Yooyoolah! COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 FALL 2010

American Indians (NCAI) and the working with the department’s CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Native American Rights Fund. The solicitor to address the Carcieri Chairman Bill Iyall purpose of these meetings has question as it applies to Cowlitz. As been both to pressure the Dept. of to the department’s review of policy Interior to act on its long backlog of positions, the Secretary’s June Standing strong fee-to-trust applications and to have memo makes clear that the review I am proud to be the Chairman of Congress adopt a “fix” for the is for two-part decisions only and the Cowlitz Tribe, because I am Carcieri Decision. does not apply to Cowlitz. proud of our members and the Carcieri Decision I have met with Deputy accomplishments we have made Progress was made in June, when Secretary David Hayes, Assistant together as a people. We have come Interior Secretary Salazar issued a Secretary Larry Echohawk, as well a long way during the past few statement committing as his key staff and Solicitor Pilar years through the process of the Dept. of Interior to Thomas. Our attorneys building our governance and self move forward on gaming “We do not believe that have had many meetings determination. applications. The the Carcieri Decision with the Dept. of Interior We stand strong as co- Secretary’s statement should prevent approval staff. In addition, key managers of both natural and also recognized that of the Cowlitz project.” members of our delegation have spoken to cultural resources in our usual and applications for equal — Bill Iyall accustomed areas. footing tribes, such as the Dept. of Interior on For our future, our economic Cowlitz, can move our behalf. Solicitor development ventures will be forward before those of off- Thomas is currently working on the successful, providing employment reservation (two-part) tribes. legal analysis of Carcieri’s effect on opportunities and much needed We have every indication that Cowlitz. Once this is done, they revenues for the Tribe and local our efforts in Washington DC have should be ready to move our communities. successfully kept the Cowlitz at the application forward. Casino top of the Dept. of Interior’s list Working with other landless and disadvantaged tribes, we were Our fee-to-trust application for when they finally start making successful in getting the NCAI to reservation land and the casino decisions on pending applications. approve a resolution sponsored by project near La Center has been The department’s extended the Cowlitz Tribe at its June meeting complete for more than a year and a delays in processing fee-to-trust calling on the Dept. of Interior to half, but the BIA has still not acted applications have been a result of stop the delay and move forward on it. both the February 2009 Supreme with all due speed on processing the In fact, during that time the Court decision in Carcieri v. Salazar pending fee-to-trust applications. Dept. of Interior has not taken (which raised questions about the action on any gaming fee-to-trust Secretary’s authority to take land Continued on Page 2 application for any tribe across the into trust for tribes formally country. recognized after 1934), and the Inside this issue: Since our last general council department’s plans to review its Vice Chair Report 2 meeting, we have had numerous policy positions on off reservation Tribal Council Chair Report 3 meetings with administration gaming. Committee Reports 5 officials in Washington DC, members We do not believe that the Department Reports 13 of our congressional delegation, and issues raised by the Carcieri Announcements 21 2010: The Year In Pictures 23 Native American organizations, Decision should prevent approval of Tribal Council & Committees 66 the Cowlitz project. We are currently including the National Congress of Department Directory 67 Page 2

YOOYOOLAH! Laptop computers ([email protected]) with any Secretary of Commence Gary Locke thoughts you may have on what you Chairman’s Report-Continued just announced a National would like to see in this project. Telecommunications and A coalition we helped to create Once again, I am proud to be a Information Administration (NTIA) last Spring of landless and member of the Cowlitz Tribe, with grant to the Cowlitz Tribe in disadvantaged tribes continues to our proud history of dedicated partnership with Toledo Telephone pressure the Dept. of Interior and leaders and tribal members, and I Company. Congress. In recent months, they foresee a bright future for our This grant will provide sent letters to the Dept. of Interior people. broadband-related training to about and Congress, met with the National 750 participants. Qualified residents Indian Gaming Association, and held and Tribal members who complete VICE CHAIRMAN’S weekly conference calls to keep the the training may receive subsidized group together and on message. REPORT equipment and broadband access. Congress Vice Chairman Phil Harju Legislation in both houses of Pathways to Healing Additionally, the Pathways to Congress to address the Carcieri A productive year Healing Program headed up by As 2010 comes to an end, it has problem and make it clear that the Debbie Medeiros, has been awarded been another busy and productive Secretary has authority to take land continuing funding from the Dept. of year for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. into trust for all federally recognized Justice Office on Violence Against At the time of this writing, our tribes is moving very slowly. Our Women for the upcoming three land into trust application is still best hope is that language will be years in the amount of $802,000. In pending at the Dept. of the Interior, added as a rider to an the next three years, we will but we have made great progress in appropriations bill this fall, probably continue to provide advocacy our health, housing, cultural and after the November election. services and start new projects. natural resources, treatment, youth, While we are very frustrated by We will implement a transitional and elder programs. the continuing delays and inaction, housing project for women and Throughout Indian Country, both by Congress and the Dept. of children leaving abusive households. when I represent the Cowlitz at Interior, we remain hopeful that And we will also look into owning various meetings, trainings, and they will act this year. and operating our own shelter for consultations, I always hear that Diligent efforts victims of violence. This important people are taking positive notice of The efforts of our Cowlitz project work is for the most vulnerable our Tribe. team during the past six months members of society. have successfully kept the Cowlitz Randy Russell For the newsletter, I have always application at the top of the First Salmon Ceremony This year's First Salmon ceremony talked about a Cowlitz member who department’s project list. We have took place on June 6th following the has made a difference for our Tribe. had repeated assurances that the June General Council meeting. Today, I want to thank Tribal policy people at the top levels of the Working with our Cultural Resources Council Member and Enrollment Dept. of Interior look favorably on Department, we had five designated Officer Randy Russell for his hard our application. We have developed ceremonial fishermen attempt to work and dedication to our Tribe. I strong support with the leaders of catch the fish, through an have observed first hand, all the our congressional delegation and agreement with the Washington work and extra duties he takes on. I strengthened our relations with State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. The encourage everyone to thank Randy other landless and disadvantaged fishermen were not successful, but personally, for a job very well done. tribes. we will try again next year. Finally, we will continue to do all Conservation efforts we can to persuade the Dept. of Longhouse project I also want to thank our Natural Interior to act, and hope to have We are seeking funds for a Resources and Cultural Resources positive news at our fall general Longhouse. This will give us a departments for working to obtain, council meeting. community center that will serve with Federal Funding, property on many cultural needs for our people. the Cowlitz Prairie to support and Please send me an e-mail Page 3 protect an endangered plant, VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 Kincaid’s Lupine. TRIBAL COUNCIL pharmaceuticals, eye glasses, and Our Natural Resources CHAIR’S REPORT hospital care that our members Department will administer the Chairman Steve Kutz needed help with each year. property with a conservation easement, along with the United Journey to Implement Health CHS funds States Fish and Wildlife Service and Care Services We were told that when new monies the Washington State Department The journey to implement were allocated by Congress for CHS, of Natural Resources. This is healthcare services started with a that we would receive our share believed to be the first property health committee that began based on a formula that took into obtained by a tribe under this meeting before recognition and then account the number of Cowlitz section of the endangered species in earnest after recognition and was members utilizing CHS. act. constituted as the Health Board, in In addition, IHS in Portland began managing our CHS funds, but New clinic building 2002, that exists today. payments were slow and members Our new medical clinic building in Discussions and plans were were being sent to collections. To fix Longview should be completed soon. started that led the Tribe to start this situation, we hired staff to Congratulations to our Health Board negotiations for Contract Health manage the program ourselves. and our Health employees for Care (CHS) funding. Realizing that just one or two keeping this difficult project moving We were told by the Indian catastrophic medical events in one forward. Health Service (IHS) that the only funding available to new tribes was year could deplete our funds and Tribal Court CHS, so negations began that leave nothing to pay for any Work on our Tribal Court planning culminated in our receiving members medical needs for the and implementation grant is also $863,000 to serve the 949 Cowlitz remainder of the year, we began to proceeding. We applied for members living in our seven county explore opening a clinic. additional funding from both the BIA Contract Health Service Delivery Medical clinic and the Dept. of Justice for our Area (CHSDA). I traveled to DC to seek funding Tribal Court. The amount available to serve from the IHS Director, Dr. Charles General Council meetings those members was $909 per Grimm. Following this, Chairman I look forward to our November member per year if everyone used John Barnett and I went to DC General Council Meeting, and hope Contract Health. several more times to meet with Dr. that as many Cowlitz as possible Membership rolls Grimm and our congressional attend. The June General Council During these negotiations I representatives to seek Meeting, the encampment, and First informed IHS that at the request of appropriations for Direct Care Salmon Ceremony made for a great the BIA, during the lawsuit fighting funding, to no avail. weekend earlier this year. our recognition, our rolls were Dr. Charles W. Grim, IHS The challenges ahead closed to new members, and we While we continue to face Director, 2002 — 2007. estimated that when the rolls Photo by Rod Van Mechelen challenges, the Cowlitz Tribe is reopened, the pending new member moving forward in so many areas. I applications could double the am always impressed with the number of members living in our Dr. Grimm explained that knowledge and hard work of our CHSDA. This did occur and our the only way we could utilize IHS Cowlitz Tribe members, Cowlitz membership increased to around funds to start a Medical Clinic was to family, Cowlitz employees, and 1,700 members after the rolls were reprogram some of our CHS funding Cowlitz friends. Best wishes to all of reopened. into Direct Care. By opening our our Cowlitz family in the future. There were no new immediate own clinic, he said, we would get As always, it is an honor and funds available for the additional our share of any new monies privilege to serve as the Vice members which meant that our appropriated for Direct Care based Chairman of the Cowlitz Indian funds averaged only $508 per on a formula that took into account Tribe. member per year to purchase all the the number of American Indians/ medical, dental, lab, x-ray, Continued on Page 4 Page 4

YOOYOOLAH! in Longview and Vancouver, A few tribes have chosen to stay Dietician in Longview, and Indian with Contract Health Care funding Tribal Council Chair Report-Continued Child Welfare Services throughout for their Tribal Members and have Alaska Natives we were providing the State of Washington. not taken advantage of the funds for medical services. And we would be Six years of progress operating Direct Care Services. With able to bill Medicare, Medicaid, and We will soon move most of our staff these funds come responsibility to Private Insurances. into a new 12,000 sq. ft. facility provide services to all the patients To stretch CHS funding, we funded by a $1.1 million IHS grant, we serve because they helped us needed our own Clinic. So we $500,000 from an Indian bring in these revenues by using our reprogrammed some of our CHS Community Development Block programs. Indian Health Services funds and opened our Clinic in Grant, the parking lots, sidewalks, provides direct care funding based Longview in May, 2004 with donated and landscaping funded by our on the number of individual users of equipment, and a Family Nurse Transportation Dept. and the our health system. We are Practitioner, 3 days a week. remainder from our cash reserves. challenged to grow our services to The small CHS staff and a meet the needs of our patients at a medical assistant helped make this pace that we can afford. a success. When we negotiated with Vision & Support IHS to do this, we committed to We need to thank the Tribal Health open our Clinic to all American Board consisting of Ernie Donovan, Indians and Alaskan Natives. Patty Kinswa-Gaiser, Steve Kutz, Increased funding denied Linda Foley, Rod Van Mechelen, Recently, Chairman Bill Iyall and I Cathy Raphael, John DeNobrega, went to DC to meet with the new Sheryl Bertucci and Cassandra IHS Director, Dr. Yvette New Clinic Lobby—Photo by Todd Bratton Sellards-Reck for their dedication Roubideaux, and our Congressional and vision. delegation to pursue a direct care We have run services out of our The entire Tribal Council, past funding package of $1,000,000 to leased Vancouver facility since and present needs to be thanked, expand services to our Tribal 2006, and our Seattle leased facility because they also supported and Members and the other American since June 2010. We have 46 promoted this vision. We also Indian and Alaskan Natives we employees and contract staff should thank the Health Committee serve. We were unsuccessful, but dedicated to provide the highest members Carolee Morris, Melody have not given up on this idea. possible quality Health and Human Pfeiffer, Darlene Rhodes, and Currently we serve Services to our Tribal members and Charity Sabido for their approximately 1,300 patients in our the American Indians and Alaskan participation, as well as all the Medical Clinic in Longview and our Natives we serve. We expanded our dedicated staff and volunteers who Mental Health programs in CHSDA to ten counties, one in do the work. Longview, Vancouver and now for Oregon, and increased our CHS Dedication Ceremony the past three months, our new funding to $1,288,644. We plan a dedication and blessing clinic in Seattle. Roughly 50% of our We now receive a share of the ceremony by our Spiritual Leader, patients come from more than 130 new funds given to tribes for Direct Roy Wilson, and Father Victor different American Indian Tribes and Health Services. Most recently this Cloquet when the new clinic is Alaskan Natives in our area. amounted to $262,821. And due to finished later this year. Watch the We also provide Intensive passage of the Indian Health Care schedule for this event on the Tribal Outpatient Chemical Dependency Improvement Act, $1,142,000 was website. services in Longview and added to our Direct Care Funding for If you have any desire to Vancouver, Sr. Nutrition meals at a total annual recurring amount of participate with the Health Board to St. Mary’s and Longview, Caregiver $1,619,894. This is in addition to plan and implement the next phases and Transportation services, other grant sources that fund of our growth, or you would like to Vocational Rehabilitation services in various programs, along with third talk to me about other issues, call Longview and Vancouver, Sexual party revenue from billing Medicaid, me at (360) 731-2885. Assault/Domestic Violence services Medicare, and Private Insurance. Page 5

