestors’ past sacrifices, dedication, vision, and com- hard each day on back-to-back zoom meetings to mitment. As a community working together, I am resolve the issues and continue providing services confident that we can accomplish our goals. to our members. COVID issues and providing ser- It has been an honor to serve as your Chair- vices were our top priorities. However, we still had woman. to work on the other government functions, including natural resources, self-governance, and protect- Respectfully, ing our sovereignty and treaty rights. Teri Gobin We have spent a lot of time in consultations, Tulalip Tribes Chairwoman negotiations, and defending the interest and rights Contents

Quil Ceda Village/Federal Corporation ...... 1-2 Homeless Shelter ...... 50 Tulalip Gaming Organization ...... 3-4 Housing ...... 51-53 Katherine “Molly” Hatch Sr. Center ...... 54 477 TANF ...... 5-6 Legacy of Healing ...... 55 beda?chelh ...... 7-8 Lushootseed ...... 56 Big Flats ...... 9 Maintenance Child Support Enforcement ...... 10 Facility Maintenance ...... 57 Children’s Advocacy Center ...... 11 Fleet Maintenance ...... 58 Construction ...... 12 Roads Maintenance ...... 59 Education Media & Marketing ...... 60-61 Betty J Taylor Early Learning Academy ..13-14 Natural Resources Higher Education ...... 15 Bernie Kai Kai Gobin Hatchery ...... 62-64 Tutorial/Homework Support Program ...... 16 Environmental ...... 65-70 Elder Protection/Vulnerable Adult ...... 17 Fisheries ...... 71-72 Emergency Management ...... 18 Forestry ...... 73-74 Family Haven ...... 19-20 Shellfish ...... 75 Finance ...... 21-22 Wildlife ...... 76-78 Funeral Services ...... 23 Office of the Reservation Attorney ...... 79 Gaming Agency ...... 24 Oscar Carl Jones Sr Tulalip Tribal Court ... 80-81 Grants & Self-Governance ...... 25-26 Planning ...... 82-83 Grounds & Landscaping ...... 27 Police Department ...... 84-89 Health Positive Youth Development & Leadership 90-91 Adult Mental Wellness ...... 28-29 Roads & Transportation ...... 92-93 Chemical Dependency ...... 30-31 Solid Waste & Recycling ...... 94 Child, Youth & Family Mental Wellness .... 32-33 Stan Jones Retirement Home ...... 95 Clinical Dietitian/WIC Dietitian ...... 34 Tiny Homes Project ...... 96-98 Clinical Record ...... 35 Transit ...... 99 Dental ...... 36-37 Treaty Rights & Governmental Affairs ...... 100 Diabetes Care & Prevention ...... 38-40 Tribal Employment Rights Office ...... 101-102 Diagnostic Services ...... 41 Utilities ...... 103 Healing Lodge ...... 42-43 Veterans ...... 104 Medical ...... 44-45 WIC ...... 105 Hibulb Cultural Center Youth & Family Enrichment ...... 106 Cultural Resources ...... 46 Finance ...... 47 Rediscovery ...... 48 Tulalip History Project ...... 49 Quil Ceda Village/Tulalip Tribes Federal Corp.

Mission: Build a Sustainable Economy while providing employment opportunities

Contact: Martin Napeahi • Internet Cable and Telephony Services • Pharmacy services 2020 highlights: In the midst of the Pandemic Quil Ceda Village How did you adapt to provide services during remained profitable. We continue to plan for Eco- COVID: nomic Diversification. We have concepts for a new Essentially QCV admin and TDS shuttered the state of the Car Wash. We began a planning process doors to the public, we initiated all necessary pro- to build a new Convenience/Liquor Store/Cannabis tocols to provide employees a safe and clean work- Dispensary, this new concept will replace the old ing environment. We adjusted hours of operations Liquor Store. at our C-Store and Liquor Store, we began offering on-line ordering at Remedy, the Pharmacy began Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: offering curbside pick-up (which has been wildly • Job Opportunities successful) We have also allowed for remote work • Discount Fuel for office staff.

1 2020 Report to the General Council Quil Ceda Village/Tulalip Tribes Federal Corp.

2020 Report to the General Council 2 Tulalip Gaming Organization

Year in Review were closed to the public. decided to not reopen the Eagles This past year of 2020 We reopened the Tulalip Buffet and permanently closed it will be deeply remembered by Resort Casino and the “Q” on while we were shut down back in all as one of the most challenging Tuesday May 26th with new safe- March. There were many safety years in the last 100 years as the ty guidelines in place for both issues around operating a suc- entire country fought against the team Members and all guests. cessful buffet and with that in outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. We started temperature checks at mind we needed to not offer this In January and February of 2020 all open entries and required ap- experience in the future. business levels were booming proved masks be worn by all the We reduced our overall and we were having great success guests and team members. We customer capacity at each prop- against the records set in the pre- added over a hundred hand san- erty to accommodate the six feet vious years. itizer dispensers and six feet dis- of distancing required and start- Then the virus hit us tancing signage across both ca- ed doing hourly headcounts of quickly in mid- March and we had sino properties. We hired crews our guests to insure we were not to close all our gaming operations to wipe machines and any high exceeding our established maxi- for the next 2 ½ months. We had touch areas down with a hospi- mum capacity numbers. never experienced an all-out clo- tal grad sanitizer on a continues We reopened the Bingo/ sure of our gaming facilities but basis. We also deep cleaned Slots operations on July 22nd at we recognized the need to follow during the mid-week hours when 50% capacity with a moderate re- the “Stay at Home” mandate that we were closed to help improve sponse from our regular guests. was requested by the Governor. overall sanitation. We added We were able to run the We continued to keep essential glass or plastic protective shield- hotel on weekends at 80% of the staff in place to protect the prop- ing at the Cage, One Club, Table total rooms available and between erties and staffed the necessary Games, Host Stations, etc. to add 45%-50% during the week. We administrative functions required additional protection for the guest opened our retail shops, T Spa, of our operations even though we and team members alike. We also and floral delivery towards the

3 2020 Report to the General Council Tulalip Gaming Organization

end of the 3rd quarter, as requests idays. Infection rates were on the reopening of the casino as well. for these areas by our guests con- rise and it was not yet known as The “Q” project team tinued to increase. to when some of the approved worked hard to coordinate the Response from our local vaccines would be able to start new Quil Ceda Creek facility with gamers at the “Q” stayed strong being utilized. Our guests took the contractor (Anderson Const.) so we remained open 24 hours a it to heart and many stayed home and the Q’s operations team. day seven days a week. At TRC or visited us less in the Novem- The team did an excellent job we went to a 16 hours a day op- ber/December months. The last of keeping things on track as the eration mid-week and 24 hours a two months were the slowest construction continued through- day Friday thru Monday. The Tu- of the year. We also went to a out the year. There was constant lalip Resort was strongly impact- non-smoking policy at all of our communication between these ed by the closure of the Canadian gaming facilities on Nov. 17th. two entities that helped minimize border on March 18th and is still Guests were provided an area any construction errors or delays. in effect. TRC was also greatly where they could go off the casino This helped ensure the project re- impacted by the reduced visits floor take a cigarette break. Most mained on schedule to be opened from Seattle and the King County of the feedback has been positive in February 2021. The project customers. since this took place. When all team helped to guide the design This all took place while was said and done we finished the of the property to contain the almost half of our employees year at 77.3% profit (bottom line) same elements and atmosphere were not working and were on of the original budget for the year of the original “Q” that made it unemployment waiting to be re- 2020. the local’s choice. The goal was called back as business slowly The Food and Beverage to create “More to Love” and not improved. We kept close to 60% operations were challenged all just to become bigger and better. (1450 team members) working year by reduced capacities in all I think they did a wonderful job after we reopened out of the 2400 of their venues. We needed to of fulfilling this vision and hope active employees available. We provide a safe distance between you feel the same as you go there did alright through the summer all tables of a minimum of 6 ft.at to game, dine, and be entertained, months with reduced revenues all times. This generally cut their at the new facility. (sales), but because our expens- operation in half as far as how es were dramatically lowered we many guests could be served in I want to thank all of made up for the loss in revenues the restaurants at any one time. the TGO team members as they with the savings in expenses. The We quickly responded to slower worked through this Covid-19 fall season was good and we now mid-week business and adjusted crisis and did a great job in pro- had 1700 team members back and hours and closed venues as need- viding excellent service and re- servicing our guests. ed depending on the trending of maining safe while doing their As we were approaching our guest counts. The Draft and jobs each and every day. They the last quarter of the year and Tula Bene have remained closed should all be proud of what they restrictions were again request- since the reopening on May 26th have been able to accomplish this ed by the Governor prior to the of last year. The Torch Grill at the past year. Thanksgiving and Christmas hol- Q has also been closed since the

2020 Report to the General Council 4 477/TANF

Mission: Guided by a cultural focus on values, accountability and education we strive to inspire and serve individuals and families by delivering self-sufficiency tools to our clients.

Contact: Our team is always working diligently to Danielle Hill, 477/TANF Interim Manager develop and implement a more structured and func- 360-716-4724 tional program with improved communication and [email protected] understanding to assist families in need.

No. of employees: Grants administered: 7 Full-time employees (all Tulalip Tribal Members) 477 and TANF

2020 highlights: Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Though all but 2 of our staff members were fur- Our program offered the following services to Tu- loughed we were still able to fully function and pro- lalip citizens in 2020: vide the following services to all of our clients; • Monthly Cash Assistance Cash assistance and support services to individuals • Support Services whom meet the 477/TANF eligibility requirements. • Emergency food/hygiene vouchers were mailed • Family Grant Clients – Cash assistance and sup- out to all clients prior to the Government clo- port services. sure. This emergency assistance did not count • Child Only Clients – Cash assistance and sup- towards their yearly support service balance. port services. • Diversion – Support services (payments made Malory Simpson, our Training Coordina- directly to vendors). tor, created and successfully implemented Zoom • NEW/EA – Support services for education, trainings and classes for our clients and community tools, transportation, medical, and clothing for members to assist individuals in becoming self-suf- employment. ficient. This was and is a major accomplishment for our program. Information and assistance in becoming self-suffi- The Case Managers have been doing a tre- cient mendous job getting our Families to participate in • Zoom Trainings and Classes trainings and follow their Self-Sufficiency Plans. • 477/TANF Orientation During the closure we were not requiring families • Budgeting Basics to participate for the required 20 hours per week of • Computer Basics participation. In October of 2020 we started requir- • Creating a Resume ing the 20 hours of participation and it was tough at • Creating a Cover Letter first but we now have all of our clients participating • Filling out an application and communicating with their Case Mangers. • Interviewing Basics

5 2020 Report to the General Council 477/TANF

• Social Media Awareness Child Only Eligibility: • Resources around the Reservation • Caretaker relatives of Tulalip tribal children, • Cultural Sovereignty whom have legal responsibility and currently • Employment Barriers resides in the caretaker’s home. • SMART Goals • Lives within the boundaries of the Tulalip reser- • Job search and job readiness vation and/or near the reservation area of north- • Time management ern Snohomish County. • Healthy Living • Does not currently receive funds from any other TANF program. How did you adapt to provide services during COVID? Q. How long can you be a TANF client? We were able to fully function during the furlough A. The Tulalip TANF program imposes a 60-month with our 2 essential staff members. We processed lifetime limit. Tulalip Tribes counts all prior months the monthly check run, took in applications, and of TANF assistance funded with TANF block grant provided support services to our clients. We com- funds by any state or other Tribe. municated via phone, email, and in person when necessary. Q. Can you help me if I am not a TANF client? A. We do offer services to individuals whom are not Frequently asked questions: current TANF clients. Below is a list of other ser- Q. What are the eligibility requirements to become vices offered through our program. a TANF client? A. Family Grant Eligibility: Diversion Benefits • Have any member of the assistance unit enrolled • Payments made directly to the vendor for Rent, in a federally recognized tribe. Tulalip Tribal Utilities, Food/Hygiene, etc. members must live within the boundaries of the • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Tulalip reservation and/or near the reservation (WIOA) area of northern Snohomish County. Those en- • On the Job Training experience rolled in any other federally recognized tribe • Job Placement & Training Support Services and must live within the boundaries of the Tulalip Native Employment Works offers the following reservation. support services: • Fall at or below the 200% poverty level • Does not currently receive funds from any other TANF program.

2020 Report to the General Council 6 Beda?chelh

Mission: To provide a strong and healthy foundation, in the best interest of the child, to achieve immediate and lasting positive changes in their life.

Contact: Natasha Fryberg, beda?chelh Manager Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Family Intervention Team (FIT) early interven- No. of employees: 20 tion voluntary services for families before they 4 Tribal members are in crisis and families exiting out of the court 4 Other Native system (FIT can work with these families for 12 Non-Tribal up to 12 months after court dismissal to provide 2 Vacant positions ongoing supportive services). • Child Welfare Services (CWS) Social workers 2020 highlights: work with parents and children to comply with • Christmas sponsorship for YINC was success- court ordered services to families in the court ful, best year yet. system. • Working with DCYF to update working pro- • Guardianship (GU) Social workers work with tocols for state workers on how to work with families for three years post guardianship of- beda?chelh. The protocols have been dispersed fering services to families. Guardianship work- state wide to assure beda?chelh is contacted ers check in with families two times a year for whenever a Tulalip Youths’ safety is being in- three years (per Juvenile and Family Code). vestigated by DCYF. Guardianship worker can be accessed as often • Active Efforts (assisting/working directly with as needed by guardians to connect to services. families without state worker during an investi- • Placement Team provides placement supportive gation) implemented by beda?chelh CPS work- services to our placement families. Emergency ers. vouchers at the time of placement of a YINC, clearing homes for placement and ongoing sup- Grants administered: port to link with TANF and other tribal pro- • Title IV-B grams. • State ICW Consolidated • BIA Self Governance How did you adapt to provide services during • CJAA COVID: Adapting to providing services during COVID has been quite challenging, but our team has diligently been working to improve ways to communicate with our families and to continue providing services to our children.

7 2020 Report to the General Council Beda?chelh

Frequently asked questions: Q. Why aren’t kids placed with family? Q. How many children are in beda?chelh care? A. We partner with children’s’ families at fami- (Youth In Need of Care of YINC and Extended Fos- ly team decision meetings (FTDM) to seek family ter care EFC). or community placement. beda?chelh follows The A. One hundred and thirty-five children total as of Tulalip Tribes Juvenile and Family Code regard- January 2021. This number also includes YINC and ing placement preferences. Unfortunately, in some EFC youth. cases family or Tulalip homes are either unable to be cleared or have declined taking placement of a child. Our pre-teen and teenage youth are the most Q. How do I become a placement? difficult to place. A. Fill out a background packet, fingerprint, home study, UA if needed, and provide a copy of your Q. How can you help? driver’s license and insurance. We are always in A. You can be a mentor to youth in our care, be an need of emergency placement homes (short term) emergency placement while we locate family, and and longer term Tulalip homes to keep children in provide respite care to families who already have community. long term placement. Placement families receive 10 days of respite per year. If you’d like to assist our YINC or current placement families please contact a placement specialist to begin the clearance process.

2020 Report to the General Council 8 Big Flats

Mission: Provide solar power to the Tulalip Community and businesses and sell power produced by the Big Flats Solar site to neighboring communities for profit.

Contact: Frequently asked questions: Tony Reese Q. What are those black boxes all over the field? [email protected] A. They are rain barrels. Once they fill up, we use 360-716-5056 the rain to flush all the pipes to insure no clogs have formed. No. of employees: 2 Tulalip tribal member employees Q. How much garbage is out there? A. Approximately 3-4 million tons of mixed com- 2020 highlights: mercial and industrial waste. This material was Had a forestry gate installed at the entrance to help placed over approximately 140 acres at a depth of eliminate trespassers, theft, and vandalism. approximately 17 feet.

Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Q. What is the tribe planning on doing with that Through thorough testing and site visits we are able land? to assure the membership that no leachate has es- A. The plan has been and continues to be to build caped the cap and reach the sloughs. No dangerous a solar farm to provide power to the tribal mem- levels of methane or any other gas has been released bership and businesses. We are tirelessly searching into the atmosphere. Due to our continuous, year- for the right grant for us to begin construction. round maintenance of the site, we can assure that all aspects of the cap, pressure release valves, and drainage system are working as designed.

How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: • Assigned specific equipment and machinery to specific employee(s). • Over 140 acres and only two employees, made it fairly easy maintain safe distances. • Scheduled sub-contractors at different dates or time of day.

9 2020 Report to the General Council Child Support Enforcement

Mission: Strengthening families through promoting responsible parenting by enforcing child support orders and ensuring the needs of the children are met.

Contact: closely with beda?chelh, enrollment, and member- Main Line 360-716-4556 ship distribution. [email protected] How did you adapt to provide services during No. of employees: 10 COVID: 6 Tribal members • During the Furlough TCSE had two staff work- 2 Other Native ing remotely and processing payments, so fami- 2 Non-Native lies would continue to get the child support that was needed at such a critical time. 2020 highlights: • We also, continued to accept applications, re- • Fiscal Year total child support payments respond to emails answer any questions for clients ceived paid: $ 981,856.94 during this time. • Our collections did not decrease, even with the • Once our offices were re-opened by appoint- pandemic. ment only, TCSE performed 2 genetic tests, and • We are getting more cases heard in court. began doing hearing telephonically.

Grants administered: Frequently asked questions: • TCSE is grant funded. It is a 80/20 grant. 80% Q. Can TCSE garnish my General Welfare/MD/ funded by the grant, 20% is in-kind match The GW? in-kind match is met through services provided A. Yes, TCSE can garnish any income generated by the tribe, IE, court clerk, judge hours, mile- within the boundaries of the tribe. age, etc. • For FY20 TCSE received a waiver for part of Q. Can TCSE garnish my Bonus? our match that was not yet met before the pan- A. Yes, if there is arrears (back child support) owed demic hit. This waiver was allowed due to the more than $1,000.00 or 3 or more missed payments. pandemic. Q. What is the max amount TCSE can garnish from Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: my General Welfare/MD/GW? TCSE is always here to help our tribal members in A. Up to but not more than 50% any way that we can. We help them with the application process. Help Q. What is the timeframe to get my case completed? them understand the court process if the case needs A. Each case is different, once all your required to go to court, we work with all parties to try to get documents are received please work with your as- agreed orders for the best outcome of the children, signed enforcement officer for further inquires. provide genetic testing and establish paternity. Work

2020 Report to the General Council 10 Children’s Advocacy Center

Mission: To provide education, advocacy, and a multi-disciplinary response to decrease re-traumatization of children who are victims of crime.

Contact: Jade Carela, 360-716-5437 How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: 8 We moved all services to tele-services. 3 Tribal members 1 Parent of Tulalip descendant Frequently asked questions: 4 Non-Native Q. What is the age range of children you help? A. Birth to 17 2020 highlights: • Received 2 competitive grants Q. What are the requirements to get help from the • We moved all our services to tele-services children’s advocacy center (CAC)? • With grant funds added a new position to pro- A. In most cases a crime has to have occurred to a vide direct services to clients child. • We provided support to 41 children Q. What is the process of getting help from the Grants administered: CAC? • CTAS – DOJ – Purpose Area #6 A. Call the main line and ask for the advocate. Every • CTAS-DOJ-Purpose Area #7 situation is different, so the advocate will be able to • VOCA - Child Centered help the individual according to the situation. • CACWA • VOCA- Unmet Needs

Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • We provided prevention trainings to community members, tribal departments, and local schools. • On site Evidence based Trauma mental health therapy to children • Forensic interviews • Transportation, and support to emergency medical appointments • Advocacy to children and non-offending family members affected by crimes

11 2020 Report to the General Council Construction

Mission: To complete projects on time and within budget and to service as many elders and community members as possible.

No. of employees: 17 How did you adapt to provide services during 12 Tribal members (70%), COVID: 2 spouse/parent of tribal member • Most of the construction team stayed on as es- 2 Other Native sential staff during the covid-19 closure. 1 Non-Native • Performing emergency repair services for elders and continuing the essential construction 2020 highlights: of buildings that were currently under construc- • Completion of Gathering hall project tion. • Marina building at completion • Walking path at gathering hall Frequently asked questions: • Tiny homes site clearing and site preparation for Q. When will we be building more homes for sale new tiny homes project. around the reservation? • Phase 3 home sites clearing for surveying and A. We currently have building sites with designs and project BMP’s. have been given the approval for 4 new affordable • Installed several new drain fields. homes in the Tulalip bay area that will be complete • Site stabilization for new elder home in 2021. We have also begun the site work for the • A lot of new project planning for 2021 phase 3 project to build approximately 14 homes in a neighborhood near Hermosa Beach.

Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Q. Where are the elders or family member of the • Elders home improvements and emergency ser- elders on the elders list for repairs? vices A. We are currently only servicing emergency work • Leasing home repairs and emergency services orders, not only for our teams health but limiting • Provided construction for buildings used by our exposure to the elders in need of services. tribal members.

