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

February 2019 Issue p3dQWa’yat “ Time of QWa’yat Power”

Skokomish Tribe’s 2018 Christmas Party By Tony Herrera tarting in early November, John SGouley, Community Center Director, invited a group to begin planning the Skokomish Tribe’s 2018 Christmas Party. He brought the benefi t of having hosted the fi rst tribal Christmas Party, in 2017, in the new Community Center. The goal is always to make the next one even better than the last. So, Winona Plant, Rosetta LaClair, Yvonne Oberly, Melanee Stevens, Jason Todd, Lea Miller, Antonio Sandifer, Louis Auld, Joseph Vukich, Payton Bordley, Tahnee Miller, Jamie Kenyon and Kris Miller began this process of planning, and organizing, the Christmas Party. and friends, in the large hall of the next day I went thought and edited the There is a vast array of experience Community Center. Other decorations photos, cropping them and enhancing assembled here which always were placed in the gymnasium and a the best ones. Then I uploaded about speeds up the process. This year the few in the large entry way. The total 108 photos onto the “Skokomish Skokomish Youth Council proposed effect was that the Community Center Members and those at heart” Face an idea to decorate the large fi r tree, was ready to provide a wonderful Book page for most of our members just south of the Community Center, Christmas atmosphere to light up to see. It’s always nice to read the with lights and to have a tree lighting the eyes of our little ones when they comments and know that people enjoy ceremony before the Christmas Party walked in, and create smiles in most these pictures, even downloading them began. The tribal youth practiced some everyone else. John Gouley, and his for their own copies. songs, in the TuwaduqSid language, to staff, went all out to ensure that it was We had over 450 people attend the perform at the Tree lighting ceremony. a magical feel to it. Well done. Skokomish Tribal Christmas Party this Cody Andrews was quick to assess the That evening the Skokomish Youth year and they were treated to a great logistics of decorating this tree, which and many others gathered outside to meal and a few goodies and presents is well over 100 feet tall, and to get sing and watch the lights be turned to take home with them. Thank you to power available to plug the lights into. on to offi cially kick off our tribal all of those listed above, and the many Forrest and Cory McCullough were Christmas Party. Kudos to the youth unnamed friends who also made this hired to climb the tree and install the for inspiring this special touch to the night a great success for all. Christmas lights. After consulting the evening. Now it was time to get Santa Mason County PUD #3 offi ces it was Claus and one of the elves, in place to decided that the best way to power start letting the kids ask for what they these lights would be to rent a large wanted for Christmas. Family photos generator. were taken, as well as group photos, On December 13th the last minute with anyone who wanted to pose with details were put into place to have Santa and the elf. Debbie McFadden everything ready for the Christmas made an excellent Santa and her son, Party. The Christmas tree was Shawn Green was a big hit as the elf. I decorated and large presents were ended up taking over 180 photos that placed under the tree, for the perfect evening, due to the fact that I like to take effect. Back drops were placed multiple shots of each group to ensure for photo opportunities for family that we get a good one with no eyes closed, etc.. That evening and early the Writing Assignment Reaps Rewards for Skokomish unni Peterson-Haitwas, Sissy and vests) for 30 children and young BCordova, and Isabelle Leclair adults (4 years old to 19), 20 women are in the Evergreen State College – and 20 men. There will be 5 drums Teachings of the Tree People: Culture made, 5 dance paddles, 5 cedar hats, Matters program with teachers Yvonne and numerous cedar headbands. Each Peterson, Gary Peterson, and Rebecca canoe family member will receive and Chamberlain. Needing an independent will be responsible for taking care of writing project, they applied for and their garment and bringing drums/ received a TESC Longhouse Native rattles and other regalia items to each Creative Grant to purchase supplies/ Tribal and Canoe Family event. All materials, teach a series of workshops scraps from material, leather, rawhide, to the Skokomish River Road Canoe and cedar will be used for give-away Family to make regalia, dance paddles, The three college students have for the designs, red broad cloth for the items. drums, rawhide rattles, and give-away stepped up in multiple ways to be garments highlighted with white beads items for the 2019 Paddle to Lummi ready for this summer. They work with and buttons) will be an extension for Thanks to Bunni, Sissy, and Isabelle Canoe Journey. The project began the Skokomish youth group who are what has been completed. for selecting a writing assignment that with the “thank-you” dinner after hosting a coastal jam on the 26th, gather brings a TESC Native Creative project returning from last summer’s Paddle supplies for making gifts, and are At the 2018 Puyallup protocol (4:30 to the Skokomish village! Support the to Puyallup and a challenge issued by designing an image for the vests, tunics, a.m.!) – 80+ Skokomish Tribal Skokomish Canoes and watch for the Skokomish member – Kimberly Miller and honor shawls. Acknowledging members were in the protocol. schedule for meeting the challenge to – “Skokomish people – have your previous work Tribal programs have Workshops to complete the project will be ready this summer for the Paddle to regalia, drums/rattles, paddles, done to make tunics and vests for Twana be during February, March, and April. Lummi Canoe Journey! give-away items ready for 2019!” Dancers, the colors selected (black felt They are planning garments (tunics

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Jeramiah Longshore also describe Jeramiah as nice, full of life, and a “character”. Willie and eramiah is a 4th grader at Hood Corbett both said he is always ready JCanal School. He is in Mrs. Avery’s and excited to play basketball. Allen class and that is where he likes to learn added he works hard to improve at math (“not my favorite, but I try”) and playing basketball. reading. He also likes his PE class I was able to see just how caring he because he likes sports. Outside of is when writing this article about school, he enjoys playing basketball Jeramiah. He wanted to make sure and football. Right now, he plays he included everyone in his photo for in the Native and City Leagues. For the Sounder. He didn’t want to leave Native League, he and his teammates out anyone, he wanted both photos of get the opportunity to play against ‘X’ and ‘Cardi B’. When he grows making jokes all the time. They also him and his pals used for the article. other teams from Nisqually, Squaxin, up, Jeramiah thinks he might become said he was cool and artistic. Gabe Jeramiah is a sweet kid and is always and Suquamish. For city league, he a doctor because, “they make good Gouley describes him as his best making sure no one gets left out. He plays other 4th/5th grade teams from money.” friend and unselfish. When they go on would make a great and compassionate Shelton. Jeramiah is a lovable kid as his peers field trips Jeramiah is always sharing doctor. I hope he follows his dreams. Among some favorites of Jeramiah, had nothing but good things to say whatever he has and always offering to Submitted by Hood Canal Tutor, are pizza, mac and cheese, Rez dogs, about him. Classmates Naomi, Rosa, buy something for anyone. Durinda Gouley. and fry bread. He likes to listen to and Autumn all agree he is a funny kid Some of the adults Jeramiah’s life