COMMITTEE REPORTS VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 AWARDS & RECOGNITION Rod Van Mechelen, Chair

Cowlitz Elders At the direction of Tribal Chairman Bill Iyall, we produced vests to recognize our Tribal Elders who have not already received vests. Previously, this was done by Patty Kinswa-Gaiser’s Elders Nutrition Program, and the new vests are similar. The embroidered logo measures 8.5” and the words “Cowlitz Indian Tribe Elder” are in big, bold white letters, which really stand out on the Navy Blue vest. We received orders for 33 of the vests, paid for by the Tribe, and some have already been distributed. The remainder will be available for those who ordered them at the November General Council meeting. For those of you who are also veterans, our vendor, Color Graphics & Deer Creek Awards, in Olympia, indicated that, at your own expense, you can get the Cowlitz Warrior emblem embroidered on the front of your Elder’s vest. Email me for their contact information and to let me know, so that I can let them know you are recognized as a Cowlitz Warrior. Cowlitz Warrior vests We still have six Cowlitz Warrior vests left. If you ordered one but have not gotten it, yet, I will have them at the November General Council meeting. We also have certificates on hold for the following individuals: Doug Aalvik, Gerald Bouchard, Alvie Bouchard, Darrell Cota, Tom Childs, Walter Crosby, Lawrence Extine, Michael Hubbs, Richard Mahar, Allen Mason, Robert Meyer, John O’Brien, Johnathan Rhodes, Wayne Rhodes, Thomas Sareault, Richard Torner and Richard Wheeler. Also, Mark Braley’s corrected certificate. Unclaimed vests will be given to our next generation of upcoming veterans. Cowlitz Canoe Journey & Races Following the November General Council meeting there will be a dinner at St. Mary’s to honor participants in the 2010 Canoe Journey to Makah. For this, 200 pins were authorized. Of these, 5 went to Bob Harju, Tribal Carver, to be incorporated into future projects; at my own expense I converted 37 of them into bolo ties for the Journey participants; the rest of the pins will be presented at the dinner. For the Third Annual John Barnett Memorial Canoe Races, 100 pins were authorized. At my own expense, I made about 20 into bolo ties, reserved 3 pins for John Barnett’s grandchildren, and 4 went to Bob Harju, Tribal Carver, to incorporate into the carved trophies that were handed out as awards at the Canoe Races. The committee Being a standing ad hoc committee, we do not hold meetings but handle our committee work by email. Because I began work on this in 2005 and lobbied to create this program, Tribal Council appointed me chair, which means that I just do the grunt work while our dedicated committee members make all of the important decisions and sometimes step in at Tribal events and meetings to present the awards. Page 6

YOOYOOLAH! COMMITTEE REPORTS Landing at Makah The host Makah Nation greeted CANOE about 100 canoes in all as they Jan Healy began arriving at Neah Bay July 19. Within three and a half hours, most of the canoes were ashore. Welcoming protocol continued over Journey to Makah three days, with drumming and The Cowlitz Canoe Family dancing and the final entry by many successfully completed this year’s The Cowlitz canoe, Sehu hi Makah people, dancing their way Intertribal Canoe Journey, Paddle to tithla, handled well. “Our vessel was through the tent entrance. Makah, taking about two weeks for excellent, ready to go through the The Makah Nation also provided the main effort. This year, there roughest waters, it was just camping space and prepared a big were about 50 active participants; fantastic!” said Koch. salmon feast for the visitors. nearly half were under 25 years old. Months of preparation The Swinomish Tribe in La Captain Willie Koch was pleased The Cowlitz Canoe Family started Conner will host next year’s at how well things went. “It seemed planning soon after returning from Journey. like it was pretty well planned out— the 2009 Paddle to Suquamish. Donations the best one yet. Some of us were They devoted many evenings and The Tribe has two accounts set up gone for close to a month, there weekends to committee meetings, for donations to the Program, one weren’t the comforts of having your practice sessions, figuring logistics, for general expenses and one to own home, there were different and adjusting their plans as needed purchase a cedar strip canoe. To ways, but praying and talking to make the Journey. Some of the donate, note which account you through things helped us solve considerable expenses for the prefer and mail your contribution to problems and work together. There Journey—usually thousands of Cowlitz Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 2547, were a lot of youth and they did dollars—are covered by fundraising Longview, WA 98632. everything from pulling, to dancing raffles and meals, private donations, For more information, contact and drumming and helping out on a grant from the Potlatch Fund, and Steve Kutz at 360-731-2885, or ground crew and other support.” other support from the Tribe. [email protected].

Speedy Litho bid color Fall 2009 issue (at $8,000), COMMUNICATIONS Stapled and folded—3,000 copies and the 16-page Spring 2009 issue. Rod Van Mechelen, Chair 16pg - $2,636 • 24pg - $3,755 Committee members Consolidated Press bid The committee members provided Glued, not folded—3,000 copies invaluable feedback and assistance. Yooyoolah! 16pg - $784 • 24pg - $1,134 Special thanks go to Elissa Washuta For many years the Tribe has relied For the price and quality, we for doing the legwork with the on Speedy Litho in Longview to print selected Consolidated, and the printer, Phil Harju for delivering the our newsletter, Yooyoolah! feedback has been very positive. 12 boxes of newsletters to the Tribal Speedy has always been very Bulk mail permit Office, Mike Caso for labeling, and reliable. They ran our newsletters We also obtained a nonprofit bulk Linda Foley, who pitched in on the through their meter to give us their mail permit. For the Spring 2010 final proof reading. for-profit bulk mail rate, and, until issue, the postage cost $734.84, or Web edition Fall 2009, also did the layout. about 35 cents each. From now on, At the June 2010 General Council Layout for the Fall 2009 issue the Tribe will save a lot on postage. meeting, the was done by Tribal member, Pat Total costs membership voted Iyall-Barnes, and for Spring and Fall Total printing and postage cost for unanimously to post 2010, I did the layout. the 24-page Spring 2010 issue: the newsletter on Many years ago I worked with about $1,870. the Tribal website, Consolidated Press in Seattle, and This compares very favorably to starting with the so we obtained quotes from both the cost of both the 18-page full Spring 2010 issue. Speedy and Consolidated. Page 7

COMMITTEE REPORTS VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD Cassandra Sellards-Reck, Secretary

Huckleberry Camp The first ever Huckleberry Camp held at the Swift School house occurred this year. The Cowlitz received this property from Pacific Corp. years ago. The event was held from August 30, 2010 to September 3, 2010. Several families came and the Cowlitz Kids Program brought a group of kids to stay several days until some had to return to school. There were daily trips up to Indian Heaven to pick huckleberries. Indian Heaven Situated between Mt. Adams and the Columbia River At the Swift Schoolhouse—Photo by Cassy Reck Gorge, Indian Heaven is our aboriginal summer gathering site for many Tribes in the Pacific Northwest. For some of the children, it was the first time they had been that close to Mt. Adams and Mt. St. Helens. We had the opportunity to pick every day except for one. For some it was their first taste of the healthy berries. Everyone enjoyed hiking through the woods and discovering how amazing the Creator has gifted our people. Every time we entered Indian Heaven we stopped to read the sign that has the historical importance of the Handshake Treaty. Cultural teachings Every day and evening there was cedar weaving. Devin Reck and Patty Kinswa-Gaiser taught the kids how to make headbands and mats. Teona and Cheyanne Kinswa made their first bracelets and gifted them. Many of the Indian Heaven—Photo by Cassy Reck kids and adults made cedar headbands that took several days to complete. Tribal Ecologist Nathan Reynolds came to camp to put together a traditional drying rack. Our ancestors used these to preserve the berries for winter. He talked about the traditional pathways our people took and our aboriginal land. We took a trip to Lower Falls, which is at the upper Lewis River. The kids were able to hike along the river, sing Cowlitz songs, catch frogs and walk a path that is thousands of years old, a path that our ancestors used. Join the fun! There were so many cherished experiences that I want to invite everyone to the 2011 Huckleberry Camp. The huckleberries generally ripen before Labor Day, and traditionally the camp is the week before. So save the date and join us. At Indian Heaven: From left, Seth, Jeremy, Teona, Patty, Mason, Devin holding Continued on Page 8 Benjamin, Cheyanne, Madeline, Noah and Cynthia—Photo by Cassy Reck Page 8

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Cultural Resources Board Report-Continued Cowlitz Kids Camp 2010 By Cassandra Sellards Reck, Patty Kinswa-Gaiser & Darlene Rhodes

Logo by Jeanne St. Martin, Photo by Cassy Reck

We were so blessed to have Cowlitz Kids Summer Camp of 2010 at St. Cowlitz Kids at St. Mary’s, Photo by Patty Kinswa-Gaiser Mary’s. The Cowlitz Housing Board Wilson and JD Amburn, Cowlitz summer weather. We want to graciously approved our use of history, cedar weaving, necklace especially thank the Housing staff, several rooms, showers, and the and earring making, rattle making, along with Sheryl Bertucci, for gym for five days this August. Kids Christmas ornament beading, and making the slip and slide. ages of 5-17 started arriving early carving with Bob Harju. Monday morning to the warm Hiking with Nathan Reynolds greetings of Patty Kinswa-Gaiser, and Ed Arthur, warrior chokers, Darlene Rhodes, and Claudia sewing and regalia making. Debbie Tenney. Medeiros taught self-esteem The girls took the Tribal Council building. Maggie Miller and Debbie room and Sheryl Bertucci of Housing Bennett taught positive choices secured a room for the boys nearby. about alcohol and drug abuse The kids brought all their own prevention, and Michael Hubbs personal supplies and sleeping bags. taught Lower Cowlitz Salish There were many activities language. planned for our kids: drumming and Slipping & Sliding—Photo by Cassy Reck We were blessed with many dancing, storytelling with Roy volunteers like E’lan Braden, Phil One of the highlights for the Harju, Steve Kutz, Devin Reck, Kids was our day trip to Great Wolf Christine Massey, Jennifer Johnson, Lodge. The Chehalis honored us Debbie Bennett, Jim Sherrill, Bob with a good deal to spend an entire Harju, Linda Foley, Michelle Keim, day at the lodge swimming, eating Annette Yates, Marilynn Davis, Linda good food and having fun. The kids O’Brien, and Brenda Steward. played the entire day from 9 a.m.-5 One of the days was very hot p.m. Great Wolf Lodge was a and Housing made a really long slip- wonderful host. and-slide so the kids were able to The best part of Cowlitz Kids run and slide with inner-tubes. The Summer Camp of 2010 was the Cynthia Reck—Photo by Cassy Reck kids played for hours in the hot ability for staff to come and Page 9

COMMITTEE REPORTS VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Taylor Aalvik, Chair Our near-term goal is to flush out a strategic plan and build a program model to support Revitalized committee application for funding from grants The revitalized economic and other potential sources. The development committee has committee has expressed attracted some new participation confidence, perseverance and from very knowledgeable Tribal determination to continue on the members since the last report. But path of economic success for the we are still open for additional Tribe. assistance to help the Tribe develop New members welcome! business ideas and work through We continue to invite Tribal logistics to get us up and running members to come join us. If you with new business ventures, other would like to help, please contact than gaming. me. Support staff As a volunteer committee, we lack To learn more about the an economic development dept. and Economic Development staff to assist in the day-to-day Committee, contact Taylor growth and development. This is Aalvik : 360-575-3306; much needed, and we are pursuing [email protected] grants to acquire staff and offices.