2020 Report to the General Council 12 Betty J Taylor Early Learning Academy EDUCATION

Mission: Our Academy Children and Families will be engaged in the Culturally Rich Lushootseed Language to develop Strong Cultural Values and Traditions through Classroom and Family engagement opportunities. Academic Success will be achieved through home and school experiences in Lushootseed language, Cultural Values and Participation in Evidence Based Curriculum resulting in every child being healthy, capable and confident in School, Life and Cultural Identity.

Contact: • Staff and Children have been safe and healthy Sheryl Fryberg, TELA Director 360-716-4253, through the Pandemic and we have not had a Tami Burdett, Preschool Manager 360-716-4543 major breakout at TELA Marcilena Vela, Birth to Three Administrator • Developed and implemented Lushootseed Cur- 360-716-5441 riculum for Remote learning and Classroom instruction No. of employees: 93 • Was granted the Language and Culture Re- 42 Tulalip search Proposal was IRB approved and imple- 10 Parent/Spouse mentation has begun 8 Other Native • We had 89 Preschool graduates and offered a 33 Non-Native Drive Through Graduation where 75 children participated 2020 highlights: • We had Air Scrubbers Installed to Improved Grants administered: Sanitation Capability • EHS (Early Head Start) • We replaced carpet with linoleum on Birth to • CCDF (Child Care Development Block Fund) Three wing • ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assis- • We painted the classrooms with higher quality tance Program) paint for cleaning • CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program), • We installed Waynescotting in the birth to three • additional COVID funds, classrooms for cleaning • Developed COVID Protocols to keep children Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: and staff safe during the Pandemic We provide Family Support Services, Education • EvCC Grant for Staff Professional Develop- and Child Care for Families and Children ages 2 ment to obtain CDA or Stackable Certificates months to 5 years old. • 15-20 staff that earned CDA, Stackable up to BA • Implemented Remote Learning and Early Learning Kits for children during closure and 75% on site capacity

13 2020 Report to the General Council Betty J Taylor Early Learning Academy EDUCATION

How did you adapt to provide services during • We continue to provide Remote Services to COVID: families that are not ready to bring their chil- • We provided our normal services to families un- dren back. til our closure in March. • We added TV’s in every classroom so that the • After that time, we provided remote services to children could continue Music Therapy, Music families through, Zoom and You Tube. and Movement, Lushootseed and You Tube for • There was food distributed to some families Science Experiments and in their classrooms through Marysville School District and ECEAP. • There were Learning Packets and kits provided Frequently asked questions: to families. Q. When will we be opening 100%. • There was “My Plate” nutrition information A. We will follow the direction of our Tribal Coun- shared with families. cil and open when the pandemic is under control. • When we started our slow start in July, we started with students that graduated from Preschool Q. Is the Academy Safe and Sanitized? to prepare them for Kindergarten. A. Yes!! We have Custodial Techs working day and • In August we brought back Childcare children. night to assure our facility is sanitized. The Class- • In September we opened up for 75% of our en- room Staff continue to follow all health and safety rollment and provided remote learning for the requirements to sanitize our classrooms during the rest of the children that were enrolled. We were day. closer to 60% of our enrollment that attended in person school. It has varied according to the numbers of cases in our community.

2020 Report to the General Council 14 Higher Education EDUCATION

Mission: To offer funding and supportive services to eligible tribal members, to meet their educational goals while promoting individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency.

Contact: 360-716-4888 Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Provided assistance to tribal students with No. of employees: 4 applications Greg Sheldon, Manager 360-716-4894 • Provided support to students Jeanne Steffener, Specialist 360-716-4887 • Funded tuition, books, stipends, etc., for multi- Cody Reed, NACTEP Specialist 360-716-4886 ple levels of higher education from vocational Daveen Ancheta, Specialist 360-716-4890 to doctorate programs.

How did you adapt to provide services during 2020 highlights: COVID: • Students check orders processed during 2020 During the actual closure, Higher Education was able to process tribal students with the assistance of 2 specialists who were able to work remotely from home and process check orders along with completing requisitions.

Frequently asked questions: Q. Does the department fund for colleges, • Graduates for 2020: 49 universities and vocational programs? • New Students during 2020: 43 A.Yes

Grants administered: • NACTEP Grant

15 2020 Report to the General Council Tutorial/Homework Support EDUCATION

Mission: To provide a safe and nurturing educational environment to our Students. Assist students with their homework and improve their academic success

Contact: Dawn Simpson 360-716-4646 Frequently asked questions: [email protected] Q. Do you provide transportation? A. No, we have no vehicles in our department No. of employees: 5 except our private autos. 4 Tribal members 1 Non-Native Q. Can students stay all day? A. We did offer all day classes, but the schools only 2020 highlights: provided classes up until approximately 1-2:30 and • Summer School Program August 10 – 27, 2020 the afternoon classes were 30 minutes to sometimes • Distant Learning Program – September 9, 2020 an hour. Students would call home for rides, so we - Present ended up with most students leaving by 3-3:30 daily. Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • We provided in school and after school tutoring • Summer school – K-12 • Distant Learning Program – September 9 - present • We averaged 20+ students per day with average attendance varying from 5-14 students per class – Grades K-12

2020 Report to the General Council 16 Elder Protection/Vulnerable Adult

Mission: To conduct prompt, thorough and effective investigations, and assisting victims of elder abuse under the Tribes Elder protection and vulnerable adult ordinance.

Contact: 360-716-4689 How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: 1.5 Our team has had to aggressively pursue partnering 1.5 Tulalip tribal members agencies and or departments to ensure delivery of services were vital in managing cases. 2020 highlights: • Conducted 18 APS investigations Frequently asked questions: • Transitioned 2 guardianship clients to other Q. Who works in your department? living establishments A. Elishia Stewart, Laverne Jones. • Transitioned 1 guardianship client to family guardianship • Transitioned 4 guardianship clients and 1 liaison client from one bank to another per protective payee company

Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Aps investigations • Case management • Consultation • Courtesy case management • Protective payee liaison • Referrals as needed to pertinent departments/ services

17 2020 Report to the General Council Emergency Management

Mission: Tulalip Emergency Management provides a wide-range of services and programs to help tribal members and the residents of the Reservation prepare for and be able to recover from disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, hazardous material spills and terrorism.

Contact: Ashlynn Danielson 360-716-4006 How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: Tulalip EM is flexible and has capacity to work 3 Tulalip tribal members independently and remotely away from the office. All phones were forwarded to cell phones for 2020 highlights: prompt answering. • 2nd Tribe (EVER) to declare direct recipient status in FEMA Region X’s history! Frequently asked questions: • 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan update Q: Where do I go after a disaster? • Hosted over 25 COVID response team meet- A: It depends on type and severity; however, the ings youth gym and administration buildings are natural • Built a volunteer group that meets regularly gathering grounds. The new Gathering Hall will be • Health & Safety department transferred under a future assembly location too! the Emergency Management department and together developing a plan to train all govern- Q: Does the tribe have a disaster plan? ment staff A: Yes, we have a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and a Hazard Mitigation Plan. Grants administered: Most plans can be viewed online at https://www. • FEMA Direct Recipient (Reimbursement) tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/Dept/OfficeOfEmergency- Management or in person at the Tulalip Adminis- Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: tration Building. Tulalip EM took a primary role in disseminating COVID information to community and response teams. Seasonal Preparedness Newsletters

2020 Report to the General Council 18 Family Haven

Mission: Through our positive beliefs in families, while offering consistent support, we provide opportunities for family and individual wellness and empowerment.

Contact: Alison Bowen • Northwest Portland Indian Health Board ended 360-716-4322 [email protected] December 2020 • Continuation of the Combined In Home Service No. of employees: 7 Contract with State of Washington. 4 Tulalip tribal members 3 Non-Native New Grant funds in 2020: • Additional funds awarded through Health Care 2020 highlights: Authority • Family Haven continued to offer crisis services • Tulalip Tribes Charity Table to clients enrolled in our programs even during • Tribal Home Visitation Program through De- the closure. partment of Children, Youth and Families • Awarded the Tribal Home Visitation Grant to provide the only parenting program designed Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: by and for Native American families. • Through grant funds, Family Haven provided • Family Haven staff came together and devel- personal protective items, cleaning supplies and oped ways to continue services with the retire- food staples for individuals in our program. ment of one staff following furlough. • Family Preservation Program staff were able to • One staff member was trained in an additional continue to have regular contact with families evidenced based program, Incredible Years In- by providing evidenced based programs, even Home, as a service option for Tulalip families during closure, to ensure safety and well-being involved with beda?chelh. of children involved with beda?chelh. Over fifty eight (58) families were served. Grants administered: • Teen Advocate Outreach Program provided Family Haven continues to receive grants dollars support to youth and young adults under 25. from many different funding agencies. • Continued to offer a virtual Mom’s group which On-going grants in 2020 were: was an outlet and support to mothers through • North Sound Behavioral Health Mental Health school closures, quarantine, and providing ac- Block Grant curate information during pandemic. • Independent Life Skills Program • Regular drop off of food boxes to families we • Community Juvenile Accountability Act Grant work with who were unable to access the week- • Health Care Authority Mini Mental Health ly distribution at the Don Hatch Gym. Block

19 2020 Report to the General Council Family Haven

How did you adapt to provide services during Q. What is Teen Advocate Outreach Program? COVID: A. One male and one female staff work with youth • Able to purchase equipment through grants, to and young adults (under 25) who are struggling to: allow all staff to have devices (laptops, tablets reengage in school, with mental health and sub- etc.), to interact with clients from home through stance issues, court issues and reengaging with their phone calls, Zoom meetings, FaceBook mes- community. senger. • Held “virtual groups” to provide safe and posi- Q. Where are you located now? tive interactions for youth and parents. A. Family Haven is located in the Family Advoca- • Driveway/porch and drop offs, check-ins and cy building (formerly referred to as the beda?chelh outdoor full appointments with careful attention building). to confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions: Q. Can I receive Family Preservation Services? A. Only families involved with beda?chelh or, who have requested assistance from beda?chelh, can receive these evidenced based services. The program offers assistance with crisis management and intervention, budgeting and household organization, accessing resources and services, helping achieve compliance with services, and promoting strong pa- rental and child bonding.

2020 Report to the General Council 20 Finance

Mission: The Tulalip Tribes Finance Department strives to provide excellent and timely services while safeguarding Tribal assets with integrity, efficiency and independence to all Tribal members and internal and external customers.

Contact: Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Shawn Smith, Chief Financial Officer • Membership Services • Payment Processing No. of Employees: 30 • Financial Reporting 13 Tribal members • Payroll Services for Tribal Employees 6 Parent/Spouse of Tribal • Check Distribution & Stop Payments / 2 Other Native Reissuance 9 Non-Native • Income Verifications

Grants Administered: How did you adapt to Provide Services during 294 Open Grants at 12/31/2020 COVID-19: • Communicating more through e-mail and phone 2020 Highlights: rather than in-person. Zoom Meetings became • Processed and distributed several rounds of more common. This helped us to limit personal CARES Act payments to Tulalip Tribal Mem- interactions. If an in-person meeting was nec- bers for COVID-19 support. This includes essary then appointments were scheduled. Member Distributions, Housing Assistance, and • We learned to work more efficiently with a re- Youth Services support. duced workforce using technology and doing • Re-budgeted Tribal Hard Dollars at the direction our jobs remotely. of the Board to support government services and member distributions with newly available Frequently asked questions: CARES Act funding. Membership • The Accounts Receivable Department imple- Q: When is the deadline for Per Capita and General mented a new payment system called Card- Welfare deductions? Pointe, established a payment drop box and set A: All deductions including any address or bank up a process to take payments over the phone. changes are due each month by the 18th unless it falls on a weekend and then it will be the Friday prior. All changes are to be time stamped by 4:30 pm. Direct deposits must be in the members name with voided check or information sheet from the bank. Late documentation will be entered the following month.

21 2020 Report to the General Council Finance

Q: When did Per Capita or General Welfare checks Q: Can I pay my Tribal Loan with a Debit or Credit get mailed out? What is the check date? Card? A: Distributions are dated the 1st and 15th of each A: Yes, the Tribe is currently accepting both Deb- month. If this date falls on a weekend the check date it and Credit Card payments. This can be done by is the Friday prior. Checks will be mailed three days phone or by stopping at the Cashiering Window in prior to the check date. Direct deposits are available the Administration Building. New technology will on the check date. be implemented soon to include online and text payment options. Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivable Q: Is my check ready? When can I pick up my Payroll check? Q: Are my leave balances correct? A: Determine what type of payment it is. Look to A: Yes, the paystubs reflect the correct balances. see if a requisition has been entered and approved. If yes, A/P checks are mailed each Friday morning. Q: When do I need to have any changes in for the Due to COVID, all checks are being mailed and no next payroll run? This might include direct deposit longer available for pickup. updates, tax withholding, deductions, etc. A: One week prior to the next pay date. Q: Where can I pick up my check or Purchase Or- der? A: Purchase Orders are available from the Finance Cashier Window once completed. Client checks are no longer available for pickup due to COVID. These checks are now mailed.

2020 Report to the General Council 22 Funeral Services

Mission: We want to carry on from generation to generation our reserved ancestral and cultural traditions as a means to assist our membership in a time of need.

Contact: How did you adapt to provide services during Candy Hill-Wells COVID: Desk 360-716-4379 We followed some of the State guidelines and put in Cell 425-754-4672 place a Tulalip COVID policy.

No. of employees: 2 Frequently asked questions: Funeral Director Q. When will we be able to have a Celebration of Funeral Assistant life for our loved one? A. Once we are safely opened for gatherings we will Services provide to Tulalip citizens in 2020: start working with families to make this happen. We • We had 62 funerals do not know what that will look like at this time • Assisted with headstones since we are still working with the COVID policy • Family meetings and do not know what our numbers will be. • Funeral pre-plans

23 2020 Report to the General Council Gaming Agency

Mission: The Tulalip Tribal Gaming Agency, in accordance with the Tulalip Tribal Code, and supported by a dedicated, professional staff; will protect the interest of the public by ensuring the integrity of gaming activity on Tribal land; the licensing of qualified individuals and entities; while meeting the regulatory responsibilities of the Tribal Gaming Commission.

Contact: Lance Ledford, TGA Director • TGA has a sub department titled the Tu- 360-716-2011 lalip Tribes Background Investigation Agen- cy (TTBIA), which conducts biometric and No. of employees: 33 non-biometric background investigations for 4 Tulalip tribal applicable Tribal Government team members 3 Other Native or other persons. TTBIA works in cooperation 26 Non-Native with Tribal departments such as Employment, beda?chelh, QCV and Reservation Attorneys 2020 highlights: either directly or indirectly. • Closed and reopened three (3) gaming facilities during the COVID pandemic in Spring of 2020. How did you adapt to provide services during • Assisted with the opening and pre-operation in- COVID: spections and reviews of the brand new QCC TGA continued to provide normal services to other casino in accordance with tribal, state and fed- tribal entities or departments, utilizing social dis- eral gaming laws and regulations. tancing and safety measures. Further, internal pro- • Performed background investigations and/or cedures were modified to lessen in-person interac- suitability determinations on 290 licensed or tions. permitted TGO team members, 150 Tribal Gov- ernment team members and 128 Foster Care Frequently asked questions: participants. Q: How do I request to have my exclusion from the casinos overturned? Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: A: You can email [email protected] to request a • TGA is regulatory agency that works collective- hearing. TGA will respond in return with directions ly with the Tribal Gaming Organization’s three and or if eligible for a hearing. gaming facilities and gaming departments to ensure that IGRA, Gaming Compact, Tribal Or- Q: What are TTBIA’s hour of operation and loca- dinance, Tribal Regulations and TGO Internal tion? Controls are adhered to ensuring that the gam- A: TTBIA is open Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm, ing operations remain in full compliance with located at the Tulalip Resort Casino administration Tribal, State and Federal gaming laws and regu- office area (west side of casino). lations, as applicable.

2020 Report to the General Council 24 Grants & Self-Governance

Mission: We team with tribal departments to develop and support externally funded programs and services that meet tribal priority needs and goals.

Contact: Share Waiver letters allowed the Tribes to keep Chenoa Henry the hard dollars that was previously allotted for Department Manager matching funds for the program/grant. 360-716-4573 or [email protected] • Eight (8) No-Cost Extensions were applied for and awarded by the funding agency for a total No. of employees: 5 loss prevention of $1,525,306.46. The No-Cost 3 Tribal members Extensions helped our program managers con- 1 Tribal member spouse tinue their important work that may have been 1 Non-Native impacted during COVID-19.

2020 highlights: Grants administered: • Grants & Self-Governance tracked The Grants & Self-Governance is not grant funded. $18,059,583.19 funds received overall for We do assist Tulalip program staff with administer- COVID-19 funds distributed by several fed- ing numerous grants. eral and state funding agencies, not including the $43 million CARES Act Relief Funds for Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Tribes. Grants & Self-Governance does not provide direct • From the total amount of COVID-19 funds, services to the Tulalip citizens. However, our de- $6,383,181.00 was awarded through four (4) partment works diligently to secure grant funding competitive grant applications. for other Tulalip departments that provide services • Forty-two (42) grant applications were submit- to tribal members ted in 2020 with 30 of them funded! A 71% success rate! How did you adapt to provide services during • Grant funding in the total amount of $ COVID: $18,254,907.34 was awarded to Tulalip Tribes The Grants & Self-Governance team transitioned through grants submitted by Grants & Self-Gov- to fully working from home with remote access to ernance. desktops. The Grants team hosts scoping meetings • Two (2) Non-Federal Share Waivers were ap- and other grant discussions via Zoom. plied for and accepted by the funding agency for a total of $649,794.06. The Non-Federal

25 2020 Report to the General Council Grants & Self-Governance

Frequently asked questions: projects that benefit the Tulalip community. Grants Q. I saw this grant application announcement. Can & Self-Governance does similar work but oper- you help us apply? ates differently in our method to secure funding. A. Yes! If you are a Tulalip program manager, we The Grants & Self-Governance’s focus is acquiring will review the funding announcement, confirm Tu- funds for our tribal government departments through lalip’s eligibility to apply, meet with you to go over Federal, State, and Foundation grant funding. your program needs and submit the application. All successful grant applications begin with you! Q. How is Grants & Self-Governance different from Tulalip Cares? Q. Can you help me apply for an individual grant? A. Tulalip Cares Charitable Contributions awards For example, grants for personal costs or scholar- other organizations grant funding through their own ships. specific application process. Grants & Self-Gov- A. Unfortunately, no. Our department specifically ernance works on acquiring grant funds for tribal does applications for the Tribal Government and is government departments through Federal, State, unable to provide assistance for individual grant or and Foundation grant funding. If you are a program scholarship applications. manager from a Tulalip Tribes Department interested in applying for funding through Tulalip Cares Q. How is Grants & Self-Governance different from Charitable Contribution, please contact the Grants the Tulalip Foundation? & Self-Governance Department for assistance. A. The Tulalip Foundation is its own 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on fundraising for multiple

2020 Report to the General Council 26 Grounds & Landscaping

Mission: To Enhance the beauty of all tribal properties and offer employment to tribal members

Contact: Lance Taylor How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: 5 We were able to mask up and keep the social dis- 1 Coordinator tancing to a minimum. We also only had one em- 1 Lead ployee in each truck. Even at that our department 3 Grounds Labor was exposed and had to quarantine for the allotted time frame Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: We maintained all tribal properties, which included a few, add on properties due to the termination of contracts from outside vendors

27 2020 Report to the General Council Adult Mental Wellness HEALTH

Mission: Mental Wellness facilitates a healthier way of being by providing culturally sensitive therapeutic support and interactions.

Contact: Sara S. Giba, MA, LMHC, MHP, ATR, • Mental Health assessments for Tulalip Tribal Clinical Supervisor 360-716-4347 Court systems as well and Snohomish County. [email protected] • Mental Health assessments for beda?chelh and CPS No. of employees: 5 • Coordinate care with Tulalip Health Clinic (3 therapists, 1 clinical supervisor, 1 complimentary medical team, Psychiatric Services, Psycho- medicine under behavioral health) logical Testing, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) 5 Non-Natives Treatment and Alternative Medicine. • Referrals to mental health specialized treatment 2020 highlights: when needed • Successfully navigated transition to telehealth • Professional consultation with Tribal Depart- and as needed remote care through a global pan- ments demic. • Continue to provide optimal level of care for How did you adapt to provide services during new and existing clients despite major attrition COVID: (clinicians were reduced by an additional 50% • Adjusted coding to documentation to reflect na- throughout the entire year, compared to 2019) tional and state standards of response for billing, • Continue partnership with Tulalip court, Chem- telehealth consent for care and point of service. ical Dependency and Healing Lodge to provide • Each therapist received the necessary training support, psycho-education and encouragement and licensure for use of telehealth services and for Tribal members involved in Wellness Court. zoom within the mandated time frame. • Each therapist received access to EPIC from Grants administered: home and we developed a response to covid that • Indian Health Services allowed us to fluctuate in and out of the office with remote services to meet community and in- Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: dividual counselor needs due to illness or work- • Individual Therapy from-home temporary mandates et al • Marriage/Couples Counseling • Hired one full time, licensed therapist. (2 posi- • Family Counseling tions still needing filled.) • Art Therapy • Collaborated with TPD and ODMAP programs • Crisis Intervention regarding crisis response during the pandemic • EMDR and Trauma Processing given safety issues for clinicians.