Oakland Bay Jr/high NOAH KENNEDY Another Star Student at Hood Canal A Star Student Tiger Tinaza oah Kennedy is an all-around o you want to know who's got it Namazing student. The first Dgoing on in second grade at Hood trimester, during the Renaissance Canal School? It's Tiger Tinaza!! Assembly on December 14th, Noah Tiger tells us his favorite subject is, PE. was recognized by his band teacher, During his free time he is interested in Mr. Rants for being “Respectful, playing with his dog, Pakio or playing Responsible and for having with his favorite toys which are action Resilience”. The following quote by figures. Lookout Dungeness Crab! Mr. Rants is the reason why he chose Because you are his favorite food. Noah for this award: His parents are Nydesta Gouley, and “Noah began only last year on his Tiger Tinaza. When asked what kind instrument with a new program at Hood of TV he enjoys, he replied things on Canal Middle School. He’s worked so YouTube or the Amazing Gumball. hard that I transferred him to SHS band The thing I have noticed about him, this second trimester. His leadership list of favorite classes. His favorite thing is that he is always considerate of his was spot on as he led fledgling 8th about school is the different groups of classmates. Something you will notice graders to achieve greater levels.” friends that he has made. His biggest about Tiger is he likes to ride bikes. supporters are his parents; LuAnne and His teacher is, Ms. Lankford and she sums him up by saying "Tiger is such Wow, Noah you are amazing! Noah Charles (Chuck) Kennedy, Mr. Beyer a fabulous student! Tiger is kind, respectful, and takes his time with his work” is the son of LuAnne and Charles and Mr. Gregg. Noah is a very special Thank you Tiger, for always doing your best to represent your family, your (Chuck) Kennedy. He has two siblings, person. What a privilege to have him in community and Hood Canal School. Submitted by Tutor, Mona Miller Joshua and Vanessa whom have both our community. He loves to play video graduated from Shelton High School. games, script writing, and all sports - His sister, Vanessa describes Noah as and he enjoys just learning about them. humble and caring, representing his However, his favorites are flag football Skokomish Tribe well that is very and wrestling. Submitted by Paula important to Noah. Keep up the good Muir, OBJH Tutor. work Noah; you make us all proud. When asked what his favorite class is, Noah said, during first trimester, Auto Technology with Mr. Beyer was his favorite class. Second trimester he is adding Advanced Concert Band to his www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 3 CHOICE Star Student Hood Canal Students to Celebrate! lexander Brady is the Skokomish/Choice High School Star Student for the would like to recognize Ahree Amonth of February, 2019. In less than 2 weeks, Alex has changed his grade I Allen, daughter to Marcy Tinaza report from 10 grade points to 17! I personally sat with him as he spent an hour and Aaron Allen, as well as Amilia reviewing American History and creating a thesis and 5 paragraph outline. Alex Smith, daughter to Karla Miller also completed a detailed Spanish language assignment and is currently earning and Jacob Smith. They are both an A in Spanish – muy bien, Alex! 7th grade students at Hood Canal Alex is a pleasure to work with, full of enthusiasm and passion for social justice, Alex is an accomplished rapper and artist, School. These girls have gone to currently working on a pinch pot for school together since preschool and Art Class. Alex is an example to other have been best friends ever since. students at Choice, demonstrating the Ahree and Amilia have been at the achievable success in earning grade Education Center for afterschool points toward graduation. These are tutoring nearly every day for the some of the qualities that make Alex past two months. Both students have proven to not only be respectful but also be Brady a Star Student! extremely thoughtful, caring, and helpful to others. Homework isn’t always fun, Alex is pictured with his classmates, yet these two find a reason to smile and laugh about it daily. They bring a fun and next to one of his biggest supporters positive attitude with them that is contagious to all those around them. Thank you and favorite teachers, Ms. Danae Place, MA, NBCT. ladies for working hard and trying your best! Submitted by Leah Evernden, Tutor By: Roxanne K. Bruner, MPA Hood Canal School. Tutor, Skokomish Tribe Welcome New Tutors oxanne Bruner, MPA joined the doors as much as possible. As a parent full time for the Skokomish Tribe serv- RMason County community in of Hood Canal School District students ing students at CHOICE High School 1999, coming from Southern Califor- who have successfully completed col- to complete their assignments and nia to Union, Washington. Roxanne has lege. Roxanne has fi rst-hand experi- graduate. Submitted by CHOICE Tu- been married to Ben for 32 years, to- ence supporting students to graduation tor, Roxanne Bruner, MPA gether they raised two daughters, Alex- and beyond. Roxanne will be working andra and Jacqueline, in Union, Wash- ington. Both girls attended Hood Canal School, Alexandra went on to become a Running Start student at Shelton High School and graduated from The Ever- ello, Skokomish Community! green State College, now she is work- HI am the tutor at Shelton High ing as an international student services School. I have been working with the administrator for Florida International kids since December and want to tell University in Miami, Florida. Jac- all the parents and guardians that I queline also attended CHOICE High adore your kids. This has become my School and is currently completing her favorite job EVER. I am so thankful studies at Olympic College in welding to be able to return to the Skokomish and technical design. community to work with our youth. Roxanne has an Early Childhood I am a descendant of Skokomish and Teaching Certifi cation, a Bachelor’s attended both Hood Canal and SHS. degree in Organizational Management, My mother is Skokomish Tribal elder, a Master’s Degree in Public and Non- Genny Rogers. Please reach out if you profi t Administration and is a Wash- are concerned about your Shelton High ington State certifi cated Teacher. She School student or if you would just like has also worked at Hood Canal School to say, hi! I am available to help your (WA Reading Corps VISTA, Summer student throughout the day at Shelton School Teacher, Site Coordinator, im- High School and afterschool at the plemented a 21st Century Community high school or at the Education Center. Learning Center, Substitute Teacher), Submitted by Kathrine Lawrence Gateway Christian Child Care Cen- ter (Director) Shelton School District (GEAR UP case manager, substitute teacher), Tulsa and Federal Way Public Schools (Public School Teacher). Roxanne loves the water and being out- Page 4 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Twana Language Project is at MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW! Hood Canal School Technical and 2 Year College, Certifi cate, and Apprenticeship Fair! By Tony Herrera Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 5:30 PM

n 2005 the Washington State Legis- Who: Youth, Young Adults, Middle-Aged Adults and anyone wanting a new Ilature adopted HB1495 which “en- career path. couraged” all elementary, middle and What: Technical and 2 Year College, Certifi cate, and Apprenticeship Fair! high schools to teach North west tribal Dinner, door prizes, and more. history, culture and government. Then, When: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 5:30 PM in 2015 SB5433 was adopted which Where: Our Beautiful Skokomish Community Center now “mandates” the teaching of tribal sovereignty curriculum at the elemen- Join us for dinner, door prizes, and a great time to explore your future: tary, middle and high school grade � Technical Training possibilities levels. Our own, Denny Hurtado, was � 2 Year College for an Associate’s Degree the primary motivator to get the “Since legends about our culture and history. � Certifi cate programs Time Immemorial” curriculum devel- We will be sharing more information � Apprenticeships oped as a blue print for schools to use about tribal government structure, fi sh- and ensure that this be done in a profi - ing rights, sovereignty and more. The Bring your friends! There promises to be something for absolutely everyone! cient manner, on behalf of all 29 Fed- students have been very excited by our We are excited about the programs we have been talking to who will be erally recognized tribes, in Washington attendance and teachings within their attending and represented! State. Taking all of this into account, classrooms, asking us “how do you the Hood Canal School reached out to say…” and wondering about our trib- the Twana Language Project to incor- al history. Sadly, we’ve heard stories porate the Skokomish Tribe’s partici- of other school districts not engaging pation in implementing the “STI” cur- with their local tribes and implement- riculum. Since October we have been ing the “STI” curriculum, per the new spending a half hour each with the State Law. We are grateful to the Hood two 5th, 6th 7th and 8th grade class- Canal School for their acceptance and es, twice a month (every other week). enthusiasm for the “STI” curriculum The Hood Canal Superintendent, Mr. since the concept and implementation. Skokomish Students at Nisqually with Students at the 2018 Fire Summit Batstone, Principal, Mr. Moore and We look forward to a long healthy re- a neuron activity about the at South Puget Sound Community their teachers have welcomed us with lationship in this process. The Twana human brain. College check out the open arms. We’ve begun by teach- Language Teachers are LaDean John- Culinary Arts program ing the students basic words, start- son, Christie Chambless and Tony Her- ing with animal names, and teaching rera. We need your Vote n February 12th, we will be learning for our students and creates Oasking voters in our community to an environment that helps us move consider two critical and interdependent forward and make progress, preparing levies in order to meet our education our students with the skills they need to goals for the coming years. succeed in high school and in life.

First, the Replacement Educational We are proud of our school, and thank Programs & Operations (EP&O) all of our community members for their Levy will maintain the programs and continued support of our students. To services that our state does not fully learn more about the levies, please visit fund for the next three years through our website at http://www.hoodcanal. 2022. Second, the new Capital Levy wednet.edu/ or email Superintendent will provide funding over the next Shawn Batstone at sbatstone@ three years to pay our required $2.8 hoodcanalschool.org. million portion of the Shelton High School construction project, as well as provide needed safety, security, and infrastructure improvements for students attending Hood Canal School.

Please watch this video (https://youtu. be/hiY--RiFkaU) to see firsthand how funding from levies enhances www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 5 HOT NEWS FEBRUARY 2019 ello to all from TOM’S Skokomish youth prevention program. We started off 2019 with a busy schedule keeping our talented Skok youth busy Hwith basketball. We started our Saturday league in Shelton with 5 of our youth teams competing and representing. We are very proud of them. Our kids have been working hard at practice with coach Wiggs every Monday Tuesday and Thursdays at 4:30. Thank you to our parent’s that’s help- ing coach. Our After school program has been busy with close to 35 youth a day working on reading and home work with tutor Durinda, and making projects with Fawn. The kids are really enjoying themselves. After homework and projects they play on the computer or on board games, card games etc. We started Native League again partnering with Nisqually, Squaxin, and Chehalis. Games are every Wednesday evening alternating home and away games. 4th-through 6th grade and 7th and 8th grade teams. Skokomish youth council has been very busy and productive. They are organizing and hosting a coastal jam on January 26th for point no point treaty. The council is also organizing a clothing drive and can food drive to donate to a homeless shelter and food bank. We are very proud of our youth councils leadership and willingness to help our community and surrounding area’s. We are hosting a Painting class with Melanee Stevens on Feb 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the computer lab. Please call and reserve a spot. Be on the lookout for upcoming tournaments that we will post. Thank you SKOKOMISH NATION for sharing your kids with us. We are very blessed. GO SKOK GO.