DRUM GROUP FISH DISTRIBUTION Cassandra Sellards-Reck David Russell, Program Manager

August 2010 Kids Camp—Photos by Cassy Reck volunteer their time to teach our All are welcome to join us. The Sporadic supply most precious resources, our first Thursday of each month is in The fish have been real sporadic this Cowlitz Kids. It’s been such a Longview. The 2nd & 3rd Thursday year, we don’t receive them for a privilege to be able to interact with we meet at St. Mary's in Toledo. To while then all of a sudden they have them. We want to thank the Tribal learn more about the Cowlitz Drum been plentiful. We are now in a slow Council for their support of this Group, contact Cassy at 360-513- period but expect the fish to pick up program. 1243, or Steve Kutz at 360-731- soon. We appreciate your patience We have future gatherings 2885. See the calendar on the while waiting for fish. planned every 2-3 months: October website for times and locations. Donations needed! 9, 2010 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., As always donations are always very December 11, 2010 from 8 a.m.-5 much appreciated. Your donation p.m., Cowlitz Recognition Day, and helps with the cost involved in Spring Break Camp in April. So getting fish to you. please watch the website for If you would like to receive fish updates. You can also call: please contact David Russell, Cassandra Sellards Reck at (360) Volunteer Fish Program Manager 513-1243 or Patty Kinswa-Gaiser at 360-673-2516 or Kirk Russell, (360) 258-2578 Volunteer Fish Program Assistant Thank you all our relations. Jean Herzel Drum—Photo by Rod Van Mechelen 360-772-9935. Page 10

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enrolled members of State and EDUCATION HEALTH BOARD federally recognized Native Mike Iyall, Chair Cassandra Sellards-Reck, Chair American Indian tribes and nations. The new health clinic in Longview is close to completion. $50,000 to be distributed Community leadership This month Steve Kutz and Jim Although I have served on the Your Cowlitz Tribal Health Board has Sherrill led us on a walkthrough. We Education Committee since 2006, been very busy working on every were impressed. The entrance this is my first year as Chair. My aspect of the Cowlitz Health and resembles a longhouse. fellow committee members, Lenny Human Service Departments. The Cowlitz Transportation Bridges; Celine Cloquet; Suzanne We have focused on leadership Department is assisting with the Donaldson-Stephens; David Iyall; in our community, and legislative new sidewalks and parking. We are Becky Lowe; and Karissa Lowe, all changes at the National Indian also planning to add a sweat lodge bring many years of service. The Health Board, Northwest Portland in front of the clinic. It will be able Education Committee gives a lot of Area Indian Health Board, and local to serve our clients, patients, time and effort to make this community organizations. Cowlitz Tribal members, other State program work. We will continue to Healthcare reform and federally recognized Indian tribes and nations. We are striving distribute scholarships to our Tribal Healthcare reform continues to be a for a holistic approach to achieve members. hot topic in Washington, D.C., and wellness, and we hope to invite our Each January, the scholarship Washington State. While the members to a special private open application is posted on the Tribe’s government works to implement house. Please stay tuned to the website. The application must be healthcare reform, the Health Board website for the special invitation. submitted to the Tribal office by is strategizing the best path. As always it is a pleasure and April 15. The committee evaluates There are constant changes honor to be able to serve as your the applications and determines the happening and being proposed on a Cowlitz Health Board Chair. distribution of funds. Scholarship daily basis. This is important, and so awards are announced at the June our Health Board remains focused General Council Meeting. In June and active on every healthcare FUNDRAISER 2010, 34 scholarships were awarded front. This includes advocacy at all Carolee Morris, to our Tribe’s students. levels for our sovereign right to Tribal Administrator In June 2011, we will distribute healthcare for our Cowlitz people. over $50,000 to tribal scholarship I want to personally thank all applicants. Watch the Tribe’s our Cowlitz Tribal Health Board Fundraiser for new clinic website in January and get your members: Ernie Donovan, Patty We had our first fundraiser application turned in to the Tribal Kinswa-Gaiser, Steve Kutz, Linda Saturday, September 18, 2010 at office in Longview by April 15, 2011. Foley, Rod Van Mechelen, Cathy the Longview Administration Applications postmarked on April 15, Raphael, and John De Nobrega. We Building to raise funds for the 2011 will be accepted. are also blessed with several Health Terrazzo floor for the new health For questions you can reach me Committee members: Carolee clinic. We had a silent auction and a at [email protected] 360-456 Morris, Melody Pfeiffer, Darlene traditional salmon dinner and also -8720. Thank you. Rhodes and Charity Sabido-Hodges. smoked salmon. All of the Health Board and The fish was cooked by tribal Committee members volunteer their members Willie Koch and Ed Arthur Federal Acknowledgement! time, leadership, and critical and the smoked salmon was Federal Acknowledgement Day decision-making skills to further our prepared by Shirley Ward, it was all Celebration Dinner Tribal interests. just wonderful. Where: St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA We made almost $3,000.00 When: Monday, February 14, 2011 New clinic walkthrough from the silent auction. We are Our Clinic and Health and Human looking forward to doing it again Service programs strive for next year. SAVE THE DATE! excellence. We currently serve all Page 11

COMMITTEE REPORTS VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 POWWOW: HONORING THE SPIRIT OF ALL COWLITZ PEOPLE Linda Foley, Secretary In the months to come, the Committee will review this year’s event and plan for next year’s 12th Annual Jeff Guidry & Freedom Cowlitz Powwow. There are many details Another successful Cowlitz Powwow has come and gone, to decide and fundraisers to undertake. having been held Saturday, September 25th at St. We again ask for artistic design Mary’s Center in Toledo. submissions for the t-shirt and sweatshirt, due to the Special guests at the Powwow this year were Jeff Committee by mid-April 2011. We obtain the clothing Guidry and Freedom, a bald eagle from Sarvey Wildlife and other new items to begin selling at the June General Care Center in Arlington, WA. They participated in both Council meeting. grand entries and generated lots of excitement and questions from those attending and visiting them outdoors throughout the afternoon. A salmon dinner was served to hundreds of attendees, and a children’s program with games and storytelling by Roy Wilson took place at 6 pm. Dance competitions were held throughout the day. Powwow Princesses Teona Kinswa is the outgoing 2009 -2010 Cowlitz Powwow Princess. Elora Shields was named the 2010- 2011 Princess, and she received her cedar crown and princess sash at the Powwow. Teona Kinswa Elora Shields Elora will represent the Tribe at powwows throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Princess competition process may be revised for Cowlitz member Marsha Williams and friend Kristin Olson stand with Freedom. 2011, so watch the Powwow webpage at cowlitz.org for Freedom and her handler Jeff Guidry participated in the grand entries at the updates. Information and applications will be mailed to Cowlitz Powwow in September. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen households with young women Tribal members of qualifying age in the Spring. Assistance is available for Pancake breakfast those applicants who need help with regalia and The Committee will also hold a fundraiser pancake understanding princess etiquette. breakfast at St. Mary’s the morning of the General Vendors Council meetings in November and June. Please plan to This year the outdoor vendors were in a new location, as come early (and hungry) those days and help us earn there is now a paved parking area with nighttime lighting some of the funds needed to put on the Powwow! for the future residents of the elder housing apartments. Other committee tasks include choosing the head Indoor vendors again occupied the same areas in St. man and head woman dancers; inviting drum groups to Mary’s as they had in the past. be the host and honor drums; securing the master of We are always looking for new vendors. If you or ceremonies, arena director, and head cook; soliciting someone you know sells Native crafts, sign up early and donations from individuals, companies and reserve a spot at the 2011 Powwow. We are also organizations; making gifts for the veterans who are accepting food vendors, to supplement the fry bread and always especially honored in the grand entries; Indian Tacos from our own fund-raising concession registering vendors; preparing flyers and brochures and booth. The vendor application form can be downloaded notifying the media; smoking fish for those attending; at www.cowlitz.org under “events, powwow.” lining up volunteer help for numerous tasks in the days Booths are reserved on a first come, first paid basis. Continued on Page 12 Page 12

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Powwow Report-Continued When we can afford to, we will e.g., an announcement, event, or want to hire a professional and add short article. All text for web pages around the Powwow; scheduling several features to the site, such as needs to be plain and unformatted. help for the concessions area; and a secure members-only section, a Images should be submitted as purchasing items for the raffle table, scholarships section, and more. But separate high resolution files (no including a Pendleton blanket. for now we are limited in what we embedded images) so that I can Dance competitions are also can do, although sometimes I make optimize them. planned, with the award amounts daily updates to the site. Once a new page has been determined for each category. There approved and posted, it can be are many details in making the Oversight committee One of the most common questions updated without further approval. Powwow a success, and we have about the website is how to submit But all content on the website is one of the best one-day powwows in information to be posted on it. Here subject to review and removal. Washington State, as demonstrated is the procedure that was by the return of many dancers, Gatekeeper established by Tribal Council several Although as webmaster I have no drum groups, and vendors, and the years ago, at my request. This authority to approve new content, I positive feedback. included the establishment of the do act as final gatekeeper to ensure submissions procedure to evaluate that the content (1) does not Join the Committee and process requests, and of a dishonor the Tribe, (2) does not The Powwow is self-supporting and Website Oversight Committee. contain any sensitive information, run by volunteers. We appreciate Steve Kutz, Celine Cloquet, and (3) conforms to User-Centered any help you can give. It is a great David Barnett, Mike Caso and Taylor Design (UCD) principles. You can way to show your Cowlitz Pride! Aalvik were appointed to the ad hoc find the principles I adhere to by To join us, attend our monthly committee, and directed to handle Googling Dr. Janice Reddish. meetings and help at community this. They completed their Why the fuss? and tribal gatherings. For the assignment, and our late Tribal The purpose of the process is to powwow weekend, work all day Chair John Barnett delegated ensure that the site remains useful, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is a authority for day-to-day oversight to clean, easy-to-navigate, and politics lot of hard work but knowing that the Tribal Administrator. free. During the past 7 years, Tribal you were part of a wonderful event Submissions Council has reviewed this almost is a great feeling! To comment, for As Tribal webmaster, I do not have every year, and Chairman Bill Iyall information or to join the authority to approve new content and I recently reviewed the process committee, please email for the website. New content is a and standards to ensure that, within [email protected]. new page or entirely new material. the limitations of our budget and All requests to add a new page to abilities, the site continues to serve the Tribal website go to the Tribal the Tribe. WEBSITE Administrator. I have added a Plans for the future Rod Van Mechelen, Webmaster “Submissions” page to the website, We have ideas about what the which includes a form in Word website can do once we can afford format, and instructions. to upgrade it. Other tribes maintain The request must include a a members-only section that Good help is hard to find description of the new page to be members can log into for news, Due to our very limited budget, the added, along with the text and any scholarship information and more. Tribe cannot afford a professional images. But to do this right we need website, and so from the beginning Long documents, forms, and your input. What do you want to see it has been designed and information-rich documents that on the website? Please send me maintained by volunteers, starting need to be posted very quickly and your ideas. Some ideas may need to with dAVe Burlingame, followed then taken down after a few days or wait, but others might be doable briefly by the long-defunct weeks, such as job postings, may be right now. So please write or email Technology Committee, or “Tech submitted as PDFs. But PDFs are not today, at [email protected]. Team,” and since 2003, by me. to be used in lieu of web pages; Page 13