2020 Report to the General Council 28 Adult Mental Wellness HEALTH

• Adapted consent to treatment forms to include can. Whenever at all possible, video sessions are telehealth per WAC codes preferred so that we can verify the health, safety • Clinicians offering hands on treatment (Reiki) and wellbeing of the clients. There are limitations to as a behavioral health therapy are utilizing their telehealth, i.e. access to internet services or equip- availability to support the health clinic during ment, or for some groups the technology is outside the rollout of the vaccine, as they are not able to the scope of their ability. We walk clients through provide safe hands on care. technical troubleshooting whenever possible and offer telephone sessions when there is interference Frequently asked questions: or an inability to access the appropriate technology. Q. Do you offer grief counseling? A. All of our therapists are skilled in working with Q. When will we be offering in person services grief and loss, trauma and other related presenta- again? tions. Due to the pandemic, and being short of staff, A. While we do not have an answer to this question, we are not offering the group grief and loss thera- we recognize the need for reestablishing person to py and co-occurring therapy through SUD that we person care in a safe way. We anticipate that post- have in the past. We are currently working on a plan covid there will be the opportunity for hybridization to offer pre-recorded video presentations with our and in the mean time we will notify clients when we team as psychoeducation with plans to follow up know of changes to current telehealth polices. with surveys of effectiveness. With respect to complimentary behavioral health care, i.e. reiki, the health clinic is looking at Q. What does Telehealth look like? Do I have to do monitoring the safety of such practices and follow- zoom? ing infection rates in order to slowly begin offering A. Our clinicians prefer using zoom for a variety of in-house services again. important clinical reasons and to be able to provide the best facsimile of person to person care that we

29 2020 Report to the General Council Chemical Dependency HEALTH

Substance Use Disorder Program 2020

Mission: To help Tribal and surrounding communities one person at a time suffering from addictions, transitioning them on a path to Well-briety.

Contact: Gina Skinner, SUDP Recovery Director less on the reservation. Providing treatment re- 360-716-4323 [email protected] sources and NARCAN on a regular basis to the homeless as COVID safety precautions allow. Number of Employee: 12 • Continued assessments and treatment place- 4 Tulalip tribal members ment for Tulalip Court involved tribal members 2 Spouse or parent of enrolled tribal member via ZOOM per Covid safety precautions. 3 Other Native • Continued success with Suboxone and Vivitrol 6 Non-Native program. Currently in early stages of develop- 3 Vacant ment of a Holistic and full service M.A.T program. 2020 Highlights: • CD 24 hour crisis phone continues • Narcan program, education and distribution. Collaborating Tulalip Clinical Pharmacy for Grants Administered: events. Obtained Opioid prevention from SAM- • Indian health grant SHA for prevention and NARCAN (SOR). • SOR • Obtained Opioid prevention from SAMSHA for • TOR the treatment of opiate addiction (TOR). • Continue working with adult wellness court 2021 Goals: with an interdepartmental team collaboration • Develop M.A.T treatment facility using holistic with Tulalip Tribal Court in support of the pro- methods and center for opiate addicted clients. gram. • Increase community trainings for NARCAN • Continued to Collaborate with Tulalip Tribal • Events, individual trainings and conference Court to develop Family Court. • Continue work with Marysville School District • Developed and implemented Telehealth and to better provide support for our tribal youth. Zoom with the HCA to continue to provide ser- • Consultation, in school support and attendance vice to our community during COVID crisis at MSD tribal meetings. and lock downs. • Address and continue to implement Harm re- • Continue Community outreach a collaborative duction tools for our client population and opi- effort with, Community Health, Sanitation, oid epidemic. TPD, Healing Lodge to do outreach to home- • Outreach to homeless, education and services.

2020 Report to the General Council 30 Chemical Dependency HEALTH

• Collaborate with involved tribal departments. Q. How do I get NARCAN? • Educate community on harm reduction and ab- A. NARCAN is available at Tulalip Family Services stinence based recovery. at no cost to tribal members. It is also available at • Work with Community Health, TPD, Housing Tulalip Clinical Pharmacy as well. on outreach to homeless population. • Develop M.A.T treatment facility using holistic methods and center for opiate addicted clients. Sustance Use Disorder Program 2020 Statistics Frequently asked questions: Assessments: 120 Q. How do I get into inpatient treatment? Individual Sessions: 848 A. Tribal members can come in as a crisis and begin Group Contacts: 2368 the process immediately. Or they can schedule an Sent to inpatient insured: 100 appointment for an assessment and start the process Currently enrolled Suboxone: 58 at that time.

Q. How do I get a family member help? A. We encourage tribal members and families bring the individual in so we can assess the needs of the tribal member. In some cases if the individual is unable to come in or an elder or disabled we can come out and assess the tribal or family member on site.

31 2020 Report to the General Council Child, Youth & Family Mental Wellness HEALTH

Mission: Tulalip Health System: The mission of our Health System is to provide a premier integrated healthcare delivery system that is culturally relevant and addresses the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of all Tulalip Tribal Members. Mental Wellness: Mental Wellness facilitates a healthier way of being by providing culturally sensitive therapeutic support and interactions.

Contact: mentation forms to increase accuracy and ef- CYF Mental Wellness Reception ficiency, as well as compliance with rules and 360-716-4224 regulations 4033 76th PL NW • Regular cross-system collaboration with billing, Tulalip, WA 98271 Patient Care, beda?chelh, Children’s Advocacy Center, Transportation, Psychiatry, and other No. of employees: 8 Behavioral Health programs 8 Non-Native – 8 (2 of the 8 clinicians may additionally be reported Grants administered: by the CAC) CYF utilized EMDR consultations funded by Adult Mental Wellness Charity Table grant 2020 highlights: • Developed and adapted telebehavioral health Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: services which required additional trainings, • Child, Youth & Family Mental Wellness Pro- software, equipment, and protocols outlining gram - Services billing, clinical documentation, safety consider- • Individual and family therapy ations, and best practice recommendations • Family and academic support • Developed and adapted CYF telework protocols • Parenting support in order for clinicians to complete job duties • Art therapy while working remotely • Play therapy • Participated in EMDR consultations with exter- • Reflective Network Therapy (RNT) available nal consultants at the Betty J. Taylor Early Learning Academy • CYF leadership participated in Quality Im- (BJTELA) provement Meetings and QI related tasks • Transportation services for clients (limited ser- pre-pandemic vice area) • CYF clinicians attended various internal and • Referrals to Psychological Services external continuing education trainings regard- • Referrals to Psychiatric Services Program ing telehealth service delivery and several other • Referrals for children with sexual behavior clinical topics problems • Further determined our electronic health record (EHR) workflow, and updated clinical - docu

2020 Report to the General Council 32 Child, Youth & Family Mental Wellness HEALTH

How did you adapt to provide services during Q. How can I request services through CYF? COVID: A. Complete the Request for Services (Youth • CYF primarily utilized telebehavioral health Referral) form services to limit service delivery disruption • This form is used to gather the demographic while also limiting exposure to COVID-19 and clinical information needed to schedule an • CYF client intake paperwork and related docu- appointment promptly and appropriately. All in- ments were consolidated and made available on formation on the form is required. the THS website to allow clients and families to • If you have any questions about completing the complete and submit the needed documentation referral, please call us at 360-716-4224. remotely. Additionally, workarounds were cre- • Return the Request for Services (Youth Refer- ated to obtain client signatures remotely. ral) form by fax to 360-716-0751 or bring to the reception desk at our primary location - 4033 Frequently asked questions: 76th PL NW, Tulalip, WA 98271 Q. When to seek services? A. It is normal for youth to experience challenges. There are times when normal problems develop into ongoing struggles that can affect many areas of the youth’s life. We offer mental health therapy to support and help provide relief from difficulties the youth may be experiencing. Signs that may signal your child needs professional support/full range services include: • Anxiety or depression • Family concerns • Child behavior and school problems • Grief and loss • Attention difficulties • Impulsive behaviors • Appetite and sleep concerns • Anger difficulties

33 2020 Report to the General Council Clinical Dietitian/WIC Dietitian HEALTH

Mission: Provided research based medical nutrition therapy in individual counseling settings toimprove nutritional status of tribal members. Provided nutrition education in group settings to improve the community’s nutritional status.

Contact: How did you adapt to provide services during [email protected] COVID: cell-360-502-5745 • I started doing appointments over the phone and video conference is available. No. of employees: • WIC services were provided over the phone. 1 Dawson Amerman-Registered Dietitian Frequently asked questions: 2020 highlights: Q. Do you need a referral to see you (the dietitian)? I got to help multiple programs with projects they A. No referral needed! Anyone that is registered at were working on that related to nutrition education the clinic can see me. Just call the clinic front desk for various age populations. Started seeing clients in and ask for an appointment. If you or your children the clinic and over the phone during the pandemic. are enrolled in the Tulalip WIC program, you can make an appointment through the WIC department. Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • I am a Clinical Dietitian for the Tulalip Clinic and WIC department. I’m available to anyone registered in the clinic for nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy. • I also provided group nutrition education. • I was also a WIC Dietitian, available to anyone wanting to or needing to see a dietitian that’s in the WIC program.

2020 Report to the General Council 34 Clinical Record HEALTH

Mission: H.O.P.E. (Helping our patients everyday)

Contact: How did you adapt to provide services during Jennie Fryberg, Clinical Records Director COVID: 360.716.5700 • Safety measures staff took: [email protected] • Take temperature when arrive @ work • Wear masks No. of employees: 28 • Stay home if any symptoms of covid (23 full-time and 5 open positions) 11 Tribal members Frequently asked questions: 3 Tribal spouse/parent Q. Are we scheduling appointment for providers at 3 Other Native medical/dental clinic? 6 Non-Native A. Yes, we are scheduling appointments for both medical/dental clinic. You will call into clinic, we 2020 highlights: will forward your call to correct providers assistant • 165 New Patients @ Tulalip Health System to schedule your appointment. All assistants are - Tulalip Tribal Members-90 screening patients to see the importance of appoint- - Other Natives-75 ment, and to see if patients needs to come in or if we • 19,622 Patients checked into the Patient-In Take can do visit virtual. Specialist Team within the Tulalip Health Sys- tem. Q. How do I get a covid test? A. You will come to the clinic, park in one of the Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: numbered slots in parking lot, call into clinic let • Due to COVID, almost all year, we provided them know name/d.o.b./what slot number you are acute care walk-in for medical and dental clin- in. A nurse will come out and give you test in your ics. We provided drive up COVID testing for car. patients, as well for all employees. • We also provided clinics for mental health/ chemical dependency due to their offices being closed. • During furlough, we answered all incoming call for Tulalip Tribes Administration Offices.

35 2020 Report to the General Council Dental HEALTH

Mission: The mission of our Health System is to provide a premier integrated healthcare delivery system that is culturally relevant and addresses the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of all Tulalip Tribal Members.

Contact: How did you adapt to provide services during Christopher Kinslow DDS, Dental Director COVID: • Increased use of PPE according to CDC guide- No. of employees: 19 lines including 3 Tulalip tribal members • Laundered lab coats replaced after each patient 3 Other Native encounter 13 Non-Native • Increased PPE measures for staff and providers during aerosol producing procedures like fillings 2020 highlights: and cleanings due to the nature of COVID-19 • Tulalip Tribal Member, Inga Weddle, began transmission working as a Dental Therapist (Provider) with • Head/hair coverings the clinic and saw her first patient in September. • Face Shields • New dental chairs in all operatories/rooms • N95 masks • Continued to provide advanced services includ- • The dental clinic continued to provide services ing dental implants, dental implant restorations during COVID-19 closures in line with CDC and Orthodontics. guidelines. • Provided acute care and emergency services • Emergency and acute care services were always even throughout closures due to the COVID-19 available during COVID closures. pandemic. • Routine appointments were re-scheduled according to CDC recommendations and guide- Grants administered: lines at different periods during 2020. IHS • Special COVID related grant through Delta Frequently asked questions: Dental’s ARCORA Foundation Q. What are your hours? A. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: 8am - 5pm • Acute Dental Care (Scheduled and Walk In) Wednesday: 10am - 5pm • Saturday hours (Acute care and scheduled ap- We are closed daily from noon to 1pm for lunch pointments) • General dentistry procedures Q. Do you take walk-ins and emergencies? • Specialty dental procedures including implants, A.Yes. Emergency patients are seen during all open endodontics and Orthodontics. hours. 4 days per week there is a dedicated acute care dentist.

2020 Report to the General Council 36 Dental HEALTH

There is sometimes a wait to see the acute Dental implants can be a time consuming care provider if we have multiple walk-ins. In that process typically taking several months or even a case we see patients based on the severity of their year before the final prosthetic is delivered after the dental problem. initial surgeries. This ensures proper integration of Emergent dental situations are typically dental implants and makes for more long lasting and addressed the same day. Other, less emergent is- successful treatment outcomes. sues such as chipped teeth or fillings or other dental procedures that require an extended amount of time Q. Do you provide braces/orthodontics? may be asked to return for a future scheduled ap- A. Yes. We have an Orthodontist providing care for pointment. Tulalip Tribal members of all ages 2 days per week. Tulalip Tribal members of all ages are eligible for Q. Can I get dental implants? Orthodontics but do need to have basic dental needs A. Yes. Our providers are able to place some dental addressed before beginning treatment. implants depending on the complexity of the case and patient needs. We also work with outside specialists for more complicated implant cases. Generally patients need to have all basic dental needs addressed and their dental health stabilized prior to initiating implant treatments.

37 2020 Report to the General Council Diabetes Care & Prevention HEALTH

Mission: To walk alongside our people in a caring and supportive partnership that promotes prevention and treatment of diabetes.

Contact: Veronica Leahy Program Coordinator No. of employees: 3 full-time employees, 1 360-716-5642 3- Tulalip tribal members 1- Other Native

2020 highlights:

Grants administered: any activities funded by our program. This was ac- • Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) complish by monthly and quarterly mailouts, Covid administered by Indian Health Service related care kits, deliveries of medical incentives, 4 • Renewing our Native Health administered by farm tours and 9 in clinic classes. Tulalip Cares Grant curriculum development Our Tulalip tribal staff have given guidance and services. to create a culturally based program. Our multi-dis- • Applied for Stillaguamish Tribes Community ciplinary clinical team offers services in the follow- Grant for diabetes prevention ing areas: • Physical Therapy Intervention with patients Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: who have a moderate to inactive lifestyle due Our outreach and service work resulted in 3,539 to- to fear of falling, previous injuries which have tal people who received services or participated in limited their mobility due to inadequate foot

2020 Report to the General Council 38 Diabetes Care & Prevention HEALTH

care, neuropathy and have decreased strength and balance. • Medication therapy management consultations and medication reconciliations offer the opportunity for the pharmacist to serve as a liaison between the patient and their health care providers and become an integral member in their health care team to help optimize medication therapy. Medication reconciliations involve either face to face, telephone visits with the patient or the patient’s caregivers and/or other members of their healthcare team, or chart reviews with the purpose of ensuring that the patient’s medication list is up to date, accurate, and consistent Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual among all levels of care, especially when patient Wellbeing is transitioning in and out of different facilities. • Assistance with Homeless Shelter Garden This is also another opportunity to identify, pre- development. vent, and resolve medication-related problems. • Kay Moua, DNP, ARNP, BC-ADM started How did you adapt to provide services during with our team in June 2020 as an independent COVID: contractor paid with SDPI grant funds. During • COVID-19 has affected all aspects of our nor- this time she has provided the following ser- mal educational programming, individual patient care appointments and staffing. As a result, we have adapted our program in the following manner: • In person provider appointment availability has been impacted due to state regulations in an attempt to limit potential exposure. • Programming funds had to be reallocated from our 2020 activities to pay staff salaries. • We offered farm tours located at Garden Treasures in Arlington instead of our normal garden day activities at the health clinic to reduce exposure. • We contacted our patients via telephone to conduct a survey evaluating their needs. We vices for our patients: met those needs in our educational mailouts • Development of a Tulalip Tribes Curriculum and delivery of Covid supplies to each home for Diabetes Prevention called “Living Life In throughout the year. A Good Way” A Native Youth Health Series

39 2020 Report to the General Council Diabetes Care & Prevention HEALTH

Frequently asked questions: Q. Who can come to the garden days? Q. Does everyone who comes to you have to have A. All Tulalip people, their families and people who Diabetes? come to the health clinic for their medical care. A. Our diabetes classes are specific to people- di agnosed with diabetes. However, we have diabetes Q. How do I see a member of the diabetes program prevention programs and educational materials for for care: those who have high risk for developing diabetes. A. Often your health clinic provider will send you We also provided classes, outdoor activities, cook- to our program for assistance with managing and ing classes and field trips for our Wisdom Warriors understanding your diabetes. However, if you are a (people that have other chronic health conditions). Tulalip tribal member and see an outside provider, you can self-refer to our program.

2020 Report to the General Council 40 Diagnostic Services HEALTH

Mission: To provide prompt quality Lab and Radiology services to the providers.

Contact: Waseem A. Bashir Frequently asked questions: Q. When my Covid test result will be available? No. of employees: 6 A. CR Test: in 24 hours Rapid Molecular test, in-house: 30 minutes 2020 highlights: Rapid Antigen Test, in-house: 30 minutes • Successful recertification by CLIA (Federal Covid IgG Antibody test: 72 hours Agency). • Maintained 98% average score with American proficiency Institute. • Promptly established Covid-19 testing in-house and met the challenge of turnaround time. Staff- ing deserves appreciation.

Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Without any delay, Covid-19 testing services were rendered uninterrupted and smoothly. • How did you adapt to provide services during COVID?: • Education, training and supportive behavior of the leadership helped to adapt the challenging situation.

41 2020 Report to the General Council qʷibilalʔtxʷ Healing Lodge HEALTH

Mission: To provide a culturally sensitive transitional home that provides a safe, secure, supportive and stable environment for Native Americans seeking to maintain a clean and sober lifestyle.

Contact: Steven Iron Wing, II, SUDP, Manager • With staff assistance and other resources made 360-716-4416 available through their groups and counselors, [email protected] residents have successfully obtained major life components such as drivers licenses, their No. of employees: 8 own vehicle, opened their first bank account, 3 Tulalip tribal members are building or repairing their credit, and find- 2 Other Native ing their own place to live after their stay at the 3 Non-Native Qwibilal?txw Healing Lodge. • Residents have been able to complete parenting 2020 highlights: classes and establish visitations through Be- • Continued retainment with the majority of our da?chelh with plans to regain custody of their residents despite the difficulties of the lodge’s children. extended running quarantine to limit contact • An ongoing connection has been established due to Covid19. We’re seeing our highest av- with the North Intertribal Vocational Rehabil- erage length of stay and engagement during the itation Program to better support, inform, and time the lodge has been operating. educate all residents that come to the Qwibi- • By following proper PPE/prevention measures lal?txw Healing Lodge on a range of things such established by the THC, there have been no pos- as employment options, assisting with clothing itive cases of Covid-19 for our residents or staff and food vouchers, looking for personal resi- to date. dency, and navigating the application processes • The Family Services team coordinated coming for these. out to the QHL property to engage residents and staff in team-building exercises and other learn- Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: ing activities. • We have provided 37 residential intakes, with 9 • Providing care and support for residents who returning members. may have relapsed and assist them with getting • Providing access to SUDP and mental health back on the Red Road. services for residents as determined by Tulalip • Many of our residents have gotten gainful em- Family Services. ployment at the highest ratio to date. In January • Connecting our residents with medical and den- of 2020 there were 2 residents actively working, tal services. at our peak 12 residents were actively employed • The QHL helps residents establish and remain during their stay. in compliance with any court-related issues or

2020 Report to the General Council 42 qʷibilalʔtxʷ Healing Lodge HEALTH

other court-ordered services by having a stable Frequently asked questions: and sober living environment. Q. How long can I stay at the Healing Lodge? • Facilitating access to services such as; GED/ A. Length of stay can be up to one year if necessary. high school completion, employment search/ training (TERO), and parenting skill classes. Q. How does someone get into the Healing Lodge? • Residents are provided with supplies and re- A. Contact manager direct at 360-716-4416. sources to engage with cultural activities further or for some to connect with their culture for the Q. How much clean time is needed to go to the first time. Healing Lodge? A. Minimum of 14 days documented through UA How did you adapt to provide services during testing. COVID: • Tulalip Family Service groups and Red Road/ AA/NA meetings on zoom. • Vide conference calls for court and leadership meetings. • Staff duty sanitation of high traffic areas, proper PPE when residents leave for shopping and other outside appointments.