Page 6 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ ELK HERDS SUSTAINING, THRIVING ON SOUTHERN OLYMPIC PENINSULA oosevelt elk populations on the Rsouthern Olympic Peninsula have been stable to increasing for a decade. The Skokomish Tribe started tracking 150 elk in 2008 and is now tracking about 300 elk across eight herds in the Skokomish Valley, Wynoochee and outlying areas of Matlock and McCleary, west of Shelton. Studying the population growth, herd health and migration patterns involves putting GPS or VHF collars on at least one female elk in each herd. Overall, the tribe is tracking nearly Skokomish Tribe wildlife technician 20 collars throughout all the groups, Shane Miller adjusts a collar to put on a female elk. The collar tracks with the goal to collar at least two the movement of the elk and her elk in as many herds as possible, said herd. Photo: Tiffany Royal Bethany Ackerman, the tribe’s wildlife management biologist. “If we can see them, we can get “The GPS data gives us an idea of composition data,” Ackerman said. each herd’s home range and seasonal “When we do composition flights, we movements,” she said. “The VHF use all collars as marks for a mark- collars provide home range data too, recapture population estimate.” but they mostly help with composition Both collars also have a built-in surveys.” mortality sensor, which lets the tribe Composition surveys involve know if an animal has died. determining the ratios of bull to cow, “Most herds have been pretty consistent calf to cow, and the total elk in a herd. in size,” Ackerman said. “The The tribe also looks for limping elk, Skokomish Valley herd has grown a which could be a sign of hoof rot. lot in the last 10 years. They’ve made While the GPS collars take location a habit of spending most of their time points every four hours, the VHF on private agricultural land where they signals are used by the tribe as marks don’t get disturbed, so that is likely for tracking the herd from the ground contributing to the growth.” or the air. SKOKOMISH TRIBE STARTS OLYMPIA OYSTER RESTORATION ON TIDELANDS he Skokomish Tribe is restoring fall and monitor population growth. Tnative Olympia oyster habitat in This project has seen strong support by the Skokomish estuary. the tribal members to restore one of the Tribal shellfish staff spread 2 yards traditional foods and materials used in of clean shell substrate across the jewelry that has been around since time tidelands last fall to evaluate movement immemorial, Paul said. and establish a hardened surface for Olympia oysters are native to Puget future seeding. Sound. Pollution and overharvesting “We want to see if this shell will since the late 1880s have nearly recruit native oysters and determine if destroyed the population. Less than and how much the tides will shift the 5 percent of the historic range of this material,” said Blair Paul, the tribe’s species produces natives. lead shellfish biologist. Oysters are important prey for crabs, In the spring, the tribe will collect juvenile salmon, seasonal birds, and broodstock and work with the Puget small marine life. Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF) The effort is a multi-year project under Skokomish Tribe shellfish staff toss oyster shells on the Skokomish to spawn it at the shellfish lab in a USDA shellfish bed restoration tidelands at high tide to create a better habitat for oyster growth. Manchester. Photo: Tiffany Royal and management program, and in While larvae develop, they attach to partnership with PSRF. broken adult oyster shells known as cultch. The tribe will spread 400 bags of oyster cultch on the tidelands next www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 7 Shellfish Vessel And Vehicle Inspections & Geoduck Vessel Inspections Happy 2019 to the Skokomish geoduck shellfish under the Tribe’s license. fleet and our shellfish harvesters! The mandatory inspections will be offered to all geoduck captains as he Skokomish Department well as any other harvesters interested Tof Natural Resources will be in having their vehicles and vessels conducting the annual DOH vessel inspected. Please make an appointment and vehicle inspections for transport with the Fisheries Department to be of shellfish on Thursday, March 14th inspected on the above dates. If you and Friday, March 15th at the Lucky cannot be inspected on one of these Dog Casino. Arrangements to visit dates or have any questions, please Pleasant Harbor or other locations can give us a call. As a courtesy, a US Coast also be made. All geoduck harvest Guard Auxiliary officer will be also on vessels registering for the fishery hand to conduct safety inspections of require an annual inspection, as do the vessels on these dates only. vehicles and vessels that will be used to transport oysters, clams, and other Thank you, Andy Welcome New Employees

ello, my name is Kevin Swager Hthe new Finfi sh Biologist. My wife Lucia, one year old son Andres and I come to you from Wenatchee, Wash- ington where I was working with the Yakama Nations Fisheries. I was born and raised in central Washington, and hold a degree from the University of Washington in Aquatic and Fishery Science. After college I spent a number years working with the Forest Service on Mt. Hood and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in eastern Oregon. While working for those jobs I was in- volved with fi sh monitoring and evalu- ation, as well as habitat restoration. After my time in Oregon, I came up to Washington and had been working with to work for the Skokomish Tribe and the Yakama Nation Fisheries for a little look forward to working alongside ev- under six years on a Coho reintroduc- eryone for the continued preservation tion program in the Wenatchee River and enhancement of natural and cul- basin. I am honored by this opportunity tural resources for all tribal members.

y name is Jenni Renner and I am Ma new Finfi sh technician. I am from Moscow, Idaho, where I attended the University of Idaho and received my bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Re- sources. The summer before I gradu- ated I gained experience doing habitat work for Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). From that experience I realized that habitat work was not for me and have been converted to a fi sheries person. Since then I have been working for IDFG as a techni- River, among other surveys across the cian in their resident fi sheries program. Clearwater Region. I am very excited I have spent the last two years fl ying to work for the Skokomish Tribe and be into Idaho’s backcountry wilderness for part of a great fi sheries program. Chinook spawning ground surveys and snorkeling the wild and scenic Selway

Page 8 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Skokomish Tribe Resolutions Approved December 5th, 2018 to the Appointment Procedures Application of Zayden Alan Peterson Amendment for Tearny Rain White Resolution No. 2018-141: A Contained within S.T.C. 1.06, the for Membership in the Skokomish Eagle Resolution Approve the Memorandum Skokomish Committee Standards Indian Tribe of Understanding between South Ordinance Resolution No. 2019-009: A Resolution Puget Sound Community College and Resolution No. 2019-005: A Approving the Relinquishment of Gail Skokomish Indian Tribe – Coordinator January 16th, 2019 Resolution Approving a Membership Ann Pahitzsch for Membership into and Instructor Resolution No. 2018-150: A Roll Amendment and Blood Degree the Nisqually Tribe Resolution Approving an MOA Amendment for Joseph E. Andrews Resolution No. 2018-142: A between the Skokomish Indian Tribe Resolution No. 2019-010: A Resolution to Approve to the and Hood Canal School (HCS) Resolution No. 2019-006: A Resolution Approving the Submission Department of Health and Human Resolution Approving a Membership of an Application to the Offi ce of Indian Services (DHHS), Administration for Resolution No. 2018-151: A Roll Amendment and Blood Degree Energy and Economic Development Children and Families for Head Start Resolution to Appoint LaDean Johnson Amendment for Khyasha R. Left Hand (IEED) to promote the Development of Program Duration Funding to the Skokomish Tribal Gaming Bull Tribal Energy and Mineral Resources Commission Resolution No. 2018-143: A Resolution No. 2019-007: A Resolution No. 2019-011: A Resolution to Appoint Terri Twiddy- Resolution No. 2018-152: A Resolution Approving a Membership Resolution Approving a Source Check Butler to the Skokomish Tribe Resolution to Approve to the Roll Amendment and Blood Degree Form for the U.S. Department of Education Committee Pursuant to the Department of Health and Human Amendment for Marlon Sayre Mount Education Impact Aid – Section 7003 Appointment Procedures contained Services (DHHS), Administration Program for Hood Canal School No. within S.T.C. 1.06, the Skokomish for Children and Families for Initial Resolution No. 2019-008: A 404 for Impact Aid Committee Standards Ordinance Program Start Up Funds for Start Up Resolution Approving a Membership Construction Roll Amendment and Blood Degree Resolution No. 2018-144: A Resolution to Adopt the Tribe Resolution No. 2018-153: A Emergency Repair Assistance Policy Resolution to Approve to the Department of Health and Human Resolution No. 2018-145: A Services (DHHS), Administration for Resolution Approving the Community Children and Families for Construction Development Offi ce Crime Prevention Funding of New Early Childhood and Community Clean Up Policy Education Building (ECE)