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who spoke of place names serving as cultural resources; CULTURAL RESOURCES he extensively referred to Mary Kiona and the Cowlitz. dAVe Burlingame, Director Earthpoint —I contacted the proprietor of Earthpoint, a company that adds township and range information to Google Earth, to ask about a subscription for the February Department. We were granted a year for free, with the 1 Feb—Meeting with WSDOT regarding the I-5 widening understanding that we can be given free renewals. from Mellen Street to Blakeslee project, updating the Having the T & R overlay greatly helps us locate cultural Area of Potential Effect and archaeological progress. resources. 10 Feb—Travel to the offices of Archaeological Hot Springs Cemetery —I sent a message to the Investigations Northwest (AINW) to discuss the contract Skamania county commissioners on behalf of the St. that will allow Ed to monitor activities during the Martin family; members of the family discovered a Bonneville Power Administration's widening of the I-5 locked gate which hampered their access to the corridor. cemetery once belonging to the Family, but it is now 11 Feb—Ed was interviewed by Amber Ensign from under control of the County. I have yet to receive an Eastern Washington University. The topic was traditional answer. [Update: The County did call me and expressed plants and how they were used for both physical and their frustration in getting the landowner to cooperate mental health. and provide access to the cemetery. I've since been told March the gate will remain unlocked most of the time.] Carving program—Bob carved pieces that were given April away at our recent Recognition Celebration, as well as 1 April—Ed and I met with the Oregon Department of creations Phil Harju took with him back east. Transportation to discuss upcoming projects. Fish distribution — Dave and Kirk Russell distributed 6 April—Went to Fort Vancouver to discuss the Parks 4566 fish last year. Service's plans for the East and South Barracks, 2 Mar—Meeting with WA DNR to discuss upcoming forest including the proposed creation of a cemetery practice applications (FPAs). management plan. 3 Mar—Met in Portland with staff of AINW 12 April—Ed went to Ridian Morgan's place to meet with (Archaeological Investigations Northwest) to discuss the corporation working on rehabilitating the Lewis river. contract for Gee Creek (I-5 / I-502 interchange) Ed discussed the creation of a mitigation bank associated artwork. with the project, which is an NRD undertaking. 7 Mar—Smelt Ceremony. No arrests were made. Around 13 April—Ed and I met with WSDOT and Richard Bellon 100 people attended, and everyone got to eat a smoked of the Chehalis Tribe to discuss the upcoming MOA eulachon, as well as hear Ed tell a new Legend that related to the widening of I-5 from Mellen Street to came to him in a dream. Blakeslee Junction. The MOA should be in its final form and ready for the Chairman's signature during the first 22 Mar—Ed and I went to the Coweeman School in Kelso week of May. and spoke to several 7th grade classes. We told some history, as well as facts about our territory and how we 20 April—We traveled to the DAHP offices in Olympia to live today. Very sharp kids with good questions; Ed meet with their staff, the Chehalis Tribe, and a BPA brought his box of artifacts and passed them around for representative to discuss BPA's responsibilities regarding the kids to inspect. the Opus site near Centralia. Nothing was decided, as the Tribes had questions and concerns that could not be 24-27 Mar—NWAC (Northwest Anthropological answered at the meeting. Conference). This year's conference took place in Ellensburg; the conference is always a great place to 23 April—Phil, Mike, and I met with Guy Norman of the "network," to meet new people and catch up with Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss our upcoming acquaintances. The oven from the Opus site in Centralia First Salmon ceremony, and how they can accommodate was presented in two separate papers, and there were our needs. While we didn't get anything "on paper," we audible "oooos" and "aaahhhs" when the slides were shown. The keynote speaker was UW's Eugene Hunn, Continued on Page 14 Page 14

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Cultural Resources-Continued and other Refuge personnel to discuss an archaeological find and appropriate protocols that should have were able to make a few suggestions that Mr. Norman stemmed from the find. The find came in relation to a embraced. trench being dug for a new water line; there was no 27 April—Robert, Ed, and I met with Nathan and Rudy at inadvertent discovery language in the contract between a property near St. Mary's to discuss the Tribe's possible the Refuge and the worker. The Tribe was informed of stewardship of said property. Details have still have to the find in an almost-timely manner (9 days), but were be worked out, but things look promising. told the earliest we could view the site was 28 July— 28 April—I received a call from a staff member of the Mt. more than a month after the initial discovery. While the St. Helen's visitors center. They are in the process of trip was informative, I was left with the distinct revising signage for the area, and she called to inquire impression that Mr. Flores, manager of the Refuge, about the proper spelling and meaning of Lawelatla. wants to do as little as possible to meet his mandated June obligations. Other attendees, however, were more open First Salmon Ceremony: This year's ceremony took to our concerns and suggestions. place on 6 June, and we for the first time in recent August memory were able to have five designated ceremonial Ed spent time at both Kids' Camp and Huckleberry Camp fishermen attempt to catch the fish, through an in August, camping for three days at the Swift agreement with the Washington Department of Fish and Schoolhouse for the latter. Wildlife. The fishermen weren't successful, but we hope On 8 August Ed lead some 30-40 people to the Elk to catch a fish next year. Mountain Medicine Wheel. Cultural Resources Summit: The 2010 summit took On 13 August we went for a field visit to Jackson place in Poulsbo, and topics ranged from traditional Highway, where the bridge is being replaced across the cultural properties to discussion of the State Newaukum River. A hole for a pole for a house was Environmental Policy Act's "Question 13." discovered, and possibly the floor. There were also The Cultural Resources Department's Jeep was indications of stained soil; the report for this is broken into. Nothing was stolen other than the catalytic forthcoming. converter, but one window was broken. On 25 August Taylor and myself went to Vancouver to BPA: On 24 June we hosted cultural resource discuss progress on the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) representatives from the Bonneville Power project. Topics included the FEIS and CRC's work Administration. This meeting was set up by way of regarding the Endangered Species Act, as well as the Taylor, and the discussion ranged from the Natural forthcoming Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). We Resource Department's operations to what the two have received the MOA electronically, and will be departments consider the term "cultural resources" to sending our comments shortly. encompass. This will hopefully lead to better We have been commissioned by H.B. Stubbs, on understanding and cooperation between us and BPA. behalf of the Port of Kalama, to carve a replica shovel- July nose canoe for the Port's interpretive center. We have a Mary Kiona Basket: On 7 July Tami Hickle came to the couple choices as far as finding a suitable log, and office to give the Tribe a basket made by Mary Kiona. Robert can hopefully begin work by the end of The basket was given in appreciation for the use of land September. held by the Dunn family near Mossyrock. Tami is the On 31 August I attended a meeting with the State granddaughter of Cordelia Dunn, and the Dunn Department of Transportation for an update on the I-5 Cemetery is named for her family. The basket is now in Mellen Street to Blakeslee Junction widening project. The the display case at the Longview office. project has been split into three different "sections", with 12 July—We received a grant from the Potlach Fund in an eye toward beginning construction in 2012. We may the amount of $3000 for digitizing our copy of Docket participate in any upcoming archaeological work for this. 218. We had asked for $5000, and will need to adjust the scope of work accordingly. For additional information, contact: dAVe 28 July—The Chairman, Phil, Ed, Nathan and I met at Burlingame, [email protected] the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge with Bob Flores Office: 360.577.6962; Cell: 360.508.1677 Page 15

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Cornett, Jesse R Lindsey, Mercedes C Phillips, Wanda L ENROLLMENT Cornett, Sierra M Link, Sheryl D Potter, Katherine A Randy Russell, Enrollment Officer Corpuz, Deborah K Lund, Gwendolyn M Putas, Anthony M Cota, Shelly R Mabry, Kimberly A Rhodes, Dean S Crosby-Gonzales, Alicia Mathis, Mark J Ritchie, Cleo L Davis, Barbara A Mayer, Rachelle D Rockwood, Michael J Enrollment criteria Dawson, Maurice R McCabe, April M Roney, David A Our current enrollment criteria, DeCamps, Deborah McCauley, Bradley D Saunders, Troy A effective 01/01/2006, are: Applicant Dickerson, Anna M McCord, Nicholas J Schultz, Jacqueline B must be a lineal descendant of a Dillenburg, Larry L McGinn, Alicia M Shaffer, Dayle M Cowlitz Indian, Applicant must have Donlan, Lance J McGinn, Andrea B Shields, James R Dunn Jr, Carl M McNutt, Kimberly M Simms, Wendy K a parent (mother/father) on Cowlitz Duprey, Meryl W Melvin, Raleigh S Smith, Esther M Tribal Roll and Applicant shall be no Duprey, Suzanne M Messersmith, Damon MT Smith, James R older than 12 months of age. Duprey, Thomas G Michel, Noah E Smith, Kevin T We have enrolled 45 infants so Ferris, Antonette E Miller Jr, John M Smith, Linda L far this year, 11 in January and 34 Fisher, Heather D Miller, Kristina L Smith, Melissa R in July. The enrollment committee is Folise, Candi E Miller, Vincent W Snow III, Kenneth R scheduled to meet on October 1, Forbis, Robert S Miller, Wesley H Stargel, Thomas M 2010 to review pending Friese, Steven G Morrill, Helen M Stroyan, Garth J Galloway III, John B Morrill, Paul C Swaggard, Jeneen applications. The enrollment office Galloway, Barbara J Morrill, Sandra L Swain, Lineah N has been advised of the deaths of 7 Garcia, Christopher A Morrill, Sharon A Swanson, Marcia L tribal members January – August of Gilbert Jr, William D Morrill, Terry D Swanson, Tannea A this year. Gilbert, Buddy G Morrison, Lee H Thomas, Eric V Unknown address list Gilbert, Darrell J Morrison, Patricia F Thomas, Jessie C Please review the Unknown Address Gilbert, Kelly L Murphy, Patti L Usher, Jill M Grove, Shannon M Myers, Daniel L Warriner, Richard E List, if you recognize a name and Gustafson Jr, Walter J Myers, Jason R Wetzel, John M are in contact with that person Harris, Carolee K Nelson, Celeste I Wiggins, Brent L please ask that person to advise the Harris, Leslie E Newbaker, Ray R Wiggins, James D tribal office of their current mailing Helton, Brent T Oeder, Joshua A Williams, Jesse J address. The names on the list have Herman, Stacy A Oneal, Nena Williams, Raelene R had mail returned by the post office Hiebert Lisa M Ortega, Kay M Wilson, Jeffrey J unable to forward and the tribal Hoptowit, Jerome D Osborne, Jessica M Wilson, Latitia A member has not been in contact Howe, Kathleen N Pace, Daniel T Wilson, Tyson S Irwin, Jadie R Pellegrini, Mark S Wilson, William P with the office to update the Iyall, Daniel R Peterson Sr, David Workman, Sharilyn I address. Iyall, Jack A “Lonny” Yellow-wolf, Vonnie M Iyall, McKell R Phillips, Daisy A Alferd, Josiah D Booty, Michelle R Iyall-Walker, Daniel P Anderson, Gary K Booty, Sam James, Jacqueline M Arthur, Kristi N Bowman III, George E James, Judith A Ancestral Baker, Danny Ryan Bowman, Sean A Kacmarcik, Benjamin J Wisdom Baker, Kelly L Braley, Rhonda D Keener, Jennifer S The Medicine Wheel Baker, Michael L Braley, Tia E Kennedy, Tracy L Teachings of Cowlitz Baker, Ryan R Brekke, Mason L Kinswa, Ronald I Spiritual Leader and Baker, Ryan W Bruckner, Walter D Kniss, Sandra L Honorary Chief Barker, April M Buckmann, David L Knowles, Dennis L Barlow, Hazel V Byers, Christopher J Koob, Christina M Grandfather Roy Barnet, Nonni Campbell, Carla S Wilson LaDue, Michael S Bennett, Julie A Campbell, William B Lancaster, Jennifer L 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 3rd Saturday Blanton, Charlene R Cassidy, Kayla K Lane, David M at St. Mary's Center, in Toledo, WA Bliven, Susan D Citron, Kimberly Lane, Jennifer A For details, contact Grandfather Boles, Nancy J Clark Jr, Raymond M Lane, Leonard F at [email protected] or call 360-990- Boles, William G Clark, Kenneth V Lane, Lynnette M 4265. Booty, Andrea N Cornett, Carolyne SL Lane, Richard S Page 16