43 2020 Report to the General Council Medical HEALTH

Contact: John Okemah, M.D., Chad Cleven, D.O. • Nursing services • Dental (Preventative, Procedures, and Special- 2020 highlights: ties) • The Medical Division has played a significant • Imaging (X-ray) role in terms of Tulalip Tribes response to the • Clinical Laboratory COVID-19 pandemic. We have so far per- • Diabetes Care and Prevention, Chronic Disease formed 4255 COVID-19 tests and have admin- Self-Management, and Wisdom Warriors istered 5521 doses of COVID-19 vaccine (thru • Community / Public Health 2/9/2021). • Disability, Elder’s Support, and Elder’s Special • We have made significant progress in terms of Medical Needs (DME) filling our many vacant Medical & Psychiatric • WIC (Women / Infant / Children) Services Provider positions with permanent Providers. • Nutritional Services This includes hiring 4 Family Practice Physi- • Behavioral Health and Recovery Services cians, 1 Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, and 2 Psychiatric Physicians. Filling these positions How did you adapt to provide services during has provided our patients with many new choic- COVID: es to Establish Care with a PCP. • The Tulalip Health Clinic Medical Division played a significant role in Tulalip Tribes- re Grants administered: sponse to the COVID-19 pandemic, includ- • SDPI (Diabetes) ing being the primary division that performed COVID-19 testing and vaccinations for Tribal Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Members and Tulalip Employees. • Acute Care • We also had to develop and implement many • Family Practice new infection control protocols in order to pre- • Internal Medicine vent COVID-19 transmission within the clinic. • Adolescent Medicine • Pediatrics Frequently asked questions: • Rheumatology Q: When will the Medical Clinic be back to normal • Orthopedics operations? • Clinical Pharmacists A: Currently, we are having to adjust the services • Complementary Medicine (Acupuncture, Mas- offered on a week to week basis in order to be able sage, Physical Therapy, Bowen) to provide large numbers of COVID-19 vaccina-

2020 Report to the General Council 44 Medical HEALTH

tions per day. This has meant that for certain peri- sible, however we are also having to prioritize the ods of time, we have been only able to offer Acute distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to Care and COVID-19 testing services. During peri- help protect all of the Tulalip Tribal Members. It is ods that only Acute Care is open, they are provid- our plan to begin offering scheduled appointments ing expanded services including seeing patients for again with our PCP’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays medication refills. We will provide regular sched- beginning February 16th. uled appointments with our PCP’s whenever pos-

45 2020 Report to the General Council Cultural Resources HIBULB CULTURAL CENTER

Mission: To protect, maintain, and preserve the legacy of traditional cultural values and spiritual beliefs for which our ancestors gave their lives; To assure that these values and beliefs are treated with dignity, respect, and integrity within the Tulalip Community and Surrounding Communities; To keep the cultural and spiritual fires burning for generations yet to come. (Hank Gobin)

Contact: Richard • Curation staff exhibited and safely returned the original Treaty of Point Elliott to NARA No. of employees: • Responded to multiple cell tower project noti- 7 including one unfilled position fications All Tulalip tribal members • Continued to participate in the San Juan Nation- 1 Archaeological Consultant al Monument Cultural Resource inventory 1 Conservator Consultant • Continuing to participate in active workgroups 1 Antiquities Consultant with Department of Transportation Mukilteo Ferries, 520/Foster Island mitigation planning 2020 highlights: including an ethnographic report. • Continued with the Ballast Island/Alaskan Way Viaduct workgroup and completed an inter-trib- Grants administered: al Traditional Cultural Place nomination for • Tulalip Charitable Fund Ballast Island. The nomination has been approved by the State Historic Preservation Of- Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: fice. • Protecting, researching and identifying Ances- • Continued cataloging archival collections for tral Cultural Sites and Treaty Rights research purposes • Working with our GIS department on a Cultural How did you adapt to provide services during Resource database of the reservation. COVID: • Repatriation of ancestral remains from Sultan • We practiced Covid 19 protocols put in place in progress, Covid has slowed the repatriation by the Tribal administration; social distancing, process down for all of 2020 temperature reading at the beginning of each • Participated with Tribal workgroups to protect shift, masks worn at all times except at work- and repatriate ancestral remains, included mul- spaces, sanitation stations, encouraged zoom tiple on-site meetings and monitoring on Whid- meetings and limited visitor access. bey, Camano and the San Juan Islands. • Responded and monitored numerous project ap- Frequently asked questions: plications on and off reservation to protect from Q. What are your hours of operation? cultural resource impacts Q. Is this an artifact? • Participated in City of Redmond Archaeologi- Q. Can you help me research my family history? cal Resource Plan

2020 Report to the General Council 46 Finance HIBULB CULTURAL CENTER

Mission: Provide support for the Museum, Museum Gift Shop and Natural History Preserve staff. Process all requests for payments and purchases. Provide budget and revenue reports as needed.

Contact: Sara Andres How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: The Hibulb was closed. When we opened again, I am the only employee providing these services to I was proactive communicating with main finance. the HCC Staff. Making sure to be informed of new processing protocols for requesting and processing payments and Grants administered: 2 purchase order requests. Implementing new process for accepting Purchase Orders from the Tribe Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: for Gift Shop purchases. Communicating and fol- I do not provide directly to Tulalip citizens. lowing up when necessary.

47 2020 Report to the General Council Rediscovery HIBULB CULTURAL CENTER

Mission: Weaving together the threads of our ancestors to restore traditional skills and knowledge within the community, connecting our people through cultural revitalization.

Contact: Virginia Jones, 360-716-2643 How did you adapt to provide services during [email protected] COVID: Taylor Henry, [email protected] • Rediscovery has been able to create and distribute cultural kits to Tulalip Tribal members at No. of employees: 2 our drive thru events.

2020 highlights: Frequently asked questions: • Rediscovery drive thru kit events • You can provide donations to our department through The Tulalip Foundation-Rediscovery. Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • We are not providing classes due to Covid-19. • Classes: 10 classes with 135 Tulalip tribal mem- We are planning to provide cultural kits and vid- ber attendees eos until we are able to gather again. • Outreach for departments, programs, and tribal members: 182 items • Plant products distributed: 2197 • Drive thru kits distributed: 685 • Species of plants harvested: 8 • Videos Created: 2 These services were provided January-March and August-December.

2020 Report to the General Council 48 Tulalip History Project HIBULB CULTURAL CENTER

• Captured drone footage of Quil Ceda Creek • produced a video “Hibulb Conversations - Casino on a weekly basis JoAnn Jones” • captured drone footage of Hibulb, Gathering • produced a video “Hibulb Conversations - Hall Construction and Marina construction on Tony Hatch” a quarterly basis • produced Chairwoman video reports for Janu- • interviewed Don Hatch Jr. regarding members ary, February and March of the Board of Directors • provided b-roll footage for the “Raising • interviewed Leroy and Nick Joseph for the Hands” video baseball championship video • the Harriette Dover biographical video won a • interviewed Marv Kastening for a Kenny Malstrom award from the League of Snohom- Moses Sr. biographical video ish County Historical Organizations • presented a video program at the Everett Pub- lic Library and Stanwood Historical Society on Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Harriette Dover Produced videos of Tulalip history for the Tulalip • produced a public service announcement to cablevision channel as well as the Hibulb Cultural announce a meeting on Stanford research Center website. • produced a video “The Glen Parks Story” • produced a video “Tulalip Baseball Champion- Frequently asked questions: ship in 1969” Q. Where can I find Tulalip History Project • produced a video “Tulalip Elders’ Advice” for videos? the high school banquet A. https://www.hibulbculturalcenter.org/Explore/ • produced a video “Tulalip History Minute 18 - Videos/. Coast Salish Wool” • produced a video “Hibulb Conversations - Darlene Grayloe”

49 2020 Report to the General Council Homeless Shelter

Mission: To provide temporary shelter to Tulalip Tribal members and their families who are in crises and assist them in overcoming there barriers as to why they can’t succeed to get permanent housing

Contact: Deloris Parks • The Homeless Shelter received WIFI, so every [email protected] 360-716-4701 cabin had Wi-Fi installed for the children to be able to do distant learning from home. The Wi- No. of employees: 6 Fi was funded through the CARES Act. 1 Interim Manager – Deloris Parks 1 Administrator/Case Manager – Carrie Enick Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: 1 Office Specialist – Kayla Monseguar • We provide wraparound Case Management to 3 Resident Aids – Christy Saeteurn, Laura Ranney, our clients. We provide budget training, life Antonio Smith skills training and give them the training they need to build their confidence and be successful. 2020 highlights: • Six families successfully overcame their barri- How did you adapt to provide services during ers, achieved goals and moved on into their own COVID: housing. • We were able to modify the schedules and had • Three Clients received vouchers from the Cares dedicated staff that worked during the furlough Act funding and will be rent-free for a year. making sure everyone was safe. We provided • We have new (6) six new families moved into needed supplies and equipment for our clients the shelter and they are working on building to where they can cook and get by with the sup- their credit and learning how to budget money. plies given. • The Homeless shelter staff continued to run the shelter 7 days a week, during the furlough, and Frequently asked questions: made sure clients were safe and taken care of. Q. What are the qualifications to get into the Homeless Shelter? Grants administered: A. You have to be a tribal member or have tribal • The Homeless Shelter received a grant through children. You fill out an application, we can mail, the Tulalip Foundation. Starting in spring we fax, email or you can pick up an application from will begin working on the Healing Garden for the Homeless Shelter. Must be able to pass a UA the clients, each cabin will have their own gar- and background check. den box. The Healing Garden will help families have an opportunity to bond in a therapeu- Q. Are there any vacancies available? tic setting, while getting physical activity. The A. There are no vacancies at this time. However, families are learning to be self-sufficient with you can fill out the necessary paperwork and be put food sovereignty and providing meals for them- on the waiting list. There are currently three on the selves. waiting list.

2020 Report to the General Council 50 Housing

Mission: The mission of Tulalip Tribes Housing Department is to enhance the Tulalip community by creating and sustaining quality, safe and affordable living environments across the continuum of needs that foster stability and increase self-sufficiency for Tribal Membership.

Contact: Mainline: 360-716- 4580 paid based of the rental agreement “Security de- https://www.tulaliphousing.org/ posit cost” and “First and last month”. • The housing assistance payments will be made No. of employees: 33 directly to property owners over income- will 3 Administrative Staff (one vacant position) be up to $2000*10= $20,000. This number can 1 Finance Staff vary on how much will be paid to over income 10 Tenant Services (2 Vacant) based on need. 21 Maintenance • Plan is to assist 10 families with a planned budget of $20,000 per 12 month program year. 2020 highlights: • IHP Grant funding. The IHP grant is making it Tenant Based Vouchers – Low Income: possible to create new programs that will assist Rental Vouchers- According to Policy over Income tribal members in attaining their housing and families between 80%-100%. self-sufficiency needs. For • Native families may be eligible to receive security deposit, last month’s rent, and/or first Grants administered: month’s rent • IHBG grant: Indian Housing Plan • 1-2 Bedroom $800 a month times 30 vouchers Cares Act: is 24000*12 = $288,00 a year. • ICBDG: Rental Assistance and Utility Assis- • 3 Bedrooms $1000 a month * 10 vouchers*1000 tances it serves low income and over income a month= $120,000 a year. • IHP: Mortgage Assistance and Housing Ser- • 4 bedroom (Plus) $1200 a month * 10 vouch- vices(utility) Low income only(80% under the ers= $12,000 $144,000.00 a year. median income for the county they live in) Total is $552, 000 a year. Planned to assist 50 families, budgeted $552,000. Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Grant Funded: 276,000.00 Rental Assistance – Over Income {deposit} • Non program funds 276,000 80-100% LMI Native American Families will be assisted. Rental Assistance - Low Income • Security Deposit 50% of total move in cost (this Low income federally recognized Native Americans may include first last and deposit). The deposit with preference given based of the current Housing will be returned to Tulalip Housing after appli- Policy. cant’s moves out of their home. • Low income native families may be eligible to • Must have the rental agreement signed by the receive security deposit, last month’s rent, and/ landlord. It will be verified. The deposit will be or first month’s rent. Cannot exceed 50% total

51 2020 Report to the General Council Housing

cost of moving into the new unit. ister training for existing tenants that live in the • Tulalip Tribes Housing Department Low In- housing units. (WAC) will create an in-depth come: 10 residents @ $3,000.00=$30,000.00 a training for tribal members to become self-suf- year. ficient. • Each person will have an assessment that will Tenant Based Vouchers-Tulalip Homeless Shel- tell which phase they need to be in. The pro- ter - Low Income gram will work with Low Income and/or trib- Low Income Native American Families al members over 80-100% Snohomish County • The housing department will offer clients of the median income. Tulalip Tribes Homeless Shelter under the 80% Phases: median income rental vouchers, if they qualify. • I. budgeting • Low Income: • ii. Credit Worthiness - 1-2 Bedroom $800 a month times 1 vouchers • iii. Employment (1. Professionalism 2. Atten- is 800*12 = $96, 00. dance 3. Team Player 4. Resume Writing) - 3 Bedrooms $1,000 a month * 1 vouchers* • IV. Will be four stage program to homeowner- 12 month. $12,000 a year. ship. This will offer extensive classes on how - 4 bedroom (Plus) 1200 a month * 1 to be self-sufficient, which will lead to home- vouchers*. $14,400 a year. ownership • Planned to assist 3 families with a budget of $36,000 for 12 month program year. • Planned to serve 20 families, budgeted $20,000 for 12 month program year. Tenant Based Vouchers-Tulalip Homeless Shel- ter - Over Income Youth Activities 80-100% LMI Native American Families Low income federally recognized Native Americans • Tulalip Tribes Housing Department will set with preference given to Tulalip Tribal members un- aside 3 vouchers for the Tulalip Tribes Home- der the following preference with the current hous- less Shelter. The Housing Department will offer ing policy. clients at the Homeless Shelter that are Over In- • The Wellness Activities Coordinator (WAC) come (80-100% median income) Rental vouch- will create and develop activities with the youth ers. on drug education. - 1-2 Bedroom $700 a month times 1 vouchers • The Wellness Activities Coordinator (WAC) is 700*12 =$8,400. will network with other tribal departments, out- - 2- 3 Bedrooms $900 a month * 1 vouchers* side agency’s to create positive events for youth 900 a month. $10,800 a year. primarily between the ages of 12-18. - 3-4 bedroom (Plus) $1,100 a month * • $24,619 budgeted for 12 month program year 1 vouchers= $1,100. $13,200 a year. Health and Safety Home Ownership Services Low Income Native American Families Low Income Native American Families 80%-100% • The Tulalip Housing Department will set side to over Snohomish County median income. create and develop a plan with the Tulalip Tribes • The Wellness Activities coordinator will admin- Police Department on creating healthy and safe

2020 Report to the General Council 52 Housing

environments for current residence of the Tu- Pending move-ins: 5 Pending units: lalip Housing. The plan will help us determine • 2 HUD what will be best for the Tulalip Housing. • 3 Tax Credit • Budgeted $96,000 for 12 month program cal- Units are pending eligibility, to ensure all endar year, current information is correct & complete. We need birth certificates, social security cards and proof of HUD Income income. A letter is sent out to prospective tenants, Section 8 Definition of Annual Income- Resolution giving two weeks to contact the housing department 2020-605 was approved December 2020 to only and make an appointment. Tenants need to have all section 8 guidelines. Section 8 is the best fit for required documentation for application processing housing because you do not have to use children’s at this appointment. Pending approval, another ap- General Welfare/ per-capita as income. pointment is made for move in. During the appointment tenants will need to read & sign lease. Move Tax Credit Partnership inspection is conducted and tenants are required to • Tax Credit I- Tax Credit I has 25 homes that pay first and deposit. have been all put as 60%, however, it still counts set asides for 30%,40% and 60% of the median Frequently asked questions: income. The agreement will be up in 2024. Tulalip Housing frequently receives questions about • Tax Credit II- Tax Credit II has 25 homes that its waitlist, eligibility, accounts receivables, inspec- have been all put as 60%, however, it still counts tions, animals and drug activity. Below is a list of set asides for 30%,40% and 60% of the median frequent topics reviewed with tenants. income. This will be up in 2025. • Tax Credit III- Tax Credit III has 25 homes that Wait List: Applicants on waiting list: have been all put as 60%, however, it still counts • 2 bedroom: 111 set asides for 30%,40% and 60% of the median • 3 bedroom: 18 income. This will be up in 2026. • 4 bedroom: 14 • 5 bedroom:11 Vacancy Report February 2021 Waiting list requirements: Vacant unit with a completion date • Charges reviewed • 2 vacancy. • Drug charges, drug paraphernalia charges in last Vacant units waiting to be returned back to Housing 12 months • 3 waiting to be returned back to housing • Assault charges within 12 months Tulalip housing is awaiting keys, as these units are • If repeat offender of violent charges are longer in court processes. We have to wait until the date on than 12 months old court paperwork, which returns these units to hous- • Sex offender ing. Two units are in process because tenants passed • Most charges are looked at for the last 12 away. We are coordinating with families to get back months- with exception to history of violence the houses. and sex offenders • For history of violence- will be required to show proof of rehabilitation • Sex Offenders- are not eligible at all

53 2020 Report to the General Council Katherine “Molly” Hatch Sr. Center

Mission: To provide a healthy nurturing environment for our Tulalip Tribal Elders and seniors so that they may thrive in our Tulalip tribal community.

Contact: 360-716-4684 Grants administered: • Title 6 grants No. of employees: 7.5 4.5 Tribal members Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: 2 Other tribal/spouse • Senior/Elder meal delivery 1 Non-Native • Senior/Elder supply distribution • Facilitation of the elder repair program 2020 highlights: • Increased amount of meal deliveries form 152 How did you adapt to provide services during meals to current of 347 meals delivered daily COVID: Monday through Friday. • By shifting our delivery of services mecha- • Facilitation of 3 community food distributions nisms, we have had to be more diligent and 2 of which included deliveries to Elders (233- forecasting with our availability of resources to 237 deliveries) maintain efficacy. • Elder water distribution of 233-237 deliveries weekly for 10 weeks. Frequently asked questions: • Weekly senior water drive through distribution Q. Who is all working in the department? of an average of 50 participants. A. Elishia Stewart, Lorina Jones, Barb Jones, • 2 Elder supply distributions- deliveries of 233- Jessica Leslie, Nina Fryberg, Stephanie Jones, 237 kits. Roque Juvinel, Christopher Short. • Drive through senior supply distribution (weekly for 9 weeks along with water drive though, 1 kit per member) • Processed 124 Elder repair work orders to construction.

2020 Report to the General Council 54 Legacy of Healing

Mission: To support survivors of intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking in the Tulalip tribal community through prevention, education, advocacy, and community collaboration.

Contact: Jade Carela 360-716-4100 How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: • We moved all services to tele-services. 3 Tulalip 1 Parent of Tulalip descendant Frequently asked questions: 2 Non-Native. Q: Where are we located? A: We are located at the old police station, 7720 2020 highlights: Waterworks Road • Moving our services to tele-services • Receiving an almost $900,000.00 grant Q: Does Legacy of Healing work with men? • Received 2 competitive grants A: Yes, we work with men who have been a victim • Brought Domestic Violence (DV) awareness on of domestic or sexual violence. multiple plat forms to our community • With grant funds added a new position to pro- Q: Does someone have to be enrolled to utilize Leg- vide direct services to clients acy of Healing services? • We provided services to 71 adults A: No. We work with Tulalip members, Parents of Tulalip members, Spouses of Tulalip members, and Grants administered: other native-but they do not have to be enrolled. • DVLA • Tribal Government VOCA • CTAS-DOJ- Purpose Area #5 • VOCA- Unmet Needs

Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Advocacy • Legal Assistance • Monetary Client Support • Emergency shelter for the first 4 months of 2020

55 2020 Report to the General Council Lushootseed

Mission: To preserve the x̌əč̓usadad (traditional training, teaching) of the people of Tulalip by protecting its records and by becoming “living records” ourselves who by speaking, teaching and involvement in living culture pass on to the tribal community what we have learned.

Contact: Michele Balagot Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Languages Classes (In person, Online) No. of employees: 17 • Lushootseed Stories 16 Tribal members • Lushootseed Calendar 1 Non-Tribal • Added more materials to the website • Outreach as requested (prayers, storytelling, 2020 highlights: translations) • Added 6th Grade Class a Totem • Began New Curriculum Development w/TELA How did you adapt to provide services during (almost complete) COVID: • Established Online Lushootseed Community • Zoom Meetings Class • Live Stream videos Facebook • Maintained teaching obligations during • Online Community Class pandemic • Outreach Videos on Social Media • 3 staff members remained actively working through closures to ensure we continued provid- Frequently asked questions: ing services to students and community Q. Requests for Indian Names A. We do not give out Indian names, we can attempt Grants administered: translations, not all can be translated. Potlatch Fund. • Purchased equipment needed to perform online Q. Word translations for community and/or depart- instruction (webcams, headphones, lights, back- ments: naming departments, translating quotes, sin- drop, cameras, etc. to allow us to record videos gle word requests. and post online) Q. Place names: traditional villages, mountains, wa- terways, etc.