Resolution No. 2018-146: A Resolution No. 2019-001: A Resolution Approving and Adopting Resolution Approving Skokomish the Skokomish Tribe’s 2018-19 Indian Tribe’s 2019 Annual Intertidal Annual Steelhead Regulation F#18-82 Clam and Oyster Regulation ANN-S#19-02 Resolution No. 2018-147: A Resolution Approving a Statewide Resolution No. 2019-002: A Agreement with the State of Resolution Providing for Funding to the Washington Department of Services Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprise, for the Blind (DSB) and the Division Incorporate to Promote Skokomish of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Economic Development and to work Cooperatively to Facilitate Specifi cally for Capital Improvements Access to Vocational Rehabilitation at Twin Totems Services for American Indians and Alaskan Natives with Disabilities who Resolution No. 2019-003: A want to Work Resolution Approving an MOA between the Skokomish Indian Tribe Resolution No. 2018-148: A and the Confederated Tribe of the Resolution to Appoint Tahnee Miller to Chehalis Reservation for the Sole the Health Care Committee Pursuant to Purpose of the FY2019 Application to the Appointment Procedures Contained Washington State Department of Social within S.T.C. 1.06, the Skokomish and Health Services for Vocational Committee Standards Ordinance Rehabilitation Services Administration for American Indians Resolution No. 2018-149: A Resolution to Appoint Wendy Johnson Resolution No. 2019-004: A to the Health Care Committee Pursuant Resolution Approving the Enrollment www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 9 1855 to 2019 uch has changed since the still defending our right to hunt where those we try to limit and prevent from are watching, our old people walk with Msigning of the Treaty of Point no we have always hunted. The state abusing our territory. us. We must never lose sight of how Point. Our Ancestors wished to hold government chooses to interpret laws So far there has been no far we have come and the ones that did onto all that was sacred to them as a that compromise the Tribes ability to “justice”. Only refusal to deal with their best to give us the best they could people. To able to hunt and fish where exercise a treaty promise made by one Tribal differences. One would like to with what they had. we always have. This was of great of their own, Governor Issac Stevens. believe that after 200 years of trying to We as a Tribe have come a long concern to our chiefs and leaders. The And yet the state wonders why we find peace in our way of life without way, but there is still much to be done. promise that we would always be able distrust, or why we can’t work some state interference, time would change If we continue our journey together as to go to the places to hunt and fish as things out. Compromise hasn’t come things. The State would honor the one, our future will be bright. We can we had for hundreds of years helped easy for us, due to the state having a treaties and the word of Governor all make a difference but we have to our chiefs make up their minds to sign narrow opinion of that our treaty right Stevens. But here we are in 2019 and work together, that is the key. We must the Treaty. It gave our people hope that means. Instead they choose to enforce still fighting to protect our treaty rights, not allow rumors or gossip to cause our our way of life would be preserved. their interpretation of state law onto sovereignty and limitations pursued by people to be indifferent to one another, Our trust in Governor Stevens was our federal treaty. state government. instead we need to support positive short lived, many of our people began Where and when this comes to It’s the states hope, maybe even growth that benefits the majority of our to get arrested for hunting and fishing an end is difficult to say at this time. the governments that we eventually go tribe. This will ensure a better way of at locations we had always gone. The judge that has dealt with our away. But we are all fighters, warriors life for the generations that follow us. Long story short, we gave up attempts to be heard, chooses to down that love the land and resources. Our Remember our ancestors live within thousands of acres of rich timberland play the importance of fairness and homeland that our ancestors protected each and every one of us. We are all in trade for retaining our rights to facts that support our case at hand. We for us to enjoy and care for. They connected and determined to have the subsistence living. We wanted a have been treated poorly in all cases paid a price that we as a generation of best we can provide. very small, but important and critical presented before his court. How do we Tuwaduq respect and honor. Our love guarantee to our way of life as native protect our Tribe from encroachment for what we have is deep. Our love for Thank you, Guy Miller Skokomish people. by other Tribes if the judge won’t hear our way of life is deep. We will never Tribal Chair Fast forward to 2019. We are us or they feel more compassion for leave, and never quit. Our Ancestors I HEARD YOU CAN GET $1,000 FROM THE TRIBE TO GO ON VACATION? Public Works f you have heard this statement, it isn’t true. The - Student activities/events: If your child wants t has been a mild winter so far, but we still manage ITribe won’t pay for your vacation; however, to attend a basketball or science or cheerlead- Ito deliver 30 loads of split firewood to our Elders. the Tribe does help enrolled Tribal members with ing camp, a flier or registration form needs to Besides the wood purchased with tribal funds, David financial assistance for essential needs. In order be attached to the application. Pulsifer, Tanner Strong, David Ware, Jacey Gonzales, to qualify, you need to provide documentation Louis Herrera and Austin Littlesun also cut and to justify the need and the difficult circumstance - Cultural Activities: If you want to attend a cultural activity, a flier or registration form delivered several loads of wood to those in need. that makes you eligible. These funds are not for needs to be attached to the application. Oops, I don’t want to forget Ben Peters! Thanks guys everyday needs so to speak. for all that this great crew did for our community. This resource should be considered the last resource. - If you want to attend a funeral/wake for an Dakota Andrews recently completed another Other tribal programs should be used if eligible prior immediate family member and it is out of the level of testing for his wastewater credentials. to requesting the General Assistance funds area and you need gas money or hotel money. Congratulations Dakota!! Great job and we are The General Welfare Benefits Program was created very proud of you! Wastewater certification is a to help Tribal members in accordance with the The maximum amount allowed per year per person series of required testing that is extremely difficult Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Safe Harbor Rules. is $1,000. Applications are available at the Tribal and complicated to achieve the title of Wastewater What are those rules? Generally, payments made Center. Once applications are received, they Operator. Keep up the good work Koda! by any government for the general welfare are not are reviewed by the General Welfare Committee Cody has been multi-tasking with a variety of taxable to the recipients of such benefit payments who will make a determination. The assistance is jobs. From moving desks and files to locating water if those payments are: (1) made pursuant to a limited to a set amount each fiscal year. lines to make sure our contractors don’t hit them while governmental program; (2) for the promotion of digging. He also had some minor sanding of our roads the general welfare (based on individual or family during the freezing weather. Water samples are on his need); and (3) not compensation for services. schedule and so is troubleshooting electrical issues. Some good examples of general welfare assistance: Our own Fred Miller has been busy moving - Housing/Shelter needs: If you have faced an offices and equipment along with fixing heat issues unexpected expense that is making it difficult and facility maintenance. for you to pay your housing/shelter needs (i.e. PUD or utility bills, etc..) Thank you, - Medical Needs: If you or your immediate fam- Guy Miller, Public works ily member have to go to the hospital in Se- attle and you need gas money or hotel money. Page 10 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Public Safety News he Skokomish Fish and Wildlife from injury. TDepartment has been working Pete and Officer Bradshaw strategically diligently in serving our community. and slowly move closer towards the It has been an interesting and exciting Bald Eagle with their gear. They were week during the month of January. The able to utilize their nets and capture the department would like to acknowledge Bald Eagle. They quickly and carefully two of our staff members who have covered the Bald Eagle with a blanket. went above and beyond their call It was to keep the Bald Eagle calm and of service. The two distinguished not subjecting it to emotional stress. individuals are Skokomish Fish and Officer Bradshaw gently held on the Wildlife Monitor, Pete Peterson and Bald Eagle in his arms while Pete Skokomish Fish and Wildlife Officer, gathered all the gear. They looked at Mike Bradshaw. each other and smiled as they walked They had been attempting to rescue an skipped across the river. Pete and Officer Bradshaw pressed on back to their vehicle. The Bald Eagle injured Bald Eagle for multiple weeks. As weeks went by, the weather with their search for the Bald Eagle. It was transported to Discovery Bay The Bald Eagle had been hiding continued to get worst with gusting was cold and foggy. They thought to Wildlife Recue for further evaluation. somewhere at the end of Skokomish wind, lower temperatures and heavy themselves there was no way that the Thank you Pete and Officer Bradshaw Indian Flats Road by the river. When rain. The weather caused a challenge, Bald Eagle could survive under such for the exemplary service you both they first saw the Bald Eagle, its left but it did not stop both Pete and Officer conditions. Moments later, they could performed while preserving our wing was damaged and the Bald Bradshaw from searching for the not believe what they saw across the wildlife. The dedication you have Eagle was unable to fly. The Bald Bald Eagle. They searched high and river. It was the Bald Eagle standing shown to our community has not Eagle seemed to have some physical low along the river bank, behind tree on top of an old wooden drift log along gone unnoticed. May you both soar challenges, but it still was able to stumps, underneath brush and even the river bank. Its wings spread wide, as high as an Eagle from this amazing outwit Pete and Officer Bradshaw treading through high muddy water. its head was white as snow, its beak accomplishment. We thank you both from captivity. There was nothing Their hard work was with negative and claws are bright yellow like the for what you have done to save the Pete or Officer Bradshaw could do, result as they were not able to locate sun and its eyes pierced like an arrow. wildlife in our community. except watch the Bald Eagle display the Bald Eagle. The Bald Eagle displayed such beauty Skokomish Fish and Wildlife its’ strength, stealth and swiftness as it In the early morning of the fourth week, but, it needed help in order to survive Department Sgt. S. Uch 911 Emergency Interruption here was a state and region wide Tfailure of the 911 Emergency call system in late December 2018. That interruption was due to a mechanical systems failure in a CenturyLink facility in Colorado. The 911 service has been restored and is up and running. Our local Dispatch Center was able to navigate the incident but with great diffi culty. MACECOM is taking steps to prevent this from happening again. In the meantime, should this ever happen again, remember this number: 360-426-4441. This is the general business line for our Dispatch Center. It operates independently from the 911 emergency system. This is the next telephone number to call if the 911 number is not working. Please keep this number in a handy place. Post it on your refrigerator or whatever will work for you. ALWAYS call this number next if 911 is not working. It ensures the quickest response by offi cers. The second telephone number to remember and to call is 360-426-4740. This is the general phone number for Public Safety. Use this as a last resort. Depending on the time of day and day of week, an offi cer or staff member may not be in the building. www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 11 Transportation Facility Update ecently Mason County Public Works R(MCPW) helped us with some maintenance work with our drainage system. We had numerous catch basins that needed service. MCPW has a Vacuum Truck that extracted all the debris from our catch basins. They cleaned out the culverts on the reservation too. The drainage system on Salish Court has issues due to its age. The drywell that the storm water drains into no longer works. I will look into all the alternatives to alleviate this problem. It will take time but it will be fi xed. Our latest project will be complete when the lighting is fi nished. The sidewalk portion of the project is complete. The lighting portion Above MCPW pulling debris will commence on or around January 31st, from drywell on Salish Court 2019. There will be new light fi xtures being constructed along Reservation Road where the shoulder was widened. The other lights that are along Reservation Road are being retrofi tted with six foot arms with Light Emitting Diodes (LED). We have to prioritize the work on our existing transportation facilities due to limited funding we receive. Chip seal on Potlatch Court, Cedar Lane and Tseelsub Court are scheduled for spring of 2019. After these roads are fi nished we will WHY ARE THE COUNTY COPS PATROLLING start on the other roads that need attention. Our goal is to catch up on needed THE RESERVATION? maintenance on all of our roads. Improvement, improvement, improvement in here are Mason County Deputies and property. They also answer alarms that order. Tpatrolling the reservation on a and investigate disturbances. We have improved our facilities quite a bit compared to what I grew up with. limited time. Until the Skokomish Tribe The Skokomish Tribe Public Safety We never had pavement markings on our roads that went through the reservation Public Safety is fully staffed again, department recently interviewed and let alone sidewalks. I am very proud of what we have now and would like our the Tribe is being assisted by Mason hired 3 additional officer candidates. It community members to be safe, especially our children. If anyone has any County to patrol. These provisional is hoped they will begin employment in questions please contact me. officers are here to help patrol March 2019. If you have any questions, residential, retail, and commercial please call the Chief of Police at 360- premises to prevent and detect signs of 426-4740 intrusion and ensure security of people Medical Countermeasures When you think of disease Our group was lucky enough to have 2019 Skokomish Recycling News outbreaks and other emergencies, you our well-equipped Community Center might think that if it ever happened available to conduct our training. batteries. Happy New Year Skokomish People. I anywhere in our area that some highly I was impressed at how many hope it will be a great year for you good trained government offi cials will people were actively participating people and a safe one. Please remember we are not a Daniel and Sy Miller dumpster and do not take household be deployed and handle everything during all the debates. Usually, people trash including: Clothes and shoes, because that’s what they get paid to do. kind of sit back and just wait for the The recycling program has been Kids toys, bikes, garden hoses, Well the leadership in your tribe wants next break quietly. All throughout the moving along just fine. We are still open Styrofoam or packing peanuts, motor to take productive steps to be part of class we had great discussions of real 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For oil or containers, wet newspapers or the response to take care of our loved world what-if situations and important those of you who may not know, we are cardboard. ones in our community. situational activities in smaller groups located behind the Tribal Center. We With that pro-active thought as well as practical tests to make have placed signs up for what you can If you have any questions, please in mind our Community Development sure we actually knew what we were call the Tribal Center at (360) 426- drop off. We do not take plastics with Offi ce Director, Jackie Smith, talking about. Basically we were the numbers 1# and 7#. These can be 4232. You can leave a message and scheduled an intensive 2-day training setting up mock POD’s (Points of identified by looking on the bottom of a phone number and I will get back to all plastics. you as soon as I can. Also if you get course for Medical Countermeasures Dispensing) to distribute medication to a chance, come down and take a look Points of Dispensing, Planning and our community when there is some sort We accept all glass of all colors, all at our newly painted recycling center! Response. We had personnel from of disease outbreak. With our training different sizes of tin cans, aluminum A huge thank you goes out to Sy Miller multiple departments of our tribe attend we were able to work through a lot of cans, newspapers, catalogs, junk mail, for his artistic skills in making it unique and even employees from the Squaxin issues that will arise during this kind of paperback books and magazines. to Skokomish. Tribe, Mason County Fire Departments, situation. So rest assured your tribe has Please break down all cardboard even some from Thurston County. Our got you taken care of when it’s time to boxes to save room in the bins. We Happy 2019 Skokomish People! instructors were from a highly trained put together a POD. Daniel Cush and Sy Miller, also accept all sizes of household light organization named TEEX (Texas By Shane Scarlett, Skokomish bulbs and all batteries EXCEPT car Waste Management A&M Engineering Extension Service). Department of Public Safety Page 12 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Here’s How to Keep Mice out of Your Kitchen