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Native Americans, denied our Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to help GRANTS PROGRAM proposal to conduct comprehensive cover expenses of the Journey but Jan Healy, Grant Writer strategic planning across all Tribal did not receive funding. departments and programs. The Tulalip Tribes grant reviewers were not persuaded that The Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund DVSA grant our planning project had strong kindly awarded us a $3,500 grant The U.S. Department of Justice enough support from the general for the first Cowlitz Huckleberry awarded the Tribe a three-year membership of the Tribe. Camp at the Swift Schoolhouse grant to continue and enhance the Showing such "grassroots" property in August. The charitable domestic violence/sexual assault origins usually means having fund of the Confederated Tribes of advocacy and support program, community meetings (including Siletz Indians of Oregon declined Pathways to Healing. The grant is General Council) or a series of focus the same request. groups and conducting Tribal for $802,056 and covers staff Elders program grant surveys. Members' ideas get more salaries and ongoing training, a We have applied to the Lewis-Mason discussion and development into telephone hotline, a program -Thurston Area Agency on Aging for prioritized projects that then get minivan, and emergency funds for a mini-grant of $750 for the Elders timelines and estimated costs. temporary housing and basic client program. This would provide Elders It's difficult to do this with such needs. with more information and a dispersed membership and no Program Manager Debbie encouragement about exercising, staff planners! However, I still hope Medeiros will devote some of her good nutrition, healthy hearts, and that we can devote more time and time to researching the feasibility of diabetes. effort to planning, since it fortifies an emergency and transitional Elders Program Manager, Patty our grant proposals and helps create shelter for program clients. Kinswa-Gaiser, and I will submit an successful projects. This summer, the Washington application to the federal Agency on State Office on Crime Victims Sexual assault advocacy Aging for another three years of Assistance (OCVA) awarded the This summer, the Washington State funding for the Elders nutrition and Tribe a grant to fund some costs for Office on Crime Victims Assistance caregiver support program. another year of the sexual assault (OCVA) awarded the Tribe a grant Finally, I am working with advocacy and support services and to fund another year of the sexual updated estimates to equip the community outreach in the assault advocacy and support three-operatories dental suite in the Pathways to Healing program. services and community outreach new Clinic; there are three The Tribe’s other grant through the Pathways to Healing foundations in Washington State application to the Department of program. likely to consider funding that Justice, to continue planning and The Potlatch Fund gave the project. implementing a Tribal court system, Tribe $3,500 to catalogue and was not funded. digitize two sets of documents: a Tribal Veterans Outpatient day treatment collection of notes, letters, and We would like to compile a list of At press time, the Tribe was waiting other papers donated to the Tribe our Cowlitz Veterans who were to hear from the federal Substance by retired educator and writer Judith Killed in action, Prisoners of war, Abuse and Mental Health Services Irwin; and the documents from the and who have passed away. Administration about funding for a Tribe's land compensation case Please send in their names and all new outpatient day-treatment (Docket 218) before the Indian military information on these brave program for chemically dependent Claims Commission. Potlatch Fund Warriors to: adults who also have mental health also awarded the Tribe $1,500 for conditions. this summer's Intertribal Canoe Mike Caso, Tribal Veterans If funded, that program will be Journey Paddle to Makah. In Administrator based at the Tribe's new Clinic in addition, we applied for grants from Cowlitz Indian Tribe Longview. the charitable foundations of the P.O. Box 2547 The U.S. Dept. of Health and Squaxin Island Tribe, the Puyallup Longview, WA 98632 Human Services, Administration for Tribe of Indians, and the Page 17

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sickness, one daughter of an Elder HHS Seattle Clinic HEALTH & HUMAN gave herself to the creator and the The Tribe’s HHS Clinic in Seattle has SERICES salmon came rushing back and the been providing mental health services since May 2010 to Todd Bratton Snoqualmie Falls were created. Finally, JD taught the kids about the American Indian/Alaska Native youth and families. The main Kids Camp! round dance and they were all able location is 3712 S. Ferdinand Street The Health and Human Services to dance together! in Seattle. The clinicians at that site Department staff really enjoyed Kids Camp is a fun, and are seeing the projected amount of participating in the events during educational experience for the kids clients, and current revenues appear the week. and the Health and Human Services to be matching expenditures. This is The camp was held August 16th Department appreciates the an exciting expansion of the Tribe’s – 20th at St. Mary’s, and over opportunity to reach out to the Health and Human Services. seventy kids participated. The kids children. Thanks to Cassy Reck, There were approximately 60 probably had the most fun on their Darlene Rhodes, Patty Kinswa- visits to the Seattle Clinic in field trip to the Great Wolf Lodge Gaiser, and all others who September. Two staff members and water park, but there were also volunteered and helped plan this were out for training much of this educational components to their event! month, so there was some stay at camp. New clinic nears completion decreased availability to see The Pathways to Healing Construction on the new building is patients. There have been 433 visits Program made themed t-shirts with near complete, with finish work performed since the week of May the kids, focusing on “what I like underway and to be wrapped up in 25th when we started our Mental about me.” Debbie Medeiros and the next couple of weeks. The bids Health Services in our Seattle Clinic. Savenia Falquist also talked to the for parking and sidewalks were The clinic has met an average, to kids in age appropriate groups received and a successful bidder has date, of 59% of their visit capacity about topics such as trust and been identified to complete the during this period. The pending setting boundaries, rules for project. The bid will need final revenues are putting us at touching, cell phones, and bullying. approval from the Bureau of Indian approximately the break even point Debbie Bennett (Norberg) from Affairs and the Department of at this time. the Tribal Treatment Program Transportation, but work should This is a quicker ramp up of camped out with the kids one night begin soon on this final phase. The caseload than expected, given the and did face-painting. She also move to the new facility will occur time of year (summer months) that performed her skit “Forbidden sometime around the first of the we started the program. Since the Bark,” which discusses peer year. An announcement will be mental health services are pressure issues. When face- made regarding ceremonies. principally targeted toward children painting, she was able to talk to the Flu shots and their families, it is more difficult kids one-on-one about some of the The Health and Human Services to contact this caseload when school issues around them, and talk to Department will offer flu shots at is out for the summer. We have them about refusal and coping the General Council Meeting in been providing services only at our skills. November. Please bring your Columbia City office and out in the JD Amburn, also from the insurance card. Flu vaccines are community. We are evaluating the Treatment Program, came in full safe and effective and Tribal opportunities to begin offering regalia to tell stories to the kids. He Members are strongly encouraged to services at our other sites and will told an Alaskan story about rabbit, receive theirs. This year, one flu do so when it makes programmatic being who you are, and singing with shot will provide protection against sense. We are also looking at the your own voice. JD also told Lakota both the seasonal and H1N1 viruses. unmet needs in our patient and Apache stories about Eagle. He Please consider getting the shot as population and looking for other presented a Snoqualmie story about soon as possible to stay healthy this opportunities to better utilize our Salmon – and that when people flu season! sites. Youth chemical dependency turned away from good ways, sickness resulted. To end the Continued on Page 18 Page 18

YOOYOOLAH! DEPARTMENT REPORTS husband’s property and she is afraid of his family. They have made it HHS Report-Continued transitional housing project for clear she is not welcome. She is women and children leaving abusive worried about her dog. She cannot treatment is a great need so we are households. We will also be looking have him where she is staying and beginning to look into the possibility into the idea of owning and does not feel safe going to her home of adding a youth chemical operating our own shelter for to feed him. We work on a plan to dependency treatment program at victims of violence. This will be a help her dog. She thanks me and sometime in the future. long process; however, we are leaves. She returns two days later For more information about the excited to start the planning. inquiring about housing. Seattle mental health program, call The Pathways to Healing As we discuss housing options the main reception and message program serves a lot of clients from she tells me many stories of the line at (206) 723-3457, or Elizabeth very different backgrounds. Violence abuse, physical and mental, the Tail at (253) 226-3672. can affect anyone regardless of their feelings of hopelessness, and the situation, economic status, drug and fear she still feels for her husband PATHWAYS TO alcohol use, gender, age, or and his family. We talk about self- education. care, safety planning, self-worth, HEALING Below is a story written by and the fact that no matter what Debbie Medeiros, Program Advocate Penney Wilson, based on Manager happened, it was not her fault. She real a client she worked with for is beginning to talk more. Her story Preparing for the future almost three years. is one of a life-time of abuse, drugs Our initial federal funding came to and alcohol, and bad relationships. an end but there are many new Success story We talk a little more, fill out things on the horizon. We received by Penny Wilson paperwork for housing, and she funding from the Department of She is quietly sitting in my office, makes another appointment. Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence eyes cast down she will occasionally Over the next two years she Against Women (OVW) since look up and scan the room, her eyes becomes a regular in my office. We September 2007. In this short three always coming back to focus on the assist with housing, groceries, year period our program has done floor. victim’s compensation, and other great things, we have: Her hair is carefully combed, her resources. She is changing; makeup smudged from crying. She • Provided advocacy to 127 becoming stronger and she is families affected by violence looks tired and there is a certain determined to move forward with guardedness about her. She is thirty • Staff have provided 501 client her life away from the abuse. She contacts -nine years old but looks older. She begins attending a recovery is not quite ready to reveal why she • Received 287 requests for program, and on the anniversary of information, resources, and/or has come, so I wait. The first her last battering stops by to talk crisis intervention meeting lasted almost thirty about how far she has come. • Provided 412 cultural supplies minutes, silence broken only with She is successfully in recovery, such as sage, cedar, journals, small bursts of speech, “I need help, speaking out about her abuse, and and abalone shells I don’t know what you can do for helping others in abusive situations • Spent $10,000 in emergency me, they told me you might be able find safe housing and recovery funding for hotel stay, groceries, to help.” I listen; ask what it is she and clothes programs. Four months later she needs, wait for the reply. She is comes in and tells me she is in a Continued funding crying but does not answer; she verbally abusive relationship but this We have received continuing asks to make another appointment. time she knows what to do and her funding from OVW for the upcoming Five days later she is back. She decision to walk away from the three years in the amount of is crying but she is also talking. Her situation. Her abusive ex-husband is $802,000. In the next three years husband is in jail for trying to also out of prison and while she is we will continue providing advocacy strangle her, he had guns in the frightened she is also positive and services as well as start new house, the police were called and he with help moves forward, continuing projects. With this new funding next threatened them too. She wants to on her path to healing. fiscal year we will implement a go back to her home but it is on her Page 19

In April of this year she was DEPARTMENT REPORTS VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 again in my office this time needing would not send postage paid return days up to two weeks of your assistance with obtaining a bus envelopes (the percent of appointment date. Please do not ticket to attend a peer counselor unreturned surveys is high even wait until the day of your training. After applying several appointment to notify staff. If with a stamped return envelope). times for the training she was staff are unavailable, your We greatly appreciate the efforts accepted. I look at the change in authorization will not be issued and expense of our willing in time for your appointment. her from the beaten down woman participants. Again, thank you very who first entered my office two and • Well intended family members much for your help. often want to help you with CHS a half years ago and today. Her hair May 2010, three additional questions, and we encourage is styled, her makeup perfect and counties were added to the Contract you to contact staff for help. her smile warm and bright. She is Health Service Delivery Area: Medicare Part D laughing and friendly and overjoyed Columbia, Kittitas and Wahkiakum. Do you have Medicare Part A & B at finally being able to attend the We encourage you to complete the and need prescription coverage? peer training. registration packets if you have not Open enrollment for Medicare Part D She looks younger; the already done so. Once complete, is Nov 15, 2010 through Dec 31, guardedness is gone, replaced with you will receive notification of your 2010. Please contact our Patient an openness that is wonderful to eligibility. Initial CHS counties: Benefits Counselor if you need see. She reports back about how Skamania, Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, assistance with enrollment and phenomenal the training was, and is Thurston, Peirce and King. choosing a plan. excited about reaching her goal. She has shown amazing strength and Additional CHS Information: resilience as she has moved • You must register for CHS to determinedly forward. There have receive assistance. Tribal HOUSING Sheryl Bertucci, Deputy Director been setbacks and detours but Enrollment does not register members for CHS. ultimately she has accomplished what she set out to do nearly three • CHS is not income based. You can receive assistance from CHS years ago, move forward, heal, and for medical services regardless Services we offer help others find their way back to a of your income. Elder housing safe, abuse free life. • If you are uninsured you must Beautiful brand new complete the application process independent living apartments are Get Help! for medical coverage from the available at St. Mary’s Mission for state Medicaid program. CHS If you or someone you know is in a qualifying Cowlitz Elders to rent. violent or abusive relationship help will be unable to assist you until the application has been (Elders 62+) All units are air is available. Our Pathways to completed, CHS coverage will conditioned, served by elevators Healing program provides advocacy not become retro-active. and include the free use of clothes services that are confidential and • Please notify CHS staff if you washer and dryers. Rents and provided at no cost; you can reach move or have a change of apartments sizes vary from an advocate at 360.397.8228 insurance. efficiency to 2 bedroom apartments. • If you move into the service Down payment assistance area there will be a 60 day Qualifying low income tribal CHS waiting period that will begin Lori Morris members may receive down once your proof of residency is received. payment grants to help purchase a home, subject to HUD rules. • If a tribal clinic provides the Home repair & rehabilitation Contract Health Services needed medical service, CHS (CHS) cannot assist with payment Do you have a leaky roof, no elsewhere. foundation or is your furnace kaput? Contract Health recently mailed a Help is available for low income survey to all members residing in • If your provider will be charging for the service you must obtain Tribal members whose homes the Contract Health Service Delivery a preauthorization to receive Area. Due to the high cost of assistance. Authorizations can postage, it was decided that we be obtained anywhere from two Continued on Page 20 Page 20