2020 Report to the General Council 56 Facility Maintenance MAINTENANCE

Mission: To keep all mechanical systems in working order for a healthy work environment.

Contact: William Carson III Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Helped with mowing elders lawns throughout No. of employees: 12 the spring and summer 9 Tulalip 1 Spouse How did you adapt to provide services during 1 Other Native COVID: 1 Non-Native • Worked with public works to help in any capacity as needed 2020 highlights: • We combined the building maintenance department with facilities

57 2020 Report to the General Council Fleet Maintenance MAINTENANCE

The Customers of the Fleet Maintenance Department are all operators of Tulalip tribe motor vehicles

Mission: To provide excellent service, repair and maintenance for all Tribally owned vehicles and equipment.

Vision: To provide the Tulalip Tribes with a safe and secure transportation system. I envision for the future that the Fleet Maintenance Department Service, Repair and Maintenance will provide all departments of the Tulalip Tribes with the quality of work that will meet all the growing needs of the Tulalip Tribes.

Conact: Tal Severn, Fleet Manager • At 14 weeks I was able to put the 3rd mechanic 360-716-4106 back to work. At this time the department was Carissa Robinson, Admin Assistant, 360-716-4104 able to keep up with about half the work load. David Pyne, Mechanic • 19 weeks the Admin Assistant came back to Clayton Horne, Mechanic help with admin work. John JT Tracy, Mechanic • The first of 2021 I was able to put one more mechanic back to work. No. of employees: 5 • Now we are running 3 full time mechanics. 2 Tribal members 1 Spouse Frequently asked questions: 2 Non-Tribal Q. Do we work on Tulalip Tribal member personal vehicles? 2020 highlights: A. No this is a service we don’t provide due to the • We went from 6 Mechanics to 1 for 8 weeks. In liability that the tribe would be responsible for. the 8 weeks I performed all services to vehicles and equipment along with all admin work. Q. Do we work on GSA vehicles? • We put 1 more mechanic back to work after the A. No the Tulalip Tribe is not set up as a vender to 8 weeks. GSA.

2020 Report to the General Council 58 Roads Maintenance MAINTENANCE

Mission: Through teamwork and interdepartmental cooperation, Tulalip Roads Maintenance strives to provide the highest quality of public service to all tribal maintained roads in the most cost-efficient manner.

Contact: Junior Hunt, 360-965-5745 How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: 2 • Did the best we could under the circumstances 1 Tribal member by working with other Public Works Depart- 1 Tribal member parent ments.

2020 highlights: Frequently asked questions: • Came together through the closure and support- Q. Can you fix my road? ed one another by taking on much larger roles to A. Tulalip Roads Maintenance currently maintains ensure Public Works remained operational. all Tribally owned roads.

Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Sidewalks • Signs • Storm • Detention ponds • Ditch management, • Mowing/trimming • Patching • Snow/ice removal • Pavement markings • Winter storm response

59 2020 Report to the General Council Media & Marketing

Mission: The Tulalip Tribes Media and Marketing Department is the conduit for communication, information, entertainment, and history; to preserve, strengthen, and empower our community.

Contact: Niki Cleary 23 texts sent out since Jan 1, 2021 [email protected] • Average 10 website updates a week Tulalip Tribes website No. of employees: 11 Tulalip Health System 3 Tulalip TELA 2 Tulalip descendants Tulalip Police Department 1 Other Native Natural Resources 5 Non-Native • Average 4-5 graphics a week • Average 5 fillable PDF documents per month 2020 highlights: • Maintain and updated UC View screens at Ad- • 49 issues of the syeceb min, TELA, Clinic, and Court • Approximately 200 original articles • 3 Survey Monkey Surveys created so far in 2021 • Tulalip Voters Guide Created 11 surveys in 2020 • 2020 Report to the General Council Created 5 surveys in 2019 • Social Media Created 4 surveys in 2018 • 17,551 Tulalip News FB subscribers • Emergency Management COVID-19 Bulletins • 2,283 Instagram followers (average twice weekly) • 1,029 Twitter followers Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Video coverage • Media and Marketing provides a weekly news- • 2020 Election and Candidate’s coverage paper - the Syeceb, an online version- Tu- • 150 original videos lalipNews.com, and a variety of social media. • 24 Board meetings (Business, Services and reg- • Tulalip TV, Salish channels 3 and 503 are now ular Board) provided to tribal member households only. • 13 Chairwoman’s reports • We provide our original public videos on Tu- • 7 Treasurer’s reports lalipTV.com, apple, android apps, and Amazon, • 15 funeral videos (many families have opted to Apple TV and Roku channels. wait due to Covid) • We provide information to tribal members via • Live coverage of the 2020 Board Election the UC View billboard system at the Administra- tion Building, TELA, The Tulalip Health Clin- • Tribal Member Email subscribers are 1,070 ic and Tribal Court buildings, the digital reader Average 2 emails to tribal members per week board near Priest Point, daily email newsletter • Events Text subscribers 591 to tribal members and text information line. • Vaccine Text subscribers 566

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• We’ve also provided direct customer service to Frequently asked questions: the Tulalip Tribal Member Facebook groups. Q. What is the deadline for the Syeceb? A. The deadline is Monday for the issue that is print- How did you adapt to provide services during ed Saturday of the same week, example: Monday, COVID: April 19th, 2021, is the deadline for the Saturday, • In 2020 Tulalip Media and Marketing adapted April 24th, 2021 issue. to provide even more remote and digital services. We’ve changed our operations to conduct Q. How do I get the tribal member email? work as remotely as possible to reduce risk to A. You can go to the Tulalip Tribes webpage, scroll our employees and our clients. to the bottom and click the link ‘stay informed’ • We’ve embraced zoom, email and social media link, or you can enter https://tulaliptribes.us18. as ways to get more information to our people. list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4eab484b7d505b0b- • In addition to our previous products, we’ve cre- d36a9ae51&id=e49b757220 into a web browser, ated numerous social media shareable graphics then fill out the form. and we’ve begun creating educational anima- tions. Q. How can I watch Tulalip TV • Our department reduced from 15 to 11 employ- A. Tulalip TV is on Salish Networks channels 3 and ees through the reduction in force to meet our 503, or you can download the Tulalip TV app from new budget needs. Google Play or the Apple App store. We also have • By telecommuting, our team has continued to channels on Roku, Amazon and Apple TV. Last, we operate without breaks in service due to weath- have a website, TulalipTV.com that features all of er, or Covid closures. our original public videos, and our Tulalip only vid- • We’ve become streamlined and we look for- eos are featured on www.iAmTulalip.com. ward to evolving even more in 2021 to meet the needs of our people.

61 2020 Report to the General Council Bernie “Kai Kai” Gobin Salmon Hatchery NAT. RESOURCES

Mission: We will operate and maintain the hatchery program and facilities using best management and fish health practices in order to provide a healthy rearing environment during the fresh water phase of the life cycle for the various species and stocks of salmon raised here for the benefit of our future generations.

Contact: • Chum (2019 egg take): 420,000 Tulalip Tribes Bernie Kai-Kai Gobin Salmon Hatch- • Chinook (2019 egg take): 2 million ery, 10610 Waterworks Rd., Tulalip, WA 98271 • Coho (2018 egg take): 900,000+ 360-716-4420 Steven Young, Hatchery Manager EPA Inspection Holly Reed, Assistant Manager In September, the hatchery and its satellite facilities Jesse Rude, Assistant Manager successfully passed an EPA Clean Water Act/NP- George LL Jones, Fish Culturist DES Permit Compliance Inspection. (YAY!) Kanoa Riveira, Fish Culturist Andrew Williams II, Fish Culturist Staff Training/Continuing Education Erick Chance, Facilities Maint. Tech. • In August, staff attended an online Fish Nutri- Leland Jones Jr., Facilities Maint Tech. tion and Feeding workshop sponsored by the Alan Cortez, Trapper/Hatchery Tech. fish health staff from the Northwest Indian Fish- eries Commission. Number of Employees: 9 full-time • In December, staff attended a mandatory online Temp/Seasonal Personnel: Currently 1 seasonal power point session on Harassment Prevention employee is assisting with springtime fish care and in the Workplace. feeding duties. Fall Fish Spawning Crew/Pond Security: Spring 2021 Projected Releases into Tulalip Bay: We hired 10 temporary personnel during the chum • Chum (2020 egg take): 700,000+ salmon spawning operations. • Chinook (2020 egg take): 2.1 million • Coho (2019 egg take): 1.0 million Percentage of Tulalip Tribal employees: Note: Chum and Chinook release numbers, Current Regular Staff 9: as shown, are far short of our program goals due to 7 Tulalip tribal members less than optimal adult escapement returns in brood 2 Tribal/spouses of a Tulalip tribal member year 2020. Current Seasonal 1 Other Native tribal/spouse. Current Fish Rearing Status/ Info: 2020 Highlights: All salmon stocks currently under our care appear Estimated number of salmon released into Tu- to be healthy thus far and feeding and growing as lalip Bay in good health during the Spring of expected. The chum fry are from egg takes conduct- 2020: ed at our Tulalip Bay Battle Creek facilities during

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November- December, 2020 and are scheduled for Special Projects /Accomplishments: release in April of 2021. The chinook and coho fry • A new well water line was put on-line. We cur- are from egg takes conducted at the Wallace River rently have access to additional well water from Hatchery, respectively, during September & No- the former utilities well system. This extra wa- vember. Also, 2020 is our second year of a several ter will help with future egg incubation and fish year chinook release study to help determine if an rearing needs. earlier or later timed release strategy should be in- corporated into our salmon rearing program. This is Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: part of our continuing efforts to address marine sur- • Provided seasonal employment for 12 tribal vival issues due to climate change events and other members/other tribal/and spouses. contributing causes that have affected our adult har- • For the recreational fishermen we raised and vest return rates. One group of chinook is scheduled out-planted cutthroat trout into two reservation for early release in April, 2021, then a larger group is lakes. scheduled for normal programmed release in May, • Provided surplus salmon as available to the Tu- and the late group is scheduled for a fall release. lalip fishermen, tribal seniors and membership. The yearling coho are from egg takes conducted at the Wallace River Hatchery during November, 2019 How did you adapt to provide services during and are scheduled for release in May-June of 2021. COVID: Note: 1. Our coho stocks are longer reared • We are essential staff and given the nature of fish during their fresh water phase and are inour what the hatchery staff responsibilities are in the care from egg incubation through their juvenile and 24/7 care of our salmon we could not go on fur- smolt life stage for an approx. time frame of 18 lough or administrative leave during 2020. months. • Throughout the course of the pandemic, the uncertainty of it, and currently going into early Hatchery staff also out-planted 3,000+ cutthroat 2021, the staff has stayed vigilant in performing trout into Lake Weallup & Ross Lake for contribu- their job duties. tion to the on-reservation recreational fishery. John • We have followed the recommended safety pro- Sam Lake is normally stocked as well, but we could tocols and with only a few close calls from pos- not obtain access this year. sible COVID exposure all staff have managed to get through this last year in reasonably good Grants Administered: health. • Bureau of Indian Affairs 638 Hatchery Op- erations Grant & BIA Hatchery Maintenance Grants. • Hatchery Reform Project Grants. • We compete for other grants and projects as they become available.

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Frequently asked questions: issues from happening, the fish can quickly become Q. How are our fish doing? sick or expire from exposure to certain pathogens, A. In following our program mission of using the parasites, or pollution in the water and fortunately best management and fish health practices in the if, or when, this happens there are fish medications daily care of our fish, staff makes every reasonable available that we can utilize to help treat the fish. effort possible to prevent health issues from starting up. Our fish are also inspected on a regular basis by Q. Do you give tours of the hatchery? certified fish health specialists from the Northwest A. Yes, though there are better times throughout the Indian Fisheries Commission based out of Olym- year to visit as there is more fish to see and most pia, WA. But as with any living animal, our fish are days are fine during regular business hours. For subject to the circumstances of their environment group/school tour arrangements, please contact and sometimes despite our efforts to prevent health Jesse or Holly at the Hatchery office.

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Mission: Preserve, protect, and restore Treaty-reserved natural resources within the Tribes “Usual and Accustomed” area.

Contact: Kurt Nelson, 360-716-4617 stages of acquisition using state grant funds or do- [email protected] nation (e.g., Klock Farm, Reiner Farm, Skykomish Property, and Marshlands property). Tulalip Natural No. of employees: 16 Resources staff are also involved in developing an 2 Tribal members acquisition and stewardship strategy to more effec- 3 Other Native tively direct our protection efforts. Staff completed 11 Non-Native work on the removal of the Pilchuck River Diver- Kurt Nelson, Environmental Division Manager sion Dam (see attached), which will restore full fish Harvey Eastman, Water Quality Program Manager access to over 37 miles of priority habitat. The dam Todd Zackey, Nearshore Program Manager removal project was completed with a cost savings, Zackery Lamebull, Environmental Protection allowing the remaining project funding to be redis- Ecologist tributed to other important projects to be conducted Valerie Streeter, Stormwater Planner by Tulalip Restoration Staff. These projects include Brett Shattuck, Restoration Ecologist Haskel Slough side channel connectivity planning Natasha Coumou, Assistant Restoration Ecologist in the Skykomish River, implementation of other Kelly Finley, Environmental Education & Outreach grant funded acquisition projects, and planning for Jon Hall, Wetlands Biologist restoration efforts in the Stillaguamish Estuary. All Matt Pouley, Field Project Coordinator of these projects will be grant funded, were priori- Michael Abrahamse, Field Specialist tized for funding in 2020, and will have significant Michelle Totman, GIS Specialist benefits to Treaty Retained resources such as chi- Derek Marks, TFW Program Manager nook salmon. Neal Shea, Watershed Scientist Ethan Say, Field Biologist Restoration staff also assisted other programs Devin Robinson, Seasonal Field Biologist with restoration efforts on Martha Creek and Lit- tle Pilchuck Creek. Invasive species planning, re- 2020 highlights: moval, and native planting is occurring within the Habitat Restoration and Planning: Over the course Reservation Boundary and on other Tulalip owned of the year the Restoration Ecologist attended meet- lands. Restoration staff continued maintenance ings to facilitate project development, stakeholder of the Qwuloolt Restoration project and levee in- coordination, environmental review, or technical spections. Program staff continue to be involved at coordination/comments. Staff have been involved various levels in implementing adapting and refin- in the acquisition of properties to protect critical ing salmon recovery plans in multiple watersheds salmon habitat. 715 acres adjacent and near to the including the Stillaguamish and Snohomish water- reservation were acquired from Kimberly Clark at sheds, San Juan Islands and Island County. Staff no cost in 2020. Other properties are in various continue to work with WSDOT on culvert projects,

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including projects on Trafton Creek, Loutsis Creek Army Corps permit applications for wetland im- and Patterson Creek (pictures attached), monitoring pacts to permits for single family residents in North Edgecomb Creek and Church Creek culverts. Staff Bend. Of these off the reservation permits staff re- also have been engaging Snohomish County with sponded to in the form of comment letter or site culvert assessments, designs and prioritization. investigations over 30 different projects. Of these, approximately 10 involved further response and site Wetland Program: The Wetlands Biologist provid- visits. ed technical assistance to Reservation landowners and other programs (e.g., Planning, Code Enforce- Environmental Education and Outreach: Due ment, Construction, Public Works, Forestry, etc.). to staff maternity leave, furlough, and COVID re- Staff assisted approximately 12 tribal members strictions, outreach was limited for 2020. Staff with activities they were planning on their parcels, did develop and provide teachers at Quilceda el- or in evaluating wetland resources on potential land ementary with pollution prevention at-home, purchases. The technical assistance included wet- hands-on projects in lieu of the presentations typ- land identification and delineation, permit review, ically provided. Staff also began development mitigation planning, impact assessment, and vege- of activity booklets about salmon and climate tation planting recommendations. Staff continued change to provide to elementary age children. involvement in the Tribal Wetlands Working Group (TWIG), Tribal Wetland Training Advisory Work- Stormwater Program: The Stormwater Planner group, and the Washington State Wetlands Monitor- continues to work on the Tulalip Stormwater Pro- ing and Assessment Working Group. The Wetland gram development for EPA Clean Water Act cov- Biologist manages three wetland grants to assess erage under an NPDES permit. As part of this pro- wetlands and to update the wetland database. gram, the planner provides environmental outreach to school groups, facilitates water monitoring at Water Quality Program: Successfully completed Mission Beach and participates on the Tribal permit monthly ambient monitoring of 25 sites within the review committee, which reviews dozens of per- Reservation and maintained laboratory certification mits over the course of the year. The stormwater with the Washington Department of Ecology. The planner provides permit comments during meet- Water Quality Manager is working on laboratory ings and submitted more than 20 detailed comment certification for other bacterial analysis including letters on more complex proposals. Staff assist the Enterococcus and E.coli, and has been monitor- construction department on required stormwater ing total nitrogen and total phosphorous at various permitting for various tribal projects including the sites. Staff also assisted the Stormwater Planner im- Marina, Dining Hall, Gathering Hall, and Q Casino; plement the Beach Watchers monitoring effort and and performs project related monitoring (e.g. Ma- compiled all water quality data for all sites, from rina and Beach Watchers) assisting on compliance 2016 – 2019 and submitting to EPA’S database. and enforcement of permits. The Stormwater Plan- ner wrote and implemented a monitoring strategy Environmental Permit Review and Assessment: for measuring bacteria on several Tulalip beach- Staff received and performed office reviews of over es potentially impacted by failing septic systems; 600 development permits of various kinds, from US working with both shellfish and septic programs.

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Staff began to work on regional stormwater issues, polluted sites in Port Gardner and provide GIS sup- giving presentations at regional meetings on storm- port to the entire department. water and water quality and participated in Puget Sound Recovery as co-chair of the Implementation Air Quality Program: Program staff continued to Committee of the Snohomish LIO, a member of the perform Tulalip indoor air quality interviews re- Stormwater Initiative Action Team (SIAT). Staff motely (telehealth adaptation) and continued activ- manages over seven EPA grants. ities with the Health Clinic under the asthma home visit pilot study and providing green cleaning sup- Research and Monitoring Program: Program plies. The tribal contractor coordinated develop- staff completed one month of the monitoring the ment of social media content concerning indoor air outmigration of juvenile salmon from the Sky- quality in tribal homes, continued to distribute Air- komish and Snoqualmie Rivers until the pandemic Matters kits during COVID. Staff provided advice forced us to shut down, it was the 18th year of the to tribes on HVAC systems, and e-learning resource operation of the smolt traps. Data collected from the development on carbon monoxide and visuals for monitoring effort is used to forecast return runs of white board presentations, and developing more ad- different salmon species. One month of post resto- vanced story-boards to present to professional edi- ration fish monitoring of the Qwuloolt restoration tors for publication and the Smoke Ready campaign site was completed before the pandemic forced us materials for THHN web site. Provided online to shut down sampling. We were still able to col- presentations, trainings and workshops with EPA, lect data on vegetation, sediment, and water quality HUD, ATNI and participated in EPA-Tribal Air Pol- at the site. This data is used to determine how fish lution and Health messaging. are utilizing the site and how the site is recovering from being isolated from the tidal waters of the Sno- Timber Fish and Wildlife Program: The Timber homish estuary for the past 100 years. In partner- Fish & Wildlife Program continued to review and ship with NOAA and with Snohomish County, staff participate in site reviews and proposals for timber completed a month of monitoring juvenile salmon harvest (and related activities) in the Tribes basins rearing and migration in the Snohomish estuary be- of interest—approximately 276 in total. Staff also fore sampling was shut down due to the pandemic. spent significant time assisting in both major and Estuaries are the most important rearing habitat for minor efforts with the implementation of several juvenile Chinook and the restoration and recovery restoration-type projects, including the Tolt River of estuaries is one key to recover Chinook popula- helicopter LWD deployment, Pilchuck River dam tions. This monitoring effort helps us to better un- removal and monitoring, several WSDOT fish pas- derstand how Chinook utilize the different habitats sage projects as part of the Culvert Case, Lake Mar- in the estuary and the areas where restoration and tha Creek restoration, Edgecomb Creek relocation, protection efforts are the most needed. Despite the and additional on-going scoping efforts for future pandemic and social distancing staff were able to projects. Some past projects (Deer Creek LWD conduct spawner surveys on the Pilchuck River af- project and WSDOT fish passage projects) were ter the Pilchuck dam removal during the summer. monitored as part of an overall approach to keep Staff also continue to be involved in reviewing and tabs on our successes in years’ past. providing feedback on studies and cleanup plans for

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Grants administered: 44 staff review hundreds of project proposals to make sure natural resources are not harmed; from the San Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Juan Islands to North Bend. Staff provide environ- • Protection of treaty rights mental education presentations to youth and com- • Protect and restore salmon and other culturally munity members about pollution and habitat needs important resources of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and culturally important • Involved in state culvert replacements plants. Staff are involved in salmon recovery plan- • Land Acquisition (using State Funds) for pro- ning and review of resource protection regulations. tecting Tribal Resources We provide indoor air quality monitoring services, • Evaluating habitat enhancement projects in wetland assessment services, water quality mon- Snohomish, King, Island, San Juan counties itoring services, and property site assessments for • Reviewing and appealing land development members who are interested in purchasing property. permits We also monitor juvenile salmon abundance, habi- • Assist other department with Tribal Projects tat quality, and perform habitat restoration. A more • Assist tribal membership to evaluate property recent concerted effort by staff involves the removal conditions (e.g. wetlands shorelines) and help fish barriers like culverts. address environmental issues • Education, monitoring, and tool kits to address indoor air quality issues • Monitoring water quality in Tulalip Bay and on streams on the reservation 2020 Habitat Restoration Efforts

How did you adapt to provide services during The General Council should know that even with COVID: the covid restrictions and confusion this year, staff The Environmental Division adapted by shifting to have accomplished much toward restoring salm- meeting online with contractors, consultants, and on habitat in 2020. A major accomplishment on local, state, and federal agencies. Field work and the Pilchuck River was the removal of a diversion projects continued throughout 2020 where social dam operated by the City of Snohomish for almost distancing and other preventative measures could a hundred years. Removal of that dam opened be taken. Other projects that required working in 37 miles of habitat on the Pilchuck River to chi- close proximity were postponed or delayed. nook salmon. Staff have also been an integral part in opening 17 miles of stream habitat blocked by Frequently asked questions: WSDOT culverts in the Snohomish and Stillagua- Q. Exactly what does the Environmental Division mish rivers, and opening a previously blocked do? stream that flows into Port Susan just south of the A. I would like to tell the Tribal Community that the Stillaguamish River. All of these projects will have environmental division is extremely active trying meaningful contributions to improving salmon to protect and restore natural resources, resources production in the Snohomish and Stillaguamish of economic and cultural importance. The Division Rivers in years to come.