had just returned from a glorious I 12-day vacation, feeling relaxed and surprisingly ready to get back to work the next day. I was cooking something easy for dinner that night—sloppy joes, I believe—with some fries roast- ing in the oven. As I went to grab my oven mitt to take the fries out, my hand ended up cupping a tiny, little mouse. I was confused at first, but when the little furball started to move, I let out what I think anyone could describe as a Keep the kitchen swept and tidy blood-curdling scream. Mice can be sustained on very small After catching the mouse and putting amounts of food a day. They only need it outside, I referred back to some of about three to five grams of food a day, my former research on mice, like this so yeah, your crumbs are the perfect surprising hack that will keep mice snack for these little guys. They may away for good. Although it’s a solid not seem like a big deal on the floor, tip, I was determined to make sure that but trust me: It’s enough for the little nothing like this would ever happen to mice to come swooping. me again. It may seem obnoxious, but one of the best ways to keep mice out is to keep In an attempt to make my kitchen a the kitchen tidy—not just once a week, rodent-free zone, I came across a few but every day. After cooking that meal, tricks that can assist in making my give your kitchen floors a quick sweep kitchen—and my oven mitts—an even and those counters (and stovetops) a less attractive place to make a home. good wipe. Eliminate all entry points Eliminate “nesting” places Did you know that mice can be master Of course the mouse liked my oven contortionists? These suckers can actu- mitt—it was a cozy and warm little ally fit inside holes that are less than home for the critter! My oven mitts an inch wide. There are even YouTube were hanging in a spot close to my videos that prove this theory. Mice can kitchen counters for easy access— squeeze their way into tiny holes, es- which, of course, meant the opening pecially if there’s food enticing them. for the mitt was out in the open and The first thing to do is go through your perfect for a nesting little mouse. entire kitchen and find any entry points After realizing this, I evaluated all of that could possibly have enticed the the “nesting” places inside of my kitch- mouse to your kitchen. Look for holes en that would seem cozy for a rodent. next to (or even inside) your cabinets, This also can help eliminate places by all of your shelves, behind or under where mice can poop … which, yes, the stove (or even the refrigerator), and can host a variety of poisoning diseas- much more. es, according to the CDC. Seal all of your food Try using peppermint No wonder the little mouse liked my Again, this is a part of the surprising kitchen—there’s food there! I admit little hack to avoid mice that I discov- that I’m not the best at properly sealing ered a few months back. Some people all of my food—especially dried goods have reported that peppermint plants or such as crackers or pasta—and I could essential oils are a great way to keep have done a much better job at keeping mice out. The rodents repel at the smell these things sealed tight. of it. Although I don’t have personal After this incident, I decided to grab experience with this theory, I went out some seal-tight containers and jars to to buy a candle with mint as a promi- store all of my food. With sealed con- nent scent. Burning this after cooking tainers, there won’t be anything avail- a meal not only makes my clean kitch- able to snack on, so there would be no en smell fresh but will also keep that reason for the mouse to be attracted to mouse’s little rodent friends away (I my food. hope) www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 13 Skokomish Health Clinic News Summary Of Policy FEBRUARY TALKING CIRCLE New Employee Requirements Of The COME JOIN US FOR A VERY INFORMATIVE DAY WITH New Laws For Opioid WINTER STRONG AND LEARN ABOUT NATURAL REMEDIES FOR DIABETES. Prescribing FEBRUARY 13TH @1200 isk of long-term opioid use goes AT THE CLINICS CONFERENCE ROOM Rup with every day’s supply on the EVERYONE WELCOME! initial prescription, and with every re- COME HELP MAKE A VERY DELICIOUS MEAL AND TEA fi ll. By prescribing the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed, you can help prevent opioid use disorder. Tooth grinding (bruxism) The policy limits the quantity of opi- oids that can be prescribed to opiate ake a look at your teeth in the mirror. unexperienced patients for non-cancer TAs we age, our teeth can become fl at and worn. This is especially true for the pain. front teeth. You may notice that these teeth The limits for new opioid prescriptions may have rough jagged edges or are worn will be: • No more than 18 doses (ap- smooth. You may notice that the top pro- proximately a 3-day supply) for pa- ello Skokomish tribe! My name tective layer of your teeth has worn away tients age 20 or younger. • No more His Alexandria La Tulippe, I just or you may have a history of broken front than 42 doses (approximately a 7-day started with the Skokomish health teeth and multiple failed dental fi llings. supply) for patients age 21 or older. clinic in December as the new Front This is often caused by tooth grinding or Exceptions • Patients who are undergo- Office manager. I’m thrilled to be here bruxism. ing active cancer treatment or who are and contribute to the healthcare of your Tooth grinding usually occurs while you in hospice, palliative care, or end-of- community! Everyone will see me are sleeping. Most people who grind their The most basic way to prevent tooth wear through the front window, so feel free teeth are unaware that they do. Over time, life care are exempt from these limits is to see your dentist regularly. When un- and prior authorization. • Patients who to say hi and allow me to personally tooth grinding can cause signifi cant dam- usual tooth wear is noted your dentist will, are already on chronic opioids will be introduce myself! age to your teeth that is very diffi cult or with your help, identify the cause. Often a impossible to repair. simple occlusal guard that is worn while grandfathered under the policy, and Treating worn teeth is a signifi cant chal- sleeping is enough to protect the teeth from will not be subject to these limits or to lenge for both the dentist and the patient. future wear. prior authorization. Fillings and crowns repeatedly fail un- Please call 360-426-5755 or stop by the Opioid: Drugs containing the following der the intense pressure caused by tooth Health Center to schedule an appointment. ingredients; Codeine, Fentanyl, Hydro- grinding. Correcting the damage caused More information on tooth grinding or codone, Hydromorphone, Meperidine, by tooth grinding almost always requires bruxism is available from the Academy of Morphine, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, complete rehabilitation of the mouth with General Dentistry at http://www.knowy- Tapentadol , Tramadol. the involvement of multiple dental special- ourteeth.com ists and a signifi cant investment of time and money. Random Thoughts from Behavioral Health e scan a lot of resources trying It’s often diffi cult for parents and kids how to spend the time. Pick another are fewer windows of opportunity Wto fi nd things that will be useful to get together for a family meal, let night where you cook a meal together. for parents and teens to get together, for the folks we work with. I’m not alone spend quality time together. But Look for other ways to connect – put a parents should do their best to be even sure where I swiped this one there is probably nothing kids would note or something special in your kid’s available when their teen does express from, but I was thinking about some like more. Get up 10 minutes earlier in lunchbox. a desire to talk or participate in family of the conversations we’ve had in the morning so you can eat breakfast activities. Attending concerts, games, the community recently and thought with your child or leave the dishes in and other events with your teen it might be a useful thing to share. the sink and take a walk after dinner. And, whatever you are doing with communicates caring and lets you get Kids who aren’t getting the attention them, be focused on them. Put your to know more about your child and his Best wishes for good things! they want from their parents often act phone away – not just down, but away. or her friends in important ways. out or misbehave because they’re sure Every glance at it can reinforce to them to be noticed that way. a feeling that they are not important to Ena Melton-Myers, MA, LMHC, you. Don’t feel guilty if you’re a working MHP, NCC parent. It is the many little things you Mental Health Counselor Many parents fi nd it rewarding to do — making popcorn, playing cards, Make Time for Your Kids schedule together time with their kids. Adolescents seem to need less window shopping – that kids will Create a “special night” each week to be undivided attention from their parents remember. together and let your kids help decide than younger kids. Because there Page 14 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ What is Post-Partum depression ecember 19th the Skokomish yourself PPD, please call and talk with your go to your appoints with or just come DHealthy Families Group Connec- • Lack of sleep doctor or a mental health professional sit with you, please feel free to call. tion focus was on Postpartum Depres- Having a baby changes your body ASAP talking to someone is better them that sion. Healthy Families goal is to build and your life in ways that are hard to There are many reasons PPD go unde- talking at all. understanding and bring the topic out predict. Feeling sad, moody, or tired tected and not talked about in the forefront so we can better sup- is normal in the fi rst few weeks after • Feeling of shame, fear, embarrass- Positive Indian Parenting Classes start- port our mothers and children. Women childbirth. PPD is different ment, or guilt on the part of the mother ing January 31st 2019 @ 5:30 don’t have to suffer alone Signs of Postpartum Depression • Reluctance by mother to bring up or Where: Tuwaduq Family services Postpartum depression (PPD) can af- • Sadness talk about their true feelings for fear of Class is open to parents, caregivers, fect any woman during pregnancy or • Anxiety being seen unfi t and fear of ICW/CPS grandparents this will be a 6-week class after childbirth. • Panic Attacks being called The Class helps parents explore the Postpartum depression is moderate to • Feeling of Anger • Not screened by the doctor at visits values and attitudes expressed in tra- severe depression in a woman after she • Feeling of Guilt or extreme doubt • Don’t know what PPD is ditional Native child-rearing practices has given birth. It may occur soon af- about the ability to be a good mother • PPD may be mistaken for Baby and apply them to modern parenting. ter delivery or up to a year later. Most • Loss of appetite Blues The curriculum draws on the strengths of the time, it occurs within the fi rst 3 • Being unable to care for the baby Skokomish Healthy Families Pro- of traditional Indian parenting prac- months after delivery or oneself gram has a video you can come down tices using storytelling, cradleboard, Causes • Fatigue, Lethargy, inability to man- a watch. The video focuses on baby harmony, lessons of nature, behavior The exact causes of postpartum de- age everyday tasks blues, postpartum depression, and the management, and the use of praise. It pression are unknown. Changes in hor- • Excessive concerns about baby’s difference between them. The video also addresses the historic impact of mone levels during and after pregnan- health or safety also addresses what to do if you have boarding schools, intergenerational cy may affect a woman’s mood. Many • Loss of interest in the new baby/not PPD and some helpful tips on how to trauma and grief, and forced assimila- non-hormonal factors may also affect wanting to hold the baby function at home and how to improve tion of parenting; it empowers Indian mood during this period: • Not wanting to be alone with baby your mood. families to reclaim their right to their • Changes in your body from preg- or fear of hurting the baby Watching the video does not take the heritage to be positive parents. nancy and delivery • Inability to express pleasure place of talking to your Dr. please if • Changes in work and social rela- • Thoughts of suicide or harming one- you feel you may have PPD reach out tionships self to you Dr or mental health provider. • Having less time and freedom for If you feel you may be suffering from If you need someone to talk with and