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Housing Report-Continued Guerra – Carpenter, Brian Smithlin White-tailed deer. We hope to move – Carpenter, Rod Treadway – 15 – 20 deer within the next few qualify for repairs. We can also help Carpenter, Richard Lee – Carpenter, months to Cottonwood Island, which with handicap accessibility. Steve Jones – Apprentice, Brent is just upriver from Longview, WA Energy and weatherization Johnson – Apprentice, Candy Jensen on the Columbia River. We have a strong - Landscape Tech. We are working closely with weatherization program for Oregon, Washington, and Federal qualifying tribal members and other wildlife managers on this project. If natives. Some area restrictions HUMAN RESOURCES all goes well, we hope to establish a apply. Nancy Osborne, Director new population of these deer, which Mortgage assistance will assist in their recovery. Low income tribal members may receive help with mortgage Capacity building We continue to build capacity in the payments for up to 6 months. Job posting process areas of science, fish and wildlife Well and sewer repair or Since June we have added a few management, and restoration. We replacement new positions when funding received funding recently to build By coordinating with Indian permitted. The positions were all upon a science and research Health Services we are able to bring posted in all four (4) Tribal locations program associated with smelt. We clean water and sanitary living and on the website for a minimum are well underway toward becoming conditions to members in need. of seven (7) days before being the leaders in knowledge and Rental assistance advertised elsewhere. potentially be a big part of their In time of need, low income This August and September we recovery. tribal members may receive help were able to hire three youth to with monthly rent up to 6 months. work under the Western Washington Strategic planning & growth Our most popular program, student Indian Employment Training We have forwarded a draft strategic rental assistance provides help with Program (WWIETP). We had two plan to the Tribal Chairman to be monthly rent for low income full youth painting the Administration consolidated with a larger Tribal time students. Qualifying low Office in Longview and one youth at Strategic Plan. The draft plan income Elder and disabled members St. Mary’s helping with odd jobs. outlines near- and long-term goals may receive help with rent. The guidelines to be eligible to work which potentially will be the guiding Home owner counseling under the WWIETP programs are: principles toward responsible We can assist members through one must be an enrolled Native development for the Tribe. the home buying process. When American or Alaskan Native or can Our department continues to members are ready to apply for a prove they are a descendent, and fit grow and there are considerable home loan, we help find the lowest within the National Poverty opportunities for future projects and interest rate possible. Down Guidelines. programs to benefit our payment assistance of up to Please check the Cowlitz website environment and our tribal $20,000.00 can be available for for job postings weekly as we never community. those who can close the loan. know when there is going to be a Protecting members’ use Qualification for services is based on new position or a vacancy. The more that we become family size and household income. established in the region, the more Call Gary Lowe at 360-864-8720 for potential opportunity we will have to information. NATURAL RESOURCES assist Tribal leadership to pursue Taylor Aalvik, Director Who we are programs that protect our Tribal Larry Coyle – Ex. Director, Sheryl members use and enjoyment of Bertucci – Dep. Director, Gary Lowe culturally significant natural – Housing Services Mgr., Jerry White-tailed deer resources within tribal homelands. Hause – Weatherization Mgr., We are currently underway in Future projects Katrina Kubacki – Receptionist, Tom implementing our restoration We continue many different Childs - Water Technician, Henry project of endangered Columbian projects. These include salmon Page 21

DEPARTMENT REPORTS VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 restoration through two stream trips, like shopping, meetings, The Tribe has a 2002 Ford 14 restoration projects in the Cowlitz luncheons, and appointments that passenger bus for their use that is River Basin, and we will have one are not medical or outings, we not part of the transit program. You large project for next year in the schedule about 2 weeks out. do, however, need to have a Lewis River Basin. We have been The Transit Program staff goes volunteer driver for Tribal events for very active in many different above and beyond to meet the all vehicles. The department cannot regional forums and often work with transportation needs of all our guarantee to have a driver for you. many other tribes to protect the clients, and we accommodate as If you are interested in becoming a resources that are important to our many people as we can. volunteer driver, please contact cultural survival. Our Service Area for Tribal Diane Hause, Transit Supervisor at Members and General Public is: 360-232-8585. This takes at least 2 To learn more, contact Pick-up Area weeks, so plan ahead. Taylor Aalvik : 360-575-3306; Centralia – Amtrak Train Station or The Tribe has used several [email protected] Twin Transit Hub transit vehicles for special functions Addresses with the following or events. The Kids Camp at St. towns: Napavine, Onalaska, Mary’s Mary’s in August, for example, the Corner, Ether, Salkum, Mossyrock, 2002 Tribal bus and 2 transit Winlock, Toledo, Vader, Ryderwood, vehicles took the kids to the Great TRANSPORTATION Wolf Lodge for a day of fun. Taylor Kim Stube, Program Manager Castle Rock, Silverlake, Toutle, Lexington, Rose Valley, Carrols, Aalvik also used 2 vehicles in July Public service funding Kalama, Woodland and rural areas for an event that the Natural It may surprise many to know that of Longview and Kelso. Resource Dept. hosted. These are our successful Cowlitz Tribal Transit We cannot go any further than just a few events where the Transit Service is a public service, open to 20 miles off the I-5 corridor Program has been able to help the both Tribal members and the between Chehalis, in Lewis County, Tribe. Please feel free to contact me general public. We are a dial-a-ride and Woodland, in Cowlitz County, anytime with questions. This operation with one vehicle funded and we cannot go into Oregon. program is grant funded, and our under the Washington State Dept. For Tribal Members and Native guidelines sometimes change. We of Transportation (WSDOT) for Americans we have a waiver to be are here to serve the tribe the best Paratransit needs. Transit for non- able to pick you up in the Longview/ we can under our Federal and State emergency medical appointments Kelso City Limits and the Tribal Regulations. take priority over others, like facility in Vancouver. But we do not shopping and appointments. go to Vancouver very often due to ANNOUNCEMENTS Our other 2 vehicles are funded lack of funding. under the Federal Transit Drop Off Area BE PREPARED! Administration Tribal Transit Same as above but we can go into Mike Caso, Tribal Council Program (FTA/TTP), which is also a Chehalis and Centralia for medical dial-a-ride service, but with first appointments, shopping, etc. come first serve. As a courtesy, we Office Hours ask that you give us at least a 24 M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: Emergency Preparedness hour notice to try and schedule for “West Coast not ready for tsunami!” 360-232-8585. Please leave a your ride. But availability is not This is a headline from both the Port message if no one answers and guaranteed as we may already be Angeles paper and the Seattle someone will get back to you as full for the time you are requesting. Times. The article says that the soon as possible. Through WSDOT we will Tsunami warning systems for schedule medical appointments Events & Outings Northern California, Oregon, and further ahead to meet the needs of Transit vehicles for Tribal events or Washington do not work fast clients, as they often have no choice outings are available to use if they enough, and at any given time 1/3 of when then can see a doctor, are not needed for our daily operations. dentist or specialist. For general Continued on Page 22 Page 22

YOOYOOLAH! ANNOUNCEMENTS Emergency Preparedness-Continued DUES ARE DUE NEW DIRECTORY of the warning buoys do not work, Jess Groll, Tribal Treasurer Carolee Morris, Tribal Administrator so when the ground shakes or the water pulls back from the shore, run. Have emergency supplies. The Your dues are important! Business directory Costco food buckets are the easiest. It’s time to send in your Tribal dues! To better serve our Tribal members Put supplies in a cool dry place and Dues are used to pay for expenses with a business, we would like to rotate them every few years. that cannot be covered by grants, start a business directory of and for Homeland Security says if water is contracts, D218 income and indirect all of our members to search that properly sealed it can be stored reimbursement. are in need of hiring a service. indefinitely. You want to have This year will be tighter than ever as We can offer this service to our everything for camping 2 weeks our Docket 218 income is being members by introducing a new link with no electricity or water. used up at a rate that we have on the Cowlitz Tribe’s Web Page. never experienced before and the This will allow our members the Food Voucher Program pressure for Cultural activity opportunity to view our members The Food Voucher program is now exceeds our funding. Dues are $10 who have a business that can offer up and running since June. per adult, $5 for children and services that could be of use to

It is also for any tribal member that seniors. another member. If you have a business please forward your resides in the State of Washington Send your dues to: information to Carolee Morris, Tribal and is low income and it does help Cowlitz Indian Tribe Administrator at 360-575-3300. out our Tribal members. P.O. Box 2547 Contact Longview, WA 98632 Volunteer directory To apply, contact Carolee Morris at We also are seeking information and 360-575-3300 at the Cowlitz Indian services that can be used as a Tribal Office. Canoe Family Celebration volunteer basis for projects that the Dinner Tribe has. The Tribal Council will hold a Canoe Please forward your information Flu shots! Family celebration potluck dinner to Flu shots will be available in late on what you can offer for services or thank the Canoe Family for October and early November and at the what you would like to volunteer for General Council Meeting, November 13, representing the Tribe on the Tribal to Carolee Morris, Tribal 2010. Canoe journey to Makah (Neah Administrator at 360-575-3300. Bay) this past July.

Newsletter Submissions Members of the General Council are The newsletter is prepared by the invited to participate. Low Income Home Energy Communications Committee. Send The event will be November 13th at Assistance Program comments & submissions to about 3:00 p.m. following the (LIHEAP) [email protected] General Council meeting. The new program year for LIHEAP

We ask that Tribal members bring starts October 1, 2010. Cowlitz Kids Program Come and have fun Native Style their potluck items for the dinner, Any tribal member that resides in Quarterly Gatherings and Summer instead of the usual lunch. the State of Washington who is low Camp The pancake breakfast that morning income may apply. Ages: 5-18 and snacks during the Council All are welcome meeting will help people bridge the Contact

gap until dinner. Carolee Morris at 360-575-3300 at Contact the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Office. Come and celebrate this Journey Cassy S. Reck 360-513-1243 and talk to the Canoe Family about This program certainly helps our participating in the Journey to Stay tuned to the website for more Tribal families. Swinomish next year. information and directions. Page 23

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February 14, 2010: 10th Anniversary Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day was held on February 14, 2010 at St. Mary’s, Toledo, WA. We had a nice dinner with the Cowlitz Drum Group drumming and dancing. Guests included Portland Area BIA Director, Stan Speaks and Dr. Micheal Roe from Seattle Pacific University. A good time was had by all. Our carver, Robert Harju made the gifts for our guests.—Carolee Morris Note: All photos of this page are compliments of Stanley M. Speaks, Regional Director for the BIA’s Northwest Regional Office in Portland, Oregon.

Director Stan Speaks Dr. Micheal Roe

Tribal Carver Bob Harju Mr. & Mrs. Stan Speaks Page 24

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February 14, 2010: 10th Anniversary Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day

Some of the Tribal members at St. Mary’s who attended the Cowlitz Recognition Signing Ceremony in Washington, D.C. From left, Karen Cota, Lenore Monohon, Carolee Morris, Ernie Donovan, Sonny Aalvik, Nadine Martin, Michael Hubbs, Melody Pfeiffer, Katherine Iyall-Vasquez, Randy Cottonware, Roy Wilson, Marsha Williams, Greg Grove —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

Left: Tribal member Mark Anderson interviews Grandfather Roy Wilson; Right: Chairman Bill Iyall, Vice Chairman Phil Harju & Tribal Council Chairman Steve Kutz stand as Roy Wilson recounts the trip to D.C..—Photos compliments of Stanley M. Speaks Page 25

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February 14, 2010: 10th Anniversary Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day Note: Photos on this page are compliments of Stanley M. Speaks, Regional Director for the BIA’s Northwest Regional Office in Portland, Oregon.