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2020 Report to the General Council 70 Fisheries NATURAL RESOURCES

Mission: Tto carry out the Tulalip Tribes’ fishery management authorities and responsibilities in a manner consistent with treaty rights as well as protection and perpetuation of the resources upon which the people have depended for thousands of years.

Contact: Diego Holmgren chum fishery was again very poor at 4,300 fish, cell: 425.622.4041 office: 360.716.4610 compared to the previous four-year average of [email protected]) 28,860. There was no fishery for Fraser sockeye in 2020 in the areas 6,7,7A due to record poor No. of employees: 3 sockeye returns. Diego Holmgren, Manager Richard Miller, Harvest Mgmt. Tech II / Water Quality Lab Coordinator Robert Skoog, Natural Resources Specialist I

2020 highlights: • Drafted and implemented several commercial fisheries for Steelhead (areas 8A and 8D), Chinook (area 8D), Coho (areas 8A and 8D), and Chum (areas 8D, Area 10), under the challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, 2020 was an extremely difficult year for Tulalip salmon fisheries and for other tribes as well. In terms of catch and revenue generated to Tulalip fishermen, it was the worst • Prepared an application and was awarded Coro- year. navirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act • Tulalip hatchery Chinook had a less than average (CARES Act) funds. CARES assistance funds performance, with only 3,433 fish caught (pre- to help Tulalip fishermen with commercial and vious four-year average was 9,360 fish). Tulalip C&S losses related to the Covid- Pandemic. hatchery coho catch in 8D was relatively poor at • Our staff sampled intensively the 8A and 8D 10,258 fish compared to previous four-year av- fisheries (3,529 sampled for Coded Wire Tags erage at 35,300 coho. For the third consecutive and Ad-clip status and 1,251 for otolith and fish year, there was not a chum 8D fishery, given the scales). This information is crucial to determine extremely poor returns. The only fishery avail- incidental impacts on ESA-listed Chinook, able in area 8A was for coho, with only 1,460 hatchery origin, and age composition of coho fish caught. Chum fisheries have been closed in and Chinook, which are used to calculated spe- 8A since 2011 to protect the Stillaguamish and cific harvest rates on the various stocks and their Snohomish wild chum populations. Area 10 contribution to the fisheries. We have demon-

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strated that between 90 to 95% of the coho and Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Chinook caught in 8D are produced at the Tu- • Planned, negotiated, and implemented salmon lalip Bernie Kai Kai Hatchery. and halibut fisheries in a sustainable way, so • We collaborated with Brad Warren (National that Tulalip fishermen (more than 100 in 2020) Fisheries Conservation Center) in securing the could exercise their fishing treaty rights now highest rating with the PCC Chinook Sourcing and in the future. Standard for the Tulalip Hatchery Chinook fish- • Assisted the Permitting and License staff on ery in Tulalip Bay. technical and regulatory issues (database, issu- • Our group collaborated closely with the Tulalip ing fishing regulations, fishing permits, training Stock Assessment and the License and Permit- staff). ting staff in reviewing and analyzing the fisheries and license/permitting data, as well as im- Frequently asked questions: proving their database capabilities. We will be We did not get many questions in 2020 due to the designing an improved fisheries management Covid 19 pandemic. We were communicating with database in 2021-22. some fishermen, sending Nixle notifications on fishing opportunities, fishing regulations, and so on. Grants administered: The few times, fishermen called me last year, were • 2020 Pacific Salmon Treaty (PST) implementa- to find out on how the chum fisheries in Area 10 tion (through BIA). was going, and if we still had quota left. In a normal • 2020 Pacific Salmon Commission-Coho Tech- year, I would be getting many calls and visit to the nical Committee contract (through NWIFC) office per week to chat about fisheries planning and performance. Sadly, that was not the case last year and, I missed having those conversations.

2020 Report to the General Council 72 Forestry NATURAL RESOURCES

Mission: To use professional forestry to protect and enhance the health and productivity of the forest lands of the Tulalip Tribes while taking care to protect the fish and wildlife habitat and spiritual and cultural benefits that the forest provides.

Contact: Commercial timber cutting permits: A Special Nick Johnson, Forestry Program Manager Allotment Timber Cutting Permit was prepared by Forestry and issued by the BIA for a clearcut harvest No. of employees: 5 on an allotment. It was for the clearing of 9 acres of 2 Tribal members mostly Douglas-fir so that the landowner could use 1 Other Native the property for a purpose other than growing trees. 2 Non-Native Income = $70,846.47 for 150.82 MBF of sawlogs

2020 Highlights: Clearcut timber harvest acreage: During 2020 ap- Timber Sales: We completed logging on three major proximately 13 acres of mostly red alder and bigleaf timber sales, one commercial thinning (Joker Tim- maple were harvested as Unit F of the Tulalip 888 ber Sale) and two clearcut timber sales (Firlough Logging Unit Timber Sale Contract with the BIA. and Tulalip 888 – Unit F). A larger than average Tribal income = $43,370.85 for 122.98 allotment timber sale was prepared and carried out MBF of sawlogs in fall of 2020. The Firlough Sale also occurred in the fall of 2020. Log prices increased considerably Firlough Timber Sale was also harvested in 2020. in August of 2020, so it was fortuitous that we had It contained approximately 37 acres of mostly the allotment sale and Firlough ready to be sold in Douglas-fir and red alder. October of 2020. Tribal Income = $278,301.21 for 549.29 MBF of sawlogs Commercial thinning acreage: The Joker Tim- ber Sale resulted in the thinning of approximately Total volume and value of timber sold in 2020: 162 acres of overly dense, 30-40 year old, primari- $511,300.05 for 1,360 MBF sawlogs and 499 MBF ly Douglas-fir stands. Approximately 948 MBF (1 of pulpwood MBF = 1000 board feet) of sawlogs and pulpwood were removed and sold. Approximately 70 cords Tree planting: Both Unit F and Firlough are sched- of pulp logs were removed to be used for the tribal uled to be replanted in March of 2021. elder firewood program. Tribal income = $188,781.46 for 537 MBF Timber sale unit layout: We’re almost done with of sawlogs and 439 MBF of pulpwood the preparation of a 100-acre commercial thinning in the John Sam Lake area. We’re also preparing another commercial thinning on approximately 100 acres in the west-central portion of the reservation.

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Hazard tree management: Forestry staff visited Frequently asked questions: approximately 60 homes and at most of those we Q: Can I have a permit for cutting firewood? had trees trimmed or removed that were presenting A: Generally, after we complete the commercial a danger to the residents or a liability concern for logging on tribally owned land we announce a fire- the Tribes or tribal members. wood opening via e-mail and Facebook. Permits Forestry conducted 167 site visits in 2020 at Port to cut wood during a firewood opening can be ob- Susan Camping Club. During those visits we tained from the CSRs at the Admin. Bldg. or in For- marked 402 trees for removal. The commercial estry. If there is a naturally downed tree on tribal volume of those trees was 32.7 cords for which we land Forestry can issue permits to cut up that tree. collected $1635.00. Q: Can I have a burning permit? Tribal membership firewood cutting permits: A: Yes, from Forestry, but it depends on many things, 96 permits issued like the weather, where, what and when you want to burn, etc. The rules that pertain to burning on the Tulalip Reservation burn permits: Reservation are too numerous to mention here but, 36 permits issued if you’d like to look them up, burning is regulated under Tulalip Tribal Code 8.25.220-8.25.250. Tribal Firewood = 70 cords of firewood were delivered to 44 elders. 12¼ cords were delivered for ceremonial burnings in 2020. The split firewood, weighing a total of approximately 164 tons, was transported mostly by Forestry (with 5 cords delivered by Public Works during the covid furlough) in 77 separate deliveries. We plan to get enough pulp logs from our upcoming commercial thinnings to provide an adequate supply of elder firewood for this coming fall and winter. Grants administered: BIA SELF GOVERNANCE 0SG123

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Mission: Supply technical oversight of the Tribes’ shellfish resources and assist in the commercial and non-commercial fishery management.

Contact: Michael E. McHugh 360-716-4615 How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: 5 • We reviewed the science associated with Mike McHugh, Program Manager Covid19 and created rules and procedures to Cathy Stanley, Harvest Management Biologist keep staff safe. Max Lundquist, Shellfish Biologist • We established work from home and stream- Sam Kaiser, GIS Shellfish Biologist lined operations to focus on core program needs Rocky Brisbois, Shellfish Specialist and Tulalip community needs. • We worked complex hours to meet the new de- 2020 highlights: mands of government operations and to main- • Completed all shellfishery related management tain fishery income and opportunity. tasks on-time and without delay during the Covid work closures. Frequently asked questions: • Maintained equipment, fishery sampling and Q. When are we going fishing and how much quota catch account tasks with 50% staff reduction do we have remaining? while working through safety and person- A. Most everything the Shellfish Program does is to al-space issues. secure, oversee, track and share the Tulalip shellfish resource with direction from the Fishery Director. Grants administered: The Program works with the Tulalip Fish and Wild- • BIA Shoreline Mapping Climate Change Grant life Commission and assist with Tulalip Natural Re- • Marine Salmon Plankton Sampling Survival source marine related projected.

Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: Assisted in running the commercial shellfish operations through test fishing, management plan negotiations and management, issuance of fishery regulations, tracking of Tulalip and non-Tulalip catches, and environmental monitoring for ecosystem and public health.

75 2020 Report to the General Council Wildlife NATURAL RESOURCES

Mission: To manage the Tribe’s reservation and off-reservation wildlife and gathering areas for sustainable populations of game and non-game species and use our knowledge and wildlife management skills to help maintain healthy wildlife populations throughout the state for future generations to enjoy.

Contact: Mike Sevigny Elk herd. The Tulalip Tribes now harvests Office 360-716- 4623 Cell 425-330-3476 around 50 elk a year, when in the past when [email protected] hunting was closed in the North Cascades Elk Herd we harvested around 20 elk per year. No. of employees: • The potential for herd growth and expansion 3 Non-Native into the herd’s historic range is a constant goal for the tribe’s wildlife department. If herd ex- 2020 highlights: pansion goals are met The Tulalip Tribes could Program highlights include: harvest 100+ elk a year just from the North Cas- cades Elk herd .Since July 2015, over 50 elk Elk fencing projects have been completed through North Cascades Elk Herd a coordinated effort between the Point Elliot The North Cascades Elk Herd project aims to track Treaty tribes and the Washington Department of the herd population, reduce the number of “dam- Fish and Wildlife. age” elk, and investigate research questions relat- • Maintained 12 acres on three elk enhancement ed to herd movement and habitat selection, all with fields, located on Skagit Land Trust land. the goal of expanding the herd for Tribal hunting • Helped with the North Cascades Elk Herd Plan opportunity. This is a multi-tribe collaboration with and North Rainer Elk Herd Plan Tulalip, Stillaguamish, and Sauk-Suiattle taking the • Helped on Management Plan for G10 tribes lead. Future project goals involve monitoring and • Negotiated Harvest Allocations for GMU 418 data management of GPS collared elk, improving (North Cascade Elk Herd) elk enhancement fields, and looking at habitat char- • Mapped elk collar data for elk road crossing acteristics unique to this herd. along Hwy 20. • In 2003 – 2005 we helped to move 100 cow elk • Mapped predicted elk use for contributions to a from Mount St Helens to the Nooksack Game GMU 448 Management Plan proposal Management Unit in an effort to rebuild the elk • Completed work on a scientific journal article herd. looking at site fidelity of elk in the North Cas- • Starting in 2006 harvest was started again in the cades Elk Herd, the paper titled “Spatial Distri- herd with one bull elk being allocated to The bution, Site Fidelity, and Home Range Overlap Tulalip Tribes. in the North Cascades Elk Herd: Implications • Since that time the herd has been continuing to for Management”, was accepted an will be pub- grow, and now over half of the elk harvested by lished in the Scientific Journal, Northwest Sci- Tulalip hunters comes from the North Cascades ence in 2019.

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Mountain Goat • Staff came into beaver field season having The Mountain Goat Translocation Project is a large missed two months due to furlough but were project spearheaded by the National Park Service still able to operate the project with a reduced (NPS) and Washington Department of Fish and capacity and still met the majority of grant ob- Wildlife (WDFW). The goal was to relocate as ligations. many Mountain Goats from Olympic National Park • Contributed to state beaver management recom- to predetermined locations throughout the Mount mendations as a committee member on the WA Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest over a two year Beaver Working Group. period. As of 2020, the NPS and WDFW attached • Contributed to an effort to initiate a beaver relo- 115 Tulalip owned collars to translocated goats cation pilot program with the state of California across the Cascades. Tulalip Wildlife staff assisted • Conducted interviews with the High Desert in relocating goats, tracking individual and group Museum and Smithsonian to promote Tulalip’s movement, and investigating questions that will exemplary work in using beavers to create and lead to increased harvest for the Tribe in the future. perpetuate salmon habitat. Additionally, staff participated in the annual moun- • Conducted technical training with Land’s Coun- tain goat survey of the Darrington group to estimate cil biologist to assist him in his beaver reloca- population numbers and guide management. tion efforts in Spokane.

Beaver Other In 2020 The Tulalip Beaver Project expanded its op- • Performed maintenance on all reservation erations from the Snohomish Watershed to include meadows and Reworked two department-creat- the South Fork Stillaguamish Watershed. Project ed meadows for deer enhancement on the res- staff received a historic grant for this work, becom- ervation ing the first Tribe in the nation to obtain a TFPA • Assisted Tulalip Environmental program staff grant under the new 638 agreement. Project staff with pre-restoration and post-restoration mon- performed reconnaissance at 22 potential relocation itoring and implementation of Qwuloolt plant- sites and relocated 21 beavers to four relocation ings, Pilchuck Dam Removal, and fish sam- sites in the Snohomish Watershed pling. • The Wildlife Program was hit hard by the ef- • Addressed the potential increased recreation im- fects of Covid 19. In February we were able to pacts to treaty resources by researching affects, hire a new full time technician, but unfortunate- drafting a report with Treaty Rights office, and ly had to let him go two weeks later. attending relevant internal and external agency • Staff were unable to hire their annual seasonal strategy meetings technicians to support Tulalip Beaver Project operations so were down from five staff to two.

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Q: Why are we building fences? Grants administered: A: Our program works with agricultural landowners • Recreation Conservation Organization Salmon who are not considered elk-friendly to fence in their Recovery Funding Board fields where elk are causing damage to their crops. • Department of Ecology Watershed Planning These fences are highly successful at keeping elk Implementation and Flow Achievement out. These elk would otherwise be deemed damage • Tribal Forest Protection Act/638 Agreement animals and would be subject to lethal removal by state master hunters. The animals that are preserved Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: by our efforts can continue to contribute to popu- • Conducted several site visits on the Tulalip Res- lation growth and hunting opportunity for Tulalip ervation to assist residents with their nuisance Tribal members. beaver problems and mediate roadway and property flooding. Q. Why do we work with beavers? A. Beavers create incredible spawning and rearing Frequently asked questions: habitat for imperiled salmon species. We are stra- Q: What information do we receive from elk and tegically placing beavers in areas where the fur mountain goat collars? trade decimated population numbers in an effort A: We receive GPS location points for collared ani- to restore historic spawning and rearing grounds mals, which can help us to deduce home range size, within the Tulalip Tribes U&A. The Tulalip Beaver road and river crossing activity, determine the hab- Project simultaneously address lowland flooding/ itat types in which animals spend the majority of infrastructure issues involving beavers by sourcing their time. This information is used to enhance key only beavers that are considered nuisance animals habitat types, fence off areas where elk can become and relocating them to Forest Service land in the labeled as damage animals and inform management Snohomish Watershed, a top two salmon producer decisions. to Puget Sound.

2020 Report to the General Council 78 Office of the Reservation Attorney

Mission: The mission of the Office of Reservation Attorney is to support, defend and advance the interests of The Tulalip Tribes of Washington by providing quality legal services to tribal policy makers and staff.

Contact: Michelle Sheldon, 360-716-4530 Tulalip also has a Tulalip Civil Legal Aid Office (TOCLA), which provides free legal services relat- No. of employees: 16 ing to civil matters. This includes the following case 1 Tribal Member types: consumer law, education, exclusions, family 7 Other Native Law, Indian Estate Planning (wills), and youth ad- 8Non-Native vocacy. To be eligible for legal services from TOC- LA, you must be: (1) a member of a federally recog- Grants administered: nized tribe, and (2) low-income and meet financial • NARIP requirements. You can make an appointment with • SDVCJ TOCLA at: (360) 716-4517.

Frequently asked questions: Q. We are often asked – “How do I hire an attorney?” or “Will the in-house legal counsel help me with my legal issue/question?” A. The in-house counsel serves the Board of Direc- tors, Tribal Government, QCV, TGO, Tribal Enter- prises and its entire staff. The in-house attorneys are unable assist tribal members outside of the office due to a conflict of interest. However, the Tulalip Tribal Court has a list of admitted attorneys who can help you on a variety of legal issues. The Tribal Court will provide that list upon request or you can access this list on the Tulalip Tribal Court website. You may contact the Tulalip Tribal Court at: (360) 716-4773.

79 2020 Report to the General Council Oscar Carl Jones Sr. Tulalip Tribal Court

Mission: To professionally, effectively and fairly administer justice to the Tulalip Community as an essential sign of sovereignty.