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The young baby in this photo is none other than Alfi e Smith! Do you have a photo you would like to share? Contact me at [email protected] and lets talk! www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 15 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month een dating violence (TDV) is de- you’re up to if they see your phone. The nual Domestic Violence Advocacy Day Our Council of Elders Task Force lunch Tfi ned as a pattern of abuse or threat design ensures safety, speed and pri- in Olympia on February 20, 2019. meetings will be held at noon on the last of abuse against teenaged dating part- vacy. Thursday of each month; February 28 ners, occurring in diff erent forms, in- One Love Foundation app The One We’ll learn about budget and policy is- and March 28. The Council of Elders cluding verbal, emotional, physical, Love Foundation app helps the user de- sues that impact survivors of domestic Task force is designed to provide sup- sexual and digital. TDV occurs across termine if a relationship is unsafe and violence, get to know others in our leg- port and suggestions for our twice an- diverse groups and cultures. Although helps to create the best action plan by islative district, and visit the legislators nual awareness events. All elders are the dynamics of TDV are similar to adult weighing an individual’s unique char- who represent us. It’s an opportunity for encouraged to join us! domestic violence, the forms and expe- acteristics and values. In partnership us to meet with our area representa- Rolling into March, International Wom- rience of TDV, as well as the challenges with LoveisRespect.org, the app pro- tives and senator regarding issues and en’s Day is a global day celebrating in seeking and providing services, make vides access to trained advocate sup- challenges we face here in Skokomish the social, economic, cultural and po- the problem of TDV unique. port 24/7 through an embedded live so when they go into legislative session litical achievements of women. As part Every year, approximately 1.5 million chat function. This app is free and can they are more educated on domestic vi- of this we celebrate Skokomish women high school students nationwide ex- be used anonymously on smart phones olence issues. It is a big way our voices with Tuwaduq Women’s Day on Friday, perience physical abuse from a dating and other electronic devices. reach the state capitol. March 8. Here in Skokomish we will partner. During the month of February Also in February we will be loom weav- be asking you to choose a woman, or we will be raising awareness about National Resources ing for two nights, February 26th and women to honor and tell us why- your dating violence, and encourage the National Dating Abuse Helpline - This 27th. We are bringing prior participants mom/auntie/grandma/sister/daughter/ Skokomish community to get involved. hotline provides 24-hour national web- back and together we can help teach friend… You can begin sending us pho- Saying something about abuse when based and telephone resources to help the new-to-weaving folks make either a tos now if you’d like us to put them on a you see it makes a diff erence. Have teens experiencing dating abuse. Young headband or a set of wristbands. Space fl yer for you. discussions with your teens, ask ques- people (as well as concerned friends, is limited to men and women ages 18 For information on any of our programs tions, ask us questions. We have re- parents, teachers, clergy, law enforce- and up, and you must come register at and services call Patty or Tor at (360) sources available. ment and service providers) anywhere the Tuwaduq Family Services Recep- 426-7788 or Helping Teens Stay Safe in the country can call toll free, 1-866- tion Desk. Email [email protected] The Love is Not Abuse iPhone app is 331-9474, text “loveis” to 22522, or log an educational resource for parents that on to the interactive website, loveisre- demonstrates the dangers of digital dat- spect.org, and receive immediate, con- ing abuse and provides much needed fi dential assistance. information on the growing problem of teen dating violence and abuse. #Orange4Love Day Circle of 6 app Circle of 6 is an iPhone Tell the world why you wear orange with app for college-aged students and their hashtags #Orange4Love and #teenD- friends to stay close, stay safe, and pre- Vmonth on February 12, 2019. Don’t vent violence before it happens. The have orange? We’ll be visiting around design is simple. It takes two touches to the community with all things orange. get help and they use icons to represent Also in February… actions, so that no one can tell what Our program will again attend the an-