Former Tribal Councilman Michael Hubbs Lynn & former Tribal Councilwoman Tanna Engdahl

Some members of the Cowlitz Drum Group

Four members of the Cowlitz Drum Family Page 26

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February 14, 2010: 10th Anniversary Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day

Ernie Donovan —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

Former Tribal Councilman Sonny Aalvik —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Retired Tribal Councilwoman Lenore Monohon —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 27

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February 14, 2010: 10th Anniversary Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day

Members of the Drum Family and Drum Group —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

Raffle Items —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 28

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February 14, 2000: Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day in D.C. From John Barnett’s collection; scanned by Rod Van Mechelen; thanks to Carolee Morris for her help identifying everybody!

From left in back, Robin Torner, David Barnett, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Kevin Gover, Chairman John Barnett, Vice Chairwoman Marsha Williams, Linda Foley; from left in front, Lee Fleming-Director of the Branch of Acknowledgment and Research (BAR), Carolee Morris, Lenore Monohon, Unknown BIA employee or spouse, Nadine Martin, Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens, Nancy Osborne—Photo by Linda Dombrowski from STOWW

From left, Historian Judith Irwin, Billie Coon, Roy Wilson, Greg Grove.—Photo by Linda Dombrowski from STOWW Page 29

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February 14, 2000: Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day in D.C.

From left, Ernie Donovan, historian Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham, Attorney From left, David Barnett, Nancy Osborne, John Barnett, Judith Irwin—Photo by Dennis Whittlesey, Carolee Morris—Photo by Linda Dombrowski from Linda Dombrowski from STOWW STOWW

From left, dAVe Burlingame, Dianna Smalley, Carolee Morris, and Mark Buckner—Photo by Linda Dombrowski from STOWW Page 30

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February 14, 2000: Cowlitz Federal Recognition Day in D.C.

Roy Wilson—Photo by Linda Dombrowski from STOWW From left, Mark Buckner, Ernie Donovan, Ernie Donovan, Nancy Osborne, Justice Rhodes, Linda Foley—Photo by Linda Dombrowski from STOWW

Michael Hubbs—Photo by Linda Dombrowski from STOWW From left, Dennis Whittlesey, Roy Wilson, James St. Germain, Nancy Osborne, David Barnett—Photo by Linda Dombrowski from STOWW Page 31

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March 7, 2010: First Smelt Ceremony (eulachon) For several years, Tribal members continued the tradition of the First Smelt Ceremony. But the smelt runs continued to diminish, due primarily to destruction of their habitat as silt accumulated over their spawning beds. Silt that, before the dams, was flushed out by the annual floods to form rich river deltas, feed the ocean and replenish the sandy beaches. But in the pictures that follow, look at the flow of the river in the background, and you will notice that it is choked with silt. Because of this, the run of Cowlitz smelt have all but died out.—Rod Van Mechelen

The season on the Cowlitz River was restricted to a few Saturdays in February. Although there were no smelt in the river, the Cowlitz planned to do a ceremonial dip. But when several Game Wardens threatened to make arrests, Chairman Bill Iyall decided to do the ceremonial dip in the Columbia River, where it was still legal. Above, Tribal members await the return of the dippers, listening as Grandfather Roy Wilson plays his flute. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

Tribal member Tonya Kinswa, left, wades into the cold waters of the Columbia to make the ceremonial dip. —Photo by Bill Iyall Page 32

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March 7, 2010: First Smelt Ceremony

Upon their return from the ceremonial dip in the Columbia River, Tribal Chairman Bill Iyall speaks about the importance of the smelt, or Eulachon, to our ancestors and to the Tribe. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

Tribal Vice Chairman Phil Harju explains how they were forced to remove the ceremonial dip to the Columbia River. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 33

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March 7, 2010: First Smelt Ceremony

Above, Tribal Vice Chairman Phil Harju carries the dipping net down to the River and plants it in the beach. Below, Grandfather Roy leads in a song. Notice the sand bar, from the silt, blocking the River. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 34

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March 7, 2010: First Smelt Ceremony

Every ceremony has four witnesses. From the right, they are Tribal Treasurer Jess Groll, 2009-2010 Powwow Princess Teona Kinswa, Tribal Council Chairman Steve Kutz, and Tribal member Noah Reck. Above, as they observe, Cultural Resources Dept. Assistant Director Ed Arthur gifts Ernie Donovan. Below, left, they are gifted in turn; right, Steve Kutz shares what he witnessed about the ceremony. On a cold winter’s day, Cowlitz hearts yearn for the return of the Eulachon (smelt). —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 35

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April 10, 2010: Steve Purcell and One People One Voice

Jess Groll, left, and Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens, right, look on as Steve Purcell (left) with One People One Voice visit the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Council to rededicate the Cowlitz Honor Song that they gifted to the Tribe following acknowledgement of our federal recognition. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

The Cowlitz Honor Song

Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway My brothers and sisters Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway Stand now with me We are united Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway The spirits they whisper A Nation that's free! Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway My child never roam Come back to the Cowlitz Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway Horse people riding The Cowlitz is home Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway This river so free The land of the Cowlitz Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway Is calling to me Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway Way A huway, oh, way A Huaway Page 36

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April 24, 2010: 13th Annual Chief Red Heart Memorial, Fort Vancouver, WA. Every year the Red Heart Band of the Nez Perce journey from their home in Fort Lapwai, Idaho, to Fort Vancouver in Washington State to commemorate the release, in 1878, of Chief Red Heart and his band, and the death of a 2-year- old during their 8-month internment at Fort Vancouver. They were returning to their reservation from a buffalo hunt when they were captured by the U.S. Army and taken to Fort Vancouver. This year the Cowlitz, as the only federally recognized tribe in a region that is part of our “usual and accustomed area,” officially welcomed them.

The clouds look ominous as the crowd gathers for the commemoration event. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

The Color Guard prepares to present colors. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 37

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April 24, 2010: 13th Annual Chief Red Heart Memorial, Fort Vancouver, WA.

Army veterans Tribal Chairman Bill Iyall (right, in blue shirt and tan Cowlitz Ranger hat), and Tribal Council Chairman Lt. Col. Steve Kutz (Ret) (left, in the black with blue striping of the Cowlitz Drum Group), stand and salute with the veterans as the colors are presented. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

Former Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Wilfred Scott (center, seated with the microphone) leads the 13th Annual Chief Red Heart Memorial Ceremony at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Reserve. Right, standing by the Nez Perce Nation flag wearing a beret and black vest is JD Amburn, from the Cowlitz Tribe's Chemical Dependency Program in Vancouver, WA. Left, former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard, in suit and tie. Behind him stands Cowlitz Vice Chairman Phil Harju, wearing the cedar headband. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 38

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April 24, 2010: 13th Annual Chief Red Heart Memorial, Fort Vancouver, WA.

Above, Cowlitz Tribe Chairman Bill Iyall prepares to formally welcome the Nez Perce Red Heart Band. Below, he welcomes former Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Wilfred Scott, as members of the Cowlitz Drum Group (and Drum Family, off-camera) prepare to sing. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 39

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April 24, 2010: 13th Annual Chief Red Heart Memorial, Fort Vancouver, WA.

Above, the Cowlitz Drum Family (in red-and-black) and Drum Group (blue-and-black) sing to welcome the Nez Perce with sunshine, which came out during the song. Below, the Cowlitz wrap a Nez Perce Elder with a blanket. To the far left stands Mary Wood, great-granddaughter of Lt. Charles Erskine Scott Wood, who witnessed Chief Joseph's surrender and later befriended Chief Joseph. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 40

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April 24, 2010: 13th Annual Chief Red Heart Memorial, Fort Vancouver, WA.

Above and below, Nez Perce horsemen circle the Fort. The chestnut was very friendly. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen

Notice the Fort Vancouver Barracks up on the hill. Fort Vancouver was established in 1825 by the Hudson’s Bay Company. During the Indian Wars of 1855-1856, many Cowlitz were held there. In 1860 the Fort was taken over by the U.S. Army. Most of the original buildings burned down during a fire in 1866 but were immediately rebuilt, and then expanded during the First World War to include the barracks seen above. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 41

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June 5, 2010: General Council Meeting At the General Council meeting we had 3 events: Lenore Monohon retired from Tribal Council after 35 years of service, Phil Harju honored the Sareault family, and the Education Committee awarded scholarships.

Above, the certificate prepared for her by the Awards & Recognition Committee. Below, wrapped in the blanket gifted to her by Tribal Chairman Bill Iyall, Lenore Monohon is recognized for her many years of service and honored with song. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 42

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June 5, 2010: General Council Meeting

Above and below, Tribal Vice Chair Phil Harju, who is also our current tribal attorney, honors the three surviving children of Cowlitz member and tribal attorney James Sareault. From left, Tom Sareault, Marie Sareault, and Theresa Sareault. James Sareault is believed to be the first Cowlitz to be a lawyer. He represented the Tribe and Tribal members and donated many hours of legal service. He also served a term as the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 43

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June 5, 2010: General Council Meeting

Education Committee members presenting scholarship awards. From left, Lenny Bridges, Mike Iyall, Vice Chair Karissa Lowe, Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens & Colleen Armstrong. Other members of the committee not shown are then-committee chair Celine Cloquet, Becky Lowe & David Iyall. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

June 6, 2010: First Salmon Ceremony

The First Salmon Ceremony is held on the Cowlitz River across from the mouth of the Olequa Creek. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 44

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June 6, 2010: First Salmon Ceremony

The mouth of the Olequa Creek cuts through property that was gifted to the Tribe several years ago. The property on the left includes an old house where Tribal Elder Ernie Donovan lived as a child. These are historic lands that are sacred to the Tribe, and together are referred to as the “Olequa Property.” Below, tribal carver Bob Harju prepares the site for the ceremony. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 45

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June 6, 2010: First Salmon Ceremony

Tribal Chairman Bill Iyall demonstrates the art of the perfect cast as early morning mist blankets the Cowlitz River. The Tribe negotiated an agreement with the Washington State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife permitting five designated ceremonial fishermen to attempt to catch a salmon solely for ceremonial purposes. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

A blanket of mist descends upon the Cowlitz River. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 46

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June 6, 2010: First Salmon Ceremony

As a blanket of mist settles on the Cowlitz River, above, below an eagle (very top) soars out to greet the Cowlitz Canoe. If we could afford a decent photographer, the eagle might be in focus! —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen

The remnant of an old bridge, above. Opposite, the Cowlitz Canoe heaves into sight from just around the bend as an Eagle soars out to greet them.—Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 47

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June 6, 2010: First Salmon Ceremony

Above, here comes the Canoe carrying the Salmon! Below, Tribal members gather to greet the canoe and carry the salmon. The day was cold and the rain was a heavy drizzle. Later, after the Salmon was baked over an open fire in the traditional way, 4 Cowlitz kids carried the salmon around the Circle on cedar trays carved by Bob Harju. Then, the Salmon’s remains were returned to the River. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 48

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July 7-19, 2010: Canoe Journey Paddle to Makah (Neah Bay, WA)

Above, the Cowlitz Canoe on the Puget Sound en route to Neah Bay. Below, Cowlitz kids sing and drum in camp.— Photos by Cassandra Sellards-Reck Page 49

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July 7-19, 2010: Canoe Journey Paddle to Makah (Neah Bay, WA)

Above, the Cowlitz Canoe at Neah Bay. Below, from left, Jeremy Wallace, Darlene Rhodes & Cassy Reck.—Photos by Devin Reck Page 50

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August 16, 2010: Cowlitz Kids Camp

The Cowlitz Kids gather for a picture in front of St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA.—Photo by Patty Kinswa-Gaiser Page 51

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August 30--September 4, 2010: Huckleberry Camp

Above at Indian Heaven: From left, Seth, Jeremy hiding his face, Teona, Patty, Mason, Devin holding Benjamin, Cheyanne holding Madeline, Noah and Cynthia—Photo by Cassy Reck Page 52

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August 30--September 4, 2010: Huckleberry Camp

Cassy Reck looks on as Devin and the kids learn to weave cedar at the Swift School House, near Indian Heaven.— Photo by Patty Kinswa-Gaiser. Below, Patty Kinswa-Gaiser weaves a cedar hat. Photo by Cassandra Sellards-Reck Page 53

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September 10-12, 2010: Canoe Races at Ike Kinswa State Park on Mayfield Lake

Above and below, for the Canoe Race Prizes, Tribal Carver Bob Harju carved cedar canoes.—Photos by dAVe Burlingame Page 54

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September 10-12, 2010: Canoe Races at Ike Kinswa State Park on Mayfield Lake