Contact: Alicia Horne, Court Director plies to support the court staff in amount of $60,367.00. No. of employees: 24 • The Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Tribal 9 Tribal members Justice Support provided the Court one-time 13 Other Native funding for Domestic Violence Judge in amount 2 Non-Native of $249,183 for salary and benefits. 6 Vacant Positions Total position 30 Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • The Tribal Court hears a variety of cases by 2020 highlights: video or telephonic such as child custody, child • Tulalip Tribal Court hosted two virtual Narcan support, dissolutions, adoptions, domestic vio- trainings and distributed 87 kits to Tulalip com- lence, guardianships, marriage, name changes, munity. Tulalip Gaming Appeals, elder protection, de- • Tulalip Tribal Court collaborated with the Chil- pendency cases, civil complaints, fishing and dren’s Advocacy Center of Legacy of Healing hunting issues, forfeitures, exclusions, infrac- hosted a virtual Human Tracking Training. tions, etc. • Wellness Court, another division of the Tribal Grants administered: Court, is a 12-24 month program that focuses on • Tulalip Tribal Court received a grant from the honesty, sobriety, and rehabilitation that works Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Tribal Jus- in coordination with Behavioral Health, Heal- tice Support provided the Court one-time funding Lodge, Police, Prosecution, Public Defend- ing for a GAL/Child Advocate Attorney in the ers, Health Clinic and several other departments amount of $112,236.80 for salary and benefits; to provide the support & resources necessary Pro Se Navigator in amount of $40,535.04 for for participants to begin living sober lives and salary and benefits. reconnecting with their families, community • Quil Ceda Village/Court contract approved, re- and culture. ceived $319,278.00 in impact funds. • Family Wellness Court, is a new division of the • The Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Tulalip Tribal Court, is an alternative to current Substance Abuse Site-Based program (COSS- dependency proceedings for parents struggling AP) awarded the Tulalip Tribal Court in amount with substance abuse and past personal or his- of $499,996.13 to support the Overdose Map- torical trauma. FWC meets frequently than a ping Application Program. typical dependency thus addressing successes • The Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Tribal and challenges in real time rather than months Justice Support provided the Court one-time later. Using Wellness Team approach, the team funding for COVID-19 technologies and sup- meets frequently earl on to ensure there are

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minimal barriers to recovery and reunification. Q. How can I get a Police Report? While the parents are ultimately responsible for A. From the Tulalip Police Dept. Request forms are progress, there is a team providing support ev- available at the Police Department at the reception- ery step of the way to speed up the reunification ist window. process. • The Overdose Mapping Application Program Q. I misplaced my traffic ticket, now what? (OD MAP), is a new division of the Tulalip Trib- A. You must request another copy form the Tribal al Court, is a program designed to help combat a Police Dept. public health issue that leaves American Indian and Alaskan Natives uniquely over represented Q. How much is my traffic ticket? in several substance misuse oriented categories. A. Before calling the Court, please double check • The Probation Office makes reports to the Trib- your citation to see what amount you were fined. al Court on pre-adjudication & post-trial adjudication matters. They supervise & monitor Q. What if I don’t pay or respond to my traffic tick- clients and coordinate with other departments et? & agencies such as Behavioral Health, Central A. It will go into default & you may be assessed UA, Treatment Facilities and Triton (electronic increased fines, and court costs. home monitoring). Q. I’m excluded from the Reservation, can I come How did you adapt to provide services during to Court to pick up paperwork to come back on the COVID: Reservation? Tulalip Tribal Court adapted and held virtual video A. No. You must call or mail a letter to the Court or telephonic court hearings. The court also shifted & we will mail you the Motion for Deferral Exclu- to accept E-filings to allow parties to file ongoing sion Packet or download form the Court’s website. court obligations. The Tulalip Tribal Court contin- A hearing date will be set for you within 20 days ued to schedule, receive, and held court hearings for to appear at Court. You may attend Court hearings Tulalip Community but, must call Tulalip Police Department (TPD) non-emergency line to notify TPD of your hearing Frequently Asked Questions: and request to appear. Q: How do I ask the Court (Judge) something or present new information in my case? Q. How do I request an exoneration of my bail? A. If you have an active case at the Court, you can A. You must request to the Judge in open Court or file a Motion to present new information and/or ask file a Motion with the Court to request the bail post- the Judge a question. *(If you want to pen a new ed. civil case, you would file a petition with the Court). Q. I have an Exoneration of bail, when can I get Q. What documents can I get from the Court? reimbursed? A. Copies of criminal history, civil and criminal A. It depends on the situation. The Tribal Court must orders, petitions, and appellate opinions. The court have possession of the check from either Marysville will not release: drug & alcohol assessments; men- or Snohomish County before processing an exoner- tal heat evaluations, or beda? chelh cases. ation which can take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks for the whole process before you receive a check.

81 2020 Report to the General Council Planning

Mission: Provide the Tulalip community with the services necessary to achieve the Tribes’ vision for Reservation lands while protecting public health, safety and general welfare; protect and expand tribal authorities over resources important to the Tulalip Tribes; prepare, update, and implement long-range plans, as well as support the functions of the Tulalip Planning Commission.

Contact: Planning 360-716-4214 • Co-wrote grant to inventory and manage nox- Julia Gold, Planning Manager ious weed species [email protected] 360-716-4210 • Used grant funds to support meetings with Sno- https://www.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/Home/ homish County and Health District Government/Departments/PlanningDepartment. aspx Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Provided information to landowners and lessees No. of employees: 4 regarding land use and building codes that relat- 1 Tribal member ed to their development plans 1 Tulalip Tribal Spouse • Supported tribal project planning and informa- 1 Other Native tion gathering 1 Non-Native • Worked with Planning Commission to continue update of land use code 2020 highlights: • Processed building, sign, demolition, grading, • Coordinated and completed permit reviews, ap- home occupation, and subdivision permits provals, and inspections for the new QCCC and • Conducted compliance on permitted projects Gathering Hall • Used tidelands policies to move replacement • Participated in the 2020 U.S. Census count ac- bulkheads off tribal tidelands tivities and outreach • Reviewed Snohomish County permit reports to • Held Joint meetings with Snohomish County look for potential impacts to the environment, and Health District leadership to focus attention tribal resources and human health on nuisance properties; included Tulalip Elders • Investigated and worked toward resolving land to speak on these issues use and environmental code violations • Worked with other WA tribes to propose chang- • Worked with Tulalip Police and Legal Depart- es to the Growth Management Act ment to address nuisance properties • Anticipate completion of Land Use Code and • Submitted reports and met with Snohomish Zoning Map update in 2021 County staff regarding non-Tribal property code enforcement issues Grants administered: • Participated in Port Susan Camping Club Board • Charitable Table grant to assist Tribal members Meetings with asbestos abatement

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How did you adapt to provide services during Frequently asked questions: COVID: Q. What can I do with my land? Do I need a permit? • Provided all department services online, over A. When you come with this question we will pro- the phone, zoom, and in the field vide you information regarding utilities, environ- • Continued to hold Planning Commission meet- mental conditions, aerial photos and maps, applica- ings over zoom ble codes, development options, permit application forms, and refer you to the other relevant tribal departments and staff that can help you figure out the best plan for your land.

83 2020 Report to the General Council Police Department

Vision: The Tulalip Tribal Police Department strives to provide excellent police services to the Tulalip tribal members and the community, committed to partnerships with the community and other departments, utilizing creative and innovated problem solving, to reduce crime, improve the safety and livability of the Tulalip Reservation, and to serve and help people.

Mission: The mission of the Tulalip Tribal Police Department and its existence constitutes an organization whose actuality is justified solely based on service to Tribal members and the Tulalip tribal community.

Contact: Chris Sutter, Chief of Police all its units have combated this problem focus- ing on those who sell drugs and profit from the No. of employees: 54 exploitation of those with substance use disorder. The newly formed Overdose Map Team in 2020 highlights: partnership with the Tribal Court is new grant • Civil Unrest- National and regional civil unrest funded resource to help those struggling with and attempted looting at Quil Ceda Village. The addiction. Tulalip Police Department working in partner- • Loss of Officer Cortez- On November 17, ship with other departments and Tribal mem- 2020, Officer Charlie Cortez, Officer in the bers protected the Quil Ceda Village from an Tulalip Police Fish and Wildlife Division, lost organized attempt to loot and do damage to the his life while on duty in a fatality boat incident. Tribe’s assets. Officer Cortez and Boat Operator Shawn Edge • Staffing- Maintaining our workforce has been were returning back to Tulalip after investigat- a challenge with several patrol officers leaving ing a suspected poaching incident near Everett the Police Department to accept employment when their patrol vessel was capsized, a com- with other area law enforcement agencies. We bination of high winds, outgoing minus tides, continue to work to identify officer retention and storm conditions, created a very dangerous strategies to ensure that the Tulalip Police De- and turbulent sea. Officer Cortez is honored as partment can become an employer of choice a hero who gave his life in the service of his where staff want to stay and serve the Tribe. Tribe, he is missed every day by all who knew • Opioid Epidemic- The opioid epidemic contin- and worked with him. We continue to keep the ued to bring tragedy and heartache for families search and recovery of Officer Cortez in our dai- who lost loved ones due to opioid overdoses. In ly operations as weather conditions and staffing 2020 the Tulalip Police Department responded permit. We express our deepest condolences to to 19 overdose cases. The highly concentrat- the Cortez family and all who knew and loved ed synthetic opioid Fentanyl resulted in death Officer Cortez, he is missed but will never be cases. The Tulalip Police Department through forgotten.

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2020 Service Delivery Highlights: • Responded to numerous calls for assistance by 27,297 Calls for service into the CAD system. Tribal Fisherman in the Usual & Accustomed 3,240 Case reports accomplished. fishing areas. This including towing back to 2,363 Traffic Stops port, assisting in retrieving gear, assisting ves- 251 Citations issued sels out of fuel. These being done in daytime and nighttime and in all weather conditions. Partnerships • Responded to a number of calls for assistance Tribal Court OD Map Team- The Tribal Court for non-tribal members through SnoPac and the in partnership with the Tulalip Police Department United States Coast Guard, these also included implemented the Overdose Map Team. This grant a number of Search & Rescue calls. On a num- funded OD Map Team serves the Tulalip Commu- ber of Search & Rescue calls, we work in con- nity with overdose awareness, prevention, outreach, junction with Tulalip Bay Fire, United States Narcan distribution, social service navigation, client Coast Guard and local Sheriff’s, Police and Fire case management, and other services to assist those agencies. with substance use disorder get into treatment and recovery. The OD Map Team consists of a Program F&W Service Delivery Coordinator, two Case Workers, and one Law En- • Animal Control, there was numerous follow-ups forcement Embedded Social Worker. on animal complaints, vicious dog paper service served and numerous dogs & cats picked up and Police Advisory Board taken to the Shelter. The Tulalip Police Chief and staff meet regularly • Interior Patrols of the gated areas of Tulalip with the elected Police Advisory Board (PAB). The Reservation, which consist of approximate- PAB provides community perspectives, insights, ly 50% of the total Reservation size, which is and makes recommendations to the Chief of Po- 23,000 Square Acres or 36 Square Miles. These lice regarding policy, department issues, and citizen being for Illegal Wood Cutting, Illegal Dump- complaints. ing, Illegal use of Tribal Lands by ATV’s, motor bikes,4x4 vehicles, also for checking for wood Fish and Wildlife Division cutting permits, checking Tribal Members har- • The Tulalip Police Fish and Wildlife Division is vesting berries, bark, etc. led by Cmdr. Robert Myers. • Boat Patrols in Usual & Accustomed Fishing • Three new Fish & Wildlife Officers were hired. Areas (off Reservation) consisting of 2,826,880 • One new Boat Operator was hired. Square Acres or 4,417 Square Miles. These run- • Fish and Wildlife Officers conducted routine ning from South Puget (Seattle) up to Central patrols with Public Works of the wooded areas Puget Sound and North Puget Sound. to locate illegal camps and serve persons with • From North Puget Sound to the San Juan Is- Trespass notices. lands and along the Canadian Border, including • New Marina Building was completed and will the areas of Blaine & Point Roberts to the Ca- be ready for occupancy soon. nadian Border. • Purchase of New Fish & Wildlife Duty Vehicles • These Boat Patrols are done for the various fish- (4x4Trucks) completely outfitted. eries that include Steal Head, Chinook salmon,

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Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Communications Unit (Dispatch) Halibut, various bottom fish, Crab, Shrimp, and • The Communications Unit is led by Lorelei Geoduck. There is also Subsistence Permits for Ranney, Dispatch/Records Supervisor. all of these mentioned where we check for prop- • In 2020 the Tulalip Police Department Dispatch er permits, proper size and insure that persons received over 27,297 calls for service and Pa- are staying within the allowed permit alloca- trol accomplished 3,240 police reports. Each tion(s)/poundage. call for services is entered into the Computer • These Patrols are done during the open times for Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. All reports are these various fisheries to check vessels, crews processed, distributed, and filed in our Police and permits and during the closure times to de- Records. All Dispatch staff accomplished the ter any illegal poaching, these patrols occur in Bureau of Indian Affairs, Dispatcher Tele-Com- the daytime and nighttime. munications Course. • Hunting Patrols in the Game Management Ar- • Tulalip Tribal Police Criminal Investigations eas (off Reservation) of Tulalip, which consist Division: of 13,078,400 Square Acres or 20,435 Square • The Tulalip Tribal Police Investigations Divi- Miles. These Patrols are for checking persons sion is led by Cmdr. Jim Williams. for proper permit(s) and Identification require- • The Tulalip Police Department Criminal Inves- ments and following up on reports of possible tigations and Drug Task Force made significant poaching and illegal hunting. efforts to investigate and submit criminal cases and also combat illicit drug dealing on the Res- Patrol Division ervation. • The Tulalip Tribal Police Patrol Division is led by Cmdr. Paul Arroyos. 2020 highlights: • During the COVID Pandemic, Tulalip Tribal • Organized Retail Theft 27 cases Police Officers assisted in numerous food and • Fraud/ Forgery 12 cases water distributions to Tribal members and el- • Child referral (CPS/Beda ? Chela) 82 referrals ders. TPD also assisted the Tulalip Pharmacy • Death Investigations 23 cases with home deliveries during the COVID crisis • Missing Persons 9 cases to help serve people who could not safely leave • DV Assault 14 cases their homes to travel to the pharmacy to pick up • Sex Assaults 14 cases their prescriptions. • Aggravated Assaults 6 cases • Prior to the COVID closures, Tulalip Tribal Po- • Car prowl 15 cases lice staff held Tribal neighborhood meetings, • Arson 2 cases these meetings were police-neighborhood lis- • Robbery 2 cases tening sessions to learn more about how we can • Burglary 10 cases improve relationships, increase communication, • Federal Court Convictions: 2 cases both sexu- and build trust, while addressing service deliv- al assault of a child, 2 defendants were charged ery and any safety and livability needs. and convicted or plead guilty for narcotics • The TPD Patrol K-9 team made worked hard to charges in 2020. detect illegal narcotics and interrupt the flow of • Federal pending charging cases: 4 cases for DV, drugs onto the Reservation. Robbery, and Vehicular Homicide Federal Pros-

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ecutors are still processing approximately 8 additional cases for narcotics sales/possession on the Tulalip Reservation.

Tulalip Tribal Police Drug Task Force: • Residential Narcotic Search Warrants10 cases • Vehicle Search Warrants for Narcotics 1 2 cases • Drug Cases Being Charged in Federal Court 8 cases • Stolen Vehicle Recoveries 13 cases • Assisted FBI and DEA Drug Investigations 3 Professional Standards Accomplishments: cases • Probable Cause Narcotics Arrests 31 cases • The Tulalip Tribal Police Professional Stan- dards Unit is led by Angela Davis, PSU Manger. Totals of Items Seized for 2020: • The Professional Standards Unit also helped to • Vehicles 29 seized move the Department forward with the follow- • Weapons 19 seized ing accomplishments in 2020: • Guns 49 seized or stolen recovery • Implemented new TPD Website with updated • Cocaine 141.39 grams recovered from search content, contact information, structure and Re- warrants cruitment videos supporting our Recruitment • Heroin 1,545.64 grams recovered from search Campaign that was geared towards Tribal Mem- warrants bers. • Marijuana 689.46 grams recovered from search • Purchased Lexipol policy content to assist with warrants standardization of policies. • Meth 3,382.33 grams recovered from search • Purchased eSOPH to assist with efficiency and warrants standardization of background investigations. • Drug Paraphernalia (PDP) 709 pieces of para- • All sworn officer positions background investi- phernalia seized from search warrant gations are Adjudicated to ensure due diligence • Pills 6,017 suspected fentanyl pills of gathering information to make an informed • Unknown 134.51 grams unknown type narcot- hiring decision. ics or cutting agent • Implemented the Use of Force policy to be aligned with National Standards and expecta- Professional Standards Unit Highlights for 2020 tions, supported with the use of the new Incident The Tulalip Tribal Police Professional Standards Review Form and Use of Force Report Form for Unit conducted 39 pre-employment background in- better documentation and tracking. Also includ- vestigations and was responsible for the hiring and ed department wide, De-escalation training for onboarding of 19 new TPD employees. all Officers. • Continued collaboration and transparency with the Tulalip Citizen Police Advisory Review

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Board. • In December 2020 TPD hired a new TPD Pro- • Four (4) cadets graduated the United States In- gram Manager (Alyshia Ramon). Alyshia has dian Police Academy (USIPA). 1 Tribal Mem- been working diligently to help streamline some ber, 2 Spouse and Parents of a Tribal Member, of our processes and updating our RSO files en- and 1 Other Native. suring that our program(s) are following best • TPD New Hire Orientation created and given to practices. all new hires. • Alyshia continues to work in collaboration with • Audit completed for Drug Task Force and Crim- our business partners ensuring that our pro- inal Investigations Unit financial controls and grams remain in compliance. transactions. Future Projects and Efforts Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act The Tulalip Tribal Police Department’s future proj- (SORNA) ects include the following: Mission: SORNA aims to close potential gaps and • Community Outreach - Strengthen existing loopholes that existed under prior laws, and to Community Outreach efforts working with strengthen the nationwide network of sex offender Community members and the other Tribal De- registrations. partments to enhance service delivery to the Tu- • The Tulalip Tribal Police Department SORNA lalip Community. program is led by Alyshia Ramon, TPD SOR- • Embedded Social Worker Program - Fully NA Program Manager. implement the Law Enforcement Embedded • 2020 SORNA Highlights: Social Worker program in partnership with the • Debra Muir our previous SORNA Manager Tribal Court and other Tribal Departments to retired from the department with 17 Years of better assist those in need with the appropriate service. Debra worked in collaboration with response to substance use disorder, crisis calls the Department of Justice and many others to for service, and enhanced victim’s services. As- bring what the SORNA Program is today. TPD signing a sworn police officer(s) to work with thanks Debra for her 17 years of service and the embedded social worker program. hard work she has dedicated to the department • Training - Enhance and further implement and SORNA Program. in-service department training focused best • On March 17, 2015, the U.S. Department of practices, marine and officer safety, critical in- Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of cidents, and use of force de-escalation. Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Appre- • Staffing -Recruit, hire, train, and retain talented hending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) employees to staff the critical service delivery notified Tulalip Tribes of Washington of its de- units within the department. termination that the tribe had substantially im- • Crime Control - As staffing permits, increase plemented the provisions of the Sex Offender staffing in the Drug Task Force, Criminal In- Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), vestigations Unit, Patrol, Narcotics K-9 team, Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Neighborhood Response Team, Fish and Wild- Safety Act of 2006. life, and Patrol.

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• Technology - Implement a Technology Com- How did you adapt to provide services during mittee with Tulalip Data Services to prioritize COVID: and manage IT projects within the Police De- COVID-19-In 2020, despite the COVID 19 pan- partment. Such IT projects include Records demic, the Tulalip Tribal Police Department con- Management System (RMS) upgrade, CAD tinued to provide 24/7 full police services to the upgrade, digital evidence storage system, pro- Tulalip Community. Along with the all other Trib- tection order service tracking system, recorded al Departments, the COVID 19 pandemic created interview room upgrades, drone program, etc. service delivery issues as the Police Department • Building Improvements - Complete tenant im- implemented COVID safety protocols to protect provements at the current police station, interior both the public and our staff. Examples of our safe- office build out to support the current and future ty protocols included, wearing of PPE, maintaining program needs of the Police Department. social distancing, field booking releasing arrestees • Diversion Center - In partnership with Sno- with more referrals made to the Tribal Prosecutor’s homish County enter into working agreements Office rather than booking arrestees into jail to limit for Tulalip Embedded Social Worker to utilize exposure risks, limiting our community outreach, the Diversion Center as a temporary sheltering and curtailing neighborhood meetings. resource for those getting off the streets and into treatment. Frequently Asked Questions: • Radio System - In partnership with Snohomish Q. How can I find out if a Sex Offender lives in my County on a pilot program to become a contract area/neighborhood? user agency of the Sno911 radio system, this A. To find out if an Offender lives in your area you will enhance radio coverage, officer safety, ra- can search online at https://tulalip.nsopw.gov/Con- dio interoperability, and would be a cost saving ditionsOfUse.aspx for the Tribe. Tulalip Tribes Sex Offender Registry gives • Policy Manual - Continue to revise the TPD a view of which offenders currently reside in your Policy Manual, this is a lengthy process that has area/ neighborhood. been started and will continue throughout 2021.

89 2020 Report to the General Council Positive Youth Development & Leadership

Vision: Tulalip Education honors and preserves our ancestral teachings by strengthening our youth and families. We provide educational pathways for current and future generations; we strive to ensure quality and inclusive services, while offering life-long learning opportunities through dedicated, compassionate support for our students in reaching their goals and dreams.