Page 16 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Tuwaduq Family Services Newsletter appy 2019 to the Skokomish Com- for Rosetta LaClair or Carol Cordova or baby clothes and baby items that have participant. Handicapped or disabled Hmunity. Tuwaduq Family Services stop by Family Services and meet with been donated from families that their ba- individual living in the same household staff has had a busy 2018 and look- us. Youth in transition services are also bies have grown out of. This is a good as the eligible participant, who accom- ing forward to the New Year. We were available to students from 14 on up that way to share and help each other out. panies the participant to the congregate able to provide many services to our are enrolled in a federally recognized We welcome you to on WIC day to take meal site. Volunteers who provide as- Skokomish Community during the holi- tribe with a documented disability. If you what you can use for your baby. Thank sistance during the meal hour to the pro- day seasons and are thankful to the are a parent or guardian and have ques- you to the families that have shared their gram. Note: meal staff are considered people in the community that helped us tions about the eligibility or your student gently used clothing and baby items. To volunteers. along the way. With the Federal Shut- has an IEP/504 you may be eligible for all of the families that are participating in Those not meeting the above eligibil- down we want you to know that the support services, please give us a call. the Healthy Families program we con- ity requirements may eat as a guest food voucher program still has vouch- Barbara Churchill is at Skokomish on gratulate you with making a difference by paying for the full costs of the meal, ers available. One per household ev- Thursdays to meet with participants in your child/children lives. Thank you $4.00 or as posted. ery three months that meet the income who would like to talk about and decide for allowing us into your home and work- The money collected goes back into guidelines. Also there are Food bank re- on career choices. She will gladly work ing with you. If you have any questions the lunch program for additional costs sources are available as well. Squaxin with you to help you choose a proper ca- about Healthy Families Program please that may occur to operate the program. Island Food Bank is open on Fridays reer and training choice. call Laila Longshore-Smith, our home Home Delivered Meals Program Par- from 8-3, located at 90 SE Klah-Che- Carol Cordova is the Grant Coordina- visitor and she will be glad to answer ticipants: Elders should only be on the Min Dr. (360) 432-3926. Hood Canal tor and works with both Chehalis and any questions. home delivered meal program if they Food Bank is the lst and 3rd Monday of Skokomish to implement appropriate The Skokomish A.O.A. Elders Luncheon are unable to leave their homes without each month, located in Hoodsport (360) expenditure of funds. As we are in the program has been moved under the di- great difficulty. Their inability to leave 877-6507. Saints Pantry is open Tues- final year of the grant cycle, it is impor- rection of Tuwaduq Family Services, home may be because of illness, dis- day and Wednesday from 9:30 to 12 tant to assess the attainment of goals since the beginning of November. Since ability, or general frailty. They may be (360) 427-8847. We would like to thank and objectives; as well as monitoring the then some changes have occurred and home bound because they cannot ride the people who have been bringing the expenditure of funds. some changes were made. In Decem- comfortably in an available vehicle for clothing and donating to the ones that An annual report for the last fiscal year ber, Marcy Tinaza who had been the the time it takes to get to the congregate need the warm clothes and shoes that has been completed and submitted. head cook for 8 years for the program meal site. Because of their frailty, home- we are offering in the lobby bins at Fam- During the fourth year of the grant, the resigned her position to take a posi- delivered clients should be high priority ily Services. We also have the crockpot Skokomish/Chehalis Program served 59 tion working as the Community Center for nutrition screening. Perry Carrington of soup that warms the stomach when consumers under an individualized plan staff. She will still be around but work- will be in charge of requests and deter- you are hungry. for employment. Of this number, there ing in a different capacity and we wish mination of who will be considered for Our Skokomish Vocational Rehabilita- were 24 successfully employed clients. her well in her new position. With the the Home Delivered meals. The Elders tion Program continues to take appli- The most prevalent disabilities identified head cook position opening we moved luncheon cook staff will only take di- cations to determine eligibility for the during this grant period includes 1) Alco- Ocean Sparr into the head cook posi- rection from Perry when preparing the program. The Vocational Rehabilitation hol/Drug use and dependency, 2) Men- tion. Ocean had previously been work- meals for take home. Please contact (VR) Program provides services to en- tal Health/Dual Diagnosis and 3) Physi- ing as the cooks assistant and was will- Perry Carrington (360) 426-5755 (clinic) rolled Native Americans with disabilities cal Disabilities. There are many other ing to step up into the new duties as the if you meet eligibility of home delivered in a manner consistent with each indi- types of disabilities that interfere with head cook. We will be working with her meals request. vidual consumers’ strengths, resources, the client’s ability to successfully gain and assisting her and offering additional As changes occur we will also be re- priorities, concerns, and capabilities. employment. If you have questions or training as she continues to prepare and questing input from our Community The participant must live within Mason concerns, please give us a call. serve our Community elders in a healthy elders about ideas and suggestions of County. VR plans to assist people with The Healthy Families Program work- nutritional manner. In January we hired meals and activities that you would like disabilities to enter or return to the work- ing in coordination with the TANF pro- Sunsomay Keith, as the new cooks’ as- see happen. We will be working to get place. It assists with helping to remove gram will be hosting a 6 week Positive sistant. We will now be able to start the craft classes going once again and barriers that you may have when seek- Indian Parenting classes that will start some additional planning for the lunch will keep the community informed when ing employment. For more information January 31, 2019 @ 5:30. Childcare program. We will be starting to incorpo- this will take place. If you have any contact the VR program at 360-426- will be provided and dinner will be of- rate some of our traditional foods back questions or concerns, please call Ro- 7788. If you are serious about acquiring fered for those attending the class. If into the menu when we can get some of setta LaClair, Family Service Manager work skills and career training allowing you are interested in attending please the meat and seafood that may be avail- (360) 426-7788. you to be successful in the work place, call Tuwaduq Family Service (360) 426- able. We are working with the hunting The Skokomish Domestic Violence Pro- we would like to work with you. Each 7788 and leave your name and phone committee and the natural resource de- gram will be preparing for February with participant is served individually and the number with Donna LeClair so that we partment to see how we can make these classes and outreach activities educat- services you need are established when will be able to give you a reminder call foods available to the program. We will ing about domestic violence and healthy an individualized plan for employment is about the class. The Healthy Families also be working with a nutritionist, Cyn- relationships and sexual assault top- developed. If you have a documented Program has been operating at full ca- thia Beck who will be working with us ics. They will be hosting loom weaving disability and an enrolled member of a pacity and working with families with and giving ideas on ways to plan health- classes, basket necklace and orange federally recognized tribe and are look- their individual needs. We are having a ier meals that can benefit our elders and for love activities with the youth council. ing for work this program can help you baby boom around the Skokomish Res- still taste good. They will also be attending training on to remove barriers to employment and ervation and it is a happy time welcom- Some changes that have also been level two expert witness training hosted help fill out job applications, update re- ing all the new babies being born and previously mailed and posted we will by Women Spirit Coalition and a man- sumes, complete your food handlers’ the ones yet to be delivered. The WIC be making sure that participants meet datory OVW grant training. If you need card, help get your driver’s license and program is now located at the Tuwaduq the eligibility of the Title VI American assistance from Domestic violence staff more. We still continue to offer the job Family Service building and meets ev- Indian Meal Program guidelines: All call (360) 426-7788 ask for Tor Parker or career assessment every Thursday to ery 3rd Wednesday of the month from participants must be an enrolled mem- Patricia Gouley. Watch for fliers and an- see what type of work you may be good 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are interested in ber of a federally recognized tribe, 55 nouncement for upcoming classes. at. If you have any questions about the the program