Tribal Carver Bob Harju at Ike Kinswa State Park displaying the cedar canoes he carved as trophies for the canoe races. Unfortunately, no other tribes participated, this year. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 55

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September 10-12, 2010: Canoe Races at Ike Kinswa State Park on Mayfield Lake

Even though no other tribes showed up for the races, everybody still had a wonderful time. As usual, it was a beautiful day for the races honoring our past Tribal Chairman, John Barnett. First on the water were the Cowlitz Kids, skippered by Jeremy Wallace. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 56

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September 10-12, 2010: Canoe Races at Ike Kinswa State Park on Mayfield Lake

Above, Teona calls out the cadence; below, Dawson waves as they fly by. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 57

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September 10-12, 2010: Canoe Races at Ike Kinswa State Park on Mayfield Lake

After bringing the canoe back in, Jeremy takes the scooter out for a run and then demonstrates the proper technique for remounting, above, after demonstrating his aquatic acrobatic skills. Once the water settled back down, the Cowlitz Women, skippered by Tonya Kinswa, take the canoe back out, below. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 58

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September 10-12, 2010: Canoe Races at Ike Kinswa State Park on Mayfield Lake

After a lengthy cruise around the lake, Tonya brings the seaworthy craft that, in 2009 made the Journey to Canada, and this year to Neah Bay, back to shore. Below, Cheyanne holds the canoe fast as they observe protocol. Many may be unaware that the Cowlitz Canoe, christened Sehu hi tithla , was donated to the Tribe by our late Chairman, John Barnett. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 59

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September 25, 2010: 11th Annual Cowlitz Indian Powwow at St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA

Above and below, the evening Grand Entry began at 7 p.m. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 60

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September 25, 2010: 11th Annual Cowlitz Indian Powwow at St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA

Following the 7 p.m. Grand Entry, above, Tribal Vice Chairman Phil Harju, below, welcomes the guests and introduces Grandfather Roy Wilson (right) to give the invocation. Earlier in the day, the Veterans were called forward to be honored for their service. It is often observed that America’s Veterans frequent Tribal powwows because in few other places are they made to feel so welcome and respected for their sacrifices. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 61

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September 25, 2010: 11th Annual Cowlitz Indian Powwow at St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA

As the Cowlitz Drum Family sings, the Cowlitz Kids dance to an ancient Cowlitz song. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen

Among the Powwow’s special guests were Jeff Guidry and Freedom, a bald eagle from Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington, WA. —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 62

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September 25, 2010: 11th Annual Cowlitz Indian Powwow at St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA

Above, with the help of Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens, Honorary Cowlitz Chief Grandfather Roy Wilson tells a children’s story. Below, the children do the Squirrel Dance as Jeremy Wallace and Patty Kinswa-Gaiser sing and drum, and Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens and Cassandra Sellards Reck referee. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 63

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September 25, 2010: 11th Annual Cowlitz Indian Powwow at St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA

Above, cousins Elissa Washuta, left, and Lindsey Foley, right, have all the great Cowlitz Powwow gear for sale. Below, Tribal member Alex Doucette with his granddaughters, Crissy Doucette (center) & Melanie (Mariano) Rivers (right). Melanie and Crissy flew in from Connecticut to attend the Powwow. —Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 64

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September 25, 2010: 11th Annual Cowlitz Indian Powwow at St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA

Another special guest was Hughie St. Martin, pictured above with his daughter, Judy Bridges, and great-nephew Philip Harju. Although Judy and Phil are members of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Hughie is an enrolled member of the Yakama Indian Nation. The day after this photo was taken, Hughie celebrated his 100th birthday at Paramount Christian Church in Lacey, WA. He was born September 26, 1910, in Astoria, Oregon. When I asked Phil how Hughie did it, he said, “Good St. Martin genes!” —Photo by Rod Van Mechelen Page 65

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September 25, 2010: 11th Annual Cowlitz Indian Powwow at St. Mary’s in Toledo, WA

Above, everybody lines up for Salmon dinner! Below, Linda Foley takes a well-deserved break.—Photos by Rod Van Mechelen Page 66

YOOYOOLAH! TRIBAL COUNCIL & COMMITTEES

General Council Officers Canoe Committee Chair: William Iyall 253-677-4833 Willie Koch, Co-Chair Steve Kutz, Co-Chair Term expires 2012 Mark Anderson, Vice Chair Linda O'Brien, Secretary Vice Chair: Phil Harju 360-957-3036 Teri Graves, Treasurer Ernie Donovan Term Expires 2011 Gerry Brickey Michael Hubbs Secretary: Nancy Osborne 360-623-5675 Mike Caso Debbie Russell Term Expires 2012 Taylor Aalvik Robert Harju Treasurer: Jess Groll 360-508-1350 Cassy Reck Sean Britt Term Expires 2011 Chris Burge Rhonda Lee Grantham

Executive Council Communications Committee William Iyall, GC Chair 253-677-4833 Rod Van Mechelen, Chair 360-480-7093 Phil Harju, GC Vice Chair 360-957-3036 Phil Harju Celine Cloquet Nancy Osborne, GC Secretary 360-623-5675 Karissa Lowe Elissa Washuta Jess Groll, GC Treasurer 360-508-1350 Mike Caso Steve Kutz, TC Chair 360-508-6347 Taylor Aalvik, TC Vice Chair 360-575-3306 Cowlitz Country Bulletin Mike Caso, at-large 360-457-0579 Rod Van Mechelen [email protected] Rod Van Mechelen, at-large 360-480-7093 Cultural Resources Board Tribal Council Roy Wilson, Chair-for-life 360-990-4265 Terms expiring 2011 Steve Kutz, Vice Chair Cassy Reck, Secretary Linda Foley 206-364-6757 Gerry Brickey Linda Foley Cassandra Sellards-Reck 360-666-2417 Mike Caso Phil Harju Karissa Lowe 360-261-4683 Ed Arthur Celine Cloquet Mike Iyall 360-456-8720 Robert Harju Rod Van Mechelen Lenny Bridges 360-330-5718 Debbie Medeiros 360-624-7040 Drum Group Committee Terms expiring 2012 Cassy Reck, Chair 360-513-1243 Larry Coyle 360-736-3482 Steve Kutz, Vice Chair Becky Lowe, Treasurer Steve Kutz 360-508-6347 Melody Pfeiffer, Secretary Rod Van Mechelen 360-480-7093 Patty Kinswa-Gaiser 360-864-4658 Randy Russell 360-425-4986 Economic Development Committee Katherine Iyall-Vasquez 360-413-5897 Taylor Aalvik, Chair 360-232-8542 Terms expiring 2013 Tim Van Mechelen, Vice Chair Steve Kutz Rod Van Mechelen, Secretary Jess Groll Carolee Morris 360-425-3364 Mike Caso Lenny Bridges Taylor Aalvik 360-232-8542 Ed Arthur Robert Harju Mike Caso 360-457-0579 Karrie Monohon Dan Meyer Celine Cloquet 360-268-4123 Don Ryan Cathy Raphael 360-508-1326 Karrie Monohon 253-582-1376 Education & Scholarships Committee Mike Iyall, Chair Karissa Lowe, Vice Chair Awards & Recognition Committee Becky Lowe, Secretary Celine Cloquet Lenny Bridges David Iyall Rod Van Mechelen, Chair 360-480-7093 Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens Bill Iyall Phil Harju Nancy Osborne Steve Kutz Mike Caso Katherine Iyall-Vasquez Enrollment Committee Cassy Reck Debbie Medeiros Michael Caso, Chair 360-457-0579 Nancy Osborne, Vice Chair Cathy Raphael, Secretary Budget Review Committee Ernie Donovan Lenore Monohon Lenny Bridges, Chair 360-330-5718 Larry Coyle Melody Pfeiffer Pat Iyall-Barnes Katherine Iyall-Vasquez Daryl Cota Renee King Karrie Monohon Cassy Reck Karen Cota Cathy Lombard Page 67

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Gaming Board DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY Sonny Bridges, Chair Carolyn Medeiros, Secretary Administrative Office ...... 360-577-8140 Bill Iyall David Barnett Bill Iyall, COO ...... 253-677-4833 Carolee Morris Phil Harju, ad hoc member [email protected] Jess Groll, ad hoc member Ed Fleisher, Gaming Atty. Jess Groll, CFO ...... 360-864-7005 Health Board [email protected] Carolee Morris, Administrator ...... 360-575-3300 Cassy Reck, Chair 360-666-2417 [email protected] Steve Kutz, Vice Chair Linda Foley, Secretary Nancy Osborne, HR Director ...... 360-575-3302 Cathy Raphael Ernie Donovan [email protected] John DeNobrega Patty Kinswa-Gaiser Phil Harju, Tribal Attorney ...... 360-575-6222 Rod Van Mechelen Sheryl Bertucci [email protected] Health Committee Randy Russell, Enrollment Officer ...... 360-575-3310 Carolee Morris Melody Pfeiffer [email protected] Charity Sabido-Hodges Darlene Rhodes Clinic/Health Administration ...... 360-575-8277 Jim Sherrill, Director of Health ...... 360-575-3307 Housing Board [email protected] Steve Kutz, Clinic Manager ...... 360-575-6233 Ernie Donovan, Chair [email protected] [email protected] Sheryl Bertucci, Vice Chair Bob Bouchard, Secretary Cultural Resources ...... N/A Jess Groll, Treasurer Carolee Morris dAVe Burlingame, Cultural Resources Director .... 360-577-6962 Rene King Patty Kinswa-Gaiser [email protected] Parliamentarian Ed Arthur, Assistant Cultural Resources Director . 360-575-3314 [email protected] Michael Caso Natural Resources ...... 360-575-1952 Powwow Committee-officers changing soon Taylor Aalvik, Natural Resources Director ...... 360-575-3306 [email protected] Suzanne Donaldson-Stephens Tribal Treatment ...... 360-575-3316 Larry Knutson Linda Foley Debbie Norberg-Bennett, CD Program Manager .. 360-575-3308 Jess Groll, Treasurer Patty Kinswa-Gaiser [email protected] Curt Stephens Lenny Bridges Debbie Medeiros, DVSA Program Manager ...... 360-397-8228 Jane Meyer Jennifer Johnson [email protected] Kim Bublitz Lindsey Foley Shari Hughes, Voc Rehab Manager ...... 360-575-6220 [email protected] Sergeant-at-Arms and Election Officers Patty Kinswa-Gaiser, Elders Program Manager .... 360-864-7006 Michael Caso Ed Arthur [email protected] Tribal Housing ...... 866-254-3353 Veterans Administration Larry Coyle, Housing Director ...... 360-864-7001 Michael Caso, Veterans Administrator [email protected] Kim Stube, Transportation Director ...... 360-232-8526 Website [email protected]

Rod Van Mechelen, Grumpy Webmaster David Russell Fish Program ...... 360-673-2516 Roy Wilson Spiritual Leader ...... 360-990-4265 [email protected] Rod Van Mechelen, Volunteer Newsletter Editor [email protected]

For a complete Tribal Employee Directory, see the Contacts section at www.cowlitz.org

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Please update your name and address! Call or write the Tribal Office: 360-577-8140; email [email protected] NOVEMBER GENERAL COUCOUNCILNCIL MEETING NOTICE

The November 13, 2010 meeting will be held at the St. Mary’s Center, 107 Spencer Road in Toledo. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m.

For those of you who have not been there, from I-5 take Exit 68, and then take Hwy 12 East to Jackson Highway, turn right at the Chevron Service station and go South approximately 6 miles. The facility is on the left. *Raffle (Please bring raffle donations)* *Potluck Dinner* Please bring the following to share according to your last name: A-G Salad H-N Hot Dish O-U Dessert V-Z Beverage Please bring enrollment card and photo identification to sign in. 10:00 a.m. November 13, 2010

CANOE JOURNEY HONORIHONORINGNG DINNER Saturday, November 13, 2010 St. Mary’s Center following the General Council Meeting (about 3 p.m.) This replaces the usual lunch. Snacks will be served during the General Council meeting to bridge the gap between the pancake breakfast and the dinner. Tribal members please bring your potluck item for the dinner, and stay to participate in this event. For details, call 360-577-8140

COWLITZ INDIAN POWWOPOWWOWW PANCAKE BREAKFAST! 7 a.m.—10 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010 Pancakes, Ham, Eggs, Orange Juice, Coffee $5.00 Donation Requested to support the Powwow!