Contact: Courtney Jefferson • Opened communication for MSD staff when 360.716.4882 unsuccessful, home visits/outreach [email protected] How did you adapt to provide services during No. of employees: 8 COVID: 7 Tribal members • Opened space at teen center to host kids zoom 1 Spouse/Other Native classrooms • Assisted youth, helped find services for families 2020 highlights: (tutorial, additional spaces, outlets and activi- • Center maintained COVID procedures and kept ties-incentive based) all who attended center safe • Summer programs with youth • Advocates reached students at all MSD loca- • Fundraised tion VIA email/phone/social media/mail • Helped when families needed chrome books • Advocates working within all MSD school’s • Housed MSD staff in our center for back to serving over 1200 Native students school pick up supplies and needs basis meet- • Summer programs, weekly hiking, swimming, ings and fundraising • Brought in MSD staff to our center to still con- • Daily meals @ teen center included breakfast, nect 1:1 help with students lunch and a snack • Maintained drumming in our center, open op- Frequently Asked Questions: portunity’s so share songs Q. Who is my Advocate at my school? A. We currently have advocates in all schools in the Grants administered: Marysville School District, also an out of area Ad- • Facilitated COVID back to school funds over vocate; Shantel Osborn sosborn@tulaliptribes-nsn. 1100 students/families issued checks for back to gov desk 360.716.4911, cell 360.502.1926 school funds Q. Are we able to access funding for my child? Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: A. Funding changes for 2021 Activity funding • Open space for 6/12th grade students $500, Tutorial $2500, Private School $10,000 forms • Helped families re-enroll in school can we found at https://www.tulalipyouthservices. • Connected families and MSD with needs from com/ also follow us on FB https://www.facebook. families com/TulalipTribesYouthServices

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Q. What is your role as a School Advocate? Q. What are the Advocates goals in the Schools? A. A School Advocate is to provide support and re- A. The goal of an Advocate to assist, redirect and sources to our Native youth in areas of academics, encourage Native students in many areas of their behavior, attendance & health/wellness. life so that they can be successful. The Advocates are mentors and supporters of our Native Youth.

91 2020 Report to the General Council Roads & Transportation

Mission: Responsible for maintaining our tribal owned roads throughout the reservation.

Contact: Christina Parker 360-913-4205 Transportation planning • Developed Tribal Transportation Improvement No. of employees: Plan (TTIP) – 5 year plan to make needed road Judith Colina, Douglas Bender, Chris Hunter improvements, preservation, and maintenance projects 2020 highlights: Project preliminary engineering The transportation department has been working on • 88th / Quil Ceda Blvd Signal modifications proj- a lot of projects since 2019 and thru the Covid pan- ect – constructs signal modifications to provide demic. Here’s the highlights eastbound left turn phase for driver and pedes- Construction projects completed trian safety, ready to bid for construction • I-5/116th Interchange improvements Ramps –in- • Corridor Improvements at 4th Street and 88th St terchange improvements for long term safety, NE – I-5 Interchanges project – transportation mobility and capacity traffic and planning to determine corridor- im • Q Roadway and Infrastructure Improvements – provement needs thru and across I-5 for long road, water and sewer improvements in support term safety, mobility and capacity improve- of new QCC Casino and reduce reliance on city ments of Marysville water and sewer • Hermosa Beach Pavement preservation project • Sewer Extension from the new Q to QCV treat- – rehabilitates road pavement, sidewalk, light- ment plant –sewer improvements to reduce reli- ing and stormwater improvements, ready to bid ance on city of Marysville sewer for construction • Justice Center Stormwater improvements - • Battle Creek Housing area pavement preserva- stormwater repairs and replacements to reduce tion project - rehabilitates road pavement, side- parking lot flooding and improve stormwater walk, lighting and stormwater improvements, outfall to Quilceda Creek ready to bid for construction Construction projects in progress • Mission Hill Road pavement preservation proj- • Valve Can Maintenance – repairs Tulalip Util- ect - rehabilitates road pavement, sidewalk, ities valves and lids within various reservation lighting and stormwater improvements, ready roadways to bid for construction Transportation Inventory • Reservation Road R/W research and invento- How did you adapt to provide services during ry – researched, collected, organized, and cat- COVID: aloged land ownership and right of way plan Our dept is able to telecommute and still maintain information of 80 miles of public roads on the our relationships with surrounding jurisdictions & reservation (GIS inventory) consultants.

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Frequently Asked Questions: A. We are currently in design phase of the 4th Street Q. When will we fix the light on Marine Drive to & 88th Street Corridor Improvements project & we head east bound into Marysville? will be having an open house for this project in the near future to share with our community of the changes being made at both of these locations.

93 2020 Report to the General Council Solid Waste & Recycling

Mission: The Tulalip Solid Waste & Recycling Program aims to help improve the environment and protect the land for future generations. Through the recycling program we will be able to: - Reduce waste going to landfills - Conserve precious natural resources - Lower our carbon footprint - Lower waste management costs

Contact: Mike Johnson, 425-366-6729 How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: 4 • Did the best we could under the circumstances 4 Tribal members by working with other Public Works Depart- ments. 2020 highlights: • Came together through the closure and support- Frequently Asked Questions: ed one another by taking on much larger roles to Q. Do we provide residential garbage service? ensure Public Works remained operational. A. No, we are not equipped with the trucks or man- power to be able to provide that type of service. Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Elders garbage pick up • Demolitions • Tribal member dumping at Shelco • Housing curbside recycling • Housing curbside garbage • Tribal Government garbage service • Tribal Government recycling service • Illegal dump site clean ups • Road Side/Beach clean ups

2020 Report to the General Council 94 Stan Jones Retirement Home

Mission: The Retirement Home is here to enrich the lives of our tribal residents. By providing them with the utmost care. We follow the tribal culture ways by being respectful, listening to their needs, showing compassion, and empathy. We promote independent living and honoring the tribal culture. We understand the importance of family and community involvement.

Contact: Kathy Hurd How did you adapt to provide services during COVID: No. of employees: 11 • Per the governors mandate for Long Term Care 7 Tribal members Facilities no visitors are allowed in the facili- 4 Other Native ty. To compensate for the loss of family not being able to come in the facility there are win- 2020 highlights: dow visits, face time with family and of course • No staff or resident tested positive for COVID phone calls to keep residents connected to their families. Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • There were numerous virtual visits with PCP, • 24 hour care they continue monthly • 3 home cooked meals a day and snacks • For Residents entertainment – We added Sto- • Laundry services ry-telling and spa day. • Housekeeping Services • Transportation to medical appointments and Frequently asked questions: meeting with PCP Q. Do tribal members have to pay rent? • Medication Services A. Yes, the cost is $800.00 • In-House Activities- Bingo, Story-telling, spa- day, daily exercise

95 2020 Report to the General Council Tiny Homes Project

Mission: Address homelessness and chemical dependency issues in the Tulalip Community

Contact: Teri Nelson, 360-716-4920 with key stakeholders, departments, engineers, [email protected] consultants, CEO Offices, Board of Directors and architects. No. of employees: Pre Design & Development Phase Frequently asked questions: Q. Who is your target population? 2020 highlights: A. Based on the stakeholder survey and national • Designed Conceptual Site Plans best practices for homeless housing, the project will • Applied and Awarded State Grant 2.3 million be permanent supportive recovery housing for sin- gles, couples, and small families with up to 4 family Grants administered: members. Many residents are expected to use this • Washington State Department of Commerce housing as a stepping stone. Others may need this • Tulalip Foundation Donation type of supportive structured program to maintain long term housing stability. Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Strategic Planning for 17 cottages and one com- Q. What is the criteria to qualify to live at tiny munity building (13 two bedrooms and 4 one homes village? bedroom units) A. Clients must be physically homeless at entry

How did you adapt to provide services during Q. When will the cottages be complete? COVID: A. Ground breaking will be June 2021 with con- • Continued site planning and design via Zoom struction complete April 2022.

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2020 Report to the General Council 98 Transit

Mission: Provide safe reliable on time transportation services to the Tulalip Bay area

Contact: Mary Hargrove, 360-716-4206 How did you adapt to provide services during [email protected] COVID: • We were able to use CARES ACT funding to No. of employees: 2 install protective barriers in the buses. 1 Tribal member • The workforce reduction that took place left the 1 Non-Native program with only one driver. Because of this the service schedule had to be adjusted decreas- 2020 highlights: ing the amount of trips. Using data collected we • Program established January 2011 kept as much of the service as possible. • Lead Transit Operator has just begun their 11th • Protective safety measures are used onboard year of service. the bus to do our part to prevent the spread of • Grants administered: Federal Transit Adminis- COVID. tration (FTA) 5311 (c) Rural Tribal Transit for 11 years. Frequently asked questions: • CARES ACT Funding. Q: What time will the bus be here? • Took delivery of new bus. A: Using the schedule answer accordingly.

Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: • Due to the stay at home order service was sus- pended from March 9, 2020 – October 26, 2020. This reduced our annual rides drastically. Ser- vice was restored as soon as we could do it as safe as possible. • 69,000 rides provided through the duration of the program.

99 2020 Report to the General Council Treaty Rights & Governmental Affairs

Mission: Protect and advance the treaty reserved rights, self-determination and sovereignty of the Tulalip Tribes and its members through policy and political advocacy at all levels of government.

Contact: Ryan Miller, 360-716-4632 Usual and Accustomed fishing grounds and in [email protected] all open and unclaimed areas. We provide cedar bark for our rediscovery work as well as for the No. of employees: 10 language department and funeral roses. 5 Tribal members • In 2020 we worked with the board of directors 5 Non-Native to pass the legislation to resolve Tulalip’s tax case against Snohomish County and the State of 2020 highlights: Washington. • In the third quarter of 2020 the Treaty Rights Office separated from the Natural and Cultural How did you adapt to provide services during Resources Department and became a new de- COVID: partment that now included Government Af- • All staff were moved to telecommuting and fairs. were provided laptops and other equipment • Worked with other tribes to pass a tribal-only necessary to continue their duties. We were also sports gaming bill in the WA state legislature able to schedule a social distant cedar bark pull • Worked to pass legislation that resolved Tu- for department purposes. lalips’ tax case • Received funding for three Near Term Actions Frequently asked questions: equaling ~$800,000 Q: Do I need a permit to harvest on Forest Service • Attending nationwide consultations for tribes to or Washington Department of Natural Resources ensure Tulalip receives all available Covid re- land (DNR)? lief funds A: No, our department as well as Natural and Cul- tural Resources often work with DNR and the for- Grants administered: est service to get tribal members permits so that we • In 2020 our department administered or received can make sure that we’re managing the resources on over $1 million in state and federal grants the landscape to the best of our abilities but, Tribal members have the right to gather plants of all kinds Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: on all public lands within the State of Washington, • The service our department provides is often at any time, without a permit. indirect but our work is responsible for protecting Tulalip rights to hunt, fish and gather in our

2020 Report to the General Council 100 Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)

Mission: Enforce the provisions of the TERO Code to: Ensure preference in employment, contracting and economic opportunities; Provide vocational training opportunities with the outcome of employmen; Prohibit employment discrimination

Tulalip Vocational Training Center (TVTC) Mission: To train Native Americans and their families in the construction trades, resulting in our students gaining successful employment in family wage jobs. To work with the entire family, offering pathways to services and organization that will be beneficial to student family success, creating a healthy and cutlurally vibrant family and community.

Contact: 360.716.4744 www.tulaliptero.com • 1 student took the driver’s test and earned his 360.716.4760 www.tvtc.tulaliptero.com WSDL

No. of Employees: • 62 Dispatched TERO workers. TERO: 6 Tribal members • $20+ million Sub contracted Tulalip Contrac- TVTC: 1 Other Native tors on the QCCC project. TERO WEX: 5 Tribal members • 174 Compliance Plans • 27 Referrals 2020 Highlights: 2 TVTC classes, with successful COVID plan in Grants Administered: place. Twenty one (21) graduated from the com- • TERO is funded through TERO fees and an bined classes EEOC Government to Government Contract. • 14 Tulalip Tribes • We received grant funding from our Tulalip • 1 parent of Tulalip Tribes charitable table which keeps our program up • 1 Nez Perce and running paying for college accreditation • 1 Makah and other supplies for training. We continue to • 1 Upper Skagit utilize the (P.A.S.S. grant Pre Apprenticeship • 1 Tlingit Support Services) to pay the wage of our grant • 1 Quileute funded Family career navigator’s salary. With • 1 parent of Stillaguamish help from the tribe’s charitable donations dept., she helped us secure funding from a few dif- • 5 earned their high school diploma ferent funding sources. We received 30K from • 2 of them went to work; BIA policeman and the SCHOOLS OUT WASHINGTON, 5K from secretary THE FERGUSON FOUNDATION. CHAR- • 2 are working on retrieving their WSDL ITABLE DONATIONS from THE STILL- through Northwest Justice AGUAMISH TRIBE 5K, and a few private

101 2020 Report to the General Council Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)

donations from community members. Our long • In preparation of COVID, the shop was grid out relationship with SOUND TRANSIT whom we in six foot blocks so students could learn in a have received grants from in the past reached social distance manor. Masks were provided out and granted us 8K to use for PPE and oth- to students with a donation of masks from K. er encumbrances to help with potential remote Newland. In addition other masks, cleaning learning. supplies, more specific PPE to keep students safe were provided by the Tribe. TVTC pur- Services provide tod Tulalip citizens in 2020: chased an electrostatic sprayer, institutional TERO & TVTC disinfectant solution, hand sanitizer, masks and • First aid/CPR/AED, 25 anti-fog glasses among other safety supplies. • Washington State traffic control card, 26 The instructor purchased a microphone so all • OSHA 10, 21 the students could hear him. Daily cleaning and • Forklift/Boom lift/Scissor lift, 25 sanitizing of the building is completed at the • Trades Apprentice Programs end of each day. • TERO worked with contractors via email and • Work Experience, 7 phone to continue dispatching workers. Worked Work Attire, 40 with Membership via email and phone to pro- • Driver’s Education, 43 cess Client Services. Work-Source • Client Dispatch, 41 Frequently asked questions: Client Referrals, 27 Q. What jobs are available? • NW Justice—License Retrieval A. We dispatch to all construction projects and Entrepreneur/Business development/Govern- assist with referrals to the Central Employment ment Contracting Department for other Tribal jobs.

How did you adapt to provide services during Q. How do I get certified on the Native American COVID: Owned Business (NAOB) registry? • The Winter/Spring class started in January and A. There is an application process where TERO was postponed on March 2020 they would recertifies that the company’s ownership is 51% or start where they left off in October and join the more Native; along with documentation to verify Summer/Fall class that started September 2020 expertise and business structure.

2020 Report to the General Council 102 Utilities Authority

Mission: Tulalip Utilities strives to provide safe & consistent water, wastewater, & septic service to our customers while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Contact: Office 360-716-4840 How did you adapt to provide services during Billing 360-716-4349 COVID: Manager 360-529-7497 • Tulalip Utilities Authority remained open and running during the duration of 2020 as we a es- No. of employees:14 sential service to the health and welfare of the 8 Tribal members entire community. We did operate with a reduc- 2 Tulalip tribal member parents tion in staffing during the COVID administra- 3 Other Natives tive closures. 1 No n-Native • We were forced to adapt our operation by clos- ing our doors to the public at our office. We 2020 highlights: conducted all customer service & billing issues • Tulalip Utilities completed 2,400 ft. of A/C through email and phone conversations. We mainline replacement around Tulalip Bay in did our best to maintain a high level of service 2020. during this difficult time. • There are 3 more grant funded major infrastructure upgrade projects scheduled 2021 also. Frequently asked questions: Q: Why is my water bill so high? Grants administered: A: The first thing to check when concerned about • Scattered Sites Grant your water bill that seems abnormally high is for • Tulalip Cares Grant leaks in fixtures or a running toilet. Once you have • Watersheds Grant conducted a leak check on your side of the meter • I H S Infrastructure Grants and are still concerned Tulalip Utilities would be glad to come check your metering equipment for Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: proper operation upon customer request. If it is de- • Water Service termined that the equipment is functioning properly • Sewer Service you will be charged a service call fee and be liable • Septic Pump Out Service for the existing bill. If the metering equipment is • Water Tap Installation malfunctioning Tulalip Utilities will fix the meter • Sewer Tap Installation free of charge and adjust your bill to the date of the • IHS funding helped with installation of new malfunction. water & sewer/septic services for Tulalip Tribal Members & other natives. • Trouble repair and maintenance of existing septic systems

103 2020 Report to the General Council Veterans

Mission: Our mission is to provide any assistance necessary for our veterans to achieve our vision and to provide documentation to our administration and our B.O.D., and our people regarding our activities in the effort to serve our Veterans.

Contact: William C. McLean III, 360-716-4862 • Providing Color Guard services for Tulalip [email protected] events, ceremonies and Veteran funerals • Providing accurate accounting of our budget No. of employees: 1 • Coordinate monthly Veterans gatherings at the beginning of the year 2020 highlights: • Coordinate Veterans Committee meetings The department was on furlough for most of the year so the only event that took place while we How did you adapt to provide services during were working was the Veterans Day event which COVID: was more or less an offer as opposed to an actual We have taken a lot of precautionary measures and event due COVID-19 and keeping social distancing followed guidelines set out by The Tulalip Tribes in mind. We were also able to provide Color Guards in order to maintain safe social distancing with and Honor Guards when necessary. Tulalip Veterans. We are still able help, in most aspects, when it comes to the requests of individ- Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: ual Tulalip Veterans. Unfortunately we have not • When possible we still made ourselves available been able to provide the monthly meetings or other to Veterans for most of our services which in- events in which to celebrate and honor Veterans due clude, but are not limited to, the following: to COVID-19. • Providing our respect and loyalty to our veterans Frequently asked questions: • Providing information to assist our veterans Q: Can the Veterans Department provide a Color/ with VA benefits Honor Guard for (insert function here)? • Providing transportation to health care facilities A: As long as nothing is already on our schedule for veterans as requested we try to oblige the request, especially for Honor • Providing referrals for our veterans to the entity Guards at funeral services. Once we have the date, best suited to address the individual time and location we reach out to the Tulalip Vet- • Networking with other agencies to address situ- erans within our community to come participate in ations of veterans needs the event. • Providing positive public relations for the Tu- lalip Tribes

2020 Report to the General Council 104 WIC

Mission: To help improve the health and nutrition status of pregnant women, new mothers, guardians, infants and children under the age of five.

Contact: Layla Fryberg, WIC Coordinator. How did you adapt to provide services during 360-716-5625 COVID? I went in daily to conduct my appointments over the No. of employees: 2 phone, the state sent me a laptop so that I was able Layla Fryberg WIC coordinator/Clerk to do remote services from home because WIC is an (certifies clients, issues benefits, recertifies clients, essential need. monthly visits. Dawson Amerman Registered Dietitian Frequently asked questions: (consults with WIC clients) Q. Is WIC solely based on income? A. Yes, WIC is funded to help with supplemental 2020 highlights: foods for low income families. During the pandemic, WIC was/is so essential, I was provided a laptop from the state so that I can Q. How many cans of formula does WIC help sup- conduct appointments/help clients from home. plement? A. For infants less than 30 days old, WIC provides 1 Grants administered: can of formula to help promote breastfeeding (case Washington state WIC grant. by case) if not breastfeeding at all WIC supplements with 9-10 cans under the age of 6 months, 6 months Services provided to Tulalip citizens in 2020: and older will receive 7 cans because this is the age • Nutrient rich foods an infant should be introduced to solids (unless told • Nutrition education, otherwise by a Doctor) • Health screenings, • Breastfeeding support • Referrals to other health/services

105 2020 Report to the General Council Youth & Family Enrichment

Mission: Tulalip Education honors and preserves our ancestral teachings by strengthening our youth and families. We provide educational pathways for current and future generations; strive to ensure quality and inclusive services, while offering life-long opportunities through dedicated, compassionate support for our students in reaching their goals and dreams.

Contact: Josh Fryberg, Manager • Skate Park [email protected] • Field activities Work cell: (360) 913-1534 • Staff, student, parent and school networking • Daily rides to the facility and home Number of employees: 13 • Recorded 3 songs with staff and community for 10 Tribal members the community to see 3 Other Native Services provided to the Tulalip citizens in 2020: 2020 Highlights: • Daily activities for youth Pre covid 19 • Skate park • Hosted 2 coastal jams pre covid 19 • Community basketball league • Culture night programs • 20 facility zoom rooms for grades 6-12 • Daily facility programs included games room, • Summer camp for 6-12 grade weight room, arts & crafts room, community • Youth, family and school outreach. basketball league, strength & conditioning • Talking circles How did you adapt to provide services during • Mentoring program COVID 19: • Cooking classes We created covid 19 guidelines for programs, en- • Elder & Youth drumming program forced masks and temp checks. Created our facility • Skate Park into 20 zoom room classrooms so that students 6-12 • Field programs softball, kickball, football grade could do their work also provided P.E. and • Daily rides to the facility & home shared cultural songs.

Covid 19 Frequently asked questions: • Summer camp (outdoor activities) Q. When can we have a tournament and coastal • Hunting program jams or utilize the field? • Created 20 zoom room classrooms at our A. When we are able to in a safe manner, safety plan facility 5 days a week and guidelines have been submitted we are waiting • Created P.E. classes for students on approval. Everything will be happening sooner • Daily Breakfast and lunch for all students at- than later with safety guidelines. tending

2020 Report to the General Council 106 Tulalip Gathering Hall