please call (360) 426-7788 years or older. Participants must reside program and would like more informa- and schedule an appointment or stop in the tribe’s service are. Eligibility also tion you can call (360) 426-7788 and ask by on that date. We have been offering includes: The spouse of the eligible www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 17 With Deepest Sympathy Tribal Members with Birthdays in February The family of William lambert would 1st 8th 14th 20th 24th like to thank everyone for coming Christopher Elaine Demetria Thomas Pamela together and helping to give my Tinaza Peterson Washington “Cougar” Hodgson Eileen Sashina Blue Bird Terri Butler brother such a wonderful funeral 3rd Peterson Stephens Saturday Thomas service. He would have been so Genny Robbie Smith Carey John Gerald happy to see how many people loved Rogers Maxamus 15th Margaret Strong him and the family is thankful for Cory Mann Miller Christopher Miller Austin everyone coming together and share Kyan Annabelle Gouley Judy Wilkins Escobar their memories of him. Peterson Wilbur Loretta LaClair 21st 25th Broken Chain 4th 10th Louisa Jeff Johns Karine Archer Walter Jacqueline Pulsifer Lauren Smith Ava Smith We little knew that morning Andrews McCann Cecilia that God was going to Wilma Michael 16th Longshore 26th call your name. Gardee Lewis Edward Kyle In life we loved you dearly, Silas Green, Jr. 22nd Johnston In death we do the same. Campbell 11th Travis Prest Cody Peter Wilbur Alisha Andy Andrews It broke our hearts to lose you, 5th Longshore Peterson Hailey Brown 27th You did not go alone; Kathleen Vanessa Alex Gouley Shane Miller For part of us went with you Raines Kennedy 17th Isabelle Mandy Wilbur The day god called you Home. In Loving Memory of Diane Gouley LeClair 6th 12th Isaiah Ives 28th You left us peaceful memories, Joshua Dawn 18th Elena Prest Laurie Your love is still our guide; Kennedy Lawrence James Mesha Clayton And though we cannot see you, William Lambert Jr. Josephine David Ware Eagles Longshore Angel King- You are always at our side Rabuck Abahay George Born On: June 28, 1986 Sparr- 19th 23rd Kylan Gobert Our family chain is broken 7th Cordova Misty Byrd Kasiah Louis Auld And nothing seems the same; Walked on: November 23, 2018 James Smith Winona Brown But as God calls us one by one, Jose 13th Plant-Poulin The chain will link again. Mendoza Marie Gouley Nick Wilbur, Katherine Jr. Jackson Shalie Wilbur Your Smile Will Be Forever Missed atricia Marie Hawk, 81, left on her and a teacher. Her knowledge of Na- her loving mate of 59 years, her chil- Pfinal journey on Saturday, Decem- tive American culture was extensive dren Michelle and Mark Deyette of ber 15, 2018 following a short fight and she shared it freely. Skokomish, Stormy (Jonathon) and with cancer. She was surrounded by Her interests were all things ‘family’, Holly Hawk of Shelton. She was pre- her family as she quietly and peaceful- Native American history, art, and cul- ceded in death by her youngest son Bear ly left us. Pat, also known to her friends ture, knitting, reading, and education. (Ted) Hawk in 2008. She leaves four and family up in Swinomish as “Bob- Once her three children were all in grandchildren; Dani Simpson of Teni- bie” or “Bubbles”, was born on Feb- school, she volunteered often, and no, Brandee Deyette of Skokomish, ruary 11, 1937, to Albert and Agatha eventually took a job at Hood Canal Chase Deyette of Olympia, and Mor- Irvine in LaConner, Washington. She school. She touched the lives of hun- gan Hawk of Shelton, and seven great- was a member of the Swinomish tribe. dreds of children in the many years she granchildren; Payton Tilton-Deyette On October 3, 1959, she married worked there. She loved children, she and Paige Heyer, Sadie, Josephine, and Johnny T. Hawk of Skokomish, and was gifted with an overabundance of Marcus Simpson, and Leah and Gin- moved here. They would have a total patience, and she found ways to make ger Deyette. She also leaves numerous of six children, three of whom were children care about learning. relatives from Swinomish, Skokomish, lost as infants. She was a devoted wife She also had a robust sense of hu- and British Columbia. and mother, always putting her fam- mor, which all who knew her loved ily first, both here and her family up at about her. She laughed every day. She Swinomish. was kind, sensitive, intelligent, and she Patricia Marie Hawk She was active in both the Swinom- loved her husband and family with a “SEE-WAHTUM” ish and Skokomish tribal communities. fierceness that was a force of nature. She was a spiritual leader, a mentor, She is survived by Johnny Hawk, Sunrise: February 11, 1937 Sunset: December 15, 2018 Page 18 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Happy Valentines do to my beautiful I would like to wish all of our Happy Valentines day to my sisters, daughters! Lea Miller, Tracy Miller, beautiful Skokomish Ladies a special Char, Babe and Cloud! Love you all! Amber Sutterlict and Tahnee Miller. Valentines Day. I hope you have an Your Brother Guy I love you all, Dad awesome day!! Mom Guy Miller Mom Thank you for raising me. Thanks Mom for giving me your Thank for bringing me pancakes. Love, Alonzo Tereyaki Chicken and letting me I love you. Thanks for everything cook all the time, and buying me To my Sweetheart Grandsons... you do for me. chips. Malakai and Kyan Love, Blaze Love, Alfie I love you Gamma and Mini Thanks Nana Happy Valentines Day Tahnee! Happy Valentines Day. Love Mom and Mini Guy You always cook good meals and Happy Valentine’s Day On November 21, 2018 my daughter buy me stuff I need to be successful. Happy Valentines Day Kevin and Love, Mona and Mini Love, Thaniel Amber Tanisha R. Tulee graduated from the To all Three of my Children. Bradley, Navy Boot camp, in Great Lakes, Love, Mom and Mini Naomi, and Nellie Hope you all have Illinois. I wanted to take this time Happy Valentines Day Beautiful a great Valentines day. I love you to congratulate Tanisha on all her Deid! To my Love Dinisio Hurtado, guys to the Moon. accomplishments, and continuing Love Gram and Mini Happy Valentines Day! Hope you her journey to success. I am a proud Blaze Andrews have a wonderful day. There are You’re not just my husband, Navy mom. I also wanted to thank so many reasons for loving you, the Skokomish for all the support, and You are a champion! You’re also my best friend. biggest one is being there for me and continued support as she is still doing You are the world’s greatest! Happy Birthday Rick Burfiend great things. I also wanted to shout You are OUR grandson!! my family. You are the support I Matthew, Lucille, Tami and Redhawk out to my son (Thorbjorn Tulee), We are so proud to call you that. need. You do so much for us without Lil Hawk and Hunter and my mom (Peggy Johnson) for HAPPY BIRTHDAY even asking. Happy Valentines Day! Happy Valentines Day to all of you! attending the graduation with me. I Blaze Andrews Lydia J. Thanks so much for helping me get know that Tanisha’s other brothers Love Grandma Nikki Lil Hawk through a rough year. I love you all to Niall, and Orion would love to attend Grandpa Rick as well but did not turn out that HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! the moon and back :) Mark way. Much love to my one and only To my Handsome Son ‘Lijah You make me smile everytime Melody Darlyn, daughter Tanisha AKA Sweetie. Happy Valentines Day! I see your beautiful smile! I cannot wait to meet you! MY HEART Love Mom and Mini I love you, Poppa Love, Poppa Leilani Elese Pavel eilani Elese Pavel, Auburn resident, of the Auburn Dance Academy, a LSkokomish tribal member and also cheerleader, a talented and prolific proud of her Muckleshoot and Yakama writer and great inspiration. She was heritage, passed August 24th, 2018 at passionate about whatever topic she the age of 19. She was born April 15, chose to represent, investing the time 1999 in Olympia. Leilani, a graduate and energy to research and debate of Muckleshoot Tribal School, was with those topics with great detail. enrolled and began full time classes at Green River College. She is survived by her parents Dalena and Joseph Pavel, brothers Leilani was a creative, artistic, and Jason, Willie, Caiman, Gregg and eager learner. She was not shy about Anthony, and sisters, Shelby, Rachel, expressing herself and performed with SyCooMoo. Red Eagle Soaring, was a member A Family Thank You to the Community desperately in need of. It was beautiful to experience the love and support of We have experienced a great loss. The the Skokomish, Muckleshoot, Puyallup, pain and grief at having to say goodbye and Yakama communities stepping to our loved one is devastating. We forward to lend their support and thank all who stepped forward to help assistance. The parents, family friends us send our beloved daughter on her and relatives are all humbled and journey to join the ancestors. There so grateful for your kindness. The love, many who contributed that we cannot thoughts and skills that came together single out any one but want all to know for this observation of our loved one how much it means and that we so are truly appreciated. The spiritual greatly appreciate that you were there leaders, the craftsmen, the cooks, to help us, to lift our spirits, to begin gatherers, servers and other workers that will forever be remembered, heals it means to be surrounded by loving the healing process that we are so came together to build a beautiful work our spirit, and teaches us how much community. Thank you all. www.skokomish.org 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Page 19 Skokomish Indian Tribe Non – Pro t Organization 80 N Tribal Center Road US Postage Paid SKOK, WA 98584 Hoodsport, WA Permit No. 11 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Rez Photo of the Month

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